The Sulreif Demigod

“Twi- Twilight” a small voice sounded just as Rainbow Dash slowly limped into the throne room, where Twilight and her friends were standing in a small circle.

“Dash?” Applejack was the first to say. “What happened to you?” she asked as she looked at the several bruises across Dash’s body, and the frightened look in her eyes.

“It- It was Pinkie” Dash said while grasping for air.

“You found her?” Applejack asked while all the others were looking curious and scared.

“You don’t understand. It was Pinkie who did this to me. It was Pinkie who murdered that pony!” The room went quite as she said this and the air felt tense around them as Applejack and the others were looking wondering.

“What are you talking about? The murder was done by a unicorn. It couldn’t have been an earth pony like Pinkie” The others slightly nodded, but Twilight had an even more terrifying look in her eyes than before.

“I don’t understand it either, but there’s something inside of her. Something evil. Something that gives her amazing powers. She was able to throw me over most of Ponyvillie with no effort” Dash tensed her body as she spoke.

Rainbow Dash began explaining further “She had this weird-“

“Purple mist around her” Twilight interrupted.

They all looked at her.

“You know about this?!” Rainbow Dash almost yelled.

Twilight sighed. “Yes. I mean, no. Not really. Not so long ago, she borrowed a book in my library. A book I didn’t really know much about, other than it tells a story about somepony healing his loved one, with a mystical power, but it came with a price. The power he stole, took over him and gave him a never ending hunger for even more power”

Rarity took a step forward. “Excuse me, but how does that relate to Pinkie? Why would she-“ Rarity stopped herself. “Oh no. S-She did it to help her father. Thinking she would be able to heal him?” She stuttered.

Twilight nodded.

“So… how mighty is her power and what can we do about it?” Applejack broke in.

“I… I don’t know” Twilight looked down. “As the book suggests, it has only happened once. I believe the author of the book was a pony named ‘S. Cast’. Whoever he is”

No one of the ponies could find anything to say.

Twilight took a quick breath. “We need to inform Princess Celestia about this vital information”

“No need” The door opened.
“I heard it all” Princess Celestia stepped in, with her head high, looking at Twilight.
“Pinkie Pie has come under control by the same power, which took over King Sombra” Celestia spoke.

The ponies looked shocked.

“King Sombra. The pony that tried to take over the Crystal Empire?” Applejack asked quietly.

“Yes” Celestia said as she lowered her head.

“But the book says only one had been-“ Twilight stopped.
“Wait… S. Cast. Is- is that King Sombra? Is his name Sombra Cast?”

Celestia closed her eyes slowly, giving a slight nod.

“But..” Rarity quickly said “How can we help then? Do we have to use the Crystal Heart on her as well?”

“We might have to” Celestia sighed.

“But Princess” Twilight looked nervous. “Wouldn’t that result in not only the curse to be destroyed, but Pinkie Pie as well?” Rairty and the others looked shocked at Celestia.

“Yes. It’s inevitable” She said with a low voice.

“Now hold on!” Applejack took a step forward.
“We can’t just go ahead and kill Pinkie. She’s our friend!” Applejack said strictly.

Even though the others kept silence, it was clear to see they agreed.

Celestia sighed “Well, there is another way, but it’s way too dangerous and would need extreme amounts of magic”

“So what?!” Rainbow Dash suddenly said from behind.
“This is not Pinkie’s fault! We need to save her! I don’t care what it takes!”

Fluttershy made a small weep, in fright of them all yelling.

Celestia stayed silent for a second. “Let me talk to Twilight in private” Celestia then let out.

“W- What?!” Rainbow Dash blurted out.
“We are her friends as well. There is no private talking!”

“Guards!” Celestia said with a loud voice, just as 3 guards hurried inside.
“Please escort these ponies to the safe room and make sure they stay there until other orders are given” Celestia ordered.

“Yes Princess” one of the guards said as the other took a hold of Rainbow Dash.

“Hey, let go!” Dash yelled.
“Celestia, what the hell is this?!”

“I’m sorry Rainbow Dash, but it is important that I talk to Twilight in private. She will inform you of what to do after we’re finished” Celestia kept looking straight forward.

“Twilight! Do something” Rainbow Dash yelled to her.

“Please Dash. Just follow the guards. I’ll be with you in a minute” she said with a serious tone.

Dash made a grump “Fine!” She said, then turned her back on her and followed one of the guards outside. Though Applejack resisted a little as well, it wasn’t long before Celestia and Twilight were the only ones in the room. Minutes passed by as what only could be described as an intense discussion.

***

Several minutes later, Celestia spoke the last word while looking at Twilight. “Alright, Twilight. I hope you know what you’re doing” she then proceeded to walk away, with Twilight looking down into the ground.

“Your friends are waiting for you to tell them what to do. Better go inform them. Best of luck” Celestia just said before leaving.

Twilight took a deep breath feeling both relieved and nervous.

***

“What kinda decision is that?!” Rainbow said in anger.

“Both me and Celestia feel it’s the best thing to do. You should be happy Rainbow. As I said, it’s decided that we won’t use the crystal heart against Pinkie. Instead Celestia, Luna and I, will use our magic to save Pinkie, with a spell created by Starswirl the bearded”

“So you decided to lock us in like rats, until it’s all over?!” Dash responded.

“We are just keeping you here in the safe room at the castle, to make sure you are all safe. I know you want to help Rainbow, but there is nothing you, or anypony else can do. It’s for the best” Twilight finished.

Looking around the room; seeing a few beds, a single window, but not much else. The room was fairly big, but it had similarities of a prison cell. Applejack, Fluttershy and Rarity, were all standing a little behind Rainbow Dash, unsure of what to say. Rainbow Dash took another step forward, trying to find words for convincing Twilight that they can be of use.

“Don’t worry” Twilight let out.
“It will all be over before you know it” she said with a reassuring smile.

Rainbow Dash turned around frustrated, not saying anything.

“I’m sorry. I’m sorry to you all, but I need to go now. The guards are waiting for me to give orders of our next move. Please, trust me. I mean the best for you all”