Chapter 9: Mysterious Forbidden Knowledge

Rodrigo gathered his remaining Demon Knights: Robert De Sable, Cesare Borgia and Lucrezia Borgia at the secret dungeon of Canterlot Castle. They are preparing for the next step of their plan. Carlo and Takesteal had been taken care of, thanks to their soldiers, who had been watching and eavesdropping on them, making sure that they and Emilio did not plan something foolishly.

"The time has come," said Rodrigo, calmly and firmly, "We must make our move. The traitors had been taken care of. It's hard to believe that Carlo, Takesteal and Emilio had been after Lord Grimmore's Forbidden Knowledge from the day they had joined the Order. But matters not, we had what we need from three traitors. The map to Forbidden Knowledge."

Robert chuckled lightly, nodding his head, "Indeed. We will bring our enemies to our knees. We have something that Altair and Ezio couldn't afford to risk it."

Cesare smirked, "I had inform our spy to set the final strike on the enemy's base. All the Demon Knight Order troops are ready for the operation, father."

"The enemy had no idea of what is going on," Lucrezia said proudly, "We even set something 'special' for our Princesses."

Rodrigo smirked evilly, "Very good. Then, we are ready," He continued, "To finish of what we had begun. The world of ponies will be blind, without realizing the truth. Grimmore knows it. He will be the one to lead us... May the Demon Father of Understanding guide us."

Demon Knight bowed and said: "May the Demon Father of Understanding guide us..."

Returning to the Wind Assassin's Hideout, Altair, Ezio, Starlight, June, Mane Six, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Ben, Flash, Shining Armor, Princess Cadance, Spike and Phobos informed Al-Mualim about their mission and reports about Dark Mystic Ponies and Forbidden Knowledge as well.

Al-Mualim wore the concern and worried face, slowly sitting down on his cushion. He sighed in concern He gently shook his head. Now it is not the time to think negatively. He looked at his students and allies, said: "We are in deep danger..."

"What needs to be done," asked Altair.

"Retrieve the Forbidden Knowledge from Tenochtitlan Bastion at all cost. Take Ezio Auditore, Xiao Fa June and Starlight Sparkle with you. Demon Knights will be preparing for your arrival, and they will personally deal with you before the Forbidden Knowledge."

"Understood."

Twilight sighed in upset, looking down. Once again... Starlight has been called for Wind Assassins' help in dealing with the situation. She really wants to spend some time with him. She looked up, and shook her head gently.

Twilight stepped to the front of Al-Mualim, and asked: "With your permission, Mentor. I would like to go with Starlight." Al-Mualim gave his surprise and concern look at her. She explained, "Like you said, Demon Knights will be preparing for their arrival. So, it's safer that I should go and help Starlight.

"Count me in," Shining Armor saluted.

"Don't forget about us," said Ben, with his confidence. Flash saluted. "Twilight needs us."

"She need us too," said Rainbow Dash, with her confidence, "Besides, I already upgraded everypony's weapons, ready for the next battle. Right, girls?"

Princess Cadance, Mane Four, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Spike and Phobos nodded their heads that they want to help Twilight and her family in dealing with the enemies.

Al-Mualim shook his head, "No... I'm afraid I can't let you all go."

Everyone in the room looked shock and concern, as well as disappointed to hear that they can't help their friends.

Al-Mualim continued, "I have my own reason. Sending too many ponies in one group could easily detected by our enemies. Therefore I only allow Princess Twilight Sparkle, Shining Armor, Flash Sentry and Ben Mare to assist Altair, Ezio, June and Starlight in their mission. As for the rest, I need you all to remain here. I feared that the spy of our enemy may set the trap for all of us. We must defend the Hideout at all cost."

Princess Cadance, Mane Five, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Spike and Phobos thought for the moment of what Al-Mualim had asked. They sighed in defeat and nodded their heads, reluctantly agreed with him in defending the Hideout from their enemies, leaving Twilight, Ben, Shining Armor and Flash to assist Altair, Ezio, June and Starlight in their mission of retrieving the Forbidden Knowledge from Tenochtitlan Bastion.

Al-Mualim nodded his head, "Good. Now go. We must secure the freedom of ponies, and making sure that Demon Knights must not succeed."

Everyone nodded their heads. They all headed out of Al-Mualim's Office and then to the Dining Hall. Altair, Ezio, Starlight, June, Twilight, Shining Armor, Ben and Flash headed out of Hideout's entrance while their friends remained at Hideout in helping Wind Assassins made preparation in defending the base from the enemies.

Nyx and Spike looked at each other, nodding their heads that they had to do it... Not for themselves, but ones they cared for...

Three days had passed, crossing the dessert of Equestria, Altair, Ezio, Starlight, June, Twilight, Shining Armor, Ben and Flash had arrived at Tenochtitlan Bastion. Shining Armor tied to the wagon on his back like a carriage. They entered the thousands of woods at the very late afternoon. They shown their exhausted and tired looks, for crossing the dessert. They felt their bodies sweating, and their throats thirst for water. They panted.

Altair noticed his team's condition, he nodded his head and sighed, "We shall take a rest at here. Tomorrow, we shall headed to the temple. I hope we can find the Forbidden Knowledge."

Everyone nodded their heads, heading to the location, which has the cool breeze and shades from the trees for them to rest.

Starlight sighed in tiredness. He took the bottle from his saddlebag. He drank iy. He threw it back of his. Upon throwing the bottle, it hit one of the items from Shining Armor's wagon. Familiar voices yelped in pain. They shock most of the crew. Twilight and Ben gasped, noticing and recognizing the familiar voices.

"Nyx," Twilight exclaimed.

"Spike," Ben exclaimed.

Nyx and Spike came out from the cloth that coveredthe items, They showed their uneasily looks and smiles to the angry crew.

"Nyx Sparkle-Mare and Spike Sparkle-Mare," Twilight demanded sternly, "What are you doing here?! I thought Al-Mualim had made it clear that you supposed to stay there and help others."

Nyx giggled uneasily, "Sorry, mommy. I really want to see how you and uncles do in your assassination. After all, you really need some help from us to deal with the enemies."

Spike smiled, "After all, Twilight, you need the assistant to help out. Spike's at your service."

Twilight rolled her eyes in both surprise and annoyance, but giggled, "Oh, you two. Ever since our adventure from 'End of Equestria', you got interest for more."

Altair sighed, knowing that going back to their Hideout is waste of time as well as may lose their chance

Knowing that going back is waste of time, Altair sighed in concern, said, "They can stay. But please, do not cause some distraction. The least we want is letting our enemy know we are here."

"Yes, sir!" Spike and Nyx saluted.

~

On the night, Twilight and her friends build their campfire and tents on the location for their resting and having their foods. They chatted together in happiness and joy.

Nyx stayed close to her mother, and so as Spike. Twilight read the book of 'Road to the End', which involved her family's journey across the 'End of Equestria', seeking the ingredients to save Apple Family. It was great adventure and battles a race against time to save their friends.

"She again, refused to fight against her own children, knowing her time has come to an end, yet her heart and hope feel she hasn't fail. Dragon grabbed her tightly under his grasp. Both he and Night prepare to give final attack on her. When the mother show her tears gave her tears, not of despair, but hope and faith. Hoping to bring her children back and remembered of what their mother had done for them. The children cried, realizing the error. Thus, the Demon Lord of Fire's Tiger Talisman activated its powerful pure white light, changing both Night and Dragon back to their true and good self. Twilight, that's me, reunite with her close children. A true mother, indeed," Twilight narrated her time with her children.

Nyx nuzzled Twilight's leg, as well as Spike hugging her. Wind Assassins smiled, nodding their heads, having interest of the story.

"That's some story," said Ezio, "You're truly a great heroine, princess and a mother, Twilight Sparkle. You remind me so much of me, risking everything I can to protect my family."

Twilight blushed, "Thanks for the comment, Mr. Auditore. I did what I can to look after them. They are my pride and joy."

Altair nodded his head, "Indeed it is. I felt the same."

Shining Armor sighed, "Someday, I'm gonna be great father as Ben is, and to have great family as Twiley."

Twilight smiled, "You don't have to be great as mine, but to be a good father, is to have a happy family."

Flash smiled, nodding his head, "You say it."

Ben turned to Starlight, asked: "Hey, Starlight. Would be cool to have your own family? Besides, you and June are close."

Nyx giggled, "I told you, Uncle Starlight and Aunt June are in love."

Spike nodded his head, "There's nothing to be ashamed of it."

June giggled, looking at Starlight before nuzzling his head gently, "I agree with your niece and nephew. But to be honest, your family are great."

Starlight smiled, "Yeah. I guess you're right. I'm just lucky."

Both Starlight and June nuzzled on their heads gently. Seeing them close, makes Shining Armor and Twilight Sparkle smiled, as well as Ezio and Altair.

Nyx turned to Altair, having a question in her mind, "Mr. Altair. May we know what is 'Forbidden Knowledge'? Is it dangerous?"

Altair showed his concern looks, hesitantly to explain young Nyx about Forbidden Knowledge. They have not seen it after some thousands years ago, with Grimmore's defeat.

He sighed, explained: "Actually, Nyx, Forbidden Knowledge can be used for good and evil, it is matter of how you use it. It was created not only by Grimmore, but also by Mystic Avatar himself. The Forbidden Knowledge can foreseen anything: life and death, past and future, questions and answers, and more you wonders of the existence. It even has so much of knowledge and information you want to know. But...

The Forbidden Knowledge can do a lot of damages, and such as the powerful spells, corruption of darkness, or even controlling the will of ponies. Whatever it possessed, it could damage the world. It is very unpredictable weapon and item. That is why it must not fall into wrong hooves. Who knows what kind of purpose ponies desire to create?

After Grimmore's banishment, the Forbidden Knowledge disappeared from our ancestors' sight. They thought it was destroyed. But it cannot. But ever since we learn about its existence, we believed that Hanzo had hidden it in somewhere of Tenochtitlan Bastion from the world. But Demon Knights had somehow manage to find out about it through some kind of deciphers, riddles or secrets.

By dawn, we must secure it," said Altair, "I want to thank you all, for coming and helping us to the very end, assassinating our enemies and retrieving the items."

Twilight smiled, "It's the least we can do. We're doing this to help Starlight, even it means he has to stay with you guys..."

Starlight looked at Twilight, with his concern look, "So, you heard of it? Twilight, I-"

"It's okay, Starlight. I'm not angry, just sad that we won't have time to be together, the way it used to be..."

"Don't worry, I'll find a way to convince Al-Mualim to let me spend some time with my family, while dealing with Wind Assassin's mission. Besides, I'd never let you down before, had I? Just like the time, I rescue you from Shendu's Hydra and Peta's last attack. I'd always find time to spend with you."

Twilight thought for the moment, before she smiled. She knew that Starlight had been there for her, even he was her enemy before. She said, "Yeah... I guess you're right. You maybe right."

Nyx yawned tiredly, as well as Spike. Twilight giggled nuzzled on Nyx, and then Spike, before giving the kiss on their foreheads.

Altair smiled, "Alright, my friends. Let us rest. We need to be prepare for our next mission. No matter what happens, we are together, and finish this once and for all. Demon Knights won't have the chance in wining the war, and freeing their leader."

And so, the ponies entered their own tents to sleep...

On the next day,Twilight and her friends woke up from their beds. They packed up of their stuffs on the wagon, preparing to head off. They headed deep through the dark forests, hoping to find what they are looking. Couple of hours had passed, they still found nothing. They then spotted the Aztec Pyramid-like in front of them.

Altair looked at Ezio, June, Starlight and Flash, with his head nodded, knowing they had to used their Wind Instincts to detect, since the last two pyramids they found was empty. Through their instincts, they search thoroughly from bottom to top. They saw the symbol of Dark Elf on top of the pyramid's part, knowing what it means.

"We found it," said Altair, "We found it at last. Let's go."

~

Passing through bushes and forests, Twilight and her friends had manage got off from the forests. The loud drilling and bombing sounded in their ears. They headed to the corner of Aztec Pyramid, taking a peek on the noise.

Twilight, her friends and family spotted group of their enemies: Demon Knights. Some of them tried to use their drilling against the metal door of pyramid for the several times. They removed themselves away from it. Second wave used the missile launchers, firing their missiles on it. Second wave removed. Third wave had placed the bombs on the door. It create the big explosion, hoping it give them the entrance. The door and walls remain standing and still.

Cesare groaned angrily, slamming his hoof on the ground hard. He turned to his Demon Knight soldiers, giving them order: "Unbelievable! Set another charges! This time, bigger!"

Demon Knights nodded their heads, getting the next sets of bombs and charges, breaching the walls and gates of pyramid.

Robert approached to Cesare, comforted his leader: "I assure you, my lord that our plan will go perfect."

"It better be, the last thing I want is to have the Assassins' interference," Cesare angrily said.

On Twilight and her friends' sides, they looked at each other, nodding their heads, knowing what to do next. They all silently headed to the back of the pyramid. Upon arriving to the back of pyramid, Twilight and her friends found nothing but walls and bricks.

"Okay, what's next," asked Spike.

Twilight hummed herself gently, approaching to the pyramid, touching on them, hoping to find something, "If I were Daring Doo, I would look for the secret entrance's button. If I could find one, then we can open it at once."

Before any of her friends could do anything, Starlight approached to the wall, with his eyes closed. He touched on the pyramid's wall, gently pushed it. Everyone but Wind Assassins look surprise and shock, seeing what Starlight did.

The walls opened in halves and moved to each sides, making Twilight and her friends turned and looked at it. They gasped in surprise.

"How did you know that," Twilight asked in surprise.

Starlight smiled proudly, "Shadow Instinct, Twiley."

"Alright, then let's get in," said Twilight.

Twilight and her friends entered the pyramid. They see their surroundings are filled with darkness, yet the walls of ruins and ancient bricks, along with the pictures by not paint but the sculptures and stones. Twilight, Shining Armor and Starlight lighted their glowing horns, acted like a flashlight. They walked slowly, crossing the temple's chamber. They spotted the wooden stairs-like with floor level on each sides, passing from one to another. They walked down on them.

Altair giving concern look, knowing what happen next, said: "Be careful. This could be -!"

SNAP!

Everyone turned, and saw Spike, holding the wooden stick. It came from the holder of the stairs They gasped.

Spike gulped, "Booby traps?"

The ground shaken very hard and quick, making everyone uncomfortable and worry. They look up, and saw the giant boulder, coming straight down at Twilight and her friends.

"Everyone, run," Altair exclaimed.

Twilight and her friends ran down the stairs, and away from the boulder as fast as they can. The boulder followed them, breaking the wooden stairs and floor levels into pieces. For the few moment, they spotted the stone level in front of them on the third level. They quickly jumped off from it, reaching another area before the boulder break it into pieces.

Manage grabbing on the edge of the floor tightly, Twilight and her friends climbed up to it. They panted in tiredness and exhausted. That was tough and exhausted.

"Sorry," Spike apologized.

Twilight nuzzled Spike's face gently, said: "It's okay. At least, we are safe from the danger."

Altair nodded his head, "Come, let us go now. We need to find the Forbidden Knowledge at once. The last thing I want is the enemies getting it in time."

"Good for you. They're still busy with their 'opening the door'," The familiar voice said, making everyone turn and found the familiar character in front of them, "Took you some time to get here."

Altair smiled, greeted, "Ah, my friend. Are the portals complete?"

Flare Tiger nodded her head, "Eeyup, finished in thirty minutes."

"Thirty minutes?!" Everyone asked in shock.

"Trust me. It takes lot of practice for me to perfect the portal," Flare Tiger said proudly, "I was told that you're looking for the Forbidden Knowledge?"

"You know where it is?" Nyx asked. Flare Tiger nodded her head. She asked, "Can you get it for us?"

Flare Tiger shook her head, "Sorry. But I can help you get to there."

Everyone nodded their heads, deciding to follow Flare Tiger, all the way to the location or chamber, where it hides the Forbidden Knowledge.

"Flare Tiger, how did you know about Forbidden Knowledge," Nyx asked.

Flare Tiger nodded her head, "Because I was the Guardian of Knowledge Library, I read those stuffs too. I kept on looking for that troublemaker weapon, hoping to make sure that it wouldn't fall into a wrong hooves. The last thing I want is to free that monster. I kept on searching for years, until today when I got some 'senses' to tell me about something. And it tells me it's here. I tried to get it through the chamber first, but it kinda kick me out."

"So, how'd we gonna open it," Starlight asked in concern.

Flare Tiger sighed, "Well, there is another way. It did said that Hanzo sealed the Forbidden Knowledge within, through the powers of Wind and Shadow. To unseal it, you need Starlight and Flash to do it."

Altair nodded his head, understanding Flare Tiger's explanation, "Thank you for guidance. But I need a favor."

"What's up," Flare Tiger asked.

"I need you return to Tirorenze, help Al-Mualim in finding the traitor. I fear that this could be part of Demon Knights' plan. Find him and revealed him to the public. Make sure that our enemies must not succeed it. Can I count on you?"

Flare Tiger smiled, "No problem. Good luck."

Flare Tiger disappeared from sights. Twilight and her friends continued walking down on the stairs, searching and retrieving the Forbidden Knowledge.

Flash and Starlight nodded their heads, preparing to use their Elements of Wind and Shadow. Before anything could happen, Nyx and Spike screamed, making Twilight and her friends, turned back and found they are missing.

"Nyx?! Spike?!" Twilight, Ben, Shining Armor, Starlight and Flash cried.

The fire lighted up, revealing the familiar character, making Twilight and her friends growled angrily and anger. Cesare gave his evil smirk to his enemies, before he whistled out loud. More fires lighted, revealing Robert, Lucrezia and their Demon Knights, holding their weapons, spears, swords, shields, pikes, axes and guns at their targets.

Lucrezia held Nyx tightly to her, with her knife close to little Alicorn's throat. Robert held Spike tight as well, with his long sword to little dragon's neck.

"Cesare! You, son of #@#! Let them go!" Ben demanded angrily.

Cesare chuckled lightly, "Nice for greeting your 'old friend'. But sorry, Benji. These children won't be going anywhere, unless you do as I command."

"Don't you dare challenge us!?!" Flash said angrily.

"You're messing with the wrong ponies," Starlight said angrily.

"But are you willing to take the chance," Robert asked, making Twilight and her friends looked worry, "Because we had not only your little children, but two families. Isn't it, Altair and Ezio?"

Altair and Ezio gasped. They growled angrily, "You leave them out of this!"

Lucrezia giggled evilly, "Too late. We had them involved."

Lucrezia and Robert moved to sides, revealing the carriage cage of Altair's family, Sofia the greenish female Earth Pony with orange mane and tail in ponytail and her Cutie Mark is Map, Books and Pen, holding Flora the orange filly Earth Pony with green mane and tail.

"Sofia, Flora!" Ezio exclaimed.

"Maria! Darim! Sef! Father! Brother!" Altair shouted.

Demon Knights had found and captured Altair's and Ezio's family, and brought them here before their enemies.

"You monsters! Have you no honor?!" June demanded angrily.

Shining Armor groaned angrily, "You won’t get away with this!"

Cesare chuckled, "I don't think so. Unless your little families are safe from harm, you have less chance of getting what you want. So I suggest you do as we told. Drop your weapons!"

Twilight and her friends groaned angrily, yet feeling, knowing and realizing that Cesare's right, they have no choice, but to do what he wants. Twilight and her friends stand down. Demon Knights approach, armed and aimed their spears and axes at them, making sure that they won’t do something funny.

Cesare pointed both Starlight and Flash to the door. They both headed to the door, on its sides' pillars. They each touched on the green and purple orb of the pillars. They opened their eyes, revealing their whitish eyes and their bodies glowed in green and purple. Feeling the familiar energies, the ground shaken hard and quick, making the door opened into two through its sides.

Everyone gasped in surprise, seeing the door had opened, knew what Flare Tiger had found is true.

“Now, with the door is open,” said Cesare, with his glee, turning to his attention to his enemies, “What should we do with you all?”

Robert chuckled gently and lightly, “I had the suggestion, my liege.”

~

Twilight and her friends had their own Anti-Magic Necklace and their wings locked in the steel cylinder cuffs, taking to the large hole by Cesare and his minions. Twilight, Shining Armor, Nyx, Spike and June had their necks tied by the ropes, which were hanging on the large ruin debris from left, while leaving Altair, Ezio, Ben, Flash and Starlight on the edge of the hole.

Robert chuckled, “As you can see, my dear lord. Legend speaks that no one can survive and lived from the ‘Hole of Darkness’, and it is long distance and jump. Let’s find out, shall we?”

Cesare smirked evilly, taking his sword out. He thrust his sword at Ben’s chest hard, pushing him out of the edge, screaming in pain and fear. Ben fell into the hole.

“Ben!” Everyone cried.

“Take care of the fools,” Cesare ordered, sheathing his sword to his sheath, “Every last of them! Let us see how your ‘Leap of Faith’ works.”

Robert and Demon Knights pushed Altair, Ezio, Flash and Starlight from the edge. Lucrezia and hers pulled the ropes hard, which both hung and strangled on Twilight, Shining Armor, Nyx, Spike and June necks, up in the midair, leaving them hanging. They screamed in pain, struggling to breathe, with their hooves tight in the ropes behind of them.

Cesare smirked evilly. He turned back, and headed straight to the door, along with Demon Knights. Before entering, he turned to Robert, whispered to him about the next plan. Robert nodded his head, taking some of Demon Knights. He and his minions took the cage carriage of Altair’s family, Sofia and Flora, heading out.

“Robert! Where are you taking us?” Maria demanded.

Robert chuckled, “You’ll find out soon.”

~

Ben, Altair, Ezio, Flash and Starlight continued falling in the midair, screamed in fear. Ben shook his head, realized something. He quickly took his Clawshot out, from his bag. He quickly shot his out and up. The claw shot and grabbed on the edge of top. It stopped Ben from falling.

Ben sighed of relief. More screaming were heard. He looked up and saw Altair, Ezio, Flash and Starlight continued screaming in fear. They quickly grabbed on him tight and hard, making him squealed in pain.

“Ouch…” Ben cringed painfully and squeaked, “That hurt…”

“Sorry,” Altair, Ezio, Flash and Starlight apologized.

Ben sighed before he shook his head. More screaming is heard from the top. Ben gasped in concern, quickly activated pulling of Clawshot to the top quickly.

Cesare and Demon Knights entered the chamber, seeing the tall pedestal, which held the golden ball-like on top of it.

“There it is,” said Cesare, “Get it!”

Cesare and his Demon Knights headed straight to the large and tall pedestal. The wild screeching noise is heard, making them turned back and armed themselves.

Ben, Altair, Ezio, Flash and Starlight arrived on the top. They gasped, seeing Twilight, Shining Armor, June, Spike and Nyx, are still hanging and strangling, with their necks tightly. They struggle to get their heads and necks off from the ropes.

Ben, Altair, Ezio, Flash Starlight threw knives at the ropes. Cutting them, allowing Twilight, Shining Armor, June, Spike and Nyx to the ground hard. They coughed out loud and pain. They headed straight to their allies, checking on their friends while removing the rope and Anti-Magic necklace from each other. Twilight helped and healed Ben's wounds.

Altair and Ezio looked around, finding their families. Nothing…

Altair looked down, "No... Maria... I'm sorry."

Ezio hit on the ground hard, and screamed in anger, "Damn it! Damn it!"

Starlight patted on Altair’s back, said, “No, it’s not. I don’t know what those Demon Knights up to or where they had taken your families. But I know one thing we can do. We've gotta end the mission, and then we’ll rescue your family. I’m sure they wouldn't want us to fail this mission. Like Al-Mualim had said, we had to put our feelings aside first.”

Altair and Ezio thought for the moment, before they nodded their heads.

“Alright, let’s end the battle at once,” said Altair.

Twilight and her friends headed to the chamber. Just before they could enter, they heard the loud screaming, yelling, battle-crying and roaring. They took a peek on the chamber. They saw the Demon Knights were battling against the black demonic giant dragon.

“Wow! Is that the dragon?!” Spike asked in concern.

Twilight gulped, “I’m afraid so, Spike. If that was the dragon inside, then that means Hanzo had to make sure that no one is allow to enter and get the Forbidden Knowledge.”

“Please, tell me, we’ve got the plans,” Nyx asked in concern.

Altair looked up, and saw Cesare and Lucrezia are climbing on the stairs, trying to get the Forbidden Knowledge.

“We cannot afford to let our enemies achieve their victory,” said Altair, “Twilight, Shining Armor, Nyx, Spike and Ben, you must get that Knowledge, leave the Guardian to us.”

Ben nodded his head, “Got it.”

Twilight, Ben, Nyx, Spike and Shining Armor, quickly headed straight to the top of pedestal while beating some of Demon Knights. The black Dragon Guardian continued roaring angrily, breathing his flamethrower at his enemies, forcing Demon Knights to leave and abandon the battles.

Ezio and Starlight jumped on the Dragon Guardian, pulling his horns hard. It had made the dragon went and roared wildly and crazily. Altair, Flash and June armed their Hidden Guns at the monster’s chest, firing their bullets at it for few times. Ezio and Starlight thrust their Hidden Blades on its neck. It shook its head off, making both of them to drop to the ground hard. Altair, Flash and June quickly dodged and jumped to different direction, while firing their Hidden Guns at the Dragon Guardian.

Starlight and Flash jumped on the Dragon Guardian’s head, striking their Hidden Blades on its head very hard, leaving Altair, Ezio and June firing their Hidden Guns at it. It shook its head for few times before it strikes its preys off, with its claws.

Dragon Guardian grabbed Altair, throwing him to the wall. He luckily landed on the walls, before getting hit hard. June swung her Dart Blade, throwing it over the monster’s neck hard, making it roared angrily. It swung her to other sides. Ezio fired his Hidden Gun at the Dragon Guardian’s eye. It roared in anger, charging at Ezio.

Dragon Guardian was about to had Ezio a bite, but froze up suddenly. His shadow was stopped. He turned and saw someone from the ground. Starlight’s shadow grabbed him in tight. He took his Shadow Magical Gun, aiming at the dragon. Flash held his Spear of Wind in front of the monster. Both had launched the very powerful attacks and blasts on Dragon Guardian hard and quick. Its chest received the big hole. Dragon Guardian fell to the ground hard.

Ben, Shining Armor and Twilight fought against Cesare, Lucrezia and Demon Knights, leaving Nyx and Spike climbing up to the top.

Ben swung his sword on Cesare. The Demon Knight dodged down, before thrusting his sword as his enemy’s chest. Ben moved to his left side, swung his sword on Cesare, making him to move back. Ben and Cesare quickly swung and strike their blade against each other.

Twilight fired her Unicorn blasts against Lucrezia, who dodged the attack from the walls. She fired her Unicorn Burst as the princess. Shining Armor blasted his Unicorn Burst at some Demon Knights, swinging his sword against some of his enemies.

Spike and Nyx continued climbing up to the top of pedestal. They gasped in shock and surprise. They encountered the golden mechanized sphere.

“That’s the Forbidden Knowledge,” Spike asked.

Nyx shrugged, “Yeah… I guess so… It looks like an apple.”

Nyx touched the Forbidden Knowledge. It blasted the several golden lights out from it. She gasped in shock. Before she could do anything, she tried to shook it out hard. It still on her hoof! The Forbidden Knowledge glowed in golden, and continued blasting out of several beams. She screamed in pain and fear. Everyone turned to Nyx.

“Nyyyyyyyxxxxxxxxxxxx!” Spike cried.

Nyx was covered by the pure golden transparent ball-like and firing several beams out. It created and blast powerful shockwave out. It caused most of everyone out and hit on the ground hard. Ben remained standing. He shook his head hard. He then spotted Nyx, who is struggling control the Forbidden Knowledge, screaming in pain. Another shockwave blasted out again. It made Ben shaken off hard, but he quickly remained standing.

“Hang on, Nyx,” Ben yelled, “I’m coming!”

Ben quickly climbed on the walls. The shockwave blasted out. Ben quickly held tight on the brick. He quickly headed and climbed up to the top. Another shockwave launched again, making him to move out of balance. He quickly grabbed the brick tight. Ben then headed to the top of pedestal.

Ben saw Spike remained on the ground hard, leaving Nyx struggle to control the Forbidden Knowledge.

“Nyx, hang on,” Ben cried, charging towards Nyx.

Ben took the Forbidden Knowledge off from Nyx's hoof. It continued blasting the golden beams out. He groaned in pain, struggled to get it under control. Forbidden Knowledge was out of the control! With his strong will and determination, he quickly hit on its top. The light beams and glowing dispersed, shutting the Forbidden Knowledge down.

Everyone from the ground, sighed of relief, and so as Ben.

He turned to Nyx, asked her: "Nyx, are you okay?"

Nyx nodded her head gently, chirped softly and innocently, “Sorry.”

Ben nuzzled Nyx’s head, before giving her a kiss on her forehead, said: “It’s okay. We’re safe for now.”

Cesare and his Demon Knights slowly got up. He then looked up, and saw his enemy had taken of Forbidden Knowledge.

Cesare groaned angrily, “You may have the Forbidden Knowledge, but you have not won the war!”

He, Lucrezia and Demon Knights climbed down, and headed straight to the entrance. Twilight and Shining Armor smiled in happiness, as well as others from the bottom.

Altair sighed, “We had managed to secure the Forbidden Knowledge.”

Ben looked at the Forbidden Knowledge, and asked: “What exactly are you capable of? Leading us to new future, or bring us to ruin?”

Twilight and her friends headed out from Aztec Pyramid, chatting happily, knowing that they had won the battle again.

“Daddy, how did you manage to overcome the Forbidden Knowledge’s power? That was amazing!” Nyx said happily.

Ben shrugged, “I really wish I want to know, Nyx. But what matters is that we got what we need. Just another step to do: saving Altair and Ezio’s family.”

“You would risk everything to save our family?” Altair asked.

“It’s the least we can do to thank you for helping and taking care of Starlight,” said Twilight, “After all, no family deserve of death, especially special friends of ours.”

Altair and Ezio gasped in shock and surprise, yet smiled happily. They bowed before Twilight and her friends.

“Let us go home first. We need all the help we can get to win this fight,” said Ezio, “But thank you.”

Everyone smiled.

POW! PUFF!

“Wait! What’s that?!” Spike asked in concern, pointing at the bushes revealing a blinking lights.

Everyone turned and saw something was about to come out from the shaking bushes. Claudia, Malik and Cutie Mark Crusaders came out from the bushes, showing their worried and scared faces. They gasped.

“Claudia?” Ezio asked.

“Malik?” Altair asked.

“Apple Bloom? Sweetie Belle? Scootaloo?” Twilight and her friends asked.

“What’s wrong?” Starlight asked.

“Our friends and hideout,” Malik explained, “You must return! We’re under attacked!”

Twilight and her friends gasped in shock. Things had become worst and problem than before when their friends and Wind Assassins were attacked.

To be continued...

Author's Note

1) The story Twilight read to her friends, Spike and Nyx is referenced and came from JusSonic's 'Road to the End', which is also my ideas of assisting and helping.

2) Aztec Pyramid is inspired by Ben 10 Original Series: 'Ultimate Weapon' battlefield against both the Guardian and Forever Knights.

3) Ben's taking and stopping the Forbidden Knowledge is inspire by how Altair's stopping the Apple from 'Assassin's Creed- Revelation'