Golden Heart's Journey

by JusSonic

Rating: teen
Tags: Alternate Universe, Main 6, Original Character, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Dark, Comedy, Adventure, Princess Celestia
Length: 5270

The Mane Six and their friends hears the story of Golden Heart and his journey during past events.

Celestia asks for the Mane 6 along with Spike, Phobos, Ben Mare, the CMC and Nyx to meet her in the throne room. When they arrive, they see Golden Heart and after they chats a bit Nyx ask him how he came to Ponyville when her birthday was coming Golden Heart decides to tell them when he got the letter from Celestia and had send a reply (the flashbacks takes place during Curse of the Demon Pony and around Nyx's birthday).

Published 2014-04-26 07:00:01 UTC
Last updated 2014-04-26 07:00:01 UTC

Chapter 1

My Little Pony: Golden Heart's Journey

The time has come. Golden Heart is about to introduce Pinkamena to the ponies at least. It has been a long time of waiting but it will be done...after the Alicorn tells a story to help set things up.

"To all hearing the fanfic being made, might take forever so we're moving on the next fic," Pinkamena said to the audience in determination. "Well it's time for me to show myself; wish me luck."

She heads out of the room as the others watch and wait.

It's been a while since the adventure involving the cast of Total Drama as well as Rainbow's birth-iversary. True, it almost got ruined thanks to some problems but luckily, things got better. What's interesting is that Celestia has send a message to the Mane Six, the CMC, Spike, Ben Mare, Nyx and Phobos asking them to come to Canterlot.

The princess waits patiently in the throne room. Just then the doors open as Private Kenny came in, announcing, "Princess Twilight Sparkle, Prince Ben Mare and their family friends."

"Send them in." Celestia said. She smiles as her son, her niece-in-law, her granddaughter and the rest came into the room, "Ah, Twilight, son, everyone else. Welcome back."

"Hey! Sorry that you missed my birth-iversary. Know how busy you are." Rainbow said to Celestia with a grin.

"But we save ya a piece of cake!" Pinkie giggles as she held out a napkin, causing a piece of cake to appear. The Earth pony bounces over and gave the piece to the princess, who licks her lips. "The party was a blast! Cheese Sandwich was a super duper awesome friend to help set it up."

"Ah, I see. Well then, we must consider inviting him and you to set up a party in Canterlot." Celestia remarks with a giggle while enjoying her cake.

"Is this a private matter or can anypony join in?" A familiar voice spoke. The ponies and Dragons saw Golden Heart coming into the room, grinning. "Hey everypony."

"Oh hey, Golden Heart! Glad to see you again!" Spike exclaims, shaking claw/hoof with his old friend.

"You miss a big bash earlier!" Phobos exclaims, licking his lips. "I still got candy on the brains."

"Oh, I was there...you just didn't see me." Golden Heart remarks with a smile. "Ahem, I asked the princess to set up this meeting together because I wish to introduce you to someone in my life."

"Ooooh, dear; did you get a filly friend?" Rarity asks Golden Heart with a teasing voice.

"Ah, no; actually, it's someone else who is family to me."

"Family; I didn't know you got any other family." Ben said to Golden Heart in surprise. "Then again, there's a lot that I don't know about you."

"Yeah, like your trip to Ponyville," Nyx said with a squeaky giggle. She pauses then asks, "Say, how did you come to Ponyville when my birthday was happening the other year?"

"Oh yes, I supposed I could tell you the story...if you don't mind me doing so." Golden Heart said thoughtfully.

"Oh, we don't mind." Twilight said with a grin. "It makes me interesting, right girls?"

"Shoot, Ah can stay an' listen." Applejack said with a nod. The other girls nod in agreement, though Scootaloo just roll her eyes a bit.

Celestia made pillows appear, setting them down. She said, "Perhaps you should sit down. This story may take a while."

"Oooh, nice! Comfy," Pinkie giggles as she sat on a pillow case and took out a bowl of popcorn. "Ready when you are."

Golden Heart waits until his friends got settled in, ready to listen. The Alicorn figures that Pinkamena can wait until the story's done for him to introduce her. After clearing his throat, he explains, "Well, my trip begins when I got the letter from Celestia and send a reply..."

In a castle far away, there is an Alicorn who is busy reading. He's a male brown alicorn with green/red mane and green/light brown tail with a gold heart cutie mark, wearing golden plated chest armor, gold bracelets with green jewels and silver anklets with green jewels. His name is Golden Heart, Celestia's old friend who helped in the fight against Discord centuries ago.

Just then a familiar scroll appears, much to his notice. Golden Heart takes it and reads the scroll, his eyes widen with each sentence. He nods while saying, "So...Lorcan is back. Equestria needs me more than ever."

Golden Heart then use his magic to write down a response on paper, "Princess Celestia, I have received your scroll and agreed to head back to Equestria. Expect me in a few days; Sincerely, Golden Heart."

Golden Heart, finished with the letter, sent it to Equestria. He must prepare himself for the big battle that will soon to come.

"Now it's time for me to get going." Golden Heart said as he quickly heads inside. "I hope Pinkamena wouldn't mind the long trip."

Golden Heart quickly got to work in getting his weapons, tools, etc. for his trip to Equestria. He knew his adopted sister Pinkamena is living in a secret dungeon for a while now. It would be great to see her full time now.

Golden Heart nods as he leaves the castle, makes a running start and begins to fly. He travels over various forests and rivers. His trip back to Equestria is going to be a long one but it will be worth it.

Golden Heart looks around his surroundings and sighs. It's been a while and things had change since then. He misses his old allies the Mystic Ponies ever since they decided to leave Equestria after Luna's betrayal. The male Alicorn was hoping that once they hear that the Goddess of the Night is back and to her normal self, they would reconsider their decision; So far, nothing yet.

It took a few days but Golden Heart stops at a river to get a drink of water. He has been flying without stop and the Alicorn is getting thirsty. Golden Heart drinks a bit and sighs. The trip was a long thirsty one so far.

Suddenly Golden Heart hears a noise and looks around; Weird. It sounds like someone else's around...the Alicorn shrugs as he goes back to drinking some rivers...

But suddenly a net appears, trapping Golden Heart and knocking him to the ground. He yelps as Griffins in masks appear. The leader smirks evilly behind his mask, saying, "Look boys! We got ourselves an Alicorn loser!"

"Yeah, ha ha ha," The second Griffin laughs eagerly. "He must have a lot of bits on him that we can buy."

"You think we could sell him off as a slave?" The third Griffin asks curiously.

"Yeah; imagine how much he's worth."

Golden Heart glares at the bandits. He snaps, "I will give you boys a chance. Let me go or face the consequences."

"Oh what are you going to do, freak?" The leader scoffs a bit. "We got you trapped."

"I don't think so."

Golden Heart glows a bit then flew up, before stretching and lifting his wings like mad. The Griffins yelps as the net breaks apart, freeing the Alicorn who glares at his enemies before he lands. These guys just made a huge mistake in trying to robbing him.

"That'll teach you not to mess with Golden Heart." Golden Heart remarked.

"Get him!" The Griffin leader ordered. His colleagues didn't hesitate. They charge at the Alicorn who sighs in annoyance.

Golden Heart quickly fly up, making them miss. Upon land, he kicks two down with his flank. Three more slashes at him with swords but Golden Heart uses his magic to levitate the weapons out of the bandits' hold then send them flying away.

"Griffins are cowards if they used weapons instead of their bare paws." Golden Heart mocks as he punches two of the Griffins down.

"He's just one stallion!" The bandit leader exclaims angrily.

"Obviously you haven't seen me during the days of the fight against the Demon Lords." Golden Heart remarked, commenting on his old days.

"I could really care less, because you're beginning to burn me up!" The bandit leader growled.

"Oooh, good idea," Golden Heart said with a smirk. He send out flames out of his mouth, burning the Griffin leader. He screams in alarm and rolls around onto the ground to put himself out. "And one more for you clowns."

Golden Heart's eyes glow. The Griffin bandits look stunned as the trees and plant life came to life and start attacking. The bad guys scream as they got hit by branches, acorns, etc. The whole forest is against them.

Finally the Griffins, having enough, run/flew away to escape; The covered in ashes leader tries to follow but Golden Heart uses his magic to make him hover towards him.

"Since I am on a tight schedule I will spare you, but I will say this." Golden Heart said sternly. "Never try to rob me or anypony else ever again...and never try to sell them off as slaves either. If I hear that you're doing this, well...better pray that I don't. Do I make myself clear?"

"Y-y-y-yes, sir," The Griffin bandit said nervously.

"Make the Pinkie Promise. Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye." Golden Heart said, showing the Pinkie Promise. "Do it!"

"Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!" The Griffin bandit said quickly and frantically while doing the Pinkie Promise.

"Good. Now go home, little beaten Griffin." Golden Heart chuckles as he put the Griffin down. The bandit nervously flies away quickly. "And tell your boys that the promise goes for them too!"

"Yes sir!" The Griffin leader exclaims as he flies out of sight. Golden Heart chuckles a bit. Luckily, Pinkamena taught him that.

"Well, better get going. I have enough excitement for now." Golden Heart said as he flies off to the direction of Equestria.

"Whoa; you actually took down a lot of Griffin bandits?!" Rainbow asks Golden Heart in excitement in the present. "Dude, you are awesome!"

"Well, I don't like to brag." Golden Heart said proudly.

"Right, unlike some ponies," Applejack jokes a bit, making Rainbow glares at her.

"So so far, you fought against bandits and monsters?" Sweetie asks Golden Heart in amazement.

"Well, that's not all. You see, I got a lot to go before I arrive in Equestria...and that's not the half of it." Golden Heart said sternly to his friends.

"What else did you do?" Apple Bloom asked in astonishment.

"You see, on the way over, I took on...a Dark Mystic Pony." Golden Heart remarks with a frown, recalling something else. "Somepony who thought I was hers...."

During Golden Heart's journey to Canterlot through the woods, he hear evil laughter as the Alicorn looked around in his surroundings. All noting but dark and black woods and the wind blew very hard. Golden Heart had his eyes in fierce and rage as he held his sword tight in against his enemy.

The wind blew very hard against his brown mane, causing it to cover him. When the wind stop, Golden Heart looked up and encountered a purplish female Unicorn who had a long and messy red mane and tail and her eyes are in greenish snake irises and her Cutie Mark is a spiritual symbol, who sat on a rock.

"Hello there, big boy." The newcomer remarks sinisterly.

Golden Heart knows this mare and doesn't like her. He snaps, "Spiritcurse! What are you doing here?!"

Spiritcurse chuckled, "Oh....... You miss me, don't you? In fact, I was very disappointed that you hadn't sent a little letter to me. Not one single."

"You and I....... are done. We are not......a couple." Golden Heart snaps sternly.

Spiritcurse giggled, "Oh my. And I thought you really love me, Goldie."

Golden Heart groaned, "What do you want?! Why are you here?! What are your master and Dark Ponies up to?!" He knew that if Spiritcurse is here, her dark allies are up to something sinister and foul.

Spiritcurse smirked as she waved her hoof in front of her, launching a big laser-like at Golden Heart. He gasped in fear as the stallion quickly took his Sword and blocked the attack at once. After blocking the attack, Golden Heart removed his sword. He gasped. Spiritcurse, on midair, wielded a long and curve sword as she was about to slam Golden Heart. He quickly dodged the attack as he rolled over to the front.

Both Golden Heart and Spiritcurse armed themselves in battle. The small leaf from the tree comes off as it slowly descended to the ground. With the sound of bell is heard from the leaf, both Golden Heart and Spiritcurse charged in and attacked at each other as they swung theirs swords in clashing at each other while dodging the attacks as quick as they can.

For several rounds later, both Golden Heart and Spiritcurse hadn't gain the upper hand in winning the war as they continued to fight and battle against each other.

Spiritcurse smirked while exclaiming, "Purple Mist Storm!"

Spiritcurse opened her mouth as she launched out a mist-like storm at Golden Heart. He gasped as the hero quickly blocked the attacks at once. But as soon as the mist is clear, Spiritcurse is in front of Golden Heart.

"Heylin Punch!" The villainess exclaims.

Spiritcurse's hoof glowed in darkness as she punched on Golden Heart's body. Golden Heart yelled in pain as he was being pushed back and hit on the tree hard.

Spiritcurse smiled evilly while remarking, "As usual, you just couldn't resist my charm."

Golden Heart groaned in disgust, "And you couldn't resist cheating, Spiritcurse."

Spiritcurse giggled, "You're just too cute."

"And you're just an annoying witch. What do you want?!" Golden Heart demands angrily to Spiritcurse.

"Oh, nothing much; Just watching you in journeying tor Canterlot, hoping to stop our teenage Dragon, Lorcan," Spiritcurse said slyly. This makes Golden Heart suspicious. How did she find that out?

"How did you know it; Was it Shadow Dragon?! Or some scouts of yours?!" Golden Heart demands to the witch furiously.

Spiritcurse smirked, saying, "Maybe."

"Have you come to stop me?!" Golden Heart asks angrily.

Spiritcurse smirked while saying, "No. Just wishing you luck."

"What are you up to?!" Golden Heart demands to Spiritcurse. She is up to something because this villainess always is.

"Just telling you something, Goldie-poo; watch your step from the reign of fire. For you see, Lorcan is just a puppet to the 'Three Lords'." Spiritcurse comments to Golden Heart with a shrug.

Golden Heart gasped, "Grimmore; Dark Curse; The Superior of Apocalypse Ponies; why're you telling me this?!"

Spiritcurse smiled while answering, "Why you're my boyfriend! That's why."

"That's not your reason." Golden Heart points out dryly to Spiritcurse. There must be another reason.

Spiritcurse scoffed, "You're too serious. But what you need is flexible. But I'm sure you'll get over it soon."

Spiritcurse gave a kiss on Golden Heart's lips for a moment. She smirked and giggled before the mare disappeared in the mist.

Golden Heart shook his head while wiping off his mouth, remarking, "I'd never get use to that witch. She'd never change. How annoying. I hope my sister isn't involved with Psychopath Joke. He seemed to have share dark interest in her for killing."

"Mommy, whatcha doing?" Nyx ask Twilight in the present. The others saw that Twilight appears to be updating a familiar book that the Total Drama cast read before.

"Updating what Golden Heart just mentioned, including Spiritcurse." Twilight explains to her daughter.

"Good idea, Twilight." Ben said, "This information could be valuable to us."

"Just one thing Ah'm pondering about." Apple Bloom said puzzled. "Ben mentioned Shadow Dragon trying 'ta haunt his dreams. Who is he really?"

Celestia got an intense look on her face. Luckily, Golden Heart said gently, "Let's say much that you may or may not know of Shadow Dragon: He used to be an ally of the Mystic Realm and Equestria...but something...happened that changed him forever."

The ponies look amazed and concerned. Shadow Dragon was a good pony? But what did happened to him? Golden Heart decided to resume his story at this point.

"Ahem. As I was on my way from that...'unpleasantness' with Spiritcurse, I ran into another problem." Golden Heart said as he continues his story.

Golden Heart was running from a huge Ursa Minor that got cranky and wants to hurt him. He kept on galloping, going very fast.

"I could get used to this." Golden Heart said with a grin. He waits a while then slows down. "Looks like I lost him. Hmmm, from the way I'm standing, it would take me maybe 3 more days before I get to Equestria."

Golden Heart stops as he smells something. The Alicorn frowns as he took his sword out. Sure enough, there they are: a bunch of huge skunks that are big as apes.

"Skunkapes," Golden Heart remarks as the Skunkapes roars madly.

The Skunkapes spray their smell onto Golden Heart but the Alicorn zooms around. He quickly knocks a few of them down. One monster roars as he throws a fist at the hero, knocking him to the ground. The Skunkape is preparing to stomp on Golden Heart.

But Golden Heart quickly rolls out of the way then fires a blast from his horn, knocking his attacker back. Two more charges at the Alicorn, grabbing him. The hero was able to blast up into the sky, then shoots out a freezing spell at his attackers.

"Sorry, boys, I would love to stay and play but I got other places to be." Golden Heart laughs as he flies off. The Alicorn smiles as he looks at the Skunkapes who are roaring angrily at his departure. "Boy. Is this turning me into something of a Ga..."

Golden Heart however fails to look in time. Because when the Alicorn turns around, he rams right into a big branch hard, sending him to the ground where he hits the ground hard.

Golden Heart groans as he fell unconscious, his world went black...

Golden Heart woke up a while later, finding himself in some sort of hut. The Alicorn looks around, looking puzzled. Where is he...and more importantly, who is he?

"I wonder where I am and who am I?" Golden Heart asks puzzled as he got up, groaning. The pony saw bandages on some parts of his bodies. "And what am I?"

"Ah, the patient has woke up." A zebra, AKA Zecora, said, smiling as she came into the room. "Yes, you were fortunate that I found you. You were knocked out when I did so I took you to safely."

"Thanks Miss...uh..."

"Zecora; who are you if I may ask?"

Golden Heart pauses, trying to think. Then he frowns and remarks, "I...don't remember. I must've hit my head harder than I thought. I can't remember who I was, where I came from or what I was doing."

"I see...well, I suggest you stay here for a while. I shall help you recover your health and your memory, my friend." Zecora offers kindly.

Golden Hearts pauses then nods. Perhaps it's best for him to stay around....at least until he gets his memory back. Hopefully it won't be too long...

"Wait, stop right there." Rainbow interrupts the story, looking puzzled, "How was Zecora there after what became of you getting hit in the head by a big branch?"

"It was when things became calm and Ben and Twilight became a pair." Golden Heart explains calmly to Rainbow.

Ben and Twilight blush as Rainbow Dash says, "Um good enough."

Golden Heart nods and gets back to telling his story.

Zecora works her magic, doing her best to help Golden Heart recovers his health. Though as for his memories, the zebra got the perfect cure. She whips up a little potion then gives it to the Alicorn.

"Here you go, my friend." Zecora said with a nod to the Alicorn. "Drink it all."

Golden Heart nods as he drinks it all. Nothing seems to have happen at first...

But then Golden Heart yelps in alarm. A bunch of pictures ends up in his head from his birth to his training to his friends to meeting his sister Pinkamena Diane Pie to everything else. Suddenly everything that the Alicorn has lost returns to his mind, restored once and for all.

Golden Heart fell back onto the table, gasping in amazement, "Yes, yes. I remember who I am...I'm Golden Heart and I'm supposed to get back to Canterlot! Quickly, Miss Zebra, how long was I..."

"Having memory loss, my friend; It was only 2 days." Zecora explains calmly to Golden Heart. "You are sent by the princess, correct?"

"Yes. And as must as I hate to leave after becoming good friends with you these past 2 days, I must take my leave. I thank you so much for your help though."

"Yes, of course. You are welcomed. I wish you well and luck on your trip to Canterlot. You are in the Everfree Forest which is near Ponyville. Canterlot isn't far."

Golden Heart nods, bewildered that the Alicorn was in the same forest that was made thanks to his fight with Discord many years ago. How ironic. He collects his things and supplies. After giving one more thanks to the zebra whom helped him, the Alicorn leaves the hut and flies up into the sky.

Goldie hopes that Pinkamena isn't bored by his absence...

Back with Golden Heart and the group, Apple Bloom looked eager as she asked the Alicorn, "So what did ya do at Zecora's, Golden Heart?"

"Not much until I left." Golden Heart said with a chuckle. "Anyway, it was...around Nyx's birthday when I was approaching. However, that's when I ran into another old friend from my past."

"Who is it?" Sweetie asks Golden Heart in concern.

Golden Heart pauses then said seriously, "Shadow Dragon."

"Shadow Dragon," The Mane 6, Ben and Spike asked in shock and unison.

Few meters away from Canterlot, Golden Heart smiled upon reaching his destination in both a pleasing and happy matter. Golden Heart continued to march down. Before he could proceed any further ahead, Golden Heart heard rustling leaves. The Alicorn had his eyes in firm and anger as he slowly turned and encountered a familiar pony.

"Shadow Dragon......." Golden Heart said sternly to the one whom he thought was once his ally and friend...the adopted son of Mystic Tao formerly known as Dragon Hope.

"It's been a while, hasn't it?" Shadow Dragon asks Golden Heart with an evil smirk.

"So, have you come to stop me?" Golden Heart demanded to the traitor and murderer; First Spiritcurse, now the one who used to hold the Triforce Elements?!

"Do you bother to ask?" Shadow Dragon ask. It looks like he wishes to take his former friend down.

"You don't have to do this. Lay down at once, Shadow Dragon." Golden Heart said, trying to reason with his former friend. If there's any good and decency in the Dark Mystic Pony, Shadow Dragon would not try to interfere.

Shadow Dragon shakes his head, saying, "I'm afraid I can't."

"Then, you leave me no choice. You may have beaten me before. But if your master had sent you to destroy me before I could help Princess Celestia, think again." Golden Heart said regretfully.

Shadow Dragon remarks, "What must be done is for greater good."

Golden Heart groaned, "More like greater evil! You brought dishonor to everything, even your loved one."

Shadow Dragon yelled, "Do not dare to bring that up!"

"Don't deny it!" Golden Heart shouted, "You know it's true!"

Shadow Dragon charged in front of Golden Heart as he started to punch him several times. Golden Heart dodged as fast as he can; When Golden Heart moved back, Shadow Dragon punch on his muzzle. The Alicorn shook his head. He charged in as the hero swung his sword down on Shadow Dragon but he dodged it. Golden Heart continued to swing his sword on top, right, left and bottom, but Shadow Dragon dodged and avoided it for a several times.

At the same time, Shadow Dragon strikes at Golden Heart's back, head and legs after he dodged the attacks from Golden Heart.

Golden Heart panted, "Not good. Over a hundred years, Shadow Dragon is still active........"

Shadow Dragon held his hoof up high as he summoned something. The large black and long sword (similar to Master Sword) appeared and landed in his hoof.

Shadow Dragon smirked as he taunts Golden Heart, "Has the mighty Golden Heart fallen? I was disappointed. I don't remember you being easy to defeat."

Golden Heart snaps right back, "After you had been subdued or I was thought, I retired my fighting and battles as I had hope that Princess Luna returned and restored to her true self for good. It happened perfectly. I had hope that the peace will be eternal. But clearly, I was wrong."

Golden Heart and Shadow Dragon charged and had their swords clashed.

Shadow Dragon asks his friend in amusement, "So, your former love, Spiritcurse told you? Pity; Both of you look perfectly well."

Golden Heart groaned, "Not anymore. She had turned to the enemy's side. I would never love someone who has turned to evil."

"Yet you deceive your own heart." Shadow Dragon comments to the Alicorn as the two kept on with their fight.

Golden Heart and Shadow Dragon departed their clashing each other and continued to swing their swords against one other for attacks and defense for several rounds while dodging the attacks. Shadow Dragon and Golden Heart had their swords clashed again.

Golden Heart took this time to speak once more, "Perhaps you're right. In my heart, I always hope that Spiritcurse return to me soon, just like your father had."

Shadow Dragon groaned, "Do not speak of him. He is no longer...... my father." It's like Mystic Tao no longer exist to him.

"You're lying. I know there's good in you. You can still turn back. Do it now!" Golden Heart said, trying to get his old friend back to the side of good.

Shadow Dragon glared at Golden Heart, saying, "It is too late."

Golden Heart and Shadow Dragon departed their attacks at once. They then swung their swords against each other for some rounds. Shadow Dragon swung his sword hard against Golden Heart's sword. The Alicorn fell to the ground. Shadow Dragon held his sword up high and aimed at Golden Heart. The villain was about to strike until his sword was hit a the bullet.

Shadow Dragon groaned, "Deadblast!"

The one who fired was a Red Unicorn who wore the gray mask with crimson eye on his left eye while his right eye is normal, wore the armor, and his Cutie Mark is Rifles and Eye. He is holding his rifle tight, chuckling.

"Sorry, boss. Big boss wants you to test him, not kill him." Deadblast reminds Shadow Dragon in amusement. "He figured out that you want to get rid of the weakling."

Shadow Dragon huffed, "Agreed. Golden Heart had some rusty moves to move. But matters not, he is no threat to me or any of us. We'll leave at once."

The two Dark Mystic Ponies prepares to leave, Golden Heart looks puzzled as he ask, "What are you planning?"

Shadow Dragon pauses as he answers, "Be prepared for the great battle."

Shadow Dragon and Deadblast disappeared in a puff of black smoke. Golden Heart sighed, "Why, Shadow Dragon? Why? You still had the chance to leave."

Golden Heart arrives in Canterlot and informs the Royal Guards, one of them took him to outside the princess's study before leaving him. The Alicorn straighten himself out. He decided it' best not to inform the princess about his run in with Shadow Dragon. Not yet.

Just then, Golden Heart breathes in and out then knocks at the door. Celestia's voice is heard on the other side, "Well, who can that be?" The door opens it, revealing the princess on the other side along with a purple unicorn which must be Twilight Sparkle herself. The female Alicorn gasps upon seeing the male one, "Golden Heart. Is that you? I thought your letter said..."

"Yes, but I fear that someone has intercept it before letting the message go on the way here...so I came earlier than expected." Golden Heart said sternly then spots Twilight, bowing to her. "Twilight Sparkle, we meet at last."

"And thus, that's how my little story has ended. Got to admit, it's a keeper." Golden Heart said as he concludes his story of his journey. Twilight writes in the info of the Shadow Dragon as well as Deadblast. "Writing down more info, Twilight?"

"Yes, especially about Shadow Dragon." Twilight said with a sigh of concern. "He seems to be like Luna, falling deep in the dark side but different."

"Yes. Mom, what happened to Shadow Dragon that turned him bad?" Ben asks his adopted mother in concern. There must be some reason as to what drove Shadow Dragon to the dark side in the first place.

Celestia looks down in sadness as if the story of Shadow Dragon was too much to bear. Just then, an impatient knock is heard at a door nearby. Golden Heart, noticing, remarks, "We will have to save that for later. She is getting impatient."

"Well, may as well see whose it is that cannot wait. It can't be anyone bad." Rainbow snaps as she goes over to the door and opens it. "Hey, can't you..."

"Your number just came uuuuuup!" Pinkamena Diane Pie remarked, appearing on the other side, much to Rainbow's shock and horror.

The mare respond by screaming, "GAH; BRR BRR BRR BRR BRR BRR BRR!"

To be continued in "No Cupcakes with This Pinkie"…

Cast list
Orlando Bloom: Golden Heart
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Ashleigh Ball: Rainbow Dash, Applejack
Andrea Libman: Pinkie Pie, Pinkamena Diane Pie
Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity
Nicole Oliver: Princess Celestia
Cathy Weseluck: Spike the Dragon
Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom
Claire Corlett: Sweetie Belle
Jason Marsden: Ben Mare, Shadow Dragon
Daveigh Chase: Nyx
Chris Sanders: Phobos the Dragon
Brenda Crichlow: Zecora
Frank Welker: Private Kenny, Griffin 3
Rob Paulsen: Bandit leader
James Arnold Taylor: Griffin 2
Susan Silo: Spiritcurse
Chris Cox: Deadblast

Author's Note

Dang. Looks like Golden Heart got a rough journey. And who is this newcomer that appears? (As if you all don't know). Here is the next MLP: FIM fic...

"No Cupcakes With This Pinkie: (takes place after Golden Heart's Journey) After Golden Heart was done with the story, someone knocks on the door, revealing his guest. It was the one that was feared but something was off. Was this the same Pinkamena? So now Golden Heart tells another story that will help them. Why is Pinkamena not wanting to kill Rainbow Dash, where did she come from and why does she called Golden Heart a brother to her?
Villains: Through her time in her story and beyond that."

Can't wait; I know one friend who can’t as well. Read, review and suggest.

The Skunkapes are a reference to General Skun-k'ape of the Sam and Max series.

Shadow Dragon, Spiritcurse and Deadblast belongs to my pal nigel. They are based on Chase Young and Wuya of 'Xiaolin Showdown' and Deadshot of the DC Comics.