Universes Apart

Universes Apart

Ch.1: Together again.

"WHAT!?!?" Well, this could have gone better. Telling Twilight about their whereabouts practically sent her into a frenzy mess, "Nonononononononono!! We have to help them! They could be in real danger right now!"

"Twilight, calm down! They are not so primitive, I'm certain they can handle themselves!" I tried to get her to listen, though sadly that isn't working and I needed to take the 'Direct' approach.

"But that's not the point Luna! The point is they don't know how to navigate their way through it! A-and what if they--!" Before she could continue, I clamped her mouth and pushed her down on a seat.

As soon as I let go, "Now, Princess Twilight Sparkle, tell me: do you think they don't know about the dangers within a dark forest? Such as the Everfree." I asked her, though it sounded more like I was demanding something from her.

She shook her head, "No, not really but--"

"But nothing. They can get through it and survive, as long as they have each other's backs." I paused for a moment, remembering that one of them seems to being more experience in survivability and such. "As a matter of fact, one of them seems to be a soldier, a warrior that may well best even our most skilled and elite Guards we have now." Her eyes widen, almost as if they were about to pop out of their sockets from what I just said.

"Luna." I turn to look at Tia, but when I did, she had a look of worry and concern. "If you knew about one of them being a warrior, how can we be sure he wouldn't want to start a war with us?" I sighed at this question. True that it is a valid one, but really must she suspect such a notion.

My eyes narrowed at such an accusation, "Exactly, dear sister, what is it that makes you so certain of it coming down to war?"

"Well... You said one of them is a warrior, right?" And our argument begins.

"Yes, I did. But I didn't say he was a warmonger now did I, and another thing: what will he even get out of it? Not to mention, he is just one human against an entire nation! He isn't even that stupid or foalish enough to risk it!" I countered. Even I can tell they aren't that senseless.

"But who's to say he won't backstab us eventually!?"

I rolled my eyes at this, "He's not an assassin. He is a courageous, dutiful and honourable warrior! So don't go pointing fingers and accusing him of such insults!"

"STOP IT!!!" Twilight shouted, "This isn't getting us anywhere!" She has a point. So we stop our little feud and Twilight sighed, "Look, I know that you both have your own opinions and point of views because of it. While they are all valid ones, we won't know anything by standing here arguing over who's right and who's wrong! So, starting tomorrow; we'll head down to Ponyville, grab my friends, talk to Derpy and see what is it the Doctor is trying to do. Agreed?" Well, she wasn't my sister's protégé for nothing. We all nodded at this and gave our apologies to her.

"Twilight we are sorry for fighting like that. It's just that todays Day-Court was a little more of a hassle then any other before that one." So... The Nobility are still at it with their dogmatic schemes. I thought Tia looked a little more stressed out then ever, though something tells me they had done more and went a little too far. But what was it? I may need to watch out for any suspicious activities the Nobles will try to play and undermined.

Soon Twilight came over and gave us both hugs, "It's alright, though I think now would be a good time to get some sleep." And just to prove her point, we heard snoring coming from the teen drake. Apparently he fell asleep some time ago through our discussion, however that happen it matter not. Letting go of us, she went over and picking up Spike with her magic.

"Goodnight you two, see you in the morning." She said as we made our way out. We said the same to her.

Walking down the halls, I spoke to Tia, "Sister, what happen at todays Court?"

She sighed, "Well Luna, it was the same as any other; Nobles complaining to one another, trying to pass down ludicrous laws to put themselves in an untouchable place and have the commoners suffer by paying more taxes then them. But the last one was the most ridiculous of all, some of them even have the gall to ask my permission to have Twilight's hand in marriage! Could you believe that!" Why those snobby little.... I can't believe this! It's no wonder why she was a little edgy about the two, though when I think about it, I wonder...

"Say Tia, can I ask you something that concerns our Human visitors?" I hope this works.

"What about them? Did you thought of something for them to do?" She questions, though it seems she might be catching on what I'm thinking.

"You could say that. At least for one of them."

"OK, what is it then?" OK here goes nothing, I just hope she doesn't over react about this suggestion.

"I was thinking, we should place one of them as Twilight's bodyguard."

(The next morning)

"Whoa Twi, I can't believe there are actually aliens out there! And now they're here!" Spike said in excitement, though that got me to laugh a little bit.

"Oh Spike, I know you're all hype up for this, and so am I. But do you know what's also good about this one?" I asked him.

He nodded his head, "Yeah, that we get to go back to Ponyville and catch up with the rest of our friends! Especially Rarity!" That last got me to roll my eyes, but I still giggled at that. Everypony knows about his crush on Rarity, even she knows it. Though I'm just worried that he'll get rejected by her and their friendship would be somewhat ruined. Not to mention, the backlash will create a rift between the two. But hopefully they'll figure things out with each other to repair the damage.

We were gathering the things necessary for this event: quills, scrolls, ink, and a couple of books. One book is for drawing their appearances, while the other is for storing all of my notes and information they can give me. This anticipation is just unbearable, I can't wait to I meet them! I bet I can even teach them the meanings of friendship!

After finishing the final preparations and making our way to meet up with the Princesses, we heard them having some conversation about something... Maybe it's regarding the Humans? Or how Doctor Whooves knew about their arrival? Actually, now that I think about it, just how did he know!? Well hopefully Derpy can give us a explanation about it.

"... Are you sure that it's still a good idea?" Celestia seems to be still unsure about them. Guess she isn't over about the idea of one of them being an unpredictable sort. "I'm not so sure if I can coup with this."

"Oh you're overreacting again Tia! For goodness sakes just relax!" Luna told her with a sternness in her voice. It sounds like they are back at having an argument again.

Time to intervene, "I hope I'm not keeping you two waiting!" I said as if nothing between the two had happen, with as much innocence I can muster. Fortunately it did the trick as they both stop and regain their composures as I walked up to meet them.

Celestia was the first to speak, "Not at all Twilight." She gave me a hug, though this one seems to be a bit more tighter than any other hug I've ever received from her. It's almost as if she is scared of letting me go, even my face was press against those huge cleavages of hers, while she ran a hand down the back of my head.

It took some effort, but I just manage to pried myself from her clinging embrace. "Are you OK Celestia?" I asked, feeling a little concerned about her and why she was...well...clingy just now.

She looked at me as if I hurt her in some way. I know her more than anypony besides Luna, and it's probably one of those days where she tends to act... Motherly towards you. It wasn't the first time she has done this to me, but it was only from times where I was feeling a little gloomy or depress about something, even when I'm sick she plays doctor. Though I have to admit, she was pretty good at taking care of me and Spike both, especially when there's something important to do. With a sigh, I came to her and gave her a hug, repeating it only this time she had more self-control over her actions.

She was petting the back of head again, "Oh Twilight. Sometimes I wish I could stay with you like this forever. But it's such a selfish act. I just worry about you."

I sighed, "Oh Princess Celestia, you're being overprotective about me." I told her. "Though, can you tell me what you two were talking about just now?" I asked her, hopefully to get an idea on what we're planning to do.

When we let go, her face held uncertainty in it, like she was not sure. "Well, I guess we could... But not now! Once we gathered everyone, we'll tell you all." Before I could give a response, her horn glowed and teleported all four of us to my library in Ponyville. Home... Even if it's for a little while, I practically feel like I really am back at home. I took my time as the rest made their way towards the front door, taking in all of my surroundings. Everything was left as it should be when I was done tiding it up, the books were alphabetically organised on the shelves, not a single piece of anything left on the floor. Walking up the stairs to my old room, I open the door and saw that everything was the same as down stairs. I turn and headed out onto the balcony, where I sometimes come out at night to study the constellations.

Mmm.... Such good times they all were...

"Twilight!" I was snapped out of my thoughts by Spike. "C'mon, let's get the girls!" Charging my magic, I teleported down next to them. Now I would put my wings to good use and flew down to them, but it is a new experience, and I'm not good with flying still.

"OK, Let's go get Applejack first. She'll be up the earliest." We made our way to her families apple orchard. Almost half of town was up and going where they were needed for today. Those that we passed by were surprised by us and quickly gave a bow to us. I was just smiling back at them nervously, feeling a little put off about the whole 'princess' thing. It just didn't make things easy anymore.

Soon we arrived at Applejack's farm and found her out there bucking the trees for their apples, along with her big brother Big Mac. Before I could get her attention, a green and purple blur rushed pass me at high speed and crashed into her from behind. I was confused by the suddenness, but I saw it was Spike giving AJ a bit of a tight squeeze of a hug.

Even she got a bit of a spook from him. "What the hay!? Spike!?" She tried to turn herself around to see him however possible, though eventually she manage to do so and gasped to see all of us here. "Whoa nelly! Twilight, princesses!? What're y'all doin' here!?"

"Hey Applejack. Sorry for barging in like this, but something has happen." I explain to her.

"Something good or bad?" She asked.

"We don't know. That is why we need to gather up the girls and go see Derpy."

"Wait, why's that?"

"Because Doctor Whooves has gone to investigate, in the Everfree Forest." After telling her, Applejack's face of shock said it all. "Yeah. We were surprised about that, too."

"Now what in tarnation is he doin' in there?"

"Look, we'll get the rest of the girls and find some answers from Derpy." She nodded and we had to pry Spike from her. It wasn't easy, but we manage to get him off. Poor Spike, he must have been feeling homesick ever since we moved back to Canterlot. I can't fault him, even I felt the same, and I just wanted to leave the castle and live in Ponyville again. It just wasn't the same...

Walking back through town again, I was thinking over how the Doctor could have anticipated the humans arrival, or his knowledge of the race. I mean, there were times where he and I would sometimes bump into each other now and then, but I never thought much of asking him on what kind of a doctor he was. Though when I get the chance to ask Derpy about him, all she ever gives is he's a very special and unique kind of doctor. Just what was it she knew? What were they hiding from me? Wait, what am I doing!? No! I shouldn't go prying into somepony's private life! That's wrong.

But the more I think about it, the more difficult it becomes to try and expel those thoughts... Oh sometimes I wish my brain would just shut itself down for a little while for me to try and enjoy myself.

Soon we arrived at Sugarcube Corner, "Well here we are. I wonder if she--" Before I could even utter another word, the front entrance door open up, and out came a blinding flash of pink, tackling me and Spike both to the ground. This also came with a bone-crushing hug and that conclusion alone was more than enough to explain who it was...

My party-goer friend, Pinkie Pie.

"OH MY GOSH TWILIGHT AND SPIKE YOU'RE BOTH BACK IN PONYVILLE I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER SEE YOU BOTH AGAIN FOREVER EVER EVER!" She shouted at us, while also doing it in her fast-talking energetic voice. Although that last part about never seeing us again for the rest of forever, that kind of got me a bit worried. And for what seem like an eternity, she let us go, "So Twilight, let me guess: something has appeared in Equestria and you want to find out who and what they are. But since The Doctor has gotten to them first, which brings up more questions about his connections to these new species. And so you came down here to grab us girls and have Derpy explain about the Doc's motivations on the matter, and see if we could show them the meaning of friendship. Is that about right?"

.................................... What? How..................?

"I'll take that as a yes. But don't worry about the others, I brought them all in there. So, what are we waiting for!? Let's get this little reunion for ours started!" With that said, she grabbed all FIVE of us and pushed us through the doorway. While entering, I saw the rest of the girls; Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, all sitting there chatting and having milkshakes.

Smiling happily, we walked over towards them. The first to notice us was Rarity, "Oh Twilight! You're here!" Before I could offer a response to her, Spike ran past me and brought Rarity into a hug. Again it was just like last time with Applejack, only this time he rubbed his cheek up against the crook of her neck.

As for Rarity, she was both surprised and shocked by the action. But she soon regain her composure, "Spike, are you all right?" She asked him, though it was clearly obvious why, she hasn't yet figure it out. Rarity looked back at us for answers. While me and the princesses were just giving her sheepish smiles, Pinkie just smile happily and encourage her to return the act, AJ was frowning at her and gave her the look that says 'Really?'.

"Rares, are you serious? He misses you! For crying out loud, he misses all of us!" Rainbow said as she came over. "I mean, can't you tell just by his actions alone?"

Rarity blushed in embarrassment, "Oh my! Why did I not..." She returned his affection back to him, "Oh my Spiky Wiky has been feeling homesick." She said quietly while petting his head, as much as she can, with how big his spikes have gotten now. Soon though, the rest of us girls gathered the two and gave a big group hug.

Finally, we back together again...

"It's nice to see that you are all reunited again, but we did came down here to tell you all something important." With a sigh, we let go of each other and faced the princesses. "Now that you are all--"

"HOLD IT!!!" Pinkie cut off Celestia and rushed through to the kitchen, we were all a little confused by this but she came back out with... Derpy!?

"Whoa how did I get here?" She said, even we were at a lost of how... Nope, forget it! Pinkie is just Pinkie, she can't be explained whatsoever. But still, it's such a headache.

Looking back at Celestia, she and Luna were in shock from this. Though the princesses recover, "Wait, but? How...? Nevermind! Anyway, thank you Pinkie. Ms Hooves, we need your help on what the Doctor is doing."

Derpy raised a brow, "Well, Doctor Whooves said that he had a couple of friends he knows coming here. Although, it was not by choice." She said, "Something brought them here."

"So wait a minute. Are you saying that the ones your Doc has gone looking for, were summoned against their own will?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Yep." Derpy nodded and we gasped at this. How could anyone do that to another being? It's like some...some sick game they played on. This is probably the worst thing that's ever happen to their lives!

"That ain't right! What kinda pony would wanna do that!?" Applejack said, a look of outrage was her only expression. "I can't believe it... Oh the nerve!!" She wasn't the only one that was getting mad.

"Man, when I get my hands on whoever cause this! I'll..." With what was to come, I rushed over to Fluttershy and cover her ears from hearing Rainbow cussing. Rarity did the same with Pinkie and as this was going on to the point where she wasn't going to let up, Luna used her magic to shut her up.

"Dame Rainbow Dash, Element of Loyalty. We all may appreciate you commitment to help the two and hunt down the villains responsible. But please don't use so many curses in your speeches, you might end up making it a habit." She demanded as she let Dash's mouth go. "Now that we are all here and all in agreement to help the Humans feel more welcome."

We all nodded and headed on out to the Everfree Forest. But before we even took one step into it...

"Helllllooooooo~!" Oh no...

Turning up we saw him coming down in.... In a mare's dress!? No seriously, what the freakin' Tartarus is going on with Discord!? Why is he even wearing that again!?

"Oh great! Here comes trouble!" Rainbow shouted in anger.

"Oh Discord!" Fluttershy squealed as she went over to him. "What are doing here? And why are you dressed in that again?"

"Well... Let's just say I felt like showing off my feminine charms, for some odd reason that even I couldn't possibly know myself. Eh whatever, I bet I can turn more heads around than Rarity." Oh sweet Celestia help us....

Though it seems that my 'prayers' were answered, "Discord! If you wouldn't mind, we have something to do!" Celestia addressed, but he didn't seem bothered by it. Then again, since when has he?

Discord rolled his eyes at her and waved it off. "Oh you're no fun, as ever, Tia. But even I know what has happened, so I thought I might drop by and give you lot a heads-up on what you are all getting yourselves into." He has information about them!? As much as I wanted to believe that, he could also be lying about it. Maybe he's responsible for all of this! Turning to face my friends, they too seem not convinced about all this, even Rainbow Dash and Applejack were ready to pounce on him and give him a one two.

Rainbow was the first to talk, "Fat chance! Like we're wanting your help on this! I bet YOU were the one that brought them here!" She pointed a figure at him accusedly.

Discord, on his end, acted as if he was hurt by this. "Oh Rainbow Dash, how could you say such a thing!? What would I even get from doing such a thing so profound as that!?" He ended it in a dramatic flare, that could even put Rarity's ones to shame. "Besides, bringing beings that have a mind of their own and a will of steel is bound to have a major backlash on me. Not to mention, one of them has an ill-temper that even I would probably not survive."

AJ went up to him, eying him if he was lying. "And how're ya so sure that they'll turn on you at a moments notices? And how can we know that ya ain't making stuff up on the spot?"

"Well, you see, if it WERE me then THEY would have known of my powers." He said as he pointed towards the princesses.

They nodded in agreement of this. "That is true. We would've know of it. But what do you mean that one of them can do you harm?" Luna asked.

Discord sighed, "Well let's just say that one weapon he's carrying with him is the only one that can do immense damage to me..." He then looked at the Royal Sisters dead in the eye. "And you, as well."

"Hey!" I shouted, "You can't be sure about that! We haven't even met them yet!" How dare he talk to them in such a tone! It's not like he knows all!

Discord looks down at me, "Alright then. How about we go visit them now? They're at the ruins by the way." With a click of his talons, we reappeared inside the ruins of the castle and were surrounded by Timberwolves...

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... TIMBERWOLVES!!!!

"Oh my... This is unexpected. I didn't realise a pack of Timberwolves were moving in today!" Discord commented with a smug smile plastered on him, amused about our current situation!

"Hey earth to Dipcord! What are you up to this time!?" Rainbow demanded.

"What?" Discord shrugged, "I didn't summon them here. Though why are they even here? And why aren't they jumping on anypony's bones?" He asked, and when I actually looked at them, they were just staring at us.

What is up with them?

Discord walked up to one of them and just started to examine one Timberwolf. "Hmm..." He hummed thoughtfully, "Oh I know who leads this pack."

"Oh! You do?" Fluttershy asked.

Discord nodded, "Yes. These ones belong to a she wolf known as Uriel." He turn to face Derpy, "I never knew your Husband was friends with a Demigoddess of the Everfree."

"Neither did I. Why hasn't he told me about this?" Was her reply. Oh and yeah, they're married. Don't tell me how that happen, those two won't say exactly... What's that sound?

"Hey! Does anypony hear that ruckus!?" Applejack said. We all nodded as the noise sounded like a... Like a fight!

One of the Timberwolves came up to us and Flutters bent down and communicated with it, "Um hello. Could you tell us what's happening here... If that's OK with you?" She asked politely, though it shook its head saying no. "Oh Okay then..." She said, but the Timberwolf barked up to her. "Oh! But you will take us to them... Wait, why are you so sad?" Sad...? What does she mean by that? The Timberwolves around us seem fine... Scratch that, they really are saddened by something. Looking back at the one Fluttershy was talking to got up and walked away. It stop and nodded its head at us, wanting us to follow. We complied.

"Hey Twi?" Spike whisper, "What's up with them? Why the long faces? Almost as if they're depress or something."

"That's what it's starting to look like, Spike. Maybe... Maybe it has something to do with the Humans...I think?" I replied back, "But it could be deeper than that."

He didn't say anything after that. The wolf took us up a flight of stairs, the same stairs that led me and my friends to the Elements of Harmony. Once we reached up there though... It wasn't a pretty site; scorch marks were all over the place, along with scars embedded, holes punched, even the pillars were out of place, not to mention the roof is all completely gone... This whole place was a battlefield! Though something tells me that it was more than that.

"Goodness gracious me! What in Celestia's name could do all of this!? Such destruction has never been seen on this scale..." Rarity exclaimed, "Princesses, are you absolutely sure we should go through with this? I think they want to be left alone and I can see why."

Applejack then asked, "What do ya mean by that Rarity?"

"Applejack, what I mean is that they could be a barbaric race." We gasped at her claim, "What?"

AJ was the first to speak, "Now why in Tarnation would ya go and accuse them critters like that!?"

"Darling look around you! This place is a disaster! Those ruffians are nothing more that brutes!"

"Oh really? Well the way Ah see it, this is more like blowing off a lot of steam ta me! They're probably hurting right now!"

"Yeah Rares!" Rainbow added, "Can you actually blame them for relieving themselves some stress through practical methods?"

While this was happening, Fluttershy was talking with the Timberwolf to get a better understanding of what happened. Though looking at the state it's in right now is sending shivers throughout my whole body. Seriously, how can one being do all of...this? My mind snapped back at what Discord said before coming here and my heart skipped a beat. He wasn't lying about one them having a short temper.

"He WHAT!?" We all jumped at Flutters voice, "They both were...!"

"Fluttershy, what's wrong!?" I asked. This doesn't usually happen, with her raising her voice like that. The Timberwolf held a look of sadness with it...his ears flattened against his head. Something doesn't feel right.

But before we could get an answer, the wind started to pick up in the room all of sudden, followed up by a slight tremor, then bright flashes of light started sparking out in the middle of the room and out popped some big blue booth. After everything calmed down, the front door open up to show Derpy's husband Doctor Whooves.

"Honey-muffins!" She shouted and flew over to him, giving him a hug, "Where have you been!? I was getting worried about you!"

The Doctor placed a hand behind his head, "Ah well, you see..." As soon as he was about to explain, someone from behind pushed him out of their way and made him fall on top of Derpy.

"C'mon Doc move it!" The voice was female and a bit grumpy from the sound of things. She came walking out, but it wasn't what any of us were expecting. She was a wolf, a bipedal wolf, her fur was grey with a white underbelly, a darker shade of grey separating the two, eyes sporting an icy blue. She was wearing sportswear, which were summer ones, all black with white liners. They also seem to bring out her... Perks.

When she walked out, "Honestly, could you be any..." She stopped in front of us, "Oh you're all here?" We were expected?

"Yes? And you are...?" Princess Celestia spoke.

"Oh right, I'm Uriel, a Demigoddess of the Everfree. Nice to finally meet you." She said with smile spreading across her muzzle. But turn into a sour frown when she glared at Discord. "What are you doing here, Discord?" She asked, with low growl rumbling from her throat.

"Uh...?" He stammered, "Did I...do something wrong? I mean all I was doing was just stand here." Her eyes narrowed, suspicious about his words.

"Alright, I'll take your word for it..." She said as she turn to the door, "Fro now." That last part she said was pretty much a warning if he pulled a stupid stunt behind her back. "And why are you even wearing that stupid dress?"

"Stupid!? What, I can't show off my feminine charms to the boys around me!?"

"What boys?" She said coldly. Discord tried to make a comeback, but he knew he walked into his own trap, he already lost. "That's what I thought. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to tell the brothers you are all present." With that said, she went inside and closed the door.

Looking back at the couple, they were already up, "Well, that was something."

"Say hon, what was noise we heard in here? And what exactly happen, it looked like a huge fight broke out." Derpy asked him, even we wanted to know about it all.

He sighed, "Well, what you all heard was the echoes of last nights events." When he said that though, he was sadden, "It wasn't easy...for me to tell them what..." He paused.

"Tell them? Tell them what?" I asked, though it sounded like I was desperate to know what happen. I haven't the slightest idea why I was so concern for-- no... This feeling... It's more than just being concern, I was worried about the two. But why? Why is it that I worry over their...sanity?

The Doctor was surprise by this, and the same can be said about everypony else. But then he replied with only this, "Maybe you should be asking the princesses about what this room use to have, a certain...enchantment." He then walked inside along with Derpy following closely behind, as me and the rest were left to wonder what he meant by that.

"What the hay is he on about?" Rainbow asked.

"I'm not...so sure?" I replied.

"No... But that's impossible." We snapped our heads towards the Royal Sisters, as they seemed to have paled a little. Is this what the Doctor meant by them knowing something?

"Sister... Surely he couldn't have mean that...?"

"I think he meant it Luna."

"Meant what?" I asked. Though my feelings were telling me otherwise.

They looked back at all of us with... Shame? "Girls, you all know that this was the room where you found the Elements." We nodded, "Well, this was more than housing them. It use to be our training grounds... For the Royal family." We gasped at this. I've heard that they used to train in such harshness and brutal conditions, that not even the entirety of the Royal Guards can withstand it! But there was something else that made it all the more difficult for any normal being to get pass. Oh what was it!?

"Twilight." I snapped out of my musing and looked back at the princesses, "From what you heard, the rumours, are all true. We were trained in such a harsh states that it'll make the Guards training look like a walk in the park... Save for the last part of the training course, that neither Luna or I could hope to pass."

"Wait a minute! You don't mean...!?" Discord? What are you so...afraid of, all of a sudden?

"Yes. That last one where you have to face your... Inner Demons." The room become deathly silent. No one made a move or a sound. That is, until Rainbow Dash started to laugh.

"Bwhahahahahaha! Oh man, that's a good one!" She said as she went back to laughing it off...

"You think that is funny?" Luna asked coldly, that the room seem to have freeze over by her words. "Does it look like we were making a joke?" That got Rainbow to stop and silent.

"What really!? C'mon there's no way that--"

"THIS ISN'T A LAUGHING MANNER!!!!!" We had to cover our ears from her outburst. "THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER, SOMETHING CELESTIA AND I ARE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR!!!!!" She calmed down a bit, "Don't you see? They could have died within the whole thing since no one was here to stop it!" I couldn't believe it; both of our beloved princesses, could have likely died on that last one if their parents, or any other, wasn't there.

We took a moment just let it all sink in, but I couldn't help but feel scared for the Humans, now more than ever. Rainbow took it especially hard as she looked and felt ashamed for taking it so lightly as a joke. I went up to Celestia and hugged her and she returned it.

"I'm worried about them..."

"This is my fault. But it shouldn't even exist, I got rid of it after I... I banished Nightmare Moon." She said, "I don't who...or what could have done this. But I'm not about to let these two live in fear, ruin and despair because of this act." Her hug tighten around me, I could actually feel the anger that was building up in her.

"Princess... Can I ask you something?" I know I shouldn't... But if it helps bringing her back down calmly...

"Yes."

"What did you and Luna fought? What were you afraid of?" She didn't respond, but nor did she get angry about it.

Soon she did, "We weren't fighting together on the last part. We were separated from one another. This tested more than how strong you are physically, or how fast you can think mentally to get out of it in the heat of it all. It tested your spiritual capability of resisting the darkness that seeds within you; your darkest needs, wants, desires, lust, pleasures... Even you emotions are in play as well; anger, hatred, doubt, depression, guilt and fear. But there was also the one thing you needed to defeat, for the rest to be bested as well, is your Anti-self. For it is the one that controls the others and even if you do slay the others, your Anti-self can just bring them life. It will also toy with you, torturing your entire being however it can to win its freedom and control over your body." I can't believe this, they have to go through all of that!? "We almost lost, if it weren't for our parents ending it. But the damage was already done, for you see, Luna started to blame them for even creating such a thing and locked herself in her room. I was in turmoil, that I even started placing myself at a certain distance away from them. Our mother was in tears of what had happen and father was kicking himself, all for placing their own children into something they were not yet ready, maybe even to never take it up from the start at all." Her eyes started to tear up, "Some time after we all came back together, they sealed it completely, never to be used. I only hope they have survived such an ordeal to still be themselves..." Then the dam broke, she lean her head into my shoulder. I myself was also crying my eyes out and the same can be said with everyone. Save for Luna, who seem to be using her magic for something. Her eyes were closed but they snapped back open wide, as if she had witness a terrible event.

"Oh my... Oh sweet mother of Equestria no..." She said, then broke down in a sobbing fit, tears streaming down faster, "How... How could something...s-so foul do this to them!" She cried out loud. She then pounded the ground with her fist, which left an impression of it. Her fist wasn't any worser then what happened in here, but it didn't help.

"What sort of creature would use such a spell and twist it to their own enjoyment!"

"Luna, what wrong, what did you see!?" Celestia Let me go and rushed over to Luna.

"I... I saw what they were fighting! It wasn't just there Inner Demons they had to fight against, but also others... Others that the girls have defeated."

"Who?"

"Just the two... King Sombra and Nightmare Moon." She said, "But... One of them. The older-looking one, he... Oh gods why? How could..." She crashes to her knees, holding her face in her hands. I couldn't tell what else she said, but in all honesty, I don't think I want to know. And even I we did found out, I wouldn't have the heart to tell it. The only thing I could say is that it had something to do with the older human and outcome of it all.

What is this feeling? Why does it feel like something's gnawing at my very being? Its as if I'm suppose to...suppose to... Care for them? But, I hardly know them. Even so, will they be willing to even come out of... Whatever that is. But now that I think about it, this blue box thingy doesn't look, or even feel normal. Almost as if it's from another...universe? I don't know, but it matters not! All that matters is making it comfortable, friendly and welcoming for the Humans! The rest can come to later once they are over their depressions.

After a while, we heard the door click open and turned our attention to it. The Doctor's head poked out from the opening. "Alright, everypony I would like to introduce James and Fenix Ravcore." Opening it wider for us to see them. As they made their way out, we were pretty shocked: the first to come was what I presume is James, he was somewhat at my height, his skin was a tad bit tan, both his eyes and hair were brown, but his hair color was a bit darker, also looking unkempt. He wore a red shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. He had a white bandage around his forehead, he must have injured himself. He also looked a bit scared, if not also shy and timid... He looks so awfully vulnerable, the poor thing.

The next, Fenix Ravcore, he was as tall as Princess Celestia! He also looked strong too, with how his body looks like, he could probably put all of the Guards in the hospital. His hair long and spiky, the colors were red with black tips. He also had three hairlines coming out front and hanging over his left eye, which had an eye patch, without the string to keep it in place. The color of his eye was green and what he wore was...wow. He had a red sleeveless trench coat, black figureless gloves, black jeans and black boots. He had this...pensive look on him, like he was in deep thought about us. With they way how he keeps eyeing us. Also, there was something on his left arm... Like some sort of...Cutie Mark, maybe?

I was going to say something, but Fluttershy came rushing in on them. She reached out to James and gave a crushing hug, "Oh you poor little thing you! It's okay, now that we found you, we can show you both all around Ponyville! Oh I can even show you all of my animal friends..." While this was going on, Fenix was glaring at her with out-righteous fury that he could have burned through her skull... Oh wait, that's bad!

I tried to stop her from hugging James to death, but was too late. Fenix leaned down a bit to her ear. "Psst!" She froze, "Hey, that all sounds very cute and a good change of pace. But there's something I would like you to do for me first..." He whispered, venom sipping through his voice and words.

"Uh... W-w-what--?"

"LET GO OF HIM!!!!" He shouted in her ear. Heck that gotta hurt! She squeaked and flew back to us, shaken up from the sudden outburst and hid behind us. As I prepare to give him a piece of advice for doing that, I saw that he was holding up James, for he was taking in deep breaths. I guess she was hugging him a bit too tight.

"Hey James! You OK?" He asked him, while James was stretching himself out and getting a few 'POPS' here and there.

When he was done, "Yeah, I'm good." He replied. Fenix nodded, but he wasn't done with him, "But tell me this: why could you not just told her politely?"

As for Fenix, he placed a hand under his chin with his eyes closed, deep in thought. Though I can tell this was nothing more but mocking it. "Let's see here; well I could done it in that way..." He said as he looked at James, "But really, all that would achieve is literally FUCK ALL!!!!!" Again he yelled his answer out.

James flinched from a this, "Jesus! Would you stop shouting your answers out. And stop swearing while you're at it. Not to mention, she was innocent!"

"For the love of God, I just saved you both! I stopped her from you into oblivion, for fuck sakes! It was a fucking win-win kill streak!!"

"Oh really?"

"As a matter of fact; fuck yes! That wasn't even a bear-hug anymore, that's what you call a fucking bear-trap! She was suffocating you in that shit!" Man do they know how to argue or what? It was also getting to the point of becoming more complex. While they were at it though, my friends were...well... Fluttershy was whimpering and frantically apologising to them, though her doing it without eye contact or even being presented in front of them to hear it, isn't going get much done. Rarity was ranting on about how Fenix keeps using such profound words in his speeches and answers, like it came to him naturally, not caring about anyone else. Rainbow was trying not to laugh, but was holding a hand over her mouth from letting them hear her snickering...really Rainbow Dash? Applejack just watched on with a worried look. Pinkie was trying, but failing, to get into the argument, for reasons why are beyond me, and even if she tried to get close, I'm pretty sure Fenix will start roaring out to her.

As for me though, well I decided that enough was enough. So I placed both of them in separate magical spheres I conjured up. "All right boys, that's enough of that now. We don't have time for this senselessness!" I stated, "My name is Twilight Sparkle, the newly crowned Princess of Equestria." I said, time to start off this little Introduction...

The End.