The end game

Andrew and Liam woke up the next morning, worn out from the day before. The alarm clock set for 8:00am. Liam almost ended up breaking the thing, as he usually slept in. The two yawned as them and the other New Foals made there way to the Cafeteria for breakfast. Andrew and Liam entered the cafeteria which had both the staff and converts. The two friends made there way over to the food stand, each getting a chrome tray. Liam approached the counter Carrot Top grinned seeing Liam.

“Morning Carrot Top.” Liam

“Oh it’s you good morning, oh I’m sorry I never caught your name ?” She asked politely

“Oh yeah I’m Liam, and this here’s my best friend, Andrew.” Liam said motioning to Andrew.

“Well what can I get you two boys, got plenty this morning ?” Carrot Top asked motioning to the food in front of her.

“Hmm you have any muffins ?” Andrew asked.

“We sure do.” She said hoofing one onto his tray. “and for you Liam.” She asked turning to him.

“Hmmmm yeah I think I’ll have a muffin and a fruit salad please.” Liam finally said.

“Sure thing.” She said giving Liam his order.

“Thanks Carrot Top.” Liam said.

“It’s no trouble at all.” She said giving a proud smile. Liam and Andrew then turned to look for a seat.

“Hey uh, what was that ?” Andrew asked a look of confusion plastered on his face.
“Oh I met her yesterday when I went to the cafeteria to to meet with Flutter Shy and Twilight, severed some pretty good apples.” Liam said nonchalantly.

“uh huh.” Andrew said continuing to scan the cafeteria. He stopped as he noticed Lilly waving over to the two of them. Andrew moved over to her, being greeted by her usual bright mood.

“Morning guys, how was your sleep ?” Lilly asked

“Not bad, bunks could be a bit more comfortable, but what you gonna do.” Liam said as he sat down with Andrew.

“Tell me about it, my roommates snoring doesn’t help.” Lilly replied grimacing.

“seriously she snores.” Andrew said snickering.

“Like you wouldn’t believe.” Lilly said laughing a bit.

“So hey Lilly after todays lessons, we could hang again if you want ?” Andrew began to suggest.

“Yeah that’d be great, I got noting going on, hehe although there’s not much to actually do here .” She said giving a small giggle.

“Hey come on guys I can only pre occupy myself for so long, why don’t you let me tag along this time, make this an actual hang out. Liam said laughing.

“Sure Liam, Andrew you don’t mind if Liam tags along do you ?” Lilly said turning to Andrew.

“Oh um na thats cool he can come.” Andrew said, he figured there really wasn’t a problem, I mean whats the worst that can happen. his head suddenly turned to see a familiar mint green pony behind him.

“Lyra ?” andrew asked cautiously.

“Yeah um can I talk to you guys, but not here, meet me in the classroom C after you finished your classes.”

“wait what is...” before Andrew could speak Lyra was gone. He turned back to his friends all having bewildered looks on there faces.

“Okay what was that about ?” Liam asked still confused.

“I don’t know, I just hope it isn’t anything to bad.” Andrew said looking uneasy.

“Well did you guys do anything or say anything that might make her want to talk to you ?” Lilly asked.

“No not that I know of, I guess we’ll have to go and find out.” Andrew said taking a bite out of his muffin. He then suddenly stopped chewing. This is the greatest freaking muffin I’ve tasted he thought. Liam looked over at him giving a smirk. Amongst Andrew’s enjoyment, he felt someone walk behind him, turning to see who it was he nearly flew out of his skin.

“Nice to see you again Andrew.” It was Michael Bremen

“um yeah, Michael, nice to see you to.” Andrew said trying to sound casual, he glanced quickly at Liam who was frozen in his seat, the same went for Lilly.

“Yes, it is, I did say we’d be seeing each other again.” He said, a strangely erie smile on his face.

“Well uh what can we do for you Michael ?” Andrew asked still uneasy.

“Oh don’t worry, I don’t want you to do anything for me. I simply wanted to ask you, do you really want to play this game ?” His question cut Andrew like a knife. He was on to them.

“that’s impossible you couldn’t..”

“Have what ? found out, heh you honestly think that I wouldn’t. Well allow me to tell you this, your mere check, has only accelerated my check mate.” Andrew was more convinced than ever. he knew, about his plan.

“Hm I’ll be seeing you soon, It’s your move, better make it quick, I will certainly be making mine.” With that he walked away. Andrew looked at Lilly and Liam, they both had looks of confusion on there face, however for very different reasons.

“Andrew whats wrong, what was that about.” Lilly asked

“I have a feeling were going to find out after classes.” Andrew said simply, seeing Lilly wasn’t convinced with his answer.

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The following morning was very straight forward, the whole way Andrew just kept thinking about his encounter with Michael and what Lyra could want, especially with him Liam and Lilly. Could she have found out about Twilight and Flutter Shy. No thats impossible to trace to him and Liam. Or could it be that she has similar suspicions about Bremen. Speaking of him, how did he find out, is he really that observant that he can see the tiniest hint of suspicion. Whatever it was, he was likely to find out soon. Minuette had just finished off her talk about Unicorn basics, which was the one topic Andrew found interesting. He found Cloud Chaser, to be a bit boastful with pegsai basics, but it was still mildly interesting. However, there wasn’t much there he didn’t already know.

“Alright thats class for today. Oh and before I forget Andrew Liam and Lilly, can you head down to classroom C.” Minuette said causing all three of them to tense up. The three of them nodded and made there way over to the room mentioned. Andrew was already wondering how Minuette was in on this. He really couldn’t fathom what was going on. The three friends walked down the hall making there way over to Class Room C Minuette was right behind them. Upon entering they found Lyra and Cloud Chaser waiting for them. both of them surprisingly having smiles on there faces. Andrew glanced at them in confusion. He thought this was going to be something serious. Minuette closed the door behind them, and motioned them to have a seat. Liam was still a bit on edge, and so was Lilly.

“Okay I swear whatever it was I didn’t do it.” Liam said causing Andrew to face palm. Minuette gave a small giggle.

“Calm down guys your not in trouble.” She said, causing the three to have a collective “were not !”

“no of course not, we simply called you in here for some news.” Minuette said causing Andrew to cock his eye brow.

“Whats the news.” Andrew asked cautiously.

“Well theres a good side, and bad side to it.” Cloud Chaser said.

“Okay well lets hear the bad-side.” Liam said, receiving a nod from Cloud Chaser.

“We’ve received word that, the convert called Michael Bremen, might actually be an HLF member.” Andrew’s nearly bounded out of his chair. Who was the one that gave them the intel. Liam and him defiantly didn’t do it. then who. He though for a second before it hit him. “Twilight” he thought. She must of known that the staff would trust her judgement. She’s driving suspicion onto Michael that wasn’t previously there. Michael will start to feel cornered, and try to set up the explosives early. Thats why he confronted him this morning, he must have tied two and two together. Andrew still knew he couldn’t blow there cover. especially not in front of Lilly. However Lilly herself was beginning to tie things together herself.

“Andrew thats why he came up to you today. He must have thought you knew he was an HLF member. Lilly said almost shouting.

“Wait he spoke with you ?” Minuette asked, causing Andrew to mentally freak out.

“Um yeah.” Andrew responded nervously.

“What did he say ? did he confirm he was going to do something ?” Minuette asked freaking out her self.

“He was very cryptic, but I think whatever he’s gonna done it’s going to be soon.” Andrew said knowing he couldn’t hide the info anymore.

“I see, then we’ll have to do this quickly then ?” Minuette said trotting.

“get what done quickly.” Andrew asked now getting Frustrated.

“Were going ahead with the conversions early, and we thought, that we’d start with you.” Minuette said giving a sheepish smile. Andrew’s mind was now going one hundred different directions. He glanced at Liam who had a look of utter Shock on his face. Lilly however, had more of a look of mild excitement. She turned to look at Andrew.

“Guys can you believe this.” She said excitedly, running over and Hugging Andrew.

Andrew couldn’t speak, he was in an almost comatose state. His plan was full proof, yet he made so many blunders, now he was going to be converted, How could he stop Michael, as a newfoal pony, how would he turn back, all these questions were in his mind.

“Wait stop.” Andrew stated softly.

“Andrew what’s wrong, were going to be converted, isn’t this what you wanted.” Lilly asked, her expression turning to that of concern.

“No I..it’s just....I.” Andrew looked to Liam for help. Seeing his friend in distress Liam knew he had to step forward.

“Andrew your staying.” Liam said simply.

“Wait what ? dude !” Andrew said bewildered by his friends statement.

“I”m gonna go and stop Michael, I’m going to get Twilight and Flutter Shy and where going to end this.” Liam said turning to leave.

“Whats going on here! Liam, Andrew would you care to explain what the Hay is going on !” Minuette shouted getting frustrated herself. Lyra and Cloud Chaser, were quiet, shocked expressions plastered on there faces.

“Look everyone, were not here to be converted. We’re here to stop the HLF from bombing the place. Your not going to believe this but, we are from an alternate reality, and we traveled here to save all of you from this event. Now are you going to let me do that, or am I gonna have to start slapping.” By the time Liam finished everyones jaws had dropped. Minuette was the first to speak.

“Okay Liam you can’t expect us to believe that.” Minuette deadpanned.

“Seriously Equestria, mysteriously transports to earth and you think what I said is abnormal.” Lyra kinda shrugged nervously at the statement. Lilly was just absolutely speechless.

“Look Andrew, I know how you feel about her and don’t give me any bull that you don’t, cause you know fine well you do. I think you should do what makes you happy.” Liam said sternly. Andrew had never really seen this side of him.

“Liam dude...” was all Andrew could say. Liam gave him a smug smile.

“Come on man It’s me, and this is one guy. One good ol Liam attack in the nuts, and he’s down. Liam said before turning to leave.

“Liam you idiot stop !” Andrew said getting ready to bolt after him.

“Wait !” Lilly’s voice rang out through the room, she turned to Andrew tears now in her eyes. Andrew turned to her, a saddened look on his face.

“Is all this true what he’s saying ? that your from another dimension, and that your here to stop the bombing, and don’t lie to me tell me the truth” Lilly stated sternly.

“Y-yes. It’s true. Look, I couldn’t tell you, the idea itself sounded ridiculous but it’s all true. The Twilight Sparkle and Flutter Shy you met came with us from there dimension. It’s the reason I was afraid of being with you, but as I got to know you, I just found myself wanting to stay more and more.” Andrew said lowering his head in shame. Lilly’s expression softened.

“Andrew, I...I don’t know what to say.”

“Lilly Summers. I do love you, but, I can’t let my best friend go in there without me. I’d ever be able to let go of the fact that I let him kill himself.” Andrew said a look of determination on his face. He then turned to the door, He suddenly stopped feeling a hoof tap him on the back. He turned to see Minuette smiling at him.

“Your not going in there alone. This is my bureau, and I’m not letting anyone not my newfoals, not my employees get hurt.” She said proudly.

“Were with you on this Minuette.” Lyra said standing proudly next to her. Cloud Chaser followed Lyra.

“Your gonna need all of us, my friend no use trying to deny it.” Cloud Chaser said giving a wink.

“Wait you guys actually believe us ?” Andrew asked confused.

“Well, no not really, buts thats not the point. the point is you said you were here to save us, that you did everything to save the lives of everyone in this bureau. Now until you give us proof of the inter dimensional stuff, I can’t really fully believe you. However, it doesn’t mean I won’t help you try to save lives.” Minuette said giving a smile. Andrew’s look of confusion faded as he smiled back. He then felt a hand on his shoulder which he automatically knew was Lilly’s. He turned around to see to his surprise a sympathetic smile.

“Lilly look I don’t blame you if.” Andrew was cut off by Lilly putting her hand over his mouth softly.

“I’m coming with you, and don’t give me the stay here I don’t want to lose you speech. As far as I’m concerned Liam is my friend to, and I feel as much obligation to help him as you do.” Lilly said taking her hand off Andrew’s mouth. Andrew glanced around the room, in the eyes of everyone was determination. They were seriously ready to help him in anyway they could.

“Alright Carpe Diem everyone !” Andrew shouted.

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Liam ran down towards the hall that lay at the bottom of the dorms, according to what BIRT said the explosion took place around this area. He really didn’t know what he was going to find down there, but what ever it was, he had to stop it. Liam suddenly stopped as he saw two familiar faces in the Hall.

“Twilight ! Flutter Shy !” Liam shouted as he ran over to them.

“Liam !” Flutter Shy said tackling him to the ground in a hug. She let go once she saw she was crushing him a bit.

“Whoa whoa, ack calm down.” Liam said regaining his composure. Twilight trotted up to Liam a look of urgency on her face.

“He’s going to do it, we saw him go down the hall, he was talking to someone on, well from what I’ve read it’s a cell phone.” Twilight said causing Liam to panic.

“He was on a cell phone ? did you hear what he was saying ?” Liam asked glancing occasionally down the hall.

“No sorry, but we have to get down there I think he’s going to detonate the device.” Twilight said starting to panic. Flutter Shy glanced around Liam with a confused look on her face.

“Um Liam wheres Andrew ?” Flutter Shy asked confused. This caused Liam to look down. Flutter Shy looked at Liam sympathetically.

“Liam, wheres Andrew ?” Flutter Shy said her face saddening.

“He....lets just go, we don’t have much time.” Liam said storming down the hall. Flutter Shy and Twilight looked at each other with a grim expression before following. Liam found a door at the end of the hall. He began to tip toe towards the door, hearing a faint noise inside. Pressing his ear against it, he heard metal clanging, and several different voices he didn’t recognize. The two mares huddle behind him, there higher sense of hearing picking up the voices better than Liam.

“So whats the plan.” Twilight whispered.

“We go in there, you fight with your magic, I fight with my fists.” Liam said his tone serious

“Oh my, I...I don’t know if I can.” Flutter Shy whispered now visually scared. Liam looked over at Flutter Shy.

“Shy it’s cool, I actually need you to get help, incase it gets to bad for me and Twilight to handle. I’m not going to force you to do this.” Liam stopped as he was interrupted.

“No, I...I came this far, I’m not going to abandon Twilight or you.” Flutter Shy said, her face showing determination unlike anything Liam had seen on the show.

“Alright lets go !” Liam stated as the kicked the door in. The door flew open, the people inside being startled by the noise. Liam Flutter Shy and Twilight walked in, Twilight charged up her horn ready to fire at any moment. Liam saw that they were four men in the room, three of them were in the corner setting up, a device which he assumed were the explosives. In the middle of the room, was Michael Bremen, standing with a calm domineer, his confident smile still on his face. Bremen glanced at them through his glasses, the light of of Twilights horn, reflected off them creating a purple tint.

“Calm yourselves gentlemen. I was expecting company. Continue the set up.” Bremen finished in a commanding tone.

“Michael Bremen is it ?” Twilight asked anger plastered on her face.

“Ambassador Twilight Sparkle and Ambassador Flutter Shy. Now this is a surprise.” Bremen said his face brightening.

“Save it Michael were not here to chat with you.” Liam said causing Michael’s stare to fall on him.

“Hmm yes I suppose not, I remember you, you were at the table as well, but where is Andrew, I honestly expected him to come” He said causing Liam to glare at him.

“Oh shut up, honestly, I didn’t expect you to be this freaking talkative.” Liam said glancing over at the device. The men were now trying to set it up as quickly as possible.

“Well it seems you may have come in the nick of time, I’m very interested to see what your going to do.” Bremen said smiling devilishly.

“We’ll show you !” Twilight shouted as she fired a beam over at the HLF members. They flew backwards from the impact of the blast. They groaned in pain on the floor trying to get back up. Michael looked astonished, glaring at Twilight.

“Hmm I actually didn’t expect you to be this direct, you ponies usually find a more peaceful solutions, at least, thats what I’d expect from the likes of you.

“Peaceful my ass were not her to play any games with you.” Liam said as he charged towards Bremen. Bremen didn’t move or even show a hint of worry, this bothered Twilight a bit, did Liam know what he was going into.

“Liam attack !” Liam shouted, as he confidently went to kick Bremen right in between his legs. He suddenly felt his foot stop in place. Glancing forward, he saw Bremen holding it in place with his hand.

“Your far to direct.” Bremen said in an eerily calm voice, before kicking Liam in his ribcage. Liam fell to the ground clutching his chest in pain.

“Liam !” Flutter Shy shouted as rage began to take over her, as she charged at Bremen. Seeing this he simply smirked, putting his foot onto Liam’s chest. Liam’s eyes looked up and widened as he saw Bremen swiftly taking a pistol out. Flutter Shy abruptly stopped upon seeing him pointing it down at Liam.

“Well now, that I have your attention. If either of you step any closer, well I’ll let you take a guess. Also I don’t need those, to finish The device.” Bremen said hinting at the HLF workers who were now recovered from Twilight’s attack.

“Michael what are you talking about.” One of them asked.

“I’ll give you a hint.” Bremen said as he pointed the gun at all three of them, firing off three shots. Flutter Shy and Twilight screamed as the men fell to the floor. Dead. Liam looked up at Bremen.

“Dude your a fucking psycho !” Liam shouted.

“Thats a matter of perspective. My intentions were not for the HLF. My intention from the very beginning was to get the ponification serum.” Bremen said as he pointed the gun back at Liam.

“What why ?” Liam asked confused.

“To understand it’s properties. The serum itself has the ability to turn a human being into the three species of pony. This talk of Celestia being a god got me wondering of how much of it was true. Then I realized, She was no god, her power is just on a higher evolutionary scale.” Liam eyes widened at what he was hearing. “Creatures will always bow to those more powerful, and call them a god because they can’t truly understand whats before them. Thats why, I wanted a serum, that would turn it’s drinker into an Alicorn !”

“But why bomb the bureau, how would that help you !” Liam shouted out of anger.

“Use your head. getting the serum would not be enough. I need Alicorn DNA, a bombing, killing many of Celestia’s subjects would cause her to act. She’d finally leave her safe haven, giving me a chance to get what I desire. If I were to turn into a pony, theres a chance I’d lose myself. I needed to find a way to use the potion, without having it’s full effect, and I’m not going to let you interfere.

“You really are crazy. You justtify killing all these people, just so you can become some cheap god !” Liam said shocked by what he just heard.

“I’d never expect the likes of you to understand. Anyway, now that thats done, I’m going to activate the bomb, and your going to stay right there and watch. Any Questions ?” Bremen asked nonchalantly.

“Yeah I got one !”

“Does Barry Manilow know you raid his wardrobe ?” everybody in the room turned to see Andrew standing in the doorway, Lilly next to him, was Lilly, Lyra and Cloud Chaser.

“Andrew !” Twilight shouted overjoyed.

“Thats my name, and this, is mah fez.” Andrew said pointing to the red hat on his head.

“Dude where the hell have you been, it was like an hour ago !” Liam asked sternly.

“Hey you can’t rush perfection.” Andrew said smugly

“I’m not rushing perfection, I’m rushing.”

“Enough !” Bremen shouted interrupting Liam. “So you finally showed up, unfortunately for you it was to late.” Bremen said smiling.

“Michael stop this. I don’t want to have to do anything rash, your a bright mind, why don’t you just get converted, it could make you better than this.

“Become better ? Ironically that was my plan all along. I honestly don’t understand why you don’t join me in my pursuit.” Bremen said smugly.

“I could name of number of reasons why not. Look I’m giving you a chance Michael. Put the gun down. Now.” Andrew said sternly. Michael ignored him. This caused Andrew to sigh

“Your loss.” Upon Andrew saying that, Bremen felt something hard smack him in the back causing him to fly forward. He landed on the ground hard, the gun sliding a couple inches in front of him. He turned around furiously to find Minuette standing behind him proudly.

“Teleportations spell, I can’t believe someone as smart as you couldn’t see it.” Andrew said smiling. This caused Bremen to become enraged.

“Heh your right about that, it seems I’ve lost my most valuable piece in this game. However, your about to find out. Beating me always comes with a price. If I can’t beat Celestia I’ll fucking wound her !”

He saw Twilight now standing next to Andrew, and pointed the gun in her direction. Twilight gasped petrified by the sight.

“Goodbye ambassador.”

Andrew seeing what was happening pushed Twilight out the way. Twilight fell into Lilly’s arms.

“Andrew watch out !” Lilly shouted.

Everyone then went silent as the gun went off. Lilly finally screamed as Andrew fell to the floor.

“Andrew ! no no” She shouted kneeling down and holding him. tears began flowing out of her eyes. Andrew was now surrounded by Twilight, Lyra and Cloud Chaser, all of them having looks of fear and concern on there face. Twilight was crying her eyes out burying her face in Andrew’s chest along with Lilly.

Bremen smiled proudly, at his work, despite having Minuette holding him down. She levitated the gun out of his hand. However somebody suddenly grabbed the gun.

“Are you really going to shoot me Liam.” Michael said gazing up at him. Liam had the gun pointed directly at his head.

“I really should.” Liam said cocking the gun.

“Hmm You know you can’t, no matter what you might feel or think, you don’t have it in you to take a life, I can see it in your eyes.” Bremen said grinning. Liam let out a sigh of defeat, as he lowered the gun.

“It would appear thats checkmate. ”

“Check mate this you bucking monster!” Bremen, felt a hoof smack right into his jaw. the force caused his glasses to fly off and shatter on the floor. his vision began to blur. He looked up for a second to see Flutter Shy standing over him.

“Damn it” was all he could say before Flutter Shy through another punch, knocking him out.

Flutter Shy’s expression softened. tears running down her cheek as she looked on at everyone around Andrew. Flutter Shy turned to Minuette.

“Theres only one way we can help him.” The blue unicorn said simply. Flutter Shy understood exactly what it was. Minuette walked in-front off her, to the crowd now gathered near the door. They all looked at Minuette, there eyes pleading, and filled with tears.

“Is....is there a way to save him ?” Lilly finally spoke up.

“Yes. Try and get him undressed, I’m going to use the conversion potion.” Minuette replied

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Andrew felt a sharp pain like nothing he’d ever felt in his life. The pain was so intense that it causing him to black out. He heard voices all around him. he could only make out certain words.

“the potion”

“help him please help him !”

“don’t die on us man !”

he then heard a whisper

“Andrew please don’t do this ! don’t you leave me !” was that Twilight ?

The last thing he felt was the taste of grape on his tongue, not knowing what eles to do he swallowed. It was then, everything went white.

Author's Note

Once again The story is already written, so Chapters will come out quite quickly. We are nearing the end.