The Revenge of Tirek

Chapters

The Infection
Tails' Decision
The Return of Tails & T.J.
The Mysterious Stalker
Tails Gets Brainwashed
Tails Breaks Free
The Return of Mokuba
The Brainwashed & Powerful Trixie
Tails vs. Miles: Clash of the Counterparts
The Brawl Heats Up
Fireblaze Burns Out
Clash Against the Clones
Tails Attacks!!
Grappling with Time
The Final Battle
Power of the Fusion
Sonic's Goodbye, Tails' Decision
A Time for Truth
Prelude to Doomsday: The Trial of King Sombra
An Uneventful Day
The Discovery
Tails & T.J. vs. Cosmos: The Final Showdown

The Infection

Sweet Apple Acres was completely packed all through the farm fields, including the inside of the barn, and Applejack’s house. Exquisite tents are also put up in the left side of the barn for the higher classed ponies. There is a last a half mile of tables set out for the grand feast. There are at least twenty tents close to the annual feast tables at each section that’s close, or far from the barn and house. The inside of Applejack’s barn was really zany and loud. Music arranged by Vinyl Scratch is played on the DJ machine with Pinkie Pie being the host on the stage floor. Cheese Sandwich is also there in the barn, arranging the sweet pastries on a neon colored table. They are all arranged for the pony guests who are dancing in the middle of the barn. William, however, jumps toward the pastries like a wild animal, and devours away. It wasn’t long before Cheese Sandwich loses his patience with the worm, giving him the chance to violently chase him out of the barn.

“LET ALONE MY TREATS FOR THE GUESTS!” Cheese Sandwich roared in frustration. With that, he storms back into the barn, while William snorts, sticking out his tongue behind Cheese Sandwich’s back, and marching off to see what else is going on during the celebration.

He heads into Applejack’s house, where anypony close to her friends and family, are welcome inside. The Cutie Mark Crusaders, otherwise known as Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo are having their little club meeting at the corner of the living room, while Applejack is talking to Filthy Rich about a new business expansion to be prepared on the acre industry, and about Tiara’s discipline being raised. William knows he love to hang out with Applejack, but he’s more curious to see what Discord is up to. He heads back outside, squirming towards the buffet canopies near the chicken coops. There was a huge variety of meals being served by chefs behind the tables. The feast tables were also spread out for the ponies to sit and eat upon. William finally notices Discord entering the canopy, and strolls toward to greet him.

“Hey there BUDAY!” William chanted, “Where’s Fluttershy?”

“Oh, she went to catch up with the Wonderbolts’ events, for Dashie’s sake.” Discord admitted.

“Yeah, always doing errands for anyone.” William mused, “You know, they’re serving roasted turkey at the buffet.”

“It’s better than nothing.” Discord said while shrugging.

Before William walks Discord in, and angered shout becomes directed toward the draconequus.

“NO! YOU’RE NOT WELCOME IN HERE!” the head chef shouted.

“Dude!” William panted in shock.

“Come now, I’m only here to have turkey, that’s all.” Discord explained, “I’m not here to cause chao…”

“YOU ARE MORE DANGEROUS ENOUGH THAN ANYPONY KNOWS IT!” a female grey pony raged out, “YOU BETRAYED US BEFORE, AND YOU’LL ALWAYS BETRAY US AGAIN!”

Discord tried to remain calm, but his urges are almost on the edge.

“Can I at least get the food?” He asked nicely, “I’ll leave the canopy then…”

“NO FOOD IS GOING TO BE SERVED TO THE LIKES OF YOU!” the head chef berated, “YOU SHOULD LEAVE THE GATHERING YOU STUPID BEAST!”

“Um, I don’t think you want to say thing like that…” William cautioned.

“SHUT UP! I WASN’T TALKING TO YOU, INSECT!” the head chef barked.

William stuttered nonsense words in disbelief, offended, yet crazy at the same time.

“It’s not nice to call my friends names.” Discord snarled. With that, he snaps his fingers. The buffet food start to float in the air, having the ponies inside the canopy look up in aghast. In a sudden moment, a platter of casserole drops on the female grey pony, having her shriek in discomfort. The rest of the buffet meals then fly straight into the head chef’s face, like thrown pies. The rest of the meals then drop down to the ground. Everything is an artistic mess, with the canopy ponies disappointed and irked. Discord, however, was only looking at the angered look on the head chef’s face.

“HAHAHAHAHAHA!” Discord laughed, “How does it feel to be bullied now?”

“DISCORD” an angry voice shouted from behind.

Both Discord and William turn around to see Twilight looking up at Discord with a raged look on her face. By Twilight stands Fluttershy, who gives Discord the look of distrust. William just stands still in silence during this awkward situation.

“YOU’RE NOT SUPPOSED TO USE CHAOS TODAY! WHAT PART OF THOSE DIRECTIONS DID I NOT EXPLAIN TO YOU?” Twilight scolded.

“Hey… that chef…” Discord stammered, trying to explain.

“Discord.” Fluttershy butted in, “You promised, and you were very honest about it. How do you think the other ponies feel after what you just did?”

Discord is silent, and turns to see the ponies in the canopy once more, seeing the angry looks on their faces.

“All the meals have to be remade and re-prepared again, no thanks to your jokes.” Twilight nagged, “And what about Princess Celestia? Do you even think she’ll tolerate what you’ll somewhat do next?”

Twilight wishes to continue her dictating, but starts to slow down as she sees the depressed look coming upon Discord’s face. She has to calm down. Discord obviously has a side that can’t be explain, which in truth, is extremely unfair for him.

“Can.. can I have some time alone?” Discord asked quietly.

Before Twilight or Fluttershy respond, Discord turns real fast and storms off, not even bothering to continue making his defense. Fluttershy feels pretty awful when looking at Discord turning his back on her. She reassured him that the party would be better, and yet…

Discord does want to please Fluttershy. But so far, that first struggle he went through….

That made thing unsuccessful for him. He doesn’t want to fail of being normal, but he doesn’t want to infuriate Princess Celestia either. What good will it do to try and behave when it’s for HER sake?

Discord keeps stepping quietly through the acre grounds, passing the other ponies having conversations about political issues, and not even noticing him. Then, an unexpected harsh bump is made by the side of his deer leg.

“Sorry. Excuse me…” Discord mumbled.

“Excuse YOUSELF!” the angry voice said behind him.

Discord’s head turns slightly to see that Prince Everest just said that to him. The armored griffon has the most aggressive face when eyeing at the draconequus.

“You should have been turned back to stone ages ago!” Everest sneered.

“I… I really have reformed.” Discord tried to explain.

“Every beast says garbage like that.” Everest spat out, “And every time it’s said, it’s always a pathetic lie!”

“Everest, please…” Discord calmly, “I’ve been through enough today, and I don’t want to fight…”

Everest immediately swoops up to Discord and slaps him in the face. That shook Discord in anger. He doesn’t want to release his stress by giving back chaos, but at this verge…

“When I signed that treaty, I was very assured I will get what I want. But I’m not convinced I got what I needed yet!” Everest then raises his sword from his belt, and points it toward Discord, “I demand you to leave Ponyville at once, in name of the treaty!”

Those words punched Discord by strong emotion. Everest’s behavior is also gaining the other ponies attention around them. Twilight overhears this herself, and trots slowly to see what the trouble is.

Fluttershy flies in to see if Discord is all right. When she sees him being confronted, it’s now obvious he’s not. Discord keeps a straight face, having a shocked snicker coming from his mouth.

“I DEMAND TO KNOW WHAT’S FUNNY!” Everest shouts.

“That request of yours is absolutely stupid!” Discord scoffs out finally, “I have friends here in this so-like village. I just can’t leave because you WISH I could.”

“You honestly think those ponies still accept you?” Everest spat at Discord, “They only are doing that by Celestia’s order, and they STILL HATE YOU! The only one that cares for you is that worthless trash Fluttershy!”

Those words are now feeding onto Discord’s rage. Even Fluttershy is extremely hurt by being references as worthless.

“That is not a nice thing to say about her!” Discord says in defiance, “I demand you stop talking about her like that!”

“I do not take orders from someone who’s a villain! I want you to leave! NOW!” Everest screams.

His guards then come in through the other ponies, taking them by surprise, and point their weapons at Discord. Now Discord has enough!

“You know, I was actually looking forward to doing this.” Discord giggles, snapping his fingers.

With his chaos, Discord then has grey clouds appear over Everest and his soldiers. Lighting zaps them on their backs, and they jolt and yelp in dismay. A mighty shock then shakes Everest like a ragdoll, though it’s harmless. It’s electric current makes Everest stunned however. Then the grey cloud sends out chocolate milk to cover the griffon prince completely.

Discord laughs at his comeback, while Everest makes a enraged, vicious face at him.

“You should have seen the look on your face.” Discord cackles.

“DISCORD! ENOUGH!” an angry voice suddenly erupts.

Discord turns to see Celestia coming forward to put an end to this trouble. She has her magic erase the clouds, having the griffon soldiers shake in shock from what happened. Fluttershy and Twilight then approach the situation to see what’s going on. The yellow pegasi pony then looks at Discord, very disappointed in him.

Everest then storms up to Twilight who witnesses the situation as well.

“I’ll be tearing up that treaty as of tonight.” Everest scowls, “Let that be a reminder to you, that it’s all because of Discord…”

Everest then flies real fast out of Sweet Apple Acres, having his soldiers follow him. After they left, Celestia looks at Discord, very displeased.

“Do you know what you’ve just done!?” Celestia scolded, “Now all of our efforts have been pointless because of your prank!”

“Don’t scold me!” Discord yells back, “Everest started it!”

“DISCORD! STOP MAKING EXCUSES!” Fluttershy suddenly said.

Discord wobbles his feet when he heard Fluttershy even say that. The yellow pony frowns deeply. Fluttershy didn’t know what else to say.

“For once… why can’t you admit that what you try to do… isn’t always right?” Fluttershy calmly says.

Discord now looks angrily at his friend.

“All right, look Discord, if you’re going to fix…” Twilight tries to say.

“I’M NOT GOING TO FIX ANYTHING!” Discord screams, “LEAVE ME ALONE!”

He then magically disappears, transporting somewhere away from Sweet Apple Acres. The crowd watching this commotion aren’t surprised that he wants to leave after all that.

“Discord! Wait!” Fluttershy calls out.

“I’ll find him!” Rainbow Dash offers while swooping in.

“No, give him time to himself.” Celestia considers, “I understand that he’s stressed. Twilight, just… just have him come see me when he’s ready.”

Twilight sighs, then faces her friends, Fluttershy, Applejack Rainbow, Pinkie, and Rarity to clean everything up. Everypony else also gets ready to leave, and Leo, Ian, and William look at the disappointment on their faces. Fluttershy too, was disappointed in Discord. But she also is considering, was he using his chaos in self-defense? She just doesn’t know right now.

Discord appears somewhere near Fluttershy’s house, skipping stones at a reflecting pond. He looks at the ducks that waddle to the pegasi’s house that’s only a couple miles away, and he can see that in the distance. He looks at his reflection in the water, crying.

“It’s not my fault.” Discord sneers, “Sure I had fun making others feel annoyed, but why do they want to lash out at me for being myself!?”

Discord then rubs his face with his lion paw.

“It’s just not fair.”

He then looks at more ducks swimming at the pond, getting near white geese. Discord decides to calm himself by having a little FUN.

He snaps his fingers with his talon to have the geese turn into muscular swans with ugly faces. They then chase the ducks away to scare them off and make gruff sounding noises.

“HAHAHAHA! Never gets old!” Discord laughs.

SPLISH!

Discord heard that tiny splash enter the pond. He looks at the direction the sound came from, and it seems as if it came from the left side. He flies over with his wings, to see what object created that sound.

“Let’s hope curiosity doesn’t kill me.” Discord hums.

Discord then lands at the sounds location, and looks down through the water. It’s a dark blue stone, glowing with a red aura around it. A skull is also carved in the middle of the rock.

“Meh. Not interesting.” Discord decides as he shrugs.

He then flies away, wondering what to do next.

“Maybe I should go visit Pinkie Pie to spice things up for her.” he thinks.

GRRRRRR….

Discord wasn’t aware, but the rock he just saw makes a whispering sound. It wasn’t a normal one, it sounds more like a dead person moaning sad comments. Yells and shrieks also grow louder, and LOUDER. The aura from the rock carries these effects, as the deadly ray heads toward him.

Discord then looks to see the ray coming from the rock. He drops in jaw in surprise. Then…

SLAP!

The ray simply made a strong punch on his cheek as it knocks him to the ground. The aura then sinks in deep into his body, having a painful, merciless, and wrenching feeling enter into his heart. His brain feels drained… His emotions…

“What…” Discord tries to ask himself as he staggers up.

“Worthless!” a voice in his head suddenly snaps at him.

Discord wondered where that voice came from. He then knows nopony was there to say it in front of him. It was all in his head. But, he somewhat agreed… to whatever that voice is saying…

“Are… are you addressing to me?” Discord asks the voice.

“YES HE’S ADRESSING TO YOU! STUPID BEAST!” another voice shouts.

Discord sank back to the ground. He then looks up at the sky. Dawn rises. He must have been awake all night, thinking about what happened at Sweet Apple Acres.

“It was your fault you know.” the two voices said at once.

“No, it wasn’t…” Discord protested.

“After what you did to the main six, your betrayal to dear Fluttershy, your collaboration with Tirek…” the voices carried on.

Discord tries to plug his ears, but then these words sound inside him.

“WHY ARE YOU EVEN ALIVE DISCORD?”

Discord shakes, dropping tears out of his eyes. Honestly, in his opinion, he starts to understand these voices.

“EVRYPONY WOULD BE SAFE WITHOUT YOU!”

“THEY ALL HATE YOU!”

“FREAK!”

“VILLAIN!”

“MONSTER!”

More of these words came at Discord like a verbal punching bag. It made the lord of chaos have his ears droop down.

“WHY DO YOU EVEN BOTHER TRYING TO GET A THRONE AFTER EVERYTHING YOU DONE?”

Discord then gets up.

“This… this is all in my… imagination…” Discord said to himself, “Maybe I should… go to town… walk it out….”

“YOU CAN’T IGNORE US! YOU’RE A WORTHLESS PIECE OF TRASH!” the voices call out.

Discord only limps side to side, as he goes into town, trying to ignore these words.

Ponyville was now hoping. All the pony citizens with different colors and genders open up their shops, and say good morning to their friends and families.

Discord then flaps his wings slowly has he calmly flies, looking around Ponyville. Tears keep streaming from his face. His energy is suddenly… dropping….

Everypony looks at Discord as he flies through town.

“Oh jeez, it’s him.” one said.

“He’s caused a lot of trouble last night.” another pony added.

“I sometimes feel sorry for the way he acts.” a filly said.

Discord then looks at the ponies talking about him. However, the stricken magic that hit his body is not only producing the voices. The ponies he’s looking at, are turning inhuman IN HIS MIND. the hallucinations start to kick in as he cowers at their scary faces.

The ponies in real life look at confusion at Discord, wondering what’s going on. In Discord’s mind, he sees the ponies starting to yell and abuse him.

“WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?”

“NOBODY LOVES YOU AFTER EVERYTHING YOU DONE!”

“KILL YOURSELF!”

That sentence made Discord’s eyes widen.

“NOBODY WANT’S YOU ALIVE!”

“THE WORLD WILL BE BETTER IF YOU’RE DEAD!”

“You’re right…” Discord said, “I’m still a worthless piece of… crap…”

“What?” some of the real-life ponies say when observing his behavior.

Discord can still see his hallucinations and hear the voices in his mind.

“I shouldn’t even exist… I’m worthless… worthless…. I DON’T DESERVE TO LIVE….” Discord sobs.

“Wait, what?” one pony said.

The pony citizens all murmur about Discord’s behavior, wondering what’s going on. Rainbow Dash then flies up above, to see the crowd murmuring. Eventually, they get back to their daily routine, but Rainbow Dash catches up with Discord to see what he’s up to.

“All right, just what are you up to?” she confronts, “You aren’t going to act out the Blu Flu like you did last time, would you?”

Discord then looks at the cyan pegasi. In his mind, he can see her face distorted and enraged.

“YOU TOOK MY WINGS BEFORE AND BRAINWASHED ME!” the being in his mind shrieks, “DIE! DIE! YOU SHOULD ROT IN HELL! THAT’S ALL YOU EVER DESERVE!”

Discord then turns his head slowly away from the real Rainbow Dash.

“You’re… onto… something…” Discord whispers, “I should… I SHOULD DIE…”

“Wait, what?” Rainbow asks, confused, “I didn’t say… I would never say that to anypony.”

“You want to see something really funny?” Discord asks in a serious tone.

Discord’s eyes are blank, just as he snaps his fingers to create a knife in his hand. Gripping it tightly, he lays the blade against his wrist.

“Discord, what…” Rainbow asks.

Discord digs the blade deep down to his skin, and makes a GIANT cut slashing through his wrist. The deep cut oozes out lots of blood, though Discord still stands.

“DISCORD!” Rainbow Dash gasped, horrified.

“I deserve this…” he moans.

He then makes another big cut somewhere at the middle of his arm, having more blood bleed out.

“DISCORD! STOP!” Rainbow Dash pleads.

She then grabs the knife from his hands with her hooves, and throws it to the ground. She then hugs his big neck, and looks at him in the eyes.

“IS THIS A JOKE YOU’RE PLAYING ON ME? IT’S NOT FUNNY!” Rainbow Dash yells.

Discord said nothing. Rainbow Dash assumes this was all a prank, but then…

She looks deep down to his eyes. HE WAS SERIOUS. Something was wrong, and she now knows it.

Twilight then walks down the street, to find Discord being comforted by Rainbow Dash.

“Oh, Discord…” Twilight sighs, approaching him, “Celestia wants you to…”

Twilight then stops, noticing the big cuts made on his arm and wrist. Her jaw drops while Discord gets up.

“I know…” Discords groans, “Celestia wants to see me.”

He then snaps his fingers, and slowly fades to transport himself to Canterlot.

“He faded… to transport?” Twilight wonders, “What about the cuts? What happened to him?”

“He… he CUT HIMSELF!” Rainbow Dash shook, “It’s no prank, he… he really did it…”

Twilight gasps.

Celestia was waiting for Discord at her throne room, looking over documents she made. She wants to do everything she can to make the peace treaty work again.

Discord then fades into the room, appearing right in front of Celestia. The princess felt displeased to see him.

“Discord…” she sighed, “What you done yesterday really was distasteful. You know how long this planning has to be once again.”

Discord eyes look down on the floor. He doesn’t know it, but another hallucination is coming in, this time, having Celestia all distorted and hateful.

“I’m starting to consider more discipline should be done on your magic.” Celestia scolded, “In order for that to happen…”

Celestia’s real words then become faint in Discord’s mind. The new formation of her face then appears in his hallucination.

“HOW DARE YOU’RE STILL ALIVE!” the hallucination being bawls, “YOU BEING A STONE STATUE ISN’T ENOUGH! YOU SHOULDN’T EXIST AT ALL!”

Discord’s eyes looks down at the floor, as he sobs out tears from his eyes. The real Celestia then notices his emotion.

“Discord?” she asks.

“YOU’RE A FREAK! A VILLAIN! YOU’RE NOT SUPPOSED TO HAVE FRIENDS!” the Celestia in his mind shouts, “YOU’RE A WORTHLESS PIECE OF SHIT!”

Discord never even heard those words… ever…

Then…

“You’re right…” Discord said faintly, “I AM a worthless piece of shit…”

“WHAT?” Celestia asked, alarmed, “Discord, that’s not what I said…”

“YOU RUIN EVERYTHING! IT’S BECAUSE OF YOU THAT EQUESTRIA IS BECOMING A REAL HELL!” the hallucination Celestia spat, “DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE!”

Discord wasn’t even hearing the real words coming out of the compassionate princess.

“Discord… let me reassure you, you’re not worthless.” Celestia said.

“I should die…” Discord whispers, “I SHOULD JUST KILL MYSELF.”

“D…DISCORD…” Celestia shakes.

She then notices a drop of blood trickling down one of his ears. His eyes… they also become a little faint red.

“You hate me…” Discord cried softly, “Everypony hates me… They’ll be dancing on my grave…”

Discord then snaps his fingers to create a glass bottle. He then SMAHES it onto his face, having the glass dig deep into his cheek and forehead, cutting it real good and dripping out blood.

“DISCORD!” Celestia cried, “WHY…”

Discord then vanishes slowly, not even poofing. He transports himself to Fluttershy’s house.

Celestia is now alone in her throne room. She’s now afraid. Very afraid. For Discord. Like Rainbow Dash, she knows that something has changed in him, and it’s not good at all. She cries out tears, wondering what to do. She cares for him, she really does. He’s her friend.

It’s close to noon as Discord arrives at the front door of Fluttershy’s house. His head leans on the front door, making a slow rubbing sound. He then lifts his head slowly, the moment the door opens. It’s William who opens the door.

“Hey there Discord.” William said acting cool, “Fluttershy just had me come visit because she…”

The worm than notices Discord’s injuries on his arm, wrist, and face.

“HOLY… WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?” William stutters.

“I deserved this…” Discord wheezes.

“Uh.. no… YOU DON’T!” William tries to correct, “What will Fluttershy say when she sees…”

“See what?” Fluttershy asks, as she approaches the entrance by William.

She then sees Discord is here.

“Oh, Discord. You’re back.” Fluttershy said, smiling.

However, her smile fades away when she sees the injuries on Discord. She also notices more drops of blood dripping out of his ears, and the red aura around his eyes.

“DISCORD!” she cried, “WHAT HAPPENED?”

Discord said nothing.

“Discord. Please tell me.” Fluttershy begs, “You’re my friend…”

“I… I don’t even have a home…” Discord whimpers, “Can I stay in one of your rooms for a while?”

“What are you talking about?” William demands, “Of course you have your own…”

“William, not now.” Fluttershy said, “You can come inside Discord.”

Discord comes into her house, limping his feet and drooping his head down.

“Is… is it fine if I get some sleep early?” he asks.

“Well, of course.” Fluttershy said, “Do you…”

“I know where the guest bedroom is…” Discord responded.

“Maybe I should have your other friends come visit you.” Fluttershy suggested.

“YOU’RE my only friend Fluttershy.” Discord shudders, “Everypony else hates me. I DON’T HAVE ANY OTHER FRIENDS…”

Fluttershy gasps at what he just said. His self esteem is very low. She even tears out for him when he slowly fades to go to the guest bedroom. He doesn’t even snap his fingers. Fluttershy loved the cheerful lord of chaos who is always happy and joyful when trying to make mischief. At least that’s an effort to try and make other ponies happy. Now, he’s depressed, REALLY depressed. That’s what concerned the yellow pegasi.

Discord now hugs his knees in the guest bedroom, rocking back and forth while listening to the hateful comments about himself in his head.

“WHY DIDN’T YOU DIE YET?” the voices say.

“NOPONY LOVES YOU!”

Discord tears out faster and faster.

“That… that can’t be true.” Discord tries to reassure himself, “Some ponies respect me…”

“DO THEY?” the voices shout out.

The hallucinations then kick in as Discord sees projecting bubbles in front of him. Each bubble shows all the wrong doings he had done in the past. He winched and scratched his arm when looking at those painful moments. He can’t believe he actually did them.

He disharmonized and brainwashed the main six ponies, even Fluttershy. He flooded Sweet Apple Acres. He planted those mischievous seeds that caused the weeds to imprison Celestia and Luna. Another memory shows him faking a sickness just to get attention.

Then his worst regretful memory came. The one that involved him HELPING TIREK! He betrayed his friends. HE BETRAYED FLUTTERSHY.

“Why… WHY?” Discord wheezes, “Why did I do it?”

He can even hear what he says the moment he explains his betrayal to Fluttershy.

“I imagine they'll be your last decent meal for quite some time.” he said slowly in that memory.

He then looks at the sadness on the ponies’ faces. That made him whimper louder and louder.

“I AM a monster…” he said to himself.

“SEE? YOU’RE WORTHLESS!” the voices progressed.

Discord cowers into a ball as the voices grew loud second by second.

“YOU DON’T DESERVE TO LIVE!”

“DIE!”

“KILL YOUSELF!”

“HANG YOURSELF!”

“DO IT!”

Discord then snaps his fingers, holding a noose and rope.

“DO IT!”

Outside Fluttershy’s house, Rainbow Dash flies down to knock on the front door. Fluttershy opens it, with William standing by her.

“I figured Discord might come here because you normally make him happy.” Rainbow Dash said, “I know it’s not like me, but I thought I might want to cheer him up.”

“I… don’t know…” Fluttershy mumbles.

“But… Fluttershy…” Rainbow Dash informs, “He needs friends to hang out with him. Did you know he actually CUT HIMSELF! This is serious!”

“W…WHAT?” Fluttershy squeaks, “Discord did that? That’s not like him at all…”

“What is this? Some after-school special?” William asks, confused and disturbed.

CRACK!

The huge sound came to the three characters in the living room.

“That… that came from my guest bedroom.” Fluttershy gasps.

“Discord is in there…” William said.

The three of them then run up through the room and up the stairs. They turn the hallway corner and arrive to the guest room that right by Fluttershy’s. Rainbow Dash opens the door, and widens her eyes.

“NO!” she shouts.

Fluttershy and William then come by Rainbow Dash. Fluttershy then staggers, her voice becomes high as she cries.

“DISCORD!” she sobbed.

They look, trying to think of a way to save him fast. Because…

HE HANGED HIMSELF. And he’s rattling and wheezing trying to loose air. The noose is tight enough on his neck, and his feet aren’t even touching the floor.

It seems that the Demon Mold has begun to take effect. Can the gang find a way to change him back to normal, or is Discord doomed? Find out on the next time on MLP: Anime is Magic!!

Tails' Decision

Tails was hanging out with TJ, repairing a plane that Sonic has mechanically made for a war general. The foxes are now aged 21, after all the time that has passed. Every now and then when doing his job, Tails looks up at the sky and remembers the world of Equestria he visited.

TJ sometimes looks at his cousins and thinks the same as he does.

They bring their attention back to their project, while Sonic comes up to help them paint the exterior of the plane.

“You think you’re ever going to learn how to fly a plane?” Tails asked Sonic.

“I doubt it.” the hedgehog responds, “Walking and running is the most active thing I can do.”

Tails looks at Sonic’s new appearance. Four years past by, and Sonic is now aged 27. He still remembers the day he took him and his cousin in to live with him, like they’re brothers. All the years in their world too, battle after battle with robots. Tails felt crazed for adventure almost everyday. The action was just to addictive for him.

Tails then gives a big stretch, and hops down from the ladder that leans on the aircraft.

“I’m going to my den, a.k.a., the lab.” Tails tells Sonic.

“Take as long of a break as you want.” Sonic assures.

Tails then walks down the field to go into an underground shack. The room he enters has chemical tubes, liquids, and data set and arranged on several desks touching the four sections of the room walls. Computers and monitors also are connected to the walls, with the wires plugged into the ceilings.

There was also a parallel universe monitor he made. The way it’s made, is that each monitor teleports a cameras to travel through different worlds and see interesting or unusual activities.

Behind Tails, the room door opens as TJ walks in.

“Which universe are you looking at now?” TJ asks.

“Just observing what’s going on in… a city called Downton.” Tails admits.

In that screen, Tails watches a floating and talking blanket, that’s a pet of a family called the Birkenstocks. The blanket is fighting with the two twin brothers wearing red shirts. One twin has black hair, one is bald. They are fighting over the television remote, and crash and tear apart the apartment furniture in the process. The father who wears a formal suit and has red hair, then intervenes and eventually becomes part of the fight.

“Where do the lunatics come from?” TJ laughs.

Tails sighs, and then presses the button to view what’s happening in Equestria. Then, he zooms into the streets of Ponyville, exploring what the ponies’ daily activities are like. He then notices the very glum looks on their faces. In fact, they look depressed and guilty.

“What’s with them?” TJ asked, just as he notices too.

Tails shrugs, and notice that some ponies are talking to one another. He presses a button that enables the sound to come in, just so he can understand the conversation.

“I… I never though he do that…” a green female pony whimpered.

“Discord certainly had tried hard to be royal.” a brown male pony added, “There was certainly no reason…”

“Discord?” Tails wondered.

He kept observing the screen. He then saw Twilight, William, Spike, Leo, and Ian rushing through the dirt street.

“We have to tell Celestia!” Tails heard Twilight panic.

“What’s going on?” a curious filly asks the rushing worm.

“Discord hanged himself and now we have to break his possession! HAPPY?” he shouts at the filly impatiently.

The worm than squirms back to follow his friends, having the young filly shudder.

“WAIT!” Tails said in shock, “Discord… he hanged himself?”

“No…” TJ gasps, “He might have died…”

Tails hung down his head, and then thinks real carefully about this.

“There’s only one thing to do to help resolve the cause.” Tails said when getting up from his chair, “We have to back to Equestria.”

It was back in the room, that Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity try to comfort Discord, and do anything they can to present humor he enjoys, even though it displeases them. Though nothing is working. Discord’s hallucinations are also blocking the nice looks on hi friends, still being projected with nasty abusers.

“YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO DIE!” the hallucinations scream.

“DIE!”

Discord just tears out more than ever. The ponies eventually cry too, but they try to feed Discord some medicine to help lower his pain from his injuries. Rainbow Dash then comes over to Celestia to hug her.

“I hope we find something that can help.” Rainbow Dash weeps.

“Me too.” Celestia shakes.

Pinkie Pie then turns around to see Mr. and Mrs. cake enter the room. They have a packaged box of donuts made for everypony.

“We… heard about…” Mr. Cake tried to say.

“Thank you.” Pinkie sobs, when gently taking the box.

“The poor thing.” Mrs. Cake tears out when looking at Discord’s saddening face. The blood is coming faster out of his ears before it stops in a minute.

Mrs. Cake places her head on her husbands shoulder. She couldn’t bear seeing him suffer. No pony could bear it.

“It would have been better…” Discord whimpers quietly, “If I’m been kept solid frozen in stone…”

“No. Discord, we love that you’re free…” Applejack comforts.

Discord said nothing.

Finally, Twilight and the other members enter into the room.

“We found the cause!” Twilight announced to Celestia.

She hold’s up the Satan’s Mold rock in front of the princess. Immediately, Celestia remembers the style of the rock. It was in one of her research projects she made a while back during her youth age in royalty.

“That means we must talk to that horrible monster Tirek, in his prison Tatarus.” Celestia shook in frustration, “If I know him, he would have planned this to happen. He might break out again.”

Rainbow Dash nods, understanding Celestia.

“Do you want me to go visit Fireblaze?” she asks the princess, “Maybe I can get him to double the guarding at the prison.”

“I better go with you too sugarcube.” Applejack said to Rainbow Dash.

“And, O-Of course, you can’t forget to bring me, Applejack.” William purrs at her.

Applejack places her hoof on her head when William says that.

Fluttershy looks deep into Discord’s eyes, then looks at Pinkie Pie.

“Celestia, can Pinkie and I stay here to watch Discord?” Fluttershy asks.

“Yes, good idea.” Celestia approves.

“You guys might want to look for Skull, since he was Discord’s apprentice.” Fluttershy tells Twilight.

“Then I’ll go with Twilight.” Rarity volunteers.

“Same here.” Twilight said.

“We’ll research more about the stone with the books we brought.” said Leo, as he takes the books out of his bag, “We’ll stay to watch Discord too.”

“Right.” Twilight nods, “Let’s go.”

Twilight, Rarity, Spike, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and William than leave the room to go look for Fireblaze and Skull.

Celestia stays in the room, watching Fluttershy, Pinkie, Ian, and Leo watch over Discord. She smiles and cries. Discord was very lucky to have forgiving, compassionate, loving, cuddly, and treasuring friends.

Fireblaze’s mountain home was a bit close to Vanhover. The home itself is carved and made completely of rock, and his rooms are painted with shiny red. The furniture is also made of brown rubble, and the lava Jacuzzi he’s resting in his bathroom is heated warm for his house temperature.

“Ahhh, life.” he sighs when relaxing.

Just then, the door barges open, and Fireblaze sees Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and William going in.

“FIREBLAZE! WE GOT A BIG EMERGENCY!” Rainbow Dash cried.

Fireblaze then got out of his lava whirlpool, and fell down the stone floor on his stomach. His mane hair drips with warm lava as he looks at the three of them.

“How do you… survive in….” William starts to ask.

“My father is a dragon, I have dragon blood in me to survive lava.” Fireblaze simply said, “Now what’s the problem?”

“Discord… he… he tried to kill himself.” Applejack sniffed.

Fireblaze’s jaw drops.

“W…Why would he do that?” he asks in terror.

“Well, CERTAIN ponies drove him away, even that stupid griffon prince.” William explained.

“Then Discord came across a deadly stone called Satan’s Mold.” Rainbow Dash finishes, “He’s under a abusing spell because of it.”

Fireblaze is now concerned too.

“Oh, I’m coming.” Fireblaze decides.

He shakes the lava of his body, as Rainbow and Applejack stand back. A little speck touches William, making him jump in dismay. Fireblaze then looks at them again, being determined.

“We’re taking a trip to the prison land of Tatarus so we can confront that bastard Tirek!” Applejack tells him, “Twilight is planning everything out. We’ll be meeting her.”

Applejack then turns to leave, with William riding on her back. Then Fireblaze begins to run out of his down, and jumps over the mountain cliff, flying into the air with Rainbow Dash by his side.

Somewhere in the Everfree forest, Skull is mediating right by Zecora’s tree home. He has his left hoof leg stand on a stump, as he does his tree pose. Zecora is out shopping at the Ponyville market, and was quite approved for Skull to do training near her place. He is doing really well with practicing mindfulness for the last two hours.

Then, he slowly notices Twilight, Rarity, and Spike rushing toward him.

“Hey, you’re mediating.” Spike notices, “Good strategy.”

Skull snorts.

“Hello to you too.” he sighs, “Anything wrong?”

“Discord…” Twilight shook, “He tried… to kill himself. He hanged himself today.”

Skull’s eyes widened.

“What?”

“Pony folks, like us, we weren’t considerate of how stressed he became to dive him off.” Rarity sums up, “Then… he… he came to a wretched stone! First he tried hair rope, then at the hospital… he… tired to strangle himself… with horrible barbed wire! He needs our dire help more than ever!”

“How… could the other ponies be so impatient?” Skull moans, “I love him, so do you guys. He cared for me too.”

“You mean… he looked after you?” Twilight asks.

“Well, since I was a filly, my dad was taken away to prison and my mother… well, she was not feeling really well at all.” Skull tells Twilight, “She… passed away and my father got banished to the Frozen Lands. Discord somewhat found me, and somewhat decided to use his chaos for good. He didn’t like the idea of me being abandoned, so he took me in he became my… well, father. All the last years he was evil, I know, yet there was good inside him all along too. Fluttershy reformed him to make things more heartwarming, and that does make me love her too. If I want to make you guys happy, I’ll… I’ll do anything to get Discord to be happy again.”

Twilight then smiles, and hugs Skull.

“I… didn’t even know that until now.” Twilight sighs.

“Us neither.” Rarity said, “Thanks for telling us.”

Skull then follows Twilight, Rarity, and Spike back to the hospital.

At the hospital, the rest of the gang finally arrives inside the room, having Fireblaze and Skull come in.

“I’m glad you’re both here.” Twilight said, “As you know, we need as much companions possible to guide us to Tatarus.”

“But what if he’s not here… again?” Spike considers.

“If he escapes, then he will drain magic yet again.” Celestia seethes, “However, I will have Shining Armor’s best soldiers keep their eye out for any suspicious activities.”

“But if Tirek isn’t involved?” William asks.

“That’s just what we have to find out.” Rarity says.

“Grrrr. If he HAD planned this out to hurt Discord, I’m going to give him the biggest butt-kicking ever!” Applejack huffs, stomping her hoof to the floor.

“What we need to do too…” Fireblaze advises, “Is to make some sort of potion that can break the spell from Satan’s Mold.”

The Return of Tails & T.J.

It was back in Manehattan, were everypony up above the sewers and underground pipes is going home after their hard days work during the evening. Other ponies than hear the news about Discord’s suicide attempt, having them gasp in horror and instantly feeling sympathy for the lord of chaos. Some groups even want to get together to make a service, and have a group of fillies perform a choir for Discord to prove that he really is a friend to all of them.

The planning is very overwhelming and emotional because of their understanding of the draconequus’ pain. The news from the citizens however, was being eavesdropped by a vicious looking ant with razor sharp fangs. The wretched insect goes through the streets to overhear the information about Discord’s mishap. It then scurries through the sewer entrance hole, and slide down the mucky pipe that leads to an unknown, underground lair that’s formed and domed. The walls are also painted with… BLOOD.

V rests in is futon throne, and overlooks his scrolls at his hidden headquarter home. The red skinned immortal human lies back, snickering while listening to a song called “Psychosocial” on his tape player. He also is waiting, for Tirek.

His dear father had once again planned out a strategy to escape Tatarus once again, and he’ll be meeting V secretly in this home of his. V has never been more excited to be prepared for the arrival of his father.

Still, he doesn’t plan out how to manipulate anypony without slacking off a little. He soon tosses the scroll to the other side of the room, and picks up a newspaper near his throne. It said everything, and the ant even arrives to tell him what the ponies are up to, right by his ear. The words ay in all. Discord attempted to hang himself after being possessed by Satan’s Mold. Reporters also say he’s in the hospital, being watched, loved, and comforted by all his friends.

“HAHAHAHAHA! Hilarious!” V cackles, “Revenge is mine Discord. Really soon, oh, too soon… you’ll be dead for good!”

“Did I do good, Mr. V?” the ant asked while hoping down on V’s shoulder. He then expands his size to be the same height of a ponies’ in all of a sudden.

“I understand you’re here Thunder.” V said, “Yes, you did well. Now be sure to make my other assistant and FATHER feel welcome when they arrive.”

The ant then perks his antennas.

“Your father is home, master.” Thunder said.

“Ah, speak of… well… him” V giggles.

Stomping into the room, the big beast known as TIREK marches into the room. Then, a female silver bat pony with tails blades comes by him.

“Hello Cosmos.” V smiled, “Good work on busting my father out. Was the dog guard Cerberus a problem?”

“No.” Cosmos smiles evilly, “He won’t be barking for long.”

She then tosses down a bag she carried with her, and pulls out the three heads of the dog creature that guarded Tirek’s cell. Yellow ooze drips from the bottom of their heads.

“Yes, she always takes care of those filthy beasts. Matter of fact, Cerberus’ barking kept me from sleeping.” Tirek scowled, “You did well my son, making Discord hate himself.”

“Well, I did have a little help from somepony ROYAL.” V hints, “Anyways, you should thank yourself for creating a wonderful spell.”

“Yes, I know.” Tirek grins, “And hear this! I overheard from your ant assistant that traveled to the hospital. Those stupid horses will be expecting to confront me at my cell. I’ll tell you, it’s always the nagging during my visit hours. But… HA! Will they ever get a surprise from me! Oh, one more thing, did you capture the first twenty ponies for me, just so I could restore my magic? I have a new spell I must try out too.”

“Yes father. They’re in the next room, all tied up." V snickers, “And boy, are they sexy. I would kill to see one faint."

“Good. Lead me to them.” Tirek grins.

V then gets up from his throne, and signals his dad to follow his steps. They go to the other side of the domed room, as V opens the door in front of him. The prisoning room has all the twenty different ponies captured and tied. All of them are frightened, and one of the victims with them, IS BABS SEED!

“Good. Good.” Tirek compliments his son, “Did you have any trouble with the police?”

“None father. I brainwashed them, and told them to give Celestia and Luna a little white lie.” V said, “Now they’ll never know about the missing ponies we have here.”

“Smart.” Tirek said, “Step back now. I don’t want to suck out your magic too.”

“Whew. Wouldn’t love that either.” V said.

V then moves out of the way to have Tirek to his work. The villainous monster breathes in air as he sucks all the loving magic out of the ponies. Flight and strength pull out painfully from all twenty of them. They are alive, but they still can’t move. Babs Seed even looks up, thinking of Apple Bloom.

“Apple Bloom… help…” Babs cried softly.

Tirek snickers, then looks back at V.

“Set them up a bit more, would you V?” Tirek asks, “There’s still a lot more power inside of me that I hadn’t used yet.”

V has his telekinesis powers force the pony prisoners to stand in place. Then, Tirek wriggles his fingers as he creates his spell that will connect the ponies minds with his powers. A loud jolt then ignites, as all twenty ponies jump up. They then have their heads stay still, as their eyes become blank. They hum in a strange voice as if they’re now robots. Babs Seed joined along with their chant.

“We will obey you, Master Tirek.” they say.

“Good my servants.” Tirek sneers in pleasure, “See son, this called Steeling their power and controlling their so called magic, making them move to my every command. Soon, Celestia will be a puppet too, and then… AHHAHHA!! ALSO THE MAIN SIX and their precious friends.”

“Good move father.” V said, “I’m arranging other acquaintances of ours to escape their daunting cells as we planned. They’ll be meeting us here in this headquarter exactly.”

“Ah, good. I never felt more ready for that.” Tirek smirks. “Soon, Equestria will be nothing but trash. Is there any given time or day that our lovely friends will be here?”

“Four years have already past as you know.” V summarizes, “Hundreds more of my assistants are barging out them out in secret, so it will take two to three days to finally meet them.”

“Time is money.” Tirek mused.

“COSMOS!” V said to his assistant, “Our helpers might be out there with my companions now. Send each and every one of them a message, and tell them the directions of how to get here! We must make sure nothing goes wrong with our meeting, so do whatever it takes to slow any suspicious ponies down!”

“Yes, my lovely master.” Cosmos giggled.

Then she leaves, flying out of the sewer grounds to find the other villainous members of Tirek’s group.

“The message will be delivered!” she repeated to herself.

Tirek then looks at V.

“She’s an interesting character.” he admits, “How did you find her?”

“Well, I found her having an interesting crush on a two-tailed fox named, get this, Tails.” V explains, “Since he sometimes snuck in to explore Equestria, she became quite obsessed and aroused by him and followed him everywhere he went without him even knowing. Than, the freakin’ fox fell in love with Twilight, and boy… did that make her snap! She actually committed murderous crimes after discovering the truth over these past three years, and eventually got discovered and arrested the next year after those. I usually explore different criminal prisons as you know. But when I discovered her, I knew there was something deep down in her that I needed, a dark aura. It rested inside her, built from all the perfect rage. Such jealousy that built up in her, well, that turned her from an innocent flower into a pony that makes thorn powers with her bat magic. That new bat pony ever since became by personal item, a real DARK Cosmos. She also was the one that helped me catch these twenty ponies for you. Then she made a deal with somepony to arrange that stone to be discovered by that stupid Discord.”

V then leans into Tirek.

“Here’s another thing, she can bland in with flowers and plants.” V informs, “That benefit will give us the chance to invade Canterlot when she helps sneak us in.”

“A fine job.” Tirek smiles, “ I also a very curious to see who accepted the deal in order to abuse Discord.”

“We’ll find out.” V said, “Also, I brainwashed the mayor of Manehattan by surprise too. He’ll be keeping these citizens away from the main six ponies and royal princesses, just so we get more magic of those pieces of garbage.”

V then turns to leave his precious hideout.

“Now if you excuse me….” V then said, “I’m going to meet somepony in the Griffon Kingdom.”

In the 'intensive care' wing of the hospital, the same blue portal opened up, and Tails, T.J., and Sonic stepped out.

"Ah...it's been 4 years, yet it only feels like a week." Tails sighed.

"So, why am I here, guys? " Sonic asked.

"Well, old friend, it seems that someone here has come to avenge his family name by killing the ones who sealed his father in Tatarus. I have a bit of a beef that it’s one of Tirek's helpers, as of now. I owe these guys my help. If I hadn't arrived with TJ the last time, this entire planet would have been entirely enslaved."

"I can't wait to see everyone again! It's been way too long!" TJ grinned.

"Hey, hey, guys, guess who's back!!" They called down the hall. The ponies heard and raced to the 'intensive care' ward and saw the two foxes, waving and grinning.

Twilight even ran up to hug Tails.

“Thank goodness you’re back.” Twilight wept, “You actually came back to help us.”

“But of course.” Tails smiles, “You’re our friends.”

William then squirms along, and notices Sonic.

“Who’s that?” William asks looking at the hedgehog.

“Oh, that’s my best friend Sonic.” Tails introduces.

“You look like a runner.” Rainbow Dash said as she shakes his hand.

“That’s because I am.” Sonic smirks.

His face then becomes serious.

“So, what happened?” he asks.

“Discord… he tried to hang himself…” Fluttershy whimpered.

The ponies hang their heads down in sadness. Tails and TJ hang their heads with them. Sonic is also in shock.

The ponies then guide them to Discord’s hospital room, with Celestia, Fireblaze, Skull, Spike, Ian, and Leo watching over him.

Celestia rubs her hoof on his forehead, as the gang comes into the room. Princess Luna then appears by the gang, and looks at her sister.

“There’s an odd outbreak going near Manehattan.” she told her, “Should I investigate?”

“Yes.” Celestia nods.

Princess Luna then leaves the room to go do her job.

“So, what now?” Sonic asks.

“Well, Mr. Hedgehog.” Leo said, “We’re planning out a trip to Tatarus to confront Tirek.”

“Unless he escaped first.” Skull mumbles.

“Well if Tirek is there or not, then we need Zecora to help.” Twilight plans out.

“Well, something WILL happen at Tatarus too.” Tails points out.

“Also, some red skinned human named V… I still remember by coincidence… he has…. he met me and Discord four years ago…” Fluttershy predicts and remembers.

“V!” Twilight gasps.

“You saw him too?” Fireblaze shook, “I remember fighting him years back!”

“He might have something to do with all this. When he punched Discord and me, he told us he was going to avenge his father… Tirek.” Fluttershy cried.

“Tirek’s son you say?” Twilight said, concerned, “He must have planned this. Celestia told me about all the training he received from his father through all this past history. Finding villains’ information was quite unknown, but… I’m very sure that’s what he’s up to. For what I’m predicting, he’ll be using riddles to trap everypony in horrible mazes, and recruit new sadistic criminals. That means he already planned something to overthrow Canterlot.”

“V? It can’t be possible.” Celestia said in horror.

“HANG ON, IT WENT 2 YEARS! HOW?” William asks in terror.

“I saw distortion in the stars last night, and I was checking it out with Celestia and Luna.” Twilight explained, “Since Equestria and all other universes have on year each, they combined that years and make it…. two months.”

“Until what?” Tails asks.

“It might not be a prophecy, but the way Tirek does this method… It will take two months for his darkness to kill the self esteem in everyone in Equestria, and the darkness of the throne will be passed to his son V. Discord’s magic is the only thing to protect us from V’s power, and now…. He weakened him. They planned this all out to hurt us all.” Celestia said in a sad voice.

“THAT MONSTER!” Fluttershy screamed.

She then flew over to Discord, and hugged him tightly by his brown fur. The other ponies join her, and feel the urge to strongly protect him.

“How can he plan this out, just to harm our friend?” Rainbow Dash seethed.

“I don’t really know… I wish I do…” Ian said, clenching his paws to his head.

“WAIT, these devil thingies planned out these attacks to happen for all these years. SO we have two months left.” William jumps up.

Rainbow Dash realizes that to, and flies up over the gang in the room.

“We have to save Discord in order to save everypony all together!” she declares.

“Then we have to act fast!” Twilight agrees.

“Yes. We must.” Fireblaze nods, speaking in silence.

The Mysterious Stalker

Twilight has her alicorn wings stiffen as she prepares her equipment that she and her friends may need to venture out to Tatarus. Celestia plans on staying with Ian, Sonic, and Leo to comfort Discord, just as Twilight enlists her friends to go with her as following. Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, TJ, Tails, Skull, Fireblaze, William, and Spike will be going along.

The purple alicorn princess also lists out the material she needs with the quick visit to Zecora’s. Celestia observes all of Twilight’s friends planning this out as they talk in the hospital room. She then goes over to Twilight and hugs her.

“Good dear, dearest princess.” Celestia said, “Do whatever it takes to find what Tirek is up to and prevent such evil from starting. This spell must be broken.”

“You can count on us!” Twilight promises.

With that, Twilight and the others leave the room to start their mission, as Sonic looks at Ian and Leo tending to Discord. Leo is worried as hell for success, and such a goal must be accomplished. For the sake of other ponies to live happily…

It was flaming red in the sky, as the ending of the forest borders the entrance to the heavily guarded prison of Tatarus. Blade, the black earth pony, is keeping guard outside the gates. His volunteer work for protecting the prison isn’t easy. Right now, he’s fighting a monster with fifteen heads, just to keep it from tearing down the giant walls. The last thing the prison needs is a big wreckage to allow dangerous criminals to escape.

Eventually, Blade wins the fight by stabbing the beast through the heart. He uses the method to come from behind, when twirling in the air in different direction to distract the monster. As soon as the beast is stabbed, it collapses to the ground, just an inch away from the walls.

“Man, who ever knew monsters can be obsessed of prisoner meat?” Blade shudders, “Cerberus could’ve done it. What’s with that guard dog lately?”

“Having trouble I see?” a voice asked behind him.

Blade turns around to see a green troll walking towards him. He’s dressed formally, foe he is the warden of the prison.

“Hey Droll.” Blade said, “This beast nearly made a hole. Cerberus must have fell on the job.”

“SERIOUSLY?” Droll asked, annoyed.

He rubs his hand across his forehead.

“WHEN I FIND THAT SLEEPING MUTT, I’LL GIVE HIM TEN LASHES!” Droll yelled in frustration, “ANYPONY CAN INVADE THIS AREA ANYTIME! This prison is the key to protect everypony, and I want to make sure I keep my assurance for Celestia on that!”

Droll then pulls out a tiny wand, and holds it between it’s fingers. He then vaporizes the dead creature, and turns it into brown mush. The pony soldiers are then called out by his word, and they pick up the dirty remains with shovels, and scoop them into buckets.

“Now that that’s done, our inmates will have the special for the evening.” Droll said.

“Ick.” Blade said, disgusted.

“Now where’s that mutt?” Droll demands, “Something is very wrong, and this must be figured out!”

“Shall we check the other side of the prison?” Blade suggest, “The guarding drop?”

“Why not?” Droll shrugs.

Blade and Droll are then guided by three of the prison soldiers to follow the trail that leads to the south gate, with the big guard doghouse standing alongside it. The guards unlock the doghouse door by yelling out the emergency word, “RAID”, which was exactly Blade said before the monster came at him.

No response.

Droll decides to take action, and allows the pony guards to pry the door open. They do so, and they find Cerberus’ body inside. Yet, something wasn’t right.

They head deeper inside the house, nervous of what they might find. Sure enough, all three heads of Cerberus’ body… WERE GONE! Blood kept spurting out, as if a disturbing fountain of zombie liquids have been broken into the wild.

“WHAT THE?” Droll gasps.

“Okay, this is bad.” Blade admits.

Just then, Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow, Pinkie, Fluttershy, Spike, Skull, Fireblaze, William, Tails, and TJ arrive at the scene after their hour hike through the Everfree Forest. They just go towards the south gate, and head inside the doghouse when they see Droll and Blade.

“Hey Droll, we’d be hoping that you’ll expect us.” Twilight said.

She then turns her reactions to the dead body of Cerberus.

“WHAT?” she jumps up in horror.

“HOW CAN SOMEPONY KILL A POWERFUL GUARD DOG LIKE HIM?” Skull yells in surprise.

Then, Tails sees a small piece of vine at the corner of the house room. It’s covered with red thorns, and they still have slimy blood stains painted on them. He goes over and picks it up, giving it a good sniff with his nose. Then, he’s in more… more FEAR, than just absolute shock.

“No… it can’t be….” Tails shook.

“You mean… the one who’s obsessed with you, and nearly killed you before?” TJ asks.

‘Yep.” Tails nods at TJ.

“Who are you talking about?” Twilight asks.

“My stalker… COSMOS.” Tails said.

“She had a bizarre fantasy of wanting to marry Tails, but we knew that she was unstable. She actually killed everypony that came close to Tails, just because he meets some of them and talks to them. Then, when she found out about his crush on… well, you…. she became more than jealous….” TJ explains to Twilight, “She’ll be coming after us too, while working for V.”

Fluttershy shook in rage when hearing the story of Cosmos. She can’t believe that such a pony can kill and innocent beast that’s nice, like the guard dog Cerberus.

“When we find her, I’ll give her a beating for her acts of murder!” Fluttershy promises.

“Get in line Fluttershy, I want her first.” Droll reminds her, “After all, Cerberus was my responsibility. Not the best guard dog, but she was my best pet.”

Droll then tears out in sadness.

“Why Cerberus? Just… why?” he stutters.

“How can we find out where Cosmos is going to find V?” Skull asks Twilight.

“I think Shining Armor might know. and he did tell me that some of the crystal ponies go to Manehattan. That is, I do recall criminal records reporting that Cosmos was a crystal pony.” Twilight said, “But, something is happening in Manehattan too, and Celestia has tried to contact Mayor Dasher. But… he told her nothing is going on. Celestia told me too that his voice sounded… robotic. It’s strange.”

“I think Storm and Gilda should help us too.” Fireblaze suggests, “After all, Storm did send me a telegram that he has suspicions of the prince’s oddest behavior. More likely, aggressive.”

“Where is Tirek in the meantime?” Twilight asks Droll.

“I’ll have my guards fetch him.” Droll said.

“SIR!” a voice calls behind him.

One of the pony guards than rushes in front of Twilight and Droll from behind. He pants, and the white mare’s eyes widen in shock.

“Tirek… he’s not in his cell.” the guard huffed.

“HE’S GONE?” Droll shouts.

“JESUS! This has to be the work of V!” William considers.

“We need to head back to Canterlot to prepare protection and plan more strategies!” Twilight said, “Half of need to split and let both Celestia and Luna know about Tirek’s escape!”

“BLADE! You go with them!” Droll instructs to him, “I’ll send the emergency message to every mayor in each city about Tirek’s escape!”

“Right!” Blade agrees.

As the guards rush to secure everything in Tatarus, Twilight and her friends rush back to Canterlot with Blade following along.

It was in Prince Everest’s throne room that V snuck in to wait inside. The red skinned human looks around the domed room that’s painted completely in gold. He sees the rounded couch that resembles Everest’s seat of royalty. He observes the yellow pillars holding up the curved arc roof of the room. There are no windows, so the room also seems to have outdoor air travel through.

V then turns around, as soon as he hears the door open. Everest, with his most annoyed face walks into the room, taking off his armor and tossing his sword to the floor.

The griffon prince then looks up, and faces his eyes directly at V’s. The two of them stand completely still for at least a minute.

“Oh V.” Everest smiled, “I WAS SO HAPPY THAT YOU HAD ME PART OF POSESSING THAT CHAOS TRASH!”

“You done a good having that rock strike Discord with it’s powers, a good job indeed.” V claps, “And for that, you will have my father Tirek’s allegations towards Canterlot…. completed. Our army is just getting prepared too, so be patient.”

“Yes, more land… and more ponies for my slaves.” Everest sneers.

“Yes, power is important for you, ever since your parents died. Then, before all is lost, you took over.” V said, “Good and good. But we must make sure that the main six and their friends are dealt with first. Oh, maybe they can be turned into slaves. Also, thanks again for letting me use your kingdom as my… newest hideout. My father is arranging the meeting to happen in Manehattan, and our newest mutating monsters are being made by our first ever slaves. They will do the honors to make sure Manehattan stays secure.”

He then comes over to Everest, and places his arm around his shoulder.

“Our fellow businessmen will also have to move here with your permission in case anything backfires.” V continues, “But, will you give in to any threats… in case any come?”

“They can toss them at me!” Everest smirks, “But I always strike back with violence!”

Gilda and Storm are flying in the sky outside Everest’s castle. They are practicing their own fighting moves in case more battles are going to ensue.

“I bet you can’t even throw a practice sword punch!” Gilda laughs.

“Try me!” Storm laughs along.

They then rush and swirl through the sky, passing over the streets of their race shopping for food through the bazar markets.

The two griffons then swirl past the throne room of Everest’s castle. By bad coincidence, something then catches Gilda’s eye.

“What is it?” Storm asks as he stops by Gilda.

“Shh.” Gilda presses her finger by Storm’s lips, and swoops down to hide behind one of the pillars of Everest’s throne room. She stays hidden, having her back press against the pillar. Strom quietly comes beside her, wondering what’s going on.

“I know the legends of V…” Gilda whispers to Storm, “I thought I saw Everest… TALKING TO HIM!”

The two of them then bend their heads over, and have their eyes examine the truth. Everest shakes hands with V.

“Prepare the attacks soon.” V instructs to the prince.

“I’ll make sure I’ll get my lie straight.” Everest promises.

“So that’s how it is!” Storm seethes.

“Out of all the worst princes in the Griffon Kingdom, and he’s making an alignment with V?” Gilda whimpers, “Man, this is NOT good.”

V then stands still, before he continues speaking with Everest. He KNEW someone was there.

“You folks listening in?” he finally called out casually, “Guess you better take care of them Everest.”

Storm and Gilda then have their blood rush through their bodies, and fly faster than ever to get away.

“Gilda and Storm…” Everest snarled angrily, “GUARDS! CATCH THEM! CAPTURE THEM!”

The guards then rush through the throne room door, as they prepare to fly through the pillars and come after the two good griffons.

“We’ve been found out!” Storm said in fear to Gilda.

He then looks back to see the guards are now whooshing after them in the sky.

“FLY FATSER!” Gilda cried.

The flying became more of a one hundred miles per hour chase, as the guards are starting to get really close to Gilda and Storm.

Then, two guards JUMP OVER on Gilda and Storm each, and have their weight push them down to fall to the surface. They then TACKLE them onto the ground, having them land right in the middle of the griffon market street.

Then, Storm kicks off the guards holding him, along with Gilda doing the same thing. The fight ensues as the first two guards throw their sword swipes to try and hit Gilda. Gilda then hops back, and strikes both the guards with her bird claws.

Storm in the meantime, twirls over the guards when they try to knock him out with their shields. He then does kick from behind, and strikes their backs to SMASH their spines. He then uses a karate chop on their necks, to knock THEM out.

He then turns, sensing more guards might come. Gilda then rushes to him, as soon as she wins her fight.

“STORM! GO TO CANTERLOT AND WARN THEM ABOUT THE PRINCE!” Gilda shouts, “THEY MUST KNOW HE’S INVOLVED WITH V!”

“Cousin, no!” Storm protests, “I’m not leaving you!”

“Look, two of us can’t get caught!” Gilda retorts, “I’ll be alright. GO NOW!”

“As you wish.” Storm nods.

Then he rushes up into the sky, disappearing through the clouds. From behind, Gilda is then tackled by seven guards and quickly captured. Her hands are placed behind her back as shackles chain them up and bind them.

“You’re COMING with us!” the first guard said.

All of the griffon citizens mumble at the fight they just saw, wondering what’s going on.

“STAND BACK! MAKE WAY!” the guards ordered to the citizens.

They then drag Gilda back to the castle.

In the throne room, the guards finally enter through the entrance with Gilda as their prisoner. V is also hidden to not bring suspicion to anypony who comes in. Everest then turns around to face his guards

“We captured Gilda.” the first guard said, “But Storm got away.”

“FOOLS!” Everest shrieks.

He then catches himself, takes a deep breath, and calms down.

“No… no matter. One will do.” Everest coos.

The guards then leave the room, leaving Gilda to face Everest. In a second, black dust appears as V now stands right by Everest, looking down at Gilda.

“My father can accomplish anything…” V said slowly, “The main six ponies will be distracted, let me assure you.”

He then grabs Gilda’s feathers by the head, and forces her eye contact to meet his.

“Since you’ve been snooping, your magic is still somewhere inside you. I might need it.” V chuckles, “You are going to have to come against the main six eventually, and also KILL their friends.”

“I… WILL… NEVER…” Gilda protests in a struggling voice.

“Oh, you will.” V said.

He then slams Gilda’s head to the floor, and steps back to make some space. He then creates black gooey demons with his magic. They rise from the floor, and appear to look like slimy, silver orbs.

“We are ready master…” the slimly assistant said.

“Good.” V smiles, “NOW GO!”

The orbs than rise into the air, and fly straight toward the direction Canterlot is located.

“These orbs will make a quick visit to Canterlot’s top princesses.” V laughs.

He then comes over to Gilda. As she struggles against the chains, V strikes her on the head, knocking her unconscious. She then falls flat to the floor.

“I also created a Fail Safe spell.” V tells Prince Everest, “If somehow Celestia, Twilight, or Luna break the form of my spell, it will be activated to make sure they don’t remember my hideout in Manehattan. A simple amnesia trick if you call it. But…”

V then frowns.

“If storm tells them when we will move out towards them, all would be lost. So be lucky that our members will visit at YOUR kingdom hideout by any means necessary. I’m definitely sure they’ll want to know more about you too.”

“Quite good.” Everest grins, “Now I must attend to my other subjects.”

“I need to go back to Manehattan anyway.” V said, “Do whatever you want with Gilda. I’ll see you later.”

Tails Gets Brainwashed

Now, Celestia and her friends Sonic, Ian, and Leo carry Discord to her home in the royal chariot. Signing him out of the hospital was simple, but they were instructed to watch Discord at all times non-stop by the doctors. Celestia couldn’t disagree there. She had to be here for him. She loves him, because everything he did to prove himself believe friendship is magic, is more than powerful. It’s special. Truly special.

As they get out of the pyramid shaped chariot, Celestia keeps hugging and nuzzling Discord as they help him inside the Canterlot Castle.

“So… this is what a castle looks like?” Sonic asks in awe.

“Yeah… Celestia is lucky.” Ian nods.

The diamond dog than looks at the princess as they go through the castle doors.

“Is there anything you need help with?” the diamond dog asks Celestia.

“Just help me take Discord to my bedroom. The best we can do is watch him rest.” Celestia sighs.

As they go through the stairs slowly, they eventually arrive into her room. They then sit Discord down onto a royal couch at the side of the room, that’s just near the balcony. Ian and Celestia sit down to try and ease the depressed lord of chaos, while Leo makes up some tea at the fireplace. Sonic observes the gnome making the drinks with his ingredients.

“What exactly is in this tea?” Sonic asks Leo.

“Rosemary. Mint. Berries.” Leo lists out.

Sonic then turns to see Celestia trying to make Discord happy by telling about her most embarrassing moments. Discord didn’t laugh at all though. Ian just tears out, and hugs his chaotic friends. The dog in his cyan shirt even preys and chants that some angel can show a sign of change for all of them.

Sonic then turns his attention to something in the sky. It’s heading closer to the balcony. IT’S HEADING TOWARD THEM!

The slimy silver ball HAS ARRIVED!

“PRINCESS CELESTIA, WATCH OUT!” Sonic yells.

Princess Celestia turns around in alarm to see the evil balls. She then grabs and hugs Discord and Ian, as she dodges the acid ball that strikes the floor. Before she calms, TWO MORE slimy balls float above her.

Outside the commotion starting at Canterlot, Twilight and her friends rush forward and carry all the magical weapons to fight off spirits that carry dangerous depression. Zecora made each weapon, just when they visit her in precaution on the way to Tatarus, and now on the way to Celestia’s Palace.

The gang then stops at the corner of the hill, right by the path that leads to Canterlot. Bad timing. Twilight than twitches her eye as she sees thousands of slimy balls surrounding the castle from above.

“Oh… hell.” Twilight gasps.

“Those looks like V’s minions!” Fireblaze screams.

From behind, Storm finally arrives, flying over to see Twilight and her friends. He then looks up at the disaster starting to happen in Canterlot. He then swoops down in front of the young alicorn, to gain her attention when landing.

“GUYS!” Storm breathed in alarm, “I think we’re too…”

Before he can even finish, one of the orbs suddenly appear, and carries Storm through the air, until he smashes against the guarding wall.

Twilight and the others then start to panic and stand position, as they witness more orbed slime balls are coming toward them in circular directions. As their enemies make their attack, Fireblaze uses his dragon powers to breathe fire out of his mouth. He has his fury flames dart at the middle sections of the orbs, and using his mind to direct the flames for the perfect strike.

Unfortunately, the balls were smart enough to dodge the flames, and roll on top of Fireblaze to knock and pin him to the ground. Tails and TJ rush to help, but more flying orbs surround the foxes. As the orb attempts to make it’s kill at Fireblaze, a might star ray strikes the enemy, and cuts it in half. The ray also splits more orbs surrounding Twilight and her friends, even if they aren’t the last ones coming.

Twilight and Fireblaze turn to see Luna landing onto the ground, who’s looking around to make sure no other enemies are coming to intrude them. She even grows worried as she sees the colorful glass shatter on Canterlot’s windows.

“What’s happening?” she asks.

“YOU DIE!” a voice shrieks behind them.

Luna looks up, to see two hundred more orbs flying toward the gang to make their sickening move.

“No, not here…” Twilight protests calmly, “Let’s send these monsters back to hell!”

The fight initiates as Twilight shoots rays from her horn to melt and tear the flesh from the shape making orbs. Applejack then uses her rope to lasso the demonic circles, and toss them hard to the ground with a mighty rope swing, having them explode into dead liquid. Rainbow Dash then zooms around the next orbs, and goes around and around her first challenge, which is about twenty orbs to say the least. He speed has now struck the orbs with stunned confusion, giving her the ability to then punch every orb to the ground to knock them one. ONE! TWO! THREE! So on! Her strikes were the most percentage of awesome to her, that see can hear the sound bones breaking and oozing blood squishing when she destroys the dangerous sphere bastards.

Rarity then uses her magic to lift the orbs away from her, being simple and elegant when catching them. She then forces them away with her magic, and has them explode in the distance without getting dirty.

“At least no ooze will be poured on me.” she huffed.

Pinkie Pie has her party canon pulled out, and fires non-stop at all the orbs trying to bite her. He blows from the bomb gun even makes the enemies pop like balloons.

“TAKE THAT, YOU MEANIES!” she screams.

Fluttershy then shows her biggest rage at her enemies because of them being part of Discord’s suicide attempt. She punches again and again at her enemies trying to kill her, until SHE kills THE ENEMIES. With just strong stamps of her hooves, she squishes the orbs nice and good, until the first half of the orbs were no more. Twilight and the others now half to fight one hundred more orbs.

Spike then fights alongside skull, as Skull has the dragon hang onto his back. Spike then breathes green fire, making the gust of the flame real big to knock down and melt the deadly orbs. Skull the goes to his darkness mode, to made a shadow blade on his hoof. He then slices and slashes through the next surrounding orbs, and dodges the acid they try to spit at them. Skull can also see the red dot in the middle of each orb. It’s like an evil eye, aligning it’s target as if it’s going to strike at a pony’s heart. Skull and Spike resume their teamwork as they kill more orbs.

William also fights along Fireblaze, yet the worm easily panics when having his back by the red pony’s. At least thirty orbs surround both William and Fireblaze.

“I wanna go home!” William whines.

Fireblaze then grabs the bottom of William’s body by his tippy point.

“Not an option.” Fireblaze said.

The red dragon pony then swings William around and around, using the worm as a weapon to strike and tear through the bodies of the orbs. William even throws up a bit, becoming nauseated of the twirling movements. Some of the vomit almost touches Rarity, which she was lucky enough not to be hit by it from an inch away.

“EWWWW!” she shuddered in shock.

Tails and TJ also fight real close to protect Rarity. Tails uses his Kamehameha waves like the last time, to destroy the next ten orbs he sees. TJ also uses his Dodon Ray gun to vaporize the next five orbs.

Tails keeps fighting, until…

SLAP!

Something knocks Tails on the head real hard and painful. Tails even falls straight to the ground, while his cousin his pushed away by him by the unknown assailant.

“What… what happened? Who did that?” Tails demands, rubbing his sore head.

“Well, you’re the demanding type.” the assailant cooed, “For somepony who never cares to notice me.”

Tails then crosses his eyes. Cosmos lands right in front of the fox, having her sharp hooves pin him to the ground. Such a movement also holds Tails’ hands.

“Well, it seems you’ve been up to no good. For instance, murdering Drool’s best guard dog.” Tails frowns, “What are you doing here?”

“Well since I realized you love that damned Twilight more than me, I had Tirek help me plan the situation to get you involved…” she coos.

Twilight looks at the distance, and shrieks when she sees Cosmos trapping Tails. She tries to rush over to help the fox, but something invisible blocks her way.

COSMOS’ SHIELD POWER.

Twilight and TJ come against the mirroring wall, as Tails looks at horror to his friends. He wants help, but Cosmos is evil enough to prevent that from happening.

“Now… where are we? Oh yes…” she laughs.

Her bat face then leans close to Tails’

“If you’re gonna be with me, you have to love me.” she purred.

Tails’ now knows what Cosmos is up to. She’s going to try and brainwash him!

The fox winches at Cosmos’ seductive smile. He scowls loud and hard.

“CAN’T YOU TAKE A DAMN HINT!? I DON’T LIKE YOU!!!” he screams.

“QUIET MY LOVE!” Cosmos yells as her eyes glow red.

Then… Tails shook in intense terror. Higher than before.

He clings his hands to the ground, as he screams in agony, FEELING agony!

“ARRRRGHH!” the fox screams in pain.

He thrashed around wildly, screaming and crying against the dreadful amount of excruciating pain, EVER! He kept at it, with Cosmos’ dark energy almost inside him completely.

The invisible shield than drops. Twilight and TJ cry in horror, hoping that Tails’ wouldn’t be in Cosmos’ control. Since Tails stops screaming, he then looks up. He then turns to look at Twilight and TJ…

WITH GLOWING RED EYES!

“Tails?” TJ asks.

“Now… will you help me serve Tirek?” Cosmos asks the two tailed fox.

“I… I do not serve Tirek.” Tails mumbles.

Twilight just stood, examining him.

“BUT…” Tails said when looking at Cosmos, “I WILL SERVE YOU!”

The now-evil Tails then smirks at Twilight and TJ, and makes a dark sword with his new black magic given by Cosmos.

“No… I can’t fight you….” TJ shook.

“We have no choice…” Twilight tears out.

Cosmos then makes space, to allow her slave Tails to fight against his friends. The fox the charges towards his cousin, who dodges his sword swing. Twilight then punches Tails with her fisted hoof. Tails then points the sword with a mighty push, having Twilight miss the stab attempt at the right time. TJ then hops on the evil Tails, to try and wrestle him to the ground.

Far at the walls of the Canterlot palace, Storm awakens from his hurt situation. He witnesses all his friends nearly failing from the fight, all because Tails is brainwashed now. He gets up slowly, and brings out his big sword wristband connected to his right hand. He holds his connected weapon in place, as he recalls his memory of his father giving it to him. It was after that day, far before Discord’s reformation and the main six coming together, when Tirek killed his father in front of his innocent eyes. He was five… FIVE YEARS OLD, when he saw his father get killed.

It was that day… Storm remembered well. He was walking home from his grandmother’s house to get materials for his father. He was a blacksmith that made weaponry items for griffon soldiers. The young griffon was proud of his father’s work every day of his life.

It was then during that walk… he heard cries for help, and screaming coming from the griffon kingdom. All the buildings were set ablaze as he sees the giant devil beast, TIREK, demolish all the citizens’ shelters and businesses with his magic. He then rushed through the walls, and passes by the panicking griffons, searching for his father and praying in Celestia’s name that he’s all right.

Then, the moment came…

That was when he saw Tirek pick up his frightened father from the ground, to drop him hard. He heard his father’s bones break badly. Then, Tirek picked up a giant slab of rock, and threw it onto Strom’s father… TO CRUSH HIS BODY!

Storm cried in fear for his father, as he sees his dad’s head twitching and winching at the pain of his torso and chest being squashed to the ground by the giant slab. Tirek than laughs at his demise, and stomps off, hardly noticing the young griffon running to his father. Storm then tried to push the rock off his father to save him, but it was too heavy. His dad was ultimately trapped.

“Dad, you’re going to be okay. I promise…” Storm cried.

“You’re really brave not to leave others behind.” his father smiled, “But… I think my time is coming…”

“NO! Dad! Don’t say that!” Storm tries to correct.

Though it was true. Storm realizes that the moment he saw his father cough out blood from his mouth. More sinks through the rock cracks, that lays close to the torso of his body.

“I can tell Tirek isn’t the only one making this madness happen…” his father coughed, “His son V might be out and about one day.”

He looks at Storm once more.

“Son, I’m afraid there’s no way to get me out of this trap. I’m very sorry. But… you avenge me. I promise. Do you… promise too?”

“I’ll do whatever it takes to keep a promise…” Storm nods.

Storm then notices a silver metal wristband his father is holding in his left hand. The dad then slowly raises it up, and hands it to his son. Storm opens his hand real quietly. and ignores the faint sound of burning buildings at this time.

“This… weapon… was one I was saving to give to you when you become quite a fighter…” his father wheezed, “It’s easy to activate. All you have to do it swing it open with a strong movement of your arm. I’m sure you’ll think of me when you’ll use it. It’s for you only… no one else…”

Storm then takes the device from his father, and looks at this special gift he was given. He then looks at his father, who passes on and dies before his own eyes. Sadness buried Storm’s soul that day. That horrid day…

Storm’s flashback comes to a close, as the griffon stands tall to face his upcoming opponents. He stays his ground, and then charges at them with his ferocious speed.

“THIS IS FOR MY FATHER YOU MONSTERS!” he shouts.

He then swings and twirls to cut through the orb bastards, killing them off quickly and well. He then moves his left arm to make punches in order to distract the orbs of his prepared moves. His sword then stabs through the orbs in a straight line, that has all ten pierce through the blade of his sword.

“EAT IT!” he shouts!

The angered griffon with the blind eye the pulls out the dead orbs, and drops the sword up and down in his hand to pierce again and again in a method that traps his orb enemies in such a sudden trap. He keeps pushing them off too, with mighty punches that have them pop and bleed into dead liquid. Twilight and TJ can also see this commotion the distance, amazed at Storm’s fighting methods.

“WHAT ARE YOU? SOME MADPONY?” the slimy orb asks Storm.

“NO! I’m just STORM! AND I WILL HAVE MY REVENGE!” he shouts.

“HA! YEAH RIGHT!” the slime monster taunts.

The slime orbs then fire at the griffon, as he blocks the acid spits with his sword. He then swings the sword up in the air, and has it twirl real fast to cut through the demonic orbs. Ooze spills out of the dying enemies, as the wristband sword lands back into Storm’s hand.

“GOT YOU!” Storm yells.

There are ten orbs left, and Cosmos watches in anger. Storm nearly finishes the fight by punching four orbs off with the stabbings of his sword. The last six orbs scream and panic, as they hide by Cosmos.

“WE MUST RETREAT!” the orb suddenly said.

“NO! NOT YET!” Cosmos sneers at the orbs, “Clone yourselves and become big. It’s the only shot we have. THAT’S AN ORDER!”

The orbs reluctantly agree, and then come over the gang that’s fighting the other orbs. Twilight then looks up at the castle, hoping they’ll make it to rescue Celestia, Sonic, Discord, Ian, and Leo on time. She then looks at the last six orbs becoming giant. As the other orbs die off, Twilight, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy gasp in shock as they see the boss level of their fight.

“I never though something like THIS would happen right now.” Twilight sighs in fear, “This is wrong… just wrong…”

“I’m with you here.” TJ moans.

“Tails! Why don’t you come by me and take a rest?” Cosmos calls to the brainwashed fox, “We’ll leave this fight to our big orb friends.”

Tails nods at Cosmos’ command, and turns to stand by her.

“Cousin!” TJ sobs at Tails, “Come on man, snap out of it…”

“Cousin…” Tails whispers.

He then turns to snarl at TJ.

“I WOULD NEVER LOVE A LOSER COUSIN LIKE YOU!” he suddenly snaps.

TJ whimpers at horror when hearing that. Tails is truly under the spell of Cosmos now. And there’s now way to break it this very minute.

As Tails stands by Cosmos, Storm prepares to fight, clutching the sword with his hand and wrist. The orbs than scan around, wondering who to fight next.

“SHOWTIME!” the six giant orbs roared.

The first giant orb focused on fighting Twilight, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack. All three ponies collaborate with Twilight’s magic to use the rainbow power that Twilight activates. Twilight then jumps through the giant orb to give it it’s first injury. Applejack uses her rope to make a magic whip blast that strikes the orb harshly. However, the orb has the blast reflect back to attack Applejack, which she luckily dodges. Rainbow Dash then flashes real fast among the giant monster, and has her flying colors blast towards the monster to make scar marks towards the rounded arc of the orb’s body.

Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy then fight the second giant orb. With Rarity’s help wit her magic, she makes Pinkie Pie’s canon shot become strong and mighty with fire sparks surrounding the canon ball. The ball almost pierces through the orb, but the circle object flies around the big bullet. Fluttershy then makes a back kick from behind, breaking the hidden spine that keeps the orb in place. The demonic ball makes a funny noise when being struck, and strikes Fluttershy. The yellow pegasi nearly backs down, but she screams as she tries to kick the monster again.

Blade, Skull, and Fireblaze then fight against the third giant orb. Blade uses his sword to dodge the acid attacks being spat towards him. Skull keeps using his darkness mode to jump at the same height with the orb to toss it’s dark rays at the horrifying object. The orb just spins around to miss the rays though, and bumps Skull to the ground with a mighty push. Fireblaze then makes his surprise move, and breathes his heavy fire as an attempt to melt the orb. It works. The orb instantly dies off as it incinerates into boiling water. The gang now has five big orbs left to go.

At that time, William, Spike, and TJ are taking care of the fourth orb. Spike keeps using William as a battering ram as Fireblaze did the last time. William’s mighty swings confuse and stun the orb, as Spike keeps spitting out the green fire to slow his enemy down. TJ then shoots his laser gun from his pocket, to try and pierce the creature. The orb bounces up to miss the lasers, and lowers closer to the fox.

Storm than faces the fifth and final big orb. His wings came up, as his sword suddenly… GLOWS. His sword glows with pure blue energy, as Storm didn’t realize he was capable to make his weapon magical at that moment. The orbs then turn to look at Storm, feeling nervous of what’s to come.

Storm than grins, and points his sword at his opponent. He then visualizes in his mind, having the rays on the sword separate and tear to be in preparation, preparation to KILL ALL FIVE ORBS.

Then…

HE MAKES THE BLAST! The orbs have know idea what comes to them as Storm has the energy from his sword burn up the orbs within seconds. Each orb than explodes with no mercy. Slime spurts down away from them as they die.

“ARRRRGH!” the slime balls yelled.

BOOOM!

The silence then initiates. Twilight breathes heavily, along with her friends. No more orbs are coming at them. Storm breathes harder, feeling lucky that he’s alive.

“I won’t…. back… down.” the griffon huffs.

He then has his sword slide back into his wristband. He looks up, seeing his friends in shock and awe about what he just did.

Cosmos then gives a fierce face when seeing their victory. Tails does the same thing with her because of being under her spell. Other orbs guard them for protection.

“RETREAT!” Cosmos ordered to the demonic assistants.

The orbs then spin real fast around the bat pony and fox, so they can make their getaway.

“TAILS!” TJ pleads out, “WAIT!”

It was too late. One the balls vanish after the fast spinning, they along with Tails and Cosmos… WERE GONE!

“NO!” TJ wails, “Tails can’t be one of them now!”

His knees sink to the ground, as he cries and bangs his fists against the grass. Twilight then slowly comes over to TJ to set her hoof on his shoulder, comforting him.

“It’s all right. Shhh…” she said while hugging him.

Fireblaze then witnesses the orbs leaving the Canterlot castle.

“Those morons must be retreating because what of they think they’re expecting… from us.” the red dragon pony said, “ Your sword attack must have driven them off Storm.”

“YEAH! You… never told us about that kind of weapon…” Rainbow Dash said in awe.

Storm just looks at his friends.

“We better go make sure Celestia is all right. Even Discord.” Applejack said.

It was in Celestia’s throne room where Twilight and her friends reunite with everypony else in the room. Fluttershy even rushes to Discord, to check up on how his illness is, thinking on what else she an do to help. Celestia then turns to Twilight, while the other companions clean up the disaster in the area.

“Tirek has escaped… hasn’t he?” Celestia asks.

“Yes… I’m afraid so….” Twilight wept.

“V is involved too… AND PRINCE EVEREST!” Storm snarls, “That’s the other reason I came here. To warn you about THEIR PACT! It will be hard to try and stop Tirek’s son since Everest is controlling his certain meeting. He will kill anypony who interferes with V’s business.

And if you confront Everest…”

Storm clings his claws to the floor.

“Damn him, he will declare war if we try anything…” Strom sobbed.

“He… Everest must have been the one who agreed to throw that… rock.” Rainbow Dash cried softly.

Celestia looks at Discord, shaking at some of the poisonous acid from the orbs that struck him. He has her horn touch his wound to have it healed, and hugs him tightly.

Twilight also comes by Celestia and hugs her too.

“How could I have been such a fool to trust Everest?” Celestia said, “Now I know who’s responsible to push Discord into doing this. And V… how he was smart enough to talk that wretched prince into…”

Celestia than stands straight, and looks at Twilight and the others.

“If we’re going to stop Tirek and V being assisted by Everest…” the princess said, “We need to go get help from the Crystal Empire. And… Chrysalis and her friend Fluffle Puff… they might help as well.”

“Sonic…” TJ said, “I think you should go back to our universe. There’s something I think you should do to help.”

“Anything.” the hedgehog nods.

“I’ve researched the first ingredients to make Esteem potion for Discord’s illness.” TJ told him, “Twilight also read that some of the materials we need can’t be found in this universe.”

Twilight then comes to stand by TJ.

“It might take hours to make the material though…” Twilight said, “It’s called Scandinavian Bayleaf.”

She then hands the list of items to Sonic. It lists out the things that are required to make the material.

“TJ told me they can be found at your universe.” Twilight said.

“Yeah. And I’m a genius like Tails is.” Sonic admits, “But it will take days to find these things, just to make…”

“TAILS HAS BEEN BRAINWASHED BY ONE OF OUR ENEMIES!” TJ shouts, “It’s too late to say it’s impossible.”

Sonic is stunned. The news is horrifying to realize. He then looks at Discord again, with Fluttershy petting him. The yellow pegasi too, looks at Sonic.

“You’ll be saving two lives at once if you do this…” Fluttershy advises, “Do the best you can… please?”

Sonic nods, understanding the purpose.

“All right. I might not be as fast making the ingredient, but I’ll never stop until it’s done!” he promises.

TJ then opens up the portal for Sonic’s universe. He hops in, looking back at Twilight. Rarity also comes by her.

“Just to let you know dear, we’ll find the other parts of the potion in our world.” Rarity lets him know, “But do hurry as best you can!”

Sonic nods, and jumps through the portal. Then, it zips up, having the hedgehog start his purpose. Fireblaze then stands by Twilight to look around the atmosphere so far.

“We’re going to need all the help we can get.” he said.

“I have a feeling the mayor in Manehattan is under control by V.” Skull said, worried.

“How do you know?” William asks.

“Just a feeling.” Skull replies, “We have to think of a rescue plan for the citizens in that city too.”

“You’re right.” Twilight agrees, “But keep in mind, we might have to go underground to get to the city. They might make a invisible shield to keep us out.”

Spike suddenly burps out a large fame from his mouth. Coming out from the green fire is a message. Applejack then grabs the message scroll, and opens it up.

“It’s from Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Pipsqueak, Snips, and Snails.” the cowboy pony said.

“Well, what did they write?” Rainbow Dash asks.

“They’ve been on a field trip with Mrs. Cheerlie to the Chrystal Empire.” Applejack read, “They then heard that Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon noticed flying orbs in the sky that headed to Manehattan. The news in the kingdom then got out that Manehattan has been invaded.”

Everypony in the room gasps.

“After they heard, they ran to Mokuba to hear more information about the orbs. He told them about the powers they carried, then… they… they heard information from the guards and Shining Armor about all the hostages and missing ponies that are still in the city. Babs Seed’s mother also came to them, telling them that her daughter hasn’t come home… until she heard….”

Applejack wept.

“Babs Seed is under Tirek’s control. They… they think she’s his prisoner… along with the other ponies in Manehattan.”

“WHAT?” Rainbow Dash screams.

“V must be in on this too.” Fireblaze snarls.

“Well… that’s just great!” William spat sarcastically.

“That monster! JUST THINK OF ALL THE HORRID THINGS HE’LL FORCE HER TO DO!” Rarity sobbed, “She doesn’t even want to hurt anypony!”

“Then it’s settled!” Celestia said to Twilight and her friends, “You all must get to Manehattan at once!”

“Right!” Twilight nods.

At the griffon kingdom dungeon, Gilda is chained up to the wall, having her head hang down in shame, and her wings drooping in weakness. A bolt on the door then sounds, as Prince Everest walks ion with the key in his hand. He looks at her eyes at the distance, as they become blank.

“I see V already took complete control of you, and left me to be in your command.” Everest chuckled, “I have a special job for you. You’ll be my personal bodyguard.”

He then walks slowly to Gilda.

“Gilda, you WILL work for me, and you WILL protect me at all cost. Remember, if your idiotic friends and cousin come near you, or me, KILL THEM!”

He then unshackles Gilda from the chains, and has her stand up to face him. She keeps staring with her blank eyes. Then, SHE BOWS.

“I will do what you say… master.” she moans.

“Good.” Prince Everest grins.

Back in Manehattan, V appears magically in his underground hideout with the smoke surrounding him. Tirek also stands at the corner of the room, waiting for him.

“Well, everything is set father.” V announces, “In case those ‘heroes’ find our hideout, we will relocate our operations to the griffon kingdom. Everest will have everything ready for us too. And Celestia… heh… she’ll never get into the kingdom without his permission.”

“That is good my son.” Tirek compliments.

Then, Cosmos appears with Tails walking by her. Cosmos also drags a new female pony prisoner with them. The captured pony screams in terror, crying for help.

“She’s a lovely creature.” Cosmos tells them, “I just had my new assistant Tails look around, and he found HER snooping around.”

The brainwashed fox grins.

“WHERE IS MY DAUGHTER BABS?” the female pony cried.

“Ah, so you’re Babs Seed’s mother.” V said, “And I understand…”

He then came over to slap the mother.

“YOU SENT A MESSAGE TO THE CRYSTAL EMPIRE! HOW DARE YOU?” the son of Tirek yells.

“No matter.” Tirek coos, “You’ll be with your daughter and all the other ponies… while you slow down Twilight and her friends TO ATTACK THEM! HAHAHAHA!”

“NEVER!” the mother wails

“Time for my spell…” Tirek sang out.

Then V and Cosmos move out of the way, as Tirek absorbs Babs Seed’s Mother strength… until…. she is as weak as ever. Then V uses his magic to stand her up. Tirek then uses a spell to take control of her, as she is now in Tirek’s power.

“I am yours, Lord TIREK and V…” she finally admits.

“Good.” Tirek said, pleased, “V, why don’t you tell our acquaintances to meet up at the griffon kingdom NOW. I’m setting up a big surprise for that brat Twilight.”

“A surprise you say?” V grins, “Sounds promising and deadly.”

V then turns to Cosmos.

“Cosmos, why don’t you have yourself and Tails watch over my dear destructive friends. Let me know if anything is out of order so I can straighten everything out.”

“Yes dearest V.” Cosmos nods, “Come, Tails…”

Tails then moves to stand by Cosmos, as she has the black gust whoosh around them, until they’re out of the underground lair.

V then turns to look at his giant ant assistant, who’s feasting on a big pile of meat. The ant then looks up, finishing it’s meal.

“My big ant, keep a sharp lookout for the main six and their friends.” V ordered, “IF they enter into Manehattan, LET US KNOW. Then we’ll prepare the ultimate kill attack without them knowing.”

“Yes master.” the ant rattled.

Then the giant bug crawls out of the lair.

V then goes into the other room of his lair, and opens the door to reveal a giant room to his father Tirek. Dark shadow clouded ponies are at tables making weapons, and make the final touches. They each make and give themselves swords, spears, shields, bows, and arrows. They even create potions to drink. Potions that can defend themselves from being injured by having thrown punches at them.

Tirek claps at his son’s work.

“I’ll have my pony slaves stronger, each pegasi, unicorn, and earth type.” he told V, “We shall see how the main six deals with THEM now.”

“Yes…” V sneers.

Tirek then laughs along with V’s silent laughter, so sinister and sadistic….

Credits:
Produced by FUNimation Productions, Ltd.
Executive Producers:
Gen & Cindy Brennan Fukunaga
Producers:
Daniel Cocanougher & Barry Watson
Story Editors:
Christopher Neel & Rob Renzetti
Writers:
Chris Forbis , Christopher Neel, & Dave Polsky
Vocal Directors:
Barry Watson, Terry Klassen, & Sarah-Anne Dafoe
Featured Voices:
Tails/Christopher Robin Sabat
Twilight/ Lisa Ortiz
V/ Dameon Clarke
Cosmos/ Monica Rial
Music by
Produced in Association With:
DHX Media Vancouver
ADR Production:
Dick & Roger's Sound Studio
Post-Production:
FUNimation Productions, Inc.
Version Editors:
Moises Vega, Byron Watson, & Daniel Cocanougher
Based on the TV Series "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" & the video games "Sonic the Hedgehog"
(C) 1996 Sega of America, DHX Media, & Hasbro Studios, Inc.
(C) 1996 Toei Animation Co. Ltd.

Tails Breaks Free

It’s outside the bridge the Manehattan, that the main six ponies, Storm, Fireblaze, Blade, Skull, William, Spike, and TJ are heading close to it. They can also the shield becoming more red and visible, with the buildings still covered.

Celestia and Luna also relocated to the Crystal Empire with Discord, Leo, and Ian. The comfort level they give Discord has been doubled to make sure he’s safe from harming himself.

When Twilight was in relief of Celestia’s plan, she in also in anxiety of how to get into the city.

“Wait… Fireblaze, you have dragon blood.” Rainbow Dash said, “Think you can make an underground tunnel that goes into Manehattan.”

“Sure can.” Fireblaze nods.

Then he began to use his tail to make blade patterns. As he digs on the trail gravel into the dirt, the tunnel forms with the blade creating the way.

Then, the ground crumbles underneath the gang.

CRACK.

The hole than expands under them as they fall through a hole that appeared unknowingly to them.

“HANG ON!” Fireblaze yells.

“WE’RE HANGING!” Rainbow Dash lets him know.

They scream as they fall deeper through the sphere entry. However, the landing was quite soft. What they landed upon was a pile of soil like dirt, not rock hard either. They sigh in relief, as they see water dripping a couple miles away from them on the ceiling of the underground tunnel. They’re going to go under the magic bridge that splits between Manhattan.

It was also obvious to them not knowing, that a big creature is hiding behind one of the tunnel walls, watching them. He doesn’t head over to attack, but he goes back to V’s base to warn him instantly.

V rests on his futon throne, playing his PSP and carling less about everything else that’s happening right now. Tirek was also in the room, slightly annoyed about his son’s lazy actions.

V suddenly picks up a telepathic message from Cosmos.

“Master, I’m setting up the emergency gathering at the griffon kingdom.” she reports, “My brainwashed assistant lover fox, Tails, is also on the lookout.”

“Good.” V smiles as he listens.

“But there’s something we regret to tell.” Cosmos shudders in her mind, “We failed to take over Canterlot. That griffon named Storm had such strong power we failed to win the fight against. He just used a wristband sword that shot out some blue aura!”

When hearing that, V isn't happy about it.

“V…Very well.” V shook in his head telepathically, “Just arrange our group as planed….”

As the messaging was over, V places his palm of the hand over his forehead.

“Are you okay my son?” Tirek asks.

“No, father,” V raged, “My slime balls failed their invasion in Canterlot! They've not only been defeated by the main six, but also by that griffon named Storm as well!”

Tirek became shocked when hearing that name.

“So, that son of the father that I killed ages ago, still alive…” Tirek muses, “I suppose he carries the same blood of the powers his father once had. I must meet him. But right now, we must continue or little project.”

“AH, Project Wildfire. That plan is already intact.” V says, “I did remember fighting Fireblaze, and then getting some of his DNA by slashing his belly open. A shame he lived though. However, let’s say he has an identical twin and brother. He is the next weapon in my plan. All we need to do, is persuade his half brother to help us. First, right now, I just need to present the project to the griffon kingdom, just to make sure the main six doesn’t know about it just yet. The griffon race also has to be talked into agreeing with our little fib about the importance of their race being more dominant than the ponies’. Oh and…”

V turns to his father.

“Everest lied during his threat. He won’t be waiting for an answer.” V grins, “Since my floating orbs failed, the griffon soldiers will arrive at Canterlot toward the next two midnights. They’ll also help Discord stab himself…”

“That’s good son.” Tirek laughs.

Then, the ant scurries into the room, bowing to V.

“Master! The main six are heading this way!” the ant reports.

“WHAT? THAT SOON?!” V said in alarm.

He then turns to the brainwashed twenty ponies in the room.

“WELL?! DON’T JUST STAND HERE! GET READY!” he shrieks, “”WE’RE RELOCATING TO THE GRIFFON KINGDOM! AS PLANNED!”

His slaves then get ready and equip themselves.

V then places his fingers at the temple of his head, sending his next telepathic message to Cosmos.

“Yes, sexy…” Cosmos purred in his head.

“Cosmos, have Tails tell the villains that we’re ready to move now.” V instructs.

“Yes, my love.” Cosmos said.

She then gets out of the telepathic messaging, getting herself and Tails ready for the job.

V then creates a shadow sword in his hand, as Tirek marches up to the brainwashed slaves.

“Deal with the intruders while we make our escape!” Tirek orders.

“Yes, master.” both Babs Seed and her mother say.

Tirek then opens the palm of his hand, to teleport the twenty ponies to go anywhere in Manehattan, just so they can find the main six to attack. As they disappear, Tirek looks at the ant.

“Hold up your telecom camera!” he told the ant.

“Very well.” the ant said, raising the camera that’s now recording, “Though I’m not a fan of sending emergency messages.”

Tirek said nothing to the ant’s complaint. He just focuses on looking at the wired lenses of the camera. In the split minute, his face appears on all the televisions and monitors of the commercial buildings in Manehattan. All the brainwashed pony citizens look up at the screens, just as the orbs floating over them guard them.

“MY SERVENTS OF MANEHATTAN, DEAL WITH THE INTURDERS! THEY HEADING TO MY UNDERGOUND BASE! GO THERE AND DESTORY THEM!” Tirek screams to them.

“YES MASTER!” everypony in Manehattan chorused at once.

They then prepare and move to the subway entrance that goes underground.

Tirek then uses his magic to teleport himself to the griffon kingdom. As V is the only one remaining in the room, he envisions were the man six and their friends entered, and where they might exit. He then claps his hands together, having his magic make all formations on the entries and exits. As soon as all the brainwashed ponies arrive underground at his timing, HE SEALS ALL THE OPEN ENTRIES! No escape is now possible for Twilight and her friends. They now entered into his death trap.

“No way in, no way out.” he chuckles.

He then snaps his fingers, teleporting out of the room to go the griffon kingdom.

It was inside Everest’s castle, where the brainwashed Tails and corrupted Cosmos are staying by his permission. The bat pony paces around the room, looking out the window to see the arrival of their expected guests heading through the kingdom gate.

All of them are in order, King Sombra, Lavan (a lava monster king), Somnambula (a witch), and Catrina (a feline witch).

Cosmos purrs in enjoyment when witnessing their arrival. She even notices the griffon citizens being weirded out by their arrival, suspicious of them.

“They’ll get used to them over time.” Cosmos chuckled, “Meanwhile…”

The bat pony then comes over to Tails to have her shaggy mane brush against his body.

“I have romantic plans for us, just so we…. get to know one another.” she growls like a panther.

“I want it, baby!” the brainwashed fox cheers.

“That’s what I want to hear!” she laughs.

She then licks her slimy tongue onto his cheek. The brainwashed Tails then makes his move to give a wretched kiss to her. He grabs her by the shoulders.

Then… he stands still.

Cosmos is confused. Tails is now standing in silence, in this very room. Deep in his mind, a dormant power SUDDENLY surges through his brain, taking the absolute emergency form of brain signal.

Then, Tails began to clench his fists, as he shakes in power.

“AAAAAUUUUGGGGGGHHHHH!” he screams, as electricity began to surge through his body.

His fur turns gold, as he fights the dark demon inside him. The brainwashing spell is trying to cling onto the fox, but Tails continues to fight back as his eyes glow red. The upsurge of power was too much for Tails’ evil side to take. Cosmos then gaps in dismay, as she sees the foxes’ head being split into two separate ones. The heads and body become blurry, as Tails confronts his dark side with a snarl.

“What… the hell are you?” the evil Tails asks.

“What… AM… I?” Tails shouts, “I’M ANOTHER RAY OF HOPE FOR THIS UNIVERSE! I’M HERE TO HELP ALL LIVING THINGS WHO CRY OUT FOR PEACE! I DEFEND THE INNOCENT, PROTECT THE WEAK! I’M AN ALLY TO TWILIGHT! NIGHTMARE TO EVIL!!"

He then puts his middle index finger to his forehead, and concentrates with his mind to force his dark spell out of his body. A flash then becomes huge, as Tails breaks his brainwashing spell, having his dark side in his body vanish.

“I AM TAILS! I WON’T BE BRAINWASHED AGAIN!” he screams at Cosmos.

“IMPOSSIBLE!” Cosmos screams.

Tails then takes his rage out by starting the fight against the bat pony. He throws out a fist punch, with her dodging the move by flying into the air towards the ceiling. She then flies down to give Tails a harsh kick in the face. Blood comes out Tails’ nose as he’s being struck. He then jumps backward to give a twirl kick on Cosmos’ chest. Cosmos falls back, but then picks up a chair to throw it at the fox. Tails misses the chair as he jumps back, jumping to then go on top of the ridge of the window.

“Here’s something that may surprise you.” Tails grins at his enemy, “I can fly too.”

He then dives out the window, falling towards the ground at such a towering height. He two fox tails then propel and accelerate real fast, until he swoops through the air, evacuating the dangerous kingdom.

Cosmos shakes in rage and screams when seeing this.

“GUARDS!” she suddenly erupted.

The griffon soldiers then enter the room.

“Prince Everest told us that we’re permitted to take orders from you.” one of the guards said, “Is there anything you request us to do now?”

“Yes.” Cosmos smirks, “Hunt down the fox…”

That's the way, Tails!! It's great to have you back on the side of good! But with 2 griffons hot on his trail, can he take on them both, especially with his newfound powers? Find out NEXT TIME!!

The Return of Mokuba

At the Crystal Empire, the filly prince walks down the corridor completely built with diamonds. He his still stunned, STUNNED to hear about Discord’s fatal suicide attempt. He turns around the next corner to check up with Celestia, Ian, and Leo who look at Discord and rub his paw.

The filly comes up to the princess. He also sees Luna flying to the sky, preparing to keep watch over the kingdom.

“How is Discord?” Mokuba asks.

“A little better.” Celestia said, “However the spell is changing his stomach attitudes. Leo had to give him aloe juice to help the pain.”

Mokuba sobs as he sees Discord, rattling and coughing. Shining Armor then enters the room, surprising both Celestia and his son. He looks at Mokuba.

“You don’t have to watch if you don’t…” Shining Armor tries to day.

“I’m… fine…” Mokuba sobbed, “Where did Luna head off to? Is she just…”

“Guarding? Yes.” Celestia answers, “She’ll be observing each activity in this kingdom for an hour. Then she’ll check up on Twilight and the others, who are supposedly in Manehattan.”

Ian rubs Discord’s antlers, chanting a quote he heard from one of is diamond dog friends years ago.

“Don’t let guilt get the best of you. Allow the mistakes to happen in order to feel good.” he mumbles.

Twilight and her friends rush through the tunnel. They have now accomplished their two mile run through this cave. Then, something catches Twilight’s eye. A new entrance.

They then run faster then before, prepared to confront V in direct contact. They go inside the base.

V is not here. But in the room, all the brainwashed ponies are there to greet them with angry faces and sharpened weapons.

More then stomps from behind, having Twilight and her friends completely surrounded.

Applejack then whimpers as she sees Babs Seeds approach through the pony crowd. The then raises her voice.

“MASTER TIREK IS WILLING TO NEGOTIATE!” Babs Seed calls out, “IF YOU DON’T SURRENDER, WE WILL DESTROY YOU!”

Applejack then looks at Babs Seed’s mother.

“Ladies, you need to snap out of this!” Applejack tries to talk sense into them.

“YEAH!” William adds, “What my love says.”

“GO TO HELL!” the mother yells back.

A soldier dressed pony then steps through the crowd. His eyes glow brighter, as he raises his sword into the air.

“GET THEM!” he calls.

The room was giant, and about a mile wide. Twilight’s friends gasp like they’re heading into a nervous breakdown, as the brainwashed citizens come closer…

“WE CAN’T HURT THEM!” Fluttershy said.

“Okay? Then what DO we do?” Rainbow Dash asked eagerly.

“We just have to defend ourselves non-violently.” Twilight said, “We need a lot of rope to tie them up too. Applejack?”

Applejack nods at Twilight, understanding. She does work at the farm after all.

“Pinkie, Rarity, and I will deal with Babs Seed, the fillies, and colts.” Applejack tells the alicorn, “You deal with the teenagers and adults.”

“Applejack just gave me a simple idea.” Fireblaze grins, “But right now, we first have to go through the brainwashed victims.”

“Right.” Rarity nods.

“Then spread out, and DON’T hurt or kill, no matter what!” Twilight said.

“RIGHT!” he friends say at once.

The five main ponies then hold their hooves together, shielding themselves from the strikes and whacks coming from the metal bats. Spike also joins with Twilight, as she deals with defending her friends from the adult ponies, and Goth looking pegasis.

TJ and William then defend their friends with Skull and Blade. They have William perform as a rubber catapult, having all the weight from the enemies pull forward, but then get pushed far back from the snapping force of William’s body. William shakes a little from that experience once let go, and throws up after the strategy is done.

Fireblaze also recognized the symbol on the left wall the moment he saw it. It was a code lock, with the shape of a pegasi pony in the circle. He figures, if he can crack the code, it may open the doors to safety in front of him. And why not? The code buttons are literally by the stone door.

WHACK!

The sudden strike that touches Fireblaze sends him back towards the far wall real hard. He then looks up slowly, to see a muscular bald pony coming at him with TWO bats. Fireblaze flies up instantly. He must try and crack the lock code without being stopped!

Rarity looks around the room as she keeps defending with Applejack and Pinkie Pie. Then, she feels a swift swing by her back. SOMEPONY nearly stabbed her, with a pair of scissors.

Rarity looks back to see her attacker. COCO!

“COCO?” Rarity gasps, “You need to snap out of it! Remember, I helped give you a job, and you gave me the Rainbow Thread?”

“Mr. Tirek…” Coco said quietly, “He insists you be destroyed.”

Rarity then panics as she sees Coco raise the scissors looking weapon at her. Rarity quickly picks up a big rock on the ground, and blocks the attack with it. She tries to give such strength pushing the attack back, but seeing Coco evil, her heart becomes weak when she sees this.

At the lock code section, Fireblaze observes the buttons while jumping away from the brainwashed ponies’ attacks. However, four pegasi ponies come fro behind, and punch him behind the back. They then began to beat up Fireblaze on every section of his body. Head, arms, chest, nose, legs, IT’S PAINFUL!

Luckily, before things got worse, Rainbow Dash, Skull, Fluttershy, and Twilight pushed back the ruthless Pegasi ponies to save Fireblaze. The red dragon pony feels the bruises on his body.

The four pegasi ponies then step faster toward Fireblaze.

“HEY! LEAVE MY FRIEND ALONE!” Rainbow Dash yells.

Fluttershy even slaps the next two brainwashed bastards as they come closer.

“OKAY, THAT’S IT!” she screams, “WE’RE TRYING TO BE NICE, BUT NO! YOU WON’T STOP, SO WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO KNOCK YOU OUT!”

She then lowers her voice.

“But we’re not going to hurt you.” she said.

Fluttershy then begins to kick the brainwashed ponies on the back, sending them in a brief paralyzation move that prevents them from stopping the heroes.

Fireblaze then looks around his upcoming enemies that charge towards him. He then has no choice but to let out his firing power to knock the fighters back.

Red energy in his body glows as his wings began to light up red aura. As his body glows brighter than ever, he lets all his fire energy come. The brainwashed ponies look in shock, including Fireblaze’s friends.

“HYPER FIREBLAZE!” the dragon pony yells out.

He then raises up toward the ceiling of the high room, and speeds up real fast. He then sees Rainbow Dash fighting a police pegasi pony in the air. She throws kicks at him to try and knock him back, just as the brainwashed pony dodges the attacks. The police pegasi then gives Rainbow Dash mighty slap, and grabs her harshly by her mane.

“OW!” Rainbow cried in pain.

Fireblaze then notices the brainwashed pony hurting Rainbow Dash, and rushes over to put a stop to this. He then grabs the police pony, and pins him to the wall while floating.

“Calm down.” Fireblaze chants.

The spell works, as the energy successfully drains into the enemy pony. It began to calm him down, and put him into a peaceful, resting sleep. The dragon pony then lays him down gently to the floor.

“WOW! That was so simple and peaceful.” Rainbow Dash complimented.

She even punches a pony’s face from behind her, when he tries to hit her with a metal rake. The attacker fell to the floor, knocked out.

“Thanks too.” Rainbow grinned.

“Well, you did save my life before. What else can I say?” Fireblaze smiles.

They then give each other a hoof bump.

Twilight also saw the strategy that Fireblaze used. As she tries to approach him, she fights off the elegant looking ponies that try to stab her with twisted pitchforks. She jumps up over the weapons to land on them, and break them with her weight. Then, she jumps on each of the ponies’ heads to knock them over. She then lands on all four of her legs, facing Fireblaze.

“I’d hug you now for having this power.” Twilight smiles, “Do you think you can give us some of that aura?”

“To calm the Manehattans down?” Fireblaze asks, “Why not?”

He then closes his eyes, and has his lending energy flow into Twilight, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Spike, Rarity, and Fluttershy.

The seven characters chosen then went fast to grab every Manehattan pony. The pegasi, earth, and unicorns became stunned, once touched all together by the heroic gang’s simple hits. Soon, the brainwashed ponies began to stumble over to calm down, and rest peacefully into a relaxing sleep. Skull, William, Blade, TJ, and Storm also help distract the brainwashed ponies up front so Twilight can knock more down.

Then, in a matter of minutes, all the brainwashed ponies give up in this room. Fireblaze then comes down from their air, and seals back hi aura into his body.

“Well, that is done.” Twilight sighs, “But we need to figure out a way to free them. And we need to find a way out of this underground lair.”

“There’s a code circle I notice by the exit door.” Fieblaze said to Twilight, “I’ll try and decode it.”

As Fireblaze approaches the code lock, Fluttershy comes up to Twilight.

“We also should take these poor darlings back to Canterlot, since stronger guards from the Crystal Empire are guarding the palace.” Fluttershy said.

“Princess Celestia did say that the highest royalty building should use a lot of protection.” Twilight admits.

“These ponies should have rooms created for them too.” Fluttershy said, “The guards might have to be y them unfortunately, just to make sure they don’t wake up to attack us.”

“They still might be possessed by Tirek’s spell.” Twilight agrees.

Applejack is also part of the conversation too, and nods in agreement.

“Spike, send Celestia a message to have more guards from the Crystal Empire arrive in Canterlot. I know there’s already some, but we need security tight as possible.” the alicorn tells the dragon, “They have to protect the Manehattan ponies from being manipulated by Tirek.”

Spike writes the note down on an abandoned piece of paper in the room. He then spit the fire on it, to have the message transferred to Celestia. It was then in a split two minutes that Spike breathes out the reply note from the Princess. He then opens up the note to read it out loud.

“I heard you Twilight, and I am sending guards right now to assist you. Also Shining Armor and his son Mokuba are coming to Manehattan to help out too.”

“Oh good.” Rarity smiles, “Twilight, that’s grand. Your brother is coming to help too.”

“We do need all the help we need.” Twilight nods.

A crack is then made as the exit door opens behind the gang. Rainbow Dash and Twilight turn around to see Fireblaze finally cracked the lock code.

“Shall we go?” Fireblaze grins.

The Brainwashed & Powerful Trixie

Tails lost sense of direction. Either or not being at Canterlot, he must go somewhere trustworthy and safe. Eventually, he sees a castle made like it’s covered in diamonds.

The Crystal Empire.

He flies down, having his speed lower as he navigates for a platform to land on. As he comes to the section where the crystal pegasis fly off and land, Ian walks around the area, noticing Tails coming in. The fox lands hard to the ground, but Ian comes in front, helping him stop to lower his speed.

Tails then stands still on the ground, with Ian holding him in place.

“Rough trip?” the dog asks the fox.

“Very.” Tails answers.

Just then, Celestia, Luna, and Cadence arrive to the landing zone as soon as they discovered the fox flying from the balcony they stood on. The princesses inspect the fox, in reasonable suspicion.

“Are you brainwashed, or not?” Celestia asks.

“Not. Broke free from Cosmos’ spell.” Tails replies, “She probably won’t hesitate to make another evil me.”

“You have practiced enough power to fight these wretched spells from what I can remember.” Luna believes, “You look safe enough.”

“Where are Twilight and the others?” Tails asks.

“Shining Armor and Mokuba went to meet Twilight and others at Canterlot.” Cadence answers.

“They’ll be inspecting Manhattan to search for any survivors afterwards.” Luna adds.

“Think I should get to both these places?” Tails asks.

“I think so.” Celestia nods, “But be careful. More spheres might be scanning through the skies.”

“Thanks for the heads up.” Tails waves, as flying off.

“I better follow along, just to make sure he’s safe.” Luna said to her sister.

Celestia nods, and Luna keeps her distance from Tails while flying.

“Have you spoke to Leo about how Discord is behaving?” Celestia asks Ian.

“Well…. we saw him trying to take an overdose….” Ian shudders.

Celestia whimpers along with this too.

“Leo told me he got the message from Spike as well.” Ian says the good news, “The potion will also help with removing the corruption spells from the other ponies.”

“Thank heaven.” Celestia sighs.

“Is there anything else you want me to do?” the dog asks.

“Just go comfort Discord with your friend Leo.” Cadence suggests, “We will need help looking at our stock about what needs to be added to the potion. And everypony in the village told me they felt like contributing. Just be sure to look after their safety and environment as well.”

“That’s why Leo and I am here.” Ian nods, “I think I better search through the castle too though. You know, in case the crystals are for the…”

“And for intruders.” Cadence adds.

As Ian leaves, Cadence and Celestia are alone on the platform.

“This… is far more than a test.” Cadence lets Celestia know.

“And what would I solve next?” Celestia thinks out loud, “My ponies always depended on me. But… I don’t know what to do now. Tirek…. released again…. This is too much for me to bear…”

Cadence places her hoof on the princess’ shoulder.

“My guards are keeping our supplies secure.” Cadence says, “We’ll use whatever we got to hold unknown enemies back from this kingdom until we think of how to protect Discord and the citizens.”

Celestia nods.

“I want everypony to be safe… that’s all I want.” Celestia wept, “The same with Discord….”

Twilight is coming up the stairs from the lower library, full of hope and planning for the next steps. It was also in the middle of the stairs when Fireblaze approaches up to her.

“So Twilight, will the spell… if you found it…. will it cure our friends… even Discord?” he asks.

“Of course it will.” Twilight says, “Now we must share this to Zecora so we can create it.

“That sounds good.” Fireblaze smiles.

It’s now in an abandoned town of Hoffington, where Trixie is warming up her own herbal tea on her fireplace. She does the usual home life. She always camps with her wagon wherever she does her magic shows.

“Making tea, great and powerful com artist?” a mysterious voice asks.

Trixie turns to see that Sunset Shimmer is there in front of her.

“Oh, well hello.” she said in surprise, “Do sit down. The great, apologetic Trixie always expects…”

“I know.” Sunset sighs, “Rosemary… is it?”

“Youthberry, if you’re guessing the flavor.” the female wizard responds.

Sunset then sips the tea she’s given from her as she sits down.

“So, what are you doing back in this world?” Trixie asks Sunset.

“Have you heard about Discord’s suicide attempt first off?” Sunset asks.

Trixie drops her teapot in shock. Though she has her magic fix it up.

“He WHAT? Sure he was evil once, but why do that to himself? It’s wrong.” she sobs for him.

“That’s what I said to myself when I heard about it too.” Sunset replies, “I still stay hidden when sneaking into Equestria, and I heard the news through the streets. And…”

“What?” Trixie asks.

“Once again, Ponyville is taken over.” Sunset tells her, “I just observed some red skinned, horned boy ordering some set of balls to surround the place.”

“V!” Trixie shouts.

“You heard of him?” Sunset asks.

“Know him!” Trixie answers, “We have no time!”

She then runs into her wagon to get her things. She then comes out, determined and gruff in front of her acquaintance.

“I say to go to Canterlot to…”

“Warn Celestia?” Sunset Shimmer finishes for her, “Why not Twilight? She’s already there.”

“Oh. That will work too.” Trixie grins.

Sunset then turns around, noticing something off.

Gilda is in front of them. But the female griffon isn’t alone. Trixie especially frowns when she sees Prince Everest approaching by Gilda.

“A good surprise to see you two, right here in this rotten ruins cape.” Everest chuckles.

“Wait, Gilda? You’re hanging out with a mean prince?” Sunset asks in shock, “What’s going on here?”

“Wait, he’s a prince?” Trixie asks in surprise, when looking at Everest, “I never even heard of you.”

“Never heard of me? Geez.” Everest snarls.

“This is Prince Everest of the griffon kingdom.” Gilda introduces, “He wishes to give you two permission to entertain his citizens.”

“That’s really nice, but we must…” Sunset tries to decline.

“But it will be an honor if you arrive.” Everest smiles, “I’ll pay handsomely too. A thousand bits, maybe?”

“A THOUSAND?” Trixie beams.

“Trixie, I told you everything that happened. Can’t this wait?” Sunset grumbles.

“But it’s just one show.” Trixie tries to negotiate, “Can’t we just do… one?”

Sunset sighs in annoyance. She knows helping Twilight is more important, so she’ll be going. However, Trixie already took the bait.

“Do what you like…” Sunset sighs.

“Then I’LL go.” Trixie tells Everest.

“Good. Don’t be late.” Everest said.

Trixie then prepares her wagon, and makes a magical meatball to pull it like a carriage. Meanwhile, Everest observes Sunset heading toward the direction to Canterlot. The prince then looks at the brainwashed Gilda.

“Trixie will be following into my trap.” Everest whispers to her, “Make sure Sunset doesn’t get close to succeeding.”

“Yes master.” Gilda moans.

As Trixie starts her trip, Gilda follows Sunset from behind, without having her knowing.

Trixie’s wagon comes close to the gated entrance of the griffon kingdom. Everest walks peacefully up front, having Trixie feel satisfied that going through the walls is safe. The magician pony feels weirded out though. She doesn’t see any griffon citizen in the streets as she pulls through the dirt road.

At the end, Everest stands in the middle of the empty road. Trixie just stays seated on her wagon stool, feeling the movements of the gate doors closing behind her. She then has her magic erase the meatball wheel of her transportation vehicle.

WOOSH!

Trixie then looks around in shock as she sees ropes lassoing around her body by the other griffon soldiers. She then sees the sinister look on Everest’s face.

“HEY! What is the meaning of this?” she yelps.

Prince Everest comes up to her slowly.

“Oh, my friend just wants to give you something.” he replies, snickering.

As Trixie gets pulled down and tied up, she sees King Sombra leaning out through the alley shadows, smiling.

His appearance becomes vivid, which makes Trixie really afraid.

“SOMBRA?” Trixie screams.

“AH Trixie. I Know you remember me, and you did use my Alicorn Amulet. Now let me give YOU something” Sombra soothes.

Then, he gives her a grisly image of her fears, as it enters into her mind. She begins to scream, as she feels her body sucked through the green hole of hatred and abuse.

Trixie then sees the unreal images of the main six and their friends, telling her that they don’t want her anywhere near them or anywhere, and that she’s still evil.

“WHY? WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESRVE THIS?” Trixie yells in pain.

Then, her eyes began to glow with green, and darkness comes out her eyes…. as she is now under Sombra’s control.

Tirek then steps out of the shadows of the alleyway, looking down upon the fearful magician.

“Good work Sombra. Now we must find Sunset Shimmer.” he said, “Until then, Trixie will be working for us. HAHAHAHAHAHA!”

Tails vs. Miles: Clash of the Counterparts

Tirek looks at sickening pleasure at his new recruit. He lowers his hands slowly, as he starts to save his insanity for later.

“Invasions of ours shall now begin….” the devilish monster seethes, “Prince Everest, are your troops ready?”

“Yes, they are waiting for your call.” Everest responds.

V then comes from behind to signal that he’s ready. His father nods.

“Wake up our newest beast, Wildfire.” he orders to V.

V smiles, and signals his griffon assistants to bring out the giant cage from the alleyway they have been hiding in. The soldiers pull the metal crate with the huge lock. Inside, was a shadowed, dark, muscular pony with blood painted all around it’s body. It’s bigger than any other, and is about the height of an elephant. The ferocious cannibal pony also has razor sharp teeth with the shape of squares, and cut up hair for the mane and tail.

V rings the bars of the cell, waking the beast Wildfire up. He then tears off the lock with his strength, and has the beast barge out. Then, V casts a calming spell on Wildfire, so he can hear them out and listen to their orders.

Wildfire than looks up to V and smiles.

“I’m not a freakin’ genie.” Wildfire snarls, “But I’m under your command…”

“You have a brother named…. Fireblaze…. do you?” V asks.

“Yes…. I still loathe him….”

“Any reason?”

Wildfire doesn’t answer that question.

“Then this is a request I’m sure you’ll like.” V grins, “Destroy Fireblaze, along with his main six friends, Twilight, Applejack, and so on.”

“So… my brother is still out there…. with THEM!” Wildfire snaps, “Hehehehe. Time to give my brother a deadly family reunion.”

“Then don’t sit, stand up and go.” V applauds.

“Yes…” Wildfire smirks.

The beast then rises into the sky, and heads toward the direction of the Ki signal. He smells that Fireblaze is in the Canterlot castle, and swoops up into the air. He then accelerates, as he speeds to meet his challenge.

Tirek then looks at the brainwashed Trixie, who has submitted and held by Sombra’s power.

“This plan must be in motion, no matter what.” the pointy-horned villain said.

“I for one, whish Sunset was here to see this.” Sombra scowls.

“Everest told me that Gilda will be taking care of her.” Tirek chuckles, “One of two is a good start anyway.”

He then leans closer to Trixie’s face.

“Now Trixie… will you help us?”

“Yes…. master Tirek….” Trixie moans.

With Tirek’s control, Trixie then sends a message to one of the brainwashed ponies with her mind. The notice goes all the way telepathically to the resting victims under Tirek’s power. Right inside CANTERLOT!

“My servants, wake up. You must let the griffons in the castle. Attack the guards, and if the main six are also there with their other friends, they might get in the way! SO HURT THEM, don’t kill. I may need them.” Tirek’s message states.

In that room, Babs Seeds awakens her acquainted brainwashed ponies, as she herself wakens in a dull state.

“Yes… master Tirek….” Babs moans.

The guards are outside the entrance to the Canterlot garden domes, which is located inside towards the entry. They stand in place, holding their crossbows for any intruders that intend to come and harm them.

Then, to their stunned expressions, banging is heard on the garden doors.

The force field holding the domes in place also shakes, as the doors to the gardens also begin to rumble. The guards look in shock, and knew something is going to happen.

When all the ponies in the domes wake up, the brainwashed unicorns disable the force field’s magic, and have it’s energy drained. The garden doors then smash open, breaking into pieces!

The guards are frightened, but aim their crossbows at them, trying to get them back. AS IF it’s going to stop them, which it doesn’t, the brainwashed ponies charge and knock down at the guards.

More guards enter the room, to see what’s going on. The first guard fighting back the brainwashed slaves looks at them.

“GET PRINCESS TWILIGHT, AND LET HER KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING!” the first guard yells.

The guards nod, but one stays with a terrified look on his face. He even tries hard to back up the brainwashed ponies as he looks at the first soldier.

“SHINING ARMOR REPORTED EMERGENCY NEWS TO ALL THE GUARDS!” he screams, “EVEREST’S GRIFFON ARMY ARE STORMING NEAR THE CASTLE!”

“WHAT?”

More guards then enter the room, to dodge and shield the colliding attacks coming from the mighty pushes from Tirek’s ponies. The first guard then approaches the window with the messenger, to see at least a thousand griffon soldiers coming into action through the bridge.

“GREAT! I assume Tirek has something to do with this!” the first guard shouts.

Just then, two brainwash ponies give them a surprise kick on their backs, in an attempt to paralyze them. They then look up, to see them holding spears as they’re ready to stab them to death.

POW!

Two punches are thrown by the mysterious savior, right at Tirek’s controlled ponies. The soldiers turn to see their ally....

"Hey, there." a voice says snarkily. "You two look like you could use some help."

Tails is back.

“Twilight saw you get brainwashed…” the first guard said in suspicion, “Are you…”

“NO! I’m not. I just broke free.” Tails corrects, “Where’s Twilight?”

“She’s in the throne room with her friends!” the first mare guard said calmly, “I think see knows about the invasion right now, but tell her where they’re coming from! The direction, and about these ponies breaking out from the garden!”

“Right back at ya!” Tails says.

The fox then leaves the room, having the two brave guards shield and fight against the zombie minded ponies.

Twilight was in shock when she hears all the news from the guards that the griffon army is coming towards Canterlot. She shakes, thinking of what to do.

Then, Tails comes from behind. She turns around, shocked to see that he’s safe, right in the throne room.

“I’m free, broke the spell, yada-yada…” Tails hums.

Luna then crashes through the window, looking down at Twilight. Her friends then enter the throne room, with Fluttershy rushing toward the princess.

“Some of the griffon soldiers are carrying catapults.” Luna warned, “I know not of what they might launch or fire.”

TJ then follows by Applejack and William, and looks at Tails.

“COUSIN!” he yells, rushing to hug him.

Twilight can then hear clashes and banging coming from below the room.

“What’s happening?” Twilight asks in a anxious tone.

“Attack from the garden entrance.” Tails said.

“We mustn’t let this attack hold us back from starting the search for the ingredients!” Luna said in defiance, “We must use whatever is inside for starters, and fight off the griffons by splitting up.”

Spike looks at the potion page.

“The potion guide says we need Type A Blood, A skinned cutie mark, rosemary, and that final one…” Spike read, “Well, the final is the current the.. blue hedgehog is looking for.”

“Spike! You go with William and Luna to the alchemy chamber to start the potion!” she tells the dragon, “We’ll hold off the enemies!”

“Okay…” Spike nods.

Luna and William then follow Spike out of the throne room, with the main six ponies and foxes standing in place, ready to fight. Fireblaze, Storm, Blade, and Skull then swoop into the room, ready to fight alongside them.

“I wonder how my sister is doing.” Applejack whispers to Twilight.

“She and the other fillies are with Zecora in the alchemy room. They’ll be collaborating with Luna.” Twilight whispers back, “Don’t worry. She’ll be safe.”

Then from the back entrance, Babs Seeds and the other mind controlled ponies charge to surround Twilight and her friends in the room.

“MASTER TIREK WANTS US TO CAPTURE YOU!” Babs screams.

“Capture us?” Applejack scoffs, “Over our dead carcasses!”

“Babs, please.” Twilight begs, “This isn’t you…”

“Forget it Twi.” Rainbow points out, “We have no choice but to fight.”

And it starts. Twilight, Pinkie, and Rainbow use the party canon guns from the party pony’s bag. They shoot the pressuring confetti at the first ponies to throw them back.

Fluttershy, Rarity, and Applejack then use lasso rope to hold it tight in place. As they run with it through the room, they have the enemies trip over the teamwork trap, and fall on their backs hard to the floor. Fluttershy even carries out her rage to punch the brainwashed ponies really hard!

“Not too hard, dear!” Rarity cautions, “They’re still our friends!”

“No…” Fluttershy snarls, “They’re just puppets.”

Tails, TJ, and Storm then use their weapons to only injure their next challengers. They all dodge the charging punches thrown by the brainwashed slaves, and Tails uses his Kamehameha Wave to push them away. TJ then uses his Dodon-pa blast to stun the enemies, while Storm uses his wristband sword to shield the attacks, right against the weapons carried by the baddies.

Fireblaze, Skull, and Blade then challenge Babs Seed, her mother, and twenty more brainwashed ponies.

Fireblaze takes all the challengers in front of him, having his fire powers throw them to the ground. Some fly up to shove kicks towards his face. Even though he often gets hit, he still bounces back by hitting their backs hard with his shoulders.

Skull then looks at Babs. He dodges the attacks, jumping left to right from her country style kicks. When she tries to make a punch, he just knocks her unconscious with one punch on the forehead.

“Simple kid moves.” Skull sighs.

Blade then uses his arms to block the strong hits from Babs’ mother. He stays down, refusing to fight or harm her.

Then a mighty blast came form the wall, as the beast released by V enters the room, slamming his muscular hooves to the floor. Fireblaze turns around to look in displeasure. The monstrous brother looks at his own, and grins.

“Well bro… happy to see me?” Wildfire asks.

“WHAT?” Fireblaze gasps.

“WHAT?” the main six ponies shriek.

Then, two more challengers crash into the room, and stand by Wildfire. Tails snarls as he sees Cosmos standing and grinning, while he shudders at the evil clone of himself. The clone then looks at the foxes.

“I’m… Miles…” the clone grins.

“My least favorite name.” Tails sneers.

“So, brother…” Wildfire says to Fireblaze, “Dad never told you about me? I’m sure he enjoyed hiding such things…”

“WHAT do you mean?” Fireblaze asks.

The brainwashed ponies stand in place, taking a break from fighting. They’re curious to see where this is going.

“OH, Dad didn’t tell you. Twilight, it’s your mentor’s fault. THANOR AND CELESTIA HAD ME TURNED TO STONE.” Wildfire screams.

Twilight observes the fury in the beast’s eyes.

“You probably deserved it because of your crimes…” Twilight snaps back.

“Of course, that's what Discord deserves…” Wildfire giggles.

“WHY, YOU--!!” Fluttershy screams, trying to charge at him.

Rainbow Dash holds her back, fearing for her safety.

“I've been murdering other ponies for fun in secret, and I LOVED IT!” Wildfire explains, giving his reason for imprisonment, “Though the stone prison sucked real hard! More importantly, I got unsealed from a metal cage with the help of Tirek. Now I’ll serve him like he’s my brother! SO, YOU WANNA DIE? BECAUSE I WANT YOU TO!”

“I WON’T LET YOU LAY A HOOF ON MY FRIENDS!” Fireblaze screams at his evil brother.

“Or your girlfriend, Rainbow Dash?” Wildfire mocks, looking at her, “I can’t wait to roast her…”

Rainbow Dash sneers, and tries to throw a punch. Applejack holds her back this time.

“WHEN WE CONTINUE THIS CURRENT BATTLE, FIREBLAZE AND I WILL KICK YOUR ASS!” Rainbow Dash screams.

“Oh?” Wildfire muses.

“You’re a big meany…” Pinkie Pie growls.

“SHUT UP!” Wildfire shouts.

He then blasts a giant red ray from his hand, smashing pinkie to the wall!

“PINKIE!” the main five ponies say.

Pinkie just lies on the floor, coughing out blood from her mouth. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy then come and tend to her. Pinkie looks up, slowly feeling dizzy from such a strong injury that’s forced upon her. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy cry for, as Wildfire laughs at her demise. The other brainwashed ponies in the room also giggle with him.

“This is all a nightmare…” Rarity whimpers.

Fireblaze than screams hard and high when eyeing his ruthless brother.

“BROTHER OR NO BROTHER, THIS IS THE LAST STRAW!” Fireblaze yells out.

“If Shining Armor is not protecting the other ponies right now, he’ll be helping us…” Rarity cries softly.

“Don’t say that…” Twilight said, “My brother is doing everything he can to protect us…”

“Not right now he won’t…” Wildfire laughs, “NOW, SHALL WE CONTINUE?”

Then Fireblaze went into Hyper Fireblaze mode.

“OH I SEE you got that new mode. MY TURN! DARK HYPER WILDFIRE!” Wildfire cheers.

Then, dark energy glows around Wildfire, as he roaring. Then, once it was done, he glows with the darkest fire around him possible.

Then he tackles Hyper Fireblaze into the wall, and the two began to fight each other. Dark Hyper Wildfire breaths toxic fumes out of his mouth and controls them to try and strike Fireblaze. As Fireblaze dodges the fumes, the battle with the brainwashed ponies resumes below, having the toxic fumes accidentally take out the brainwashed ponies. Fireblaze then shoots fire from his hooves, to strike Dark Hyper Wildfire, and send him to the ground.

Just as the main three ponies fight against more villainous acting slaves, Tails faces off against his clone with Cosmos watching in pleasure. Tails throws his tail hits to try and strike his foe. Then, to Tails' horror, Miles comes from underneath, and grasps the fox by the neck.

Tails wheezes, and sees Rainbow and Fluttershy protecting the injured Pinkie from more brainwashed ponies, right at the other side of the room.

Tails gasped for air as Miles clutched his neck in his hand.

"Any last words before I crush your neck into a fine powder, you worthless sack of shit?" Miles asked.

"Just...two: get bent, you rip-off." Tails scowled.

"What?" Asked Miles.

"It means go to HELL!!!" Tails screamed, firing an Eraser Gun Attack from his mouth, hitting Miles head-on, destroying him entirely.

"Now....for Cosmos..." Tails smirked. No longer was he a nervous inventor, but he was a fighter, hell-bent on revenge!!

Featured Voices
Mike McFarland (Baby, the Tsufruian/Tuffle): Miles
Monica Rial: Cosmos
Paul Dobson (Zarbon): Wildfire

The Brawl Heats Up

The royal throne room is becoming a total trash competition when Fireblaze continues to fight against his sickening older brother. Wildfire then swipes his claws up to strike Fireblaze, having the red dragon pony twirl around to hit and crack the marble on the white walls. Fireblaze then charges back at his competitor, flowing back and forward from the demonic pony’s clawing throws. Wildfire then charges again at the red pony to tackle him to the wall once more, punching his back head against it ten times. The fighting method is weakening Fireblaze a tad bit, having him grunt and weep in unpleasant pain.

Then, Wildfire has the liberty to toss Fireblaze into the air, and come up on top to kick and toss him straight to the floor. A bone in Fireblaze’s leg nearly breaks as he collapses to the shinny yet dusty surface.

“Heh.” Wildfire coos, “You’re gonna give up now?”

“No….” Fireblaze refuses.

Fireblaze then wobbled to his knees, and stiffens his legs to give them strength again. He then zooms up real fast to come at Wildfire, punching him hard on the cheek.

It was REALLY hard and might, but Wildfire doesn’t care. He just smiles, and grimaces at Fireblaze. He’s actually…. enjoying the pain, and giving it during the fight. That creeps Fireblaze out… BIG TIME!

“Oh…. don’t stop now….” Wildfire cackles, “If you win, there will be no difference. So let’s enjoy whatever we have!”

The fight then resumes, as Fireblaze does a forehead hit to his chest. This sends Wildfire crashing through the mosaic window of the throne room, having some glass cut the skin of his arms and legs. Wildfire laughs, as he grabs and wrenches his palm to a piece of glass, coming again at the red dragon pegasi. He then swings and badly cuts Fireblaze, having the young adult pegasi cry out in alarm.

Fireblaze now has his eyes glow ruby red with anger. He has enough. He yells as he flies to hit more throws at his abusing brother.

Down below, Applejack continues to fight by Pinkie Pie against the fierce enemies that are ironically their friends. They’re trying so hard not to hurt them TOO badly. They’re still innocent on the inside.

Pinkie Pie falls back from the torch swings coming from country looking pegasis, while see links her arms behind Rarity’s, who is coincidentally behind her at the right time.

She then lifts her up with a mighty jump, and swings her around to have the unicorn’s legs kick the brainwashed bastards back. Rarity then releases her grip from Pinkie, and flies in the air to jump and crush at least five enemies from on top, knocking them out.

“TAKE THAT! CRETINS!” Rarity scoffs.

Applejack feels whips being swung at her, by more of the country ponies surrounding her. The cowboy pony then gives a lot of buck kicks to send them flying back on top of their own recruits.

Applejack then turns to see her next challenger. Babs.

She couldn’t…. not her own cousin….

But she didn’t have much choice. Because Babs initiates their fight, as she swings her side kicks to try and injure Applejack’s chest. The orange cowboy pony then jumps up with her knees working, and kicks Babs on the forehead.

Babs then makes fast movements like a snake, and grabs Applejack’s neck with her arms from behind. The cousin then punches Applejack on the cheek again and again, until the orange earth pony struggle nice and good to tear Babs from her grip.

As Babs is thrown back, she comes at Applejack again. Every kick the orange pony receives, she blocks. She tries to keep that position going as long as she could. Though she’s growing tired. Babs is just lowering her stamina.

Babs then stops for a minute, just to look into Applejack’s eyes.

“I’m your cousin…” Applejack whimpers, “Please stop this…”

“My master wants you captured…” Babs said simply, still manipulated.

“Forgive me. You’re not my cousin. Not right now!” Applejack sobs.

Applejack then cries out more than before, as she continues her sad fight with her family member.

Tails keeps flying back and forth as Cosmos comes at him. She has her black magic create floating weeds, to try and whip the poor fox. Tails then charges and dodges the darting pant strings, to kick and punch Cosmos by the arms. She squeals in dismay, and halts herself to focus on Tails mouth, nose, and ears. Her teeth expose, as if her nerves are glowing red in death around them.

“You used me!” Cosmos accuses to Tails.

“I DID NOT!” the fox protests, “You’re just delusional!”

“Oh, but I think you threw me away. You just think I’m a piece of garbage, BUT I’M NOT!” she wails, “You just didn’t see me change! NOW……”

Her eyes start to widen, as her dots of them become tiny and horrifying. Tails shudders in shock.

“NOW IT’S TIME TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL!” she shrieks.

Then, she powers up all the blackest magic around her body, having her hoofs grow and change into vines while becoming bigger herself. The dark aura then swirls around her as she screams.

TJ then comes by Tails, ready to fight beside him.

“She’s doing what an evil spy might do.” the cousin jokes.

Cosmos then roars in front of the two foxes.

“BRING IT ON!” Tails screams back at her.

The enemy and two cousins then charge, colliding their next battle.

In the alchemy room, just below the throne room, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Spike, Zecora, Luna and William work together to create the potion.

They can also hear banging coming from the wooden door entrance to the lab cellar. Rainbow Dash can then be heard outside. She’s protecting her friends in the room, making sure they succeed at their job.

“Way to go sis.” Scootaloo whispers, smiling.

“I mixed it all in, blood, marking, spices…” Luna hums, “I just pray Tails is honest about Sonic’s help…”

“I heard that some ponies don’t think that Tails doesn’t fit into…” William almost blurbs out, breaking the fourth wall a tad bit.

“Talk about it later!” Luna orders, having her voice loud, “We must finish up, and then think!”

Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Twilight rush into the outdoor gate entrance, while they leave Applejack, Rarity, and Pinkie to their fight. They stand up tall in position, hearing the clashing coming from behind them. The Canterlot guards, including Shining Armor’s, wail in agony as they get defeated by their captors.

Twilight then has sweat pour from her purple mane, down to her light purple skin. The gate doors bang louder and louder, as one of the brainwashed ponies from outside works hard to tear it apart. The griffon soldiers are also clutching to their weapons, having them point straight and ready.

POW!

The door wobbles as that sound is made. Twilight, Rainbow, and Fluttershy then run backwards as the door falls over like a timber tree. A loud thud announces itself, as the brainwashed brown pony leads the griffons to rush in and come at the three girl ponies. A new fight is born, as the first three griffon guards charge at the cyan Pegasus. Rainbow Dash flies up to miss the spears throws that are aimed at her. She then speeds up to make a single sonic rainboom take down the three griffons, along with fifty more who try and invade from the castle side. The blow has Fluttershy and Twilight stagger a bit, yet they focus on their next opponents.

Fluttershy then shows courage with anger, as she punches through the griffons with her yellow hoofs. The action sequence she’s doing is just like chopping down forest trees all at once. She even hops up and up, to avoid the spear jabs trying to attack her.

Twilight then does her part by having the purple rays on her horn blast down the soldiers. She then flies backward then they take out their crossbows, firing away as she whooshes past the dangerous arrows.

Rainbow Dash then looks to see who the brainwashed pony was, just to know who knocked the door down.

Doctor Whooves.

“GREAT! Now they made HIM the bad guy?” Rainbow Dash snarls, grimacing back at the griffons soldiers.

Twilight overhears the info from Rainbow Dash, and breathes heavily.

“We got to hold them back longer!” the purple alicorn huffs.

Twilight then notices the enemies coming closer and closer. They’re outnumbered. Rainbow and Fluttershy realize this too, and fly back to be by Twilight, They can’t take them out all at once. There are thousands, THOUSANDS of griffon soldiers.

All hope may be lost…

BLAM!

An earthquake is instantly made unknowingly by Twilight’s surprise. She then looks with Fluttershy and Rainbow to see who’s protecting them from the guards.

GARBLE!

The red teenage dragon then calls out his allies, as other dragons come from the hidden clouds from above. The good reptiles then breathe fire to push the griffons back, flying over them as if they’re hunting hawks.

“GARBLE?” Rainbow Dash asked in shock.

The teen dragon then turns to see the three of them.

“Spike figured this would happen when he written to me.” Garble confesses, “It might have been wrong of him not to tell you, but he requested we come help you at your time of need.”

Twilight smiles at this.

“Way to go Spike!” she cheers, “Oh, and thank you Garble!”

The Crystal guards then charge out of the building, combing with the dragon soldiers. Twilight and the others then rush back to the throne room to help their other friends, while the Crystal guards and dragons fight the griffons.

Sunset Shimmer was somewhere in the rocky plains now. She can see the mist passing by her like a pack of micro gnats. Then…

A rumble is made under her hooved feet. She looks up, seeing Canterlot in front of her. A fiery explosion is then made at the kingdom bridge.

She gasps, and rushes toward the castle pathway, ready to help.

Then, an unknown black silhouette appears, blocking her path. Gilda appears….

The female griffon emerges out of the shadows as she stands in front of Sunset.

“Hello…Sunset…” the brainwashed Gilda said.

She then takes Sunset by her chest in such surprise, and flies her up high in the night sky. She then swings her around real fast like a merry-go-round, and catapults her towards then castle. Sunset then screams in dismay, as she crashes through the Canterlot throne room window. Twilight who now enters, looks up to see this. Applejack then notices Sunset during her fight with Babs. The new coming pony then lands badly to the floor, going out cold.

“SUNSET!” Twilight screams.

Then, as the fighting continues, Gilda swoops in front of Twilight, Rainbow, and Fluttershy.

“Hello…. Dweebs…” Gilda sneers.

Storm who is in the corner of the room, then notices his cousin.

“GILDA!” he cries.

He then has his eyes zoom into hers at the distance. They’re blank, and they have the black aura.

“V….” Storm growls, “Everest… THEY’LL PAY FOR THIS!”

Gilda then turns to see her cousin. She then makes interest in fighting him, as she charges over to him. Storm whimpers in fear, horrified that he has to fight his own cousin.

“Well, shall I destroy you?” Gilda snickers.

Thus, the fight starts between the two griffons.

At the Griffon Kingdom throne room, Tirek looks at Sombra holding Trixie in his arms.

“Sombra, you may send Trixie to the castle now…” Tirek said.

“As you wish.” Sombra chuckles.

With his flash, he send sends himself and Trixie to Canterlot magically.

Tirek then looks at his other associates in the room. More griffon guards are also by their side. Everest himself, is sharpening his sword.

“TIME FOR THE FINAL BATTLE!” Tirek roars.

V smiles when looking up at his father. Then, he stomps his foot down, teleporting all in the room to Canterlot for the final fight.

Fireblaze Burns Out

Fireblaze’s jaw was still numb from the previous kick he received from Wildfire. The buffed up demon then throws another hoof hit at him, knocking one of his teeth out.

Flying over the rest of the battle also gives Fireblaze a chance to pause, and think. He’s losing his stamina quickly. Wildfire is powerful enough to weaken his own brother, and sadistically try to torture him at his end.

No.

Fireblaze can’t allow that. He knew there is a weakness to stop his evil brother. Then, it came to him…

“What if he has the SAME weakness as me? Swimming is may weakness…” Fireblaze thinks in his head.

The chance is really risky and dangerous, due to the fact he’ll go down with his brother.

“Only one way to settle this…” Fireblaze whispers to himself.

Fireblaze has his fury rise in full power once more. He then takes his brother by shock, pinning his arms together with a mighty squeeze. He then pushes and crashes him through the castle walls, taking him farther in the challenging distance outside. Rubble is slightly stuck at the back of Wildfire, and crumble apart slowly like eroding dirt.

The two of them are settling the situation are their own now, with no pony else to interfere. Fireblaze just keeps pushing the gruff bastard back when flying.

“WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME?” Wildfire demanded.

“To the WATER LAKE! I have a drowning weakness.” Fireblaze confesses, “Do you?”

This made Wildfire’s eyes widen.

“WHAT THE HELL?” Wildfire screams, “IF YOU TAKE ME IN DEEP, YOU WON’T SURVIVE YOURSELF! IT’S SUICIDE!”

“HEY! Saving my friends from YOU isn’t suicidal enough!” Fireblaze retorts, “And my powers will only weaken and not come back for twenty four hours.”

Fireblaze then has his red eyes face his brother’s.

“My planning ability though…” he continues, “Is to have the water drain your strength. It pains me to do this, but I can’t have you hurt anypony else for pleasure anymore!”

“ARRRGH!” Wildfire shrieks.

It wasn’t long before they finally fly on top of the first lake Fireblaze spot. He then increases his speed, to crash and splash into the blue, mystic water. The river starts to make Fireblaze shake once inside, as the temperature changes his physical movements. His powers are weakening, yet he still has muscular strength to hold Wildfire. The demonic pony kept struggling to break from the red pony’s grip, but Fireblaze held his stamina together. Fireblaze then sees his brother’s eyes slowly closing. The only last thing he realizes before going to black is his own eyelids, fluttering in the blue…

Out in the fields near Canterlot, Rainbow Dash flees out of the castle to check on Garble. She can see him fighting off brainwashed rabid ponies wearing collars. They are bound by leashes by the griffon guards, and were ordered to attack the dragon soldiers.

“UGH! How vile!” Rainbow Dash sneers.

She then dives toward the ground, and smashes her hooves down to make a sonic rainboom. The landing rainboom then pushes back the griffons and brainwashed ponies. Some aren’t affected, and still fight the dragons.

Rainbow Dash then fights alongside Garble, as she makes a spinning fly attack to knock down at least twenty griffon guards. She even swoops over the spears trying to pierce her from behind.

Garble keeps his breath up, as his fire breathing skills increase by level. The flames he exhales pushes fifty griffon soldiers away from the castle. That move forces the number of the to retreat, though there are still a thousand more griffons to fight. Garble even flies up to miss the nets trying to be thrown at him.

Rainbow Dash flies up besides Garble, to look around and plan her next move. She then yelps as she sees brainwashed pegasi ponies surround the two fighters.

She then has her flying wings sling at the enemies, cutting them slightly to have them fall. She jumps up at the rabid bite attempts from them. Garble also has his blade defend himself from any vicious hits. He doesn’t fight back, because he knows they’re under a deep spell. No pony is ever responsible for what they do when they’re manipulated.

Just a Rainbow Dash punches another enemy back while kicking one behind her, she notices something in the distance. Smoke. The smoke is a mix of grey and red, and it’s coming from the nearest lake. She knows that Spike can’t be there because he’s with Zecora. That can only mean…

“FIREBLAZE!” Rainbow Dash shouts, “HE’S AT THE LAKE! He may drown…”

Garble punches more of the mind-controlled ponies back. After some additional moves, he looks at Rainbow.

“GO SAVE HIM THEN!” Garble suggests, “I’ll do anything to protect your friends!”

“Okay, thanks!” Rainbow Dash nods.

She then turns around and makes an extremely fast zoom through sky. Speed means something when it comes to saving a life on time. It was because of that she arrived in twenty seconds.

Then, there came the part of saving Fireblaze. She rushes into the lake water, diving and swimming to find the red pony. Then, she can see a red silhouette in the blurry distance of the water.

Fireblaze.

She has her wings flap to increase her swimming speed in the water. Finally, she gets close enough to him, and grabs him to drag him back up to the oxygen surface.

WHISH!

That was the mixing sound of air and splashing water as Rainbow Dash flew him out of the water. She then holds him gently, and carefully lays him down on the sandy ground.

Fireblaze loses his sleepiness and wakes up, having his eyes look into Rainbow’s worried face.

“FIREBLAZE, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?” Rainbow Dash scolded.

Fireblaze coughs some water out of his mouth before he can explain.

“I pushed Wildfire deep down into… there… to weaken him.” Fireblaze sighed slowly, “He had the same weakness as me. Drowning. He’ll… live for what I know. See?”

He points at Wildfire’s body facing upward at the surface of the lake water. The beast floats, facing the sky and breathing slowly.

“He won’t have his powers any longer to harm us….” Fireblaze coughed, “As for me, I won’t have my powers for twenty four hours.”

Rainbow Dash then hugs her red pony friend.

“I thought I was going to lose you.” the cyan pegasi whimpered, “But… you did protect us… you did good.”

Fireblaze smiles and hugs her back.

“Thanks Rainbow.”

In one of the rooms of the Canterlot corridor, V is readying himself to drain Luna from all her powers.

“You… vicious monster…” Luna growls.

“Temper… temper… Luna.” V giggles, “This is a good opportunity for you.”

V then stands in place, rubbing his fingers against his chin.

“Maybe…” V continues, “I can have you work for me.”

Luna rage out screams of protests.

“NO! GET AWAY!” Luna shrieks.

She tries to get up, but V’s green aura pins her to the ground. Struggling alone is now absolutely pointless.

“Such a soft tender treat.” V smacks his lips, “I suppose this is when you’ll go back to betraying your sister…. just like Discord betrayed you and her…”

“DON’T YOU TALK ABOUT HIM LIKE THAT!” Luna sobs.

V then leans over to grab Luna by the neck.

“I’m hoping to see an evil nightmare moon.” he laughs.

His hand then glows, as Luna trembles in fear.

“Well… now is my chance.” V sighs.

POW!

V falls back from the surprise hit coming from in front. He looks up, as does Luna. The princess pony sighs in happiness, when Tails and TJ stand in front to protect her.

“You want to harm our friends?” Tails snaps, “You have to harm us!”

“I thought Cosmos was taking care of you…” V snarls.

“Oh, her?” TJ grins, “She’s no more. Tails incinerated her.”

“WHAT?” V gaps.

Tails sticks his tongue out at him.

V the surprises Tails with his next reaction. He laughs!

“What’s so funny?” TJ demands.

“You know very little of I plan to do next…” V said, “Tirek already has made plans for Discord’s death… and if you think Cosmos’ death is enough, you’re wrong…”

V then looks at the foxes.

“Tirek now has Discord in a death clutch, and there’s nothing you can do about it!” V lashes out.

Trotting can then be heard in the distance, as new characters run into the room. The foxes and princess turn to see Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, and Pinkie.

“We heard your voices.” Applejack said, still trotting, “The dragon soldiers are successfully holding off…”

The four ponies then stop in shock to notice V in the room. The demonic human devil smirks, and laughs in pleasure at their unexpected appearance.

“What’s going on?” Twilight stammered.

“They… they have…. Tirek.” Luna cries, “They captured…. Tirek has captured Discord.”

“What?” Rarity gasps.

V then stands up straight, posing like a elegant gentlemen.

“And at the next dawn, the chaotic beast will be ordered by our magic… to kill himself.” V grins.

“YOU MONSTER!” Twilight cries.

She charges at him for an attack attempt, but V dodges by transporting himself behind Pinkie, Rarity, and Applejack. As Twilight accidentally crashes to the wall, V kicks the three ponies in their chests and pushes them back toward Luna.

“Why?” Pinkie weeps.

“To witness suffering…” V smiles, “Suffering keeps my dark magic powerful. Now, you’ll see how powerful it is.”

Then he exploded into dark aura, as his power level goes up. Tails uses his magic monitor to see the strength level of his magic.

“My magic… it’s more powerful than all of you are!” V roars.

The appearance of the villain then changes as V has his teeth turn into razor sharp triangles. He spine then hunches over, and his clothes tear off as if he’s changing into a werewolf. Veins expose at the end of his back on the front of his arms.

“Um.. how dangerous is his magic?” TJ asks Tails as he observes V.

“Quite… dangerous.” Tails finally said.

“Oh, crap.” TJ whimpered.

V finally changes his size in the hall. His height is as tall as an oak tree. His hair becomes dark green and shaggy. Claws starts to replace his fingernails, as his eyes become blank and yellow. His muscles expand, and he finally stamps both his dirty feet down. His steps crush and crack the floor like there’s a volcano eruption. He then roars a mighty beast sound.

“Holy Celestia…” Twilight gasps.

The horrible creature then looks at the foxes, princess, Twilight, Pinkie, Applejack, and Rarity.

“My strength is better than yours…” V taunts, “I’m no human as you already can tell. And today…. well… you’ll DIE for sure today.”

“UP YOURS!” Tails retorts.

“YEAH!” TJ adds.

“We’re not going down without a fight!” Twilight declares.

The four ponies then kicked in whatever magic they have from their rainbow powers. Tails and TJ then boost their energy to bring their magic into play.

“Oh really?” V giggles.

He then swings out dark swords magically in his hands.

“DIE!” V screams.

“NEVER!” Twilight screams.

With the call, she and her friends stand in front of Luna to protect her. They then rush toward the beast to start their deadly fight.

At the garden, Skull and Blade kept fighting against Derpy and Dinky. They also dodge their combined fist throws towards the both of them.

They then take the fights separately as Skull goes against Derpy. She has her zany twirling moves kick Skull back, having him jump upward to punch her in the face.

Blade then fights Dinky, having the brainwashed filly jump on Blade’s head to try and snap his neck. Blade struggles valiantly to try and wrestle the filly off. Then, his veins expand. With such a pull, he rips Dinky off his neck and slams her to the ground.

Then, an unexpected kick to Blade’s cheek sends him to the ground too. He looks up, to see that it’ DOCTOR WHOOVES. The innocent pony is also under Tirek’s spell.

Before Blade can react, Derpy grabs Blade from behind and pins his arms. Blade looks back to see that Skull is knocked out unconscious. Somehow, Derpy managed to make a stun attack on the poor fighter. Blade struggles to try and free himself from Derpy’s grip, but all he can do now is see the doctor pony near at him.

“Don’t take is personally.” the brainwashed pony said, “Master Tirek just wants us to rough you up a little. Then… you’ll work for us.”

“NO! NO!” Blade screams.

The doctor pony then has his eyes glow brighter, as he makes his brainwashing move on Blade.

“STOP!” A voice screams out.

Fluttershy then appears from behind Derpy and punches her. She then releases Blade from her grip, and picks him up to hug him. She then eyes angrily at the brainwash ponies.

“I won’t have you hurt my friends!” Fluttershy growls.

Skull finally manages to get up, flapping his eyelids. He then smiles at Fluttershy coming to their aid.

“Nice.” Skull grins.

The three brainwashed ponies then come together, and gnaw their teeth when looking at the three good ponies.

“BY ORDER OF TIREK…” Doctor Whooves starts.

“Oh, shut up.” Skull sighs.

Fluttershy, Skull, and Blade then charge at their next fight with their rivals.

Clash Against the Clones

Mokuba and Shinning Armor have came a long way to escape the ferocious battle at the castle. Before they left, Twilight specifically told them that they must catch up with Zecora and the others. The two of them are now running through the dark fields, also seeing Ponyville at the distance. Some dark aura-looking shield is mysteriously covering the town. Innocent ponies are then banging against the sealing, begging for mercy.

“Tirek’s magic…” Mokuba whispered.

“We haven’t much time then.” Shining Armor shook.

The two of them then increase their running speed, and look around for any suspicious traps that might lay on them.

“Father… what exactly would Tirek do if… he ever removed Discord’s powerful magic?” Mokuba wondered.

“I don’t wish to imagine.” Shining Armor wept, “All I know is that Discord is no traitor anymore.”

The ground then rumbles under their feet. It was to a shocking dismay that dark clouds tear out of the grass and dirt to surround the father and son.

“Hello stupid horsies…” the shadow demons whisper.

“They… must have been created by Tirek and V.” Mokuba whimpers to his dad.

“I can tell.” Shinning Armor snarls.

The demons than snicker in delight.

“You were really close you know that…. Discord is now going to die for real. And your pathetic wife… Shinning Armor…”

Shinning Armor has his hair rise when they mention her name.

“She’s a goner.” they laughed.

“ARRRGGH!” Shining Armor screams, pulling out his sword, “WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY WIFE? WHAT DID TIREK DO?”

The demon then slaps Shinning Armor hard on the face, having a bloody cut open up in the making. The prince falls down, as Mokuba cries when helping him up.

“He’s just borrowing her along with a couple other friends.” the demon sighs.

Mokuba then turns to the demons in such anger.

“GO TO HELL!” the filly prince wails.

The young filly then pulls out his own sword, and tries to chop away through the demons. However, the cloudiness of the monsters are not easy to destroy. Sadly, it was the monsters that have enough strength to strike Mokuba at the spine of his back when they come from behind.

Shining Armor than steps from behind and front of the demons, readying his blade to protect his son. He then has his love magic glow to cut and kill the first three shadow demons he sees. He even dodges their swipes before they tried to hurt him.

After the first three are destroyed, Shining Armor turns to see the final two coming around him and Mokuba.

“Go ahead.” the two demons giggle, “Strike.”

Shinning Armor screams in anger when he swipes his sword.

CRACK!

The monsters’ handgrips hold the sword all together when Shinning Armor grips it. They then squeeze the blade with no pain, and destroy it.

“Surprised?” they sneered, “V helped our powers to save the best for last.”

“That… that was…” Shinning Armor gasped.

“Ultra Curses.” the beings explained, “This is exactly what we’ll use from all the magic we’ll drain from that draconequus. With the help of V, we’ll be able to turn this crappy Equestria into our property!”

Mokuba grinds his teeth at their evil faces.

“The simple way to put it, the black magic will change the moral ways ponies will live in this world.” they continue, “Hate and fear will be the new law V will initiate.”

“How much… how much of Discord’s magic did you drain?” Mokuba cries.

“Enough to kill you… and then HIM.”

“Please…. he…. he’s an innocent creature. We…”

“Love him? Yeah, we get that a lot.”

The demons then grip the father and son by their necks, rising them in the air.

“Don’t worry, you’ll see him in the afterlife…”

FWOOOM!

A large green fire then engulfs the shadows, burning their magic cells and living organisms all over . They scream and squeal, as the green flames magically miss Mokuba and Shinning Armor as well. The father and son fall down, seeing the demons melt into black oily liquid.

They then turn around to see their saviors. Spike, Zecora, The Cutie Mark Crusaders, and William.

“T…thanks…” Mokuba sighs.

“You won’t believe everything we accomplished.” William groans, “First, Tails instructs me to prepare a portal spell when it’s time to help Sonic leave in order to protect him. He told me on the way out. THEN, we have to run, run, RUN… just until we found the spot to…”

“To what?” Shinning Armor asks.

Zecora hold up a gold and purple mixed liquid in a cylinder tube.

“This potion we finished, but did not yet taste. It may be the only chance to change everyponies’ fate.” Zecora said.

By coincidence, a brainwashed pony jumps from behind to try and capture Mokuba.

“YOU MUST GO TO V!” the bratty sounding pony said. No, it was a filly.

“Diamond Tiara?” Mokuba jumps, looking at her brainwashed eyes.

The three filly girls then pull her off, and pin her to the ground.

“How did she get here?” Apple Bloom wonders.

“Who cares? Let’s just see if our potion cure her!” William suggests.

“I hope it does…” Spike shudders.

Diamond Tiara struggled to be released from the crusaders’ grip, as Spike forces her mouth open to pour the drink in. He then make a calm force for her to swallow. The dragon then looks deep into her eyes, seeing the symptoms happening.

Her eyes… they’re slowly… going back… TO HER OWN COLOR.

“Wha… what happened?” Diamond Tiara asks, back to her own self.

“THANK CELESTIA!” Sweetie Belle sighs.

“Was I brainwashed?” the crowned filly asks.

“Yes.” William said, holding up the cylinder, “And THIS did the curing.”

“But will it cure Discord?” Spike asks.

“Luna told us that if it can cure the spell, it can cure Discord.” Scootaloo said.

“Then we already know the supplies we need. So we must make more, before others fall into grief.” Zecora said.

Storm kept fighting Gilda, as he tries to defend him self with his wristband blade. But Gilda was going to fast on him, and he was dodging the attacks since he can hear her surprise attacks good and well. His senses were quite unique when he predicts somepony trying to attack from behind, considering his right blind eye. Then he was waiting for a opening to make his defense attack. He finds it as Gilda goes for the left slash, but Storm dodges it. Then he hit Gilda in the chest really hard, knocking her out.

“I’m so sorry Gilda…” Storm moans, “Oh… why did Everest do this to you?”

He ignores the faint sounds of the ongoing battle, and the dragons entering the room. Garble arrives as well in the blurry distance, and gets an expected burping message from Spike. The scroll comes from his mouth, and Garble reads the instructions.

“Capture the brainwashed ponies, and don’t harm them!” Garble said to his soldiers, “Spike reports they the cure is made!”

Rainbow Dash and Fireblaze rush into the room to hear the news.

“AWESOME!” Rainbow Dash cheers, “We’ll help round them up safely.”

Fireblaze then notices that the dragons are holding up big pillow shields to calmly pacify and surround the enslaved ponies.

“Still into the stereotypes?” Rainbow Dash sighs.

“We know.” Garble sighs, “But we figured it’s the only sign we’ll give them to show trust.”

“A peaceful ‘pillow’ strategy.” Fireblaze nods, “Even I wouldn’t have thought of that.”

Rainbow Dash then turns to see Storm weeping over his cousin.

“Storm?” she called out to him.

An explosion than makes a blockage between Storm’s friends and him. Rainbow Dash yelps in shock, as the smoke rises behind the male griffon. Storm then turns around to see that Everest is in the half made room with him. The evil prince imprisoned him in this section, just to take pleasure of hurting him.

“I see you knocked out your cousin.” Everest said, clapping his hands, “And your blind eye really was a benefit to your sword skills.”

Everest then pulls out his own sword. The coating on the blade is completely golden.

“Sadly, it’s time for you to die.” Everest snickers.

Then Prince Everest went fast, as Storm falls back to try and make a mighty throw fist at his forehead. But the prince makes a back twirl behind Storm, and punches him hard, having Storm land flat on the ground.

“Where and how did I contribute this dark power you may ask?” Everest smirks, “V and Tirek gave it to me, and… I’m still learning to use it yet. Now, I am using it on you.”

Then he grabs Storm, then punches him five times, then throwing him into the wall as he went though it. Then the prince took out his sword and darts at the hapless hero griffon. As Storm powers up his power sword, he has it sling open as they then clash swords.

The scent of blood is speeding through the garden as Fluttershy, Skull, and Blade keep fighting their enemies. Derpy and Dinky mainly try to knock all three of them out at once, but Fluttershy grabs Blade and Skull up before the two enslave ponies landed upon them. They crash on the grass, throwing their heads up in anger. Doctor Whooves then pulls out a gun. A GUN! It was all so sudden to Fluttershy that Tirek would have them go do something so violent! He constantly shoots at them to try and have the bullets pierce, yet Fluttershy has her carried friends and herself land quickly to the ground, flat and harsh.

“Man, these guys won’t stay down.” Skull breathes.

“Don’t I know it.” Blade coughs.

“There’s no hope for the three of you!” Doctor Whooves yells, “You belong to master Tirek.”

“Oh, SHUT UP!” Blade snaps.

The two male ponies come towards the doctor and Derpy, while Dinky charges toward Fluttershy.

V was too powerful for Twilight and her friends! He kicks constantly at them with such a powerful speed. To their faces, to their chest, to their legs! Twilight, Tails, TJ, Rarity, Pinkie, Applejack, and Luna never felt so much pain. SO fast. SO unfair.

The two foxes eventually stumbled onto the floor.

“How boring…” V sighs.

Tails brings up his power waves to try and strike V, but the monstrous creature blocks the attack.

“You know, we should spice thing up…” V smirks.

He then looks into Pinkie Pie’s eyes, scanning her soul. The pink part pony is in so much fear when being observed. And… V knows she has both a light and dark side. The dark… just like a parallel universe, is deep within her soul.

“One question…” V sighs, “Have you… Pinkie Pie… heard of the story of the cannibal pony that makes cupcakes out of her dearest friends? I’ve visited different worlds to hear stories like that… Shall we see if that kind of monster is inside you?”

Everypony froze in the room, as V makes a dark ball. The aura shape formats in the rocky floor, and Twilight can see red eyes coming out through the magic making sphere.

“WHAT ARE THOSE?” Pinkie cried.

“Just dark versions of yourselves…” V giggles, “It’s all to even things up…”

Then, V makes a giant magical duct tape with his other bare hand. He then has the binding gear rush toward Tails, TJ, and Luna, trapping them to the wall in such sticky force. Tails struggles to get loose, but no avail comes.

“I’ll deal with you three later.” V snarls, “Right now, these four must confront their old buddies.”

Then, V’s darkness grew, as he slams the new being onto the ground. Then, Twilight notices the flashing beings charging to her and her friends. Rarity, Applejack and Pinky just stand in fear while Twilight uses a shield to protect them. The new creatures then slams their hooves against the shield, having their horrifying eyes look through the barrier. Twilight grunts in pain, as her magic is weakening.

“I… can’t hold the shield any longer…” Twilight groans.

Then, the shield breaks. Twilight and hear friends scream in pain as they are constantly beaten by the speeding monsters. They then fall to their knees, breathing and whimpering all at once. They then looked at their… EVIL CLONES. The beings stare down at them in pleasure.

“Not… again…” Rarity huffs.

“Satisfied?” V smirks, “I’ve even sent up an evil version of Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash outside the castle. And I just sent my telepathic message to three brainwashed ponies to take care of Zecora and the others.”

“IF YOU DO ONE THING TO HARM MY SISTER…” Applejack wails.

“Oh, I’m SOOOOO scared.” V said sarcastically, “Let me assure though, harm will COME to them. And I’m sure Rainbow and Fluttershy won’t be so surprised when they see their new guests.”

“YEAH! You’re such a wimpy loser!” Twilight’s evil clone taunts, “You’re gonna die, and Discord’s gonna die. That’s how it’s gonna be!”

The clone tilts her head side to side, while Twilight cries in anger.

“Leave her alone…” Applejack defends.

“Oh, like we’ll leave your SISTER alone? Nope. Not gonna happen!” Appleplant said, being back from the dead.

Pinkie’s evil clone then sticks a blade close to her throat.

“Hmmm. Such a pink treat….” the clone whispers.

Pinkie turns her head away, disgusted at the mean spirited creature.

Rarity’s evil clone then tiptoes behind her. Rarity whimpers, wondering what’s going to happen next. The worst happens when she realizes, as the clone whips three times on her back. Rarity screams, as a barbed wire whip cuts her skin, having Rarity try to get up to fight. But she’s weak. She’s been bested off.

“RARITY!” Twilight cries, trying to get up.

Her clone then pins her to the ground, forcing her to stay put.

This angers Tails, more than ever, more than… anything. With such strength, he pulls, pulls, and has his muscles….

SNAP!

The tape spell is broken, releasing him, TJ, and Luna as they fall to the floor. V does a nonchalant clap when he observes Tails doing this.

“Congrats…” V sighs, “But… you three have to fight me now.”

“I can’t let them hurt Twilight!” Tails said, pointing to the clones.”

“That’s the fun of it…” V snarls, “You don’t interfere…”

He then holds his fingers up.

“I can always kill your friends instantly with one snap if you do…”

Twilight gasps when hearing that.

“You… can’t possible do that!” Tails growls.

“I have more dark magic than you can imagine.” V informs.

“Tails…” Twilight moans.

Tails then looks at her.

“Just fight him. We’ll deal with our clones… Win…” she weeps.

“Not a problem…” Tails snarls, “I was looking forward for this anyway…”

“AND YOU WILL PAY FOR WHAT YOU DID TO COSMOS!” V roars.

Then, the fox increases his power as he runs toward the beast.

The command for Dinky, Derpy, and Doctor Whooves had gotten to them. Fluttershy was even taken by surprise when she sees them call off the fight, heading somewhere to bring more doom.

“HEY! COME BACK!” Blade protests at them, “WE AREN’T FINISHED YET!”

Then, something comes behind Fluttershy and grabs her neck. The grip gets tight as she screams.

“ARRRRRRGGGGHHHH!”

“Fluttershy!” Skull screams.

Fluttershy then looks into the eyes of her evil clone. FLUTTERBRUTE! This time, she has bat wings and blood dripping from her teeth.

“V TOLD ME TO KEEP YOU BUSY!” the clone hisses.

Fluttershy then has her arm punch the clone in her face, breaking her grip. She then dashes back, having her legs pose for a fight.

“You can’t win!” Fluttershy snaps.

“Another clone?” Blade sneers, “This is not going to end well…”

Flutterbrute then swings open a magical blade, as it tears out her hoof.

“Come on, loverboys…” Flutterbrute sneers.

Fluttershy then roars in anger as she is the first one the run at her clone.

Rainbow Dash flies over the dragon soldiers, who are trying to calm the brainwashed ponies down. Fireblaze floats beside her, seeing her face.

“This is all… wrong…” Rainbow breathes.

“Which part?” Fireblaze asks.

She didn’t know how to answer. Fireblaze then hugs her tightly.

“It will be okay. Everypony will be back to normal soon.” he promises.

Just then, a violent whoosh grabs Rainbow Dash by her mane. Fireblaze yelps in shock, and Rainbow screams in agony as her enemy pulls the tug on her hair harder. She then has her eyes zoom at her attacker. HER CLONE! And she’s dressed as a shadowbolt!

“YOU SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN A WONDERBOLT…” the clone mocks, “When you die… I’LL KILL YOUR BOYFRIEND!”

“LET HER GO!” Fireblaze roars, coming at the clone to punch her by her torso.

He then took out his sword, while the clone takes out a weapon of her own. It’s a giant circular blade ready for the kill!

Fireblaze wishes he still has his firepowers, but he doesn’t. He just has to fight while waiting for the next twenty-four hours.

Tails Attacks!!

Mokuba and Shining Armor are running to Manehattan, now having the crusaders aid them to spread the surprise cure attack on the victimized slaves.

“Zecora and William will be going back to the castle to aid Twilight.” Shining Armor says, “The best we can do now is locate where else to need to save everypony.’”

“Damn V. Damn V. Damn V.” Mokuba mutters in his angry breath.

As they enter into Manehattan, they notice that Kaiba was helping out with passing out the potions. Crystal soldiers are also there to aid him, when also tending to the injured ponies. The crusaders also notice the rotten cracks and damaging on the buildings.

“A changeling that does something good?” Scootaloo asks in suspicion.

Mokuba then approaches the changeling, surprised to see him.

"Kaiba, you work here?" Mokuba asked him.

"Well, I needed the money, so I got to work here as an assistant when Volucris died. Chrysalis taught me how to make potions with ingredients like Skyrim's Deathbell, and no, it's a flower, if you are wondering." Kaiba answers Mokuba.

“So, wait… see pays you?” Mokuba asks.

The young filly even prepares his sword when hearing more of the brainwashed ponies being tricked into coming their way.

“Never mind…” Mokuba sighs, “We need to get ready…”

Fireblaze and Rainbow Dash keep fighting their clones like they’re in an action episode . As the evil clone Dash hits the Dark Double Sonic Rainbow on the two good friends, the pegasi ponies dodge it flying upward, and Rainbow Dash went for a Sonic Rainboom to strike the clones back. Yet, the clones dodge the boom as well.

“Is that the best you can do?” Rainbow’s clone snarled, “DIE ALREADY!”

Fireblaze is in complete worry. What can he do? The clones are more powerful than any real version of the other ponies. He also knows the chance that if Twilight and the others meet their twin clones, they’ll not have the proper strength to do their fight. What to do? What?

“Fireblaze…” a voice whispers in his ear.

Fireblaze can recognize the spirited sound in his mind. Thanor. His dad…

“Son… did you just lose you fire powers?” his father’s voice asked telepathically.

“I had…” Fireblaze telepathically responds, “What was I supposed to do? Wildfire was going to kill me…”

“Do not act like there’s a loss….” Thanor answers, “You can still win this fight against the clones, even V. There is a way to fight back your other enemies for the rest of the day…”

Fireblaze listens carefully.

“Your mother has ice powers in her genes… it has been also passed down to you… You can make your fusion to fight your enemies.”

“Ice powers?” Fireblaze asks.

Then… he felt it. The coldness shivering up his body. It wasn’t bad at all, it’s good. There’s still power in him, despite it not being hot.

“Ice… that can work…” Fireblaze said, forming ice balls with his powers.

The crystal cold spheres start to form in his hooves.

“Good luck…” his father’s voice whispers in his head, fading away.

Now, Fireblaze knew what else to do. He had to buy his enemies time.

At once, the clones aim at HIM, throwing wing attacks to try and cut his skin, while the red dragon pony throws them back with failed punches. Every distraction throw is time, and the clones haven’t realized it yet.

Kicks. Shifting arm punches, up to the chests. It’s close to an end for Fireblaze, because the clones are lowering his stamina too. The movement they laid upon him was like an assassins trick, making speedy zigzags to confuse their opponent. The best move Fireblaze can make next, is wait….

The clones smirk when they see Fireblaze holding still, and fly downward to put an end to him.

FSSSSSH!

The clones have their eyes widen, along with Rainbow Dash looking in awe. Fireblaze has frozen the enemies!

“WHAT?” the evil Rainbow clone gasped, gnarling her teeth.

“Rainbow Dash, will you do the honors?” Fireblaze asks.

“Got it.” Rainbow nods.

Then she zooms up in the air, making her aim to the clones floating, frozen bodies. She then increases her speed to make a TRIPLE RAINBOOM! She then collides…

BAM!

“CRAAAAAAAA-!” the clones shriek before they die.

The incinerating ball of explosion then dies down as Rainbow Dash swoops back up. The clones are no more.

“Well, that took care of that. “Rainbow Dash sighs.

“Yep.” Fireblaze huffs.

Twilight becomes more uptight when she fights against her clone. All the rage from V is building up her fast movements. Blood rushes through her veins, as she also forces blood out of the clone’s nose with a mighty punch. Twilight even dodges the black rays trying to poison her, as if a jungle dart would do the work. Twilight blasts back with her ray, but the clone shields it away, having the ray bound off.

Rarity does her best to avoid her clone’s attacks, but she keeps getting thrown upon with the uncivilized attacks and combined moves. The next hitting attack is when Rarity dodges again luckily, but not without firing a ray to punch her clone back. Her horn even smokes after the blast.

The way Pinkie’s clone is fighter her… quite deadly. The clone has knives in her hooves, when she makes dangerous swipes to make slice and dice attempts to cut the party pony. Pinkie is astounded by the clone’s ninja like moves, but the pink pony has another trick up her sleeve. The party pony waits for the clone to come closer for the next blade blow. She even jumps up and forward to miss the knife throws sticking at the floor. Then… Pinkie grabs a loose stone that was poorly attached to the floor. She then rises up at the clone approaching her face. Then, Pinkie smashes the brick on the clone’s head! Pinkie wins, as the clone falls lifeless and dead on the floor.

“Take that…. meanie…” Pinkie snarls.

Meanwhile, Applejack fights Appleplant with deadly binding material when strangling one another on the necks. It’s a tug of war with ropes and vines when they try to pass someone out to the death. The cowboy pony pours sweat from her forehead, praying for a sign of victory.

Tails comes punching at V, as the demon punches Tails back bad and hard. Then, TJ Went to blast V with his Dodon Ray gun, but V dodges the beam and grabs TJ to punches him four times. Then, he throws him into the ground with a solid smack! Luna also blasts V into the chest with her blue aura from her horn, but V blasts her back with a blood red colored aura, sizzling with electircty around it…

“So predictable…” V sighs, “You have to do better than that…”

Blade, Skull and Fluttershy kept dodging the bloodthirsty clone as she attacks. As Blade blocks her razor sharp tail weapon with his tail swords, Skull uses his darkness to grab the clone’s back hooves. Then, Fluttershy punches the clone in the head, having her land on the ground. Then, she grows bigger as she gets up, having green aura surround her body.

“NO MORE! NO MORE!” the clone shrieks, demanding a better challenge.

Zecora, Spike, and William expand their running speed with such emotion, they can hear the wind of time rushing through their skin. Time is also ageing, and death. If they can figure out where Discord id kept, they’ll cure him with the potion too.

“A matter of time is all we know…” Zecora sobs, “If Discord dies, our other friends will too…. so…”

“I’m sure everything will be…” Spike begins to say.

Than a bam on the ground is made, as it pushes the three friends back! Zecora looks up to see Whooves, Dinky, and Derpy stepping closer to them.

“William, go back to Canterlot to be safe…” Zecora tells the worm, “And aid Twilight to help her change fate.”

“Will do!” William nods.

William then grabs the potion without the enemies seeing, and zips by them in a flash. Then, Spike and Zecora look at their opponents. The guns are then pointed at the two of them with no mercy.

“No potion?” the doctor hums, “Well then, somepony is going to get hurt…”

Twilight looks closely at her clone, scanning at her ragged hair and crooked face. She knows there has to be a way to defeat her while she’s fighting. She just has to search all the clone’s mannerisms.

Twilight’s clone then notices Pinkie’s clone almost finishing her foe off with the knives. Twilight’s clone runs over to interfere by an insane comic relief movement.

“I WANNA END HER!” the clone yells.

“DROP AWAY!” the other clone screams.

The two clones then brawl for some seconds, and Twilight knows their weakness. Greed. If she can trick them into getting into a group, they’ll come together to be destroyed.

Then, Twilight took out her most precious item for the job. HER SMARTY PANTS DOLL! It was crazy how she snagged it away from Big Mac days ago. And after that incident years ago with being obsessed about…

Heck… she can’t worry about that lesson zero thing now. All she knows is that they’ll be distracted! With that, she pulls out her doll from behind.

“Look what I have…” Twilight calls, smiling.

The clones in the room look at the doll.

“MR. SMARTY PANTS!” Twilight’s clone yelled, “GIVE HIM TO ME!”

The clones come at Twilight, as Twilight throws the doll to the clone.

“Enjoy.” the alicorn says with a mischievous smile.

The clone catches it, as Appleplant, Rarity’s clone, and Pinkie’s clone fall on top of her. They wrestle and pull at the doll, as Twilight aims her ray towards the evil beings. Her magic expands with such good power, as she falls back to blast the ray.

“ARRGGH!” the clones scream once being hit.

The burning and melting was just enough to turn the fake ponies into crisp nothingness. Twilight holds her power until the ray dies down. The clones are gone.

Rainbow, Rarity, Pinkie, Tails, TJ, and Luna look at awe towards Twilight. In new surprise, breathing can hardly arise when it enters the room. Twilight turns to see William holding the potion up front, falling in front of her body.

“Twi…” the worm huffed, “We made the potio…”

William then peeps in horror as he sees V’s new appearance up close and personal. V then smirks in interest.

“Well, you made the cure… good for you.” V hums, “But where’s your rainbow powers or spirit bombs? The rainbow power nevertheless won’t work unless Rainbow and Fluttershy are here. All of you in the room still have to beat me.”

“That’s all we ever want…” Twilight sneers.

V looked around at the group of heroes. "Now...which one do I take my time with?" he said, eyeing TJ and grinning evilly.

"HOW ABOUT YOU?!?" he laughed maniacally as he leapt up, and impaled T.J. with one of his horns.

"TJ!!! NO!!!" Tails stared on, gaping in horror. T.J. was ruthlessly jerked around, over and over, again and again.

Finally, V got tired of it, and jerked his head to the side, sending TJ plunging like a stone to the ground. He'd been left to die slowly.

Twilight was staring on in fear, but turned to Tails. Twilight knew that her non-pony boyfriend was clearly in a state of shock, but now that she looked at him, she noticed that the fear and shock had turned to hatred and anger. Tails' gloves had ripped, due to his claws having grown somewhat longer.

His eyes were blood-red with rage.

"Geez, man, are you okay? Calm down." William said. Suddenly, Tails turned toward him with a hellish look of anger.

"'Calm down'? 'CALM DOWN'?!? MY COUSIN WAS JUST BRUTALLY TORTURED, AND YOU ARE TELLING ME TO CALM DOWN?!? IF YOU DON'T SHUT THE HELL UP, AND KEEP OUT OF THIS, SO HELP ME, AFTER I'M DONE WITH HIM, I'LL KILL YOU, AS WELL!" The fox scowled. William backed up--he'd NEVER seen Tails this pissed off.

He sped down towards TJ, but V blocked his path. "Tails! You can't just charge in wildly! We need a plan!" Twilight yelled.

But Tails couldn't hear her, for he was too engrossed in his own rage and fury.

"You know he's gonna die in a little while, so if I were you, I'd worry about myself." V smirked.

"We need a plan!" Twilight shouted. However, her advice was falling on deaf ears.

"YOU.....FLITHY....RAT....BASTAAAAAAARRRRDDDDDDDD!!!" Tails screamed, kicking V in the head, then punching him in the face, next, he delivered a series of punches to the villain's stomach. After that, he punched him in the chin, and repeatedly stomped on his stomach, sending V plummeting to the ground. Twilight and the others looked on in horror. They had NEVER, EVER seen Tails go this crazy-berserk in a fight.

Tails summoned an energy ball in his hand and chucked it, but V blocked it in midair.

However, it was just a distraction, for as soon as the dust cleared, V saw Tails coming down with another energy ball, and he chucked it in his face.

This sent V hurtling even further to the ground.

"SEE YOU IN HELL!!" Tails screamed. Then he charged up an attack. “ME.......HAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!" he fired multiple Kamehameha waves at V, pummeling him to death.

"NONSTOP DEATH-DEATH KAMEHAMEHA WAVES!!" Tails said. "I've been working on THAT one for quite a few years. If you thought your damn magic could kill ME, then damn, were you WRONG."

Tails then looked down, knowing that he'd have to save his energy--or what was still there of it.

Twilight placed her hoof around Tails' shoulder, calming him down slowly. Finally, his angry, rapid breathing slowed down.

"I...I'm sorry I yelled at you, William," Tails said, turning to the worm. "I guess I was so pissed off, I couldn't control myself."

"Ah, no harm done." William smirked.

He tossed T.J. a Senzi Bean, and TJ crawled toward it and ate it. He was back to normal in a few seconds.

“I can’t believe it.” Pinkie says in surprise, “V is finally defeated.”

“Don’t be too positive yet.” Applejack reminds her, “Discord is still kidnapped, and there’s no telling where Tirek is.”

“He might harm Celestia…” Luna said, worried.

"Well, with V out of the way, we can get to Canterlot, defeat Tirek, and save Discord." Rarity said.

"Okay, then, let's go." Twilight said, and with a spark of her horn, they were teleported away.

Revenge. That’s all Celestia is hoping for when she keeps fighting Tirek. It may be the first time she’s fighting him actually. Pleasure comes to her when she has her horn shoot rays to pierce through Tirek’s arms. Tirek screams, then having rays from his palm strike towards Celestia, only having her miss the attack.

“You cur! Is that all you can do?” Celestia yells.

“Oh… no.” Tirek smiles, “Why don’t you ask that to… Cadence?”

Then Cadence comes from behind, grabbing Celestia as her eyes are blank, and her cutie mark… gone!

“YOU DIDN’T!” Celestia gasps.

“OH I DID!” Tirek laughs, “Mark my words… YOUR FRIENDS WILL BE DEMOLISHED!”

Grappling with Time

Fluttershy’s clone was a vicious monster. More than that, she’s a immortal creature who wishes Fluttershy dead. The clone is more than a brute, it and she all together is a beast!

As of now, Fluttershy’s clone is the last one to be defeated with the rest of the main sixes’. Yet, Blade and Skull both have trouble thinking of a way to defeat their opponent.

The clone then flaps at Fluttershy, giving a head hit to her chest, and slapping her hard on the cheek. Fluttershy stands down, not knowing how else to fight. She staggers and weeps, hoping she’ll hurry to end this so she can save Discord.

Blade then tries to interfere, but the clone strikes him on the forehead to knock him down to his knees. The hard landing than breaks one of his legs, having him call out a roar of pain.

“Awww, did I put you down?” the clone mocks.

The cloned killer than pulls out her own weapon. Another gun. She then points it at his head with no mercy. Skull stands still, looking at his friend in dire need of help. He then weeps at Fluttershy’s moans and struggles. He thinks long and hard of how to defeat the enemy.

“If I were you, I’d surrender!” the clone yells at Skull, keeping her weapon in place, “What’s your choice?”

Skull than observes Fluttershy. He can see her mannerisms, her shaking. She asks questions to herself like “How could this happen?” and “Why am I so weak against her?”

It’s like she’s confused…

What if…

The clone has the same mannerisms like Fluttershy? Maybe he can try and confuse her…

“You win…” Skull sighs.

The clone smirks in pleasure.

“I thought I reason with you…” she snickers.

She then has chains appear with her magic, as it heads over to Fluttershy and Blade to bind them.

“As for you…” the clone sneers at Skull, “I’ll let you off the hook since you surrender.”

FLASH!

Skull went as fast as an assassin as he whooshes pat the clone. He slowly pulls out his hidden dagger from his cloak.

“Bad choice.” Skull whispered into her ear, “SHADOW SWORD STRIKE!”

He then has his good, black magic throw up with his arm movement. In an instant, his magic dagger creates a dark sword trap underneath the clone, having one slash her left hoof to have her trip down. Then, all at once, the rest of the blade fly up to impale the clone!

“WHAT?” the clone shrieks, while coughing out slime.

Before the clone says or reacts to anything else, the kill was good enough to have it incinerate into ash. The remains then flow with the wind, as Skull jumps down and sighs in relief.

Fluttershy then gets up to check on Blade, and tend to his leg.

“OW!” Blade yelps, “Don’t touch it too much please…”

“Shh… It’s okay…” Fluttershy cooed, “We’ll find a way to fix that leg.”

Blade then looks at Skull and smiles.

“Nice trick.” Blade compliments.

“You really thought through this quickly…” Fluttershy adds.

“Thanks.” Skull says, “But I should find Twilight and the others. We have to get them over to help you. They’ll know what to do next just so we can find Discord.”

“Fluttershy!” A voice calls from above.

Fluttershy looks up to see Rainbow Dash and Fireblaze swooping down from the sky to come meet them. Rainbow Dash then comes by the yellow pegasi to see how Blade is doing.

“Luckily for you, I’m also a medic.” Fireblaze says, pulling out some medical gear from his small bag.

The dragon pony than goes over to tend on Blade’s leg with the equipment he has.

“Twilight is coming out of the castle with their friends, I can sense it.” Fireblaze tells the two pegasi ponies, “You should go. Skull and I will look after Blade.”

“Right.” Rainbow Dash nods.

Fluttershy and Rainbow then fly up to go to the entrance gate of Canterlot.

It was a fast trip too. However, when they think of all the traumatic things that happened, it all seemed so slow to them. They came all this way already, just to save their loving, true friend. If they would have been less hard on Discord, this would never have happened. But… how could they know.

There was no time to put fault on anything though. They make their turn to see that Twilight is outside with the others, tending to the dragon soldiers who fought alongside with them. The Canterlot guards then go through and around the castle to search for any suspicious activity.

“TWILIGHT!” Rainbow Dash yells, landing with Fluttershy.

“Rainbow!” Twilight said, “Where were you?”

“Saving a friend!” Rainbow Dash sums up, crossing her hooves.

“Me too.” Fluttershy joins in.

“Great!” Pinkie cheers, “Everypony saving everypony!”

“And…” William grins, “We have the ultimate cure for Discord right here!”

The worm hold up the potion.

FWWWA!

A sudden flash goes around the cylinder potion, as floats away from William’s grip.

“HEY! WHAT THE…” the worm yelps.

Twilight then gasps in anger and terror as she sees who’s stealing their only hope in front of them.

TIREK!

“I won’t have you urchins win so easily…” Tirek laughs.

“YOU… what are YOU DOING HERE?” Fluttershy screams.

“Just to show you all how things are going…” Tirek says, snapping his fingers.

He then has Cadence poof real close to him for security, as shadow demons surround the brainwashed slave princess. Cadence’s eyes glow with pure evil, as she holds Celestia prisoner with her strong grip. Tirek then opens his mouth to suck all the magic out of Princess Celestia. The princess screams in pain as the heartwarming aura leaves her body. Celestia then slumps down in weakness, feeling cold and sad. Tirek then laughs hard at her demise.

“SISTER!” Luna screams.

“NO!” Twilight yells.

“HOLY SHIT!” William gasps.

“Wait until V hears about this.” Tirek laughs, wiping a humor tear from his eye.

“Um… he’d dead.” William said bluntly.

“All thanks to me…” Tails said in an even tone.

Tirek stops laughing right away after hearing that. Instead, his eyes grow blacker, as if a sickening rage plague took toll of his personality.

“How does it feel…” Twilight sneers, “To lose someone you love?”

“URCHINS! WORTHLESS GARBAGE!” Tirek screams, “HOW DARE YOU KILL MY SON! CADENCE!”

The brainwashed princess looks up at her master.

“Destroy your sister in law!” Tirek scowls, “I’ll be dealing with her friends and the foxes!”

“Yes master…” Cadence moans in obedience.

She then picks up Celestia and SLAMS her hard to the castle wall. She then speed towards Twilight to give a horn attack, which Twilight flies up to dodge.

“CADENCE! STOP! I’m your best friend!” Twilight cries.

“Master Tirek wants me to destroy you…” Cadence groans.

Applejack can’t help but think of Babs when she hears Cadence say that. She still prays for the cure to change her cousin back.

“Oh Babs…” Applejack whimpers.

Twilight stands still, refusing to fight her friends despite every strike she receives. As Rainbow Dash rushes in to defend Twilight, Cadence makes her move to make one final blow to the purple alicorn.

CLANG!

A sound of a shield is quickly made as Shining Armor and Mokuba came in front if Twilight to protect her. Twilight was never that happy to see them.

Right before Mokuba and Shining Armor came back to Canterlot on time, they had their trap ready to pour on top of the charging brainwashed ponies. After the dragons released them from their guarding circle, they directed them to go towards the city of Manehattan. Mokuba and Shining Armor then signaled to the guards to have a hidden sprinkler gadget turn on to spray the potio non the skins of all the victims. They laid them out by random place everywhere so the miracle liquid can over all of them in the distance.

Once the potion touched and collided with the ponies, their eyes shrink back to normal. They then mutter in confusion, hugging each other and wondered what happened. Mokuba even hugged his father in relief that the potion had worked.

Kaiba then came up to them telling them that he senses Tirek heading toward Canterlot, having the father and son rush toward the castle to get there on time.

Now here they are. While the guards and dragons in Manehattan care for the victims, Mokuba and Shining Armor are confronting Cadence to protect Twilight.

“MOM! SNAP OUT OF IT!” Mokuba cries.

“TIREK! SO HELP ME, I’M GOING TO TAKE MY REVENGE ON YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID TO MY WIFE!” Shining Armor yells.

“Looks like the gang is all here.” Tirek snickers, “The guillotine threat might not work after all for Discord. Oh, speaking of him… let me bring him out for you…”

He then snaps his fingers, as Discord appears by him, holding a gun to his head. It was a chaos gun, with bullets deadly and pure enough to kill anything. Discord continues to weep in sadness, as everypony looks in fear and depression at him.

“Discord… no…” Twilight cries.

“Oh… Discord…” Fluttershy weeps.

“We’ll do a simple game. A battle type one.” Tirek smiles, “I’ll put thirty minutes on the clock.”

He then has a floating clock appear over his head.

“If you’ll beat me in a fight for thirty minutes, Discord can go free. But, if you fail… DISCORD WILL DIE!”

“YOU’RE A SICK MONSTER!” Twilight yells.

“What will it be?” Tirek sneers.

Twilight is fear. It’s a strong, unfair decision to make. It’s obvious he’ll cheat to win, and he’s gone this far to take over Canterlot now, along with all of Equestria. She never knew Tirek will go into extreme measures. She looks at Discord, dripping out tears of sadness. She has to win, for him…

Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Luna, Tails, TJ, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack then come to stand by Twilight. The nine of them then look up at Tirek in defiance.

“We’ll take the challenge.” Twilight said, “And we WILL win, for Discord…”

Flames start to arise in the hall as Storm keeps fighting Prince Everest. Storm refuses to give in, as he dodges the punch throws towards his arms. Then, Everest gives a surprise kick hard and badly to Storm, then hitting him into the wall.

“GIVE IT UP! YOU’LL NEVER BEAT ME!” Everest yells.

“I WILL!” Storm screams.

Suddenly, Storm’s eyes glow yellow with energy. His wristband sword is not the only weapon that increases power. His body glows as well.

A cloud then grows and rumbles above the griffon in such raging power.

“WHAT’S THIS?” Everest gasps.

“Do you know why my name is Storm?” the good griffon asks.

“I don’t care…” Everest stammers.

“This weapon made by my father… has more power put into it…” Everest moans, “Now… with the special power he saved for me…”

Storm then darts his fearing eyes straight into Everest’s.

“LET ME SHOW YOU WHAT MAKES ME SPECIAL!”

Then, Storm has lighting bolts attack Everest from his sword, shocking him.

“ARRRRGGHH! HOW…” Everest yells.

“YOU’LL CAUSE PAIN… NO MORE!” Storm shrieks.

He then uses his wind attacks, as he sends Prince Everest into the walls, then down on the ground.

“YAAAAAA!” Everest wails.

“YOUR END IS NOW! YOU WERE NEVER ANY JUSTICE TO THE GRIFFON KINGDOM!” Storm screams, “HERE’S MY TORNADO!”

Then it went dark, as a big tornado came to strike Prince Everest into the heart of his chest. He screams, and the attack began to kill him. The prince screams louder as the stabbing of the wind sinks deeper into his heart. Some blood spurts out, as Everest eventually quits his wails. With that, he’s dead.

Once it’s over, Gilda wakes up. Her eyes then turn back to normal, for she’s no longer in control of V or Everest. Then, she saw her cousin, panting in exhaustion.

“STORM!” Gilda cries in joy.

She then runs over to hug him.

“I see you snapped out of it.” Storm smiles.

“Thank you…” Gilda weeps happily.

The Final Battle

The hug lasted for a couple minutes before Storm releases Gilda from the grip, just to snap her out of it.

“We better go outside.” Storm said, “Anypony wouldn’t want to stand by to see Tirek win… or cheat…”

“Right.” Gilda nods, grinning.

They then fly out one of the broken windows, ready for the fight.

Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy keeps flying up to shoot whatever they have of their combined rainbow powers. The two pegasi ponies work side by side to shoot the colorful beams to strike Tirek. Yet, the monster swipes the attacks away, and has them fly back to strike the cyan and yellow friends, crashing them to the castle wall.

Pinkie, Applejack, and Rarity then charge all together next, having their colorful rays come out of their hooves. They aim at different directions to test their enemy, seeing if he has any weak points.

Tirek was quick though, and he flashes by each pony to strike them with a hand chop from behind. Rainbow groans in pain, as she has her wings droop in anxiety. The chop has grown stronger, because of all the magic Tirek has stolen from other ponies so far, including Celestia’s.

Pinkie Pie than falls back with Rarity, both of them having their hips nearly broken from the strike. They wheeze in agony, as Tirek chuckles at their struggling to get up.

Tails, Twilight, and TJ work together to have their rays hit Tirek as well, but his palm of the right hand blocks the attack. They remain silent, as they watch in terror at their own attack STRIKING THEM, with such control by Tirek. Luna shakes in anger at Tirek near succession, as the beast looks down at the princess with an evil face.

“Let me think of a way to make you part of the fight Luna.” she hums, “Oh, I KNOW…”

He then snaps his fingers to release Celestia from the prisoning aura grip. The spell then sinks into the princess, Luna’s own sister…

Then, Celestia gets up, as her eyes were yellow. Then, she TACKLES Luna into the ground. No, she can’t be…

“SISTER!” Luna implores, “Fight this spell. I KNOW you can…”

“No… Tirek is my master now…” Celestia moans in brainwashed defeat.

As Luna reluctantly fights her own sister, Applejack, Pinkie, and Rainbow stagger to their hooves to fight Tirek once more. They raise their magic beams with their rainbow powers to aim it at the bastard. Yet, he has a mighty kick take them down by surprise, just with a mighty upward swing. They fall down, having their powers dim in weakness.

“Honestly?” Tirek scoffs, “I’d figure you’d do better.”

From below, Shining Armor keeps stepping back, refusing to fight his wife. It’s not easy however. Just every kick and stomp she sets on him from above hurts him a lot more than he expects. He still resists, not having or imagining the idea of killing her.

Close to his parents, Mokuba raises his sword and has a flowing aura rise from the blade to dash at Tirek. He has the movements of the blue aura turn with every actions he makes with his sword. Unfortunately, Tirek blocks that attack as well, having the aura reflect back to Mokuba to strike him. The pain was unfair and abusive.

“Hmmm. Do we have twenty five minutes left?” Tirek mused, “Surely it’s very likely that you’ll lose.”

FLAM!

A tornado blast hits Tirek in the back, as he screams to fall down hard. He gets up, only to have a gust of wind come and knock him down again.

Storm then lands in front of him, as Gilda follow along with him too.

Twilight and the others than wobble up to see Storm and Gilda.

“Storm… Gilda… no…. he’ll kill you…” Twilight warns.

“THIS IS MY FIGHT TOO!” Gilda insists, “TIREK HAS KILLED STORM’S ONLY DAD, AND MY ONLY UNCLE ALL TOGETHER! WE CAN’T TURN BACK! WE WANT JUSTICE!”

Storm then looks around, and eyes Mokuba instantly. The griffon just stares at him, and then looks at his sword. He then nods at him, having Mokuba understand what he’s going to plan. They’ll be combining Mokuba’s sword aura with a Storm’s weather powers to make a fusion attack. Then, with the strike, it could open an attack for Twilight and the others.

“Right…” Mokuba whispered.

The message was sent telepathically in secret to the filly as well. Mokuba looks at Storm once again.

“What happened to Prince Everest?” the filly prince asks.

“Dead for good.” Storm sighs, “The other griffons will no longer be in his sinful control.”

Tirek slowly staggers up, ready to be more deadly. Twilight sees this, and turns to sum thing up quickly with Storm.

“I sense what’s going to happen… It may work.” Twilight said.

“A simple attack…” Strom whispered, “By me and Mokuba, we’ll help open your target…”

“So you can reclaim your throne too.” Gilda adds.

Twilight was confuse by that statement.

“What do you mean by that?” she asks.

“Didn’t you know?” Gilda said, “Storm told me this secret a long time ago. He’s actually the rightful prince to the Griffon Kingdom.”

“WHAT?” Twilight and her friends gasp in shock.

They all hear this, and they can’t believe it.

“Wow. Just wow.” Rainbow Dash shudders, “I mean… A PRINCE? I did not see that coming.”

“How is that possible?” Twilight asks.

“His… father has been targeted by assassins when he was ruler of his kingdom…” Gilda explains, “So he relocated and changed persona to protect his son… Because he also knew…”

Storm finishes the explanation for her.

“He knew one of his soldiers…. EVEREST… craved his power.” Strom finishes, “So… EVEREST had TIREK KILL MY DAD! THAT BASTARD EVEREST PLANNED THAT ATTACK TO MURDER MY FATHER!”

Twilight and the others are silent, stunned.

“That… dude…” William stutters, “Well I’m glad he’s dead!”

A mighty stomp then sends an earthquake to knock the gang over. Twilight looks up at Tirek making that cause, as he has his centaur hooves dig in the ground.

“Dead… alive… that doesn’t matter…” Tirek snarls, “And since you’re finally here Strom… I SHOULD KILL YOU! PRINCE EVEREST WAS NOTHING TO ME ANYWAY! THEN… you’ll be next… TWILIGHT!”

“You have to fight BOTH me an Storm if you want to get to her!” Mokuba yells.

“We got your back!” Tails said, as he and TJ stand by him.

Twilight then steps forward with Rainbow, Pinkie, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Rarity.

“I see we’re on the second round…” Tirek said, “Just to be fair… twenty minutes left…”

He has Discord locked in a glass cage so they won’t get to him. Twilight cries at this, and looks up at Tirek in hatred.

“YOU’LL NEVER WIN THIS!” Twilight screams.

Twilight then comes forth by having her first big beams shoot out if her horn. They fail to strike Tirek, yet Tails and TJ take their chance to use their ultra waves from behind. The attack strikes Tirek, yet he bounces upward despite the hit. He even blocks the next attack made by Rarity’s rays coming from her horn. Tirek has the magic strike his hand so he can shoot it back at the elegant unicorn pony. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy then block the attack to protect her, and hold back the burning aura with their hooves. With much strength as they can, they PUSH the attack to stun and hurt Tirek with such a reflecting move. The attack didn’t stop him, ironically it made him more stronger.

“That’s an excellent feeling… confidence…” Tirek purrs, “I can’t wait to drain that from you.”

Applejack and Pinkie Pie than come at the villain in such bravery, having Pinkie prepare the party canon for the next move. She has Applejack hop in, and with a big bang, the cowboy pony shoots upward to make a surprise punch underneath Tirek’s chin. Tirek was smart enough sadly, and he swipes Applejack downward with a strong punch. Applejack grunts in pain, but Pinkie manages to catch Applejack in time before she reached an excruciating landing to the ground.

Mokuba and Storm than cast out their spells like breathing out fresh air. Mokuba has his sword try the same ray attack again. He fails to strike Tirek, yet he keeps trying and trying without giving up. He even hops back to avoid Tirek’s fisted bangs to the ground. Storm than comes into play as he sends his wind powers to blind Tirek. The beast jumps through the gust, just to kick Storm in the chest to push him back. That’s when Storm and Mokuba remember something the moment they looked at one another.

“Storm… have you ever heard of the beetle emerald?” Mokuba whispers the question.

“No….” Storm answers softly.

Pinkie Pie overhears this, when kneeling down to think of a fighting strategy. She then comes up to Mokuba and Storm.

“The Human-Faced Beetle Emerald! I remember Celestia telling me she wanted to observe that before the treaty signing!” Pinkie exclaimed to them.

They’re under a giant slab of rubble that tore apart from the castle. Storm knew they had to hear the idea from Pinkie Pire FAST, unless they want to be caught by Tirek first.

“Where can we find it?” Strom asks.

Pinkie hands out the emerald from behind her back, much to Mokuba and Storm’s surprise.

“I sort of got prepared to take EVERYTHING out of the castle…” she admits, showing a bag of Canterlot’s property from her back, “I knew Celestia wanted me to protect her items anyway, in case of emergency.”

“What will that emerald do?” Mokuba asks.

“Just a simple combination move, that’s what the princess researched.” Pinkie tells them, “Tell you what, you guys make the first combination attack, then you’ll help open Twilight’s chance for us to use our rainbow powers…”

“That may work.” Mokuba nods.

“All right then…” Storm grins.

He and Mokuba then touches the emerald, as it’s being released from Pinkie’s grip. It glows in such array, that it starts to be awakened for it’s purpose.

“Let us fuse…” Storm whispers.

The fuse is a huge success, as a might flash than blasts through the slab. Pinkie Pie manages to fall back without getting burned, standing by Twilight. The alicorn princess looks in shock, as she sees the two fighters making their mighty preparation.

WHACK!

Tirek knocks Twilight down in an unpleasant surprise the moment he gets up. He growls louder and louder in such merciless fury.

“I have enough of this insolence!” Tirek shouts, “You’ll ALLOW ME to end this fight!”

“LEAVE HER ALONE!” Rainbow Dash cries

As her friends charge at him, he makes a mighty swing to punch them down, having them land by the purple alicorn.

Twilight weakly looks over at Celestia beating Luna senselessly when under Tirek’s spell. The flash is clearing when Celestia stops to look up, along with the bleeding Luna. Mokuba even regrets accidentally letting go of his brainwashed mother as he looks down, seeing her tackling his father to the ground. The floating filly prince then lets out a beam to strike both Celestia and Cadence.

BAM! FLASH!

Tirek notices this, as well with Shining Armor and Twilight watching in alarm. Yet, what Mokuba shoot at them was something useful.

In the next ten seconds when the beam lowers with Mokuba and Storm, the princesses flutter their eyes, and shake their heads in confusion.

“What’s… happening?” Celestia asks.

She then looks at her sister.

“Luna?”

“SISTER!”

The blue moon princess hugs Celestia for finally being back. Twilight smiles at this, along with seeing Cadence hugging her husband.

She then turns to see Mokuba and Storm, having a blur aura glow around them. Their eyes glow blue as well, and they have blur streaks flowing through their body.

“HOW DID YOU DO THAT?” Tirek demands.

“We’re using our newest power combination…” The mysterious figure said, “THE STOKUBA!”

Power of the Fusion

As Mokuba and Storm get all fused up with their mighty power, they charge up into the air, having electricity shoot out their feet light breaking light bulbs. They rush into Tirek’s face, punching him with an iron fist to send him back a couple feet. Tirek then retaliates by having a huge bright ball expand at the palm of his hand, sending the crazy wave to strike both Mokuba and Storm.

The filly prince jumps to miss; yet, Storm’s left wing gets scorched from the blast. Mokuba then pulls out his sword, and has bigger rays shoot out with the color yellow. Its streaks then electrocute Tirek in the chest, having him hurt, but also sinking in the power given. He has the lightening move strike back at Mokuba, only with Storm blocking the attack, reflecting the strike to come at Tirek again. Once hit, Tirek lets out a roar of rage, probably the loudest in this fight so far.

Twilight and her friends then begin to help Mokuba and Storm, splitting into two groups to do their fight. Twilight has Applejack jump on her back to do a lasso move that grabs Tirek’s hooves, having him trip onto the ground. Rainbow and Fluttershy than flash and gust on Tirek’s forehead to stun him. The beast then tries to knock the two pegasi ponies down, but Pinkie Pie manages to catch both of them after the big slap strikes Rainbow and Fluttershy. Pinkie then throws water balloons to distract Tirek, as Rarity has her horn magic strike Tirek from behind.

William then is raised in the air by Luna’s magic to do a disgusting stunt. When swooping in the air with the aura, he floats above Tirek to make mighty spits with gross sticky phlegm. Tirek looks in in fury, trying to catch the worm.

“COME ON! You can do better than that!” William taunts.

As Luna keeps this distraction method up, she looks at Tails and TJ, winking at them. The two foxes are going to climb on Tirek’s left leg when he’s not looking, and attack him on his big back. Their trip wasn’t easy. Feeling the rough skin when climbing was unsettling, and the clutching grip was awful. It almost felt like poison ivy when touching the skin layer.

In a flash, the foxes jam their feet onto Tirek’s back with one hop. Tails starts by running up and making a high hop, just to give the perfect kick behind Tirek’s head. Tirek then stomps his hoof down, and turns his heard to see them in anger. He swats down again and again to try and squash them on his back. That’s when TJ knells down to miss the slap, and shoots a hug Kamehameha wave towards his face. Tirek feels the strike, and hops back in pain. This has Tails and TJ jump off the giant beast, floating down safely with their tails.

Just as the foxes do their work, Mokuba and Storm shoot more beams around to target every brainwashed pony they can find. Storm is sensing were they’re hiding, and where they’re going.

“Let the beams of our powers change them back…” Storm chants.

In Manehattan, Babs was searching for her mother to make sure she’s safe. She even looks up at the white streaks rushing through the sky. They look like a beautiful mix of a shooting star and meteor. She looks through the crowd, and eventually she’s her favorite face that’s familiar.

“MOM!” Babs cried.

The mother turns, and cries out in joy when she sees that her daughter is safe. She rushes over to her, giving her a squeeze as she thanks any god for keeping her safe.

“Excuse me, coming through…” another familiar voice sounds.

Babs turns to see her other friends pushing through the crowd. Spike walks alongside Zecora, as Whooves, Derpy, and Dinky follow alongside them, now free from the spell.

“Well, I see you found your mom.” Spike said, when coming up to Babs.

“It’s perfect to see that you both are safe. But now, we must spread to potion so freedom can awake.” Zecora tells them, holding the sealed potion bottle with her hoof.

“What else do we have to do to save everypony?” Derpy asks, “The streaks and potion are something, but Tirek’s dark demons are still taking each kingdoms hostage, including Canterlot.”

“If I know better, Twilight is doing something about it right now.” Doctor Whooves assures, “The best we can do is have her do her job.”

Celestia feels happiness and warmth when she senses the ponies’ magic returning their true forms. All cities in Equestria are being reformed from the sprays of the potion, and Twilight knows that for sure too. She can also see a raincloud carrying drips of the cure, made from pegasi ponies. The Wonderbolts are also guiding the clouds to their destinations. Tirek notices, and infuriates himself when figuring it out.

“YOU DARE RUIN MY PLANS, AND DARE TAKE MY SLAVES?” Tirek boomed, “NOW YOU MUST DIE!”

The beast than increases a red aura around his body. His legs grow longer, as he expands the muscles on his arms.

FLASH!

With a sudden attack, Tirek sends all his energy to target Twilight and her friends. That’s when Twilight knows there’s a given chance. Instantly, Applejack and Pinkie spark the power inside them. Then came Rarity, Rainbow, and Fluttershy. All the hues and brightness ignite as Rainbow Power finally activates itself in the main six.

Oddly enough, they disappear. Tirek sees this in confusion, wondering what’s going on.

“SISTER! You have to get Shining Armor and Cadence to safety!” Luna tells Celestia.

“Right.” Celestia nods.

Celestia then comes up to Shining Armor tending his wife, and has an aura transport them away from the dangerous fight.

“NO! NO PONY ELSE WILL ESCAPE!” Tirek yells, attempting to crush the evading ponies.

Tails and TJ block his crush attack though, and create a defensive block with their arms. The attack strikes the foxes’ limbs, and Tails winches at the minor pain from that big hit. Tirek pushes harder, to try and knock them out.

That’s when Luna flies up to distract Tirek again, having herself camouflaged with her blur aura. She flashes underneath Tirek with William by her side. They then break through the deadly security clouds to get to Discord in his glass cage. William pulls out a sudden cartoon-like hammer, breaking the glass. Luna then tries to break Discord’s grasp against the chaos gun he’s pointing to his head.

“I deserve to die…” Discord moans, still under the spell.

“NO! Don’t say that…” Luna sobs, “We’ll get you out of this…”

Just then, Tirek’s mighty hand comes under himself to grab Luna and Discord. His pinky also knocks William aside, sending him to the stone castle wall.

Storm and Mokuba raise up to make another attack, but Tirek let’s out a fierce roar to halt them. Tails and TJ come over to help William up, as they see Tirek holding Discord firmly by his neck, and having Luna held on the other. Discord is still clutching onto his chaos gun, having Tirek grin longer.

“Forget the minutes then. Why don’t we make things more interesting?” Tirek said, “Either you let Discord kill himself, or LUNA DIES!”

“WHAT?” Mokuba screams.

“YOU MONSTER!” Storm joins in.

“But… dude…” William puts together, “Once he’s dead, you’ll drain his energy. Then… we won’t have any chance of fighting back at you.”

“That’s quite correct…” Tirek said, “But look at it this way, you won’t lose a princess if he’s gone.”

“BUT DISCORD IS OUR FRIEND!” Tails shouts.

“It’s a win-win situation. What will it be?” Tirek demands.

“Save… Discord… don’t worry about me…” Luna wheezes at the gang.

“SHUT UP!” Tirek said, shaking her, “It’s THEIR choice.”

Storm and Mokuba now figure that this IS an opening to Tirek’s victory. They want to save Discord and Luna at the same time, but what can they do? Tirek is already ready for what he’s predicting. For that reason, Mokuba and Storm sigh and lower their energy to float back to the ground. Returning to their normal selves, they bow down to surrender.

Tails and TJ just stand, doing nothing. William even seethes in anger to Tirek’s evil. The beast than grins and sets Luna to the ground. Luna wheezes in defeat, as he sees Tirek clutching onto Discord tighter than before.

“Do you have any last words?” he asks him.

“Yes…” Discord rattles, “I… really do love my friends…”

“Is that so?” Tirek laughs, “How about I depress you more than? I love to see tears and blood mixed together!”

Tirek than expands his claws, thinking of who his killing target can be. He directly looks… AT MOKUBA AND STORM!

Having his dark magic grow stronger, the shadows grasp their feet, having the two of them struggle to break the grasp. Tails, TJ, and William are then pushed back by Tirek’s gust. Then, the monster makes his victory stab to kill the two princes. The gravity on his hand falls to collide with them, making the stab!

POOF!

To Luna’s shock, the princes disappear. Just… disappear. They turned into sudden ash, as Tails and TJ look in awe. William even giggles at such a strange sight. Tirek also mutters in confusion, wondering what’s going on.

“Up here.” a voice calls to him.

Tirek looks up to see Mokuba and Storm, still in their Stukba power. They’re floating on top of him with their aura, grinning.

“WHAT?” Tirek screams, “HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?”

“Pinkie Pie manages to speak fast because of her hyper activity.” Mokuba smiles, “And there’s something she told us about the Beetle Emerald…”

The two of them make a huge light in their hands, having the blast strike Tirek hard against the castle walls. Discord is then released from his grip, and is caught by Luna, the foxes, and William before a rough landing.

“The emerald gives the fighter an ability to use a HINT of CHAOS.” Storm said, “One chance to make good clones of ourselves… to fool the enemy…”

“NOW!” Mokuba calls up.

Tirek looks up to see Twilight, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash floating above Tirek. Their bright aura swirls around their Rainbow Powers in a variety of colors.

“WHAT? YOU PLANNED FOR THIS TO HAPPEN? HOW?” Tirek shrieks.

“Quick thinking, that’s simply it.” Twilight smirks, “Just an opening to protect our friend…”

Discord then wobbles when being in his friends’ grasp from bellow. He then looks up to see Twilight and the others making a large colorful ball ray. He smiles.

“I… want to live… for them…” Discord said weakly, but happily.

Luna turns to him in pride. The spell is breaking.

“NOW GIRLS!” Twilight yells.

Tails and TJ help Luna, Discord, and William get out of the premises in order to not be struck by the powers. Mokuba and Storm then join with the main six to help with the attack.

BANG!

The mighty color blast then strikes Tirek, having a burning feeling enter his body. All the ponies’ esteem and magic leave his body in the process. The blast becomes brighter, as Tirek is at his defeat!

“NOOOOOOOOOO!” Tirek yells in a high pitched, melting voice.

The blast than explodes, having Tirek burn into ash. As Twilight feels the power lowering, she sees the blast lowering it’s light. Tirek is nowhere to be seen. It could be finally, that he is no more…

Twilight and the others then float down slowly, having them return to their original colors when they touch the ground.

“Is he… gone?” Rainbow Dash asks, “And by gone… I mean…”

Twilight comes over to double check and make sure. She looks at the medallion on the ground, the one they once used to unlock the key to defeat him. It was with him during his atrocities he committed.

“He’s gone.” Twilight finally concluded.

The rest of her friends sigh in relief, as Storm and Mokuba come by to join them.

POOF!

Pies are suddenly splatted on their face magically. Twilight sighs, as she sees Discord poofing in front of them, laughing.

“It’s great to be back!” Discord chuckles.

“Yeah… I can tell.” Twilight sighs, wiping the pie cream off her face like everypony else.

“I must thank you for such a protection.” Discord smiles, “I had no idea I was close to…”

Discord suddenly stands in place, silencing his giggles. Twilight wonders what the change in his behavior must be. Then, Discord sniffles and quickly breaks into tears. He falls to the ground, hugging his legs and crying loud and clear. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy then come up to comfort Discord, understanding why he’s so devastated. After everything that happened…

Leo and Ian than poof right in front of the others, free from Tirek’s imprisonment. Spike and Zecora then enter into the kingdom grounds, done with their travels to check on Twilight and… Discord.

Spike sees the tears continuing to stream down his face.

“WHY WOULD I TRY TO DO THESE AWFUL THINGS TO MYSELF?” Discord cries, “WHY…”

“There, there… shhh….” Fluttershy comforts.

Twilight, Rarity, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie than come over to join Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash to hug Discord. Spike, Leo, and Ian then come over to join in with hugging him too.

Celestia then approaches into the premises with Shining Armor and Cadence. They stand by Zecora, noticing Luna, the foxes, and William standing by them, witnessing the comforting reunion they’re giving Discord.

“I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.” Discord cries.

“Shhh. It’s not your fault, don’t apologize.” Twilight coos, “Tirek won’t harm you any more. We’re here for you.”

All of Discord’s friends are gathered around him. They’re never so happy that he’s safe. In fact, they love that he’s alive. Joy fills all of them, as Twilight, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Spike, Ian, and Leo hug Discord tightly. Their happiness grows for the spell to be broken. Their happiness is lifted, now that everypony else is safe.

Celestia smiles.

Sonic's Goodbye, Tails' Decision

The day after Discord comes back to loving himself, Storm gets situated back to his true throne with the help of Gilda. Arriving to the griffon kingdom and sharing the news came to a horrifying shock to the griffon citizens, so it took them days to adjust and make friends with their new ruler. After that, he signed the treaty of trades, with no other problems whatsoever.

Kaiba called Chrysalis and Fluffle Puff to help with the construction and repairs in Ponyville. Fireblaze also helped Kaiba along the way by melting the cracks and damages in the building walls back together. Blade and Skull then went back to their usual routine, and went to check on how the citizens in Vanhouver are holding up.

Twilight observes all the teamwork building up to fix up the town. Then, a hoof taps her shoulder, as she turns to see Sunset Shimmer and Trixie.

“Um… forgive me again?” Trixie mumbles the question, “I didn’t mean to…”

Twilight knew that when she was trying to attack her, she was brainwashed.

“It’s not your fault.” Twilight smiles.

“I had tried to come on time to help.” Sunset tried to apologize.

“Hey, don’t worry about it.” Twilight assures.

“So…” Sunset changes the subject, “You in charge of construction?”

“Yes.” Twilight admits, “Hopefully I’ll fix up that tree library too.”

“Twilight!” Mokuba calls from behind her.

Twilight turns, seeing him with Shining Armor.

“I made plans for newest additions to the town! Wanna see them?”

Twilight grins at the filly prince. It was very cute and generous to help out.

“I better go.” Twilight said to Trixie and Sunset.

She waves goodbye to them, as she walks up to meet the filly prince and her brother.

Tails and TJ look at Twilight talking to them a few feet away, with William and Spike hanging out by them.

“So what are YOU GUYS going to do now?” William asks them.

“Hard to say.” TJ said, “We might go back to our home world.”

“I really don’t want to leave though.” Tails sighs, “There’s so much more of Equestria I want to explore.”

Suddenly, Spike coughs up a green flame… mixed with BLUE.

“Wait, why is your messaging fire… you know… why does it have some blue?” William asks.

“Twilight told me that messages carried through these flames can come from different universes.” Spike said.

“Really?” William asks in awe.

Spikes opens up the message scroll and reads it.

“Tails, it’s for you.” Spike said, “From that ‘Sonic’ guy.”

“Sonic?” Tails asks.

He takes the scroll to read for himself.

Dear Tails,

I looked through your machine on all the brave things you done to help your friends. I’ve now been considering, why don’t you stay here, l'il bro? There’s a lot more stuff to see in this world you’re in, and you can help more ponies that really need it. Who knows? You might make a move on Twilight, so let her go on a date with you when you’re ready. I’ve taught you everything I know on Mobius, and maybe you can pass these lessons on and on to everybody- er, everypony else. We've had a lot of way past cool adventures, now it's your time to go & create a new one.

Always stay Way Past Cool, Sonic

Tails smiles after finishing the letter.

He remembers the adventures that he & Sonic had, from sneaking into Robotropolis to get cotter pins, to Sonic saving Christmas from Robotnik, and even when Sonic used the Power Stones to defeat Ol' Eggbelly.

Now he knows what new purpose awaits him and TJ.

“Best of luck to you too, old friend.” Tails smirks.

Twilight then approaches them as soon as she’s done talking with Mokuba and Shining Armor.

“Once again, I really appreciate everything you done.” Twilight thanks, “Was else will you do next?”

“Explore this world.” Tails answers, “I’m quite curious of it. How’s Discord?”

“Very happy. We’re making a party just for him. He’s very happy to be around us. More than ever actually.” Twilight said.

“Well, we might not be here unfortunately.” TJ sighs, “We’re a bit eager…”

“I understand.” Twilight nods, “But feel free to come back and visit anytime you like.”

She leans over to kiss Tails on the cheek, making him feel ecstatic. He’s never that proud of himself right now.

Rainbow Dash then swoops over them, greeting them by surprise.

“We’re kinda cuddling with Discord, just to let you know Twlight.” Rainbow Dash reports to her.

She then looks at Tails.

“You guys going to go on a date?”

“Someday, hopefully…” Tails sighs.

“Well, see you later.” Twilight said.

She then walks off with Rainbow Dash and Spike, as they part their ways with the foxes. William stays behind, seeing Leo approach him.

“The who reunion thing is kinda sappy.” Leo tells the worm, “You want to go find other ponies’ precious belongings?”

“And return the items to them afterwards? Fine by me?” William agrees, “I’m in a treasure hunting move anyway.”

Before, Discord was alone on a high hill that overlooked Ponyville. He has been reminiscing on all the pain he suffered because of Tirek’s abuse. That was when the first five ponies and Ian came to check up on him. They understood why he kept crying, and shook in traumatization. The best and loving thing they’ve done then, was coming over to comfort him. Discord was confused at first, but feels happiness when they nuzzle and hug him, happy that he’s alive. Fluttershy was the most joyful of all, breaking into happy tears with feeling the warmth of Discord’s fur. Pinkie, Rarity, and Applejack also laugh when they feel the tickling coming from Discord’s tip of his tail.

That’s where they are now, and still enjoying. It got better when Twilight, Spike and Rainbow arrived to surprise Discord with a playful hug. Discord then turns and licks Rainbow Dash on the cheek, having her giggle in delight.

“I… never felt…” Discord tries to say.

“It’s okay.” Rainbow Dash reassures.

“Still, you protected me…” Discord sighs, “Even though I’d done… bad things a long time ago…”

“Discord, enough. That’s not important.” Twilight smiles, “You’re still with us… our best friend.”

“Better than being on a friendship throne.” Discord chuckles.

Twilight knew that reference, but she laughs along anyway.

“Hey, we’re tasting which cake might be best to have for the party.” Spike said, “Mr. and Mrs. Cake are wiling to have us taste one slice of each.”

“Geez, they must be working hard.” Discord smiles, “I’m in.”

“YAY! CAKE!” Pinkie cheers, jumping up and down.

They all get up, and walk down the green hill. Fluttershy decided to walk instead of flying, just to feel the soft texture of the grass. She looks up at Discord as the gang walks, and grabs out to hold his hand. It’s so wonderful that Discord is alive.

A Time for Truth

The party made for Discord has really lifted his spirits so far. After the cuddle time he had with the main six ponies, he had the mood built up with positivity. The jubilee is taking place at Twilight’s kingdom, where the citizens of Ponyville are welcoming him, and Twilight. Others talk and catch up while having snacks, still adjusting to the events of Tirek’s re-release with the help of his son.

Discord felt horror still at the same time. He nearly KILLED himself, all by Tirek’s plan. But it’s easy to put aside that concern for now. Fluttershy flies up to him, holding a wrapped box.

“I’ve been meaning to give it to you in the future…” she mumbles, “But I thought this might brighten your happiness a bit more.”

Discord grins, and opens the gift given by her. He then takes out a carved crown made with forest wood, with ocean blue diamonds decorating the rim.

“I… figured that this would boost your self-esteem, just to feel like a king… to me.” Fluttershy smiles.

Discord smirks, but then sighs and shudders in gloom.

“I’ll… never get my own thrown with Twilight and the others, will I?” Discord asks, “I mean… sure I learned a lot, but… Aw, forget it. Maybe I haven’t learned enough.”

“Twilight… is thinking about it.” Fluttershy said.

“Maybe I should just decline myself from this gift.” Discord groans, handing the gift back to Fluttershy.

“Discord, you will deserve it.” Fluttershy assures, “I know you feel scared after Tirek and V’s atrocities, but… you can’t let this experience change your views.”

“Maybe you’re right.” Discord chuckles.

Rainbow Dash then flies up to the two of them.

“Hey guys, how’s it going?” she asks.

“Good.” Discord answers, putting on Fluttershy’s crafted crown.

“What’s with that?” Rainbow asks, curious.

“To… feel good.” Discord answers, “That crown reminds me actually, how is Storm doing?”

“He told me he’s fixing everything that Everest has done to his kingdom.” Rainbow Dash answers, “Apparently ALL the griffons lived a rough life under his corrupt taxes and such.”

“That meanie…” Fluttershy sighs.

“Well it’s a good thing he’s DEAD!” William said, squirming in the join the conversation, “And to think we nearly signed a FALSE treaty.”

“He’s really gone for good?” Discord asked, curious.

“Died in battle with Storm himself.” William sums up.

“How brave.” Rainbow Dash said.

Some of Canterlot’s guards are at the party themselves, heading toward Discord and the others. One guard acts serious, while the other stumbles around being drunk. Discord turns around to see them, knowing it’s a message for him.

“Does Celestia want me?” he asks.

“Yes.” the guard answers, “She’s in her throne room. It will only be for a couple minutes… for her to speak to you personally.”

“Understood.” Discord nods.

He then turns to Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and William.

“Forgive me, I’ll be back.” Discord tells them.

“Okay.” Rainbow and Fluttershy nod.

Discord’s poof to transport to Canterlot was more joyful then he sadly faded once. Fluttershy walks with Rainbow, thinking what the discussion with Celestia might be like.

Twilight then bumps into her, Rainbow, and William with Spike by her side.

“Oh, hey.” Twilight says to them, “So… what do you think of the party?”

“AWESOME!” William compliments, “And I think the citizens are enjoying their exploration of the castle.”

“Really? I didn’t think they’d be into exploring the library section as well.” Twilight said.

“Actually, they aren’t going down there… or exploring the library.” Rainbow lets her know.

“Oh.” Twilight said, annoyed and disappointed.

“Discord is going to visit Celestia for a minute, just to let you know.” Fluttershy tells her, “She asked for him to meet with her directly.”

“Well, you guys want to come with us to try my… jewel cake recipe?” Spike asks.

“I hope I don’t have dentures run into my teeth afterwards.” William sighs.

Celestia sits still on her throne, looking around the wreckage in the room. She told the guards to take time off construction so she can have her private discussion with Discord. It’s not easy to observe the mess though. The broken story windows new to be replaced, god knows how much. One window she images to be made should feature Spike, Mokuba, Discord, Tails, and TJ making their final attack against Volucris.

POOF!

“Hello ‘Tia” Discord greets, “My, I’m sorry about what happened in this room.”

“It’s not the worst.” Celestia tells him, “Chrysalis once had it infested with cocoons.”

“So…” Discord says, “You aren’t going to scold me about something are you?”

“Well…” Celestia sighs.

“May I say some things before you do?” he asks.

“This is a serious conversation, so go ahead.” Celestia responds.

Discord sniffs.

“I really know we never can age over one thousand years, the books can exaggerate things.” he summarizes, “But over the years, I have been born in such a grotesque look everypony ridiculed me by. I was adopted, tormented again… again… and again… that’s when I soon discovered my magical power. Chaos.”

Celestia kept listening.

“You must understand, I only make chaos back before to try and make everypony happy. I guess that was a mistake, it actually brought disharmony. I was oblivious to see how it effected Twilight and my other friends in reality.”

Discord rubs his hand on his forehead.

“You influenced me when I first discovered you during my youth. I tried to become a friend with you, but…”

“I know… I rejected you because of your looks.” Celestia said, “I was not aware of what I was saying before.”

“Leading me to do bad things…” Discord shudders, “Celestia, I don’t know if you know this, but I actually hated myself when I was frozen as stone. I had trouble admitting when I was released again. I couldn’t help but have fun, but it was only for myself.”

“Well… I also noticed that you have been thinking how to gain a throne with Twilight and her friends. That was… what I wanted to talk to you about.”

“Does it really concern you?” Discord sobbed a little, “I knew it. I thought that if I was a ruler with them…”

“You can undo the things you know you wronged on?” Celestia guesses.

Discord nods.

“Discord. I have to confess, your magic is who you are. We all know that now. If you can’t help having a little reckless magic to surprise us, it’s who you are. That’s why you’re special. And now that you explained your concern about your reason for a throne, I can assure you that’s no way to rid your emotions of guilt.”

“Than what CAN I do?” Discord said.

“Be there for your friends, that’s all.” Celestia said, walking up to him, “Go with them on every mission they do, and see all their behaviors, scenarios, and mistakes. You can see how they forgive themselves, and keep their magic of friendship strong. Who knows? You might be Twilight’s student.”

Discord grins at the reference. It’s like the lessons of harmony are finally being passed down to him.

“I… want to do this for Fluttershy too.” Discord admits.

“Then do it for me too.” Celestia said.

In a sudden surprise, Celestia kisses him on the lips! Discord shakes in shock, as she pulls back slowly in the next fifteen seconds.

“What was THAT?” Discord asks.

“Something to let you know that I still care for you.” Celestia said, “You’re still a living creature, don’t be hard on yourself all the time. I… I do love you.”

Discord hesitates. But yet…

“Yeah, I love you too.” Discord admits, “Well, I’d better get back.”

“Visit anytime.” Celestia said.

Discord poofs back to the party, as Celestia smiles. She’s very happy she had this special discussion with Discord.

Author's Note

The End.

Prelude to Doomsday: The Trial of King Sombra

As the main six ponies, Spike, Celestia, Luna, Discord, Tails, TJ, Shining Armor, Cadence, Storm, Chrysalis, and Ian settle in their secured rail podium seats, the guards bring Sombra into the courtroom, having a metal muzzle over his mouth and masking his face. The look makes Tails wince. It’s no wonder William, Mokuba, Fluffle Puff, Skull, Fireblaze, Gilda, or Kaiba might not be here. They would wet themselves easily by this horrific look. Besides, the four of them are still helping with repairs on the pony villages and cities.

“King Sombra…” Celestia scowls at him, “I’ll let everyone know about the procedure of the trial before we get started.”

She stands tall on her throne seat, that’s in the middle of the room. By that, is a judge seat, made for the discussion of the proof and verdict to be decided by her agreement.

“We have all been brought her because of your dangerous return, and vicious attack against my loving ponies.” Celestia summarizes in the room, “Since the gnome named Leo won over the position as judge against Prince Blueblood months ago, he’ll be standing by me to view this case and call the sentence!”

Leo the gnome then walks into the room, passing by the guards and Sombra. He wears a blue robe, sighing at what he’s wearing in ire. He lives with it though, just as he sits himself on the judge’s seat that’s by Celestia.

“King Sombra, you are here because of your crimes against the Allies of Equestrian Ponies and the whole world of Equestria itself. Turning anyone into vampires, attacking the Crystal Empire, making the crystal ponies as slaves, killing your own wife, aligning yourself with Tirek, and brainwashing the great and powerful Trixie during Discord’s brainwashed control to do suicide. Trixie couldn’t be here, but I’m sure she’s pretty upset at your actions too” Judge Leo says.

He then leans from his seat and looks at Sombra’s eyes, green of envy and mixed with red of hate, not blood, just hate.

“How do you plead?” Leo asks him.

“Not guilty.” Sombra said slowly.

“We’ll see about that.” Leo said, leaning back, “Since Twilight Sparkle and her friends are appointed as the jury, they’ll decide.”

He then looks at them, seeing the rage in their faces when they look at Sombra. Twilight even cries in fear and anger when looking at the horrible king.

“Jury…. do you… have the verdict?” Leo asks his friends, “I know we been through a lot to decide, so be brief if you wish.”

Applejack stands up, prepared to say the verdict.

“Leo…” Applejack sniffs, “We find Sombra GUILTY for his crimes.”

Leo then turns to Sombra.

“Given the crimes we all witnessed you doing, you’ll be imprisoned in Tatarus for a long period of time, if her majesty approves that is.” Leo said, looking at Celestia.

“That’s fair for me.” the princess nods, “Guards…”

The guards nod, realizing her command and guide Sombra out of the room.

“YOU think you got rid of all of the us? HA! There is another one, and it will be Skull’s Father! Find and see if he is coming Celesita! He’s the one you banished to the frozen lands. He’s got one mind on his revenge since you are still ruling this trash land! He will strike on the day that Twilight gets more romance an royalty!” Sombra cackles.

“How do YOU know if I’ll get married?” Twilight sneers at him.

“I know a lot about you Twilight Sparkle, and Flash Sentry!” Sombra laughs.

“Flash?” Twilight gasps.

Tails looks at her, and understands. Though he’s enraged of the way Sombra is addressing to her.

“Skull’s certain father will return, and he plans to give you a wedding gift, Twilight. You don’t know where he will strike! SO… be warned, because he plans to bring the dead on this surface! THE DEAD! And he will take over Equestria. HAHAHAHAHA!” Sombra finishes, as the royal guards drag him out of the courtroom.

Celestia and Twilight all together fell insulted of Sombra’s insolence. Yet, his warning sounds vengeful and sincere. Can it be true?

Discord then turns down to see Skull in shock. The words about his father coming back are too good to be true. It’s hard to believe. And the fact that if his dad strikes Celestia would only make things more disastrous. Celestia also looks down at him, considering his anxiety of this.

“Is what…. could Sombra be telling the truth?” Skull asks Celestia.

“What’s your father’s name?” Celestia sighs out the question.

“Nucor.” Skull answers.

“It’s possible your father might come. Be we must not jump to conclusions, not yet at least.” she huffs.

As she rises from her throne to leave the room, Discord hugs Skull to calm him down. Twilight even grows stressed of the possible warning, but Pinkie, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow, and Fluttershy come around her to calm her down.

“Don’t worry.” Fluttershy assures, “It’s possible that Sombra is lying to scare us.”

“And if this ‘Nucor’ guy comes for us, we’ll be ready for him!” Rainbow Dash promises, flexing her muscles to show bravery.

Twilight smiles at her friends, lucky to be reassured. Now that the trial is over, there’s one more thing she has to do.

Twilight was walking around the castle, looking for Flash to have a word with him. Tails even follows her, along with TJ. The two foxes felt like hanging out with her to make sure she’s okay. Then, just by coincidence, she bumps into Flash, still on guard duty.

“Oh, hello.” he says to her.

“Hello Flash.” Twilight says.

“So… this is Flash.” Tails says, approaching him, “Good to see you.”

“Thanks.” Flash says to him.

Tails then extends his hand, and the two of them shake. TJ also waves to Flash, as Flash turns back to Twilight.

“So, what’s happening?” he asks her.

“I was just on my jury, casting a verdict on Sombra for his crimes.” Twilight sums up to him, “He told me that… there would be a day we might get… oh this awkward….”

Flash blushes, along with Tails. The fox wasn’t expecting this, but in the least, whatever goes on in Twilight’s life, he’ll be happy for her. And he’ll be her best friend no matter what. Tails smiles, and supporting Twilight on her choice of romance looks at Flash.

“She’s… just worried that after…. you know… that there will be a guy named Nucor coming back for revenge. She’s just hoping everything will be prepared.” Tails explains.

Flash nods, and hangs in head down in concern. Nucor. He heard that name somewhere.

“I see.” Flash said, “If I know better, there was a legend of Nucor, explaining that he casts the dead open from the underworld. He carries a book called ‘THE DEAD’ with him when ever he curses anypony. If he DOES come…”

He then looks up back to Twilight.

“Do you think… you want to come to my place for a picnic tomorrow?” Flash asks her, “Maybe we can discuss this subject to understand it more.”

Twilight nods.

“That sounds good to me.” she agrees.

“I better get going.” Flash said, walking away, “I have more construction to help out with.”

As he walks off, Tails looks at her.

“I want you to be happy with whoever you decide to be with.” he says.

“You’re so sweet.” Twilight smiles, kissing him on the cheek.

Blade then comes up to meet the three characters, finally rested.

“Your friends have set up a party to celebrate our victory.” Blade tells her, “You want to go with me to join?”

“Sure!” Twilight smiles.

“As for us, we should get going.” Tails said, turning around with TJ.

“Are you sure you don’t want to join?” she asks the foxes.

“Nah...we have more missions to handle.” Tails tells her, “Besides, we want to find Whistler and check on him, just to see if he’s okay.”

That, and I need some time by myself to think.

Twilight smiles.

“That’s a nice thing to do.” she said, “Thanks once again.”

“We’ll meet again soon.” TJ promises with Tails.

The two foxes walk down the hall, leaving the castle.

“Pinkie has made a pumpkin spice cake, just to let you know.” Blade tells Twilight.

“Really?” Twilight beams, “She must have got inspired from Applejack.

Blade and Twilight then walk down the hall, ready to celebrate.

An Uneventful Day

It was the dawn arising through the landscapes being covered by the mixed red, orange, and yellow firing rays of the sun. Ponyville is waking up to its silent alarm as if it’s a meditation exercise. Racing through every road and field, the sunlight now comes over Fluttershy’s house. Inside, Discord is already awake, up to his usual pranks he creates to anger Fluttershy’s pet rabbit Angel. He has ten humanized carrots with sharp teeth chasing him around the room, and stops them when he feels like it. Angel is quite enraged of Discord’s antics, but Discord adds on by transforming himself into a fox, and chasing Angel all over again.

“DISCORD!” Fluttershy called out in anger once entering the room.

Discord noticed Fluttershy coming down the stairs, and instantly turns back into his original form, racing to the coward, and magically placing a halo over his head.

“When are you going to stop this?” Fluttershy demands, “You know how mean you’re being to Angel?”

“Come on, I’m the spirit of chaos!” Discord answered, “I have to release my urges on somepony.”

“But Angel isn’t a pony, he’s my PET.” Fluttershy pointed out.

Discord looks back at angel, sticking his tongue at him. He then looks back to Fluttershy

“Look, I would never hurt a living creature.” Discord said, “Seriously, I was just playing around.”

Fluttershy sighed, looking down for a minute, but then bringing her direct contact to Discord.

“I’m sure you’re aware that today is the peace treaty signing between the griffon and pony regions. Twilight is bringing together the races herself at the town square of Ponyville.”

“Well, I wouldn’t miss that for the world” Discord replied.

“But Discord…” Fluttershy continued, “You know you need to behave. Princess Celestia is quite strict of how you’re supposed to act in front of the other ponies.”

“I know. I have to use my magic for good instead of evil, blah, blah, blah. I know the appropriate time to be myself. Quit worrying.” Discord said.

“Discord, please, this is serious.” Fluttershy said sternly, “Twilight has talked to me, taking consideration of the event, and she thinks its best that you don’t use your chaos for today.”

Discord eyes Fluttershy, annoyed but yet understanding.

“Does this have anything to do with my betrayal by helping Tirek long ago?” Discord asked, “I was just stupid back then, I didn’t really mean to hurt any pony…”

Fluttershy sighs, thinking about the past Discord brought up.

“Just… no magic today, please?” Fluttershy asked.

Discord knew his feelings may be hurt when he can’t express himself for what he is, yet he didn’t want to disappoint of hurt Fluttershy again, or ever.

“I… I understand Flutter Butter, I mean Fluttershy.” Discord answered, “I’ll try and act mature today, I promise.”

Fluttershy smiled. She nodded a ‘thank you’ to him for his sincerity.

“I’ll just go observe the other ponies for pleasure instead today.” Discord continued, “Maybe I’ll visit Pinkie Pie. I know she’ll want to see me for a surprise.”

“That may have to wait.” Fluttershy informed, “Pinkie told me she’s having issues with William in her cupcake shop. She doesn’t want her stress to rise higher as anypony may guess.”

Discord sighs in frustration, thinking of the sociopathic, and reckless worm.

“Sometimes I think I’m a bad influence on that guy.” Discord sighed.

“WILLIAM, CONTROL YOURSELF!” Pinkie Pie raged, “Those cupcakes are for the treaty party tonight!”

William is acting like a complete menace at Sugarcube Corner. The worm is completely indulging himself with a mouthful of pastries every bite. Ever since the Mane 6, Spike, and Discord defeated another enemy named Arabus, William was also kicked out of the worm region because of his accidental destruction of his races’ city. He was forced to cope with living in Ponyville, alongside a gnome named Leo, and a diamond dog named Ian ever since. Right now, his behavior is far worse than what Discord’s used to be. Discord became more serious, and limited his mischief once in a while because of his reflections on his past actions. By any means necessary, every pony is coming close to the breaking point of William’s self-egotistic mannerisms.

“You should be thankful that you set this test platter out before hand.” he said ignorantly, “Let me know if I’m ready for the next one.”

Pinkie starts to stomp her hooves down in frustration, then stops to control herself as she sees Rarity entering the store. Rarity especially cringes at what William is doing.

“Oh, I hope I’m not… Interrupting…” she said slowly.

“No, It’s all right.” Pinkie said calmly, letting out a sigh, “There’s just enough time to make batches for the PARTY, for next couple hours.”

“I thought I’d stop by to remind you to bring that emerald we’ve found on that ‘Human-faced beetle’ journey we had weeks ago.” Rarity continued, “Princess Celestia is hoping to examine the object to see if there’s anything familiar about it.”

“Jeez, why’s she so interested in my jewelry all of a sudden?” Pinkie asked.

“She wouldn’t say.” Rarity answered, “The poor dear, I know her connection with Discord is still complicated.”

Rarity looks out the window as she continues talking.

“Something deep in Celestia is still clinging onto her. Twilight has also kept close watch of her. Apparently she told me she hasn’t been in such mood to attend previous events, such as the Equestrian Games, or The Wonderbolts Ceremony.”

“That would affect Rainbow Dash too.” Pinkie added.

A sudden crash than interrupts their conversation. Pinkie turns to see William barging into the kitchen, and throwing food out of the refrigerator.

“Do you know where you keep the eggnog?” William asked in a demanding tone.

“WHY YOU…” Pinkie began to shout, “I’m sorry Rarity, I have to take care of this, but…um…is there anything else you need?”

“Yes, you haven’t prepared the glazed doughnuts for snack room, have you?” Rarity asked.

“Yes, I’d figured that’s why you came, so I put them in the white package, over there!” Pinkie points to the box on the display table. Rarity then decides to take the box, and leave Pinkie to handle the situation herself.

“Well, be there at the Party.” Rarity said as she left the shop.

Celestia is sitting on her throne, thinking of the procedure of getting the treaty signed. It’s all projected and mapped out in her head. Just walk up to the podium, and announce the history of the feud that started because of their territories being disrespected. Then have the bill and ink pen magically appear on the medium sized podium table, and the signatures over with. If anything were to go wrong, the war would grow longer, and will bring a possibility of becoming worse. Now as for Discord, Discord. Celestia knew him for a long time, much stronger than an eon lifetime. She doesn’t want doubt to stalk around her, but the idea of Discord not controlling his antics is very likely to happen in her opinion. She’s very decent, but after the Tirek incident, she has heavy trouble maintaining trust with Discord. She also wouldn’t forgive herself if she never forgave him. It’s a wild debate that she wishes to erase from her head, but still…

Suddenly, Luna enters the room, approaching her sister. Celestia’s attention is brought back to Luna.

“It’s time to go to Ponyville.” Luna informed, “Do you want me to get the guards ready?”

“And a royal carriage, as usual.” Celestia responds, “I’m just praying that this all goes well…”

William is now out of Sugarcube Corner, walking through the Pony Market with Applejack and Apple Bloom. The entire market is also being tided up and getting elegant for the treaty ceremony as well.

“Fudge, Pinkie is just acting crabby today. I was only making myself useful.” William grumbled.

“You know, you HAVE been causing trouble for Pinkie Pie by not respecting her stuff and property.” Applejack points out, “Let alone making a frosty mess in her kitchen.”

“I though that’s what she might want.” William huffed, “What are we doing in the market anyways?”

“Applejack and I will be making a special apple recipe for the party banquet.” Apple Bloom answered, “It’s from Granny’s traditional apple recipe history.”

“Which will require a bit of nutmeg, cinnamon, and hazelnut apparently.” Applejack said when reading the recipe list, “One of those will at the next stall coming up.”

“Meh, I’m just going to look around some more.” William says out loud.

“Suit yourself.” said Applejack, “If you’re bored, we won’t stop ya.”

William than goes down the dusty street, passing by the other ponies, and stalls that are carrying different items such as African spices, baked cookies and bread, and independently written books made by local authors. William then shuffled up to a stall that is selling antiques from a couple centuries ago. He then bumps into Rainbow Dash, shopping alongside with Leo the gnome.

“Ah, fancy meeting you guys here.” William said.

“I’m just helping Rainbow find a rare tuxedo suit to wear at the treaty signing.” Leo responded.

“I want to look awesome as possible” Rainbow Dash says, “As a Wonderbolts captain, I’ve got to be…”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah, twenty percent cooler, swag, whatever.” William cuts her off, “I’ve heard that ten times now. Believe me, everyone is trying to make a good impression on the griffons.”

“I bet you Gilda might be there too.” Rainbow guesses.

“Ugh, but she’s always creepy looking.” William shudders.

“Probably because of her mannerisms.” Leo suggested.

“Heh. Yeah.” Rainbow agreed. She then noticed something in the sky, along with William, Leo, and the other ponies. Princess Celestia and Luna are arriving at the town square, making their landing.

“We’re getting close to being ready.” Rainbow Dash advised.

“Where’s Ian? You know, the diamond dog.” William wondered.

“He’s helping Twilight and Spike arrange the legal documents for the treaty inside the library.” Leo answered.

“Well, I’ll go back to Applejack then.” says William, “Applejack might refrigerate her ingredients, and then we’ll be right back.”

“The signing ceremony doesn’t start for another hour.” Rainbow Dash said.

William slides off to find Applejack and Apple Bloom, while Leo and Rainbow Dash are making their purchase.

The alicorn is being very careful when looking over the treaty documents, to make sure everything is in order. He wings feel stiff from all the sorting and editing she’s being doing all day up to this very point. The papers are almost in good order, and she wanted to make sure not to pile them all up into a mess. The treaty table was to also be moved with the feathered ink pen, and ink bottle. With those, they will help the documents be written on. It won’t be much trouble getting it outside as long as Spike and Ian are here to help. Ian then comes into the room, standing by Twilight and wagging his tail.

“Geez, you look glum.” Ian observed, “You want me to make coffee for you?”

“Tea would be better, thank you.” Twilight answered.

Ian left the room to go to the kitchen, to make tea. Spike passes Ian as he enters the room now. He looks at Twilight, noticing her taking calm, deep breaths.

“You sure you’re ready for this?” Spike made sure.

“I’m a princess, I have to do this no matter how I feel.” Twilight declared.

Twilight reviewed the treaty once more. Trades from both regions will be permitted as long as the griffon race territory won’t be trespassed, due to their cultures and beliefs. Reading the deal and compromises makes Twilight a bit uncomfortable. Equestria is about forming regions and nations, which also involves friendship. Nowadays, conflicts grow bigger for unknown reasons. If Twilight were like Celestia, she can travel the world to resolve those social issues. But is she really ready for that? She doesn’t know, though really feels like she needs to. Ian then arrives back into the room, with three cups of tea on a tray, made for him, Twilight, and Spike.

“The flavor is orange.” Ian said.

Twilight takes a sip, allowing the tea to help relieve her stress. The essence of the tea is quite normal, which is just perfect.

A knock on the library door is then made. Spike comes up to open it, and in storms the griffon prince, followed by three of his guards.

“Prince Everest is at your presence.” one of the guards informed, “Please bow before…”

“Enough of that. It’s fine. They don’t need to.” Everest told the guard. He then approaches Twilight, as Twilight approached to him.

“I hope I’m not being rude to just barge in here,” he said.

“No trouble at all.” Twilight replied, “Is there any reason why you arrived here first before the town square?”

“I just thought I’d see the royal Princess Twilight with my own eyes.” Everest said, “I’d expect you’d be in your own kingdom.”

“I’m only here to get all the information together for these treaty papers, based from the information from the encyclopedias.” Twilight explained, “Every has to be correct you know.”

Everest smirked.

“I just beg to differ that everything is completely worked out.” Everest sighed, “Not everypony can just understand another race’s traditions.”

“Yes, I can… understand that.” said Twilight.

“But what really makes me sick…” Everest resumed, “Is the fact that you let that… draconequus… live in your innocent village.”

“Who? Discord? But he’s reformed…” Twilight assured.

“That stupid beast? With due respect Twilight, monsters like him never change! I fought beings like him before, and the only way peace is formed in this world is when a draconequus rots in hell.” Everest retorted, “I’m not going to stand by and have you defend that idiot freak forever.”

Twilight said nothing. Arguing back at him would only make matters worse. If anything were to make Everest angry, the treaty wouldn’t be worth it. And the subject to debate about Discord, that doesn’t really matter now. Though Twilight is still shocked about how racist Everest sounds. Controlling herself, Twilight inhales deeply and looks back to Everest with a calm expression on her face.

“I’m very sure Discord means well. I can reassure you, everything will also go in schedule today. He won’t cause trouble, I’m very sure of it.” Twilight said. At least that’s all she can say to Everest for the moment.

Everest just stands still, giving Twilight a mixed look of irritation and anger. However, he is well under control of his behavior as well.

“I’ll expect everyone in town to watch the signing today, and I mean EVERYONE.” he said strictly, “I want them to see the valiant, correct image of how I’m supposed to be.”

“I understand.” said Twilight.

The idea of that is also creeping Twilight out. She had no idea Everest could be so vein. The griffon prince then turns around to leave the library, storming out the door with his guards following.

“He… he could have said ‘so long’ or something.” Ian stammered in shock, with is tail dropping.

“Don’t worry about it.” Twilight advised, “Spike, inform everyone that the ceremony will be in fifteen minutes.”

“Right” Spike agreed.

As Spike rushes out of the library, Ian helps Twilight carry out the treaty table, with the papers, inkbottle, and pen connected to it.

“I probably might want to hang by Discord, just in case he gets offended by Everest.” Ian suggested.

“It might be best.” said Twilight, “I do hope this goes well.”

There’s now ten minutes before the ceremony starts, and Discord is strolling down the road with Fluttershy to the town square. Discord felt pretty nervous, worried that he’ll never control his urge to make chaos. But how hard can it be? It’s for Fluttershy, and it’s only for one day, not like it’s in a lifetime.

“Yeah, that’s right Discord, be positive.” he thought to himself, “Just make a good impression for everypony, and they’ll appreciate you even more.”

Discord snapped his fingers to appear quickly in a more formal outfit. Fluttershy grimaced a little when noticing, but what’s the big deal? Discord is only doing that to look nice. It wasn’t long before Discord and Fluttershy pass by more ponies when approaching into Ponyville.

“Good afternoon.” Discord said in a hearty tone, but this time, really friendly and not tricky.

The ponies just give Discord a look of disgust, and snarl at his presence.

“We have better things to do than speaking with YOU!” one pony snapped.

With that, the ponies once in contact in Discord, kick dust in his face and storm off. Discord sighs in depression of what just happened, as does Fluttershy.

“I knew they’ll hate me no matter what.” Discord sniffed.

“There, there Discord.” Fluttershy said rubbing his paw, “Today is still happening. Everypony else will be happy to see you.”

“Like me for instance.” says a voice behind them. It’s coming from William, who’s just shuffling up to Discord.

“Oh, hello William.” Discord said, “I’ve heard you ran into trouble at Sugarcube Corner.”

“Yeah, well Pinkie should have treated me as a guest.” William muttered rhetorically.

“You’ve got to learn to respect others and their property.” Fluttershy scolded, “That way you won’t get kicked out every time to go into somepony’s place.”

“Ah, believe me, the WHOLE TOWN is my oyster. Whatever I’ll stumble upon will please me.” William giggled mischievously, “So eventually, somepony’s bound to give me something.”

“You’re evil.” Discord whispered in annoyance.

“So were you.” William snickered.

Discord shuddered at the comeback joke William made.

“Um, could you just lower those jokes for Discord?” Fluttershy asked, “He just wants to focus on the present today. Not the past.”

“Okay, okay.” William said, “But just to be clear, I wasn’t trying to offend anyone just now.”

“We’re here.” Discord said.

The town square is almost completely packed and with perfect population once they arrived. All the pegasi, earth, and unicorn ponies are in separate sections for viewing the treaty stage and podium. The Canterlot guards are also taking close blockage on each side of the stage. Spike and Ian then bring up the table with the papers and writing utensils carefully. Afterwards, Twilight comes up to them and signals them to head to their reserved seats. Princess Cadence than appears onto the stage, having Twilight welcome her and thanking her for attending the ceremony.

Meanwhile, Discord and Fluttershy passes through the crowd, and finally go into the reserved zone, where they see Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Leo, Ian, and Spike sitting down. Some of their family members who are on Applejack’s, Rarity’s, and Rainbow Dash’s are also there. The seats are basically memory foam cushions that are covered in velvet designs. The guards permit Discord and Fluttershy in, along with William. As soon as everypony is there, standing and sitting in their places at the square, Princess Celestia takes herself to the podium, beginning her speech.

“As many of you know, we are hearing and seeing such news that are bringing us to such shock as we know it.” Princess Celestia announced, “The new social conflicts arising include bullying, war, violence, drugs, murder, any…”

Princess Celestia decided to keep the ideal list limited, thinking they’ve got the point.

“The world of Equestia is still strong no matter what happens. We must never back down when sharing the messages of friendship, forgiveness, peace, love, and family. We all exist in Equestia for a reason. To make one’s lives better. And when the treaty is signed, we will take another step to accomplish that goal. We will improve to make better dreams come to life, so our world can be a safer place to love and not be afraid of. Given the past months of fighting with the griffons because of disrespecting cultures, it’s a lesson of us to also learn respect. When we come upon new races, it’s our job to strengthen dignity on others and not break it. Now, it’s our day to make this all correct and loving.”

Celestia then pauses, not thinking of anything else to say. The ponies remain silent, in case Celestia needed to say anything else.

“And now, please welcome Princess Twilight as we have her host the signing of the treaty.”

The ponies stomped their hooves, in a way of applauding. Twilight then eyes her brother Shining Armor who comes buy Cadence just in time for the signing. He the walks up to the stage, as does Everest coming up on the other side. Everest then eyes down on Discord in the reserved zone. Discord isn’t even looking at Everest, just at Shining Armor, and giving him the grinning compliment look as he points his finger at him. Shining Armor acts neutral when looking at Discord, but Everest…

Everest has one of his stones as a decoration on his ceremony outfit. With such hatred, he heaves it straight to Discord’s forehead, having Discord yelp in agony. Blood is even tearing out a tad bid, but not too much.

The eye contact with Shining Armor to Everest was quite simple and welcoming. After looking over the fine and terms or agreement, both signatures were signed onto the treaty. It didn’t last to long, but the fact that it happened was very important for the pony citizens to watch. Hooves stomped on the ground once more, applauding to this event. Twilight then comes onto the stage to make her announcement.

“The gathering is all arranged at Sweet Apple Acres by permission of Applejack.” Twilight called out, “Everypony is welcome to come if they want. Beverages, appetizers, and a grand feast will also be served.”

Everypony then moves out from the square, having Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Leo, Ian, and Spike leaving the reserved zone. Spike can’t help but also notice Fluttershy tending to Discord’s bleeding forehead for a minute. Spike noticed what Everest just did, just before he signed the treaty. Spike then turns back, still disturbed of what Everest just did. As for Discord, he paces real slowly, thinking…

“Are you okay?” Fluttershy made sure.

“I’ll be fine” Discord assured, “I’m just… so scared that I’m not strong enough to control my behavior.”

“You’re doing fine,” Fluttershy reassured, “Just have fun at the party.”

The Discovery

Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and William called the hospital just in time. Rainbow Dash’s swift moves at Fluttershy’s house saved Discord before he even passed away during his suicide attempt. The sky is turning deep grey outside the hospital building, as Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and William wait in the waiting room. They shake their heads in disbelief, traumatized at what they seen. Discord tried to KILL HIMSELF. It was an EXTREMELY horrible thing to see. Sure, he done bad thing, but…

HE NEVER SHOULD DO THAT! He’s their friend, and did everything he could to prove it.

Fluttershy cries softly, hoping to hear word from the pony doctors about Discord’s health. Rainbow Dash hugs Fluttershy tightly, nuzzling by her cheek.

“He’ll survive.” the cyan pegasi promises.

Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and William then see Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Spike, Leo, Ian, Luna, and Celestia rushing down the hall in front of them. They then approach the three of them, horrified.

“We came as soon as we heard.” Twilight breathes out heavily, “How is he?”

“We… we don’t know…” Fluttershy cries.

“Discord…” Celestia shakes, “I didn’t know… Why did he….”

The doctors finally arrive in front of the gang, with grim looks on their faces.

“He’ll survive.” one doctor said, “But… the injuries are quite serious.”

“The fracture in his neck is quite severe too.” another doctor explained, “It might takes weeks to heal and mend. Now as for his magic…”

The doctors were silent for almost half a minute.

“Nearly half his magic… is gone…” the third doctor shudders, “The cuts he made on himself… they’re turning into scars….”

“Any chance that the wounds became infected means that… the magic that keeps his body stable will be weak enough to make him sick.”

“Our nurses are making potions to keep him energized and healthy though, along with medicine. We promise…”

POW!

The sound erupts through the hall, as everypony looks down through it. Twilight can then recognize the sound of Discord’s wheezing.

“Which room number!?” Twilight asks.

“408.” the doctors replied.

Twilight and the others then rush to his room. When they arrive in front of the room, Twilight opens the door, and gasps in terror.

Discord is trying to strangle himself on the neck, WITH BARBED WIRE.

“DISCORD! NO!” Twilight cries.

She and the other five ponies then rush to him, to hug him and grab his self-hurting weapon from his paw.

Rarity then looks at the gashes and marks on his neck.

“Dis… Discord…” Rarity sobs, “You poor creature…”

Applejack then nuzzles on Discord’s tail hanging out of his bed.

The lord of chaos then snaps his fingers to make a gun in his hand. Pinkie Pie then knows what he’s trying to do.

“NO!” the pink pony screams.

She then grabs his chicken hand, and pulls the gun out to smash it to the floor, breaking it into pieces.

“Please don’t…” Pinkie Pie cries.

“I’m worthless…” Discord sighs, “I’m SHIT…”

“What?” Applejack gasps, having her jaw drop.

The doctors then arrive in the room.

“Doctors, what the hell is going on? Why is he acting like this?” Leo demanded.

“We… don’t really know…” one doctor said, “The only symptoms we saw on Discord is the blood dripping every now and then from his ears. There also is reddening appearing every hour in his eyes. I think… there was also an aura around them.”

Celestia’s eyes grew big as she heard that.

“He… he might be possessed.” Celestia considers.

“How do YOU know?” William asks.

“Allow me to check.” Celestia insists.

Twilight nods, and steps aside for the princess.

Celestia then steps forward to where Discord slumps on his bed, having her horn touch his forehead lightly. She then closes her eyes, and goes slowly into his mind. She enters, then seeing and hearing…

“FILTH!”
“WORTHLESS SHIT!”

Celestia gasps at her surroundings. The atmosphere of Discord’s chaotic mind are now full of horrifying, and grotesque images of death, rape, abuse, and suicide all around her. The voices are also very loud, and screaming with harsh, hurtful profanities all around her. She then feels something… GRAB HER HOOF!

She looks down, seeing an undead looking human scratching her legs, and spitting teeth out her mouth.

“YOUR FAULT TOO!” the demonic creature spat, “JOIN US, AND ADMIT YOUR GUILT!”

“JOIN THE ONES THAT HATE THEMSELVES!” another demon shouts, clinging onto her back, “DIE!”

“NO!” Celestia screams.

Her eyes then open into the real world, as the sickening possession pushes her back, and sends her flying to the other side of the room.

“CELESTIA!” Twilight cries in alarm.

She and Rarity then rush to her to help her up.

“What happened?” Rarity asks.

“Something…” Celestia breathes out, “SOMETHING possessed Discord. I don’t know what it was, or whatever in his head is, but…”

Celestia brings tears out of her eyes.

“It took it’s toll. It’s sunk it’s powers into Discord’s mind, and it’s too powerful to remove.” she admits, “I never even encountered any spell like this before, and… I don’t even know how to break it.”

“Better let me die…” Discord cries softly.

“NO! Discord… Don’t say that.” Rainbow Dash said, hugging his head, “We love you. You’re our friend.”

Fluttershy then comes by Rainbow Dash to hug Discord with her.

“If anything were to happen to you…” Fluttershy whimpers, “I’ll never forgive myself.”

Twilight thinks and long and hard. There has to be a cause to Discord’s self-hatred behaviors.

“Where, do you guys assume, he might go hang out when he’s stressed?” Twilight asks, “Wherever he was, there has to be something that caused him to…”

Twilight didn’t even want to say more disturbing words.

“He… he sometimes likes to go hang out at the pond that’s close to my house.” Fluttershy said, “That area makes him happy, because he’s close to me…”

“I better investigate then. Spike, William, Ian, Leo, you guys better come with me.” Twilight says.

“We’ll stay with Discord and comfort him.” Luna said, “Take as much time as you need to find that dreadful source.”

“Right.” Twilight nods.

The purple alicorn then rushes out of the room, having Spike, William, Leo, and Ian follow her. The rest of the gang than stays in the room. Celestia cries heavily as she sees the other five ponies curl up by Discord, trying to make him feel happy. No matter the hugs though, Discord still whispers hateful profanities and slurs to himself.

“Discord… we do care about you…” Fluttershy insists.

“No… you hate me…. deep down…” Discord breathes.

Celestia then feels certain guilt that caused him to go out alone. If she hadn’t scolded him, he might have never gotten possessed. Maybe it wasn’t his fault that last night at Apple Acres. He seemed like he was standing up for himself. Until now, he’s not doing that anymore.

“Discord.” Celestia whimpers, “Forgive me…”

She then sees the reddening in his eyes, growing stronger. The nerves also become exposed.

“Forgive me…” she whimpers again.

Twilight, Spike, Leo, Ian, and William look everywhere around the pond to find any evidence they can. So far, William notices the pumped up goose that frightened the ducks before. The muscular bird even hisses at the worm.

“Heh. That’s just like Discord.” William grins, “Always making creatures like that.”

“Focus, William!” Twilight orders, “There has to be more than just… well… Discord’s creations…”

“Hey Twilight, over here!” Spike calls out.

Twilight rushes up to her dragon friend, to see him looking at the same rock Discord looked at before.

“Do you think THAT caused it?” the dragon asked.

Twilight observes the formation and color of the rock. She even notices the skull in the middle. Then…

SHE HEARD THE VOICES.

She gasps.

“Leo, give me one of your magic jars you always carry!” Twilight yelps, “NOW!”

The gnome hands his magic jar to Twilight, and Twilight picks up the stone quickly to seal it inside it’s secure prison.

“It’s very contagious and dangerous.” she warns, “We better not open it until further notice!”

“What is it though?” Ian asks.

“One of my library books will explain.” the alicorn proclaims.

The five characters are now inside the tree library, looking through the categories about dark magic and witchcraft.

“Let’s see. The descriptions will help us when we look through the index.” Leo said, skimming an encyclopedia, “Dark blue, mild red glowing, skull encryption.”

Leo looks long and skillfully through the pages, while William helps him.

“FOUND IT!” the worm said, “It’s called… Satan’s Mold? That’s a scary name for a possessed rock…”

“What page?” Twilight asks.

“600.” Leo answers.

Twilight than grabs the book, and scrolls real fast to find the page. She then comes across to it, seeing the history of ‘Satan’s Mold’

“The legend of Satan’s Mold goes back into legend when a dark era arises right after Jesus Christ’s crucifixion in the parallel world of humans.” Twilight read, “In one universe, heaven and hell is visible to all mortal kind. There was even a labor working force made by all of the devil’s assistants in the underworld. They each carved and made stones that carry a deadly power with tragic twists of fate. They then find a parallel universe to test the fate of misery upon others. One of these stones is… Satan’s Mold…”

Twilight’s eyes keep widening, as she keeps reading.

“When the stone is… dropped into the universe, the beings wait for a creature with a cold heart, someone or somepony so cruel enough to await their chance to know of what the stone is capable of. The being that finds the rock will then either agree, or be bribed by the devil they see to pick the victim to push them over the edge. Eventually, too far they the innocent abused will be driven to kill themselves. Some say that the devil known to create these evil stones is called…”

Twilight pauses in horror before she even finishes.

“Created by who?” William demands, curious.

“TIREK.” Twilight whimpers in horror.

It seems that Tirek has decided to once again rear his ugly mug.

What is his scheme, and can our heroes stop it from being carried out?!

Tails & T.J. vs. Cosmos: The Final Showdown

Celestia stands over Discord, lying in his bed. The Crystal Empire was also under deep sadness for Discord. Some stand outside under the balcony in the garden, with permission by the guards. They hold candles in front of them, praying for Discord to live. Some even cry out for him and pray that he can come back to his playful self.

Celestia feels all the happiness she can get from knowing that they care for him. She then has her wing brush against Discord’s cheek softly.

“I’m worthless…” Discord moaned, still under the spell.

“Shhhh. You’re not.” Celestia comforts, “We love you….”

Ian then perks up one of his ears. He might have just heard something… coming from one of the corridors of the castle. Then…

“HELLLP!”

The scream came from the throne room, as Ian sensed it deeply. The plea for help belonged…. it belongs to CADENCE!

“Someone is in the castle.” Ian whispered in fear.

Celestia turns to him in shock.

“WHAT?” she gasps hoarsely.

“I heard Cadence’s voice.” Ian explains, “Something… or someone….”

“I… might have heard that too.” Celestia admits.

Leo, who is welcoming the sympathetic ponies from outside, then charges into the room. He too has witnessed something, and their eyes were kept widened as if they haven’t gotten any beauty rest.

“Some… some of the guards collapsed. They’re now acting the same way Discord is.” Leo whimpered.

Ian came over to hug the frightened gnome, comforting him.

“Shhhh. It’s okay.” Ian soothes.

“How is this possible?” Celestia shook.

She can then hear screams coming from outside the balcony. She comes out, to see all the crystal ponies being surrounded by shadow looking demons, all covered in black.

“Those demons…” Celestia gasps.

“Similar to the ones that V is using!” Leo nods, “Tirek… he must be here.”

Celestia and Ian grimace when hearing his name. Not only has he come for them, he came to make sure Discord doesn’t live.

“I’m going down to help them!” Leo said, preparing o jump off the balcony to fight.

“Just a second….” a sinister voice shook in the room.

Celestia and the others then turn to see who’s barging through the entrance, smashing the doors off the walls. Leo even gets close to Discord to hug and protect him.

“I’m not finished just yet….” Tirek smiles evilly, “Now, before I kill Discord, I’m going to kill you.”

He points at Celestia, who frowns at the sight of him. A new fight filled with rage is now going to ignite.

Cataclysm. That’s the perfect word to describe terrible chaos, which isn’t the good kind at all. Blood keeps drooling out of noses, as Rarity continues using sewing movements for fighting and punching the enemies’ faces with circular arc punches. Her arms do all the hitting, as Applejack protects her from more brainwashed ponies trying to strike her with big wooden clubs.

The cowgirl pony’s lasso whips the weapons away, and keeps them back with the stringy strikes. She does take the attacks away from their skin, just so she doesn’t try to scar them. Along the way, she’s thinking of how to free Babs from V’s control. What is the one weakness a brainwashed slave might possess?

As Applejack keeps defending Rarity, Pinkie helps by using a helium tank to throw at them. Applejack wonders how Pinkie gets these bizarre things here on the knick of time. She’ll never know. However, the benefit of using that metal cylinder to push the enemies back is very useful.

Just then, Pinkie felt a big JOLT, maybe a punch, coming to her forehead. The attack nearly bashed her skull, and Rarity panics. The elegant pony wonders how much more Pinkie can take. If there are more strikes at once, it’s possible she may be killed.

Pinkie looks up to her next opponent. CHEESE SANDWICH!

“Unbelievable…” Pinkie moans in disbelief.

Without saying anything else, she jumps up to her hind feet and gives an automatic repetitive punch style towards Cheese Sandwich’s Stomach.

Cheese Sandwich grunts from the attempts, and makes his turn. Their battle resumes, just as Rainbow and Fluttershy continue their fight.

The two pegasi ponies use their flight to swoop over the enemies and fist punch them from above. They also miss the spear throws coming from the brainwashed slaves.

Twilight continues her fighting skills as well, using her rays to defend herself from the torches of the manipulated ponies. She then turns to look at Tails, still fighting Cosmos and trying to release himself from her grip.

Then… BLANG!

A magic blast strikes Twilight really hard. Still, she manages to get up instantly, even when struck. She then turns her face into shock, as the manipulated TRIXIE comes to her, with purple aura surrounding her eyes. Dark energy also breathes out through her nose.

Rainbow Dash turns to notice, along with Pinkie. They both realize something about her.

“SHE’S…. SHE’S BRAINWASHED TOO!” Pinkie screams.

Twilight just looks at Trixie. It’s another bad fight she has to cope with, one with an old enemy… reformed yet under control by somepony sadistic.

“THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TRIXIE IS BACK!” the pony magician shouts, “YOU WILL PAY FOR LEAVING ME AND NOT BEING MY FRIEND!”

“SOMBRA! HE DID THIS TO YOU!” Twilight screams in rage. Not at Trixie, but about Sombra.

“HA! AND NOW, I’LL DESTROY YOU!” Trixie shrieks.

Close to the throne room ceiling, Fireblaze and Wildfire keep their fighting prolonged with the punching and kicking. Fireblaze speeds up his flight power with his hoof up front, ready to submit his hit to Wildfire’s muzzle. Yet, the buffed up brother swifts upward! He then spins around to kick Fireblaze at the back of his skull. It didn’t severely injure him, but it was EXCRUCIATING. It almost felt numb, as Fireblaze roars out a strong “OW!” when kicked.

This made Fireblaze’s eyes widen and glow red. He then spins sideways, and has a giant red ray blast out of his hooves to strike Wildfire. The blast was able to push Wildfire back, but not before he makes his own blast ray. He has the aura glow white, as he aims it to Fireblaze. He then shoots, having the ray come at the red dragon pony. Fireblaze flies backward, and down. He misses it. Good enough dodge for now. But he still hasn’t won the fight yet. Fireblaze has to think harder…. for a way to weaken Wildfire and bring him to justice!

Celestia, Ian, and Leo stand their guard. Tirek is in front of them, in this room! And his troops are just outside, invading the Crystal Empire!

“HOW DARE YOU COME HERE!” Celestia roared.

“Did you miss me Celestia?” Tirek laughed.

“YOU BRAINWASHED MY DEAR PONIES, AND YOU FORCED DISCORD TO HATE HIMSELF!” Celestia cried in tears, “I’LL MAKE YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU’RE DOING TO MY FRIENDS!”

“Well, actions speak louder than words.” Tirek said in a soothing voice.

He then snaps his fingers. Within a horrifying second, Leo and Ian are gone, ALONG WITH DISCORD.

“NO!” Celestia screams.

She cries out louder than before. She’s all alone in the room now, with her real sworn enemy.

“WHAT DID YOU DO TO THEM?” Celestia demanded at the terrible creature.

“I’m having Sombra watch over them…” Tirek grins.

Celestia growls at Tirek with such hatred.

“I’LL HAVE MY REVENGE ON YOU, ONCE AND FOR ALL!” Celestia yells.

“Such a delight.” Tirek said, “Come then, have your revenge…”

A new challenge than starts, as the princess charges toward the devil looking creature in this very room!

Luna is near being done with the potion in the alchemy room with her friends. Spike, William, and Zecora also make the final touches, and massage the harmless liquid. The Cutie Mark Crusaders stand and watch, hoping and praying this will work.

Then, a slow flash is made in the room. Sonic then drops through the portal, panting heavily. The hedgehog then holds the combined materials, all made into Scandinavian Bayleaf.

“That is very considerate of you to take this time for helping us.” Luna thanks.

“Hey, anything for Tails.” Sonic shrugs.

The room then rumbled just a bit. The candles lighting the room then fade out. The moon princess looks around, wondering what’s going on.

“Um…” Sonic said, weirded out. "Way past creepy."

“Is something wrong?” Scootaloo asks Luna.

William thought something was weird too, after everypony in the room saw one of the bookshelves topple over by an unknown being. Then, the worm notices purple aura eyes in the darkness. DERPY HOOVES AND HER DAUGHTER, DINKY STEP OUT. They’re brainwashed by V, and they’re firing up their shadow powers to trap The Cutie Mark Crusaders. Their blank eyes frighten everypony, even Sonic. Before Luna does anything, the brainwashed ponies has the giant shadow hands grab the fillies, and hold them securely when dragging them towards the manipulated ponies.

“HEY! WHAT GIVES?” Apple Bloom yells.

“Derpy and Dinky…” Luna groans, “They’re under V’s spell.”

“No…” Sweetie Belle weeps in shock.

“Master V says this must stop. Keep making the potion, and V will execute these two.” Derpy threatens

“DO AS SHE SAYS!” Dinky ordered.

Then, V magically appears in the room with his shadow powers. He grins at Luna.

“I see you’re making the potion Luna.” V chuckled, “Anyways, you better listen to MY ponies.”

“THEY AREN’T YOURS!” Luna protests, “THEY DESERVE TO BE FREE!”

“Well, once Discord is dead… all his magic will be rightfully transferred to me…” V hums.

He then snaps his fingers, and has a cloud project where Discord is with Ian and Leo as prisoner. Discord is all bound up in shackles, weeping in depression and tears. His head hangs low, as his shadow army orders him to use his magic to make himself a guillotine.

“YOU MONSTER!” Luna shrieks.

“Please… don’t… “ Spike begs, “We love Discord…”

“Yet he’ll be of more use to me.” V snickers, “Get used to it.”

V then holds his hand in front of Luna, Sonic, Spike, Zecora, and William. Just as he uses his aura to finish them off, a kick knocks him down from behind. The shadow hand from V’s control then lets loose the fillies.

Then, Blade and Skull appear, grabbing Derpy and Dinky to hold them down.

“NICE TRY V!” Blade insults.

“Good timing.” Spike thanks.

“We knew it was the right time to check on you.” Skull nods.

“Yes, but my plan is already set.” V grunts, when getting up, “I’m prepared for the unexpected.”

His horns then glow red, and drip out tiny specks of red blood. He then looks at the brainwashed Derpy and Dinky.

“Take care of them, the ones who jumped on you.” V ordered to them.

Then, they elbow Blade and Skull, punching them hard into the walls as they went to their next fight. Blade takes Derpy in his hooves, and crashes her through the ceiling. The two of them are now in the royal corridors, throwing their boxing style punches at one another. Derpy using her wings to try and strike Blade with her swift attacks.

Blade dodges, having his floating powers bump and push Derpy hard to the tile ground. Cracks can be made on the floor, along with the sound of Derpy’s breaking tailbone. Derpy’s eyes glow brighter, She’s not done yet!

In the garden area, Skull crashes Dinky through the window to take the fight outside. He then notices Zecora, Cutie Mark Crusaders, William, and Spike running out of the castle entrance. It was at the distance, that he sees them running out with the final ingredients combined in the formula. Skull also looks through the windows to see that Sonic is looking at a picture of Sally. It looks like this:
The blue hedgehog smiles.
"Hopefully, I make it back, Sal. For you." Sonic whispered. Then, he turned to the villains, curled and started rolling at lightspeed. "It's Juice-'N-Jam-Time!!" he yelled, racing into action.

“Go get 'em.” Skull grins.

The pony then focuses on the fight with Dinky, as he pushes back an arm punch she tries to tackle upon him. He pushes her away, then giving a hoof hit to her stomach to send her back. She grins, as her feet dig into the dirt and grassy ground.

“Naughty boy…” Dinky sneers, “Playtime is over!”

The two ponies then charge again, fist punching.

In the alchemy room, Luna is the only one alone with V. A new fight is between her and him.

“You’re the one who cares so much for villains.” V laughs, “Since you were one yourself.”

“DISCORD IS NO VILLAIN!” Luna screams.

She then has her blue rays grow bright and fierce on her horn. Without warning, a mighty strike of the ray blast V against the brick wall. V grunts in pain and anger. Blood drips slowly from his teeth.

“Shall we take this outside?” V suggests.

“Agreed.” Luna mumbles.

“THEN I’LL START!” V snaps.

He then flies up to Luna, grabbing her by the neck! He makes a big crashing hole for them, as they go into the entrance room of the castle. It was no throne room or corridor, just an empty room reserved for them.

V then does a hard roundhouse kick to her face, and sends her smashing to the corner of the room!

“You may have got the best of me. BUT I AM holding my powers! NOW, LET ME SHOW YOU!” V roars, when floating in midair.

V then has his arms light up in such electricity. The limbs sizzle as if they have a hundred thousand volts!

“GUESS MY POWER LEVEL!” V screams.

“Your powers can never compare to anypony else’s!” Luna retorts, “You’re not that powerful! NEVER!”

“Oh? Can you do better?” V smirks.

“Normally I wouldn’t… but…” Luna shook.

Luna stands up straight, as she gathers her energy to build up her GOOD dark powers. She was intending to use them for a desperate occasion. With V, this is…

Blue energy sparks around Luna, as she transforms into her new persona. Her eyes bolt up, as she’s now in her fighting disguise as…

NIGHTMARE MOON!

“A good nightmare to save ponies’ lives.” V giggled, “I would have never guessed.”

He then sends a mighty lighting bolt to try and strike her. However, Nightmare’s speed has her rush past the electric moves.

“Still…” V continues, “Your power level is not high enough. Heck, you can’t even make electricity that has a hundred volts!”

“WE SHALL SEE!” Nightmare Moon screams.

Then V moves fast, having all the yellow sparks track his path with Nightmare Moon in shock. Then, he was in front of her, punching her hard into the wall. He then flies towards her again, and grabs her legs. He then swings her hard and heavy until he lets her go, having her drive through ten walls of the castle. Nightmare Moon didn’t even go through the throne room, but ended up at the last room of the castle. It was dark and gloomy, as she wheezes in aghast and terror. V then floats into the room, and steps on the dusty floor.

“So weak.” he sighs, “I fear I’m growing bored of this….”

TJ has joined the fight with Tails, and kept going no matter what. He can’t allow his brother to lose against a mentally insane pony. Cosmos especially is dangerous with her venomous vine powers.

With that, she kept striking the attacks at the foxes to try and hurt them. TJ then takes out a hidden switchblade from his secret belt. The foxy cousin then swings his sharp blade, and cuts through the dangerous plants with such fury. Tails also uses his Kamehameha wave to try and take out Cosmos. She dodges, to Tails disappointment. The way she does it is with her black magic. Every time and attack tries to come upon her; she has a group of vines twirl around her body to make her disappear to a different spot or location.

In that moment, she then comes behind Tails and TJ, without having them know. She then grabs the foxes by their feet, and from there, begins to drain their strength.

“WHAT THE HELL?!” Tails shouts.

“It’s my new move, Tails!” Cosmos explained in a mean tone, “My vines will drain your powers, and I will take control of you once again, without any resistance!”

“DROP DEAD!” Tails screams at her.

“Hmmm. You know, you’re right.” she coos, “I should just kill you where you stand. Just so turns out, you broke my heart Tails.”

Pinkie notices, and tries to come over to help. However, more weeds surround a circle barrier around the foxes, making it impossible to help them. Tails and TJ then look up at the vicious bat pony, having electricity slowly form around her hooves. The foxes struggle to pull their feet out of the weed bindings. Their energy is near being gone. There has to be a way to stop Cosmos.

Tails then remembers something from a while back, probably from that fight between Volucris. Her weak point may be something sappy maybe, an act of brotherhood. If Tails can to that with his cousin, they may be released from the weedy grip. Tails looks up at Cosmos, knowing he has to act fast!

Tails then puts it together. Maybe the weeds will be weak enough to be hit, and let ONE go. Tails then uses his sacrificial move, and uses the struggling last move of his wave powers to burn the weeds holding TJ. The cousin then falls back, grunting.

“TAILS!” TJ screams.

"GYYYAAAAAAAAH!!!!! I HAVE TO TRY!!!" Tails yelled.

Cosmos then has her electricity shoot towards the fox, laughing long and hard. The moment the sparks strike, TAILS BLOCKS!

TJ looks in amazement. The two tailed fox seems to be blocking the sparks with a new type of Ki power. He can uses that aura as a shield. This makes Tails grin.

Cosmos looks in dismay, as the foxes break apart the weed barrier and minions surrounding them.

Cosmos screams in rage, and fires her rays real fast like a machine gun. Tails and TJ keep dodging the gigantic attacks, flying through the air with their jumps. TJ fired a barrage of energy balls at her to distract her, and then used the Solar Eclipse Flash to temporarily blind her. Cosmos screams in pain, having her eyes act like they’re bleeding. Meanwhile, Tails gathered the some energy from the plants, but finally, he put in all of his anger.

"Now...taste this!!" He smirked, drawing back his hand, which was clenched into a fist. He thrust his energy fist forward, which launched his spirit energy ball at Cosmos. As TJ leaped out of the way, Tails opened his mouth and fired an energy blast into the Genki-Dama spell, making it MUCH, MUCH bigger. Cosmos, having finally regained her vision, looked up at the energy ball, and upon doing so, started wishing that she HADN'T looked up at the ball. There was the spirit bomb, coming down at light speed.

And at last, it made impact.

BWOOOM!!!!

The ball hit Cosmos full-force, head-on.

The giant flash than instantly disappears. Twilight and her friends still kept fighting despite that high glow. Twilight even looks up being impressed of Tails’ fighting skills. Tails himself, floats down and looks around to see if there are any remains of the wretched bat pony. He could faintly her the sound of the battle around, while TJ fights off the brainwashed ponies trying to come at him.

Tails then sees something on the ground. It was Cosmos’ wings. And bloody, lifeless slime is under them.

“As I said and warned you…” Tails said to the remains, “Drop dead…”

He then spins around, to help TJ fight off more enemies.

Author's Note

At last, Cosmos has met her end at the hands of the 2-man team of Tails & T.J.!! But can they put a stop to this madness once & for all??