My Little Pony: The After Years

Chapters

Prologue
Meet the Crew
The Mysterious Mare
Consultation with Friends
The Hooded Pony
The Book Below the Basement
Scootaloo
Meanwhile...
Order
Spring's Story
Little Mac's Story
Blitz's Story
Midnight's Story
The Pure Red Streak
Back to the Asylum
Birth
The Alicorn in the Woods (Pt.1)
The Alicorn in the Woods (Pt.2)
Getting to know her
Thread's Story

Prologue

This is a story of friendship, betrayal, hardships and romance... kinda... not really... I mean, there IS romance here and there, but it's not exactly the basis of the- Okay, I'm getting off topic. This is the story about me and my friends going on an adventure to save the world from complete annihilation.

My story begins a few months before my birth believe it or not, that one stormy night in Canterlot Castle. My mother, whom you would know as Princess Twilight Sparkle, was seven months into her pregnancy, and was currently visiting her mentor's castle for a small visit via a request from Princess Celestia. However, she hadn't read a book for an entire two days, so she decided to fix that immediately.

At last she entered the Canterlot Castle library. She pulled out a children's book from one of the massive shelves, sat down on one of the several colourful cushions and began reading to herself in her head with a smile on her face. Then she began to read aloud, as if she was reading the story to me.

At the same time, she heard a rather quiet noise coming from the entrance to the library. Being the curious mare she was, she went to go and investigate it, albeit slowly due to the extra weight she put on.

"Darn you and your extra weight on me" she giggled as she rubbed her belly. Despite her extra cargo, she pressed onwards.

"Hello?" she called out as soon as she reached the library's entrance "Is anypony there? If you want to join me for some reading, I don't mind."

However, nothing answered her.

After a few more minutes passed, my mom gave up searching for the noise and returned to her cushion to read her book. She sat down, levitated the same book she was reading off the ground where she left it and began to read once more. Not a few seconds later, she heard the same noise emanating from the entrance again.

"Hello?" Twilight called again "I'm not going over there again! Kinda pregnant over here!"

No answer.

"Um... Alrighty then..." mother said in a rather uneasy voice "If at any time you want to read with me, feel free to join..."

She then got comfortable in her seat and focused back on her book before she began reading again. However, a few seconds after she did this, she felt a cool breeze behind her, as if a window behind her had suddenly opened up. Slowly but surely, she turned around to face who, or what, had just joined her.

Thankfully, it was just Princess Luna.

"Twilight! Art thou alright?" the Princess of the night asked in her Shakespearean talk, unintentionally of course "I heard thou yelling at somepony, so I came rushing."

"*sigh*... Yes Luna, I'm fine" my mom smiled as she let out a sigh "Next time, please don't sneak up on me when I'm reading, okay?"

"Very well, Princess Twilight" nodded Luna "So, who were you shouting at anyway?"

"Apparently nopony..." my mom confusingly said as she looked at the library entrance, then back to Luna "Anyway, do you want to join me with some reading? I haven't done it in Celestia knows long... How I managed that, we may never know."

"I see no problem in it" Luna answered "Very well! I shall join you."

"Great!" my mother smiled "Sorry if I'm reading a filly's book. I just want to read to this little guy before I hit the hay. Please, take whichever book you want."

"Oh, I loved that book when I was a filly!" Luna remembered a long, long time ago when she was young "My sister used read it to me every night whenever I got scared. I suppose I'll try to read it once more."

"Suit yourself!" my mom laughed a little.

"Anyway, how goes the child?" asked Luna as she levitated down another copy of the storybook my mother was reading.

"Seven months in, and I feel like a whale on a diet of nothing but cornflakes" my mother joked as she rubbed her belly "A few more months, and he'll be popping out. Thank goodness too! I'm tired of feeling sick and constantly wanting pineapples for some reason..."

"He'll be?" Luna asked.

"Yeah, I visited Nurse Redheart for my ultrasound scan earlier today. Turns out I'm having a colt!" explained Twilight "I wasn't going to tell you guys until tomorrow, so I suppose an early reveal can't hurt, right?"

"Very true" laughed Luna "Did Nurse Redheart reveal his species as well?"

"Yes, actually" Twilight said with a smile on her face "Looks like he's gonna be a-"

My mother's sentence was interrupted by the same noise that she investigated a few minutes ago, only it sounded louder and much closer than before. Not feeling like getting up again, she turned to her Alicorn friend.

"Luna, would you do me a favour and check out that noise for me?" she asked.

"Of course, dear Princess of Friendship" Luna agreed as she got up from her seat to investigate the noise.

Once she got there, she looked around a few times, but saw nothing.

"I'm sorry, Twilight" she appologized "I don't see anything or anypo-"

*wham*

A large wooden bat came out of the darkness and hit Luna square in the head, completely knocking her out.

"Princess Luna!" Twilight shouted as the blue Alicorn fell to the ground unconscious. Behind Luna was a pink Unicorn mare robed in black with an orange mane.

"Who are you?" my mother yelled "Why did you hurt the princess?!"

The mare stood silent still, her cyan eyes staring straight into the maternal mare's.

"What do you want?" my mom asked her final question a little quieter than her last ones. The mare did nothing but look at Twilight's bulging abdomen and grinned. My mother saw this and realized what the mare's next action was going to be.

"No" my mom said as she protectively held her belly "You are NOT touching my foal!"

"You're foal will bring about the destruction of this world's order!" the mare shouted "It must be eliminated!"

"I won't let you touch him!" my mom protested.

"Then I shall destroy you too" the mare said "A pity; you're such a beautiful young mare. I had hoped to avoid you death, but it seems if you don't want to cooperate, then you leave me with no choice."

The mysterious mare then charged up a spell from her horn, which my mother recognized as a destruction spell. In defense, my mother began charging her counter spell to combat with the mare. They both released their magic at each other. Unfortunately, being weaker due to her pregnancy, she began to lose the fight.

"ENOUGH!" shouted a voice all too familiar to my mom. A powerful blast of magic shot from behind the mare, sending her flying into teh bookshelves and knocking her out.

"Princess Celestia!" my mom shouted happiness, looking at the Alicorn who saved her "You saved me!"

"Twilight, are you okay?" asked Celestia.

"I'm fine, thank you..." my mother thanked before she looked down at her attacker "Who is she anyway?"

"Unfortunately, that I do not know, dearest Twilight" Celestia honestly told her somberly "However, it seems she was trying to abort you're foal."

"Well, I think I figured that one out from personal experience" my mom gave off an uneasy chuckle "Tell your guards to send her to the dungeon. As for me, I don't think I'll be coming back to the library for a while."

"Fair enough..." Celestia chuckled a bit "Well then, let me return you to your room."

"But what about Luna?" asked my mother with a bit of worry and concern. Princess Celestia looked over at her sister. Instead of a beat up and knocked out mare on the ground, closer inspection revealed Luna to be acting like a young, sleeping filly with a small smile and drool coming out of her mouth.

"She'll be fine" Celestia giggled "Although, I suppose somepony can bring her back to her bed. Guards! Take my sister back to her quarters and this mare to the dungeon!"

"At once, you highness!" said a few guards that came from absolutely nowhere said. They picked up both the mare and Luna and began carrying them off.

You'd think that'd be the end right? No, it was far from over. The mare suddenly woke up and struggled out of the grip of the guards. She then faced both Princesses with a look of desperation.

"I must... fulfill... my task!" the mare screamed before charging up her last resort, which my mother saw was a self-destruct spell.

"Everypony get down!" Celestia shouted, but it was too late. The mare obliterated herself in a flurry of magical power, dealing a good deal of damage to her surrounding area. After a few minutes had passed, everypony got up with some groans and whines, except Luna who was still sleeping peacefully.

"Is everypony alright?" asked Princess Celestia. All the guards gave out moans, but eventually answered the question with a collection of yeses. Princess Celestia smiled, but then heard crying from behind her. She turned around to see her past student holding her belly with tears in her eyes.

"I couldn't react fast enough..." she cried "The explosion hit me and... and... *sniff*... p-princess..."

Celestia put her hoof and an ear to Twilight's belly. She rubbed it for a while before she smiled and spoke.

"Fear not, my little pony" Celestia said kindly "Your child is safe and alive. I don't think the blast, no matter if it was magical or not, wasn't strong enough to hurt him."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure..."

"*sniff*... Thank you..."

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Four months later...

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Three hours ago, my mother's water broke and she had gone into labour. She was in a fit of pain as she struggled to get me out of her. She pushed one last time, and after an hour of pushing, she panted and heard the sound of a newborn foal crying.

"Congratulations, your highness!" Nurse Redheart said "It's a beautiful baby Alicorn boy!" The pink-mane nurse handed Twilight her newborn foal that she's been carrying around for what felt like an eternity.

"He's... he's..." was all my mother could say before my father, the librarian by the name of Bookworm, trotted into the delivery room. My father was a unicorn that had a navy blue coat, a dark blue mane, and circular glasses positioned on his muzzle. His cutie mark was that of a normal book and a pair of glasses.

"The most beautiful thing I've ever seen" he finished my mother's sentence as he kissed her and took a look at his newborn child "Y'know, next to you of course!"

"Oh stop, you..." my mother panted a bit as she let out a quiet giggle "Right now, there's a foal here who needs more attention than me..."

"Yeah..." my father sighed as he looked at me, his newborn son "Hey, he has your eyes and coat!"

"And your mane..." she pointed out as she ran a hoof through my mane, calming me down from all my crying "Although, I can't help but wonder where he got that streak of red through it..."

Suddenly, a terrible memory appeared within my mom's head. The memory of the explosion and how it touched Twilight's pregnant belly. My mother shuttered, but continued to hold me gently.

"I suppose it's from a relative" she concluded after trying her best to rid herself of that awful thought "Crazy things like that happen..."

"Twilight, are you okay?" asked Bookworm "You seem a bit worked up."

"Gee Bookworm, could it be the fact I just birthed our own son not two minutes ago?" my mom joked as she let out a chuckle "I'm just wondering what he'll grow up to be."

"Let's leave that part to when it actually happens, okay?" my father reassured "Right now, let's just enjoy the moment... Just the three of us."

"Yeah... okay..." Twilight said as she looked down at me again. By now I was already asleep, but that just made my mother smile even more.

"Let's enjoy the moment..."

Author's Note

Hello everyone, I'm SuperKamek and (in a rather fortunate turn of events) you've stumbled across this story! I hope you like this so far since I'm really enjoying making it for you guys to read and enjoy! First, let me just start off by saying I accept messages about my work being bad so long as you tell me how I can improve. Thank you!

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Meet the Crew

The sun shone onto the peaceful town of Ponyville, where I resided. Of course, I didn't reside in any normal house, but a large tree-like crystal castle smack dab in the centre of town. I was still asleep during this time. That was the thing about me; once I was up, I wasn't tired at all. But when I was asleep, I slept like a log.

I heard a rooster call and I slowly but surely woke up. Not thirty seconds after I got out of bed, my younger sister ran into my room and pounced on me.

"Moring big brother!" she shouted.

"Ack! Ah! Jeez, Halley! You've gotta stop doing that!" I shouted with a small smile on my face.

"Sorry bro," she said "But I always like to come in and give you a huge hug!"

This was Halley Comet, my younger and ten times more upbeat sister who's thirteen, making her three years younger than me. She's a Pegasus with a yellow mane, blue coat and turquoise eyes. She's also fast enough to catch up to the likes of Rainbow Dash. Her cutie mark is that of a comet.

"Don't you mean crush my lungs?" I joked.

"...maybe..." Halley puffed out her cheeks "Anyway, this time's important! Blitz is waiting for you by the castle entrance!"

"What? He is?" I asked "Odd... he doesn't usually come out of his reading alcove Saturdays..."

"No, silly!" Halley rolled her eyes "He wants to talk to you about something."

"Oh, well then in that case I better get going!" I said as I rushed out of my room, down the hallway, down the stairs and eventually the main hallway. Unfortunately, my mother caught me doing this and stopped me in my tracks.

"Just where do you think you're off to young mister?" my mother asked calmly as she spotted me running through the castle. She looked just about the same as I saw her in those old pictures of her, except she began getting a small grey streak in her hair, probably due to the fact she's a mother.

"Um... Blitz is waiting right outside the castle and I want to say hi to him?" I said slightly scared of my mother.

"...alright, you may go" she said "But no running!"

"Um... okay?" I said.

"And stop answering everything I say in a question!" Twilight said as she walked off to somewhere else in the castle. After that, I finally reached the door to the castle. There stood my childhood friend, Blitz Wing. He, being Rainbow Dash and Soarin's son, was a Pegasus with a light blue coat, a red mane and green eyes. His cutie mark was a book with a lightning bolt through it. He was the complete opposite of both his parents, since he liked being at home and reading. That was the thing about us; we were the complete opposites from our parents, so we became fast friends.

"Hello there, Midnight" he said "I came over to ask if you wanted to have a slow cruise around town with me."

Oh, I forgot! My name's Midnight Sparkle, son to Twilight Sparkle and Bookworm. I'm the only known male Alicorn who lives in a castle and happens to be a Prince! Not to brag, of course. My cutie mark is like my mothers, only orange instead of pink.

"Hey Blitz!" I said "Um, sure I'll come with you. Hold on..." I turned back to my hallway "MOM!"

"Yeah?" I heard a faint voice from the castle say.

"CAN I FLY WITH BLITZ FOR A WHILE?!"

"Yes, honey..." I heard the voice say again.

"She says I can go" I said facing back at my best friend "Alright... ONETWOTHREEGO!"

And with that, I was off. I left my friend in the dust, but he never minded and just flew after me as fast as he could, which was actually decently fast.

Seeing that I left behind my friend, I slowed down to let my friend catch up. Blitz Wing eventually came up to me and asked "Do you always have to make our 'cruise around town' a race?"

"Maybe..." I said making the same face my sister gave me earlier.

"Well, perhaps today we can simply have a nice fly around?"

"Sure buddy!" I said.

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The flight had been pretty boring, but as long as my friend was happy, I was happy. Eventually though, we came across a cottage right next to the Everfree Forest. It was none other than Fluttershy's cottage! Only, it was looking somewhat prettier now that I could compare it with some pictures my mother showed me all those years ago.

"Hey, do you think we should drop in to say hello?" suggested Blitz.

"Um, sure, if you want to..."

We slowly made our decent down to the residence of the animal loving mare. We knocked on the door, and the door opened to not Fluttershy, but a completely different mare.

"Hey boys" she winked "What's up?"

"The sky" I joked "Hahaha! Yeah, that wasn't funny. Anyway, how're you doing B?"

Spring Blossom was the daughter of Fluttershy. She was a yellow Pegasus with golden eyes and a white mane. Her cutie mark was three pink blossoms. She always had a tomboyish personality, which made it harder for Fluttershy to keep her steady when she was a filly. However, when Spring Blossom sees dying flowers, she does everything in her power to make sure they live on. I've always had a crush on her, but it was never so big that I couldn't speak to her without stuttering.

"Me? Just fine" she answered "My mom just made some tea. Wanna come in for some?"

"That's quite alright, Spring" Blitz Wing said "However, if you'd like to join us on our small flight, we'd be more than welcome to let you join."

"Love to, but I gotta help mom out a bit" she said as she looked back at her home "Being single AND pregnant doesn't really help either. Maybe some other time?"

"Sure" I said before I turned around and took off "Well, see you around!"

"Bye, Spring!" said Blitz before he took off and followed me.

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Some more time passed and we eventually came across the Carousel Boutique, which we came to the agreement to visit there, fully knowing what would happen.

We knocked on the door and it opened up to two nearly identical twins with white coats and blue curly manes. Their cutie marks were a piece of ribbon on one and a ball of thread on the other. They were also brother and sister.

"Why hello there dearest friends!" the stallion said "Dearest sister Ribbon, please bring them inside!"

"Of course dearest brother Thread!" Ribbon said as she pulled me and Blitz inside her home "So, what shall we do with them?"

"I say we make them more formal!"

"Agreed!"

"Uh, guys? That's really not-" was all I managed to say before the twins began dressing us up.

"... and a tie here, and some hair gel there..." said Ribbon who was working on Blitz.

"Don't forget the shoes!" Thread reminded her.

"Wouldn't dream of it!"

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After the makeover, the twins showed us a mirror. I'll admit, they did a pretty decent job. But what do you expect from the son and daughter of the famous Rarity and Fancy Pants?

"TA DAH!" they both shouted "Well, what do you think?" they both said at the same time.

"It's... uh... pretty good actually" I said "That, and it's as tight as hay."

"Ribbon? Thread? What have you done this time?" said a new voice that just entered the room. We all turned to see Fancy Pants, the twin's father.

"Daddy!" said Ribbon in shock "We were, uh, practicing on, uh... mannequins?"

"Y-yeah!" spoke Thread nervously "Really life-like ones!"

"Uh huh..." said Fancy Pants with an eyebrow risen "You two know you're not supposed to do this without my or your mother's permission and supervision. Remember last time?"

The twins shuddered at this thought "Yes dad / daddy..." they said once again at the same time.

"Good" said the older blue mane stallion. He then turned to us with an apologetic look in his eyes.

"I'm sorry, you two" he said "But you know how they can get. If you like the suits, keep them. A gift from me to you."

"That's alright, sir" Blitz said "I like the suit, but I don't think my friend here cares for it too much..."

"Jeez it's hot in this thing!" I said "Somepony! Anypony! Get me out! AHHHHH!"

"He's also a total drama queen..." snickered Ribbon. Fancy Pants had heard it all though, so he just didn't say anything.

"Please come back any time, you two!" he said as he helped me get that blasted suit off "We'll be waiting!"

"Thanks Mr. Pants" I said with a double meaning "We'll be sure to drop by. By the way, where's Mrs. Rarity?"

"Out shopping" Fancy Pants replied simply "If you see her, please tell her to stop looking at that Celestia forsaken dress..."

"Will do!" I said as I took off once more.

"Thank you!" said my best friend as he did the same.

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The last stop was Sugar Cube Corner. That's where we all went to just chill... and maybe bug the hay out of Pumpkin and Pound Cake, the owners of the bakery. We both landed right at the entrance where we were immediately greeted by two very noticeable jumpy mares. One being pink and the other being blue. I think my mother said her first reaction to Pinkie Pie's daughter was: 'Sweet Celestia, now there are two of them!'"

"Hey, hey, hey!" said the blue mare "Welcome to Sugar Cube Corner! What'll be, super duper friends of mine!"

"Oooo! Maybe they want cupcakes, or muffins..." said the pink one.

"Or strawberries and chocolate!" suggested the blue one.

"Or chocolate rain!" shouted the pink one.

"NO!" literally everypony in the bakery shouted.

"Aw... bummer..." said the pink mare.

"Cheer up mum!" spoke the blue mare "At least we still have some chocolate milk in the fridge!"

"Yeah! Thanks Bubble!"

Bubblegum was, most obviously, Pinkie Pie's daughter. Pinkie was considering having a second foal, but LITERALLY EVERYPONY IN TOWN told her that wouldn't be necessary. Bubblegum's mane is bright pink and very poofy and her coat is blue. Her cutie mark is a few sticks of bubblegum. Her personality is much like Pinkie's, only WAY crazier, however that works. Although, I suppose it's because Pinkie Pie has matured a bit from my mother's time as a young adult.

"So," Pinkie turned back to us "What'll it be?"

"The usual" I said "I don't feel too awake this morning."

"Same for me!" Blitz said

"Two Super Duper Ultra Deluxe Smoothie Surprises, coming riiiiight UP!" said Bubblegum as she joyfully bounced her way to the bakery kitchen.

"Oh that silly filly" Pinkie said "She reminds me too much of myself when I was younger. I'm so proud!"

Blitz and I just looked at each other before we took a seat at one of the booths. Low and behold, our friend Little Mac was waiting for us. Little Mac is only eleven, but he's VERY mature for his age, so we let him do things we wouldn't let most other fillies and colts to do. He has a light orange coat, a brown mane and blue eyes. He doesn't have a cutie mark yet. He always carries around his little blue neckerchief everywhere he goes. He was named after his mother's brother

"Ey' guys!" he said in a country accent "Ah've been waitin' fer ya all mornin'!"

"Sorry buddy" I said "But maybe if you told us that you were waiting here, we'd come earlier."

"Oh. Sorry..."

That was another thing about Little Mac; he's a little forgetful. We all forgive him, though.

"Order up!" said Bubblegum who had come over to our table with our drinks "Here you go! I added extra berries in yours, Blitz..." she said with a wink.

You see, she doesn't know we all know this but, Bubblegum has a huge crush on Blitz Wing. For as long as I could remember, she's been gushing over him ever since grade school. I think Blitz shares the same feelings, but he never says.

"Thanks Bubble!" he said "Wanna join?"

"I guess... I hope Mr. Cake doesn't notice me slacking off. Although, he's usually in the kitchen. Or making a delivery. Or shopping for ingredients. Or..."

Everypony just rolled their eyes at Bubblegum's randomness.

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At the same time, a mare was looking over Ponyville from a cliff. She had a black robe and a hood over her head.

"This town is breaking the order of things" she said "The castle mustn't be there. It's ugly! It's breaking the order! However, I'll deal with that later... now? Ha, ha, ha... now, I finish what I started all those years ago!"

Author's Note

So, who is this mysterious pony overlooking Ponyville? What is her goal? Why am I so lazy? Find out on the next episode of Soap! Er, I mean, The After Years. Yeah...
Well, first real chapter! Yay! Spelling mistakes? Point them out in the comment section and I'll fix 'em right up! Got a question or any concerns? I'll answer them to the best of my ability without spoiling.
Until next time, I'll see ya later Scraggsters!

The Mysterious Mare

To see it was already the afternoon was to think the sky was falling. But it wasn't, so it was obviously the afternoon. We had all enjoyed our little treat, but now it was time for me to bid farewell to my friends and head home. Along the way, I crossed paths with my Uncle Spike who was doing a bit of shopping in the Ponyville Market. He wasn't technically my uncle, but since he was technically my mother's little brother... I guess that makes him my uncle? From the pictures my mom showed me, he hasn't really grown that much.

"Hey Uncle Spike!" I said "How goes your day?"

"Boring as ever" Spike complained "Ah well, such as life being your mother's number one assistant. So, what can I help ya with?"

"Oh nothing. I'm just passing by is all."

"Well, tell your mom that Spike will be home soon with the groceries."

"Alrighty then!"

"Now I just gotta- WHOA!" Spike shouted as he tripped over a stone, spilling all the groceries. Thinking fast, I used a levitation spell to catch the food. At the same time, the strand of red hair on my mane began to glow brightly. I slowly levitated the food back into the bag and onto the ground.

"Thanks Midnight" said Spike as he got up from his trip and picked up the bag of groceries "I suppose we're even now?"

"Yeah, I guess we are..." I said as I remembered what Spike did. I accidentally tripped down the stairs a few days ago and Spike caught me mid-fall.

"We'll I need to do a bit more shopping, so I won't be home until at least eight" Spike explained "Which means I have a lot of shopping to do... again... well, I don't want to bother you. I do this all the time. Go enjoy youth while you still can!"

"Says the baby dragon." I snickered.

"I'm older than I look!" he shouted whilst he was walking off.

"Yeah... okay..." I snickered to myself.

Hold on! Let's rewind that for a second: 'At the same time, the strand of red hair on my mane began to glow brightly'. That was something weird about me. For whatever reason, a part of my mane began to glow whenever I used magic. I've consulted my parents about the matter, but they said they have no idea what causes it to do that. So, ever since I learned of this, I've tried to figure out why.

"Psssst!" whispered a female voice. I looked around to try and find the source of the noise, but I didn't see anypony.

"Pssssssst!" whispered the voice again. I was beginning to get a bit annoyed, but I looked around anyway. Nothing had changed.

"I said PSSSSSSSSST!" said the voice slightly louder this time "Over here! Next to the boxes!"

I looked over at the boxes next to a market stand and saw a young Unicorn mare with a light blue coat and a yellow and red wavy mane. Her cutie mark was a music disk. I recognised her immediately as Vinyl Scratch's adoptive daughter Bass Drop. She always wore her mother's glasses, so I never knew what colour her eyes were. She was hands down the best DJ in all of Equestria, but for some odd and slightly scary reason, she loved me like I was her mother. She once went so far as to try and kill me to allow me to accept her love. Now, I know what you're thinking: how psychotic is this mare? The answer? I have no idea. Celestia help us all...

"What do you want, Bass Drop?" I deadpanned, not wanting to deal with her today.

"I found a new way to prove my affection towards you~" she sung the last bit of her sentence "Behold! My mother's old... um... something!" She then brought out a speaker with wheels on it. It also had a big red button on the top.

"Now, I'm going to press this button, and something is gonna happen!" she explained.

"You mean you don't even know?!" I asked her, now very concerned and terrified.

"Not knowing is part of love!" she shouted with a huge grin on her face "Here we go!"

To my horror, Bass Drop slammed her hoof the button, which opened up the speaker to reveal a larger blue speaker. Energy began to charge around the speaker, forming a flash of light, and the next thing I knew a giant beam of blue energy blasted straight out it. Thinking fast, I used a shield spell to block the oncoming energy blast. Eventually, the blast died down, and I removed my shield. Thankfully, the shield absorbed the entire shot, so none of the town was destroyed.

I felt like going up to Bass Drop and yelling at her for trying to kill me, but I think her mother beat me too it. Vinyl Scratch, the town's previous DJ, came up to Bass with a slightly disappointed look on her face.

"Bass Drop!" she shouted "You know you're not supposed to try and kill Midnight..."

I sighed in relief.

"...on Saturdays!"

Sighed too soon.

"You're only allowed to do that on Mondays!" Vinyl explained "But, I'll give credit where it's due; that was one awesome blast! Aw Yeah! Up top!"

"Woo! Yeah!" Bass Drop shouted as she high-hoofed her mother.

"Now come on, let's go annoy Tavi!" Vinyl said as she walked off with her daughter. I won't lie; many ponies that day stood there speechless for an hour. I was, unfortunately one of those ponies. And honestly, who could blame me?

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"Hey mom! I'm home!" I shouted as I entered the castle owned by my parents.

After an hour had gone by, I looked at a clock in one of the fruit stands and realized my parents would have my head if they saw how long I was gone. Quickly, I rushed back home in desperate hope that my parents, particularly my mother, would forgive me.

"Hey kiddo!" greeted my father as he walked through the entrance hall "Your mother's been looking for you. She said something about... um... oh horse feathers, what was it again?"

"Don't worry about it dad" I said nodding "I'll go see mom. You just go read or something."

"Was that supposed to be an insult?" asked my father.

"Maybe!" I shouted with a smile, since I was already walking away from him. Once I was in the throne room, the next room over, I began looking around for my mom.

"Mom?!" I yelled out, much to nopony answering "Where are you mom!? Wait; I know exactly where she is!"

I ran over to the basement entrance. The basement was where my mom kept all her science-y stuff. No doubt that she was down there experimenting on something. I walked down the stairs toward her laboratory.

"Mom?" I asked again.

"Right here, dear!" she shouted.

I reached the end of the staircase and saw once again my mother's lab. There were large containers of stuff everywhere, and a box-shaped machine in the centre. I never knew what that machine was for. Today I was going to learn.

"I've finally done it!" my mother explained "I've completed my wonderful work of art!"

"Um... what is it, exactly?" I asked her.

"Why don't you see for yourself?" she made a smiley face "Don't worry, it doesn't bite...

Slowly, I put one of my hooves on the contraption my mother recently finished. It felt like a normal machine, but I knew my mother was about to deny that feeling.

"It's a sub-atomic magic enhancer!" she squealed "It has the power to grant anypony super powers far beyond magical capabilities! I haven't tested it yet, but I intend to soon!"

"You mean with me?" I asked.

"Yep!"

"As your lab rat?!" I said slightly more terrified.

"Oh, don't be such a baby. I had to be the lab rat of my own experiments when I was your age. But now I'm old and frail, and not fit to do such dangerous things..." my mother then made a pouty face. I sighed.

"Fine, fine... I'll do it..." I deadpanned.

"Oh goody!" clapped my mom "Okay, place your front hooves on the two yellow circles!"

"Like this?" I did as she told.

"Perfect! Now place your head on the head rest..."

I did as she said again.

"Great!" my mother said as she walked over to a lever next to the machine "Now, I promise this won't hurt a bit!"

"How reassuring..." I said sarcastically.

"Three..."

I braced myself for what would happen.

"Two..."

I felt a scared and tensed up for a split second, but figured I could trust my own mother, so I quickly relaxed myself again.

"One..."

No going back now. Unless of course the writer was a complete A-hole and really likes anti-climactic scenes.

"Stop!" shouted a voice from behind me. I took my body off the machine to look at our visitor. It was none other than Spring Blossom, and right next to her was my little sister Halley.

"That is not the real Twilight Sparkle!" she exclaimed as she thrust a hoof out at my mom "She's a fake!"

"How dare you!" shouted my mother in denial "What proof do you have, anyway?"

"And B, why are you here?" I asked my friend "I thought you were taking care of your mom."

"I left Discord in charge" Spring said, clearly regretting her decision "I'm sorry, Midnight, but I needed to find out the truth! You see, I saw Princess Twilight just half an hour ago..."

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Spring Blossom's P.O.V. (Half an hour ago...)

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"More tea, mom?" I asked my mother. At this time, my mother and I were having a lovely cup of tea whilst sitting down in the living room of our home. Nothing had disturbed us, besides for a few animals requesting Fluttershy's help with feeding, caring, nap time and other things.

"Oh, thank you Spring" she said "You're so kind..."

From all the stories I've heard about her, it would appear that my mother had gotten less shy and timid over time. She had grown into a mature and slightly less shy mare. Although, a little while ago, she was slightly more depressed. My father died a few months ago from a rare disease currently unclassified. However, before his demise, he left us one last gift: another member of our happy little family. He should be popping out in a few days if all goes according to plan.

"So, just a little over a week, eh?" I asked her "Hard to believe we've come this far..."

"Hard to believe Discord managed to hold off on a pregnancy joke for this long" my mother giggled as she rubbed her belly "At least in front of my face."

"Now that I think of it... where is he anyway?" I questioned.

"Right here!" Discord said as he popped out of nowhere "Now, who's ready to have a 'whale' of a time?"

"Looks like I spoke too soon..." Fluttershy rolled her eyes playfully.

"Oh come on! You have to admit it was funny!" Discord laughed hysterically "The look on your face!"

"That wasn't funny, Discord" I became slightly cross with him "Why would you do that anyway? What did my mom ever do to you?"

"Spring, it's okay" said my mother calmed me down "Discord likes doing things like that, much to my dismay..."

"Um... sorry dear..." Discord apologized with one of his silly grins "Anyway, I brought some cucumber sandwiches!" some cucumber sandwiches appeared in his hand the second he snapped his fingers "Anypony up for some?"

"Actually, now that you say it I do have a craving for some cucumbers right now..." my mom said "How convenient!"

"Convenience at its best, I suppose" I shrugged "Alright, gimme a slice!"

"What do we say, young lady?" asked Fluttershy with a smile on her face.

"Um... please?"

"Okay, now you may have one."

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After a few minutes of tea, cucumber sandwiches, Discord's antics and a certain white rabbit begging for my mother's attention, we heard a knock at the door. I went to open it and saw that it was none other than Princess Twilight Sparkle, the Princess of Friendship.

"Sup, Twi" I said "What brings you around here?"

"Um... hello again Spring" Twilight said not too amused by my usage of words "Has Midnight come by here, by chance?"

"I think he was here an hour ago..." I responded as I tried to remember the last hour or so.

"Horse feathers! I missed him again!" Twilight stomped her hooves in frustration "Well, if he comes by again, tell him that his mother forgot to tell him she'll be out for a while. I need to do a meeting with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. We're doing castle organisation!" she squealed in excitement.

"Don't worry, I'll tell him" I nodded in understanding "And you, um, have fun?"

"I sure as hay will!" she grinned before she dashing off to the train station

"Well, that was certainly odd" I just stared at the young (ish) princess run off to something I would find totally and utterly boring "Oh well, might as well tell Midnight."

I walked back into the living room where my mother and Discord were still drinking their tea. Discord had found a seat next to Fluttershy and had huddled his tail against her abdomen to keep her and the foal warm.

"Hey mom, I gotta go tell Midnight something" I explained to her as quick as I could "So, I'll be back soon. See ya!"

"Hold on there, young lady" my mother stopped me in my tracks, to which my entire body froze to the sound of her soft yet still motherly and imposing voice "First off, who was that at the door? Second what do you need to tell him?"

"The mare that was just here was Twilight," I explained still frozen in place, making me think that perhaps Discord had a hand in freezing me "and she told me to tell Midnight she was going out for a while. Kay?"

"Fine by me" agreed my mother "But who'll take care of all the bunnies and squirrels while you're gone?"

"Um... Discord?" I said, immediately regretting what I said.

"Oh perfect!" Discord smiled before embracing his long-time friend "It will give me a bit more time with my dear friend Fluttershy..."

"Oh stop, you!" Fluttershy giggled.

"Right... I'm just gonna leave you two now..." I said as I slowly inched my way out of my mother's cottage, now completely free of both my mother's imposing voice and Discord's chaos magic.

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"Midnight! Midnight!" I shouted throughout Ponyville "Ugh, where could he be?"

I had entered town in hope that he was here, but alas no he was not. I had passed by a few ponies I had seen before, but never took the time to really meet. There was this one pony with her daughters who absolutely went head over heels for a mythical creature known as a human and their weird hand-thingies. Then there was a mare practicing her cello with her son who played the violin. Finally, there was a mare walking around quite humorously with an empty beer bottle in her hoof. Joining her was her daughter who also was walking quite humorously with an empty beer bottle in her hoof.

I never found Midnight in the town, but I did see Twilight walk back into her castle. Raising an eyebrow, I followed after her. But not before Twilight stopped me...

...wait what?

"Oh, hello again Spring" she said now not as insane anymore "I was just about to board the train to Canterlot. All this stuff is too much for me to fly with..." she pointed to all the baggage behind her.

"But I thought... But you... How did... Huh?" was all I could say before Twilight waved me goodbye "This is weird... either I had too many cucumber sandwiches, or I just saw two Twilights. If I DID just see two Twilights, then which one's the real one?"

'Tough call' I thought 'The real Twilight would do anything for Midnight and Halley, but also would never give up the chance to see the Princesses again... hmm... Twilight DID ask me to tell Midnight she was going this morning, and said she was off to see Celestia and Luna, so I guess it's safe to say that the one I just spoke to was the real Twilight. Wait, then that means the other Twilight's the fake!'

The next thing I knew, I saw Midnight running into the castle.

"Looks like I gotta save him... again..." I said remembering all the times Midnight got into a pickle he couldn't get out of, such as when he got lost in the Everfree forest at age six, or when he got stuck in a log at Sweet Apple Acres at age seven. I rushed inside the castle after him, but I didn't find Midnight at all. Instead, I saw his little sister Halley Comet.

"Hey, Springy!" she said in her usual chipper voice "Whatcha doing?"

"I need to tell your brother something!" I explained "It's really important!"

"Are you gonna tell him that you love him like how he always says he loves you?" she asked "Then you two can have lots of little babies and live a happy life?"

"I... um... where... did you get that idea?" I said as I blushed slightly "We're just friends, right?"

"Sure..." Halley said with a smug smile on her face "Anyway, what do you need?"

"I just told you" I said, a little annoyed at the young filly "You can come with me, just don't get in my way."

"Okay!" she said as she began following me as I rushed to where Midnight was.

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Midnight's P.O.V. (Right now)

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"So that's how you got here..." I said recollecting Spring's story "But that doesn't give any proof that the Twilight here and present isn't the real Twilight. Maybe the Twilight that went to go see the Princesses was the fake!"

"Really?" asked Spring as one of her eyebrows raised up "Then tell me why the Twilight here was so intent on putting you in possible danger. That, and she always tests out her new experiments in the park. Can you explain that?"

"Well, I... um..."

"Don't listen to her sweetie" said my mother (?) "Just put your hooves here and-"

"Actually, why are you so intent on going through with this experiment?" I suddenly asked my mother with no thought of what I was saying "With me no less."

She began to look nervous, as if I had said something she never wanted to hear from me.

"Because I didn't want to do it myself?" she said trying to cover herself up, but ultimately gave up on her performance "Oh, you know what, forget it! You've already figured it out, so I suppose there's no point in trying to cover up my mistake. I'll just kill you right now!"

As she said this, her entire body began morphing into that of a Pegasus mare with a pink coat and orange mane. Her eyes were turquoise, but her pupils were slits, so they looked a lot like those of a dragon. Her long RD-like mane was styled to be perfectly symmetrical. Her cutie mark was that of a yellow star with wings on it.

"You are a disruption to order!" the mare yelled "You mustn't exist! Now DIE!"

"Wait, what? A disruption to order?" I asked "What does that even mean?"

She answered my question by shooting an energy blast from her chest. In retaliation, I put up my protective shield. As you know, my mane began to glow. The mare noticed this and stopped her attack.

"Midnight!" Spring shouted in a concerned voice.

"Your mane, it..." she began "It glowed! So when I did that to her all those years ago, it helped you instead of harmed you?!"

"What are you talking about, fake mommy?!" shouted Halley "What did you do to my big brother?"

"Stupid child!" shouted the mare "It is not what I did to your brother, rather what I did to your mother... she resorted me to killing her rather than aborting 'Midnight', as you ponies like to call this abomination. However, now that I know he has his mane like that, it gives me more reason to eliminate him! Speaking of which..." she began to charge up another blast of magic.

Just as she was about to fire, a bolt of power flew right through her, ripping open her body. I looked around and saw her body dripped no blood. In fact, the inside of her body was void-like and empty. Her eyes widened and she fell over without making a sound.

"Whew... that was a close one..." said a familiar and reassuring voice. We all turned to see my father with a slightly smoking horn.

"Dad?" I said "You saved us? But how'd you get here? Spring and Halley were in the doorway during all this."

"You think this castle doesn't have its fair share of secrets?" said my father with a small smile "Anyway, I know what you're going to ask, so I'll just answer. I heard all the yelling from the main floor, so I came rushing to help you. As for who the hay that is," he pointed at the mare who disguised herself as my mother "I have no idea. Either way, with all her monologue, she gave me the perfect opportunity to strike. That's what I never understood about villains..."

"Well, now that we've got this all settled, I think I'll head home" stated Spring Blossom "I don't know how much longer my mother will be able to take Discord's company. I know she's his friend, but even Discord can annoy my mom sometimes."

And with that, she waved us all goodbye and headed back up the stairs to her mother's cottage. As she left, I turned to my father and asked him that one question I know I'd regret: "Is she dead?"

"Yeah, looks that way" my father said overlooking the recently deceased mare "Well, seeing as how the inside of her wasn't normal, I guess it's safe to say I didn't just commit murder."

"I guess your right" I said "C'mon; let's go take out the trash" I motioned my hoof over at the body of the mysterious mare.

"..."

"Dad, did you hear something?" I asked my father in curiosity.

"Yeah..." he said "But I doubt it was the mare in question."

"...ugh..." a weak voice came from the presumably dead mare.

"Okay, it was defiantly the mare in question!" my father said, alarmed at the situation. The presumed dead mare slowly but surely got up to face us. My father readied another spell, but I stopped him to hear what the intruder had to say.

"This body... she is weak and dead..." said the mare "I can't kill you now, for I am dying in this host. But I promise, I shall be back..."

She then burst out her wings and inexplicably teleported off to who knows where.

"Well that was certainly... a thing... that... that happened..." I deadpanned with a small bit of confusion in my voice.

"I wonder if your mother knows anything about that mare..." my father wondered "I think with all her knowledge on this kind of stuff, she'll at least be able to read a book about it."

"Well, we still have some time before she gets back" I looked at the clock on the basement wall "So we have some time to kill."

"Wait, what?" asked my father "You mean she left again without telling me? Again? *sigh*... your mother is so forgetful."

"Well think of it this way; if she wasn't, then I would probably be dead by now" I tried to smuggle in a joke after what just happened.

"Y'know, you're right!" smiled my father "I don't think I could deal with a dead son. Now, why don't we go for some Ice Cream, eh?"

"Sure dad," I smiled "Why the hay not?"

Author's Note

Why hello there my wonderful ones! How have you been enjoying my story so far? I'd really like to hear what you have to say, even if it's harsh criticism. It really helps me out! Also, don't post ideas. I already have the entire story written out, and now I'm just going through chapter by chapter, re-reading my stuff to fix some of my slightly poor writing skills of the past.
Be sure to favourite and comment, and until then, I'll see ya later Scraggsters!

Consultation with Friends

It's already been two days since I encountered the mare impersonating my mother. My father and I consulted my mother about it, but she said nothing. In fact, she's become more distant since I spoke to her about the matter. It's was a little suspicious, but I decided it was best to try and go along with it.

A few hours ago, I was invited to come over to Sugar Cube Corner for another friend get-together. It was something all of us (my friends, I mean) like to do every once in a while. Bubblegum always hosted, but I never had a problem with it since she was the best party and event planner ever! Pinkie Pie also holds great parties too, but I always preferred Bubblegum's over anypony else who tried to plan. Especially Blitz. He's the absolute worst at hosting.

The instantaneous second I stepped through Sugar Cube Corner's entrance, I was attacked by Bubblegum's barrage of talking. She didn't do that as much as her mother did when she was younger, so I heard, but it was without a doubt a trait that Bubble inherited.

"Hey Midnight!" she said in her usual bubbly voice "How are you? What took ya so long? Did your mom ground you? Are you supposed to be here? What's the square root of fifty-two again? Oh, I know! It's four, right? No, wait, that's not it. Oh, it's five! Yeah, that sounds right!"

"Bubblegum..." I said trying to get her attention.

"Or, are you just here to confess your true love for Springy? That would be so romantic if you did!"

"Bubblegum!" I raised my voice a bit.

"Or are you escaping from Space Pirates? Is Ridley here?! I'll show that guy some ol' one-two! Or are you-"

"BUBBLEGUM!" I finally shouted, which got her attention.

"Yes?" she asked as if nothing ever happened.

"Is everypony already here?"

"Well duh! Why do you think I asked why you were so late?" she rolled her eyes playfully.

"Good point" I said in a surrendering tone "Alright, let's just head on inside."

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"Order on table three!" Pound Cake shouted to his twin sister, Pumpkin Cake.

"Got it!" Pumpkin shouted back.

My friends and I had sit down on our favourite table by a window looking out onto town square. By this time, I had already begun talking to them all. Through time, they all shared their stories of what happened last week. The Unicorn twins' story was my favourite, since it involved them accidentally discovering their mother's secret stash of food in the basement. They've been eating it for a few days now, and Rarity still doesn't know.

After everypony had told their stories, it was my turn to speak about the past week. I, of course, knew exactly what to talk about. I took a deep breath in and hoped they would believe me.

"Two things for me this time" I began "First, Bass Drop tried to kill me again."

"Tell us somethin' we don't know!" Little Mac chuckled.

"Yeah, but this time it was with a giant cannon that shot out a huge blue beam of energy!" I informed my friends "It nearly took out half the town!"

"Oh my gosh! Are you alright?" asked Ribbon with concern.

"I'm sure he is, dearest sister" Thread eased his twin sister "Besides, if he wasn't, he wouldn't be here, now would he?"

"Thread, no offense buddy, but I'm telling the story, Kay?" I told my Unicorn friend.

"*sigh*... fine..." he said in defeat.

"Anyway, yes I'm fine" I confirmed my status "The only real trouble I had was that Bass got off Scott free."

"Don't tell me... Vinyl, right?" asked Spring.

"Correctamundo!" I said "That's a word I've never said before and hope to never say again. Anyway, she came up to Bass Drop, high-hoofed her and walked away! Then she was all like 'Let's go and annoy Tavi' or something like that

"Somepony needs to do something about that mare..." said Blitz.

"I'll say!" agreed Bubblegum "At least she just wants Midnight to love her, unlike those bullies from school. What were their names again?"

"Gold and Platinum?" I guessed.

Gold and Platinum are the infamous Diamond Tiara's younger brothers. They're not twins, but they came around one year between each other. I've heard stories about Diamond Tiara being the school bully back in the original CMC's time, but she's pretty much made up for it and is now the nicest mare in town. Her brother's, however, were and still are a nightmare. Thankfully, they're all out on vacation this time of year, so we don't have to worry about them.

"Yeah, them..." Bubble made a frowny face before puffing out her cheeks "I keep forgetting about them because they're meanie mean pants!"

"Well, at least we don't halfta deal with em' fer ah while" Little Mac said "At's' the nice thin' bout' summer: we don't halfta deal with em'! Ever!"

"Right you are, my little country colt" Ribbon hugged him affectionately. She didn't have a crush, for that would be weird. No, she just adored the little tyke like a stuffed toy. Did Little Mac mind? No, not really. Being hugged by a girl, especially one as beautiful as Ribbon, would make anyone jump for joy in their mind.

"Getting back to Midnight," Spring said as she put more attention towards me "didn't you say you had two things to tell us this time?"

"Oh yeah..." I said as I remembered last Saturday "I probably should've told this to you guys earlier, but last Saturday somepony impersonated my mom."

"Oh yeah, I think Springy told me about that..." Bubblegum said.

"Us too!" said the twins at the same time.

"But is it true?" asked Blitz Wing.

"Yeah, it's true" I said "I kinda left me slightly confused at the end of it all, but one thing still bugs me... Something that's actually pretty scary..."

"What is it?" asked all my friends.

"Right after you left with Halley, B," I spoke mainly to the white maned mare next to me "the mare got up and teleported outta there, stating that she'll return to finish off the job later."

"How in the name of Luna is that even possible?!" asked Ribbon with shock in her voice "Wasn't she impaled by your father's spell?"

"That mare was not normal..." said Spring "A void in her chest? Living after a spell as fatal as what Mr. Bookworm used? There's no way we're dealing with just some crazy psychopath."

"One more thing... she seemed to take a disliking interest toward the red streak of my mane" I informed my friends "I have a feeling this annoying streak of hair has something to do with it all... I never really saw it as that important."

"Have you spoken to Mrs. Sparkle on the matter?" asked Blitz.

"Yeah, but she won't talk about it..." I answered "Actually, she's been pretty distant ever since I spoke to her about the mare. She's hiding something, I just know it..."

"Ah'm sure she'll come round' ventually'" said Little Mac "She'll only keep secrets from er' kids ifin ey'd be extremely important."

"That's just what I'm worried about little buddy" I said "But maybe you're right. I just have to be patient..."

"Well, I think that just about wraps up our meeting!" stated Bubblegum "To end it on a high note, though..." she then inexplicably pulled out seven smoothies from her poofy hair, extra berries on Blitz's of course "DRINK UP!"

We all laughed at Bubble's weirdness as we drank our smoothies the rest of the time there.

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Sometime later, I decided it was time for me to head home. It was already starting to become night time, so that could be a reason. As I left Sugar Cube Corner, I felt somepony was watching me. It couldn't be the mysterious mare, for this presence I felt was slightly weaker. I looked around to try and find the presence, but alas I saw nothing.

As I walked back home, the presence never left. Ponyville's streets still had ponies on them, so you'd think it wouldn't be easy to spot this other presence, right? Wrong. This presence was strong and was just about as easy to feel as it was to see a flashing red light in a glass house. Some spy, eh?

I finally got back home, thinking the presence would leave. Little did I know that was not exactly the case. Whilst inside my castle, I couldn't feel presences in the outside world, meaning I didn't notice the hooded pony that was watching me, waiting for me to come out of hiding. But what I really didn't know was that hooded pony I would get to know a lot more... for better or for worse.

Author's Note

This chapter was pathetically short and I'm so sorry! I tried to prolong it, but it appears not by much. Again, thanks for sticking with me for this long. We still have at least thirty more chapters for you, so sit tight and enjoy the ride! Also, Doctor Who reference somewhere in this story. See if you can spot it!

I'm not doing anything with Gold and Platinum at all in this story, so thank god we don't have to deal with two Diamond Tiara clones. I might be putting them in another story though.

Until then, I'll see ya later Scraggsters!

The Hooded Pony

I couldn't sleep. I don't know why though; I did my toiletries, had my glass of water and left my stuffed Ursa Major, Mr. Snuggles, out by my bedside to protect me. Wait, did I just say that out loud? Never mind... the point is I wasn't sleeping. I pondered for a moment why. Then it hit me. I was being watched.

I slowly got out of my bed and walked outside my bedroom. I reached the main hall to look around the area and make sure that nopony was actually watching me. After confirming my safety in the main hall, I went to go search outside. Doing so gave me chills, and since it was the summer season, I knew something was wrong. I looked around, now more frightened this time but still prepared for anything that might attack me. After seeing nothing and cautiously confirming my safety, I decided it was best to just head on inside before something REALLY bad happened. Never did I see a pair of glowing red eyes follow me back into my home.

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"Just what do you think you're doing up at this hour?" asked my mother who had caught me walking around the castle.

"Uh..." was all I could say to her slightly cross lavender eyes.

"Don't give me that look, just tell me!" said my mother in a slightly more cross voice than before.

"Well," I began nervously and awkwardly "you see, I had this feeling I was being watched, so I went outside to make sure that I wasn't. But, looks like nopony's there! Ha, ha... I'm gonna go now!" I turned around and made a mad dash for the staircase

"Hold up there, Mr!" said my mom, completely halting me in my tracks "What made you think that somepony was watching you?"

"I dunno... I just had this feeling is all" I answered honestly, knowing now I wouldn't be able to fool her.

"Hmm... alright..." my mom let me off the hook, much to my relief "Just go back to bed and don't come back down until the morning, okay?"

"Kay!" I said as I walked back up the stairs to my room.

"That boy..." said my mother to herself as she smiled and inwardly chuckled "Wait... he thought somepony was watching him? Odd... Oh, must be that Bass Drop again. I think I'll have a chat with Vinyl tomorrow."

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The secondary hall wasn't as grand as the main one, but it was circular and just about as empty as a jellyfish's brain. Get the picture? When Halley and I were younger, we loved playing video games. Heck, we still do! So whenever we'd get the chance, we'd roleplay boss battles in this room. I haven't told anypony, but sometimes we still do. The secondary hall may have been empty, but it was the most important room to me in a nostalgic sense.

The secondary hall didn't lead me to my room. In fact, it veered off into a completely different part of the castle. But, it was a nice place to just cool down. I decided it was best to visit here before hitting the hay.

"Ah, this place brings back good memories..." I said to myself as I marveled at the secondary hall in all its glory.

"Looks like it will also bring bad ones too..." said a calm and collected, but slightly monotonic male voice very foreign to me.

I quickly turned around to see who spoke those words. There standing right at the entrance to the secondary hall was a cloaked stallion that looked to be around his thirty's. He had a light blue coat and a brown mane with a red streak right down the middle. His eyes were deep blue and wore a seemingly expressionless face.

"Who the hay are you?!" I asked the intruder "And what the heck are you doing in this castle?!"

"My name is of no concern" the stallion spoke once more "However, I am here by the command of the high mistress to eliminate you. She'd do it herself, but she's still regenerating from her last battle.

"So you're out to kill me too, huh?" I asked "How many of you guys are there anyway?"

"Hundreds" he simply answered "And all of them believe you are disrupting the natural order of things. Thus, you must be destroyed."

"So, I'm guessing you're here to do that?"

"Yes" he once again answered as simply as possible "Although, I am beginning to question why I must eliminate you. You don't appear to be of any harm to our cause, but orders are orders I suppose. So, to fulfill my mission, you must be terminated!"

"Then I'll do everything in my power to make sure that doesn't happen!" I shouted as I prepared myself for the battle ahead of me.

"Very well then" the stallion spoke before he removed his robe, revealing his species to be that of Pegasus kind "I'll make sure your last battle is a glorious one."

Closing his eyes, he chanted a bit before the red streak on his mane turned blistering white. He opened his eyes to reveal anger and cockiness within them. It's like his personality completely changed!

"Okay kid..." he spoke in a cockier voice "Let's dance!"

Before I could react, the stallion teleported into thin air. I looked around frantically, but saw that he was gone.

"Up here!" I heard a voice shout. I looked up only to see the intruder flying in the air. Somehow though, he was charging a magical shot from his chest much like the mysterious mare from a few days ago did. In the split second I had to react, I saw that the red streak in his hair glowed similar to mine. Unfortunately, I had wasted my time to dodge to look at his hair and I got his magic blast handed right at me.

"AAAHHHH!" I screamed before turning to the hall's entrance and shouting "Hey! Anypony?! I need some help!"

"Don't bother" said the stallion with a sly grin "I put a sound proofing spell around this room before we began. You won't be able to escape from here until you're dead!"

"Alright then..." I said as I charged up my own spell, my mane glowing up in the process "Take THIS!"

I fired an energy ball at the intruder, but he dodged with ease.

"Is that all you got?" asked the intruder cockily "I expect better from the target the high mistress gave me personally. I guess that- wait... did your mane just glow?"

"Shut up!" I yelled at the light blue stallion "What do you know about it anyway?!"

"If you live though my onslaught, I might consider telling you..." the stallion said darkly.

"Alright, I think I've had just about enough of you!" I shouted as I readied a chain gun-like spell "Get out of my CASTLE!"

Hundreds of magical shots of energy came barreling out of my horn. The intruder dodged every single one, except for the last and largest of the shots. The knock-back sent him flying against the wall, resulting in the rise of dirt, dust and debris.

"Y'know, I never actually thought that I'd fight an actual boss here..." I commented to myself. I looked back at where the stallion had landed. The dust that had risen cleared and showed me that the stallion sustained little, if no damage whatsoever. In his mouth, however, was what looked to be an energy sword of sorts. The blade was a paler blue than him, and it had the curve most Saddle Arabian guards had on their swords.

"What is that?!" I shouted in a confused and shocked voice "And where in the name of Celestia did you get it?!"

The intruder spoke nothing as he began flapping his wings to gain height. As soon as he reached a preferred altitude, he dive-bombed me head-on. I narrowly dodged his attack, however. As he struck the floor, his blade got stuck in the floor. I took this chance to unleash a barrage of magical shots at him. He took every one.

He lay strewn on the floor like an abandoned stuffed toy. He had small burns all over his body, and his robe, which had gotten damaged in the crossfire, had tiny rips in a few places. He slowly but surely got up and stared at me. He coughed up a bit of blood. I didn't want to do this to him, but he did state he wanted to kill me, so I had no other choice.

Despite his injuries, he began charging a spell similar to my chain gun spell, but it felt different for some reason. Not wanting to learn physically what kind of pain this could do, I jumped out of the way just before the stallion let loose a barrage of very large and very fast energy balls.

"Hold still so I can KILL YOU!" the intruder shouted the last part of his sentence. I must've made him angry. Gee, I have absolutely no idea what I could've done to do that! Wanting to end this fight, I charged up one final shot of energy. I used a lot of my magic to do this, but I knew it was going to end this battle. I threw my energy ball at the stallion which forced him right onto the wall of the room.

The battle was finished.

The intruder slowly got up as he gasped for air. He was a total wreck now, but at least I knew he wouldn't do anything stupid in his state. He coughed up more blood, and as he did I actually felt a little bit sorry for him. It seemed as if he didn't wish to kill me, save for the last few moments of our battle.

"Why?" I asked him out of pure curiosity.

"W-what?" he stuttered.

"Why did you try to kill me?"

"Hahaha..." the stallion chuckled "Didn't I already tell you? I was sent here by the-"

"You know what I mean" I said "What brought you here? What despicable thing in your head forced you to do this?"

The stallion looked at me as if I had just asked him what life, the universe and everything was. To my surprise, he began chuckling.

"That is none of your business, kid..." he said "Well, I gotta go. You've defeated me, so I'll accept my defeat... for now."

"You don't have to do this, you know..." I said.

"Yes..." the stallion answered simply as he turned away, a fragment of sorrow in his voice "Yes I do..."

And with that, he teleported out of the castle. I heard the faint sound of a spell deactivating, meaning the sound-proofing spell dissipated. I wasn't paying much attention to that, however. What I was paying attention to was the object that had appeared where the intruder teleported. It was a normal-sized scroll with runic text on it. It would've been a normal scroll, if it wasn't somehow floating in the air, like something a... boss... dropped...

"What is this, a video game?" I said to myself in confusion. Nonetheless, I slowly but surely went to pick up the scroll. The second I touched the scroll, it shattered into a million pieces and flew straight into me.

-Midnight learned Balance! This spell allows the user to balance out the darkness or light in a pony's heart!-

"Well that was... odd..." I said, completely dumbfounded "Did those shards actually teach me a new spell? And what would I need it for anyway? Ah jeez... I think I need some sleep..."

I slowly walked back to my room, pretending that this whole thing never happened. But it did happen. What would this new spell do for me? Why would I need it? Why did that stallion give it to me in the first place? All these questions circled around my head, and they just prevented me from sleeping even more...

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The next morning, I was still in bed and surprisingly not sleepy, despite not getting nearly enough sleep last night. Today was Wednesday, which meant I had to go meet Blitz's mom, the famous Wonderbolt Rainbow Dash, for training. Training for what, you may ask? Nothing in particular. Since Blitz didn't want to be a Wonderbolt when he grew up, Rainbow Dash felt a little sad that nopony would follow in her footsteps. I didn't want to be a Wonderbolt either, but I decided it would be nice to allow her to train me. This whole thing began three years ago. Now, RD has a new filly foal that acts almost like herself when she was younger. But since the new foal's too young, I still have to meet with Rainbow for training. It's paid off though, since now I'm the fastest pony in all of Ponyville!

"Rise and shine, Midnight!" shouted Rainbow Dash, who had sneaked into my room. I jumped from Rainbow's loud voice.

"AH!" I screamed "Jeez lady! You can't do things like that!"

Rainbow Dash, as said many times before, is Blitz's mother. I was told that long ago, it was said her ego would be just about the only thing to survive the apocalypse. Now? Well, it doesn't really look like that's changed too much. She still goes on and on about how 'awesome' she is. Truth be told, I respect her for all the things she's accomplished in her career; The Sonic Rainboom, becoming the youngest Wonderbolt in Equestrian history (she's just a year younger than Soarin, though), and of course being the Element of Loyalty, which she undoubtedly followed. She's married to Soarin, and she has two kids, Blitz Wing and her new foal Whirlwind.

"Well you shouldn't be sleeping on a Wednesday anyway!" Rainbow argued "You know that today is training day, so let's go!"

"Ah baa, baa ma!" said Whirlwind, whom I just noticed was on RD's back.

"Yes, yes, I know kiddo..." Rainbow spoke to her newborn "But we have to go for Midnight's training first!"

"*pptthhh*" Whirlwind made a raspberry at her mother.

"Anyway, I see you at my house! Don't be late!" Rainbow Dash said as she flew off, probably back to her home.

"Yeah..." I said, knowing fully that she couldn't hear me "Ugh... why can't Whirlwind grow up faster?"

"Maybe because she's my stubborn sister who takes after my mother too much?" suggested the familiar voice of my friend. I turned around to see that Blitz Wing was sitting on my open window ledge.

"Hey buddy, what's up..." I began, before I realized what I said "WAIT! Don't answer that!"

"Ha, ha, ha... okay..." Blitz chuckled "I'm fine if that's what you were trying to ask................ the ceiling... "

"Ugh, mother of Celestia, dude!" I rolled my eyes "Anyway, what do you want?"

"I'm here for the next instalment of Daring Do" he answered me with excitement "Does your mom have a copy of it yet?"

"I don't think so..." I tried to remember my mother's inventory. Since the destruction of Golden Oaks Library 20 years ago, my mom insisted that her new castle library be open to the public. A new door was added to the library wall so ponies wouldn't have to go through the main entrance.

"Hold on... why didn't you go through the main entrance? Why talk to me about it?"

"I think I have the right to talk to my friend whenever I want, yeah?" Blitz stated "Besides, I need to know the inventory from somepony who isn't an egghead, a bookworm or a little sister."

"Point taken" I sighed "Anyway, the book's probably in-"

"Aisle three, shelf two, section four. I know it by heart!" Blitz interrupted, but he had a tendency of doing that, so I immediately forgave him.

"Alrighty then!" I said "Carry on!"

"Wait, what are you going to do?"

"It's Wednesday. Take a wild guess." I deadpanned.

"Oh... right... well, er, take care!" Blitz Wing said as reassuring as possible before he flew off to the castle library.

"He may be so different from her," I commented to myself "but you can see so much of RD in that guy... Well, I do believe it's time for me to hop outta bed!"

"Midnight..." I heard the familiar voice of my mother say. I turned my head to my bedroom door to see her standing there, looking as though she had something on her mind.

"Yes, mom?" I asked in a curious voice as I hopped out of my bed and went to go stand in front of her "Is something wrong? You're not pregnant again are you?!"

"No, no... it's not that. Not that at all!" my mother answered with a face that seemed shocked I would ask something like that on only my second question "I want to talk to you about... um... ah, how do say this?"

"Start by just saying it" I suggested "Maybe that'll get it off your-"

"It's about the mare that impersonated me..."

"Jeez, how many ponies are going to interrupt-" I began before I processed what she just said "Wait... what?"

"I'm sorry Nighty..." apologized my mother "It's just... I didn't want to upset you! I couldn't bear to see you like that! I just..."

"Mom, mom... it's okay..." I reassured as I patted her back "Better late than never, right? Just tell me what you need to say..."

"Y-you're right..." said my mom as she swallowed a bit before her explanation "Okay, Midnight. It's time for me to tell you everything... It's time to tell you the truth..."

Author's Note

Ah, the truth! Don't worry, this isn't a short story. I promise. BTW, that new spell we got? Never explained again! You're welcome.
Anyway, thank you so much for reading! If you liked it, be sure to leave a thumbs up and comment! Until next time, I'll see ya later Scraggsters!

The Book Below the Basement

My mother lead me down to the lower levels of the castle, even further beyond the basement and storage levels. I had never been here before in my entire life. They were nothing like the lab just below the main floor; they were dark and creepy, as if nopony had ever been here in a thousand years. How did I not know of this place until right now?

"Here we are..." my mother said suddenly. I looked at where we stopped; two large purple doors connected to each other with an engraving of the ancient Elements of Harmony on it. Down the centre where the two doors met was a streak of red paint.

"How long have you been keeping this secret from me?" I asked my mother, for I had stayed extremely quiet throughout the trip here.

"Long before you were born, I'm afraid..." my mom said sounding ashamed of herself "However, I know now that I have no right to keep this from you. I don't know the entire reason for this, but I can at least tell you what I know."

Slowly, she walked over to a little hole in the lower part of the door. She stuck her horn in it lit up her horn, signalling to me she was using an unlocking spell. The large doors then began to open, albeit somewhat slowly.

"Come on then" said my mom as she began walking inside the place the doors previously closed off from us "No time like the present, I suppose."

With a hint of reluctance, I followed her through the door, not knowing what lay beyond it.

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Spring Blossom's P.O.V. (a little earlier)

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"UGH!" I laid my head against a large, moss and flower-covered rock in my garden "Why does mom have to be pregnant? Why did dad have to die? Why can't at least Discord help me with these flowers? Wait... forget I said that..."

Every day, I was in charge of taking care of the garden right outside my house. Anyone who knows me well enough would know that my thing was flowers and gardening, and I loved doing it with all my heart! I just wish someone would help me. My mom used to, but then she got pregnant. Just a few more days, Springy!

"Well, I suppose this place won't get watered and fertilized by itself!" I joked to myself "Ha, ha... yeah, no one's here..." I quickly realized and sighed "Ugh, might as well get started."

Then, an idea sprung in my head. Perhaps one of my friends can help!

"Yeah, that sounds like a great idea!" I beamed.

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"Sorry Springy, but I'm helping my mom out with a party for the cutest lil' filly ever!" said Bubblegum "Her name is Carrot Pie, and she's Carrot Top's little girl. Oh, you'd love her! She does exactly what you like to do. Gardening! Only, she eats her plants instead of just making them look pretty. I guess you could put bells or whistles on the carrot leaves, but I think that's it. Oh, she also likes sitting down and talking to her mom as well! Isn't that weird that you two are so alike? Maybe you're long-lost sisters and now you just need to reunite with her!"

"So... that's a no?" I asked again for good measure.

"Nope!" my bouncy friend cheerfully replied "Sorry Springy, but if I don't do this, I won't pass my mom's party test! Here's a secret..." she leaned in closer to my ear and whispered "It's really, really important..."

"It's okay, I understand" I said, a little disappointed that she couldn't come and help me "Well, I still have other friends, right?

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"No can do, pardner. Mah ma was bein' stubborn again with Uncle Macintosh, got into ah fight an' hurt 'erself. So now, ah gots ta do the buckin' mahself! Sorry 'bout 'at..." explained Little Mac "But maybe y'all could help me? Ah mean, thems trees are mighty tough fer ah little ol' colt like me. An' yer so much bigger an' stronger than ah am."

"Are you... hitting on me?" I asked the much younger colt in a disgusted, yet slightly impressed voice.

"Um... no?" Little Mac with a face that showed me he was caught red-handed. He then quickly rushed inside his house and never came back out. I stood there for a good two minutes before I decided it was time to ask someone else.

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"Our mother expects us to finish this dress before next week! We truly can't attend your gardening session..." said Thread in a rather disappointing tone "A shame too. That sounded like a whale of a time, it did!"

"Besides, I don't wanna get my hooves all dirty!" complained Ribbon in a slightly less disappointing tone "I mean, who would ever LIKE the mud? I could see some ponies working in it, but not LOVING it."

"I take minor offense to that..." I deadpanned.

"Oh, um, sorry darling..." Ribbon apologized "Why don't you ask Blitz about it? I know he likes books, but he DOES hang around Midnight often. I'm sure he has some sort of drive for gardening."

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"Mom wants me to babysit Whirlwind while she goes for Midnight's training. Shame to, since I wanted to read my new Daring Do book..." said a very disappointed Blitz Wing "Well, at least I get to spend time with Whirlwind" he looked at the tiny foal "Isn't that right, you little cutie?"

"So in short, nopony has the time to help me..." I said in a sad voice.

"Hey, don't think of it like that!" Blitz tried to cheer me up by patting me on the back "Think of it like this: Everypony wants to help you, but they can't find the time to do so. Okay?"

"Yeah, you're right!" I said, a little better now "But still, I wish I had someone to help me out when it came to gardening. Actually, I just realized that once my mom get's that kid out, I'll have to wait even LONGER for easy help for my garden since now she has that foal to take care of..."

"Thaba ba thaa!" said Whirlwind, as if she was trying to explain something to me.

"Really Whirlwind?" I asked the young filly "Are you sure?"

Whirlwind simply nodded her head in confirmation.

"What did she say?" asked a confused Blitz.

"She said to try and talk to Midnight" I explained to my friend "I don't know why though... isn't Midnight at your mom's usual training grounds? Or, at least supposed to be?"

"Well, you know Nighty and his ability to slip past my mother!" Blitz Wing laughed "Perhaps he's still at home chillaxin' with his 3DS in hoof playing Tails of the Abyss. You never know..."

"Alright, thanks Blitz!" I shouted to my friend as I took off "And you too Whirlwind!"

Whirlwind just rolled her eyes as I flew out of Blitz's cloudy home and went straight for Midnight's castle.

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Midnight's P.O.V.

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I looked around the huge room that was previously unbeknownst to me. It was a light blue, crystal, circular room with nothing but a pedestal with a single book in the centre. How did I not know of this place's existence? What other secrets did my mother hide from me? Probably many, but I just couldn't be bothered with them as of now. Right now, I was just amazed at what lay under this castle.

"If you're curious to know, this part of the castle was here when it was created all those years ago" explained my mom "Your father and I could never understand what it was for..."

"You mean dad knows about me too?" I asked with a little frustration.

"No" my mom said simply "Only I know of why you're different from the others."

"Different?" my voice rose slightly "What do you mean differe-"

"Your mane, Midnight. I talking about why it glows like that" my mother interrupted me before I got too angry "After you were born, the first chance I got to study why you were born like that I took. I searched through every single book in our library, but I couldn't find anything. Just as I decided it was time to give up, I stumbled upon this place."

"Then... what IS this place?" I asked with a bit of nervousness in my voice.

"This place..." my mother said before swallowing again "...is where you will find your destiny, as corny as that sounds" she pointed her hoof at the book in the centre of the room. It wasn't a huge book, but it wasn't exactly small either. (A.N. Think of an ACER computer monitor)

I walked over to where the book lay. As I got closer to the dark blue book with a single red streak down the centre, I felt a weird presence wash over me, though I thought nothing of it. As I stood right next to it, I saw that the title of the book was called...

"The Red Streak..." I said aloud. I opened it up slowly, thinking I would release some kind of magical power that most mysterious objects in Equestria do. But no, nothing happened. It was just a book, plain and simple. But this seemingly ordinary book was about to tell me something extraordinary!

"Midnight?" I head the familiar voice of a tomboyish mare. I turned my head quickly to see none other than Spring Blossom standing in the open door frame.

"I forgot to close the door, didn't I?" asked my mother as she gave a huge sigh "Well, I suppose the secret's out. Come on in, Spring!"

"Oh, thanks Twi!" said Springy, which my mother in return gave another sigh. Oh how she loathed being called that by Spring Blossom. She didn't mind when people called her "Princess", but when somepony called her by the nickname uncle Shining Armor gave her when they were kids and it wasn't uncle Shining Armor, she wouldn't be the happiest mare in the world.

"B, what are you doing here?" I asked my female friend "How did you even find this place?"

"Mr. Bookworm said you two were down here for some reason..." explained Spring, using my dad's last name to further annoy my mom "Plus, I wanted to know if you had any time to help me in the garden."

"No can do B" I said "I apparently have to learn about my existence. If you want, you can join me. It's not like your flowers wilt from a day without water."

"I guess you're right..." Spring accepted defeat "Alright, take a seat and scootch over!"

I grabbed the book in front of me and took a seat on the floor, my back lying on the pedestal which the book previously rested upon. Spring took a seat right next to me as I began reading a page bookmarked by a red cloth.

"The Red Streak is a rare occurrence that happens every 2000 years" I read from the tome "It symbolizes great power in a pony, weather they'd be a Unicorn, Pegasus, Earth Pony, or the extremely rare Alicorn. It makes power, blah, blah, blah... Ah! A highlighted section!"

My mother facehoofed.

"To the reader of this book and perhaps the next Red Streak: If you happen to exist in the year 1024, C.E., please know that a great responsibility has been thrust into your hooves. The legends say that two of the Red Streaks will clash for the fate of the world. The victor shall receive a difficult confrontation, but can be overcome. If done so, the true evil shall reveal itself to the victor, and the final battle shall commence."

"Whoa..." said a flabbergasted Spring Blossom "Is that really what you have to do? Go out and save the world?"

"I guess." I said, rereading what had just been assigned to me, still shocked that all this responsibility

"Midnight, there's something else I need to tell you..." said my mother suddenly.

"Hmm?" I looked at where she was standing.

"You... uh... well, you see... jeez, this is harder to say then my previous secret..." my mom said nervously "You weren't... originally... going to be an Alicorn..."

"Come again?" My eyes widened as big as saucers from the news.

"You weren't going to be born with wings AND a horn" my mother stated in a simpler fashion "You were originally going to be... a Unicorn."

"What do you mean?" I asked "Did you, like, mess with my genes before I popped out?"

"No, no!" my mom quickly corrected my assumption "I... think it had something to do with the mare in your story..."

"So you do know..." I said, feeling a little cheated.

"Sixteen years ago," began my mother, ignoring my comment "I was attacked by a mare quite similar to the one you told me about. She couldn't be the same one though, since she blew herself up with a self-destruct spell."

"But the mare I encountered survived a fatality spell dad shot through her" I explained "Are you sure she wasn't the same one?"

The gears in my mom's head were turning. I could tell with the face she made every time she was thinking of something.

"There is a possibility that she is the same mare..." stated my mom "But I can only think of one pony, or in this case, thing that could do this. We'll ask him later though. Now, don't you have something you should be attending?"

My eyes widened with realization. "Nuts! Rainbow Dash is gonna kill me!"

I took off and flew out of the room and up the staircase as fast as I could.

"That guy is more forgetful than Little Mac..." Spring chuckled a bit.

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"RAINBOW DASH!" I shouted as I approached the rainbow mane mare that was impatiently waiting for my arrival. She stood at our usual training ground; a hill near her home just in case Whirlwind or Blitz needed anything.

"Where in the name of Celestia were you kid?!" shouted RD as soon as she laid her eyes on me "Now, drop and give me thirty!"

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" I chanted every time I completed a push-up.

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After a long, long hour of training, I made my way back to the castle where I was told by my father that my mom had gone off to Fluttershy's cottage. Racing there, I found my mother standing outside the rather timid mare's home patiently awaiting my arrival. As I got closer to her, her head turned to greet me.

"Are you ready, Midnight?" she asked.

"Ready as I'll ever be!" I said with a bit of confidence. If you couldn't figure it out already, we were going to meet up with Discord and have a 'chat' with him about current events. We had to be ready though. He IS a Draconequus after all.

My mother knocked on Fluttershy's door. We waited for a few seconds only have the door open by the Lord of Chaos himself.

"Why hello there, my dearest Twilight! What brings you here this fine afternoon?" asked Discord as he brought out some complementary cookies he poofed out from nowhere.

"Why don't we have a seat and talk about it..." my mother said. Discord looked a bit confused, but he let us into his friend's house nonetheless.

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The lights went dark. The only light was a single beam shining on Discord's face. He didn't mind the blinding light in his face for some weird reason. I don't know, maybe because he was a spirit?

"Tell us what you know!" shouted my mother as if she was an interrogating policemare.

"Okay! Okay! I'll tell you!" Discord shriveled up as he confessed "I was the one who took Fluttershy's cream cheese! The rabbit forced me to do! I swear!"

"Wait, what?" my mom asked the spirit of disharmony in a slightly confused tone "No, no... I mean about the other thing."

"Um... I accidentally broke her clock?" Discord questioned

"No, not that" my mom deadpanned.

"Um... I was the one who took Angel's carrots?" he was guessing by this point.

"Well, everypony knows that..." my mother rolled her eyes "No, I'm talking about the thing!"

"The thing?"

"Yeah! The thing with the stuff in the thing from the thing!"

"What she means is, Discord," I cut into their 'lovely' conversation "were you the one who tried to kill me earlier?"

"Kill you? Now, why would I ever do such a thing?" the Lord of Chaos asked as he smiled and poofed up a glass of some chocolate milk to keep him busy.

"Discord, this is serious!" yelled my mother "Somepony's out there trying to kill my son and all the clues lead back to you! Care to explain?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about..." Discord's sly smile intensified "I was here having cucumber sandwiches with Fluttershy all day..."

"This has been going on for a few days now." I intervened.

"We surely you have more clues than just 'Discord did it', right?" asked Discord as he drank the glass part of his drink.

"Well, the mare that attacked me said something about 'I was disrupting the order' or something." I remembered. Discord did a spit-take all over me and my mother the second he heard me say these words. Thankfully, the glass liquidized.

"Did you say... order?" asked Discord with a look of shock on his face.

"So you DO know something!" exclaimed out my mom with a triumphant look on her face. However, when she looked at Discord, all she saw was pure fear in the draconequus's eyes.

"Discord, this is so unlike you" I pointed out "What do you have on your mind?"

"I... I don't feel very comfortable talking about... Her!" said Discord who was now shivering slightly "If you want straight answers though, you could always talk to that orange one."

"Who, Applejack?" asked my mother curiously.

"No, no, the other one" Discord corrected her.

"Um... Little Mac?" she was guessing by this point.

"Princess Twilight, one would think you wouldn't forget the worst day of Ponyville's life..."

My mother's eyes widened in realization. She looked down slightly in depression. I noticed this immediately and tried to talk with her, but she just turned her head away from me.

"If we have to talk with her, then I suppose we have no choice..." she said quietly, but loud enough that both Discord and I could hear "Midnight, I'm sorry I had to drag you into this, but you trust me, right?"

I nodded slowly, not really wanting to hear more of what my mother was saying.

"Well now, we have to meet somepony that is like that, only incurable" she explained somberly "We have to meet with with a mare named Scootaloo..."

Author's Note

Don't go yet! We may have learned the truth of his red streak of hair, but what's this about Scootaloo? Yep, we still have a whole story to complete! Well, wait another five years to get it! Because I'm really slow with posting new content! Yeah! (lol)

Oh, and I didn't misspell Tails of the Abyss. It's meant to be like MLPverse Tales of the Abyss, which I recently got for Burthmas. It's awesome by the way, and I highly recommend it!

C.E. stands for Celestian Era.

Be sure to comment on this story so I can eventually make it better!

I'll see you later Scraggsters!

Scootaloo

I stood there for a while, thinking about what my mother just said. Was she talking about THE Scootaloo, the most notorious villain in Equestrian history? I had only heard that name a few times in my life, but all mention of her was of her was either that of anger and hatred towards her. What could she have done that was so despicable that the mere mention of her name received a scoff? My mom took a huge sigh and began to explain.

"Year 1006, C.E.," she started "A little 12-year-old Pegasus filly by the name Scootaloo was told by her doctor that her wing's bone structure was deformed whilst still in the womb and that she would never be able to fly. She... didn't take this news too lightly..."

"What happened?" I asked, feeling terrified about what the answer was going to be.

"She... I... she was..." was all my mother could say. Slowly, she walked over to Fluttershy's bookshelf and looked through it before pulling out a book titled 'Equestrian History up to 1020 C.E.'. She flicked on the lights and levitated the book over to me. I opened up to where my mother said I'd find my answer.

"1006, Celestian Era..." I began reading "...The Scooter Massacre. Committed by: Scootaloo, age 12, no identified parental figures. Duration: One week. Injury count: 256 injured, 34 dead. The Scooter Massacre will forever go down as one of the most horrible incidents to occur in Equestria, next to the Sombra Slavery Act. The massacre was halted by the Bearers of the Elements."

"I still remember that day, Midnight!" my mother suddenly shouted at me "I still remember the cries for help from every stallion, mare and foal! I watched them burn, until I could watch no longer. My friends and I had to stop Scootaloo. That was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life, Midnight! It was so hard... but... at least good came from it... I met your father in the middle of all this, and he helped in tracking her down."

"Did you... know her personally?" I asked, now feeling a little sad myself.

"Yes..." she answered "She was part of a group with two girls named Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. I think they were the saddest when they had to witness Scootaloo's destructive rampage."

"I suppose now we have to go and talk to her now?" I asked with a pit in my stomach "I think, however, I should go alone. I don't want you at wherever Scootaloo's being held. I don't want you feeling uncomfortable during the meeting."

I think my mother hesitated for a moment after hearing my suggestion, as shown from a sudden twitch from her body. However, after a few more seconds, she nodded in agreement.

I guess it was time to meet this oh so terrible Scootaloo.

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I was about to head out the door when Discord stopped me.

"Nighty?" he asked in his usual sly voice "I have something for you~!" he poofed up an odd ball-shaped object out from nowhere "It's a special device I created for something like this, only I made it to aid me in taking over Equestria. Never got around to using it... Well, may it guide you well! HA, HA, HA!"

"What does it do?" I asked the Draconequus.

"That's for you to decide!" he said with a grin "Now get outta here! Don't you have a mare to talk to?"

"Right, thanks!"

"She 'lives' on Alcatraz Street!" he yelled out as I was running out the door.

"I know where the Asylum is!" I yelled back.

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"Ah jeez, I don't know where the Asylum is" I said as I paced back and forth "I know Discord said it was on Alcatraz Street, but I don't even know where THAT is..."

"Alcatraz Street?" asked a familiar voice. I looked up and saw none other than Blitz Wing walking with a book under his wing.

"Blitz?" I asked curiously "Why are you here?"

"This is my walk and read trail" he explained "I usually do this on Wednesdays after my mom says she's able to take care of Whirlwind at home. Anyway, Alcatraz Street is on such a path."

"Oh, that's coo- wait, it is?" I said in a confused voice "Why would you choose something like that as a reading path?"

"Um... pineapples?" he lied.

"Agh, never mind that! Tell me where the street is!" I shouted in a rather loud voice.

"Okay, okay! Jeez!" Blitz motioned his hooves, signalling me to calm down "Follow me. It's actually not too far from here..."

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We both looked up at the giant and somewhat creepy-looking building that was always shrouded in thick fog and covered by dark clouds which usually rained, which thankfully they weren't right now. I guess some Pegasus pony wanted to make this place creepy. The rotted wood sign overhead the entrance of the steel gate said 'Ponyville Asylum'.

"Well, this is the place..." stated Blitz "Why do you need to be here though?"

"There's somepony in here that I need to meet with" I said honestly "You can come with me, but know that this is very dangerous."

"Mom always said I had to be more daring and full of life, I guess" my friend recalled his mother stating something he didn't exactly like the sound of "Sure, why not. But you can do all the talking... I'll just... not talk..."

I nodded before we entered the creepy and totally nonthreatening Asylum.

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We approached the mare at the front desk. She looked like Nurse Redheart, only she was slightly older and had a dust blue mane. Her eyes were green with a pair of librarian glasses over her muzzle, and her cutie mark was a red cross with a skull in it. Reassuring, I know. She looked down and she read a book lazily, as if this was the only thing to do to pass time.

"Yes?" she asked in a monotone voice, never once looking up at us "Can I help you?"

"Um, we're here to visit somepony named Scootaloo" I stated confidently "We need her to-"

"What!" the desk pony shouted suddenly, finally looking up at me and my friend "Nopony but Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle are allowed to- Oh!" she saw who I was at that moment "Y-Your highness! Um, terribly sorry for my rudeness... P-Please, by all means, go and have a talk with her!"

"Thank you, fair lady" I said as I extended my wings to show her the royal greeting "Your cooperation is deeply obliged. Now, which room is she?"

"Um... I guess it's best if I lead you" she said "Your friend can come too, if he wants."

During this whole thing, I never looked over to my friend. When I finally did to make sure he was okay with this, I saw pure fear within his eyes as he shook slightly. I guess he knew about the whole 'Scooter Massacre' thing. Figures; he's an Egghead. But why didn't he ask who we were seeing first?

"Um... why d-d-don't you g-g-go on ahead..." he stuttered as he spoke "I'll just stay r-r-right here, n-n-nice and s-s-safe!"

"What's the matter Colonel Sanders? Chicken?" I joked "Nah, just kidding. But you can't back out now!"

"Oh, um, your Majesty," the desk mare got my attention"I would advise you not to say that in front of Scootaloo. She doesn't get too happy when you do."

"You can't back out now?" I asked.

"No, to call her a chicken" she answered "We don't know why, but it makes her extraordinarily angry when you call her that."

"Can do" I nodded.

"Okay. Now, follow me..." she said as she began walking down the imprisonment hallway.

"Be... right... there!" I shouted as I pulled my desperately struggling friend through the hall "Sweet Celestia. You weigh a TON!"

"No, I'm just desperately clawing at the ground to escape my fate!" yelled Blitz Wing "I don't wanna die young!!"

"Ugh..." facehoofed the desk pony.

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We were walking through the fourth hallway downstairs as of currently. I had finally convinced Blitz to come along, although he still hesitated from time to time. Passing us were countless rehab rooms, washrooms, and most importantly, cells, filled to the brim with psychopaths of different varieties. Each hallway, except for the main floor one, was long, grey and had stairs at the ends of them. Etchings were everywhere along the walls, but what was more eye-catching were the stains of blood, which were not as common as the previously mentioned etchings, but still plentiful.

"These stains are from the truly insane; who we keep in lower levels of the building" explained the desk pony, who revealed her name to be Nurse Blueheart "The less fortunate couldn't take it and killed themselves on the spot, resulting in these... accidents..."

"How far does this go down?" Blitz asked, cringing at what the answer might be.

"I thought you said you've been here before" I pointed out.

"Only at the main section! Never in the basement..."

"To answer your question, Blitz Wing," Nurse Blueheart began "these go down three more levels, each level storing slightly more insane mares and stallions than the last."

I looked over at the cells whilst walking. Some ponies were sitting silently, scratching at the walls or laughing uncontrollably. I'll admit; this place scared me a bit.

"We're coming up to level five" stated Blueheart "Brace yourselves..."

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We were now on the final level. The place was the smallest, and it was actually slightly downhill. There were even more etchings, cobwebs and bloodstains. But that's not what scared me. No, what scared me was that it was quiet. I looked in a few of the cells; they did indeed have ponies within them, but they were all absolutely silent. Some had had huge grins on their faces, some were standing up and not moving at all and some were watching our every movement. Some even did all three at the same time!

Eventually, we all reached a large concrete door covered by cobwebs, small cracks and even moss, as if it hadn't been opened in a long time. I figured twenty years tops.

"We're here" stated Blueheart "You can speak to her with this phone system" she pointed over at the rusty red phone next to the wall "I can't let you in, however. Even for royalty. We can't risk a breach of security."

"I have to talk to her personally!" I shouted "She might be the only one who can tell me why ponies are trying to kill me!"

"I'm truly sorry, but I can't allow you to enter the-"

Without thinking, I cast a knock-out spell on her, making her fall asleep on the spot. I then cast a memory spell on her to prevent her from remembering me knocking her out.

"Midnight! Why'd you do that?!" yelled Blitz.

"She wasn't going to let us through!" I argued "Besides, I hadn't gotten a chance to use those spells outside the castle..." a small smile appeared on my face.

"*sigh*... fine, fine. Let's just get this over with..." he rolled his eyes.

I pulled down a lever next to the door, which slowly opened the giant door to a giant room lit only by a single over-head light shining down. In that light was a chair facing the opposite way as us. It was brown with four large ropes tied around each of the legs.

"Is that her?" asked Blitz, who was now hiding behind me.

"I think so..." I said "And stop hiding behind me!"

"Sorry..." he said as he slowly came around next to me.

We walked forward a single step and the door behind us closed. I turned only to see Blitz shuddering in place, frozen in fear. I rolled my eyes and headed forward toward the chair. Going around it, I saw an orange Pegasus mare with a purple mane. Her cutie mark was a blazing fire, and nothing more. Her head was pointed downwards, so her eyes were lost to me in the shadows of the room. All her limbs were strapped to the chair, and her head was strapped in as well via a band connected to the chair.

"Um, hello?" I asked the mare.

She said nothing. She only continued to look down.

"Are you... really her?" I asked "The one who was behind the Scooter Massacre?"

This apparently got her attention, for she slowly looked up at me. I saw them. Her bright magenta eyes. Not only were they filled with a mixture of anger, hate and destruction, but they also had sorrow, and loneliness. It was horrific.

"I need to ask you questions about the mare who-" I began before I was interrupted.

"You're not Apple Bloom..." she said in a dark tone of voice "You're not Sweetie Belle either... who are you?"

"My name is Midnight Sparkle, son of-"

"Twilight Sparkle..." she smiled "that name has rung in my head for eighteen years, never stopping, never ceasing to taught me..."

"Moving away from that, I really need to ask you some questions..." I stated "They're about the mare trying to kill me."

"Hahaha..." she began laughing quietly "That's why you sought me out? To learn of your fate? Pathetic..."

"Look who's talking" I said "You are in no position to talk back to me. Especially to a prince!" I never liked to pull rank on somepony, but now it seems I had no choice.

"Is that any way to talk to your interviewee?" Scootaloo asked, a grin now plastered her face "You should try to at least be nice to little old me..."

That was it. I really couldn't take much more of her talking, so I decided to pull out my secret weapon. No, not a spell or a gun, rather a sentence. This sentence was none other than:

"Stop being a chicken and tell me!" I said, determined to get the answer out of her.

Scootaloo's smile wiped right off her face. She began to clench her hooves, and in response I slowly backed away. Somehow, someway, she managed to rip one of the braces holding her front hooves down, soon after the other one, and then the two holding her hind legs down. She then used her hooves to tear her head strap off. She slowly got up from her chair and stared at me, fire in her eyes and a look of hatred on her face.

"Nopony... calls me... A CHICKEN!" her yell echoed around the entire room. By some crazy means, she summoned up some fire in her front hooves and shot it right at the chair in the centre of the room. It began to burn, along with the four ropes attached to it. Torches must've been connected to the ropes, for as soon as the ropes disappeared in the flames, four torches were lit, illuminating the large room.

"Midnight, what did you do?!" yelled Blitz from the other side of the room.

"I called her a chicken!" I shouted back.

"Midnight, you're an idiot..." deadpanned my friend "You had one job!"

"Now, you will have the honour of being burned by me!" yelled Scootaloo, who now had a look of pure insanity on her face "Burn! BURN! Burn straight to Tartarus! AHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

"Sweet Luna, this mare is insane" I noted "Well, I've dealt with Bass Drop countless times, so here goes!"

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Apple Bloom's P.O.V. (Two minutes earlier...)

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Today was the day of the month when Sweetie Belle and I went to talk with Scootaloo. I know she did some terrible and horrible things in the past, but I know the friend we all once knew and loved is still in her. We just had to find it, no matter the cost.

"Here we are..." my friend Sweetie Belle said with a bored expression on her face "Ponyville Asylum. Time to talk with Scoots again..."

From our childhood, Sweetie Belle had grown into a natural singer. She learned she had a talent for singing in all sorts of styles: Country, Pop, Classic, Rock, you name it! She goes on tours all the time either singing herself or getting a few band players to help her. Her cutie mark is that of a microphone with music notes around it.

"Must we speak to her again, Apple Bloom?" Sweetie asked suddenly as she quickly turned her head toward me, a sad look in her eyes "We've already done this countless times before, all with either her asking us to leave or her saying nothing!"

"Sweetie, don't say thins' like 'at!" I shouted "Ah know the Scoots we know is still in 'at murderous husk she's in now... she's jus' gotta be..."

I learned my talent not soon after the Scooter Massacre, where I helped in the repair of houses all over town. After the job was done, I saw that a wrench crossed with a screwdriver cutie mark had appeared on my flank. I was so happy I nearly forgot one of my only friends was just sentenced to a nuthouse.

"Apple Bloom, I am in full support of what you're trying to accomplish," said Sweetie somberly "but I'm not sure how much longer I can keep this up..."

"What's at' supposed ta mean?" I asked Sweetie with an eyebrow raised.

"I mean, you can continue trying to reason with her," my friend reasoned with me "But I think this is the last time I'll accompany you. I'm sorry Apple Bloom, but I just don't see any point in it anymore..."

I felt absolutely heart-broken that my best friend would say something like that. I was about to yell at her, until I realized that would be pointless and would only cause more tension to rise. The more I thought, however, the more she sounded right. So far all our efforts to talk with her have been fruitless, and

"Ah... ah..." I began "Ah understand. Maybe after this, we won't come back an' jus' let Scoots live er' life in exile. It's probably fer the better..." I began to tear up a bit.

"I know, Apple Bloom" my friend then proceeded to hug me "I know..."

After a few more seconds of embrace, Sweetie Belle let go of me and we headed toward the Asylum entrance. We entered only to see that nopony was at the front desk.

"Hello?" called out Sweetie Belle "Is anypony here?"

"Sweetie, the basement entrance is open" I pointed out "Y'all don't think..."

She took a small whiff of the air around the room and nearly gagged at the impurity of it.

"Smoke" she said simply "Like, from a fire!"

"C'mon Sweetie Belle, let's go!" I shouted as we ran toward the basement entrance.

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Midnight's P.O.V. (Right now)

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"*pant*... Is that... *pant*... all you got?!" I shouted at Scootaloo, who clearly had the upper hand. Her flaming attacks left us burned, tattered and tired. Frankly, I've had just about enough of it. Scootaloo on the other hoof was having a blast.

"Have you still not burned away?!" shouted the insane mare "Why?! It's no fun when I have to WORK toward burning you! Now be a good little colt and DIE!"

Scootaloo then charged up a multitude of fireballs that began surrounding her.

"Blitz, NOW!" I shouted to my friend. Hearing me, he flew upwards before diving straight into Scootaloo. Dust shot up from where Blitz landed, and it wasn't until the dust cleared that I saw Blitz standing on top of the knocked out mare.

"Is it over?" asked Blitz "Did we win?"

"I think so..." I said, still hurt and slightly burned in some places of my body "Although, I did most of the work, so top billing goes to me!"

"Hey, but I finished her off!" shouted Blitz "So I should be the one rewarded!"

As we were bickering, we failed to see Scootaloo's eyes shoot wide open. Without warning, she threw Blitz off her back and began charging another attack, but this one was different. Her eyes began glowing fire-red and above her formed a giant fire sword.

"Sweet Celestia..." was all I could say as I looked up at the giant blade of flames.

"Now, DIE!" Scootaloo shouted.

"Wait!" I heard an unfamiliar voice call out "Scootaloo, don't do it!"

Scootaloo stopped what she was doing the second she heard the voice. The fire sword slowly faded away as two mares, one of which was the world famous Sweetie Belle and the other I didn't quite know, ran into the room to aid her. Scootaloo looked at the two mares intently.

"Scootaloo?" asked Sweetie Belle "Are you alright?"

"Sweetie?" she asked "Is that you?"

The yellow mare I didn't know turned her head to where Blitz and I were standing "What did y'all do ta tick 'er off like 'at?" she asked "'At aside, why are y'all ere' anyway?"

"We came seeking answers" I explained "We were told that Scootaloo here knew something we needed to know about-"

"Ya know what, never mind..." said the yellow mare "Ah jus' realised how much ah dun wanna hear all this exposition. Jus' tell me why she attacked y'all."

I leaned closer to the yellow mare's ear and whispered "I called her a chicken..."

"Ya did what?" the mare deadpanned.

"Oooookaaaay... moving away from this conversation..." Blitz tried to stop the argument before it began "I guess we have to tell you the whole story before anypony makes assumptions..."

"We're listening..." deadpanned the mare and Sweetie Belle at the same time.

Author's Note

So this is the new year! Yay! That means back to school for me and everyone else! Yay! Seriously though, school will take a lot of my time away, so I might not get back to you guys for a while, what with exams coming up and all.

Be sure to comment and like!

Until then, I'll see ya later Scraggsters!

Meanwhile...

We interrupt this program to bring you a side story that will eventually fall into play with the main story! Seriously, this chapter will be important, so skipping it is not recommended. Okay, so the chapter isn't THAT important, but it DOES give a look into behind-the-scenes action, which I know most people like. By the way, this chapter will be in the eyes of Bubblegum 16 hours prior to last chapter. I'll try and keep continuity as best as I can! Also, I'll give a cookie to whoever can spot the Kingdom Hearts reference in this chapter!

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I let out a long sigh as I looked into the sky and pondered on what I was going to do. I was so bored after the birthday party had ended, so I just lay on my window.

"Maybe Springy needs help?" I suggested to myself "Nah, I'd just get in the way. Perhaps Blitzy want to hang out? *giggle*... I'd like that, but him and Midnight are probably already getting themselves into trouble."

I rested my head on my front hooves as I leaned on the window looking out of my room. The great daughter of the infamous Pinkie Pie, party planner extraordinaire, shouldn't have to be bored out of her mind like this! There's gotta be something I can do to keep myself busy...

"The twins?" I kept thinking "No, they're too fancy to 'hang out with'. Little Mac? He probably has chores to do..."

Then it hit me!

"Hey, maybe there's somepony in town I could hang out with until my friends get back!" I said out loud "Mum's always telling me to make friends with everypony I meet! Yeah, I think I'll do that!"

I ran down the stairs to the shop, where my mum and Mr. Cake were talking.

"Heymistercakeandmumcan'ttalknowgottagomakefriendswitheveryponyinponyville!" I said as fast as I could whilst packing my things and rushing straight out the door of the bakery.

"Oh, they grow up so fast!" my mum was bawling her eyes out in Mr. Cake's shoulder. Mr. Cake just rolled his eyes as he smiled and patted her on the head in a comforting way.

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"Ooooh, who to make friends with first..." I said as I looked around Ponyville, my poofy bubblegum-pink mane flowing in the breeze and my saddlebag bouncing to the beat of my trotting as I walked around the place I've called home for so long now.

I spotted a few ponies that I tried to speak with, such as two ponies, a colt and a mare, playing a violin and a cello, two drunk mares, and even the local dentist and her son, but they were either too busy or too drunk to play with me. Depressed, I headed off to the park to think about what I was going to do now.

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"Aw... bummer..." I said as I sat on one of the benches in the local park with a frowny face "I guess nopony wants to play with me; sad old Bubblemena Jeanne Pie..."

I happened to look up at that exact moment and see somepony I'm not even sure my mum has ever seen before. He was a light blue Pegasus with a brown mane with a red streak through it. He was currently wearing a black robe. My face lit up. Maybe this stallion was willing to play with me?

"Um, excuse me?" I called out to the stallion, but he didn't seem to hear me, so I pulled out a microphone and yelled into it cheerfully "HEY! ARE YOU LISTENING?!"

My voice and my power to somehow use a microphone not connected to speakers of any kind seemed to startle the pony, whom fell right into a nearby pond. I went over to him to see if he was okay. He was, but I couldn't help but laugh. His robe was soaked, his wet mane covered his eyes and he had a lily pad with a frog and flower on his head.

"Ahahaha! You look... *giggle*... ridiculous!" I laughed.

"Yeah, you keep laughing..." the stallion deadpanned "Look, I don't have time to- AH!"

Another frog from the pond had thrown a small rock at his head, apparently wanting to have his friend off of the stallion's head. This only caused me to laugh even harder.

"You think this as funny?" he questioned "I don't appreciate- OW! Will you stop throwing rocks at me, worthless amphibian?!" he yelled at the frog throwing rocks at him. The frog obliged, but it continued to look at the soaked stallion in .

"Oh, c'mon you!" I continued to giggle "It was just a harmless joke. Learn to laugh a little!"

"Laugh... a little?" the stallion asked, an eyebrow risen.

"Here, let me help you up..." I extended my hoof out to him. After a few seconds, he reluctantly took a hold of it, and I brought him to his feet once more, the lily pad and frog sliding off his head, much to the other frog's joy.

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I had taken his robe off to make sure he didn't get cold from the water, and I dried him off with the beach towel I also packed in my saddlebag.

"You feeling better?" I asked him.

"I suppose..." he looked away from me.

"Wow, you seem really dull..." I puffed out my cheeks "Nothing a little fun can't solve!"

I then began dragging the stallion towards a place that only my mother and I knew about. He tried to struggle out of my grip, but nopony can escape my infamous Sticky Gum Grip of Doom!

"No! I don't wish to join you in your games!" yelled the stallion as he tried to escape my grasp "Do not want! DO NOT WANT!!"

"Oh don't be such a worrywart!" I smiled "This'll be fun! I guarantee it!"

"Clearly our perceptions of 'fun' are very different from one another!" the stallion pointed out.

"Yeah; mine is real fun and yours is standing around doing nothing while being completely dull and boring. Actually, would that be fun? I wouldn't know since I've never actually tried it myself. Maybe it actually IS fun! *gasp*! Does that mean there's different kinds of fun that I don't know about? Or maybe..."

"Ugh... please tell me you have an off switch..." the stallion mumbled.

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"Well, here we are!" I said as I let go of the stallion, causing me to accidentally force him to fall face first onto the ground "Pie Spring! Oh! Sorry about that..."

The stallion got up and looked around the area that my mum and I loved to go to have some alone time. It was a small area a little ways away from Ponyville on a cliff. At the edge of the cliff was a small pond ejecting water from the middle of it. Off in the distance was the horizon, with forest going as far as the eye could see. We named it Pie Spring after ourselves, of course.

"This place... this place is beautiful..." said the stallion "How were you able to discover this area?"

"Mum and I were playing explorers when I was younger and we stumbled upon this place" I explained "Pretty cool, huh? Take a seat; I brought some food!"

The pony did as instructed and took a seat on the ground where he could easily observe the horizon. I took a seat next to him and pulled out two ice cream sticks. I gave one to him.

"Here you go" I said as I handed him the ice cream "Just for you!"

"What is it?" he asked.

"You mean you don't even know what ice cream is?" I gasped is shock "How could you possibly exist and never hear about the most delicious and fun food in the entire world?"

"I don't get out much..." the stallion said simply.

"Oh... well, try a bit first and see if you like it!"

He took a small sample of the ice cream I just gave him with his tongue. An interested look appeared on his face.

"It's salty..." he said "Yet sweet at the same time..."

"Well what'd you expect from sea salt ice cream?" I giggled "Try some more!"

The pony began licking the ice cream some more, and eventually a small smile appeared on his face. He began biting off pieces of the ice cream, which eventually caused him to cry out and clutch his head. This caused me to giggle even more.

"Why does my head hurt so much?!" he demanded the answer.

"It's called brain freeze, silly filly" I laughed "It happens when you eat cold stuff too fast. Next time, remember to slow down, kay?"

"V-very well..."

"By the way, never got your name" I said, remembering that I had to know somepony's name before becoming their friend "So, what is it?"

"You seem harmless, so I suppose I could tell you..." he said after licking more of his ice cream "My name is Rage Quit, commander of the army of order. And you, my good mare?"

"The name's Bubblemena Jeanne Pie," I stated "but you can just call me Bubblegum, or Bubble, or B. No wait, that's Springy's nickname. Never mind then! By the way, Rage Quit Commander-of-the-army-of-order is WAY too long a name. Why don't we shorten it to Rage Quit or even... *gasp*! Ragey!"

"R-Ragey?!" shouted Ragey "That has to be the most ridiculous name I've ever heard!"

"Well since the author already said Ragey in the last sentence, I guess it's canon!" I beamed

"Wait, what?"

"Oh nothing!" I rolled my eyes as I gave a small smile "Anyway, what do you do for living?" I asked as I licked more my frozen treat.

"I'm afraid I can't tell you that" Rage Quit said "Highly classified."

"Oh... well, you said you were the 'commander of the army of order', so does that mean you have friends already?" I asked "Could you tell me about them?"

"I... suppose... Although, they are merely colleges" Ragey informed "Spire is the brute of our team, but he's not all too bright. Clarity hardly takes anything seriously, but when she does she can be hard to escape from. Skyfall is our main spy, but he's always so full of himself that he'd rather go to beauty contests than use his exceptional skills in spying..."

I listened intently to everything he had to say. All of his friends sounded really cool, if a little odd acting. Although, something about them felt off. I don't know what, but I decided to brush it off for the time being.

"Miss Bubblegum?" asked Ragey as I was thinking about his friends. I snapped back into reality when he spoke.

"Um, uh, yes?" I asked, still looking slightly surprised.

"May you tell me about your... friends?"

"Well sure!" I heartedly accepted "There's Spring Blossom who's a total tomboy, and Little Mac who's so cute, but so mature at the same time! And, of course, there's... *sigh*... Blitz Wing, who's sooooooooooo dreamy... And how could I forget Midnight Sparkle! He's the-"

"Wait, say again?" Rage Quit suddenly asked.

"Um, Midnight Sparkle?" I repeated.

"You are... acquainted with Midnight... Sparkle?" the stallion asked, trying desperately to comprehend what I had just said.

"Yeah? Why?"

"...never mind. Forget I brought it up..."

"Um, okay?" I said in a confused voice before I took a look at my ice cream stick and saw nothing there "Well, I'm done my ice cream! Why don't we head on back, eh?"

"Yeah, sure..." Rage Quit said

As I walked back to Ponyville, I heard Rage Quit say something.

"Bubblegum? May I give you something?" he asked.

"Sure!" I said happily. He reached inside the satchel I only just noticed he had and pulled out a small circular silver object.

"This is a gift to say thank you for this day" he explained "Keep it safe, for it just might help you one day..."

"Thanks Ragey!" I said before I turned around and began bouncing back to Ponyville. Suddenly, I stopped, turned my head and asked him "Hey, are we friends now?"

Ragey seemed to be shocked by my question. By the looks of things, and since he told me his 'friends' were 'merely colleges', he had no friends whatsoever.

"I... I... I'll, have to think about that..." he finally answered me.

"Cool, cool... take all the time you want" I said "But at least say you'll meet me here every evening?"

"*sigh*... very well."

"Oh yay!" I shouted with joy as I happily jumped back home.

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Rage Quit's P.O.V. (Later that night...)

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"That mare..." I said to myself as I sat atop the Ponyville town hall, watching the moon shine brightly "Why was she so nice to me, somepony who has done horrid things in the past? I suppose it's merely because she didn't know of my life. But still, she was not afraid of me one bit..."

Questions like this rang through my head. Others like 'would she think of me different if I told her about my life' and 'why did she want to be my friend' also circled through my mind constantly, keeping me thinking.

"What if..." I said "What if she really DID want to be my friend? No, Rage Quit, keep it together! You have a mission to fulfill..." I took a deep breath "But now, I'm not too sure what to think..."

I thought for a few more seconds.

"It's been a while since I've had a friend..."

I remembered Bubblegum for a few minutes; where she brought me, how she laughed, what she gave to me to eat. For the first time in forever, I felt a warm feeling inside my heart, a feeling I hadn't felt since...

I smiled as a single tear of both joy and sadness ran down my cheek.

"A friend..." I said as I looked up at the moon. For the rest of the night, I cast aside my mission and thought about Bubblegum all the way through "

Author's Note

An inside look at a bit of Rage Quit's inner psyche! I love things like this, so I tried my best to replicate it the best I could! I hope you enjoyed!

Also, I'm sorry for the delay. Exams are coming up on my end of the spectrum, so it might take longer for chapters to be released! It's actually not the easiest to revise a chapter from my fanfiction account, so bear with me, okay?

That being said, I'll see ya later Scraggsters!

Order

We had told Sweetie Belle and her friend, who had introduced herself as Apple Bloom, everything we knew up until this point; the mare, the stallion and the reason why we were here in the first place.

"So, jus' ta git thins' straight..." Apple Bloom said trying to condense the story in a nutshell "Ah pink mare posed as yer mom an' tried ta kill ya. Then later, ah blue stallion intruded yer house an' tried ta kill ya. Now, y'all were told by Discord an' yer mom at' Scoots ere' knew why this was all happenin', am ah right?"

"That's right" I confirmed "Scootaloo here might be our only lead into learning about the mare and stallion, since Discord is both unreliable and afraid to talk about the mare. My mom doesn't know anything either, as far as somepony tried to abort me all those years ago."

"You need... my help?" asked Scootaloo, who had since calmed down and was now sitting on the floor being guarded by Sweetie Belle just to make sure she didn't do anything sneaky.

"Yes" I answered "And since I'm royalty, not to brag, sorry, I have the power to shorten your stay at the asylum should you choose to accept my offer."

Scootaloo stayed silent for a few seconds before she took a deep breath and began speaking,

"Eighteen years ago, I was told that the bones in my wings were deformed and that they would never grow properly. In short, I could never fly. I was so angry that day; I hid away from my friends and locked myself in our clubhouse. It wasn't soon afterward when I met a mare with an orange mane and pink coat who promised me great power and revenge on the world."

"What was her name?" everypony asked the orange mare.

"I believe she told me her name was... oh, what was it again?" Scootaloo knocked her head "I swear, it's at the tip of my tongue..."

"You mean you don't remember?" asked Blitz.

"Well gee, I'm sorry for being locked up in a nuthouse for more than half my life!" shouted Scootaloo before she took a deep breath and calmed down "Although, I do remember her saying something about 'keeping order' or something..."

"Keeping order, eh?" I said under my breath so nopony could hear me.

"That's all I know about the mare and whatever stallion you're looking for" Scootaloo said "Now, about that sentence shortage..."

"Keep your pants on..." I rolled my eyes "We still need to sign papers and the sort..."

"Really?" deadpanned Scootaloo "I told you everything and you say that there's paperwork to be signed?"

"Well, y'know..." I shrugged "Laws are laws, and you broke a few, so there's the law and order agreement, then there's the citizen obligation, um... some other stuff I never really paid all that much attention too..."

"The sentence shortening agreement?" said Blitz

"The sentence shortening agreement!" I agreed "Yes, of course, how could I forget that."

"Oh, how quaint..." said a strangely familiar female voice "You lot are all talking about order and law. This is how everyone should be talking from now on."

"Who said that?" I asked the ambiguous voice "Show yourself!"

"Who, me?" asked the voice "No, I'd rather let you figure it out for yourself."

My eyes widened and my pupils shrank at the realization of who's voice that belonged to.

"You!" I shouted "I thought my dad took care of you! How did you even live; you had a huge hole blasted through your body!"

"There's no point in telling you abomination, since I'm going to kill you eventually..." the voice said again. I could feel the wicked smile slowly appear on her face.

"Hey! Stop being a coward and show yourself!" shouted Sweetie Belle.

"Yeah! Have some courage!" shouted Apple Bloom alongside her friend.

"Okay then, suit yourself..." the voice sighed before a pink mane orange Pegasus with dragon-like eyes appeared right at the entrance to Scootaloo's cell.

"So it IS you..." I said "Tell me, why do you persist in trying to kill me?! What's your name?! How did you survive my father's magic?!"

"*tsk* *tsk*... Too many questions..." the mare laughed "But, I'm not a... dishonorable soul, so my name shall be the only thing you'll know of me... My name is Order, and you, my dear Midnight Sparkle, are disrupting the order of things!"

"Why?!" I shouted "What in the name of Celestia would make you think that?!"

"Order?" questioned Scootaloo with a smile "That's the silliest name I've ever heard!"

"What did you say?" the pony who self proclaimed herself as Order asked "You would dare to mock me after everything I did for you? The power, the magic, the drive of revenge?"

"Wait... YOU were the one that did this to me?" Scootaloo asked. I could feel the heat of her rage building up inside her. I don't think anypony would want to mess with her by this point.

"Well of course!" Order smiled "You'd think you wouldn't forget somepony who-"

"Cut the chat, Order!" I interrupted the mare "Why are you here?!"

"Believe it or not, I'm actually not here to rip your heart out, abomination..." Order said honestly.

"Charming" I said under my breath.

"I'm actually here because of a certain legend" Order explained "I'm sure you've heard about the Red Streak, correct?"

"The Red Streak?" asked Blitz "You mean the streak of red in your mane that glows when you use magic?"

"The same" I informed Blitz before turning my attention back to the psychopathic mare at the cell's entrance "Yes, I have heard about it."

"Well then you must've heard about the fight between two Red Streaks, correct?" Order asked with a huge smile on her face.

I was beginning to become slightly creeped out by the pink mare. What was she trying to tell me?

"Just tell me, Order!" I yelled "What do you want right now?!"

"Well, I learned that it doesn't have to happen in order for the final battle to begin" she said "So yeah, you can just go about your business and NOT prepare for a big final battle of sorts."

"Are you lying to me?" I asked.

"I'm many things, child," Order told me "but a liar is not one of them. If I really wanted to lie, I would've sent one of my boys to dispatch you. But no, I'm here to tell you personally."

"Midnight, do you think she's telling the truth?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"There's a high chance she is..." Blitz spoke.

"...yeah, I think she is..." I said to myself just loud enough that my friends could hear me, before turning back to the madmare "So, what do you want now? You gonna kill me now?"

"Nope, that's all I was here for! To tell you about the story and maybe mock you a bit" Order laughed "Best be off! I have some planning to do!"

And with that said, the Pegasus mare known as Order teleported out of the room. We all stood there for a good minute and a half before Blitz broke the silence.

"Let's pretend this never happened" he said.

"Agreed."

"Yeah..."

"Totally."

"Ah'm with ya."

XXXXXX

As we began walking out of Scootaloo's cell (after Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle said their goodbyes, of course), I saw the mare in question get back in her chair and tie herself up as best as she could. I smiled at this.

"You're sentence has been reduced to... let's say two more weeks" I said before I too walked out of the cell and closed the doors behind me.

"Wait, I thought there was paperwork" Scootaloo reminded me.

"Please, I'm Midnight Sparkle" I chuckled "Name one time I ACTUALLY followed the government rules."

"...thanks..." Scootaloo, in the first time I saw her do so, smiled.

XXXXXX

It had been three hours since the events that transpired in the Ponyville Asylum. I had called upon my friends for an emergency friend meeting at Sugar Cube Corner. Everypony had shown up except for Ribbon.

"Thread, where's your sister?" Blitz asked, noticing the absence of one of the twins.

"Hmm? Oh, I think she said something about a big entrance" explained the white, slightly British Unicorn twin "Don't know what's she's going to do this time..."

Suddenly, Ribbon burst through the doors of the bakery with a fancy blue dress. The back part was very poofy and had frills under the skirt area and a few around her neck.

"Ribbon, what in the name of Celestia are you wearing?" asked Spring Blossom as her eyes were wide in shock. In fact, I think all our eyes were wide open in shock.

"Oh this?" questioned Ribbon as she began posing like a supermodel "This is a dress I made for my mother. I decided to test it out before I gave it to her. How does it look?"

"It looks..." Thread began.

"Fantastic?" I said.

"Stylish?" Spring questioned.

"Interestin'?" Little Mac stated.

"Cool?" Blitz said confusingly.

"Absolutely, positively, superb-ablely the best thing you've ever made!" Bubblegum shouted with glee.

"Thank you, Bubblegum" said Thread's younger sister by two minutes "At least somepony respects my work..."

"*sigh*... can we please just get on with the meeting?" I deadpanned.

"Ready when y'all are ready..." said Little Mac.

"Okay" I took a deep breath before beginning "So, at least three hours ago Blitz and I went to the Ponyville Asylum. It was there where we met and officially met two mares. The one we normally met was Scootaloo."

"*gasp*! You don't mean THE Scootaloo?" gasped Ribbon "The one that was responsible for the Scooter Massacre nearly two decades ago?"

"The same" I said "Although, turns out she was given the power of vengeance against the world by somepony else, so she isn't completely to blame."

"Who?" asked Spring.

"None other than the mare who has been causing problems for me this whole time" I answered my girl (SPACE!) friend.

Everypony gasped except for Blitz.

"But, didn't you say she had an energy blast go right through her?" asked Thread.

"Yeah, but turns out she wasn't kidding when she said she'd be back" I said "I still don't know how or why; all I know is that if she can regenerate herself, give herself a somewhat different personality, and that she won't go down easily."

There was an awkward silence between me and my friends. This could've been the perfect time to tell my friends about the legend, but I decided to hold off on that for now. However, I thought this might be the best time to tell them about Rage Quit.

"Hey, you guys?" I began, getting all my friends' attention "Last night, a guy attacked me from within my castle. He said he wanted to destroy me under command from the 'High Mistress', whom I now know as Order. However, I could somewhat see that he didn't want to do that. I think his name was... Rage Quit?"

Bubblegum's eyes widened the second she heard the name. I wasn't quite sure why, though. So naturally...

"Bubblegum, you're looking a bit antsy" I pointed out "Do you have something to say?"

"Um... no? I'm totally chipper as always! Heheh..." she obviously faked her chuckle.

"Bubblegum, is this about the stallion who attacked me last night?" I asked my usually bubbly friend.

"...yes..." she answered me as she sighed a huge breath of air "I met him at Ponyville Park. He seemed pretty nice, so I tried to become friends with him. We laughed, had ice cream together and even went to my secret hideout! He told me about his friends... I told him about mine... apparently he's never had ice cream before! Can you believe it?" Bubblegum began to cheer up talking about Rage Quit.

"Seems like I was right..." I thought aloud "Maybe Rage Quit really doesn't want to kill me. But one question still stands... well, about Rage Quit at least..."

"What's that?" asked Little Mac.

"Why doesn't he want to do it in the first place?" I questioned "I mean, I gather that he's beginning to open his eyes to the truth, I guess. But why?"

"Maybe somepony special ta him is bein' kept hostage?" suggested my 11-year-old friend "Ah mean, it only sounds logical..."

"Well, I for one think Rage Quit is nothing but a cold heartless ruffian!" exclaimed Ribbon "Perhaps he simply puts on that act in order to get closer to you. Did you consider that?"

Now I wasn't sure what to think. Both Little Mac's and Ribbon's arguments were valid, and either one of them could be true. I only met the stallion once, and that was when he was on duty. I'd like to see him when he wasn't trying to kill me.

"I suppose we'll just have to find out the hard way, unless Rage Quit shows his face again and tells us straight" I said "We'll all have to meet with him and learn why Rage Quit is why he is."

"Then it's a deal!" said Spring "Bubblegum, did you, by chance, organize another day with Rage Quit?"

"Yeah, I did!" Bubblegum said in a now more upbeat voice.

"Good" Springy smiled "Tell him to visit all of our homes and to try and make friends with all of us. Then perhaps we can get some answers outta him!"

"Alright, I'll remember to ask that when I meet with him!" said Bubblegum in her usual chipper voice "Well, I'm guessing that about wraps up the meeting?"

"Yep!" I nodded as I confirmed the situation "Thank you all, and here's hoping we get some answers 'outta him', as B said."

As everypony left, I stared out the window and saw that a certain robed stallion was watching us. He dashed off the second I saw him, but it left me wondering...

"Who are you Rage Quit, and what's making you follow Order?"

Author's Note

Congratulations, Cyber System for seeing the completely obvious Kingdom Hearts reference! You get a cookie! *nom*

Be sure to leave a like and a comment to help out this story! Seriously, thank you guys so much! If we can get up to either 30 comments or 40 likes, I'll do a side story on Scootaloo's past!

The next few chapters, which I'll call the "Story" saga, will be the P.O.V. of the character in the title of the chapter. Sorry I didn't mention this before, and I'll mention it again in the next chapter.

Until then, I'll see ya later Scraggsters!

Spring's Story

Thread had recently told my friends and me about his experience with Rage Quit last night. Naturally, like everypony else, I was awaiting his arrival into my house. The house was quiet, and although it's usually like this at my mom's cottage, this quiet was eerie, as if everything, not just me, was waiting for the visitor to arrive.

I walked into the living room where my mother was sitting on the couch cuddling with her bunny Angel and reading a book on coping with weird pregnancy symptoms. She knew about the stallion coming over tonight, and it didn't help that she believed Rage Quit to be my coltfriend.

"Mom, you don't need to be reading that" I smirked "You're too far into your pregnancy to be having any major symptoms."

"Oh, I know" she smiled back "But it's always nice to read over things just to be sure."

"Suit yourself..." I rolled my eyes.

"So, you're coltfriend is coming over, is he?" asked my mom "How thrilling! You're father and I met in the night. Oh, I'll never forget that special night when we looked into each others eyes and knew it to be true love..."

"Mom, for the ten-trillionth time, he's not my coltfriend!" I argued with my mother "Bubblegum told me he was at least in his late thirties. Why would I like somepony that was thirty?"

"Well, I'm in my early fourties, so maybe he'll consider dating me?" my mom said as slyly as possible (her being Fluttershy and all).

"Mm-hmm..." I deadpanned my tone of voice "Anyway, he might be here tonight, so don't be embarrassing, okay?"

"Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!" Fluttershy swore under the Pinkie Promise.

"Good. Now, will you-"

Before I could finish, we heard somepony knocking at our door. Walking over to said door, I opened it, revealing a light blue Pegasus with a black robe over his body. This must've been, or at least I hope it was, Rage Quit.

"Um, hey there!" I greeted "I guess you're Rage Quit? Nice to meet you! My name's Spring Blossom and-"

"Miss Bubblegum has told me a lot about you" Rage Quit interrupted "She says you're a 'tomboy', whatever that means. No matter, I have come here tonight to mingle with you."

"Oh, well, um... please come in!" I said, unsure of what to think of him.

"Thank you."

XXXXXX

"This is a very nice cottage, Miss Fluttershy" commented Rage Quit to my mother "There is an assortment of both fauna and flora, both of which are blended perfectly to the style of the building."

"Oh, why thank you..." my mother blushed, causing me to roll my eyes "I do try my best to keep everything looking nice."

We had all settled down for a nice cup of tea once Rage Quit had entered our home. The second my mother laid eyes on our guest when he arrived, I think her heart went halfway to heaven. I bet she was thinking that 'Ragey' over here was the perfect candidate for taking care of the new baby. After a little while of talking, Rage Quit took a look at my mom's bulging abdomen.

"I see you're with a child" Rage Quit pointed out "How long until it is born?"

"Just a little while left to go!" said Fluttershy cheerfully "Although, I suppose if you want the exact time, I'm supposed to be due in just a few days. Even though I've gone through this before, it's so exciting and scary at the same time."

"Well, I suppose congratulations are in order" said our Pegasus visitor "By the way, where is the child's father? Is he out at this current time?"

"My dad has, unfortunately, passed on" I said with a small sigh "He died from a rare disease known as the Blue Poison."

Rage Quit's eyes widened at the mention of the disease that took my father. He looked at me like a dog who had just done something terribly wrong. I didn't know why, but I was about to find out.

"Did you just say... Blue Poison?" asked Rage Quit.

"Um, yeah?" I uneasily answered "Did somepony close to you die of the same disease?"

"No..." Rage Quit answered simply "But I know the stallion responsible for it all. Unfortunately, personally."

"Well, you mind telling us his name?" I asked "I'm sure we'd all like to know the pony that was responsible for the death of my own dad!"

"Yes, I would like to know actually" stated Fluttershy "Um, if that's okay with you."

"I cannot say who it is" said Rage Quit "As much as I would love to help your cause, I am still technically your enemy. My allegiance is with the high mistress."

"Jerk..." I said under my breath.

"Pardon?"

"Oh, nothing..."

"Well, this night seems to have ended quite awkwardly" stated our guest after he got up from the couch he was sitting on "I suppose I must return to-"

"Actually, is it okay if you stay a while?" suddenly asked my mom as she blushed like crazy "You know, if you're not too busy that is..."

"Well, I could manage my time to stay a bit longer..." thought Rage Quit out loud "Alright. I suppose I can stay with you for the time being... and perhaps have more of that tea you make. It is truly exceptional."

"Oh, why thank you!" my mother continued to blush, making me facehoof. Rage Quit and I were getting off to a 'great' start, and he would've been gone by now if my mom hadn't called him back. While I was sighing now, I would never know until later that my mother just single-hoofedly did the greatest thing she could ever do for me.

"So sit down, stay a while" my mom insisted as patted his seat on the couch "Why don't you tell us a bit about yourself?"

"Well, you already know my name" began Rage Quit "I am thirty-nine years old, although, I can't be too sure."

"Why?" I asked him.

"Over the years, my memory has somewhat degraded" he answered "My age was merely told to me as so I wouldn't forget it."

"Right, right..." I nodded "Please, continue."

"When I was younger," Rage Quit started up again "I used to love playing video games, hence my cutie mark..." he lifted up his robe to reveal a game controller cutie mark "Although, those days are now behind me..."

"Did you ever have a special somepony?" asked my mother.

"Yes..." he said simply "Yes I did..."

"Oh, well, is she living somewhere else?"

Without breaking his posture in any way, he said "You could say that, yes..."

"Oh, I'm so sorry..." my mom comforted Rage Quit "I didn't know..."

"Thank you" Rage Quit said.

"I'm sure with some hard work and thought, you might be able to leave the past behind" my mom "It's for the best, and I'm sure whoever she was would understand completely."

"It's not that simple, Miss Fluttershy..." said Rage Quit "She is the reason I joined the high mistress in the first place. My entire life has been devoted to her."

"Whatever do you mean?" she asked him.

"She was..." Rage Quit paused for a second to think about what he was going to say "She was my other side. The side that could show me happiness and kindness. She was the one who got me into video games, and the one who would help me when I had a bad day."

"Well that's understandable," I said "and I see why you would love her, but why would you-"

"She was also with our foal when she died..."

The room went dead silent. Nopony cried or sobbed. Nopony even moved, as if this moment was frozen in time, forever to be remembered and forever to be feared. Finally, after a tense fifteen minutes, Rage Quit broke the silence.

"*ahem*... Well, I suppose this would be a good time to leave."

"I... I..." was all I could say as the Pegasus made his way to the door.

"Yeah, I think I'm gonna stop you right there, Quity Witty..." said a female voice that seemingly came from nowhere.

"Clarity, why did you follow me?" Rage Quit said with a sigh "Why are you even here?"

"I don't know... I thought it would be fun..."

"This was supposed to be private and you violated the-" Rage spoke before being interrupted by the invisible mare.

"Oh, hush up now!" the intruder, apparently named Clarity laughed as she came visible to us , revealing herself to be a white Unicorn with a short pink mane and wearing a robe similar to Rage Quit's "I can't believe you didn't see me enter! I have worse spying skills than Skyfall and yet you still didn't notice me? Speaking of which, I know about that little 'incident' last night."

"You know of this?" Clarity had gotten the light blue Pegasus's attention "Have you informed the high mistress?"

"No" Clarity smiled "But I HAVE decide to use this knowledge to blackmail you into staying with us."

"Now listen here, Miss Clarity" my mother spoke up in her scolding tone (which really wasn't too different from her normal voice) "I don't like how you think blackmailing is a good thing! So, y'know... please stop..."

"Aww... How cute..." the intruding mare spoke sarcastically "Seriously honey, if you want to intimidate me, you're gonna have to do a lot better than pleases and thank yous, okay?"

That was it. My mother had just about enough of Clarity. Knowing exactly what she was about to do next, I grabbed Rage Quit and pulled him away from my mom's line of sight so he couldn't see her eyes. Then, she did it; her infamous stare that froze ponies and animals in their tracks. Clarity gasped at this sudden change in my mom's intimidation factor.

"What are you doing! Stop that! OH NO!!" Clarity yelled in terror before, much to my surprise, she began laughing "AHAHAHAHA!! Wow! Is that the best you can do?! I mean, seriously?!"

"W-What?" my mom trembled in fear from Clarity's immunity to her stare "How can you-"

"It just doesn't intimidate me honey" the mare smiled before she took a long yawn "Ah... You've all tired me out. I think I'll wrap this up before I go back home and tuck myself in for my beauty sleep."

Just as she finished her sentence, she aimed her horn right at my mother and began charging up a spell. I wasn't an expert on magic like Midnight or Twilight was, but I wasn't stupid enough not to know that the spell meant harm for both my mother and my unborn sibling. Without even thinking, I punched her right in the face with my front right hoof. She tumbled to the side and moaned in pain, but she quickly got back up to face us.

"So that's how you wanna play, eh?" she asked dark and intimidating grin "Well then... let's see if you like this!!" she yelled as her eyes and horn lit up in a blinding white light. All of a sudden, the room went dark and I couldn't see Rage Quit OR my mom. Finally, the area slowly began to light up again, but it appeared I was in a different dimension. It had slow flowing rivers with thick blue liquid replacing water, the skies were a dark shade of blue and most of the ground was as well. I looked around me to find that only my light blue Pegasus guest had come with me here.

"Where are we?" I asked Rage Quit "Is this, like, another world or something?"

"That's correct" stated Rage Quit "This is the X-verse. Not even I know much about this place, and only true veterans of the high mistress's team are allowed to enter and exit this place on command."

"Meaning whoever you work for trusts crazy cuckoo mare more than you?" I asked with extreme confusion.

"Oh, you're absolutely adorable when you look so confused!" laughed Clarity, who appeared a few feet in front of us "It almost makes me not really want to kill you... But then again, you DID punch my beautiful face, and for that, that's completely inexcusable!"

"Out of all my colleagues, I disliked you the most, Clarity" said Rage Quit "This won't be too difficult, since I know all of your strengths and weaknesses."

"So that automatically means I don't know yours? HA!" mocked Clarity "You have more weaknesses than me! Especially the emotional ones. Let's see now... there's the whole thing about your pregnant dead wife, being locked away for god knows how long, having your emotion ripped from your soul... The list really does go on and on."

"Can we stop talking and get to me kicking your flank from here to next Tuesday?" I shouted, not wanting to listen to Clarity's cruel words anymore "I mean, come on!"

"The child is right, I suppose..." said our opponent with a sigh "We should settle this. Two on one? Seems hardly fair... don't you think you should go easy on a lady?"

"Pffft!" I began to laugh "You? A lady? Now THAT'S a laugh!"

"I'll make you eat those words, foal" smiled Clarity.

"You wanna go? Huh?!" I shouted.

"Girl vs. Girl?" wondered Clarity "Seems fine by me. Though, you're too soft and weak to even consider the fact that you'll lose to me instantly."

"Bring it on, you lousy excuse of a mare!" I yelled with a huge smirk on my face as I got up close to her an headbutted her, whereas she did the same, leaving us in that position for a while.

"I'm going to tear you apart, you foul tomboy fo-" was all the white Unicorn could say before Rage Quit bucked her right into the blue river of goop. Apparently, as we were shouting and insulting each other, he had sneaked around us and shoved Clarity into her untimely demise.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo *gurgle*!" she shouted right before she was enveloped in the blue goop.

"Well, that certainly took care of her... even if it was a little anti-climatic..." I remarked as I gave off a cocky smile and a light chuckle at Rage Quit. However, what I saw him doing shocked me. He had his head hung and was remembering Clarity in respect. Before I could ask him why, he said...

"No matter the enemy or the motivation, a body has a soul and it deserves to be granted luck on it's journey to the afterlife."

"You do this a lot?" I asked.

"I began doing it when my wife died" he answered "I feel it's a way to respect her if I respect my enemies."

"That's very noble of you" I smiled kindly as I patted him on the back "Now, how're we gonna get out of here?"

XXXXXX

Before we knew it, and much to our surprise, we were both back in my mother's cottage. This surprised my mother and made her jump. For a second, I thought her water would break from such a scare.

"Oh my goodness! You're back!" said my mom "I knew that you'd make it out okay! Are you hurt? Do you need medical attention?!"

"Mom, cool your jets!" I assured as I let out a sigh "We're both fine. That mare isn't going to hurt us anytime soon."

"Oh thank goodness. I was really worried for both your lives..."

"I can assure you Miss Fluttershy that your daughter was in good hooves" said Rage Quit "Now, I must truly return now. You've taught me well, but I must still unfortunately work for the high mistress. She has something I need."

"I understand" I nodded "Please, come back soon!"

"I promise..." he said before he exited out of our home.

"Y'know, I think I kinda like him..." I said with a smirk of appreciation.

"Yeah... me too..." my mother dreamily said, causing me too roll my eyes "And I especially like the way he moves his flank back and forth..."

"Yeah, you need a husband, mom..." I facehoofed.

XXXXXX

Rage Quit's P.O.V. (Later that night...)

XXXXXX

"That family seemed so caring..." I said as I watched the night fade away on top of a house "Perhaps I can find peace there? No, don't be ridiculous Rage Quit! You have a mission to fulfill."

I stared off into the light of the moon.

"But maybe..."

"Talking to yourself are we?" asked a voice I knew all too well "That's a strange way to spend a night... Maybe I'll try it sometime! *giggle*"

"Hello Miss Bubblegum," I greeted the young, pink maned Earth Pony "How are you today? Have you brought your special treat?"

"You know it baby!" Bubblegum winked before she reached around and pulled out two ice cream sticks. She gave one of them to me.

"Ah... never gets old..." said my companion as she licked her ice cream "So, I'm guessing you met with Springy's family, eh?"

"Yes. They seemed to be nice mares..." I said.

"You know, Fluttershy has been looking for a new husband lately..." Bubblegum said with a smile on her face "You might be the perfect candidate for her liking, right?"

"W-what are you talking about?!" I blushed for the first time in a long while "I simply do not have enough time to settle down and begin a family... I'm sure she doesn't think THAT highly of me anyway."

"Well, good for you because you've got a head-start on the family thing!" Bubblegum tried to convince me "Besides, once we foil the-mare-who's-trying-to-kill-Midnight's plan, you'll have to settle down eventually, right?"

"Or I could begin a new journey" I suggested "A journey helping me find who I really am in life. A journey to help me understand this world's existence better."

"But aren't you on that journey already?" asked my partner before taking a lick from her ice cream "I mean, think about it... You're going from house-to-house learning about friendship as the week goes on by. Surely that means something, right?"

"..."

"Ragey?" said Bubblegum after a while.

"Yes, Miss Bubblegum?" I answered.

"Can you tell me the story about how you got your cutie mark again?"

"...why not?" I smiled before I cleared my throat "It was a summer afternoon. My mother and I had gone out for some shopping..."

Author's Note

Wow! This one took WAY too long to post! And for that, I'm REALLY sorry! But you have to remember; I have my life I'd need to attend to. Work, Exams, School, Homework... all the stuff people like me LOATHE!!

Anyway, this was an interesting way to pick up again, eh? Reveal that Rage Quit's a deadpanning joykiller because his wife, who was still pregnant with his child BTW, died. Well, I kinda would be as well!

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Little Mac's Story

Just yesterday, Spring told everypony about her encounter with Rage Quit and a weird intruding mare by the name of Clarity who wanted to kill Ms. Fluttershy and her unborn foal. However, thanks to them, Clarity was defeated and Fluttershy and her foal were kept safe. Tonight, however, was another night of seeing who Rage Quit would choose to see next. As I waited for his arrival, I was just playing some Elder Scrolls on the computer Princess Twilight Sparkle gave me for my birthday last year. Suddenly...

"Lil' Mac, come an' git it!" called up my mother, Applejack "Do it before it gits cold!"

"Comin' ma!" I shouted back "Jus' give me ah minute! Gots ta finish somethin' up on the computer!"

"Don't keep me waitin'!" my mom shouted up again "An' yer uncle an' aunt too! They're over fer the night!"

"Uncle Big Mac is ere'?" I said quietly to myself "I better git down ere' fast!"

I love my uncle Big Mac! He taught me how to keep the farm in check, as well as how to buck apple trees. He doesn't talk much, but that's what I love about him; he's so silent and mysterious. If uncle Big Mac was here, then auntie Cheerilee and cousin Annie was here too. Auntie Cheerilee was my school teacher and is really nice, while Cousin Annie was my favourite cousin in the whole world. She was named after our now unfortunately departed Granny Smith. She has a magenta coat and a green mane.

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Meanwhile with ?...

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"Why are there so many apple trees?!" I shouted.

"Probably because it's an apple farm you idiot!" said my partner Oberon before letting out a huge sigh "Why is it that I'm always paired up with you? You slow me down, you don't let me do what I want to, and you're just so dumb..."

"Who're you calling dumb?" I raise my voice a little.

"You!" Oberon whispered loudly "Even now you showed your stupidity by shouting and nearly giving us away! You have to remember that we're on a stealth mission to see whether or not Rage Quit is working with the little brats while also taking one of them out!"

"Wait, he is?" I asked in a confused tone.

"Ugh... never mind..." my partner sighed "Let's just go and deal with the little bugger. Let's see what it says here..." he pulled out a piece of paper with some words and a picture of a young orange colt "Alright, it says here that the little brat is named Little Mac, son of Applejack, the Element of Honesty. I suppose the high mistress was correct in sending us. Applejack's gonna be fun to take down!"

"Come again?" I asked.

"Ugh... Take out the kid's mom, kill the little brat. Got it?"

"Oh yes, of course. How foolish of me..." I said as I sipped a cup of tea while wearing a top hat and monocle.

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Back with Little Mac...

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"Oh there you are Little Mac!" greeted my auntie Cheerilee who, along with everypony else besides my mother who was still preparing the food, was sitting at the dinner table "We were wondering whether or not you'd be showing up this dinner. Please, take a seat! We're having veggie burgers and apple fritters."

"Oooo! Ah love me some apple fritters!" I said "Ah can't wait!"

"Hold yer horses, Little Mac..." my mother stopped me in my tracks as she turned to face me "Did ya wash yer hooves?"

"Yeah, of course ah did!" I said proudly "Ah'm the son o' the Element o' Honesty after all."

"Well, ah'll take yer word fer it then..."

"Hey cuz!" said Annie the moment I sat next to her at the dinner table "How are you doing?"

"Purdy fine. Yerself?" I asked.

"Okay, I guess. Mum's trying to teach me how to be a teacher" she said with her head hung a bit "I don't know though. I always wanted to be an architect... maybe a construction worker..."

"Honey, I told you this before" auntie Cheerilee spoke still in a kind voice "I don't exactly like the thought of you going up and doing dangerous work. It scares me..."

"But weren't you the one who said to follow your dreams no matter what?" Annie asked her mother.

"Yes, but I'm your mother" she retaliated, still trying to be as calm and as nice as possible "I worry for you sweetie. Now, may we please just enjoy our dinner without ruining our relationship?"

"Eeyup..." my uncle Big Mac said simply.

"Yeah, fine..." Annie rolled her eyes.

"So, Little Mac, ya say there'll be ah visitor tonight?" my mom questioned, wanting to remove all existence of the previous conversation "He ain't bad, right?" she then got really close up to my face with a skeptical one on hers "He ain't bad, right?

"N-No, ma!" I shuttered a bit, fearing what my mother could do to me "He's actually real nice!"

As soon as I finished my sentence, we heard a knock at the door. Hoping to know exactly who it was, I ran for the door immediately and opened it. There stood two stallions clothed in black robes, one a blue Pegasus with a long and straight white mane and the other a red Earth pony with a dark red and short mane.

"Hello there, br- I mean, young one" greeted the blue one.

"Hey, ya must be Rage Quit!" I said "But, Bubblegum dun tell me at' y'all would be bringin' ah friend..."

"Yes, I'm Rage Quit" the blue stallion said convincingly "I was the one who visited all you tiny, little people and made friends with you. Now, may you be so kind as to letting us into your house?"

"Ah dunno.." I said as I stared at them with a curious look on my face "Y'all still seem kinda suspicious ta me... Are ya really Rage Quit?"

"Of course!" the supposed 'Rage Quit' laughed a bit "No other stallion quite like me!"

"Hmm... okay..." I said still a little unconvinced as I moved away from the door and let the two stallions in.

"Ah, you must be Rage Quit!" said auntie Cheerilee to the blue stallion with a smile "We've been expecting you. I see you've brought a friend too. Well, the more the merrier I suppose! Welcome!"

"Yes, well, Spire here is more of an accomplice than anything else" said Rage Quit "Although, he does follow me around everywhere I go."

"That's because you're my boss, Ob-" said Spire before getting kicked in the side by a cross Rage Quit's back hoof "Ow..."

"Sorry, he calls me that sometimes" Rage Quit quickly said "Anyway, what are we having tonight?"

"Veggie burgers and apple fritters!" exclaimed Annie.

"Sounds... lovely..." said our blue guest with slight disgust. Nopony but me seemed to notice however. These two stallions were getting more and more suspicious as time went by.

"So Rage Quit, where are ya an' Spire from?" asked my mom as soon as our visitors sat down at the table

"Well, that's a difficult question to answer..." responded Rage Quit "You see, I come from many places, but my hometown remains a mystery for me."

Suddenly, a special trait of mine finally kicked in, letting me understand more about this Rage Quit fellow. He was lying. How could I tell? Ever since I was at least 8-years-old, I always had hunches when ponies would lie, always turning out that they were in the end. I surmised that I have a sixth sense that's basically a lie detector. Only problem is it doesn't always work.

"At's' all fine an' dandy Mr. Rage Quit," I began "But can ya please tell us where yer really from?"

Rage Quit froze in place. My entire family looked at him with a look of intrigue. They all knew of my 'power', so I suppose they too were beginning to have their doubts about our visitors.

"Rage Quit, y'all should know ah dun like liars in mah household..." my mom said calmly before becoming more cross with our guest "Now, cough up the truth or ah'll do it fer ya!"

"But, you... how? HOW?!" the fake Rage Quit yelled at me "How did a brat like you see through my lie?! I had it perfect; I stayed calm, and gave my answer normally! There is NO way you saw through that!"

"Maybe you're just getting rusty?" questioned Spire.

"No, perhaps YOU'RE just stupid!" yelled the fake Rage Quit at his college "Now work whatever brain cells you have left and crush this family! CRUSH THEM ALL! It's about time I had my fill of seeing dead corpses everywhere anyway."

"Yes Oberon..." sighed Spire "Sorry about this, everypony..."

I froze. That name... Oberon? That's the same name as...

Before I could continue thinking, Spire stomped his front hooves down onto the table, causing it to break and sent plates and food flying everywhere. Fortunately, nopony was hurt.

"Hey, that wasn't very nice mister!" shouted Annie.

"Nope!" said uncle Big Mac as he turned around to buck Spire right in the face. But instead of inflicting damage onto him, uncle Big Mac instead winced in pain. Everypony, except Oberon and Spire, was shocked by this.

"Spire can't be hurt, you dolt!" said Oberon as he chuckled lightly "He's been infused with Phazon, so every bone in his body has been hardened to the extremes!"

"Faze-on?" I tilted my head in confusion.

"Ha! Children like you could never understand the power of Phazon" Oberon shouted with a grin on his face "But I should never underestimate kids like you, as shown from literally every single work of fiction and non-fiction. So... Spire, take the orange one!"

"Oh, you mean Applejack?" asked Spire with a curious smile on his face.

"Spire, please just get something right for once..." sighed Spire's partner "Now, for the love of Celestia, take her and let's go!"

"Yes Oberon!" said Spire as he lifted up my mom and ran out of the house. My mom tried to struggle away, and I thought she was see how powerful she was. But Spire's squeeze was just too tight, and my mother couldn't break free.

"MA!" I shouted.

"Put me down ya darn varmint!" shouted my mother as she continuously hit Spire on the back "What in tarnation do ya think yer doin'?! Do ah look like a damsel in distress?!"

The entirety of the present Apple family gave chase to Spire and Oberon, but no matter how fast we ran, they always seemed to run faster. Could this also be the power of the faze-on? Eventually, we couldn't keep up with them despite us being fitter than most other ponies in Ponyville.

"Ah can't... keep up with... em'..." I said between breaths.

"Too... fast..." said auntie Cheerilee.

"Can't... give up... now..." said Annie.

"Eeyup..." agreed uncle Big Mac.

"Then perhaps I can be of assistance?" said a voice foreign to all of us. We all turned around to see a light blue Pegasus with a brown mane with a red streak through it. He was wearing a black robe and a straight, near emotionless face.

"Jus' who are y'all supposed ta be?" I asked with a look of anger and confusion.

"I am Rage Quit" the stallion stated "I was on my way to visit you by request of your friend Bubblegum. However, on my way there, I saw that two colleges of mine had abducted your mother."

"Colleges?" I questioned "Does at' mean yer with em' varmints?!"

"Now, now Little Mac," said auntie Cheerilee calmly "let's not jump to conclusions. Rage Quit here did indeed say that he could be of assistance, did he not?"

"Yeah, ah guess so..." I hung my head "Ah'm jus' real angry at thems stallions 'at took off with mah ma. Plus, y'all dun seem ta give off a lyin' vibe, so... ah suppose ah could trust ya."

"Thank you, Little Mac" auntie Cheerilee smiled at me before turning back to Rage Quit "Now, Mr. Rage Quit, how can you help us in this predicament?"

"I know exactly where my colleges have gone off to" stated Rage Quit "I'll be able to infiltrate their hideout, but I'll need an extra set of hooves."

"Ah'll do it!" I volunteered, earning a gasp from everypony.

"But Little Mac, you're too young to do something like this" reasoned my aunt.

"Auntie Cheerilee, ya know as much as ah do at' ah'm mature enough ta do this!" I argued "Besides, mah ma is my ma, and what if Rage Quit needs somepony ta fit through tight spaces?"

"Interesting argument..." said Rage Quit "Miss... Cheerilee, was it? I do believe Little Mac here could help me out. There are some places within the facility that would be too small for me to fit through. If you wish to get your sister-in-law back, I think this would be the best course of action."

Auntie Cheerilee thought long and hard about what she was going to say next. After a tension-filled minute, she finally said: "Okay... but no harm is to be put onto my nephew. Understood?"

"Every word, miss Cheerilee" Rage Quit nodded "In that case, Little Mac, hop on my back; It'll be easier to reach the facility that way."

Doing as Rage Quit instructed, he began flying away to wherever my mother was now being held hostage

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"So, Rage Quit," I tried to spark a bit of conversation while we were flying to our destination "Could ya tell me a bit bout' yerself?"

"I'm not exactly one to have a pleasant backstory" he explained explained "But I'm willing to listen to your story..."

"Oh, well, ah'm Little Mac an' ah was born ta the Element of Honestly 'erself, Applejack" I told Rage Quit "Ah was also born with the power ta see through somepony's lies."

"Interesting..." Rage said in curiosity "When did you acquire this power?"

"Ah think ah was 'round eight?" I guessed "Though, ah think mah power have somethin' ta do with the author o' this story..."

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Pinkie Pie suddenly woke up from her slumber, her eyes shooting open like lightning. Her husband, Cheese Sandwich, woke up at the same time and yawned.

"Did you feel it too?" she asked her husband, who was still a little bit sleepy.

"Yeah..." he answered "Somepony just broke the forth wall. It doesn't feel that strong, so it shouldn't be a problem."

"Yeah, maybe you're right..." she agreed "Let's just get some sleep and hope the world doesn't end tomorrow..."

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"Well..." Rage Quit said "That seems like an interesting power indeed. I wonder if it'll come in handy when we reach our destination."

"Probably not" I openly admitted "It's not like it's super strength like mah uncle Big Macintosh, or even 'at Spire guy..."

"Spire's strength isn't natural" informed Rage Quit "It comes from Phazon; an otherworldly substance that spreads fast and has the power to kill and or corrupt entire planets."

"'At dun sound good..." I said.

"No, it doesn't" Rage Quit said "By now you must know the high mistresses intentions?"

"Yeah; she wants ta git rid o' Midnight" I said "He said she won't stop at nothin' ta get what she wants! Midnight told me 'at a few days ago."

"Correct" said my ride "And this includes destroying the world."

"No way..."

"Enough talk for now. I can see the facility up ahead."

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We landed at the hideout behind a bush. The place was nothing more than what appeared to be a metal house with a big metal door in front of it. However, there were guards outfitted in rather heavy-looking armour everywhere, so entering wouldn't be so easy.

"I see a air conditioning pipe over there which appears small enough for you to crawl through" whispered Rage Quit as he pointed his hoof at the curved pipe right next to the building "It is climbable, so I will leave it to you. Knowing the base, it should lead you straight to the prisoner hold. Your mother should be in there."

"What 'bout y'all?" I asked.

"Those guards over there may still think I work with them" informed my much older partner "I shall have no trouble in getting through them. The hatch is the safest way for you, however."

"Alright, see ya on the other side... o' the base. Not like heaven er' somethin'..." I said quickly trying to cover up my slight mistake.

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"Sweet Celestia, this is a purdy tight squeeze..." I silently commented as I struggled through the pipe "Well, ah suppose it's the safest way. Either this er goin' through tons o' guards..."

I slowly but surely made my way through the air ducts. It kinda smelled, but I just pretended it was Annie's unfortunately bad cooking, and it surprisingly wasn't so bad. Eventually, I reached the prisoner hold where I saw...

"Ma!" I whispered loudly; still quiet enough should there've been any guards around. However, my voice seemed to grab my mother's attention.

"Little Mac?" she whispered back as soon as she looked up and saw me through the air vent "Oh, ah knew y'all of all ponies would come ta save me! But ah still can't believe ah was caught by some no-good... never mind..."

"Well, ah've come ta save ya, along with the real Rage Quit" I informed my mother while keeping the conversation to a whisper "Y'all dun need ta worry; he's on our side!"

"Well, 'at's good ta hear!" whispered my mother back "But, where is he now?"

"He should be here in three... two... one..."

Suddenly, the door burst open to let Rage Quit in. He quickly took out the two guards guarding my mother's cell, then picked up the key and opened the gate.

"Pleasant to finally meet you, Miss Applejack" greeted Rage Quit "However, now is not the time for proper greetings. We must escape this facility before Oberon and Spire notice something is wrong."

"Ah'm guessin' negotiatin' with 'em didn't go as planned?" I asked with an eyebrow raised.

"Now's not the time for asking how or how I don't do things" Rage got straight to the point "Right now, we must escape!"

"Lead the way!" my mom said. Rage Quit nodded and ran out of the room, us following not too far behind.

The hallway and staircase were littered with unconscious guards, all either sleeping on the floor or sleeping with their head stuck in the wall. It would have been hilarious if it hadn't been for the fact we were running for our lives.

"In truth," the light blue Pegasus began "the guards already seemed to know of my betrayal. Oberon must've-"

"Did somepony just say my name?" asked a voice all too familiar to us. We stopped in our tracks and looked up to see Oberon standing right next to the exit.

"Oberon!" I shouted "Let us pass, now!"

"You say his name as if you know him personally" pointed out Rage Quit.

"At's' because ah do!" I said to the light blue stallion before pointing my direction back at Oberon "An' y'all know the exact reason why! How are ya still alive, anyhoo?"

"I faked my death" explained Oberon "I can't believe that poor excuse for a mare actually fell for it too!"

"Before we get into this, we must return back to the orchard" Rage Quit informed our enemy "Step aside, Oberon. You know what I can do if you do not comply!"

"Hmph... I'd take you on any day, Ragey" Oberon laughed "But since I have slighly more important things to do today, I'll let you go..." he began to fly in the air and out the rooftop "Don't think of me a nice guy yet! I'll kill you all later."

And with that, Oberon flew off to who knows where in Equestria, laughing all the while.

"Let's git back ta the farm, an' we'll explain everythin' ta ya Rage Quit" explained my mother.

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"So..." Rage Quit took a seat as soon as we got back to the farmhouse, where everypony else was waiting "May you care to inform me why you are acquainted with my college?"

"Well, Oberon... he was..."

"Well..."

"Um..."

"You see..."

"Oh fer the love o'... Oberon was Fluttershy's husband 'fore he died from an illness ah few months ago" uncle Big Mac confessed, breaking his usual silence and surprising us all "She was heartbroken, an' 'at no-good varmint left 'er fer somepony or somethin' else."

"That's horrid..." said Rage Quit woefully "It seems Oberon was more despicable than I originally thought."

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Rage Quit's P.O.V. (Later that night...)

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Once again, I found myself sitting on top of a roof, eating ice cream, watching the moon set and pondering about earlier today. Bubblegum hadn't shown up, so I got my own ice cream for tonight. Probably for the better; I would hate to be the one to tell her what happened not a few hours ago. I stared into the light of the moon and sighed.

"...Snowy" I said quietly "I would never abandon you. I would never abandon him either... You two were the most important things anypony could ever hope for. I wish you two were still here."

I took another look at the treat I had in my hoof and flung it away. I didn't want it anymore. Then, I smiled.

"What do you think we would have called him?" I said, hoping my passed wife would hear me "It wouldn't matter. He was going to be ours..." I felt a few tears on my cheek "I love you Snowy... Never would I ever abandon you... And I promise, we'll see each other again..."

Author's Note

Aww... How heart-wrenching...

In case you're wondering why I put this inward talk between Rage Quit and himself in this chapter and not the previous one is because Bubblegum was there to talk with him. When he's all alone, he only has his now named wife Snowy to talk to.

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Blitz's Story

It was already late at night in my floating cloud house, and my mom and dad were asleep in their room. However, Whirlwind and I stayed up to read a few more books. Whirlwind is smarter than she looks, believe me. She's able to read and understand books that she really shouldn't be reading yet. Stuff like this makes me wonder why she hasn't learned to speak yet.

The reason we were up so late is that we were awaiting the arrival of Rage Quit, the Pegasus stallion I've heard so much about. Before Spring arrived at our meeting spot, Little Mac told us about Spring's father, Oberon, and his betrayal to Fluttershy. He also told us to keep it a secret from her for now. Everypony agreed.

My younger sister wasn't originally invited to meet with Rage Quit. Though, she convinced me otherwise. I honestly couldn't resist her big blue eyes and her messy blue mane. She's cute. Enough said.

"Whirlwind, how are you enjoying you're book?" I asked my baby sister, who was thoroughly enjoying the little novel in her hooves.

"Acka ba" she said looking straight at me before putting her head back down to continue reading.

"Ah, I see..." I said with a smile "Well, our guest will be here soon, so stay here until I get everything ready, kay?"

Whirlwind nodded. As soon as she did, we heard a knock at the door.

"Speak of the devil..." I said as I got up from my comfy cloud chair and went over to open the door. There stood a Pegasus with a light blue coat, a brown mane with a red streak through it and a pitch black robe over his body. From Bubble's constant describing of him, I'd say this was the Rage Quit I was waiting for.

"Hello" greeted the stallion at my doorway "My name is Rage Quit. I was sent here to meet with somepony named Blitz Wing. Is he home at the present time?"

"Well I think he is, since you're looking right at him!" I said with a grin.

"Oh! My apologies... I did not realize you were the one I had to meet with" Rage Quit apologized.

"Hey, it's okay" I patted him on the back "Come on inside. Please, I insist!"

"Thank you" Rage Quit nodded before he entered my home.

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"Okay Whirlwind, you can come out now" I called out as I entered the reading room where my little sister lay in hiding. As if on cue, the little grayish-purple Pegasus filly came out of hiding. As soon as she saw Rage Quit, a huge smile appeared on her face.

"Big bwover!" giggled Whirlwind "Big bwover bwing fwend?"

"Whirlwind... did you just... talk?" I asked my little sibling in surprise.

"How adorable..." commented Rage Quit with a small smile "It would appear that her first words are of you. You must be a very kind older sibling to her."

"I... I guess so..." I said "Thanks..."

"Big bwover fwend pway?" asked Whirlwind.

"Yeah, it's fine by me I suppose" I shrugged.

A little bit after I finished my sentence, Whirlwind came up to Rage Quit and started hugging his front hooves like she would to me sometimes.

"Huh... I guess she really like you!" I chuckled a bit.

"Yes, well... how do you get it off?" our guest asked as he shook the leg Whirlwind clung onto, much to her enjoyment "Is there like a trick or a switch or something?"

"Don't tell me you've never been hugged by a foal" I said, quite surprised that something like this hadn't happened to a stallion like him "A filly foal at that. How could you not if you're right now being hugged by my sister?"

"I... don't get out much..." he answered simply.

"Um, why?" I asked "I mean, there really shouldn't be a reason, right? You seem like a nice enough guy, and if you managed to be here right now..."

"I snuck out" Rage Quit said "The high mistress would never allow me to go unless she told me specifically."

"Oh yeah, that Order mare" I remembered "I don't think I like her very much..."

"I'm sure she doesn't like you either" Rage Quit chuckled a small bit.

"Ah, so there IS a funny side of the most boring sounding pony around... besides Pinkie's sister..." I chuckled along with him.

As we laughed, Rage Quit suddenly stopped. I stopped as well as soon as he did to ask him "Hmm? What's wrong?"

"How did you know of the high mistress's real name?" he asked in a serious voice. As soon as he did, Whirlwind stopped hugging him as if she knew something was up.

"Um... Midnight and I met her when we went to visit somepony in the asylum..." I answered honestly.

"Have you not yet pieced it together?" he asked "Not to be rude, but wouldn't it seem obvious?"

"What? What are you talking about?" I answered his question with a question "Pieced what together? I don't understand."

"Don't you have a mischievous friend who lives with Midnight's marefriend?" Rage Quit asked with an eyebrow raised.

"I still don't..." I said before my eyes widened in realization "Wait... you don't mean?"

"That is precisely what I mean."

"You mean... him and her?"

"Exactly."

It took me a second or to to think about the situation at hand. After some internal debate on whether or not to go, I decided it would be for the better. It was time to meet up with our little chaotic friend.

"Whirlwind, hop on my back" I told my sister "We're going to meet with somepony... VERY special..."

"Why must you take her?" Rage Quit asked me.

"Well we can't just leave her here without my mom or dad paying any attention to her or giving her a goodnight kiss, right?" I reasoned as Whirlwind lept on my back "I'm the only supervisor of hers. Besides, it's just Discord. I don't think anything too bad is gonna happen while we're there."

"Just be careful, okay?" Rage asked with concern for my sister.

I nodded with a smile, telling him it was all okay. I then spread my wings and took off for Fluttershy's cottage with Rage Quit following not too far behind me.

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I knocked at the front door of the lone cottage covered in flora. As if by a stroke of pure luck, the lord of chaos himself opened up.

"Blitzy?" Discord asked with a smile "Isn't too late to be asking my niece to date you?"

Ever since Springy was born, Discord was content on saying that he was her uncle. Although she still calls him just Discord, she appreciates what he did for her deep down in her heart.

"Date her?" I questioned with a bit of confusion before giving a smile at his joke "No, no, no... That's Midnight's job" I chuckled for a bit, but then became slightly more serious "I'm here to ask you about Order."

"Order?" he questioned "Well what should I know about that? I'm the lord of chaos for Celestia's sake!"

"Not that kind of order, Discord" I said, trying to get to the point "I'm talking about the pony named Order. Know anything about her?

A few moments passed before Discord sighed and said "So you've finally met her, eh? Well, I'm not surprised. Alright... The girls are sleeping inside, so we best talk out here..."

"Agreed, Discord" said Rage Quit as he came out from behind a tree "We wouldn't want to get them involved just yet, would we?"

"I thought you too would be here" Discord said with a sigh before poofing up a chair and a drink and getting comfortable for the conversation "Oh well, the more the merrier! Speaking of which, I wonder how Eggman's doing..."

"Discord, this is serious!" I shouted silently "Try to at least stay focused during this, okay?"

"Fine, fine, I try..." he said as he rolled his eyes "But I'm not saying anything about that horrid creature of a female! She scares me..."

"Scares you?" my eyebrow rose "If she scares even you, the great and powerful lord of chaos, then we might have a real problem on our hooves..."

"Discord" spoke Rage Quit "As much as the high mistress may scare you, I think it would be best if you told us exactly who she really is."

"Do you really want to know?" He asked as a warning. Everypony, including Whirlwind nodded in confirmation.

"Well, if you must know, she happens to be my-"

"Your what, my dearest Discord?" said a voice all too familiar too us (excluding Whirlwind, but even she thought the voice was scary). As if on cue, the orange maned mare materialized out from thin air and gave us a rather diabolical smile.

"Order" the lord of chaos spoke to his acquaintance "It's been a while, hasn't it been?"

"Far too long..." Order said slyly.

"Order, what the hay are you doing here?!" I shouted.

"Just came to see how things were!" her smile grew larger "Now Discord, why don't you tell this nice young man just who I am to you, hmm?"

"*sigh*..." Discord steeled his courage to tell us the news "Fillies and gentlecolts, I want to formally, and regretfully, introduce you to Order... my older and slightly crazy sister..."

"WHAT?!" shouted everypony, including Rage Quit.

"But... how? Wait, what?" I started asking questions like crazy "But you... but... they... HUH?!"

"I thought you two simply had an affair!" admitted Rage Quit "I never would have expected you two to be siblings!"

"How are you two related anyways?" I asked "I mean, one of you is a mare and the other is a Draconequus! How does that even work?"

"I suppose this body is worthless now..." sighed Order. She then raised her left hoof up and flicked it a bit. This caused a bright light to shine in our eyes, causing us to cover them up. Once the light faded away, we all opened our eyes and turned back to find that she had turned into a Draconequus herself. Her body was much like Discord's, the two differences her being a girl, meaning her head was mare-shaped, and she was symmetrical, meaning both her hands were eagle claws, both her legs were equine, and so on.

"You mean, you're a Draconequus too?!" I said in surprise "I... I honestly didn't see that one coming..."

"Why are you here, Order?" asked a now annoyed Discord "Didn't you say you wouldn't come back until you made everything perfect and orderly? Now you're back and you want to "

"Well, my dear sweet baby brother..." said Order as she made a mocking kissy face "I can't really accomplish that unless I return, right?"

"Blitzy here tells me you wish to dispose of the Prince?" questioned the lord of chaos "While yes, he can be a bit of a pain in my side, I see no reason why you should get rid of him. He's actually not a bad kid once you get to know him."

"Because he is disrupting the order of things!" shouted the lady of order, now a little cross with her brother.

"What in Celestia's name would make you think my best friend is disrupting the order of things?" I asked the psychotic Draconequus "Well, besides the obvious fact that he goes too fast and sometimes breaks something important to somepony else..." I said the last part remembering a few weeks ago.

"Have you heard the story of the Red Streak, Blitz Wing?" Rage Quit asked me, which I shook my head in reply "Once every 2000 years, a pony is born with a red streak of hair through their mane. This streak is said to grant access to many powerful abilities that most others couldn't hope to conjure up."

"You mean the red streak of hair through my best friend's mane is a giant storehouse of energy?!" I said in confusion "But wait a minute, what about you? Is your mane like that too?"

"Long answer short, yes!" Order wanted to get it over-with "I picked him up 2000 years ago when I was a mere 174 years old... ah, to be young again..."

"Well, how is he still alive then?" I asked out of complete curiosity.

"I used an Eternity spell on him to halt his aging" explained Order "He can never die naturally, and I use that to my advantage!"

"What?"

"You really are a stupid kid, aren't you?" asked the ruler of order in a disappointed tone "Think of all the people he's seen die in his life. He has no reason to live, so I use that to manipulate him. How? Because if he sticks with me, I'll let him see his very special somepony again..."

"You... decieved me?" Rage Quit asked "You..."

"Order, don't you think that's going a bit too far?" Discord asked Order, who had a sly smile on her face.

"This coming from the lord of chaos?" Order's smile got bigger "Discord, Discord, Discord... You should know better! I know you've been reformed, but you should still know a thing or two about the Draconequus code: Draconequus do evil things! Even me, the spirit of order and peace has to do something bad in her life, right?"

"Back on the subject of my friend," I intruded "I need to know something. If you want Midnight gone, why keep Rage Quit alive?"

"Because, you foolish youth, the abomination you call 'Midnight' is not the 2000 year Red Streak" explained Order "At least, not the real one. I wish to dispose of him to bring order back into the world, and I will do absolutely anything to complete my goal. I also want to get rid of a few other things, like that stupid, out-of-place castle of his, but that's beside the point..."

"High Mistress, I-" spoke Rage Quit before being interrupted but Order.

"Dearest Rage Quit, you mustn't call me that anymore" she smiled a rather kind smile, but I could tell it was faker than old man Cranky's hair "In fact, you've played your part quite nicely! I know that I may have deceived you, but that's okay, since I'll hold up my end of the bargain as well and let you meet with your very special somepony."

"Y-you will?" he asked.

"Yes. Now..." she began charging a spell that looked interestingly familiar "...for my end of the bargain..."

Finally remembering what kind of spell Order was using thanks to Princess Twilight's library, I knew exactly what she was doing. Before I could react and stop her, Whirlwind flew off of my back and pushed Order's side, causing the Draconequus to fire her magic into the sky and miss Rage Quit and everypony else completely. The magic soon dissipated in a few seconds.

"You wretched little brat!" Order shouted at my sister.

"Big meenie!" said Whirlwind "Big meenies get pwushed!"

"Big meanie you say?" questioned Order before going full rage mode "I'LL SHOW YOU BIG MEANIE!!" she shouted as she charged up another magical blast of energy aimed straight at my sister. She was too far away for me to get her, but I tried to reach out and grab her anyway. I caught her in my hands immediately, happy for her safety, but wondering why the blast hadn't gone off yet. Looking at where Order was, a magically constructed sword was piercing her heart. I looked around her body to see Rage Quit sticking a sword into her. Rage Quit just saved my baby sister's life.

"High... no... Order!" he said "You promised me I could see her again, yet you betrayed the deal. You vow to attempt anything to kill Midnight Sparkle. You aim your magic at an innocent foal. These things nopony can ever forgive you for. Now... may Celestia help you..."

He slowly pulled the sword out of Order's body, which fell limp onto the ground before teleporting away to who knows where.

"You... you saved her... my little sis..." I said as I hugged Whirlwind in my arms as she giggled like crazy.

"She saved my life, so it's only natural I would save hers" said Rage Quit "Besides, I would have saved her anyways."

"Still... thank you..." I smiled before turning back down to Whirlwind "And you, little missy, shouldn't do that again, okay? You could have been seriously hurt! Though, you're one brave little filly to have stood up to her.

"Worlwin save Big bwover!!" Whirlwind clapped her tiny front hooves together in joy "Not tell mummy an daddy?"

"No, I won't tell mommy or daddy" I chuckled before turning back to Discord and changing my tone to a more serious one "Discord, what more can you tell us about Order?"

"Order is my sister, meaning she has many of my... unusual abilities..." explained Discord "She isn't kidding when she says she'll do anything. What would I do, you may ask? I'd tell Midnight immediately..."

"I shall tell him" volunteered Rage Quit "Midnight and I both being Red Streaks, I'll be able to negotiate with him better. Besides, you all have lives to get back to. All I have is a dead wife and the future, so what is there to lose?"

"I agree" I nodded my head "Rage Quit might be able to talk it out with Midnight better. Plus I need to put Whirlwind to bed, and Discord needs to... um... do whatever Discord does."

"I do things that normal ponies wouldn't dream of even comprehending" Discord laughed "Well, I'm off to bed. See you two later! Oh, and Rage Quit? Kick my sister's donkey for me?"

"Her donkey?" Rage Quit tried to understand "Why would she have one? And why would I kick it?"

"I meant to please kick her a-"

"WHOA!" I interrupted him just before he was about to say a bad word "Let's dial it back a bit, okay?"

"Fine..." Discord rolled his eyes "Well, nighty night!" he snapped his fingers together and teleported back inside his best friend's house.

"I better get going as well" Rage said to me as he slowly lifted himself into the air "I wish you and your sister a good night's sleep."

"You too" I smiled "Now go! Midnight needs to know!"

"Understood" the light blue Pegasus nodded before he flew off to Midnight's castle.

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Discord's P.O.V.

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I hadn't gotten three feet within Fluttershy's house before the lights flicked on and revealed two very cross mares glaring at me. Both were cream yellow, only one had a long, white and straight mane while the other had a long, slighly curled pink mane. The latter was also very pregnant.

"So..." began my niece Springy "Care to explain what the racket was outside?"

"Yes, I would like to know too Discord..." said my best pregnant friend Fluttershy.

"Um... things?" was all I could say as I gave out a nervous chuckle.

Author's Note

And done! There, I think that should do it for the weekend! If not, I'll make a new chapter on Monday or something. So, comment down below saying how surprised you were to find out that Order is actually Discord's sister!

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Midnight's Story

At times like these, I couldn't help but just stare off into the night sky on my room's balcony. I had received information on Rage Quit through my friends' encounters with him. I even learned some things hidden away from our thoughts, such as how Springy's dad was still alive, but turns out he was evil the whole time. We hadn't told her yet. Yes

As for me, I was waiting for Rage Quit to arrive at the castle. My parents and sister were already asleep, so I didn't have to worry about them waking up to see a follower of Order in their home. That would be less than good. Inevitably, more time passed, and there was no sight of Rage Quit at all.

"I suppose he isn't coming tonight" I shrugged "I guess I better hit the hay."

I had begun walking away from my balcony when I heard the clopping of hooves landing behind me. I turned around to see none other than Rage Quit in his black robe. The rather worried expression in his eyes told me he had something very important to tell me.

"Midnight Sparkle..." he began "At last we meet again."

"Nice to finally meet you as acquaintances" I smirked "So, what do you wanna do? Should we play chess, or maybe have a crack at that new Mareio Kart 8? You can drive on walls in that game! Or how about-"

"I unfortunately bring troubling news" Rage Quit interrupted me, but I listened anyway "I was told by the high... pardon... Order, personally, that she will do anything to make sure you die."

"Well that doesn't sound good at all... but I kinda already knew that" I said "But did you find out why?"

"She tells me you are disrupting the order of things" Rage Quit explained "She tells me... you are not a Red Streak."

"What?" I questioned "But I have the streak of red through my mane" I pointed and waved my hoof over that certain part of my mane "I feel more powerful when I use magic! It lights up when I use spells for Celestia's sake!"

"Midnight, this does not mean you are not gifted with immense power" explained Rage Quit, trying to calm me down "It merely means you are not the Red Streak that is born every 2000 years."

"So I'm a fake, huh?" I nodded in slight disappointment "And that's why Order wants me dead?"

"Precisely."

"So then, who's the real Red Streak?" I wondered.

"Perhaps we should check the tome underneath your home?" asked Rage Quit.

"How did..."

"I am a Red Streak myself" he explained, and before I could say anything more, he said "Yes, this does in fact mean I am over 2000 years old. Order cast an eternity spell on me to... well, perhaps I can explain it while we walk to the book, yes?"

"You better have a good reason for this, Rage" I said a little angrily "I hope you are snooping around and looking at my stuff in the basement."

"I can assure you that I am no spy of any sorts" the light blue Pegasus said "Now quickly; time is of the essence!"

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Rage Quit told me everything about his extended lifespan; how his wife died of a disease while pregnant, how he was told by Order that he could see her again if he worked with the evil draconequus, oh, and that Order was a draconequus. It was kinda sad to say the least. 2000 years of pain and hardship, waiting to see her again, only to be stabbed in the back and nearly killed. He even told me his wife's name was Snowy. What a beautiful name...

"We're here" Rage Quit said as we reached the door to the book, snapping me out of my thoughts "Beyond this door lie our answers. Are you prepared?"

"Prepared and ready as I'll ever be" I confirmed with a smile.

"Good" Rage Quit said before he went to open the door. As he placed his hooves on the door handles, he sighed and stepped back a bit, allowing him to process whatever just happened to him.

"Um, Ragey?" I asked the stallion standing next to the large door "You alright?"

"I feel a presence behind this door..." he said "It feels dark and deceiving. It isn't as strong as Order's, but it feels like..."

"Like... what?" I asked, now with a bit of worry in my voice.

"Like him..." was the only thing Rage Quit said. He then placed his hooves back on the handles and pushed, revealing the room that held the book. Inside the room, however, was a Pegasus with a blue coat and a long white mane. He was also wearing the same kind of robe as Rage Quit was wearing. He was leaning his back on the pedestal in the centre of the room reading the tome, which was being held by his front right hoof.

"Ah, Rage Quit!" he noticed us and smiled "Good to see you've finally made it!" he returned to reading the tome "Y'know, this is a very interesting read. I've already gotten to the part where it describes the true Red Streak..."

"Oberon, what are you doing here?!" shouted Rage Quit.

"Oberon?" I said in a confused manner before looking back at my friend's unfortunate biological father "Why did you break Fluttershy's heart?!"

"To answer your first question, I was sent here by Order to dispatch of you both, much to my happiness" answered Oberon with a grin "To answer your second question; I abandoned her simply because she was of no more use to me. Prior to my wedding day, I injected myself with controlled Phazon. When Fluttershy had conceived her first child, the foal had taken some of my Phazonic genes into her."

"So basically, you used Miss Fluttershy to create your own weapon of destruction?!" yelled Rage Quit.

"Without Order's command to boot!" laughed Oberon as he put down the book for a quick breather "When I eventually told her about the child, she was impressed with my idea and allowed me to continue. Of course, this meant I had to continue being nice to Fluttershy..."

"So that means... Springy has Phazon inside her?" I asked "How is it not killing her?!"

"I suppose she got her immunity to it from me" the intruder guessed as he went back to reading the tome, not really paying that much attention to us "It really doesn't matter though. She was merely a test of what my experiments could do. Now, I'm ready to begin the next stage..."

"So then why do you need the book?" I asked with a scowl.

"The next stage needs a HUGE power source" explained Oberon as he sighed, as if he was annoyed that we kept interrupting his reading time "I was hoping to use one of the princesses or even both, but then I remembered that old legend. After Order told me that you, Midnight, were not this wonderful year's Red Streak, I took it upon myself to figure out who was. If that pony had no idea he or she was a Red Streak, that would be even better!"

"Oberon, I cannot allow you to continue..." said Rage Quit before he closed his eyes and made his hair glow so bright you could've sworn it was white. He then gave off a rather frightening grin, as if his personality did a complete one-eighty.

"This is the end of the line, jackass!" he shouted as if a new stallion.

"But, how are you..." I asked him before he interrupted me and told me.

"When my streak's powered up, my personality changes big time!" he shouted "Now, are we gonna beat this loser or just stand around talking?"

"Right" I nodded with determination "Let's do this!"

"You're gonna regret this kid..." Oberon sighed as he put the book back down onto the pedestal, threw off his robe, and extended his wings as what I thought was an intimidation tactic at first before two spears appeared in his wings' grasps and began twirling them around as if his feathers were fingers "Something tells me I'm gonna have a lot of fun with you morons"

"How the hay is he even doing that?!" I yelled in confusion and surprise "Wait; don't tell me... the Phazon, right?"

"Exactly kid" Rage Quit said "Now get ready! Here he comes!"

Before I even had time to react, Oberon began swinging around his spears in a surprisingly neat and tidy combo attack. I managed to dodge some of his swings, but the last one sent me flying against the wall, leaving me in a position that would take me time to get up.

"Oh how I truly hate to fight..." sighed Oberon as he smiled a rather grim smile "My opponent always turns out dead by the end of it all..."

"Uh oh..." I said to myself.

"Oh well, I suppose it's always fun seeing ponies die!" his grim smile turned into a sadistic one. However, just as Oberon was about to swing at me again, Rage Quit swung his magically created sword at him, which he blocked almost instantly.

"Oh Ragey... you never could beat me in training..." teased Oberon "Aren't you supposed to be older and stronger than me?"

"Shut up!" shouted Rage Quit as he swung his sword at Oberon again, which he blocked once more. However, this gave me a chance to attack Oberon with my magic. I charged up a fire spell and shot it right at Oberon's undefended part of his body. The fire ball hit him directly on the chest, causing him to be thrown back to the other side of the room.

"Ugh... how?" he asked "HOW?!"

"Looks like you might be getting rusty, jackass..." smirked Rage Quit.

"How dare you mock me!" shouted Oberon "You will pay dearly for that!"

Our intruder began running towards us again, but the angry look on his face showed us he wasn't joking around anymore.

"HYAAAAAAAAA" shouted Rage Quit as he brought his sword down onto Oberon again. Naturally, I began charging my magic spell at him, but little did I know he had something up his sleeve this time. I fired the fire ball at him, but it just dissipated around him.

"Ahahaha!" Oberon laughed "I put a magic shield around me! Now magic attacks can't hurt me!"

"But that doesn't mean punching you in the face can't!" said Rage Quit as he gritted his teeth and sliced the spear Oberon had blocked his sword with. The sword then hit Oberon's wing, causing him to yell in pain. The cry soon subsided however, and Oberon was back in the game.

"You... insolent... little... BRAT!" the blue Pegasus yelled at me.

"What did I do?!" I shouted back "Rage Quit was the one who broke your spear... thing..."

"You'll both be dead by the time I'm finished with you, so I don't really care who did it or not!" he gave off an annoyed, yet still dark chuckle.

"Fine then!" I shouted with a small grin in anticipation "Let's go!"

I charged straight at Oberon, knowing fully I wouldn't be able to attack him. But I wasn't going for the offensive. The white maned stallion continued to look at me, paying no attention to Rage Quit behind him. Bad idea on his part.

"Take THIS!" shouted Rage Quit as he swung his sword at Oberon, causing him to yelp in pain once more. However, Oberon then swung his remaining spear right at my partner, hitting him right in his chest.

"ARRGGGG!" he yelled out in pain before hitting the wall, making a large crack in it "...ow..."

"AHAHAHAHA!!!" Oberon laughed like a madpony "That's what you get for trying to beat me! I am invincible!!"

While the intruding pony was distracted and laughing like a maniac, I took it upon myself to sneak up from behind, grab him, turn him around to face me, and buck him right in his face. The force of my back legs knocking him right out and ended the fight.

"Oh man, that hurt like a son of a gun..." winced Rage Quit.

"Hahaha... you okay there buddy?" I chuckled.

"Y-yeah..." he said "I'll live..."

The white glow from his red streak died out and he became the Rage Quit we all know and love.

"Thank you for your assistance, Midnight Sparkle..." he thanked while still a little tired from the battle "Now, let us see what Oberon was reading prior to our visit."

"Right!" I said before I trotted over to the tome on the pedestal in the centre of the room. The book was surprisingly unscathed despite the battle just a few seconds ago. I opened it up to the bookmarked page Oberon had been reading. However, the writing was written in the language of the ancient artists of Equestria.

"What does it speak of?" asked Rage Quit.

"I don't know..." I said "It's written in ancient Artistian."

"Artistian?" Rage asked, slightly confused by what had just been spoken.

"The Artistians, from what I can remember my mother telling me," I began to explain, getting a sigh from my partner for my slight lack of knowledge "were quite a large group of mares and stallions that lived about 10,000 years ago or so. They all liked to make stuff, whether it'd be sculptures, paintings, or whatever else they could do with their minds. They even made a language for themselves using pictures! Pictures of all things! Unfortunately, only certain ponies can decipher it."

"So have we reached a dead end?" asked my partner.

"I suppose- wait..." I remembered "There is only one mare I know who can decipher this script..."

"Hmm? Who?"

"We'll have to wait until tomorrow to speak with her since the school is closed right now" I explained "But first thing tomorrow, we go and talk to her, kay?"

"Understood" nodded Rage Quit "But could you at least tell me her name?"

"If I did that, I'd spoil the surprise, wouldn't I?" I smiled, but as I looked around Rage Quit and noticed something missing, my smile quickly disappeared "Wait, where's Oberon?"

"He most likely teleported back to base" Rage Quit explained "He'll be no trouble as of now, but we better be prepared just in case."

"Understood!" it was my turn to nod this time.

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Oberon's P.O.V.

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"Stupid kid and stupid Rage Quit..." I muttered to myself as I roamed the bronze pipe-covered hallways of our secret base of operations "Sweet Celestia, can't anypony just drop dead for once and submit to my power?!"

"Oberon, chill dude" said the voice of my obnoxious cohort Skyfall from the open door of his room I was passing by "They'll die eventually, but we can't rush in and just start killing everypony."

"Says the pony that, last mission, rushed in and resorted to killing everypony" I deadpanned before starting to walk away "You're as obnoxious as you are hypocritical."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!!" Skyfall ran out to meet with me and stop me from walking away "Hey now, I know how disappointed you must feel. But don't worry, because I'm up for one of the next missions."

"Give me one good reason why that's a good thing" I demanded an answer from him as I grabbed the neck of his robe and brought his eyes close to mine. As you could tell, I wasn't in a very happy mood.

"Okay, okay!" he shuttered a bit before I let him go "I have a contact that'll get me some good gear. With said gear, I can crush the little brats into oblivion! Especially that wretched little Thread-y one..."

"I see you have a nemesis too" I began to smile a bit.

"He and I have a score to settle, yeah..." Skyfall admitted "Now that you know I can handle myself AND take out the buggers, I think Order is waiting for you."

"Right, the report and such..." I sighed before walking off "You better kill at least one of them!"

"See ya later too!" he called out from me, earning a glare from me to him. That made him run back into his room from fear. That also made me feel a little better about myself.

Author's Note

END OF CHAPTER!!

So I'm sorry this one was a little shorter than the last ones, but what are gonna do, am I right? I'm trying to fix a lot of my flaws from the original Fanfiction version so it makes more sense (because that one made less sense than this does later, and fails to fill in a lot of plot holes leftover).

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The Pure Red Streak

The next day came around faster than we thought. I had given Rage Quit special permission to sleep in my room last night so long as he slept on the floor and he didn't touch anything of mine. When we woke up, I snuck the light blue Pegasus out of my home so my parents wouldn't see him. I packed the tome into my saddlebag and then immediately headed out for my aunt Artsy Sparkle's School of Arts for Gifted Fillies and Colts.

Artsy, while my full, biological aunt, was only four years older than me. In appearance she was a lot like my mother. She was a Unicorn with a magenta coat and a hot pink and purple mane along with my mother's younger hairstyle. Her cutie mark was a golden paintbrush with purple paint and a silver bristle. Her being so young, I often forgot she was my mother's sister. However, now was not the time for mistaken identities. I knocked on the front door of the school and it opened up to the kind smile of my aunt.

"Midnight, nice to see you!" aunt Artsy greeted "Oh, and I see you've brought quite a... handsome friend with you as well... Anyway, what brings you here today?"

"We need to know what lies in this book, Miss Artsy?" asked Rage Quit as he took the tome from the pocket on my side to show her "However, it is written in the ancient language of the Artistians 10,000 years prior to this day. My accomplice here strongly believes that you will be able to decipher it."

"Well, sure" agreed Artsy "I might be the only pony left in Ponyville who knows how to read that kinda stuff" she took a peek at the book in my saddlebag "Question though... where did you find that tome?"

"Um... well, you see we-" I stuttered.

"We retrieved it from Princess Twilight Sparkle" lied Rage Quit "She told us we could decipher it, but turns out we need your assistance."

"Oh, well sure then!" beamed Artsy "Come on inside! Nopony's here yet, so make yourself at home!"

"Thanks Artsy" I said as Rage Quit and I entered the gifted art school my aunt owned, my partner placing the book back inside my saddlebag.

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The school was neat and tidy, just how Artsy liked it. She didn't take too kindly to anything not sorted and orderly. All around the beige school halls were absolutely gorgeous paintings that some of her students created in either class or their free-time. I didn't get to look at it for too long before my aunt told us to come inside her office. The office wasn't anything special. It was green wallpaper on the walls with a small bookshelf, a replica of the Marea Lisa and a wooden desk on the floor with a globe on it.

"Alright, put the book right down here" my aunt motioned her hoof over her desk. I took the book out of my saddlebag and did as she instructed.

"Okay now, let's see..." she said as she went through her small shelf of personal books "Aha! Here it is!" she exclaimed as she pulled out another book with her magic "Pink Eraser, my mentor, gave this to me before he passed away. It's a translation guide for the Artistian language that's passed down through his bloodline. He wanted me to have it since I was the closest thing to a child to him, so he left it here on this shelf."

She placed the translation guide on the table next to the tome, opened them both up, and begun to translate.

"I'm sorry guys, but could you give me, like, a few minutes to decipher this?" asked aunt Artsy kindly "I can't instantly translate something, and I need quiet time to do so, kay?"

"Sure thing aunt Artsy" I nodded "We'll just go around the place then. C'mon Rage Quit!"

"As you wish, Miss Artsy Sparkle" agreed my partner "Very well Midnight. Lead the way."

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We actually went separate ways exploring the school. Rage Quit insisted that he see the timetable of Equestria's past, while I went to see the stuff the students drew. For little tykes, the stuff wasn't half bad. There was one that was abstract with shapes and lines going all over the place, and there was even one with a creature standing on its back legs with a long red mane and five weird spikes on each its front hooves. It said that Lyra's daughter Harp Strings made it. A few minutes had passed since then.

"Huh... this is some pretty cool stuff..." I said as I continued to look at the picture subtitled: Human Woman.

"It is true the young mind is full of potential" said Rage Quit from behind me, startling me a bit. I turned around to see him admiring the works of art the colts and fillies of this generation had created.

"When did you get here?" I asked "I thought you were off to see the timetable."

"I saw some of the art pieces whilst on my way there, so I decided to see them instead" explained my partner.

"Right, right..." I nodded "Anything you like?"

"I appreciate all of it, as a matter of fact" he stated "Art, at least in my knowledge, is something created from your soul to the best of your ability. No matter how untidy or strange the piece may be, so long as you like it, it's the greatest thing you could have ever created."

"Truer words have never been spoken... I think..." I tried to remember if such great words had ever been topped before, which kinda hurt my head a bit.

"Boys!" Artsy called out to us "I think I've gotten the important things down!"

"Coming!" I shouted at my aunt before turning back to Rage "Let's go bud!"

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"Ah, good to see you again you two!" said Artsy in her usual kind voice "I've completed MOST of the translation and I think you guys are gonna find this rather interesting..."

"Alright then!" I said "Let's see whatcha got!"

"Well, I put my entire translation on this paper" she handed Rage Quit and I a piece of paper with readable text on it "The entire page, except for the unfortunately scribbled out part, is translated on that paper."

Taking a brief glimpse through the paper, I began reading out loud "Our story is coming to a close. I know it. I am putting this last entry in our language so only a select few may read it. If you can, please, save this world. The Pure Red Streak has been killed, and darkness is beginning to spread throughout our city. However, every 10,000 years a new Pure Red Streak will be born. A Red Streak with not just have a single streak of red through his or her mane, but their entire mane and tail will be red with power. Should that pony be reading this now, know that we are... fallen cit... is loca... ed... the... king of... ponies... Streak's name... be..."

"The tome does not speak of the Red Streak?" asked Rage Quit.

"No, but it does say something about this 'Pure Red Streak'..." I said "I wonder who it could- *gasp*!"

A sudden thought struck my mind harder than a freight train. It was unlikely. I'd even say it was next to impossible that something like what I was thinking could be true. But it was the only thing I could think of that could be true. Try and wrap your head around that one!

"You don't think..." I began speaking again after my sudden thought

"There might be a high chance, yes" confirmed Rage Quit.

"But he has a..."

"I know..."

"Um, sorry to intrude you guys," aunt Artsy got our attention "but what are you talking about? The Pure Red Streak? Who is it?"

"Aunt Artsy, thank you so much for this" I thanked my aunt as quickly as possible as Rage Quit and I prepared to fly off to our next destination "If we need you again, we'll call you. Right now, I don't want anypony else knowing about what Rage and I need to do. We'll tell you one day. I promise!"

"Midnight, what are you-"

Before she could finish her sentence, I hugged her goodbye, picked up the tome, placed it into my saddlebag and left the school with Rage Quit in hot pursuit.

"*sigh*... I don't think I'll ever understand that boy..." Artsy sighed.

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"Wait a moment, Midnight!" called out Rage Quit as we flew through the sky, and hearing him, I stopped flying and listened to what he had to say "There is still the possibility he is not the Pure Red Streak. And should he be, how would we convince him?"

"Hmm... I hadn't thought about that..." I openly admitted, earning a sigh from my partner "Why don't we show him the tome? Once he reads it, he'll be convinced!"

"I'm not sure it works like that Midnight" pointed out my partner "However, I don't think we have much of a choice right now."

"Right!" I said as I continued flying toward his house.

"*sigh*... I hope this works..."

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I landed right on my best friend's doorstep, Rage Quit following just seconds later. I took a deep breath and knocked on his door. To my surprise, Soarin actually answered it, still in his pie-pattern pajamas. I'm honestly not surprised.

"Mr. Soarin!" I greeted "How are you doing today?"

"Oh... hey there... *yawn*... Midnight" he greeted, although it was clear to me that he was still tired and just wanted to head on back to sleep "I suppose you want me to get Blitz?"

"Hold on dad, no need to call me down!" said Blitz Wing as he walked up to the front door "Oh, hey Midnight! Rage Quit, did you tell him about what happened last night?"

"Indeed" answered Rage Quit simply.

"Good" Blitz nodded with a smile "So, are you two here to talk about it?"

"Actually Blitz, we need to talk about something slightly more urgent" I said "May I come in, Mr. Soarin?"

"Um, yeah, sure..." Soarin said in a sleepy voice as he welcomed us into his home. I stepped inside the cloud house that always greeted me with a fluffy feeling on my feet. We wandered into the living room and took a seat on some of the couches.

"I'll just leave you three alone then..." yawned Soarin as he slowly walked back to bed, his mouth watering a little bit. He was probably thinking about pie along the way. As soon as he left, I turned myself to Blitz.

"You'd think your father wouldn't let somepony he's never seen before into his house..." I chuckled a bit.

"Blitz Wing, Midnight and I have evidence that perhaps you might be more important in this journey than originally though" Rage Quit quickly got to the point.

"What's that supposed to mean?" my best friend asked in a slightly cross voice.

"What I think my partner here is trying to say," I shot my partner a rather stern look "is you may be the Red Streak this year."

"W-What?" he said in confusion "Midnight, I know my hair is red, but that doesn't automatically mean I'm some sort of all powerful god!"

"You're right" confirmed Rage Quit "It simply makes you a demi-god."

"...he doesn't understand expressions, does he?" Blitz asked me, to which I closed my eyes and shook my head slowly and silently.

"Blitz, here" I took the book and translation paper I also took from my aunt's school out of my saddle bag and gave it to my friend "This book and paper may help you understand."

Blitz gave me a confused look, but slowly and surely reached his front right hoof out to grab the paper and book. He took a seat on the couch behind him and opened up the tome to the bookmarked place.

"Sorry that it's written in another language..." I apologized.

"What are you talking about?" Blitz asked "This is modern day Equestrian. What part isn't?"

"...what?" I asked.

"Alright, to refrain from getting my brain destroyed, and how it seems you've already got the first half down, I'll just read the rest of it" he found a comfortable position on the couch and he began reading.

"...what?" both Rage Quit and I asked.

"Let's see now... Ah! Here we go!" said Blitz as he read through the book "To the Pure Red Streak. If you are reading this, then darkness has risen once more. The Blue Poison has or will plague the land again. Should this happen, I am trusting my power to you. Best of luck to you, Blitz Wing... May the light of your ancestors shine down upon you..."

As Blitz read that last part, Rage Quit and I saw a glowing white stream of magic exit out of the book. It flew around Blitz's head before it stopped, shattered, and flew straight into my best friend, causing a huge flash of white to appear. Both Ragey and I covered out eyes to shield ourselves from the light. When the light disappeared, we opened our eyes to see something spectacular. Blitz Wing's hair was now longer and glowing pure white. The light still kinda hurt our eyes though.

"Blitz?" I asked "Is that you? Are you feeling okay?"

"Okay?" he asked "Dude, I don't think I've ever felt better in my entire life!" he beamed as he flew out the door to do some tricks "WOO HOO! THIS FEELS AMAZING!"

"Dude?!" I asked in a confused voice "Since when has he ever called me that?"

"It could be that, due to his new found power, his personality changed" Rage Quit explained "Much like how when I use my power, my personality changes drastically."

"Oh..." I said "You think that glowy power of his will subside eventually?"

"More than likely" responded the light blue Pegasus "For now, I suppose we could just let him enjoy it while it lasts."

"Yeah, okay" I said "But could you imagine what would happen if Bubblegum saw him like this?"

"You say as if that is a bad thing" pointed out Rage Quit.

"Well, Bubblegum has GIGANTIC crush on Blitz, meaning she really likes him" I explained to my partner "So if she saw him like how he is now, she'll probably gush over him more than a fruit gusher."

"Pardon?"

"Never mind" I said "Just hope she doesn't see him how he is."

"Hey guys!" shouted Blitz "I'm going to go to Ponyville to show the gang my awesome new power! Kay, bye!"

"Have fun!" I shouted back.

"Don't get into trouble!" shouted Rage Quit.

Rage Quit and I just stared at the sky for a second or two before going wide-eyed and staring at each other in realization.

"WAIT!" we both shouted at the same time before taking off to try and catch Blitz. We flew through the clouds, dashing as fast as possible to Ponyville, but it was too late. All my friends were already around Blitz and looking at his new power.

"B-Blitz?" asked Bubblegum, eyes as wide as saucers "I-Is that really you?"

"Yep!" Blitz said, his mane's glow not as bright as before "Well, what do you think?"

"It is most exceptional, dearest Blitz!" complimented Ribbon "What do you think dearest brother?"

"Quite spectacular, I do agree!" Thread replied before turning his attention back to the blue Pegasus "Such a marvelous look for you Blitz! However did you accomplish such a feat?"

"Well, that's my little secret..." he said boastfully.

"Blitz, nopony likes a boaster..." Spring Blossom said "Jeez, what happened to you anyway? You're acting a little brag-y today."

"I know," he said hanging his head, only to raise it once more "But you know what? I feel so much more powerful now! I feel as if I could defeat Order single hoofedly!"

"But we all know that's not true, Blitz" I finally said from behind him "True your new power will be more than helpful in defeating Order, but I fully believe that we can do nothing if we don't work as a team."

"Midnight's right" stated Little Mac "Teamwork's essential fer takin' out bad ol' Order erself'. If we aren't able ta understand at', then we've already lost. Though, ah think 'at may have jus' been the most intelligent thin' Midnight ever said in his entire life..."

"Wow bud," said Blitz "That was deep... and true..."

"So then what do we do now?" asked Bubblegum "Y'know, besides cuddling up next to Blitzy and feeling his warmth on my body..." she then began rubbing her head on Blitz's front left leg as she let out a pleasurable sigh. Nopony responded to Bubblegum's statement until Thread broke the silence.

"Well, why don't we talk to Mrs. Sparkle?" he suggested "I'm sure she might have some information for us."

"Actually, there's somepony I need to speak with again" I said "She might actually be able to help us on this little adventure of ours. I suppose she's getting out sooner than I promised..."

Author's Note

I personally don't think this one was as good as the others. It was important, but usually when it comes down for me, I make a chapter either good or important. That's just me though.

Well, I promised you a chapter on Monday, didn't I? Yay! :pinkiehappy:

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Back to the Asylum

Meanwhile, at Ponyville Asylum...

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I sat there as still as possible, my eyes closed and my ears listening to the crackling sound of the lit torches around my room that the warden's crew hadn't even considered to put out yet. Y'know, it's amazing what you can understand if you just listen. My first month here, I had understood my surroundings by simply listening to them. I grew to actually like these sounds, as they were very calming for me.

My thoughts were cut off when a male Pegasus pony I had never seen before in my life entered my cell. The warden's crew had turned my chair so I would face the door. Kind of pointless to me at first, but it allowed me to see if a pony was friend or foe. Judging by the look in his eyes and the smile plastered on his face, he definitely not the former. His coat was blue and his mane was white, long and straight, and the robe he wore was black. For some reason... I feared this stallion. A mare like myself, somepony who nearly burned down half of Ponyville, being afraid? Ludicrous! But, it wasn't his appearance that scared me... it was his heart. It felt as black as night, almost as if he had no remorse for anything he may have done in the past.

"Well, well, well..." said the pony with a smile that looked as if he used it so much, it was practically painted on his face "If it isn't the fallen maniac herself: Scootaloo..."

"You mind telling me who the hay are you?" I asked with a glare.

"Ah, she speaks" the pony smiled further in a way that made me uncomfortable "They told me that you weren't exactly one to talk..."

"I won't ask again" I grumbled "Who are you, and what the hay are you doing in my cell. I thought they didn't allow public visits besides Applebloom and Sweetie Belle."

"Well you could say I persuaded them pretty well..." the pony grinned in the most maniacal way, which made me cringe a bit on the inside.

"As for why I'm here, well," he began again "I thought you could use some company. It must be hard living in here for Celestia knows how long, right?"

"I don't want anypony in here" I said "You can leave now."

"Oh, but why leave?" the stallion asked slyly "The party's only just begun!"

The stallion extended his wings and let off a bright light. Soon after, the doors shut behind him with a loud boom. He then slowly began walking around me, still with a smile.

"A certain acquaintance of mine is just too stupid to be true friends with" explained the pony "Join me, and you can burn down as many things as you want."

"Tempting offer..." I said "But how do I know you won't betray me later? Besides, my burning days are over. Two of my greatest and only friends taught me that."

"N-No more burning?" the blue stallion's smile faded away in shock, only to quickly reappear again "Well, that's too bad. For you, that is. Such a young and beautiful young mare..." he began caressing my face with his right hoof, forcing me to turn away from it in disgust "I'm honestly shocked how you managed to stay like this after more than eighteen years locked up in a dingy old cell. Mind you a large, dingy old cell, but a dingy old cell nonetheless..."

"You sick creep" I grumbled.

"Hmm... It's too bad, my dearest Scootaloo, that you're all bark and no bite" laughed the stallion before he turned around and began walking away "Well, I suppose I'll see you later..."

"Wait, you're leaving now? So then, what was the point of your visit?" I asked, still with a cross look on my face "You ask me to join you, I decline, and then you leave? That doesn't make a lot of sense."

"Oh my dearest Scootaloo" chuckled the stallion as he turned his head to face me "You didn't actually think I didn't have a back-up plan, did you?" he turned back and stallion opened up the doors to with his front hooves to leave. He then slammed the doors behind him. As he did, I began to smell something burning, more so than the torches around me. I looked around and saw that the room had begun to catch fire. The faint smell of oil also resonated within my cell.

"You have got to be kidding me!" I yelled.

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Midnight's P.O.V.

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"The as-s-s-sylum?" shuddered Ribbon "You c-c-can't possibly m-m-mean we have t-t-to speak with..."

"That's exactly what I mean!" I smiled "She's really not all that bad once you get to know her. C'mon, even Blitz managed to go and see her, and he was absolutely terrified of her!"

"Midnight, let's not bring that up, okay?" requested Blitz, who's power was now gone from his now slightly longer but still red mane.

"Fair enough buddy..." I chuckled.

"Hey, uh..." spoke Little Mac "Do y'all smell burnin'?"

"As a matter of fact, I do indeed smell something quite foul..." said Thread.

"Forget smelling! Look at the asylum!" shouted Spring. We all looked at where our tomboy friend was pointing. There we saw that the entire asylum was emanating smoke from it.

"Holy Moly!" shouted Bubblegum "Something's going all smokey!"

"We must go post-haste!" said Rage Quit "Come on!"

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As soon as we reached the front of the asylum, a robed Pegasus exited from the smoke. Some of the smoke cleared and it revealed his coat and mane colour. All of us knew exactly who it was.

"Oberon!" we all said, save for Rage Quit and Spring Blossom.

"Dad?" the latter asked "Is that... is that really you? Y-You're still alive?"

"*sigh*... I really can't get rid of you, can I?" he asked much to his daughter's surprise "Stupid experiment. I should've left Fluttershy with you when I had the chance! But she always watched you, always cared for you... like you were actually somepony who had a life worth living!"

"Experiment?" I think B nearly broke down "Somepony who... had a life... worth living?"

"Oberon, how low can you possibly get?!" I yelled.

"As far as limbo bar will let me go" Oberon laughed.

"You horrid creature!" yelled Ribbon "And here I thought Rage Quit was despicable. You're just a black-hearted ruffian!"

"Well, as much as I would love to stick around and chat, I need to report back to the high mistress Order. Ta, ta!" the white-mane Pegasus laughed as he flew away. As soon as he left, four of Oberon's guard ponies exited the asylum as well.

"We will not allow you eight to pass this door!" said one of them.

"By orders of commander Oberon, you will leave immediately or perish!" ordered another.

"Rage, Blitz," I sighed with a smile "You ready?"

"Ready as I'll ever be!" nodded my best friend.

"Let us begin" agreed Rage Quit.

I turned to Spring who was now being held by Bubblegum in comfort whilst she cried a bit. However, in her tears she looked up at me and said "I'm coming too. There's nothing you can do or say to stop me."

"Spring, I-" I began before she shook her head, stopping me from continuing.

"Midnight, no" she said "I'm okay. I can do this."

"Alright... Just don't push yourself, okay?" I asked the cream yellow Pegasus, to which she nodded and smiled a bit. I then turned my attention back to the four guards blocking our path

"Alright you four..." I said with a grin "Let's go!"

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Scootaloo's P.O.V.

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Me having the ability to control fire, I didn't feel hot in the slightest. However, I wasn't fully fire-proof, and the flames were inching closer and closer to my demise. To my luck, a few minutes ago the flames burned off a bit of the shackles binding me to the chair, so I was granted free roam around the room. The very first thing I tried was to open the doors, but it was unsurprisingly locked.

"Ugh... the one day I actually care that the door is locked!" I shouted over the sounds of the fire in my cell "Well, I suppose there are other ways out. Maybe one of the vents? Then again, they could all be blocked off by fire." I thought long and hard "Am I just supposed to sit here and wait for somepony to come and save me? UGH! I can't STAND that!"

As I shouted that, I kicked my back legs against the doors in anger. To my surprise, the doors flew open.

"Huh..." I said "Well, let's go then!"

"H-help..." I heard a voice say before I had a chance to escape. Hearing the voice, I immediately stopped and looked around the hallway. To my left was none other than none other than Nurse Blueheart, her back legs trapped underneath a pile of rubble caused by the fire.

"Blueheart?" I asked.

"Oh, it's y-you..." she said with a bit of hatred in her voice "Why d-don't you just l-leave now? You're basically free. B-But I swear, the royal g-guard will-"

Before she could continue, I walked toward her. Being terrified of me, she covered her eyes and waited for her death to come. But it never did. Instead, she felt a releasing sensation in the back half of her body. She opened her eyes to see that I was lifting the rubble off of her. Once that was completed, I picked her up and put her on my back. I then continued to flee the asylum.

"Why d-did you..." she began to speak rather weakly.

"I had a change of heart" I answered her as I ran through the hallway "Just try to rest and we'll be out as soon as possible."

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Midnight's P.O.V.

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Spring had insisted that we take the keys from the front desk and free as many sane prisoners as we could. She unlocked the doors as fast as she could while Rage Quit, Blitz and I went on ahead. We managed to reach the third floor when I heard a familiar voice.

"Midnight!" shouted Scootaloo as she got closer to us "Get moving! This place won't last much longer!"

"Okay!" I shouted back before turning back to my friend and partner "Let's go you two!"

"Yes... that's right... run!" spoke a prisoner, him too far into his cell to see what he looked like, even with the fire lighting up the place "This place is gonna fall, and everypony inside is gonna die! AHAHAHAHAHA!!"

"Yeah, Springy? Don't unlock this one, kay?" I shouted at my yellow Pegasus friend.

"Yes! Kill me!" the prisoner said as I felt a grin slowly appear on his face "Do what he wants! Kill! KILL!!"

"Right, I'm outta here!" I flew out along with my friends. Behind me, I could hear the prisoner laugh like a madpony as he was engulfed into the flames.

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Scootaloo, Rage Quit, Spring, Blitz and I all collapsed on the ground as my friends who didn't join me and the prisoners Spring managed to save all looked around us. We had since run about a kilometer away from the now burning asylum.

As we all panted from exhaustion, I heard somepony begin to chuckle, which eventually turned into a laugh. But it wasn't a maniacal laugh, but more of a laugh of relief. Blitz and Spring joined in as well, and eventually even Scootaloo. Heck, I think even Rage Quit had a chuckle or two. Soon enough, everypony fell onto the ground laughing, and we all just looked like laughing maniacs. Finally, I began to laugh with them as well. I mean, we just survived a burning and crumbling asylum falling on our heads.

"Um, are you guys okay?" asked Bubblegum confusingly before cracking a smile "Oh wait, I get it!" our bubbly friend then joined us in laughter with a laugh she picked up from her mother.

Eventually the laughing died down and everypony got up from the grass. Scootaloo then looked over to where Nurse Blueheart, the only one not exactly laughing, was laying. I watched as she walked toward the injured nurse.

"Hey there..." she said "I saw you weren't exactly laughing with us. You okay?"

"Besides the fact my back legs are broken?" Nurse Blueheart said with a raised eyebrow "Yeah, I'm just dandy. However, I just wanted to... thank you for... well, you know..."

"Saving you?" I asked.

"Y-yeah..." the nurse almost hated the idea of thanking the infamous Scootaloo "Thanks... if it wasn't for you, I'd be... well... dead. But hey, now you're free after eighteen years! What's it like? The world I mean."

Scootaloo paused. She then closed her eyes and just listened. She heard the sound of the birds chirping, the wind blowing against her ears and through her mane. She took a deep breath in and, for the first time in forever, she breathed in fresh, clean air. I saw a tear drip down her cheek as she just embraced the nature around her. Honestly though, I didn't blame her. I'd be crying to after being cooped up in a cell for eighteen years.

She then turned to me like she already knew I was watching and smiled. Something told me she wasn't going to be burning any houses down anytime soon. The real Scootaloo was back. However, there was something I had to tell Spring first.

"Spring?" I said as I approached her.

"Hmm? Yes, Midnight?" she turned her head from speaking with a recently reformed prisoner.

"There's... something I better tell you about..." I told her "It's about your dad ad why he called you an experiment."

My friend's eyes went wide. I knew she didn't want this, but I also knew that she wanted to know.

"Well then," Spring finally said "Tell me everything..."

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Since the now free prisoners couldn't go back into Ponyville, I assigned hiding spots for them around my hometown so they could at least feel close to civilization. Scootaloo, however, decided to come with me back to my castle. There was nothing I could do to persuade her otherwise. All my friends went back home with smiles on their faces save for Spring. She was REALLY upset now that I told her what Oberon planed on doing with her. She walked back home with her head hung low. Seeing this, I approached her and proceeded to hug her. She had no objections either, and even began to hug me back.

"Midnight," she whispered in my ear "thanks..."

"B..." I said "Don't let him get to you..."

Spring stopped hugging me, looked me in the eyes and said "The moment I get the chance, I'll do whatever I can to make him pay for all the things he's ever done to me and my family! I swear it!"

"Then I won't stop you if we see him again" I said with a smile. We sort of just stood there for a moment or two, staring into each others eyes. As we began to blush, we pulled in closer and closer to each other. However, just as our lips were about to meet, we pulled away from each other awkwardly.

"Well, goodnight!"

"Yep, you too!"

"Never speak of this again?"

"Nope!"

We walked back to our own houses by ourselves after that.

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Ribbon's P.O.V. (Later that night...)

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"Dearest brother!" I shouted from my room, which was filled with yarn, ribbon and string for my creations "Where ever is my new silk red ribbon I bought not a few days ago?!"

"I believe it's in the closet downstairs!" shouted Thread back from his room.

"Thank you!" I shouted again. I walked out of my room and headed downstairs. But before I could go for the closet, I saw mother racing into the kitchen.

"Fancy! Where are the pineapple's?!" said my mother as she grabbed father's face and squished it.

"Drr in thh frigge, drling..." he said as calmly as possible as his face was being squished by my mother's two front hooves.

"Thank you!" she said before she let go of my father's face and opened up the fridge, pulling out a pineapple, some milk and two tomatoes. She then pulled out a cutting knife with her magic, sliced the tomatoes into slices and the pineapple into two halves. She then poured the milk into one of the pineapple halves and put the tomatoes in as well, then began eating it. I just stood there, not knowing what to say...

"Um... mother?" I asked "Are you okay?"

"Hmm? Oh yes Darling, I'm just okay!" she stopped eating to speak with me "But you know how I get when I crave pineapples, tomatoes and milk!"

I couldn't even speak. What was my mother thinking eating such a vile collaboration of fruits and dairy? I looked over to where my father was standing, still with a disgusted expression on my face, only to see that he was actually smiling. He then turned to me, push a hoof up to his lips and shushed me. What did he know that I didn't?

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Birth

Now that Scootaloo was free and learned her lesson, and now that Spring knew why she was born and Blitz had a new power, what now? It's been two days since the burning of the asylum, and just about everything had happened within that time; Bass Drop tried to kill me again, Order and her cohorts tried to kill me again, and Blitz began training with Rage Quit to try and unlock that most likely invaluable power again. Yep, defiantly an eventful two days to say the least...

"Midnight! Dinner!" shouted my mom from the dining hall. The entire day I had been talking with my friends, with the exception of Blitz, on how we should go about finding Order and stopping her for good. So far, we had nothing. But right now, I was hungry.

"Coming mom!" I shouted back. Before I could go downstairs however, I was halted by the ring of the telephone Princess Luna had given me for my 10th birthday. It was a cream phone shaped like a crescent moon with a white holder. The phone part shook around whenever it rung.

"Hold on mom, it's the phone!" I shouted downstairs.

"Don't be long! Your food's going to get cold!" shouted my mother back.

I rushed over to the phone next to my bed and picked it up with my magic. I then laid on my back on my bed and listened into what the pony on the other end had to say.

"Prince Midnight Sparkle, how can I help you?" I asked speaking into the phone as I smiled.

"Midnight?" asked the familiar voice of Rage Quit "I am truly sorry for the intrusion for whatever you may be doing right now, but this is urgent."

"Ragey?" I questioned "When did you get a telephone?"

"I am currently using the one at Miss Fluttershy's cottage" explained Rage Quit "That's not important right now however. What's important is if you know where the hospital is."

"Well, yes but-" I was cut off by the sound of the phone moving into another's hooves as well as somepony saying 'Give me that...'.

"Midnight?" asked Blitz "Get Princess Twilight and your family! Fluttershy is having her foal right now!"

"Oh, well okay the- WHAT!" I shouted into the phone, more than likely hurting my friend's ears "Hold on, where's B?"

"She's gone out for some grocery shopping" explained my best friend "Rage Quit and I we're passing over Fluttershy's cottage when we heard moaning and panting... well, you get the picture..."

"Alright, we'll be there!" I said before I hung up and rushed down the stairs to go get my family. I entered the dining room where my family was waiting for me to sit down.

"Midnight! There you are!" greeted my father as he patiently awaited for me to sit down so he could eat "Who was that on the phone?"

"It was Blitz!" I told my family "He's at Fluttershy's cottage! She's having her foal!"

My mom stood up from her table seat with a shocked expression. Halley sorta just looked awestruck and my father did a spit-take... unfortunately on my face. I suppose I shoudl be glad he was just drinking water and not something hot like coffee.

"C'mon, everypony!" shouted my mother "We need to help Fluttershy!"

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Spring Blossom's P.O.V.

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Boy was my day just about to get ten-thousand times better. My mom had told me to go and get a few groceries for the week. Just another boring evening in the life of Spring Blossom. Maybe if I went shopping earlier today, it wouldn't be so bad since I could shop while Bass Drop tried to kill Midnight again. How she always got away with it I will never know...

I was currently at the carrot stand, talking with Carrot Top and about to purchase a bundle of carrots when all of a sudden I heard Blitz's voice call to me.

"SPRING!" he yelled before as he flew up to me and landed next to me.

"Blitz?" I asked "What're you doing here? I thought you were training with Rage Quit."

"Long story!" Blitz quickly said "I can't talk now, you have to hurry! Your mother's having a foal!"

I dropped the carrots I had in my hand on the ground. My jaw was wide open and my eyes were as wide as saucers, not from shock however, but from pure happiness. My eyes glittered as soon as Blitz spoke those words.

"R-really?!" I said with a huge smile "Then in that case, let's go to... um... where is my mom right now?"

"Right now she's on her way to Ponyville hospital" explained Blitz.

"Then let's go!" I triumphantly said before I realized something "Wait, which road is she on to the Ponyville hospital?"

Springy, there's only one..." facehoofed Blitz.

"Oh, right..." I blushed with a grin "I'm sorry! I'm just so excited!"

"Well, you can be even more excited when your new baby... um... whatever arrives" said Blitz, not exactly knowing what gender my new sibling was going to be "Let's not keep everypony waiting any longer."

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"Ugh... is she here yet?" asked Halley who was referring to Fluttershy "I mean, how long does it take to get ready for birth?"

All my friends and their parents, with the exception of my mother and Rage Quit; the former in labor and the latter wishing to stay away from Twilight's sight, were here in the waiting room, patiently waiting for my mom to get ready for birthing. We all sat quietly, even Pinkie Pie and Bubblegum, until of course Halley broke the silence.

"Halley, don't be rude..." lightly scolded Twilight "I know it's exciting, but try to stay calm, okay?"

"*sigh*... okay mom..." sighed Halley Comet.

"Hey! Look!" said Bubblegum "Over there! There she is!"

We all looked at where Bubblegum was pointing. Low and behold behind the window of the waiting room, my mom was slowly walking toward the delivery room dressed in a light blue and white checkered pattern robe, being guided by Nurse Redheart and her 25-year-old son who only recently began working here. I think his name was Doctor Marky-ply-err?

My mom turned to see us and smiled, before wincing in pain. The window was sound-proofed, so we couldn't hear her or anything that happened behind it.

"I do hope dearest Fluttershy is okay..." said Ribbon.

"Ah'm sure she'll be fine" reassured Little Mac "It's kinda funny actually. Ere' ah thought Springy would be freakin' out bout' er' mum!"

"I... kinda am actually..." I said honestly "I just decided to keep it to myself."

"Well, if Fluttershy managed to put up with giving birth to you, she'll be just fine!" joked Midnight.

"Hey, wise guy!" I smiled as I lightly punched him on the shoulder.

"You know how perfect they would be for each other, dearest brother?" whispered Ribbon into her brother's ear.

"I know exactly" whispered Thread back to her "The thing is, they know they like each other. They're just afraid that the other would reject them. I really do wish they would just admit their love."

"Hmm? What're you guys talking about?" I asked the fraternal twins.

"Oh us?" Ribbon said "Oh, you know... stuff... heh..."

"You two are terrible liars..." I deadpanned.

"Well, perhaps we simply wish to keep it a secret" Thread convinced me.

"Fine..."

"So... what now?" asked Rainbow "Do we like... sit down and tell stories... or what?"

"Oh, that's right!" Midnight said "You haven't been in the waiting room for a while, have you? You were busy giving birth to that little bundle of joy in your hooves..." he pointed to Whirlwind who happened to be sucking her own hoof whilst in Rainbow's arms "Well, when we were here last time, we played a game of 'How the hay Pinkie Pie, Cheese Sandwich and Bubblegum manage to break the fourth wall all the time'. We managed to come to the conclusion that they're all agents working for Hasbro to spy on our every move."

"And are they?" asked Rainbow Dash.

"No, but it's still an interesting thought..." concluded Midnight.

"Or are we?!" mysteriously shouted Pinkie.

"Mum, I'm pretty sure we aren't" spoke Bubblegum.

"Oh, right" giggled Pinkie "My bad!"

"Thought that would be pretty cool!" Cheese Sandwich exclaimed "Us all being secret agents? Sign me up!"

"You would certainly make a better agent than somepony else I used to know" said an oddly familiar voice say from around the corner of the door leading out of the waiting room. Before anypony could ask who's voice it was, Rage Quit appeared in the doorway, still with his black robe on his body.

"And just who the hay are you?" Twilight asked the light blue Pegasus with not anger, but slight confusion.

"Midnight, have you not told her yet?" Rage Quit asked the young prince.

"I kinda wanted to keep it a secret!" Midnight argued "I'm not sure how well of a conversation about this would go! 'Hey mom, meet the stallion that tried to kill me a few days ago!' wouldn't exactly be ideal!"

"He tried to what?!" shouted the Princess of Friendship at both her son and Rage Quit.

"Mom, he's fine!" the lavender prince tried to reason with his mother "We're all cool now, okay?"

"Princess Twilight, I can assure you that-" Rage Quit said before getting interrupted by Twilight.

"Don't call me that!" she shouted "Do you have any idea that this is my son?! Why I ought to-"

"Twilight, please, settle down" Bookworm tried to calm down his wife "I'm sure it was all in the past and now this stallion here is working for us. And if Midnight seems okay with him, then I am as well. Please just let him stay and please try not to shout. This is a happy day anyway, right?"

"I... I..." the lavender princess tried to find words to rant further, but she was won over "...fine. But any funny business and you're fried like roast chicken. Got it?"

"O-Of course, Princess Twilight Sparkle" Rage actually stuttered a bit, which means Twilight actually spooked him.

"Well, why don't we learn a bit more about Rage Quit's past?" suggested Bookworm "I mean, I'm sure we'd all like to know now that he's here, right?"

"Well, I suppose I could tell you a few good things that have happened throughout my life..." said Rage Quit "Being over 2000 years old, I suppose I would have some happy memories, right? Nearly all my memories before I joined Order were happy, save for a few..."

"You're over 2000 years old?" Pinkie asked "Holey Moley! That makes you super duper old!"

"Thank you for reminding me, Ms. Pinkie Pie" the light blue stallion gave his best shot at sarcasm.

"Don't keep us waiting Ragey!" I said "Why don't you tell us about your wife, hmm?"

"Do you mean Snowy?" asked Rage Quit "Well, she's the reason I joined Order in the first place. She had died from an unidentified disease whilst pregnant with our foal. I isolated myself afterwards. Then Order found me, and you know the rest..."

"That's quite sad..." Fancy Pants spoke finally "But were there any fond memories of her?"

"Quite a few, yes" Rage answered "Our times picnicking together in the park, our grand marriage, us finding out that she was with a foal..."

"Only for it to come crumbling down..." Midnight said sadly before perking back up again "But from what Spring tells me, Fluttershy's taken a good interest in you."

"She has?!" said literally every single parent present to Rage Quit.

"I would appear so" Rage nodded in confirmation "Though, I think it's merely a one-sided crush. I am sure that she'll get over it in a month or two."

"Now listen 'ere, pardner" Applejack spoke up "Fluttershy's been havin' some problems findin' a good stallion so she can raise 'er kids a lot better. Y'all dun have ta date 'er, but it would be much appreciated."

As if on cue, we all heard the ear-crushing scream of Fluttershy trying to give birth in the room right next to this one. She was a quiet mare, but when she was loud, she was very loud.

"Holy cow" Midnight said after the scream stopped "Sounds like she's trying to lift two Ursa Majors at once."

"Midnight, try to be a bit nicer, okay?" Twilight asked, to which her son nodded.

"In any case, it sounds like Fluttershy is nearly finished" Blitz stated.

"Yeah! Then we can have a Very First Birthday Party!" Bubblegum exclaimed "I can get the streamers, and the cake, and the little baby toys too! Oooooooh, it's going to be SO much FUN!!"

"Ah dun think a little foal can appreciate such a grand party" Little Mac stated "Besides, ah'm sure Fluttershy an' Spring jus' want a day alone with their new addition."

"Awww..." Bubblegum's excitement shrank down before she quickly perked up once more "But that doesn't mean we can't have an US party!"

"'Ere's jus' no stoppin' ya, is 'ere, Bubble?" the orange colt sighed.

"Nope! I'm one-hundred percent unstoppable!" the poofy pink maned mare said proudly.

Suddenly, we all heard a knock at the waiting room door. Nurse Redheart entered the room with a smile on her face. We all looked at her with faces of both concern and excitement. She then turned her direction to me.

"Miss Spring Blossom?" she asked "There's somepony here who wants to meet you."

I honestly couldn't contain my excitement. I got up from my seat and walked with Nurse Redheart to the delivery room. Nurse Redheart turned around and said in a kind voice "Everypony else can see the new foal when we're ready."

That being said, she turned back and began walking with me to the delivery room. As we entered said delivery room, the very first pony I saw was my mother smiling and cuddling something in bed. As I got closer, I saw that it was my new baby sibling. As I looked over my mom from beside her bed, she slowly looked up and smiled.

"Hello there Springy..." she said in a kind yet extremely tired voice "Do you want to say hello to your new baby brother?"

I nodded furiously. My mother slowly released my new brother so I could pick him up with the softness of my wings. I pulled up a chair so I could hold him with my front hooves. He was, oddly enough, a Unicorn. He had a cyan coat and a short pink mane. He slowly opened his eyelids to reveal his big green eyes with a hint of blue in them. He then smiled and giggled, all the while gumming my long white mane. I began to cry in pure happiness.

"Hello there, little one..." I said as I smiled, tears running down my cheeks "Welcome to the world."

"His name is Summer" spoke my mother "Summer Rain. I know it sounds a touch girly, but we could all just call him Rainy for short, right?"

"I think it's a great name..." I said "Summer Rain... my little Rainy..."

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Eventually, everypony else was allowed into the delivery room. They all squealed at the sight of my new baby brother. All save for Rage Quit. He slowly approached Rainy who was still being held in my arms, knelled down and touched him on his cheek with his left front hoof.

"A new life is born this day" he said "Absolutely beautiful..."

"Rage Quit," spoke my mother. He and everypony else turned to face her "Since my previous husband, from what Springy here tells me, abandoned me, would you like be this little one's daddy?"

Everybody gasped at my mother's request, including me and Rage Quit.

"But, Miss Fluttershy I..." began Rage Quit before being interrupted by my mom.

"Rage Quit, I would like that a lot of you could..." she said softly "I know that you're wife had passed away a long time ago, and I also know that we haven't known each other for that long either, but I think you're kind of cute. Plus, Snowy would want you to live happy, right?"

"Yes..." he said "I should move on... she would want that..." he closed his eyes and smiled "Snowy would want me to be happy..."

Author's Note

Aww, well isn't that sweet? And welcome Summer Rain to my universe! May you one day be a main character later in my series.

Speaking of universes, my world isn't going to be post-canon for very much longer with the fifth season rising out from the ashes this fall/spring, which, by the way, I'm VERY excited for! The show can only move up from here! And, for their 100th episode, Hasbro's doing a special on the background ponies we bronies and pegasisters have created! Doesn't that excite you?!

BTW, Markiplier reference. Mark is my favourite YouTuber ever, so naturally, I'd make a small reference of him. He's awesome, and I hope he stays awesome for years to come!

Be sure to Like, Comment, Thumbs up and Follow, and until then, I'll see ya later Scraggsters!

The Alicorn in the Woods (Pt.1)

Life after the birth of Summer Rain was surprisingly normal. As in normal I mean Bass was still up to her old tricks again. Ha, ha... no. I mean as in Order and her posse hadn't come around in a while. It had already been three days since Rainy's birth, and nopony from her little group had shown up. To tell you the truth, it both kinda bored me... and scared me...

Suddenly, Blitz flew into my room where I was currently playing Super Mareio 3D Land on my Neightendo 3DS.

"Hey Midnight!" greeted my best friend "How're you doing?"

"Gee Blitz; I don't remember giving you permission to enter my room..." I said with a smile.

"But, don't I come into your room without permission all the time?" questioned Blitz before he saw the smile on my face "Oh... of course... you were joking."

"Anyway, what's up?" I asked.

"Well, Rage Quit said he needed somewhere to plan out what should do next" explained the red maned Pegasus "He's been thinking about it, and he says that your castle would be the best idea."

"Oh, okay- Wait, WHAT?!" I yelled "But where would he stay?!"

"Not stay. He just wants to set up our home base here" explained Blitz "This castle is spacious and will do just fine is what he said. He wanted me to talk to you and your mother about it."

"Blitz, I honestly have no say in the matter" I told him "Go talk to my mother or something. Actually, why did he send you here? He could have easily gone and-"

*Knock* *Knock* *Knock*

I heard three loud knocks at the front door of the castle that echoed through the entire castle. My face turned from confused to realization and then finally to crossness. I slowly looked at Blitz with an eyebrow raised. He just gave me a sheepish smile.

"Heh, heh... well, um... that's why..." he said slowly.

"Uh huh..." I said "Well, let's see what my mom and dad have to say about the matter."

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"Rage Quit, I'm really sorry," said my mother "But you can't bring all that stuff in here. You'll have to find another place."

I came down the stairs and into the main hall, where my mom and dad were telling Rage Quit to go somewhere else. Behind said light blue Pegasus, now no longer wearing his black robe as a sign of allegiance to us, was a large, box-like and grey machine of sorts with a few flashing lights here and there and many other assorted things, like levers and screens.

"Miss Sparkle," began Rage Quit "There is no other place for me to put my wares. I need a place to conduct my research on the tome you currently have in your basement."

"Twilight, maybe Rage Quit here's right..." my father suggested "I mean, if he's researching the book, maybe he can find out how to stop those guys trying to kill our son?"

"Indeed" spoke Rage Quit "Thank you, Bookworm."

"Well, alright..." my mother gave a defeated sign "But as soon as this is over, you're leaving and living with Fluttershy, got it?"

"I understand" said the Pegasus "Thank you, Miss Sparkle, for your acceptance" he turned to the stuff behind him "Perhaps I could use some assistance to move this inside?"

"I'll help!" I offered, to which everypony turned to see me standing there.

"Aright" my mom nodded "I'm assuming that you're going to be putting all that stuff downstairs next to the book?"

"Correct" spoke Rage.

"Well, good luck..." said my mother with a mischievous smile, worrying me slightly. She and my father then walked off to complete their royal duties or what not.

"Why did your mother say that like that?" Rage Quit asked me.

"I think she just wants to give us a hard time" I smiled "I mean, how hard could it possibly be to get your giant machine down the stairs?"

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"Sweet mother of Luna this is heavy!" I cried out as I held one side of the machine on my back as my partner and I took the "I never thought this thing would weigh as much as a Saddle Arabian elephant!"

"Actually, it only weighs 400 pounds, where a Saddle Arabian elephant weighs 925 pounds" said Rage Quit who was holding the easier back end of the machine down the stairs.

"Yeah, look who's talking..." I groaned.

As we slowly but surely walked down the stairs, Rage Quit got an idea.

"Wait, why don't we use your magic?" he suggested.

"Yeah, because it won't weigh even more with just me holding it up" I deadpanned "Seriously, out of all the great plans you've come up with, that sound a little out of context..."

"Perhaps I could teach you how to use your Energy Burst" said Rage Quit "That would certainly help you carry it."

"Energy Burst?" I questioned "What's that?"

"Do you remember when we fought Oberon side by side the last time we were here?" asked Rage Quit, in which I responded with a nod "Well, I used what's called an Energy Burst before we began the battle. When activated, they can increase your power by exceptional levels. When a Pegasus activates them, their speed and strength increase. When a Unicorn uses them, their magic and strength increase. When an Earth Pony uses them, only their strength increases, but double the power of what it would be normally. They're useful, but they wear off after a short amount of time."

"And how do you know all this?" I asked.

"I read it in the tome for the past three nights" explained Rage Quit "Plus, I'm 2000 years old."

"How did... you know what, never mind" I sighed "Just tell me how to use them..."

"Very well..." said Rage Quit as he let the machine fall out of his front hooves, putting more strain on my back. I glared at him with an unhappy look on my face.

"Oh... my apologies" Rage Quit said with a straight face. Sometimes, I really wish he wasn't a total robot all the time. At least he's getting slightly better.

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After getting the machine off my back, Rage Quit began his lesson.

"To activate an Energy Burst is actually not that difficult" he explained "Now, I know this will sound slightly corny but all you need to do is think about using an Energy Burst in your mind and focusing on that thought until the burst happens. Be warned, however. Energy Bursts have a long history of changing your personality."

"Alright, let's try it!" I said.

I closed my eyes and thought only about activating an Energy Burst. I held that thought until I began feeling an interesting feeling inside me. It wasn't pain or pleasure, just... interesting, like that tingly feeling you get when someone brushes your mane. Suddenly, I felt power flowing through my mind, and then my whole body until the sudden burst died down. I still felt the immense amounts of power in my body though. I opened my eyes, all the while wondering what my new personality would be like.

"I feel..." I started "I feel... quite peculiar actually..." I began speaking in a light British accent, much like Ribbon and Thread.

"Do you understand what I mean?" asked Rage Quit.

"Yes, quite..." I said as I looked up to see my hair was glowing white "Hmm... intriguing... if my mane glows white, does that mean I have achieved activation of an Energy Burst?"

"Indeed" said Rage Quit simply.

"Well, then I suppose I should begin to carry this large object placed in front of me, yes?" I said.

"Quite" Rage Quit said simply again.

"Very well..."

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Well, one thing's for sure; we made it down the stairs faster than it would've taken us. Finally, we reached the tome room's door. I gently placed the machine down on the ground.

"Well, it does indeed appear we've reached the room" I pointed out "Now, how do you deactivate an Energy Burst?"

"Like mentioned before, they usually go away shortly after a few minutes" explained Rage Quit. As soon as he said that, I felt all the power completely vanish from my body with an anticlimactic popping noise.

"Well, that was certainly something..." I said once again talking in my normal and much more preferred voice "Okay, so you want to set up base in the tome room?"

"That is correct" confirmed my partner "I figure that if I conduct my studies on the tome in its natural environment, I may be able to collect a few more answers about it."

"Hey, that's cool and all, but what is this giant machine going to do to help you?" I asked, curious as to what Rage Quit's answer was going to be.

"This machine will help me record all of the tomes activities and powers" he explained "It's basically a giant electronic notebook."

"But why not just use a notebook?" I asked.

"Because notebooks cannot alert me of any unnatural occurrences that transpire within the tome with a ding noise" explained Rage Quit as he kicked his back left leg lightly on the machine, which then made a ding noise.

"Oh..." I said.

"Well, let's enter, shall we?"

"Right!" I said "Hold on, let me get the door..."

As I opened the large door with my magic, we heard rustling coming from inside the room. Rage Quit readied himself and I opened the door all the way. There stood a Pegasus mare clothed in a black robe. A hood was over her head, but her orange coat and the slight revealing of her purple mane told me exactly who she was.

"Scootaloo?" I asked "What are you doing here?"

"Hmm? Oh, hey you two. I was just reading the tome" she answered as she took off her hood "I was hoping that I could help in some way, and not just be an outcast for the rest of my life. I want to make it up to all the ponies who lost everything in my rampage, even if they'll never forgive me..."

"Well, that's fine and all but..." I began "How the hay did you get into this place? And where did you get that robe?"

"This drafty old thing?" she questioned as she fluffed the robe on her back "I found it strewn on a nearby bush. Some numb-nut just left it there for anyone to take. I decided the only way to conceal myself was to wear it. As for getting in... well, I accidentally stepped on a secret panel on the backside of the castle. It led me here, but I didn't know what to do. So I began reading this book in the centre of the room."

"A secret panel?" I asked "Ugh... never mind. Well you're here now. Might as well let you join the team..."

"Thank you, Midnight..." Scootaloo smiled.

"Miss Scootaloo, may I ask what part of the book you read?" wondered Rage Quit.

"What part?" she asked, in which Rage Quit responded by nodding his head "Well, I was reading this one part about a mare that lives in the forest, and how she may be able to help you guys on your little quest to stop Order."

"Zecora?" I questioned, remembering the old Zebra who never feared the Everfree forest.

"Maybe..." wondered Scootaloo "But the book said she was an Alicorn."

"An Alicorn?" I thought out loud "How? Princess Celestia and Princess Luna don't have children. At least none that I'm aware of..."

"The book also said she wasn't a part of the royal family" explained Scootaloo "But that's it. It doesn't say where she lives or how she got there in the first place."

"Hmm... perhaps it would be wise to seek out this Alicorn" suggested Rage Quit "I have high hopes that she will be invaluable to our mission."

"Right!" Scootaloo said "You stay here and do science-y stuff while Midnight and I track her down, okay?"

"Miss Scootaloo, I don't think it would be wise to do such a-" Rage Quit began before I interrupted him.

"Rage Quit, bro," I patted him on his back "Scootaloo hasn't seen how much Equestria has changed. Plus she can go completely unnoticed with that robe of hers."

Rage Quit thought long and hard about what he was going to say next before saying "Very well, but Scootaloo goes around Ponyville, just for extra precaution."

"Understood!" I said, saluting "C'mon Scooty, you heard the stallion!"

"Scooty?" she deadpanned with an eyebrow raised.

"Yeah, maybe we aren't exactly at the nickname stage yet..." I chuckled lightly as I rubbed the back of my head.

"Apple Bloom and Scootaloo used to call me Scoots" Scootaloo informed me "If you want, you can call me that."

"Scoots, eh?" I questioned "Man, why are Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle better nicknamers than me? Anyway, sure; I can call you Scoots. It'll sure as hay be a lot simpler than Scootaloo."

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"Well, here we are!" I said "The Everfree Forest; Equestria's scariest place to be. Where the plants grow on their own, and the animals take care of themselves... Though honestly, I don't find this place that terrifying."

"I remember never liking this place when I was younger..." Scootaloo said "Now, it just looks like any other old forest."

"The forest has aged since then, so says my mother" I said with a sigh "Whelp, let's get this over with..." I said as I began to enter the forest, Scootaloo close behind me. The forest was dark as usual, but since I usually go here to talk with Zecora, I was used to all the noises and critters roaming around here.

"Well, it certainly hasn't changed much..." spoke Scootaloo "It's still the creepy old place Applebloom, Sweetie Belle and I used to go into to meet up with Zecora."

"Speaking of which, look!" I pointed out "There's her hut!"

Her hut had seen better days from the pictures I've seen, but was still sturdy enough to be called a home. Some of the masks around it had been sold to museums all across Equestria, due to most Zebras not exactly wanting to give away their sacred objects, and Zecora perfectly willing to help with whatever her friendly neighbours needed.

"Hmm... perhaps she knows where the Alicorn is?" wondered Scootaloo.

"Knowing her, she probably knows what the Princesses are doing at this very moment!" I joked "Although, I don't think that would be too far from the truth actually..."

"C'mon, let's go ask her!" said Scootaloo as she walked toward the hut built into the hollow of the tree.

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We knocked at Zecora's door, only to have her open it up seconds later. Scootaloo had already put her hood down, hoping Zecora wouldn't recognize her.

"Ah, my dear Midnight!" the now older Zebra said "How may I help you in this daylight? And who is this mare with you? Is she somepony new?"

"Zecora, this is... uh, Sunny Day!" I lied to keep Scootaloo's identity safe "She's a friend of mine that-"

"I see... and who exactly is she really?" asked Zecora with a somewhat cross face, as if she saw through my lie like a piece of glass.

"I... um, well, you see I-"

Then, Scootaloo did the unthinkable. She took off her hood to reveal herself.

"Zecora, it's me..." she said "It's Scootaloo..."

"Ah, dearest Scootaloo, how are you?" Zecora asked, not at all fazed by the fact a mass murderer was standing in front of her, as if she already knew what was going on "You should never lie to me, you two..."

"Alright Zecora..." we lowered our heads in slight shame "But Scootaloo did some pretty bad things in the past, and we were worried that you'd cast her away. What else was I supposed to do?!"

"Actually, Zecora, why aren't you not fazed that I'm here?" asked Scootaloo "I mean, I did almost burn down all of Ponyville..."

"While I'm not happy with your choice," began Zecora "I can sense change in your voice."

"Look Zecora, we need to ask you a question" I suddenly said "We're looking for an Alicorn that may live in these woods. Do you know where she is?"

"Hmm... I have seen an Alicorn prance around here" stated Zecora "Here she lives, that much is clear. However, I have never met her, see, so I do not know where she could be..."

"Well, thanks anyway Zecora" I said "I guess this means we're on our own..."

We waved goodbye to Zecora and went on our merry way, looking for the Alicorn in this forest.

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"Ugh... still nothing..." stated Scootaloo as I heard her voice slowly get more and more tired "I can't believe that we haven't found her yet... maybe it was all just a legend?"

"No... Zecora said she saw her around here" I said "She does live here; we just haven't found her yet. I dunno, maybe she's shy or something?"

"Maybe..."

Suddenly, we heard a rustling sound coming from a bush. We both turned to see two eyes watching us. They weren't animal eyes though. They were more watchful and shy than anything else. As soon as the eyes realized we were watching them, we heard a young feminine gasp before the eyes and whatever they were attached to began to run away.

"Quick! Catch her!" I shouted.

"Right!" Scootaloo nodded before we both rushed after her. She was quick, but her silhouette was clear as day. We chased her until I caught up to her and grabbed her.

"AH!" cried out whatever we were chasing, which I identified as a mare.

"Gotcha!" I said as I held the mare down with my front hooves "Scootaloo! I got her!" I shouted before turning back to the struggling mare "Hey, hey, it's okay. We're not here to hurt you."

"Great" said Scootaloo after she found me and came up to me holding the mare down.

"Hold on, let me cast an illumination spell..." I said as my horn began to light up. As it did, we saw the mare I was holding onto. Her coat was ash grey and her mane long and red-orange. Her cutie mark was a pink ribbon in a bow, and her species was an Alicorn.

"Well, looks like we found her alright..." said Scootaloo.

Whimpering was all the Alicorn could do. I must've been right; she was shyer than Fluttershy meeting somepony new.

"Hello" I greeted "I'm sorry about this, but we need your help. My name is Midnight, and this is my partner Scootaloo." I accidentally said, facehoofing myself in my head. However, the Alicorn didn't seem to know who Scootaloo was, much to my relief.

"What's your name?" asked Scootaloo.

The Alicorn kinda just looked at us for a minute, like she had never met anypony in her life in a long time.

"Um, hello?" impatiently asked my partner.

"Don't rush her, Scoots" I said before turning my attention back to the Alicorn.

"...m-my name?" finally spoke the Alicorn "My name is... U-Unity Cross..."

Author's Note

Bad Nintendo pun is bad!! LOL XD

So yes, meet Unity Cross, an OC that a good friend of mine wanted me to put in this story. So, her being the suck up she is, I put it in there for her and tried my best to experiment with her. She'll have a more prominent role in the future.

Be sure to comment, like, thumbs up and follow, and until then, I'll see ya later Scraggsters!

The Alicorn in the Woods (Pt.2)

Unity Cross, after some cooling down and time to understand us a bit better, had decided to bring us back to where she lived. When we got there, we discovered it was a tree hut, much like Zecora’s, but slightly smaller. Candles made out of common wax and leaf stems were littered around and inside the abode, and various kinds of flowers decorated the door.

Then a thought struck my mind; If she so young, then how long as she been in these woods, and why for that matter. My questions would eventually be answered. Unity had already let us inside and sat us down, and she had gone off to make some tea from some tea leaves in a bark pot she made over a fire pit she lit. Eventually, she came back and handed us some the recently brewed beverage.

“Here’s some tea for you, Mr. Midnight!” politely said Unity as she handed me my cup, also made out of bark, with her magic “It’s hot off the kettle! Oh, and some for you two Miss Scootaloo...”

“Um, thanks...” Scootaloo said as she carefully took the cup out of Unity’s magical grasp and began sipping it, an expression of enjoyment appeared on her face “Wow, this is really good!”

“*giggle*... You say that like you’ve never had tea before in your life” the young Alicorn smiled “How odd... I’ve never met anypony who’s never had tea before. Then again, I haven’t met too many people. Me living in this forest and all.”

“Actually, that’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you” I began after sipping some tea, which was actually very tasty “How did you manage to get yourself in this forest with nopony to watch over you?”

“I, um... I don’t exactly like talking about that...” stated Unity as she rubbed the back of her head with her front-right hoof “But hey, you said you wanted to ask me something, right? Well, what is it! C’mon, just tell me already!” Unity went right into my face.

“Okay, okay! Alright...” I calmed her down “We came here to ask if you could help us defeat an evil Draconequus bent on making sure I die, and will do anything, including destroy the world, to do so.”

“Oh my” said the young ash grey Alicorn as her excitement suddenly died down “That sounds serious...”

“That’s because it is” stated Scootaloo right after she sipped a bit more of her tea.

“Well, what do you need my help with?” Unity asked.

“Wait, what?" I was a little shocked our supposed 'Alicorn Sage' didn't know what to do "Honestly, we thought you already knew. A book of ours said that you’d be able to help us. How you do so is a complete mystery to us.”

“Um... I’m not sure what to do either...” said Unity honestly “Am I supposed to fight alongside you? Or maybe help from the sidelines? Ooooh! Ooooh! Or maybe I’m supposed to tell the reader that-”

XXXXXX

Pinkie Pie got a weird sensation in her body as she happily bounced down Main Street Ponyville. It wasn’t Pinkie sense, but it was something that told her somepony had just broken the fourth wall again.

“Hmm... ponies seem to be doing that a lot lately...” she said “I wonder if the writer has anything to do with it. I’ll have to ask him at the end of this chapter... or maybe not. I have a party to start planning!"

XXXXXX

Scootaloo and I sorta just sat there for a second, not saying a word.

“Um... well, that was-” Scoots broke the silence.

“Scootaloo, just don’t...” I interrupted her before turning my attention back to Unity “So, Unity... you really don’t know what you could do to help us?”

“If I did, I would’ve already told you” she said “Sorry. But hey, I’m more than willing to help you in any possible way you want me to!”

“Well then, I guess we have a new ally on our side!” I smiled and nodded “But now, we need to learn why the book sent us here. You must have something special about you...”

“Or maybe about this place?” suggested Scootaloo.

“Good point” I agreed “Okay then, let’s start looking around! Maybe there’s like a switch or something that will take us to a secret room where-”

“Or maybe this book?” said Scootaloo as she pulled out a book that said ‘Forbidden Magic’ on it.

“Forbidden Ma- Hold on. Unity,” I turned to face the orange maned Alicorn “where did you get that book?”

“Oh that? Well, you see I-”

“Hold that thought” said Scootaloo suddenly “It says ‘From mom and dad, with love. May it help you survive this cruel world’.”

“Unity?” I once again turned to face the Alicorn. However, this time she looked ashamed. She took a bit sigh and sat down on a chair behind her.

“Do you wanna talk about it?” I asked with concern. Unity nodded and began to speak.

“When I was only six years old, my mother and father were both mistaken for two ponies with a huge bounty on their heads. They knew death was inevitable, so they gave me a book and sent me off into the Everfree forest. They were executed the next day. I watched from a nearby tree...”

“Oh my Celestia...” Scootaloo said “That’s horrible!”

“After my parents were killed," the young Alicorn continued "I hid deeper into the forest, eventually making this house and living off edible plants.”

“Did they ever catch the real ponies that had the bounty on their heads?” I asked.

“No” Unity sighed “They never found them. But I took it upon myself that one day, when I was older, I would find them and kill them to avenge my parents’ death.”

“Wow...” I said “That’s some hard-core dedication. Here’s hoping you find those two ponies and make them pay for what they’ve done!”

“Yeah... here’s hoping...”

“Anyway,” I began again, trying to put the mood on a high note “do you mind if we take a look at the book?”

“Oh, um, sure!” said Unity, now smiling a bit.

I opened up the book and began to read. It was actually a pretty good read. However, many of the words and letters were either in ancient Artistian or some other language I’ve never seen before. Finally, I got to the good part that was thankfully in modern day Equestrian: The spells.

“Ah!” I said “Here we go! Unity, can you perform any of these spells?”

“Of course!” confirmed the red mane Alicorn “I’ve practiced some of the weaker spells when I'm not gathering things to survive. However, I use the word ‘weaker’ loosely. These are some pretty devastating spells...”

“Spells such as?” asked Scootaloo.

“Small black holes, tsunamis, hurricanes...” Unity stated a few off the top of her head "Remember last year's great storm that lasted ten days?"

“Wait, really?” I said in a surprised manner "That was you?"

“Yeah...” Unity said sheepishly “Sorry about that... heh..."

“Right...” I sighed before getting it off my mind and paying more attention to the book in my magical grasp “Well, I think this book may come in handy. Although, we may have to have Aunt Artsy translate some of the text.”

“So that means I’ll have to leave this place?” asked Unity.

“It's your book, so naturally...” I said “But hey, at least you can always come and visit anytime you want, right?”

“*sigh*... that’s not the point, Midnight” said Unity Cross somberly “This place is literally the only home I've had for the past eight years. It kinda means a lot to me. I understand the weight of what would happen if I stayed, but still...”

“Unity,” began Scootaloo “I know exactly what it feels like to lose something very important to you. It was a mistake I'd... rather not repeat. However, you can’t live off your past either. Instead, you should let go of your past to excel yourself into the future. Or, hold onto your past and use it to do the same thing instead of moping around.

“Really?” said Unity.

“Really” nodded Scootaloo with a smile.

“Well alright then!” beamed Unity “I believe you. I suppose it’s time to say goodbye to this old place.”

“Is there anything you want to take with you?” I asked.

“Besides the book?” wondered Unity “Naw, I’m cool! Like Scoots said; I need to let go of my past, right? But I’m still gonna find the two ponies responsible for killing my parents though.”

“And we won’t stop you” stated Scootaloo “Now c’mon! We have a lot of stuff to do and a lot of ponies to meet!”

“Yay!” beamed Unity.

XXXXXX

Scootaloo had taken the long way around the Ponyville. I explained to Unity that she was an outcast and if she was spotted, she’d be executed on the spot. The little Alicorn didn’t need to know that Scoots was a former mass murderer. At least for the time being.

“Hey Midnight” suddenly said Unity “Why are you an Alicorn? Are you, like, a princess or something?”

“A princess?!” I snickered, to which Unity responded with giggling "No, I'm not a princess..."

“Hahaha!" she laughed before calming down a bit "I was only joking anyway. I mean, you being a part of the royal family? Wouldn’t that be weird?!”

Finally, after a long walk of laughing, we reached my home. But Unity didn’t know that quite yet.

“Midnight, why are we at the big castle I always see from the forest?” asked a curious Unity Cross “Are we gonna talk with the princess?!”

“No...” I smiled as I opened the doors with my magic. My mother stood in the hallway as of currently.

“Oh, hi Midnight!” my mother greeted “Who’s your little friend?”

“...because this is my home” I finished. I turned to see that Unity’s mouth had gone gaping wide and her eyes enlarged to saucer size.

“You mean... you’re a... a..." she said in awe.

"Yep! One-hundred percent a-"

"...a princess!" she finally finished her sentence, interrupting me. I facehoofed at that.

“No, Unity” I said after removing my hoof from my face “I’m a prince. My full name is Prince Midnight Starswirl Sparkle, son of Princess Twilight Sparkle, the Element of Magic.”

“Whoa!” Unity said, once again is awe “What’s the Element of Magic?”

I double facehoofed at Unity’s question.

XXXXXX

After introducing Unity to my family, we headed on downstairs where Rage Quit had already conducted some research on the tome. Surprisingly, Fluttershy, Rainy and B were here as well, Rainy being in his foal-carrier to Fluttershy's side.

“...and so, I calculated that the book is actually a spectral phenomenon” explained Rage Quit to Fluttershy and her children “There is no way an object of 400s.e. could possibly be ordinary. However, I was also thinking that- Oh, hello Midnight" he finally noticed me "Did you discover the whereabouts of the Alicorn in the forest?”

“Yep!” I said “She’s right here!” I moved out of the way to reveal Unity hiding behind my back.

“Um... hi...” she said slighly shyly.

“Unity, these are my friends Rage Quit, Spring Blossom and Fluttershy” I introduced everypony “And the cute little foal in Fluttershy’s bag is her newborn, Summer Rain.”

As soon as I finished my sentence, Unity looked at Fluttershy’s direction and squealed! She immediately ran over to where Fluttershy stood and began gushing over Rainy.

“Oh my goodness!” she said as she began playing with Summer Rain, much to his enjoyment “Who’s a cute foal? Who’s a cute foal? You are!”

“Mmm...” Fluttershy hummed softly “He is pretty cute, isn’t he?”

“Yeah!” said Unity “He has your mane and... Rage Quit’s coat?”

“No, his coat is of my... um... dearly departed late husband” Fluttershy had to lie in order to keep Unity safe of the knowledge Oberon was the kid’s father “Rage Quit and I, however, are getting married soon.”

“M-Married?!” Rage Quit jumped back in surprise “I thought you merely wanted Summer Rain to have a father figure for him to be around!”

“Yeah, that’s what marriage is!” smiled Springy “Didn't ya know?”

“NO!” shouted Rage Quit.

“Okay, Rage Quit” I brought along a totally different subject to get his mind off things “How goes the research on the tome?”

“Ahem... well, I have discovered some interesting things about the book-” began Rage Quit before he was interrupted by the sound of Scootaloo falling down the secret tunnel. Both Rage Quit, Springy and I shot open our eyes wider than frying pans. We had to get Fluttershy out, but it was too late. Scootaloo opened a secret door and walked out. She turned to see me and everypony else with her bruised skin and slightly unkempt mane.

"Hey you guys, I'm ba-" she said before staring right at Fluttershy.

We all just stood there for a good minute and a half.

“...”

Finally, after a whole 30 seconds of staring, Fluttershy took of her foal-carrier, gave it to her daughter, pushed Spring behind her and broke the silence by saying “Please, I beg of you... don’t hurt Springy or Rainy... please...”

“Um, why would I hurt them?” asked Scootaloo “Wait; don’t tell me you guys haven’t told your parents about my recent escape!”

“Well...” I began “We kinda... y’know... didn’t want our moms and dads to freak out, especially since they all helped with your capture... so...”

“Scootaloo?” asked Unity “Why is Fluttershy afraid of you?”

“*sigh*... Well, you see kid; I did a lot of horrible things in my past” confessed Scootaloo “Heck, I’m not even supposed to be here! But Midnight and his friends, as well as my own friends, helped me let go of my past by giving me a second shot at life. I promised that day that I would do anything to make up for what I did...”

Fluttershy then looked up and said “You mean... Midnight and Springy... helped you?” she asked “You want to... make up for all you’ve done?”

“Yes, for real” nodded Scootaloo.

“So... you’re not going to hurt Springy or Rainy?”

“No mom” spoke B “She isn’t going to hurt me, or my baby brother, or anypony! She's fully reformed.”

“Oh... okay then...” Fluttershy slowly got out of her (somewhat) defensive position and settled down a bit “Scootaloo...” she walked over to Scootaloo and gave her a hug “...it’s been too long...”

“Yeah...” Scootaloo patted her on her hugger's back “It sure has, hasn’t it been?”

While Scootaloo and Fluttershy were distracted by their hug, I turned to Rage Quit and asked him “Can you continue with your research thing?”

“Yes, of course” slightly nodded Rage Quit “Now, as I was saying, I had discovered something interesting about the book. It appears to radiate vast amounts of spectral energy, 400s.e. to be exact.”

“And what exactly is spectral energy?” I asked.

“It’s the life force that surrounds all living and inanimate objects” explained Rage Quit “I suppose they don’t teach you this in school anymore. Anyway, us as living beings have varied spectral energy, but it’s around 30-50s.e. depending on what species you are. It doesn't matter how powerful of a magic user you are, you'll still hold the same amount of s.e. in your body. Inanimate objects usually have 10-20s.e., but this tome has roughly400se.!”

“Okay” I said, slightly confused “And this means?”

“Midnight, that book is not from this world...”

Author's Note

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Getting to know her

Fluttershy had promised to keep Scootaloo's escape a secret until we could settle things down. She and B, along with Rainy and Scootaloo left the building either through the front door or the secret door. Unity, with extensive amounts of begging to my mom and dad, was allowed to stay here until everything was settled down. By that I mean when Order and her posse wasn't trying to kill me anymore. Speaking of which, still no sign of them anywhere. Honestly, it kind of scared me a bit. What were they planning in the shadows?

It was late at night, so I decided to take a stroll through the castle to try and put me to sleep, hoping no assassins try to kill me in the secondary hall like last time. Before I could get far, I heard something rather odd coming from Unity's temporary room, which happened to be right next to mine. It wasn't the sound of strangling or even... ahem... other things, but a sweet yet sad melody. I decided to place an ear to her door to try and hear what she was doing.

Was she humming a tune? It was such a lovely pitch. I never knew that she could possess such a wondrous voice. So perfect, So divine. I continued to listen in on the tune in which I had never heard in my entire life. Questions suddenly popped in my head. What was her song about? Had she met anypony before Scoots and me? Before thinking of anymore, I heard her begin to slightly cry.

Finally, her hum had ended. I was left speechless at her incredible humming voice. I heard her continuing to cry softly in the background. I sat on the floor, still trying to absorb what just happened. Slowly but surely, I rose my right hoof to knock on her door.

*knock* *knock* *knock*

She softly gasped at the sound of me knocking. However, she went to open the door anyway.

"Hey" I greeted as our eyes met "Did anypony tell you, you have a lovely singing voice?"

"How much did you hear?" she asked, still sniffling after crying.

"Every note" I admitted "May I come in? Perhaps I could keep you company?"

"S-sure..." she said as she moved out of the way to let me in. The room, from what I remember, hadn't changed much from Unity's recent moving into it. You still have the balcony, the over-sized red bed off to the left and of course the wooden hairdresser with the mirror off to the right. We took a seat onto the bed since there was a lack of chairs present. I then took a look over at Unity and saw that she was wearing a blue bandana around her neck.

"Hey Unity..." I sparked a co"Where did you get that bandana?"

"This?" she took the bandana in her hoof and rose an eyebrow "This was given to me by my parents. Sorry you didn't notice it before; It's usually hidden behind my mane."

"Ah, that's why" I said "It's very nice."

"Thanks..." Unity sniffed again.

"So, did you write that tune yourself?" I asked.

"No, my mother sang it to me when I was a little filly" Unity smiled "Whenever I was really scared at night, she'd hum me that song and I would feel a lot better."

"You miss her?" I asked out of curiosity.

"More than anything in the entire world..." Unity spoke "Like I said before, I'd do anything to avenge them. I want to lay them both to a proper rest. But more than anything, I wish I could see them again..."

Nodding, I got up from my seat and headed off onto the balcony. I rested my front hooves and head on the railing and just watched the stars. She did the same and leaned right next to me on my right.

"Aren't they beautiful?" I asked her as I smiled "The stars, I mean. I always took an interest in them. When I was a little kid, my mother told me that vast worlds existed around each and every one of them."

"Did you believe her?" Unity asked as she turned her head towards me.

"Of course!" I laughed "She may be a little crazy, but I trust her the most, even when I have all my friends."

"She sounds so amazing!" Unity's eyes began to sparkle.

"Yeah, she really is!" I smiled "Y'know, when this is all over, I wouldn't mind you staying here. You can't just move back into the Everfree forest. I mean, you have all this world now. Wow, that couldn't sound any sappier..."

"Oh, Midnight..." the ash grey Alicorn giggled "You're pretty funny..."

"Hey, you two mind if you keep it down?" asked a very annoyed Halley from the floor below Unity and mine's "I'm trying to play with my toys!" We both looked down and saw her waving a hoof at us in slight frustration. We just laughed a bit.

XXXXXX

Half an hour had passed with us just sitting there and staring at the stars. Then out of nowhere, Unity began hugging and nuzzling my front hooves. I was slightly surprised, but after the initial shock I let her continue to do so.

"Midnight," she began "I know you really like Spring Blossom. I've seen the way you look at her..." she smiled, my response being me blushing like crazy "So, I'm just going to ask you if you could hold me, not as a lover, but as a friend?"

"Unity, I " I said before sighing and putting my front right leg over her back "...sure, why not?"

"Thanks..." she said as she continued to hold me. She began sobbing slightly, but I calmed her down by stroking her mane a bit. Soon enough, she fell asleep in my arm. I then slowly picked her up, placed her in her bed, closed the balcony door and tucked her into the covers.

"Goodnight, Unity..." I smiled before flicking the light switch and left the room, closing the door behind a now smiling Unity Cross.

XXXXXX

The next morning was a work day. I invited all my friends over to the castle's basement to discuss our next move against Order's team. Rage Quit explained to everypony what he had discovered about the book, and how it may not be from this world.

"Hey Ragey, what does this do?" asked Bubblegum curiously as she pointed at a button on Rage Quit's Machine.

"Miss Bubblegum, please do not touch that machine" he said as calmly as possible "It is not only invaluable to my research, but expensive too. There's only one in all of Equestria."

"Oh, okay..." she said, slightly disappointed.

"Okay, so Midnight said Scoots would be ere'?" asked Little Mac. As if on cue, Scootaloo entered the room via secret passage.

"Why, if it isn't my favourite little band of friends!" kindly laughed Scootaloo "I don't think I've actually thanked you all at the same time for trusting me and bailing me out of that cell. I feel like a new mare now!"

"That's good to hear, Scootaloo" said Blitz Wing "It's nice to see you turning over a new leaf."

"Yeah!" Bubblegum intervened "From what my mum tells me, you're were a super duper meanie mare back in the day!"

"Yeah, thanks for reminding me..." Scootaloo said, slightly disappointed before cheering up again slightly "Eh, what can you do, right? The past is the past, and I have a whole new future to look forward to!"

The moment the purple maned Pegasus ended her sentence, Unity had entered the room via the main door. Everypony had looked to see who it was, and were quite shocked to see somepony they've never seen before in their lives. They all looked at me, then back to Unity, then me, then Unity, and then Scootaloo.

"Uh oh..." spoke Thread "Look, young one... We will pay you any amount of bits right now if you don't tell anypony about Scootaloo being here!"

"Why would I do that?" asked Unity.

The room went silent. Dead silent. I don't think anypony, besides Rage Quit, Scootaloo, Springy and myself was expecting that answer from her.

"Wait, yer tellin' me ya dun know what Scootaloo 'ere did a long time ago?" asked Little Mac.

"Well, no..." Unity said "But I do know she's an outcast and that she should be given a second chance!"

"Uh huh..." said Blitz with a curious look before he turned to me "Midnight, who is she?"

"An Alicorn named Unity Cross that Scootaloo and I found in the forest yesterday" I said "She may have a connection to what we're trying to do here, so we let her join. Plus, she lost her parents a long time ago, so I couldn't just say 'Nope, go live your life in the forest for eternity!', Okay?"

"Well alright then... but wait, she's an Alicorn?" he asked before turning to Unity again "Hey, Unity was is? Could you show me your wings?"

"Of course!" she said as she extended her wings to show everypony her near regality. Everypony gasped at the sight of her wings.

"Oh my goodness..." spoke Ribbon "She IS an Alicorn! Is she part of the royal family?"

"Uh, no?" said a confused Unity with a confused smile on her face "I'm just an Alicorn... simple as that... heh..."

"Oh but darling," Ribbon put on her actually pretty good Rarity impression as she came up to Unity and squished her face between her front hooves "you look absolutely fabulous! How could you not be a part of the royal family with that beautiful face, gorgeous body and wonderful personality? Oh the things I could create with your shape! The possibilities are endless! Endless, I tell you!"

"You... think I'm beautiful?" blushed Unity as a small smile crept onto her face.

"Okay, I think we may be going off topic here" I deemed "We're here for a reason, and that reason is to stop Order! Rage Quit, please tell me you have a good plan..."

"I don't, unfortunately" he said, much to everypony's disappointment "...but I may be able to form one if I can crack this tome's mystery. If I can know where it comes from, or at the very least know how much energy it stores besides s.e., we could try to harness the book's energy and use it against Order!"

"Ah, now you see, there's a plan I can agree with!" I said "All who agreed said 'I'!"

"I!" shouted everypony except Rage Quit.

"And Rage Quit?" I turned to look at him.

"It's my plan" he explained "I don't have to agree to my own plan twice."

I gave him a smug look and he gave in.

"*sigh*... I..."

"Awesome" I said.

XXXXXX

In the shadows, somepony was watching us, unbeknownst to us. A spy to be exact. A very fabulous and 'full of himself' spy.

"Hoo boy!" he whispered to himself, all the while chuckling "Wait till Order and Oberon hear about this!"

Author's Note

So we get to know more about Unity! And now you see how I'm trying to make her NOT a regular red and black Alicorn OC with no personality other than looking "Cool".

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Luna's night fell over Ponyville. I always admired the stars; they were just so peaceful. My sister, being the perfectionist she was, never liked them since she claimed they were 'too bright' or they were 'disruptions to my work'. Sometimes, I just wish she would look up at them and say 'man, those are some pretty stars'.

"Dearest brother, night has fallen upon Equestria" informed my sister who entered my room "We should be expecting our 'guest' any minute now."

"Thank you, dearest sister" I nodded "Go prepare, for this might be a long night..."

"I still cannot believe we must speak to that wretched stallion" scoffed Ribbon "After what he did to Midnight, I simply cannot accept it!"

"I'm sure after Bubblegum's intervention with him, he has begun to open up" I reasoned with my sister "Besides, mother and father say we have to socialize more with others, and not spend so much time cooped up in our little workshops... Ribbon..."

"Hey, I... I suppose you're right..." admitted Ribbon "But I still have my doubts about him... I think I'll skip out on speaking to him. Do what you will, but I refuse to speak to such a vile creature."

"Suit yourself" I rolled my eyes as Midnight would.

XXXXXX

I could hear my sister snoring in her room stationed beside me. I was still wide awake, waiting for our visitor to arrive at our home. To pass the time, I did a bit of knitting my mother taught me when I was younger. Below me, a soft, red wool scarf had nearly been completed. Proud of my work, I gave a long sigh and a smile as I slowly drifted off to sleep.

Suddenly, I heard a noise outside, which immediately woke me from my near slumber. I trotted over to my window and peered outside only to see that our old cat Opalescence, or Opal for short, had rustled some bushes from her nightly walk. Feeling disappointed, I walked away from the window, grabbed the banana I retrieved from my mother's secret stash of food and picked up my knitting needles once more to finish my scarf.

"You have an interesting way to pass time..." suddenly said a rather monotonic voice from my window.

I looked up only to see a Pegasus robed in black with a light blue coat and brown mane with a red streak through it. This must've been the stallion Midnight was talking about earlier this afternoon.

"Indeed" I responded "Mother had begun teaching me a few months ago. Right now I'm knitting a scarf."

"A red scarf" the stallion pointed out "It's not half bad..."

"Thank you" I smiled as I continued to knit the object.

"I was told by Miss Bubblegum that I had to meet with all of her friends" the stallion informed me "She said I could visit one of her friends' houses' every night, so I decided it was best to visit you and your sister's abode. Speaking of which, where is this 'Ribbon' I hear so much about?"

"She's asleep in the room next to mine" I informed the stallion "She's not too keen on meeting you though, so I suppose it's best if we speak without her knowledge."

"Wise. I wouldn't wish to cause a disturbance on my first visit" the stallion pointed out "I suppose introductions are in order, are they not?"

"Correct. My name is Thread of the famous dressmaker Rarity" I brought out my hoof to prepare a hoofshake "The pleasure is mine."

"Rage Quit..." the stallion introduced himself as he too brought out his hoof and shook mine. We then separated from our own grasps.

"Well, I don't think this is a very formal place to talk, is it?" I asked Rage Quit.

"No, I agree. This is a very small room you own" admitted Rage Quit "Why don't we travel to the Ponyville Park. It IS where I met..."

Rage Quit's voice trailed off. He closed his eyes as if remembering something important, lost in thought of whatever happened in his past. He opened them not a few seconds later, and gave off an expression as if nothing had happened.

"My apologizes. May we proceed?" asked Rage Quit.

"O-Of course" I said, still confused with Rage Quit's interesting display "Let's be off then."

XXXXXX

"I always appreciated the stars..." I said as Rage Quit and I were sitting on a bench together, completely not within arms-reach "They were always so... peaceful..."

We had walked over to Ponyville Park without saying a word to each other along the way. We found a nice bench and just sat and looked at the prettiness of the stars and constellations until somepony broke the silence. That pony happened to be me.

"I as well" stated Rage Quit "Although; I used them more to find my way back home. I suppose I just saw at them as merely map until now..."

"Until now?"

"Yes" he confirmed "I never got a true chance to look at them until now. Once they were merely an object to use, but now I see they hold true beauty. They look... stunning..."

"Luna always does an outstanding job with the stars..." I said "Rumor has it that when Luna was far in her younger years, Princess Celestia helped her out with each and every star in the sky, so long as Luna helped her raise the sun in the morning."

"..." I faintly heard Rage Quit mumble to himself.

"Hmm? Did you say something?" I asked him.

"No..."

"Very well"

"...Have you ever wished to meet the Princess of the Night?" asked Rage Quit suddenly.

"Well, sure" I answered honestly "Doesn't everypony?"

"I see..." Rage Quit seemingly finished the conversation.

"Rage Quit, throughout this entire night, you've sounded dull and rather depressing" I pointed out "Why is that? Are you troubled or worried about something?"

"No, I simply have too much on my mind..." he said. He was hiding something, I just knew it.

"Well, that's fine with me" I said "But if there's anything you're troubled with, you can tell me, okay friend?"

Rage Quit looked at me with a somewhat surprised expression before speaking "You think of me as a friend?"

"Well, perhaps we aren't there yet, but it is a possibility for me to be your friend if you wanted me to be..."

Rage Quit thought before answering "I will have to think about that... Many things are happening in my life that I cannot explain to you right at this moment."

"Take all the time you need." I reassured.

"Thank you."

We both stood silent for a good minute until a shooting star suddenly flew across the sky.

"Hey look, a shooting star!" I said "Quickly, make a wish!" I closed my eyes and made a certain wish I've been making for five years. As soon as the shooting star passed by, I opened my eyes and sighed.

"A wish?" asked Rage Quit.

"Indeed" I said "If you see a shooting star go across the sky, you can make a wish on it, and it might just come true!"

"I cannot see how a natural phenomenon of a meteorite flying across the sky is capable of such things" said Rage Quit.

"Hahaha" I laughed "I don't think they actually work, but it's always nice to wish upon one just to make you feel good about yourself."

As soon as I finished my sentence, another shooting star flew across the sky.

"Another!" I pointed out "Quick, close your eyes and make a wish!"

"I still do not see the logic in this..." Rage Quit said.

"Don't question it, just do it" I chuckled, which got me an odd look from my partner. He just looked down and never wished for anything, making me rather disappointed.

"I see" my acquaintance said simply "If I may ask, what did you wish for?"

"Well, normally you're not supposed to tell people what you wished for, or you'll ruin the wish" I explained "But since I've been wishing the same thing for five years, I suppose that I could tell you... *sigh*... I've always wanted another brother or sister."

"What about the sister you already have?" Rage Quit asked.

"Don't get me wrong, I love Ribbon. It's just sometimes she can be... odd. A foal sibling can keep me company and do odd things without it being weird. In short, I just really want another sibling to enjoy time with..."

"I see..." said Rage Quit after my speech "Well, have you ever asked your parents straight?"

"Yes..." I said "Five years ago..."

"Did you ever consider the fact that perhaps your parents' opinion has changed by now?" my acquaintance wondered "I'm sure with a small bit of determination, you can ask them to create another spawn for you."

"Another what?" I questioned "Actually, never mind. Thank you for your kind words."

"You're quite welcome" Rage Quit nodded.

"Well, I think I'll head back home now" I said "If my mother and father discover that I've snuck out, I wouldn't hear the end of it!"

"The end of what?" asked Rage Quit as if he's never heard expressions before.

"*sigh*... never mind, friend" I laughed a bit "Anyway, I'll see you another time then!"

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"That's odd... I don't remember my house being this far away..."

I was walking back home for fifteen minutes now. Usually a trip to the park from my house and back is ten minutes. Perhaps I took a wrong turn? No, I know this route by heart. Something was halting me in my tracks.

"Hmm... perhaps I did..." I negotiated with myself "Yes, perhaps I simply went down Trot Street instead of Horseshoe Crescent... The only logical explanation!"

Suddenly, a pony dropped in-front of me. The pony's stature told me he was a stallion. His body was cloaked in odd, black, skin-tight armour. His face was being blocked off by a mask with a single glowing green eye positioned on his left eye.

"Um..." I was somewhat stricken with fear "Is there anyway I can help you?"

"Yes actually" the stallion said "Will you please drop dead?"

"W-what?!"

"Oh, excuse me for my rudeness" the stallion took off his mask, revealing a his coat to be yellow and his mane to be fancy, curled and purple, which happened to be recently shined "I'm Skyfall; The most handsome and gorgeous stallion in all of Equestria!" a rose somehow appeared in his mouth.

"...um..."

"What? You don't like my style?" asked a now cross Skyfall.

"Well, since you're wearing that awful skin-tight suit, you don't look the greatest" I said "And those goggles! Sweet Celestia those goggles are not your style. And that colour scheme! Yellow and purple? The purple is clearly dyed on and doesn't do anything for your look."

"Are you... are you mocking my style, kid?" I could hear the faint sound of a kettle boiling as Skyfall spoke.

"Well seeing as how you recently told me to drop dead," I began "Yes. Yes I am."

"Nopony mocks my style..." Skyfall then exploded into rage "NOPONY!"

Skyfall then began stomping towards me. Now I was legitimately scared. There were no items I could use to defend myself, and if I started running, no doubt he would chase me and undoubtedly catch me. Suddenly, something unexpected happened. A shooting star shot across the sky. I could only wish then.

"I wish that I was safe..." I said as I closed my eyes. I opened them after a few seconds to see Skyfall a few metres away from where I was standing... knocked out. I was surprised that my wish had come true, to be completely honest. I looked around and saw there was a hooded figure wearing a black robe that flowed in the wind. The figure never even looked at me before it flew off to who knows where. While it never spoke a word, I knew exactly who it was. A small smile appeared on my face as I ran back home.

Rage Quit made my wish come true...

"Thank you, friend..." I smiled before I continued my trip back home.

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Rage Quit's P.O.V. (Later that night...)

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I stared off into the light of the moon as the night slowly changed to day, eating some of the same flavor of ice cream Bubblegum presented to me. I rather liked this flavour, as it reflected a bit of her personality; a little salty at first, but all sweet on the inside. However tonight, I thought about what Thread told me:

'If you see a shooting star go across the sky, you can make a wish on it, and it might just come true!'

"I suppose his most recent wish came true this night..." I said before I bit off a bit more of my ice cream "I wonder if the wish he's been making for the past five years will ever come to pass?"

I looked up and saw the last shooting star of the night fly by. Remembering Thread's talk, I closed my eyes and wished. What did I wish for?

"I wish..." I began "I wish for Thread's wish to come true..."

Author's Note

And there you have it ladies and gentlemen! Thread's story is finally complete after wasting many hours of editing. I know you may think editing is easy, especially if your a prodigy. But for me, I have some difficulty changing around a few things so it all clicks together. I can, however, safely say that over the course of two years in my writing career, I've gotten WAY better than I once was.

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