My Little Pony: Stone and Metal

Twilight Sparkle knew the city of Canterlot well; she was a former resident there. Before she became a princess, she was a student under the gentle eye of Princess Celestia. According to Rarity, Canterlot was a glamorous, sophisticated metropolis. The six friends all looked around the city. there were only some buildings toppled down, but the rest of the city was perfectly fine. Before long, however, they were stopped by two Pygon. They looked identical, but with one difference: One was golden, the other a shade of blue. The Pygon seem to resemble horses. "What have we got here?" said the golden Pygon, in a slithering, conniving tone that a snake would have(if one can talk.). "Looks like we've got six ponies here," answered the second Pygon, just as sly and bloodcurdling, "But didn't we convert all of them?" "We probably missed a few." "Why don't we go ahead and take care of these ponies now?" "Good idea, sister," replied the golden Pygon, "Looks like you lot are coming with us!" Before they could do anything, a beam of light shot from each of the six ponies' pygite crystals, three on the golden Pygon, and three focused on the blue Pygon. In a flash, the Pygon carapaces broke apart revealing two Alicorn princesses.

   Twilight was utterly speechless; there in front of them all, plain as day, were Celestia and Luna, the two very Princesses of Equestria. Now, Celestia, the oldest sister, brings forth the rising light of the sun every morning. Her younger sister, Luna, had the responsibility of raising the moon that would bring forth the night. Twilight and Celestia both hugged, eyes watering. "I don't understand it," said Rainbow Dash, "If THEY were the Pygon rulers, then why isn't the curse lifted?" This new puzzle seemed mind-boggling to everypony. And the worst of it was that Gourd was quick to specify. "They weren't the Pygon Emperors," he told them, "But they were pretty close." "I wasn't aware," Luna jested, "that stones could talk." "What cheek?!" Gourd barked, "I'm no stone, I am Pygon." "Maybe he knows something about the Pygon emperor," Celestia said. Gourd had traveled as far as Twilight and her friends did, and his goal was very much the same. However, both he and the six ponies harbored disparate hopes as to what will occur when they reach it. In any case, Gourd understood that the princess needed an answer, so he decided to give it to her. "The only place a sovereign would reside," he said, "is in a castle." "He must be in THE castle of Canterlot," Luna decided, "It rankles to hear that the Pygon Emperor has taken my sister's throne." "We'll do it," announced Twilight, "We'll enter the castle, find the emperor, and take care of this once and for all." "You are truly a brave pony," smiled Celestia, "When you see the emperor, let him know he's met his match."

   The gate to the castle appeared to be open. They entered the castle, but no one was there to greet them. "I think it's best if we split up," suggested Twilight, "We'll have to look in each area of the castle and see if the emperor is around. He can't be sitting in the throne ALL the time." Pinkie Pie whipped out a blue cannon with flower stickers on each of the wheels. This was what she calls her Party Cannon. "Can't be too careful," she said. And with that, they all dispersed in search of the High Pygon Emperor. Rarity looked around the ballroom. It didn't suffer any damage, but was quite lonely. "Too bad Fancy Pants isn't here," Rarity told herself, "This always was the perfect place to dance until dawn." Rainbow Dash checked the cellar. It was a room that stores cider. She got a bit thirsty from looking in there, but because she knew the urgency of their task, she decided not to drink from the cider barrels. In the gardens, Fluttershy was scanning the area. All SHE felt was shame. it was too easy for her to remember how she lost her sanity that night of the Grand Galloping Gala when the animals wouldn't get near her. Then again, the Grand Galloping Gala was always a terrible and boring occasion. Pinkie Pie and Applejack looked in each of the Princesses bedrooms. Pinkie Pie looked in Luna's, and Applejack in Celestia's. "I think I found something," Pinkie Pie said, and she showed it off to her friend; it was the infamous treat known as a PheNOMNOMenon. Pinkie Pie always considered this as her "food nemesis", however, she never expected the Princesses to actually enjoy something just as delicious as this. "Pinkie," Applejack said, "All you found in that room.... WAS A DANG SNACK CAKE?!?!" "Oh come on," Pinkie Pie giggled, "I had no clue Luna had a sweet tooth. YOU didn't know that either, for that matter." Applejack could only reply to that comment with an annoyed scowl, adding in a raised eyebrow. Meanwhile, Twilight checked the archives. Looking around carefully, she spotted the Star Swirl wing. "Well, what do you know," she smirked, "I didn't miss it that time." She opened the gate, which swung open easily, and examined the room. There were only books and scrolls inside this room, but one of the scrolls she looked in did provide information as to how Pygon can convert a creature of flesh and blood.

   The six met at the throne room. "Did anyone find any clues?" Twilight asked. "Well, we did find out that Luna had a sweet tooth," answered Applejack, her skunk eye directed towards a sheepish Pinkie. Before Twilight could say what she found, they all heard the sound of marching feet. They quickly went into hiding as they saw Pygon guards marching towards them. Twilight felt relief as they haven't spotted them yet, but it wasn't like that for long. "Oh, there you are," Gourd called out to the guards, "If you're looking for us, here we are." Twilight was rooted to the spot. After all this time, after EVERYTHING they went through, Gourd had to up and double-cross her and her friends here in this very stronghold that housed all of his Pygon allies. They swiftly grabbed the six ponies dragged them off. "Well, it has been fun, hasn't it?" teased Gourd, as one of the Pygon took him from Twilight. "Something tells me that we'll see each other again VERY soon." With that, poor Twilight Sparkle who seemed fit to cry was taken away. She, and her friends, knew that they're soon to face whatever it is that Pygon consider retribution. As for Gourd, he was carried off to most likely have his body restored. What will happen to them? What sort of vile, terrifying act would Pygon call justice? The six friends are yet to find out.