Project Midnight Book Two-Betrayal

The whole ball room was in a panic. All of Nova's guards reported back with no news of the whereabouts of Nidra or her foal napper. Luna was beginning to feel distressed.

"Nidra..."

"We'll find her Luna."

"Sir. We've searched Prince Midnights room. Found nothing."

"He must've picked up their trail and headed off alone!" Nova was trying to think of where Mane-iac would take their daughter when one of the party guests pointed to a large jet flying in. Spike (being a comic book fan) Instantly recognized it.

"That's "The Javelin"! The Power Ponies personal jet! but if that's here than that means...SQUEAL!!"

"Control yourself dear..." Rarity covered her face while her husband acted like a school filly meeting a boy band. Upon landing, several costumed ponies jumped out of the jet, escorted by a young colt.

"Fear not citizens. We are here to help."

"Do you have any Idea how corny that sounds?"

"Not now Zap." Masked Matterhorn told her partner as Luna and her night guard marched up to greet the famed heroes.

"Masked Matterhorn. At your service your majesty, you can guess why we've come unannounced."

"The Mane-iac! She has my daughter!"

"We'll get her back. Zap! you and Saddle Rager do an aerial recon while Filly Second checks the grounds, Radiance. You, Mistress Marevelous and me will search the castle."

"OR we could just ask the frightened filly running towards us." Filly Second pointed to the foal running from the main doors of the castle. It was Nidra!

"MOMMY!!!" The princess called out as Luna came running to her with open arms. Relieved to see she was safe.

"Oh Nidra sweetie! Are you alright?"

"Uh huh." While Luna held her child Nova had noticed Midnight was still nowhere to be seen.

"Nidra. Where is your brother?"

"He stayed behind to fight that mean lady!" Nidra was terrified, they could all see it in her eyes.

"Sweetheart you need to tell us where they are!"

"The throne room!"

"We'll handle this." Matterhorn took flight with Zap and Saddle Rager as she lead the charge.

"Alright Power Ponies! Let's Roll!!"

Back in the throne room

"You'll pay for that boy...."

"CRUNCH!! Bring it..."

Mane-iac struck first. Several of her locks came lashing out at Midnight as he took to the air for a counterattack.

"RRR!!!"

"WHAP! Impressive!" The crazed mare said, blocking the first punch while one of the locks snuck up behind him. Grabbing him by the ankle.

"CRUD!! SWOOSH!! AHHH!!! WHAM!!! UGH!!" Midnight was thrown to the ground like a flour sack before getting tossed into a wall. Mane-iac began to laugh as the assault continued.

"This is what you get for interfering with my plans."

"And this is what YOU get for threatening my baby sister!! SWOOSH!!"

"What are you-!! NO!!! WHIP!!! AHHH!!!"

"FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS!! CRASH!!" Midnight flew straight out the window and into the castle gardens, dragging Mane-iac along for a crash landing. Her mane was now covered in glass shards and dirt from the impact, making her more furious than before.

"YOU BRAT!! Do you have ANY idea how many combs it'll take to work out these tangles?!?"

"Cry me a river! POW!!" Another sneak attack sent her crashing into a tree. Pushed to the brink, Mane-iac lashed out in a frenzy with Midnight dodging attacks from all sides until she finally pinned him to the ground by his wings and arms.

"RRR!! HRR!!" The prince struggled to get loose, thankfully his wings were only pinned down by their webbing.

"Oh don't bother. You know I WAS gonna make sure your sister stayed safe and sound while I ransomed her off but now that you have severely angered me I'm gonna take her apart. Piece by piece." She whispered in his ears sounding delighted as Midnights rage began to build.

"Little Nidra and I? we're gonna have SO. MUCH. FUN!! Ha ha ha ha ha ha...AHHH HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAA!!!"

"RRRRAAAGGHHHH!!! RRIP!! KABLAM!!" Unable to hold back his anger. Midnight ripped his own wings and gave the Mane-iac a punch that could shatter ice, sending her flying into the air but that was only the beginning. As the incapacitated mare flew up, the prince grabbed her by the ankle, throwing her back to the ground. His eyes giving off that same ghostly blue glow.

"You come into MY home!"

"WHAM!! UGH!!"

"You terrorized MY family!!"

"WHACK!! UGGH!!!"

"But you wanna know what pisses me off the most?" He grabbed her by the collar, looking her in the eye.

"You ruined-MY BABY SISTERS BIRTHDAY PARTY!! RRRAAAAGGHH!!"

KA-POWWW!!!!

That last punch sent his opponent crashing through several statues before she finally grinded to a halt, covered in cuts, scrapes and bruises on almost every part of her body.

"Uhhh...GASP!!!" When Mane-iac looked up she could see the enraged look on the prince followed by his torn wings, Making him look like something out of a nightmare.

"Please! Don't kill me!" She begged as he approached her step by step. Grabbing her by the throat.

"Nothing would please me more....but in the end I'd be just like you..." With that he released his grip knowing that the fact his sister was safe and that Mane-iac would soon be off to jail.

Just then. The Power Ponies came storming into the throne room, ready for a fight.

"Prince Midnight! We are here to-whoa..." Matterhorn suddenly stopped once she saw the destruction.

"Man. This place looks like a war zone."

"Even the curtains are ruined!" Radiance said in shock before noticing the others raising eyebrows at her.

"Uh guys? You might wanna check this out." Zap pointed out the shattered window to Midnight standing over the defeated Mane-iac.

"PRINCE MIDNIGHT!!" Matterhorn called out as she landed behind the prince.

"The Masked Matterhorn. You're late." Midnight stepped back as Radiance formed a cage around Mane-iac.

The Power Ponies stood in disbelief. The Mane-iac; One of Maretropoli's most wanted criminals was defeated, by a mere prince.

Later

The crowd gasped in shock. Midnight, injured from his battle with Mane-iac escorted the captured villain to the Javelin with the Power Ponies. At first nopony knew what to do when out of nowhere there was a clapping sound. It was Celestia praising the brave efforts of her nephew. Soon the whole crowd joined in, some even began whistling and cheering as the group neared the ship.

"Those wings...those dreadful! dreadful wings!" Mane-iac had been traumatized by her near death experience as she laid in her cage, curled up in fright.

"BIG BROTHER!!!" Nidra came running to her brother with the rest of the family following. Nova and Luna looked at their son with pride as they joined together for a family hug before noticing a unicorn dressed in an office outfit standing next to The Masked Matterhorn.

"Prince Midnight?"

"Speaking."

"My name is Waller. I gotta say you did some fine work tonight."

"Sorry if I overstepped my boundaries. I know Mane-iac is under your jurisdiction."

"On the contrary, I came to thank you personally and to make you an offer." Waller smirked as she noticed Midnights reaction.

"What kind of offer?"

"Come to Maretropolis and find out. Here's my card." The unicorn handed over a small business card that read "West Side Genetics" Before leaving with the power ponies.

On The Javelin

"Matterhorn. Any updates on the breakout?" Waller asked as Matterhorn set the jet to auto pilot.

"Yes Ma'am. It turns out there was no explosion in the cell, The wall was destroyed...with bare hands."

"Then the rumors are true...he's back."

End of Part 5