Persona - Resonance of the Soulby ChromeRegiosChaptersChapter 1 - Reverie Chapter 2 - The Power That Lies WithinChapter 3 - Danger ZoneChapter 4 - Living With DeterminationChapter 5 - The Pursuit ContinuesChapter 6 - Specialist Chapter 7 - A Corner of MemoriesChapter 8 - In The Eyes Of The Chosen OneChapter 9 - Tower of ThanatosFinale - Pursuing My True SelfPrologue - The Pony in Hood Chapter 1 - Reverie Chapter 1 - Reverie (Authors notes: Please send me comments regarding the story... I am having second thoughts of continuing this or not... also i need help on some of the persona's such as ippon datara, and Jack Frost) “Is this for real?!” Octavia said while reading a letter from a producer in manehattan Octavia finally got her big break! she was invited to perform at manehattan live in a concert! “Finally, my chance to shine is here!” she said cheering in joy Its been months since she tried out for the auditions in manehattan to perform in a concert, it was her dream to be a star, bright lights, the fame... All of it... She tried so hard to achieve this. though . But for weeks she didn't got accepted in any of the performing band or any solo. she did several gig’s in a local bar, even at a strip tease club. still this doesn't make her happy. she is still hoping for her dream... to be known as the great musician, Octavia! after her work at the bar she then meets up with DJ Pon 3 for their usual talk. “So tell me... What have you been doing in the past week?” Dj asked while sipping a mug of beer “Nothing much, just the usual boring day I suppose” she answered back while drinking her wine.. “You know, Octavia. there’s much more in life than concerts and fame you know” Dj kept on drinking, Octavia looks at her and lets out a sigh “Dj, you don't understand, I wanted to be a star ever since I played at the very first time, and when I got my cutie mark. . and when I performed at the grand galloping gala, but then ruined by Someponies there and screw my entire career” she then said letting out a small tear Dj pats her at the back “Octavia, you just have to let that go! other wise. . . you’ll only re-live that memory of your’s for the rest of your life!” “I know.. but still... i think that because of that.. I lost my mojo in music.. And can barely write songs anymore” she said then lets it all out and cried Dj felt a bit sad for her friend. . specially when she’s in the brink of failure as well. but didn't want to show it. she then calls it a night and brings Octavia in her home, Dj left afterwards Octavia was left alone in her house, laying in her bed, thinking if she will ever make the cut, she gazed into darkness and slowly falls asleep... she quickly went to a dream state where she was playing a melody in a concert solo, ponies cheered and clopped at her performance! it was just amazing for her... That dream was just heavenly Meanwhile DJ walks down the street while thinking about what Octavia said earlier. . . “Fame and Fortune huh?” she mutters while walking the cold dark ally way. . When she was about to go out the ally she was greeted by a strange looking pony. . Though it doesn't appear to be a pony at all! It was standing in his hind legs and his front hoofs hand long worm like things moving out of it. . “Good evening, my good lady” he said in a deep voice, “his nose is quite odd and long” she thinks “Allow me to introduce my self, i am igor. . and i’m here . . to tell your future.”. . . . "My future?" DJ asked the creature wondering what he meant... "Do Not be alarmed! i am not here to harm you, But unless you follow me... Your friends will be in great danger!" DJ even more curious followed The strange creature.... The next day. . Octavia writes a song that she came up with in a dream. .. . She hoped that this must be her lucky break, only because she saw it in a dream she thought its a sign of good things to come. . . She worked on the song for almost a day, after she finishes her song she sets it in an envelope and put it near the table.. she looked at her watch and didn't realize that it was already 6:00 in the evening... She was so caught up with her writing she didn't even got breakfast nor diner... And was late for their usual talk-night with DJ. . . She quickly puts her saddle on and her usual bow tie and went out... She arrived at the “usual” place to have a drink with Dj again.. But Dj was nowhere to be found. . She waited there for at least an hour before leaving.. “that's strange” she thoughts “usually she goes here on time... Why wasn't she there tonight?” it was unlikely for Dj miss out on Talk-night,and hardly ever misses it. . she walked home alone, still wondering what happened to DJ Days have passed and soon became weeks... And she haven't got any news about DJ or where she went.. “Where did she go? She should have given me a note to where she was going at least?” She asked herself... Knowing that DJ was her best friend and wont leave without saying good bye.... 2 Weeks later... After getting the note from a producer in manehattan she immediately packed some of her things and set off to manehattan... Although, she hasn't seen Dj for a while she continued on. not knowing what had happened to her friend... On her way to the station, she meets up with Bon-Bon who also heading to manehattan... “Over here Octavia!!” he waves as she gets Octavia’s attention to her “Hey there Bon-Bon! Ready for the trip?” she said obviously exited about the trip “Sure am!” she said also exited about the trip “So what have you been doing all this time Bon Bon?” she asked as they walked in the train “Oh, just the usual, you know making candy, helping out in the shop...” she said while they both took a seat “By the way, did you see Dj anywhere lately?” she asked “Vinny? No.. Oh wait! She did mention about heading out to manehattan a week ago but... Thats all I remember” she said to Octavia still thinking what she might add to answer... This got Octavia worried... Why did Dj went to manehattan? she said she doesn't have any interest going to the place, except if she has something important in mind... The ride through out Manehattan was silent... neither Bon-Bon or Octavia talked much because they didn't feel like talking... or just got no topic at all. When they finally arrived in Manehattan, they said their goodbye’s and went on their separate ways, while walking the streets she bumped to another pony causing both of them to fall.. Octavia stood up and helped the pony up, and she was apologising the light green pony recognized her “Octavia? Is that you?” she said as octavia also recognized the pony. It was lyra, one of her fellow musician who played the lyre in the previous year, and one of her friends and close colleague. “H-hey lyra... its been a while hasn't it?” She said to lyra “Yes it is Octavia! How are you my dear?” She asked her as she picks up her luggage “Oh just fine thanks.. What about you? what are you doing here lyra?” She asked “Well I was suppose to meet Bon-Bon here a minute ago but still hasn't showed up” She said “If your looking for Bon-Bon she went in the opposite direction” Octavia promptly points to the way her friend went. “Oh my, well as much as I want to Have a girl talk with you, but i must be on my way! things to do Stuff to get” she quickly walks behind Octavia. “Okay then, Catch you later Lyra!” she waves at lyra, Lyra waves back as she trotted away... As she also went her way to find somewhere to stay for the night, she walked all over Manehattan searching for a vacant hotel to stay in... But all of them had no vacancy! Tired and exhausted from walking around the place she stopped by near a bar to get her self a drink.. as she enters the shop she saw another pair of ponies she knew... There at the counter serving drinks was berry punch, and one sitting there talking to her was Golden Harvest! Octavia immediately went over to say hello, both of them greeted Octavia and had a couple of drinks “So Octavia, What brings you to this parts of the woods?” Golden asked “Well, I was suppose to find me a hotel to stay in until the Concert Tomorrow night, but all of them had no vacancy at all” She said to them “Hah! Don't expect too much, the hotels here are packed every second! If one leaves one will surely occupies it, Plain and simple” Berry said. . “Hmm.. i got an idea!!” Golden Exclaimed... “Why don't you stay at our place? We have room for one more anyway” Golden suggested... Berry agreed about the suggestion. Octavia a bit hesitant, Thinking she might be intruding but after a while, all of them agreed. After Finishing Their Drinks, The three of them went to the apartment. The place looks like a decent place... A building with five floors, and a large lobby. “This is an apartment?! Its more like a hotel than an apartment!” Said Octavia While gazing at the building “Come on, Octie lets go!” Golden Shoves her at the lobby and through the stairs pushing her all the way to their room. Their room has 2 Bunk beds a medium sized bathroom. a small living room and a kitchen. “This looks like a house, than a room” Octavia commented “Well its a special room, after all my uncle owns this place” Berry Boasted “Yeah well, The first time Your Uncle gave us a room, It was small and we both barely fit on the bed!” Golden said while helping Octavia with her luggage. “Hmp! not until i used my charms on him” Berry again Boasted at them “Yeah YOUR charms, by charms you mean crying and rolling in the lobby begging for the room? Yeah.. I guess that’s called A charm” Berry turned red while Golden and Octavia both laughed. “ALRIGHT! enough sheesh!” Berry stopped them from laughing but not more than five seconds until they laughed again. Later That Night, while Berry and Golden are sleeping, Octavia was in the terrace looking at the city and thinking about DJ’s where abouts, she haven't stopped thinking about her since she disappeared. “Where are you?” she whispered under her breath, afterwards she fell asleep in the terrace. That morning they had breakfast at the lobby. “Why are we eating here? thought we had a kitchen in the room?’ Octavia said... “We don't have much food stocked up there so... We eat down here...” Berry said slugishly “Not to mention your just too lazy to buy gro~” Berry cuts Golden up before she continues to make her look bad in front of Octavia. She just smiled at them both... After having breakfast she told Berry and Golden that she would practise a while at the rehearsals in the Hall at the Center of Manehattan, she said her goodbye and went out. After minutes of walking at the town she finally arrived at the Hall... Inside several musicians where also practicing there, among them was lyra playing her lyre, she went to her and said hi “Hello Octavia!, Fancy meeting you here, your joining the concert too?” she asked “Why yes, I’m playing my base actually for tonight” she said Bringing out her base “Well thats great! Good luck by the way” Lyra said to her friend “Thanks, you too” she said back to Lyra They practiced for hours, And then Finally the Big night arrives! All she can say that it was the “Best Night Ever!” and could not say any more... After the concert she went out at the back entrance.. Avoiding any Pony Clash in the front entrance.. As she’s walking out of the Hall, something Bright appeared in front of her... She was blinded by the bright light and stumbled backwards and trips down... The light Drew closer and closer, until something came to view... Something Large of what it appears like A giant Metal like Unicorn with drill like horns!! Chapter 2 - The Power That Lies WithinShe tried to run... But she couldn't move, she was petrified! The Monster raised its hoof preparing to attack.. All she can do was cry for help! She shouts as loud as she could, until another light came out.... From her! An entity took form of a creature standing in its hind hoof, and holding of what it seems to be a sphere of pure blue. The creature then fights the metallic creature, driving it away! The Creature then went back and took the form of a tarot card and fell in front of her.. She picks the card up and saw the name of the Creature, “Mousai, The Star” Right after she read the name, The card Disappears. Still Shocked of what happened, she stood there waiting for something to happen... Just then... somepony else came out, but this one is different... this doesn't look like a pony as well, its walking on two hooves and has.... A long nose “Greetings, Miss Octavia!” The Creature said in a deep voice.. “Wh-who are you?” She asked still Shaken about the incident “I am Igor, and i am the one who can tell, what just attacked you” he said to octavia while helping her stand up.. “That ‘Creature’ who attacked you is called a persona...” He explains to Octavia “whats a persona?” she asked... “Come with me and ill tell you” gesturing her to follow him. Octavia Reluctantly followed Igor to a blue door... Igor asked Octavia to enter the room, as she went inside Light once again blinded her. As she opened her eyes, she was sitting in a chair in a middle of a vast room... “This is the Velvet room” Igor said, his voiced echoed around the room. “This is where all of your Questions will be answered” he added.. Octavia looked around the room and noticed other chairs in the area... “Excuse me Mr. Igor?” She asked “Yes?” Igor promptly said. “Why are there so many chairs here, when I'm the only one here?” She asked “Good Question, Girls... You may Enter” Five Other ponies entered the room. . .Octavia recognized all of them.. “Octavia?!” Dj Shouted. “No way!” Bon-Bon said, “You too?!” Lyra looks at everyone “I thought both of us are the only ones have persona’s” Golden said to Berry “Who knew Octavia was the last one” she said and looked at Octavia, which as surprised as all of them “Wait... so you ALL have Persona’s? Why didn’t you tell me?!” She demanded “Well how should we know you got one as well huh?! Bon-bon said “I don’t! I only known about it earlier!!” she said to them She then looks at Dj “Where did you go Dj? I was so worried about you! you just.. disappeared! How come you didnt told me you were going to Manehattan?!” She asked Dj, almost crying “I’m Sorry Octavia... When i left your house after you went home.. Igor Told me he knew my future! He said I'm ‘Special’ That i have a power that no one can easy get, only those who are chosen!” she explained “He told us the same thing!” Bon Bon told the others “Yes That is true!” Igor Spoke “You were all Special Having to have the power of the Persona... Which No other beings... or at this case other ponies could ever had!” Igor continued “You are all destined for great things! But unfortunately there is a threat..” He said “What kind of Threat?” Lyra asked “Not all holders of the Persona has good intentions you see... Some will Use them in their personal gain!” He warned “They can harm anybody~ ” Any pony!” Bon Bon Corrected Igor “Yes ofcourse they can harm EveryPony at any way they can, they could even kill, if they have to” he explained “On Your journey to find out about your ‘persona’ Heritage you will also encounter, slight bumps on the road. Its up to you if you want to find out the ‘Truth’ or you could just forget these things ever happened... either way, you still have your persona even with our without taking the journey...” He continues “Other ponies in the region possess this power also, but they dont know it yet.. sooner or later you will meet them, in time” He keeps on “You must Stay on guard and don't let your self get caught or deceived by Black Heart” Igor said “Who’s Black Heart??” Lyra asked again “Black Heart was also a holder of one of the most powerful persona’s ever encountered The Persona of Death:Tartarus” All of them gasped in shock as Igor Continues “All of you have your own persona!” he points at each pony at the room “You hold the Persona, Mousai The Star!” He points at Octavia “You hold the Persona, Aquarion The Temperance!” He points at Lyra “You hold the Persona. Terra The Strength!” He points at Golden Harvest “You Hold the Persona. Mephisto The Magician!” He Points at Dj “You Hold the Persona. Torra The Charriot!” He points at Berry Punch “And You Hold The Persona. Axel The Fortune” He Points at Bon-Bon Lastly “Cool!” Dj spoke first and loud! “Remember their names! And summon them only when in trouble” Igor Warned “But... How can we summon them?” Octavia asked “Once you see their image in your mind... A card will appear... break the card and they will appear!” With that, Igor Vanished in thin air and the room disappeared as they transported out of the room and ended up at a park outside of manehattan. “So what now?” Bon Bon asked... suddenly they all heard a voice in their head “In this park you will test your powers! there are a few rogue Persona’s in this area.. But be warned! Small as they are, they are still dangerous” the voice said. "Wait! as soon as the voice fades a number of monsters started to appear... six in total.. One went on first.. Like letting them to attack it one by one “ill take this one!” Bon Bon said as she went forward.. She closed her eyes and imagined the card, “PERSONA!!” the card appeared then she crashed it down in her hoof Axel Appeared as a creature in blue robe only hands while holding a mace “Go! Axel!!” she attacked the creature hitting hit and crushed it to the ground! “Well that was easy, Your turn lyra!” she tags lyra to be the next one to try it out Lyra comes out front, the next one was a bit larger than the last one. Lyra closes her eyes and pictures her persona.. The card then appears, “P-PERSONA!!” She broke the card and Aquarion appeared right before her eyes! Aquarion took the form of a water giant all of her companions are at awe to see such huge persona.. She ordered it to attack and with the order given Aquarion sends out a water blast that literally obliterated the huge monster Next was Golden Harvest, without even trying the card appears in front of her “PERSONA!!!” she shouts and breaks the card Terra came out and attacked the next monster immediately ending her turn quickly... no comment ever came out of their mouths, Like a veteran that already mastered summoning her persona, it was easy for her.. Next at the line was Berry Punch, Like Golden Harvest she quickly summoned her persona. The card showed up in front oh her and crushed it down “PERSONA!!!” Torra appeared in a puff of smoke and attacked the monster, using the smoke it entered the monster and took control and killed it self... Torra came out of the monster and with a snap, she was finished Dj was up next, She closed her eyes and imagined her persona... The card appeared and Punched the card breaking it “PERSONA!!!” Mephisto came out in a fire ball, Taking the form of a Demon! Mephisto wasted no time in destroying the monster in front of him! Lastly it was Octavia.... Octavia stood up and closes her eyes.. She waited.... And waited.... Nothing.... She Tried again, Hard! Still nothing. “What the?!” she was surprised that she didn't let out her card, yet lastime she Summoned it completely! "Whats wrong?!" The monster Became Aggravated and Attacked! She was defenceless... Dj Ordered Mephisto to defend Octavia, Mephisto shots fire and burned the monster to cinders. “That was close!” Dj went to Octavia to see if she was hurt “Are you okay Octavia?!” she said in concern. “I'm Fine DJ!” She said, a bit angry “But Octavia...” DJ said “Just leave me alone DJ...” Octavia obviously became upset of why she didn't summon her persona, but earlier she easily summoned it. even without her knowledge of having a persona... She thinks that it was just a fluke that the persona came out of her.... “Its just a mistake... I'm no chosen one” she whispered to her self. All the other ponies can only watch as Octavia walks away. They were all Concerned about Octavia, and from the way she didn't summon her persona "Why didn't she summoned it?" DJ asked to the other ponies "Maybe, She's just tired..." Lyra said "I'm Sure hope so Lyra" DJ said "I sure hope so...." Chapter 3 - Danger ZoneThe following morning, Octavia Spends sometime practicing with her Base in the lobby alone... “Why can i do it?” She thinks “Why am I the only one who cant summon it? But a while back, I summoned it quickly. Golden and Berry summoned theirs so fast, so why cant I?” She thought... While going to the chorus her string snapped... This made her even more angry than usual... she placed her base to her case and went upstairs to rest. Her friends was a bit worried about her, since last night she didn't ate anything at all nor got any drink. “I Think she really is upset!” Berry said to DJ “Why don't you talk to her DJ? After all she’s your best friend am I right?” Golden added “I Don't know guys, She wont even talk to me Last night remember?” DJ Answered back “Just go already! your making it harder than it is” Golden snapped back “But I~” “No Buts DJ!” Berry cuts him off “You are gonna talk to her and thats that!” Berry gave her a push, encouraging her to talk to Octavia. “Alright! Alright!” She Finally went for it “But if she still don't want to talk, its all hooves on deck!” She said to the two ponies “What did she mean Golden?” Berry asked “I think she mean, All of us should go with her” She thoughts “Well just in case, I'm going to get Lyra and Bon Bon” Berry stood up and went to look for The two other ponies... Golden just shook her head and continued eating her breakfast “Octavia? You here?” DJ knocked the door of Octavia’s room “Go Away!” Octavia Shouts inside “Octavia, i dont know why you cant summon your persona last night... But... Please Your my Best friend! Can we talk about it?” DJ said trying to persuade her friend to talk “There is no need to talk about something what i accidentally did” Octavia replies “Come on Octavia this is getting ridiculous, Lets have a drink instead. I’ll buy” DJ offers “Thanks, but i think i could manage” She answers back “Fine, suit your self” DJ gives up, and went down the lobby. “Oh hey DJ! How did it go?” Golden asked. “Nah! The girl’s sulking back there...” DJ said while taking Golden’s drink from the table “Did~~ you talk to her?” She asked as she reads a magazine “She wont even let me in! How can i talk to her properly?” Dj snapped back “That pony has some MAJOR issues” Golden said to DJ while Flipping a pages of the magazine DJ notices that Berry wasn't in the floor “By the way, Wheres Berry punch?” she asked “Oh, she went looking for Bon-Bon and Lyra” Golden said “Huh? What for?” She asked “You’ll see” Golden closes the magazine and stood up “I'm going to the rest room for a while” “Okay, I’ll Stay here for a while then” DJ says to Golden as she went to do her business Meanwhile Octavia still Upset about last night sits alone in their room, looking at the stars, wondering what would it be like... to be in the heavens above... “I think i’d be better off if I never Known about this...” Octavia Still Not forgetting what happened, as she moved to the balcony to look at the horizon something Crashed at her window. “There you are you little whelp!” A pony with dark mane and in red dress came crashing to her room, and she was standing on a giant pony with a drill as a horn, The same one that attacked her last night! “I cant let you foil my plan!, Just because of a Witness and a persona holder!” she orders her persona to grab her, Octavia put up a fight, she kicked and dodges every attack that the monster gave to her.. she kicks the side of the monster, but it hardly did anything at all, she then charged at the monster to knock it off the balcony, but it was no use. Octavia lets out a scream before the Monster Knocked her unconscious. Just then Berry came back with Bon Bon and Lyra When they heard Octavia Scream.. The Three of them went up to their room, only to see the giant Pony was about to leave.. Berry Summons Torra to chase after the Pony, but it jumped before she could even attack “OCTAVIA!!!” They shouted her name as the monster drops below the building before disappearing into the darkness.. DJ and Golden went up next only to find the room destroyed “What happened Lyra!?” DJ looks at lyra that was already crying “A pony with a persona took Octavia Away!” lyra said still sobbing “They what?!” DJ Looks down trying to search where they went.. But they were long gone “WE NEED TO FIND HER!!” DJ Shouted at them “I'm going to get that son of a pony!” “Now just calm down DJ, We don't know where that pony took her yet” “Calm down?! How can you say to me to calm down?! WHILE MY BEST FRIEND HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED!!” DJ again shouts at them “Hey!! dont shout at us like your our boss DJ!” Golden protested “Your right... your right... Sorry about that” DJ felt bad about what she just did “So HOW are we going to rescue her?!” Bon Bon Asked Just then a Bright Blue door Appeared out of nowhere in the room “Its the velvet room!!” Lyra said wiping off her tears.. The door opens slowly, a voice inside tells them to go in.. All of them went inside, as the last pony went inside, the door closes “Welcome to the Velvet room” Igor said while standing in front of the ponies “As you all might know, Your friend Octavia was taken away, by Black Heart” Igor said to them “We already know that! All we want to know is how to rescue her!!” DJ said as the other ponies agreed with her.. “As you wish.. But you cant enter Black Hearts lair Without the Keys my little ponies” Igor said grinning a little, “And how exactly can we find these Keys?I” Golden asked Igor gave them another card, “This is a map of the entire City... The one’s in red mark are guardians... They Hold the key to Black Hearts lair!” Igor gave them the card “But be warned my little ponies... They are a force to be reckoned with, Do not underestimate them. No matter what size they are!” Igor said “We’ll keep that in mind” “And one more thing” Igor adds “You find find your friend before Next week in spring” “Right Before winter wrap up?! That's not possible!!!” Berry complains “You Have nothing to worry... As long as you have the map, There is time to save her before spring” He said “What if we don't save her? What will happen then?” Bon Bon asked “Its better you don't want to know” Igor said “Come on just tell us!!” Golden insisted “You have to tell us so we know what were up against!!” Lyra added Igor thinks for a while... “If you should fail to save your friend, Then she will be devoured by Black Heart’s Persona and will only leave her empty soulless shell of a body with no life at all!!” All of them were shocked of what Igor Just said... “Then we have no time to lose!” DJ said “We have to go!!” Suggested Bon Bon “Very well, my little ponies” Igor Opened The door “You should start at this location first, Since you are close to it already” As they all went out the door closed and vanishes. They looked around and they’re back from where they Started from... The Appartment “Why are we back here again?! I thougt were going to find the Key Keeper!!” DJ said Lyra looks at the map and saw the red mark is blinking... and its close by! “Guys, Over here” Lyra walks at the back of the building so did the others, They followed Lyra to a small garden just behind the Compound... “The mark is getting closer.. Its just behind this henge!” Lyra said, As they all turned at the henge they met a gardener tending the place “Uh excuse me sir?” Bon Bon Said The Gardener looked at them “Could you tell us, if you happen to see any key’s here by any chance?” Bon Bon Asked “Nice weather we got tonight huh?” He said “What was that sir?” Bon Bon Went closer to hear what the pony was saying. “It a shame you couldn't see the sun ever... AGAIN!!” The gardener Summons a Plant like Persona.. “He’s a Persona User too!!” DJ Shouted “He’s Mine!! PERSONA!!” Bon Bon sends out Axel “Get him Axel!!!” Axel obeys Bon Bon and attacks the gardener.. But was blocked by his persona The gardener lets out a battle cry and went charging at Bon Bon. She barely Dodges the attack, as the persona went to attack again, Axel Went in from of Him and Attacked it, Again it has no effect! “Why wont this guy go down?!” Bon Bon Shouted in frustration, Lyra observing the battle notices something in the Gardeners neck.. “ITS THE KEY!!” Lyra Shouts “The Key is in his neck!!” Bon Bon See’s The opportunity, she charges to the gardener and went head on! As The Gardener’s persona was about to attack Bon Bon Gives way to Axel, Who was hiding in Bon Bons Shadow and attacked the gardener Cutting his head off. The gardener Fell down and so as his persona... The gardener suddenly turned to plants right before their eyes.. “You did it Bon Bon!! You were Amazing!!” Golden Ran up to her as she congratulates Her Friend “It was nothing really... If it weren't for lyra, i couldn't never have seen a weak point” Lyra went to pick up the key.. Which is in a shape of a wheel.. “I think this belongs to you Bon Bon” Lyra gives the key to her, Bon Bon Only gave a smile and hugs Lyra... Soon after they went back into the Appartment to plant their next attack... Chapter 4 - Living With Determination“Okay so we got one Key so far... Whats Next?” Berry asked with a little excitement on her voice “Now Hold on there little Missy!” Golden pats Berry at the back to keep her from talking further “We need to plan first... Other wise we might end up hurting an innocent pony!” Golden Continues, DJ Looks at Golden and thinks back at the time, she too was like this. As she Directs her friends on how to find the other key holder, DJ was remembering some time long ago of what Golden Harvest Just Before she met her, and new to pony ville “Even though in the past Golden Harvest seems to be an ignorant pony.. But when it comes to her friends.. She is Ready to Help, No Matter what the Cost!” DJ Remembered “This Happened a long time ago, back in kindergarten. Golden Harvest was shy at first, she wont talk to any filly in the room, she doesn't have many friends back then. on that very same day she met Berry Punch, another new filly in the school... She quickly introduced her self on golden, being the shy one, she didn't reply. Berry was very insistent at that time, and tried to make friends with golden. The next day I was surprised to see them together playing and laughing. I thought “well they became friends fast”. Before i even knew it they became best friends.. Just like me and Octavia” DJ?... DJ!!!... DJ?!... HEY!!! “Huh?! What?” Dj snapped out of her day dream “Have you been paying attention?!” Golden started to get irritated. “Huh? uh, yeah! got it” DJ said, Not knowing what she have just said “Okay then... summarizing what I have just said, Lyra will be the tracker. since she found the first key.. DJ, Bon Bon and Berry Punch Will be the attackers. While I attack at a longer distance, That's what we all agreed right?” Golden Harvest proclaims “Now then... we should get some rest... For tomorrow we wind the second key... which is... ” Golden looks at the map as lyra directs her at the next location “Here! At the Station... Thanks Lyra” Lyra nods in approval. After which Lyra and Bon Bon went home... As DJ was about to leave Golden stopped her “W-what is it?” DJ asked. “You Should stay here just in case, You’ll never know” That was the last words Golden said to DJ Before Going up to her room, Berry then goes to DJ “You know DJ, Golden is taking this harder than you are, yes she is your best friend but Octavia is her best friend too, She just.... don't want Octavia to end up like Syrup” Berry said before she left her on the lobby alone.. “Ah... Yes, Syrup” Dj whispers DJ thinks about Syrup, Syrup was a Friend True and Loyal to the end, She sacrificed herself to save Golden Harvest, If it wasn't for her... Golden would not be here today with us... A True Friend, Until The End “Syrup was a unicorn with light brown mane and orange coat with blue eyes... she was Golden’s Fillyhood Friend, One night.Syrup and Golden went out for a stroll outside pony ville, I was there with them at that time. Golden asked Syrup to go to ever free forest to look for some of those Joke Plants for pranks.. I told them not to go, but they insisted to go and pick some. I had no choice but to follow them. As we were going deeper in the forest we were greeted by zecora. she asked why are we out going to the forest, i never got used to her talking like that... Golden said they were going to pick some joke plant and will leave as soon as possible... zecora warned us not to go further, because of a hydra lurking in the forest. They both just laughed at her warning and moved on, I on the other hand had second thoughts on continuing, zecora pleaded me to stop them before something terrible would happen, I gave her a nod and went to stop them... It was dark and I can barely see anything, not even my hoof in front of me. as i galloped into the darkness i heard a scream of help, It was Golden! both of them were surrounded by a hydra. without ever thinking I ran to the monster and tried to distract it while they move to safety. I kicked and rammed the hydra to get its attention to me, when it finally notices me it swatted me with its tail and flung me to a rock knocking me unconscious... I didn't know what happened next but when i woke up, The hydra was gone... I assumed that Golden Harvest and Syrup is okay so i went back to town, Once i got there instead of happy voices and singing birds, all i heard was a loud crying of a pony... It was Golden Crying! I asked her what happened to her and asked where Syrup might be, She told me Syrup didn't made it.. When they were escaping the hydra, Golden got her hoof entangled on a root! Syrup went back and tried to help her and broke the root, by the time golden was free the hydra caught up, thinking about her friend syrup used her magic to fling golden away... Syrup gave one last smile as the hydra stepped on Syrup crushing her, Golden ran away to town, still horrified of her friend Syrup died to save her, I Comforted her for her loss.Everypony In town were saddened by the loss of a fellow pony.. who risked her life to save another..” “That's why She lived to this day, Now Determined to save and protect her friends... No matter what the cost!” DJ Said to her self "I wish, I could have did the same to her earlier" Chapter 5 - The Pursuit ContinuesThat Morning, All of them Gathered In The lobby to prepare for the Upcoming Battle “Okay guys, Get your game face on! Cuz its time to rock!! ” DJ proclaims as the group shouts in agreement. As they left the compound they met igor sitting in the fountain outside the apartment “Nice day for a walk isnt it my little ponies” Igor said in a smirk “What are you doing Sir Igor?! Other ponies might see you!!” Lyra tells the seemingly oblivious man “Do not be alarmed... They cant see me... Only Those who had the persona can see me” Igor said still smirking “So what brings you here Igor?” Bon Bon asked “You see my little ponies, ill skip to the important part. Black Heart Already made a move, Octavia is in serious trouble! You must find all the remaining keys In two days now” All of them was shocked because of the change of the time line and Octavia’s Upcoming Danger “W-w-w-w-what?! Why?!” DJ said shaking in fear. Igor’s smirk disappears “After defeating one of her key guardians you have alerted her that you are pursuing her, and plans to kill Octavia!” Igor said while gesturing them to Go “You must go now before time runs out!” Igor Fades away and left a card on where he sat on earlier Lyra picks it up... “Its Blank!” Lyra said while showing the card to the others “Why is it blank?” Bon Bon asked “Maybe there’s something in its back, go check it Berry said Lyra looked at the cards back, and found only the name Mousai “Mousai?! That seems oddly familiar” Dj said while further examining the card “We best keep it.. It might be useful since Igor Left it” Lyra said while giving the card to DJ “Here you keep it” Lyra handed the card at DJ “I’ll keep it safe” DJ said assuring that she will keep her promise “Okay guys new plan!!” Golden said to the group “We should split up to cover more ground! So we could find the keys in time, Now don't get your self worn out!! save your strength of you have to got it?!” She instructs her team where to go and meet up in the Music Hall when finished. They all scattered and went to their respective location finding the remaining keys... and so The pursuit continues -Bon Bon- Bon Bon went to her Location Which is a Hospital “Darn! I hate Hospitals...” She mutters As she goes inside. the place seems deserted and lacking staff’s, The rooms are are all old and the mattresses are rusted.she went deeper into the dark hospital walking and searching the entire first floor... when she got to the stairs of the second floor she heard a cry in a distance. Curious, she went up to take a look... the rooms are Neither Bolted shut! or simply locked from the inside.. She followed the cry to a room in the far end of the hall.. she opened the door and found her self in a morgue, now she became scared she looks around to see who was crying “ H-Hello?” She asked “Is Anypony here?!” The cry grew louder and louder until she saw a gap between a wall, She peeks in and saw a young filly in it. “W-what are you doing in there kid?” She asked but the filly didn't even looked at her. If there is anything that Bon Bon hates, is not looking at her while she was talking... “Hey kid im talking to yo~” She stopped as she notices the filly glowed a bit, The filly slowly turned, revealing a hideous looking creature instead of a filly. Bon Bon Shouted in fear as the persona of the creature appeared as a giant needle she gathered her courage back and summoned her persona as well. “PERSONA!!!” Axel attacks the creature head on and knocks it off, breaking the wall completely. The needle Monster attacked Axel by shooting a thousand of little needles at her. Axel tried to dodge but got hit by a dozen.. Bon Bon Shouted in pain as the needles sinks to Axel’s body “So.. This is a strong one huh?! I might never had training ever! but all i know is... YOUR GOING DOWN!!” Bon Bon Stood up and Broke Axel’s card once again... Axel Lets out an array of light beams causing the needle monster to become blind... this was her chance Axel Charged head on to the monster Slicing its body apart... Liquid started to pour out of its body and so is a Star Key.. “This is the star key... This might belong to Octavia, I’ll give it to her as soon as we find her” With two key’s in her possession, Bon Bon made her way out of the hospital.. To find the others and save Octavia... -Lyra- “Why did i pick this place instead the park?!” Lyra complains as she enters the sewers “Oh this is bad, this is bad!!.. This place reeks!” Lyra complains as she steps in the muddy, smell-like-feet hole “Its so dark here... lucky i got a Lantern or else i could be~” Just then, the Candle burned out “Blind as a bat...” Lyra tries not to cry as she stood there in total darkness.. “Okay lyra... D-Dont be S-scared! B-Be Brave, yeah be brave... BE BRAVE!!” She suddenly herd a clanking sound near by that makes her jump and squeak of fright.. “What was that?!” she asked her self.. The sound went again... She panic’s and summons her persona Aquarion and Blasted water everywhere! but.... because of her water blast, that she was covered in sewer muck. “OH GROSS!! eew eew eew!!” she screams as she tries to wipe the thing off her mane.. Aquarion on the other hand don’t seem to be getting her... “Are you okay?” Aquarion said Of course I'm not!” Lyra asked Aquarion to Shower her with his water. Aquarion agreed and sprayed her like she was having a bath... in the dark Just then Aquarion Shoots a jet of water behind Lyra “Aqua!! What was that for?” Lyra a bit angry asked Aquarion. “Behind you!!” Aquarion Shouted as he shoots another jet of water Lyra Used her magic in frustration to see what was going on. the light on her horn shines brightly, as she turns around she finds a huge Metallic-Mud like creature with an Orange pony in its side “GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!!” The orange pony shouts.. “This is his house?” She thinks as she prepared to fight “Alright Aqua, Water away!!” Aquarion Shoots the monster with an array of water jets.. The water was just absorbed by it “Its not Working Lyra!!” Aquarion said to lyra. The monster got furious and sends the water back at Aquarion. It knocked him back and damaged him greatly. “Aquarion!” Lyra goes to her injured persona and checks him “I’m Alright lyra. After all, I am a water type persona!” Lyra was relieved of her persona’s condition and went back to battle “Okay Aqua Lets Finish this!” Aquarion knows what she was thinking and prepared to attack. Aquarion Spits greatly becoming a whirlpool of water, surrounding the monster completely, the pony who was controlling the monster was also dragged to the spinning vortex.,the pony drowned and so was the monster. Aquarion stopped spinning and returned to his original form “Here lyra, I found this inside the monster while it was in my whirlpool” Lyra took a key looking necklace which looks like a window with a square, a bird, a cup and a triangle in it... “Great, I got my Element” She said “I wonder how are the others are doing?” She Thanked Aquarion and went back to her mind as she walks out of the sewers... -DJ- Dj went to the Mine Shafts outside of town... It was a long gallop from the city to the mine. drained and exhausted she stops for a rest, As she sits down the cold ground the sky suddenly went dark. “Its gonna rain, what are the chances huh?” she mumbles as she stood up once again to find a shelter... Before she could even reach the mines, a lone pony blocks her path to the mines. “Who are you?!” She shouts at the pony, But didn't answer “Look I'm in a hurry so please, move aside!” She asked at the pony still blocking her way The pony just stood there motion less, the pony wore a hood and a long coat which DJ cant recognize the pony. “I'm asking you again to mo~” The pony cuts her off and throws something at DJ, DJ catches it and saw a necklace with an image of an eye with hands holding a small flame “Hey why are you~” DJ looks back at the Pony but it wasn't there any more.. DJ looks at the necklace and thinks... “Why would that pony give me this, without even fighting?” she wonders... At anycase, she got the key! There was no point going to the mines, She went back to town still wondering about the mysterious pony in hood... -Golden Harvest- Golden went to the park Originally where all the team was to be going in the first place before separating.. Golden looks around for anything suspicious in the field... all she can see was a small shack in the middle of the park... She walks towards the shack when the door suddenly opened and dust came flying over to golden, she got blinded for a second then regained sight as she looked to the field again she saw a pony on the other side of the park... it was lyra. “Lyra!! what are you doing here?” Lyra didn't answer “Lyra? is something wrong?” Golden went closer to her friend to see if she was okay.. just then lyra brings out a knife and attempts to slash Golden... she dodged it before the knife can do any damage. “what the hoof!! Lyra whats got into you?” Golden asked as lyra was preparing to attack again.. she charged at her over and over attempting to pierce her! “Lyra cut it out!! What are you doing?!” Lyra didn't listen as she continues to attack, Just then Bon Bon and Berry Punch arrived, Golden saw them coming and calls them for help as Lyra continues to stab “Guys!! Help i think some thing's wrong with lyra!!” She shouted at them, But they just stood there... and joined Lyra! “What the??!!” Golden now faces three ponies who were trying to kill her and attempting to stab her... she dodges all attacks every time they charge, but not all stabs she can avoid, she was cut two times after landing and jumping on the first five attacks. “WHY ARE YOU ALL DOING THIS?! WHATS GOING ON??” Golden shouts at the top of her lungs, Trying to make sense of what was going on with her friends... DJ who was returning from the mines saw golden being attacked by her own friends! “HEY!!!” She charged at the three Mephisto at ready and torched the three ponies attacking her. “DJ?! What are you doing those are our friends!” Golden gazed in horror as DJ burned the three ponies... “Golden look at them closely! Those are not our friends!!” DJ said as golden looks at them closely.. She was right! Their cutie marks was not there! As the imposter's burned to ashes somepony laughs behind them, DJ and Golden Both Looked back and saw a black pony holding a short staff in its mouth. “You may have beaten my doppelgangers, but you wont stop me!!” The dark pony releases a dark flame to Golden as mephisto counters it with a fire ball. the dark pony summons another set of minion ponies to attack them both! mephisto attackes everything he sees as DJ fights back as well, but to no avail. there were too many to handle and they got captured, mephisto was defeated and returned to DJ. “LET US GO YOU SCUM BAG!” Dj shouts at the black pony “Hah! Foolish Horse!! You shall now feel My Wrath!” The Black pony sends an electricity shock to both of DJ and golden.. DJ stood her ground but golden was in terrible pain. “Stop it!! Do not hurt her! Hurt me instead!!” DJ tried to protect Golden but the dark pony just smiled and continues “Why would I Just hurt you, When i can hurt you BOTH!!” She continues to electrocutes them until Golden passed out in pain, even when unconscious the black pony just kept on it. Furious, DJ summons Mephisto again but was interrupted by the black pony. “Hah! You think you can summon your beast?! INFIDEL!!!” she continues to pour electrical juice to them DJ can barely keep vision, as she was about to pass out as well, she suddenly see’s her times with octavia... “I promise, I’ll be here for you no matter what” She tells to octavia “You promise?” She asked her “Yes, Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye” Swears DJ “Thanks!” Octavia smiles sweetly DJ Woke up in the short dream “no...” DJ mumbles “I-I will.... I will.... Save Octavia.... No matter.... What!” DJ tries to summon Mephisto again “Its futile! You cannot summon your beast at this rate!” The black pony laughs as DJ tries to summon mephisto “No! your wrong!! my friends.... are all counting on me... for all of us! to save... octavia! and nothing.... can stop... me from... rescuing her... not like a … pathetic piece... of.... trash... LIKE... YOU!!!!!” DJ Gains an immense amount of power suring to her body “PER-SO-NA!!!!!” She finally summons mephisto out, causing the electrical bond around golden and her to disperse “WHAT!! how can that be!! No one can escape my bonds once i put them on to somepony!! How?! How did this pony freed her self!!” the black pony suddenly became afraid of DJ causing her to back away for a few steps “You Harmed golden! Now you shall perish!!” The black pony stood there petrified seeing DJ as a fire covered, Burning eyed, underworld pony she is... DJ and Mephisto both attacked the black pony with a devastating fire tsunami upon the field, The grass burned, and the earth it self was scorched with intense flames from them both... the black pony was incinerated burning alive in the flaming desolate place as DJ carries Golden in her back returning to town... Chapter 6 - Specialist Chapter 6 - Specialist Greetings... I am Igor, Do not be alarmed i am only here for a short period of time.. Some of you might know me already some might not... At any case i am here to explain the persona’s that those persons... or ponies have. At first let me explain Tartarus In classic mythology, below Uranus (sky), Gaia (earth), and Pontus (sea) is Tartarus, or Tartaros. It is a deep, gloomy place, a pit, or an abyss used as a dungeon of torment and suffering that resides beneath the underworld. Hence the name given to Black Heart’s Persona. Name: Tartarus Persona Type: Drill Core Persona. Arcana: The Judgement Owner: Black Heart Next is Mousai or Muse’s In Greek mythology, poetry, and literature, are the goddesses who inspire the creation of literature and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge, related orally for centuries in the ancient culture, that was contained in poetic lyrics and myths. The compliment to a real woman who inspires creative endeavor is a later idea. Since Octavia is a Poetic Musician she gained the Persona Mousai Name: Mousai Persona Type: Instrumental Deity Persona Arcana: The Star Owner: Octavia We move on to Aquarion.. Aquarion is quite a unique persona, since he is the only persona who can actually talk and communicate with his owner... Aquarion took its name from Aqua (Water) Taking the body of a Mythical Creature as the Water Elemental, A great example of this creatures came from the alchemy's myths of Paracelsus in the 16th century. Water elementals are elemental creatures made of water and various other liquids. Name: Aquarion Persona Type: Liquid Base Creature Arcana: The Temperance Owner: Lyra Next in line is Terra Terra or Subterranean, is referred to as earth, also it takes the name gaia the goddest of the earth in greek religion.. Not more of this persona i can further explain since well... earth is all around.. Name: Terra Persona Type: Golem Arcana: The Strength Owner: Golden Harvest Moving on to Mephisto Mephisto is a demon featured in German folklore. He originally appeared in literature as the demon in the Faust legend, and he has since appeared in other works as a stock character version of the Devil himself... Its amazing of what such legends becomes true in ones mind, Am I not? Name: Mephisto Persona Type: Fire Entity Arcana: The Magician Owner: DJ Pon 3 (Vinnyl) Next is Torra Personally Speaking i don't know much about Torra, Since Its still a mystery of how Berry Punch ever found Torra... But my guess is its the counterpart or sister of Terra... That's what i think at least Name: Torra Persona Type: Gaseous Element Arcana: The Chariot Owner: Berry Punch Lastly its Axel Axel in the modern name Given to many boys in germany... It also has a distinctive history of this persona... actually it was used by another user and its original name was Norn in greek. it he was renamed by that particular boy so now he is named Axel... what bothers me the most is how a child renamed a persona? I’ll never know.... Name: Axel Persona Type: Sword Fighter Arcana: The Fortune Owner: Bon Bon That's all the information I can give you for now... I Hope this will clear your minds at least... Now, I must take my leave. For I will need to Observe the ponies on how well are they going to get close to the truth,I Bit You Farewell Young one... Chapter 7 - A Corner of Memories(Again im having second thoughts... And still got no information of both persona Ippon datara and Jack frost) “Hey Golden...” Syrup asked “Yes? What is it?” Golden rolled over the grass, looking at syrup “What do you think is up there?” Syrup pointed at the sky “Uh... Sky?” Golden answered jokingly Syrup smiles a bit at Golden’s joke “Silly Filly! I mean in Space” Syrup still pointing at the sky “Oh.. well, i don't know much.. must be planets? stars... uh...” Golden thinks hard for other things in space, Syrup holds her self from laughing Golden notices she’s forcing her self not to laugh “Alright then... what do you think is up there?” Golden challenges syrup “well... to me its heaven!” Golden looks at her confused.. “I dont get it...” Golden gives up knowing what she means “You see... Thats where my parents are..” Syrup tells Golden “You mean your parents are flying across the space?” Golden still oblivious, asked Syrup “Huh? No!.. okay let me tell you this.. when you leave this world, and MOVE on.. you go to heaven! There, you wont feel anymore pain, no fights!,” “Free food?” Golden timidly adds, Syrup laughs “Yes, Even free food!” “Alright!!! Then I Promise I’ll go with you to heaven! Count on it!!” Golden suddenly said out loud “Huh?!” Syrup looked at her a bit shocked of what she just said “Thats right! I’ll stay be your side no matter what!!” Syrup admired her determination and saw it in her eyes that she was telling the truth “You promise?” Syrup said “Yup! Definitely!” Golden Assures “Pinkie Pie Swear!” “Cross my Heart and Hope to fly, Stick a cupcake in my eye!” Golden chants Satisfied Syrup gave Golden a hug... DJ Puts Golden at the couch and Looks at Golden as she smiles... “She must be having a nice dream” Bon Bon said “Hey shhhh... your gonna wake her up” DJ shushed Bon Bon as she covers her mouth “By the way Berry.. How come you were the last to come back, when you were the first one to your place?” Lyra asked Berry.. Berry is sweating now... “I... uh... Did you see my opponent?! He was huge!! and so big that uh... I got a hard time defeating it!!” But in reality she just went to ride and eat in the carnival the whole hour.. “Really?” Lyra looks at her eye to see if she was lying “Y-y-yup!” She said almost chocking at her answer, Lyra looks at her closely until finally she bought her story... Lucky Pony “Okay, That aside... How many keys we got now?” DJ asked the group All of them showed the key’s they got.. “one, two,three,... six! they’re all here!” DJ said “So what now?! Where should we go now?” Bon Bon asked... Lyra looks at the map, but all the red dots earlier have been cleared out “The map is not showing the next location!” Lyra tells the other ponies.. “Then where!? Tomorrow is our last chance to find octavia and we don't have a single clue where we should go next!!” DJ Slammed her hoof at the floor in frustration “Calm down DJ! We’ll find her don't worry” Lyra tells to her, she subsides a bit and calms down. Just like in cue Igor spoke from out of nowhere... “I see you all got the keys my little ponies” All of them Squealed in Surprise and Fright as Igor walks out from the shadows. “geez Igor! you nearly scared us out of our skins!” Berry proclaims “My Apologies ladies, But i am here not to scare you.. I am here to show you the path to her Lair” Upon Saying this Golden woke up. Igor continues “The keys you hold will open the gates for you to go to her lair.. May i have the keys, if you may” Igor spoke as he reach his hands to get the keys to the ponies. The ponies each gave their keys, and lyra gave two keys to Igor “Interesting... you got hers as well i see” Igor looks at Lyra “Y-yes” Lyra said while shaking a bit “Very well..Let us open the Gates” Igor walks to a wall then drew a distinctive door like pattern and started to chant, A light illuminates the pattern and it became a doorway to a Bright passage way “I must warn you though... this is where the corner of your memories exist, You will see a Distant Memory Which you have longed forgotten. You are free to see them, but if you chose not to.. you can close your eyes while inside... The Path is open!!... go my little ponies” Igor gestured to go as he disappears again.. leaving the ponies staring at the light door way... “Well what are we waiting for?! LETS GO!!” Berry jumped and dived into the blinding light “BERRY WAIT!! darn it! she’s a bit of an air head” DJ said while scratching her head in irritation “Okay then i’ll go next” Golden said while jumps head first to the portal! “Hey what the~” Dj was cut off as Bon Bon Dives in as well! Lyra gradually walks to it and entered it without any fuss DJ was left alone as she too went inside after just getting angry a bit at them... Berry, Who went first was flying on a white space... “Berry Punch?” a voice called out “H-huh?! who said my name?” Berry looks around and only saw nothing “Berry...” The voice said again, Berry recognized the voice... “M-mom?!” A memory of Berry when she was young suddenly appeared though her eyes “Berry... How’s my Little filly doing?” Her mom smiles as she brushed the mane of Berry “Im fine mom... really” Berry giggles “Im sure you are... Are you ready for school Berry?” Her mom says, smiling at her daughter “Yup! I’m all excited... but mom.. would they like me?” Berry asked, worried of the outcome in her first school day “Of course they will, Because you are Kind and Gentle as a butterfly” Her mom hugs her tightly “Now you be careful on your way now.. Okay sweetie?” “Okay mom... I will” Berry Punch went out of the door waving at her mother as she went to school.. “That day.. I Should have stayed home... Because that day, Is the day my mother left me.” “GET SOME WATER OVER HERE!!!” A stallion shouted as all of the neighbours in that area tries to put out the fire in a house. “I still cant believe it... And i never will” “MOM!!!” Berry shouted and tries to go into the burning house, only to be stopped by her father. Berry cried as her house burned to the ground.. All she can do is watch. “I tried to forget... I tried to forget that memory... The painful memory of what happened to my mother, in that faithful day” Berry woke up crying... As she drifts into the white passage. Golden was the second one to enter... As she flies to the light passage she started to hear voice’s “Golden! Come on were going to be late!!” said the voice, She then sees an image from the past as she stared into space.. “I-I know this place... This is the time we went to the Grand Galloping Gala!” “Golden come on!! were going to be late!!” Syrup shouted “Okay Hold on!” Golden tries to walk as her large dress drags her behind “I told you not to wear such big dresses!” Syrup laughs as she watch Golden Lagging behind “Ha ha! very funny.. mind helping me out here instead?” She said to syrup “Okay.. Come on!” Syrup went over and tucks her dress a bit from behind, Making Golden walk easily. “Thanks Syrup” She said to her, Syrup just smiled at her and then drags her to the Gala! “That night was an exiting night! When we were like, Be polite, courteous and behave ponies like we should be... but then this other ponies caused trouble and made the entire gala a night that we really wont forget” Golden smiles and shed a single tear before moving on to the white path Bon Bon shifts and turns while shouting at the place... she obviously got fond of the echo and has no gravity at the path... she continues to spin, doing somersaults and moving her hands as if she was swimming in thin air... Just then she stops what she was doing and listened to her surroundings... there it was again! It sounds like... Laughter! “I... I remember this!” She watched her sight go back to where she was a little filly “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BON BON!!” Cheers and laughter is heard while bon bon is having her birthday party... “Oh thank you Mom! Dad!” Bon Bon was over whelmed with happiness and joy, seeing her parents planned a birthday party just for her... Everypony was there! Family, Friends even Princess Celestia... “It was the Most Happiest day of my life!! I could never ever forget this! But...” Bon Bon Started to cry... “It was also the day... My grandmother passed away, Without saying goodbye..” Bon Bon cries more as she remembers her father gave her the news, that her grandmother passed on right after the party... she was found laying at her bed... not breathing, and smiling. “I loved my grand ma very much... She was my friend, no... Not just my friend... She was my very bestest best friend” Bon Bon cried even louder... As she remembers her time with her Grand mother... At the very last day she talked and played with her before her birthday... Bon Bon stopped all what she was doing and just drifts away along the white path... Lyra follows closely behind, She was wondering about what Igor told them before going through here... “Is it... Close your eyes? Or see where you were going?” She eventually went to a deep though and thinks hard of what Igor just told them “YOUR JUST A WASTE!!! YOUR USELESS!!” Lyra froze... “OH YEAH WELL TOO BAD!!! YOUR USELESS AS MUCH AS I AM!!!” Lyra recognized those voices... “Mom? Dad?” “No... Not this again.... Please stop! Please!” Lyra closes her ear trying to plug out the voices she’s hearing “YOU KNOW WHAT I’M DONE HERE!!!” Her dad yells “THE SAME GOES FOR ME, WERE THROUGH!!!” Her mom yells back “This was a memory I should have not remembered. Because this was the time our family... Broke apart...” Lyra trying to forget the reason why they separated and will never say the reason ever, because that it hurts her feelings and love for the parents who once loved her back so much... she could never understand of why such a simple thing... went too far. Lyra sits back in thin air.. crying and kept on saying “Please Stop” over and over again... DJ came in last... “igor said to close my eyes if i don't want to see my memories” DJ thinks as she is now floating in the white path. Just then she keeps on hearing cries... Cries of a familiar young mare, Octavia. “This is where Me and Octavia... Had our first fight” “You Know I'm starting to hate to hate that attitude of yours!” Octavia cries as she talks to DJ “Why?! Just because I'm stopping you on something just plain wrong! Doesn't make me a Bad Girl now DO I?!” DJ shouts at Octavia “ITS NOT FAIR!!! WHY DO YOU GET TO DO IT WHILE I CANT!!” Octavia shouts as she continues to argue at DJ “You know how it is!! YOU CANT DRINK LIQUOR WHEN YOU HAVE A WEAK STOMACH!” She tells Octavia, which she cant obviously see that DJ is trying to protect her, for her own good Octavia got really mad and storms into her house Shouting and yelling at DJ “That night I felt terrible... I had doubts if I shouldn't have her drink liquor... Or I should just let her drink... My mind was already not in focus so I went home, angry at my self. That morning i went to her house and apologized to her... she also apologized, for her shouting at me last night... She was my Best friend! and i know she knows that too, May be thats why we both got out easy in both of our wrong doings to each other” DJ laugh a bit at her own silliness and thought of how dorky on the way she apologized to Octavia... “Even so... I will never forget that night... We got even close to each other... no matter how cheesy the way we apologized” She just cant for get that time and kept remembering the word “Sorry for that thing” speech she gave to her... with joy in her heart she moved on to the pathway Chapter 8 - In The Eyes Of The Chosen OneI’ll be with you... Forever and ever... I will never leave your side... I’ll Stay by your side... No matter what! Octavia slowly wakes up... Only to find Herself Chained to a wall “H-hey! Let me out!!! LET ME GO!!!” she shouts asking for her to leave.. She cries out to the prison she is in only to bounce back by her own echoing voice She looks around the prison... It was spacious and had some sort of devices near the steel bars in front of her. She examines her chains and finds it very rusty... she gives it a tug, the chain moves a bit... She pulls it with all her strength but she can only move a portion of it Just then she saw a silhouette of a pony coming towards her... Octavia pretends she is still sleeping.. “Well? Any progress?” A voice called out “Not a thing... Are you sure she’s the chosen one?” Another voice called out “Yes! I am sure.. when I saw her persona came out... as a Mousai!” said the other voice “If this is true... We can use her to summon the great persona Apollo!” Proclaims the other voice “Then We should wake her up now!” said the voice... Octavia became nervous... if she is woken up now, she might go into some sort of trouble or might even force something for her to do “NO!!! you shall not wake her up forcefully!” Said the voice... This gave Octavia relief “Guess they didn't hear my shouts earlier” She whispered to her self as the shadow of the pony backs away from the cage... “We shall wait for her to awake at her own accord! For the ritual to be more effective, she must be in a calm state! Or the Ritual will be in no use and her being destroyed!!” Said the other voice “Ritual?? DESTROYED?!” She thoughts... “Come... we have much to prepare in Apollos arrival” Octavia hears both of them leave the prison... “There is no way I'm going to be sacrificed!” Octavia Forced her self and used all of her strength to pull out of the chains... It took every ounce of her energy to break free of the wall.. although the chains are still in her hooves, but she didn't mind... Her right hoof was badly bruised and her left was cut a bit because of the rubble fell on her upon breaking off the wall.. All that is left of her problem if the huge rows of steel bars blocking her way out... she tried jiggling and found out that it too was rusted! she tried kicking it with her hind hoof causing the bars to clang loudly. She quickly held the bars tight preventing it to spread the sound further... She then examines the lock which is quite old... she then tried unlocking it with a small metal wire she found near the cell... she jiggled the lock over and over... It took her huge amount of Patience and diligence until finally it unlocks! She was free “I’m never going to do that again!” Octavia thoughts as she sneaked out of the prison cell As she ventures to the black hall way, she soon arrives to a vast Hall where 5 different routes going to alternate places... “Uh... Wh-which way?!” She says to her self as she picks a route then quickly changing it to the other... She quickly got an idea.. She puts a mark of one corridor where she went out then she went to another corridor... she picked the far right path. As she entered the chosen path she quickly smells something vile and horrid! “Whats that smell? It smells like rotten meat!!” She covers her nose and kept moving forward She soon found a door leading to another room... As she opens it, she founds corpses of dead animals torn apart and in the verge of rotting. Octavia got sick just by looking at it.. she quickly runs to the starting point of the hall and took deep breaths “That was gross!!” She took deep breaths then she marks the other corridor and went to another. This one was quite damp and wet... she nearly slips as she crept to the slippery corridor. When she reached the door way, she notices a blue light on the other side of the door... As she leaned closer she realizes it was water!! she backs away and went back... She crossed out one more and went to the other... This time... The Corridor seems to be dry, and there was no smell. Octavia felt a little comfort, But when she opened the door she found was a pit deeper than Canterlot cliffs! Octavia wobbles and spins around nearly falling down the huge hole! Her heart pumps so fast that she felt like its going to explode! she stumbles out of the corridor and went to the other... this was the fourth and last, she went through to end of the corridor, she find a door and opens it.. It was the Grand Hall of the place... it was huge with stone columns, in the middle of the room was an altar with several things circled around it... on the other side of the hall is a wide variety of weapons from spears to swords... She ventures to the middle where the altar was set... All of a sudden something hit her from behind nearly knocking her off balance... She turns around and saw the same monster who took her away! She tries to summon her persona but still couldn't. The monster then hits her again this time it hits her... Hard! she was rebounded to the wall and still concious.. “Do not harm her!! Is You kill her the ritual is a failure!!” the voice shouts booming across the entire hall... “As you wish” The pony in the dress says as she orders her persona to pick Octavia up and bring her to the altar... All she remembers is the pony in the dress straps her into the altar before passing out once again... Chapter 9 - Tower of ThanatosOne by one The group finally got out of the white corridor.. Dj was the last one out when she saw some of her friends are completely Physically and Mentally Hurt.. “Guys? Whats the matter?” Dj asked as some of her friends just sits there... talking to them selves! “This is not good at all DJ” Golden stood up as she checks to her other friends... “What happened to them?” DJ asked “They must have seen their terrible memories again.. Seeing that we just went to the memory corridor” She said as she walks towards her... “How come you didn't end up like them Golden?” DJ asked “Do you think i cant take a bad memory over the others?” Golden says with much confidence “I guess your right... But What about them? We cant just leave them here, can we?” DJ still looking after her comrades “I tried snapping them out... But they just ignored me!” Golden said while looking into the horizon. She sees an odd looking tower Black as the evening sky.. and has a strange aura coming from it.. “They have to snap out of it soon... Or else we might not get this done in time before the winter wrap up!” DJ still Worried of the outcome of her friends tries all to bring them back to reality.. Just then the pony in hood drops from above.. “What th~” The pony in hood shuts her up before she could even scream, she gave her a bag of blue dust... As DJ took the bag and was about to ask something when the pony in hood disappears... “DJ look at that tower!” Golden looks back at DJ as she notices Dj was holding a small sack in her hooves.. “Whats that?” Golden ask “The wha~ This?” DJ looks everywhere to find the pony who gave her the bag, but she was nowhere to be found “Uh... Here” DJ gave the bag of power to Golden “What should I do with it?” Golden asked “Sprinkle it to them! I think...” DJ said, Golden took a small pinch and tossed it to her friends... it took all of the contents before it actually works... “That's Incredible! Where did you found such a thing?” Golden Asked DJ with such interest “I uh... I... Just …” Dj cant say that a mysterious pony just gave it to her other wise, they might say something she wont forget... She just stayed quiet. “oh~ what happened?” Bon Bon asked “I feel like I’m going to spew chunks” Berry started to beltch “I think I just woken up from a Bad dream!” Lyra still a bit dizzy stood up to see where she was... “hey where are we?” Bon Bon said before Lyra even can say the same thing “I think were in... Black’s Lair!” Berry said while pointing at the large tower in the horizon “Thanatos Tower...” DJ quietly says, She was a bit dumbfounded of shy she just said the towers name.. without her knowledge about the place! “We should get going... Were wasting time here!” Golden trotted to the side of the cliff making her way down... As they make their way down the cliff, Lyra who was last to go down slips to the edge and plummets to the ground below.. Bon Bon and Berry Both Summoned their Persona’s and catches Lyra before she could even hit the ground! They set her down as soon as they too jumped and get carried down by their persona’s Dj was left Climbing down instead of dropping... DJ got a bit angry. “Darn it guys!! Your all reckless!!” She shouted as they all stare at DJ “Were sorry DJ, Lyra just fell and we've to save her don't we?” Bon Bon said, drooping her ears “That's true but it doesn't mean YOU all have to jump too?!” DJ Protested “What if you all fell down and died?! What if your Persona’s didn't catch you in time?! Does that logic ever come across your mind?!” Dj was so mad she said words that she never said before. Every pony was in shock... seeing that for once she made one thing clear... They cant risk their own life by doing the same thing. After the outburst, DJ went on ahead, With the others still ashamed even to talk to her... They reached the tower without having to fight any monsters on the way... “That's odd...” Golden said “What is?” Lyra said looking back the road “Haven't you noticed we got here a bit too easy?” Golden Proclaims “Now that you’ve mention it...” DJ mutters as she felt something was coming! “GET DOWN!!!” DJ Shouts as a huge force Blast the gates sending them flying down the road! Lyra looked up the entrance of the tower only to see a huge fat thing coming straight right at her! “LYRA!!! NO!” Bon Bon Shouts as the monster is about to Punch her down! “PERSONA!! Mephisto!!” DJ called out her persona and knocked the monster before it can hit Lyra... “Get her to safety!! Lets go Golden!” Dj shouts, as Golden summoned her Persona and both attacked the monster.. “Lyra can you get up?” Aquarion asked in her mind... “Yeah I’m Okay...” Lyra answered back “Who are you talking to?” Berry asked “My persona... Aquarion” Lyra humbly said “Aquarion can talk?!” Berry was surprised to learn that Lyra's persona can talk! “HEY!! YOU DONE TALKING?! Help us out here!!!” Bon Bon already joined the fight called out to the two ponies who were just sitting there... Berry and Lyra joined in the fight. Lyra summons Aquarion and blasted the mosnter with a huge jet of water.. Berry Summons Torra and orders him to blind the monster so it cant see and attack much.. “Bon Bon! Hit him in the flank!!” Lyra to his right!!” Golden Shouts as they comply... All of them attack the monster until it lets out a deafening scream as he falls down to the cliff below, They were all exhausted and injured in the battle... “Alright then Lets end this once and for all!!” Dj Stormed inside the Tower only to find Octavia being in an alter with the black pony and her Huge persona. The team all went in and was about to attack the black pony when DJ stopped them... “This one is mine... You go get the other on up there!” Dj points to another pony who was sitting and watching on the throne in the upper middle of the room DJ summons her persona, Sending Mephisto to a fiery rage and attacked the opponent! The black pony dodges as DJ attacks once more nearly braking the floor along with it. The remaining four ponies went in front of the throne when Lyra was stopped by Golden “You go help Octavia instead... The three of us can take care of this one” Lyra completely understands and went back down to help her friend “So... You were the one’s who killed my guardians eh?” The pony asked “Yeah, So?! Who are you?!” Berry asked “I am.... Black Heart!” “its her! Black heart!” Golden Shouts “I thought ‘she’ was a ‘he’? Berry asked her self, confused All of them prepared to Attack Black Heart, As they were about to summon their persona Black Heart already summoned hers and shoots a beam of light nearly destroying the entire throne.. All of them back away to think what to do next... Berry just explodes and attacks head on Golden tried to stop her but it was too late... Black Heart Shoots her and hitting her dead on target... Berry was thrown and hits hard on the pavement knocking her down... After seeing her friend took down by her.. Bon Bon charges next, Golden only can doLittle to stop her, when she too ended up like Berry... Lyra who was helping Octavia got Black Hearts attention... She then flies to her thus firing another beam hitting her on sight! Lyra who nearly dodged the beam struggled to get up.. She summoned Aquarion to Attack but was quickly Dissolved by Black Hearts Beam Unable to do much Golden Attacks Black Heart Black Heart dodged every single attack Golden gave to her... DJ still fighting with the Black pony did little to hit her opponent Golden And DJ are soon backed up to each other... “What now DJ they’ve all been knocked out... were the only ones left” Golden Said Breathing hard and heart pumping fast “We stand and fight that's what” DJ said “If were not going to make it... I just want to say … I’m Sorry... For what we did earlier” After apologising to DJ, She Attacks Black Heart While DJ attacked the other... It was a losing battle as they both got pummeled and beaten down... They took Every single attack one by one, suffering from the pain they received as they take the last stand to save Octavia... Finale - Pursuing My True SelfOctavia regained consciousness, Just in time to see her friends being beaten down to death She wanted to scream! She wanted to scream out and stop the madness... But she couldn't.. she was too weak. “I-I cant... But i have to... How??” She cried as she can do nothing but to watch as her friends are being killed in front of her.. “STAND UP!!” A voice called out to her... It was a pony in a hood! “Stand up Octavia! You must help your friends!” The hooded pony said “But how can I? I cant even summon my persona...” She asked breaking into full tears “Yes you can!” She then took out a blank card that she secretly took from Dj from their last encounter... “Here” She then gave the card to her... “Mousai, The Star” “Don't you see? Your already a Star... You didn't even know it your self! your dreams already came true before you even performed on stage!” She said giving her confidence... She suddenly felt warm in the card.. “Now remember... What you are fighting for” Octavia closes her eyes.. She remembers her friends and their times together, She mostly remembers her times with DJ... Her dream to be a star living a good life... Her love of music.. Then our of her dream she sees a light... “Per...so...na!” A huge amount of energy flows out Both Black Heart and her minion Looked at Octavia in Amazement. But also in fear as they awoken the Chosen one Octavia summoned Musai But all of a sudden Musai Changed her appearance and Became Apollo, The Star! “It cant be!!” Black’s Heart Fell to her stomach as she sees the legendary persona in front of her. but not in her control, Her Minion Deliberately attacks Octavia not knowing her true potencial, With one glare Octavia grabs the Minion and slams it to the ground crushing it to death! The mighty force of her attack shook the foundation of the tower.. Black Heart Stood her ground and fights Octavia... They Both charged at each other, Upon Impact! They both Repelled each other and sent flying up to the air and attacked once more.. The fight took a lot of dodging and firing random hits everywhere! Octavia had enough... She sets her sights on Black Heart and Grabs her in one swipe... She pinned her on the wall as black heart struggles to break free “You! you hurt my friends” Octavia hits her “And you tried to kill them!!” She hits her again “You’ve gone far enough!” She hits her again and again “I would forget that you captured me and make me a sacrifice.. But if you went and hurt my friends.. I WONT FORGIVE YOU!!” Octavia gave the last blow and Charged a searing hot beam at her thus ending her life.. Apollo then Returned to her sub conscious mind.. Octavia went to see DJ and Golden who were badly hurt “DJ! Wake up! Wake UP!!” Octavia tries to shake DJ awake.. DJ opens her eyes to see Octavia crying once more. “What are you crying about?” DJ asked as she coughs up blood. “I’m Sorry! I’m sorry that i cannot do any thing to help you earlier...” Octavia now cries even more “What are you Talking about? you saved us! Ive never been more proud for you having to be my friend and helping us at the same time today...” DJ continues to cough up blood. “Don't speak save your strength..” Octavia worried about DJ’s condition. “I’m fine..” She says as she fell to unconsciousness, Octavia was left there alone to deal with her with her injured friends... She Summons Her persona to help carry them out of this place Back to Manehattan Forgetting that this whole encounter ever happened to her life... She learns that not all Good things in life is fame and fortune... Sometimes Having the Best of Friends Is much more than having complete strangers to cheer for you even though they don't care for you that much... Prologue - The Pony in Hood Prologue - The Pony in Hood "So... Did you do your job well?" Igor asked as he Stood at the velvet room "Yeah... It wasn't easy though, I need to keep my secret to them. Other wise.. She might recognized me" The Hooded pony said "Well... Its not that easy to keep, If i do say so my self" Igor said While Smirking "I Was suppose to be dead that day... Why did you brought me back?" The hooded pony says "I just have a hunch, that you still don't die that easily yet" Said Igor "After all... You were the very first who Knew about your own persona, Am I right... Syrup?" Igor Smilingly said.. "I guess so..." Syrup said while sitting in the corner Looking at the blank space Igor Left her alone in her own melancholic state... Thinking that he did the right thing saving her life, On that faithful day...
Chapter 1 - Reverie Chapter 1 - Reverie (Authors notes: Please send me comments regarding the story... I am having second thoughts of continuing this or not... also i need help on some of the persona's such as ippon datara, and Jack Frost) “Is this for real?!” Octavia said while reading a letter from a producer in manehattan Octavia finally got her big break! she was invited to perform at manehattan live in a concert! “Finally, my chance to shine is here!” she said cheering in joy Its been months since she tried out for the auditions in manehattan to perform in a concert, it was her dream to be a star, bright lights, the fame... All of it... She tried so hard to achieve this. though . But for weeks she didn't got accepted in any of the performing band or any solo. she did several gig’s in a local bar, even at a strip tease club. still this doesn't make her happy. she is still hoping for her dream... to be known as the great musician, Octavia! after her work at the bar she then meets up with DJ Pon 3 for their usual talk. “So tell me... What have you been doing in the past week?” Dj asked while sipping a mug of beer “Nothing much, just the usual boring day I suppose” she answered back while drinking her wine.. “You know, Octavia. there’s much more in life than concerts and fame you know” Dj kept on drinking, Octavia looks at her and lets out a sigh “Dj, you don't understand, I wanted to be a star ever since I played at the very first time, and when I got my cutie mark. . and when I performed at the grand galloping gala, but then ruined by Someponies there and screw my entire career” she then said letting out a small tear Dj pats her at the back “Octavia, you just have to let that go! other wise. . . you’ll only re-live that memory of your’s for the rest of your life!” “I know.. but still... i think that because of that.. I lost my mojo in music.. And can barely write songs anymore” she said then lets it all out and cried Dj felt a bit sad for her friend. . specially when she’s in the brink of failure as well. but didn't want to show it. she then calls it a night and brings Octavia in her home, Dj left afterwards Octavia was left alone in her house, laying in her bed, thinking if she will ever make the cut, she gazed into darkness and slowly falls asleep... she quickly went to a dream state where she was playing a melody in a concert solo, ponies cheered and clopped at her performance! it was just amazing for her... That dream was just heavenly Meanwhile DJ walks down the street while thinking about what Octavia said earlier. . . “Fame and Fortune huh?” she mutters while walking the cold dark ally way. . When she was about to go out the ally she was greeted by a strange looking pony. . Though it doesn't appear to be a pony at all! It was standing in his hind legs and his front hoofs hand long worm like things moving out of it. . “Good evening, my good lady” he said in a deep voice, “his nose is quite odd and long” she thinks “Allow me to introduce my self, i am igor. . and i’m here . . to tell your future.”. . . . "My future?" DJ asked the creature wondering what he meant... "Do Not be alarmed! i am not here to harm you, But unless you follow me... Your friends will be in great danger!" DJ even more curious followed The strange creature.... The next day. . Octavia writes a song that she came up with in a dream. .. . She hoped that this must be her lucky break, only because she saw it in a dream she thought its a sign of good things to come. . . She worked on the song for almost a day, after she finishes her song she sets it in an envelope and put it near the table.. she looked at her watch and didn't realize that it was already 6:00 in the evening... She was so caught up with her writing she didn't even got breakfast nor diner... And was late for their usual talk-night with DJ. . . She quickly puts her saddle on and her usual bow tie and went out... She arrived at the “usual” place to have a drink with Dj again.. But Dj was nowhere to be found. . She waited there for at least an hour before leaving.. “that's strange” she thoughts “usually she goes here on time... Why wasn't she there tonight?” it was unlikely for Dj miss out on Talk-night,and hardly ever misses it. . she walked home alone, still wondering what happened to DJ Days have passed and soon became weeks... And she haven't got any news about DJ or where she went.. “Where did she go? She should have given me a note to where she was going at least?” She asked herself... Knowing that DJ was her best friend and wont leave without saying good bye.... 2 Weeks later... After getting the note from a producer in manehattan she immediately packed some of her things and set off to manehattan... Although, she hasn't seen Dj for a while she continued on. not knowing what had happened to her friend... On her way to the station, she meets up with Bon-Bon who also heading to manehattan... “Over here Octavia!!” he waves as she gets Octavia’s attention to her “Hey there Bon-Bon! Ready for the trip?” she said obviously exited about the trip “Sure am!” she said also exited about the trip “So what have you been doing all this time Bon Bon?” she asked as they walked in the train “Oh, just the usual, you know making candy, helping out in the shop...” she said while they both took a seat “By the way, did you see Dj anywhere lately?” she asked “Vinny? No.. Oh wait! She did mention about heading out to manehattan a week ago but... Thats all I remember” she said to Octavia still thinking what she might add to answer... This got Octavia worried... Why did Dj went to manehattan? she said she doesn't have any interest going to the place, except if she has something important in mind... The ride through out Manehattan was silent... neither Bon-Bon or Octavia talked much because they didn't feel like talking... or just got no topic at all. When they finally arrived in Manehattan, they said their goodbye’s and went on their separate ways, while walking the streets she bumped to another pony causing both of them to fall.. Octavia stood up and helped the pony up, and she was apologising the light green pony recognized her “Octavia? Is that you?” she said as octavia also recognized the pony. It was lyra, one of her fellow musician who played the lyre in the previous year, and one of her friends and close colleague. “H-hey lyra... its been a while hasn't it?” She said to lyra “Yes it is Octavia! How are you my dear?” She asked her as she picks up her luggage “Oh just fine thanks.. What about you? what are you doing here lyra?” She asked “Well I was suppose to meet Bon-Bon here a minute ago but still hasn't showed up” She said “If your looking for Bon-Bon she went in the opposite direction” Octavia promptly points to the way her friend went. “Oh my, well as much as I want to Have a girl talk with you, but i must be on my way! things to do Stuff to get” she quickly walks behind Octavia. “Okay then, Catch you later Lyra!” she waves at lyra, Lyra waves back as she trotted away... As she also went her way to find somewhere to stay for the night, she walked all over Manehattan searching for a vacant hotel to stay in... But all of them had no vacancy! Tired and exhausted from walking around the place she stopped by near a bar to get her self a drink.. as she enters the shop she saw another pair of ponies she knew... There at the counter serving drinks was berry punch, and one sitting there talking to her was Golden Harvest! Octavia immediately went over to say hello, both of them greeted Octavia and had a couple of drinks “So Octavia, What brings you to this parts of the woods?” Golden asked “Well, I was suppose to find me a hotel to stay in until the Concert Tomorrow night, but all of them had no vacancy at all” She said to them “Hah! Don't expect too much, the hotels here are packed every second! If one leaves one will surely occupies it, Plain and simple” Berry said. . “Hmm.. i got an idea!!” Golden Exclaimed... “Why don't you stay at our place? We have room for one more anyway” Golden suggested... Berry agreed about the suggestion. Octavia a bit hesitant, Thinking she might be intruding but after a while, all of them agreed. After Finishing Their Drinks, The three of them went to the apartment. The place looks like a decent place... A building with five floors, and a large lobby. “This is an apartment?! Its more like a hotel than an apartment!” Said Octavia While gazing at the building “Come on, Octie lets go!” Golden Shoves her at the lobby and through the stairs pushing her all the way to their room. Their room has 2 Bunk beds a medium sized bathroom. a small living room and a kitchen. “This looks like a house, than a room” Octavia commented “Well its a special room, after all my uncle owns this place” Berry Boasted “Yeah well, The first time Your Uncle gave us a room, It was small and we both barely fit on the bed!” Golden said while helping Octavia with her luggage. “Hmp! not until i used my charms on him” Berry again Boasted at them “Yeah YOUR charms, by charms you mean crying and rolling in the lobby begging for the room? Yeah.. I guess that’s called A charm” Berry turned red while Golden and Octavia both laughed. “ALRIGHT! enough sheesh!” Berry stopped them from laughing but not more than five seconds until they laughed again. Later That Night, while Berry and Golden are sleeping, Octavia was in the terrace looking at the city and thinking about DJ’s where abouts, she haven't stopped thinking about her since she disappeared. “Where are you?” she whispered under her breath, afterwards she fell asleep in the terrace. That morning they had breakfast at the lobby. “Why are we eating here? thought we had a kitchen in the room?’ Octavia said... “We don't have much food stocked up there so... We eat down here...” Berry said slugishly “Not to mention your just too lazy to buy gro~” Berry cuts Golden up before she continues to make her look bad in front of Octavia. She just smiled at them both... After having breakfast she told Berry and Golden that she would practise a while at the rehearsals in the Hall at the Center of Manehattan, she said her goodbye and went out. After minutes of walking at the town she finally arrived at the Hall... Inside several musicians where also practicing there, among them was lyra playing her lyre, she went to her and said hi “Hello Octavia!, Fancy meeting you here, your joining the concert too?” she asked “Why yes, I’m playing my base actually for tonight” she said Bringing out her base “Well thats great! Good luck by the way” Lyra said to her friend “Thanks, you too” she said back to Lyra They practiced for hours, And then Finally the Big night arrives! All she can say that it was the “Best Night Ever!” and could not say any more... After the concert she went out at the back entrance.. Avoiding any Pony Clash in the front entrance.. As she’s walking out of the Hall, something Bright appeared in front of her... She was blinded by the bright light and stumbled backwards and trips down... The light Drew closer and closer, until something came to view... Something Large of what it appears like A giant Metal like Unicorn with drill like horns!!
Chapter 2 - The Power That Lies WithinShe tried to run... But she couldn't move, she was petrified! The Monster raised its hoof preparing to attack.. All she can do was cry for help! She shouts as loud as she could, until another light came out.... From her! An entity took form of a creature standing in its hind hoof, and holding of what it seems to be a sphere of pure blue. The creature then fights the metallic creature, driving it away! The Creature then went back and took the form of a tarot card and fell in front of her.. She picks the card up and saw the name of the Creature, “Mousai, The Star” Right after she read the name, The card Disappears. Still Shocked of what happened, she stood there waiting for something to happen... Just then... somepony else came out, but this one is different... this doesn't look like a pony as well, its walking on two hooves and has.... A long nose “Greetings, Miss Octavia!” The Creature said in a deep voice.. “Wh-who are you?” She asked still Shaken about the incident “I am Igor, and i am the one who can tell, what just attacked you” he said to octavia while helping her stand up.. “That ‘Creature’ who attacked you is called a persona...” He explains to Octavia “whats a persona?” she asked... “Come with me and ill tell you” gesturing her to follow him. Octavia Reluctantly followed Igor to a blue door... Igor asked Octavia to enter the room, as she went inside Light once again blinded her. As she opened her eyes, she was sitting in a chair in a middle of a vast room... “This is the Velvet room” Igor said, his voiced echoed around the room. “This is where all of your Questions will be answered” he added.. Octavia looked around the room and noticed other chairs in the area... “Excuse me Mr. Igor?” She asked “Yes?” Igor promptly said. “Why are there so many chairs here, when I'm the only one here?” She asked “Good Question, Girls... You may Enter” Five Other ponies entered the room. . .Octavia recognized all of them.. “Octavia?!” Dj Shouted. “No way!” Bon-Bon said, “You too?!” Lyra looks at everyone “I thought both of us are the only ones have persona’s” Golden said to Berry “Who knew Octavia was the last one” she said and looked at Octavia, which as surprised as all of them “Wait... so you ALL have Persona’s? Why didn’t you tell me?!” She demanded “Well how should we know you got one as well huh?! Bon-bon said “I don’t! I only known about it earlier!!” she said to them She then looks at Dj “Where did you go Dj? I was so worried about you! you just.. disappeared! How come you didnt told me you were going to Manehattan?!” She asked Dj, almost crying “I’m Sorry Octavia... When i left your house after you went home.. Igor Told me he knew my future! He said I'm ‘Special’ That i have a power that no one can easy get, only those who are chosen!” she explained “He told us the same thing!” Bon Bon told the others “Yes That is true!” Igor Spoke “You were all Special Having to have the power of the Persona... Which No other beings... or at this case other ponies could ever had!” Igor continued “You are all destined for great things! But unfortunately there is a threat..” He said “What kind of Threat?” Lyra asked “Not all holders of the Persona has good intentions you see... Some will Use them in their personal gain!” He warned “They can harm anybody~ ” Any pony!” Bon Bon Corrected Igor “Yes ofcourse they can harm EveryPony at any way they can, they could even kill, if they have to” he explained “On Your journey to find out about your ‘persona’ Heritage you will also encounter, slight bumps on the road. Its up to you if you want to find out the ‘Truth’ or you could just forget these things ever happened... either way, you still have your persona even with our without taking the journey...” He continues “Other ponies in the region possess this power also, but they dont know it yet.. sooner or later you will meet them, in time” He keeps on “You must Stay on guard and don't let your self get caught or deceived by Black Heart” Igor said “Who’s Black Heart??” Lyra asked again “Black Heart was also a holder of one of the most powerful persona’s ever encountered The Persona of Death:Tartarus” All of them gasped in shock as Igor Continues “All of you have your own persona!” he points at each pony at the room “You hold the Persona, Mousai The Star!” He points at Octavia “You hold the Persona, Aquarion The Temperance!” He points at Lyra “You hold the Persona. Terra The Strength!” He points at Golden Harvest “You Hold the Persona. Mephisto The Magician!” He Points at Dj “You Hold the Persona. Torra The Charriot!” He points at Berry Punch “And You Hold The Persona. Axel The Fortune” He Points at Bon-Bon Lastly “Cool!” Dj spoke first and loud! “Remember their names! And summon them only when in trouble” Igor Warned “But... How can we summon them?” Octavia asked “Once you see their image in your mind... A card will appear... break the card and they will appear!” With that, Igor Vanished in thin air and the room disappeared as they transported out of the room and ended up at a park outside of manehattan. “So what now?” Bon Bon asked... suddenly they all heard a voice in their head “In this park you will test your powers! there are a few rogue Persona’s in this area.. But be warned! Small as they are, they are still dangerous” the voice said. "Wait! as soon as the voice fades a number of monsters started to appear... six in total.. One went on first.. Like letting them to attack it one by one “ill take this one!” Bon Bon said as she went forward.. She closed her eyes and imagined the card, “PERSONA!!” the card appeared then she crashed it down in her hoof Axel Appeared as a creature in blue robe only hands while holding a mace “Go! Axel!!” she attacked the creature hitting hit and crushed it to the ground! “Well that was easy, Your turn lyra!” she tags lyra to be the next one to try it out Lyra comes out front, the next one was a bit larger than the last one. Lyra closes her eyes and pictures her persona.. The card then appears, “P-PERSONA!!” She broke the card and Aquarion appeared right before her eyes! Aquarion took the form of a water giant all of her companions are at awe to see such huge persona.. She ordered it to attack and with the order given Aquarion sends out a water blast that literally obliterated the huge monster Next was Golden Harvest, without even trying the card appears in front of her “PERSONA!!!” she shouts and breaks the card Terra came out and attacked the next monster immediately ending her turn quickly... no comment ever came out of their mouths, Like a veteran that already mastered summoning her persona, it was easy for her.. Next at the line was Berry Punch, Like Golden Harvest she quickly summoned her persona. The card showed up in front oh her and crushed it down “PERSONA!!!” Torra appeared in a puff of smoke and attacked the monster, using the smoke it entered the monster and took control and killed it self... Torra came out of the monster and with a snap, she was finished Dj was up next, She closed her eyes and imagined her persona... The card appeared and Punched the card breaking it “PERSONA!!!” Mephisto came out in a fire ball, Taking the form of a Demon! Mephisto wasted no time in destroying the monster in front of him! Lastly it was Octavia.... Octavia stood up and closes her eyes.. She waited.... And waited.... Nothing.... She Tried again, Hard! Still nothing. “What the?!” she was surprised that she didn't let out her card, yet lastime she Summoned it completely! "Whats wrong?!" The monster Became Aggravated and Attacked! She was defenceless... Dj Ordered Mephisto to defend Octavia, Mephisto shots fire and burned the monster to cinders. “That was close!” Dj went to Octavia to see if she was hurt “Are you okay Octavia?!” she said in concern. “I'm Fine DJ!” She said, a bit angry “But Octavia...” DJ said “Just leave me alone DJ...” Octavia obviously became upset of why she didn't summon her persona, but earlier she easily summoned it. even without her knowledge of having a persona... She thinks that it was just a fluke that the persona came out of her.... “Its just a mistake... I'm no chosen one” she whispered to her self. All the other ponies can only watch as Octavia walks away. They were all Concerned about Octavia, and from the way she didn't summon her persona "Why didn't she summoned it?" DJ asked to the other ponies "Maybe, She's just tired..." Lyra said "I'm Sure hope so Lyra" DJ said "I sure hope so...."
Chapter 3 - Danger ZoneThe following morning, Octavia Spends sometime practicing with her Base in the lobby alone... “Why can i do it?” She thinks “Why am I the only one who cant summon it? But a while back, I summoned it quickly. Golden and Berry summoned theirs so fast, so why cant I?” She thought... While going to the chorus her string snapped... This made her even more angry than usual... she placed her base to her case and went upstairs to rest. Her friends was a bit worried about her, since last night she didn't ate anything at all nor got any drink. “I Think she really is upset!” Berry said to DJ “Why don't you talk to her DJ? After all she’s your best friend am I right?” Golden added “I Don't know guys, She wont even talk to me Last night remember?” DJ Answered back “Just go already! your making it harder than it is” Golden snapped back “But I~” “No Buts DJ!” Berry cuts him off “You are gonna talk to her and thats that!” Berry gave her a push, encouraging her to talk to Octavia. “Alright! Alright!” She Finally went for it “But if she still don't want to talk, its all hooves on deck!” She said to the two ponies “What did she mean Golden?” Berry asked “I think she mean, All of us should go with her” She thoughts “Well just in case, I'm going to get Lyra and Bon Bon” Berry stood up and went to look for The two other ponies... Golden just shook her head and continued eating her breakfast “Octavia? You here?” DJ knocked the door of Octavia’s room “Go Away!” Octavia Shouts inside “Octavia, i dont know why you cant summon your persona last night... But... Please Your my Best friend! Can we talk about it?” DJ said trying to persuade her friend to talk “There is no need to talk about something what i accidentally did” Octavia replies “Come on Octavia this is getting ridiculous, Lets have a drink instead. I’ll buy” DJ offers “Thanks, but i think i could manage” She answers back “Fine, suit your self” DJ gives up, and went down the lobby. “Oh hey DJ! How did it go?” Golden asked. “Nah! The girl’s sulking back there...” DJ said while taking Golden’s drink from the table “Did~~ you talk to her?” She asked as she reads a magazine “She wont even let me in! How can i talk to her properly?” Dj snapped back “That pony has some MAJOR issues” Golden said to DJ while Flipping a pages of the magazine DJ notices that Berry wasn't in the floor “By the way, Wheres Berry punch?” she asked “Oh, she went looking for Bon-Bon and Lyra” Golden said “Huh? What for?” She asked “You’ll see” Golden closes the magazine and stood up “I'm going to the rest room for a while” “Okay, I’ll Stay here for a while then” DJ says to Golden as she went to do her business Meanwhile Octavia still Upset about last night sits alone in their room, looking at the stars, wondering what would it be like... to be in the heavens above... “I think i’d be better off if I never Known about this...” Octavia Still Not forgetting what happened, as she moved to the balcony to look at the horizon something Crashed at her window. “There you are you little whelp!” A pony with dark mane and in red dress came crashing to her room, and she was standing on a giant pony with a drill as a horn, The same one that attacked her last night! “I cant let you foil my plan!, Just because of a Witness and a persona holder!” she orders her persona to grab her, Octavia put up a fight, she kicked and dodges every attack that the monster gave to her.. she kicks the side of the monster, but it hardly did anything at all, she then charged at the monster to knock it off the balcony, but it was no use. Octavia lets out a scream before the Monster Knocked her unconscious. Just then Berry came back with Bon Bon and Lyra When they heard Octavia Scream.. The Three of them went up to their room, only to see the giant Pony was about to leave.. Berry Summons Torra to chase after the Pony, but it jumped before she could even attack “OCTAVIA!!!” They shouted her name as the monster drops below the building before disappearing into the darkness.. DJ and Golden went up next only to find the room destroyed “What happened Lyra!?” DJ looks at lyra that was already crying “A pony with a persona took Octavia Away!” lyra said still sobbing “They what?!” DJ Looks down trying to search where they went.. But they were long gone “WE NEED TO FIND HER!!” DJ Shouted at them “I'm going to get that son of a pony!” “Now just calm down DJ, We don't know where that pony took her yet” “Calm down?! How can you say to me to calm down?! WHILE MY BEST FRIEND HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED!!” DJ again shouts at them “Hey!! dont shout at us like your our boss DJ!” Golden protested “Your right... your right... Sorry about that” DJ felt bad about what she just did “So HOW are we going to rescue her?!” Bon Bon Asked Just then a Bright Blue door Appeared out of nowhere in the room “Its the velvet room!!” Lyra said wiping off her tears.. The door opens slowly, a voice inside tells them to go in.. All of them went inside, as the last pony went inside, the door closes “Welcome to the Velvet room” Igor said while standing in front of the ponies “As you all might know, Your friend Octavia was taken away, by Black Heart” Igor said to them “We already know that! All we want to know is how to rescue her!!” DJ said as the other ponies agreed with her.. “As you wish.. But you cant enter Black Hearts lair Without the Keys my little ponies” Igor said grinning a little, “And how exactly can we find these Keys?I” Golden asked Igor gave them another card, “This is a map of the entire City... The one’s in red mark are guardians... They Hold the key to Black Hearts lair!” Igor gave them the card “But be warned my little ponies... They are a force to be reckoned with, Do not underestimate them. No matter what size they are!” Igor said “We’ll keep that in mind” “And one more thing” Igor adds “You find find your friend before Next week in spring” “Right Before winter wrap up?! That's not possible!!!” Berry complains “You Have nothing to worry... As long as you have the map, There is time to save her before spring” He said “What if we don't save her? What will happen then?” Bon Bon asked “Its better you don't want to know” Igor said “Come on just tell us!!” Golden insisted “You have to tell us so we know what were up against!!” Lyra added Igor thinks for a while... “If you should fail to save your friend, Then she will be devoured by Black Heart’s Persona and will only leave her empty soulless shell of a body with no life at all!!” All of them were shocked of what Igor Just said... “Then we have no time to lose!” DJ said “We have to go!!” Suggested Bon Bon “Very well, my little ponies” Igor Opened The door “You should start at this location first, Since you are close to it already” As they all went out the door closed and vanishes. They looked around and they’re back from where they Started from... The Appartment “Why are we back here again?! I thougt were going to find the Key Keeper!!” DJ said Lyra looks at the map and saw the red mark is blinking... and its close by! “Guys, Over here” Lyra walks at the back of the building so did the others, They followed Lyra to a small garden just behind the Compound... “The mark is getting closer.. Its just behind this henge!” Lyra said, As they all turned at the henge they met a gardener tending the place “Uh excuse me sir?” Bon Bon Said The Gardener looked at them “Could you tell us, if you happen to see any key’s here by any chance?” Bon Bon Asked “Nice weather we got tonight huh?” He said “What was that sir?” Bon Bon Went closer to hear what the pony was saying. “It a shame you couldn't see the sun ever... AGAIN!!” The gardener Summons a Plant like Persona.. “He’s a Persona User too!!” DJ Shouted “He’s Mine!! PERSONA!!” Bon Bon sends out Axel “Get him Axel!!!” Axel obeys Bon Bon and attacks the gardener.. But was blocked by his persona The gardener lets out a battle cry and went charging at Bon Bon. She barely Dodges the attack, as the persona went to attack again, Axel Went in from of Him and Attacked it, Again it has no effect! “Why wont this guy go down?!” Bon Bon Shouted in frustration, Lyra observing the battle notices something in the Gardeners neck.. “ITS THE KEY!!” Lyra Shouts “The Key is in his neck!!” Bon Bon See’s The opportunity, she charges to the gardener and went head on! As The Gardener’s persona was about to attack Bon Bon Gives way to Axel, Who was hiding in Bon Bons Shadow and attacked the gardener Cutting his head off. The gardener Fell down and so as his persona... The gardener suddenly turned to plants right before their eyes.. “You did it Bon Bon!! You were Amazing!!” Golden Ran up to her as she congratulates Her Friend “It was nothing really... If it weren't for lyra, i couldn't never have seen a weak point” Lyra went to pick up the key.. Which is in a shape of a wheel.. “I think this belongs to you Bon Bon” Lyra gives the key to her, Bon Bon Only gave a smile and hugs Lyra... Soon after they went back into the Appartment to plant their next attack...
Chapter 4 - Living With Determination“Okay so we got one Key so far... Whats Next?” Berry asked with a little excitement on her voice “Now Hold on there little Missy!” Golden pats Berry at the back to keep her from talking further “We need to plan first... Other wise we might end up hurting an innocent pony!” Golden Continues, DJ Looks at Golden and thinks back at the time, she too was like this. As she Directs her friends on how to find the other key holder, DJ was remembering some time long ago of what Golden Harvest Just Before she met her, and new to pony ville “Even though in the past Golden Harvest seems to be an ignorant pony.. But when it comes to her friends.. She is Ready to Help, No Matter what the Cost!” DJ Remembered “This Happened a long time ago, back in kindergarten. Golden Harvest was shy at first, she wont talk to any filly in the room, she doesn't have many friends back then. on that very same day she met Berry Punch, another new filly in the school... She quickly introduced her self on golden, being the shy one, she didn't reply. Berry was very insistent at that time, and tried to make friends with golden. The next day I was surprised to see them together playing and laughing. I thought “well they became friends fast”. Before i even knew it they became best friends.. Just like me and Octavia” DJ?... DJ!!!... DJ?!... HEY!!! “Huh?! What?” Dj snapped out of her day dream “Have you been paying attention?!” Golden started to get irritated. “Huh? uh, yeah! got it” DJ said, Not knowing what she have just said “Okay then... summarizing what I have just said, Lyra will be the tracker. since she found the first key.. DJ, Bon Bon and Berry Punch Will be the attackers. While I attack at a longer distance, That's what we all agreed right?” Golden Harvest proclaims “Now then... we should get some rest... For tomorrow we wind the second key... which is... ” Golden looks at the map as lyra directs her at the next location “Here! At the Station... Thanks Lyra” Lyra nods in approval. After which Lyra and Bon Bon went home... As DJ was about to leave Golden stopped her “W-what is it?” DJ asked. “You Should stay here just in case, You’ll never know” That was the last words Golden said to DJ Before Going up to her room, Berry then goes to DJ “You know DJ, Golden is taking this harder than you are, yes she is your best friend but Octavia is her best friend too, She just.... don't want Octavia to end up like Syrup” Berry said before she left her on the lobby alone.. “Ah... Yes, Syrup” Dj whispers DJ thinks about Syrup, Syrup was a Friend True and Loyal to the end, She sacrificed herself to save Golden Harvest, If it wasn't for her... Golden would not be here today with us... A True Friend, Until The End “Syrup was a unicorn with light brown mane and orange coat with blue eyes... she was Golden’s Fillyhood Friend, One night.Syrup and Golden went out for a stroll outside pony ville, I was there with them at that time. Golden asked Syrup to go to ever free forest to look for some of those Joke Plants for pranks.. I told them not to go, but they insisted to go and pick some. I had no choice but to follow them. As we were going deeper in the forest we were greeted by zecora. she asked why are we out going to the forest, i never got used to her talking like that... Golden said they were going to pick some joke plant and will leave as soon as possible... zecora warned us not to go further, because of a hydra lurking in the forest. They both just laughed at her warning and moved on, I on the other hand had second thoughts on continuing, zecora pleaded me to stop them before something terrible would happen, I gave her a nod and went to stop them... It was dark and I can barely see anything, not even my hoof in front of me. as i galloped into the darkness i heard a scream of help, It was Golden! both of them were surrounded by a hydra. without ever thinking I ran to the monster and tried to distract it while they move to safety. I kicked and rammed the hydra to get its attention to me, when it finally notices me it swatted me with its tail and flung me to a rock knocking me unconscious... I didn't know what happened next but when i woke up, The hydra was gone... I assumed that Golden Harvest and Syrup is okay so i went back to town, Once i got there instead of happy voices and singing birds, all i heard was a loud crying of a pony... It was Golden Crying! I asked her what happened to her and asked where Syrup might be, She told me Syrup didn't made it.. When they were escaping the hydra, Golden got her hoof entangled on a root! Syrup went back and tried to help her and broke the root, by the time golden was free the hydra caught up, thinking about her friend syrup used her magic to fling golden away... Syrup gave one last smile as the hydra stepped on Syrup crushing her, Golden ran away to town, still horrified of her friend Syrup died to save her, I Comforted her for her loss.Everypony In town were saddened by the loss of a fellow pony.. who risked her life to save another..” “That's why She lived to this day, Now Determined to save and protect her friends... No matter what the cost!” DJ Said to her self "I wish, I could have did the same to her earlier"
Chapter 5 - The Pursuit ContinuesThat Morning, All of them Gathered In The lobby to prepare for the Upcoming Battle “Okay guys, Get your game face on! Cuz its time to rock!! ” DJ proclaims as the group shouts in agreement. As they left the compound they met igor sitting in the fountain outside the apartment “Nice day for a walk isnt it my little ponies” Igor said in a smirk “What are you doing Sir Igor?! Other ponies might see you!!” Lyra tells the seemingly oblivious man “Do not be alarmed... They cant see me... Only Those who had the persona can see me” Igor said still smirking “So what brings you here Igor?” Bon Bon asked “You see my little ponies, ill skip to the important part. Black Heart Already made a move, Octavia is in serious trouble! You must find all the remaining keys In two days now” All of them was shocked because of the change of the time line and Octavia’s Upcoming Danger “W-w-w-w-what?! Why?!” DJ said shaking in fear. Igor’s smirk disappears “After defeating one of her key guardians you have alerted her that you are pursuing her, and plans to kill Octavia!” Igor said while gesturing them to Go “You must go now before time runs out!” Igor Fades away and left a card on where he sat on earlier Lyra picks it up... “Its Blank!” Lyra said while showing the card to the others “Why is it blank?” Bon Bon asked “Maybe there’s something in its back, go check it Berry said Lyra looked at the cards back, and found only the name Mousai “Mousai?! That seems oddly familiar” Dj said while further examining the card “We best keep it.. It might be useful since Igor Left it” Lyra said while giving the card to DJ “Here you keep it” Lyra handed the card at DJ “I’ll keep it safe” DJ said assuring that she will keep her promise “Okay guys new plan!!” Golden said to the group “We should split up to cover more ground! So we could find the keys in time, Now don't get your self worn out!! save your strength of you have to got it?!” She instructs her team where to go and meet up in the Music Hall when finished. They all scattered and went to their respective location finding the remaining keys... and so The pursuit continues -Bon Bon- Bon Bon went to her Location Which is a Hospital “Darn! I hate Hospitals...” She mutters As she goes inside. the place seems deserted and lacking staff’s, The rooms are are all old and the mattresses are rusted.she went deeper into the dark hospital walking and searching the entire first floor... when she got to the stairs of the second floor she heard a cry in a distance. Curious, she went up to take a look... the rooms are Neither Bolted shut! or simply locked from the inside.. She followed the cry to a room in the far end of the hall.. she opened the door and found her self in a morgue, now she became scared she looks around to see who was crying “ H-Hello?” She asked “Is Anypony here?!” The cry grew louder and louder until she saw a gap between a wall, She peeks in and saw a young filly in it. “W-what are you doing in there kid?” She asked but the filly didn't even looked at her. If there is anything that Bon Bon hates, is not looking at her while she was talking... “Hey kid im talking to yo~” She stopped as she notices the filly glowed a bit, The filly slowly turned, revealing a hideous looking creature instead of a filly. Bon Bon Shouted in fear as the persona of the creature appeared as a giant needle she gathered her courage back and summoned her persona as well. “PERSONA!!!” Axel attacks the creature head on and knocks it off, breaking the wall completely. The needle Monster attacked Axel by shooting a thousand of little needles at her. Axel tried to dodge but got hit by a dozen.. Bon Bon Shouted in pain as the needles sinks to Axel’s body “So.. This is a strong one huh?! I might never had training ever! but all i know is... YOUR GOING DOWN!!” Bon Bon Stood up and Broke Axel’s card once again... Axel Lets out an array of light beams causing the needle monster to become blind... this was her chance Axel Charged head on to the monster Slicing its body apart... Liquid started to pour out of its body and so is a Star Key.. “This is the star key... This might belong to Octavia, I’ll give it to her as soon as we find her” With two key’s in her possession, Bon Bon made her way out of the hospital.. To find the others and save Octavia... -Lyra- “Why did i pick this place instead the park?!” Lyra complains as she enters the sewers “Oh this is bad, this is bad!!.. This place reeks!” Lyra complains as she steps in the muddy, smell-like-feet hole “Its so dark here... lucky i got a Lantern or else i could be~” Just then, the Candle burned out “Blind as a bat...” Lyra tries not to cry as she stood there in total darkness.. “Okay lyra... D-Dont be S-scared! B-Be Brave, yeah be brave... BE BRAVE!!” She suddenly herd a clanking sound near by that makes her jump and squeak of fright.. “What was that?!” she asked her self.. The sound went again... She panic’s and summons her persona Aquarion and Blasted water everywhere! but.... because of her water blast, that she was covered in sewer muck. “OH GROSS!! eew eew eew!!” she screams as she tries to wipe the thing off her mane.. Aquarion on the other hand don’t seem to be getting her... “Are you okay?” Aquarion said Of course I'm not!” Lyra asked Aquarion to Shower her with his water. Aquarion agreed and sprayed her like she was having a bath... in the dark Just then Aquarion Shoots a jet of water behind Lyra “Aqua!! What was that for?” Lyra a bit angry asked Aquarion. “Behind you!!” Aquarion Shouted as he shoots another jet of water Lyra Used her magic in frustration to see what was going on. the light on her horn shines brightly, as she turns around she finds a huge Metallic-Mud like creature with an Orange pony in its side “GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!!” The orange pony shouts.. “This is his house?” She thinks as she prepared to fight “Alright Aqua, Water away!!” Aquarion Shoots the monster with an array of water jets.. The water was just absorbed by it “Its not Working Lyra!!” Aquarion said to lyra. The monster got furious and sends the water back at Aquarion. It knocked him back and damaged him greatly. “Aquarion!” Lyra goes to her injured persona and checks him “I’m Alright lyra. After all, I am a water type persona!” Lyra was relieved of her persona’s condition and went back to battle “Okay Aqua Lets Finish this!” Aquarion knows what she was thinking and prepared to attack. Aquarion Spits greatly becoming a whirlpool of water, surrounding the monster completely, the pony who was controlling the monster was also dragged to the spinning vortex.,the pony drowned and so was the monster. Aquarion stopped spinning and returned to his original form “Here lyra, I found this inside the monster while it was in my whirlpool” Lyra took a key looking necklace which looks like a window with a square, a bird, a cup and a triangle in it... “Great, I got my Element” She said “I wonder how are the others are doing?” She Thanked Aquarion and went back to her mind as she walks out of the sewers... -DJ- Dj went to the Mine Shafts outside of town... It was a long gallop from the city to the mine. drained and exhausted she stops for a rest, As she sits down the cold ground the sky suddenly went dark. “Its gonna rain, what are the chances huh?” she mumbles as she stood up once again to find a shelter... Before she could even reach the mines, a lone pony blocks her path to the mines. “Who are you?!” She shouts at the pony, But didn't answer “Look I'm in a hurry so please, move aside!” She asked at the pony still blocking her way The pony just stood there motion less, the pony wore a hood and a long coat which DJ cant recognize the pony. “I'm asking you again to mo~” The pony cuts her off and throws something at DJ, DJ catches it and saw a necklace with an image of an eye with hands holding a small flame “Hey why are you~” DJ looks back at the Pony but it wasn't there any more.. DJ looks at the necklace and thinks... “Why would that pony give me this, without even fighting?” she wonders... At anycase, she got the key! There was no point going to the mines, She went back to town still wondering about the mysterious pony in hood... -Golden Harvest- Golden went to the park Originally where all the team was to be going in the first place before separating.. Golden looks around for anything suspicious in the field... all she can see was a small shack in the middle of the park... She walks towards the shack when the door suddenly opened and dust came flying over to golden, she got blinded for a second then regained sight as she looked to the field again she saw a pony on the other side of the park... it was lyra. “Lyra!! what are you doing here?” Lyra didn't answer “Lyra? is something wrong?” Golden went closer to her friend to see if she was okay.. just then lyra brings out a knife and attempts to slash Golden... she dodged it before the knife can do any damage. “what the hoof!! Lyra whats got into you?” Golden asked as lyra was preparing to attack again.. she charged at her over and over attempting to pierce her! “Lyra cut it out!! What are you doing?!” Lyra didn't listen as she continues to attack, Just then Bon Bon and Berry Punch arrived, Golden saw them coming and calls them for help as Lyra continues to stab “Guys!! Help i think some thing's wrong with lyra!!” She shouted at them, But they just stood there... and joined Lyra! “What the??!!” Golden now faces three ponies who were trying to kill her and attempting to stab her... she dodges all attacks every time they charge, but not all stabs she can avoid, she was cut two times after landing and jumping on the first five attacks. “WHY ARE YOU ALL DOING THIS?! WHATS GOING ON??” Golden shouts at the top of her lungs, Trying to make sense of what was going on with her friends... DJ who was returning from the mines saw golden being attacked by her own friends! “HEY!!!” She charged at the three Mephisto at ready and torched the three ponies attacking her. “DJ?! What are you doing those are our friends!” Golden gazed in horror as DJ burned the three ponies... “Golden look at them closely! Those are not our friends!!” DJ said as golden looks at them closely.. She was right! Their cutie marks was not there! As the imposter's burned to ashes somepony laughs behind them, DJ and Golden Both Looked back and saw a black pony holding a short staff in its mouth. “You may have beaten my doppelgangers, but you wont stop me!!” The dark pony releases a dark flame to Golden as mephisto counters it with a fire ball. the dark pony summons another set of minion ponies to attack them both! mephisto attackes everything he sees as DJ fights back as well, but to no avail. there were too many to handle and they got captured, mephisto was defeated and returned to DJ. “LET US GO YOU SCUM BAG!” Dj shouts at the black pony “Hah! Foolish Horse!! You shall now feel My Wrath!” The Black pony sends an electricity shock to both of DJ and golden.. DJ stood her ground but golden was in terrible pain. “Stop it!! Do not hurt her! Hurt me instead!!” DJ tried to protect Golden but the dark pony just smiled and continues “Why would I Just hurt you, When i can hurt you BOTH!!” She continues to electrocutes them until Golden passed out in pain, even when unconscious the black pony just kept on it. Furious, DJ summons Mephisto again but was interrupted by the black pony. “Hah! You think you can summon your beast?! INFIDEL!!!” she continues to pour electrical juice to them DJ can barely keep vision, as she was about to pass out as well, she suddenly see’s her times with octavia... “I promise, I’ll be here for you no matter what” She tells to octavia “You promise?” She asked her “Yes, Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye” Swears DJ “Thanks!” Octavia smiles sweetly DJ Woke up in the short dream “no...” DJ mumbles “I-I will.... I will.... Save Octavia.... No matter.... What!” DJ tries to summon Mephisto again “Its futile! You cannot summon your beast at this rate!” The black pony laughs as DJ tries to summon mephisto “No! your wrong!! my friends.... are all counting on me... for all of us! to save... octavia! and nothing.... can stop... me from... rescuing her... not like a … pathetic piece... of.... trash... LIKE... YOU!!!!!” DJ Gains an immense amount of power suring to her body “PER-SO-NA!!!!!” She finally summons mephisto out, causing the electrical bond around golden and her to disperse “WHAT!! how can that be!! No one can escape my bonds once i put them on to somepony!! How?! How did this pony freed her self!!” the black pony suddenly became afraid of DJ causing her to back away for a few steps “You Harmed golden! Now you shall perish!!” The black pony stood there petrified seeing DJ as a fire covered, Burning eyed, underworld pony she is... DJ and Mephisto both attacked the black pony with a devastating fire tsunami upon the field, The grass burned, and the earth it self was scorched with intense flames from them both... the black pony was incinerated burning alive in the flaming desolate place as DJ carries Golden in her back returning to town...
Chapter 6 - Specialist Chapter 6 - Specialist Greetings... I am Igor, Do not be alarmed i am only here for a short period of time.. Some of you might know me already some might not... At any case i am here to explain the persona’s that those persons... or ponies have. At first let me explain Tartarus In classic mythology, below Uranus (sky), Gaia (earth), and Pontus (sea) is Tartarus, or Tartaros. It is a deep, gloomy place, a pit, or an abyss used as a dungeon of torment and suffering that resides beneath the underworld. Hence the name given to Black Heart’s Persona. Name: Tartarus Persona Type: Drill Core Persona. Arcana: The Judgement Owner: Black Heart Next is Mousai or Muse’s In Greek mythology, poetry, and literature, are the goddesses who inspire the creation of literature and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge, related orally for centuries in the ancient culture, that was contained in poetic lyrics and myths. The compliment to a real woman who inspires creative endeavor is a later idea. Since Octavia is a Poetic Musician she gained the Persona Mousai Name: Mousai Persona Type: Instrumental Deity Persona Arcana: The Star Owner: Octavia We move on to Aquarion.. Aquarion is quite a unique persona, since he is the only persona who can actually talk and communicate with his owner... Aquarion took its name from Aqua (Water) Taking the body of a Mythical Creature as the Water Elemental, A great example of this creatures came from the alchemy's myths of Paracelsus in the 16th century. Water elementals are elemental creatures made of water and various other liquids. Name: Aquarion Persona Type: Liquid Base Creature Arcana: The Temperance Owner: Lyra Next in line is Terra Terra or Subterranean, is referred to as earth, also it takes the name gaia the goddest of the earth in greek religion.. Not more of this persona i can further explain since well... earth is all around.. Name: Terra Persona Type: Golem Arcana: The Strength Owner: Golden Harvest Moving on to Mephisto Mephisto is a demon featured in German folklore. He originally appeared in literature as the demon in the Faust legend, and he has since appeared in other works as a stock character version of the Devil himself... Its amazing of what such legends becomes true in ones mind, Am I not? Name: Mephisto Persona Type: Fire Entity Arcana: The Magician Owner: DJ Pon 3 (Vinnyl) Next is Torra Personally Speaking i don't know much about Torra, Since Its still a mystery of how Berry Punch ever found Torra... But my guess is its the counterpart or sister of Terra... That's what i think at least Name: Torra Persona Type: Gaseous Element Arcana: The Chariot Owner: Berry Punch Lastly its Axel Axel in the modern name Given to many boys in germany... It also has a distinctive history of this persona... actually it was used by another user and its original name was Norn in greek. it he was renamed by that particular boy so now he is named Axel... what bothers me the most is how a child renamed a persona? I’ll never know.... Name: Axel Persona Type: Sword Fighter Arcana: The Fortune Owner: Bon Bon That's all the information I can give you for now... I Hope this will clear your minds at least... Now, I must take my leave. For I will need to Observe the ponies on how well are they going to get close to the truth,I Bit You Farewell Young one...
Chapter 7 - A Corner of Memories(Again im having second thoughts... And still got no information of both persona Ippon datara and Jack frost) “Hey Golden...” Syrup asked “Yes? What is it?” Golden rolled over the grass, looking at syrup “What do you think is up there?” Syrup pointed at the sky “Uh... Sky?” Golden answered jokingly Syrup smiles a bit at Golden’s joke “Silly Filly! I mean in Space” Syrup still pointing at the sky “Oh.. well, i don't know much.. must be planets? stars... uh...” Golden thinks hard for other things in space, Syrup holds her self from laughing Golden notices she’s forcing her self not to laugh “Alright then... what do you think is up there?” Golden challenges syrup “well... to me its heaven!” Golden looks at her confused.. “I dont get it...” Golden gives up knowing what she means “You see... Thats where my parents are..” Syrup tells Golden “You mean your parents are flying across the space?” Golden still oblivious, asked Syrup “Huh? No!.. okay let me tell you this.. when you leave this world, and MOVE on.. you go to heaven! There, you wont feel anymore pain, no fights!,” “Free food?” Golden timidly adds, Syrup laughs “Yes, Even free food!” “Alright!!! Then I Promise I’ll go with you to heaven! Count on it!!” Golden suddenly said out loud “Huh?!” Syrup looked at her a bit shocked of what she just said “Thats right! I’ll stay be your side no matter what!!” Syrup admired her determination and saw it in her eyes that she was telling the truth “You promise?” Syrup said “Yup! Definitely!” Golden Assures “Pinkie Pie Swear!” “Cross my Heart and Hope to fly, Stick a cupcake in my eye!” Golden chants Satisfied Syrup gave Golden a hug... DJ Puts Golden at the couch and Looks at Golden as she smiles... “She must be having a nice dream” Bon Bon said “Hey shhhh... your gonna wake her up” DJ shushed Bon Bon as she covers her mouth “By the way Berry.. How come you were the last to come back, when you were the first one to your place?” Lyra asked Berry.. Berry is sweating now... “I... uh... Did you see my opponent?! He was huge!! and so big that uh... I got a hard time defeating it!!” But in reality she just went to ride and eat in the carnival the whole hour.. “Really?” Lyra looks at her eye to see if she was lying “Y-y-yup!” She said almost chocking at her answer, Lyra looks at her closely until finally she bought her story... Lucky Pony “Okay, That aside... How many keys we got now?” DJ asked the group All of them showed the key’s they got.. “one, two,three,... six! they’re all here!” DJ said “So what now?! Where should we go now?” Bon Bon asked... Lyra looks at the map, but all the red dots earlier have been cleared out “The map is not showing the next location!” Lyra tells the other ponies.. “Then where!? Tomorrow is our last chance to find octavia and we don't have a single clue where we should go next!!” DJ Slammed her hoof at the floor in frustration “Calm down DJ! We’ll find her don't worry” Lyra tells to her, she subsides a bit and calms down. Just like in cue Igor spoke from out of nowhere... “I see you all got the keys my little ponies” All of them Squealed in Surprise and Fright as Igor walks out from the shadows. “geez Igor! you nearly scared us out of our skins!” Berry proclaims “My Apologies ladies, But i am here not to scare you.. I am here to show you the path to her Lair” Upon Saying this Golden woke up. Igor continues “The keys you hold will open the gates for you to go to her lair.. May i have the keys, if you may” Igor spoke as he reach his hands to get the keys to the ponies. The ponies each gave their keys, and lyra gave two keys to Igor “Interesting... you got hers as well i see” Igor looks at Lyra “Y-yes” Lyra said while shaking a bit “Very well..Let us open the Gates” Igor walks to a wall then drew a distinctive door like pattern and started to chant, A light illuminates the pattern and it became a doorway to a Bright passage way “I must warn you though... this is where the corner of your memories exist, You will see a Distant Memory Which you have longed forgotten. You are free to see them, but if you chose not to.. you can close your eyes while inside... The Path is open!!... go my little ponies” Igor gestured to go as he disappears again.. leaving the ponies staring at the light door way... “Well what are we waiting for?! LETS GO!!” Berry jumped and dived into the blinding light “BERRY WAIT!! darn it! she’s a bit of an air head” DJ said while scratching her head in irritation “Okay then i’ll go next” Golden said while jumps head first to the portal! “Hey what the~” Dj was cut off as Bon Bon Dives in as well! Lyra gradually walks to it and entered it without any fuss DJ was left alone as she too went inside after just getting angry a bit at them... Berry, Who went first was flying on a white space... “Berry Punch?” a voice called out “H-huh?! who said my name?” Berry looks around and only saw nothing “Berry...” The voice said again, Berry recognized the voice... “M-mom?!” A memory of Berry when she was young suddenly appeared though her eyes “Berry... How’s my Little filly doing?” Her mom smiles as she brushed the mane of Berry “Im fine mom... really” Berry giggles “Im sure you are... Are you ready for school Berry?” Her mom says, smiling at her daughter “Yup! I’m all excited... but mom.. would they like me?” Berry asked, worried of the outcome in her first school day “Of course they will, Because you are Kind and Gentle as a butterfly” Her mom hugs her tightly “Now you be careful on your way now.. Okay sweetie?” “Okay mom... I will” Berry Punch went out of the door waving at her mother as she went to school.. “That day.. I Should have stayed home... Because that day, Is the day my mother left me.” “GET SOME WATER OVER HERE!!!” A stallion shouted as all of the neighbours in that area tries to put out the fire in a house. “I still cant believe it... And i never will” “MOM!!!” Berry shouted and tries to go into the burning house, only to be stopped by her father. Berry cried as her house burned to the ground.. All she can do is watch. “I tried to forget... I tried to forget that memory... The painful memory of what happened to my mother, in that faithful day” Berry woke up crying... As she drifts into the white passage. Golden was the second one to enter... As she flies to the light passage she started to hear voice’s “Golden! Come on were going to be late!!” said the voice, She then sees an image from the past as she stared into space.. “I-I know this place... This is the time we went to the Grand Galloping Gala!” “Golden come on!! were going to be late!!” Syrup shouted “Okay Hold on!” Golden tries to walk as her large dress drags her behind “I told you not to wear such big dresses!” Syrup laughs as she watch Golden Lagging behind “Ha ha! very funny.. mind helping me out here instead?” She said to syrup “Okay.. Come on!” Syrup went over and tucks her dress a bit from behind, Making Golden walk easily. “Thanks Syrup” She said to her, Syrup just smiled at her and then drags her to the Gala! “That night was an exiting night! When we were like, Be polite, courteous and behave ponies like we should be... but then this other ponies caused trouble and made the entire gala a night that we really wont forget” Golden smiles and shed a single tear before moving on to the white path Bon Bon shifts and turns while shouting at the place... she obviously got fond of the echo and has no gravity at the path... she continues to spin, doing somersaults and moving her hands as if she was swimming in thin air... Just then she stops what she was doing and listened to her surroundings... there it was again! It sounds like... Laughter! “I... I remember this!” She watched her sight go back to where she was a little filly “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BON BON!!” Cheers and laughter is heard while bon bon is having her birthday party... “Oh thank you Mom! Dad!” Bon Bon was over whelmed with happiness and joy, seeing her parents planned a birthday party just for her... Everypony was there! Family, Friends even Princess Celestia... “It was the Most Happiest day of my life!! I could never ever forget this! But...” Bon Bon Started to cry... “It was also the day... My grandmother passed away, Without saying goodbye..” Bon Bon cries more as she remembers her father gave her the news, that her grandmother passed on right after the party... she was found laying at her bed... not breathing, and smiling. “I loved my grand ma very much... She was my friend, no... Not just my friend... She was my very bestest best friend” Bon Bon cried even louder... As she remembers her time with her Grand mother... At the very last day she talked and played with her before her birthday... Bon Bon stopped all what she was doing and just drifts away along the white path... Lyra follows closely behind, She was wondering about what Igor told them before going through here... “Is it... Close your eyes? Or see where you were going?” She eventually went to a deep though and thinks hard of what Igor just told them “YOUR JUST A WASTE!!! YOUR USELESS!!” Lyra froze... “OH YEAH WELL TOO BAD!!! YOUR USELESS AS MUCH AS I AM!!!” Lyra recognized those voices... “Mom? Dad?” “No... Not this again.... Please stop! Please!” Lyra closes her ear trying to plug out the voices she’s hearing “YOU KNOW WHAT I’M DONE HERE!!!” Her dad yells “THE SAME GOES FOR ME, WERE THROUGH!!!” Her mom yells back “This was a memory I should have not remembered. Because this was the time our family... Broke apart...” Lyra trying to forget the reason why they separated and will never say the reason ever, because that it hurts her feelings and love for the parents who once loved her back so much... she could never understand of why such a simple thing... went too far. Lyra sits back in thin air.. crying and kept on saying “Please Stop” over and over again... DJ came in last... “igor said to close my eyes if i don't want to see my memories” DJ thinks as she is now floating in the white path. Just then she keeps on hearing cries... Cries of a familiar young mare, Octavia. “This is where Me and Octavia... Had our first fight” “You Know I'm starting to hate to hate that attitude of yours!” Octavia cries as she talks to DJ “Why?! Just because I'm stopping you on something just plain wrong! Doesn't make me a Bad Girl now DO I?!” DJ shouts at Octavia “ITS NOT FAIR!!! WHY DO YOU GET TO DO IT WHILE I CANT!!” Octavia shouts as she continues to argue at DJ “You know how it is!! YOU CANT DRINK LIQUOR WHEN YOU HAVE A WEAK STOMACH!” She tells Octavia, which she cant obviously see that DJ is trying to protect her, for her own good Octavia got really mad and storms into her house Shouting and yelling at DJ “That night I felt terrible... I had doubts if I shouldn't have her drink liquor... Or I should just let her drink... My mind was already not in focus so I went home, angry at my self. That morning i went to her house and apologized to her... she also apologized, for her shouting at me last night... She was my Best friend! and i know she knows that too, May be thats why we both got out easy in both of our wrong doings to each other” DJ laugh a bit at her own silliness and thought of how dorky on the way she apologized to Octavia... “Even so... I will never forget that night... We got even close to each other... no matter how cheesy the way we apologized” She just cant for get that time and kept remembering the word “Sorry for that thing” speech she gave to her... with joy in her heart she moved on to the pathway
Chapter 8 - In The Eyes Of The Chosen OneI’ll be with you... Forever and ever... I will never leave your side... I’ll Stay by your side... No matter what! Octavia slowly wakes up... Only to find Herself Chained to a wall “H-hey! Let me out!!! LET ME GO!!!” she shouts asking for her to leave.. She cries out to the prison she is in only to bounce back by her own echoing voice She looks around the prison... It was spacious and had some sort of devices near the steel bars in front of her. She examines her chains and finds it very rusty... she gives it a tug, the chain moves a bit... She pulls it with all her strength but she can only move a portion of it Just then she saw a silhouette of a pony coming towards her... Octavia pretends she is still sleeping.. “Well? Any progress?” A voice called out “Not a thing... Are you sure she’s the chosen one?” Another voice called out “Yes! I am sure.. when I saw her persona came out... as a Mousai!” said the other voice “If this is true... We can use her to summon the great persona Apollo!” Proclaims the other voice “Then We should wake her up now!” said the voice... Octavia became nervous... if she is woken up now, she might go into some sort of trouble or might even force something for her to do “NO!!! you shall not wake her up forcefully!” Said the voice... This gave Octavia relief “Guess they didn't hear my shouts earlier” She whispered to her self as the shadow of the pony backs away from the cage... “We shall wait for her to awake at her own accord! For the ritual to be more effective, she must be in a calm state! Or the Ritual will be in no use and her being destroyed!!” Said the other voice “Ritual?? DESTROYED?!” She thoughts... “Come... we have much to prepare in Apollos arrival” Octavia hears both of them leave the prison... “There is no way I'm going to be sacrificed!” Octavia Forced her self and used all of her strength to pull out of the chains... It took every ounce of her energy to break free of the wall.. although the chains are still in her hooves, but she didn't mind... Her right hoof was badly bruised and her left was cut a bit because of the rubble fell on her upon breaking off the wall.. All that is left of her problem if the huge rows of steel bars blocking her way out... she tried jiggling and found out that it too was rusted! she tried kicking it with her hind hoof causing the bars to clang loudly. She quickly held the bars tight preventing it to spread the sound further... She then examines the lock which is quite old... she then tried unlocking it with a small metal wire she found near the cell... she jiggled the lock over and over... It took her huge amount of Patience and diligence until finally it unlocks! She was free “I’m never going to do that again!” Octavia thoughts as she sneaked out of the prison cell As she ventures to the black hall way, she soon arrives to a vast Hall where 5 different routes going to alternate places... “Uh... Wh-which way?!” She says to her self as she picks a route then quickly changing it to the other... She quickly got an idea.. She puts a mark of one corridor where she went out then she went to another corridor... she picked the far right path. As she entered the chosen path she quickly smells something vile and horrid! “Whats that smell? It smells like rotten meat!!” She covers her nose and kept moving forward She soon found a door leading to another room... As she opens it, she founds corpses of dead animals torn apart and in the verge of rotting. Octavia got sick just by looking at it.. she quickly runs to the starting point of the hall and took deep breaths “That was gross!!” She took deep breaths then she marks the other corridor and went to another. This one was quite damp and wet... she nearly slips as she crept to the slippery corridor. When she reached the door way, she notices a blue light on the other side of the door... As she leaned closer she realizes it was water!! she backs away and went back... She crossed out one more and went to the other... This time... The Corridor seems to be dry, and there was no smell. Octavia felt a little comfort, But when she opened the door she found was a pit deeper than Canterlot cliffs! Octavia wobbles and spins around nearly falling down the huge hole! Her heart pumps so fast that she felt like its going to explode! she stumbles out of the corridor and went to the other... this was the fourth and last, she went through to end of the corridor, she find a door and opens it.. It was the Grand Hall of the place... it was huge with stone columns, in the middle of the room was an altar with several things circled around it... on the other side of the hall is a wide variety of weapons from spears to swords... She ventures to the middle where the altar was set... All of a sudden something hit her from behind nearly knocking her off balance... She turns around and saw the same monster who took her away! She tries to summon her persona but still couldn't. The monster then hits her again this time it hits her... Hard! she was rebounded to the wall and still concious.. “Do not harm her!! Is You kill her the ritual is a failure!!” the voice shouts booming across the entire hall... “As you wish” The pony in the dress says as she orders her persona to pick Octavia up and bring her to the altar... All she remembers is the pony in the dress straps her into the altar before passing out once again...
Chapter 9 - Tower of ThanatosOne by one The group finally got out of the white corridor.. Dj was the last one out when she saw some of her friends are completely Physically and Mentally Hurt.. “Guys? Whats the matter?” Dj asked as some of her friends just sits there... talking to them selves! “This is not good at all DJ” Golden stood up as she checks to her other friends... “What happened to them?” DJ asked “They must have seen their terrible memories again.. Seeing that we just went to the memory corridor” She said as she walks towards her... “How come you didn't end up like them Golden?” DJ asked “Do you think i cant take a bad memory over the others?” Golden says with much confidence “I guess your right... But What about them? We cant just leave them here, can we?” DJ still looking after her comrades “I tried snapping them out... But they just ignored me!” Golden said while looking into the horizon. She sees an odd looking tower Black as the evening sky.. and has a strange aura coming from it.. “They have to snap out of it soon... Or else we might not get this done in time before the winter wrap up!” DJ still Worried of the outcome of her friends tries all to bring them back to reality.. Just then the pony in hood drops from above.. “What th~” The pony in hood shuts her up before she could even scream, she gave her a bag of blue dust... As DJ took the bag and was about to ask something when the pony in hood disappears... “DJ look at that tower!” Golden looks back at DJ as she notices Dj was holding a small sack in her hooves.. “Whats that?” Golden ask “The wha~ This?” DJ looks everywhere to find the pony who gave her the bag, but she was nowhere to be found “Uh... Here” DJ gave the bag of power to Golden “What should I do with it?” Golden asked “Sprinkle it to them! I think...” DJ said, Golden took a small pinch and tossed it to her friends... it took all of the contents before it actually works... “That's Incredible! Where did you found such a thing?” Golden Asked DJ with such interest “I uh... I... Just …” Dj cant say that a mysterious pony just gave it to her other wise, they might say something she wont forget... She just stayed quiet. “oh~ what happened?” Bon Bon asked “I feel like I’m going to spew chunks” Berry started to beltch “I think I just woken up from a Bad dream!” Lyra still a bit dizzy stood up to see where she was... “hey where are we?” Bon Bon said before Lyra even can say the same thing “I think were in... Black’s Lair!” Berry said while pointing at the large tower in the horizon “Thanatos Tower...” DJ quietly says, She was a bit dumbfounded of shy she just said the towers name.. without her knowledge about the place! “We should get going... Were wasting time here!” Golden trotted to the side of the cliff making her way down... As they make their way down the cliff, Lyra who was last to go down slips to the edge and plummets to the ground below.. Bon Bon and Berry Both Summoned their Persona’s and catches Lyra before she could even hit the ground! They set her down as soon as they too jumped and get carried down by their persona’s Dj was left Climbing down instead of dropping... DJ got a bit angry. “Darn it guys!! Your all reckless!!” She shouted as they all stare at DJ “Were sorry DJ, Lyra just fell and we've to save her don't we?” Bon Bon said, drooping her ears “That's true but it doesn't mean YOU all have to jump too?!” DJ Protested “What if you all fell down and died?! What if your Persona’s didn't catch you in time?! Does that logic ever come across your mind?!” Dj was so mad she said words that she never said before. Every pony was in shock... seeing that for once she made one thing clear... They cant risk their own life by doing the same thing. After the outburst, DJ went on ahead, With the others still ashamed even to talk to her... They reached the tower without having to fight any monsters on the way... “That's odd...” Golden said “What is?” Lyra said looking back the road “Haven't you noticed we got here a bit too easy?” Golden Proclaims “Now that you’ve mention it...” DJ mutters as she felt something was coming! “GET DOWN!!!” DJ Shouts as a huge force Blast the gates sending them flying down the road! Lyra looked up the entrance of the tower only to see a huge fat thing coming straight right at her! “LYRA!!! NO!” Bon Bon Shouts as the monster is about to Punch her down! “PERSONA!! Mephisto!!” DJ called out her persona and knocked the monster before it can hit Lyra... “Get her to safety!! Lets go Golden!” Dj shouts, as Golden summoned her Persona and both attacked the monster.. “Lyra can you get up?” Aquarion asked in her mind... “Yeah I’m Okay...” Lyra answered back “Who are you talking to?” Berry asked “My persona... Aquarion” Lyra humbly said “Aquarion can talk?!” Berry was surprised to learn that Lyra's persona can talk! “HEY!! YOU DONE TALKING?! Help us out here!!!” Bon Bon already joined the fight called out to the two ponies who were just sitting there... Berry and Lyra joined in the fight. Lyra summons Aquarion and blasted the mosnter with a huge jet of water.. Berry Summons Torra and orders him to blind the monster so it cant see and attack much.. “Bon Bon! Hit him in the flank!!” Lyra to his right!!” Golden Shouts as they comply... All of them attack the monster until it lets out a deafening scream as he falls down to the cliff below, They were all exhausted and injured in the battle... “Alright then Lets end this once and for all!!” Dj Stormed inside the Tower only to find Octavia being in an alter with the black pony and her Huge persona. The team all went in and was about to attack the black pony when DJ stopped them... “This one is mine... You go get the other on up there!” Dj points to another pony who was sitting and watching on the throne in the upper middle of the room DJ summons her persona, Sending Mephisto to a fiery rage and attacked the opponent! The black pony dodges as DJ attacks once more nearly braking the floor along with it. The remaining four ponies went in front of the throne when Lyra was stopped by Golden “You go help Octavia instead... The three of us can take care of this one” Lyra completely understands and went back down to help her friend “So... You were the one’s who killed my guardians eh?” The pony asked “Yeah, So?! Who are you?!” Berry asked “I am.... Black Heart!” “its her! Black heart!” Golden Shouts “I thought ‘she’ was a ‘he’? Berry asked her self, confused All of them prepared to Attack Black Heart, As they were about to summon their persona Black Heart already summoned hers and shoots a beam of light nearly destroying the entire throne.. All of them back away to think what to do next... Berry just explodes and attacks head on Golden tried to stop her but it was too late... Black Heart Shoots her and hitting her dead on target... Berry was thrown and hits hard on the pavement knocking her down... After seeing her friend took down by her.. Bon Bon charges next, Golden only can doLittle to stop her, when she too ended up like Berry... Lyra who was helping Octavia got Black Hearts attention... She then flies to her thus firing another beam hitting her on sight! Lyra who nearly dodged the beam struggled to get up.. She summoned Aquarion to Attack but was quickly Dissolved by Black Hearts Beam Unable to do much Golden Attacks Black Heart Black Heart dodged every single attack Golden gave to her... DJ still fighting with the Black pony did little to hit her opponent Golden And DJ are soon backed up to each other... “What now DJ they’ve all been knocked out... were the only ones left” Golden Said Breathing hard and heart pumping fast “We stand and fight that's what” DJ said “If were not going to make it... I just want to say … I’m Sorry... For what we did earlier” After apologising to DJ, She Attacks Black Heart While DJ attacked the other... It was a losing battle as they both got pummeled and beaten down... They took Every single attack one by one, suffering from the pain they received as they take the last stand to save Octavia...
Finale - Pursuing My True SelfOctavia regained consciousness, Just in time to see her friends being beaten down to death She wanted to scream! She wanted to scream out and stop the madness... But she couldn't.. she was too weak. “I-I cant... But i have to... How??” She cried as she can do nothing but to watch as her friends are being killed in front of her.. “STAND UP!!” A voice called out to her... It was a pony in a hood! “Stand up Octavia! You must help your friends!” The hooded pony said “But how can I? I cant even summon my persona...” She asked breaking into full tears “Yes you can!” She then took out a blank card that she secretly took from Dj from their last encounter... “Here” She then gave the card to her... “Mousai, The Star” “Don't you see? Your already a Star... You didn't even know it your self! your dreams already came true before you even performed on stage!” She said giving her confidence... She suddenly felt warm in the card.. “Now remember... What you are fighting for” Octavia closes her eyes.. She remembers her friends and their times together, She mostly remembers her times with DJ... Her dream to be a star living a good life... Her love of music.. Then our of her dream she sees a light... “Per...so...na!” A huge amount of energy flows out Both Black Heart and her minion Looked at Octavia in Amazement. But also in fear as they awoken the Chosen one Octavia summoned Musai But all of a sudden Musai Changed her appearance and Became Apollo, The Star! “It cant be!!” Black’s Heart Fell to her stomach as she sees the legendary persona in front of her. but not in her control, Her Minion Deliberately attacks Octavia not knowing her true potencial, With one glare Octavia grabs the Minion and slams it to the ground crushing it to death! The mighty force of her attack shook the foundation of the tower.. Black Heart Stood her ground and fights Octavia... They Both charged at each other, Upon Impact! They both Repelled each other and sent flying up to the air and attacked once more.. The fight took a lot of dodging and firing random hits everywhere! Octavia had enough... She sets her sights on Black Heart and Grabs her in one swipe... She pinned her on the wall as black heart struggles to break free “You! you hurt my friends” Octavia hits her “And you tried to kill them!!” She hits her again “You’ve gone far enough!” She hits her again and again “I would forget that you captured me and make me a sacrifice.. But if you went and hurt my friends.. I WONT FORGIVE YOU!!” Octavia gave the last blow and Charged a searing hot beam at her thus ending her life.. Apollo then Returned to her sub conscious mind.. Octavia went to see DJ and Golden who were badly hurt “DJ! Wake up! Wake UP!!” Octavia tries to shake DJ awake.. DJ opens her eyes to see Octavia crying once more. “What are you crying about?” DJ asked as she coughs up blood. “I’m Sorry! I’m sorry that i cannot do any thing to help you earlier...” Octavia now cries even more “What are you Talking about? you saved us! Ive never been more proud for you having to be my friend and helping us at the same time today...” DJ continues to cough up blood. “Don't speak save your strength..” Octavia worried about DJ’s condition. “I’m fine..” She says as she fell to unconsciousness, Octavia was left there alone to deal with her with her injured friends... She Summons Her persona to help carry them out of this place Back to Manehattan Forgetting that this whole encounter ever happened to her life... She learns that not all Good things in life is fame and fortune... Sometimes Having the Best of Friends Is much more than having complete strangers to cheer for you even though they don't care for you that much...
Prologue - The Pony in Hood Prologue - The Pony in Hood "So... Did you do your job well?" Igor asked as he Stood at the velvet room "Yeah... It wasn't easy though, I need to keep my secret to them. Other wise.. She might recognized me" The Hooded pony said "Well... Its not that easy to keep, If i do say so my self" Igor said While Smirking "I Was suppose to be dead that day... Why did you brought me back?" The hooded pony says "I just have a hunch, that you still don't die that easily yet" Said Igor "After all... You were the very first who Knew about your own persona, Am I right... Syrup?" Igor Smilingly said.. "I guess so..." Syrup said while sitting in the corner Looking at the blank space Igor Left her alone in her own melancholic state... Thinking that he did the right thing saving her life, On that faithful day...
