Equis Art Online II

As Aries and Twilight teleported back into Ponyville square, they were greeted by what was left of the group.

"What the HELL happened?" Sinon said, shocked. "We just got your message..."

"Blueblood tried to kill Twi. I stopped him, though we had to teleport out in order to save our sorry asses from being slaughtered by a mob."

"Shit." Klein said, shocked.

"The mob was probably a bunch of Blueball's lackeys." Lizbeth said, hefting her mace onto her shoulder.

"Yeah. We should get moving back to Twilight's castle." Aries said, noting Twilight's labored breathing.

"I'm fine..." Twilight said, but she then gasped for breath.

"Twi?"

"He...got me." Twi said, passing out.

"TWI!" Everyone yelled, and they quickly gathered her up and launched towards the castle at top speed. Slamming the door open, they set her down on the bed. Liquid was coming out of her mouth, and she was coughing wildly.

"GET A DOCTOR!" Agil yelled, and Silica and Pina rushed out.

"Twi?"

Spike saw Twilight, and he gasped.

"TWI!"

"Spike, stay back! We don't know what's going on!" Aries said, and as he fumbled for a Cure potion, Silica arrived, along with Nurse Redheart.

"What's going on?"

"She just passed out and began coughing up that liquid."

"We need..."

"Me."

All eyes turned to Celestia, who nearly sprinted in the door. The surprising thing was that she was wearing a satchel. She sat down next to Twilight, and took what looked like gold, green, and black moss out of the pouch, and gently fed it to Twilight.  She swallowed and soon, the coughing and liquid stopped, and she lay still, her breathing resuming back to normal pace. Celestia sighed and stood up. The group sighed as a whole.

"What was that?" Asuna asked.

"It's Ambrosia. The only known substance that can counter the effects of Imperium. It's the only known substance that can cure fatal wounds." Celestia said.

"Good thing you had that." Agil quipped.

"It is. She needs rest and protection. I know of a small town, Bristail, that I take vacations at sometimes. It's isolated and protected. I think you and the element bearers should stay there for the time being. The beach should do her good." Celestia said. "I'll notify the element bearers. They'll join you shortly. I'll also notify the Train conductors to prep a line for you."

"Thanks. I think a seaside town might not be bad." Asuna said, and Klein giggled a bit.

"What's so funny?"

"You gave me a funny image, a stupid thought, whatever you want to call it."

"Does said thought involve seeing Asuna in a swimsuit?" Kirito said, with a dangerous tone.

"It may...OUCH!" Klein yelped.

Kirito punched Klein straight across the face, with no holding back.

"Wrong answer, Klein." Asuna said, and Kirito laughed. Agil then had to hold Klein for a solid three minutes before he calmed down.

"Well, we should get moving." Alice said.

As the group walked out, Celestia teleported away in a flash, while the Salamander player watched them from the air. He smiled under his helmet.

"Now's the time...scratch that. When we get to this "Bristail," we'll talk."

As Twilight was brought out on a stretcher by a returned Celestia, then loaded onto the train, Aries looked up at the sky. He thought he saw another fairy, but he shrugged and hurried to catch up with the others. As the train left, with the Salamander on top, the air suddenly grew cold. A glittering frost came up from the ground, and a face formed. Black eyes and jagged pearl white teeth smiled evilly. As the frost settled itself near the smokestack, the moon disappeared behind a cloud.