Occult Rising

After a few minutes, the three of them were armed and ready to go. Wind had her father's sword and Dash had her sword. Applespice had made a trip home to grab his gear. He was wearing brown leather armor and had a large hammer strapped to his back. As they were heading out the door, Scootaloo came in with a huge smile on her face.

"We've done it. All of the cyborgs are back to normal." She said excitedly.

"You fixed them?" Applespice asked.

"Well, they still have all the cybernetic parts. We couldn't remove them without damaging their brains. But, they have their own minds back." Scootaloo replied.

"Can we see them?" Applespice asked.

"Sure. They're right outside." Scootaloo replied.

The three of them ran out the door to see everyone standing there waiting on them. They were all there Twilight, Pinkie, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Cheese, Big Mac, Spike, and Trixie. They were all standing there smiling and hugging their respective children.

"Hello, Wind Storm." Twilight said as she moved close to Wind.

"Hello, princess." Wind replied.

"Is your father home? I would like to speak with him." Twilight said.

Tears welled in Dash's eyes at the mention of Jet.

"What's the matter Rainbow Dash?" Twilight asked.

"Jet's been taken." Dash said as she held back a sob.

"Oh. I'm sorry. Who took him?" Twilight asked.

"A cult known as The Mystics. They think he's the one their prophecies talk about." Wind said, seeing her mother was in no shape to talk about it.

"The Mystics? But, that's just an old legend, darling." Rarity said.

"Well, it obviously ain't, sugahcube." Applejack said.

"Don't worry, Wind. We'll help you get your father back." Twilight said.

"No, this is something we have to do. I've risked the lives of my friends enough already." Wind said.

"But, that's what friends do. They risk their own safety to make sure everyone else is safe. We have to help you." Pinkie said.

"No, she's right. This is up to us." Dash said after drying her eyes on her sleeve.

"Are you sure about this?" Spike asked.

Dash nodded.

"Surely you need the help of the great and powerful Trixie." Trixie said.

"Mom, they said they don't need any help. Let them go." Shadow said.

"Well, we're here if you need us. Just give me a call and we'll be there in a flash." Twilight said.

"Thank you, Twilight. You've always been a good friend." Dash said as she hugged Twilight.

"When you guys get back, me and Pinkie will throw the best and biggest party ever." Cheese said.

"Don't worry about Tank, Dashie. Big Mac and I will take care of him for you." Fluttershy said as she hugged Dash.

"Ayup." Big Mac said.

"Thank you all. If we get into any trouble, we'll call for help." Dash said as the three of them headed off into the Everfree Forest.