MLP: Nights Journey Of Dreams

Chapters

Chapter 01: The Dream Journey Begins
Chapter 02: The Night Dimension
Chapter 03: First Problems in Pure Valley
Chapter 04: Rainbow's Team Moves In!
Chapter 05: Chasing & Storm Watch!
Chapter 06: Bubble Match & Octopaw Chase
Chapter 07: 2nd Match VS. Donbalon!
Chapter 08: 2nd Match, VS. Girania!
Chapter 09: Tough Spots in Crystal Castle
Chapter 10: Octopaw & Hostage Problems
Chapter 11: Glass Maze & Chamelan Problems!
Chapter 12: Protect A Tree & Octopaw Chase 2
Chapter 13: 2nd Match, VS. Bomamba!
Chapter 14: 2nd Match, VS. Chamelan!
Chapter 15: Shocking Truth About NiGHTS
Chapter 16: Delight City's Dilemma
Chapter 17: City Defense & Octopaw Chase 3
Chapter 18: City Maze solving
Chapter 19: Beware The Spider In Memory Forest
Chapter 20: Find NiGHTS & Octopaw Chase 3
Chapter 21: 2nd Match, Queen Bella!
Chapter 22: 2nd Match, VS. Cerberus!
Chapter 23: BellBridge!
Chapter 24: Reala's Final Match!
Chapter 25: Wizeman, the Wicked!
Chapter 26: Dawn to a New awakening

Chapter 01: The Dream Journey Begins

MLP: Nights Journey Of Dreams

Chapter 01: The Dream Journey Begins

At this moment, an event is happening in the realm of Tartarus. For within the castle of Grimmore, the Dark Elf's in a meditated state, his dark aura overflowing with great magical might that any that feels it would drop their courage & become snibbling cowards. Suddenly, his eyes slowly open forth in having seen...something unique!

“Ahhhh…I sense something….or rather….someone….as powerful to be….like me, but different/” Grimmore stated in sensing there is someone else that bears a similar power to his own, but just barely. “Let us make contact with another….” He stated in what shall be done here, to make contact.

Soon Grimmore uses his powers that created a burning inferno window gate that stretched 40 feet width, height and length within the throne room of the War God. There was images of many worlds seen across the vastness of space, time and reality, across dimensions to other worlds that exist different from Equestria Prime. Soon one world was seen, but this was in truth a realm that existed separately from the living…as it was all spiritual of some kind. Soon something is seen, a strange, caped humanoid creature with a spiked metallic ball helmet covering his head. He is shown not to have a mouth and he has 6 eyes on his 6 metallic flying hands. It appears he has some sort of amulet with 2 pieces of Green magical source and a piece from a Blue magical source, but it is not known what they are. He also has some sort of spiked crown on top of his head.
 
“Who is it, that dares be so bold to speak with Wizeman, the ruler of nightmare? A powerful god among many Nightmarens.” The revealed being spoke in addressing himself as a cruel creator & dictator & fancies himself a god.
 
“Hmph-hmph, hmph…I am known as Grimmore, the Overlord King of Tartarus. A Dark Elf that has become…a War God.” Grimmore lets loose a wicked chuckle to respond with his own claims of who he is.
 
“So, it would seem you possess power to be beyond all others.” Wizeman slowly spoke in where he sees Grimmore unfazed, even with one of his moving hand eyes to stare at him.
 
“Indeed I do, I felt your presence of existence from another world.” Grimmore responded with a calm demeanor to speak of terms of a subject.
 
“To communicate between two worlds differ from another of which are separated, only a powerful being…could perform such an act.” Wizeman explained the case of what it was that was going on here of how one being of great power could speak to another from a separate world.
 
“Which is why, I offer to you…something of key interest.” Grimmore stated forth in getting straight to the point.
 
“And what would you, elf, have that could interest me?” Wizeman asked in where he moves closer to the magic gate window, two hands with eyes glared out in asking what would intrigue him to such matters.
 
“A chance to gain power to rule not just one realm of dreams, but worlds beyond filled with dreamers.” Grimmore waved off his left hand in stating what it is this Nightmaren would get out of this.
 
“Hmmmm. What you speak…sounds all too good to be true, what is it I would need to acquire such power?” Wizeman settle himself down to ponder what it was he was told here, but pondered if there was nothing of a hidden motive.
 
“The power of elements…of beings that represent harmony. Take their dream spirits, & let them be swallowed up by your nightmares. Once they lose their elements in the dream realm, you will be able to harmonize their power to cross countless borders of dimensions & worlds alike.” Grimmore explained the plot of what Wizeman can do if he gain such power, he would not only rule the dream realm he currently resides in, but could expand himself to countless other worlds and countless vacant dream realms that do not have anyone to command.
 
“Thus giving me greater power to expand my own, for the more dreamers that lose their Ideya to my Nightmarens.” Wizeman spoke in having learn of what he would come across & it would allow him to keep growing in power all the more. “But what is it you seek in aiding me?” He asked in why Grimmore would wanna help him out.
 
“Consider it a free gift, of one mighty entity to another. I wish to see how those that have cause minor annoyance when awake, survive…when they are but Dream Spirits & are alien of their new standings.” Grimmore smiled evilly in stating how those that would be taken, while they have done fairly well awake, when in the dream realm, all their abilities with a physical body will be lost and they will be helpless.
 
“Very well, I shall set the conditions to greet our guests that you….shall send forth.” Wizeman responded to say in seeing what has already been developed here; he’ll make preparations while Grimmore sends those they are targeting to his realm outside their own world’s borders. “I do wonder, how well these visitors will do in a realm of nightmare, the likes….unknown to them.” Wizeman ponders in knowing that for those that are human, they struggle, but for something different from human, more animal, how will they fair.
 
“We shall see….” Grimmore smiled off fiendishly to say this as a last claim on the matter.
 
Soon Wizeman begins to vanish from sight as nightmare mist swirls around him. Soon what is seen looks like a bridge form, leading from one spot to another. Grimmore smiles in seeing that things have begun to settle as everything fades into darkness…as an evil plan between two evils world apart, are setting things in motion for those that shall be targeted.

The scene begins to open up at Rainbow Castle as it was already close to be nighttime. Everyone in the kingdom was getting ready for bed or others decided to sleep a little later after some little activities. Right now, we find the Mane Six together in a private room for the mares to be doing some slumber party feats. Twilight read a book about spells, Rarity & Fluttershy were brushing the other’s mane, Applejack & Rainbow Dash were having a hoof-wrestle match to see who was stronger, & Pinkie Pie was balancing some rocks together to make a tower (how she’s doing it and they don’t fall is a mystery), but all in all, they seem to be doing fine.

“Everyone, I am so excited that you could come for this.” Twilight smiled forth in being really happy at this very moment.

“Well darling, I must admit, it’s been ages since you last had a slumber party.” Rarity smiled off to say this in recalling the last time they had a slumber party sleepover.

“Last time was when me an’ Rarity got stuck here from a storm.” Applejack pointed out a fact of how the first slumber party Twilight did, was with her and Rarity during a storm issue.

“Then we had another moment we all slept together, but…something weird happen then.” Pinkie Pie scratched her head in recalling another event that happened that was almost like this one, only a weird event happened.

“Let’s not bring up what already happened in the past, okay Pinkie Pie? Especially like the time with the Tatanbus.” Rainbow Dash remotely pointed this out to her friend to not bring up bad memories of one sleepover.

“Still, is it only going to be just us sleeping together here, Twilight?” Fluttershy stated to say this in knowing that it’s only the mares sleeping together.

“Yes it is, I needed something where we can all be together.” Twilight nods off to say this while explaining her case here. “Starlight Glimmer & Ben are helping with Nyx’s own sleepover as we speak.” Twilight smiled in knowing that nearby, her daughter is having fun with her own slumber party event.

“Hey Twilight, I brought the treats you requested.” Spike came in showing a tray of food and tea-cups for the ponies to take.

“Thank you Spike, how’s everything with Nyx’s slumber party?” Twilight thanks her assistant while everyone got what they want, wondered how Nyx’s group was fairing.

“Well, she & the Cutie Mark Crusaders are trying to give Phobos a makeover.” Spike pointed out in what Nyx’s group was currently doing & Twilight was gonna ask, but… “Don’t ask, I’m just glad I’m not stuck in his place.” Spike cuts in to say this, he rather not go into details on something that even guys don’t like being force to do.

“I bet they are having as much fun as we are!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say in what was going on with the fillies that were as fun and exciting.

“Oh, yes….I think so to. There were so many things to do &…” Fluttershy slowly nods meekly in agreeing to the objective.

“And so many exciting stuff to do in which I was awesome!” Rainbow Dash brag off in where she and AJ cancel their wrestle match for her to gloat.

“Right, sure ye were Rainbow Dash.” Applejack rolled her eyes in having heard her friend say such things.

“Tell us Twilight, did the slumber party you have in the Human World with versions of us turn out to be this exciting?” Rarity asked her smart friend i what a slumber party was like in the human realm with their different versions.

“Well, we were trying to save the world from disaster, but….it was still pretty much fun in a way.” Twilight shrug off slightly saying how things went, course they were trying to come up with a counter music spell, but that was about it other than her seeing the Human Mane Five, AKA the Rainbooms do things they had in their world than what the ponies got in Equestria here.

“I like the part where my other self beat AJ at games!” Rainbow Dash smiled off to say this in what she found interesting to hear about Twilight’s slumber party visit to another world.

“Only cause yer other self cut my other self off.” AJ protest off to make this stated reminder of what happened that she heard from Twilight.

“I like the idea of working on a lab-top to update my page!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this with a pinky-keen smile.

“Well, I find doing one’s hair…or mane in our case is much more dazzling.” Rarity spoke to say in feeling like the idea of brushing to comb one’s hair/mane was better.

“I like it when we have a pet to play with. I think Angel Bunny would feel alright if I brought him along.” Fluttershy smiled a bit in saying this of what she thought be a nice idea.

“Hey Twilight, all’s well in here?” Ben pops in to say hello at this time to see how things are going along.

“Yes Ben, we are. Hope you can give Nyx’s group a good story. But nothing too scary!” Twilight stated to say this while reminding Ben of no scary stories for their child or her friends that are only foals.

“Trust me, after the time I was asked to scare you, I think I learn to fear the wrath of a girl when she’s armed with pillows. Bye…” Ben smiled off uneasy to say this with a slight joking tone in knowing the answer to the question just before leaving.

“Wow; that is sooooo true!” Pinkie Pie pointed out to say this in hearing the power of pillow fights.

“I guess Ben recalls scaring you, hugh?” Rainbow Dash smiled slyly in recalling the other tale of what Ben did on Twilight’s other world slumber party event.

“Can’t believe my cousin Tough Apple played along with de other Golden Heart & Jack Zen fer a prank.” AJ shook her head off in having heard of what Tough Apple did, scaring her other self from another world.

“Yes, I be scared if anything were to happen right now.” Rarity nods off to state this matter of opinion.

“Oh dear. We’ll be fine, won’t we Twilight?” Fluttershy asked in starting to feel scared now.

“Oh course girls, so why not just do one quick board game before going to bed ourselves. Yawn…..I’m really tired tonight.” Twilight smiled to say this with honesty of them being safe before she yawns a bit while thinking they best settle things before going to bed.

Everyone nods in agreement before deciding to play a quick board game before getting ready to hit the hay; in short, go to bed. The scene begins to zoom away now in where things will slowly play out here before the time comes when the heroes go off to dreamland.

We soon find some pony out at night while Ponyville’s clock tower rings its late night gong. And the one who was out flying across the night skies was none other than Princess Luna of the Moon. She flies around, creating wonderful things in the night, where only those that stay awake long enough can see the night’s true beauty.

“At last, the time to begin another day of the night, with stars to shine across the night sky.” Luna spoke forth in seeing it’s time to begin her next round of her work as richness of the night.

As Luna stated out, she begins rotating the stars above, making wonderful forms of where astronomers can connect certain stars to form any sorta creature of a constellation. This was Luna’s favorite thing to do, in the past, many slept when she did this, but while not much has changed, some do tend to be awake to see her work.

“Now to make sure every pony is sleeping well tonight & they shall not be having anything but pleasant dreams.” Luna smiled in saying this in what to do next here to help the many sleep well tonight with pleasant dreams.

Luna begins her scouting around the town as she becomes like a little blur of night dust to swirl around many homes of sleeping ponies. There, she finds many good little ponies dreaming away in being in meadows to watch the scenery or go on adventures & find treasures of riches, soar even without wings across water fall canyons & dance across it without fear & so many other things. There were so many wonderful things in where no one was having bad dreams, because she is the protector of dreams, & wants to make sure no one has any nightmares of the sorts.

“It would appear everything within Ponyville is alright. Just one look around Twilight’s castle & then I can go…” Luna was stating to say in just having one last round of a look at the last couple of ponies before heading back to Canterlot.

But just then, Luna flies near the Rainbow Castle & uses her magic to stare through the walls, & find the little auras of anyone asleep. If they are glowing peaceful of a pony’s magic aura, they are having good dreams, if they seem a bit shaky, then they are having bad dreams. But what Luna sees are only few auras of sleepers as there were six that seem….shrouded by some dark cloud fog interrupting her duty to determine if all are sleeping well.

“What is this? I….I can’t see Twilight’s dream aura! Nor of her friends! But she & the others should be asleep! I can see my nephew, Nyx, Starlight Glimmer, Spike, & even Phobos along with the pets & CMC, so why…?” Luna spoke in being puzzled by what was going on, this did not make sense, she should be able to tell when one is sleeping during this time, but as she looks ahead, she cannot find the auras of the Mane Six; why?

Luna was about to investigate further by magically about to be dream dust to enter the six mare’s dreams, but…as she was about to enter, the dark cloud blocked her path & rebound her outside the castle walls & reverted back.

“What the….something is blocking me from entering!” Luna gasped in seeing this & realized something was not right here. “How is that possible? I know only my sister ever kept me out of her dreams, but this…something doesn’t feel right.” This was strange, something was occurring & Luna does not know of what?

Luna began to become worried & for good reasons she was for something was amiss. Why was it that she can’t determine what was happening with the Mane Six. And why was their dark foggy cloud that kept even the princess of the night & dreams from going in. Not even the dream foe she created, the Tantabus, was capable of blocking her from entering different dreams. Something was not adding up & it only concern Luna more & more…

The scene begins to show us something that look like it was a bright sunny day within Ponyville, as everyone was doing their thing. We find the Mane Six were doing something of what activity seem to keep them busy, distracted, & happy. It seem they were living up in what they could consider…the best and happiest moment of their lives.

“Oh yeah, Soarin, Spitfire, you watching this!” Rainbow Dash shouted out in doing some fast movements that were Wonderbolt material.

“Oh yeah, you go Rainbow Dash!” Soarin cheered in loving what he was seeing here.

“Come on Dashie, make the shot!” Spitfire cheered in seeing her best pal & fast flier student making the call.

“Oh yeah! SCORE!” Rainbow Dash cheered forth in having completed another obstacle course with ease.

“Thank ye very much sir, come again!” Applejack thanked a customer in giving him some apple pie & cider drink. “How’s our count fer de day, family?” She look back to see how they were making it here.

“Why my stars, why…we got enough ta pay our bills & make some repairs fer our farm!” Granny Smith smiled proudly to her granddaughter in seeing the large amount of money they made today.

“Eyecup!” Big Mac replied off in agreeing wholly on that topic.

“Glad ta hear, we’re making great business. Come on ponies, come get our famous apple treats! You’ll love them an’ dat’s de honest truth!” Applejack nods off to say while wanting more ponies to come & get some fresh apples from her.

“I love it Rarity, I want you to get in about 100, no, 500, no, 1000, oh who am I kidding? I’ll buy your whole SET for my next showing!” Hoity Toity exclaimed in absolutely loving the silver dresses & outfits with winter flower designs on them that Rarity made.

“Why I would be delighted. My new Silver Winter Spring Flower designs will surely be a big hit.” Rarity proudly exclaimed to say this in having done her best in this work.

“Big hit nothing, you design where one can see the lovely spring flowers in winter theme on outfits.” Sapphire Shores proudly off proudly in having seen what’s pony can really do.

“Oh-ho-ho, well, I must say….I can surprise myself from time to time.” Rarity chuckled sweetly in having been praised by such things.

“There you go, your pet is now nice & healthy, remember, give her three cuddles a day.” Fluttershy spoke in giving a little puppy to a sweet little filly in happily taking him.

“Thank you Fluttershy, I’ll take good care of him.” The filly acclaimed in feeling so happy to hug her pup.

“Ms. Fluttershy, I believe your tender care for these sweet things is abominable. What would you say in helping homeless creatures we just can’t seem to help?” A stallion of stature appeared & seem to want to help by asking Fluttershy about helping homeless animals.

“Oh, why I would be delighted. After all, there is no animal I can’t help find a home for it.” Fluttershy spoke in feeling very happy about the idea.

“SURPRISE!” Pinkie Pie pops out of a fake birthday cake with streamers and confetti. “Well, what’cha think? Hugh-High, hugh?” She asked off in having surprised a pony nearby.

“Wow, you totally surprise me, I forgot it was my birthday today.” Derpy replied off to say in her eyes crossed in being so surprised.

“Okay, who else wants to be surprised next?” Pinkie Pie looked around the crowd in who else would wanna be surprised.

“Me! Me! Me! Meee!” Many crowds were cheering and asking to get a surprise next, making the pink pony have the time of her life.

“And here we have another spell that if perform in a certain angle can be less struggle for any beginning user of magic, any questions?” Twilight was teaching a few students that were by the Town Hall in being given a lecture by Twilight in spell casting.

“Would the calibration of the magic form cause any backfires?” A student asked in pondering the idea of something bad happening.

“Not anymore, with these little magic protection gems, you’ll be safe from any harm.” Twilight showed a new gemstone that with them, no more backfire effects from misused spells.

The crowd was cheering and stomping their hooves in loving Twilight’s smart expansion; the princess smiled in liking this kinda stuff.

“Princess Twilight, you have simply done an amazing feat in helping every pony around. You & your family must be very proud of you.” Mayor Mare approached to smile at the mare in saying these very thoughtful things.

“It’s no trouble at all Mayor, there isn’t any problem I can’t solve.” Twilight smiled off to say this in feeling comfortable about herself.

“Well, could I bother you with…a small problem that has been bugging me lately?” Mayor Mare spoke in feeling like there was something she like to ask at this time for Twilight’s advice.

“Certainly, what is it…” Twilight happily nods off in awaiting the question.

“Why are we still living like this?” Mayor Mare asked this under her breath while sounding a bit…dark & gloomy.

“Hugh?” Twilight gasped off in her eyes widening in having heard something so…scary.

Then without warning, everything began to become less colorful save for Twilight as things began to look a little more gray around the surroundings. It started to play ’Solitude’ from NIGHTS: Journey pf Dreams Original Soundtrack in the background during these dark scary moments.

“Why haven’t you used your brain to stop all the evil in the world from harming us?” Mayor Mare asked off in sounding very serious in wanting an explanation for the answer.

“Hey yeah, that’s right/Why hasn’t our princess settle this/She’s Celestia’s choice, she better live up to it!” The crowds began to hear that & started to agree upon such things. And what seem strange was many of their eyes were glowing red, their fur colors all began to degrade to a gray zombie-like appearance.

Worst yet, it was not just Twilight having a bad moment with those around her, the same unfortunate stuff was happening to the other Mane Five members.

“Ugh! Hey, that was a cheap shot….hugh, Lightning Dust?” Rainbow Dash yelped from someone that zipped pass her loop corner; only when she stare up to find Lightning Dust; why was she here?

“What’s the matter Dashie, you can’t go against your limit now?” Lightning Dust asked off in bragging here about Rainbow unable to go any further.

“She’s right you know, you’re too soft.” Soarin stated off to say this in starting to be the downcast on Rainbow.

“Maybe I was wrong about you, maybe you aren’t Wonderbolt material.” Spitfire remarked off to say this in a harsh tone in sounding uncaring.

“Whah, no…I’m TOTALLY Wonderbolt material!” Rainbow Dash spoke off in looking scared, her dream to be a part of the Wonderbolts is starting to fall apart.

“Yuck! This tastes terrible!” Suddenly, one stallion spat out his apple pie in disgust.

“Now wha makes ye say dat…” Applejack turn around in hearing that, there was no way some pony didn’t like her family’s home made apple pie. Then without warning, Flim & Flam appeared, having inspected her family’s sold products.

“Because dear Applejack, you’re selling apples with WORMS in them.” Flam issued off to say this in showing an ugly green worm & its friends living inside out apple & a few others in baskets.

“And your apples seem…rotten to the core, it would seem.” Flim pointed out in where from cutting the pie & an apple, they are all rotten, bad products that can’t be eaten at all.

“They’re right/Are you trying to make fools of us/You lied to us!” The crowds were starting to turn on the Apple Family in learning this of what they been played for.

“I believe this action calls for a money back of your part.” Flim spoke off in a businessman tone in what happens next here.

“Which judging by your selling of faulty products is about…” Flam issued off in about to make a claim in what will happen next.

“ALL OF IT!” Flim-Flam Brothers spoke off in stating with their red eyes glaring at AJ while the angry crowds surround her.

“No….no ye can’t! We work hard, we need this dough ta help our farm!” Applejack spoke off to say while some ponies pushed her big brother and granny to take away all the earned gold coins.

“There she is! She stole my designs!” Then suddenly, Suri Polomare came into the scene in stating what Rarity did in stealing something of her work.

“Your designs, Suri Polomare? I made these designs just yesterday, thank you very much.” Rarity protest to say that she never stole from this pony & she should know that very well.

“Sorry ma’am, but those designs were already filed’ & sent under a different designer. So unless you have a license to sell her product under her name, we’re gonna have to suspend you.” A suited unicorn stallion came over to show paper-work in stating that Rarity’s product was copy-design of Suri Polomare.

“I sent mine in last week, didn’t you see the cover on Fashion Week?” Sure Polomare pointed out in showing a last week magazine cover, showing her design of a Silver Winter Spring Flower series.

“No…no, this is a mistake, I’m not a fraud, I never steal another designers designs, honest!” Rarity was panicking in seeing that she was being pressured, her reputation & name are on the line & she may lose it all.

“GRAAAUUUOOGH….” Then a wild Manterror was seen wrecking everything in sight of some circus ponies of which the gentle-stallion Fluttershy met own.

“I thought you said he was calm!” The circus owner snapped at Fluttershy in seeing the creature was not tame.

“He was, but your son wasn’t behaving & kept flicking rubber bands on his head.” Fluttershy nervously spoke in putting the blame of…the owner’s son for running things.

“Are you sympathizing with these filthy beasts than your own? We are above them, they are too dangerous!” The circus owner snapped off to say this in seeing what Fluttershy’s true colors are. “You’re no animal tamer, you’re a sympathizer, we wanted results, not to better them as if they are on the same level.” He snapped off to say in seeing what Fluttershy really was, and she was no use.

“No, no…please…you don’t understand, I…I was trying to…” Fluttershy was trying to explain, but the Manterror kept wrecking the circus, not leaving her a good impression.

“Surprise!” Pinkie Pie pops out dress like a clown to surprise a filly.

“Waahhh-Haaaugh…aaaah!” Then a crying from a filly who wore a party hat was seen upset & ran away from the party pony.

“What, what’s wrong?” Pinkie Pie asked off in seeing this puzzled as the child’s parents were comforting the scared filly.

“How dare you, my little child is afraid of clowns! And you come dress up…LIKE A CLOWN!” The mother snapped off to complain in seeing what Pinkie Pie has done, she scared her child who is frighten of clowns.

“Didn’t you read our note on there being no FUNNY business?” The father sternly snapped in reminding the pink pony of what they were asking.

“But….parties are supposed to be fun.” Pinkie Pie sheepishly spoke to say while the upset parents turn away with a crying child. “Wait, I’m sorry…can’t we just…” She was trying to make up for her mistake, she really didn’t mean to do anything bad; really.

Then the reflection of the window that showed Pinkie’s clown getup, suddenly reacted to show a harpy-like scary expression to screech with glowing red evil eyes while the window’s glass cracked.

“Hugh, is that….me?” Pinkie Pie gasped in fright in seeing her own clown reflection, but it seem….scarier than what it should be.

“Breaksifruvhmm….” Then without warning, the window broke off that completely caught the pony off guard.

“Aaahhhh!” Pinkie Pie yelps to scream in having been knock back by the shattered window glass; that was NOT normal at all.

“You’re not a savior! If you cannot stop the Three Lords, then you are a failure to us all!” Mayor Mare snapped off to say this in seeing what Twilight is, she can’t do anything to help them & failed them all.

“Heheheheheh, hay, maybe I should be an Alicorn instead.” One stallion spoke off to taunt Twilight behind her back with his red eyes seen like everyone else.

“Yeah, me too, it least I TRY to do something than do nothing.” One mare stated from the crowd in saying she do better than this pathetic princess.

“But…but….you don’t know what you’re saying!” Twilight was trying to reason with these ponies of how hard it is for her.

“Heheheheheheh….” The crowds were laughing from all around, looking like they are all zombified, like goblins, like creepy creatures that are just standing around, taunting & making the princess feel discourage.

And then what happened next, made the situation go from worse….to horror!

“WRAAAUUOOAAGGHHHHH!” For without warning, all of the ponies that were near the Mane Six began to change into horrible foggy phantoms with glowing red eyes & mouth. They were like the mini-multi versions of ‘The Shadow’ from the End of Equestria, only these guys were flying off to get the ponies.

“Aaaahhhhh!” Twilight screams out in seeing this, along with the rest of the Mane Five before they began to run from the pursuing nightmare creatures.

“Sweet Celestia, what are these horrid things?” Rarity yelled out from running from the freaky things ‘wooing’ around trying to catch them.

“Don’t know, don’t care! Just RUN!” Rainbow Dash shouted off in feeling they best care AFTER they are safe.

“How come ye ain’t flying?” AJ asked off in noticing Dashie ain’t flying.

“I DON’T KNOW! I’M PANICKING!” Rainbow Dash yelled out in having no idea, she can’t think under pressure.

“Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! They’re still coming!” Fluttershy squealed in fright, those things are still chasing behind them.

“Evil Dark Spooky Ghosts! My worst fears! They’re coming to take my sweets! My parties! My fun times! My ten instruments! My…” Pinkie Pie was randomly talking out about how scary it was to see such things coming after them, what they do, &…

“PINKIE!” The other five shouted off while running, they don’t need any distractions with specters chasing them.

“Sorry! But for now, RUUUUN!” Pinkie Pie apologized while then deciding that they need to flee.

The Mane Six were trying to get away from their nightmare pursuers at this moment when…a light shine above them. They saw a glowing light in the sky of darken void, it look like a way out for them.

“Look, there’s a light!” Rainbow Dash pointed out in seeing that there was something ahead.

“Seems them things don’t like it!” AJ stated in seeing their dark ghoul-ghost chasers are not too keen on being near the light.

“Of course, shadows hate light!” Pinkie Pie perked up in realizing what this could mean.

“Then let’s hurry to it, no time like the present!” Rarity stated in feeling that if this was a way to save themselves, then why delay.

“But…what will be on the other side?” Fluttershy send in feeling worried if they go into the light without knowing what awaits them.

“Only one way to know, we have to go through it girls!” Twilight stated that at this case, they have to bear with it & just hope it’s better than this.

Soon the six mares run in to peace in the light while their shadow foggy chasers began to vanish into thin air a bit in what was happening when reaching near the light. With that, the background music soon faded out at this time. The Mane Six feel like they are now about to be safe in what will happen now….

If this was truly the case….

Outside the Rainbow Castle, something began to appear in the swirling skies that started to take shape that Luna managed to notice it.

“What is this?” Luna narrow her eyes from Twilight’s castle at what’s appearing in the sky.

Soon something began to form like a swirl of mist in the skies, forming an oval which lead to a strange dark starry world. And from it appeared some yellow bridge that stretched out to make contact with the Rainbow Castle & seem to even make contact with the dark fog surrounding the Mane Six.

“That looks like…a bridge…& I feel its presence is similar to…The realm of dreams, but….different somehow. Different as if it’s in another world where I am unfamiliar with.” Luna spoke in studying this unusual bridge that has appeared & where it goes; they lead to a strange dream realm, one that exist outside her own here in Equestria Prime.

Then without warning, who would be running on the bridge than glowing images of Twilight, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie & Fluttershy with their eye-sockets blank. And from behind them, they are trying to get away from scary smog phantoms trying to chase after them. But what Luna really, & we mean REALLY noticed, was that they were all heading for…the portal in the sky.

“Hugh…Twilight & the others Dream Spirits….” Luna gasped in seeing what she was seeing right before her eyes & of what they are running from. “They are running blindly on the bridge while being pursuit, not knowing where they are going.” She stated in seeing what was going on, if nothing is done, then the Dream Spirits of the Mane Six shall enter a place where it is out of her reach.

Luna had to quickly act as she flew to get pass the others on the bridge & soon stood near the entrance of the portal, preparing to stop those about to go into the unknown.

“Stop! You must not enter pass here, if you do, you may not be able to return!” Luna boldly spoke in her Royal Voice to wake the Dream Spirits, but they were not stopping; they barely even seem to register Luna’s presence; why?

“That is why, they lack knowledge of such things.” Spoke a strange dark voice presence who seem to hold great power by his tone.

Then Luna felt some tremendous power from behind her that was godly, it felt as if it was almost like…Grimmore, but it was not him at all. Instead, what she met was some giant metallic hand with and eyeball in i’s palm that move & seem to speak to her. Whatever this being was, one thing was certain, this was an enemy not of their own world.

“Guardian of dreams, you do not realize whom you speak. For no force here can come between my dominion,” Wizeman’s hand stared forth to Luna as the eye seem to gaze in her soul & explained the case that the Dream Spirits of her friends are coming & they won’t be returning even from the Princess of the Night.

“Hugh…you….you!” Luna gasped in having her eyes nearly widen in shock and fear in somewhat feeling like…the presence of this giant metallic hand with the eye center, this voice…could it be…

“Prussfruvhmmmm….” Then a sudden burst of a shockwave came from the hand in blasting away at the unguarded Luna.

“Aaaahhhhh!” Luna screamed out from being knocked far off several miles off the bridge & pass the Dream Spirits of her friends being pursued by shadowy nightmares.

“Give me your power….your dreams….your elements…so that I may grow & rule…” Wizeman’s voice declared in shifting the hand to prepare to grasp the Mane Six’s Dream Spirits to get what they have that will soon be his.

“No…got to….protect them.” Luna groans to keep herself from falling & losing here as she rebalance herself to flap up as high as she could to approach the site.

Then with the last of Luna’s strength, she fired a six way lunatic beam of some sorta spell that impacted the Dream Spirits of Twilight & the rest. It suddenly gave them a huge boost jolt to zoom pass the giant hand before it grasp them. However, it’s pressure caused a strange magical distrust that rattle the six, separating them while also throwing out some inner lights that were apart of them.

“There….they are safe…for now….ugh…” Luna struggled to stay awake before she lost all feeling & then started to drop like a rag doll.

“You have only delay the inedible. I will have what I seek.” Wizeman spoke his voice from his one hand as he stated this, the smog shadow phantoms slip through the portal. “But for now, I have already obtain the first step. This world’s strongest element bearers…are now trapped within my realm. I will soon possess them & then…all will fall to my power.” Wizeman declared this in stating what will happen once he obtains that which he seeks.

Soon everything in the skies began to close off, the swirling site seal the portal with the hand vanishing along with it. But as that scene played out, we shift to find Luna falling downward at a fast rate before she comes just above Rainbow Castle.

“Bashfruvhmmm…Clupofruvhmmm…” Then without warning in Nyx’s room where she was having a slumber party with everyone asleep, something crashed from above that scattered everything before a body was lying there. This caused everyone to wake up to react in what was happening.

“Waaaaughh! GUARDS! GUARDS! THERE’S A BURGLAR IN HERE!” Phobos was heard shouting from yelping around that works the CMC to see that something crash through their roof.

Then the doors were busted open to where Fred & Barney came in, looking puzzled & worried as if they miss something.

“Oh brother, first day on the night shift & we barely get a wink of sleep.” Fred groans to say in seeing something happened & on the first night on the night job.

“Ugh yah & just as we almost slept through, look & behold what happens next.” Barney shrug off to say in seeing something weird go off without any warning.

“Guys, what’s going on here? What…” Ben was coming in to see what was going on at this time, only to stop in seeing what it is…

“Aunt/Princess Luna!” Ben and everyone else exclaimed to say in spotting who was lying on the ground mostly hurt; it was Luna.

"Ben, wha...hugh?" Then Starlight Glimmer was coming in to check on the noise of what was happening, only to gasp in staring at something...horrible that was before them.

“Aunt Luna, what happened? Who did this to you?” Ben asked to come over to pick up his aunt, who or what did this to her.

“Uuugh-ugh….Ben. They’re endangered.” Luna groans to speak to her nephew on what is happening. “Twilight & her friends…are trapped.” She spoke to Ben’s face in stating what has happened.

“What? How? Tell me?” Ben gasped in hearing this, what has happened to Twilight and the others.

“It was….from one…who’s power is near that to be godly, a being from…cough…a separate realm…far off our own.” Luna tries to speak while she breaths and coughs a bit to explain. “I heard of him, but never believed he existed.” She stated that she did not expect to believe that such a creature existed.

"A separate realm...someone who's godly." Starlight Glimmer repeated these words, they know about their world having a War-God from Grimmore, but...there were others that exist besides him?

“Luna, please…hang in there.” Ben prayed that his aunt was gonna be okay.

“You must check them, keep their bodies safe until they can be free from…” Luna tries to give another message to Ben to hear her say this about Twilight & friends.

“From who? Who….?” Ben asked in leaning further to get a better hearing.

“Wize….man…” Luna whispered this name to Ben, before she lost conscious afterwards which made Ben get serious.

“Fred? Barney? Something has happened to Twilight & the others?” Ben turn to his guards in stating what has happened suddenly.

“But that’s impossible Prince Ben, they’re still in their chamber.” Fred spoke off puzzled in what has happened and what has occurred unknown to them.

“Yeah, still snoozing too. How could they be endangered from sleep?” Barney nods to say they saw Twilight and friends, they don’t look endangered.

“That’s what I’m worried about.” Ben stated to say in feeling concern all the more.

“What do we do daddy?” Nyx came to her father in feeling worried something has happened to her mother and aunts.

“Spike, write a letter to my mom. Tell her that Luna’s fallen & something has happened here & we need her to explain things.” Ben turn to Spike in instructing him to get a message to Celestia to be told what’s happened.

“Right! I’m on it!” Spike saluted to say before he quickly ran off to find a scroll, write it down and magically send it out.

“Hmmm…separated them…from his reach…must…find…ugh…” Luna spoke some things out that seem mostly mumbles at the time, like she tried to say something else.

"She's hurt pretty bad Ben, we need to get her treated right away." Starlight Glimmer stated in seeing how much Luna's condition was, she needs immediate aid.

“Your right Starlight. Don’t worry Aunt Luna, get some rest. Hopefully, we get to the bottom of this.” Ben said sternly to use his magic to help gently fit Luna up.

Soon Ben was carefully moving Luna to get her into a chamber with a pace to recover as Starlight Glimmer also offered to help. Nyx & the rest of the CMC felt worried before they, Phobos, even Fred & Barney had to get moving. Something has happened here that seems to be big trouble, & whatever it is, Twilight and her five friends maybe in a situation where they cannot even reach them. What awaits their fates now without the represented Elements of Harmony here….remains to be seen…

Author's Note

And there we have it, the first beginning is made! And boy, does it seem like things are looking pretty grim. In the next chapter, Celestia arrives along with Sir Spell Nexus, & from what is gathered, it is explained to everyone of what is currently happening to the Mane Six who are not separated from their bodies from their Dream Spirits being sent to a far, far, FAR off world unlike any other, where another evil resides. But at the meantime, something happens with one of two groups who find themselves in a strange place, and there they meet a creature called...NiGHTS! Who is this creature, and could he be of some help? Tune in to find out next time...

Chapter 02: The Night Dimension

The scene opens to the Rainbow Castle as there was some big commotion going on during the middle of the night. At this very moment, we slowly begin to see the royal chariot of where Celestia was riding in. With her was Sir Spell Nexus as they were soon parking just outside the Rainbow Castle. Quickly without wasting anytime, did they rush inside to learn what has happened and they find what looks like Ben sitting with Nyx, Spike, Phobos, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo & Sweetie Belle along with Starlight Glimmer,as they were watching those in beds that seem to be sleeping; the Mane Six.

“Ben, I received your message, what has happened?” Celestia asked her son in having heard from the scroll she got from Spike as it sounds serious.

“It’s this mom, Twilight & the others are still sound asleep.” Ben pointed in what happened that seems to have the Mane Six snoozing and unable to wake up.

“We’ve tried everything we could think of to wake them up.” Spike shrug off to say in feeling they can’t seem to wake these ponies.

“Yell in their ears really loud.” Apple Bloom spoke off the first try they did, but no result.

“Blow loud music in their ears.” Scootaloo stated in having an instrument in their grip, but despite the loudness, nothing.

“Even try to say something that they surely wake up for.” Sweetie Belle stated as she whisper ‘priceless diamonds’ in her sister’s ear, but nothing & Rarity loves diamonds.

“Even with a cupcake to Aunt Pinkie Pie’s nose didn’t set her off to eat it. That isn’t normal even for her.” Nyx stated to say this in showing a cupcake in front of Pinkie Pie, but got nothing.

“And I tried to kick one of them, but no pony like me doing it…also, it didn’t work anyway.” Phobos remotely stated to saw in where he was near Rainbow Dash, but it seem that even pain did not wake these sleeping lazy ponies.

"I tried some form of spell to wake them, but nothing." Starlight Glimmer stated in not having a clue even with magic to wake her friends.

“Let me take a look at them.” Sir Spell Nexus approached the patients before examine them, even used his horn to try to figure anything out on the ponies’ bodies. “Hmm. Their condition, their pulses seem weaker than they should.” He stated from being a professor, he’s somewhat has determine the weak pulse, & there is also signs of…slow breathing; not a good sign.

“So what’s happening to them?” Nyx asked feeling concern right about now.

“Are they sick?” The CMC asked in feeling worried if that was the case.

“No, but…it would seem something is…out of place. Princess Celestia, could your magic help confirm a theory?” Spell Nexus spoke in feeling this was a serious case, and needs help from the princess.

Celestia began to approach the sleeping mares & then her horn lit up to flash scan them. While everyone watch in amazement, Celestia’s sun rays finished what they were doing that she seem…disturbed, & Sir Spell Nexus could tell there was a problem as he surmised.

“I sense something…their spirits…are not with them.” Celestia spoke with a serious tone in finding this…unsettling.

“Then it seems they are stuck in being lifeless without a spirit inside.” Spell Nexus nods lightly in having figured out what seems to be the case.

“Wait, are you talking about like…their astro-projection forms for when they sleep? The kind that Shendu could do with his Sheep Talisman?” Ben asked in recalling an event where one’s spiritual form leaves the body & it becomes unmoving & such…

“Yes, but for Luna’s field work….we call them…Dream Spirits. They are like their spiritual forms when their bodies sleep, they leave & dream of things. However…” Spell Nexus explains the case in how it works differently right now. “If the Dream Spirits don’t return within the set time, their life-forces will begin to drain away until…” He hesitated for brief moment in what he’ll say next is…well it’s…

“Until…what?” Spike asked in feeling like there was something bad about the next part.

“Until they cease to exist & their Dream Spirits will remain without bodies to return to.” Spell Nexus looks away in regretfully saying without the Dream Spirit to return to its body, then the body was cease being alive.

The others gasped at this, then that means if the Mane Six don’t have their missing Dream Spirits return, their bodies will not survive for much longer and die before long…

“But…but….if they cease to exist, who will fight the BAD GUYS? Who will be the new Wielders to the Elements of Harmony? What about…?” Phobos was starting to panic in realizing how serious this was, and what it will mean for them and everyone they love and care, and…

“PHOBOS!” The CMC yelled in wanting the moon dragon to stop making the situation feel worse off than it started.

“Right, getting a little off topic here.” Phobos spoke off in a remote tone in seeing he got chewed out.

"If the citizens learn of this, it could spread as a wide out of control panic." Starlight Glimmer stated in fearing what would happen if word of this got out.

“At this very moment, this incident must remain unnoticed by the citizens. If even one, just one pony outside this room speaks about this to another pony, then our enemies would learn of this & try to attack.” Celestia explained the case in which whatever has happened, no one outside the room must tell a soul. “To avoid such things, Ben, you will need to tell everyone that Twilight & her Council are temporally away & will be unable to be reached.” She turn to her son in asking that he tries to help keep this kingdom going & hideaway an important truth of the matter.

“So then…Ben will have to be running this entire kingdom? As a guy that once tried to act things out while Twilight rested, that isn’t easy for ONE?” Spike asked off in thinking that might be hard for Ben, cause when he was acting out decisions for Twilight, it got pretty bad afterwards.

“Daddy will not be alone, maybe if we all pitch in, we can make something work.” Nyx smiled to say this in trying to help lighten her father of the weight that they can help out.

“But what about them? Twilight & the others? Can’t we help them?” Starlight Glimmer asked to look at her friends; can they do nothing for them.

“While they are still dreaming, just that…their Dream Spirits are further away, did Luna tell you of anything?” Spell Nexus stated to say this while asking a question of the matter.

“She did, right before she pass out.” Ben nods lightly in recalling, he still couldn’t believe something so powerful wounded his aunt Luna and did this to take away the Mane Six.

“In any rate, we need to keep these six bodies in a suspended animation, keep their bodies in a cryogenic tube capsule to preserve their life until their spirits return.” Spell Nexus explained what they need do to keep the bodies of the Mane Six from dying, by keeping them in a cold stasis condition. “I’ve already place an order for someone in the neighborhood to provide us with such needs.” He explained the matter of having done something ahead of time when he heard of such an important issue from Spike’s message.

“You did?” Nyx asked off in raising an eyebrow.

“Who even have such complicated stuff?” Phobos asked off in not knowing who have that kinda tech lying around.

“Somebody order a capsule to help preserve some bodies that need time to be healing!” A voice that sounded like Pinkamena was heard nearby.

Then who should come into the room than Golden Heart, Pinkamena, Jack Zen, Omega, Fila, Sombra, Autumn Gem, and even the two phoenix birds; Gold Wing & Golden Moon since they have a nest nearby and came for a visit. But they also had with them, or what Omega was carrying, were capsules.

“I had to ask!” Phobos rolled his eyes to remark his earlier statement from seeing the answer came to him.

“Um….I know I was wondering why anyone order capsules, but I didn’t think we deliver them…here.” Jack Zen stated in slowly realizing, they seem to have walk into a serious situation here.

“The mistress installed a separate number order which I serve to connect or not.” Omega responded the matter of how those could contact him while missing the point in general here.

“Can someone tell us what’s going on?” Goldie asked in liking to be filled up to date of what’s going on.

“Golden Heart, a matter has happen & right now…Twilight & her friends’ lives may depend on your cooperation with us & to keep this secret from the Rainbow Kingdom’s citizens.” Celestia gave the quick summary of what was happening & that she will need this golden stallion & his friends to help out while keeping things a secret.

Goldie’s group was a bit taken back in what they heard, cause it sounds like there is some major stuff going on. And while many were thinking of what to do, one of them answered right away…

“Well fire away, tell us what we can do!” Pinkamena stated off in being more than willing to join up if it means helping their fellow friends out.

Soon everything goes dark as slowly things are told about keeping the sleeping bodies safe & healthy until those dreaming awaken. And soon afterwards, does the pink pony give the order to set up a working shop within this castle…

It was a few minutes after setting things up inside the Rainbow Castle, that there was now a room that had some mechanical machinery. Much of the stuff was either what Sir Spell Nexus managed to bring with him or from the valiant service aid from Goldie’s group who even brought in some capsules. Soon the empty chamber of this castle was redesign to look like a medical capsule room & within the lean capsule chambers were each of the Mane Six: Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie & Fluttershy. Currently the six mares’ bodies were now kept in a stasis sleep, where machines read their heart & brain waves in judging their condition. Right now, Sir Spell Nexus gave Goldie’s group permission to help keep the Mane Six healthy & for them to not perish from sleeping so long without any food or drink, etc. of the body’s daily means to survive.

“Health conditions are steady & stable.” Omega read the feedback they were getting of the Mane Six.

“Then how’s Luna doing?” Jack Zen asked in looking over where they have Luna, not in a capsule, but in a normal bed wrapped with bandages and given medicine to help her heal.

“A little better, Celestia, Ben & the others outside will wanna know her condition as soon as possible.” Sombra stated in having down what he could to help Luna’s body recover, but whatever hit her, even with magic, it’s not healing enough.

"Let’s hope it'll be something pleasant." Fila stated in concern about giving some good news than bad news at this rate.

Right now, Pinkamena was watching the brain patterns of the six mares by a monitor screen by a central console spot.

“These readings…these are not normal dreaming patterns….But what is it that Luna talking about? Who did what to the gang?” Pinkamena exclaimed in pondering just what was happening as she saw the brain waves that were different from usual & whatever happened to this group, Luna’s the only witness.

Then from the small bedside, the princess of the night showed signs of movement. Sombra & Autumn Gem were helping Luna’s spot when they noticed her waking up.

“I think you might get your wish, she’s coming to.” Autumn Gem explained from seeing Luna nearly waking up.

Everyone still had to continue working, but Pinkamena decided to come by to lean near Luna who seems to be very weak even if she was getting recovered from whatever happened to her.

“Luna, tell us…just who or what did this to you?” Pinkamena asked the princess of whatever did this to Luna.

Luna could only move her lips & speak so quietly, that Pinkamena had to lean closer by her ear to hear the words. Afterwards, Luna went back into a sleeping state to rest and continue to recover, all while Pinkamena slowly stood up to look at the resting princess of the night.

“Hugh, why is your sister just standing there?” Jack Zen raised an eyebrow in seeing Pinkamena not say or do anything.

“I don’t know, she seems to be okay from what Luna said.” Goldie shrug off to say in thinking that maybe whatever Luna said, didn’t hit Pinkamena so hard.

But of course, that was gonna be proven wrong to Goldie in what happened next here…

“GAAAAAAAUGHHHH-AAAAHHHHH….” For in the sudden moment, that’s when the silence was broken that Pinkamena then was screaming without warning. “WIZEMAN!” She screeched out again, but this time with a name that was included.

During the little scream feast, everyone had cover their ears except for Omega who just turn his sense of hearing down. But pretty much, Pinkamena was starting to freak out slightly more so then usual & she dashes off in leaving the room without warning for a split second. Then a few seconds later, she zip back & comes back in a blink of an eye with a book in hand. She slams the unknown book down, & opens it in turning page after page. Many were puzzled as they chat to one another of what’s going on with the freaked out pink pony.

“Is this him?” Pinkamena then finds the page & points it to Luna in wanting a response, but the mare had her eyes shut. “Luna! Is this him, ANSWER ME,” She was shaking Luna in wanting answers right now, time was ticking here.

“Sis, calm down! You’re gonna have a heart attack! Luna’s resting, we can’t wake her up from the medicine we injected into her.” Goldie came over to pull his sister back from being a little overly doing things; especially since Luna needs to recover.

“Plus, we may have to explain your sudden outburst to the others outside wanting results.” Omega pointed out another case that will need to be done in a bit, the others outside might have heard the ruckus.

“But you don’t understand, we may be in BIG trouble, & not just us, but our friends too!” Pinkamena stated to say that the situation has really gone up from a 1 to 10 instantly.

“What do you mean?” Sombra raised an eyebrow in having heard that claim.

“Oh dear, this is not good! NOT GOOD AT ALL!” Pinkamena spoke in feeling worried about the situation.

“Sister, what is wrong? Who is it that you seem freaked out over?” Golden Heart asked in wanting his sister to calmly tell them, what has got her so freaked out.

“What’s wrong? WHAT’S WRONG! I’ll tell you what’s wrong! THIS!” Pinkamena shouted off a bit in being all panicky before she open the book to the page she saved to show everyone a drawn picture of a good view of Wizeman’s image. “He’s known as Wizeman the Wicked! He is as powerful as Grimmore, like Luna said about one whose power is near that to be godly. And in that realm, he rules the Realm of Nightmares, & what’s worse, our friends will be facing powerful Nightmarens that he has made.” Pinkamena explained the case in showing the picture images of this Wizeman guy and his army of Nightmarens in which they are trouble.

Goldie’s group seem to have taken in this news as some big shocker, there was someone else that was like an evil godly being like Grimmore, that’s all they need. And worse, their friends seem to have been caught in this mess, how can they get by.

"Oh dear, fighting the forces of the Three lords is one thing, but to face someone that is like a god, it seems dangerous!" Fila exclaimed with worry about the subject here.

"But wait, I think I recall hearing that realm, but…wasn’t there someone who is like a guardian of dreams, just like Luna?” Autumn Gem spoke to say something that was on her mind in thinking, there was someone else like Luna in that realm where it’s a being oppose to Wizeman.

A sudden record player scratching noises was heard as this makes everyone even Sombra surprised to stare at Autumn Gem.

“Well I used Pinkamena's laptop when she sends messages to some ponies & found out about this other being.” Autumn Gem blushes faintly to say this in having caught so many listeners.

This makes everyone more shocked & surprised that makes Autumn Gem blush a bit more in getting so much attention. They never expected that this mare did such studies to learn something about this before even the pink pony could explain it.

“For once I am surprised to say this…..but that's true. There is someone there that can help the gang out.” Even the stumped Pinkamena responded off in having to agree on what was discussed & that there is someone in that place to help their friends out so it’s not completely hopeless.

With that, many were nodding & they all chat about it, if there is a hero in a place with there is great evil, then the Mane Six may just survive yet. But at the moment, Pinkamena ponders & is worried as she looks at the sleeping ponies & recalls when she was trap in their state. It was during the time she escaped a burning fire of Dark Flames made by Grimmore & that very power was poisoning her & fueling her dark half of her personality that fuse with it to become; Phantom Psycho Pie. But the pony managed to destroy that evil & awake from the nightmare. She walks to the six mares, looking at them, being reminded of what she went through, but knows….they are not gone & won’t be gone with help nearby.

“Be strong my friends & stay together.” Pinkamena then places her right hoof on one case while she spoke this slightly quietly to her sleeping friends.

Pinkamena moves in sliding her hoof pass each of them sleeping capsule ponies, wishing deeply that they can be safe from wherever they are. But then in a sudden flash without warning upon the last capsule, ab image comes showing a pony of pure evil, bloody & sinister as she was laughing off sight before fading. Pinkamena suddenly gasped & backs up tumbling to fall on the floor as if she felt like she saw…a specter of fright that caught her by surprise. This made many notice Pinkamena’s action, Golden Heart moves to her & helps her up along with Omega; not sure if something made the pony yelps trip backwards or something else.

“Hey sis, you okay?” Goldie asked in seeing something made his sister seem jumpy.

“Your heart-rate is pumping unusually faster. Stating the phrase; ‘You look to have seen a ghost’ statement.” Omega concluded off in mentioning this factor of what Pinkamena’s action suggests.

“You don’t know the half of it….gulp….she’s there!” Pinkamena swallowed hard before saying who was there in the capsule of the sleeping ponies.

“Who? Who’s there?” Fila asked in not following along the sentences the pink pony spoke of.

“Oh, that's right, you weren't aware Fila, it's something me & the others would know when I was in a coma…who even Goldie & me met.” Pinkamena slowly stated to remind the time she was in a coma-state & there was something that happened that scared many that recall that day.

Then without a second warning, Jack Zen, Omega & Golden Heart showed concern expressions. And while Omega lack the expressions, the other two stallions were shocked by this reminder.

“But that’s impossible! We all saw her turn to ash & dust!” Goldie exclaimed that there was no way that evil phantom from his sister could be alive.

“Are you talking about that Phantom Pyscho Pie you told us about that happened when we were not around?” Sombra asked in becoming curious & concern from sensing tension.

“That’s the one! But I’m still lost! How is she even alive?” Pinkamena asked off in not getting something with much worry, as she wonders how that enemy from her dream state is alive.

"Um, what if it was simply drifting in the void of space & time, & the moment that bridge Luna saw was there, maybe it slip in there & into the realm of Nightmares.” Autumn Gem suddenly spoke out in getting some attention in what she thinks could have happened and might add up.

And for the third time in a row, everyone except Omega showed shocked expressions by this. Why even Sombra is stunned by this that his love had a good theory.

“Well it could be, why else would Pinkamena have seen her?” Autumn Gem shrug off her shoulders & blush in seeing there were some that almost doubled her…almost…

In a little while, everyone slightly nods in seeing the good point the mare made. If that were the case, then it might explain some things.

“I know the Mane Six are strong, but in that place, Phantom Pie is in its purest element.” Pinkamena explained the case of what serious problems they are now gonna have to deal with.

“Phantom Pie?” Fila raised an eyebrow in having heard that name, was it meant for Phantom Psycho Pie?

“Shorter name for her, she’s still the Psycho Pie, but a Phantom too, but together, it makes addressing the subject easier.” Pinkamena spoke off to help with easily speaking the shorter name while labeling it in what they can describe this foe. “In any case, if she & Wizeman join together, that will be a bloody nightmare for our friends.” She shook her head off in getting back to the major point of how serious things have gotten.

That did earn some concerns from everyone in the room, some of them recall how much trouble Phantom Pie gave Golden Heart when he fought her in Pinkamena’s dream & he just barely managed to make it out alive. But while many felt concern, Golden Heart steps up near his sister to have everyone’s attention.

“Listen you guys. Twilight & her friends have been through much worse, I have faith they will make it out together. We must have faith in friendship & hope for the best, while we will help support them & keep their bodies safe, no matter what.” Golden Heart spoke in giving this speech here, stating that if anyone can get through such madness, it’s the Mane Six. So until they return, they must give them spiritual support by having faith in them while protecting their bodies so their Dream Spirits can come back to them.

Once that was over, did it help brighten everyone’s spirits; Goldie was right, they must have faith that Twilight & friends will make it out of that jam in one piece. Even Pinkamena smiled in seeing her brother was right, giving up would be too easy.

“Your right brother, they can do it. We just need to have faith in friendship!” Pinkamena smiles to pat her brother’s back in having her spirit lit up with new hope now.

“You guys keep working, I’ll head out to explain the situation to the others waiting for news.” Jack Zen stated in knowing that he’ll need to inform the Mane Six’s family & friends of what’s happening.

With a nod from the others, Jack Zen left to give a report to Spell Nexus of what is currently happening & what they learn from the Mane Six’s condition to even what Luna told them. As everyone was working, Pinkamena goes back to reading the brain waves of the six mares in their dream-like states. Hoping that they can all make it out of whatever troubles they’ll be facing…

At this very moment, we see some form of light across some starry night sky. The light slowly began to form into three beings of certain pony characters; Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie. They appeared to still be in a sleepy state while they are now falling gently & stars whizzed all around their bodies. The sensation was enough that it tickled them a bit to laugh when occasionally some hit until….they yelp awake & landed on a white path stone structure. The three ponies finally gather their bearings of their senses to look around, the path they were on lead to a middle of a grassy clearing that was surrounded by a forest & before them was a great gate that had decapitated Greek statues that were guarding the said gate. And there was even a fountain that appeared to be not squirting water, being dried up ahead. And at the time of arrival, a strange musical sound was heard called ‘When the Night Falls’, and seems to be the theme for this place.

“Woah! I don’t think we’re in Ponyville anymore!” Pinkie Pie spoke off in seeing they are not in their old home town or even the castle no more.

“Ye think Pinkie Pie? Twilight, where de heck are we?” Applejack rolled her eyes in seeing her friend realized that just now, before asking the smart mare of where they might be.

“I don’t know. Last thing I remember was…running, then a light at the end & another light before…nothing!” Twilight exclaimed from lastly recalling her friends ran from dark cloud creatures, then ran to a light & also felt another light pushed them; but while in truth, did not know the last thing was done by Luna.

“Ohhh, looky look things!” Pinkie Pie pointed to approach some strange, glowing orbs. They appeared to be swirling around like snow globes of blue water.

“Pinkie, don’t touch them, ye ain’t know wha they do.” Applejack sternly told her friend to not be so careless.

Too late, Pinkie Pie couldn’t help herself, she approached the blue balls & they whizzed around her before vanishing from a little ‘plop’ effect as some little blue sparks sailed into the air around her.

“Neat-o!” Pinkie Pie smirked in liking that feeling.

“Are these things magic? I wonder.” Twilight approached one of the blue orbs, but not so closely, & as she was about to lean her horn to glow….nothing happened; no magic aura. “Hugh, I…I can’t focus my magic!” She yelped in feeling that she wasn’t getting her magic out.

“Say wha hun?” Applejack raised an eyebrow in having heard that, what did Twilight mean?.

“I don’t understand, my horn’s still here, but…I don’t really feel like my magic is with me. Why…?” Twilight stated from knowing her horn was here, but unlike the time with the Negate from the End of Equestrian, it cancel her magic. This time however, there felt like there was no magic at all from her being.

“So now you’re just some pony with a horn on her head that has no magic?” Pinkie Pie asked off in thinking what the case in being was here, much to getting stares from her friends. “Oops, well…you still got your wings to fly, right?” She sheepishly said while trying to look on the brighter side.

“I guess…I can fly above & see where we landed.” Twilight responded before holding her wings out to fly…but….she was not coming off the ground. “What….you have to be kidding me; I can’t FLY either?” She spoke off in surprise shock, now for unknown reasons, even with her wings, she can’t fly; why?

“Hugh, you know it’s weird, some birds have wings, but they can’t fly. Mostly if they are unable to fly. Is it the same for ponies too?” Pinkie Pie pondered off to randomly state such things in how a Pegasus pony can’t fly, even for an Alicorn.

“Well ain’t this something fishy. First Twilight can’t crack a spell, now even with wings, she can’t fly, why?” Applejack groans to say that something was up, how was it that Twilight’s magic is not working & that even with wings, she can’t fly.

Twilight looked ahead from where she and her friends landed in, they don’t remember much, but….maybe the answers they seek are within the place with the dried fountain.

“Maybe the answers we seek are over there. Come on girls, let’s get moving.” Twilight issued to say this to her friends that they can find answers if they explore.

Soon Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie move ahead to approach the gate while the pink pony happily collected more of these blue orb things that tickle her & she was having fun. Wasn’t long before the ponies were now walking to try to find answers by making their way to the fountain when…

“Visitors from another world, welcome.” A strange voice spoke out, sounding wise & experienced.

“Yikes! Am I hearing voices in my head again? Although, this one isn’t saying to eat cupcakes!” Pinkie Pie yelps in thinking she’s hearing voices.

“I think we all heard de same thing. Ain’t no way it’s just ye voice Pinkie.” Applejack stated to say the fact that they know.

“I take it this is your first time here. Judging by your expressions.” The voice spoke again in noticing the responses the ponies made.

“Who’s there? Where…” Twilight was asking out in just who or where the voice was until…

“Waaaahhh!” The pony trio yelps backwards when something came face to face with them in being scared and surprised out of their minds.

While on their flanks, Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie managed to seeing something that seem….like a talking owl! From his appearance, he look like a brown feathered owl, blue eyes, wearing golden glasses over his yellow beak, yellow talon feet, wore a dark purple jacket with red sleeves with yellow edge linings, & a blue shirt inside while he had a glass button by the neck region. He was quite portly & a bit fat, seem like a bigger version to Owlicious, yet he seem friendly enough to the ponies.

“Talking owls! And this guy can say more than hoot?” AJ asked off in disbelief i what she’s seeing.

“Which we confuse as ‘who’ which leads to confusion.” Pinkie Pie pointed out the matter of what can confuse them from the ‘hoot’ & ‘who’ responses owls make.

“Who…who are you?” Twilight asked astounded in seeing some sorta owl that can speak English and can be having a conversation.

“I am Owl.” The owl creature flapped his wings to approach Twilight & friends to give a self-introduction. “I have lived here since…well, since long before you three were born.” He explained the case of having lived in this place so long, it was before these three ponies time.

“Wow! That sounds like really, really, really, really long time!” Pinkie Pie stated to say in thinking that this guy must be really old.

“Yes, indeed. I’ll bet that you’re wondering just where here is, eh?” Owl stated off in having to guess that those that have entered this place, do not know where they ended up in.

“Matter of fact, yah, we are.” AJ lightly nods in agreeing on wanting some answers.

“Well then, have the things you’ve seen when you’re asleep ever felt particularly real to you three?” Owl questioned off in asking the ponies an unusual question at this moment. “Have you ever thought for sure that it all had to be something more?” He questioned off the fact if when one’s asleep, that it’s not really real.

The ponies were hard at thinking these puzzling questions, none of them ever really bothered much about what they see in dreams when asleep. Most of the times, it’s either good or bad, but Luna helps keep track, & stuff, so course they never bothered…

“I suppose those are really good questions, I never really thought of it.” Twilight stated off to say this to Owl here.

“Well my dear, that’s because what people think of as ‘dreams’ is really this world!” Owl proudly explained the case of what those that dream feel like it’s real, is more likely from what they see in this world.

“A world….of dreams?” Twilight slowly gasped in having heard this

“Precisely.” Owl exclaimed to say, as he was flapping his wings to hover above the ponies to explain more things. “This is the Night Dimension, the place people, or any creature, make their way to when they’re asleep.” As Owl discussed the issue, Twilight, Pinkie Pie & Applejack slowly stood up on their hooves & look around in new intrigued thoughts at the time. “This area here of which you stand upon, is known as the Dream Gate.” Owl pointed out that the place they are in right now within this dimension, was known as the Dream Gate.

“So we’re asleep, an’ in some other dimension? Some pony knock some sense into my noggin ta wake me up.” AJ rolled her eyes in feeling this was so hard to believe, if she’s asleep, then she needs to be woken up…but… “Ow! Pinkie!” Then without warning, Pinkie Pie whack her hoof to AJ’s noggin in responding to her question request.

“What! You asked! So, did it work? Let me try!” Pinkie Pie replied off to say before deciding to do her…only that knock her down. “Oh, nope…still here.” She rub off the pain while seeing that didn’t work at all; so for unknown reasons, they are asleep but seem to feel things, it’s so weird.

“My, you are certainly a strange bunch.” Owl raised an eyebrow in studying this group and their behavioral patterns.

“Yes sir, we thank you for telling us where we are, but…how can we get back?” Twilight spoke in asking a different question.

“That I believe is when you awaken, or would if the case was the same.” Owl wisely stated to say this in the course of the question itself for the ponies.

Just when Twilight was about to ask another question, something was heard from the surrounding area of the Dream Gate. It sounded like a lovely flute being played, it sounded beautiful, with an enchanting melody to make one feel…happy and joyful; where was it coming from?

The answer came to appear as someone who looks like a jester who has cream colored skin, blue eyes with what appears to be cat-like pupils or "smooth slits" and a thin body. The attire consists of a unique jester-like outfit; a purple striped jester hat, a magenta collared vest with red & gold accents encrusted with blue diamond shaped jewels & gold star shaped buttons & has a large red jewel on the chest, white long sleeves embedded with faint gray markings along with violet and gold patterned cuffs, a pair of white gloves & tight violet overalls around the feet up with magenta & gold coloring around the feet & legs & white runes or markings on the hips/thighs. And as it shows, the jester floated above & played an invisible flute without a care until stopping to look down in seeing Owl & the ponies watch the little musical show. Then without warning, the strange jester flew around, creating sparkling star trails in the wake.

“Oh, well if it isn’t that carefree little rascal again.” Owl issued off in seeing who was soaring around as he knows the person.

“Well I’ll be…heh, fer a rascal, seems pretty good.” AJ replied off to say in seeing the act done.

Then soon the jester figure soars down to the ground but seems to hover while studying the three ponies here.

“Hey! Now these three looks interesting!” The friendly & curious jester spoke off with hands on its hips to study the ponies, she found them…interesting. “My name is NiGHTS. What’s your names?” The revealed jester flew between Owl to happily introduce one’s self to the ponies.

“Howdy, names Applejack.” Applejack greeted the one called NiGHTS in her cow-folk friendly manner.

“I’m Pinkie Pie! Say, are you a boy or a girl? Your voice sounds like either way, but I think you’re more a girl &…hmmm-hmm-hmmm…” Pinkie Pie was saying before getting off topic to where Twilight covered her friend’s mouth.

“Um…heheh, sorry about her. I’m Twilight. Twilight Sparkle.” Twilight responded a bit shy in this being their first meeting.

“Huh, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, & Twilight!” NiGHTS responded to say in taking in to absorb the new names of those here. “Say now. Have any of you ever thought about flying?” NiGHTS asked off in suggesting the thought of those that wanted to fly; namely AJ & Pinkie.

“Well gee, if I had wings, I sure could fly.” Pinkie spoke in feeling what it be like to fly.

“But we don’t & de only one who should be able ta, can’t fer unknown reasons.” AJ shrug off her shoulders in seeing the two Earth ponies can’t fly, & Twilight who’s an alicorn can’t for unknown reason?

“No surprise, in this dimension of dreams, the dreamers need certain focus to fly. Even with wings, they won’t work outside your awake world.” Owl explained the case of point that even those that can fly when awake, have harder times doing it or having control when they sleep.

“Then maybe the same can be said for magic. So I guess I’m now grounded too.” Twilight spoke off in learning this, when one is asleep & a Dream Spirit, they cannot do much of flying or use magic of their own free will, they are now just like Earth ponies.

“Cheer up, there is a way.” NiGHTS spoke to say this in cheering up their new friends here. “If any of you Dualize with me, you can check it out for yourself! Want to give it a shot?” NiGHTS extended her hand in offering to help those here experience the feeling to fly.

“Hugh? Dual…?” Pinkie Pie raised a puzzled expression in not following.

“Du - a - lize!” NiGHTS held her right finger to slowly pronounce the word for the group here to follow along.

“Hoo!” Owl spoke to come in to flap nearby in about to speak here. “You see friends, ‘Dualizing’ allows your bodies to assimilate with one another.” Owl explained the case in what it means to Dualize with NiGHTS here, who stood ready; but the ponies seem a bit…puzzled in thought of what it means to Dualize. “Ah. It’s probably much easier to understand if you just try it. Go over & touch NiGHTS. You’ll see what I mean in no time.” Owl assured those that were unfamiliar with things that if any of them want to try it out, they simply must touch the jester.

Now Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie look to another to try to decide what to do now, this all sounds so very new to them.

“Girls, do you wanna try this?” Twilight asked her friends in what they think first before coming to a decision.

“Probably, but…maybe ye should take de first shot hun. Ye can tell us how it feels afterwards.” Applejack nods off to say, but think Twilight outta be the first.

“While I like to be a part of it, I can wait. Maybe it can be fun.” Pinkie happily stated this off in what can be done a little afterwards.

Having come to a decision, the three ponies approach NiGHTS & it was Twilight that was stepping up. NiGHTS happily held her hand out to await, Twilight look to her own right hoof to tap to NiGHTS’ while their eyes closed simultaneously. Then in a sudden moment, a bright blue light surrounds the jester & ponies. Once it was over, do we see NiGHTS above the fountain area, but there was more that happened. Near NiGHTS side was what appeared like a spiritual form of Twilight, as the two open their eyes and for one of them to feel & look down at…glove hands & a jester body. Twilight’s answer hit her like a nail on the hammer…she WAS now NiGHTS!

“I’m….I’m…I’m you, how?” Twilight’s spirit asked in surprise, while we see her astro spirit form move, NiGHTS moved along with her.

“Surprising, isn’t it?” NiGHTS responded to say in moving both the body & even Twilight’s spirit too, they were in sync.

Soon Owl was seen flapping his wings to come up to the ones above in seeing there needs to be an explanation.

“Allow me to clarify, as a Visitor, your Dream Spirit has no defense or abilities to help you handle anything in our world. But Dualizing with NiGHTS allows one to share the body, combining to have NiGHTS help you out while giving you protection.” Owl explained the state of what happens when one Dualizes with NiGHTS, the results are this.

“That’s amazing! AJ, Pinkie, did you hear…hugh, where are they?” Twilight’s spirit was looking to tell her friends, only to see they aren’t on the ground no more; weird? Where did they go?

“Right here Twilight.” Pinkie’s voice was heard & that’s when Twilight & NiGHTS’ in sync turn to find…two spirits of Pinkie Pie & Applejack that were in a triangle form with Twilight being in front of them.

“Hugh. That’s certainly new.” NiGHTS lean near her to respond to finding this little scene a bit more…surprising.

“Ye tellin' me. How’d this happen?” AJ asked off in seeing they are here to as spirit forms with Twilight in control of NiGHTS.

“Hmmm…very curious…it seems that since you three are together, when one of you Dualize with NiGHTS, it seems you can…share, but only one at a time while the extras are…put in a state as observers.” Owl spoke to witness what was going on here & found it interesting to see that instead of Twilight being dualize with NiGHTS, AJ & Pinkie Pie are with her in observance.

“In short, unless we switch who’s up first, we’re backseat passengers.” AJ pointed off remotely getting the topic, it’s like who gets to drive a car, but different.

“Neat-o! Now we all can be together!” Pinkie Pie happily stated in seeing what they got going here.

“This is amazing! It’s like Xros Fusion, only…different!” Twilight spoke in being amazed, Dualizing seems to be much like Xros Fusion to merge those into one being, only…differently done as Dream Spirits it seems.

“Gehuhm….” Owl coughs to get some attention from the busy pony chatters. “Now then, on with the lesson. In NiGHTS’s stead, allow me to teach you how to fly. First, I suppose I should tell you about the Mindsight.” Owl explained in what he shall help in teaching those here in possession of being NiGHTS, in what to do.

“Mindsight?” The ponies in NiGHTS questioned in not knowing what that is.

“Let me explain. Do you see things as if they are your own eyes, but seems as if they are in back of your head? That, Visitors, is your Mindsight.” Owl pointed in a general direction for the others to follow along, they used their eyes to see & known the area spread. “By focusing your Mindsight, you can influence NiGHTS & fly in that direction in what you see. However, if your Mindsight is too far from NiGHTS in what direction you wish to go, it will turn red, breaking the link & NiGHTS will move unguided. Which is why, it’s only used for your field area.” He explained the case in what must be done, & if not done correctly will result in terrible conditions when flying.

“Golly…Sounds more tricky than what our Pegasus pals do.” AJ pointed out in seeing this new flying ain’t so easy.

“Well yes, but in any case. Mindsight control can be tricky. So, at first, you might want to fly around the plaza.” Owl explained the case in what this group needs to do in order to get a handle on things.

“Okay, so what’s first?” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say in being ready to take on something.

“Well one of you must guide where you want to go, NiGHTS will fly around accordingly. Simple, no?” Owl pointed out that since the ponies are Dualize with NiGHTS, one of them must help guide the jester.

“No…I mean yes! I mean…roger!” Pinkie Pie responded off puzzled before quickly correcting herself.

“We’re ready Owl. And don’t worry, I’ll help, I’m a quick learner.” Twilight spoke say that she’ll help in getting the handle of things.

“Good. Now take a whirl around the plaza.” Owl responded to hear the news, & suggested what these Visitors should do.

Then without warning, NiGHTS was seen moving by Twilight’s doing to leave a sparky starry dust trail. She did a loop-de-loop that Rainbow Dash taught her & it created an impressive flashy ball like a supernova star.

“Excellent, you already performed the skill Paraloops.” Owl proclaimed in seeing what was just done here.

“Para-what?” Twilight’s spirit asked in not knowing the name.

“He means that small portal, we call them Paraloops, with Twinkle Dust from the hands by flying in a circle, the ability sends who or whatever gets sucked in to unknown space.” NiGHTS explained the case in what they just did in what made a circle, made a portal appear to suck something in.

“Yes, it may even help send others you want to help to a safer world, but that will be discuss later. Now…continue.” Owl stated to say this while knowing they need to first finish their earlier lesson.

Then without wasting anymore time, did NiGHTS twirl around in leaving a golden trail of light emitted from the gold & purple wristbands on the jester’s wrist, or rather…their wrist. Soon the jester was doing some interesting tricks to fly around on the right side.

“Woo-hoo! Nice flying Twilight!” Pinkie Pie cheered her friend in seeing they gone and done well.

“Now then, continue to fly on the right.” Owl was seen flying up to keep up with those using NiGHTS to shore around.

“Don’t worry Owl, I think Twilight & her friends caught on.” NiGHTS spoke in giving their new friends some encouragement.

Soon after a bit of practice was done, Twilight’s spirit smiled in feeling so…alive; even without wings, she can soar like an angel. AJ & Pinkie Pie also learn from the backside while commenting how jealous Rainbow be to see them flying circles around the show-offy mare back home. Once everything was settle, NiGHTS body soar nearby as Owl came up to the jester & the three spirit ponies inside to speak again.

“Well done, Visitors! Well done indeed.” Owl complimented in seeing that task perform nicely. “Now I’ll tell you about a slightly more advanced flying technique, the Drill Dash.” He explained the matter of what else was next, something really nice too.

“Ohhhh, sounds exciting.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smiled in where her spirit by NiGHTS showed how excited she was to hear that.

“How are we supposed to perform it?” Twilight’s spirit asked in being curious about this too.

“As with before my dear, to fly to the right & then let yourself go like dash. This is the high-speed Drill Dash!” Owl explained the case in what Twilight must do as NiGHTS to pull off a move.

“Wha are we waitin' fer, let’s get cracking!?” AJ’s spirit spoke off in feeling ready as ever to take on the task and perform something nice.

Soon those in NiGHTS made the jester fly upwards & then perform a spinning feature of a golden line trail & golden sparkles as if looking like a drill dashing across the night skies.

“Excellent, now for another test. Try to go through those floating rings over there.” Owl appeared near NiGHTS in seeing the pony visitors’ progress before pointing towards strange rings that were floating in the air, made up of golden orbs. “Fly through them while performing the Drill Dash and see what happens.” He pointed off to explain.

The ponies were unsure of what Owl meant, but hey, may as well learn something new. So in piloting NiGHTS, Twilight had the jester go through the rings, & near the last one, spun around at top speed to perform the Drill Dash again while the golden orbs fly around the jester’s body & absorbed into it. Those in NiGHTS felt very good, this was amazing that they flew higher into the sky & found another line of golden orb rings in waiting.

“Hoo-hoo….excellent work.” Owl spoke to fly in near NiGHTS and the others in speaking to them. “The Drill Dash is a useful skill, but using it causes your Dash Power to deplete.” He spoke in giving the grim news of using the Drill Dash too much will leave those here unable to use later.

“Say what? So we can’t use it all the time?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off in shock to hear that.

“Sorry friends, that’s how things are.” NiGHTS responded to shrug off her & even Twilight’s astro-form’s arms on the subject.

“Listen Closely. To regain Dash Power, fly through the yellow Rings that you see.” Owl spoke in pointing to the rings that those in NiGHTS have done before. “When you fly through a Ring, a small amount of Dash Power will be recovered. So, give it a try!” Owl explained in how this group can regain their strength to perform the Drill Dash, by going through the Rings.

“Alright, here goes!” Twilight’s spirit stated before deciding to go for this.

Now in controlling NiGHTS, Twilight has the jester fly through the golden orb Rings, slowly recovering the Dash Power used up earlier. Then when they came near a double loop from going through one & going up, look like tricky stuff, but….NiGHTS was seen pulling it off like a circus act.

“Hoo-hoo…You’ve gotten quite good at this, now haven’t you?” Owl flew in to see how well these ponies have improved in where one of the three has NiGHTS go to such acts.

“I have to say, this is…well…fun.” Twilight’s spirit smiled in feeling like this was pretty fun.

“Fun nothing! We’re like doing circus acts, I LOVE THE CIRCUS!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit showed up in stating how much she love doing something like this.

“So how’s we done so far with knowing how ta Dualize?” AJ’s spirit asked Owl of their progress thus far.

“Oh yes, your progress. Cough, well…by the way, do you three recall the blue spheres that you’ve come across while flying about?” Owl gets himself together in speaking about another topic that needs to be gone over.

“I recall…I came across them earlier!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke in knowing about the blue orb things.

“What are they?” Twilight’s spirit asked in not knowing the name of such objects foreign to her.

“Well…those are Blue Chips, with the power to revitalize your spirits & aid you. Be sure to pick them up when you see them.” Owl explained the name and the function of the Blue Chips to this group.

“Hugh, guess Pinkie Pie had de right idea after all.” AJ’s spirit replied off in seeing what was done was an okay act.

“Told you so!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit boosted in feeling like she didn’t mess up.

“Alright you two, save the gloating for later, time we do this next feat.” NiGHTS smiled off to speak to AJ & Pinkie Pie to hold off on that thought till later.

In agreement, Twilight was again having NiGHTS move to fly up over the next split loop while collecting the Blue Chips. Slowly, those within NiGHTS felt some form of energy going through them that helps the jester perform much better in whoever is in control. They even zoom through more golden orb rings with much easy pace & practice that Twilight even let Applejack & Pinkie Pie have a fair shot & it looks like they all have gotten the hang of it.

“Visitors…Have you gotten the hang of how NiGHTS moves when flying?” Owl asked off in flying after those flying NiGHTS around, & he heard some ‘yes’ replies from the pony spirits. “Good, then in that case. Try flying around the forest once.” Owl suggested this next course to help those get another feel for things.

Having heard that, did Twilight, Applejack, & Pinkie Pie, manage to take a turn in having NiGHTS fly around the forest while going through the little course of Rings & collecting Blue Chips. Pinkie even quoted they should definitely do a circus act when they get home to surprise everyone. Once things were settle, did NiGHTS flew near the fountain where Owl awaited the jester & the three spirit ponies seen.

“Splendid job, Visitors! Just splendid indeed!” Owl praise the ponies for having handle NiGHTS so well, it was surprising. “Seeing you figured out Paraloop as NiGHTS’ special skill, try drawing a circle with Twinkle Dust from the hands. Anything in that circle gets sucked in. There are some susceptible to its power like Blue Chips!” Owl explained the basic function to that skill ability that with NiGHTS, anything can be suck in; almost anything that is. “Isn’t that something? Well, it’s probably easier to see for yourself how it works then hearing me out. So go on now, give it a try.” Owl stated off in seeing those using NiGHTS will best learn on the field then by words.

“Time to do a loop-de-loop!” Pinkie’s spirit spoke in deciding to try to perform the task herself.

Soon NiGHTS moved off to find Blue Chips that floated about & soon did a circle form on one & a portal appeared to suck them in. Seeing how the task can be done, Twilight & AJ gave it a go with NiGHTS in circling long & wide Blue Chips to create bigger portals that suck in a lot more.

“Nicely done. By tracing the arc of a larger circle, a larger area will be sucked in by the Paraloop.” Owl explained the case in how well those in NiGHTS have done at this moment.

“Ye bet, why…bet’cha we can do this an’ practice more moves.” AJ’s spirit spoke in honestly thinking they are doing fine here.

“Oh my! This is terrible!” Owl screeched out in looking to a different spot in sounding horrid.

“What, we can’t do both?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked in not getting what was wrong.

“What!? No…Nightmarens, at the Dream Gate!” Owl responded off to say before issuing a situation they got.

“Nightmarens?” NiGHTS asked off in sounding surprise to hear that.

“What are those?” Twilight’s spirit asked in not knowing what Nightmarens are, neither did AJ & Pinkie Pie?

“Visitors, please, use the Paraloop ability you’ve learn to suck up those Nightmarens!” Owl exclaimed in a panicky tone of what needs to be done right away.

Without wasting a single second, Twilight took control of NiGHTS to fly off, & soon managed to find something that appeared out of nowhere. They came across a green seahorse-like creature type species of what were Nightmarens.

“Ready to loop around these Seapos?” NiGHTS asked off to those in the pilot seat in about to take on those that were called Seapos.

“Ready as we’ll ever be!” AJ’s spirit spoke off in being ready to get some gathering alright; this will be something the cow-pony will wanna get into.

Then by Applejack’s guide, NiGHTS performed some Paraloops over while going through some Rings & Blue Chips to help keep up their energy strength & dodging any attacks. After a bit of a while, did it look like there were not many Seapos around & they took care of them.

“Hoo! It looks like there weren’t too many of those Nightmarens after all.” Owl sighed in much relief to appear near NiGHTS & the ponies to see that everything was alright now.

“I think we can guess those things were not very friendly.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked in seeing what those things are supposed to be around here.

“Trust me, you aren’t wrong about that.” NiGHTS rolled the eyes in stating how well the pink pony address that off.

“Well now, you probably noticed, but with a large Paraloop, you can suck in Blue Chips from a wider area. Like when you took two of those Seapos at once.” Owl also explained the basic concept of what was performed just now.

“Well, guess we can try to know that performance too.” Twilight’s spirit shrug offs to say.

Soon NiGHTS was seen performing a larger circle around a wider stack of Blue Chips. Course the first few tries were not working until a bit more speed boost from Drill Dash caught up the Twinkle Dust, causing one Paraloop to work just fine. And from getting the handle on that, did the ponies have NiGHTS fly around to get in any other practices before they were seemingly going down from the Dream Gate shaped like a floating island to…some empty abyss of darkness.

“Hey, hold it!” NiGHTS spoke off in sounding concern in where Twilight was having them fly off to & stops to put her hands on her hips. “You see that black sea down there? Make sure you stay away from it.” As NiGHTS pointed, Twilight’s spirit follow the movements as she along with AJ & Pinkie’s spirits were listening carefully to these words.

“Hugh, why? Is it dirty & that’s why it’s black?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off in being confused by the question itself.

“Ah, yes! You must never go near the Dark Ocean!” Soon Owl flaps on by to NiGHTS & the others in speaking his own worries & concerns for the matter. “It is a world of chaos & void. Hoo! If you slip in, you may never return!” The owl shuttered a bit to explain the serious matter of such a place, while NiGHTS nods to agree, the pony spirits in the jester seem concern; not liking the sound of going to such a place.

“A place…one never returns?” Twilight’s spirit gulps in not liking the sounds of that one, not at all.

“Golly, hate ta be a poor critter ta get drag down there.” AJ’s spirit responded to say in not wanting to experience something that horrible.

“Okay girls, this wasn’t bad for your first time! Let’s get back to the Dream Gate!” NiGHTS exclaimed in feeling they should leave here as quickly as possible, grasp the hand which Twilight’s spirit did even with a hoof.

Then NiGHTS flies off with those with her as Owl also flies along to follow going back up. After a moment, they all return by the fountain, & when NiGHTS landed, the jester’s body glowed bright blue with sparks before without warning, Twilight along with Applejack & Pinkie Pie stood out whole. Apparently the Dualizing was over & now the ponies were not one with NiGHTS now & return to being their own different entities. But what was actually going on was seeing that, something earn their attention.

“Ho Hoo! How curious! The Door to Nightopia has appeared.” Owl exclaimed off surprised in what he recognized, much to the ponies being puzzled at what he said.

Soon the ponies look to find some strange, large wooden door of the same style structure here in Dream Gate, had appeared. There were a small set of steps leading up to it.

“Nightopia?” Twilight asked off curious while looking at the door, being ever fascinated by what new things to be learn.

“Sounds like some place like Las Pegasus, de city of lights they call it back home.” Applejack pondered in what the name sorta rang a bell in another area.

“Wow, wonder what we’ll find there?” Pinkie Pie hops up to say this in getting excited.

Suddenly, Owl saw something at the bottom of the mares’ front hooves as if it was something…shocking.

“That…that red light! That’s the Ideya of Courage!” Owl gasped in realizing what it was these ponies seem to be in possession of & it surprised many.

“Hugh, Ideya?” Pinkie Pie repeated off puzzled in seeing what was on her front hooves.

“Wha in Sam Hill is dat?” Applejack asked off in what was the Ideya that Owl was talking about.

“Oh yes of course, you see…Here in the Night Dimension…” Owl spoke in about to explain something to these ponies in not knowing of what they truly hold. “There is a world called Nightopia, created by the light of Ideya!” As Owl spoke, Twilight & friends stared at their front hooves puzzled & even NiGHTS listen in from what this could mean. “I see…Each of ‘Your’ Ideya called this Door into being.” Owl theorized a thought of how this door appeared, most likely that the ponies had each a portion of the Ideya of Courage, & that did the trick.

“That’s amazing, you guys!” NiGHTS then cuts across Owl to speak words of praise to the ponies. “Most Visitors end up losing their Ideya on their way here.” NiGHTS held the right hand out to explain with facts of what others end up doing that they lose their Ideya before making it here. “But that Ideya from you three, creates the paradise called Nightopia.” NiGHTS explained that from one Ideya, it can create a place that is like paradise to those that are Visitors of the Night Dimension. “Let’s check it out! It could be of one of your own paradises come true.” NiGHTS insisted that they all go and check out this place.

“A Paradise? Whoopsie! That’s great news!” Pinkie Pie asked off in sounding excited, she likes to go to places that are paradise, means lots of fun, fun, fun!

“Well I’ll be, we did something good without even knowing it.” Applejack smiled off to feel like this here could be something nice that they did.

“That’s right! I’ll see you there!” NiGHTS nods off to say this while stating that the jester will see those here in that place, gave a hand wave & zoom off to magically go through and simply vanish straight through the door in question.

“I do wish that NiGHTS would sit still just for once.” Owl shook his head in being a bit bothered by the rash actions NiGHTS does, never staying in one place for too long. “Oh, well. I suppose I’ll finish telling you the rest in Nightopia then.” Owl shrug off to say while looking to Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie, saying he’ll explain about Nightopia when they are all through the door.

“Wait…” Before Twilight held up to say something, Owl then vanished from thin air while some feathers dropped from where he was. “Girls, did you happen to feel something from that Ideya we had?” She look to her friends in asking if they sense something from the Ideya of Courage.

“Um….not sure, I felt something, but too distracted by glowing hooves.” Pinkie Pie stated to say in seeing that from the non-glowing hooves, the Ideya they had was not active now.

“That Ideya we had, that we all shared; it felt like…one or all six of the Elements of Harmony.” Twilight stated in thinking hard, the Ideya they had almost felt like it was a part of the elements from their world.

“But how? Those things can’t be here, can they?” Applejack asked in being lost, how can the Elements of Harmony be here when they are back at home.

“I’m not certain, maybe when we came here…our unique magic with them must have become fuse with these Ideyas. Maybe all six are scatter into tiny unseen fractures in one of them & that’s why it felt like a small portion of all six were from this one.” Twilight explained that since they represent the Elements of Harmony, perhaps what they had that was magic is now within Ideyas of this dimension.

“So, if we find more, will it be like bringing the Elements of Harmony back together again?” Pinkie Pie asked off in slowly getting the idea now.

“Makes de only sense, but fer how ta get them, we best follow Owl an’ NiGHTS.” Applejack stated to say that if they wanna recollect the fractured elements now residing in some Ideya things, they need to stick with those that can help them.

“Right, & maybe with NiGHTS’s help, we can find the others & get home. So…let’s do this!” Twilight stated to say in seeing that maybe this way, they can try to help another out.

“Right!” AJ & Pinkie responded in union to agree; sounds like a good plan to them.

So from all the ponies in agreement, they soon march up towards the Door before them as they see a little image of some color glass window picturing a mountain valley area. While they may not know what maybe beyond the door, the ponies think it’s their best shot to explore & help them find a way to get through whatever they maybe in. So once near, the Door slowly opens from AJ pulling the double doors where a bright light & butterflies came out along with a gentle melody. Soon everything begins to go white as now Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie begin their first journey within the Night Dimension…hopefully, things will go well for them…

Author's Note

Phantom Psycho Pie is an OC Pony villain made from VISION-KING, last seen in JusSonic's story: No Cupcakes with This Pinkie. (Noted, all events & discussion will be focus on a natural disaster event & around the character.)

A new twist to allow three Visitors to be with NiGHTS, but will serve as those to switch places with the one moving the jester hero.

Well now, things have gone mostly either way, but at least we see Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie doing okay, and with a good friend to be. Soon the Mane Three group enter a place from Applejack's dream world she made, Pure Valley. But things get a little rough when some 'old' enemy of NiGHTS enters; Reala! What will Twilight's small band of friends do to help free the trapped NiGHTS, and will they survive another enemy to encounter Donbalon!? We'll have to stay tune to find out more...

Chapter 03: First Problems in Pure Valley

The scenery slowly shows what appears to take the version of a beautiful, crisp valley. And from a towering rock face, a familiar Door from Dream Gate was etched into it, like one can come & go through it as one pleases. And at this time, we find Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie had come out of the Door to look in amazement at the beauty of where they are. They saw blue skies, lust green grasses, strong trees, white puffy clouds that drift in the sky, it was like entering a valley that felt so….pure…and comforting to Visitors.

Course during the moment to look around the scenery, they heard a familiar flute being played & there was NiGHTS who of course played the invisible flute. And there was more, the jester was surrounded by what look like slightly cone-headed creatures, brown eyes, red cheeks, pink wings, they wore violet jackets with white bib collar necks & purple pants, red elf-like shoes & even more surprising, haloes around their heads; signaling that they are creatures of goodness. They were smiling while listening to NiGHTS play her invisible flute & beautiful melody for them.

“Wow, so this is Nightopia…” Twilight responded to say in seeing this, this must be what was created from the Ideya of Courage.

“It’s like a calm forest. Neat!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say in liking the looks of the place.

“Hugh…I can’t put my hoof on it, but something here makes me feel…kinda strange, but in a good kinda way.” Applejack pondered to say in having just arrive here, but feels this place was nice, like she connects with it.

At that moment, NiGHTS cease playing the flute in hearing voices, & turns to see…Twilight and her two friends are here.

“Hey! Twilight! Applejack! Pinkie Pie! Over here!” NiGHTS stood up from her sitting stance from floating around, to stand & raise the right hand to signal the ponies to come to the jester & it also made the cone-head creatures look to see who was here too.

“Okay…we’re coming!” Pinkie Pie called out to say in response.

As the smiling ponies moved a bit to come near NiGHTS, they soon look to their left in finding Owl flapping his wing arms to be near them. Guess this guy did meet them here after all.

“Allow me to introduce the Nightopians. They are the residents of this world.” Owl explained to Twilight’s group of who the Nightopians are as they were the ones that listen to NiGHTS's flute play earlier.

Soon the cone-headed creatures called Nightopians made strange little ‘beepy’ mix voices, but in their language, it was likely they were saying ‘Hi’ & ‘Hello’ with smiling faces.

“Awww, they look so sweet!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say in seeing the Nightopians.

“Shoot, these critters do look friendly.” Applejack smiled off in liking to meet the little fellas.

“Indeed. They are kind, gentle folk who love to sing & play.” Owl responded in looking to the Nightopians, saying they are creatures whose general nature is of a gentle side to being good & friendly.

“They’re amazing. I think our friends would love to meet them.” Twilight smiled in feeling very happy to meet these creatures from the Night Dimension.

“Oh-oh! Do any of you little guys wanna play a game & also sing with me?” Pinkie Pie asked off in liking to play and sing with the Nightopians.

“Heh, pretty much knew ye wanted ta do dat Pinkie Pie.” Applejack chuckled off in seeing her pink friend was already thinking about doing that.

But at the sudden surprise, the Nightopians seem to show expressions of sad, cautious & scared faces in looking nervous. They made tiny squeak noises to the other before they split off in two general directions.

“Hmm? What’s the matter?” Owl hummed to himself puzzled, as he & the ponies saw the friendly Nightopians leave as if…scared of something.

“What? Is it my breath?” Pinkie Pie asked off in not knowing why their new friendly new pals left.

“How can it be your breath Pinkie Pie, we’re Dream Spirits.” Twilight raised an eyebrow in thinking that was not possible.

Unaware of what was going on of why the Nightopians left, the ponies & Owl never knew that the reason was…right behind them. There were two to three gigantic birds, each were a different color (green, blue & pink) & hand sharp talons. Riding on the strange birds were short humanoid imp-like creatures, with strange green caps & solider wearing uniforms with black faces with blank yellow dot eyes & zingy-mouths were seen riding on top. They look like some aerial patrol squad to ride some

The biggest focus was upon someone that seem to look just like NiGHTS, but the signature colors are red & black. This one had bluish skin, pale & frightening, appeared to be muscular, has sharp-looking pointed nails of pinkish/red, & shown to have blue eyes. He’s seen sporting a mask that was gold with a pink jewel in the center with black feathers on the edges. His vest is closed over his chest & has a flame/swirl pattern. He’s seen wearing arm guards & hip-plates with a similar design and fingerless gloves. From one look to another, this guy’s outfit is similar to NiGHTS, but this jester seem…different, even with his arms cross, he seem like a tough contender to deal with.

“I’ve been looking for you, NiGHTS.” The different jester spoke with a remark dry tone, sounding a bit dark while making light conversation to the other jester & ignoring the others who turn to see who was here. “Where’s your Persona? Took it off again, did you?” The guy asked something in seeing NiGHTS had removed something which the ponies didn’t follow.

“Hmph.” NiGHTS scruff off to huff & turn away with her hands to her hips in not sounding to please to see this character. “Reala. Did you come all the way here just to nag me?” NiGHTS address the other red jester by his name, sounding unafraid of the situation, much to Twilight & her friends looking back in feeling this may not seem like a usual friendly chatter.

“Heh heh heh….” Reala undoes his cross arms to let off a dark chuckle before responding to that statement. “I go out of my way & this is how you treat me?” He shrug off to say in seeing how NiGHTS was being so un-cooperative upon their meeting. “Goodles! Seize the traitor!” Reala held up his right hand to command the imp-like creatures on their gigantic birds to get NiGHTS.

Soon the birds squawked out loud before flying off, passing overhead Owl & the ponies before the Goodles surrounded NiGHTS.

“Hey! Let me go!” NiGHTS yelped out loud, as her hands were caught by two gigantic birds, struggle as she wanted, they had her. All while the others watch this action happen at this time.

“Oh no…NiGHTS!” Twilight cried out in seeing their new friend was in trouble.

“Hang on! We’re coming!” Pinkie Pie declared out in seeing they have to help out.

As Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie were about to move to offer assistance, Owl flew up to the three ponies to stop their progress.

“Stay back, madams! You’re no match for that one!” Owl warn the three ponies that they are no match against these creatures as they are.

“Ye mean them buzz heads snatching up our pal? I’ve dealt with crows nastier than them!” Applejack protest to say that she didn’t care, like heck she let a friend get drag off.

“Please, you have yet to know the matter that you have no power without NiGHTS to aid you all.” Owl spoke in trying to keep AJ from rushing off, when these ponies Dualize with NiGHTS, they are safe, but without NiGHTS, they are vulnerable.

“Heh…heh…listen to the old bird, little ponies.” Reala was heard letting off a cackle in seeing these three ponies almost do something foolish as Twilight’s group & Owl look to this evil jester. “Now, go you three. Go & lock up the prisoner. I will return shortly.” Reala held up his right hand in command the Goodles in locking up NiGHTS while he deals with other measures.

Soon one Goodle with a pink gigantic bird squawked in response to the order.

“Wait a moment, why are you doing this to NiGHTS?” Twilight asked off against what this evil jester was planning in capturing NiGHTS.

“Hmph, I worry about myself, Visitor. Since neither of you or your friends possess what you lost, you’re not even useful.” Reala huffs with a sly smile to look at the pony as if seeing her as something lease than a bug; while this puzzled the ponies of what he meant by something they lost. “Flee with your minty lives while you can. But know this, there is no safe place & no power to protect you ponies here.” Reala decree this off that no matter where these ponies run to, it’s all in-vain.

Then without another moment, Reala turns away to fly away from Owl & the ponies as if not feeling concern or caution about one Nightopian bird & some weak new Visitors. While Twilight & friends saw Reala leave, they look back to see the Goodles drag NiGHTS off over a hill; the ponies have got to do something.

“Man, de guy sure loves ta talk. Just what were him & them varmints anyway?” Applejack snapped off to say in not getting who Reala or the Goodles are, or their deal.

“Those were the Nightmarens, from the dark realm of Nightmare.” Owl explained to shake his head in sadly explaining who these foes are; Nightmarens.

“Like those Seapos we saw before? Are they like the different version of Nightopians?” Pinkie Pie asked off in thinking the enemies are some sorta Nightmaren creature.

“Unfortunately, it is as you say.” Owl lightly nods to say this with a sad note of his expression. “They aim to take Ideya from Visitors so they can destroy Nightopia.” Owl grimly explained the terrible matter that the Nightmarens aim to achieve

The ponies gasped in having been told this, these Nightmarens actually wanna destroy Nightopia. And that since they made this place, it’ll be destroyed, that seems too cruel for words.

“Ugh…that’s horrible! Why would they do that?” Twilight gasped in having heard this, why would any one wanna destroy places of dreams.

“Maybe so that they can ruin everyone’s dreams & bring fear & terror of everlasting Nightmare.” Pinkie Pie pointed out the main factor of what could be said in the case while earning stares from Twilight & AJ. “What, just saying.” She shrug off to say this in seeing what was the obvious case in point.

“Hate ta admit it, but we might be out of our element. We can’t do much magic here than from our world. So I guess…we’re grounded.” Applejack look down in thinking they ain’t gonna get anywhere, they can barely do much in this world of dreams, & NiGHTS was their best hope to get by, so what now?

Things were about to look down, but maybe for not much longer…

“But wait…” Owl responded to say in having realized something.

“Huh? What-what? What is it? Speak boy, speak?” Pinkie Pie was asking twenty-two questions until her friends cut her off.

“He ain’t a dog, Pinkie Pie!” AJ pointed out that Owl is not a dog in which she asked him to speak up by a command.

“Listen closely, you three. You each have the Red Ideya. I believe either of you may be able to neutralize that cage.” Owl explained the case in where because the ponies hold the Ideya of Courage, that can help them to free NiGHTS.

“Really Owl?” Twilight asked off in pondering if that was true.

“Yes. If you can get into the cell & then Dualize with NiGHTS…” Owl stated to explain how one can help NiGHTS out of the situation the jester was in. “Then you will be able to escape!” From hearing this, Twilight, AJ & Pinkie started to look to each other if they can pull this off, they can help NiGHTS out of the predicament the jester is trapped in.

“Really? Dat’s it, don’t sound dat hard?” Applejack asked off in feeling a bit good in what they have heard in if they reach the cage & Dualize with NiGHTS, they can escape.

“Wait, Owl, is that really as simple as that?” Twilight asked in feeling like maybe it wasn’t a simple jailbreak as they think.

“Ah, yes, of course! The effect will not last long, however.” Owl stated to say this in knowing the matter of the Dualize effort won’t last forever to keep NiGHTS free. “You’ll need to get the keys back from the guards before being dragged back to the cell.” Owl explained that once these three Dualize with NiGHTS, they must get the keys from the Goodles before their time limit runs out & NiGHTS becomes trapped again.

“Wow, so it’s a race against time! Funny, I think I once did a game like that, oh well?” Pinkie Pie asked out in guessing what this was gonna be like for them, a race against the clock; kinda like some game she played back home.

“Alright Owl, thank you for telling us this. And don’t worry. We will free NiGHTS.” Twilight nods her head before she & the others look ahead with determination; they need to do this correctly if they wanna save NiGHTS.

With a nod from Owl in appreciating the effort these brave ponies will do, did Twilight, Pinkie Pie & Applejack slowly begin to move up the hill; During the moment, ‘Eloquent Echo’ was being played in the background for this world. They collected a few Blue Chips that help them out, but they were on the lookout for any signs of Nightmarens or those Goodles that could attack them, so far…none but the guards were nearby. And as they approached where Nights was, they found the jester in some strange object bubble dome cage which had a chain leading up from the ground to the container.

“There she is! Looks like she is guarded.” AJ pointed out in seeing NiGHTS’s cage & that some Goodles are circling around to guard it.

“Wow, she’s zooming around a bit.” Pinkie Pie stated in seeing from her hiding spot, that NiGHTS was zipping around.

“Come on, let’s climb. On three…one…two…three!” Twilight issued that on three, they run from their hiding spots to reach the cage, which was now.

Then quick as bunnies, did the ponies grab the chain to start climbing with Twilight ahead while AJ & Pinkie Pie held up in the rear. They were climbing until they reach the bottom of the cage & then…managed to be inside along with NiGHTS.

“Well now, this is a surprise. You here to spring me?” NiGHTS smiled to see that there were Visitors coming to see her & get her out.

“Yepper!” Pinkie nods off happily to say they are here for just such a thing.

“We’re busting’ ye outta here!” Applejack nods off to say this in what they do next.

“Alright then, time to Dualize now!” NiGHTS issued to say this in deciding it’s time to get moving now.

Soon NiGHTS was flying around before she & Applejack came in contact & a bright light flash inside the cage. Once it was over, NiGHTS was seen flying off in performing a Drill Dash move & now AJ’s spirit was in control while Twilight & Pinkie Pie’s spirits were behind their friend moving the jester’s body.

“First of, we need to get the keys from the guards, if we don’t get all three, then you’ll be back in that cage again.” Twilight’s spirit spoke to explain to NiGHTS in what they need to do.

“No sweat. Owl, you happen to see one?” NiGHTS pointed out to say while flying near Owl in hoping he can inform them of something.

“Oh hoo! The Goodle on that bird has the key! Go after it!” Owl pointed off in seeing further ahead was one Goodle riding a purple bird, he’ll have the first key.

“Then if an’ ye need a roping work, I’m de gal ta do it! Yee-haa!” Applejack’s spirit exclaimed before she flew with NiGHTS body over to perform a Paraloop on some Blue Chips & go on through some golden orb rings.

The Goodle on the purple bird was flying to play keep-away, as it saw NiGHTS flying to come after it & the key it had. It tried to go upwards to escape but was followed, & went down, & though NiGHTS was going through collecting Blue Chips & going through golden orb Rings, the jester perform some Drill Dash moves to boost in speed to catch up. When the Goodle though it lost NiGHTS to crash into some trees, that instead didn’t make the jester lose out any distance. Soon after going around what was likely a full circle, NiGHTS caught the Goodle on the pink bird & in some amazing strength, toss them both to the ground while taking the first key & the Nightmaren vanished afterwards from whence it came from.

“Nicely perform there AJ!” NiGHTS smiled to seeing how well the cow-pony managed to perform some nice work in rushing up one Nightmaren with her body’s aid.

“All in de wrist or yer wrist.” Applejack’s spirit confirmed off to say, but also knew it was from NiGHTS’s aid that she did the work.

“One down, two more keys to get.” Twilight’s spirit stated in how many keys they have obtain.

“Look, there’s another one!” Pinkie Pie pointed out from seeing further ahead, was another Goodle & with the next key.

“Alright then, let’s go get him!” NiGHTS declared in seeing it’s time to chase after the next key keeper.

And then just like that, NiGHTS is seen chasing after the next Goodle, & like before, were passing a few of the Blue Chips & golden orb rings to help get going. And just as the Goodle was on sight however…

“WATCH OUT, SHEEEEP!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit shouted in seeing a head of a sheep…or maybe a ram & yellow cottontail wool appear.

“Baaahaaahhh!” The strange floating sheep made a sound while NiGHTS did a Paraloop over it which managed to suck it into a portal.

“I heard of counting sheep helps ye sleep, but this is ridiculous.” AJ’s spirit spoke off to say in seeing that was weird.

“Those are Shleep, they’re Nightmarens too.” NiGHTS pointed out what they just ran across now.

“Are they that dangerous?” Twilight’s spirit head asked off in not knowing if sheep creatures in this place are all dangerous?

“Not really. They don’t do much besides float around & inflate to get in one’s way, although they can hurt you directly.” NiGHTS pointed out the precaution advice for those to be wary of those Shleep things.

Knowing what to do, AJ still managed to keep NiGHTS going in chasing after the next Goodle riding a green bird & held the second key. And then as they chased, NiGHTS ram right into her old cage to which broke into pieces while still chasing the Goodle.

“Hoo-hoo! Nicely done, there are two NiGHTS Captures remaining! You must destroy them in order for NiGHTS to be free!” Owl was seen flying nearby the area in seeing what the gang did, they destroyed one of three capture cages.

“I thought we needed to get the keys to get her free?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off puzzled by this question.

“Yes, but even then, if you don’t get all three, NiGHTS will be place in another cage much higher than the last.” Owl responded to explain the case of what will happen.

“So even if we get one key, if we mess up, we’ll have ta climb again?” AJ’s spirit questioned off in getting this of what happens after.

“By then, the Goodles will notice us, we have to hurry.” Twilight’s spirit exclaimed that they must get the other two keys.

Soon NiGHTS body went through some tube orb that made the jester blast forward with extra high speed without wasting one’s own strength. Those in NiGHTS got a good view of where they were flying, they flew pass a river & some windmills, there was much to this place while collecting Blue Chips & going through golden orb rings & other things to help them out that would not hurt them. And the group in NiGHTS met with Seapo again as it fired iron balls from its snot at them from the water.

“Watch out for the iron balls the Seapos spit out!” Owl flew with the group to warn them, which they all dodge or NiGHTS perform her Drill Dash on them to make them disappear. After passing by the other obstacles along the way, they were finally catching up to the Goodle on the green bird. Then NiGHTS dive down from one spot, landed on a string wire & it bounced the jester off in a cart-wheel motion to catch up.

“Don’t just rush after the Goodle or it will get away. You need to track its movements. Follow the trail it leaves behind!” Owl explained to AJ controlling NiGHTS that for this next Goodle, one has to follow the path & know where it goes next.

“Oh, AJ, let me have a shot!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked in wanting to have a chance to guide NiGHTS through this.

“Wait Pinkie Pie, Owl said to follow its path, I think I can help in that area.” Twilight’s spirit interrupts in thinking she should do this, she can use her smarts to follow what the Goodle might do.

“Alright Twilight; it’s all yers now!” AJ’s spirit nods off in letting her pal in the front as they switch for Twilight to be in control of NiGHTS.

Soon Twilight took control of NiGHTS's body, & she followed the Goodle’s path in planning ahead with her smart brain. And after seeing what its action course was like, she predicted what it do next & lead NiGHTS's body below it when it was going up near a mountain. There, NiGHTS grabbed the Goodle, & as the bird squawk in surprise, the jester toss the Nightmaren down to where it vanished in defeat & got the second key. Then afterwards, the cage was ahead before NiGHTS twirl around & smashed it to bits, knocking the second cage out of order.

“Great work girls, two Key Keepers down…” NiGHTS smiled in seeing that they already took down two key keepers, now it’s only down to…

“One to go! Can I please have a shot now Twilight? Pretty please?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit exclaimed to say and was begging in wanting to have a turn now.

“I guess so. You’re up Pinkie!” Twilight’s spirit rolled her eyes in thinking her friend deserves a shot, which perk up Pinkie’s eyes when they switch.

Pinkie Pie was so excited that when she took control of NiGHTS, she was dashing around to collect many Blue Chips in acrobatic performances & go through golden orb rings, bounce off tight wires from them passing a giant hot air balloon; someone was having fun. And soon NiGHTS went through a secret tunnel in the mountain, & there were wind currents blowing from different directions, so movements & guidance were needing to be perfect. Finally, the last Goodle riding a purple bird was seen, now was the time to catch the guy & end the chase. Soon after passing by some green of fruits from within the mountain, Pinkie Pie did some Drill Dash moves when the target was just getting out by the light exit. And soon without warning, NiGHTS ram to grab the last Goodle & with the squawking bird, toss it down to the ground & saw it vanish away in defeat while grabbing the final key.

“Nice work Pinkie Pie! Now let’s smash dat other cage!” AJ’s spirit cheered in seeing her friend done good.

“Okey-dokey-lokey!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit replied off in hearing the command & shall follow.

As one of the ponies was having NiGHTS fly off to reach the last cage to smash, for a brief moment, the sky seem to turn…red. NiGHTS was the only one who notice this, but decided to wait on it, as Pinkie Pie had her body grab an ice-slope’s cable wire to slide it down the mountain top. Once they reach the bottom, NiGHTS soon flew off to collect the Blue Chips & go through the golden orb Rings, & then passing a valley did they reach the cage…& then bash right through it to destroy it. They did it, they managed to obtain all three keys & now NiGHTS is free.

“Good job every pony! Alright NiGHTS, looks like we can relax a little.” Twilight’s spirit sighs to say in feeling like it’s all over now.

“I wouldn’t celebrate just yet if I were you.” NiGHTS stated to say in looking around in feeling something…off about to happen.

As the pony spirits in NiGHTS were puzzled, something was seen happening around Nightopia, it began to wobble a bit & even the color scenery started to change into a red theme. Even Owl who was near, had to suddenly vanish from the spot, as if sensing…a new danger approaches.

Suddenly, everyone was seemingly warped from the world they were in to a strange place that was a mountainous amount of room. What was even scarier was when the music was playing ‘Drifting Donbalon’ during this places appearance. It seem like a circus-themed pinball-like tower, consists of several areas separated by stylish barriers & has a monstrous face with long, spiked teeth at the top. The area that’s like a lair runs vertical, shown there are many different obstacles scattered around. A bunch of circus cages appear & disappear are found at the top of the tower. Truly this place was like some upside-down world, & its nightmarish horrified appearance did not seem too comforting to be in. Just below at the bottom, NiGHTS & the spirit forms of Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie gaze at where they are.

But that was only the opening action, for the red curtain near them parted, & they all saw a Nightmaren that entered. This enemy looked like a four-tailed blue jester hat with red bells, with a pink jewel on his forehead, purple glowing eyes, under which is scar-themed makeup. He also has a red nose & purple skin with thick, grinning lips. There are feathers & a Jacobean ruff around his neck, with his ensemble ending in a waistcoat. His arms are very long & thin wires, ending with white gloves & long, thin, spiky fingers. He has a very spherical body almost like a balloon with patchwork. He was spinning around & around before he stop himself to look down at his targets while letting off an evil cackle.

“HOLY CUPCAKES! WHAT’S THAT?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit yelps in seeing something like this, what sorta enemy is this thing supposed to be.

“Oh boy, it’s Donbalon!” NiGHTS rolled her eyes in holding her head to shake in knowing just who showed up.

“Is he a Nightmaren as well?” AJ’s spirit asked off in thinking NiGHTS seem best at knowing such things.

“Yes, only he’s much stronger than the ones we’ve face. Even if he’s just a giant puffed balloon.” NiGHTS pointed off that despite his looks, Donbalon is much more a stronger Nightmaren than those the others have come across.

“So how can we beat him & get out of here?” Twilight’s spirit asked in how to handle this stronger foe & escape this nightmare area they got transported in.

“Well he’s turn Pure Valley into this…so best way to get out is by beating him.” NiGHTS slowly pointed out to her spirit friends apart of her the only way to get by. “And I think our way out of here is straight up!” She pointed at the very top of this mad structure place, that the only way out; is up.

“Problem…Big Balloon Face is coming at us!” AJ’s spirit pointed in seeing Donbalon was laughing while he was rolling down.

“Then we’ll just have to take him along for the ride.” NiGHTS stated off this fact with a little smile on her face.

“Hugh?” The pony spirits responded puzzled, what was NiGHTS suggesting.

“Don’t worry, it’ll be fine. Just trust me.” NiGHTS stated to say that things will work out, if they believe.

Deciding to trust NiGHTS on what she knew best, AJ decided to be in control of the jester, just before Donbalon almost roll down to them. So in a surprising motion, NiGHTS bop the Nightmaren up to smash against the first closed gate to open a path; all while he let off a creepy clown chuckle.

“Was dat de plan? Bop him upwards & smash him?” AJ’s spirit raised an eyebrow in pondering if that was the way to get by this.

“Close, tell me, when you see this place, what does it make you think of?” NiGHTS responded to say this in having some form of chatter.

“OH! Hey! I get it, it’s like pinball! We have to get the ball to the top!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit exclaimed in suddenly realizing what this was, this place is like a nightmare version of a pinball game & Donbalon was the pinball.

“Right, let’s keep at it!” NiGHTS nods off to the pink pony in getting the idea now.

Soon approaching around Donbalon, NiGHTS landed a tackle that knock the big balloon clown to smash against some energize red blocks. As the jester flew near some green rings, Donbalon was falling pass them, laughing at their misfortunate.

“We missed him.” Twilight’s spirit stated in seeing what happened, they miss to knock the guy upwards.

“Pinkie, I know ye like clowns, but this one here, I’m gonna BOP-HIS-BLOCK OFF!” AJ’s spirit stated off in what she was gonna do when she gets her hooves, or hands as NiGHTS, on this creep.

Soon NiGHTS dive down to get behind & knock Donbalon back upwards where he hit another red block to shatter it. He yelped & then laugh while holding himself as he was coming down to the gang. But NiGHTS managed to bop the giant balloon freak upwards pass two more red blocks. But from not watching out, Donbalon managed to whack NiGHTS off while laughing at the jester when she wasn’t careful.

“NiGHTS, are you hurt?” Twilight’s spirit asked from what happened to NiGHTS, but strangely, they felt a sting too.

“I think the question is, are we hurt? But no problem, just gotta be more careful, come on, we have to make it pass two more paths.” NiGHTS pointed off to correctly state that since they are Dualize, even if the jester takes most of the damages, those apart of her may feel some slight effects; but for now, they gotta keep fighting.

Not wasting anytime, Twilight decided to control NiGHTS, as they flew up to Donbalon to knock the big beach-ball, as he crashed through the second blocked gate. But this guy was still laughing without a care in the world, the next area might be a little harder, but they’ll have to try hard to win. There was some steam sit blocking the view, some red blocks were seen above, & familiar creepy laughter heard above too…

“What’s this place? It looks much harder than the other two.” Twilight’s spirit stated in seeing this stage was not a simple matter to handle through.

“Better question, where is dat Nightmaren?” AJ’s spirit questioned the bigger thought of where Donbalon was.

“Over there! He’s bouncing off the walls, literally!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit pointed out in what Donbalon was doing at this very moment.

As Donbalon laughs off from bouncing from the left to the right, NiGHTS was seen chasing to bop the guy again upwards, but it seems it wasn’t enough. Donbalon laughs off more while using his hands to direct himself & to almost ram into NiGHTS, but the jester stop that to knock him backwards. As the giant balloon foe was upside-down to hold himself, NiGHTS ram to bash Donbalon who smashed into two more red energy blocks to shatter them. The enemy was near the next gate to break through, NiGHTS charged up to get him, but Donbalon reacted quicker to push his hands off the wall downward, where he miss the jester, but was falling back down at the start.

“He’s going back down! We have to stop him!” NiGHTS stated in seeing that the enemy was falling down, not good, they need to take him up to beat him & get out of this place.

“Never fear! I know my game styles, I’ll handle this!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit declared off in deciding to take charge now.

Soon Pinkie Pie took over NiGHTS’s body to dive down in making a golden trail, as they found Donbalon bounce off the other red blocks that shatter to go above to avoid the heroes. He wasn’t making this easy, but then NiGHTS did a Paraloop by Pinkie’s command, & from afterwards, while it didn’t suck the big enemy, it did cause a reaction to shot him upwards & back near the gate.

“Nice going Pinkie Pie, but remember, we have to have him crash that gate.” Twilight’s spirit explained to her pink friend in what they have to do next.

“Roger!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit saluted in hearing the order from her pal.

“Then let’s get de critter!” AJ’s spirit spoke off in determination in seeing it’s time that they fly now.

As NiGHTS flew off when Donbalon fell, he laughs to bounce off another wall & began to fall. He was almost about to fall to the bottom, but bounce off a near edge to go back up that he yelp to, but not before NiGHTS went under to bop him to go up further.

“I got a plan, ready NiGHTS?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit stated in having thought up something, & wants the jester to help in on the action.

“Alright, whenever you’re ready.” NiGHTS replied off in being ready to go when this pony wants to.

Donbalon was soon coming down to almost get the jester, but it became the reserve of who got who. From what Pinkie Pie plan next, she had NiGHTS grabbed Donbalon to spin him around & around a couple of times to almost make the guy dizzy before tossing him way upwards which he yelped to. And then he crashed into the last gate, where even as he made his last laugh, Donbalon seem to have been destroyed upon impact with the spiked ceiling of the demonic face demon’s teeth feature. This seem to settle things, they have just defeated Donbalon. And at that same moment, the song played ‘Peaceful Moment’ as if signaling NiGHTS & friends win.

“Well done there, you’re quite the pinball player, aren’t you Pinkie Pie?” NiGHTS smiled off to give comments in seeing how well Pinkie Pie managed to do in playing to win even in the most oddest of places.

“Awww shucks, it was nothing.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit was seen blushing by the compliments she was receiving.

“Heck, if dat was a tougher enemy, at least we managed ta sent it packing’ right?” AJ’s spirit smiled off in feeling proud of what they managed to do here.

“So NiGHTS, is that it? Are we safe now?” Twilight’s spirit asked in wondering if the battle was over.

“For the time I believe, but don’t worry. We can now head out of this place now, & get back to where we started from; back at Dream Gate.” NiGHTS replied off to mostly say this while keeping a straight smile, as she stated that now they can all leave this place.

The others smiled in hearing that, as this nightmare-version of a world began to slip out of existence. Now they were all gonna be leaving & be sent back to Dream Gate, any place was better than where they currently are. And with that, everything begins to fad out at this very moment and in time.

Soon we find Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie falling gently from the starry skies, as they soon return to the Dream Gate. Upon arriving, they quickly walk about into the place, seems that NiGHTS undid the Dualizing when they left after their encounter with Donbalon. As the ponies were walking, who should fly up near to them than Owl, who they wondered where he went after they were suck into a nightmare environment.

“Oh, splendid job, Visitors!” Owl congrats the ponies here much to their surprise in being praised now. “Defeating that giant Nightmaren was no small feat! Hoo!” He exclaimed in seeing that these ponies were truly remarkable if an effort to defeat Donbalon.

“Oh no…that was just NiGHTS’s power.” Twilight held up her hooves to state the victory for that battle was NiGHTS work.

“Twilight’s right, NiGHTS’s body did all de work, even if we did just move her around.” Applejack nods off to honestly say this fact of what they did and who did what.

“Yeah, we seem to help only a little.” Pinkie Pie lightly nods in agreeing to the subject.

“Even so, you mustn’t rest on your laurels just yet.” Owl issued off to say this about what the group should do here.

“Um, question…what does laurel mean?” Pinkie Pie raised her hoof in not knowing what the word meant.

“It means a recognition of achievement.” Twilight explains the word’s definition to her friend.

“Like as in Honor of wha we did?” Applejack stated off in what she could make out of it.

“Precisely. For while you may be the first bunch of ponies we’ve received. All Visitors originally have a total of five different Ideya.” Owl responded forth to say this statement in explaining something to the ponies. “Fortunately, you’ve managed to hold on to your Ideya of Courage. All of you, in fact.” Owl was moving around the ponies in making this statement of the matter of what they now currently have.

“Wait, so…there are five Ideyas? An’ we were suppose ta have had them?” Applejack asked off in finding this news to be a surprise.

“Yes…the remaining four are the Ideya of Purity, Intelligence, Growth & Hope.” Owl explained what the other four different Ideyas are to the ponies. “They are White, Blue, Green, & Yellow, respectively.” He explained the colors of how to tell the difference of the other four Ideyas when the group meets & uncovers them.

“And we already know the Ideya of Courage is Red!” Pinkie Pie perk up to say this in what Ideya color they have.

“Hmm…I wonder….if they have portions of the Elements of Harmony.” Twilight whispered under her breath to ponder this case since they sense small portions of the Elements of Harmony from the Ideya of Courage, they must need to gather the other four to make them whole & such.

“Until you retrieve all of the Ideya, Nightopia cannot become whole.” Owl exclaimed to finish in stating the conclusion of what will happen if not all Ideya are gather, disaster will insure Nightopia is not whole.

“What?” The ponies yelped in hearing this, what did Owl meant by that, it sounds serious.

“Ideya are the very source of Nightopia. The fact that Nightopia currently exists at all…” Owl explained from his back turn to the ponies, stating the seriousness of how important Ideya is. “Means that the other Ideya must be someplace in this world, very likely hidden!” He stated with a deep thought of where the Ideya maybe, hidden, since Nightopia is still around, the Ideya are well hidden in which they can only be found by…a certain method. “Listen closely, Visitors.” Owl flew up close to the ponies, surprising them while about to make a serious issue here. “These Ideyas are of your very hearts.” He spoke in stating the crucial fact of what the Ideya are & of from where.

“They are?” Twilight asked off in being amazed, she’s never heard about that till now.

“Wow, even I’m surprise to hear that.” Pinkie Pie stated to say this in being surprised big time.

“Retrieve the remaining four Ideya and your hearts will win out over the Nightmarens.” Owl explained the case that if these ponies can gather their last four Ideyas together with the one they have, then they can win against the enemy here.

“Gee, thanks, no pressure or anything, cause we’ve pretty much dealt with it back home. Course, we had other things ta help with.” Applejack sighed off to honestly say this in remarks that the whole thing sounds like extra burden on their shoulders; & as Dream Spirits separated far from their world by a dimension length, they aren’t as powerful as when they had their bodies in the wake world.

“You needn’t worry. NiGHTS is with you.” Owl said this as he was flapping to get more upper in where he was above the rest to say these encouraging words. “And I shall do what I can to keep an eye on you & help you three out to the best of my ability.” He looks to Twilight, Applejack, & Pinkie Pie in promising to help them out as much as he possibly can when they need it.

Before anyone could say another word, Owl soon vanished again right before them. The ponies sigh while looking deep in thought, after learning much of what they heard, sounds like there is a lot going on than they think. They look up in knowing that perhaps if they can help rid the world of Nightmarens, then they might be able to return home to Equestria; it’s worth a shot.

“Come on girls, let’s keep going.” Twilight spoke to her friends in seeing they best keep going now, they gotta help make things happen here.

The ponies are seen moving across the area, & are about to reach the Door to go back into Pure Valley until…they find another Door that was new & active with a Nightopian symbol picture above. This caught their attention to stare in puzzling, when did that door appear, just now maybe?

“I see that you found the My Dream.” NiGHTS spoke in hovering nearby to her friends in what they see before them.

“Ah…My Dream? Is that mine or yours?” Pinkie Pie responded to say but was quickly making the matter a little hard to figure out.

“That’s its name, you three can go to this place to rest up when you can. It’s filled with things we’ve managed to collect, so depending on how you raise it, it’ll be a dreamland or a nightmare.” NiGHTS responded off to say that this place; My Dreams, will be like a resting spot for the Visitors & help nature it to be something they want it to be like.

“Well shoot, I know a thing about raising farms' crop, so this won’t be a problem fer me!” Applejack smiled off in liking the sounds of something that’s farm related.

“Maybe not, maybe we should carefully observe this.” Twilight stated to AJ that what they have to do there is probably different from their way of farming. “But NiGHTS, what about finding our Ideya?” She asked in thinking they shouldn’t stop, they need to find the Ideya and help Nightopia.

“You maybe Dream Spirits, but even spirits need to rest & relax themselves. Don’t worry, you’ll do fine, there’s some explanation for even Visitors to handle the task.” NiGHTS explained that this group needs time to rest & relax before they can go on any big & serious missions; even dreamers need plenty of rest before getting up on their feet again.

“Well…alright, I suppose we can use the moment to recover.” Twilight lightly agreed to the topic, they have been through a lot recently.

“Hooray! Let’s go!” Pinkie Pie cheered in having heard this, they can go to the My Dream place.

“Well NiGHTS, we’ll come back an’ see ye after we’re done, kay?” AJ smiled to say this that when they are done, they will come see this jester again before continuing their mission to help out.

“Good luck!” NiGHTS waved off to say this to the ponies here with a smile.

Soon the ponies touch the door, as the same familiar light escape like the last one. And soon they vanished in entering the door before it closed behind them. With that, NiGHTS also flew off at this time, seeing that with Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie resting, she’ll have some free time until these Visitors are fully ready.

And soon the scene opens up to what looks like a grassy field that was floating in the clouds. And where the Door was, it was on a structure park stair-way & there seem to be a few Nightopians that live around here. Course there were some terms of weeds in a nice garden, which were only a few small threat forms of Nightmarens. But other than that, this place did look nice, maybe a perfect spot for the ponies to relax a little & enjoy before going out to rejoin NiGHTS.

“Wow, this place looks so fun. Oh, & look…this sign says here…we can help feed the Nightopians.” Pinkie Pie smiled in having look around, & is already liking the place; she even found a box for giving Nightopians treats so they can be happy as can be

“And this stuff seems ta help keep back & stop any Nightmarens from de Paraloops from causing trouble with de Nightopians. Hugh, who knew?” AJ looked at another box that was label; Nightmaren repellent, which were different as being tiny red ball explosives; guess that might do the trick.

“This is so amazing.” Twilight smiled in seeing this nice place, it’s like they are in their own dreamland. “I sure wish we all were here to see this.” Twilight sighs in recalling that they still have some missing friends that aren’t here, they love to see this.

“Hey now Twilight, don’t feel down. I’m sure we’ll run into them eventually.” AJ smiled to pat her friend’s back to cheer up with some encouragement.

“Right! Just gotta believe!” Pinkie Pie nods off to say that if they believe, then they’ll see their pals again.

“You’re right girls, thanks.” Twilight slowly started to get her spirit back up in having been cheered up.

“Why don’t ye rest, Pinkie can help play with them Nightopians while I tussle them Nightmarens ta behave.” AJ stated in what Twilight should do while the others handle some task to help this place grow into a dream they can enjoy.

“Well, just be careful they don’t bite.” Twilight smiled lightly in telling AJ to be careful, even if the Nightmarens were Seapos & Shleeps, they might still bite.

“Can do!” AJ replied off with a nod to the question.

“Then what are we waiting for, lets party!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed to say this in seeing it’s time to kick back & enjoy…

Soon the three ponies go off in three ways; AJ took the left side to use the repellent stuff to keep the Nightmarens from causing trouble, as Pinkie Pie took the middle to play around with some Nightopians, & Twilight approach the right side to lie under a shaded tree. Perhaps with a bit of work, they can make this place be like their own personal dream wonderland or something to feel comfy in when they complete going through those Doors to find Ideya. With that, the scene goes dark in where Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie shall get a little rest now…

Author's Note

The use of the 'My Dream' spot will be like from Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, where one player will rest & one can control the second player for a while & then switch. This will work out fine in the creation of this story of two groups & two events, etc. until they meet for the finale.

Now that this is complete, it's time to get ready for another exciting tale to take the stage. This time, we shall see the rest of the Mane Six: Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy, enter Dream Gate. While there, this pony group shall meet with Owls & NiGHTS while learning the same stuff Twilight's gang learn. But misfortunate will intervene, when Reala surprises everyone & takes NiGHTS into one of the next Nightopia worlds. But with some form to help a new friend, Rainbow's group shall brave the task to free the captive jester....just before they end up facing another enemy; Girania! You can probably bet things are gonna be on a new rocky start, so we'll have to stay tune for what happens next time.

Chapter 04: Rainbow's Team Moves In!

Chapter 04: Rainbow’s Team Moves In!

At this very moment, a familiar event is seen happening; some form of light across the same starry night skies of the Night Dimension. This light slowly began to form into three beings of other certain pony characters; Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy. These three are seen in a sleepy state while they gently fall, the stars whizzed all around their bodies. That sensation was enough to tickle those a bit to laugh when occasionally some hit until…they all yelped awake & soon landed on the white stone path of the entry to Dream Gate. Getting their bearings before sensing what was happening, from their landing, they saw they had ended up in a strange environment that was unfamiliar to them. And just like before, whenever one is in Dream Gate, the musical background of ‘When the Night Falls’ is heard.

“Oh my…what a lovely scenery! Could use a little work. But, it is upon its natural beauty I suppose.” Rarity humbly spoke in seeing what they are seeing was something to see.

“Oh….I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a peaceful place like this.” Fluttershy stared in looking around, this place was so mysterious, its like something out of a fairy tale.

“Yeah, that’s great and all, just one question…HOW’D WE GET HERE?” Rainbow Dash calmly was speaking at first before suddenly yelling this out to her pals that they don’t know how they came here. “Cause I vaguely recall running, saw a light at the end, & then some other light came from behind, &…nothing.” She stated that the last things that happened to them, were running from shadow cloud creatures, ran towards a light & then some other light came & impacted them & then…that’s about it.

“Yes, I recall them too. But still…this scenery is nicer than being in complete darkness.” Rarity slowly nods to agree with her friend, but found that this place was better to be in than from what they felt was a nightmare.

“Um, maybe we should think about what to do now. I mean…if that’s okay.” Fluttershy meekly suggested this to her friends, seeing they need to figure out how to get by.

“Well I’ll just scope out this place & be done faster than you can say…!” Rainbow Dash was boldly speaking before opening her wings, & started to prepare to make a zoom flight scene…but got zip! “Hugh?” She suddenly did a second look at herself & then was trying to flap her wings hard to try to get any air & lift herself up, but nothing…

“Oh, um…hugh.” Fluttershy slowly responded in thinking Rainbow meant when they say ‘hugh’ that she be done, but…this seem puzzling.

“Very funny Rainbow Dash, playing a little game with us & all.” Rarity rolled her eyes in seeing this as some joke to pull their legs.

“Hey, I’m trying to flap my wings here, but I’m not getting off the ground!” Rainbow Dash snapped off to say this in looking like she was not kidding, before she stop to point from tiring herself out. “Hugh-High…something’s up. Fluttershy, you try too.” She look to her shy friend to ask that she try to fly too, something was fishy here & she needs answers for it.

Fluttershy was puzzled to be ask to fly when Rainbow couldn’t, but decided to do it. As Fluttershy was flapping her wings, she had her eyes shut, but as she open them…she saw that with flapping wings, she was not off the ground. She tried harder to flap faster, but she finally gave in to sigh & look at herself to see that she was unable to do what Rainbow couldn’t do either.

“Oh dear! I can’t seem to fly up even with wings!” Fluttershy lightly gasped in seeing what was the situation for her; she seems grounded just like Rainbow Dash.

“Very strange, I can understand you don’t mind walking, but if you really can’t fly, then Rainbow isn’t joking.” Rarity look a bit concern, usually Fluttershy is fine walking, but if she’s not joking around to not get off the ground to fly, then both her & Rainbow Dash are in the same boat.

“Told ya! It’s really weird! It’s like we lost the ability to fly, only we still have our wings!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed today this in seeing that for unknown reasons, neither Pegasus can fly.

“Um, well…I have heard about birds with wings, but they are flightless.” Fluttershy spoke in thinking that even birds with wings, can’t fly.

“But we CAN’T be flightless! We’re Pegasus Ponies, flying is our thing! If we can’t fly, then what are we?” Rainbow Dash panicked a bit to Fluttershy, they are meant to fly, if they can’t, then it’s worse as if not having wings to begin with.

“Oh calm yourself, don’t be so overly dramatic?” Rarity asked calmly that her friend was being a bit overly dramatic over the matter.

“Says you.” Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow in seeing that this discussion of her being overly dramatic from a drama queen was a little off.

“Well, maybe they got dirt & your feathers are weight down. Here, I’ll use a little magic to wipe the dirt off…” Rarity spoke to say, came & lean her horn near Rainbow’s left wing to glow a bit…but no aura of magic came from the horn. “What the…? Hmm…” Rarity was puzzled before trying to focus harder to make her magic happen, but it was a no go.

“Um, Rarity….are you okay?” Fluttershy asked in seeing something was now wrong with Rarity at this time.

“Yeah, what’s the delay?” Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow in seeing something was up with Rarity now.

“My goodness, how strange! My horn is here, but I feel as if…as if…” Rarity spoke puzzled to seeing her horn was here, but she was not able to get any magic going from it. “As if I’m no longer capable of using magic! Like I’ve become…an Earth Pony!” She gasped in suddenly feeling she lost the magic she had.

“Is that bad?” Fluttershy asked in thinking that being just an Earth pony isn’t that bad, they have friends who are.

“Oh no….what am I to do? How am I supposed to get by if I can’t use magic no more? I need it most of the time to make a living to make designs!” Rarity gasped to dramatically state the awful state of not being able to use magic means she’ll have to do more physical labor; how can she make a living then?

“You can also join a freak-show & be Equestria’s un-magical unicorn.” Rainbow Dash lightly smiled to make a joke which Rarity glared at her in not finding that funny. “Kidding, just kidding!” She held up her hooves to say she was just playing with Rarity, no need to get all moody about it.

“Um, maybe we should just focus on what to do around here? Maybe we’ll find some pony to help us.” Fluttershy suggested this idea in what they can do at this moment & time.

“Hugh, I suppose you’re right darling, sitting here bickering won’t get us anywhere or know how to get home.” Rarity sighs to give in to agree with Fluttershy, they aren’t getting anywhere at this rate.

“Then let’s check this place out, might not be faster without flying, but close enough…” Rainbow Dash stated to say that though they do this on ground, they may as well do something at least.

Soon the ponies begin to walk from the outside part to come near the gate structure of Dream Gate. Along the way, they came near some Blue Chips which were absorb into them, it freaked Fluttershy out a bit, but Rarity & Rainbow Dash didn’t feel anything different or bad, & consider the blue swirling orbs harmless & not scary, which made the shy Pegasus come near one, & feel…not so scared anymore in seeing these things aren’t scary. Finally, the group were just about to reach near the fountain, where they were gonna try to understand more things while trying to look around to figure things out until…

“Oh ho hoo! We have guests!” A familiar hooty owl sound responded off from out of nowhere that caught the ponies’ attention. “Is this your first time here, mademoiselles?” That’s when the cautious ponies turn to their left & soon found who flap on down to meet them….a talking owl!

“A….talking owl?” Rarity yelps in seeing this, they know about Owlowiscious that’s Twilight’s pet, but all he says his ‘hoot’ which they misunderstand as who words.

“Oh my goodness! This is….so amazing!” Fluttershy perk up with a big smile in looking to this creature, it’s an owl that can talk with English words.

“Figures you like it, it is an animal related subject.” Rainbow Dash shrug off in seeing Fluttershy get excited in who they are seeing is an animal that can talk to them with words & sentences.

“Allow me to explain some things.” Owl spoke off to say this to the group. “You three are now standing at the entrance to what your species would call the World of Dreams.” Owl explained the matter of where these three ponies are currently standing upon is a place that exist in a realm of dreams.

“The World of Dreams you say?” Rarity slowly responded in sounding curious to hear that name and of where we are.

“So…are we in a wonderful place?” Fluttershy slowly asked in trying to understand just where they are now.

“Ehh, I think he’s trying to say we’ve entered some theme place that’s called it.” Rainbow Dash shrug off to say this in figuring the name World of Dreams was a place for attractions.

“Hoo! Listen well, my three friends.” Owl hooted off to say in getting these ponies & their attention. “Don’t be fooled by that name, ‘World of Dreams’. I don’t mean to imply that the world itself doesn’t exist.” Owl explained forth the matter in trying to clarify something that has everyone uncertain.

“Oh really, then…what does it mean?” Fluttershy asked in being curious at this moment.

“Yes, do tell. We’re listening, right Rainbow?” Rarity nods in wanting to know more, even to have Rainbow Dash pay attention too.

“Yeah, I am….” Rainbow lightly shrug off to say, don’t have anything else to do now.

“Well then, it is simply…oh, how should I put it?” Owl spoke in trying to decide how to explain what he means to Visitors that have come here. “Well, it is another world, one that you are able to visit only while you are fast asleep.” He explained this with a calm & collective approach to tell those here of what the World of Dreams is, a place one comes to if they are asleep.

“Asleep you say?” Rarity gasped in hearing this, as she & her friends were spell-shock; this place is seen to them if they are asleep than awake.

“We ourselves refer to it as the Night Dimension.” Owl stated in what this place is to those that are new here, before flapping his wings down onto the ground. “And people, or in your cases ponies, who come to the Night Dimension from your world are known as Visitors.” Owl explained that this was a dimension that was separated from the ponies’ world of Equestria & what they are called upon arriving here.

“Wait, we’re in another dimension, one where we’re still asleep & dreaming?” Rainbow Dash was asking all of these things in finding them the most hard to swallow. “Man, either this is real or maybe I ate too much sweets before bed!” She rub her back head in wondering if she was really seeing this or not.

“Um, excuse me sir, your explanation was very nice & all, but…can we ask who you are? Um, if that’s okay I mean.” Fluttershy meekly spoke her shy voice in wanting to ask this nice owl of who he was since they listen to him talk most of the time while being very patient.

“Oh yes! Pardon me. I do tend to rattle on.” Owl responded off in seeing that he simply forgot to introduce himself to these new Visitors without introduction. “You may call me Owl, Visitors.” Owl introduced himself to the ponies in who they can call him since…well, he is an owl after all.

“Ugh, yeah…that might make things easier, I guess.” Rainbow Dash lightly rolled her eyes in seeing the relation of the name of this guy is also a part of his breed.

“A pleasure to meet you sir, we’re…” Rarity was about to introduce herself to Owl and then her friends…

Then suddenly without warning, something zoom by with a sparkling star dust trail between Owl & the ponies which knock them off their talons & hooves.

“Ugh…Ahh!” Rarity yelped to knock back against Fluttershy & Rainbow to where they are on their flanks; what was that just now.

“Hoo! What’s that? What’s that?” Owl asked off from recovering from the shock as a familiar purple jester was seen flying around everyone while leaving a little night dust behind.

Soon the little flier in question soon hovered up into the air & then made itself present before the group below. Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy were seeing this person for the first time & it was none other than NiGHTS. Seeing the new Visitors, NiGHTS was floating down to hover a little off the ground, raised her left leg to cross & cross her arms in studying the scene with a nice smile while seen to be a friendly being. Of course she was seen hiding a little smirk in having played a little trick just now on Owl & the others by catching them by surprise.

“Dearest me, you gave me quite a fright!” Owl flaps his wings in beginning to give a scolding to the jester here. “You ought to know better than to startle your elders in such a manner!” As Owl was lecturing, NiGHTS look to him & then at the surprise ponies as Fluttershy & Rarity stare at her in wonderment, Rainbow Dash held a chuckle in hearing Owl scold this new character for pulling a prank, she found it kinda funny.

“Hey there! Sorry about the old bird, here. I know it’s kind of a drag listening to him squawking on & on.” NiGHTS waved off her right hand to discuss the issue about Owl to the ponies before standing upwards & hover over to them with a smile.

“Hmmmp-hmmphm…” Rainbow Dash almost let off a loud chuckle at hearing that funny comment, but…

“Ssshhh…” Rarity hush her friend to not laugh in this situation, especially to be rude to Owl who was greeting them.

“Excuse me…a drag?!” Owl protest to say this in sounding a bit upset by that statement that was rude. “I am simply attempting to welcome these Visitors…” Owl came between the middle to discuss the issue with NiGHTS of what he was doing while the jester flies off & the ponies got up from the ground.

“Who….who are you?” Fluttershy asked off in being a bit shy, for neither her nor her friends knew who NiGHTS was, though she did seem friendly.

“My name is NiGHTS!” NiGHTS introduced herself to the little ponies here while soaring around above while leaving behind a trail of star dust that seem pretty by its trail pattern of an infinite symbol. “Let me tell ya, you’ll all have a much better time flying around with me than chatting with this old owl.” NiGHTS was stating off that if those here wanna have a much better time than just hearing the preaching from Owl, then this jester is the one to do it.

“Ehehehe, oh man…hearing that kinda reminds me of our friend who likes to say lots of smart things!” Rainbow Dash then was free to let off a little laugh at seeing how NiGHTS made that joke to the wise Owl, reminds her of the pony & Twilight in each different position.

“Oh, not that we don’t mind, after all…you…do kinda sound like you like to talk a lot.” Rarity soon tries to let Owl know that they are fine with him, even if he does go a little off.

“Hugh, I suppose.” Owl sighs to let this one little issue slide by.

“So how about it?” NiGHTS flew down & held out her right hand to the ponies here in awaiting their answer. “Want to Dualize with me & try your hand at flying around? Any of you?” She asked in seeing if Rainbow, Rarity or Fluttershy wants to have a shot to fly around.

“Du…Dualize? Flying?” Fluttershy slowly responded when she & the others hear that word, they don’t understand what that has to do with flying.

“Oh Hoo!” Owl spoke off in amazement in about to tell this group of what they don’t understand. “NiGHTS here is able to ‘Dualize’ with Visitors. The process allows your bodies to assimilate with one another.” He flaps his wings to explain the case of when one Dualizes with NiGHTS, they are likely becoming one.

“Hugh? What do you mean?” Rarity asked a bit lost, neither she nor anyone here can follow along since only Twilight was the smart mare to understand this technical stuff.

“Ah. It would probably be much easier to understand if any of you just tried it.” Owl simply stated that maybe those here can understand better, by doing than picturing as he flies over to NiGHTS who was waiting. “Go over & touch NiGHTS. You’ll see what I mean. That is, of course, if you’re interested in that sort of thing…” Owl explained that one just needs to touch NiGHTS & they’ll get the idea, that is if they wanna do it & fly around.

“You kidding mean, have a chance to fly, I’m down with that!” Rainbow Dash smiled off in saying that she’ll gladly try this out.

“It is strange, we have wings, but can’t fly, but NiGHTS can.” Fluttershy spoke in wondering how they can’t fly while someone here, can & without wings.

“And by magic it seems & yet I can’t even make my horn glow.” Rarity pondered that NiGHTS used magic to fly, but how can she not use magic.

“Ah, that is because your Dream Spirits are here, without your actual bodies that your magic sleeps in, its understandable why…” Owl spoke to say that the reason these ponies can’t use any of their own flight & magic is because they are in the World of Dreams that’s got different laws than the wake world. “Plus, only when you dream, it takes focus to fly, however….it seems you cannot achieve it quite yet.” Owl pointed out that even if those that dream imagine themselves flying, it takes certain focus which is harder now for these new Visitors.

“Best to save that for later Owl, so who’s first?” NiGHTS cuts the long boring stuff & wants one of the ponies to try to fly with her.

“Well, as much as I like to…I’m not really a flier. I had wings before, but…that was a different story.” Rarity stated to say in knowing that she, being a unicorn, she knows where she stands & she remembers her time once having wings long ago to help Rainbow Dash out one time.

“I can fly, but only so much. So…” Fluttershy meekly said in stating this before looking towards…

“That just leaves me! I’ll take your offer!” Rainbow Dash smiled off to say that she’ll gladly be the one to take up NiGHTS offer, she wants to fly as fast as possible.

Soon Rainbow Dash approaches while her two friends follow closely. As Rainbow Dash stood before NiGHTS, as the jester held out her right hand to await the one to Dualize with her. In response, Rainbow Dash held up her right front hoof, they touch one another before a familiar bright blue light enveloped them & blinded everyone else. Once that was over & the light faded, we soon see NiGHTS floating above the fountain, but there was something else…Rainbow Dash, as an astro spirit form was seen with the jester. And when Rainbow’s spirit moved, so did NiGHTS it would seem.

“This…Is…SO COOL!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed to say in seeing this, she & NiGHTS are one in the same, but the mare felt like moving the jester’s body from what she wants.

“Looks like you find this to a liking.” NiGHTS smiled off in moving her body in responding to Rainbow’s spirit body.

“Yeah, hay Fluttershy, Rarity, you’ve seriously got to…hugh?” Rainbow’s spirit was looking below to tell her friends this, but they were not there. “Where are they?” She asked in not getting where Rarity & Fluttershy went off to.

“Um, right here.” Fluttershy’s voice was behind Rainbow’s spirit, & soon the dare-devil pony’s spirit found not only the shy mare & Rarity…but the two were spirits like her.

“Wait, how’d you both get here?” Rainbow’s spirit asked off in what the hay was going on, how’d these two join her with NiGHTS.

“That’s what I like to know! One moment you touch NiGHTS, & from a bright light, we find ourselves…like this!” Rarity’s spirit stated that they just found themselves together with Rainbow while apart of NiGHTS, it’s so puzzling.

“My, my….this seems vaguely familiar.” Soon Owl flew up to join NiGHTS & those that have Dualized with the jester. “It would seem since you three came together, perhaps you’re able to Dualize with NiGHTS together. But, only one of you at a time can guide her.” He stated to say this in what he can basically analyze the matter of what’s happened here.

“Oh, well…I suppose sharing isn’t a bad idea.” Fluttershy’s spirit lightly stated in having been told of this.

“Well, I suppose we’ll have to adjust, right?” Rarity’s spirit nods off to say this in having been told of what’s to happen.

“Now, listen closely, all of you. In NiGHTS’ stead, allow me to teach you how to fly.” Owl stated forth in about to begin a lesson for those that are new to this whole thing. “First, I suppose I should tell you about the Mindsight.”

“Ah mind…what-see?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit raised an eyebrow in having heard this.

“Let me explain. Do you see things as if they are your own eyes, but seems as if they are in back of your head; That, dear Visitors, is your Mindsight.” Owl pointed in a general direction for the others to follow along, they used their eyes to see & known the area spread. “Focus your Mindsight, then you can influence NiGHTS & fly in that direction in what you see. However, if your Mindsight is too far from NiGHTS in what direction you wish to go, it will turn red, breaking the link & NiGHTS will move unguided. Which is why, it’s only used for your field area.” He explained the case in what must be done, & if not done correctly, will result in terrible conditions when flying.

“Oh my, we don’t wanna be a bother!” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke in feeling like that wouldn’t be good for NiGHTS.

“It can be tricky, so I would suggest you fly around the plaza.” Owl notified in what the ones controlling NiGHTS should do first.

“So one of us needs to guide NiGHTS then?” Rarity’s spirit asked in following along the subject.

“Correct. One of you must guide where you want to go, NiGHTS will fly around accordingly. Simple, no?” Owl pointed out that since these ponies Dualized with NiGHTS, they must choose who shall guide the jester.

“Then leave it to me, I’ll help lead the way.” Rainbow’s spirit declared that if she’s doing it, then her two observing pals within NiGHTS can follow along to learn too.

“Good. Then take a whirl around the plaza, if you would.” Owl nods off to say while wanting this group to control NiGHTS in where they wanna go.

Then at that moment, NiGHTS was moving by Rainbow Dash’s doing to leave a sparky starry dust trail. From a few familiar moves that Rainbow Dash knows & from what was seen by NiGHTS, made the flying even more awesome. NiGHTS left a gold trail from the wrist, did what was a Paraloop while the ponies didn’t see its portal suction happen & continued to fly about. Owl asked that they fly to the right & so they responded to do so while doing some nice acrobatic air moves. Fluttershy & Rarity also seem to have gotten a handle of how NiGHTS can fly too.

“Well done, Visitors! Excellent work.” Owl complimented in seeing that task perform nicely. “Now I’ll tell you about a slightly more advanced flying technique, the Drill Dash.” He explained the matter of what else was next, something really nice too.

“Cool, sounds like my kinda name!” Rainbow’s spirit exclaimed with a big smile in what she heard about the name of that move.

“Oh really, is it because it has your last word in there?” Rarity’s spirit issued off in guessing the reason why.

“Now my friends, try to fly to the right & then let yourself go like dash. This is the high-speed Drill Dash!” Owl explained the case in what Rainbow Dash must do as NiGHTS to pull off a move.

“You can do it Rainbow, we’ll see how you do it.” Fluttershy’s spirit encouraged her friend to go & do her best.

“Yep, let’s do this!” Rainbow’s spirit responded to her friends and NiGHTS in raring to get going.

Soon those in NiGHTS made the jester fly upwards & then perform a spinning feature of a golden line trail & golden sparkles as if looking like a drill dashing across the night skies.

“It would seem you catch on quickly. Now then, try to go through those floating rings over there.” Owl appeared near NiGHTS in seeing the pony visitors’ progress, before pointing towards strange rings that were floating in the air, made up of golden orbs. “Fly through them while performing the Drill Dash & see what happens.” He pointed at a spot in what he wants the group to do next.

Curious in what Owl said, the ponies decided to give it a whirl. So in piloting NiGHTS, Rainbow Dash had the jester go through the rings, & near the last one, spun around at top speed to perform the Drill Dash again while the golden orbs fly around the jester’s body & absorbed into it. Those in NiGHTS felt very good, this was amazing that they flew higher into the sky & found another line of golden orb rings in waiting.

“Hoo-hoo….excellent work.” Owl spoke to fly in near NiGHTS & the others in speaking to them. “The Drill Dash is a useful skill, but using it causes your Dash Power to deplete.” He spoke in giving the grim news of using the Drill Dash too much will leave those here unable to use later.

“What!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit yelled out in having heard that, she can’t use that move all the time.

“You heard him Rainbow, you use it too much then we’ll be depleted.” Rarity’s spirit scolds her friend to be more careful.

Now in controlling NiGHTS, Rainbow has the jester fly through the golden orb Rings, slowly recovering the Dash Power used up earlier. Then when they came near double loop from going through one & going up, look like tricky stuff, but….NiGHTS was seen pulling it off like a circus act.

“Hoo-hoo…You’ve gotten quite good at this, now haven’t you?” Owl flew in to see how well these ponies have improved in where one of the three has NiGHTS go to such acts.

“Oh, well…we’re doing our best.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke in replying with an honest expression.

“Modest, aren’t you?” NiGHTS stated in seeing what Fluttershy was all about.

“By the way, do you three recall the blue spheres that you’ve come across while flying about?” Owl gets himself together in speaking about another topic that needs to be gone over.

“I believe so, we saw them as they came in, why?” Rarity’s spirit responded to say while curious about the subject.

“Well…those are Blue Chips, with the power to revitalize your spirits & aid you. Be sure to pick them up when you see them.” Owl explained the name & the function of the Blue Chips to this group.

“Okay! If they can help us, then we’ll do it!” Rainbow’s spirit used NiGHTS’ left hand to make a thumbs up in getting that message clear with a smile.

Now Rainbow was again having NiGHTS move to fly up over the next split loop while collecting the Blue Chips. Slowly, those within NiGHTS felt some form of energy going through them that helps the jester perform much better in whoever is in control. They even zoom through more golden orb rings with much easy pace & practice, that Rainbow Dash even let Fluttershy & even the non-flier Rarity have a far shot & it looks like they all have gotten the hang of it.

“My word…I haven’t done that since with those butterfly wings!” Rarity’s spirit responded in recalling that old event she had with having wings.

“Usually I couldn’t do these things, but…I seem fine now.” Fluttershy smiled in feeling pretty much okay with herself when doing these things with NiGHTS.

“Visitors…Have you gotten the hang of how NiGHTS moves when flying?” Owl asked off in flying after those flying NiGHTS around & he heard some ‘yes’ replies from the pony spirits. “Good, then in that case. Try flying around the forest once.” Owl suggested this next course to help those get another feel for things.

Having heard that, Rainbow nodded with Fluttershy & Rarity as they all agree to do so, & from having a turn, they had NiGHTS fly around the forest while going through the little course of Rings & collecting Blue Chips. Once things were settle, did NiGHTS flew near the fountain where Owl awaited the jester & the three spirit ponies seen.

“Splendid job, Visitors! Just splendid indeed!” Owl praise the ponies for having handle NiGHTS so well, it was surprising. “All right, now allow me to tell you about another of NiGHTS’s special skill, the Paraloop. It’s formed by drawing a circle with Twinkle Dust from NiGHTS’s hands. Anything in that circle gets sucked in. There are some susceptible to its power, like Blue Chips!” Owl explained the basic function to that skill ability that with NiGHTS, anything can be suck in; almost anything that is. “Isn’t that something? Well, it’s probably easier to see for yourself how it works than hearing me out. Now go on now, give it a try.” Owl stated off in seeing those using NiGHTS will best learn on the field than by words.

“Right!” The pony spirits responded in hearing that, & now begin the next work.

Soon NiGHTS moved off to find Blue Chips that floated about & soon did a circle form on one, & a portal appeared to suck them in. Seeing how the task can be done when Rainbow had a shot, Fluttershy & Rarity gave it a go with NiGHTS in circling long & wide Blue Chips to create bigger portals that suck in a lot more.

“Nicely done. By tracing the arc of a larger circle, a larger area will be sucked in by the Paraloop.” Owl explained the case in how well those in NiGHTS have done at this moment.

“Yep, we’re awesome!” Rainbow’s spirit bragged out in feeling pretty amazing.

“What’s this?! Great Scott, the horror!” Owl screeched out in looking to a different spot in sounding horrid.

“Oh dear, did we do something wrong?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked when she & her friends saw Owl look shock for unknown reasons.

“No, it’s not you…look! Nightmarens, at the Dream Gate!” Owl shook his head while looking down at what was actually occurring; Nightmarens were at the Dream Gate.

“Hugh? Nightmarens?” Rarity asked off puzzled as neither she nor Rainbow & Fluttershy knew what those are.

“Oh brother, again!” NiGHTS sigh to say in having heard what was happening as if this wasn’t the first time.

“Visitors, please, use the Paraloop ability you’ve learn to suck up those Nightmarens!” Owl exclaimed in a panicky tone of what needs to be done right away.

Without wasting a single second, Rainbow took control of NiGHTS to fly off, & soon managed to find something that appeared out of nowhere. They came across a green seahorse-like creature type species of what were Nightmarens.

“What are those things?” Rainbow’s spirit asked in not seeing anything like these weird seahorses.

“Seapos, tell me, do any of you know how to handle animals?” NiGHTS issued the name of the creatures while asking a question here.

“Well, I do.” Fluttershy’s spirit responded to say this in having done such a task.

“Are you certain you can do it darling?” Rarity’s spirit asked if Fluttershy can handle this matter.

“Come on, have a little faith, cause we’re gonna go in.” NiGHTS issued to say this that Fluttershy decided to get serious; if it’s about animals, she’ll try her best.

Then by Fluttershy’s little guide to be wary of any dangerous animals, NiGHTS performed some Paraloops over while going through some Rings & Blue Chips to help keep up their energy strength & dodging any attacks. After a bit of a while, did it look like there were not many Seapos around & they took care of them.

“Hoo! It looks like there weren’t too many of those Nightmarens after all.” Owl sighed in much relief to appear near NiGHTS & the ponies to see that everything was alright now.

“Well, Fluttershy managed to handle fine on her own.” Rarity’s spirit complimented her friend on a job well done here.

“Um, well…all I did was choose the non-fighting way.” Fluttershy’s spirit said in feeling a bit bashful.

“Well now, you probably noticed, but with a large Paraloop, you can suck in Blue Chips from a wider area. Like when you took two of those Seapos at once.” Owl also explained off the case in point of their chatter.

“Oh yeah! Let’s try that out right now!” Rainbow’s spirit issued in wanting to try out that little feat right away.

Soon NiGHTS was seen performing a larger circle around a wider stack of Blue Chips. Course the first few tries were not working until a bit more speed boost from Drill Dash caught up the Twinkle Dust, causing one Paraloop to work just fine. Once after getting a hang of how things work, did the ponies have NiGHTS fly around to get in any other practices before they were seemingly going down from the Dream Gate shaped like a floating island to…a familiar empty abyss of darkness.

“Hey, hold on a moment! There’s something I forgot to tell you three.” NiGHTS suddenly interrupts the flying course in sounding very serious of something to tell.

“Oh really, what ever could it be?” Rarity’s spirit questioned.

Soon NiGHTS flew before stopping in mid-air, hands to her hips & then stare down at…a dark ocean.

“You see that Dark Ocean over there?” NiGHTS pointed with her right arm in making this statement. “You’d be best off if you don’t go anywhere near it.” The jester explained the case before resetting her pointed arm to her waist.

“You mean…that…that ocean over there, with the black water?” Fluttershy’s spirit showed in mimicking NiGHTS

“Right.” NiGHTS nods her head in stating the shy pony was correct in describing the Dark Ocean. “I don’t really know exactly what it is myself.” NiGHTS exclaimed to cross her arms & tilt her head up, that whatever the ocean of darkness is isn’t good. “But they say it can destroy a Visitor’s soul, & then they’ll never be able to return here again.” NiGHTS explained to shake her head & then position her hands to her waist again after giving that tale of what happens to unfortunate Visitors.

“Oh my…” Rarity’s spirit gasp at hearing that, it did not sound too pleasant.

“Woah, sounds heavy! So we go in, we won’t come out?” Rainbow’s spirit stated to say in thinking it’s a one way trip, they go in; it’s game over.

“Gulp…I think we should heed the warning.” Fluttershy’s spirit swallowed hard with worry in not liking the sounds of never returning.

“Well, anyway. It’s just a story…Let’s go back to the Dream Gate.” NiGHTS shrug off to say this with a confident smile, held up her right hand to stare at the pony spirits in making this suggestion.

With an agreement, did NiGHTS soon take the pony spirits within her upwards to return to the surface of Dream Gate, hoping to not let what was warn about the Dark Ocean get to them too much.

Soon the scene returns to where NiGHTS was coming down near Owl by the fountain. Then a familiar flash of light appeared, & when it faded, Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy were now standing before the two. But just then, there was a Door that appeared on the other side where Owl managed to see its appearance.

“Ho Hoo! How Curious! The Door to Nightopia seems to have appeared.” Owl exclaimed in seeing this, as NiGHTS & the curious ponies look to him in having heard that. “But then that must mean…You three must have an Ideya!” He exclaimed to say this in what those here might be holding onto.

“Wha…what’s an Ideya?” Fluttershy shyly asked out in not knowing about such a thing.

“And what’s Nightopia?” Rarity asked this question to Owl that they don’t know about.

“Yah, we need some explanation here.” Rainbow Dash pointed off in what they gotta know.

“Ideya are sparks of light that dwell within the hearts of Visitors.” Owl explained the case in what Ideya is, much to the surprise to the ponies to hear this; but NiGHTS roll her eyes in having to hear the owl tell that tale to the newcomers. “Here in the Night Dimension, those Ideya can give form to the paradise known as Nightopia.” He explained the case where thanks to Ideya, a place of paradise is created.

“Paradise? Really?” Rarity exclaimed with a big smile on her face, liking the sounds of that to look at the Door with interest.

“Alright! I like the sounds of this trip!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed in liking the sounds of this more & more.

“Oh, I like to see this paradise too! Um, if it’s okay.” Fluttershy spoke off before meekly requesting if she can come too.

“Oh, come on! Enough with the explanations!” NiGHTS waved off to say that they are done with the explanation of things from what Owl was saying to the ponies. “Let’s just go check it out!” She turn to the ponies to pump herself up in saying they can go & see this for themselves. “Hey! Come to think of it. What’s your names, anyway, little ponies?” NiGHTS suddenly moved in front to a side in asking who their new friends are, after so much excitement, they never got the ponies by their names.

“Well, my name is Fluttershy.” Fluttershy kindly spoke to present herself her.

“Name’s Rainbow Dash, coolest pony from my hometown!” Rainbow Dash eagerly introduced herself as such a pony.

“And my name is Rarity. And may I say, it’s a pleasure to meet you, NiGHTS.” Rarity spoke a bit more noble in meeting a new friend here.

“The pleasure’s all mine!” NiGHTS responded from hearing that compliment. “Alright Rarity, Rainbow, Fluttershy, let’s go then!” NiGHTS declared in announcing they get going to explore the new Nightopia beyond the Door as the jester flew upwards & around the ponies’ side.

“All right then!” Rarity nods off to smile, she & her friends like that.

“Yeah! Let’s go!” Rainbow Dash pump up her hoof in agreement.

“Yah!” Fluttershy happily spoke in liking that very much.

But just then, something ended up disturbing this little scenery & it was heading towards the one who turn to face it with a surprise shock face: NiGHTS. And then what happens next was that NiGHTS was soon pin to the new Door by someone’s hand gripping & pressing the jester against the wooden door structure. And as the others slowly saw what happened, they saw who held a struggling NiGHTS…another jester, but one who was different, & it was…Reala!

“Ah, NiGHTS. Long time no see.” Reala quoted off to speak half-heartily of a dry meet-n-greet approach while he held back one hand as if preparing to almost strike. “Out for a walk with your little Visitor friends, are we?” He narrow his head in making witty comments about what NiGHTS was doing with some new ponies that have arrived.

“Ugh…Reala!” NiGHTS held her hands to Reala’s right wrist, trying to struggle free, but was unable to from the sudden surprise action.

“Sorry, NiGHTS. I’m under orders to put you away for a bit. Nothing personal.” Reala remotely spoke a lightly chatter to hold up his free left hand in stating he’s under order, so whatever the matter between them, he’s saying for her to not take this personally.

“Oh goodness! Who is that? Why is he doing that to poor NiGHTS?” Fluttershy yelps in feeling that whoever this other jester was seem unfriendly.

“Who cares, we have to stop him!” Rainbow Dash sternly stated in seeing someone was hurting their new friend.

“Right! Hey you! Leave NiGHTS alone!” Rarity protest to say in wanting to stop what the evil fiend was doing.

But before the ponies could rush in to help out, Owl suddenly flew in to cut them off from getting anywhere near the two jesters.

“No! You mustn’t go near that monster!” Owl warns the ponies to not go anywhere near Reala, he’s a dangerous foe that they stand no chance of stopping.

“Yes, yes, listen to your elders.” Reala remarked off as if teasing towards those that were gonna stop him as he held NiGHTS. “You’re just helpless little ponies, after all.” He quoted off to say in how weak Rainbow, Fluttershy & Rarity are to him.

“HELPLESS! WHY I OUTTA!” Rainbow Dash snapped in feeling insulted, but when she would have charge blindly, Rarity & Fluttershy had to hold her back so she wouldn’t do anything crazy.

“Furhmphm-hmph-hmphmm…” Reala lets off a wicked snicker while NiGHTS tries to pull herself out of Reala’s grip press with no luck. Reala continues to let off an evil laugh before turning his focus onto NiGHTS as the good jester yelps before what Reala did was phase them both through the new Door.

Before Rainbow, Fluttershy & Rarity could stop him, Reala was already from where he was at the Door; & he took NiGHTS with him. Rarity & Fluttershy drop to their knees in feeling horrified of what happened, even Rainbow Dash was on her knees to pound the ground in seeing they couldn’t do anything to help.

“Oh, I’m so sorry. That was terribly frightening, wasn’t it? Hoo!” Owl apologized with a sincere face in feeling sorry that these good ponies had to see that as he came to help comfort them in a moment of need.

“Owl…just what was he?” Rarity asked with worry, just what was it they saw there.

“That was a Nightmaren, from the dark realm of Nightmare.” Owl explained in just what Reala was, he was a Nightmaren, & judging by how he acted, it was like the gang was seeing a nightmare unfold.

“That was a Nightmaren, but he was nothing like those Seapos we took care of.” Rainbow Dash complained in how that Reala guy seem way different than what they took care of before.

“I’m afraid with Reala, he’s more powerful than those Nightmarens you sought out.” Owl shook his head to say that unlike the Seapos, Reala is a much, much more powerful Nightmaren.

“Oh dear, what do they want?” Fluttershy asked in fearing to learn what these Nightmarens even want.

“Their aim is to take Ideya from Visitors in order to destroy the Nightopia.” Owl sadly explained this while the ponies listen as he stare off at the Door. “When Visitors come to this world, they ambush them & steal their Ideya from them.” He explained what the Nightmarens are plotting, they take away Ideya, the source that creates Nightopia, in order to destroy what the Visitors create.

“My goodness! How horrible!” Rarity gasped in shock, the Nightmarens wanna destroy Nightopia & take the Ideya.

“In all likelihood, they must have taken your Ideyas as well…” Owl look back at the ponies in fearing that the Nightmarens have already taken the Ideyas these Visitors once had.

Just then, during the discussion, something began to glow off from Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy & Rarity, around their front bottom hooves; as it took on the color red. Owl managed to notice this when he flap nearby the ponies & it surprised him.

“Oh hoo! That crimson light!” Owl exclaimed to move closer to inspect the red light, much to the ponies’ surprise. “Could it be a Red Ideya!?” He asked off in pondering if that was the very light from a certain Ideya.

“Ugh!” The ponies looked to their hooves in puzzlement, & they each saw it, but could not believe it; they have an Ideya. But not only that, there was also something…familiar that was mix in, but what was it?

“Ah, yes, I see! That Ideya must be what called forth this Door!” Owl flew up higher in stating that from the three ponies, they managed to call upon this Door before them; it makes sense since Ideya creates Nightopia.

“Oh, pretty!” Fluttershy spoke in looking at the red glow off her hoof.

“Now this, looks pretty sweet!” Rainbow Dash smiled in liking what it was that they are holding here.

“Owl, just what sorta Ideya are we holding?” Rarity asked in pondering just what it was they held.

“You all hold the ‘Ideya of Courage’. With that, you might just be able to rescue NiGHTS!” Owl explained what sorta Ideya the ponies had, & with it, they can help save NiGHTS who was in trouble. “But that is your decision. I will wait for you beyond the Door.” Owl explained that this action is for those here to decide, if they wanna risk their life or not in the face of danger.

Before the ponies could even ask another question, Owl suddenly vanished into thin air, like teleportation or something. Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy stare off where Owl was, before looking to the Red Ideya that glow from their hooves before it slowly went away for a bit, just as they look to the Door. If they go through there, they may be able to help rescue NiGHTS, but they do not know what may lie beyond it from how Owl said they had a choice. This seem a little frustrating at the moment…

“Well I know what I’m doing! Come on, let’s go after & save our pal!” Rainbow Dash issued in becoming determine to go in & help rescue a friend in trouble.

“But Rainbow, what can we do? We can’t fly, Rarity can’t use magic!” Fluttershy stated that they can’t do the things they usual do from in Equestria, they are in a dimension where they are Dream Spirits.

“I hate to admit it Fluttershy, but I’m with Rainbow Dash on this.” Rarity sternly stated in feeling like the issue didn’t matter if they can’t do much of magic & flight. “NiGHTS is our friend & we can’t leave her in the state she’s in.” She declared that they must help NiGHTS as she was helping them.

“Well, I hate to leave NiGHTS to feel lonely, so…” Fluttershy spoke in having second thoughts about the subject. “Okay, I wanna help as much as I can.” She got determine that she’ll wanna help out as much as possible too.

“Then what are we waiting for, let’s go!” Rainbow Dash encourage her group that it’s time they get going.

So in having made a firm decision, the ponies begin to approach the new Door. There was an image of something above it that look like a picture of an aquatic theme. As Rainbow, Fluttershy & Rarity work together to pull open the double doors, a familiar white light & sparkling starry objects came out around them along with pretty butterflies. The opening scene felt nice & peaceful to them, but the ponies had to be ready & determine, they are about to go into a place to save a friend…they’ll pray that luck will be with them.

At this time, the scenery opens up to where the Door was standing as its structure & steps…on a sandy beach. From a look around, the beach seem beautiful, a calming breeze could be felt by the wind. There were also little purple ‘horns’ sticking out of the ground, sending little bubbles flying into the air. And coming out of the Door was Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy as they look around this beach area in surprise of landing here. Rainbow felt a bit strange here, it’s like being able to come to a place that’s an aqua theme; it puzzled her mind. Then the ponies were walking to observe to come near Owl who sat on a large rock & he was accompanied by strange cone-head shaped little creatures who seem sad.

“Oh my…this place…So this is Nightopia…” Rarity exclaimed in having seen what was around them. “The paradise created by the Ideya!” She could hardly believe all of this was made from the Ideya that she & her friends carry with them.

“It’s so pretty!” Fluttershy exclaimed to say, she never saw anything as pretty as this calm place.

“Ah, I knew that you three would come.” Owl nods in sounding please to see the ponies here have made it.

“Um…Owl? Hate to ask a different subject & all, but…Who are those little people?” Rainbow Dash asked off in seeing some of the cone-headed creatures hid behind Owl’s rock as if scared of something & not the ponies.

“Why, those are Nightopians! They’re the inhabitants of this place.” Owl wave off his left wing to introduce the cone-head creatures as the Nightopians that live this this world.

“Oh, hello there.” Fluttershy asked sweetly towards them, but they seem frighten. “Oh dear, did I do something wrong? They seem unwell.”

“No, dear Fluttershy, you did no harm at all.” Owl shook his head to say this. “Normally, they act rather bright & cheerful, but they must be very scared of the Nightmarens at this moment.” Owl explained that usual, the Nightopians are much brighter & happy, but they seem afraid because of some Nightmarens.

The Nightopians made little scary cries in sounding terrified & all they can do is hid away from the danger. Seeing this made the three ponies feel sorry for the little creatures.

“Oh…the poor things…” Rarity spoke in feeling sorry for the Nightopians, they saw just how bad Nightmarens can be, it’s no wonder these little guys are scared.

“We’ll help them out Rarity, but first things first, where can we find NiGHTS after that Reala guy took her?” Rainbow Dash stated to say this while focusing on a subject.

“Um, Owl….could maybe the Nightopians help us out? We be ever so grateful.” Fluttershy asked in thinking some help could be offered.

“According to them, NiGHTS is being held in that prison over there.” Owl flew up to the ponies in giving them the answer of what the Nightopians knew.

As Owl turn to look to his right, so did the ponies & there they saw a strange golden prison dome that seem connected by a chain to go up & down. And right inside that thing was NiGHTS.

“A rescue attempt will not be simple.” Owl stated off from seeing NiGHTS float in her prison, a Goodle on a pink gigantic bird are sat on top to guard the jester. “The key to require is guarded by the Nightmarens.” Owl inform the ponies that the one they are seeing, the Goodle, has the key to NiGHTS prison as the gigantic bird let off a squawk. “So, the problem is…” Owl was getting to this next state, but then without warning, Rainbow Dash was seen rushing off ahead during his explanation. “W-Wait! You mustn’t rush!” Owl warns Rainbow of doing something that dangerous to leap in without a plan.

“Typical Rainbow, but her loyalty to a friend is unshaken. Come along Fluttershy, she’ll need help.” Rarity shook her head in seeing Rainbow leave without thinking, but shrug off to know the Pegasus is loyal to help a friend in trouble & so they too must go.

“Oh, okay.” Fluttershy slowly responded in hearing that to nod in agreement.

Now Rarity & Fluttershy were seen running ahead to catch up to Rainbow Dash, just as the three ponies were near NiGHTS’s cage above them.

“NiGHTS! Hey, are you okay in there?” Rainbow Dash called out in trying to get NiGHTS in the prison to turn towards her & her friends.

“Rainbow Dash? Rarity? Fluttershy? What are you all doing here?” NiGHTS turn around to gasp a bit surprise that these three ponies were here in this world of Nightopia; did they come to help her out.

“Well we….um….that is…wanted to help you.” Fluttershy meekly spoke in trying to find words to say even during this moment. “But, I guess we don’t know if we can…” As Fluttershy look down in feeling like they don’t have a clue to help out, her front hooves along with Rainbow & Rarity’s glowed a familiar red color.

“Wait a minute! Is that a Red Ideya?” NiGHTS called out in spotting the red glow from the ponies as she knew what it was; the Ideya of Courage. “Okay, that Red Ideya is enough to take care of this cage.” NiGHTS grasp her right fist to look down at the gang with a hopeful smile in seeing what they brought can help her out of this prison. “Come on! Climb up here using that chain. Let’s show these guys we mean business!” NiGHTS asked forth in pointing to the chain below in where her friends can take & grasp her right hand in stating that once free, they can take care of the Nightmarens.

“Really? So we had a way to help after all?” Rarity look to her Red Ideya & smiled in feeling there was hope to be helpful in their state after all.

“Alright, hang tight. We’re on our way!” Rainbow Dash nods off with a smiling determination, time to help free NiGHTS & dish out a little payback.

With a nod from Rainbow’s pals, they quickly had to rush as fast as they could to get near the chain while collecting some Blue Chips. At the same time, the background was playing ’Sweeping Seashore’ for us to listen to. They made it to the chain before the Goodle guard could spot them & Rainbow started to climb up followed by Rarity & Fluttershy who kinda lack much physical department, but Rainbow had to tolerate it until they managed to all get inside the cage.

“Ready to Dualize?” NiGHTS asked off to those here that wanna get started.

“You bet!” Rainbow Dash responded in raring to go, & got a nod from Rarity & Fluttershy.

“Alright, then here goes…” NiGHTS issued off to say this in seeing it’s time to start a prison break.

Then NiGHTS began to soar around in the cage before Dualizing with Rainbow Dash in the center, & as a bright light flash over them, Rarity & Fluttershy were also taken in. And once over, NiGHTS escaped her cage to fly out with the pony spirits with Rainbow in control. As they zip off towards collect some Blue Chips & going through the golden orb rings, they saw the Goodle on the pink bird flying ahead.

“Listen, we need to take down all three of those Goodles!” NiGHTS issued this to the ponies with her in what their targets are.

“But why?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked in being curious.

“They have the keys, I need to hurry & get them keys to smash the prison to be truly free. Otherwise, our Dualize will be cancel & I’ll be back in a new cage. Plus, it’ll be higher & be a bit more challenging if they spot you.” NiGHTS explained the case of what happens if they don’t take down all three Key Keepers, then her freedom by Dualizing will be undone & be caged again.

“Then we better move fast!” Rarity’s spirit stated in knowing they must get moving to catch those guys.

“Leave it…to me!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit stated with a determine expression to go the distance.

Soon Rainbow Dash had to be in control of NiGHTS to give them a big boost lead to catch the first Key Keeper while getting many Blue Chips & going through some golden orb Rings & taking out some Seapos along the way. They were able to see much of this place that had much aqua theme, but seem like a garden to the ponies. Soon Rainbow had NiGHTS do a few extra Drill Dash moves when going through some Rings, & then finally caught the pink bird. And then NiGHTS grabbed the bird, & then in amazing strength, toss it down into some water geyser while it made its last screech before it vanished in defeat, leaving the jester to obtain the first key. With that done, Rainbow saw a chance to pick up more speed by bouncing into one geyser, which shot NiGHTS off like a rocket & they smashed through the prison the jester was in.

“One down, two to go, let’s try to catch the next one.” NiGHTS issued with a smile in seeing they took down one, two are left.

Soon Rainbow Dash controlled NiGHTS to go further through some Rings before making it through to ride on a crescent water stream shooting out from one geyser to the other. And out of it, NiGHTS was zipping across some place of built Roman style, some even were seen built to float above things with water going through them. From bouncing off of hidden springs after some loops to collect Blue Chips & go through golden Rings, NiGHTS was seeing another Goodle with a gigantic green bird as it held the next key. The jester was going through some obstacles to reach the target, but it was still ahead.

“Drat, I must have used too many Drill Dash moves.” Rainbow’s spirit cured in seeing they are still behind the next target.

“Darling, perhaps I can be some assistance, when it comes to elegance, I never fail to please.” Rarity’s spirit spoke in thinking she can help in this case.

“Okay, try to bag this one.” Rainbow’s spirit nods in deciding to let Rarity try to get this one if she’s got a plan.

Soon Rarity took control of NiGHTS’s body, as she used the jester to follow the Blue Chips & go through some of the circus setup performances to build up life & strength. But she also did the timing perfect to keep building & slowly was catching up to the target. Then as NiGHTS reach the Goodle, the jester bash the gigantic green bird & slam it to the ground. With a final screech, the green bird vanished into darkness along with the Goodle on it, & soon NiGHTS retrieved the key. And then from a bounce off action, bash against the second cage in the way, & soon completed the second key retrial.

“Not too shabby Rarity.” Rainbow’s spirit complimented her friend on the movement.

“Just one more to go!” NiGHTS declared in seeing they just gotta take down one more Key Keeper to end things.

Soon Rarity was having NiGHTS fly off around near some spiral coral mountain in the middle of a sandy beach while going through Rings & collecting Blue Chips. They heard squawking from another Goodle’s bird, & soon NiGHTS chase after it through a tunnel where they met with some windy obstacles. There were so many obstacles & pouring waters, the target was likely ahead, but it seem almost hard to see.

“Um, if it’s too much trouble, maybe I can help. I learn from a bat in how to be careful in narrow caves.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke meekly in asking to help out in some sorta situation like this.

“You sure you’re up for the challenge Fluttershy?” Rainbow’s spirit asked in seeing that her shy friend might not be able to catch up when it comes to speed.

“Oh let’s give her a chance Rainbow. You can do it darling.” Rarity’s spirit encouraged Fluttershy that she can do it if she puts her mind to it.

“Right, I’ll do my best.” Fluttershy’s spirit nods in stating that she’ll give this one her best shot.

Soon Fluttershy was helping to guide through the cave in where there were waterfalls, but somehow managed to help steer NiGHTS through the waterfalls to find secret entrances where they slowly caught up to find the Goodle riding a blue gigantic bird. Passing the Rings & collecting Blue Chips, Fluttershy was slowly doing her best to make for good pace.

“Here goes…” Fluttershy declared forth in about to try something to help them out.

Then without warning, Fluttershy used NiGHTS to perform a Drill Dash move as they spin to clash against the Goodle, making it & the blue bird vanish away while snatching the key afterwards. Course Fluttershy did that while trying to control the flight as NiGHTS’s body went down a waterfall tunnel, & after collecting more Rings & Blue Chips, shot out of the mountain. And during the slight moment of freedom, Fluttershy was still trying to spin right from the escape, & then in a surprise twist, had NiGHTS smash & destroy the final cage that was in front of them, finally freeing the jester after taking out the three Key Keepers.

“Darling, you did it!” Rarity’s spirit declared in having seen what Fluttershy just managed to do.

“I did?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked in feeling almost surprised to realize the situation.

“Wow Fluttershy, that was kinda impressive!” Rainbow’s spirit complimented her friend in having done something close to being awesome.

“Nice work, with that, now I won’t be kept in any cage.” NiGHTS smiled to say this in seeing that from this help, she’s alright now.

Fluttershy began to lightly smile in being praise, it felt really nice since even without her Pegasus abilities, she can be useful sometimes too. But just then without warning, the world around them began to change as it was wobbling a bit & the color scenery changed to a red theme.

“Hey, why’s the sky looking all red? And why are we…wobbling?” Rainbow’s spirit asked off in seeing something weird was going on.

“Uh oh, you all better get ready. We’re about to run into some strong foe.” NiGHTS stated in getting serious to her spirit friends in noticing what was coming.

“Oh no! It’s not that other jester, is it?” Rarity’s spirit yelps in fearing they might be going against Reala.

“No, but it’ll be the next worse thing.” NiGHTS stated to say with a stern expression, this was not Reala, but something almost close in a matter of speaking.

“Gulp…it will be?” Fluttershy’s spirit swallowed hard in not liking the sounds of what they heard.

Then before anyone could ask another word, everything faded out of picture for now another threat was now about to make its appearance. During the same time, the background music was silently turn off for the drama effect to build in…

Suddenly, those with NiGHTS were seemingly warped from the world they were in to a new strange place that was an arena that look primarily like an underwater Colosseum. There it had stair-like seats for spectators to sit in, & pillars line up around the top. Giant candles lie around on the floor, & in the center is a giant pit full of collapsed rubble. Everything was all dark, dark green misty stuff around even in the clouds. There was also some background music called ‘Giant Girania’ playing during this place’s theme. But what was actually more frightful then the place was what was lying in wait when NiGHTS & her pony friends soon saw something come out of the double door like a red curtain opening & into the arena-like room, & was…SWIMMING AROUND IN THE COBBLESTONE FLOOR! It resembles a large piranha with a gladiator’s helmet, short catfish whiskers, curved front fins, & spines along his back & tail.

“Ick, what is that repulsive thing?” Rarity’s spirit gasped in disgust in seeing such a creature.

“That, would be Girania. He’s a Nightmaren. Hope many of you aren’t too hungry for fish at the time being!” NiGHTS exclaimed to tell her spirit friends of who it was that they are now facing here.

“Oh my, what does he want?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked in feeling a bit nervous all of a sudden.

“Easy answer, if this guy’s a Nightmaren, he’ll want US…FOR LUNCH!” Rainbow’s spirit remotely stated to answer that question to Fluttershy; giant fish beast will eat them, what else?

Soon Girania leaps out of the ground to prepare to eat NiGHTS, but Rainbow Dash took control to have them immediately escape while the giant fish destroyed two out of four pillars in the center of the room. NiGHTS was seen flying around in a circle formation around the area as the giant fish Nightmaren leaps up to get her again, but misses yet again. But not before destroying the last two pillars. Which at the same time, Girania disappears from sight while the scenery changes show another arena stage with four pillars & in the center with them was some lit dark emerald flame chandelier.

“What just happened? Everything changed?” Rarity’s spirit asked off in not knowing what just took place.

“That happened, listen…if we wanna survive, we need to get Girania to hit those pillars, all four of them.” NiGHTS spoke in trying to help explain this to her friends in what they need to do here to beat this Nightmaren.

“Is that to help weaken him?” Rainbow’s spirit asked in thinking they keep getting the big fish to hit those pillars.

“Sorta, it’ll help stall so we can try to break him apart.” NiGHTS shrug off to say in knowing that’s one way to plan out something else.

“What do you mean?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked in not knowing what it is they need to do here.

“It’s….hugh!” NiGHTS was about to say, but yelps too late in sensing what’s coming.

Then without warning, Girania resurfaces from jumping upwards & then opened its mouth before swallowing NiGHTS & the spirit ponies before diving into the ground. This look like the end before it has even begun, but…Girania was seen struggling to chew before it resurfaced to jump out & open its mouth…letting NiGHTS escape from the giant fish. While NiGHTS was mostly alright with only some little damage, her three spirit pony friends showed different reactions.

“Uuuuuaaaghhh….That was the most…DISGUSTING…Treatment I’ve ever been in!” Rarity’s spirit exclaimed to feel disgusted in being inside the mouth of that giant fish monster.

“Rarity, you’re a spirit & it was NiGHTS that got swallowed in.” Rainbow’s spirit rolled her eyes to remind her friend that they barely got messed up.

“What’s wrong, never got out from being fished before?” NiGHTS asked Rarity in sensing some tension there.

“Not with fish THAT big!” Rarity’s spirit protest to say this that she never had been by any giant fish, especially a Nightmaren.

“Listen, Girania likes to swim around before leaping out to catch his prey, we got lucky to survive, but we need to time our attack right. We need to hit him without being near the mouth, you follow?” NiGHTS explained the case to the three pony spirits in what to know about Girania & how they got to handle him.

“I think so, we’ll do whatever you want us to NiGHTS.” Fluttershy’s spirit responded off meekly to say without arguing who knows best how to fight.

Now the comeback begins here as NiGHTS was taken control by Rainbow Dash. As they flew, Girania soon leaps out, but impacts another of the pillars, giving NiGHTS the moment to perform a Drill Dash move on its face. Then once the attack landed, the big fish turn into a large group of multicolor spheres that seem kinda pretty.

“Wow, how pretty!” Fluttershy’s spirit responded to say in seeing such a pretty sight.

“Is it over?” Rarity’s spirit asked off if this was the end of their fight now.

“He hardly seem that big a deal.” Rainbow’s spirit smiled off in thinking this was a piece of cake.

“It’s not over yet, we’ll have to Paraloop as many as possible before he turns back into a fish.” NiGHTS explained the case of what they need to do if they truly wanna win this & get out of here.

Getting the idea, Rainbow moves NiGHTS to perform some paraloop which took away some of the multicolor spheres. But then without warning, a green fish form appeared & soon Girania return to its old self before diving in. But as it swam, there was a noticeably difference…it was smaller than before.

“Did it just shrink?” Rainbow’s spirit asked off in seeing what just happened to Girania just now.

“Yes, for every one of those we snatch, he’ll get smaller & smaller.” NiGHTS pointed out in what they get when they take away those spheres to make the giant fish.

“Then allow me to aid, I want to pay it back for trying to eat us!” Rarity’s spirit issued this firmly in wanting to get even with their enemy.

Deciding to let Rarity’s anger out, Rainbow let the mare spirit take control of NiGHTS. Soon NiGHTS flew around & went through some green Rings to build up strength, before Girania almost tried to eat the jester. But it ram right against another pillar to leave only one left standing. This made Rarity take a shot & soon NiGHTS did the Drill Dash on the big fish’s forehead to turn it back into multicolor spheres. NiGHTS was moving as quickly as possible to collect many more before Girania resemble itself, & now the Nightmaren dive back in only to be seen no bigger than the jester’s full body size to compete.

“Now it’s only as small as some bigger guppy!” Rainbow’s spirit rolled her eyes to quote off in mentioning this here fact.

“Yes, but now it won’t be stop if it hits any pillars.” NiGHTS stated in noticing that with a smaller size, Girania can’t hit any pillars to be slowed down.

“Fluttershy, do you have any advice when dealing with jumping fish?” Rarity’s spirit asked her friend that was good with animals for any useful aid.

“Well yes I do, I can tell where Mr. Fish jumps & where he’ll land.” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in having the best knowledge in how a fish performs its jumps from water.

“Then get ready, you’re about to sink this bad boy right out of the lake.” NiGHTS exclaimed to say this with a smile on her face.

Soon Fluttershy was given control to move NiGHTS as they were flying through green Rings while preparing for the next attack. Then the small Girania leaps up to almost eat the gang, until Fluttershy time a right Drill Dash to impact on the evil fish’s forehead, causing it to implode into multicolor spheres scattered. Fluttershy knew she had to be as fast as Rainbow Dash & it was easy with NiGHTS’s help as she did the last few Paraloops on the remaining spheres, causing a portal to suck them all in before…they were all gone. They have done it, they have defeated Girania. And at that same moment, the song played ‘Peaceful Moment’ as if signaling NiGHTS & friends win.

“Alright! Fish-face is outta here!” Rainbow’s spirit cheered in seeing that they just beat the big bad fish.

“Ho-ho, I do say, that was rather…thrilling!” Rarity chuckled a bit in having found herself to…enjoy doing that; what a stress relief.

“Well done girls, even if you three have different personalities, you work really well together.” NiGHTS smiled to give praise to these ponies for having done well. “And even you played a part to help out Fluttershy, nice timing in knowing where & how he leap.” She complimented the yellow Pegasus pony for doing a swell job on her part.

“Oh, um…thank you. So…is that it?” Fluttershy smiled meekly and shyly in being raised, but wonder if that was all.

“Well for now, he’s gone, but don’t let it discourage any of you. Come on, let’s get ready to head back to Dream Gate.” NiGHTS issued off to say this that it’s over for now, but there’s still much to come, but not for a while & during so, they can try to leave the place now.

With that much relief to hear, the nightmare-version of the world began to slip out of existence. Now this group was gonna leave & be sent back to the Dream Gate, better than sticking around this fishy scenery. And with that, everything begins to fade out at this very moment and in time…

Now we find Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy falling gently from the starry skies as they soon return to the Dream Gate. When they return, they moved ahead into the place while noticing they were no longer Dualize with NiGHTS & the jester wasn’t around after the defeat of Girania. But as soon as the ponies managed to get in, guess who decided to fly up near them than Owl of which the gang wondered what he was up to since they last saw him before the rescue of NiGHTS.

“Well done, well done!” Owl complimented these three ponies in achieving a grand feat. “I witness your battle. You three truly proven yourselves worthy of the Ideya of Courage that you each have!” Owl spoke highly of these three in performing admirably in their battle against Girania.

“Well…I…um, we mean…I was just…” Fluttershy was a bit flabbergasted in being uncertain as she didn’t feel like she did much of anything.

“Come on darling, you did get the last hit in.” Rarity spoke to give Fluttershy a little more boost in self-confidence from what happened to defeat Girania.

“Yeah I call it a win. So, Owl’s right about us.” Rainbow Dash brag off in thinking that they were truly worthy folks.

“But wait, dear friends! It is still too early to celebrate.” Owl issued off to shake his head with a serious face, it’s too early to count this as a moment to relax.

“Say what?” Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow in confusion, what’s this about now?

“Allow me to explain. All Visitors originally possess a total of five different Ideya.” Owl explains this matter as it was flapping his wings to go around the ponies to tell them of this. “Fortunately, you’ve at least managed to hold on to your own self-respected Ideya of Courage.” Owl proclaimed in knowing Rainbow, Rarity & Fluttershy hold a matter of the Red Ideya that help them out. “The remaining four are the Ideya of Purity, Intelligence, Growth, and Hope.” Owl explains the last four to the ponies of those that they are not currently in possession of. “They are White, Blue, Green & Yellow, respectively.” He explained the different colors of the other four Ideya to the group here.

“Oh my, so there really are five?” Fluttershy lightly gasped in hearing this as this surprise her about the Ideyas of the Night Dimension.

“Yes, it sounds intriguing…I too wonder about them myself?” Rarity spoke to herself in being the more near intellectual of the group with Twilight not here; as she thinks the Ideya felt familiar, like portions of the Elements of Harmony were contain in them.

“So the point is, if you can retrieve them all, then peace will be restored to Nightopia!” Owl declared that if these ponies collect all five of their Ideya, they can save Nightopia. “For you see, Ideya are the very course of Nightopia. The fact that Nightopia currently exists at all…means that the other Ideya must be someplace in this world, most likely hidden!” Owl was explaining the big deal that without Ideya from Visitors, then there would be no creation of Nightopia or life of what’s to come from them & they are somewhat hidden at this time.

“I see…guess they sound important, hugh?” Rainbow Dash nods in understanding the subject of the discussion.

“Listen well, Visitors.” Owl soon came up to Rainbow, Rarity & Fluttershy’s faces, making them yelp a bit while he begins to speak seriously. “These Ideya are of your very heart. Each & every one of you. Retrieve the remaining four Ideya & your hearts will win out over the Nightmare.” Owl explained the case that if these ponies can obtain their last four Ideya, then they can defeat those from the realm of Nightmare.

“You mean…we can help save everyone, if we find them?” Fluttershy asked off in thinking of what the owl was meaning by his words.

“Kinda reminds us of an old quest we did with our pals, but we’re game.” Rainbow Dash shrug off to recall something before smiling on the topic.

“We understand, Owl…but, what do you expect us to do? I can’t use my magic here & my friends can’t even fly.” Rarity lightly nods in understanding the situation, but she asked in how she & her friends can help when they are helpless without their own magic & even wing support.

“You needn’t worry. NiGHTS is with you. All of you.” Owl calmly and wisely spoke in stating that those here have nothing to fear, so long as NiGHTS is there to help them out. “And I will do what I can to keep an eye on you three & help you out to the best of my abilities.” He stated that he shall watch over these ponies & help them if they need something only he can give.

Before the ponies could ask anything else, Owl suddenly vanished out of thin air like a warp teleportation move. Fluttershy & Rarity seem concern about things as they stand, but Rainbow’s go-to attitude help liven up their group to know that they can’t give up. And so they all put on determine expressions, & nod in knowing what they should do.

“So…what should we do now?” Fluttershy asked in not knowing what they do from here.

“Try to see more of that other place we came from & find any of those Ideyas be my first idea!” Rainbow Dash issued forth in what they can do in order to be more helpful now.

“Why Rainbow, that is a very good idea. If they are hidden, maybe one of them is in that place.” Rarity smiled to say this by surprise, her friend thought up of a good idea there.

“Yeah, plus…I can’t explain it…but that world seems…calling to me.” Rainbow Dash ponder to say that the Nightopia they went to, that place…she feels something for it but is not clear on what.

“No stranger than if one Ideya felt like portions of the Elements of Harmony, then getting all five together is a top priority.” Rarity stated to say that for certain, the Ideya have a small portion of their elements, maybe if they find them together, something can happen.

“But can we do it by ourselves?” Fluttershy asked in wondering if they’ll be alright to handle this.

“Like Owl said, NiGHTS will be with us, so let’s move it!” Rainbow Dash smiled off to remind her friend of what was explained to them already, they have NiGHTS to help them out.

Hearing that made the other two nod in agreement. And one their minds were set, they collected a few Blue Chips to prepare to head over to the Door they went through to find the missing Ideya. Course when they got up, they saw another Door appeared nearby and they were curious of when that happened.

“Hello there, everyone!” NiGHTS soon floated down to make a little greeting to the others. “I see you came across the new Door.” She pointed out the new Door in question that seem different.

“Yeah, but what is it?” Rainbow Dash asked off in not knowing about the place itself.

“It leads to a place called…My Dream. A Place we’re you can recover your strength & help it grow to become a place of your own dream.” NiGHTS explained in what sorta place My Dream is, a place where those can help make it grow into a place of their own paradise.

“Really, we can do that?” Fluttershy asked in starting to like the sounds of this.

“But what about helping to find the Ideya?” Rarity asked in recalling they have an important task to still do.

“Don’t worry about it, you all need to recover much of yourselves since you are Dream Spirits, don’t worry, this place can help out & when you’re ready…we’ll continue our adventures.” NiGHTS explained that such a thing can be done, but one needs rest, especially those that are Dream Spirits that need their strength after what they been through today.

“Well, I don’t normally miss out, but…I suppose if this place is where we can help make it cooler, I’ll bite.” Rainbow Dash thought for a moment before deciding to roll with it.

Rarity & Fluttershy nod in agreement, & soon they approach the special Door. They open it up to where light shine out & they soon were able to enter a brand new place. But as they went off, NiGHTS was alone to smile & nod at seeing them head in.

“For the second group of Visitors, they handle alright. Hopefully, everything can be alright…” NiGHTS issued off to say this, knowing that Rainbow’s group weren’t the ONLY ones she has seen. “The My Dream place has separate worlds for any Visitor, or in the least…for a group. It’ll help one group recover & allow me to help them along the way…” She explained the properties of how My Dream is a place that exist for separate Visitors to handle themselves, so Rainbow’s party & that of another don’t mix it seems.

With that, NiGHTS floated off to journey across the skies of the starry night. Hoping that whoever comes out, the jester will be there to help out… As the scene darkens at this time now…

The scene opens to the realm that was…My Dream, as the place was the same from Twilight & her group’s visit, only this one came with some things like the purple tubes that blew bubbles & other aqua theme stuff. As Rainbow’s group exit from the Door, they saw how lovey it was, a few Nightopians that were happily enjoying it & from the far left side…a small amount of Nightmarens, like the Seapos.

“Wow, this is the My Dream place?” Fluttershy wowed at this place in awe.

“Why, there are little Nightopians here.” Rarity smiled in seeing the Nightopians here.

“And a few of them Seapos. Looks like we’ll have our work cut out here.” Rainbow Dash stated in seeing what else was here that needs to be cleared out.

“Oh, maybe these can help.” Fluttershy pointed to tubes that had stuff to feed Nightopians, but repelled Nightmarens; coincidence, right?

“Nice find Fluttershy. Nightmaren Repellent stuff, I’ll take over that gig!” Rainbow Dash smiled in taking the stuff to help out the most.

“Well, I can help feed the Nightopians, um…if that’s okay.” Fluttershy smiled meekly to say this in what she can do.

“Indeed darling & maybe I can help set somethings up. After all, if we’re going to be relaxing here, this place needs to be fantastic!” Rarity boldly spoke in saying what she’ll be doing at this time.

“There she goes with her fashion sense.” Rainbow rolled her eyes in having heard Rarity’s claim of what she’ll do, being a fashionista & all.

“Good luck with that Rarity. We’ll do our best to help too.” Fluttershy smiled to say this to her friend in what they can all do.

“Thank you darlings, now let’s make this place perfect for us all to enjoy, shall we?” Rarity smiled off to say this in deciding it’s time to settle up & make this place their own dream wonderland.

“Right!” Rainbow & Fluttershy replied off in agreement, time to turn this up & get the place ship-shape.

Soon the ponies split into three parts to handle this new area. Rainbow was handling the little Nightmarens that would cause problems, Fluttershy happily was making friends with the Nightopians, & Rarity was thinking up ways to really wow this place. It would take a little time & work, but then they can relax from much dangerous threats & all that. Until then, they shall regain their strength before joining with NiGHTS on finding their Ideya… Only time will tell in what adventures will start with these three here…

Author's Note

Well this took time, but worth it. Now in the next chapter, Twilight's Team takes over as they explore their Nightopia Dream Area, they end up chasing some funny octopus creature & surviving a terrible storm. What will the gang & NiGHTS do in this case? And is anything happening in Equestria that involves...learning about their friends’ state? All this & more, the next time around...

Chapter 05: Chasing & Storm Watch!

At this moment, we see how things are handling within Equestria, back at the Rainbow Castle. Right now, Ben has been getting help from his mom & his daughter, assistance from Starlight Glimmer, Spike & Phobos to keep the matter involving Twilight & the Council of Friendship a secret from the public’s eyes. At this very second of the time, we focus on the capsule chamber room within the castle, where we see Goldie’s group trying to work hard on stabilizing Twilight & the others' bodies while their Dream Spirits have been sent into the Night Dimension, learning that a powerful foe was behind this, but learning that there is a possible guardian to help the gang out, two feelings clash of worry and belief.

“How are their vital signs Omega?” Sombra asked the bot in being concern about the signs of life from the six sleeping bodies.

“Still within the clear.” Omega responded to say this in giving good news.

“That’s good, it’s been almost a whole day by now.” Autumn Gem sighs to say this in feeling like one whole day has made them somewhat edgy.

"Just that much would have shown strange results if not for the equipment here!" Fila exclaimed from knowing of what could have happened if they did not have this capsule stuff to keep their friends’ health stable.

“We can only hope that we keep them going, wherever their Dream Spirits are, we can’t reach them.” Jack Zen spoke to say this with a frown, knowing this is all they can do right now.

“Yahoo! I got it!” Pinkamena’s voice was heard from across the room in sounding somewhat pleased.

At that same moment, Discord happened to pop in like magic to see how things were going.

“Did I hear someone say they have something? Hopefully it’s not my golden horseshoe…which in truth, I sorta borrowed from you, Goldie?” Discord asked off the question while waving around a single golden hoof.

“Hey!” Goldie snatched that golden hoof shoe from Discord; that was his. “Never mind, sis, what are you talking about?” He run the focus in what his sister was talking about.

“You guys recall when I was in that coma & the ones outside used a camera to watch, right?” Pinkamena pointed out this information about a past event.

Slowly, everyone that was a part of that matter nod in recalling that event Pinkamena fell in a coma & Goldie went in to help wake her up. It was a scary adventure probably not many will forget.

“Ah yes, that was one of my old tricks back in the day. But…what about it?” Discord spoke in recalling that time, but was puzzled in what they were bringing that up for.

“I collected Rainbow’s old spy cameras & help reconstruct them, now they’re Spy Cams with Wings!” Pinkamena showed off two spy cams with insect wing designs to look like bugs.

In a few moments, everyone was studying what the pink pony has done in making something like these appear to them.

“I get it, you wanna use these little Spy Bugs & send them into Twilight & the others dreams so we can watch them from afar & see how well they are doing.” Discord spoke in slowly getting a vivid idea in what the plan was here.

“Yep, plus…if they are separated, one will keep an eye out for the other.” Pinkamena stated to say this which cause some nods from the others.

“Intriguing, but…what if they get destroyed like the last one?” Discord pointed out in recalling what happened with his own spot cam ploy.

“That’s where this little feature comes in.” Pinkamena smiled in making this be seen.

Suddenly, the cameras started to come online before silently flying around the group in being so quiet, they don’t make much a sound.

“Yes, very interesting, silent noise makers, nice touch, but is that all they can do?” Discord asked a little less amuse by this, so the thing can fly, not that impressive.

Then without warning, the Spy Bugs made a strange magical cloak function work to cover their shells. And soon they appeared invisible to the naked eye, Goldie’s bunch was shock at seeing this.

“Where did they go?” Jack Zen asked this off before the Spy Bugs reappeared near Pinkamena’s side.

“Sis, did you put in some sorta cloaking device?” Goldie asked in having a feeling his sister did that to make the things more useful.

“Yeah, that way, they can’t been seen much by our enemies. And they can’t be heard, it’s a near-perfect plan.” Pinkamena nods proudly in saying she made sure that not many foes could hit what they can’t hear or see.

“I must say, it is somewhat interesting. Wish I thought of something like that.” Discord rub his chin with a smile in liking that idea very much.

So far, things seem to be looking good, maybe that can be a useful plan to send in these spy cams to help watch their friends….

“But…aren’t the others in another dimension & that we can’t magically send these things in their dreams?” Autumn Gem suddenly cuts in to state a serious drawback on the plan itself that was miscalculated.

There was silence that filled the air along with a record scratching noise that cut in during this moment. That sudden reminder of recalling that Twilight & friends have to have their very souls in their bodies to magically send in someone to help or place in spy cams was the issue…except their Dream Spirits are not there, they are in another dimension. That caused everyone to slowly begin to lose their confidence in the plan.

“Doh! I completely forgot, unlike me when Goldie came to save me, my spirit & body were together, I knew I should have carried that last equation about long distance of the two & different dream realm steps!” Pinkamena slapped her forehead to complain in having forgotten about such an important issue about what she experience & what her friends are currently experiencing right now.

“Hmmm….well maybe things are not a total lost, what say about…a Plan B?” Discord hummed to himself in feeling that maybe it’s time to aid in this little case.

Soon Discord snapped his fingers, watch made a new monitor screen show up across the room off the wall for many to see. It was sorta amazing that earn their attention.

“What is this Discord?” Sombra asked in not knowing what the guy brought to them.

“I recall Twilight having some Universal Device to speak to others from different worlds, so…I figure we can try something but in a more…Dream state. Say help to the Universal Dream Monitor.” Discord shrug off to playfully state the matter before introducing a device to help them watch things from a dream perspective view of things, in one way of speaking.

Everyone was a bit puzzled while lightly curious, this thing sounds something Twilight would like to study, but of course, she’s out cold for now.

“Discord, that’s perfect! I was thinking of trying that idea next!” Pinkamena smiled in excitement to see this machine that could be useful to them. “That would allow us to see what’s going on while we keep at what we’re doing for those here.” She stated the possible fact of how much this will help them in their case, & be very good to have it be handy.

“I can possibly hook myself up to update what is currently going on.” Omega stated to say that he can be the one to watch on the monitor & alert of anything to his friends.

"Just be careful that it's not too much a burden for you, Omega." Fila asked this off to which Omega lightly nodded to her worries for him.

“Then it’s agree, let’s do what we can here & then see if the monitor shows us anything about what’s happening to their Dream Spirits.” Goldie smiled to say this in seeing that with this, they can tell if something might happen with Twilight & her friends as Dream Spirits.

“Yes, but be warn….this will be experimental & the signals are not so strong. Besides…with the enemy being Wizeman, its best we not watch too long or he will do something about it to cut anyone from interfering.” Discord forewarns the others that this device can only work so good that they can get little views of what they can only see, the rest maybe static & the last thing they want is to be caught; NOT a good thing to go with.

Many were nodding in agreement, while they quickly return to doing what they were doing before to make sure the capsule chambers work fine to keep the sleeping bodies of the Mane Six in check. During the time, Pinkamena looks at the sleeping six mares with a sorrow, but concern face.

“Hugh, even if they manage to master the realm, if they encounter Phantom Pie, I fear that troubles will be even harder for our friends along with the Guardian of Dreams there.” Pinkamena sighs to say this in feeling that her friends will be up against some real hard times, especially when they may face one old foe of hers if she’s there; but the pink pony feels that her foe is. “But I won’t lose hope, I know they can do it…but they will have to be brave when facing their worse enemies. Even someone like her!” She tried to put on a brave face to not lose hope & to keep on a brave face to not be discourage.

After having that peep-talk with herself, Pinkamena sat down near a console to continue working on reading out any signs of what’s happening to the Mane Six’s vital signs. All she & Goldie’s group can do is keep the bodies stable even without their Dream Spirits & hope for the best that Twilight & her friends return back safely. It won’t be easy, but they’ll just have to believe in their friends for now…

At this very moment, the scene opens up towards Dream Gate, where everything was still as it was as we last saw it. But then from the Door that lead to My Dream, it began to open again & soon coming out of it was none other than Twilight, Pinkie Pie & Applejack. They appear well-rested & seem to have gotten by nicely from enjoying a little rest spot in their own dream wonderland.

“Well girls, here we are.” Twilight spoke to say this in seeing they are now back in the place where the fountain was.

“Back out in this here place.” Applejack nodded off to say this in agreement here.

“Aww & we were having such fun too!” Pinkie Pie moans to say that they were having such fun back in the My Dream place.

“Remember Pinkie, we got an important job to do, remember?” Twilight reminded her friend that they gotta do something else at this time.

“Like finding them Ideya things, right?” Applejack stated in knowing of what they gotta do to help out.

“Right, if what Owl said is true, they must be hidden. And if we have one that it feels like a portion of the Elements of Harmony, then we need all five together to help us out.” Twilight explained that they need to find out where the other four Ideya of theirs are, maybe together when brought, can help them out.

“And possibly help us get home too!” Pinkie Pie spoke off in recalling what else they’ll be doing along the way.

“Right, in any case, let’s go.” Twilight nods off to say this in knowing what they gotta go for. “Staying here won’t get us anywhere.” She pointed this out in knowing what needs to be done.

“Ye got it Twilight! Time ta hustle now!” Applejack nods in feeling pretty determine about now. “Besides, I like ta figure out why dat first Nightopia seem familiar ta me.” She spoke off in feeling like that Pure Valley seem to get to her.

“Then it’s off to that place!” Pinkie Pie cheered to say this in knowing what this calls for.

“Then I take it you’re ready.” NiGHTS spoke off from flying down to meet the others.

“NiGHTS!” Twilight, Pinkie Pie & Applejack responded in seeing their friendly jester was now here.

“Glad to see you recovered much, now I’ll be waiting for you on the other side.” NiGHTS pointed out to the Door in question in saying she’ll wait for those to come meet her.

Then with that, NiGHTS soon phase through the Door to await Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie to follow along, which the three ponies nod their heads in seeing what they must do now. Soon the three mares slowly move up to the Door that would take them to Pure Valley as they slowly open it up to where they are showered by its light & energize butterflies before everything blinds the screen. And so, they are off on their next task here…

At this very moment, the scene opens back into Pure Valley, but there was something new going on. During which a background called ‘Cowardly Custard’ was heard. As we see NiGHTS was soaring across the skies while leaving a little star dust trail. But ahead of the jester, there was a strange object that seem to be pulsing with life. It was a strange large blue & pink jar was sitting in the center & with a strange creature inside. When the creature from the jar came out, it resembled an Octopus in basic shape, only it has the same color scheme as the light blue jar & had pink spots upon it. It looked around being all curious of its surroundings here. During the moment, NiGHTS stood up right while in mid-air, hands to her hips while the spirit form of Applejack was in control while Twilight & Pinkie Pie watch from what was going on.

“Oh ho hoo! Octopaw has squirreled himself away in that jar.” Owl was seen flapping his wings to join NiGHTS & friends in identifying the creature in question.

“Octopaw?” The pony spirits responded a bit puzzled in not knowing what sorta creature this guy was.

“Octopaw is….an unusual creature. When he flies, he expels a series of rings.” Owl calmly explained the case of what Octopaw was & what he happens to do.

“Hey! He ran off!” Applejack pointed out in seeing Octopaw was running off after getting out of his jar.

“Actually, he’s hovering off.” Pinkie Pie corrected the term of what they are seeing the guy do was flat off, not run off; big difference.

“Come on girls. Shall we have some fun,” NiGHTS spoke off in trying to make an interesting conversation while sounding excited. “Let’s follow him. Let’s see how many of those rings we can fly through!” NiGHTS suggested this to hold up her right hand to squeeze it in sounding determine, as a way to pass the time to help them out.

“Well….I suppose that would help us out. Okay…” Twilight lightly shrug off to say in seeing now harm in doing that.

During the same moment, the background changed to play ‘Catch Me If You Can’ for this next event. Soon those in NiGHTS began to soar off after Octopaw, seeing this as a way to just have some fun while also giving the Visitors more flying practice & such. As soon as the octopus creature started to create some golden orb Rings, that was the time to start flying on through them.

“Hoo, remember. This Link Challenge is a mission to see how many Links you can chain together. Try to get at least 30 Links if you can!” Owl was flying by to explain the state of what those here need do to complete this side-challenge.

“Can’t we catch up an’ be behind de critter?” Applejack’s spirit asked off in thinking of what they do.

“No! While Octopaw is harmless & very cowardly, it will run for its life as soon as it sees a human.” Owl shook his head ‘no’ while explaining the case in point to not truly catch up to the Octopaw.

“But we’re ponies.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit pointed out that they aren’t humans, so that won’t be bad, right.

“But NiGHTS does look human enough?” Twilight’s spirit stated that since they are Dualize with NiGHTS, the jester appears to look human enough for Octopaw to believe he is.

“Just remember, if you chase it persistently, it will shoot ink at you.” Owl forewarn those to be careful in what they do here.

“So the plan is to get enough Links, but not scare it, ready to show your stuff girls? Cause here we go!” NiGHTS declared this in knowing what they must do & knowing how to do so.

Soon NiGHTS was flying through to make Paraloops on a few large gatherings of Blue Chips while any of the ponies steer through the Rings. So far, the little chase after Octopaw & going through the Rings seem to be almost like the time the ponies had NiGHTS chase after one of the Goodles for the key.

“Careful, if you let one second go by without picking up a Blue Chip or passing through a Ring, the Link will be broken.” Owl gave a warning that if any mistakes are made, it will be an upsetting development.

Hearing that got Twilight to take over to help NiGHTS fly around a windmill, going through the Rings to collect enough Links to help out while chasing Octopaw. It was strange how much it felt like the gang was having Deja vu of the courses to chase Octopaw to go through the Rings, cause many of the areas was from chasing the Goodles. But each time, the ponies took moments & turns to help them fly NiGHTS through obstacles & collect what they can to make the win.

“So how are we doing?” AJ’s spirit asked off in pondering of their case.

“I think we’re doing okay. Gotta admit, this is one dozzy challenge.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smiled off in thinking they are doing pretty good.

“Hang on tight, I think we’re on the final chase now.” NiGHTS gave these confident words to her friends in what was about the near final part of the chase.

The chase was still on, Octopaw was still in the lead, but NiGHTS was not far behind, cause now Pinkie Pie was piloting the jester now. And from a few Blue Chips to collect and a few golden orb Rings to go through to collect more Links, the pink pony seem to be having fun. A couple of Paraloops & it looks like Pinkie Pie was still catching up to Octopaw who kept expelling Rings & seem to be going faster to get away.

“We better go follow after Octopaw & see just how high we can get our Link count!” NiGHTS exclaimed to say this as a little bonus to their work. “There’s no time limit, so let’s use this opportunity to polish our skills. Ready?” She asked this off to her friends that were in control of her.

“Ready!” The pony spirits responded in all agreeing on that.

Soon now it was time to see what the group was gonna do here as NiGHTS was soaring to go faster, even use Drill Dash through the Rings. Collecting many Blue Chips while going through Rings to get Links, they were doing pretty well. Course after Octopaw saw how close NiGHTS got, it got so scared, it squirted ink out & ran off, which the jester dodge from getting hit, but now it looks like they lost sight of where Octopaw has gone off towards. It wasn’t long before suddenly, Owl flew up to the group in seeing the little event was over.

“Woah! Slow down!” Owl yelps to say before NiGHTS came to a stop before running into the guy. “Hoo! Good job, I watch & it seems your practice has help your flying & knowing this world.” Owl sighs to say this while giving compliments to the ponies work in handling NiGHTS thus far for this world of dreams they created.

“So how’d we do with our Ring collecting?” Applejack’s spirit asked off in wondering if they did good here.

“Well, judging by your performance, quite admirably.” Owl proudly announced how well the group did in going through to make a number of Links.

“So we did good,” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked in thinking this was a good thing to hear.

“Indeed you did, congratulations, all of you.” Owl smiled to nod in giving raise to those here.

Hearing that news made those inside NiGHTS so excited, that the jester suddenly did a graceful spin motion. Which we begin to hear ‘Peaceful Moment’ during this little scene. And then in the aftermath, the jester pose in a stance with a smile, as if seizing this victory this very day.

“Wow, we never saw you do something like that NiGHTS!” Twilight’s spirit responded in being surprised in what their jester friend just did.

“Well there’s plenty about me you don’t know.” NiGHTS shrug off her shoulders to casually say this off.

Soon afterwards, NiGHTS soon took off with everyone before the scene began to fade out at this time, showing that the group have completed out trip objective it seems.

Slowly we find Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie gently falling through the skies of a starry night. Just before they return back to Dream Gate, where they managed to land gently on their feet or hooves. Right now, looks like NiGHTS undid their Dualize mode for the ponies to walk right in. And who should be nearby to fly near the ponies than Owl himself.

“My dear friends, I hope you have learn something. To not upset the Octopaw. He may look nasty but he’s really easily frightened.” Owl spoke of giving a wise advice about what to do when coming near an Octopaw.

“Sorry. We’ll do better next time.” Pinkie Pie nods off to say this while apologizing.

“But this ain’t about de sea critter, is it?” Applejack raised an eyebrow in thinking this talk wasn’t base on what they just did, now was it?

“No, I’m afraid not much at all.” Owl shook his head to plainly state this off to those that caught on.

“Owl, what’s the matter?” Twilight asked in sensing there was something bothering their friend, but what.

“You see…The Nightopians on Dandelion Island are in an uproar over something. I hope it’s nothing bad…” Owl issued to say this in feeling worried about what was happening at the time.

“Wait…there’s an island of dandelions?” Pinkie Pie cuts in to ask this in being shock to believe an island of dandelions existed.

“Well yes, it’s within the Nightopia area you just return from…Pure Valley.” Owl slowly responded to the random pony in answering that question.

“Hugh, how come we haven’t notice it when we were there?” Applejack rub her chin in pondering the question at the moment.

“Well, we were preoccupied with other things.” Twilight stated to say this that when they went to Pure Valley, they had to help a caged NiGHTS & just recently went through the Rings Octopaw expel out for them to try out. “But in any case Owl, should we go back & see if maybe we can help fix the problem?” She asked if maybe that would help calm the old owl’s nerves a bit if they did this.

“That would be splendid, NiGHTS will already be there waiting upon your return.” Owl spoke off to say this in being received of such responses.

Soon Owl flew off to vanish again as everyone seems to get used to it after sometime.

“Have ta admit, I ponder if all be alright there.” Applejack spoke in wondering if that place will be fine, she can’t help feel connected to Pure Valley.

“That’s why we’ll go investigate together. After all, that place seems too important to let anything happen to it or the Nightopians living there.” Twilight stated to say this in knowing what they must do to help.

“What are we waiting for, let’s go!?” Pinkie Pie proudly issued off to say in what they must do now.

With the decision made, the ponies approach the Door towards Pure Valley. From opening the doors, the same light enveloped them & soon everything was blinded out from the white light. But it was clear to those that gone through would end up in that dream location.

At this sudden moment, we find Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie just wondering around this area within Pure Valley, the place called; Dandelion Island. Turns out as the ponies were walking around to view their surroundings, did they see what was here. A beautiful, lush field with tall green grass, a few trees, shrubs grown around some spots, & there was large mountains across the distance. Along with cliffs with gigantic waterfalls pouring down, allowing water as crystal clear to flow down it.

“Hey gang! Are you all right?” NiGHTS flew down to the startled ponies from sounding concern in seeing them.

“Yeah, we’re fine…” Twilight responded to nod in saying that she & her friends were good, nothing wrong.

“Peachy!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this in what she felt at this moment of being okay.

“Wah…NiGHTS, every pony, look!” Applejack suddenly saw & pointed towards a large dandelions as all as trees.

“Hugh? What is it?” NiGHTS asked off puzzled by the sudden question, as did the others.

Everyone turns to see what appear to be large & tall dandelions in the form of trees. They seem ready to puff white seeds across the valley while the wind blew gently with a breeze. There were a few Nightopians that were happily flying through the air, happily cheering & playing as they move around near a little river by the dandelion trees.

“Wow, that’s the second biggest plant I’ve ever seen!” Pinkie Pie stated to say this in having seen this. “The biggest was trying to grow potatoes from a potted plant I had!” She added off that last part for the others to understand her meaning.

“Amazing…The Nightopians sure look happy, don’t they?” Twilight asked off in seeing how carefree & happy the Nightopians seem to be, it sorta gives them a warm feeling.

“Yeah, they do.” NiGHTS rested her hands to her hips to nod in simply smiling agreement on the subject; the Nightopians do seem very happy

“You know, even if this ain’t our world…it sure feels like home.” Pinkie Pie spoke off to say in smiling at such happiness that was seen around.

“NiGHTS said we help make this stuff, remember?” Applejack pointed this off as a reminder to her pink friend. “Ye know, near our home outside de farm, there’s a part of an area where all these dandelions grow.” Applejack spoke off to say this to walk a bit to expression some ties of what this place makes her feel like.

“Really Applejack” Twilight raised an eyebrow in having heard this for the first time.

“Well, it’s something I once did when I was a wee cow girl.” Applejack shrug off to say this in how long ago such a thing was, when she was little.

“Oh-oh, tell us more! I love hearing some happy thoughts!” Pinkie Pie was bouncing around in wanting her friend to tell them more, this was getting interesting.

“Well ye see, when Apple Bloom wasn’t born yet, my pa used ta take me ta a special field, there ta play all de time.” Applejack spoke off in mentioning this as something she once recall as an old cherish memory.

“Your dad?” NiGHTS slowly responded to look at AJ in having heard this little subject be brought in, much to her puzzlement.

“Right, my dear pappy, ye know.” Applejack nodded off to turn to NiGHTS in stating what her father was like.

“I can almost recall my own father & the fun memories we had.” Twilight smiled off to say this in remembering the days she had with her father when she was little.

“Right, me too!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say, but then look at NiGHTS who seem…somewhat quiet. “Don’t…you have a father, NiGHTS?” Pinkie Pie slowly asked the question that made her & the others curious; they are talking about fathers who were there for their children, but hearing this seem to…do something else with NiGHTS.

“Oh…a father.” NiGHTS slowly stated off to look away & held her arms cross them & to ponder the question. “Hmm…I suppose you could call him that…” She tilted her head up to stare into the skies in stating that for someone who would be her father, it would be basically true in a matter of speaking.

“You suppose you call him that?” Twilight raised an eyebrow in having heard that, it sounded strange the way NiGHTS would talk about her own parent like that.

“Yeah, well… what kind of guy is he? If an’ ye don’t mind?” Applejack asked off in becoming curious to know more about NiGHTS father.

Suddenly without warning, something interrupts the conversation as some loud thunder is heard that made everyone look towards the front. They heard the Nightopians cries & soon see them being lifted off the ground as if by force to be carried off.

“What’s going on?” Twilight asked off in seeing the Nightopians seem to be having difficulties, but why?

“Look…over there!” NiGHTS pointed up for everyone to see….some sorta dark vortex was rip in the skies & seem to be sucking in everything around, including the helpless Nightopians.

“Oh, no! This is terrible! The Nightopians are getting sucked in!” Pinkie Pie gasped in shock in seeing those sweet little guys are gonna be sucked right into that thing in the sky.

“Twilight! AJ! Pinkie Pie! We have to save them!” NiGHTS turns to her friends in making this quick statement to help save the Nightopians from danger.

“But how? Even if we flew, could we fly far or fast with so many?” Applejack asked in thinking that having so many Nightopians to carry away & come back be too time consuming.

“Simple. We can use my Paraloop to get them someplace safe!” NiGHTS patted her right hand to her chest to state that with her ability, they can rescue the Nightopians.

“But doesn’t that take them too…” Twilight was about to ask in recalling that the Paraloop either takes some into the My Dream place or elsewhere, depending.

“Don’t worry, you can trust me on that.” NiGHTS exclaimed to say this for those here to have fate.

“Got it sugar! Time ta round up some Nightopians.” Applejack nods off to say this in feeling they are ready to help out now with determination.

“Right, time to get to work!” Pinkie Pie issued forth in knowing the states of the situation.

Soon AJ was the one to approach NiGHTS to reach out to touch her hand with her hoof. There was a bright blue light & soon they began to Dualize. And once it was over, NiGHTS floated in the air with Applejack in control with Twilight & Pinkie Pie were there as spirits too to be of any assistance if needed. Right now, they are facing against a dark whirlwind twister that’s now sucking everything including the Nightopians. During the matter, the background was playing ‘Eloquent Echo: Fluffy Catch’ for the theme here.

“Okay, so we all know the plan.” Twilight’s spirit stated off in trying to get something from her friends in knowing of this important mission task.

“Right! Use Paraloops to save the Nightopians from being sucked into the dark clouds!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke off in knowing perfectly well of what they gotta do here.

“Then let’s save this here herd! Yeh-haah!” Applejack’s spirit declared off to say this while making her cow-girl battle cry to boost the moment.

Taking the time to get moving, Applejack was piloting NiGHTS to fly off towards the first Nightopian, & from doing a first Paraloop, a portal appeared & suck the little guy in, saving him. Then we see NiGHTS moving across to get the second Nightopian to perform another Paraloop to save that one in time too. As the gang was working hard, Owl was seen nearby in noticing the situation.

“Hoo! Oh dear, so this was what was wrong in Dandelion Island!” Owl yelps to say in seeing what was happening around here with the dark cloud appearing & sucking in the Nightopians.

“Kinda busy Owl, we need to rescue all of the Nightopians.” NiGHTS stated to tell the old owl about their situation was kinda busy.

“Yes, of course. And here’s something to help you out. The Green Rings will allow you to recover Dash Power as many times as you want.” Owl spoke forth in understanding the matter, & gave some useful advice in which to help.

“So we can use the Drill Dash to pick up speed?” Twilight’s spirit asked in hearing this; that can help them a lot with more speed.

“Why didn’t ye say so?” Applejack’s spirit questioned off that they should have been told this sooner.

“Duh, he just did!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit playfully told this to AJ who sigh at having been told this by her random pink friend.

Deciding that with a way to help boost their speed, the ponies in NiGHTS decided to do some Drill Dash stunts to pick up speed to catch up to any Nightopian in trouble. Two Nightopians held onto two giant dandelion pods that were floating up to the dark cloud, so NiGHTS had to make a wider Paraloop which got the two out of harm’s way. Then from seeing another Nightopian from behind, NiGHTS backtrack to Paraloop to get that one too out of danger.

“Gracious! The Nightopians are in peril! You have to use the Paraloop to whisk them away to safety!” Owl gasped in seeing the danger that the gang need to pick up the pace.

“We’re on it Owl, there’s a lot to cover!” NiGHTS exclaimed to say in knowing what they must do and they will need to work on this a lot harder.

“Here, I can make us do some unexpected loop-de-loops!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit suggested out in what she can do to help out here.

Soon with more Nightopians in need of saving, Pinkie Pie took control of NiGHTS to quickly do a backflip to just about make a new Paraloop on three Nightopians that were coming from behind; & saved them. Then Pinkie Pie had NiGHTS tried to Drill Dash upwards to get a tower of three Nightopians into a circle for the Paraloop to work; that managed to work out somehow. Next since NiGHTS was so much higher, but not too close to the dark cloud, Pinkie Pie made a dive motion to spin loops like a shoe-lace pattern, getting Paraloops on one, two, three more Nightopians & saving them.

“Nice work everyone!” NiGHTS congrats her friends in doing a nice job thus far.

“NiGHTS, we need to get you through more Green Rings, we probably used too many Drill Dashes to help rescue the close callings for the Nightopians.” Twilight’s spirit reminded her jester friend in precaution that they are using the Drill Dash so much, they are almost low on their Dash Power.

“Then help us out here Twilight, you can do it!” NiGHTS encouraged Twilight to take the lead to help reenergize their strength.

Hearing that, Twilight was now piloting NiGHTS to go through the Green Rings to recover their Dash Power. And not a moment too soon, since one Nightopian was almost too close to the dark cloud, but NiGHTS used Drill Dash to quickly form a Paraloop in time to save the poor thing. But in another twist, NiGHTS almost felt herself being pulled in by the dark cloud & Twilight had to use the Drill Dash to get them out of the situation. Then spotting two more Nightopians, Twilight had NiGHTS follow Pinkie Pie’s Paraloop dive action that rescue them. And then the jester flew off to catch two more Nightopians in need of saving, & a Paraloop trip out of that danger.

“Guys, we got more from below coming!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit pointed out in seeing what was coming at them.

“Then we’ll just have ta keep catching them all!” Applejack’s spirit declared in being determine to not call it quits yet.

Diving down again to do Paraloop on two more Nightopians, NiGHTS was hurrying to save one nearby & then a father one ahead, the gang were using lots of Drill Dash moves to keep up with the dark cloud’s suction power. Pinkie Pie even had to let the suction of the dark storm pull them upwards before doing a Paraloop on another Nightopian & then dive around for a second. Then AJ took over for NiGHTS to spin dive to the right to go for other Nightopians around the mid part. And next came Twilight having to steer NiGHTS down near more Nightopians coming up, she ended up using a Drill Dash to make a very big Paraloop that managed to suck SIX Nightopians into the portal to safety; talk about exhaustion of a work load.

“We better stock up, it’s always the hardest just when you feel spent.” NiGHTS stated with a serious face, the hardest has yet to come, & they will need to be at their best to last a bit longer.

“Ri-right…” Twilight’s spirit slowly nodded from feeling somewhat spent a bit.

“Got it!” Applejack’s spirit nods off in trying to keep her narrow eyes focus.

“Loud & clear!” Pinkie Pie saluted in trying to keep things well underway.

Soon NiGHTS was piloting to gather a few Blue Chips to help out while the jester and friends go off to find more Nightopians still in peril. Another one was almost within the mouth of the dark cloud, but AJ was being her gutsy self to have NiGHTS dive straight up without backing off & managed to secure the creature in a Paraloop just in time. Pretty soon, three more Nightopians were getting awfully close & so each pony in NiGHTS gave it their all, AJ help with the first, Pinkie Pie the second, & Twilight the third; Paraloop those three to safety. And then was edging even closer to push their luck on the last ones that were almost too close to the problem…but through the strength of working together…they pulled it off to secure the last five Nightopians in a Paraloop big enough to catch them.

“Hugh….hugh….hugh, did we get them all?” Twilight felt almost exhausted, & she was a spirit inside NiGHTS

“I think so, I don’t see any cone-head little Nightopians anywhere.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke to scout from where she was & did not see any Nightopian that was left out.

“Then…did we do it? Did we save them all?” Applejack’s spirit asked off in feeling like maybe they did this, they saved the Nightopians from harm.

“Indeed you did.” Owl spoke to flew by in sounding grateful to the gang. “Thanks to you, we did not lose a single Nightopian, thank you all.” He gave the ponies and NiGHTS a thanks for doing such a wonderful job.

The same music called ‘Peaceful Moment’ was heard in the background at this time. Having heard that put a smile on everyone’s faces, even NiGHTS herself. In fact, NiGHTS then did a little graceful spin move before posing in a jester form, as if signaling a victory for her & those that helped out in this little challenge. From her expression, it was clear that she was very happy in the little victory of saving the Nightopians.

“He-he, guess you must be most happy of all NiGHTS. You did your victory dance!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit giggled at having seen that little dance move from their friend again.

“Well you know…I call it as I see it during most cases…” NiGHTS shrug off to say that she only does that whenever it’s convenient.

“Guess its fer little things like these, hugh?” Applejack’s spirit smirk off to say this in getting the idea at the moment.

“Well, I’m just happy we helped save many.” Twilight’s spirit sighs in knowing at least this crazy matter is settled.

“Then it’s time we head on back to Dream Gate.” NiGHTS stated this off with a little smile in saying…it’s time they return back to Dream Gate now.

Then with another motion, NiGHTS took off while Owl vanished from his spot at that time. And also during the same time, the dark cloud from before slowly was vanishing too as if sensing that its prey was long gone & it’s presence no longer needed. And with that, everything begins to fade out at this time…

Meanwhile, we find Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie gently falling downwards from the starry night skies, before they landed gently on the ground to be back in Dream Gate. And it looks like the Dualize moment with NiGHTS was over too it seems. As they were strolling on in near the fountain, they soon came across Owl who was flying nearby in spotting those that have return at this time.

“Welcome back my friends.” Owl smiled in seeing the ponies have return from their latest adventure.

“Phew, howdy there Owl!” Applejack sighs to say while feeling a little tired out from their last trip.

“Owl, I’m curious….when we use the Paraloop, doesn’t most of the things caught be sent…” Twilight was about to ask a question, only for it to be answered.

“Into the My Dream Door, yes, that is correct.” Owl cuts in to answer the question quickly for Twilight to know. “Hoot! Would you like to rest & recover now, you did work extra hard saving so many Nightopians?” He asked in thinking that is what the kind pony would wanna do first & rest a bit from doing so much.

“And we didn’t leave a single one behind!” Pinkie Pie proudly proclaimed that they got all the Nightopians.

“And that is why I ask you do so. You may need your strength in the next few trips to Pure Valley.” Owl explained to say this in knowing that this group will need to recover their strengths in what’s to come the next time around.

The ponies were a bit silent in hearing that, sounds like they still got lots more work to do ahead of them.

“Okay, I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to do that.” Twilight smiles to nod in agreeing to that term of what they should probably do.

“Very good, then I’ll see you soon when you recover. And don’t worry, NiGHTS will be around once you’re prepared.” Owl nods to say this in knowing the next time the ponies come back here, he & NiGHTS will be waiting.

And then just like that, Owl vanished into thin air again. Sometimes it’s a mystery of how quickly that wise old owl disappears when one least expects it.

“Darn! I should have asked him!” Applejack cursed in just recalling what she forgot to say to Owl.

“Ask what AJ?” Pinkie Pie asked her friend in what was troubling her.

“Dat Pure Valley, I feel like it’s connected ta me…like it holds some…meaning.” Applejack held her chin to ponder something, like the place they visited seems to be ‘connected’ to her or something.

“Maybe….Owl said Nightopia is made from our Ideya, a paradise of what we wish for. Maybe…Pure Valley is connected to you Applejack.” Twilight thought for a moment to say that perhaps the Nightopia that was made is more in relationship to Applejack somehow.

“Ye think?” Applejack asked in pondering curiously if that was the case.

“Well, maybe next trip, we can try to be sure.” Pinkie Pie happily stated out that they can find out the next time.

“For now, let’s check in on our own little place…lets head off to My Dream.” Twilight suggested this to her friends here with a smile.

The group all nodded in agreement, they did felt somewhat spent, maybe using Drill Dash & cutting it close in rescuing that many Nightopians did push them a bit hard. So maybe a little rest to recover is just what they need. Soon they approach the My Dream Door, open it up to let out a white light that blinded our view before everything began to fade out. Now they were off to their own private little spot to relax & create their own little place of wonder.

Soon we find Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie had exit out their little Door to be in My Dream. The place seem to have gotten some new additions from Pure Valley related to the Octopaw chase to the rescuing of Nightopians. And speaking of which, there sure were a lot more Nightopians here than there were Nightmarens. As the ponies walk off from the stairs to touch the grassy surface, they look around at their newest work additions.

“Look! All of the Nightopians we rescued are here!” Pinkie Pie pointed out in seeing all the cone-headed little guys are safely here.

Many of the Nightopians were coming around in having spotted the ponies, smiling & giggling to come up to give them great big hugs.

“Heheheeey….quit it…you’re tickling me!” Twilight giggled out in feeling like these happy little guys were tickling her.

“Hehee….guess this is their way of saying thanks.” Pinkie Pie giggled for joy in understanding what was going on.

“Shucks, guess they really are a happy & playful bunch.” Applejack replied off in smiling at how much these Nightopians are just like sweet innocent things that like to be happy, friendly, etc. all the time.

“Oh-oh…how’s about we play a game with them before we rest? Pretty please?” Pinkie Pie spoke off to ask her friends if they have time to play a game.

While AJ & Twilight had some other ideas, Pinkie Pie did a gutsy puppy dog pout, but with a smile, even the Nightopians did the same things. This much pressure was starting to feel too much for the two ponies to withstand it for too much longer before…caving in.

“Oh, alright…a little game & then we can all take a little rest.” Twilight rolled her eyes to smile in deciding they can play.

“YEAH!” Pinkie Pie cheered along with many of the recused Nightopians, they can play a game & have fun with the ones that saved them from peril. Soon Pinkie Pie & the Nightopians rush outwards onto the field to begin planning their game of choice.

“Man, they sure do have de energy ta spare.” Applejack spoke off in seeing how much the Nightopians can really move about.

“Yeah, come on…we better join in too.” Twilight nods off to say this before deciding that they best not be left out.

“Right…” Applejack nods off to say in getting the idea here, no reason to miss out on the fun.

“Okay Nightopians, let’s play Eye Spy, ready…?” Pinkie Pie spoke off in giving the Nightopians their first game challenge to play; they gotta tell them what they spy so the other can figure it out.

Many of the Nightopians smiled & were ready to play as they were looking around to spy something. Twilight & Applejack slowly walk up in preparing to join this happy little game. Looks like things are calmly settle for right now, & hopefully once the ponies have recovered their strength, they’ll get themselves ready to head on out to look for more Ideya. With that, the screen slowly zooms away while at least we see Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie were in no danger & happily playing a friendly game with the Nightopians. But next time we see them…they’ll have to work very harder what comes on their next mission adventure…

Author's Note

Well things seem pretty much fine with Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie. Now in the next chapter, we see how Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy & Rarity are doing at this very moment. And soon we find Rainbow's group along with NiGHTS partaking in a....BUBBLE MATCH? Yeah, as crazy as it sounds, that's what's gonna happen. Along with NiGHTS & Rainbow's Team gonna have a chase with good old Octopaw. Boy, sounds like there's gonna be some crazy fun & excitement about to go on here, so...we'll just have to stay tune to see how it all goes...

Chapter 06: Bubble Match & Octopaw Chase

The scene opens up towards Dream Gate once again as it is seen looking as quiet & peaceful as last time we saw it. But the focus again was upon the My Dream Door as it was slowly opening up to reveal none other than…Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy as these three ponies came out of there while looking a bit more relax & refresh as it seems. Soon they look around to see they are back by the fountain & also see the Door that leads to the place called Aqua Garden.

“Alright, so are we ready to get going or what?” Rainbow Dash asked off if everyone here is ready to be going off on another trip to Nightopia.

“Or what…what?” Flutters asked off in not understanding the question very well.

“You know, to go off & explore more of Nightopia, last time, we barely had much to deal with.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes to explain to her shy friend of what they didn’t do last time they went to such a cool place.

“As far as I recall Rainbow, we were busy saving NiGHTS who had been captured & then dealt with that horrid Nightmaren.” Rarity spoke off to remind her friend of when NiGHTS was captured by that Reala character & then after springing a friend, they dealt with Girania.

“Oh yes, he did seem a bit….upset in wanting us.” Fluttershy nods in being concern in how bad Girania was.

“And by want, you mean to eat us. Well at least we can do something else than be bait.” Rainbow Dash remotely pointed out that reminder while changing the subject of how it turn out in the end.

“And what else can we find?” Rarity raised an eyebrow in pondering what her daring friend was getting to.

“What do you think, those Ideya things, right? Aren’t we suppose to find them & stuff?” Rainbow Dash stated that they need to find the other four Ideya that are apart of them or something like that.

“She does make a very good point Rarity.” Fluttershy look to Rarity in slowly agreeing to that logic.

“Hugh, hearing that Rainbow makes sense must be serious. But very well, let us try to find the Ideya together, shall we…?” Rarity sighs to shrug off that if Rainbow Dash says something serious, then they got no choice but to do what they can to help.

“Alright, then let’s get cracking!” Rainbow Dash pump up her front hoof to make this scene adventurous.

“Yeah…” Fluttershy gave a quiet meekly cheer, though it sounded too quiet for words.

“And we’ll have to get your cheer in work again, Fluttershy.” Rainbow Dash narrow her eyes at the shy yellow Pegasus for needing more work on her ‘yeah’ cheers…again.

“Oh come now, let’s just get going now.” Rarity rolled her eyes in seeing they have chatted long enough, & it’s time to move it.

Soon the ponies come towards the Door that would lead them to Aqua Garden. And just like before, they slowly pull it open to which a bright light envelops them & they see pretty energize butterflies too. And soon they vanished afterwards into the Door, where they would end up back in the Nightopia known as Aqua Garden once again.

We soon find the scene returns us back towards the lovely Aqua Garden. There we see the Nightopians were around a nice little spot, having some little game to enjoy, like playing ball. But in a different version, the ball itself was instead….a bubble. No lies, the Nightopians seem to be tossing around bubbles, adding the little ones to a great big, sphere size bubble that look like a big boulder rock…only it’s very light & very squishy. And as these little guys were bouncing their heads on the little bubbles to make the center bubble bigger, they never noticed NiGHTS & the ponies coming through a little cavern spot to witness what the Nightopians were up to without worry & just happily having fun.

“I can’t believe this…” NiGHTS stated as she floated with her hands to her waist while her pony friends walk beside her in listening to her talk. “Even with the Nightmarens out there, these fellows are so…carefree!” She smiled a bit in seeing how much the Nightopians don’t let such scary things keep them down from being all happy & wanting to have fun.

“Oh yes, they don’t feel bother or afraid. I wish I could feel that sometimes.” Fluttershy smiled a bit in making a little compliment in seeing how happy the Nightopians are.

“Even still, one can’t let something as bad as that keep one from having a good time, right?” Rarity nods to agree that one can’t always live feeling worried, guess sometimes…being happy makes things brighter for these little guys.

“Yep. I guess that’s part of what makes Nightopia such a great place.” NiGHTS happily shrug off her right arm to say in seeing that with the Nightopians being happy in this place of a dreamt paradise, it makes the little things seem far away from a worried person’s mind.

“I’ll say, don’t let what got you in the past keep you down, just fly on by.” Rainbow Dash smiled off to say this in feeling like whatever spooked them before, they shouldn’t be hung over it; it ain’t healthy.

As the ponies were pretty much in thought about how great a Nightopia made for the Nightopians is for them & others, their focus was distracted by something else seen nearby.

“Hey, look! Owl is over there, too.” Fluttershy pointed out in looking happy in seeing their other new friend was nearby too.

True to words, as the Nightopians were spread out with bubbles over their heads with the big one in the center, Owl was seen appearing in the same formation. Everyone seem to be bouncing a bubble off their heads to the big bubble & Owl did the same in bonking his towards the big center bubble. But not only did the bubble not be absorbed, it bounce back & collided to absorb Owl’s head into it. Imagine how funny that look as he was seen struggling with a bubble coated on him that the Nightopians were giggling at the sight they found humorist. Owl was struggling with moans & groans to pull his head out of the bubble before he was on the ground & just managed to get that bubble off for it to drift. As Owl sighs with relief, he soon notices that NiGHTS & the ponies came up to him.

“Oh ho hoo! Hello, you four.” Owl spoke off to greet those that have arrived here; but he did notice Rainbow trying to hold some urge to laugh, even Rarity & Fluttershy tried to keep a calm smiley face to not laugh at the guy’s misfortunate. “I suppose you’ve already observed my…term…lack of grace, have you?” Owl stated off in sounding bothered when he was seen looking a bit silly as NiGHTS floated around to the ponies in smiling to another in having seen the act.

And pretty much, NiGHTS, Fluttershy & Rarity let off a chuckle, Rarity & Fluttershy tried to hold their hooves to their mouths to contain the noise; while Rainbow Dash was laughing herself on the ground in they all agree…THAT was funny.

“Ho-ho-hoooo, man…we know some friends who LOOOVE to see that!” Rainbow Dash laughed out loud in knowing that if their pals from the rest of the Mane Six & friends saw that, they laugh hard too.

“Yes….you did look, really silly?” Fluttershy slightly nodded in feeling like what they saw did seem pretty funny to giggle at.

“Oh, pardon us….It’s just that….you look so funny, it was the first funny thing we’ve seen while being here? Heheh….” Rarity tried her best to contain her giggles at seeing for once, something funny in the Night Dimension.

“Well now, you mustn’t kid yourself, my dears. This is not as easy as it may appear!” Owl spoke forth in trying to regain his pose to the ones who found his performance funny, that it’s not the player, but the game itself that’s hard to play. “The larger a ball you make, the more difficult it is to control.” Owl explained the matter in what happened to him & that’s how it came down to him with a bubble on his head.

“Yeah…you sure were IN control alright?” Rainbow Dash spoke off to say before busting into another laughter feast.

“Ohho, excuse Rainbow…she’s…heheheh….right about it.” Rarity held her stomach in feeling unable to control her urge to laugh too.

“Hmph-hmph…hmph-hmph…” Fluttershy was smirking with her eyes shut to try to hold in her laughs that was getting out of control.

Pretty much the ponies & NiGHTS were not really listening as they were still too busy laughing at how funny Owl was earlier. It was priceless!

“I…I say! You must respect your elders!” Owl sternly scolded NiGHTS & the ponies in failing to listen & continue to laugh at his silly performance; apparently they were too busy laughing to pay attention.

“Oho…we’re very sorry Owl, we’ll be good…promise.” Fluttershy tries to recover to wipe off some tears from having laugh so hard.

“We’ll…All right then, let’s have a proper match, then!” Owl decided to change the subject from being the center of a joke to a more different subject. “Let’s see if you can make a ball that’s larger than mine!” Owl requested a challenge to those that can beat his bubble, if they can.

Soon NiGHTS along with Rainbow & Rarity finally calm down from laughing so hard to hear this request to look at the other. And soon they stare back at Owl along with Fluttershy in deciding to accept the challenge, who knows, it could be a real blast.

“Alright then Owl, we’ll happily take that challenge. Ready girls?” NiGHTS stated off to say in deciding to take this challenge right here & now.

“Oh yeah! Time to Dualize & win this game!” Rainbow Dash spoke off in knowing what time it was here.

“Well yes, I suppose it could be…rather exciting.” Rarity nods off to say in knowing the same matter itself.

“Oh, I’ll do my best.” Fluttershy slowly spoke to say in getting a bit excited herself.

Soon Rainbow and NiGHTS reach forth to touch each other, & then from the bright light effects, NiGHTS soon flew up above. And from what we see, the spirit pony forms of Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy are seen, with Rainbow in control of NiGHTS right now. From what was seen, little tubes below them on the beach pumped bubbles upwards to the air. And there seem to be many fishes swimming about & in the center was the big bubble itself glowing violet colors at the moment.

“Rules are simple. Push the balls of water into the Aqua Globe in the center to make it as big as you can! You’ll be time of course.” Owl explained the rules of the challenge, to beat his big bubble record within a certain amount of time.

“Piece of cake! I can handle this!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit bragged out in feeling cocky right now.

“We…can handle this, Rainbow.” Rarity’s spirit reminded her ego friend to not be so overconfident.

After learning about the rules, NiGHTS was soon off to perform a few bubbles at the target. But as soon as the smaller bubbles made contact with the large one in the center, they were instead bounce off. NiGHTS quickly duck down to avoid getting a splash on her face before having study what happened that the plan seem to have failed.

“Hugh? It didn’t go in?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked off puzzled in having seen that be done right now.

“Did we do something wrong?” Fluttershy asked in thinking they must have mess up somewhere.

“Remember how Owl tried to get his bubble in, it was too small to be absorbed in the big bubble in the center.” NiGHTS pointed out this to remind her spirit pony friends that the smaller bubbles can’t be merge with the big one in the center…yet that is.

“But all these bubbles are either too small or not big enough! Oh my, maybe Owl was right about this being hard!” Rarity’s spirit stated to say in seeing this challenge will actually be not so easy to do as they thought.

“So then how do we beat this thing?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked off in what they can do here instead.

“Um, I once saw that when two bubbles merge, they get bigger.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke out in making this little claim about what she saw that could help out.

“So if that’s the case, then why not make the smaller ones big enough to be absorb for the big one in the center?” NiGHTS proclaimed with a smile in seeing they figure out the correct course to finish this challenge. “Come on, let’s try it out & see!” She issued that with the right game plan in mind, they can do this now.

Having settle on a game plan, Rainbow was steering NiGHTS against a faraway bubble that was medium size, & then bonked it towards smaller ones, & look & behold, it got bigger. And then from one little push from going behind it to make it collide with the one in the center, that bubble absorbed & grew larger; it actually worked this time around.

“So that’s how it works. Rainbow, can I try it, I believe I know how to do it now.” Rarity’s spirit spoke in having seen what needs to be done, & wants to try out.

“Alright, just make sure you make a big one!” Rainbow’s spirit shrug off to say this while saying this last little bit.

Soon Rarity was in control of NiGHTS & began to help go near another bigger bubble & decided to spin around the smaller ones to be absorbed into it. And then came the role to quickly just collect more & more bubbles into the one being worked on before it look like it grew more bigger than the bubble in the center. Then with one mighty push from NiGHTS, the big bubble went directly into the center bubble which absorbed a lot of it.

“Wow; that really did something Rarity! Um, if it’s too much trouble, could I…?” Fluttershy’s spirit was complimenting while also wanting to ask her friend if she could join too…

“Certainly darling, give it a go!” Rarity’s spirit happily stated that her shy friend can join the fun.

“Everyone gets a turn, come on now!” NiGHTS encouraged Fluttershy to take a chance here.

Taking that idea into account, Fluttershy soon was controlling NiGHTS to have her move in collecting bubbles to have them grow bigger & bigger. She was seen even inside the bubble to fly around in it to collect the smaller bubbles in a quicker fashion. Just before she thrown it against the big center bubble, but when it look like it would be absorb, it was instead…bounce back.

“Hugh….did I do something wrong?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked in looking concern in having done something that did the opposite effect.

“No, just looks like you need more bubbles to make ours get in that thing. Come on everyone, let’s do our stuff!” NiGHTS spoke off to say this in knowing what needs to be done.

“Right!” Rainbow Dash & Rarity along with Fluttershy’s spirits responded in having heard what their jester friend suggested.

Now NiGHTS was seen to collect a dozen bubbles before fusing them with their largest bubble & then shot it into the center…where it merge & became extra big then. Probably bigger than it was with how Owl made it & it seem like victory was close to be in their hands.

“Say, what say we take our time now?” Rainbow’s spirit spoke in feeling like they made their bubble so big, they can probably be at ease a bit.

“Well, how’s about we do some Paraloops on some fish swimming around?” NiGHTS spoke off to say that while they continue the game, they can get some fish nearby.

“Ohhh, if they get sent to our own My Dream, then we’ll have fish that fly by happily. Let’s do it!” Rarity’s spirit perk up in having love the idea of seeing flying fish in their My Dream place.

Soon NiGHTS was seen going about in collecting more bubbles to grow & help merge with the big center bubble, all while slowly getting to pass more flying fish that NiGHTS did Paraloops around, allowing them to go into the portals to end up in the My Dream spot where the ponies could see them there next time they go. It wasn’t long before the gang managed to send in one more large bubble to merge with the center bubble as it look supremely big compared to before.

“Time’s up now!” Owl spoke up to announce that the game was over now.

“Wait, we were time?” Rainbow’s spirit asked off to say while forgetting that Owl already said they be time; oh well.

“And, well…as it pains me to admit…you have made a bigger bubble than I have. Congratulations, my friends.” Owl humbly admit his lost & congrats NiGHTS & friends for making a bigger bubble than he did.

At that moment, the background was heard playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ in response to the gang’s cheering joy. The pony spirits of Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy were cheering in having heard they won the challenge, it was very fun & exciting. Even NiGHTS did her own little victory twirl spin & gracefully pose afterwards. That just shows how much the jester love to know they did well to seize the day.

“Why NiGHTS, that was a very lovely move you just did!” Rarity’s spirit spoke off in having seen NiGHTS do that for the first time.

“Oh that? Just something I do when I feel happy.” NiGHTS shrug off her shoulders to explain this to her friends.

“Well, I think it was…very nice.” Fluttershy’s spirit stated with a little smile on her face.

“Yeah, I guess it was pretty cool. If it’s your victory dance, I can dig it.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit nods off to say this in figuring that dance was like a victory moment for NiGHTS.

“Then since we’ve had a little fun, why not head on back to Dream Gate for a bit?” NiGHTS stated in knowing they were done here, may as well head on back about now.

With that thought in mind, NiGHTS soon took off in preparing to get her pony friends here back to Dream Gate. As NiGHTS was leaving, Owl also vanished from sight a little bit afterwards too. The entire scene begins to fade out at this time, signaling the end of this little Bubble Match of a challenge the gang got from visiting Aqua Garden.

We soon see that Rainbow’s Team were gently falling from the starry night sky just before they landed on the stone surface that lead them back to Dream Gate. As they came to look about at the place, seems like NiGHTS undid the Dualize process, but at least the ponies were happy to have return after a fun little game they had.

“Man, now that was a trip that was kinda interesting!” Rainbow Dash smiled off to say this in having like that moment.

“The bubbles reminds me of giving my pets their bubbly baths.” Fluttershy smiled to say this in how that experience felt for them when she’s been home.

“If Pinkie Pie were here, she almost love this game.” Rarity stated to ponder how Pinkie Pie would have enjoy that bubble game.

“Well maybe if we ever get home, we can tell her that.” Rainbow Dash waved off easily in thinking about telling their pals afterwards once they get home.

“Um, how?” Fluttershy asked a sudden question that came to her mind; how can they get home?

“Well…I think finding those Ideya things be the right start.” Rainbow Dash rub the back of her head in trying to think that if they need to recover all five Ideyas, then maybe that will be the sign they can return home.

“Then we best hurry & find the first one, come along darlings!” Rarity stated to say this in feeling that they must find the next Ideya as quickly as possible.

With that, the group walks into the fountain area at the time being. And then who would fly down to greet them again then good old…Owl.

“I see you all made it back safely.” Owl spoke to fly on down and be near the group of ponies that have return.

“Oh hello Owl, we sure did have fun.” Fluttershy smiled off to say in recalling their trip to Aqua Garden for the Bubble Match.

“Indeed, you did. You’re able to make water balls larger than I can…You’re not bad at all, actually.” Owl complimented the ponies on a feat well deserving.

“Yep, we’re pretty awesome, I know.” Rainbow Dash brag off in taking some credit, much to her friends rolling their eyes at seeing this.

“Maybe you three will be able to retrieve the missing Ideya after all. So if you’re ready, let’s head back to Nightopia.” Owl complimented to say this that if the group can handle challenges, then they shall surely come across the missing Ideya of theirs.

“Right away? Well…I was almost hoping to relax.” Rarity spoke a bit surprise to here they need to act quickly.

“Come on Rarity, that was a game for fun, this time…we’re gonna work. Remember?” Rainbow Dash was reminding her friend that they have to work sometimes.

“Ohhhh, very well. Since you insist.” Rarity pouted to say this, even a delicate mare like herself will put up with some things after all.

“Then we’ll wait for you back in Aqua Garden, till then…” Owl stated to say in where the group can find him & their jester pal next…

Then like that, Owl vanished into thin air without a trace except for a few feathers. Everyone was amazed that Owl could disappear like that, it was like some sorta warp teleportation spell in action or something.

“My, I wonder if magicians with pet owls can do this too.” Fluttershy questioned the thought that if all magicians with owls for pets can all do magic like that.

“Don’t know, let’s get going!” Rainbow Dash shrug off to say that one minute before changing the subject. “Can’t help but feel there’s something about that place that just makes me feel so…so…” She was about to say something, since whenever they visit Aqua Garden, it feels…familiar to Rainbow Dash.

“Awesome, is that the word?” Rarity raised an eyebrow to playfully tease her friend in knowing her vocabulary.

“Kinda….but I’m not sure yet. It’s like the world adventure for me, but I can’t determine why.” Rainbow Dash shrug off to say in not knowing herself, that’s why she wants to learn more about it.

“Well…Owl said Ideya create Nightopia, maybe this place is connected to you…Rainbow Dash.” Fluttershy spoke in thinking that thought that could make some sense.

“Only way to find out, we explore!” Rainbow Dash proudly stated to say this in knowing what they do next here.

“I somewhat knew you were going to suggest that. Oh well…” Rarity rolled her eyes in knowing Rainbow would wanna explore to find adventures, but that’s her daring friend’s best quality alright.

Soon the ponies came near the Door to lead them back to Aqua Garden. As they slowly open the door, the same bright white light begins to shine over the ponies. And soon everything fads out at the moment before the next trip & adventure awaits Rainbow’s Team.

Now the scene slowly opens up towards where we are back again at Aqua Garden. A familiar background music called ‘Cowardly Custard’ was heard being played. And this time, we find NiGHTS was soaring over the water & giant lily-pads while leaving a star dust trail in her wake. But then as she was flying, her eyes spotted something as she flew to an upward standing in mid-air stance. And also seeing the stuff from NiGHTS were the ponies that Dualize wither, Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy. And below them, was…a strange blue jar with spots on them…which seem familiar. And what was also familiar was seeing the same creature as the jar come out, a giant octopus creature known none other than…Octopaw!

“Look over there!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit pointed in seeing something never seen before.

“Goodness! Something is poking its head out from that jar.” Rarity’s spirit gasped in having seen such a thing this very moment.

“Oh dear….Is it a Nightmaren?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked with worry in fearing if that thing was an enemy.

“No, no, that’s just an Octopaw.” NiGHTS issued off to say this in a calm manner to say what it was they are seeing. “You’re scared of everything, aren’t you Fluttershy?” She stated off with a positive attitude in seeing one of her friends seems scared of something like an Octopaw; if only she knew the truth.

“Octopaw?” Fluttershy’s spirit repeated that name in not having heard of such a creature & look to NiGHTS in what she meant.

“Ugh, yeah.…care to clue us in on what an Octopaw is?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked off in not having a clue of what an Octopaw is or what it does.

“So then…what is he if not ferocious?” Rarity asked in not knowing if Octopaw is something to easily approach or not.

“Please, he’s not ferocious. He’s kind of a scaredy-cat, too.” NiGHTS shrug off while stating this to seat in midair & cross her arms, the same was being done by the pony spirits that were within the jester’s body. “If you chase him, he’ll leave behind a trail of rings.” She explained the case that if one chases an Octopaw, he’ll leaves rings behind for one to follow.

“Really?” The pony spirits asked off from not knowing if that was true or not, they never heard about it.

“Really….It’s good practice to fly through those rings. It’s not as easy as it looks, though.” NiGHTS explained to say to held up her right finger to make this statement clear about flying through rings Octopaw leaves. “Hey, why don’t you girls give it a shot? You’re used to flying by now, aren’t you? Come on, let’s go.” NiGHTS suggested this with a smile in thinking Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy try a hand at this, they’ve gotten pretty good & this’ll be more good practice.

“H-Hey!” Rarity’s spirit yelps from when NiGHTS stood up & hands on her hips which the other pony spirits followed in that guidance movement.

“W-Wait a minute!” Fluttershy’s spirit also yelps in being a bit unprepared for this sorta new work to do.

“Oh yeah! Count me in! Let’s go!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit cheered in liking the sounds of this, more flying practice with NiGHTS sounds perfect.

And then before anyone could say anything else here, NiGHTS was soon flying downwards to leave a night dust trail while planning to chase after Octopaw. At that same moment, we were soon hearing ‘Catch Me If You Can’ that replace the other background track. And soon we see Octopaw begin to float off while he expels Rings for those to fly through. Just then, Owl shows up in noticing what was going to happen here.

“Hoo! Looks like you’re about to chase after Octopaw!” Owl stated out in seeing what the gang was up to here.

“That’s right, care to tell our friends what needs to be done or should I?” NiGHTS replied off to say here while wondering if Owl or her should explain the details of Octopaw.

“Well, fly through the Rings that Octopaw leaves behind & get at least 25 Links! And that goes for each of the three areas you’ll be flying in.” Owl explained the case in what the group needs to do in having NiGHTS fly through the Rings.

“That’s it? Doesn’t sound too hard! Bet we can do more before moving on!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit boosted off in sounding pretty cocky about now.

Before the other ponies could say anything, Rainbow Dash had NiGHTS fly off to collect some Blue Chips along the way & gone through waterfalls to pass through some golden orb Rings. Rainbow Dash even had NiGHTS can shot out of an object jar cannon they pass by & were really coming up close to Octopaw. From the fast speed being done, NiGHTS was passing by the Rings while doing Paraloops to collect Blue Chips before they were moving on. And so far, Rainbow Dash was catching up to the guy until…

“Careful…get too close to Octopaw, it’ll scare him off to squirt ink at us; he’s pretty much spooked if he sees a human.” NiGHTS forewarn her friends in piloting her in what to be wary of if they get too close.

“But…we’re not human.” Fluttershy’s spirit slowly questioned that fact about them not being humans.

“But darling, NiGHTS looks human enough, & if ‘some’ pony, keeps speeding up, it’ll only frighten the octopus more.” Rarity’s spirit calmly was saying about NiGHTS being more human looking before sternly lecturing Rainbow Dash near her of what happens if they are not careful.

“Alright, alright, I’ll tone the speed down a notch.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit rolled her eyes in getting the idea in being careful.

“Then how’s about you fly for a while Rarity?” NiGHTS suggested who should take over to do some flying practice than a non-flier without wings, but can hover still.

Having been asked, Rarity nodded her head before controlling NiGHTS’ body to fly down near a lake water around the floating ruins. Rarity had NiGHTS fly through some Rings Octopaw made & went pass to do a Paraloop by a nice dolphin statue before soaring of to follow the quick octopus. NiGHTS is seen chasing through up & down a hill to ride across a geyser stream before going through another falls in wherever the Ring path open up near. But pretty much, Octopaw was giving them a really good workout in what crazy direction one has to go down by.

“Hugh…hugh…goodness….exactly where does he even like to go?” Rarity’s spirit felt almost out of breath, Octopaw sure seems to be in a rush.

“No one knows I’m afraid, but at least we’re getting a good flight workout.” NiGHTS shrug off to say that they don’t have an answer for that one, but they are getting their work cut out here in flying practice.

“So do I take over? Or should it be Fluttershy?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked off in who should be doing the next fly run.

“M-Me?” Fluttershy’s spirit yelps off in repeating that sentence without knowing what she just did.

“Alright then Fluttershy, you’re in control now.” NiGHTS shrug off to say in having heard Fluttershy wants a turn.

“Oh but, wait, I’m not ready…oh never mind.” Fluttershy’s spirit was about to protest against it, only to be too little too late.

Now Fluttershy was controlling NiGHTS to fly around to collect Blue Chips and go through the Rings Octopaw expel behind. Fluttershy might not be quick to catch up, but she will not be lagging behind. From zigzagging near some tricky spiral mountain parts and going over another pouring of water falls, the Ocotpaw was changing direction to a third area in question. Fluttershy was doing everything she could to Paraloop to collect Blue Chips & even go through the golden round Rings while trying to stand on Octopaw’s trail. Fluttershy even had to use the Drill Dash move to keep up with the speedy creature.

“Keep on him Fluttershy!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit encouraged her friend to keep tailing this guy.

“Right, don’t be losing to it!” Rarity’s spirit spoke forth in also giving some encouraging words as well.

“I’m…trying….” Fluttershy’s spirit whispered out weakly in trying to help do the best she can.

“Come on now Fluttershy, we’re on the final mark, let’s work together to make it count!” NiGHTS encouraged her friend & the rest to give this one their all.

Getting that message, the pony spirits decided to each help whatever they could to help NiGHTS catch up to go through enough Rings now. Rainbow Dash used moments for speed, Rarity used moments for graceful movements & Fluttershy used moments to keep track on Octopaw’s movements. NiGHTS was pretty much securing all of Blue Chips & getting through many Rings, they were almost upon Octopaw when…he saw them coming so close, he squirted ink & ran…but the jester dodge in time before seeing the octopus had fled the area.

“Aw man, we lost him!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit moans to say in seeing that Octopaw got away.

“Do not be so discourage, my young friends.” Then flying from afar was Owl as he had caught up to this group now.

“Owl, you managed to keep up.” Rarity’s spirit raised an eyebrow in being surprise at who came to catch up to them.

“He maybe old, but he can be nimble if possible.” NiGHTS shrug off to say this much about Owl.

“Yes, well…I’m here to tell you about your collecting score.” Owl stated to change the subject to about the Link Challenge the group did from Octopaw.

“Oh, I hope we managed to pass okay.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke in feeling nervous of what their score is.

“Hoo, I wouldn’t worry. You all did splendid on your run. Congratulations, all of you…your flying skills have improved.” Owl smiled off to say this that from what he could tell, the gang did well in getting plenty of Rings from Octopaw to get enough Links.

During the scene, ‘Peaceful Moment’ was heard playing in the background. This caused everyone within NiGHTS to cheer for joy, they did it; they managed to get the hang of their new flying workout. And NiGHTS of course, did her usual spin & graceful pose movement in celebrating the matter of their victory here. Truly the jester seems to get a kick out of doing that from time to time.

“I guess you’re happy to, aren’t you NiGHTS?” Rarity’s spirit asked off in noticing NiGHTS happy expression.

“Oh course, after all, you all did very well.” NiGHTS smiled off to give praise to those that also did well with this challenge.

“Well it was no big deal with me for being…awesome! But hey, at least Fluttershy & Rarity showed good moves too.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit spoke off to almost sound cocky, but was also giving credit to her friends who smile in hearing that.

“Oh, um…I’m just glad I didn’t slow anyone down is all.” Fluttershy’s spirit yelps to meekly say this out about the case.

“Ah, the modest one, now aren’t you?” Owl sighed at how much Fluttershy seem to be shy in recognizing her work.

“Well come on now, let’s get you all back to Dream Gate, you’re probably tired out a bit from this much chasing excitement.” NiGHTS suggested in where they best be off to now, to get everyone back to Dream Gate from where they started from.

And soon with some silent nods from the pony spirits, NiGHTS soon took off. And like before, Owl slowly vanished into thin air on sight. And soon everything began to fade out along the way…

Soon we see Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy gently falling down from a starry night sky. Just before they land on the ground, the ponies almost seem to yelp from feeling their bodies were like jelly. Even though they aren’t Dualized with NiGHTS, seems they are a bit tired out from that last challenge they did back in Aqua Garden.

“Phew….I hate to complain, but I’m bushed!” Rarity sighs to wipe off the sweat from her forehead.

“Aw, you’re just saying that cause….woah!” Rainbow Dash almost said but yelps to rebalance herself while seeing…she seem a bit tired out too. “Okay, maybe that flying workout training DID tired us out a bit.” She admitted to the case in point of seeing they need to relax now.

“Ooooh, I think we should rest for a bit. Um, that is…if no one else is interested.” Fluttershy spoke up in giving a suggestion while being nervous if anyone would take it.

“Ah fine idea Fluttershy…maybe we’ll rest at My Dream.” Rarity spoke in figuring they can relax at that place to recover from being exhausted.

“Yeah, but if there are any Nightmarens, won’t be much resting.” Rainbow Dash shrug off to say in knowing that if they have to deal with pest control, then resting will be delay a bit.

“Yes, but we’ll shoo them away & then rest!” Rarity rolled her eyes before clarifying in what they do afterwards from dealing with the case.

“I can agree with that.” Fluttershy nods in feeling okay & fine with that idea.

“Okay, then let’s get moving then.” Rainbow Dash announced in what they shall do next here.

The ponies walk a bit to pass by the fountain in seeing everything was still the same. And then flying from above to drop in, was none other than their dear wise advising friend; Owl.

“I see you’re about to rest in for the moment.” Owl spoke off in noticing where this group was gonna be off to next here.

“Yes, I think we exerted ourselves a tad bit.” Rarity nods to simply state in what they would like to do next here.

“Which is why, if it’s okay that is, to take a break & go into the My Dream Door.” Fluttershy spoke kindly in wishing that they be allowed to go there right now.

“Not at all, after all, your Dream Spirits need time to recover & rest. It is only natural to do so.” Owl commented off in not being bothered, even these ponies need time to rest themselves once in a bit.

“So once we’re done, we’ll come back, okay.” Rainbow Dash explained that once they are recharge, they’ll come back then.

“I would have it no other way. Until then my friends…” Owl shook his head to simply say this in understanding completely.

And then no later, Owl soon vanished from sight again with only feathers dropped around. The ponies are gonna have to get use to the old bird pulling that trick from time to time.

“He really likes doing that to us.” Rainbow Dash stated off in seeing how Owl does that move to them.

“Oh leave him be Rainbow, come now…let us be off.” Rarity waved off to say that they shouldn’t be bothered, & should focus on where to go next.

“Right, to the My Dream realm…” Fluttershy nods off happily to say this in knowing where they are gonna go now.

With that in agreement, the ponies approach the My Dream Door that was near. After opening it, the bright light escape from it as they slowly go inside to enter the place of their relaxing personal wonders. As things begin to fade out right now as they shall take a nice rest for the time being.

Soon we find that Rainbow Dash, Rarity along with Fluttershy, ended up back in the My Dream realm. And everything seems to be the same except for the large collection of fish swimming mid-air. It was like something you only seen in one’s own dreams of fish swimming out of water, & this proves it. And from the ponies faces, they can see everything was working perfectly well, no Nightmarens, all seem perfect.

“Wow….look at all of those fishes!” Fluttershy responded to say in seeing what was now here.

“Ho-hooo yeah! WE caught a big haul alright!” Rainbow Dash bragged out in seeing that from the Bubble Match, they brought in some new things to their place.

“And look at the Nightopians, they seem tone enjoying this too.” Rarity pointed out in seeing how their own neighboring friends of this place are handling this.

And then there was something else, the same tubes that blew bubbles also made big bubbles to one in the center. And the Nightopians were playing the same game the gang saw from Aqua Garden.

“Hey, that same tube that we all played to make a bigger bubble is here too.” Rainbow Dash pointed out in seeing what was happening ahead of them, looks like another game to her.

“I guess afterwards…it became a part of this place too.” Fluttershy spoke to say in having seen what this was here.

“And it looks like the little Nightopians are playing the same game as we did.” Rarity smiled to say in seeing how much the Nightopians played the same bubble game as them.

“Are you up for another round?” Rainbow Dash asked off in feeling raring to get in there.

“Maybe later, as of right now…haaaugh, I need to rest up.” Rarity yawns a bit to feel tired that maybe they should rest before doing anything.

“Well, maybe a good nap & a quick game wouldn’t hurt, would it?” Fluttershy spoke to feel that maybe this idea could be better for them.

“Not at all Fluttershy, so you up for that later then?” Rainbow Dash smiled off to say this in knowing what they’ll do at this time.

“Oh yes…I would like to play with the Nightopians some more.” Fluttershy smiled in really liking to do that later on when they can.

And so with an agreement, the ponies are gonna take a little rest for the time being. Course while they rest, they plan to join the Bubble Match happening here as they seem to giggle at how cute & funny the Nightopians do in playing the game they did. Truly things seem to be going well so far & they can only hope it’ll continue to be well when they come across anything to find the Ideya they seek. And with that, we fade out to let those here rest for now…until the next time…

Author's Note

Author’s note
Well this was nice, but now we're about to get a little more excitement in the mix. Next chapter, Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie get themselves ready, for they & NiGHTS will be dealing with some river rush problems. And just as everything seems to be all fine & dandy, an old Nightmaren foe returns for a second performance: Donbalon! The fight maybe harder than last time, but hopefully with NiGHTS, Twilight's Team will prevail. And what will they get out of it...maybe....an Ideya? Just have to stay tune to find out...

Chapter 07: 2nd Match VS. Donbalon!

Chapter 07: 2nd Match, VS. Donbalon!

The scene opens towards Dream Gate, as everything was still quiet as the last time one was here. Then at that time, the Door to My Dream was slowly opening to which three ponies came out of it from their own paradise spot; Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie. Once they were out, they seem a bit more relax, and felt pretty good about themselves from what can be seen.

“Hoo-Wee, dat there was quite a rowdy-o if we ever had one.” Applejack sighs off to say this in feeling plump tucker out from something they just got finished.

“I’m surprise that the Nightopians were really that grateful, I guess one has to expect that.” Twilight smiled off to say this in what they were doing from the Nightopians they helped rescue.

“I liked it when we had fun playing so many fun games!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this stuff out in how many games they all did.

“Ye had us playing so many, I forgot ta count.” Applejack rub the back of her head in forgetting how many games they played with the Nightopians.

“Well never mind that, now that we’re out here, it’s time.” Twilight spoke to say in knowing that with one case done, they can move on to the next one.

“Um, question…does time really pass by slower or quicker when we’re here in this World of Dreams?” Pinkie Pie suddely butted in to ask a question that seem kinda odd to ask at this particular time.

“Where in Sam Hill did dat come from?” Applejack raised her eyebrow in having heard that and was unsure about it herself.

“Just a thought.” Pinkie Pie shrug her shoulders to say this in thought.

“I’m…not hundred percent sure on the answer yet Pinkie Pie.” Twilight slowly responded in feeling like even she doesn’t know how much time passes from the Night Dimension to back in Equestria Prime.

“Fer now, let’s get on moving’ towards our task ahead.” Applejack issued to say this in getting back on the main subject.

“Right, finding the Ideya.” Twilight nods to her friend AJ in knowing what they must do.

“Maybe we’ll be lucky this time around.” Pinkie Pie perk up to say this with a positive smile.

“We can only hope Pinkie Pie, we can only hope. So…let’s go.” Twilight lightly rolled her eyes with a little smile at her friend’s enthusiasm.

“Right, off towards Pure Valley!” Applejack nods off with a determine expression on where to go next.

“Roger-dodger!” Pinkie Pie saluted to hearing that and willing to heed it.

Soon the ponies approach the Door that would lead them towards Pure Valley now. And once they open it, were bask in its bright white light before going in. The scene fades before everything changes to what shall occur now in that Nightopia place….

At this time, the scene opens up towards what looks like Pure Valley, same place and mountain structures, but in a different location. For we focus around a beautiful big river/stream that had clear crystal water. And seen walking across the water’s non-shallow parts were Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie. While NiGHTS was with the ponies, she pretty much was floating while they were moving through. As the jester rested her hands on her hips, she and everyone soon saw some Nightopians splashing around in the water, some even look to be playing ‘Marco Polo’ game, and a few of them were all spinning around while laughing. We see the ponies coming a bit more in inspecting this wonderful sight, Twilight and Pinkie Pie were so absorbed into this, even Applejack, that they came deeper in the water..

“Wow! Everyone sure looks like they’re having a good time.” Pinkie Pie issued off to say in looking pretty happy, all the Nightopians look like they are having a swell time.

“You think so?” NiGHTS asked off from floating behind her friends that were ahead of her. “I don’t think they look nearly as happy as you do.” NiGHTS pointed off in making this statement in seeing the ponies look just has happy to be here as anyone else is.

“Hugh?” Twilight responded puzzle, she look down in seeing that she and her friends got to a deeper part of the river of water and seem about ready to get all wet. “Heh-heh-heh, heh…so we are!” She held the back of her head in feeling silly for not realizing this sooner.

“Wee….splashy-splashy!” Pinkie Pie cheered to splash a little water in having a little fun. “Hey AJ, you seem especially happy, why’s that? Hugh-Hugh?” She was right, while everyone seem to be happy, Applejack seem a bit more, wonder why?

“Who, me…well ah…” Applejack was a bit stump in seeing the attention on her. “It’s ah…the river here made me think about my pa.” Applejack explained the basic case of point of what this brought back for her in a memory.

“Your dad, Applejack?” Twilight asked forth in having been told of this yet again, so this place is special to Applejack after all.

“Yep, before he and my ma left.” Applejack stated to speak off these words here. “I recall…he always used ta take me there, ta a river, when I was a wee filly.” Applejack sympathize her moment as her friends gather around, even NiGHTS floated near from having heard this old wonderful memory of a past.

“Ahhh, he sounds like a great dad to me.” Pinkie Pie sighs in feeling that having been told this makes her feel all good inside.

“Sometimes…seeing a river like this…I can still hear his voice, and recall our memories.” Applejack slowly began to close her eyes as if if she tries really hard, she can almost hear the voice of her father from the time of the past.

“Ha ha ha! Good job, Applejack!” Applejack’s father’s voice is heard laughing purely in complimenting the girl long ago. “That’s my little cow girl. Ha ha ha ha ha!” AJ’s father spoke in praising his child, they all sounded like happy memories to the Apple’s Family member.

Everyone watches in seeing how Applejack was off in her own world, NiGHTS rested her on her hips to look with a calm smile at how happy the pony is…remembering the good times with a father; must be very nice indeed.

“Mwurhurhurhurhurh-Harh-Harh-Harh-Haarrhhh….” Suddenly without warning, a new laughter was heard over AJ’s father’s laughter; only this one sounded extra darker, and more than that…EVERYONE HEARD IT!

“Hugh?” Applejack snap her eyes wide open from what was that strange dark laughter, it wasn’t her father’s laughter from her memory; everyone was on edge, even NiGHTS gasp to look ahead.

Suddenly above everyone, even the Nightopians that gather together in the river, there was a strange dark, red-tainted cloud above. At that same moment, ‘Event - Bad News’ was heard during this moment of a scary situation.

“Wizeman!” NiGHTS silently spoke to say this name with much dislike in recognizing that dark voice and who was seen above with stern eyes.

“Wi-Wizeman?” Twilight yelps to respond to this while she and her friends had looks of fear and concern; somehow hearing the name didn’t seem to sit with them too well.

“Whahahah…..I can’t tell if my old Pinkie Sense is working or not, but I’m sensing whoever this guy is….IS MAJORLY BAD NEWS!” Pinkie Pie felt an old reaction like her Pinkie Sense that hasn’t been triggering much, just felt a small wakeup call from something extremely bad was in their neck of the woods.

“I hate ta ask, but how bad is dat?” Applejack was asking in almost gonna wish she didn’t know the answer.

“Can’t tell, but I’m guessing about…one of the Three Lord rankings!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed to say this with a best guess; much to the other ponies’ horrors. Whoever Wizeman is, if he’s on a level comparison to the Three Lords of Equestria back in the pony’s world, then he’ll be a serious threat that will be hard to handle.

Then without warning, the ground began to shake from a strange and unexpected Earthquake that was happening to shake everything around. The water let off a large gush of water that combine with the shaking, made the ponies yelp off to fall on their flanks in the water from this strange transaction.

“Twilight, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, are you three alright?” NiGHTS asked off to turn to her friends that had fallen down, making sure they aren’t hurt.

“Y-Y-Yeah, we’ve…we’re fine.” Twilight responded off to say in trying to get herself up from that little quake stunt.

“Take more than dat ta keep us down.” Applejack replied off to say in being fine as well.

“Wait! What about the Nightopians?” Pinkie Pie asked off in forgetting that they aren’t the only ones that might be in trouble here.

Just then, there were little cries heard, and as everyone look before them, they saw the scared & frighten Nightopians that were in the water…being rush down the river current’s unusual strength. The fast water works made it too hard for the Nightopians to fly out or fight against the strong current with their small bodies.

“Great Horny Toads! They’re being swept down river!” Applejack yelps off to say in seeing the little Nightopians in danger.

“Come on! We’ve got to help them!” NiGHTS issued the matter that they need to help the Nightopians as quickly as possible.

“B-But…the river, it’s too fast!” Twilight pointed out with worry, they can’t catch up when the river was moving so much faster than they are. “Even if we Dualize, I’m not sure if that would be enough!” She was right about that, the river make it hard for them even if they used Drill Dash to catch up.

“Well, then we’ll just have to use that to our advantage, then won’t we?” NiGHTS look to Twilight and her friends, stating calmly in how

“Hugh? What do you mean by that?” Twilight asked off puzzled as neither she nor her pony friends knew what NiGHTS was going on about.

NiGHTS didn’t say anything, she just held up her right hand and made a thumbs’ up gesture with a smile; stating to not be worry, it’ll be alright sign. Then the jester did something amazing, she leaps up into the air to leave a magical star dust trail before twirling around and…extending her limbs. As her front landed on the water, her body stretch wide and became larger, usual uniform color became red, arms stretch to become crescent pole rods, her feet shrink behind to stick upwards, and her head look like grown bigger than usual; in short…she turn into a boat form. This action caught the ponies by surprise, they were even more surprise to see a spot where they could ride in with NiGHTS.

“Well I’ll be a monkey’s uncle.” Applejack replied off in being shock to see this feat here.

“Don’t you mean aunt?” Pinkie Pie randomly pointed out this correction here.

“I was speaking rhetorically.” Applejack rolled her eyes to state the claim of her meaning then by gender view, etc.

“NiGHTS…how did you…?” Twilight was about to ask a question, but…

“Get aboard, quickly! Explanations later!” NiGHTS instructed her friends to save the questions for after they get aboard her boat form.

Deciding that maybe they could talk later, the ponies got in their friend before they felt NiGHTS start herself to dash across the rapid river. At the same time, the background was playing ‘Eloquent Echo’ right now for the theme. At the sudden moment, Owl was seen flying nearby before he had to suddenly fly near those he recognize…including NiGHTS’s boast form appearance.

“Hoo, oh my…NiGHTS, is that you?” Owl yelps in having just recognize NiGHTS evening a boat form while going down the river.

“Yes, & right now, we’re about to go on for a rapid ride to save some Nightopians caught in this!” NiGHTS responded forth to quickly explain things as they stood.

At that spoken, the gang NiGHTS went over a small river dive while collecting Blue Chips and held on tight for tight turns to avoid the rocks and from crashing into them.

“WILL SOME PONY TELL US WHAT’S GOING ON!?” Twilight yelled out during the whole craziness to want some answers. “How was it NiGHTS transformed into…a…a…a boat?” She was completely lost, how did NiGHTS perform something like this.

“Didn’t you know, NiGHTS has a unique ability of transformation,” Owl spoke forth in flying nearby to explain the case quite simply.

“Well dat there is nice, but how do we steer her?” Applejack called out to say this while they are holding on tight for the wild water ride.

“Oh yes, right. Getting to that.” Owl nods off to say in seeing he needs to quickly wrap this up a bit. “What you’re in is what can be called….Boat NiGHTS as it’s a boat transformation for NiGHTS. With it, you can go down the river and save the Nightopians who are caught in the river!” Owl explained how with NiGHTS as a boat, one can use it to help one steer even in fast current rapids, sorta like catching a quicker flow of things to follow the river’s path.

“So it’s like rapid boat rides. I think I know how to deal with this, everyone follow my lead!” Pinkie Pie issued forth in having understood what they must do and shall aid in the case.

Suddenly, Pinkie Pie was playing the captain of the boat and then was helping to steer NiGHTS as she was a boat. And at that same time, the gang was seeing a few Nightopians in the water, and soon they were piloting Boat NiGHTS near them and help pull them up. The Nightopians saved cheered for relief as they were scared there for a minute.

“That’s two down.” Twilight stated in seeing how many they got so far.

“There’s more over yonder!” Applejack spoke off in seeing more Nightopians on the other side of the river they are traveling on.

“Aye-aye Skipper!” Pinkie Pie saluted to say this off before doing a double check. “Wait, isn’t the Skipper sailor talk for captain? Oh, I knew I should have pay more attention in how to talk sailor!” She was lost in her sailor talk in not knowing which correct phase was meant to be.

Deciding that their random friend should save it, AJ took control to steer Boat NiGHTS round a curve point in the river while dodging a mountain impact, and the gang managed to scoop up another Nightopian. And then when they fix themselves, steer the boat to grab another Nightopian afar closer to the right than the left side and then quickly got another. Cause now AJ was making sharp turns to avoid a rocky river path while everyone held on while trying to be watchful of anymore Nightopians.

“Good work, but get ready for the surprises.” NiGHTS spoke off to tell her friends this news.

“Oh, what kinda surprises?” Pinkie Pie asked off in liking surprises, to bad she was clueless of this not being that kind happy surprise to see.

Then the answer came when Boat NiGHTS went down another river rapid, AJ steer the boat to avoid more rocks while they seem to be going upwards up the mountain. Twilight found this to not make sense since rivers flow down, not go up and down like this, but in a world of dreams…anything’s possible. And right now, they soon find more Nightopians along the path to put them in their boat. But one close encounter with a rock caused Boat NiGHTS to destroy it while shaking everyone onboard, ponies and Nightopians.

“Everyone, remain calm, please.” Twilight tries to calm the worried and scared Nightopians. “We have to really watch out for those rocks.” She stated off in seeing what they best look out for next time.

“I’m trying, but we can’t help speed up de rescue an’ not slow down at de same time.” Applejack stated to say that slowing down ain’t an option at this point of rushing.

“Here’s some more Blue Chips we can collect.” Pinkie Pie spoke off as they sail through to collect some Blue Chips to help them out. “Oh, and one more Nightopian to the fold!” As she said this, she pick up another Nightopian to be added with their rescue.

At the moment, Owl is again seen flapping his wings in having caught up with the gang.

“Hoo, I don’t suppose there’s room for me, is there?” Owl asked in having flown far to try to catch up and hopes he can rest with the gang, but…

“Sorry Owl, it’ll get really tight rescuing the rest of the Nightopians.” NiGHTS replied off that they need more room for the rescuing of Nightopians.

“I see…but never mind that, I’m here to tell you something.” Owl sighs to say this before shrugging off his own grief with bigger importance. “You’ll need to jump off the Jump Platform up ahead in order to leap extra high!” Owl explained what was gonna happen soon, the gang need to prepare to jump over something approaching them.

Having heard that, Boat NiGHTS made a turn going up a river rapid to dodge a large boulder, but there were three Nightopians in the direction and it look like they would be miss.

“GRAB ME!” Pinkie Pie yelled out in preparing to do a daring thing to rescue and leave no Nightopian behind….BY JUMPING OUT OF THE BOAT!

And then Twilight & Applejack yelped as they soon made a pony chain and help rescue the three Nightopians. And slowly as they pulled themselves back in with AJ’s bit of strength, they couldn’t relax cause they not only rescue another Nightopian, but Boat NiGHTS went over a wooden jump platform as they were about to fall down a steep waterfall.

“Waaaaahhhh!” The ponies and the Nightopians made some ‘wahhh’ scream noises as if experience a waterfall park theme ride.

Soon Boat NiGHTS landed on the water,and as everyone was recovering, the ended up with no pilot before they felt rocks hitting their transformed friend.

“Hang on, I got this!” NiGHTS stated as she steer herself away from the rocks while Pinkie Pie grab a nearby Nightopian in the water.

Soon the gang was going in a straight away, collected Blue Chips to help them out, rode with the splashy rapids, trying to see pass the extra watery wave stuff while accidentally getting another Nightopian that was thrown in the air; lucky thing, hugh? And soon they reach another part of the river where there were rocky pillars holding up land-bridges and there were tight squeeze spots. But as there were waterfalls from above, trouble began to appear when Nightmarens, the Seapos, started to show up and tried to attack.

“Great, Nightmarens.” Applejack rolled her eyes in seeing their situation got more complicated.

“Don’t bother with them, the Nightopians aren’t your bigger concern! Hoo!” Owl flew nearby in explaining that they need to focus on other things than fighting.

“I’ll handle this one…” Twilight took the controls of their transformed jester in how to handle through this.

Soon with Twilight’s brain power, she had Boat NiGHTS dodge the Seapos that almost attack them, and tried to get around to help find and rescue more Nightopians. As Boat NiGHTS was driving by on the calm river, the gang saw more Seapos & Shleeps coming out to tackle them, but they managed to avert them and get around to still rescuing other Nightopians. Twilight was making some sharp turns around some river corners, all while dodging more Seapos & Shleeps along the way and AJ & Pinkie Pie focus to grab any Nightopians as they could, just before they went over another Jump Platform near a wooden bridge and had to land and avert more rocks; there’s just no rest break here.

“More enemies on the port bowl captain Twilight! And then some on the starboard side too!” Pinkie Pie alerted Twilight as they watch out for any surprise pop outs of Seapos & Shleeps.

“Pinkie, ye can just say left or right ta make it easier.” Applejack stated to say as they kept rescuing more Nightopians along the way.

“Well gang, get ready…we’re going up!” NiGHTS issued to tell her friends this in what’s gonna happen next.

Soon Boat NiGHTS was going up another pathway were the river flowed up instead of going down.

“Hoo…oh…you’re really giving me a workout.” Owl is seen looking a bit tired out from exhausting himself in trying to catch up.

“Owl, what’s wrong?” Twilight asked in seeing something was wrong.

“You may want to cut back on your speed up ahead. I’m just saying.” Owl spoke to give this advice before he had to pull back from exerting himself.

And no sooner afterwards, did Boat NiGHTS went off another hill over a distance before the gang landed back on the water while trying to maintain control. Especially when they are coming near a sharp curve turn again, another with water mist going over a branch and watching out for Shleeps again. The gang just barely managed to get by while still rescuing any Nightopians they came across. But sometimes, they can’t all clear away from bashing into rocks from time to time.

“Woah, easy now, no pushing!” Pinkie Pie yelps as when they got hit, many of the rescued Nightopians were moving too much to rock their boat a bit.

“Calm down, will yah? It’ll make things worse!” Applejack spoke to calm the little critters that were a bit worried.

As Twilight continues to pilot Boat NiGHTS in going pass more river curves and picking up more Nightopians, they are soon greeted to go through some volcanic area from steaming geysers. It was very tricky, Twilight inform everyone that they have to use their weight to make good on their turns, and so they started doing that. They were making it across the volcanic mountain’s river path, like a crazy roller-coaster ride, just before they help secure more Nightopians and then go straight on down a path. Many were screaming from plunging straight down before they finally made it all the way to calmer waters and were near a familiar part of Pure Valley with Windmills & a hot-air balloon.

“You did it!” Owl spoke to arrive at the spot in seeing what the gang has done.

“We did?” The ponies responded to say this in wondering if that’s true.

“Yes, you made it through and with all the Nightopians intact.” Owl gave raise to the gang for doing an excellent job, it was close, but they made it through.

Then as if on cue, ‘Peaceful Moment’ was heard playing in the background. The ponies were cheering along with the Nightopians that were happy to be rescued. And even Boat NiGHTS was responding to the happiness to be bouncing up and down that was giving everyone a good shake-up ride. The Nightopians giggled at liking this, even Pinkie Pie laugh at how fun this was, AJ & Twilight just held on tight to not be thrown off.

“Woah, easy there partner!” Applejack yelps in feeling how rowdy NiGHTS was getting with them still aboard.

“Sorry, just felt so glad the Nightopians were safe.” NiGHTS replied off to say this in just feeling excited was all.

“Well I’m just glad we managed to make it out of there in one piece.” Twilight sighs to say in knowing how close that was for them all.

“But on the bright side, what a wild ride, right?” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this over the matter of what happened.

“I’m beginning to wonder how you can imagine something like that as a wild ride to enjoy.” Owl raised his eyebrows in having heard the pink pony even say such a suggestion.

“Trust us, she’s just Pinkie Pie.” Applejack pointed out that their friend was being her usual random self.

“Well now, what say we get you all back to Dream Gate then, shall we?” NiGHTS spoke to say this in piloting herself near the shore to allow the Nightopians to get off.

Soon after the Nightopians were on land, they said their thanks and farewells while NiGHTS Dualize with the ponies to take them up into the sky. Owl watch them leave before also vanishing from sight as well as the scene begins to darken soon afterwards with this tricky stage now finished.

And just like before, we see Twilight, Pinkie Pie & Applejack are gently falling across the starry night skies. And soon they land right outside Dream Gate from touching the ground. NiGHTS ended their Dualize mode after their return as the ponies sigh from knowing what a rush they had. Saving Nightopians from a river rush event is no easy picnic, that’s for sure, but it was worth helping out those in need.

“Boy, dat there was some russle up.” Applejack sigh to say this in what they been through just now.

“Yeah, and it seem really crazy too.” Pinkie Pie nods off to say this in what they also went through too.

“Pinkie Pie, can I ask you something?” Twilight asked to say something to her pink friend.

“Sure Twilight, what is it?” Pinkie Pie nods off to await a question here.

“That voice we heard, the one that made NiGHTS seem to…tense up.” Twilight slowly was asking in feeling concern over that dark and very…evil voice that seem to give them shivers.

“De one she called Wizeman?” Applejack narrow her stern eyes in feeling serious of who they are discussing here.

“It’s weird, my Pinkie Sense is a little dis-shovel while we’re here, but something about that guy really sent my alert notice up high.” Pinkie Pie spoke in being uncertain, she can’t sense danger so well while they are here, but when Wizeman showed up; BOOM, it felt like a really dangerous foe was near.

“To the point where he is extremely dangerous.” Twilight stated in feeling that her thought about Wizeman shows he’s someone to be wary of, especially if he rivals the Three Lords of Equestria.

“Sounds like we’re in a jam, an’ we’re at a major disadvantage ta boot. Can we even do much if we face him?” Applejack spoke in feeling doubtful that since they are Dream Spirits, they are limited of what they had back in Equestria Prime.

“I’m not sure, all we can do is try to find the other four Ideya and hope they can help out.” Twilight shook her head in feeling there is nothing to do but find and gather all five Ideya and pray that will help them out.

“Just like Owl said that if we have them, we can win over the Nightmare.” Pinkie Pie smiled in recalling what Owl told them and it may be helpful to them.

“Sounds like our best option, so let’s get going then.” Applejack issued off to nod in agreeing to that term of logic.

“So far, we’ve search Pure Valley, but we have yet to locate the Ideya in question.” Twilight spoke in pondering that they have yet to find any of the four Ideya they need.

“Maybe we’ll find it this time. Just gotta think positive.” Pinkie spoke forth in being the most positive of the bunch.

Applejack & Twilight smiled at their pink friend’s optimistic personality that seems to not be taken down into despair. After feeling that their firm decision was made, the ponies soon went up to the Door leading back towards Pure Valley. Once they open it, they were shine out by the bright white light before going in. They’ll just have to continue to do their best and hope that this time…they find one of the hidden Ideya. And with that, everything goes dark at this time…

Soon the scene opens back in Pure Valley as it appears that all is well. And soon entering the scene was NiGHTS who had already Dualize with the ponies to where we see their spirit forms mimicking the jester. Right now, Applejack was in control while Twilight & Pinkie Pie were watching from behind AJ. As they were observing the area, there was something unusual that seem to be going off….the sounds of a bouncy ball is heard. This made NiGHTS and the others look around

“N…NiGHTS…? I think something’s coming.” Twilight’s spirit spoke worried in hearing something begin to approach them, enough that NiGHTS felt a slight bit tense in knowing what the pony meant.

“Hmm…I’ll bet I know what it is.” NiGHTS issued off to calm her friend in knowing that she knows what’s coming.

“Wait, you do?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit raised an eyebrow in having heard that NiGHTS knows who’s coming at them.

“Yes, and I think we’re about to see what’s behind all the trouble here.” NiGHTS responded off to say while she turn her head in the direction the spirit ponies followed; for it’s that way that whoever is causing problems is gonna show up from.

“Dat’s fine an all, but who is it?” Applejack’s spirit asked off in not knowing who it was that’s coming.

At that very moment, something from within the shadows taking on a ball form was seemingly bouncing along to reach NiGHTS & company from behind. Of course as it was approaching, NiGHTS seem to sense where it was coming from to quickly act out.

“Let’s go, Twilight! AJ! Pinkie Pie!” NiGHTS turn around with serious focus eyes in knowing that it’s time she and her Dualized friends prepare to face what’s coming at them.

“Right…” The pony spirits responded in deciding to go with it, whatever comes at them, they have got to be ready.

Then suddenly without warning, the entire background began to fade into a strange swirling void. And then just like before, NiGHTS and company are being warp teleported to another place….for a battle to commence with this enemy of Pure Valley.

Then at this time, everyone was seemingly warped into a familiar mountainous amount of room. What was even scarier was when the music was playing ‘Drifting Donbalon: Hard Version’ during this places appearance. The same circus-themed pinball-like tower, consists of several areas separated by stylish barriers & has a monstrous face with long, spiked teeth at the top. Everything was the same, a lair that runs vertical, shown there are many different obstacles scattered around. But the newest feat was seeing moving tents from left to right on top and bottom to make it more trickier along with a longer reach to get to the top. Still, the place was the some upside-down world and its new nightmarish horrified appearance seem to make things far harder to handle. Just below at the bottom, NiGHTS & the spirit forms of Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie gaze at where they are now and notice a more difference to the place.

But that was still just the opening action for the red curtain near them parted and they all saw a familiar Nightmaren entered for his grand second appearance: Donbalon. He was spinning around and around before he stop himself to look down at his targets from last time while letting off an evil cackle as if happy to see them again.

“Holy-Cupcakes! It’s Donbalon!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit yelps in seeing who was now back again.

“Great, not this varmint again.” Applejack’s spirit rolled her eyes in seeing this old foe was back again.

“I thought we saw the last of him.” Twilight’s spirit questioned in thinking how they beat this guy last time.

“Not quite, told you he was down but not out. And it looks like we’ll have to settle this fight once and for all.” NiGHTS shook her head in explaining the facts that Donbalon was not out of the game yet.

“No problem, we know how to beat him. Just bonk him to go up and up until he reaches the top, right?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smiled to say that they know how to handle this enemy.

“True…Course this time, the area in question looks a bit more harder than last time.” NiGHTS stated to say in skimming at the tower, its way different than before, might be more trickier than last time they were here.

“NiGHTS is right, the area looks like its further ahead and looks a bit more complicated than last time.” Twilight’s spirit nods in agreement, this won’t go like last time they fought Donbalon.

“Then we’ll just deal with it after knocking this varmint out once an’ fer all!” Applejack’s spirit spoke forth in just getting her spirit all raring to go here.

“Everyone remember, we need to use the Touch-dash to launch Donbalon to the top of the tower!” NiGHTS explained the case as her friends nod in understanding what they gotta do. “Ready…let’s go!” She gave the order for them to quickly get going now.

With the matter settle, NiGHTS was moved by AJ to move it as Donbalon was rolling down towards them. Lucky thing the jester bop the big balloon guy as he yelps while he smashed through the first gate to open the path. Soon NiGHTS dove upwards and went through some green Rings to help the jester out, as Donbalon was recovering what hit him before a sneak attack knock him further upwards, but he still gave that evil laugh.

“Does he always laugh even when being hit?” Twilight’s spirit asked off in seeing how Donbalon acts every time.

“Trust me, it gets old, I know.” NiGHTS rolled her eyes in knowing the continuous laughter can get old sometimes.

“I like to laugh all the time, but not in an evil way.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit pointed out in what she like but would dislike.

“Then let’s bop his big inflated body straight on upwards!” Applejack’s spirit spoke off in assisting in what they do next.

Then Applejack had NiGHTS ram against Donbalon to have him smash through a red energize cube. As they were only halfway to the next gate, Donbalon laughs off evilly while he seem about ready to fall down towards them. NiGHT had to perform a Drill Dash move to help knock the big balloon Nightmaren further upwards. Then NiGHTS had to knock him again which sent Donbalon pass another red energize cube to be temporally stuck and for the jester unable to break through.

“Hey! How come we can’t break these things?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit questioned off in seeing what just happened right now.

“Donbalon’s big body must be able to, NiGHTS too small to do that.” Twilight’s spirit explained that their enemy is basically blotted so he can shatter those glass-base cubes to clear them a path.

“But at least he can’t break through an’ just be stuck instead.” Applejack’s spirit pointed out in noticing something else that could be useful to know.

“Come on, we have to keep pushing him further up.” NiGHTS issued this to her friends in what they need to be doing.

Taking a moment, NiGHTS soon charge up when Donbalon was expose and made the evil clown yelp to be bop further upwards and crash against the second gate. As AJ was having NiGHTS do a Drill Dash move, an unexpected event happen that Donbalon spin on his head to avoid contact and whack his hands against the jester, they were dazed before getting their senses back.

“Hey! That wasn’t nice!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit snapped off in feeling like that was just being mean.

“He’s evil, wha’cha expect?” Applejack’s spirit rolled her eyes in reminding her friend they are up against a Nightmaren.

“I’ll show him!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit snapped off to say this in not taking this lying down.

Soon Pinkie Pie took control of NiGHTS, and when it look like Donbalon almost had NiGHTS, the jester circle around, grab the Nightmaren to spin and toss him further upwards. Donbalon yelps before he crashed against another red energize cube and was spinning before he hit a diamond edge board that bounce him further upwards while still letting off an evil laughter.

“Come on girls, you don’t wanna let the laughing Nightmaren get away, do you?” NiGHTS spoke in trying to boost some morale for those with her to keep going.

“No way!” Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie’s spirits all responded in answering that question with their resolve.

Soon NiGHTS was flying further upwards to reach the evil Nightmaren before he would fall down towards them. They knock the target up, but miss hitting the gate, and when the jester turn to hit Donbalon on the right side, it sent him further to the left while missing the gate. NiGHTS was charging to get the guy, but Donbalon managed to land a belly hit that temporarily stun NiGHTS while he bounce off the left side of the wall.

“We have to watch it, he’s playing for real keeps now.” NiGHTS warns her friends in seeing that this time, Donbalon doesn’t wanna go down like last time.

“Then let me take over, I think I can help get him up this next part.” Twilight’s spirit insisted that she has a plan to help out.

“Ten-four Twilight!” Applejack’s spirit responded off that they are ready for their smart friend to take control here.

“Wait, is it four minutes pass ten?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked a random question which the other ponies just choose to ignore.

Soon Twilight took control of NiGHTS to grab Donbalon before spinning him around and around before sending him further upwards. Finally from the tricky steps of trying to corner this guy, the gang got him near the gate before bopping him to crash through. Now the next area they meet is one with some energize cubes, not red, mostly blue and green.

“Wha is with this place?” Applejack’s spirit asked off in seeing this was something out of the ordinary.

“I told you, this stage is much more harder than last we fought.” NiGHTS explained to the ponies that last time they fought Donbalon, things were a bit more easier compared to now.

“Can we still smash him through?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked a simple question about the topic itself.

“We’ll have to find out now.” Twilight’s spirit issued to say in knowing what comes next for them.

Twilight was controlling NiGHTS in thinking they best be careful, this new area seems unusual and they are not familiar with its rules. The gang quickly go afterwards to tackle Donbalon who yelped from being hit, and soon smashed against a different energize cube. With that pretty much cleared up, the gang has NiGHTS charge fourth to get the laughing Donbalon that was bouncing off the walls, literally.

“We need to get him that will be most helpful to us.” Twilight’s spirit stated in thinking up a plan to get their target who was bouncing around.

“Here’s an idea, how about using your different perspectives to aid me out?” NiGHTS waved out her hand in making a suggestion that sounded about right.

“Hey, we can do that!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit perk up to say in liking what she heard.

“Sure thing, let’s do it!” Applejack’s spirit replied off in thinking that sounded about good enough.

Working together, the ponies split in taking turns to have NiGHTS go up more to tackle and bop Donbalon up more. They used a plan in which they first tackle the giant balloon freak, sent him to crash against another energize cube to fall back, then grab him with NiGHTS strength to spin and toss him again. It worked as while Donbalon was laughing evilly, he did not notice how close he was to another gate and was about to drop towards the gang…but they beat him to it. Pinkie Pie took control, had NiGHTS grab Donbalon before spinning to toss him straight up and crash another gate. But it looks like the next area has MOVING energize block cubes left to right, making going up difficult.

“Uh oh! This one looks kinda tricky!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke off in noticing how more complicated this situation has gotten for them.

“No doubt, never saw this last time.” Applejack’s spirit shook her head in knowing they never came across moving blockage stuff.

“Like I said, this place will be harder than the first time we fought Donbalon.” NiGHTS shrug off to once again, remind her friends of how this second fight against Donbalon, will be harder.

“Then I’ll help in guiding our path, so just let me handle this.” Twilight’s spirit issued to say that using her brain power, she can coordinate where and how to bypass such things.

Having settle the issue, Twilight had to coordinate the path for them to guide NiGHTS through. Donbalon’s evil laughter is heard while he was a bit further up, but the gang managed to maneuver through the spots and avoid getting crushed to reach the target when he was starting to drop. Then after grabbing the Nightmaren, NiGHTS spin as much as she could before sending the yelping guy off above to almost be near another gate, but miss slightly.

“Ugh, we’re starting to feel slightly exhausted from coming up and passing the challenges.” Twilight’s spirit groans to seeing that they have climb so very far, but from this much plus fighting & getting a bit injured, has started taken its toll.

“Then which of you wants to take over for Twilight?” NiGHTS asked to think maybe some short rest for one spirit pony in her will help them recover quicker.

“I’ll handle this partner, step aside!” Applejack’s spirit spoke to have Twilight’s spirit let her take control now.

Applejack was controlling NiGHTS as they flew up after the evil laughing foe that was just behind another energize cube. NiGHTS flew up to go below Donbalon to grab him, and then spin him around before tossing him straight up to crash through the fourth gate. As Donbalon yelps from the impact, NiGHTS and friends followed to find themselves in another strange area, this time with strange energize cubes that when the Nightmaren hit them…they did not break.

“OH COME ON! WE JUST BEEN OVER WHO CAN BREAK THOSE THINGS!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit yelled out to complain in seeing what sorta cheap deal they got to deal with.

“That must make getting him up higher more difficult.” Twilight’s spirit stated from thinking that such a complication would make beating Donbalon even harder.

“Any ideas gang?” Applejack’s spirit looked to her friends in hoping for some useful aid about now.

“Learn fast and quickly, cause while we can’t make a straight path, Donbalon won’t fall very fast if we knock him above those things.” NiGHTS stated with an explanation in which the ponies could agree on to take into effect.

Figuring that this was a different working field, the gang would have to improvise in continuing to go further up. Then from Pinkie Pie’s control on NiGHTS, the jester bops Donbalon away from the unbreakable cubes of energy, went across the left side before grabbing and spin the laughing guy away. During which in a random action probably from Pinkie Pie’s unknowing coordination, Donbalon was seen bouncing off the wall to go further up which the Nightmaren crashed to destroy an actual breakable cube which force him to travel and then break right into the fifth gate ahead. Many were completely astounded that Pinkie Pie managed to help get their foe that high up so easily.

“Pinkie…once again, I’m speechless by what you can do.” Twilight’s spirit responded in being caught off guard by the unusual random action of her pink friend.

“Thanks, glad I could help.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smiled off to say in taking that as a compliment.

“Then I better take over an’ help round this here varmint up fer de big finish.” Applejack’s spirit declared in knowing they gotta act fast now.

Taking the chance, Applejack was flying in control of NiGHTS and flew up to catch up to Donbalon who was being bop in the area by what look like cage carts moving across from left and right in a level pattern. No mistakes about it, this one will be tricky cause only one opening shows up to go further. And then it’ll almost be a straight away towards the final spot to defeat this guy.

“Looks like we made it, just pass that gate is where we need to knock Donbalon into!” NiGHTS pointed up in seeing they are nearly there to winning this battle here.

“What about those moving animal cages?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked in seeing the moving cage carts are crossing their path to make it hard to move.

“They seem to have only one small opening when they pass and then return in a cycle.” Twilight’s spirit stated in seeing that it’s like picturing this pinball tower with a circle cart track that goes in the same path; with one being the end and beginning.

“Then we best find dat open spot an’ use it, pronto!” Applejack’s spirit issued to say this in knowing they gotta act quick if they wanna make it through.

After first finding Donbalon, NiGHTS quickly bop him upwards even if a cage cart was coming across the way. But then NiGHTS quickly went after to grab Donbalon before preparing to spin the guy around and toss him right through an opening reach happen right….now! But while getting into a spot between two moving cage carts, the evil laughter of Donbalon was not giving up that when the others approach, he whack them with his belly to stun them while slowly going down.

“Come on girls, don’t give in yet!” NiGHTS encourage her pony spirit friends whole shook off what hit them to get some determination going.

“Right!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit responded in getting serious about now.

“We hear ye.” Applejack’s spirit responded to say in what they heard.

“Let’s do this…together!” Twilight’s spirit declared in now being the time to work together here.

Quickly and surely, AJ had to quicken NiGHTS to reach Donbalon before he exit the cage cart they got through. And as Pinkie Pie had NiGHTS grab him to prepare to toss him, Twilight instead aim him in a position where the next cage cart that came….knock the guy upwards which made him yelp. But in a surprising twist, he went through the last cage cart moving through, getting him directly near the final gate.

“Noooowww….” The pony spirits inside NiGHTS gave the signal to deal the final blow to their enemy.

NiGHTS soon did a Drill Dash move to get up to the laughing Nightmaren before he yelps from both smashing through the final gate and where there was the beast head’s sharp set of teeth. At that same moment, the background was playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ during what was happening. As Donbalon was seen rotating uncontrollably within the Demonic head’s sharp field of teeth, and once in the center, look to about fall down towards the gang but… It imploded into a large red light like a balloon popping and its remains scatter to the winds; NiGHTS & friends have now finally & truly defeated Donbalon!

“Did…did it work?” Twilight’s spirit slowly asked in feeling like this was almost a dream, which technically still is, but still…did they win.

“Yep, we gone an’ POP dat Nightmaren’s balloon real good!” Applejack’s spirit smile doff to say this in seeing they have beaten Donbalon.

“And with that, we’ll soon be free from this place too.” NiGHTS smiled off to mention this to the group.

“Yippy! We Won!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit cheered happily in having been told of this.

In response to their win, NiGHTS was soon flying around in making many golden trail star dust as if showing how happy she and her friends have done, they won the day. And soon the nightmarish world they were in began to fade away before it covered their sights and soon everything went blank.

The scene suddenly opens to where it was a place different from the nightmarish realm, but different from Dream Gate and the Nightopia place. Here, it was a beautiful, pearly abyss that was more in theme of being…peaceful. But there was more to this place then just that, for hanging above that was glowing brightly, was a large white orb. And within the orb look like a shining star with the center as it seem to radiate a flow of magic that was seemingly elegant, so pure… And soon it reach Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie that were there by themselves and were not Dualize with NiGHTS; but as they reach for the large orb…they began to feel strangely good about themselves and felt….something familiar coming from this thing.

“So…pretty.” Pinkie Pie slowly spoke in awing what was before them.

“Twilight…what is this?” Applejack slowly ask her smart friend in what it was they are seeing here, could it be…?

“This white light…” Twilight slowly spoke off in having seen what this object was to her and her friends. “It’s the White Ideya.” She exclaimed in recognizing what this orb was supposed to be while being the first time they are seeing it.

“It’s just like Owl said, the white one is supposed to be….um…?” Pinkie Pie was thinking back that if the Red Ideya was Courage, the white one was…

“Purity I believe he said.” Applejack finished her friend’s sentence in recalling that the White Ideya was meant for Purity, pure and simple.

“So then…this is the purity that was missing from our hearts.” Twilight ponder the thought, that from this thing, something that was missing from them…has been recovered; she’s lost for words now.

“Dat’s not all, I think I feel…a small amount of our six Elements of Harmony here as well.” Applejack spoke in feeling like somehow, their old elements that they represent, just small traces….they can feel more of them inside the White Ideya.

“This is great! Now we got two Ideya, only three more to go!” Pinkie Pie smiled in knowing that they are only just three more Ideya away from having all five.

“You’re right Pinkie Pie, and now this is our first step…to helping to get home again.” Twilight smiles to nod in agreeing with her friend, with this, they will help find a way to get back home to their world and to their physical bodies.

Soon the White Ideya split into three identical sphere shapes before slowly merging with the ponies. Twilight, Applejack, & Pinkie Pie felt what was absorbing into them, their purity, it felt strange, but felt…so warm to them. Afterwards, the scene began to fade out in whiteness at the time, for what happens with them next time….we’ll learn soon enough…

Meanwhile, as things with Twilight’s Team seem to have progress in securing their first Ideya, the scene changes to what is currently happening elsewhere. The realm was of a dark nature of all things to feel like a nightmare world. Below look like the Dark Ocean, further around were dark/purple clouds across the skies, even floating palace pillars in upside-down ‘U’ shapes are present; as if we have enter a dominion of one who holds power over all. And we would be right, because the one hovering in the center was the master & ruler of Nightmare; Wizeman. He stood there, no emotions to express, but before him was the floating Donbalon who seem to have appeared after his failure again NiGHTS & Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie.

“I see.” Wizeman spoke in which his large metallic hand move towards Donbalon with the eye focus on the Nightmaren. “So Donbalon has fallen.” Wizeman darkly exclaimed in where his hand floated near Donbalon where it’s eye watch the Nightmaren that seem to be flailing a bit and seem unable to speak.

And presently before Wizeman, Reala was kneeling down with one hand on his right knee to be present like any jester would for a ruler. As he was just before his master, in watching what was currently going on from learning of a Second-Level Nightmaren has been defeated. Donbalon seem to be flailing about still while Wizeman’s hand circle to watch the Nightmaren before….it soon grasped him. Then from that sudden grasping, Donbalon was reduce to glowing red particles as he was crushed by his own creator without mercy…all from failing. Reala tilted his head upwards in having seen his master show his fury to those that fail him, before looking back down to the ground to not do anything to become the next focus of Wizeman’s rage.

“Please, master. Give me one more chance to reclaim my honor.” Reala humbly pleaded to Wizeman in being a devoted servant in asking for another chance to be of use.

“And how do you propose to do this, Reala?” Wizeman asked in where he stood still, but his giant metallic hand focus on Reala where it’s eye watch to see what the Nightmaren would do to achieve such a thing.

“Leave it to me, Master Wizeman.” Reala slowly raised himself up to look at his master while humbly stating that Wizeman leave everything to him. “I have the perfect plan.” He declared in saying he has a pan that is perfect to be used that will aid then.

“Very well. But do not fail me again.” Wizeman speaks in allowing this, but warns Reala of failure to him while his floating metallic hand watches to see if the Nightmaren will deliver as promise.

“Yes, my master!” Reala then bows down his head in taking his master’s words without questioning them. “I shall strike when the time is right…” He whispered this to say in what he’ll do, when the time comes to put his plan into action.

With that, everything begins to fade out at this point. An evil hand is about to be played, for whatever shall happen…NiGHTS and friends will have to deal with it. As for the rest, we’ll have to wait and see what turns up…

Author's Note

What a chapter, hugh? In the next chapter, Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy will be doing an exploring journey when a wild Wind Rush sends them away from NiGHTS. And if that isn't enough, they'll be up a creek without a paddle when they have to face their old Nightmaren foe again: Girania! How are things gonna handle for the other team, can they get by without becoming FISH FOOD? I guess, we'll have to just...stay tune to find out...

Chapter 08: 2nd Match, VS. Girania!

The scene opens up towards Dream Gate once again now. And as we focus on the place, the Door leading to My Dream begins to slowly open up now. And soon Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy come out of it. They were seemingly very much alright after their wild chase with an Octopaw last time. Now they felt pretty good and ready to continue to go even further now than before.

“Well, I say that was quick relaxing.” Rainbow Dash stretch herself in feeling pretty much okay.

“I feel much more better now, how about you Fluttershy?” Rarity sighs to feel very good about herself and then asked her friend a question.

“Um, I feel fine, thank you.” Fluttershy spoke slowly in a meekly tone on the question.

“Okay, who’s up to visiting Aqua Garden?” Rainbow Dash asked off in checking those ready to go.

“Do you even need ask, of course we’ll go.” Rarity spoke off to say that the answer was obvious.

“Right, cause…we need to find…you know, the Ideya.” Fluttershy meekly spoke in trying to bring up the subject of their discussion.

“Right, and with NiGHTS by our side, we’ll find it no sweat!” Rainbow Dash nods to say this with much confidence in what they gonna do, shall succeed in.

“My, you seem awfully certain?” Rarity asked off amuse by how bold her friend was making it sound like they will achieve this matter of finding their Ideya.

“So are we gonna get going or what?” Rainbow Dash questioned in seeing they are not moving quicker, as if being held up.

“Um, I’m ready…” Fluttershy meekly spoke in feeling like they were stalling and doesn’t wanna be a bother.

“Me as well darling, shall we?” Rarity proudly spoke off to say this on her own accord.

“Yeah!” Rainbow Dash pump up her hoof in saying that it’s time they get going here.

With that much in agreement, Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy approach the Door that will take them towards Aqua Garden. As they slowly open the doors, they are bask in the white light that came out from it. And as they enter in, the scene begins to fade out in us knowing where they shall end up in next….

The scene slowly opens up towards what was seemingly Aqua Garden, what was apparently the normal skies that show it was meant to be sunny. We find a region called Marine Trench in which if one was going around that airspace, they see something off. There was strange dark clouds slowly moving towards Aqua Garden. During the same state, NiGHTS was seen flying by to cease to stand up straight and hands on her hips, in noticing the moving dark cloud. And as a cautious NiGHTS was gazing at this, so were the pony spirits of Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy mimicking the jester in what was going on here, just after they Dualize to take a flight trip to look around.

“Um, Rainbow…what sorta storm clouds are those?” Rarity’s spirit turn to her Pegasus friend in knowing about weather controls of what this might be.

“None I ever seen? How bout you NiGHTS….ugh, NiGHTS?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit shook her head to not know this and awaited NiGHTS to respond, but…the jester seem extra focus.

“It’s like the clouds of Nightmare…” NiGHTS softly spoke this in sounding distress of recognizing such dark clouds.

“The Clouds of Nightmare?” The pony spirits repeated that sentence as if knowing the meaning behind that sentence.

“So, you’ve noticed those ominous clouds as well, I see.” Owl was heard speaking, as he was seen flapping his wings to join NiGHTS and friends from the left side to stare at what has earn their attention as everyone nodded in agreement to that. “It may be an omen signaling Nightmare’s invasion.” Owl spoke with a heavy sigh in feeling that this was a bad sign of what is to come.

“Nightmare’s invasion?” Fluttershy’s spirit turn to Owl which made NiGHTS head do the same thing, that doesn’t sound good and it sounds scary to her.

“Goodness! Is that where those Nightmarens come from?” Rarity’s spirit gasped in feeling like going to such a place might be dreadful to encounter.

“So what, now they think having a cloud here will make a difference?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit rolled her eyes to think this was nothing but to scare them.

“Whatever the case, something is definitely awry here.” Owl turn to explain to the ponies of what may start to happen here. “Hoo! We had best be getting on.” He shudder in fright in thinking they best leave now before they run into trouble.

But then without warning, from above the dark clouds appeared some….GIANT METALLIC HAND!

“Hmm? What’s that?” Owl asked off in not knowing what was seen from the dark clouds as the giant hand slowly opens up.

“No way! It can’t be!” NiGHTS gasped in seeing that metallic hand open up and reveal a moving eyeball center in the palm and seem to gaze at the group

“NiGHTS, what’s wrong?” Rarity’s spirit asked her friend in sensing she felt tense from seeing what was before them.

“Do you know whose giant hand that belongs to?” Rainbow Dash asked off in thinking NiGHTS may know what they are seeing is.

“Oh my goodness, it looks…kinda scary when it looks at us!” Fluttershy’s spirit yelps in feeling some unknowing large amount of fear building up; and that isn’t good if something frightening was near.

Then without warning, the giant metallic hand open up before something came gushing out; it created like a strong whirlwind breeze from its eye-palm center thalami towards below.

“R…R…!” Suddenly, Owl was yelping from when he along with NiGHTS felt a powerful gale was blasting against them.

“Uwaaaaah!” Then NiGHTS yelps as she felt herself being twirl around inside the force of some twister.

“Hoo, Hoo-hoo, Hooo…” Even Owl was yelping to be caught in the same type of powerful gale that lifted him upwards along with NiGHTS.

“Waahaahaaahhh…./Wooohhooohhooo…./Yaaahhaaauuaaghhh….” Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash & Rarity were seen spinning around in a powerful twister with Owl & NiGHTS as they are unable to stop this force. The strange tornado force was so much that it had even undid the Dualize mode with NiGHTS as now the three ponies were being blown around and around while everyone was letting off their yelping cries and screams. But then without any notice, the ponies had been toss out of the whirling winds twisting upwards while only containing NiGHTS & Owl but that was far from being over…

“Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh!” For now that the ponies were no longer Dualized with NiGHTS, their ability to fly was undone and soon they were screaming while they were plunging downwards toward a green form island of Aqua Garden.

“RAINBOW! FLUTTERSHY! DOOOO SOMETHING!” Rarity shouted at the top of her lungs while waving her hooves as if trying to fly or slow her descend down with no luck.

“Like What? WE CAN’T FLY IN THIS PLACE!” Rainbow Dash yelled back that when they are in the Night Dimension, without being Dualize with NiGHTS, even Pegasus ponies can’t fly here.

“Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear…..” Fluttershy was holding her cheeks in feeling worried at seeing how fast they are dropping and getting closer to the bottom.

“Oh man, you think what they say about in dreams…that before you hit the ground, you wake up?” Rainbow Dash asked off in wondering in slightly fear and concern, that maybe they’ll wake up and not really die before hitting the bottom.

“Maybe….IF OUR DREAM SPIRITS WEREN’T STUCK HERE!” Rarity remotely spoke before snapping that since they are here and can’t return to their bodies, then that logic is out the door.

“Um, so what will happen if we hit the ground and not wake up back home?” Fluttershy slowly asked in feeling concern that if they hit the bottom, what then…?

The three ponies froze in starting to feel terrified right now, as they continue to scream in knowing this might be their end…

“Splashfruvhmmm….” The ponies had ended up making contact with the water surface as they sank deeper and deeper below the canyons. But in another strange twist, they landed in another puddle of water like a pond as it was just enough to help soften their fall from such a height. They splashed around a bit in thinking they were goners, but once they open their eyes to see…where they were. The ponies knew they hit the water, but how was it this place didn’t feel more like water and compress pressure but felt the same as they could breathe while seeing they are in an underwater trench. There were even bubbles floating around, even the ponies had bubbles slip out of their mouths, but could still breath…weird. Even more so, during the same time, ‘Sweeping Seashore: Marine Escape’ started to be heard in the background.

“Where are we? Are we in…a trench within the ocean?” Fluttershy questioned in where they were as it seem very shocking to believe.

“My word, how did we survive that fall?” Rarity asked in not knowing how they survive falling from such a height; it seem to go against the logical law of physics.

“Better question…we hit the water surface, but we hit another and everything here isn’t wet. I’m no Twilight, but this doesn’t make scientific sense.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes in saying that nothing here was making sense even to those that aren’t their smart friend Twilight.

“Where do you suppose NiGHTS & Owl might be?” Fluttershy asked in seeing that their friends aren’t with them.

“I don’t know, we have to find them. Whatever got us, separated us.” Rarity shook her head in not seeing their friends, they may have to go find them instead.

“It hit us hard alright, and it was just a HAND, and it didn’t even hit us physically!” Rainbow Dash issued off to complain in whatever got them, really sock it to them without making physical contact.

“You rather get hit by it than just blown away?” Rarity raised her eyebrows to make this remark of what Rainbow was getting to.

“Girls, let’s try to focus on escaping from the ocean trench & find NiGHTS up on the surface!” Fluttershy cuts in to explain the situation seriously to her two friends who look at her funny. “Um, that is…if you don’t mind.” Then she felt shy and meekly spoke in having spoken out of term.

“No darling, you are absolutely right! We need to find them!” Rarity insisted that Fluttershy is right, they need to find their friends.

“Right, let’s get going and get out of here.” Rainbow Dash insisted what they do next, go out and find NiGHTS & Owl.

Soon the ponies had to get moving through the area, they pass by a few happy Nightopians while watching them go by. They were collecting Blue Chips that seem to have starfish marks on them for unknown reasons. There were lots of yellow and other types of fish swimming around in midair, it be beautiful to watch if the ponies weren’t in a hurry. The three ponies leap off some floating barrels before reaching a dry land spot in which they have to climb up it and on top of giant claim shells. There was even to Rarity’s delight, an orange treasure chest which she went over to open it.

“Rarity, we don’t have time to carry treasure.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes in seeing her friend was wasting time with something.

“Oh, but it seem a waste to leave it here, let’s see what’s inside. Hugh?” Rarity spoke to say this while opening the orange chest, but was surprise in what she found.

“It’s more of those Blue Chips we got.” Fluttershy stated in seeing the same Blue Chips from before, but what can they do with them.

“Hoo-hoo…am I glad to have found you three!” Owl’s voice was heard, as he came flying down to land on the open chest in spotting the ponies before him.

“Owl!” The ponies turn in smiling with relief, they found one of their missing friends from that sudden twister event.

“Oh my, you found more Blue Chips, excellent, if you see any Nightmarens, just throw them and it will help defend you even without NiGHTS.” Owl spoke off to say in seeing what the gang has stubble upon, it’ll be very effective against some Nightmarens while surviving without NiGHTS here to aid.

“That’s great and all, but where is she?” Rainbow Dash spoke off to say this while pondering where NiGHTS was.

“Looking for you ahead, I best stick by to help guide you. Leaving Visitors like you alone won’t do in this situation.” Owl exclaimed to say while shaking his head on the thought; if left alone, these pony Visitors will be ambush and lose their only remaining Ideya to the Nightmarens.

Deciding that with their little owl friend to help them, the ponies continue to go about in trying to get to where NiGHTS is. Ahead, some Seapos are spotted, and the ponies, knowing that without NiGHTS’s aid to help, have to fight on their own. So taking Owl’s advice, they threw their Blue Chips that help stun the enemy while slipping by and came near a sunken ship. And upon approaching it, there was a strange handheld pocket watch that Fluttershy pick up.

“Ho hoo! You’ve found a Time Chip that will turn back time.” Owl happily explained to say in having seen what the group has stable upon, a nice find indeed to be useful.

“Really, wow….it sounds like a type of Time Spell.” Fluttershy spoke in finding what she found sound kinda neat.

“Yeah, but it probably won’t go so far back, so let’s just keep going, kay?” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes in knowing the simple spell won’t get them back or avoid what separated them, so…may as well just press on.

After keeping such a thing handle, the ponies jump onto the sunken ship…which started to move. This caused everyone to yelp as they felt themselves sink faster to the bottom before the ship crash on the ground, and saw that though they are okay, they fell deeper than they should have. After abandoning the ship, three more Seapos were approaching the ponies, Rainbow Dash threw some Blue Chips, but the guys dodge to move away while firing their bubbles at the ponies.

“Never mind them, just keep going!” Rarity insisted that they continue on and not bother with the enemies.

Climbing up more steps to go higher while avoiding the Seapos, they found another chest that contain more Blue Chips. But as the ponies move, they saw strange puffer-fish blue bottom, top red and yellow fins, and look like they were…coming at the gang.

“Watch out, those are the Nightmarens called Baloogas! Quickly, stun them before they blow up to impact you with their spikes!” Owl yelps in recognizing those Nightmarens anywhere and they can be pretty nasty if one is not careful in how to approach them.

“I got this!” Rainbow Dash thrown her Blue Chips that help stop those Nightmarens from coming anywhere close to them.

“Quickly, ride that geyser!” Owl explained to the ponies in what they must do next.

As the ponies nodded their heads, they leap over another step case to reach an inactive geyser before it soon shot them off towards another geyser spot. And the ponies leap out of that to enter another geyser that took them further until they reach another sunken ship. And in the next oddest of steps, the sunken ship began to rise upwards then sink, which no one complained, and just rode along before reaching another stage. They jump off to swim in a pond water to reach another chest to obtain another Time Chip, before facing more Baloogas.

“Eek!” Fluttershy yelps to thrown a Blue Chip out on a whim, which made contact that stun the Nightmaren.

“Nicely done Fluttershy. Now come, we must get aboard that next ship.” Owl commented the shy pony who realize her deed before quickly following everyone else.

After passing by that threat, the ponies along with Owl reach another sunken ship that was stuck. But once they were boarded, the ship slowly began to rise up before reaching another spot to get off. Owl warn the ponies to get off as a nearby Seapos was nearby and fired bubbles and they got off just in time before going up more cliff steps. But as they were about to reach another sunken ship, two more Seapos came down from out of nowhere to attack the ponies.

“Seriously! How many Nightmaren sea creatures are there?” Rainbow Dash groans to complain in seeing this was just getting annoying while they are on a mission to find NiGHTS.

“Worry about that later, right now…duck!” Rarity yelps to say in seeing the Seapos fired their bubbles, and the ponies ran for cover.

“Hoo-hoo….oh my!” Owl yelps to try to dodge the attacks of those evil bubbles.

“I’ll help you Owl.” Fluttershy came up to pull Owl behind their safe cover from the Seapos’ bubbles.

“Oh thank you Fluttershy. Listen, you all must dodge to stun them to make it through, alright.” Owl sighs in relief for the save while giving some advice to those that are pin-down.

The ponies slowly nodded their heads in getting the idea and got to work. After dodging and stunning the Nightmarens, did the gang quickly board on the sunken ship. And it began to rise up until they reach a ship’s front port side that stuck out of the wall. But as they were quickly getting off to try to find out where they needed to go, something was seen floating above the spot in waiting for them, and it was….

“NiGHTS!” The ponies shouted for joy, their friend NiGHTS was there, they found her.

“Hoo…thank goodness, you’re alright.” Owl sighs with relief, they have now at last reunited with NiGHTS after being separated.

“Hey everyone, sorry for the scare.” NiGHTS smiled off to greet those that have come towards her without making too much a fuss.

“You kidding me? We fell from a height with non-flying wings and landed in the water and survive to breathe it, I think this was the craziest thing yet?” Rainbow Dash asked off in thinking that from the crazy stuff that happen, it’s a wonder they can get by it.

“Well, this is the World of Dreams, some logic from the awake world does not always apply here.” Owl wisely explained that Dream Logic works different than reality’s logic, in a matter of speaking.

“But still, we were very worried about you all.” Fluttershy spoke in feeling grateful that they managed to reunite with these guys.

“Yes, we didn’t know if something terrible happen to you afterwards.” Rarity nods to say this that they are glad to be with Owl & NiGHTS.

“And you came all this way to find me and I thank you all for doing that…” NiGHTS praise those that came to find her and she’s grateful for that effort. “It looks like this time, you’ve handle being on your own pretty well. Nice work.” She smiled to give compliments to the ponies for having done an excellent job.

At that very moment, ‘Peaceful Moment’ began to play out here. But it was shown that Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy were doing strange victory dance movements before striking a pose. They did it, the ponies managed to get by and found their friend NiGHTS, they really did well on their own here.

“Heheheh, guess your moments to celebrate a victory must have been left behind in us.” Rainbow Dash rub the back of her head in feeling that they caught the same thing NiGHTS does when she’s happy in having obtain victory.

“Well, I kinda like it.” Fluttershy meekly spoke with a small smile in having found doing that to be likable.

“Yes, maybe add in some glamor or two and it would make one look nice when they pose.” Rarity nods off to say this while thinking of what could make doing that again more….fashionable to accessorize in.

“What say we help get you all out of here?” Owl suggested this in seeing they have all probably want to get out of this ocean trench about now.

“Agree, come along everyone, time to Dualize with me. And get back to Dream Gate.” NiGHTS nods to agree with Owl and offer her hand for the ponies to Dualize with her so they can fly on outta here.

Soon afterwards from Dualizing, NiGHTS began to take off to help the pony spirits inside her leave the area. Owl soon vanished into thin air soon afterwards once this task was settle. And now everything begins to fade out now while everyone prepares to leave this place…

Now we see Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy gently falling across a starry sky, just before they landed on the stone pavements in having return to Dream Gate. They have just managed to return after that last experience in surviving on their own, but it was not all bad. And as the ponies walk in to approach the fountain area, they find Owl coming over to greet their return here safely.

“Hoo, we’re glad you made it back. Are you feeling alright now,” Owl spoke in being received to see this group is alright after what happened.

“Of course.” Rarity nodded off to say this little reply.

“Never better!” Rainbow Dash proudly stated this answer.

“Um, yes…” Fluttershy meekly spoke in feeling fine herself.

“Good, then as much as this may sound forceful, but do you want to return to Aqua Garden? I believe you may almost be on the verge of finding an Ideya that belongs to each of you.” Owl replied off to say this in knowing it’s a little soon for this group, but it seems they have almost unveil the Ideya that remains hidden in Aqua Garden.

“Really?” Fluttershy asked in sounding surprise to hear this good news.

“Well that would be marvelous to happen.” Rarity exclaimed to say in knowing they are almost close to finding another Ideya.

“Yeah, but gotta ask, what was it that happen to us back there?” Rainbow Dash asked off in being curious, they never got info about who that giant hand thing belong to or why it attack them.

“I’m afraid only NiGHTS can tell you that.” Owl spoke this with a low tone to shake his head, unable to tell the group here of what they saw. “But, give her time, for the one you may have seen…was likely the Ruler of the Nightmarens himself…Wizeman.” Owl became very firm in stating that NiGHTS will one day tell them, about the one that attack them…was the Ruler of all Nightmarens.

This caused the ponies to gasp in fear from what Owl just told them. To think they were in the mere presence of the Ruler of the Nightmarens. Worse when they think about it was that even though they were Dualize with NiGHTS, they felt the back of their furs stand on high from feeling a terrible power from that one hand. Whoever or whatever Wizeman is, Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy can only recall having felt like an enemy that powerful was from a level reaching the Three Lords of Equestria.

“Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll wish you luck. NiGHTS is already waiting on the other side. Good luck.” Owl responded to say this in wishing those here the best of luck in what’s to come.

With that, Owl soon vanished from sight by leaving nothing but some flock of feathers in the wake. The ponies look around, but knew he was already long gone by now.

“Brother, if I wanted to see Houdini tricks, I have Twilight do them!” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes in having seen the same old disappearing act as before.

“Never mind that for now Rainbow, we best meet up with NiGHTS & hope we can come close to obtaining our Ideya there.” Rarity spoke in sounding with reason, if what Owl said is true, they are almost there in finding their Ideya.

“Right, um…so…if we’re all for agreement, shall we go back to Aqua Garden?” Fluttershy shyly and meekly spoke in seeing that maybe now was the time to get going it seems.

Having decided to listen to Fluttershy’s suggestion, Rainbow Dash & Rarity soon approach the Door that would lead them back towards Aqua Garden. Once opening the doors, the same bright light began to envelop the ponies before they truly went on through. As everything was blind by the light, the next stop was back to Aqua Garden, where the ponies will hope to come across finding an Ideya.

At the time being, ’Sweeping Seashore’ was heard playing in the background. Just as we find ourselves return to Aqua Garden and as we see its clear blue waters, there was something else too. We find NiGHTS just kicking back and floated to lie back, cross legs and rest her head on her hands while looking up at the sky. Apparently the jester was taking it easy without there being cause for alarm at this very moment….

“It looks like a lot of the light has returned to this world.” NiGHTS exclaimed from noticing what has started to develop for Aqua Garden; more light has come to make this place feel…like a dream world it was meant to be.

As it turns out, NiGHTS was talking to the spirit forms of Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy that mimic the jester relaxing while having heard much of what was being said.

“It does look a lot more brighter than before.” Fluttershy’s spirit responded off in seeing how much better this Nightopia place called Aqua Garden has become.

“Probably because we help fix some problems here, right?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit spoke off easily in knowing that from what they did, helping out and such has its merits.

“Well, I believe that term would make sense.” Rarity’s spirit stated to say in knowing what they got has help out in a lot of ways for them.

“At this rate, we should have the White Ideya back in no time!” NiGHTS look onward to speak in feeling so assure in what they’ll soon be able to reclaim for the ponies.

“Sure!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit replied off in agreement on that topic of finding the next Ideya.

“Right!” Fluttershy’s spirit nodded off to agree with the subject.

“Absolutely!” Rarity’s spirit replied back in also agreeing with her friends.

Unknown to NiGHTS and friends, there was something swimming in the waters below them. It look rather much like a fish, but also seem to look pretty much like the size of a whale, and it also seem…kinda mean looking and wearing armor. And from it sneaking up on NiGHTS could only spell one thing here….TROUBLE! For without warning, the giant fish was none other than the Second-Level Nightmaren: Girania as he leaps upwards to open its mouth over the others.

“Waaah!” NiGHTS yelps with a shock face to hold up her arms in trying to react to what was happening.

“Waaaaaughhhh/AAAAAAAHHHH/Eeeeeeekkkk!” Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were screaming from this surprising feat of where it looks like….THEY ARE BEING EATEN!

Everyone yelps from when the giant fish closes its mouth while having caught its prey while they struggle from the movement that has been done with Girania moving about. The scene begins to go dark at this time as we do not know what was happening now. Even more so when the background music cease playing during this unexpected event.

At this very moment, we return to another familiar nightmarish world of a realm. At the same time, the background was playing ‘Giant Girania: Hard Version’ right from the start. It was the same underwater Colosseum stage like before, same pillars, same lit emerald torches, the only things never focus upon were above the darken night sky showed what look like a full moon showing an eerie emerald color….meant for a theme of living in a nightmare. Then without warning, we spot Girania having leap upwards instead of coming out through the curtain. As it had reach the height of being almost touching the moon, from its mouth something glowed bright green as we hear its snarling voice. Then Girania opens its mouth to let off a green mist as it roars ferociously like a predator. Just before he loops-de-loop in midair and then dives straight SMACK into the ground to be submerge to prepare his attack. And at the same time after Girania open its mouth to let off its breath, NiGHTS was toss out to spin and rebalance herself to notice where she and her friends were after being eaten.

“AAAAAAUUUUGH!” Rarity’s spirit screamed forth in having seen what just happen to them and where they are now. “Why Is It When We Feel Relax, THIS HAPPENS!?” She complained in seeing this had to happen right out of the bloom.

“Better get ready girls, Girania looks hungry for revenge.” NiGHTS warns her friends in keeping close dibs on their Nightmaren foe.

“But I thought we already beat him?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit questioned in recalling they whoop this fish’s behind.

“We knock him down, but he’s not out yet.” NiGHTS explained the matter of they only did one thing, but not truly settle the case. “But remember how we fought him last time, this’ll almost be like before…” She pointed out to say this to help the gang recall how they fought Girania before.

“Um, what do you mean…almost?” Fluttershy’s spirit nervously asked in hearing the ‘almost’ part, like there was something different about the now.

“Just remember, we use a Paraloop to suck pieces of Girania’s giant body. Just after he hit his weak spot!” NiGHTS told her friends in what they need to do in order to help them still win this fight.

Soon the battle was starting as NiGHTS was soon flying a bit far from the target to not be eaten. And then when Girania soon leaps out to eat the jester, Rainbow Dash aided in them performing a Drill Dash on the giant fish’s face. From there, multicolor spheres are soon seen scattered about, only for strangest of reasons…there seems a lot more of them and further scattered then what they were last use to.

“Just me or is there more of these things?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit questioned in seeing more spheres than last time.

“Not just that, I think this enemy seem bigger than before?” Rarity’s spirit question that Girania was more bigger than the first time they saw him.

“Like I said, it’s about to be tougher than before. Let’s hurry and start collecting.” NiGHTS quickly made the statement of what was gonna happen if they don’t move fast.

“Okay, we’ll do our best.” Fluttershy’s spirit nods her head in having been told this by NiGHTS.

Soon Rainbow Dash was trying to help NiGHTS fly to perform Paraloops to collect the spheres, but there were so many, this would take longer than last time they did this. But then in a surprising shock of a ‘BOOM’ wave effect, Girania suddenly reassembled himself to snack on the targets and dive into the ground. From beneath the ground, we see the giant fish trying to devour its catch, before Girania pops out again where it spit out NiGHTS who yelp from escaping the jaws of a predator just before he dives back into the ground.

“Auuugh….that’s it! I’m taking control! I’m sick of being FISH FOOD!” Rarity’s spirit snaps in having had enough of being eaten by some giant, disgusting fish monstrosity of pure evil.

“Oh dear, I think Rarity’s upset.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke in feeling worried that Rarity seem upset.

“You be too if we been eaten twice in one day.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit rolled her eyes in knowing the feeling of being annoyed in having been eaten so much.

“Then you best be ready, here he comes!” NiGHTS issued forth that they best get themselves ready for more confrontation with Girania.

Soon Rarity was having NiGHTS Drill Dash away from the giant fish to come across the pillar section; hoping that could help slow down Girania. And just as Girania leaps out of the ground to attack, he hits two pillars that slow its giant fish body down, which gave NiGHTS the chance to strike its face…resulting in it bursting back into multicolor spheres again. Rarity was trying to have NiGHTS collect as many possible, but they were spread so far apart and the center was empty, it was gonna be tricky. But after managing what they could, they were behind Girania before he assemble himself, a little smaller, but still big before submerging into the ground.

“Oh bother, you weren’t kidding when you said he be harder this time!” Rarity’s spirit pouted in feeling that this was starting to become harder by the minute.

“When Second-Level Nightmarens wanna try harder, you be surprise at how much they tend to fight back.” NiGHTS stated to say this in knowing these are the type of Nightmarens that really give one a hard run for their money.

“Then here he comes again!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit stated in seeing that their foe is making another round.

“Oh, it looks like he’s going for an early jump, I think I can help here.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke in having seen what the foe was gonna try next here.

They watch as Girania was circling around the colosseum, NiGHTS went through green Rings to help recharge herself for what’s to come. Girania even leaped out from afar to swim in mid-air to attack, but that gave them the chance to attack the big fish in the face. Resulting in Girania ending up as scatter multicolor spheres again. Fluttershy saw what they had to do from a good distance and now the gang had to use many Drill Dashes to make big enough Paraloops to send many spheres out. Each pony managed to pull off at least one Drill Dash move to make them as big and to cover enough of the area as possible, as they watch many get suck in. And when it was down to the last little bunch, Girania’s image was seen forming before he appeared again, but now at his smallest form to be the same height as the jester.

“At least he’s smaller now.” Fluttershy’s spirit commented in seeing their foe has now gotten a bit smaller then he was earlier in the start.

“Yeah, but he’ll be hard to handle in hitting his face!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit complained in knowing that since they didn’t finish, Girania will be hard to hit unless he gets close to chomping them.

“NiGHTS, can we manage to do this? We’re not sure if he’ll go down…?” Rarity’s spirit asked their jester friend for some wise help here, they are almost out of ideas now.

“Believe in yourselves, that’s the ticket. Just have to make the correct timing. Trust me….” NiGHTS issued this to help boost the ponies’ morals to not give in.

Soon as the gang was flying over to follow Girania, he created smoke from the submerge ground. And soon he was going faster to slowly get behind NiGHTS and then…jumps out in a blue cloud to attack the jester with everything it’s got to devour everyone in sight. Rainbow Dash, Rarity, & Fluttershy saw their foe coming at them and decided to become brave and be serious, as they turn NiGHTS around to do the darkest thing….CHARGE RIGHT INTO GIRANIA’S MOUTH!

“Haaaaahhhhh!” The pony spirits made their charging battle cries to make a due-or-die time stand.

Soon NiGHTS perform her Drill Dash move right at the moment Girania swallowed the jester. It look like it was finally over…which in truth, it was, but not in what we see. For suddenly without warning, a bright purple bulb showed up from within the Nightmaren, and soon NiGHTS burst out from there while as for Girania, let off a groaning screech noise while he suddenly began to drop with his stomach to the air as if sounding in pain. During the same moment, ‘Peaceful Moment’ began to play during this shift in the battle as we saw the slightly big fish fall to hit the ground before imploding in a bright white light and vanished without a trace; signaling the defeat of Girania.

“We…we did it?” Rarity’s spirit asked off in being shock, did they actually…win?

“Did we defeat Girania?” Fluttershy’s spirit also asked in finding if they truly won the battle or not was up for question.

“Oh yeah! Now THAT’s what I’m talking about!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit pump up to say this in feeling like they totally whoop that Nightmaren real good.

“Well done girls, now we can safely say, he’s down for good this time.” NiGHTS smiled to say this to her friends in having done an excellent job.

“Well, I for one am going to be most glad…” Rarity’s spirit sigh in relief in knowing that this was finally over.

“Cause that way, you won’t be eaten.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit smirk off to crack a little joke towards her friend.

“Ha-ha, very funny Rainbow Dash.” Rarity’s spirit remarked off to say in having been tease by Rainbow Dash for making a joke of all times.

“I’m just glad we did this well together.” Fluttershy’s spirit smiled to say this in being thankful for their effort here.

“Right. You all pull through well. I feel like we made a great effort here.” NiGHTS stated to say this in knowing that from this, they have truly earn victory this moment.

As everyone was so happy and joyful, NiGHTS was simply flying around to leave off dream dust in her wake. She was even leaving out a golden dream dust trail and spin around, even perform Paraloops as if showing her own joy in having obtain victory at this moment. And with the defeat of Girania, the nightmarish realm of this world slowly began to fade in a blur while taking NiGHTS & her pony spirit friends out of it. Just as it was fading away, it also covered everyone’s sights before everything went blank at this time…

Soon the scene opens to a place different from the nightmarish realm, but different from Dream Gate & the Nightopia place. It was all beautiful, pearly abyss that had a theme of being…peaceful. But there was a lot more here than meets the eye, for example, hanging above was a glowing bright, large white orb. And within the orb was a shining star with the center as it radiated what seem a flow of magic that was very elegant, so pure…. It soon came into reach of Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy that were by themselves and weren’t Dualize with NiGHTS, but they reach out for the large orb…they started to feel strangely good about themselves and felt…something else familiar that came with this thing.

“Woah….” Rainbow Dash was awestruck in seeing this orb come to them.

“Wow….what is it?” Fluttershy asked off amazed in not knowing what this was to them.

“The White Ideya…” Rarity spoke forth in being astounded by what it was she and the others had grasp upon. “The reflection of a pure heart.” She stated to say in recalling what was said about the White Ideya that was known for one’s Purity.

“So in other words…this is the Ideya of Purity?” Rainbow Dash raised her eyebrow in thinking this was the hidden Ideya they seemed.

“I think…or rather…I feel so.” Rarity responded off to say this in what she feels this White Ideya to be just that; Purity from their heart that was with them before arriving in the Night Dimension.

“Is this our….heart?” Fluttershy asked off in being so puzzled, lost and confused, this just felt so new to them all of a sudden.

“I believe so darling, and I feel like….small portions of the Elements of Harmony are here too.” Rarity spoke in feeling like portions of their old Elements of Harmony from Equestria Prime are also felt within the Ideya it seems.

“So we got two Ideya now and we feel what is really here, and that means one thing…” Rainbow Dash stated off in knowing what this could mean of what they feel from obtaining two Ideyas now.

“What’s that?” Fluttershy asked in being a little unsure of the answer.

“That if we find the others, then we’ll win over the Nightmare, save the day and can go home then.” Rainbow Dash smiled off to proudly mention this as the simplest of things to process.

“Yes, I feel that is right too….so we’re in agreement. We stay and collect all of the Ideya we need to help everyone.” Rarity slowly nods in agreement of what Rainbow Dash said, if they can do this, they’ll help everyone out.

“I agree….” Fluttershy slowly smiles in feeling really good about that idea to help others before helping themselves, that’s why they are so pure from their hearts.

Afterwards, the White Ideya split into three identity shape forms before they slowly merge with Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy. The ponies felt what was absorbed into their being, their purity, felt so strange, but felt somehow warm to them. Then afterwards, the scene began to fade out in whiteness at the time, for what shall happen with this bunch next time….we’ll soon learn well enough…

At the very same time, with Rainbow’s Team having secured their own first Ideya, the scene changes to what’s currently going about elsewhere. For we now return to a familiar realm that was the place called; Nightmare. The location was the same, the place that was style to be the dominion of he who holds power over all. And it was here we see Wizeman standing within the center of his dominion, his six metallic hands position around his form to give off the intimidating presence of a godly being.

“Reala.” Wizeman spoke in addressing the Nightmaren he is currently speaking towards in a cold manner. “This news that Girania has been defeated…” Wizeman asked in pondering with some hint of curiosity as Reala kneel before his master in giving news of a fallen Second-Level Nightmaren at this time. “Is it true?” As Wizeman asked this, his right middle metallic hand floated near Reala in demanding an answer.

The one giant metallic hand’s presence felt like if Reala says anything that his master does not want to here, he’ll simply crush and extinguish him without a second thought. Reala slowly opens his eyes in seeing his master has his hand with the eye in the palm watching him, as he prepares to give his answer.

“My apologies, Master.” Reala simply spoke from feeling under pressure that his breathing was becoming hard from Wizeman’s hand being so close to his very being. “Pant-Hahah-Pant…I fear it is.” Reala closed his eyes and bow his head again as he spoke in regretfully admitting that the case in point, was true of Girania’s defeat was no lie.

“Hurrrm….” Wizeman’s hand begins to retract while it seems a menacing color to almost close while the fingers about grasp the palm as Wizeman sounded very displease with this news.

“Worry not, though, Master.” Reala lifted his head up, and grasp his right hand in making this claim to ease Wizeman’s unsettling mode.

Suddenly, something was rising up from below of the Dark Ocean as it was seem in looking like a new Second-Level Nightmaren. This one appeared to look like a typical old wicked witch who has green skin and big, yellow, cat-like eyes and a black cat's tail. She's wearing a black long sleeve dress with red bells and a purple collar and a pointy dark purple hat. She has no legs, and instead balances on a gold top-like part. Truly in a scary theme, this one looks like it’ll put up more a challenge than Girania did.

“The next of your servants is already on their way.” Reala reported the matter of presenting another servant of Wizeman to help with the matter. Where Girania has failed, this one shall make up for it…

“I see. I will expect good news in the future, then.” Wizeman slowly responded in feeling somewhat pleased to hear this, and shall await the news of this succession.

“Leave it to me, Master Wizeman.” Reala soon bows his head down, pats his left hand to his chest in humbly asking that Wizeman leave this to him to handle. “With Bomamba, she’ll help distract our foes while preparing my plan to take hold.” Reala whispers this out in knowing that he’ll spring something big to take form with this new Nightmaren to aid out.

With that, everything around begins to fade out at this point and time. It would seem that there is still some evil plotting afoot to take hold. How will anyone manage to see and know what’s coming next….for NiGHTS and her friends. The rest of the matter, we’ll have to wait for and see how it shall turn out…

Author's Note

Man, what an exciting little piece of work. And now for the next chapter, after obtaining the White Ideya of Purity, a new Nightopia is created, and Team Rainbow shall enter a new area...Crystal Castle! But, upon arrival, NiGHTS is again captured and it's up to Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy to help set her free from her cage. Not only that, they'll have to face off against another Nightmaren foe: Bomamba! Can the gang survive against an opponent that will use any witchy skills to take them down? Best to stay tune to find out...next time...

Chapter 09: Tough Spots in Crystal Castle

The scene slowly shows that Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy are gently falling across the starry skies before they gently landed on the pavements. Looking ahead, they are again outside Dream Gate, but something was happening. Appearing like magic by the front of the fountain, reveal a blue royal chest that seem to hold something special inside. The ponies became interested by this, and approach it to which it was easily openable before it flash a small light, and something appeared to float upwards: it took the form of a strange gold line mask with blue inner eye-sockets and turquoise eyes along with a pretty ruby on the forehead. Just as they were pondering what the mask was, it vanished without a trace.

“Aw man, I thought that mask look cool on me!” Rainbow Dash pouts in feeling like she lost something interesting.

“Rainbow, surely you haven’t forgotten what we’re doing.” Rarity quoted off in remarking that they are not here to want trinkets.

“Like you pass on a magic chest that might be full of treasure?” Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow in reminding her friend of her habit of liking shiny things.

“Well I…” Rarity was about to make her defense until…she was cut off.

“Um, girls…is it just me, or….is there a new Door near the one back towards Aqua Garden?” Flutterhsy spoke to kindly interrupt what’s happening to notice something strange happening ahead of them that seem…new.

Rarity and Rainbow cease their moment of bickering to turn to the direction on the right side. As they walk through to collect some Blue Chips, there was what Fluttershy spoke of to be true; another Door. This one seem to have a different logo image above it, which might mean that if it’s here….then a new Nightopia has just been created.

“Where did it come from?” Fluttershy asked off in not knowing where this Door came into being, it appear like magic.

“Hugh…you think this came out because we got another Ideya?” Rainbow Dash pondered in thinking maybe the Ideya they obtain is involve in this somehow.

“Indeed it is.” Owl’s voice spoke off as he was soon seen flapping his wings to approach the ponies. “The realm of Crystal Castle awaits you.” He declared off in stating what lies in wait for those here.

“Wait! Did you say….CRYSTAL CASTLE?” Rarity slowly asked off in having just heard what Owl said that earn her interest.

“Yes, that’s what the new Nightopia is since you obtain the Ideya of Purity.” Owl nods off to say this in not being wrong.

“Oh my, let’s not waste another second! Come on you two!” Rarity gasped in starting to feel excited and quickly gets moving while wanting her friends to follow her along.

“Um, okay…” Fluttershy slowly responded in seeing Rarity so very eager.

“Sorry Owl, looks like we’re leaving first…when it comes to gemstones and jewelry, its Rarity’s calling number.” Rainbow Dash shrug off her shoulders to say this in knowing that once Rarity’s mind is made about seeing precious crystals of any kind, she’ll wanna see them for sure.

Owl only nodded in having heard that as the ponies move to the new Door, he also vanished from sight; probably to meet up with them later. As the ponies look to the door, the logo above shows a different image from Aqua Garden. It shows what appears like a castle of crystal glass, and from Rarity’s excited face, she decided to open the Doors to let out a white light to envelop her along with butterflies flying about; as Rarity, Rainbow Dash & Fluttershy slowly enter to the new Nightopia that was made. At that moment, everything blurs out before we’ll see what happens next…

At this very moment, the scene begins to show the same Door from Dream Gate, but standing with the middle of a new environment along with the ponies coming out to be greeted by a new sight of…beauty. There was enormous palace in the land of towering buildings, the palace had thousands of windows on every part of the wall, glittering from the sunlight. The grass was soft & cuddly in form, looked like a big rug of light orange. Little purple flowers scattered around, shimmering streams from waterfalls into small ponds and above the land itself. Even the land itself, the rising buildings and the structure to hold up the castle were made of crystal that shimmer in the light. If one listen closely, a faint musical hum would fill the air when the wind brushes against the crystalline glass windows. There were even gigantic diamond crystals in a line up and down in a row of the palace like it was some royal pathway. The only other thing that seem organic were the red and orange and yellow leaves from the fall season type trees, it was such a natural sight to behold for anyone that had the heart of wanting to live life….like a princess.

“Hugh…for a place called Crystal Castle, it’s not too bad.” Rainbow Dash issued off in seeing what was around this place.

“It’s like being back at the Crystal Empire back home.” Fluttershy quoted in what this place reminds them of.

“It’s so pretty.” Rarity stated to say in looking around, she can’t explain it, but….this place feels like it has an effect on her.

During the moment of the ponies scooping out the new Nightopia, they did not notice a familiar jester friend of theirs soaring across the skies.

“But…it looks so sad, too.” Rarity pondered off to say in sounding somewhat sad in looking around, all this beauty and not many others to enjoy it.

“Um, what do you mean Rarity?” Rainbow Dash raised her eyebrow in not following her friend that has a thing for fine jewelry and stuff.

“You seem excited to come here before?” Fluttershy asked in sounding concern about Rarity’s mood.

“I know…I just….don’t know.” Rarity shook her head in feeling like she doesn’t understand herself; it’s like she feels something here, but why?

“Hey, Rarity! Rainbow! Fluttershy!” NiGHTS voice was heard calling the ponies from above them “Welcome to the World of Glass!” NiGHTS floated down towards the gang’s ground level and gave a melodramatic bow as a form of welcoming guest to a majestic palace of wonders. But there was something else, NiGHTS was seen wearing a mask of gold color, with a pretty red jewel in the center with a blue feather in the middle sticking straight up.

“Here here!” Suddenly, seeing NiGHTS present herself in such a graceful manner for this world’s castle theme seem…kinda funny & cheer Rarity up.

“Hey NiGHTS. Why the funny mask?” Rainbow Dash asked off in finding the mask on the jester seem a little silly to make NiGHTS look like a king’s royal jester of sorts.

“But didn’t you say you wanted one just like it?” Fluttershy asked off in recalling what they stubble across was another mask that Rainbow like too.

“That was back then, this is now!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed to make her statement here. “So, why the mask?” Rainbow Dash asked off again just as NiGHTS slowly open her eyes to look up at the pony.

“Ha ha ha! Oh, it’s nothing.” NiGHTS laughs off to say this with a smile while removing the mask from her face. “Come on, let’s go.” She issued to say this that it’s time they get going.

Soon NiGHTS was hovering a bit forward while the ponies were just walking on their hooves in browsing their eyes at the new world they have entered in.

“You know, this place would be like the Crystal Empire back home.” Fluttershy stated this to NiGHTS in having known a place from where they come from.

“Yeah, wouldn’t you like to live in such a great place Rarity? Surrounded by gem glasses every day?” Rainbow Dash asked off her friend in thinking she love the idea; but strangely, Rarity seem distracted.

“You know, this may sound strange coming from me, but…” Rarity was thinking something over in what she like to say at this moment when they came to this world. “I’d think that everything in a world made of glass…would be very fragile.” Rarity spoke off her thought to everyone around in stating what she thought about such a place to exist.

Having heard of what Rarity said got NiGHTS’s attention to stop for a moment to look back at the pony who felt a strange sense of being here.

“Didn’t Owl tell you three?” NiGHTS asked off to look at Rarity and her group as if surprise the ponies never heard something from Owl.

“Tell us what?” Rainbow Dash narrow her eyes in feeling they were not aware of something.

“Oh dear, did we miss something?” Fluttershy asked in feeling like they should have heeded something important.

“Nightopia’s a world that mirrors the heart of a Visitor.” NiGHTS looked upwards in expressing the answer of how this place was created to be. “That means it was your heart that created this place, Rarity.” NiGHTS turn back to issue this off while waving a hand in saying this Crystal Castle was all done by what is mirror from the mare’s heart.

“Wait, then what about Aqua Garden, whose place was that…was it…?” Rainbow Dash asked in starting to wonder in putting two and two together to fit a certain puzzle, and…

“Correct Rainbow, your heart mirror Aqua Garden that created it, explaining apart of yourself.” NiGHTS smiled in stating that the place they last went, came from Rainbow Dash’s heart.

“Oh my, I guess that explains why Rainbow Dash kept saying she felt strange when we were there.” Fluttershy stated in understanding what was happening that Rainbow Dash said she felt something about Aqua Garden.

As NiGHTS turns to hover off more, Rainbow Dash & Fluttershy would have caught up if they didn’t see Rarity bringing up the rear. It was like something was now distracting Rarity even more so than before.

“My heart…is fragile.” Rarity softly spoke to hold her hooves to her heart, as if learning that if this glass world was made by her heart, and if glass was fragile…does that mean she is too?

“Yo Rarity!” Rainbow Dash called her friend’s name, but she was late in responding.

“Are you oaky?” Fluttershy was asking in seeing that Rarity was really distracted.

“You!” Then without warning, NiGHTS’s voice was heard across in sounding upset.

That got the ponies to focus their attention back towards their friend, as they saw in surprise…that Goodles rode on their gigantic birds that squawked in cornering NIGHTS. At the same time, the background was playing ‘Event - Captive’ at the time of this scene as the ponies wanted to rush to NiGHTS aid, but a third Goodle came to complete a triangle formation to corner an upset NiGHTS from going anywhere.

“Oh my!” Rarity gasped in seeing who has suddenly return before them and cornered NiGHTS.

“Not these guys again!” Rainbow Dash groans in seeing who was here even in this place.

“NiGHTS!” Fluttershy called out to hold her right front hoof to their friend; they can’t reach in time.

“Argh!” Then we hear NiGHTS let off a groan sound while there was a chain rattling sound heard being dropped before the sound of a cage sounding shut was next heard. And before the ponies, they see NiGHTS was held up higher in the same cage prison they saw before and the Goodles surrounded the jester, squeaking at having caught their prisoner. Fluttershy & Rarity seem worried while Rainbow Dash just seem mad, NiGHTS is caught and now the Goodles are gonna be keeping her trap by holding onto three keys.

“Come on, we gotta free NiGHTS!” Rainbow Dash issued to say in knowing they gotta save their pal.

“Oh yes, we must.” Fluttershy nods in agreeing without delay, NiGHTS needs them.

“I can’t believe they cage her again!” Rarity complained in seeing that NiGHTS was in a cage, and those Nightmarens cornered her.

“Well we know the drill, so let’s go for it!” Rainbow Dash issued forth in knowing that they can get NiGHTS out of the jam.

At that same moment, the background began to play ‘Crystal Choir’ without warning. Soon the three ponies ran forward, collected some Blue Chips along the way before stopping at the chain connected to the cage above. As the ponies started to climb, they began to notice that unlike the first time, the reach seem a little more higher than before; which meant they needed to quicken their pace. While watching out for the Goodles, the ponies mangled to get inside the cage from below, and soon found NiGHTS floating around before seeing her friendly rescuers have come to her aid.

“Sorry we’re late, the climb was higher than last time.” Rainbow Dash apologize for being late to the party.

“Oh yes, we had to reach you as soon as we could.” Fluttershy meekly responded to say this, as their climb was a little harder than last time.

“And we’re ready to Dualize with you.” Rarity declared in what they know they must do next here.

“Alright then, then lets break ourselves out of here!” NiGHTS declared with a smile in seeing her friends are ready to aid her.

Soon afterwards, NiGHTS soar towards her friends to perform a Dualize maneuver to which a familiar bright glow escape from within the cage. And then what happened next was that NiGHTS was able to escape from the cage and was now soaring out free as…well a bird. But like last time, to truly be free, NiGHTS & the spirit pony friends need to get the three Key Keepers and swipe the keys in their possession.

“Everyone remember what to do?” NiGHTS issued to her friends in knowing what comes next to gain freedom.

“Right!” The pony spirits nod their heads as they are seen with NiGHTS, they need to catch the Key Keepers.

“Then let’s do it!” NiGHTS issued forth in knowing that they gotta get three Goodles now.

Soon NiGHTS was soaring by Rainbow Dash in control to go through some golden orb Rings and Paraloop some hovering Blue Chips before going after a Goodle on a pink bird. But what happen was NiGHTS dive down into the clear water, where an underwater path existed along with some more golden orb Rings. But then something happened to NiGHTS that the pony spirits did not even realize was that she glowed in a ball stretch ball form and then from a clear light view….her appearance became that of….A DOLPHIN!

“What-the-what-the?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit yelps off in not have seen this action till now.

“Wow…” Fluttershy’s spirit awes in seeing as a spirit form, that NiGHTS was a beautiful dolphin.

“NiGHTS…how did you? Wait…that mask you’re wearing….wasn’t it…?” Rarity was about to ask until she sees NiGHTS wearing the mask the ponies unlock from that magic chest back at Dream Gate.

“This was the Persona Mask you girls unlock for me back in Dream Gate.” Dolphin NiGHTS stated this that caught the gang’s attention, so the mask they got from the chest came into the jester’s hold. “Certain Persona Mask can grant me the ability to transform, giving me shapes beyond my natural shape-shifting powers. This one’s called the Dolphin Persona, which you got from the first Nightopia, now it’s given me the ability to swim in the shape of a dolphin.” She explained the case that when she holds a different Persona Mask of a certain type, she gains a different transformation ability to perform.

The pony spirits were amazed, NiGHTS can shape-shift and with the mask like what they obtain, can help NiGHTS out more. Which speaking of which, Dolphin NiGHTS was swimming through like a fish in its natural element, going through Rings, collecting Blue Chips, blasting out through vase cannons, she was making speed while apparently, tracking the target above in using sonar sounds; neat trick too. Then the dolphin pops out of the water, magically changes back into a jester and flies to almost catch the Goodle, but watch up for growing crystals rising upwards, so NiGHTS was pull up by Rainbow’s aid. And from one quick Drill Dash, NiGHTS managed to perform a diving spin pattern when diving down after the Nightmaren. Lucky thing they made contact as the gigantic bird squawk it’s last before it and the Goodle vanish into darkness and the gang obtain their first key. And then managed to reach the cage NiGHTS was in and bashed it through to which that was one down.

“Man, I know I’m a fast flier back in our world, but I never thought I be that fast when in the water too!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit stated in having felt so fast before in the water.

“Neither of us thought we swim like that. Oh, if we had that before, we would have had a simpler time in Aqua Garden.” Rarity’s spirit responded off to sigh in thinking how easier they had if they had such an ability with NiGHTS.

“Well, at least we have it now.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke off to look on the brighter side.

“Can’t celebrate just yet, we still need to get two more Key Keepers!” NiGHTS issued to remind her friends

Soon the next chase to catch the next Key Keeper begins, as Rarity was having NiGHTS flew across a field where there was a giant glass dome orb hung out and passing by some palace pillars. Course they yelp from spotting some purple moth-like creature that almost did them harm.

“Watch out, Mothpils are Nightmarens, have to be watchful of those little fiends.” NiGHTS warn her friends of those other Nightmarens, and so now they must be careful of them.

From heeding that warning, the pony spirits had to help NiGHTS out as they circle around a crystal statue of a beautiful woman before diving down into a tunnel carve path. There they go through Rings and collect Blue Chips while seeing a reflection of NiGHTS off the mirror-like walls. In a strange sense, what was seen from the mirror walls, help them be alert of what was apparently not seen…including to hear a noise of flapping that should belong to another Goodle. After dodging a few turns of going up and down and squeeze through tight spaces, they reach the outside to go up a flank of stairs and see a Goodle riding a green gigantic bird. But as they almost catch it, they enter another room area with mirror walls and of stuff hidden from view except from the mirrors. So Rarity had to have NiGHTS go through the Rings and collect Blue Chips before closing with a Drill Dash to grab and toss the Nightmaren once they reach outside. With the gigantic bird’s final screech, it and the Goodle vanish into darkness, leaving NiGHTS with the second key.

“Good job, we got the second key!” NiGHTS congrats her friends in a good performance there.

“Just one more to go!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit exclaimed to say in knowing there’s one more Key Keeper left.

“Yeah….” Fluttershy’s spirit made a quiet cheer in response to the news

Having gotten the second key, it was time to go and smash the next cage. As the gang flew NiGHTS in a Paraloop to collect Blue Chips and go through Rings, they duck down to avoid a floating island made of crystal while looking around at this marvelous sight. Soon they reach the big glass dome and just nearby it was the second cage where the gang had NiGHTS smash through it, making two downed, just one more to go.

“Fluttershy darling, care to take over?” Rarity’s spirit asked if her friend wishes to take over.

“Well, okay.” Flutterhsy responded to say in deciding if they want her to.

Soon they came across the next cage that needs to be destroyed, Rarity had NiGHTS dive down into the water where she transform into a dolphin, got in a cannon that launch her across Rings and out the other side above to change back. But soon they came across a prism triangle case, and once NiGHTS went through it, it brighten in a glow, and out the other side came…FIVE MINI-NiGHTS!

“WHAT! WHAT HAPPENED?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit yelps in seeing what happened to them.

“We’re split apart, but then which NiGHTS are we in?” Rarity’s spirit gasped in not knowing which NiGHTS to control.

“Calm down, just try to do things as we normally do.” NiGHTS issued to say this in calming her friends.

Trying to gain control of having been split into five mini-versions, it only took them a while to see that only the one in the center was them while the ones above and below were mimics of the jester. So Fluttershy decided to try to have NiGHTS and the minis follow along to where they collected scattered Blue Chips and apparently go through two Rings above and below. Having pass the Rings and collecting Blue Chips, the five NiGHTS had to stay on their toes when crystals sprouted from the ground. It got the lower mini NiGHTS that vanished like a puff of smoke.

“Oh dear, we lost one!” Fluttershy’s spirit gasped in seeing what just happened to one of the many NiGHTS that appeared.

“But…we’re still okay.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit spoke in noticing that they don’t seem damage at all.

“Looks like it was only meant to help collect things, if it or the others get touch, they’ll just vanish.” NiGHTS explained the case about her split form of others to the spirit ponies.

“Well, we best use them more wisely if we run into any trouble.” Rarity’s spirit rolled her eyes in stating what they best do from now on.

Continuing onwards, NiGHTS and the remaining versions went through the next two Rings along the path. When going pass the next one Ring path to come near a colosseum structure underground, the remaining jesters all vanish back into the one and NiGHTS became full size. As they enter the colosseum, NiGHTS soon went through a large jar with a mirror that she phase through while on the other side was a Goodle riding a blue gigantic bird. But what happened came out so fast, that NiGHTS came out….GIGANTIC SIZE!

“Great Scott! We’re…we’re…” Rarity’s spirit yelps in seeing what has happened to them now.

“Really, really, really big….” Fluttershy’s spirit was slowly stating in seeing how much more…bigger they are than before, like giant size.

“THIS…IS AWESOME! Now nothing can go wrong!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit exclaimed to say this in liking this kinda new look to really make NiGHTS be tougher to beat.

“Don’t be too certain, being big comes with disadvantages as well as advantages.” NiGHTS explained to her friends that not everything is about being big at times.

“Yeah…yeah….Never mind that little matter, let’s use our giant awesome size to catch the creep!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit wave off the subject while seeing their chance to catch the last Key Keeper.

As giant size NiGHTS flew within the giant area, she spin while smashing through many mirrors. Apparently one is not so nimble in tight spaces as NiGHTS tries to catch the Goodle ahead of her. But once outside the colosseum, the jester shrunk back down to size, the effect must not last long. But then another giant jar mirror was nearby, and so Rainbow Dash took over to have the jester fly through to get NiGHTS big again. And soon giant size NiGHTS was charging to catch the Goodle while sometimes, smashing against the tower ceiling spikes of crystal glass and new grown crystal popping from below.

“Okay, so maybe being big under these circumstances…kinda ruin the whole thing.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit shrug off to admit in having been off about something here.

“What we should do Rainbow is watch where to go than just blindly charging at our current size!” Rarity’s spirit explains to her daring friend about slowing down and not rush head first.

“Maybe you should take over Rarity.” Fluttershy’s spirit suggested in who should be taking over at this time.

“And remember, it’s not about the size that matters, but how it’s used.” NiGHTS explained the case in point, to use their size for matters that count.

A few Nightmarens were trying to stop NiGHTS, but Rarity used the giant size to Drill Spin to wipe them out. But as they chase the Goodle, NiGHTS began to shrink until they found another giant jar with a mirror inside and gone through again to grow big. And soon they put everything into going through the Rings and collected Blue Chips to make many Drill Dash to spin with more speed until…it happen. The Drill Dash from a larger size help gain speed for giant size NiGHTS, she rammed right into the Key Keeper, causing both the yelping blue bird & Goodle to vanished into thin air while obtaining the last key.

“Yes! We took him down!” Rarity’s spirit cheered in feeling good that they brought down the last Goodle.

“Finally, now let’s get out of here!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit stated to say in seeing that with that, they can get to work on freeing NiGHTS complete without worry.

“Then we best hurry.” NiGHTS issued to say this in knowing what they need to do now.

“Oh, I hope we can make it in time.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke in feeling concern if they’ll make it in time to smash the last cage before they are un-Dualize.

It wasn’t long before giant size effect began to lose its effect and NiGHTS return to normal size. But by then, NiGHTS was reverted back to normal size just as she and her spirit friends inside her pass the giant glass dome and found the final cage. And from smashing through it, ended the finally spot that would have contain NiGHTS in; and from all three Key Keepers defeated meant she would be free now. Even the remains of the cage smashed soon sank down into the clear water to be left at the bottom.

“Thanks for the assist girls.” NiGHTS smiled off in complimenting her friends on the nicely perform action.

“I’m glad that’s over with.” Rarity’s spirit sighs to feel happy they managed to get NiGHTS free in the end.

“I just hope nothing else goes wrong.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit spoke off to say in hoping nothing will ruin this moment.

But then the jester looked to another direction, as if sensing….something was near and coming towards them.

“Better hold that thought for now.” NiGHTS issued to say this with a stern face, in feeling she’ll need to be ready.

“Uh oh….what’s wrong?” Fluttershy’s spirit was asking in thinking something was not right by that tone NiGHTS spoke with.

While things were looking very good for everyone in having freed NiGHTS of what caged her, something else began to happen that the jester felt was coming. As the entire area started to slowly turn red in its theme and it felt like the dream world here was about to wobble out. Many that last recall this from before, ended up having that uncomfortable feeling before they ended up being taken somewhere…where an enemy awaits them!

The scene changes to a new nightmarish realm different from Crystal Castle, as we first find a quarter moon above an open ceiling. What was even scarier was the background was playing ‘Bony Bomamba’ that seem to really fit the theme of the situation. This arena was like a typical witch’s lair with stained glass windows featuring cat faces, an opening in the ceiling that reveals the moon and stars, and a gigantic bubbling cauldron down below. A few bottles of what is most likely poison are also found lying around. And as NiGHTS & her pony spirit friends yelp from being warp teleported to this place, they stare down at who their host of this unexpected late evening was. A new Nightmaren that looks like some witch rose up from below of what was the cauldron. Then she wiggle her hands that made a dark eerie magical glow while she hovered above to be on a tall stick rod. This strange witch then made an evil cackle while magically creating a magic seal with rails and holes in it appear with her standing in the center on a tall rod as it was over the cauldron. Then the Nightmaren witch cross her arms and opens them out to which reveals many black furry cats with big yellow eyes. And from the circumstances of what the ponies Dualize with NiGHTS can tell, it’s like a real scary scene of a real witch with her bad luck black cats.

“Great! Just where the heck did we end up in?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit rolls her eyes to complain in seeing they are now dealing with a new enemy for.

“This looks bad, we’ve run into Bomamba.” NiGHTS stated to say this in knowing what sorta of Nightmaren this was. “She’s a 2nd-Level Nightmaren and so this is the place she’s made for us to fight in.” She issued in knowing both what sorta foe this was and of the area they find themselves in.

“You mean she’s like that awful big fish, Girania?” Rarity’s spirit questioned off that they last time fought of a giant Nightmaren fish, now it’s a witch this round.

“Oh my, how can we deal with her?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked with worry in how to defeat an evil witch that can use spells.

“You see the magic seals she’s created.” NiGHTS pointed below for her friends to follow.

“Yes…” Fluttershy slowly responded in having understood that part of the discussion.

“Listen, we’ll need to tilt the witch’s magic seals to drop those black cats of hers into the holes!” NiGHTS explained the case of how they can win against this Second Level Nightmaren.

“But…..but what about the cats?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked in feeling sympathy for those animals.

“Fluttershy! Those aren’t real cats, they’re EVIL WITCH CATS!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit scolds her kind hearted friend to not get distracted by what is not normal.

“Rainbow’s right darling, those aren’t animals you can sweet talk into listening.” Rarity’s spirit explained the case in knowing what they’ll have to do here.

Fluttershy felt quiet at hearing this as Rainbow Dash decided to control NiGHTS. Soon Bomamba spin around before tossing her cats from her front clothing off to land on the magic seal; there they became like rolling balls. But then they form to be like cat heads on only stick tail bodies as they seem to wanna hop along. NiGHTS had to then act quickly as she came near some emerald orb off the seal, and tries to move it that shifted the seal which made some of Bomamba’s cats revert to their ball forms to roll around. Then from one of the two to three cats, they fell into one hole which they made their yelp cat screech noises while disappearing from sight.

“Oh dear, is this really okay?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked in not liking to harm innocent cats, even if they are bad luck black cats from a witch.

“Remember darling, if they were normal cats, we would, but they are not.” Rarity’s spirit explained the case that those creatures are evil, and so it’s okay to stop them.

“She’s right, they aren’t real, they’re Bomamba’s attack, but they’ll sure be a problem if they hit us.” NiGHTS stated to say in what happens if they are not careful if they get attack by those evil black cats.

“Then let’s teach these pesky cats a lesson!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit spoke off in reading to step up to the plate and serve some payback.

Then without warning, one of the cats that didn’t lose its balance soon launch itself off to attack NiGHTS. Rainbow Dash managed to be in control to have the jester duck away, before letting go and letting the magic seal set up straight. Apparently those cats of Bomamba will attack from a distance if they are not taken care of pronto it seems. And if they weren’t enough, Bomamba fires off a magic sphere to impact NiGHTS, but she mangled to dodge that in time.

“She shots MAGIC SPELLS!” Rarity’s spirit gasped in seeing that now they have to deal with a Nightmaren that really knows magic.

“Duh, she’s a WITCH! What you expect?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit rolled her eyes to remind her friend of the case of their opponent.

“Oh my, what happens if those things hit us?” Fluttershy’s spirit gasped in worrying about the thought of being hit.

“Better hope you don’t have to find out.” NiGHTS issued off to say of what would be better for them.

Seeing that they’ll have more problems here than they once thought, Rarity decided to take over NiGHTS to go towards another spot of the magic seal. There NiGHTS was trying to tilt the object a few times to get any of Bomamba’s cats to fall in the holes. The cats were persistent, that’s for sure, cause they tried to withstand falling in the holes where only two were caught, others managed to launch off to attack the jester. NiGHTS had no choice to abandon where she was and then fly off over some green Rings to get a charge.

“Watch out! Evil witch coming in for an attack!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit warned their group in seeing something was coming.

“Hang on!” NiGHTS stated out in knowing it’s time to get moving and avoid another attack.

Bomamba had fired another magical sphere attack at the good jester, but NiGHTS managed to dodge it while trying to tilt the magic seal from another pole orb on the end. That started to tilt the magic seal and make the cats roll into balls, but then the evil Nightmaren witch fired another spell that almost got the gang again. And tried to go for another end side to tilt the magic seal, and pretty much after some time, there was now down to about three cats, but Bomamba fired another spell which the jester and friends had to escape from getting hit by.

“Oh my….she seems a lot more harder than Girania!” Fluttershy’s spirit stated with worry in seeing Bomamba was a lot more different then the last Nightmaren boss they fought.

“That guy was nothing but a big fish, at least all we did was punch his face and suck up those spheres of his.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit remarked off that Girania was probably more easier than this Nightmaren witch.

“But that was still hard and tricky, and this one seems just as horrid.” Rarity’s spirit stated off in her own complaints about how it wasn’t easy beating Girania, and now Bomamba is going to be proven to be just as hard.

“Then we better make sure you can be up for the challenge. Come on!” NiGHTS spoke off to encourage the gang to hang tight at this time, cause they are gonna join now.

Seeing that they really need to try harder here as Fluttershy had to make NiGHTS dive down below the magic seal to avoid another spell fire ball from the Nightmaren. So NiGHTS came near the end of the spot to tilt the magic seal to which made the cats roll into balls to roll and she managed to get two cats into a hole. Fluttershy had to recall these aren’t innocent cats, they are evil creatures from what she was doing. Then NiGHTS flipped upwards in time to avoid another spell shot from Bomamba and landed on the other side of the tilter to make enough to have the last cat roll into a ball to fall into a hole where its screech noise is lastly heard.

“We did it!” Rarity’s spirit spoke off in seeing they have done it now.

“Did we get all of those cats?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked off in wondering if that’s all of them.

“Yeah, so…what happens now?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked off in wondering if they got all the cats, what happens next.

“Well now we best fly high and wait…” NiGHTS simply explained what to do, they need to fly upwards now to wait what happens next…

Then suddenly without warning, with all the cats gone, something began to happen to the magic seal as NiGHTS flew upwards while she and the pony spirits wait for what was gonna happen next. The witch Nightmaren was about to fire another spell at them until…the magic seal suddenly imploded into pink dust. And everything along with the rod Bomamba center in was gone. Bomamba lets off a yelp screech cry, as she lost what kept her up and fell into her cauldron which by then, she vanished into nothingness. During the same moment, ‘Peaceful Moment’ was heard playing in the background. Thus signaling that NiGHTS and friends have won.

“Hugh, well what do you know….she fell right into her own cauldron,” Rainbow Dash’s spirit smiled off to say in seeing karma be done to their enemy.

“Well, I say good riddance to bad rubbish.” Rarity’s spirit spoke off sternly in seeing that such an enemy deserves that fate for attacking them.

“Have to say, you did good girls against her. Especially you Fluttershy, it must have been hard.” NiGHTS stated to say this while praising Fluttershy too, who at first had problems harming animals.

“It was, but….I know those cats were not really real. And…I just hate to see my friends get hurt.” Fluttershy’s spirt spoke off to say in learning the important matter of what was a real creature and not a real innocent animal at all.

“Glad to hear that Fluttershy.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit smiled off to say this to her friend.

“So then, are we gonna return to Dream Gate now?” Rarity’s slowly asked off in pondering the question at hand here.

“In due time, till then, we should enjoy this victory.” NiGHTS exclaimed forth in stating this fact to her friends.

With the defeat of Bomamba by NiGHTS & her friends, the nightmarish world of this realm they entered in began to fade out. That meant that they will soon be getting out of here and return back to Dream Gate. And with that said, everything fads out from here with NiGHTS & the ponies now gone and everything goes back before we find where they all have return to…

Meanwhile, our scene soon focuses on what is currently happening back in Equestria Prime. Currently the scene focuses around the Rainbow Kingdom in where we zoom closer to the castle in seeing how well things are holding up. For it looks like Ponyville is still doing well, same business and daily living like every day with a bright sun above. But none of the citizens knew what had truly happen to the Princess of Friendship and her Council. We come into the council room where we find Ben was working with some papers in making degrees in what is to be done and what is rejected on request as the Prince of Friendship. And of course, Spike, Starlight Glimmer, Nyx & Phobos are helping along in being assistants at this time.

“Man, I knew mom’s job was tough, but doing this by myself is….well….I’m just surprised.” Ben sighs to say this in having had some busy work scheduling to do this royal stuff by himself than with Twilight around.

“It’s okay daddy, we’re here to help.” Nyx smiled to say this in cheering her father up.

"At least with certain ends meet on parts you can't do alone." Starlight Glimmer stated in using her smarts to figure out some requested science & math problems on some request forms of problems.

“It’s hard to believe that it’s only been three days since what happened.” Phobos spoke off in making this stated reminder of what happened.

“Shhh….don’t mention that you-know-what matter!” Spike hushed Phobos to not remind Ben of that event, it’ll only make things worse.

“It’s cool Spike, Phobos is right. It’s been three days since Golden Heart and his group have been helping to keep tabs on Twilight and the others’ sleeping bodies while their Dream Spirits are away.” Ben spoke to say this with a little easy smile the time. Truth be said, it’s as spoken, three whole days and while they are keeping Twilight and the Mane Five’s bodies in stasis, there is no word or signs of their Dream Spirits within the Night Dimension or of their situation.

“Excuse me, Ben?” Then coming into the picture was Golden Heart, Jack Zen, Fila, Omega & Pinkamena that came to give their daily report of the patients they are tending to. Even Discord came over cause he was feeling concern too.

“Any news?” Ben asked in wondering if there was some progress.

“No signs of any changes, Discord’s help with a new monitor to help us see anything going on in the Night Dimension…” Goldie shook his head no in response while saying they have had times to watch a monitor of the other dream world dimension they know about, however…

“But the darn thing’s really giving us static, it’s like back home where the cable is out, only worse.” Pinkamena complained to say in how the monitor that was supposed to help has sometimes given them static, it’s a wonder they can see much of anything going on with their friends away in another dimension.

"So, things could be better." Fila sheepishly shrug off to say this that things could be worse then what they reported.

“So tell us, has nothing been too distracting while the Mane Six are preoccupied?” Jack Zen asked Ben in hoping that maybe some little news can help cheer the guy up.

“Right now, no one knows but us.” Ben sighs to say this in saying that the secret of what has happened to the Mane Six is kept out of the public’s eye and to be remain silent.

“I’m surprise we haven’t told the Mystic Ponies yet.” Phobos rub his noggin in thinking about something weird.

“Well you recall how upset Azure Phoenix was about us going to another world. This time, it’s in a place that’s way more complicated.” Spike issued to remind Phobos that when they went to the Human World version of Equestria, Azure Phoenix wasn’t too please, and it’s a safe bet that they wouldn’t interfere with another world across space & time in another dimension.

“Grandma Celestia even talk to Flare Tiger and she says it’s a world she could reach, but this Wizeman would sense a disturbance of her intrusion and snatch her. Not even the Mystics could sneak by since he’s the evil god of that place.” Nyx exclaimed to say this that no one can sneak into the Night Dimension for that would alert Wizeman and he would act, so they can’t do anything at all but await for something to happen.

"Which is why for their own safety, the Mystics are not being involved in this." Starlight Glimmer concluded that their best chance, is to not endanger the Mystics of which if there exist an enemy to match the War-God Grimmore, it be just throwing away innocent lives of more victims than they need.

“Then it appears we must have faith in the Guardian of the Night Dimension to help them.” Omega stated to say that perhaps the one helping the Mane Six, will help get them back home.

“Speaking of help, have we managed to make contacts with any available allies to help us fill in hero request and such?” Discord asked off in being slightly curious about something of where without the Mane Six around, any heroic acts will need to be filled in while not raising suspicion.

“Like you wouldn’t believe.” Ben rolled his eyes to say this in sounding like he’s been extra super busy with that kinda work. “I hired the Forgers to help against reports of bandits in White Tail Woods. Asked Gravi to keep his army ready if Dark Mystics or the Apocalypse Ponies make any movements. I’ve sent Snowcrystal and her brother to handle unnatural ice-quakes near the Frozen North of where a tribe of ponies live in igloos. Asked Z-Strap to keep check on criminals in Manehatten that they don’t try to cause a big enough scene. And I even asked Senseless Joe to help where someone was tossing solution in Hayseed Swamps.” Ben explained in having said that he’s made connections with those that they have needed aid while Twilight and the gang are out of action temporally and so far it’s just been holding up well even with some rise of cases for the Rainbow Kingdom.

“Man….sounds heavy.” Jack Zen raised an eyebrow in seeing Ben’s really working hard here.

“Right, I’m not sure if our enemies here know about what happen with Twilight and the rest, but we must make certain no one knows. The panic be too huge!” Ben signs to say this that they are to make sure no one, tells about what happen to Twilight and the Mane Five; the lesser anyone knows, the better to keep enemies from knowing themselves. “Aunt Luna is already healed up and working again, but she’s making certain no one else gets taken to the Night Dimension.” Ben spoke of some good news that his aunt that was weaken during the auction of the Mane Six by Wizeman when the guy attacked Luna, she’s healed up and is making sure no one is being targeted; especially any other Element Users.

“It’s possible it was only those six. But till then, we’ll ready if any action shows up here.” Goldie stated to say this that it seems only the ones that are represented for the Elements of Harmony got taken, but if anything happens…he and his group shall step in.

“Right, so till then, keep doing your best, Prince Ben!” Pinkamena smiled off in speaking with determination in her voice on the matter.

Soon Goldie’s group turns to leave to return to the Healing Chamber where Sombra & Autumn Gem are keeping tabs on the sleeping stasis bodies of the Mane Six. Ben looks down in pondering some heavy thoughts, but they are move away from his daughter’s cheerful smile.

“Don’t threat daddy, mommy and the others are probably okay. We just have to do our best here while they aren’t back yet.” Nyx spoke in sounding hopeful of the case in not giving up yet.

“You’re right Nyx, so, what’s the next thing to finish up?” Ben smiles to nod in agreement while wondering what was next for them to handle for the kingdom.

“Well, there’s a matter about the Buffalo Tribe having a strange behavior pattern lately from weird sound effects.” Spike spoke in showing a scroll that told about problems of the Buffalo Tribe hearing something that makes them go crazy.

“And by strange, we mean them charging into Apple Loosa.” Phobos pointed out remotely in what was the next trouble to be brought up.

“Hugh, better call in Zebura, he can handle in fixing the problem.” Ben sighs in feeling they best get ahold of another ally to deal with it that involves sounds, and who better than the one with the Element of Sound.

"Looks like we're in for another long run it seems." Starlight Glimmer rolled her eyes to say this in how things are developing.

And soon the scene zooms away from the busy Sparkle Family Members & Starlight Glimmer. Looks like while Twilight and the gang are away, their friends are still finding some time to be busy as can be. And those in Equestria will keep trying to cover up anything while making sure no one knows about what occurred with the Mane Six. Hopefully, whatever is going on in the Night Dimension, someone is there to help guide Twilight and friends through it until they can return home. And with that, everything goes dark while leaving more puzzlements for us to wait and see what happens later on….

Author's Note

Well now, things are really starting to almost cook up here now? In the next chapter, Rainbow's Team will be finding an Octopaw in the area before deciding to practice flying within the Crystal Castle version Nightopia. But that's not all, we'll also get to see how well Twilight's Team is currently doing at the time being too. However, when Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie visit a new Nightopia that was made, trouble will begin to stir from an evil hand. And what will happen when NiGHTS arrives, but the one holding the cards and her friends is...Reala? How will things go down, that...remains to be seen? So till then, stay tune....

Chapter 10: Octopaw & Hostage Problems

The scene slowly shows us what is happening right now. As we see Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy gently falling from a starry night sky just before they safely landed on the pavement leading towards Dream Gate. The ponies slowly walk down the path to come across the foundation before slowly finding a familiar friend, Owl, fly down from the sky to greet their return.

“Hoo-hoo! Hello again, dear Visitors!” Owl greeted those that have return to this place.

“Oh, hello there Owl.” Rarity smiled off to say this in seeing their friend.

“What’s up,” Rainbow Dash gave her hello to the guy as well.

“It’s nice to see you again Owl, um…where’s NiGHTS?” Fluttershy spoke politely to say while being curious, as NiGHTS was not around.

“If you are looking for NiGHTS, she should be by soon.” Owl stated to say this in his own response.

“But where did she go?” Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow in liking an answer more clearer than that.

“That is for NiGHTS to tell, but perhaps she is awaiting back in Crystal Castle.” Owl simply stated the matter while giving a possible clue of where the jester could be.

“But we just got back from that place.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes to say that after rescuing NiGHTS when she was caught, she already went back to that place.

“Maybe she’s trying to help in finding one of the other missing Ideya.” Rarity stated to say this in a possible idea of what could have been the case in point.

“Oh my, maybe we should go and help out.” Fluttershy suggested this in thinking what they should do to help out too.

“Then if you wish to, you can use the second Door to Nightopia that shows the Crystal Castle.” Owl explain the case of what the ponies here can do at this time. “Good luck to you all.” He simply gave those here the best of wishes ahead of them.

Then without warning, Owl had then vanished into thin air again while only his feathers flew around to the ground afterwards.

“Man, why do I feel like he’ll keep doing that all the time?” Rainbow Dash sigh to say this in what they have seen happen here.

“Well, maybe not all the time, right?” Fluttershy shrug off to simply say this for an answer.

“For now, let us make our way to the Door, shall we darlings?” Rarity spoke with a smile in wanting to get the group here going now.

Soon the ponies were collecting a few Blue Chips that they found around Dream Gate before approaching the Door that would lead them back towards Crystal Castle. They slowly open the doors to be bask in the white light before slowly entering the place in question. After that, everything went blank from knowing where these three ponies are gonna end up being in soon enough.

Now the scene opens up to a familiar part of Crystal Castle and we see NiGHTS was flying above while leaving a star dust trail. But as the jester was flying, she saw something floating off the ground to move about, and it look familiar. At the same time, ‘Cowardly Custard’ was heard playing in the background during the moment. Upon closer inspection, one was able to determine what the creature was…it was none other than Octopaw!

“Huh?” NiGHTS soon stops flying to stand up straight to rest her hands on her hips; spotting a familiar creature from before. “What’s Octopaw doing here?” She was surprised, she saw Octopaw from the other Nightopia place, and it’s here. “Oh, well. Let’s have a little fun, shall we?” She shrug off to say this say, wave off her right hand’s index finger to those listening before slowly twirling and then diving off to chase after Octopaw.

“Seriously, why chase after him again?” Rarity’s spirit asked off if they really wanna chase after the Octopaw a second time.

“Duh Rarity, to get practice to fly around this world!” Rainbow Dash’s spirt spoke off to point out the major factor here.

“Well, we did have a bumble start, so…it couldn’t hurt, right?” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke in agreement, and so the settlement was set for what shall be their next Octopaw chase.

At this time, the background was playing ‘Catch Me If You Can’ during the moment here. And the gang saw Octopaw was station near a certain spot of Crystal Castle they are familiar with.

“Remember what the old bird said, fly through the Rings that Octopaw leaves behind. So let’s see if we can get at least 30 Links or so within the different areas!” NiGHTS explained the case in what they need to do here, it’s just like last time only in a new location.

The spirit ponies nodded their heads, and then without warning, the chase was off as Octopaw was leaving behind Rings for the group to go through. NiGHTS had to go near a cannon to fire off to pass by the new Rings to get some Links, while not getting too close to Octopaw. But at the same time, the gang went through that same prism glass object that made them split into five mini versions of NiGHTS.

“Oh…we’re split again!” Flutterhsy’s spirit yelps in seeing what has happened to them at this moment.

“Perfect, which means it’s five of us against one Octopaw!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit exclaimed in liking these odds in their favor.

“Darling, have you forgotten, Octopaw gets scared when he sees NiGHTS, imagine his reaction to FIVE of them.” Rarity’s spirit rolled her eyes to sternly remind Rainbow Dash that more human looking beings against a scary creature that yelps at the sight of one human would make things harder then.

“Then we’ll just have to be prepared to be on our guard.” NiGHTS explained the best and simple case in point at this matter.

Recalling how they once handle being in the state, Rainbow Dash was having NiGHTS and the illusion version follow their lead to stay behind Octopaw while going through the Rings he expel behind. The five NiGHTS flew off to collect not just Blue Chips but also the Rings made by Octopaw and the other Ring stack. But then when the effect of the five mini versions reverted back to one NiGHTS, they went through another nearby prism that made them again while still chasing after Octopaw.

“Well that was certainly surprising.” Rarity’s spirit commented off in how they almost lost having five mini NiGHTS to now having them again.

“Let’s just keep the paste going!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued off to say this in not backing down now.

“Um, I’ll try.” Fluttershy’s spirit meekly spoke forth in what she try to do to be helpful.

“Get ready, here comes an area we recall something BIG going on.” NiGHTS alerted her friends of their approach near something that was big news to see.

Wasn’t long before the gang was chasing Octopaw to a familiar colosseum and were pretty much doing great to catch up. Course maybe it was too great, for when Octopaw saw NiGHTS, all five, it squeezed out a huge ink cloud that almost blinded Rainbow Dash’s sight. But then Rarity took over and while they lost two NiGHTS mini versions from the impact, they still end up going through the giant jar with the glass mirror; which ended up making them extra big!

“Great work Rarity, now NiGHTS is big here!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit spoke off in liking the looks of their situation here.

“Yes, but still…we were almost caught off when Octopaw saw five NIGHTS.” Rarity’s spirit scolds her friend from recalling their close scene earlier.

“For now girls, lets focus on the chase, shall we?” NiGHTS cuts in on this little debate to help settle the matter.

“I agree too.” Fluttershy responded off to say this in full agreement.

Now with a new size, giant NiGHTS took off to catch up to Octopaw that had a head start. Course there were a few glasses that got in the way, but the gang had to shake it off while Drill Dashing through to not lose sight and go through the Rings as them came. Course there were a few ceiling crystals and growing crystal plants that they still ended up hitting, along with the giant effect making them shrink to normal size.

“Um, we’re small again.” Fluttershy’s spirit pointed this out in seeing they are normal size.

“No sweat, we’ll have another shot.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued in sounding cocky about another chance.

“Remember, it’s how you use the size itself.” NiGHTS pointed this out in reminding the gang here.

“Then let’s not give up the chase, shall we?” Rarity’s spirit spoke forth in sounding very determine at this very moment.

Seeing that this was not the time to give up, NiGHTS was moving quickly before going through another giant jar with a mirror inside and came out giant size to keep going through the Ring Links and going after Octopaw. Giant NiGHTS was still using Drill Dash to plow through any crystal ceiling or crystal plant growth while making it through the other Rings that came up along the way, even got shot out a cannon at big size…before shrinking back to normal

“Well that was short lived!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit mopes in seeing they lost the size advantage.

“Well we can’t finish everything being big.” NiGHTS explained this so that Rainbow Dash knows that being small has its works too.

“I can see the Octopaw!” Rarity’s spirit pointed out in noticing this of where the octopus creature is.

“And look where it’s lead us!” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in also seeing this before their eyes.

The next area they return to was the one in passing by a lovely crystal statue of a woman and Fluttershy was controlling NiGHTS to go through the Rings while collecting to Paraloop some Blue Chips. So far, it look like Octopaw was going about in a circle as Fluttershy was certain they pass the same crystal statue twice while going through the Rings. But did that mean one stops doing the challenge, probably not.

“I say, is it lost?” Rarity’s spirit asked off in seeing this was pointless to go about in a circle.

“Oh my, I wonder if we’ll get dizzy.” Fluttershy’s spirit pondered the thought if they keep this up.

“Well I won’t!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit exclaimed to say this in not being the dizzy type.

“Heads up, we’re almost upon him!” NiGHTS gave a good warning to those that need their focus on the chase.

Wasn’t long before Octopaw fired off its ink when it went down low, NiGHTS and friends dodge that clever stun to hid and followed. They were soon entering a familiar tunnel of mirror walls where things are hidden and one needs the mirrors to help reveal the truth. So while going through the halls, some of the expel Rings Octopaw made were nearly hidden, if not for the walls of mirrors to reveal the truth.

“Careful girls, we need the mirrors to help guide us!” NiGHTS alerted her friends in seeing a really tricky case for them to get through.

“Oh, there’s one!” Rarity’s spirit pointed across seeing a hidden Ring batch to go through from the mirror wall.

“And there’s another!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit also saw from the mirror walls, more Rings are seen.

“And over there too.” Flutterhsy’s spirit pointed in finding from another reflection of mirrors, where the next Rings left by Octopaw are.

Finally it wasn’t long before the gang and NiGHTS managed to exit out of that tunnel, but they were meant with a surprise of more ink clouds. After Paraloop to avoid that, they got their bearings before noticing that no matter where they look towards…there was no sign of the Octopaw to be found anywhere at all. Which meant that yet again, Octopaw managed to slip away from them during their practice in flying in a different area with all sorts of stuff.

“Oh Drat! We almost had him!” Rarity’s spirit pouted in seeing the octopus managed to slip away again.

“How well do you think we did NiGHTS?” Rainbow Dash asked in seeing how well their performance was.

“Well, it was a bit shaky at first.” NiGHTS spoke off in sounding like there is bad news to report about the workout.

“But….” Fluttershy’s spirit slowly was asking in hoping it wasn’t too bad, and…

“But not bad, I think we managed to understand more about flying in Crystal Castle now.” NiGHTS smiled off to give some good raises to the gang in having done well in knowing their way around Crystal Castle.

Seeing that they did a good job, they knew their practice chasing Octopaw paid off. The spirit ponies managed to cheer in having been told they did okay. The background was even playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ at the time. And we even see NiGHTS twirl around in a graceful manner to pose off now in seeing that she and her friends have managed to obtain a good win of victory here.

“Man, you really love doing that.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit smiled off in seeing how much NiGHTS loves to do her thing.

“I think…it’s very lovely.” Fluttershy’s spirit smiles to also comment on how the jester does her victory dance.

“Darling, it is very you indeed…” Rarity’s spirit humbly spoke off to say this about NiGHTS’s performance.

“Thanks, so then, shall we all get ready to head on back to Dream Gate?” NiGHTS replied off to say while wondering if her friends are ready to head on back now from where they started.

“Oh, so soon? I never did get to spend some quiet time marveling this world?” Rarity’s spirit asked in thinking maybe they can stick around more to enjoy this wonderful place.

“Come on Rarity, even you know that if we didn’t find an Ideya, we’ll try again later, right?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit insisted that they get moving to get on back, they still have to locate the next Ideya hidden here.

“Don’t worry Rarity, we’ll come back later.” Fluttershy’s spirit smiled to nod in promising Rarity that they’ll visit this place again a little later.

Once everything was all settle and stuff, NiGHTS decided to help fly her spirit pony pals towards the Door that would lead them out of Crystal Castle. Rarity sorta sighs in feeling like once again, she’s leaving this wonderful place again. But maybe it’s for the best, after all, if this world is a reflection of Rarity, she needs to figure somethings out for the time being. And with that, everything fades away at this moment….

The scene slowly shows were we find Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy, slowly falling gently through the night starry skies. Wasn’t long before they landed back on the ground of returning to Dream Gate, and soon the ponies began to walk ahead by the gate before them. However, as they got closer to the fountain, something happened that their bodies glowed before a stream of Blue Chips flew out from them and dissolved into sparkling blue light that the fountain absorbed. Then suddenly at that same moment, an amazing sight began to happen….the dried fountain began to come to life with some crystalline water pouring out of it.

“Um, what just happened?” Rainbow Dash asked off in being lost by this little display here.

“Hoo, good work Visitors.” Owl spoke off to fly in to see how the gang here are doing.

“Owl, what happened to the fountain?” Rarity asked in seeing this and was puzzled by the fountain’s little act of sprouting water.

“Why, it’s because of what you did.” Owl humbly explained forth in what was done, was by these ponies.

“What did we do?” Fluttershy asked off in not really following along.

“You see, because you have been collecting Blue Chips, you’re helping to bring some life to Dream Gate, starting with the fountain’s water.” Owl pointed off in stating that the Blue Chips are what has done the deed. “Though it does appear to still need more.” He spoke in seeing the fountain’s water level hasn’t risen enough yet.

“Why, I had no idea we could do something like this!” Rarity gasped in surprise to see this was thanks to their doing.

“So…if we get more Blue Chips, will something nice happen?” Fluttershy asked with a little smile in figuring out what happens next time.

“Only time will tell, and since you’ve had such a busy time, why not visit the Door to My Dream, your new finds and exploration of Crystal Castle maybe there too.” Owl spoke off to simply say this while offering those that deserve some rest for their Dream Spirits to explore and see new things added to My Dream’s realm.

“Hugh, some of my stuff from Aqua Garden and Rarity’s Crystal Castle together, now I’m intrigue to see it.” Rainbow Dash hum to herself in thinking of how two different parts of Nightopia were created, means more stuff to make their place they share even better.

“Farewell then….” Owl spoke off to say in watching the curious ponies want to check out something to busy their minds.

This time, Owl watches as Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Rarity simply walk up to the Door to My Dream, and slowly open it to be bask in its white light to enter their own making paradise, etc.

However, once Rainbow’s Team had already entered through My Dream’s Door, from a falling sight above…someone else is seen entering the stage while Dream Gate itself went through a revert change effect. It was none other than Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie as they gently fell through the starry skies to land on the ground. And as these ponies were entering, a bright light came around the dried fountain that soon showed a familiar fancy blue chest that appeared.

“Oh look! Someone left us a gift!” Pinkie Pie pointed out in seeing a neat chest left for them.

“Hugh, wonder what it could be?” Applejack asked off to raise an eyebrow of where this one came from.

“Well, we may as well open it to see.” Twilight stated to say in figuring out what they can do.

Soon Twilight’s Team approaches the chest, where they open the blue chest together. There bright lights appeared for a brief moment, before something appeared out before the ponies…a well-known Dolphin Persona of which Twilight’s group doesn’t know about its effects yet. As they were almost about to touch it, the mask disappeared into thin air, but Twilight felt like…it wasn’t gone at all.

“Ahh, I wanted to wear it!” Pinkie Pie pouts to say in thinking that mask was kinda cool.

“I see you’re back, Visitors.” Owl spoke to welcome Twilight’s group in showing up when he did.

“Howdy Owl, mind telling’ us wha de mask was we just open up?” Applejack greeted their friend while was curious about something they saw.

“It is something new to which can help NiGHTS out when you are Dualized with her.” Owl declared forth in mentioning the mask has an ability to help NiGHTS out with this group.

“Hugh. You don’t say, I’m actually looking forward to seeing it in action.” Twilight smiled in becoming curious about this piece of info.

“Then perhaps you shall get your chance. Come over here.” Owl declared off to say in flapping his wings to go near something.

Soon Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie followed Owl to the left side of the fountain, where pass the Door to Pure Valley…was another new Door! This new Door seem to have appeared out of nowhere, yet at the same time, had an image logo different from the first one…as if showing a new world of dreams lies beyond it.

“Is dat….a new Door?” Applejack slowly was asking in surprise to see this thing was here when it wasn’t before.

“Indeed. The more Ideya you bring back, then Nightopia will be restored…” Owl nods forth while explaining the case; since Twilight;’s Team obtain the White Ideya of Purity, a new Nightopia has been created from their heart. “That Door is the door to a new Nightopia.” He pointed to say this in where this Door leads to is a new place in general.

“Really! So wait. Where does this one take us?” Pinkie Pie asked off excited before being curious as they don’t know where it’ll lead them too.

“Why not go and check it out. I’ll be there, and so will NiGHTS, if you need us.” Owl humbly spoke to say this in what awaits these ponies will amaze them.

Then without warning, Owl soon vanished when he flew near the new Door. That surprised the ponies a bit, but knew that Owl will be on the other side, waiting for them to arrive, and NiGHTS will show up there too.

“Well girls, shall we explore what’s behind this Door?” Twilight smiled to say this in feeling curious of what’s behind this new door.

“Sure thing sugar, it’s strange. When we was in Pure Valley, I felt connected ta it. Wha’s ta say wha this new place has effects either me or any of yah?” Applejack nods off to say this while also becoming intrigue that from the time they went to Pure Valley, she felt very connected to it; so with this new place, she’s unsure what to find next to affect her or her pals.

“Only one way to find out silly, we go through and we check it out!” Pinkie Pie perk up to simply say this without feeling worried or anything.

“Pinkie has a point, so…let’s go.” Twilight replied off in feeling that they shouldn’t worry and that they can check out the new place.

“Heh, ye right. Let’s check it out!” Applejack smiled off to let loose a chuckle, may as well check the place and learn for themselves.

Soon the three ponies come up to the new Door, and there they saw what look like some amazing canyon place that look like it could be a lot of fun on top of the Door as if stating what lies beyond. Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie slowly open the Door and were enveloped by a white light and some energize butterflies that came out. Soon they enter the Door to prepare themselves in going into the next new world they are about to see….

Now at this time, the scene begins to open up where we find Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie were standing outside of a new area they have come into visiting. It was like a large canyon-like area, the sky was the color that seem like before a sunset. A desert was behind those here and several large mountain ranges that resemble camels, and straight ahead look like it was a large amusement park. The park look like it had many things, roller coasters, Ferris wheels, anything to look like a place where there was fun for all to be here. And for the ponies that came to this place, were amazed at what they are finding. And also coming from behind them was Owl who flapped his wings while letting the Visitors observe this place.

“So this is the new Nightopia?” Twilight asked off in feeling astounded, this place looks way different from Pure Valley. “What’s it called?” She asked in liking to know the name of such a new place they come to.

“It is known as Lost Park. And as the name suggests, it is a place where exist a park in a lost area.” Owl wisely informed those here of what this was called to the newcomers.

“By golly, this place looks like a real fun spot! What say ye, Pinkie Pie?” Applejack smiled off in finding this place alright and probably her party making and fun-loving pal likes it too.

“Well….” Pinkie Pie was a little slow on the subject, like she felt something…strange about this place.

“Something wrong Pinkie Pie?” Twilight raised an eyebrow in seeing that Pinkie Pie was shouting for joy about this place; why?

“Right, ye usually like something’ this fun & amazing?” Applejack asked off in thinking something was very off with Pinkie Pie to not go crazy.

“I know, it’s just that…” Pinkie Pie was hesitant at the time being before getting her thoughts together. “It…feels a little lonely, don’t you think?” Pinkie Pie slowly spoke off to say in feeling that this place, felt kinda lonely, even with the noise of the amusement, there was something….missing that she felt.

“Well, Nightopia is created as a reflection of a Visitor’s heart, after all.” Owl wisely inform the group of what it was that they seem to not know about.

“Hugh?” Twilight replied off in feeling a bit lost in hearing that, so were her friends. “Wait a second, Owl, would that mean that…Pure Valley was…” She was asking in putting two and two together here.

“Yes, it was likely connected to Applejack, who sense something that her heart felt that made Pure Valley.” Owl nods off to say that Applejack’s heart reflected Pure Valley and it brought about memories and such from her.

“So then, if dat was my own place, then…who’s could this one be?” Applejack thought over in realizing what this could mean, so this place must be connected to her pals, but which.

“I believe Pinkie Pie has already answer that one from sensing something about this new area for Nightopia.” Owl stated to say this in having a feeling Pinkie Pie was the center here. “If you, Pinkie Pie, feel that this place is lonely, then that must mean that there is something missing from your heart.” Owl informed the pink pony that because she could feel something about this place, then it would mean it’s a reflection from Pinkie Pie’s heart that she feels something off.

“Huh? Missing from my heart?” Pinkie Pie responded off puzzled in thought to hold her chest with her right front hoof; is that why she feels this place was lonely; from what her heart has reflected.

“Could Owl be right about dat Twilight, Pinkie Pie doesn’t seem like de lonely one?” Applejack quietly whispered off in being lost in having heard such an oddball thing.

“I’m not sure, it’s certainly new for me to know.” Twilight whispered back in agreement, but for now, they need to explore this place to understand it better.

While the ponies were lost in their own train of thoughts, someone began to float behind them. However, it was not NiGHTS, but…

“Ah, there you are.” An evil voice spoke forth in having found the ponies that have come here. During that same moment, the background began playing ‘EVENT - Reala Returns’ out of nowhere. “I’ve been searching all over for you three.” The individual turn out to be none other than Reala, as he had his arms cross in having been patiently waiting for the Visitors to arrive.

“Huh?” Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie turn to gasp in shock, Reala was right there….staring down at them like helpless little lamb without a shepherd.

“Y….you…!” Twilight exclaimed in shock that Reala was here all of a sudden.

“Reala!” Pinkie Pie yelps in knowing who this guy was from before.

“Oh brother. Why now?” Applejack groans to say this in seeing they got problems already starting here.

“Heh heh heh! Oh, how I’ve waited for this moment!” Reala chuckled off sinisterly to gaze down at catching the ponies by surprise as he undid his cross arms. “The opportunity to get you three all alone, dear Visitors!” He held out his right hand in having planned to get those that were left without protection from NiGHTS being around, was just as he had hoped for.

“Stay back, Reala!” Then without warning, Owl flew in to flap between Reala and the worried ponies. “Do not harm the Visitors!” Owl sternly spoke in demand that this Nightmaren not harm the ponies here.

“Stay out of this, old timer!” Reala snarled off to say this to Owl’s interference, before whacking him off with his right arm to get the old bird out of the way.

“Oho!” Owl was then knocked across and fell on the ground, he may be determine, but he’s unable to have withstand that before lying down nearly unconscious.

“Owl!” Twilight cried out with worry, as she was going to go and check on their friend’s condition… “Guuaa-Aaaughhh?” But then, Reala was quicker to come behind an unguarded Twilight and restrain her front right hoof and clutch his left hand around the Alicorn’s neck as Twilight struggled to get free with little success. Reala soon hovers up into the air with his new captive at the moment…

“Twilight!” Applejack shouted in seeing her own friend was endanger now.

“Let her go or else!” Pinkie Pie snapped off to say this to the mean Nightmaren.

“Or what?” Reala asked off remotely as if not feeling an empty threat while sounding more like he holds the upper hand.

“Um, that’s a good question.” Pinkie Pie suddenly retracts her statement in realizing, they can’t really do anything.

“Darn it! If we were back home, we could stand a better chance against this varmint!” Applejack groans to say in seeing that they are stuck between a rock and a hard place; for they are only Dream Spirits without any of their usual magic and stuff from their physical bodies.

“Now…how exactly should I go about getting what I want? Hmm?” Reala asked the captive Twilight he’s holding onto in pondering how he’ll get what he wants from her and her two helpless friends.

“Get your hands off her, Reala!” Suddenly, a voice spoke out that earn Reala’s attention as he turns to see who was coming from behind; it was NiGHTS, looking serious in what the Nightmaren was doing.

“Heh heh heh heh….Late for the party, aren’t we, NiGHTS?” Reala cackle off in seeing NiGHTS has arrived a little too late to try to do much at this point. “The Visitor and her friends are coming with me.” Reala run to a worried Twilight that this guy had secured and was planning to take her, Applejack & Pinkie Pie with him as well.

“Say what?” Applejack yelps in having heard Reala was gonna take them away.

“Oh no! I don’t like the sounds of that! He must want our Ideya!” Pinkie Pie yelps in fearing of what this evil Nightmaren is after, and it won’t be pleasant.

“I’m not letting you do that!” NiGHTS sternly objected the idea of letting Reala take her friends away, not while she’s around.

NiGHTS was about to charge over to tackle Reala until….an evil upper hand was played out.

“Tsk tsk! The Visitor’s life is in my hands.” Reala spoke off to tease and taunt as he held his right hand closer to Twilight’s neck, causing NiGHTS to stop in seeing a hostage situation. “You can just stay right where you are.” Reala pointed off to say in what NiGHTS can do, stay where she was and not move a single inch if NiGHTS cares about what happens to her friend.

“Ah! He’s using an old villain trick to catch the hero off guard with a hostage threat!” Pinkie Pie gasped in shock in seeing an old evil trick that’s a villain classic act.

“And it looks like it may just work. We can’t do nothing so long as he’s got a hold of Twilight.” Applejack hates to admit this, but they have to go along, they can’t risk putting Twilight endanger.

“Argh!” NiGHTS groans to shake her head the other way, as she knew Reala was right; for Twilight’s safety, she has to obey what Reala wants.

“Heh heh heh heh heh…that’s a good girl…” Reala laughs off wickedly at seeing NiGHTS quietly obey without making a fuss about it. “Snap!” Then Reala raises his right hand away from a worried Twilight’s neck to snap it off in the air, as if signaling something.

“Hugh!” Then NiGHTS was heard yelping, after a lowering chain rattling noise was heard right. And soon everyone stares at seeing that NiGHTS was now caught within the same prison sphere connected to chains as it was rising upwards.

“NiGHTS!” Twilight and her friends called out in seeing NiGHTS was now captured again.

Soon the cage stops rising upwards to be at a higher height than what the ponies last time saw when NiGHTS was captured. And soon Reala flew upwards to stare at his captive that was now in her prison.

“Oooh, I’m so scared! Don’t hurt me, NiGHTS!” Reala pretended to be frighten of NiGHTS who glared at him as he was taking pleasure in knowing she can’t attack the guy now.

“Let….her….go!” NiGHTS gaze at to Reala in snapping off in demand that he release Twilight this instant.

“Hmph!” Reala huffs a bit in seeing such an attitude from the captive NiGHTS. “You’re still worried about the Visitor in the state you’re in?” He looked to his hold on Twilight in seeing NiGHTS still cared about her pony friend despite the good jester having been caught. “Well, okay then.” He simply spoke off in deciding to honor NiGHTS’ request, seeing the jester is now a prisoner. “I suppose I only need to bring you back to Master Wizeman.” Reala pointed to NiGHTS with his right hand in darkly stating of what he’s truly doing at this time, to bring the traitor back with them.

Then Reala soon tosses Twilight forward in seeing she’s served her purpose well.

“Aaahhhh!” Twilight yelps from falling from such a height and was about to hit the ground.

“Guuagh!” But at that lucky moment, Applejack and Pinkie Pie stood up to catch their friend and they all fall onto the ground on their backs and bellies.

“Hey buddy! That wasn’t nice to toss our friend so carelessly!” Pinkie Pie snapped off to say this in looking upset, which Reala didn’t seem to care much at all for.

“Twilight, ye okay?” Applejack asked off if her friend was alright.

“Ye-yeah.” Twilight slowly responded to say in saying she’s okay for right now.

“But not until I get rid of these meddling little Visitors, once and for all!” Reala remotely stated with an annoyed expression, these three ponies have started to become a bother and should be dealt with. Reala begins to fly down towards the ponies in preparing to do what he wants to do.

“No! Reala, don’t!” NiGHTS was seen angrily yelling at Reala to not harm her friends. But all NiGHTS could do was watch in horror as nothing she says will matter.

For while the ponies were trying to get their bearings from what happened during Twilight’s drop from a high fall, Reala soon swoops down, and circles around in creating some crimson line before he took off. As Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie yelps, they did not know that what Reala did was create a Paraloop just like NiGHTS does, which meant…

“Waaahhhh/Heeeeeeeelph/Woooooohhh!” Soon Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie let off screams before they soon found themselves sinking into a dark portal beneath them. They were slowly disappearing within the dark portal Reala created, where they would end up who knows where.

“TWILIGHT! APPLEJACK! PINKIE PIE!” NiGHTS held out her hand against her cage in watching helplessly in seeing her friends be swallowed up

“Heh-Heh-Heh-Heh-Heh-Heh-Heh-Heh, Hah-Hah-Hah-Hah-Hah-Haaah…” Reala lets off an evil cackle with his arms cross in taking in the pleasure of seeing innocent Visitors suffer. “Gurhah-hah-hah-hah-hah-hah-hah, haaahhh…” Reala continues to let on his evil cackle in seeing his clever plan has worked out perfectly; no Visitors around, means NiGHTS will not be escaping anytime soon. And with that, the scene begins to go dark at this time, leaving us to wonder what fate awaits for the poor ponies that were taken…

At this very moment, we find ourselves within Equestria, back at the Rainbow Castle, just within the Medical Chamber Room. Golden Heart’s team along with Discord were working around to check to make sure the Mane Six’s stasis bodies are all reading in the norm al zone. So far, there has not been any major issues that have developed yet, but they are hoping that nothing of any serious needs arises. But then without warning, a red flashy alarm light was lit up and some alert noises was heard coming from the Universal Dream Monitor. That much caused Golden Heart’s team to stop their work in pondering what was going on.

“Alert! Universal Dream Monitor has detected a disturbance of subject’s Dream Spirits!” Omega warns the group that something has just happened as of recently.

“What! Who’s?” Jack Zen yelps to say in pondering who was in trouble.

“Oh no….look!” Goldie looks at the capsule chambers of Twilight, AJ, and Pinkie Pie as their life-readouts show a dangerous reaction pulse flow.

“Twilight’s…AJ’s…Pinkie Pie’s…their health meters are reading an unstable reaction? If it’s not fix, they’ll cease to exist in mere minutes!” Autumn Gem gasped in realizing what was happening, if it’s not corrected, the bodies will cease being alive.

“We have to apply some pain-killers and decrease life-risk serums into their bodies. Quickly!” Sombra issued forth in what they need to do to help keep the pony bodies alive while their separate Dream Spirits are not around.

"I have them, hurry now." Fila stated in having what they need, but they must work fast.

Soon everyone was doing their best to keep the sleeping pony bodies stable so that their life isn’t in any danger. They were pondering what was happening that this even occurred, something must have happened in the Night Dimension just now.

“Oh dear…I better check the monitor!” Discord spoke in concern, as he was fiddling around to get something, but all he got was static. “Come on baby, I need a visual here…THERE!” He asked off in trying to get something, until finally…he got lucky.

Soon a tiny but very static picture shows what was happening that showed Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie sinking into a crimson portal as they are seen struggling before they soon vanish into it.

“It looks like Dream Spirit subjects Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie, have been taken in by some sorta….portal…and it’s sent them to….to…” Discord was stating form studying what feedback they were getting, and was just about to figure something out until…

“To what? To what? WHAT IS IT! GIVE US ANSWERS!” Pinkamena asked in starting to lose it as she was grabbing the monitor to give it a shake.

But Pinkamena’s rough handling caused the monitor to fall out of its place to crash on the ground, broken, in pieces, and pretty much just wrecked.

“Gauuugh! MY MONITOR!” Discord screamed out in horror in seeing what was done; the monitor he setup was busted. “Nice work there, now we might not even know the answer!” He groans to complain in seeing the pink pony here mess up their chance to learn what happened.

“Oops!” Pinkamena sheepishly responded in seeing she made an oopys here.

“Snap!” Discord snapped his fingers to appear like some computer technician repairman, etc. before getting to work. “This sorta equipment isn’t easy to fix you know, not like a simply snap and it’s all better! Now I have to carefully check every gizmo before we get any pictures!” He explained the case that it will take him time before he can get this fix so they can get their picture back up, if at all.

“Should we tell Ben and the others this?” Jack Zen asked in feeling they should report this in.

“No….that’ll only distract them. Ben’s working hard to keep Twilight and the others’ absence off everyone’s minds while asking request from only a few allies of ours that can be trusted to handle missions in protecting Equestria.” Golden Heart explained in a serious face that they should not tell Ben or the others this, it’s hard enough keeping a kingdom controlled without adding more distractions to their friends’ minds.

“Then let’s hope that whatever happen, they can get out of it.” Sombra sighs to say this that they can only try for those to be safe.

“We can only hope that much.” Autumn Gem spoke to say in knowing of this case itself.

“For now, we must protect their sleeping bodies. The last time an event happened like this, someone knock us out.” Omega exclaimed off to recall an event where someone came to attack them when Pinkamena’s body was in a coma and it may happen if they are not careful. “This time, nothing shall pass.” He stated to show his sharp hooves and hidden arsenal to make it clear, he’s ready for anyone to come by if it’s an attacker.

"I'm also here to offer some secure measurements as well." Fila insisted to say this in what she can offer too.

“Alright, you heard Omega & Fila, let’s keep our faith!” Pinkamena nods off in agreement on that subject, all they can do is their current job.

As everyone slowly nods in agreement and tries to continue to do their best, Pinkamena watches the scene. And from seeing Discord working on the monitor to be fixed, she has this much to say to herself.

“I pray that our friends are gonna be safe…wherever they end up in.” Pinkamena spoke softly to herself in giving her own little pry of the matter.

After that, Pinkamena quickly goes to work on doing anything within her power to keep the sleeping bodies of the Mane Six alive and well, and healthy too. For they can’t let anything happen to them, they must protect them for when their friends Dream Spirits return. For now, they must have hope that whatever happened with Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie, something will come around to help those three out. And with that, the scene goes dark at this time with more questions we’re all wondering and shall learn later on…

Author's Note

The 'Or Else' remark joke gag was seen from a Sonic Boom episode.

The action done by Pinkamena breaking something before anyone could learn something is a reference towards Toy Story Film when Rex knocked down a toy radio before Andy's Toys could learn about Buzz's appearance.

Woah! Looks like things are kinda off to a shaky start during the 1/3 part of this adventure? In the next chapter, Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie are in a Dream World made of glass, and they cannot get out of it. But when the chips are down, help arrives in the form of....their friends; Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy. While this is a happy reunion, Rainbow's Team must help guide Twilight's Team out through their Dream Door. Will things be alright in the Glass Maze without NiGHTS around to give the ponies protection? And will Twilight's Team succeed in rescuing NiGHTS, or will the Nightmaren company stop them, namely; Chamelan! Guess we better stay tune to find out...next time!

Chapter 11: Glass Maze & Chamelan Problems!

The scene opens towards something of a strange place that seems unusual as we slowly find there was someone sleeping on the ground. And look and behold, that someone was a group, and it turns out to be Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie. They slowly start to wake up a bit, feeling somewhat wobbly at first before pushing themselves to get standing. Course their surroundings seem like an open center of a castle museum, there were many fine glass windows and such all around.

“Wh…where are we?” Twilight slowly asked off in not knowing where she or the others are.

“Oh, my achin’ head!” Applejack groans to say in feeling her head at the moment.

“Ugh, feels like I had one too many tasty sugary treats before bed.” Pinkie Pie moans to say in feeling like she was not well.

“Oh no! NiGHTS!” Twilight yelps out loud in recalling what happened just now. “Girls, we’ve got to find NiGHTS!” She issued off the matter of finding their captured friend.

“Sweet Apple Corn, yer right Twilight!” Applejack yelps out to say in realizing the situation here.

“Quick! Let’s get out of this place and locate NiGHTS!” Pinkie Pie declared off in knowing what they must do.

Soon the ponies walked out the open wooden doorway before them, hoping it lead them out of here. But then without warning, Twilight’s Team ended up being back where they started from, which seem to puzzle them. Thinking they must have taken a wrong turn, they tried to go out the same wooden door before them again in hopes to be lead out. Course, the results were the same again as Twilight’s Team ended up right back from where they woke up.

“How’d we end up back here again?” Applejack asked off in not seeing how they wound up back at the beginning again.

“I’m not sure, this place should have a way out.” Twilight shook her head in being puzzled about this place and its confusing structure.

“Maybe I can navigate through this random place. Be right back!” Pinkie Pie spoke forth in readying herself to try to go through this place.

Soon Pinkie Pie rushed out the same wooden door in hoping to find some help for her friends. Twilight and Applejack were counting the moments of how long their pink friend was gone and wonder if she got out or found help until…

“HEY THERE!” Pinkie Pie pops up behind the ponies’ backs with a loud and perky smile.

“Waaaugh!” AJ & Twilight yelped out loud in being scared before turning away to look with annoyed looks at their random friend.

“Can you help me and my friends, we’re….ugh….lost?” Pinkie Pie suddenly saw that she was right back from where she started, and saw her friends were here too; she went in a circle.

“Ye gone in a circle Pinkie Pie.” Applejack groans to say in seeing what her random friend has done.

“I don’t get it, usually my random moments in random funhouses usually work out well.” Pinkie Pie replied off puzzled in what was happening here and was uncertain of this.

“Hugh, we best keep trying. No matter what, we have to get out for NiGHTS's sake.” Twilight sighs in feeling like this was tiring them out, if they can’t get out, then it’ll be impossible to help NiGHTS out from being captured.

Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie try once more to search this place in hopes to find a way out of here…if they can. The scene blurs out a bit as it will be taking these ponies some time to try to figure out how to figure out where to go in this…weird palace maze.

The scene at this time, opens up towards the same glass castle, but within the hallway was none other than…Rainbow Dash’s Team! Yes, it appears that Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy were just casually walking down the hallway without much worry or care about what was going on.

“Rainbow, should we really have come here without seeing Owl or NiGHTS?” Rarity asked in feeling that they might have been rash to come here without seeing their wise owl friend or the good jester pal of theirs.

“Relax, maybe we’ll find them somewhere here.” Rainbow Dash smiled off to easily say this to calm her buddies.

“I must admit, we’ve tour through Crystal Castle, both its land and inside building too.” Fluttershy made a lightly smile in seeing that they have done so far, a pretty good job.

“Well if we can’t find anyone here, then we best get back.” Rarity spoke off to state the matter of having been here a bit longer and still haven’t found much.

“Come on, just one more look around, that other Ideya gotta be here somewhere.” Rainbow Dash insisted that they keep trying so they can find another Ideya.

Then Team Rainbow comes across an open wooden door to lead to another room. But just as they were about to enter, Fluttershy peaked in and gasped to hid from spotting three figures in the room. Rarity and Rainbow Dash would have asked what the fuss was about, but Fluttershy hush her friends to listen…

“Ah….ahh…NiGHTS….we’re sorry.” Twilight sighed from being out of breath as she and AJ & Pinkie Pie were down in the dumps; they’ve been searching and searching but have no way of getting out of here.

Behind the door to this castle, Team Rainbow was certain those were new voices of some folks being tired out. Course much of the voice they heard was muffled off that they only heard a tired sentence ‘I’m sorry’ while not hearing the name.

“Oh my, I first thought they were Nightmarens instead of Nightopians, but…they almost look like ponies!” Fluttershy gasped in thinking there were some poor souls that were lost and though she yelp thinking they were Nightmarens, they look more like them.

“Or maybe it’s a trick, like a Nightmaren with a pony body or something. Remember the Seapos & Shleeps.” Rainbow Dash remarked off to say this in thinking they might be falling into a trap where some creatures seem friendly, but aren’t like Bomamba and her evil cats.

“Still, let’s try to communicate and see where this goes, shall we?” Rarity insisted they see if maybe those beyond this room are good or bad. “Hey. Um….do you….live here?” Rarity tilted her head on the door where she and her group hid from view.

Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie cease feeling depress in having heard other voices…kind ones too, but where were they coming from?

“You’re the first pony beings we’ve seen in this world.” Rarity’s voice spoke off from behind the door, trying to start a conversation here.

“Whah…No…I…we were sent here…from another world…” Twilight responded off in responding to whoever was talking to them, all while they tried to find who was here.

“Yeah! And something awful has happened to our friend…and it’s all our fault!” Pinkie Pie spoke to say this in sounding depressed again over the matter.

“Right, we’ve gotta hurry & get back ta our own world.” Applejack spoke off in sounding determine in what they need to do; all while Rainbow’s Team listen in to hear such honest words.

“Your….friend?” Fluttershy slowly spoke in feeling like hearing someone say that would not be a real Nightmaren enemy, so those on the other side must be true characters.

“Yeah. She’s waiting for us to help her.” Pinkie Pie nods in being determine about knowing about NiGHTS waiting for her group to come help out.

“If we could just find the door, we be able to get back.” Twilight looked like she felt hope was further away, they need a Door out of here so they can help NiGHTS.

“But we’re lost. We can’t even find de door in this crazy place.” Applejack stated off in seeing they can barely even get out of this place, much less alone find the right door.

Having made their decision, Team Rainbow decides to come out of hiding to help their new friends in peril.

“No problem. We know where the door is! That’s how we got here!” Rainbow Dash stood out along with Rarity and Fluttershy in making this claim of knowing what door the others mentioned about.

“Really?! Then pretty please, you’ve just gotta take us there!” Pinkie Pie smiled off when she along with Twilight & Applejack turn around to see the ones that were gonna help them out.

Suddenly, both sides took that moment to soon stare forth at the other one’s eyes before they had a slow shocking moment. The six ponies from Equestria that were brought into the Night Dimension…were at last together again.

“Twilight!” Rarity yelped off in seeing who was here.

“Rarity!” Twilight also gasped in seeing who was here too.

“Pinkie Pie?” Fluttershy responded in seeing her friend here.

“Fluttershy?” Pinkie Pie raised an eyebrow in seeing her shy pal.

“AJ!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed in spotting her tough cow-girl friend too.

“Rainbow?” Applejack raised a shock eyebrow in seeing her daring friend.

“YOUR HERE?” The Mane Six responded in union to say, this was the most unbelievable thing to ever occur.

“How did you girls end up in the Night Dimension?” Twilight asked off in how their other friends even came here.

“We could ask you the same thing! But, maybe it’s the same!” Rarity stated to say, but felt like the answer is the same anyway.

“Neat! We’re all together again!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say that they managed to rejoin after being apart.

“We’re glad to see you’re okay.” Fluttershy smiled off to say this in having seen their friends.

“So wha are ye doing here?” Applejack raised an eyebrow in why their other pals are here.

“Exploring. And it looks like you’re in a jam.” Rainbow Dash pointed out in stating the fact of their reason of being here.

“I hate to say this, but…we don’t know anything about this place, and…” Twilight hesitated a bit while admitting the truth of the matter

“Don’t you worry darling. We will take you there.” Rarity humbly offered service to help their lost friends out in trouble.

Soon Rarity was taking the lead with Rainbow Dash & Fluttershy following along. Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie felt like they had a bunch more other questions, but it probably felt better to save them for later. At this very moment, the background was playing ‘Crystal Choir: Labyrinth Guide’ at this time.

“Okay, so we gotta lead you all through the maze and escape the Palace of Glass! No problem, we’ve already explored much of this by ourselves.” Rainbow Dash bragged out in knowing what they gotta do here, help lead Twilight’s Team out of this world; sounds easy enough.

“Don’t worry, we’ll help you out.” Fluttershy spoke off in sounding very assuring of that fact.

“Wow Fluttershy, this is rare, you sounding so sure.” Pinkie Pie spoke off in hearing how determine Fluttershy is, being shy, she doesn’t show that a lot.

“Oh, really?” Fluttershy meekly spoke in her sly tone in having been told this.

“Don’t mind us, just lead de way please.” AJ asked off that their expert pals know where to go here.

Soon Rainbow’s Team leads Twilight’s Team up to the double wooden doors, and soon they…..WENT THROUGH THE FRONT WALL! In truth, it was an illusion of reflective glass that concealed a hallway, no wonder anybody could get lost on their first time here unless they have experience in what a world of glass can do. Rainbow’s Team found a red chest along the way, grabbed it to get some Blue Chips with the sharp things inside, and knew they could be useful to ward off enemies. Soon the gang came across a red staircase and follows it upwards before coming across mirror walls where either way looks real, but it may not be. Rarity used her sense of what seem like it was obvious a reflection trick to confusion them before they go the other way to help lead their lost friends and collect Blue Chips along the way.

“Amazing, we felt like we couldn’t even tell which direction was where.” Twilight spoke astounded in how they been lost, and yet their friends here knew what to do.

“Well darling, as one who looks at mirrors all the time, you tend to notice the real thing or a fake.” Rarity shrug off to say this in having a back for such things.

Rainbow’s Team continue to help lead Twilight’s Team through the very tricky mirror maze. Around a corner in where it look like another treasure chest to be found, poof out to reveal some strange turtle-like creature that seem to catch the ponies off guard. But then Rainbow Dash thrown some Blue Chips that help stun the creature and allowed them to quickly escape through.

“Where in Sam Hill did ye learn dat?” AJ asked off in seeing what their friends just did there.

“We were told to throw Blue Chips by Owl that stun Nightmarens. He was very nice to tell us this.” Fluttershy spoke to say this with a smile on her face to explain this info that was helpful.

“Just what was that?” Twilight asked off in pondering what that strange turtle was, it must have been a Nightmaren.

“I think we asked that question when we browse this place and they’re apparently called Murtles.” Rarity pondered off in recalling that when they saw certain creatures, they were told what they were called.

“Wow, they kinda remind me of some story involving a Murtle & being called a Turtle.” Pinkie Pie spoke off in randomly saying something, much to everyone’s confusion.

“Guess when you think back to subjects, you can be a little random Pinkie Pie. But let’s stay focus here, kay?” Rainbow Dash asked off to say this about her random pink friend before they had to move along.

The gang continues on going down the right pathway that was not a trick of the mirror. And for sometimes, there were REAL red chest that contain Blue Chips, and if they have them, they can be well defended against any Nightmaren. Right now they begin making their way through another wall that was an illusion and lead to more upper red staircases that lead to a little more lighting of another maze. There was a Seapos Nightmaren that was in the way, but Pinkie Pie toss one Blue Chip that help stun it and allowed the gang to continue on to get by the maze & collect any available Blue Chips lying around. There were even some familiar Time Chips that could help them rewind time for a short moment they wanna redo something, even Twilight was amazed by these findings.

“Ye sure have been busy, haven’t yah?” Applejack asked off in seeing how busy their other pals have been since they were apart.

“Like you would not believe, AJ.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes to make a joke about the matter.

“Neat. So have we!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this like they been busy too.

“Well, at least we’re getting comfortable in how to handle ourselves.” Fluttershy meekly spoke in trying to sound positive about something.

Then the gang come into a new open room where two Seapos hovered around to stop them. But with the Blue Chips, they managed to stun them Nightmarens so much, it left them dizzy. And from behind them, another doorway pathway was seen, and so the ponies took that path in hoping it lead somewhere less…crowded. After coming into another maze area, Fluttershy and Rarity used their Blue Chips to stun and eventually confuse Murtles that came out of nowhere while collecting blue Blue Chips along the path or any chest they found. Sometimes navigating through such hard puzzling cases could get irritating, but after finding another staircase to go up, the gang took it. Course Seapos got in the way, but they were soon dealt with while they were making their way up to find….an open hallway entrance and what looks like ahead was the outside world.

“Looky there!” Applejack pointed in seeing their way out of this place.

“It’s the exit to the outside!” Twilight stated in smiling that she and her group that got sent here can get out now.

“And towards where the Door is. RACE YA THERE!” Pinkie Pie cheered forth in making this into a little game.

But just as Pinkie Pie ran to where freedom was, she un-expectively rammed into an invisible mirror wall that block their way. Even Rarity said they never came across that earlier, it must have activated when they entered first. And when Rainbow’s Team looked up, they saw a strange sphere object floating above. Perhaps that was the object that they need to get out of here. Then appearing out of nowhere from flashes of light, invisible glass cubes are seen in the room where…they make a stack block staircase going up and possibly…towards that unknown object of importance.

“Ow, why was there something there?” Pinkie Pie moans from feeling something hit her hard.

“Cause it looks like that’s what keeps it on.” Rainbow Dash pointed out that her friend didn’t see what got in her way.

“So we gotta get dat there object?” Applejack looks up in seeing the object that’s still keeping them inside.

“Apparently so. But I can’t fly or use magic.” Twilight stated to say while signing in knowing they are out of luck.

“It’s okay Twilight, neither of us can too.” Fluttershy smiles to pat her friend to cheer up.

“But there may be a way to do it, it’s a bit rough, but it’ll have to do. Follow us please, we’re going to climb up some block stairs.” Rarity simply stated to say this while sighing that she’ll have to do labor work, but one must make sacrifices it seems.

Having understood what they need to do, the ponies needed to wait for the right lighting to enter the room to reveal the hidden glass cubes and start climbing. It was hard, and sometimes Twilight & Fluttershy almost slip, but their friends were there to help reach out and catch them to pull them up. And after getting to the top, they ran for the floating object before obtaining it and then dropdown to the ground. They saw that the hidden glass barrier was gone, and now they could exit out of the building. At that same moment when they finally got to the clear outside of the building, ‘Peaceful Moment’ began to play off at this time.

“Alright! Made it out!” Rainbow Dash cheered forth in seeing they did it, they got out.

“You see darlings, we said we help.” Rarity proudly stated this to Twilight’s Team of having helped out.

“I have to admit, you girls actually knew what to do more than me.” Twilight smiles a bit in being thankful her friends were here to help.

“An’ dat there’s de honest truth.” Applejack nods off to agree on the case in point here.

“So you wanna show us the way to your Door?” Pinkie Pie smiled to ask this next question that was on their minds.

“Oh yes, of course. Right this way, um…if you please.” Fluttershy kindly spoke while shyly saying this in her meekly tone.

Now it was just simply leading Twilight’s Team to the Door that Rainbow’s Team know where its location is. The gang quickly rushes outside as the scene fades a bit to skip across what happens next. During the same time, the background music had also ended at this time too.

Soon it wasn’t long before the scene changes to the outside part of Crystal Castle, right where the Door that would lead to Dream Gate was. Rainbow’s Team leads Twilight’s Team across the field to approach the Door that the formers came from.

“It’s de Door!” Applejack pointed out in recognizing that very door they seen when they entered their own Nightopia places.

Soon AJ, Pinkie Pie and even Twilight race off to reach the Door, leaving Rainbow Dash Rarity and Fluttershy in the dust before catching up. Once they were close enough to its area, Twilight’s Team felt like their lost hope of never getting back was renewed just now, thanks to their friends.

“Thanks a lot you guys! Now we can get back to my world.” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this in feeling so thankful here.

“Ugh, Pinkie, we all come from the same world.” Rainbow Dash pointed out this fact of what her pink friend was getting off saying about Equestria.

“She means the Nightopia world where we were.” Twilight pointed out with a roll eye expression of how silly that question was; it help her smile a bit.

“Oh, well in that case, no problem.” Rarity smiled off to say that such a thing was no bother to them at all.

“Um, we hope your friend is okay.” Fluttershy kindly spoke in wishing to make sure Twilight’s Team who have an important friend in need, is gonna be okay.

“We hope so too. Ye like her when ye get around ta meet her.” AJ smiled off in knowing that if the others here meant NiGHTS, they really like her too.

“If she’s as awesome as another friend we met here, I say yeah.” Rainbow Dash bragged out this comment to make a good rep for when Twilight’s Team meets their new pal NiGHTS.

“Well do be careful out there, okay?” Rarity asked off in wishing her other friends here be safe from danger.

“Yeah, we will. Thanks again, girls.” Twilight nods her head to agree to that thought, as she, AJ & Pinkie Pie gave little farewell waves before heading to the Door.

Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy also waved to Twilight’s Team heading on out. They smiled while watching their friends now head off to return to Dream Gate to help their friend in need. At least they know that these three ponies are not alone no more, now that they learn their other Mane Six members are around, they feel alright. And hopefully, whoever is looking after Twilight’s group is just as great a friend as their own protector, NiGHTS. And with that, everything begins to fade out at this time…

The scene shows Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie slowly and gently falling through the starry skies. And soon these three ponies manage to return to Dream Gate from whence they came from. If it weren’t for the meeting with Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy, Twilight’s Team would have been stuck in Crystal Castle while being lost and would not have been able to return to help NiGHTS in peril.

“Hoo, oh my, Twilight, Applejack, Pinkie Pie! You’re all alright!” Owl came in to flap his wings before he landed on a nearby rock, panting from being exhausted.

“Yep, we managed to find our way back.” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say that they are back again.

“Owl, what’s happen back in Lost Park? What happen with NiGHTS?” Twilight asked in feeling concern from what happened before they were sent away by Reala’s Paraloop.

“I’m afraid she’s still captured and is being guarded. Hoo…” Owl sadly inform the group here about NiGHTS' case of being held captive still.

“Then we’ll just have ta bust her out of there!” Applejack declared forth in what they do about this.

“Well, I don’t mean to sound rushing of things, but NiGHTS really is in a spot of bother right now…you all best hurry to get her out of that cage!” Owl kindly was requesting that they need to hurry up and rescue NiGHTS, post haste.

“We will Owl, and how about you? You took a beating for us.” Twilight nods to say while checking on this old and concern owl that wanted to protect them before Reala knock him away.

“I’ll be fine, I maybe old, but I’ll recover slowly.” Owl slowly responded in feeling a little bruise, but not the worse for wear. “Until then, good luck to you.” Owl issued off this last statement to those before him.

With that, Owl vanished from sight while his feathers fell off and landed on the ground afterwards. But of course, Twilight’s group was used to seeing that by now at least a bit.

“Come ow, we got a friend ta save!” Applejack issued off to say this in what they gotta do next.

“Tally-hoo!” Pinkie Pie cheered with a battle cry in knowing it’s time to get moving.

Soon Twilight’s Team approached the Door that would lead them back towards Lost Park. And from opening the Door, the white light enveloped them while they enter through. It’s time this group returns to help rescue their captive friend from danger. With that, the scene blurs out in white at this time.

At the moment, we find the scene opening up back towards Lost Park, where we find Twilight’s Team slowly creeping around some rocky rocks that gave them cover. During which, the background started to play ‘Wandering Wildness’ just now. And just up ahead of them, was the chain leading up to the cage prison where NiGHTS was flying around, trying to struggle for her freedom. But it was not working so much out and the ponies below decided to give a good run when it was clear. Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie had to climb up the chain that was apparently much longer than before and tried to be quick to avoid being attacked by the Goodles. Soon they managed to reach the bottom and enter into the cage, where the ponies smiled upon reaching their friend NiGHTS.

“Girls! You’re safe!” NiGHTS exclaimed in sounding relieved to see Twilight’s little group okay from harm.

“We were in a snag, but got out of it.” AJ stated off to mention this little fact of what they’ve been through.

“Right, from a little help.” Pinkie Pie smiled to nod that they got help to return here.

“Right now, we’re here to help get you out of here.” Twilight stated in that they have comeback to help their friend out.

“Then you know the drill, time to Dualize!” NiGHTS smiled to say this in seeing what it’s time for them to do next here.

Having heard that message, Pinkie Pie came up front while NiGHTS touch her hoof and soon a familiar light blue light escaped from them before…NiGHTS managed to escape the cage with the ponies now as spirits inside the jester’s body. And soon we see NiGHTS fly off to go through some Rings, Paraloop Blue Chips, ram near a floating television while trying to catch the first Goodle. As they went around a floating tree, AJ noticed some floating spiky ball ring, and went through instead of impacting it to deal them damage. After passing more Rings, there was a Goodle on a gigantic pink bird just ahead of them. Soon NiGHTS took a dive into the water where she surprisingly transforms into her dolphin form for the first time to Twilight’s group.

“Ye change into a dolphin!” AJ’s spirit exclaimed in being surprised by this new little feat.

“Yes, since you got the Dolphin Persona mask, now when I’m with you all, I can transform into this.” NiGHTS spoke off in stating this is a new ability to her transformation power.

“Wow, that’s amazing!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit replied off in finding this to be exciting news.

“Thanks for the heads up about that, now we can fight well underwater.” Twilight’s spirit exclaimed to say in feeling that will be helpful during their adventures.

Now Dolphin NiGHTS swings through the ocean waters before popping out of there to fly again in the open as her jester self while going through more Rings. And just after passing by the roller coaster setup, AJ took the chance to perform Drill Dashes to catch up and then land a blow on the Goodle. With that, the gigantic bird screech before it and its rider vanish into darkness, leaving the gang their first key. And as they arrived at the cage, they managed to smash through it, giving them the first freedom for NiGHTS.

“We got the first cage.” Twilight’s spirit stated in seeing that’s one cage gone now.

“Then that leaves two to go!” Pinkie Pie smiled forth to say in mentioning the numbers.

“Ready fer this one, NiGHTS?” AJ’s spirit asked her friend if she was ready for the next part.

“You know it.” NiGHTS responded off to say this with a proud smile on her face.

Soon the gang and NiGHTS fly off towards another part of this wide open canyon place filled with a park. As they fly through a canyon, collect Rings, pop a big balloon and spot another Goodle on a gigantic green bird. NiGHTS was being controlled by Pinkie Pie in seeing the target go through a spot while Drill Dash to destroy a giant boulder that block a track on its track. And now as NiGHTS chases the next target, the train that was freed runs off quickly on the track, doing some amazing stunts before it got stuck by another boulder, but Pinkie Pie had NiGHTS smash it to help it go forth.

“Pinkie, why did ye do dat extra task?” AJ’s spirit asked off in seeing they were wasting time when they could be chasing that Goodle with the key.

“Cause, it’s a theme park, and it’s no fun if the trains’ tracks are all block off.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke off to say this in what her reason of being was all about here.

“This is her world, so it makes sense she wants to help make it better.” NiGHTS stated in knowing that Pinkie Pie was only doing what she thought could be helpful.

“You’re right NiGHTS, after all, it is a world of paradise Pinkie probably wanted to envision.” Twilight’s spirit nods in agreeing to that term, Pinkie Pie is all about making sure everyone can laughing play.

While helping out the Lost Park be more fun was important to Pinkie Pie, they needed to catch the Goodle before time ran out. And while collecting the Rings and Blue Chips, the gang got lucky to be near a double jar cannon which NiGHTS went into, fired off, and caught to toss the Goodle into the water. The gigantic bird made its screech cry while it and the Goodle vanish into darkness while NiGHTS transformed into a dolphin as they obtain the second key. They swim through the waters before being shot out another cannon out and transform back into the jester form. And from finding another cannon nearby, fired NiGHTS off quickly to find the second cage before smashing it to bits, securing the second freedom of being caged.

“That’s another cage down.” Twilight’s spirit stated in the next cage they destroyed.

“Just one more ta go!” AJ’s spirit stated forth in what they gotta do next here.

“Then we best find the final Key Keeper.” NiGHTS issued this matter to her friends here.

“Right-o!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit saluted in having heard that and is raring to go.

Now it was time to find the last Goodle with the final key in its hold. Soon after spotting the Goodle, Twilight had to be ahead of the game, and watch out for spiky balls that almost got them to go through some Rings. Then going towards a jar cannon, shot NiGHTS into the water where it looks like Dolphin NiGHTS was chasing after it’s foe in the water. After passing through the other obstacles to pop out of the water, NiGHTS change back while now currently flying with a strong gust of wind along the path. The area look like giant planets growing around the floating rocks and a few shifts and turns were needed before the gang and NiGHTS were using much Drill Dash actions to catch up. In some cases, they were getting a boost of speed from bouncing off of balloon clouds to catch the Goodle on a gigantic blue bird.

“Wee! This is fun!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit cheered in feeling like she was having fun bouncing off clouds.

“I knew clouds could be solid fer Pegasus, but how us?” AJ’s spirit asked off puzzled in how this sorta feat was even possible.

“I guess for a theme park place, bouncy clouds was something only Pinkie Pie thought up from her heart!” Twilight’s spirit exclaimed in having thought that idea about their pink friend.

“Let’s keep this up girls, we’re gaining on him.” NiGHTS issued off to say in seeing their progress here.

Soon NiGHTS was passing through floating tower buildings in the skies while chasing after the Goodle. Then in a sudden moment from bouncing off of clouds that help not only get more Rings, but brought NiGHTS closer to Drill Dash, grab and toss the Goodle off. With that, the gigantic bird screech while it’s rider vanished under the clouds while the gang obtain the final key. Soon that left going through the last little bit of an area that had a rail track. But in a sudden motion, NiGHTS got there, something unexpected happened…she transformed again. This time into some Roller Coaster version of which the jester was the same in color and appearance, just differently theme of what to appear as.

“Ye can turn into a roller coaster?” AJ’s spirit asked off surprise to see this sorta feat from NiGHTS about now.

“Wow, that’s neat-o!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit perk up to say in liking this sorta new feeling.

“Better fasten your seatbelt!” NiGHTS issued this off to her friends in what to do here.

“I’m wondering if you actually have any,” Twilight’s spirit questioned if NiGHTS, being a roller coaster, would even come with seatbelt.

Now Roller Coaster NiGHTS was rolling on down across the tracks, expanding its legs to stretch and grab more Rings in the air from either left, right or center. And once the gang were off the tracks, NiGHTS change back to her jester self to fly ahead. They came near another jar cannon, it fired them off to score some Rings and Blue Chips and they continue to fly the path where there was more Rings ahead. And then finally at the end, they saw the last cage before smashing it to pieces; thereby completing the task of gaining NiGHTS freedom after taking down the Key Keepers.

“We did it!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit cheered forth in liking this little happy moment here.

“We gone and won de day here partners!” AJ’s spirit declared off in seeing they have achieved victory here.

“I’m glad we mangled to do it.” Twilight’s spirit sighs in relief, now it’s over at last.

But then NiGHTS expression went from a smile of joy for their succession to that of concern in sensing something was not right. Like there was another presence that was about to reveal itself to them.

“Better hold off the celebration, looks like we’re about to have more company!” NiGHTS exclaimed to say this with a serious face in knowing something was coming.

Course as everyone was feeling glad about NiGHTS’s freedom, the jester seem to feel that they were not truly done yet for some reason. Then as if on the scene, the skies began to turn into a familiar theme of red? And then if that wasn’t enough, the realm started to blur out around NiGHTS & the pony spirits. Once that was over, they soon vanish from sight to be taken….somewhere else to face an unknown foe.

Suddenly, we find ourselves in another realm that is completely nightmarish in many ways to be seen. And from the center of it was a strange creature to boot. This one appeared like a humanoid reptilian wizard that resembles a chameleon. He sports the four shapes of the four playing card suites (hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades) on his colorful tuxedo and hat. The background was playing ‘Cacking Chamelan’ for the theme here. He seem to let off a cackle, and shows playing cards up his left hand. He throws them out and they magically setup like card stack walls. Then without warning, the new enemy suddenly did a chameleon act to blend in to vanish from sight during one card that had the ‘Ace’ mark on it. As NiGHTS & the pony spirits were watching this happen, they found themselves in an arena that takes place in a surreal cavern with playing cards and floating spotlights.

“Where de Heck are we now?” AJ’s spirit asked off in seeing that they ended up in a weird place.

“This has Chamelan written all over it!” NiGHTS exclaimed to say in knowing where and just who was responsible for this matter.

“Who’s that?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off in not liking the sounds of who the new foe is.

“A Second-Level Nightmaren, he’s brought us here to this place.” NiGHTS explained of who it was they are now facing, a new and stronger Nightmaren opponent. “Consider him a pushover because he does not actually fight when you face him. He instead uses the Jacks, Queens, and Kings to attack and we’ll have to evade them.” She explained the case in what Chamelan is known to do and what he does, uses tricks and illusions to do his dirty work on the gang.

“So how can we fight him?” Twilight’s spirit asked in not knowing how they can fight such a sneaky foe.

“We’ll have to use a Paraloop to find the magician Chamelan hiding in the spatial distortion!” NiGHTS explained the case; that is their only option to help narrow out where Chamelan is hiding at this time.

NiGHTS then quickly had to do a Paraloop just as the play cards wall appeared before the gang. During which, Chamelan yelps from being caught in that attack which hurt him. As he vanishes, NiGHTS was flying around in which there seem no end to this unusual place. But there was something swirling behind that look like something evil mix of Jacks, Queens, & Kings coming to attack the gang.

“I can’t believe we’re being chase by Jacks, Kings & Queens.” Applejack’s spirit rolled her eyes in seeing what they got to be dealing with here as enemy attacks.

“I’m just glad there are no Jokers, they’ll be really hard to get by. Especially when they aren’t funny clowns but scary reapers.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke off to mention this, the Joker cards are always, ALWAYS unknown for being funny or scary.

“NiGHTS, they’re trying to get us with their attacks!~” Twilight’s spirit stated to her friend in seeing these cards were really cutting it close.

“Don’t worry, just try to stay clear and try to not get hit.” NiGHTS explained the matter of how to handle this, and they’ll be okay a bit.

Trying to survive what was upon them, between heart attacks, swords swings, it was the weirdest card trick one has ever seen. There was a floating spotlight moving around, sometimes it shine a bit on where the Nightmaren was hiding. AJ had NiGHTS do some Paraloops to get rid of the attacking play cards which seemingly helped out. Suddenly, questions marks appear on the curtain of the entire arena realm.

“What’s going on?” Pinkie Pie asked off in not knowing what’s going on around them.

“We delay long enough from not finding Chamelan. We have to get back on track if we wanna win this.” NiGHTS explained in seeing what has happened, they need to pick up the pace to win this fight.

“Well this here is some hay problem we got.” AJ’s spirit remotely stated in seeing this just makes things worse for them.

“Can we still do the Paraloops to find him?” Twilight’s spirit asked their jester friend if they can expose Chamelan.

“That’s the plan, now come on!” NiGHTS insisted that they continue doing what they can.

As NiGHTS tries to make bigger Paraloops, they reveal plants in the background. It’s like this arena is shrouded by a void with plant life hidden behind it. Evil cackling is heard, and Pinkie Pie took over to help speed up the Paraloops to which there were hidden play cards with numbers. Then without warning, the backside of more play cards came around the walls, and NiGHTS had to go through a green Ring bunch to build up strength.

“Uh oh! More tricky cards are showing up!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit yelps in spotting what was coming at them again.

“Remember, focus on finding Chamelan.” NiGHTS reminded the pony spirits of what to focus on, the trickster, not the tricks themselves.

“We need to pick up more speed.” Twilight’s spirit stated in what they have to do to get away from the attack and find the hidden attacker.

“Then let’s get cracking here gang!” AJ’s spirit issued off in determination here on what to do.

The gang are really in knee deep of what they got going here, but they try to use NiGHTS’s Drill Dash to speed pass things to try to Paraloop anything to help them find and attack Chamelan. But as they get further away from the wall of cards, they come across the question mark curtain area where it look like their earlier work had not vanished. So maybe the Nightmaren is hiding somewhere around here, they need to just try harder especially with that cackle noise they keep hearing.

“Wait, look…there’s a disturbance!” NiGHTS pointed out in spotting something just nearby.

Looking back at the spot of plants, the background cards showed the form of ‘Ace’ logos. And in the center of the circle, it look like there was something shifting within the spatial space.

“Dat must be where de varmint was hiding’ from!” AJ’s spirit exclaimed in seeing where their target was hiding from them.

“Then what are we waiting for?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke forth in seeing this was their chance now.

“Okay then…let’s put an end to this cat and mouse game!” Twilight’s spirit declared off in seeing this was the time to act out now.

Soon the gang had NiGHTS perform a Paraloop in that spot, and then just like that, the portal suck in something from what was hiding; Chamelan. Twilight took control to help calculate NiGHTS to perform a second Paraloop before they lose track of Chamelan and they succeed that it cause the lizard to yelp in pain while seemingly spiraling back into the forest. At that same time, ‘Peaceful Moment’ was heard in the background. And from close view, Chamelan had vanished into the plant life from being caught and taken care of pretty okay, thus signaling his defeat.

“Did we do it?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off in hoping they did something now.

“Looks like it.” AJ’s spirit nods off to say this in seeing that sent the lizard Nightmaren packing.

“Well I’ll bet this battle was a lot more harder than you thought.” NiGHTS issued off to smile at her friends in having managed to handle Chamelan okay.

“It was, it’s like trying to unveil a magician’s tricks of illusions.” Twilight’s spirit sighed in relief in knowing that figuring out an enemy’s tricks are no easy feat.

“Good thing we managed to not be taken in, right?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smiled off to simply say this in a positive opinion.

“So what now?” AJ’s spirit asked off in what happens after they defeated their enemy.

“Now we can finally get out of here and head on home.” NiGHTS stated off to say this much to her pony spirit friends. “At least back to Dream Gate. Ready girls?” She shrug off to say in knowing where they can at least go, and check to see if the others are ready.

“Ready!” The pony spirits responded in being ready to leave this bad little place behind.

At that moment, NiGHTS & the gang prepared to leave this terrible nightmarish realm behind them. As it began to blur out and gave them a chance to escape and return back towards Dream Gate. At least now, Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie smile in having rescue their friend and help defeat another tough enemy along the way. And with that, everything goes dark around this time in signing off a nice moment for the gang…what happens next time, we’ll have to wait and see…

Author's Note

Man, this seem tricky, but looks like it worked out in the end. In the next chapter, Twilight's Team will end up exploring more of Lost Park while they must protect a tree from harm, and then it's dealing with...Octopaw? But will that be all that will earn our attention, not quite. For while the heroes are trying to find Ideya and return home, a new enemy shall make 'her' return in serving Wizeman? What sorta threat is about to unfold here, stay tune to find out...

Chapter 12: Protect A Tree & Octopaw Chase 2

The scene slowly shows Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie slowly and gently falling across the starry skies. It wasn’t long before they reach the pavement outside of Dream Gate as they walk towards the dried fountain. They were pretty much not Dualized with NiGHTS after their recent return from having fought off against Chamelan. But for now, they were wondering what to do at this point after such craziness had happened to them. Fortunately, someone would come to help them in their decision making here, and none other than…an owl friend.

“Welcome back Visitors, I’m glad to see you are unharmed.” Owl flies down to welcome back Twilight’s Team upon their return from rescuing NiGHTS from capture among other things.

“Yep, we already dealt with dat other Nightmaren varmint.” Applejack proudly stated in what they also did while helping their friend out.

“Now that that’s taken care of, we’re ready to go back to Lost Park!” Pinkie Pie proudly smiled forth in announcing what they are gonna do next here.

“Already?” Owl raised an eyebrow in having heard this that seem to surprise him.

“Yep-pers! We gotta help pick up the speed and find out where another Ideya is hidden!” Pinkie Pie declared out that they need to quickly pick up the slack to find the next Ideya.

“Pinkie’s right, we lost some time when we were lost, and right now, we have to help make up for it.” Twilight nods to say that their pink friend was onto something, they need to find what they need after taking so long.

“I see, a very well thought out motion to do on your part.” Owl nods lightly in understanding this firm kind of decision the ponies have made.

“Right, gotta do this here thing, fer both our sakes.” Applejack declared with determination in stating what they know has to be done.

“Then I will wish you luck and see you there, my friends.” Owl stated off to say this in giving the ponies a little wishful godlike while he’ll see them there.

And then with that, Owl vanishes out of thin air while his feathers flew around where he was. And pretty much, that trick either gets surprising or gets old eventually from time to time.

“I wonder if he can teach me that trick.” Pinkie Pie smiled to say in wondering if she can learn that trick.

“Let’s do one thing at a time Pinkie Pie, for now…lets head off and meet NiGHTS.” Twilight exclaimed to say to her friend about holding off on one thing while focusing on another subject entirely.

Now the ponies soon approach the Door that would lead them back towards Lost Park. From opening the doors, the same light enveloped the ponies while they slowly go inside. And from there, the doors close while everything fades out now. For the next stop, was back to Lost Park where another adventure may lie in wait for Twilight’s Team.

The scene soon opens up towards where it is once again, another location within Lost Park. This time however, it shows what it an enormous beanstalk tree that was twirling up to almost look like it reach the heavens. There were many roots for one to climb up, it seem very strong, sturdy, and had what look like incredible green-looking leaves. And just below from a far view, we see the tiny image of NiGHTS looking up at this giant beanstalk along with the spirit pony forms of Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie. They all seem to be basking at this unimaginable sight to behold.

“Wow. I didn’t realize it before, but this tree is lookin’ pretty incredible!” Applejack’s spirit spoke off in stating what she was seeing here, the tree looks like something special to be so big.

“Well, we were chasing after those Key Keepers.” Twilight’s spirit pointed this out about the event they under took.

“But now we can enjoy looking around and stare at this big tree!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit stated off in liking to look at this sight that really was something to behold.

Then while the pony spirits had NiGHTS arms on her hips to smile in wonder at the giant plant, Owl soon was flapping nearby to see where they were staring at.

“Ah yes. A tree that reaches all the way up to the heavens must be a sign of your heart’s resolve.” Owl wisely spoke in seeing what was seen here to be a true wonderment to absorb.

“Huh?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit looked to Owl in being a bit confused by such statements that she was not following.

“Look closely. Small lakes and what little greenery there is…all center around the tree.” Owl spoke off in pointing out spots in where everyone sees small lakes and little greenery that is all around this one big tree. “This tree must be the source for all life for this dried up desert world.” Everyone looks up in seeing that from this view, this tree is doing an important task in keeping life in a world that is very dried up. “I do hope that it remains strong and healthy.” Owl humbly spoke in wishing that this tree remains in good condition, to help this world prosper further.

“Yeah, so do I,” Applejack’s spirit nods along with her pals and NiGHTS following along.

“We all do, like Owl said…this tree is helping the world Pinkie Pie envisioned.” Twilight’s spirit stated in seeing how this was very important, a place that gives life is precious indeed.

“And I feel very happy to know it.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smiled off to say this.

“Hey! Some kind of seed just fell from the tree!” NiGHTS suddenly interrupts this moment in spotting something was falling from the tree.

“Really?” Twilight spirit asked off puzzled to hear this news.

“Where?” Applejack’s spirit asked off in where the so-called seed fell.

Then something was falling right before the others that was seen, it look kinda red, somewhat spiky, and seem connected by….a metal wire. For a seed, though big, seem oddly out of place.

“Wow, what is this?” Pinkie Pie responded off stump in seeing this happen just now as the object was about to pass them.

“Wait a minute! That’s not a seed!” NiGHTS spoke with a stern expression on her face, as she brought up her hands to get ready in seeing what was coming…was not the giant tree’s seeds.

“It’s a bomb!” Owl shouted out in seeing up close, that the object was not a natural seed, but a water bomb object…coming right before them.

The bomb fell through between Owl & NiGHTS while they and the pony spirits watch it drop. And it made contact with the lake before exploding upon contact. That was almost too close, if that touch them, they be seriously hurt.

“L-L-L-Look out!” Owl stumbles with his words in sounding horrified in seeing something above the others should see as he flaps his wings to come around the puzzled eyes of the pony spirits and NiGHTS. “The Nightmarens are trying to destroy the lake and the tree along with it!” He explained the case in what was happening here, the Nightmarens wanna destroy this spot with bombs.

And as everyone can see, there were lots of bombs dropping around the giant tree. Many made splashes in the lake’s water with some explosions afterwards. This was going to cause a stir for Lost Park. At that moment, ‘EVENT - Bad News’ was heard in the background to build tension.

“Oh, this is awful! Simple awful!” Owl moans to say this in seeing what was happening here, this was just horrible to watch this action go on. “Hmmmm-Hhhmmm, Hmmm-Hmmm….” But then NiGHTS raised her left hand which the pony spirits followed that movement to clamp Owl’s beak shut to stop his worrying panic.

“Don’t worry, old bird! You just stay right here.” NiGHTS declared forth this bravo manner while setting one hand on her hip which the pony spirits followed in their sync. Movement, “We’ll take care of these clowns!” She stated forth in announcing that they shall handle these bombs from trying to destroy the lake and the giant tree. “Come on, Twilight! Applejack! Pinkie Pie!” NiGHTS grasp her right fist which her pony spirit friends inside her perform to in saying it’s time they got in and helped out.

“O…okay.” Twilight’s spirit was a bit shaken by hearing what they were gonna do here.

“Right-o!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit responded in the sure sounding tone of her voice.

“So wha’s de plan?” Applejack’s spirit asked off in what they need to do first here?

“We’ll use the Dolphin Dash to cut through the chains and defuse the Nightmarens’ bombs!” NiGHTS explained the plan, she’ll use the Dolphin Persona, they’ll use the Drill Dash move under a different name when a dolphin to defuse the bombs; simple as that.

With that explained, the gang gets ready to take a chance at this next task. The background was now playing ‘Wandering Wildness: Bomb Panic’ for us to hear now. As we soon see NiGHTS had transformed into Dolphin NiGHTS and having explained the plan, it was time to take action here. As Dolphin NiGHTS swam with AJ in control, they were going through Rings before performing a Dolphin Drill on the first three bomb chains to cut and defuse them. The gang continue to quickly travel in the water to approach any of the bombs in the water to cut the chaos and defuse as many as possible.

“This is amazing! We’re swimming like a fish!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit perked up to say in seeing how well they are swimming in the waters.

“Dat’s cause we are now, Pinkie Pie.” AJ’s spirit issued off to tell her friend that since NiGHTS is now a dolphin, of course they can swim like a fish.

“That takes care of a few here, now what?” Twilight’s spirit stated in seeing they got rid of some of the bombs they found, but what now.

“We’ll have to continue going around as much as possible until they run out.” NiGHTS explained the plan, if they can hold out, the enemy will run out of bombs to throw in.

Now Dolphin NiGHTS continues to pick up speed, traveling at a fast speed while going through more green Rings to build up strength of Dash Power. And just in time when more bombs had drop in and were slowly starting to come down to destroy the lake and giant tree. The gang had to deal with them but there were also Seapos in the way, the Nightmarens were trying to stop the gang. But with a little Dolphin Drill action, they cleared those foes out and went after more bombs to cut and defuse them while collecting some Blue Chips and Rings. Just then, Dolphin NiGHTS took a direct direction to jump up to the surface and transform into her jester self.

“NiGHTS, I thought we were suppose ta stop de bombs?” Applejack’s spirit asked in seeing what they were doing, the bombs are in the water, aren’t they?

“There’s more than one way to do this, sometimes we’ll have to leap out and dive back in. Since once they are in the water, the bombs slow down a bit.” NiGHTS explained the case in what they’ll be doing in order to get the bombs.

“That’s right, we can still do our Drill Dash here too.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smiled forth in liking that plan in order to build speed in the sky too before diving.

“Alright then, let’s try and do what we can here.” Twilight’s spirit nods in agreeing to the terms in what they can do to help out in this case.

Now Pinkie Pie was controlling NiGHTS now, they do a Paraloop on some Blue Chips while going through some Rings. But then after a while, they dove back into the water where NiGHTS transformed into a dolphin, and had to perform a Dolphin Drill when the next bombs had three bombs on the chain, it was tricky, but they managed somehow. They had to use the Dolphin Drill more times when they saw how close the bombs were coming to the ground to cut the chains and defuse them while collecting more Rings to help recover their Dash Power.

“Those Nightmarens aren’t letting up.” Twilight’s spirit quoted off in seeing the enemy was just not quitting their task.

“Then we’ll have ta hold our ground!” AJ’s spirit issued forth in knowing they can’t give up neither.

“Don’t you mean water?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit corrected the term of their location while AJ rolled her eyes in her random friend missing the point.

“Let’s just keep defusing the bombs as they come down girls.” NiGHTS instructed her friends in what they need to do here to insure they’ll be fine.

Everyone continues to do their part, and saw more bombs were dropped from above, which meant they had to quickly go off to get them. Twilight was having her shot in controlling NiGHTS to perform Dolphin Drills to collect Rings & Blue Chips while cutting the chain on the bombs while defusing them. They kept their speed up to leap out of the water and dive back in when they couldn’t dive further quick enough, just to get more bombs. But when a new batch of bombs dropped from below, one of them exploded when the gang was too close.

“Waaaahhhh!” The pony spirits yelped from when NiGHTS was slightly pushed back from that explosion from that bomb.

“Everyone okay?” NiGHTS asked off in making sure her friends were okay even if they are a part of her now.

“We’re okay, as long as you’re fine NiGHTS.” Twilight’s spirit responded to say with a sigh, somehow they were able to withstand that.

“Ye weren’t kidding’ about them bombs.” AJ’s spirit pointed off in seeing their jester pal was right about those bombs being dangerous.

“That one packed three to six wallops on us.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit counted off in how many bombs were attach to that one they came across, more than two or four, it had six.

“That’s why we need to be careful, come on….they’re really being desperate now.” NiGHTS insisted in this matter of knowing what the enemy was most likely doing at this time now.

Soon Dolphin NiGHTS was getting aid from her friends to quickly pick up the pace. They were performing Dolphin Drills to pick up so much speed to cut the chains to defuse the bombs, go through the Rings to recharge their Dash Power, and get any Blue Chips along the way. They were really pushing it to their limit to get all the bombs they came across. And then finally, they managed to reach the final bomb that was in the area before leaping up to the surface. Where after NiGHTS change back to her jester form, saw any of the Nightmarens started to flee from having run out of bombs.

“Looks like they’re leaving.” Twilight’s spirit stated in observing the action the Nightmares that caused trouble are doing now.

“Then they must have run out of them bombs.” AJ’s spirit stated off in guessing what this could mean, the enemy has run out of ammunition.

“So then we won?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off in starting to smile in thinking that is what this means.

“Yep, we all won and saved the lake and the giant tree. Now this world shall hold onto its life because of that.” NiGHTS proudly explained the case that with the Nightmarens beaten this area can remain safe at last.

Soon the background was playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ at this very moment. The pony spirits cheered in seeing that they have somehow mangled to last long enough for the enemy to use up their entire bomb supple before giving up; what a relief. And at the same time, NiGHTS was twirling to spin around and then did a graceful pose in showing her excited expression of having obtain victory at this very moment.

“I wonder what your victory pose would look like if you were a dolphin?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit questioned off the idea of NiGHTS doing her victory pose thing when as a dolphin.

“Maybe that’s something for another time, Pinkie Pie.” Twilight’s spirit insisted to her silly friend for having thought up something like that.

“For now, are many of you ready to head back towards Dream Gate?” NiGHTS asked off in thinking it’s time they all return to Dream Gate after having won this challenge.

“Yep, we’re as ready as we’ll ever be!” Applejack’s spirit responded off to say that they are ready to go when NiGHTS is.

“Then I’ll help lead you back there, hang on!” NiGHTS issued off to say this to her friends in about to help out here now.

“Hang onto what?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off puzzled around the subject of the question, much to her pony friends sweat-drops on that silly thing said.

“Let’s just let NiGHTS do what she needs to, kay Pinkie Pie?” Twilight’s spirit issued off this simple thing for her friend to follow along.

With the mission to protect the lake and the giant tree all completed, the gang soon decided to head back to Dream Gate. So NiGHTS decided to take the pony spirits with her back to the Door to aid them out. And with that, the scene begins to slowly fade in showing that peace had been returned to this part of Lost Park, after all…life is important to keep things healthy, etc.

The scene begins to show Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie gently falling through the starry night skies. Once they landed on the pavement, did the ponies slowly walk into the place they know as Dream Gate; the ponies stop by the dried up fountain while they began to ponder in what they should do next from here after returning from their last challenge adventure from Lost Park.

“So Twilight, do we step in or not?” Applejack asked her friend in what they do next, go to Lost Park or stay for a while.

“Well…what do you think Pinkie Pie, it is your own dream world.” Twilight thought this over to let their pink friend decide this one.

“I think we can keep going guys. Besides, it’ll be more fun that way.” Pinkie Pie smiled of to say this in thinking they can keep this up.

“Ye always seem ta be optimistic, hugh?” Applejack pondered off to say this while slowly forming a smile.

“Yep!” Pinkie Pie nods off to say this in being told that about herself.

“Well that’s what makes you Pinkie Pie, after all.” Twilight made a little silly smile about her friend’s action of doing things are always random.

“So then we’re off to look for another Ideya!” Pinkie Pie cheered out in knowing what they are gonna do next here.

“Ye got dat right!” Applejack nods off proudly to say this about their matter.

“Hopefully we’ll find it….but I can’t help but wonder.” Twilight stated to say this in some form of deep thought about something.

“Wonder what Twilight?” Pinkie Pie raised her eyebrows in seeing her smart friend was thinking seriously.

“No, it’s nothing…” Twilight shook her head off in deciding to save what she was thinking for later. “In anyway, probably once we help your dream world be fine, then the Ideya is sure to come to us.” She concluded that maybe if they help fix all the problems they find in any new parts in Nightopia, maybe another Ideya will reveal itself.

“So let’s hop ta it partners! Yee-haa!” Applejack cheered out in hoping for the same results of the matter.

With that, the ponies begin to approach the Door that would lead them back towards Lost Park. And one they opened the doors, they were bask in its bright white light while moving into it. And once that was over, the doors began to close up afterwards. And the scene begins to fade out from there in what the next trip to Lost Park will be for Twilight, Pinkie Pie and Applejack to experience next….we’re about to find out.

Now the scene opens up to a familiar part of Lost Park and we see NiGHTS was flying above while leaving a star dust trail. But as the jester was flying, she saw something floating off the ground to move about and it look familiar. At the same time, ‘Cowardly Custard’ was heard playing in the background during the moment. Upon closer inspection, one was able to determine what the creature was…it was none other than Octopaw!

“Huh?” NiGHTS soon stops flying to stand up straight to rest her hands on her hips; spotting a familiar creature from before. “What’s Octopaw doing here?” She was surprised, she saw Octopaw from the other Nightopia place, and its here; it’s the second time for her. “Oh, well. Let’s have a little fun, shall we?” She shrug off to say this say, wave off her right hand’s index finger to those listening before slowly twirling and then diving off to chase after Octopaw.

“Ye sure we should be playing?” AJ’s spirit asked off this sudden question in being nearby.

“Aw come on AJ, we can still search around while playing with Octopaw.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smiled off to say in liking the idea to play.

“NiGHTS, last time, this was to help us know the area more. Will this help us in this part too?” Twilight’s spirit questioned off to recall their previous event with Octopaw.

“Yep, the more you know of this world in how to navigate, the better your flying will be. So let’s be ready then!” NiGHTS explained the case in point was to help her friends know their way around, and to improve their flying.

At this time, the background was playing ‘Catch Me If You Can’ during the moment here. And the gang saw Octopaw was station near a certain spot of Crystal Castle they are familiar with.

“Right.” The pony spirits responded in having been reminded of what they last recall to be used here.

And then without warning, Octopaw began to move off while expelling Rings which NiGHTS was soon flying off to go through them to get many Links. Applejack was flying NiGHTS to collect the Rings and do a Paraloop over some large stock of Blue Chips, then dives downward to follow Octopaw. They were heading around a beanstalk with a building on in, as Octopaw expels more Rings while NiGHTS flew upwards and then downwards again while being shot from a cannon. But since the jester was catching up, Octopaw became frighten to squirt out ink while leaving the others to almost be blinded by the stuff.

“Uh oh! We’ve been inked!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit yelps in seeing what they were just hit with.

“Settle down, we’re still good.” Applejack’s spirit stated to say this in knowing they are gonna be fine.

“We’ll need to be watchful when he does that if we’re too close to him.” NiGHTS warns her friends about being careful against that little trick of Octopaw.

“Then we’ll need a new strategy to be careful now. And I think something unpredictable might help out.” Twilight’s spirit stated off this thought while she look to her pink pony friend in what she was referring to here by unpredictable.

Having recover from such a little matter, the gang had to destabilize themselves before going back to the chase. As Pinkie Pie was in control of NiGHTS, they dive below near the flooring of Lost Park to collect more Rings. But Octopaw still saw them being too close to quirt ink out, but from the excited pink pony in the pilot seat, she had NiGHTS dodge to avoid them, it was like playing tag to Pinkie Pie. And then a strange thing happen that a little Nightopian came up to NiGHTS, and seem to be following.

“A Nightopian? Why are you here?” Twilight’s spirit yelps in seeing they have someone following them with a cheery face.

“Silly, he thinks we’re playing a game.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smiled off to say that the Nightopian thinks they are playing a game of catch.

“Well tell him this ain’t a game.” Applejack’s spirit sternly told her pink friend to tell the little cone-head fella the truth.

“Don’t worry, I think he’ll learn once we have gone further ahead.” NiGHTS stated off to say this in knowing what will come about soon enough.

The little Nightopian was thinking the group were playing a game and wanted to play, but when they came to the water, NiGHTS dove in while the Nightopian stop from following. From in the water, NiGHTS changed into a dolphin to swim after Octopaw while going through the Rings. As they were swimming around the giant beanstalk they protected earlier from bombardment by Nightmarens, Octopaw seem to be going even faster than before while leaving a blur behind along with any Rings he expel.

“Wow, for a guy that floats around, he swims faster here!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke off in seeing how fast that Octopaw sure can swim.

“He’s still an octopus, so water is still its special ability to swim in.” Twilight’s spirit explained the case that even for a creature like Octopaw, it’s still an octopus type water creature.

“Then we’ll just catch him with our own!” NiGHTS smiled to say this that it’ll take a water creature to catch another.

“Ten four NiGHTS, time we catch up ta dat slippery critter!” Applejack’s spirit smiled off to say this in feeling determine now.

Deciding to not give up even if Octopaw had a huge advantage now, the gang was having Dolphin NiGHTS keep up the pace to go through any Rings while keeping up. From dodging the giant branches in the water to rise up to flow in the expel Rings, Dolphin NiGHTS reached a jar cannon that shot her upwards and out of the water to turn back to her jester form. Twilight was now in control to perform a large size Paraloop over Blue Chips while going through more Rings and chase after Octopaw. They were leaving the giant tree area to fly off over to where the park was where more events to pursue the target is needed.

“We’re chasing him back towards where the Door is.” Twilight’s spirit stated in where they were currently heading towards here.

“We got him now!” Applejack’s spirit issued forth in knowing that they’ll be catching up soon to Octopaw.

“Full speed ahead!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit announced forth that they go at their max speed.

“Okay then, let’s do this!” NiGHTS declared off to agree as it’s time to pick up the pace here.

NiGHTS dives down to chase Octopaw, diving down to get the next batch of Rings along the way. The gang was doing good so far now, they were starting to almost get near… But then Octopaw yelps in seeing how close the jester was, and made a large ink quirt out which blinded everyone’s sight. Once it began to clear up, Octopaw was now long gone from the area as it seem to have slip away once again.

“Drat, he got away!” Applejack’s spirit moans to say in seeing that Octopaw got away.

“Let him go, we’ll see him again, I’m sure.” NiGHTS spoke easily to say this in feeling like they’ll come across Octopaw when they least expect it.

“So how did we do in our flying?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off this question of thought on their work.

“Did we do okay?” Twilight asked in wondering if they did alright in flying around this world in pursuing Octopaw while going through the Link Rings.

“Well, it was a bit shaky during the last few parts…” NiGHTS thought for a moment about the subject before coming to terms. “But I say you all pass well in this challenge. Congrats.” She smiled to say this off in knowing everyone did well.

At this moment, the theme was playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ in the background. The pony spirits cheered in knowing that they have done pretty much okay in their flying workout around Lost Park. And of course, NiGHTS did her spin twirl and then pose off with a smile on her face at their victory. Everybody has their thing when they wanna show their expression of victory and these are one of them.

“I never get tired of seeing that victory pose.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit proclaimed to say this out in her own thoughts on what NiGHTS was doing.

“Well it sure doesn’t get old, dat’s fer sure.” Applejack’s spirit nodded off to say this much in agreement here.

“So are you all ready to return to Dream Gate now?” NiGHTS asked off in seeing if her friends wanna return to Dream Gate after this challenge was over.

“Yes we are, I think we may even take time off to visit My Dream.” Twilight’s spirit stated to say in feeling that maybe they’ll take this moment to enjoy a little down time now.

“Sounds perfect, you girls have been working hard in saving me, the giant tree and now Octopaw. So I think it’s a good idea to recharge and recover your Dream Spirits.” NiGHTS smiled off to simply say this in understanding what the ponies here need, they have been busy in helping out, so a break is well deserve here. “So then, off we go!” NiGHTS declared in knowing it’s time they head back now.

With the situation already well finished up here, NiGHTS decided to fly the gang back towards the Door to take them back towards Dream Gate. With the challenge already done and over, the ponies that help NiGHTS can plan to enjoy a little rest. For when Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie get to Dream Gate, they’ll be off to My Dream to relax a little. And with that, the entire scene begins to fade out in a white blur while we know there are still more other exciting things to come later on….

At this very moment, the scene returns back to the inner dark realm of dreams where who awaits in his sanctum than…Wizeman The Wicked. As he has already observe to see the events that the ponies have done thus far. Reala is also there as he kneels before the great Nightmaren leader and supreme ruler in being his most humble to his master. As of right now, the turning point of where the ponies continue to roam free and what they seek still is not in Wizeman’s grasp has become…a problem.
 
“It would seem, my Nightmarens…are lacking a need of strength. For all their worth, they continue to disappoint.” Wizeman spoke rather bored and unimpressive over the course of his Nightmarens failing him.
 
“If I may speak, master. Your Nightmarens are powerful, I should know, being of your highest rank.” Reala spoke humbly in wishing to say something to his master about the case of their Nightmarens strength. “But if I recall, these are the "ponies" that ruin their own adversaries, even “Grimmore" himself, a being as powerful as you, says they are an annoyance. Even if they have no link to their powers when they Duallize with NiGHTS, she is somehow able to use their powers well.” For what they have seen, when any of the ponies Duallize with NiGHTS, she becomes far stronger, but there’s something else to it, the ponies are indeed problems that needs to be settled.
 
Wizeman is heard making a ‘hum’ noise in having heard of this as he ponders these things as his giant hands move about. Two of them come down to stares at Reala as the jester braces for his master’s wrath in what may have upset him, but…
 
“It would appear, for once, you are on to something.” Wizeman slowly responded to move away his giant metallic hands in stating such things that has happened. “It is true, that NiGHTS gains their skills, their powers join to create something…new. It is of no wonder, why Grimmore says they hold great power from their elements. Powers I shall claim…for my own…” As Wizeman exclaims the matter, his middle front hands move forth to slowly grasp in wanting the power that tries to elude him.
 
As things were going along, in the empty realm of their surroundings with only a void below their feet, a sinister laughter is heard that sounded…female. While Wizeman seem unbothered, Reala looked around puzzled in who was here besides them as they look around as it speaks.
 
“Seems someone is a tinsy bit upset in things not going so well.” A voice of a female spoke in stating what she sees happening.
 
“You dare make remarks in front of the all-powerful Wizeman?” Reala snapped off to look for the defiler that speaks out of term.
 
“Maybe I do, but only cause it’s mostly at you who can’t beat NiGHTS.” The female voice issued off to say this in what she felt was more to tease Reala for failing.
 
That makes Reala mad, as he was about to stand up to seek and destroyer…until Wizeman rose up one giant hand to make Reala cease any action to which…the jester obeys without question.
 
“Reveal your presence to me, or do you wish to perish where you linger?” Wizeman calmly spoke forth in wanting whoever is here, to show themselves, or be destroyed; for his threats are the real thing,
 
“Easy now, I’m right here.” The voice spoke that was soon appearing from out of a tiny spark in the empty outer realm to enter the area where the two were. “Surprise to see me?” The female voice stated from being near Reala as it was but a tiny red sphere with lit black flame aura around itself.
 
“What are you?” Reala raised an eyebrow in seeing this creature for the first time and found it…strange.
 
“I see. I can sense you are from their world, are you not?” Wizeman calmly spoke in having sense what and who this creature was; it came from Equestria Prime.
 
“Correct, yes, I am from their world, but when they sleep do I perform my task.” The female voice explained itself of being from Equestria long ways back of what it did. “But, however…it lasted only so long till I was purged from their world, nothing but ash and dust when I last fought an enemy I almost had in winning.” She explained in where brief versions of…Pinkamena…no, of her transformed Element Form - Aging defeated someone from a longs way back.
 
“If you were reduce to mere ash and dust, how are you but a tiny lit of flame?” Reala asked in pondering the question in looking at this new creature’s miniature form.
 
“Probably because I absorbed a tiny bit of the Dark Flames used by Grimmore to give me strength and somehow…a tiny spec of it slithered off before I met with my demise.” The female voice explained in where some flash scenes of her demise, one lit flame of darkness was able to slip away…and escaped even outside Pinkamena’s body that expelled all evil infection. “I was weak, I helplessly wondered to find a way to revive my former self. But then I landed in this realm when a portal opened up and I sense this place. And I have to say, an evil bad girl like me could love a place like this.” She explained herself in where from her wondering, she saw the portal that brought the Mane Six from their world to this dream realm and she managed to get into this nightmare place…which suits her fine.
 
“Then I ask you this, for your answer. Give me a reason why I should not end your little life right now.” Wizeman spoke to where his six metallic hands moved in union and appeared to look ready to splatter the sphere of some soul if she does not give a good answer he seeks.
 
“Woah-woah…easy with the big hands!” The female voice yelps in seeing this action before trying to give a reason. “Look, unless if you want to rule the world and the dream realm, you might have no choice. Besides, you need some pony to be able to match the powers those ponies give to NiGHTS, don't you?” She stated in making some valid point, she can help even the odds in facing the ponies that are with NiGHTS.
 
Wizeman goes into a thought, he hums to process this in having heard what this new creature wants to offer. It was true that what he’ll need now, is something to give them an advantage.
 
“Very well, I shall give you this chance to prove yourself.” Wizeman spoke to slowly withdraw his giant hands, saying he shall give this creature a chance.
 
“Heheh, now that’s what I like to hear…just wait until I show you what I can do.” The female voice chuckles evilly in loving this, now she can finally begin to show her stuff.
 
“And what makes you think a tiny dark flame like you can do? You say you managed to gain a small great power from Grimmore’s Dark Flames, but you barely look capable of handling Level Three Nightmarens.” Reala remarked off in not seeing this creature of being any use as it is small and inferior to which it was no better than the weaker Nightmarens.
 
“That’s cause I lack a body to be able to do so. I thought I already explain myself!” The voice snapped off in protesting to remind Reala of her condition.
 
“Then you shall be restored to your form. But first…” Wizeman responded to saw this as he moves one right giant hand over to the flaming sphere of some spirit…before slowly its center eye beam it to be closer to it.
 
“Hay-HAY! Watch how you treat a lady! What are you DOING?” The voice yelps off in not liking this treatment, what was Wizeman even doing to her?
 
“If you have indeed gain power from a small sample from Grimmore, then you shall let ALL Nightmarens feel its power.” Wizeman explained to where he slowly grasp his metallic hand on the sphere, to which some small light of darkness lit off from the open cracks.
 
Then Wizeman lets go of the tiny dark flame of the voice creature as it falls into the black void where in its final cries are heard before it perishes. But then when it makes contact, unknown flashes begin to happen as we see something strange happen. The tiny flame from the sphere grew to engulf the object until it disburse to scatter at first, but then ignited in a trans-action to spread across the void and transcend the realm of Nightmare. Some small mist swirls around as dark energy to those near and latter far as Wizeman’s hands took the source within the palm center eyes while Reala felt some cling to him.
 
“Now it is done, the power from Grimmore shall now fuel my servants.” Wizeman declared forth what has been done to better serve him.
 
“This power….it is unreal! Is this the very small fragment from the Dark Flames of Grimmore, the War-God?” Reala slowly spoke somewhat shock to sense but a tiny amount, his own powers has grown…but he has yet to tap DEEPER of what he can truly do.
 
“Indeed, what she said spoke true…the dark powers mingled with our realm of Nightmare shall transcend a power to which all…shall heed to my whim.” Wizeman announced in seeing the creature of tiny dark flames has now brought a power to make the Nightmarens more stronger than before.
 
“This is all very splendid my master, but…what of her?” Reala asked in feeling a bit curious of the whereabouts of the one that gave them this.
 
There was no words, only action as one of Wizeman’s giant hands reached down into the void, where the palm touch it, and then grasp it before flipping it to reveal…a large sphere dome. As it swirl with something pulsing inside it, there seem to be something inside of which bones are heard cracking, flesh seem to be forming across the bones, even Reala was almost spellbound in what was happening.
 
“This one has aided to leave her mark, now…speak your name.” Wizeman issued forth in having seen what this creature has done for them, now is the time to tell them her name.
 
Then from within the swirling black sphere, something began to stand up and begin to walk before…it’s yellow eyes are seen before it stops. Then as the black dome hovered off Wizeman’s giant hand, it imploded on itself before something used acrobatic skills to soon land near Reala to get a good look at what this creature’s body was. She looked like a pony mare with grayish violet fur coat, cut down laid back mane with a hand-band & firm long tail that were silver-gray color, and her eyes were yellow. The markings on her hooves, her forehead & on her flank were dark crimson red (almost like dry blood), and appears to have dark freckles on her cheeks and pointy drop ears. On her flank was marked like a dark-violet heart with a cross dagger-like wings in symbolizing its evil nature, even for a Cutie Mark. In some case, she looks like a phantom that will haunt dreams, like an evil specter looking for innocent souls to toy around with.
 
“Hmhp-hmph, hahah….I am known as….Phantom Psycho Pie ‘The Nightmare Demon Pony’, if you will.” The revealed character announced, as she slowly look up from Reala to gaze back to Wizeman. “You helped me, and so now, you will defeat NiGHTS once and for all!” She exclaimed with her usually expression she always had…and in truth; this proves she’s back for blood and revenge.
 
“I will grant you a small token, your gift. Speak now…” Wizeman explained to say this in promising to give this pony one wish to grant.
 
“You best think wisely or what you wish will be the opposite.” Reala whispered to the new creature of nightmares to be wise in what to wish from Wizeman.
 
“Well, there is something I like to do that I never did settle.” Phantom Psycho Pie smiled wickedly in having one perfect thought to use at this time.

 
Within a room of the Dark Mystics headquarters, Amon was seen sleeping in his bed without his mask one. But there were flashes across the screen, as it looks like something was happening. Amon seem to shift and turn, some of his things seem to have been knocked down and objects shredded.
 
“Gaaaugh-Huugh-huuugh-hhuugh!” Then suddenly, Amon snap himself awake, as while it was dark, it was hard to see, but his face seem pale as a ghost.
 
Looking around, his place was wreck by some unseen force, but just then…strange sit seem to drift nearby and…it was snickering.
 
“I told you you would be sorry.” Phantom Psycho Pie issued off her voice from all around to scare Amon of having come to pay him back.
 
Then the mist left the room in de-pixelating itself from the room. Amon was still recovering in what just happened, all while not knowing what any of that was.

 
Returning to the Nightmare Realm, we find the dark mist reforming into Phantom Psycho Pie as she was laughing a bit in pure joy. Not being aware that she was doing that before Reala and even more so, with Wizeman staring down at her with his unmoving hands.
 
“For what was the purpose of your action?” Reala asked in not following that action that was done.
 
“Just paying back that Dark Mystic who ruined something I was doing.” Phantom Psycho Pie explained herself in wanting to pay Amon back from the shock treatment he did in interrupting her nightmare work in Pinkamena. “Now that I’m good, I like to help you out. What will be the plan to end your foe once and for all?” She asked to bow down before Wizeman, wishing to help end NiGHTS and those that are with him.
 
“Very well, for this moment, you shall be a Level One Rank Nightmaren.” Wizeman exclaimed to say this in what shall be done here, giving Phantom Psycho Pie a position as a fellow Nightmaren. “Reala, you will let her accompany with you, so that this time….you may be able to win.” He explained the matter in what shall be done at this time that these two shall work together.
 
“But my lord, is she to be even trusted to be given such a rank?” Reala questioned his master of doing such a thing.
 
“You shall do as I command or face OBLIVION!” Wizeman snapped forth in where his giant hands came up to shake near Reala with his upset threat tone.
 
“Yes….my master. It shall be done.” Reala silently apologize for his mistake and shall do as he’s told.
 
Soon Reala gets up from bowing before Wizeman before staring towards Phantom Psycho Pie.
 
“Come along…” Reala nodded his head for this pony to follow him in where he’ll go.
 
“Oh don’t worry, I’ll be right behind you.” Phantom Psycho Pie smiled in stating that she’ll be close by.
 
As both Reala and Phantom Psycho Pie vanished from sight, Wizeman was seen alone in seeing this new feat begun now.
 
“Now to see what will unfold now…” Wizeman exclaimed to say in wanting to see what shall happen during this moment.
 
With that, everything begins to go dark from now the return of Phantom Psycho Pie has been done, she is working with Wizeman and new horrors now await for the heroes and NiGHTS without knowing of such a threat…

Author's Note

Well this was some surprising stuff! Next chapter, Team Rainbow makes their appearance to calm an active volcano in Crystal Castle. But things get harder when they face the wicked Nightmaren witch for a 2nd time: Bomamba! How will it go, what will happen, can anther Ideya be found? Stay tune to see what happens next...

Chapter 13: 2nd Match, VS. Bomamba!

The scene slowly opens up towards where we see Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy falling gently in the starry night sky. They soon land on the pavement that lead back to Dream Gate where they saw the active fountain pouring water. After they were searching in Crystal Castle, they had the most unusual moment to meet some ‘old’ faces that needed a hand. As they were near, Owl was soon seen flying near the gang that have returned.

“Greetings my friends, you’ve return.” Owl flaps up near the pony group that came back from their little adventure in Crystal Castle.

“Yeah, and after our search, found nothing.” Rainbow Dash shrug off to say this in what they came across was not what they were expecting.

“Right, we thought what we heard about something appeared in the palace was an Ideya, but…we were wrong.” Fluttershy stated from hearing about a light that came from a palace in Crystal Castle was an Ideya; when it was actually something entirely different.

“Well, this might be convenient. It appears that the Nightopians were not sng of the palace, but rather of Jewel Mountain.” Owl stated in telling this group of some new news that has come to his attention.

“Wait! You mean there is even a mountain made of jewelry?” Rarity gasped at the thought that there is a mountain of jewelry.

“Yes. Precious gemstones fill the mountain.” Owl nods off to explain the case of what the mountain holds. “I do hope nothing unfortunate befalls them.” He spoke in having worried thoughts over the matter.

“Oh, say no more Owl, we shall investigate that next area immediately!” Rarity spoke forth in stating that they shall personally take care of it immediately.

“Great! Now her lost enthusiasm has been replenished with the urge to see such a place!” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes to say in seeing what Rarity is now showing here.

“Well, I guess it wouldn’t hurt to take another look.” Fluttershy commented to say this in knowing they can always check out the spot itself.

“Then I wish you luck and shall see you there.” Owl spoke off to simply say this much to those that shall search for clues of the Ideya they next seek.

With that, Owl vanishes into thin air while leaving behind his feathers. And it’s the same old thing the gang have learn to get used to.

“Come darlings, a mountain of jewels await us!” Rarity declared to say this in wanting to really get going to see the mountain. “Cough, and clues to help us find another Ideya, of course!” She coughs to sneak in that piece of their true goal from seeing the weird looks from her friends.

Soon the ponies began to walk up to the Door that would lead them towards Crystal Castle. Soon opening the door let in the white light that enveloped them all while they slowly made their way through. And as the door began close itself, the screen began to fade out into white while we know that the ponies’ next stop shall be another interesting experience….

The scene changes to show another part of Crystal Castle. The place was actually pretty much like a light brown volcano, it shown a glowing active flow of firry light from its top rising to the purplish sky. It was truly a marvelous sight to behold for anyone that has just come around to visit the spot. But while it may look pretty, it was still a volcano, so one will need to be careful if it becomes active. But for a strange moment, ‘EVENT - Bad News’ was heard playing in the beginning of this scene. Just as NiGHTS was seen landing down at the base of the volcano to hover and rest her hands on her waist.

“This must be the mountain with all the jewels the old owl was talking about.” NiGHTS issued off in recalling what he heard from Owl some time ago as she gazes at this sight.

“Yeah, this must be the spot.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued off in seeing this thing before them.

“Oh, I wonder if it spits out jewels,” Rarity’s spirit asked off in getting excited at this moment.

“Well maybe it does.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke off in making a nice statement about the claim.

With NiGHTS & the pony spirits were watching this scene from a safe distance, from afar, there was actually some little yelps and cries of worry that earn some attention.

“What…what’s that sound?” Fluttershy’s spirit yelps with worry as she moved with concern, as did NiGHTS’ body.

“It sounds like…crying voices!” Rarity’s spirit exclaimed in what she thinks the sound could mean.

“That…can’t be good.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit slowly spoke off in feeling that such a thing wouldn’t good to hear at this moment.

Soon the gang saw scared Nightopians flying away from the direction of the volcano. And just behind them was Owl as he was trying to flee too while the Nightopians were rushing pass NiGHTS as the jester was dodging the scared little guys.

“Oh, it’s awful!” Owl exclaimed to say this in seeing that something tragic has occurred. “The Nightmarens have angered the Jewel Mountain!” Owl stated this off in coming before the gang in warning them of what the enemy has done to cause the volcano to react.

Then loud explosive sounds of eruptions are heard as it shook everything around, the pony spirits watch and felt like the volcano was gonna get them where they stand and NiGHTS too.

“Aaaaahhhh!” Then Fluttershy’s spirit reacted from the erupting volcano by making NiGHTS’s body have it crouch down in a ball while covering her ears in fearing the eruption that was happening.

“What, are you frightened?” Owl spoke off a bit stump in coming before NiGHTS, only to see the brave, yet reckless jester, show a sign of being scared. It’s a first time he’s seen this.

“Of course not!” Then NiGHTS took control of her body which the pony spirits responded in her movement now. “It’s not me, it’s Fluttershy!” NiGHTS explained to rest her hands on her waist to look down to state who made her react in such a way.

“Deeply sorry, Fluttershy was a bit scared by this surprise is all. Since volcanos meant…well…how to put this?” Rarity’s spirit was calmly explaining that Fluttershy can be afraid in certain cases, its normal after all.

“Big, mean, scary, fire-breathing evil Dragons. Who wouldn’t be spooked by that…except me?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit explained off the case in point while adding in a small something to the discussion.

“Ah, yes. Well, be that as it may…” Owl quickly decides to get them back on track after being told who was frightened if not really NiGHTS. “We must retrieve those jewels!” Owl spoke off in sounding very concern about a matter that has happened.

“What do you mean?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked off puzzled by the question of retrieving stolen jewels.

“Yah, how does retrieving jewels and active volcano relate here?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit questioned off in not getting the subject at all.

“The Nightmarens have caused the mountain to erupt in order to get at the jewels that it spouts forth.” Owl explained the reason of what was going on about the enemy’s ploy in causing the volcano to erupt. “Jewels that glimmer with the light of an Ideya…they’re PART of the Ideya!” He exclaimed in sounding very serious that the jewels light are a part of an Ideya itself. “If they are lost, then so, too, is Nightopia!” Owl looks down in sadly stating that if the Ideya is gone, then this Nightopia shall also cease to be.

“No….this lovely world shall be lost! We absolutely mustn’t let it happen!” Rarity’s spirit gasped in horror; that is something that they cannot allow to happen.

“Come on, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, let’s go!” NiGHTS issued off to grasp her left fist in making this determine statement. “We need to get those jewels before they do!” She issued forth the order to get them jewels before the Nightmarens get them.

“You got it!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit nods off in being serious here.

“Right!” Rarity’s spirit nods her head in wanting to help in anyway too.

“Okay!” Fluttershy’s spirit nodded in agreement to the subject to help out.

Soon NiGHTS soars off along with her pony spirit friends in going forth to help stop the problem right at the source of this volcanic problem.

“Let us hope you get the jewels, they will be your Ideya when you have help save this world.” Owl whispered this to himself in watching from afar in praying those that are doing this shall be victorious.

At this time, the background was playing ‘Crystal Choir: Jewel Fever’ for all to hear as we soon see NiGHTS was in front of the erupting volcano, as many could see this and ponder what the plan to help out in this situation was…

“If memory serves me right, Owl said there are supposed to be 50 jewels that would make for a small part of an Ideya. So we need to collect more than 50 jewels erupting from Jewel Mountain.” NiGHTS stated off in knowing what they have to do, rescue the jewels that come out and keep them away from the enemy trying to snatch them.

“Got’cha!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit nodded off in having been told that.

“Right!” Rarity’s spirit replied off in knowing what to do.

“Okay…” Fluttershy’s spirit lightly nods in also understanding this.

Soon four jewels erupted out of the volcano on the right side of the mountain. Rarity was quickly taking control to have NiGHTS catch those jewels without a second thought. Then NiGHTS dive down to go through green Rings to charge up before going after four more jewels to Paraloop them. The volcano lit up before it erupted three more jewels from its top. NiGHTS was seen going after the jewels to collect them before they would be taken. Then five jewels plus a really big one was shot off all of a sudden. Rarity had to quickly use Drill Dash to collect the five jewels and go after the larger one, and just as she saved them, an entire half side was soon having a downpour of more jewels.

“My word, this be a dream come true if there wasn’t a serious dilemma occurring right now!” Rarity’s spirit yelps off to say in seeing that she would be enjoying this…if this was not leading to problems that is.

“Oh my, if it shoots more than that, this might be a problem!” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke off in sounding worried about what will happen eventually at this point.

“We’ll really have to get by with speed and timing here.” NiGHTS issued in what they need right now to make it through here.

“Leave it to me, I’ll handle the speed and time thing!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit smiled forth in saying she’ll handle this one for the gang.

Seeing that this was gonna require speed to help them out, Rainbow Dash quickly had to take over NiGHTS now. Soon performing a Drill Dash move, NiGHTS was able to secure the many jewels that came out of the volcano, and just before they touch the ground. But from another eruption, more jewels were shot off that NiGHTS had to quickly go to and collect. However, while collecting normal and larger size jewels, Rainbow Dash yelped to have NiGHTS watch out for large chucks of boulders that the volcano shot off along with the jewels.

“I thought this thing shoots jewels.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit complained in seeing this was happening so suddenly.

“Well it is a volcano after all.” NiGHTS shrug off her shoulders to simply state the fact of what this was; a volcano to be realistically base on the real thing.

“Oh dear, this might be harder.” Fluttershy’s spirit shook with concerns in seeing this.

“Well we’ll have to adjust, then won’t we?” Rarity’s spirit pointed out in what they need to do here.

Seeing that things are gonna get a bit more complicated than before, the gang had to really work hard. As another half side of the volcano launch off more jewels that needed to be pick up quick. NiGHTS had to find green Rings to build up Dash Power to perform a Drill Dash to quickly collect those jewels as fast as she could. Then the volcano shot off large boulders in three directions, and one of them almost got the jester. And during the matter, more jewels were shot off from one batch to a second wave batch which they had to collect.

“There’s more above those other jewels!” Fluttershy’s spirit pointed out in what was seen.

“A second wave after a first!” Rarity’s spirit gasped in having seen this little surprise addition.

“We’ll just have to collect them all.” NiGHTS held her fist in knowing what they best do here.

“You’re speaking my language NiGHTS!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit responded in feeling extra eager to do this.

During a collecting, the gang had to watch out for a falling lava boulder that came too quick from its heavy weight to dodge it and secure the jewels that were behind it. Then from another lava boulder, three jewels were behind as NiGHTS flew up to collect them, other jewels were shot out from the volcano that the jester had to collect. Then four more boulders shot out before another four jewel batch came out the opposite side. The gang race off to collect them and then rise up when three more jewels were shot above to almost come down. Then another five were shot off from one side that NiGHTS race off to get, and then five more came on the next side, then four more plus a big one, and after that four and even still, two sides shot off more jewels.

“Man, this mountain might be off its rocker.” NiGHTS spoke off to make a little joke during the tense moment of this case.

“I know, we’re collecting and it’s not done yet.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit remarked off to say in seeing whether got stuck with handling here.

“Well I refuse to let one jewel be taken!” Rarity’s spirit sternly objects to let any of these jewels perish.

“Well, we’ll just keep doing our best, right?” Fluttershy’s spirit meekly spoke to help encourage the gang which did a little work on the morale.

Now NiGHTS was piloted by Fluttershy to help do Drill Dashes to collect the amount of falling jewels. NiGHTS even had to use enough speed to go backwards to perform an oval shape Paraloop to secure five jewels while going off to collect more jewels on the other side. Then as more jewels were shot off, almost five to six large flaming boulders were shot out, that the gang had to maneuver to avoid getting impacted while obtaining a larger jewel. Then a really hard task came when one side shot off 1/2 amount of jewels, followed by another 1/2 amount of jewels to which seem super crazy.

“Okay, this might get tricky.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit raised her eyebrows in seeing that the problem just got more intense.

“Can we manage this?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked her friends if they can handle this much pressure.

“Well I certainly hope so!” Rarity’s spirit stated to say in hoping they can handle this much at least.

“Then we better punch it to the Drill Dash then!” NiGHTS exclaimed to say in knowing they got a shot to make, so they best make it count.

Taking a big risk, NiGHTS was going through the green Rings to build up Dash Power and had to go around the next Rings to perform Drill Dash…and collect the first large amount of jewels and reach the next bunch. The gang managed to complete a full circle sweep of the volcano, but it was far from over. For then came eight more flaming boulder, and then a second wave of the same number as the gang was collecting, they need to navigate through a meteorite shower.

“OH! This is…THE…WORSE…THING….EVER!” Rarity’s spirit exclaimed to say this in a dramatic effort of what was happening.

“Snap to it Rarity, we got jewels to save!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit snapped off to tell her friend to not panic here.

“Come on girls, this requires teamwork here!” NiGHTS explained that they need to work together to overcome this.

“Okay NiGHTS, we’ll do our best!” Fluttershy’s spirit nods off to say this in knowing what they need to do here.

Seeing the volcano blow out more large boulder chunks while fewer jewels are seen while some sneak off from the eruption, gave the gang and NiGHTS a real work out. The never ending eruption of boulders from the volcano almost gives the spirit ponies a real hard time to locate any jewels, but Rarity’s eyes help out there while Rainbow’s speed and Fluttershy’s quick reaction to dodge the rocks help out during the matters.

“This is almost endless!” Rainbow’s spirit complained off to say in seeing that this volcano is not stopping.

“Oh my, I can’t watch!” Fluttershy’s spirit yelps to close her eyes in hoping this will all go away.

“The jewels…we have to save them!” Rarity’s spirit exclaimed in fearing that they won’t make it in time now.

Things look like they would not end and that this would become problematic until….something unexpected happened. The volcano started to slow its pace and its light at the top began to fade out. And pretty much only a little light was seen from it, but not enough to erupt. At the same moment, the jester secured the last jewels before they landed on the ground, and soon NiGHTS & the spirit ponies saw that the disaster…had stopped.

“We done it girls! The volcano has quiet down!” NiGHTS smiled proudly on this fact from seeing the volcano has settle down.

“So then we managed to get by okay?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked in thinking that this was over now.

“And did we save every last jewel?” Rarity’s spirit asked in pondering that if they did their job alright.

“I think we did, we really did it.” Fluttershy’s spirit slowly smiled in feeling like they did great to help out.

Then at that same moment, ‘Peaceful Moment’ started to play out during the change of background theme. The pony spirits were cheering in having lasted long enough to have rescued all of the jewels from harm. And like always, NiGHTS was seen doing her little twirl spin and victory pose afterwards. As it showed her expression of them having earn another great victory at this very moment.

“NiGHTS, I’m glad we were able to help, I wouldn’t want this world to be destroyed.” Fluttershy's spirit smiles more in giving a word of thanks in having them help out in a crisis to protect a world.

“Me either, considering it’s a reflection of my heart.” Rarity’s spirit quoted off that seeing Crystal Castle be destroyed, she won’t want that at all.

“Well then, I think the Nightopians will be happy to return here.” NiGHTS smiled forth to say in who else will be happy that everything’s all settle.

“So we heading back towards Dream Gate again?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked in thinking of where they are gonna head towards next.

“Well, if you feel ready to go there.” NiGHTS shrug off to say this while receiving a few nods from the spirit ponies. “Okay then, next stop, Dream Gate. Hang on!” NiGHTS announced this in preparing for them to head back to the Door to get her friends back to where they started.

With this challenge finally settled, NiGHTS began to fly her friends off towards the Door to prepare to head on back towards Dream Gate. With the threat of the active volcano now over, the jewels safely secured and such, things should be peaceful for the time being. And with that, the scene begins to fade out at this time while we are returning to where the others are gonna be….

The scene shows Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy gently falling across the starry night sky. After a few moments, they landed on the pavement that lead them to Dream Gate after un-dualizing with NiGHTS. They began to walk right up to the fountain to put some Blue Chips and watch as it help the water flow a bit more than before to fill up; but there was still quite a long way to go.

“Well gang, what say we go back one more time?” Rainbow Dash asked off in thinking they can go back to Crystal Castle.

“Are you sure Rainbow? We did just handle surviving a volcano?” Rarity asked off in thinking it’s a little soon to be doing such things.

“And we totally rocked, plus…think about it….the jewels were related to the Ideya, and so…” Rainbow Dash was slowly stating in trying to get her pals to follow along what she’s saying.

“So…that means we’re finally getting closer to understanding to find the next one.” Fluttershy slowly spoke in starting to understand what her friend was talking about.

“Right, only it’ll be the real deal, don’t you want that?” Rainbow Dash nods in feeling gutsy about having a good feeling here.

“Well….getting our third Ideya is important.” Rarity spoke in thinking this over, they have two Ideya; this will make their third one to obtain.

“So then let’s hurry on over then, shall we?” Rainbow Dash issued off to say this in really wanting them to get cracking here.

“Okay, but….will we be okay obtaining it?” Fluttershy meekly responded in wondering if it’ll be okay now.

“Well, we have already tried everything else, and if this is as close as we get, may as well try, right?” Rarity pondered off to say while shrugging off the second thought of overthinking things.

“Right, then let’s get going then.” Rainbow Dash pump up her left hoof to get them to get going now…

With the ponies in full on agreement, they soon walk up to approach the Door that would lead them back towards Crystal Castle. After slowly opening the doors to let out a white light to envelop them, the ponies began to slowly move into the place. And soon the doors began to close behind them, where they were about to truly feel like they obtain the next Ideya. As the scene fades, we’ll see what happens to the gang very soon…

The scene opens up to where we see a floating NiGHTS was looking over all of Crystal Castle that was created in this part of Nightopia. While everything seem to be peaceful at the time, nothing is as it seems. Suddenly, an evil witch’s cackling was heard in the distance that brought our attention. Caution grew ever more the deeper the evil laughter got in signaling that someone was coming, seeking to unleash their little plot on NiGHTS and anyone else; namely the Dualized pony spirits.

“Hmph! I should have figured that you’d be the one behind all this.” NiGHTS scuffed off to say this in a remote remark dry tone in knowing just who was behind the scenes here.

The evil witch’s cackle seem to grow ever more in sounding pretty close by. NiGHTS was on her toes even as she was hovering, not being intimidated to be scared of something hiding themselves then facing them.

“Stop sneaking around and come out!” NiGHTS sternly snapped off in demand for whoever was causing the troubles in Crystal Castle to reveal themselves at once.

The evil witch’s cackle continued even though it was getting annoying. Soon without warning, a shroud of darkness enveloped NiGHTS & those she Dualized with before their very eyes. For everything goes black at this time, for now someone was here and was looking to settle things…

Then at this moment, we suddenly find an open scene where we find….BLACK SCREECHING EVIL CATS! No wait! These cats were ‘meowing’ in a rhythm motion while looking like they were on top of some familiar witch’s hat. At that moment, the background was playing ‘Bony Bomamba: Hard Version’ that seem to build tension of what’s currently happening. The hat rose up from what look like a familiar cauldron, the cats leap up in response. And then appearing from a zoom screen moment, we find an old Nightmaren Boss has return: Bomamba! Only this time with cats on her hat and she seem to have a tail. Bomamba lets off an evil cackle to swirl around on her gold top-like part. Then as a cloud of darkness had reveal to bring NiGHTS & friends back into the nightmarish realm belong to Bomamba, she cast a spell to recreate her magic seal in the form of a triangle with only three holes in it and only three tilt spots to adjust the thing; but there was no rails on the thing which seem…strange.

“Oh man, not HER again! Why do we get evil witch’s with evil cat problems on our to do list?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit moans to complain in seeing they have to deal with this old Nightmaren again.

“I thought she was defeated?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked in sounding concern, they thought they already finished their battle with Bomamba.

“No, looks like she’s back for round two.” NiGHTS addressed the case with a serious expression on the matter itself.

“Great, so it’s like Girania all over again. Well then, this time…I won’t sit by quietly!” Rarity’s spirit snapped off to say in recalling that event, but now…they are not sitting ducks to be taken lightly.

Then Bomamba twirls around to let her eerie magic work and her cats fell off her hat to turn into balls on the magic seal. NiGHTS was controlled by Rainbow Dash to quickly get into place near one of the edges to tilt it and roll the cats into the holes. Luck had it when they managed to get one to two cats to fall in a hole already. But Bomamba fired off her green sphere spell at the target which made NiGHTS flew off to getaway. The gang went through green Rings to get a little power up before planning their next move.

“Well she seems to not change much of her attacks.” Rarity’s spirit remotely stated in seeing this same old attack patterns.

“Yo Fluttershy, you won’t hold back just cause of those cats, right?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked off in recalling how much her kind animal friend behave before from last time they face Bomamba.

“Oh no, I learn from last time. That those are not really real cats.” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in being honest that she knows the truth of evil Nightmaren creatures here.

“Then let’s get to work then.” NiGHTS issued off in knowing what they gotta do around here.

The gang quickly was having NiGHTS tilt one of the spots, but Bomamba came across firing another spell, but they managed to dodge away in time. After coming over to another spot, NiGHTS was trying to tilt the magic seal to make more of the cats fall into those holes which they managed to get more. But Bomamba was not going to give up as she angrily fired another spell to hit the gang, but they flew off just in the nick of time.

“Well it looks like someone is upset.” NiGHTS made a lightly tease joke about someone being upset with them.

“For now, let’s just focus on this current matter.” Rarity’s spirit stated in seeing how much their progress was made.

“Yeah, as in make her fall down and go poof!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit pointed off in what they want to be done with this enemy.

“Um, okay….” Fluttershy’s spirit meekly stated in agreeing in what her friends were suggesting.

Rarity had to take over in helping to guide NiGHTS to grab one of the edges to tilt and coordinate its pattern with the weird cats to roll into balls and get any to fall in the holes. After catching some, they flew to avoid another spell attack from the Nightmaren witch. With three cats remaining, the gang had to work around Bomamba’s firing spells to try to tilt the magic seal with the last cats. They managed to get one cat, but another launched itself to attack which caused the gang and NiGHTS to evade.

“There’s only one cat left now.” Fluttershy’s spirit pointed out in spotting the number of Bomamba’s cats left.

“Then what say we take care of it.” NiGHTS stated to her friends in saying it’s time to take care of the matter.

“I know what that means.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit smiled off in getting the big picture.

“As do I, darling!” Rarity’s spirit declared forth in also following the same example.

Seeing that the desperation was growing, the gang had to continue to do the deed. NiGHTS managed to dodge more of Bomamba’s spells throws before tilting the magic seal and getting another cat. With one left, NiGHTS had to need help from Rarity’s use in having a steady play in this case. It took some work to really get it through, but with careful tilting, they managed to get the last cat to sink in the hole as it glowed. With the final cat gone, the magic seal began to come apart like last time.

“Alright! So long witchy-face!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit cheered in smirking proudly in having won the day.

“Wait a second, something seems wrong here.” NiGHTS spoke off in becoming serious, there was something not right about this picture.

“But, we did what we were supposed to, right?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked in not understanding if there was a problem in what they did.

“Yes, she should fall in now…shouldn’t she?” Rarity’s spirit pondered the question that with the magic seal gone, Bomamba is finished; isn’t that the course of what should be transcending?

Puzzling questions arose, as many saw the Nigthmaren witch still standing on her tall rod that was in the center of what was her magic seal, but why wasn’t she falling? It was strange that Bomamaba appeared to look like she snickered at the surprise faces as she held her hands up in preparing a new spell it seems. And if that wasn’t enough, Bomamba magically conjured up a new magic seal, triangle shape like before and with holes on top of little hills.

“Wait! She created a NEW Magic Seal!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit shouted off in shock, how did the enemy learnt to do that.

“Oh dear! She never did that before!” Fluttershy’s spirit yelps in worry, this was a new twist to things now.

“Apparently, Bomamba is really going for the goal here, she won’t be easy to beat like last time.” NiGHTS stated to say this in seeing that Bomamba is trying to fight more harder than last time they fought.

“Oh my, now I’m feeling worried in what comes next!” Rarity’s spirit yelps in having a bad feeling that there was more to come here.

And soon what came was the same kinda black cats from Bomamba’s front person like before. And she twirls around in unleashing her black cats, and as they roll in ball form, stood up on their skinny stick bodies. Seeing the extra challenge ahead, NiGHTS needed to repeat the same performance, only much more different this time around. Getting near the first tilt edge to tilt the magic seal, became tricky in rolling the cats turn into balls in their holes since they had to go over little hills; the gang just got one before dodging a fired spell shot.

“Oh my, this magic seal seems more tricky than before.” Rarity’s spirit responded in seeing that this was a bit more complicated than before.

“It’s not bad enough to tilt this and get those cats in the holes, now we gotta get them over small hills too.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit remarked off to complain that Bomamba has made things harder in getting rid of those evil cats of hers.

“Hang tight girls, we just need a little patience to get those cats in them spots.” NiGHTS encouraged her friends to not give in, they can do this if they try.

“Well, I can try to help…um, if that’s okay.” Fluttershy’s spirit meekly spoke in a shy tone in saying that she can try to do her best here to help.

Now Fluttershy decided to take control of NiGHTS and had flown through some green Rings to charge up her Dash Power. Then NiGHTS came near an edge spot of the magic seal to tilt it, and while the cats were rolling, Bomamba fired another spell. NiGHTS had to dodge before heading over to another spot to tilt the magic seal. But it was becoming hard with the Nightmaren witch firing spells and the evil cats launching off with their screeches to attack the jester. But as Fluttershy tries her best, in one way of focus, she managed to steadily make two cats in their ball forms roll up the small hills and screech from falling in the holes.

“That’s it, just like that!” NiGHTS commented in seeing that they are getting through this.

“So far, so good!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit commented in seeing their progress here.

“Please Rainbow, don’t try to jinx us before we’ve even begun.” Rarity’s spirit stated off in knowing that saying such things lead to trouble.

“Oh dear!” Fluttershy’s spirit yelps in not wanting them to go through something like that.

Right now, the gang were really trying to handle this new feat of battling. Only three cats remained, and while NiGHTS was tilting, another cat was launching itself, but another one was seen falling into the hole. With the numbers decrease to a good state, the pony spirits had to help NiGHTS take care of the last ones. They flew up over to some green Rings while dodging Bomamba’s magic firry sphere to try to tilt the next edge spot. But from those small hills, it was not easy to try to get those rolling cats in them before hitting the edge of the table of the magic seal.

“You see, this was why I said it may jinx us.” Rarity’s spirit remarked off to scold Rainbow Dash on what she said earlier.

“Don’t blame me, this new magic seal is harder than it looks.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit protest to say that it was the game, not the player here.

“It looks like we’ll need to change things a bit to handle this new event.” NiGHTS issued in seeing that they gotta change their planning here.

“Oh my, I hope it’ll work out.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke off in concern in seeing their situation needs better handling here.

Seeing they need to change where they were, the gang flew off to avoid more of Bomamba’s magic spell attacks while collecting more green Rings to help out. And from reaching another edge spot, NiGHTS was seen trying to tilt the magic seal. But while that made the cats roll down, they miss the holes over the small hills. And soon NiGHTS perfumed a Drill Dash to go over and up over the Nightmaren witch that attack with a spell to land on the other side. And while trying to level the magic seal to get the remaining cats that roll in their ball forms to the holes, they seem to be having trouble.

“Girls, we need to watch those cats and make them steadily roll into the holes.” NiGHTS explained this to her friends in seeing what they have to do here that calls for a slow and steady pace.

“I thought we were rushing?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit questioned off the basic of their planning here.

“Maybe we need to be slower so they don’t hoover the holes.” Fluttershy’s spirit suggested this out in what could better help them.

“You’re right darling, we need to steady this tricky board, or we’ll never defeat Bomamba.” Rarity’s spirit replied off in agreeing to the terms of what they gotta do.

The gang had to get away and just barely watch out for another launch cat and firry sphere spell that almost got them. NiGHTS flew off to go under the magic seal to dodge any spell attacks Bomamaba and Drill Dash to go on the side to tilt the object. From a careful motion, the gang managed to get one cat to fall in the hole and work on the last one. And as Bomamba was preparing to hit them with one more spell, from careful working motion…they got the last black cat to fall in the hole. Then without warning, the entire magic seal was destroyed along with whatever kept the Nightmaren above as Bomamba yelps with a loud cry before plunging into her own dark cauldron to vanish from sight: thus signaling her defeat. During the same moment, the background was playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ right now.

“YES! WE DID IT!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit cheered out in seeing that they have now have taken down Bomamba.

“Oh, thank goodness! I almost thought she had us.” Rarity’s spirit sighs with relief in seeing that they have at last ended this battle.

“I guess if we really work well together, even in a scary state, we can just about do anything.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke in showing some positive side of how things turn out.

“Well done girls, I think it’s safe to say that it’s the last we’ll see of Bomamba.” NiGHTS smiled forth in giving a good commented in seeing their enemy has now been completely defeated.

“Are you certain? Cause it seems like minor tough enemies like that come back for a second round.” Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow in thinking that last time they fought Girania, he came back and Bomamba did the same thing in having a round 2 with them?

“Well, even so, I think we all can be sure that we can do it….um, if we help each other that is.” Fluttershy’s spirit meekly spoke in thinking that so long as they can gain victory, then it’s all good in the end, right?

“For now, we’ll be free from this place and have help keep Crystal Castle safe from harm now. All an all, we did a great job.” NiGHTS proclaimed with a proud expression that with Bomamaba gone, the area of Nightopia; Crystal Castle, will no longer be endanger of Nightmarens trying to cause problems.

As the pony spirits were smiling and cheering for joy in knowing that they help save another part of Nightopia, NiGHTS began to fly around to leave her star dust trail in her wake. This even shows how happy NiGHTS is that they achieve victory here with her friends as they won this day here. And it wasn’t long until the nightmarish world they were in started to fade away before it covers their sights and soon everything around went into a blank state.

At this very moment, the scene begins to change to a familiar white abyss that was seemingly a calm and peaceful place to be within. And floating from above was a familiar large sphere with a star inside, only this one was more….blue. As the large blue orb floated down to stop before Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy, it let off a pretty light when they went to hold it. It felt really nice, it felt like something…from their hearts, and also…something from a portion of their Elements of Harmony. No mistake about it, this was….an Ideya!

“Is that…the next Ideya?” Fluttershy slowly was asking in seeing what was before them.

“Yeah, and it’s…it’s…” Rainbow Dash was about to say this next part, but another of her friend cuts in to speak this.

“The Blue Ideya, which governs Intelligence….” Rarity solemnly spoke in feeling astounded in realizing that from the color of this Ideya, of what it represents.

“Just like the Red Ideya stands for Courage & the White Ideya stands for Purity?” Rainbow Dash recalls what the others were that they had acquired from previous moments.

“I believe so…” Fluttershy lightly nods in agreeing to the term descriptions they are discussing.

“So it’s….another lost piece….of my…cough, correction, our hearts.” Rarity was stating forth this matter with Rainbow Dash & Rarity in what this could very well mean for them.

“And does that mean, more portions of the Elements of Harmony are here?” Fluttershy asked in thinking that they are getting closer to feeling the return of their old elements.

“Yes, I think so…it’s very small, but they are there.” Rarity responded in sensing that from this new Ideya addition, they are coming very close to regain what was seemingly scattered.

“Guess with three together, we can feel how much more we’ve got back.” Rainbow Dash smiled off in knowing with three Ideya in their possession, means they can feel their old elements slowly returning.

“Indeed….we’re almost there girls….we just have to keep going is all.” Rarity nods in a noble matter in feeling like they are almost reaching their goal; only two more Ideya to go.

Soon the Blue Ideya created three large orbs of itself to be in possession of all three ponies. And then they sank into being absorb into Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy, it having obtain the third Ideya that was missing from their hearts. And with that, another step closer in feeling more portions of their represented Elements of Harmony rejoining bit by bit. As the scene closes in here, this group feels they are just two more steps away from obtaining all of the Ideya that will help them win the day and be able to go…home.

However, at this exact same time, another event was happening elsewhere after Rainbow’s Team acquired their third Ideya. And the area in question was within the evil confines of the Realm of Nightmares, where we find the throne room area, and basking in this area was none other than the all-powerful…Wizeman. As he stood there, his six hands scattered out, and showing that same atmosphere of all that are present before him. And right now, a familiar Bomamba was seen floating right up front of its creator. And at the same time, Reala was seen kneeling down before his master in being within his presence. And also near Reala was Phantom Pie as she also kneel down before the powerful evil god of Nightmares in sensing something was about to happen.

“As I suspected…” Wizeman remotely started off in sounding very displeased at this moment. “A mere Second-Level Nightmaren like Bomamba cannot stop NiGHTS…” Wizeman emotionlessly stated off in having learn of Bomamba’s failure to stop NiGHTS after returning to him with news of failure.

As Reala & Phantom Pie were still kneeling before Wizeman, they could sense how upset this powerful Nightmaren God was. For within mere moments, the Nightmaren witch was showing black particles escaping her body. And then Bomamba yelps from when she soon was dropping from where she hovered to vanish from sight as she was seemingly swallowed up by the Dark Ocean.

“Ehh, I hate to be in her shoes….if she had feet at all. Phantom Pie silently yelped off in seeing that failed servant perish from whence she came. “Course, it doesn’t bother me one bit.” She smiled off evilly to say this in not feeling any concerns for a failed Second-Level Nightmaren that failed its task.

“A word, if you will, Master Wizeman…” Reala raised his head in wishing to speak to his master here. “It is because of the three Visitor’s Ideya that…” He was about to explain how thanks to Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy had their own Ideya source, they managed to help NiGHTS out, but…

“Silence, Reala.” Wizeman coldly with an angry tone hushed Reala’s mouth from where he stood; that alone had brought silence to the entire room.

“Yes, master.” Reala quickly bows his head in having understood that he was speaking out of terms and wish not to enrage Wizeman further.

“Heh-heh-heh, looks like you’re in the same boat too.” Phantom Pie chuckled under her breath in seeing that Reala got yelled out, it seem amusing to her.

“It would be wise for you to silence your tongue when Master Wizeman wishes for silence.” Reala scolds the new First-Level Nightmaren under Wizeman’s command to know when to be silence.

“Oh please, like I would….” Phantom Pie rolled her eyes in not being so paranoid until…

“Enough, Phantom Pie.” Wizeman coldly raised his voice in a harsh tone in commanding the pony creature to be quiet; or else…

“Gulp…um, yes…sir!” Phantom Pie yelps in having also felt that powerful tone of an upset god, for once, she felt like listening than disobeying.

“We must not allow NiGHTS to get away with these…indiscretions.” Wizeman humbly spoke off in addressing the matter of NiGHTS behavior that bothers the mighty Nightmaren God. “You, Reala, see to it that NiGHTS’s freedom is put to an end.” Wizeman coldly issued the matter towards Reala in what he wants him to do about NiGHTS and the freedom she shows doing in defying him. “Go at once.” He spoke off in a hollow voice of wanting Reala to go forth to do his task mission.

“As you wish, Master.” Reala bows down to place a left hand to his chest, acknowledging the task he was given to perform and so he shall do so. “I’ll begin my preparation while sending another of your servants to completely stop her resistance, all in one motion.” Reala issued forth in what he’ll prepare to do in order to cease NiGHTS free action in going against Wizeman.

“Really? And who will be up to the task…?” Phantom Pie asked off in becoming curious of such a plan.

“There’s still one more Nightmaren that NiGHTS will have to face in order to help the other Visitors she is aiding to locate another Ideya. Only this time, the stage will be far more difficult.” Reala stated forth in what he’ll do, have another Nightmaren to help stop NiGHTS’s actions that are aiding other Visitors during this time.

“Oh yes, Chamelan. Hmmm….I’ll look forward to see if NiGHTS will survive such a trickster of illusion…or not.” Phantom Pie smiled off evilly in rather being intrigued to see if their foe that is helping the ponies, will get by; considering that Chamelan will truly be proving much harder than before and shall watch how it all goes.

And with that, the scene begins to become completely darken at this time while fading out. There was no mistake about it, whatever evil action is about to be performed, cannot be good for NiGHTS or the ponies that she has in her company to help protect. And whatever matter Reala shall do will not be too pleasant for NiGHTS if he shows up. Whatever shall happen, we’ll have to await what these evil foes have got plan for the heroes ahead…

Author's Note

Things are really starting to get interesting here. In the next chapter, Twilight's Team will be playing a part of the adventure too as Twilight's group and NiGHTS have to help out during a Wild Roller-Coaster Ride, and what a thrill that will lead to. And if that isn't exciting enough, then the appearance of an old Nightmaren foe will appear like magic: Chamelan. How will the gang along with NiGHTS handle this tricky lizard magician who's showing harder tricks to dodge? What sorta things will we see along the way? Guess we'll have to stay tune to find out...

Chapter 14: 2nd Match, VS. Chamelan!

The scene opens towards us seeing Dream Gate, as everything appears to be moving along alright. Then bright light came from a Door, where Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie are seen coming out from My Dreams realm. They have been there resting up from their last little bit of work that they done and have now return with plans to continue things. As they walk out to approach the fountain, they look to the Door in where it’s spot was the location to go to Lost Park.

“Man, who thought we have some of them park stuff in dat place?” Applejack spoke off that now in My Dream, they got some of Lost Park’s stuff in that place.

“I pretty much enjoyed it, it was really fun to share with our Nightopian friends.” Pinkie Pie happily stated this off in having had fun during their time.

“Well now that we finished resting ourselves, are we ready to get back to work?” Twilight ask doff in thinking it’s time they get to work on their objective.

“Right, we still gotta find another Ideya.” Applejack nods off to say in knowing what they need to do here.

“I think we’re almost there.” Pinkie Pie stated off to simply say this answer.

“How can you tell?” Twilight asked in feeling somewhat puzzled by that claim.

“Lucky guess.” Pinkie Pie made a cheery perky smile in simply saying this which made her friends stare at her oddly.

“In Rainbow’s absence, ye are so random, Pinkie Pie.” Applejack quoted this off in saying this for which it’s usually Rainbow’s job.

“Heh-heh, I think that’s what she say alright.” Twilight made a little chuckle in thinking that was a funny thing of what Applejack just did there.

“Whelp, shall we be heading off then?” Pinkie Pie asked off in thinking it’s time for them to get going now.

“Ye bet we are!” Applejack declared off in agreeing on that subject.

“Then let’s get going, every pony!” Twilight announced forth that it’s time that they return to Lost Park to complete their task.

As the pony gang were all in agreement, they slowly approached the Door to take them to Lost Park. As they opened the doors, the bright white light escaped to develop them all. And as the ponies were walking into it, the doors began to close up afterwards. For now they are about to face whatever little challenges await them in order to help out and locate the next Ideya in question.

At the time, the scene opens to a part of Lost Park in where there was a railroad track. And flying in on the scene was NGHTS who had Dualized with Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie in which their spirits are seen. They stop to rest their hands on their hips in accordance in what NiGHTS was doing to check out the spot. And then there were happy cheery voices that came from some Nightopians that were happily riding on a train on the railroad track.

“Hey, girls, check it out! Look at that thing go!” NiGHTS was complimenting out in seeing that train zoom on by, it looks really fast and fun.

“Whoa….a roller coaster!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit was awed at seeing that thing go on by. “I love those things! Ever since Rainbow Park was made!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit responded off to mention this in what she loved about those.

“Boy howdy, do we remember dat?” Applejack’s spirit lightly smiled on the subject in how much an adventure they had back then.

“I know it was a surprise when a friend of ours secretly had that made.” Twilight’s spirit sigh to say in feeling almost tired out in remembering how Rainbow Dash secretly made a theme park without her okay, but that was long ways back.

“But you know, every moment I get, during some holidays, ask Mr. & Mrs. Cake take me and their babies to the amusement park.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit exclaimed in holding one of NiGHTS’s right hand up in stating this with much excitement. “Hugh…” But then the pink pony spirit started to sigh as if feeling…sad for some reason, much to NiGHTS’s & the others notice. “But…not this time…” She sadly stated that a moment like that won’t be coming about to see an amusement park.

“What’s wrong, Pinkie Pie?” NiGHTS turn her head in what she and the pony spirits of Twilight & AJ notice that Pinkie Pie almost seem depressed over something; what could get this happy pony down.

“Oh, nothing…” Pinkie Pie’s spirit shook her head off to not have the others worry about her and whatever silly problems she may have.

There was loud train racket noises in sounding like the roller coaster was picking up speed. But the others were too busy focusing on what was keeping their friend a bit down.

“Pinkie, whenever ye say dat, it usually means something?” Applejack’s spirit questioned her friend in thinking she was not telling them something.

“Well you see….Owl said that the reason this world is lonely is because of my heart.” Pinkie Pie waved out her arms and tap her chest with the right one which NiGHTS was mimicking what the pony was doing.

“Well, that is true…we heard about it. Is that why you felt worried?” Twilight’s spirit questioned her friend’s little behavior just now.

“Yeah Twilight. And so, if that’s true, then I need to become stronger!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit declared off to say this in starting to cheer up by speaking words of encouragement. “That way, everyone in Nightopia will be stronger too!” She exclaimed to wave out her arms which NiGHTS followed in having heard this thought’d suggestion.

“Ha ha ha…that’s right.” NiGHTS let off a happy laugher in liking how well thought up Pinkie Pie wanted to help Nightopia be stronger, to make it a better place in starting with Lost Park.

At this moment, someone was heard wheezing a bit as if having a loss of breath. Everyone turns to see that it was Owl, and he look to be in a hurry, maybe something was up.

“Ahh….hah hoo…” Owl was flapping to get up close to NiGHTS & the other spirit ponies in seemingly exhausted from rushing himself for some reason. “Was there a…roller coaster here?” He asked off in almost wheezing a bit about something.

“Yeah. A bunch of Nightopians just took off on it.” NiGHTS responded off without worry to point off her right hand in the direction of where some Nightopians went off riding in a train-theme roller coaster as Owl followed that direction to have heard every word.

“Oh, dear! Oh, dear!” Owl was suddenly sounding like he was gonna panic at this moment. “But the Nightmarens have collapsed part of a cliff…” He issued to say this in giving the worse news of what has just recently happened while wheezing from panting out his words in exhaustion. “And the rubble is blocking the tracks!”

“What?!” Pinkie Pie shouted out in looking shock to believe that had happened; even her friends & NiGHTS had shock faces to learn this.

“That can’t be!” Twilight’s spirit spoke off in finding that just horrible to imagine.

“Say it ain’t so?” AJ’s spirit asked in hoping this wasn’t the case, but Owl didn’t seem to be fooling them.

The background was playing ‘EVENT - Bad News’ during the moment of some terrible news was heard of what was currently the problem now.

“And….and when they crash into it…” Owl was flapping around the group in almost imaging the worst case scenario of what happens with the Nightopians crashing into the rubble; the results shall be tragic.

“Okay, okay, don’t panic! Just leave this to us.” NiGHTS raised her left hand to rest on Owl’s head to have the old bird settle down from panicking, as she and her friends shall handle this with a nod response.

Once that was done, NiGHTS retrieved her hand from holding Owl in place while making a smile on her face in seeing it’s time to get moving.

“Okay, Pinkie Pie, you asked to see some more of my power.” NiGHTS held up her right hand to her chin in recalling a question that the pink pony asked about her abilities. “Well, you’re gonna love this!” She declared this fact that what the gang will see will be something they’ll enjoy.

“What?!” Twilight’s spirit responded off puzzled in having heard this, what was NiGHTS about to do here in showing off more of her power.

“Just wha is she talking’ about, Pinkie?” AJ’s spirit asked off in not knowing what this conversation was about, cause they are just hearing about it now.

“Oh, during a moment, I asked NiGHTS about her amazing transformation ability and how it works. She said she show us eventually.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit explained off the matter to her two spirit friends on the subject.

“Let’s go!” NiGHTS declared off this statement to her friends in being ready to get going here.

And with that, NiGHTS soon flew off with the pony spirits following alongside her. Apparently, she has a plan that will help them out in just this sorta situation here. What was gonna happen was something that relates to her power which the ponies are soon gonna see here. At the moment, the background was playing ‘Wandering Wildness: Coaster Rescue’ during this moment. For it wasn’t long before NiGHTS used her transformation ability that stretch to change her body into her roller coaster form; only this time, the three pony spirits, Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie, were back to their flesh forms. It would seem that now the gang are now in a familiar sense from when they rode on NiGHTS when she transformed into a boat. From what is described, NiGHTS’s jester hat antennae spread out wide & far as it went back slightly and the red gem on the chest changed to appear on the forehead, legs & feet molded together to form rails.

“Hey, we’re back to being flesh now.” Pinkie Pie spoke off in noticing that they are not spirits inside NiGHTS’ body no more.

“Not only dat, check our NiGHTS here.” Applejack pointed off in seeing they are once again, on top of NiGHTS when she changed into some different form.

“NiGHTS, you…?” Twilight was about to ask about this sudden scene when the jester said she show off more of her power; could this be what she meant?

“Listen, we can use this form of mine to chase after the Nightopians on the roller coaster!” NiGHTS explained the case of what she is going to do here, it’ll help speed things up in what they are trying to do here.

Then without warning, the back of Coaster NiGHTS’ jet boosters were active as they were moving the ride along with the ponies inside to feel like they are about to go for a wild ride now. Coaster NiGHTS stretched its long legs to help collect some floating green Rings to help build up strength. And from the gang’s view on their piece of track, they see the train that the Nightopians are on ahead of them.

“There they are! And they seem to not be worried!” Pinkie Pie pointed ahead in seeing the Nightopians that were just shouting and cheering in excitement.

“Looks like they don’t know of de danger.” Applejack stated off that those little guys aren’t away of rubble ahead of them that could be dangerous.

“NiGHTS, is there any way we can make it? If we move too fast, we might disconnect you from the track?” Twilight asked if there was a way to help out while making sure they stay on the track to not fall off it.

“Remember how we handle the boat, remember, to shift your weight to help out on the turns.” NiGHTS reminded the gang of an event much similar to this one, they just have to recall how they handled that situation.

After spotting the target, Coaster NiGHTS was piloted by AJ to follow along, they tilt to the left to collect more green Rings while watching the Nightopians go down a track path. They ride the Coaster NiGHTS to go down and through a building canyon tunnel and came out the other side. There was signs of fireworks ahead where the Nightopians seem to have stubble upon, as if signaling their spot locations.

“Wow, those fireworks are convenient to appear.” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this in watching the view.

“Then we gotta punch it ta reach them fellas!” Applejack spoke off in seeing they need to catch up to those Nightopians, quick.

“Then I have just the thing, hold on tight!” NiGHTS issued off to say in having the best method to help get them to where they wanna go.

“I think I may know what comes next.” Twilight spoke in feeling nervous, if NiGHTS does what she thinks the jester will do, then they’ll be picking up speed…

Soon Coaster NiGHTS was using her Drill Dash ability which allowed her to fire up her back rockets to boost her speed. The ponies riding on their friend brace for the speed, as they went up a hill track and then they had NiGHTS stretch up and over the right side to avoid hitting a sudden boulder on the track. If they hit that, it would have decrease their speed, and as they pass around the Ferris wheel location, gone down to stretch upwards to collect green Rings in a tight canyon spot.

“Easy on the turns AJ.” Twilight spoke off to her friend in what they were doing.

“I hear yah Twilight!” Applejack replied back in having heard that message.

“Careful not to lean too close to those rocks sticking out.” Pinkie Pie issued this next part off in seeing some rocks sticking out to almost scratch their paint job.

“Man, now I’m wondering how this must feel for backseat drivers.” NiGHTS rolled her eyes in feeling like she has three drivers trying to decide what to do, etc.

Once making it through the tight spot canyon, they exit to see another firework go off to show the Nightopians passing another location. They were passing through another open tunnel building rock, and when they came out…the gang was flying off the track. The ponies seem to scream from seeing this, but as Coaster NiGHTS saw a tunnel in the bedrock before them, she used her rockets to shoot them into the cave and land just on the tracks to stabilize them.

“WOH-HOO! LET’S DO IT AGAIN!” Pinkie Pie cheered out in feeling like she wants to go through that excitement again.

“Let’s not, okay?” Twilight sighed in almost feeling like she have a heart attack from what they escaped from.

“Unfortunately, you’ll have to expect that from time to time.” NiGHTS explained the case in where they may end up going through that same principle of jumping off tracks to reach another side.

“Well we best be careful, we still gotta catch up ta them Nightopians!” Applejack stated off in knowing they have to reach the Nightopians in the train before they reach the path with them rubble blocking the way.

After having to recover from such a close calling of almost falling from a lot of tracks, the gang continues on. Pinkie Pie decided to pilot Coaster NiGHTS within the cave as they saw more fireworks of the Nightopians ahead while collecting more green Rings to help recharge their Dash Power. Then using another rocket boost from Coaster NiGHTS, the gang was moving quickly while stretching the ride to collect more green Rings and make their turns to catch up to their objective.

“There’s more fireworks ahead!” Twilight spoke in noticing what was just ahead of them here.

“That must be where the Nightopians are.” NiGHTS stated that the fireworks show where the Nightopians are located to be.

“We gotta narrow through this dark cave first.” Applejack stated in seeing what they first need to pass by here.

“Well I’ll let Twilight do it, cause there are some pretty stars to illuminate this place. And it sparkles like her.” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this in looking around that the cave had sparkles and such.

“Um, thanks…I think.” Twilight lightly responded to that weird logic her friend made, though random as it be.

The tunnel was like a wild ride as the gang needed to follow after the fireworks that lit up where the Nightopians are located. Twilight decided that she help in the controls here as they had to watch out for spike rock forms on the sides while carefully using the rocket booster to boost their speed. They went over a rail track over a creek of water in the cavern before going through a smaller cave tunnel path. The ponies had Coaster NiGHTS stretch up to watch out for what seem like something on the track to almost cause them to slow down. They finally managed to make it outside the cave into the light and saw their objective ahead.

“There they are!” Applejack stated in seeing the Nightopians just ahead.

“We need to hurry, they’re almost near the rubble sight!” NiGHTS forewarn her group of what’s ahead of them.

“Then let’s get ready to do this!” Pinkie Pie issued forth in seeing that they gotta work together on this.

“We need precise timing, here goes…” Twilight stated in narrowing her eyes at what they need to work towards…

Knowing that they are almost near the rubble on the track, the gang had to act quickly and precisely if they were gonna reach the Nightopians in time to save them. As they were picking up the pace, they saw it…the fallen rubble on the track ahead, they need to time this just right if they were gonna make it.

“Now!” The ponies shouted out in seeing this was the chance to act here.

Soon the gang had Coaster NiGHTS use up any amount of Drill Dash to boost their rockets to reach the Nightopians. The Nightopians saw the rubble and yelp in fear as they felt like this was bad. But then Coaster NiGHTS reached the train by stretching over the Nightopians to get in front of them and then the ponies were putting the brakes on. There was some screeching sparks seen on the tracks as everyone was bracing themselves before…both coaster and track car came to a halt just an inch away from crashing into the rubble pile.

“We did it.” Twilight slowly spoke in looking surprised that they did what they set out to do.

“We save de Nightopians!” Applejack smiled off to see that they did do this after all.

“Hooray! We did it!” Pinkie Pie cheered in seeing that they truly have done a great thing here.

At that moment, the background was playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ at this time. As the Nightopians were seen cheering happily to fly out of their train ride to happily thank the gang with much relief. And during the same moment, Coaster NiGHTS bounded up and down in her coaster form as if hollering & making ‘yippee’ moments as if showing her expression that she and her friends have seize victory today.

“Woah horsy, woah!” Pinkie Pie yelps in trying to settle their friend’s actions of movement.

“Pinkie, she ain’t a horse, she’s a coaster.” Applejack rolled her eyes in reminding her pink friend that NiGHTS is not a horse, be it now or as a jester.

“I know silly, I’m just playing!” Pinkie Pie smiled up to simply say this to her pal.

“You really seem happy to…express your thoughts, NiGHTS.” Twilight smile off to say this in seeing the reaction from how happy NiGHTS was behaving.

“Can’t be helped. Be it times when it counts or not, I’m just glad we help save the Nightopians.” NiGHTS smiled off to say this in what she feels was happy to her that they saved the innocent Nightopians.

“I’m happy that we did! Say, anyone up for another wild coaster ride?” Pinkie Pie smiled forth to reply while also asking a question at this time.

“I think we need time ta recover before we do dat again, sugar.” Applejack sighs to say in feeling they are a bit spent on more roller coaster rides.

“Then I’ll help take you over to the Door, you can decide when to come back afterwards.” NiGHTS offered this to get her friends back to the Door to return to Dream Gate.

“Thanks NiGHTS, I think we’ll do that and decide what to do afterwards.” Twilight nods off in appreciating that thought for the time being.

“Then let’s roll!” NiGHTS declared out this statement in deciding to head on out.

Soon Coaster NiGHTS backs up to take the gang down a different track to lead them to the Door. The ponies are heard making their wild screams in feeling like they are now experiencing the thrills of an amusement park. The scene begins to fade out as the Nightopians wave goodbye to their friends as they shall be returning to Dream Gate soon…But boy, will they have had some experience from what they encountered here today…

The scene opens up to where Twilight, Applejack, & Pinkie Pie were slowly and gently falling across the starry skies. Afterwards, they landed on the pavement which lead them straight to the center of Dream Gate and to the fountain. As the ponies got closer to the fountain, suddenly, their Blue Chips they collected flew out from them into the fountain itself. And then without warning, the dried fountain began to respond with water coming out of it, like life was being restored. While this puzzled the gang, Owl was nearby that maybe he could help explain things. But for the time being, something else came up that earn even more attention.

“Ah, I see you’re back. That landslide was the work of a Second-Level Nightmaren, I’m sure of it.” Owl replied off to say this while getting down to business of having learn who caused the problem that nearly endangered some Nightopians.

“Wait, a Second-Level Nightmaren?” Twilight yelps upon having heard about this just now, so that was the Nightmaren that caused that last incident they averted.

“Ye don’t mean Chamelan, right?” Applejack asked in recalling the only Second-Level Nightmaren they fought when they came to Lost Park.

“I thought we were done with him.” Pinkie Pie spoke in thinking that matter was long since over with.

“No, if they still are active in a part of Nightopia, then the world you made is still in jeopardy.” Owl sadly shook his head in stating that Chamelan is not completely gone and that Lost Park is not safe with that Nightmaren around.

“But then, how can we help Lost Park?” Twilight asked in wondering if there is some way to help, that foe is more tricky than Donbalon was.

“I can only tell you this much. Someone is hiding within that Nightopia. Keep your wits about you.” Owl wisely spoke in telling the gang that the one that is the cause of their trouble is hiding in Lost Park and they must keep their sharp wits wide open for anything they see as suspicion.

Then without warning, Owl soon vanished from sight with only his feathers that remain behind., The others were too absorbed in the info they were told about to worry about that disappearing act.

“Brother, de guy’s like Zecora, says somethings without giving much straight answers.” Applejack rolled her eyes in making this statement in how what Owl says is about as hard to make as when they talk to their rhyming zebra pal back home.

“Well, I’m not gonna let an evil Nightmaren ruin my paradise world!” Pinkie Pie stated forth in what she’ll be doing to make sure her world of dreams is safe.

“You’re right Pinkie, we should all face him.” Twilight nods off to say this in feeling that same determination as Pinkie Pie.

“Cause dat’s wha friends are there fer!” Applejack proudly declared in knowing they are there to help another out.

And then the pony gang slowly makes their way towards the Door to return to Lost Park. Upon opening the doors, the same white light enveloped them all as they began to walk into it. And with that, the scene begins to fad out in white while we know where they’ll end up next….and it’ll be their next challenge to stop someone on the other side causing trouble.

The scene opens to where we find NiGHTS flying in the air in leaving a star dust trail. She was passing over the rail tracks and coming near the park attractions. As she begins to stop to stand while hovering with hands on her waist, the pony spirits of Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie were also mimicking their jester friend. Right now, they seem to be observing the surroundings of Lost Park, trying to uncover anything of what is going on.

“The ground around here is all dried up.” NiGHTS pointed out in noticing something strange about the ground below them, as she and the others notice this. “Something doesn’t seem right. Stay on your guard, Twilight, Applejack, Pinkie Pie.” NiGHTS spoke off in giving wise advice to her friends in getting serious about something not right here, and whatever it is…might be around.

“Okay.” Twilight’s spirit responded in having heard that message clearly.

“Can do.” Applejack’s spirit nodded off in understanding that message.

“Aye-aye!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit replied off in her own message to the response.

Then without warning, a strange eerie giggling of someone was heard within the air-space that made NiGHTS feel almost jumpy to look to the left along with the pony spirits. It sounded like their enemy was closely by, but was keeping himself hidden. At that same moment, ‘EVENT - Bad News’ was heard playing in the background to slowly build some tension here.

“So, you finally decided to show up!” NiGHTS responded off with a stern expression in guessing who was deciding to reveal themselves at this time.

Everyone was searching from left to right, but they could not see where the enemy was; all they hear was that snickering evil voice in toying with them.

“But…but…where is he!?” Twilight’s spirit asked off in feeling worried, where was the enemy hiding all of a sudden.

“I can hear de varmint, but can’t see where?” Applejack’s spirit asked off in not seeing where the enemy is, he sounds like he’s everywhere.

“Oh, I hate the evil hide-in-seek! Villains always be so sneaky then!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit pouted in not liking this sorta game.

As that evil snickering was continuing, something seem to be approaching NiGHTS and the pony spirits from behind them when they didn’t notice. That evil snicker cackle continues on, and then suddenly, a strange void portal appears behind the gang when they were trying to find the Nightmaren.

“Waaahhhhh….” And soon NiGHTS & the pony spirits of Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie yelp from being sucked into a rip void within the space of the air before they were gone the next. And then everything suddenly went dark after that as our heroic group was taken to who knows where at this moment and time…But we are soon going to learn the truth in just a moment….

Soon we return to a familiar nightmarish realm, only the scenery seems much more different than before; a bit more reddish and purplish mix with the dark. And also during the moment, the background was playing ‘Cacking Chamelan: Hard Version’ to start the next event about to happen here. And now seen entering the scene of the spotlight of our view, was a familiar Nightmaren lizard magician none other than Chamelan! As we see Chamelan was presenting to let off a cackle at this time, it look like he spread out his arms, and his hat was wiggling as it something unexpected was about to happen. He was seen tapping his wand on his hat, and then…’POOF’, a giant red cloud came out and shot off play cards all around while spinning in motion. NiGHTS & her pony spirit friends had only but learn that they were in Chamelan’s nightmarish realm and their foe was up to his usual tricks.

“Great, it’s like dealing with Trixie’s tricks all over again.” Applejack’s spirit rolled her eyes in thinking this Nightmaren was pulling the same sorta act from last time.

“We better be watchful of those Jacks, Kings & Queen cards that attack with swords and hearts again.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit stated in recalling what nearly got them the last time.

“Best we be careful girls, a magician never repeats the same act twice before the same audience.” NiGHTS warns her friends that perhaps this next battle, isn’t gonna be like a repeat from before.

“So then, what can we do then NiGHTS?” Twilight’s spirit asked in feeling like they are unsure what to do here if things might be different.

“Like we did before. Use a Paraloop to find the magician Chamelan hiding in the spatial distortion!” NiGHTS explained the simple matter in how to defeat their enemy here, same like before just in a different moment and time.

“Right/Got it/Okay!” The pony spirits of Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie responded in having been told of what to do, it’s like how they won before, so it’s a simple recalling.

Soon NiGHTS was flying upwards with Applejack piloting her right now. NiGHTS was seen pulling off the Drill Dash to get some speed going; Just as the jester was trying to perform a Paraloop that showed a hidden plant life in the background. But the gang have to be watchful, as the same play cards are shown acting up to attack from a different side than chase NiGHTS. And soon the curtain was covered by the same play cards to surround the gang, and if they recall, if they delay too long, something will appear like question marks. But another problem came that their first Paraloop batches were….vanishing instead of sticking around.

“Wha in Sam Hill?” Applejack’s spirit yelps in seeing that sorta thing get pulled off.

“Wait! That didn’t happen before!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit pondered off in recalling the last time they were here.

“NiGHTS, what’s happening here?” Twilight’s spirit asked in seeing their Paraloop portals aren’t sticking around longer than they did before.

“Chamelan’s playing more harder now, he won’t just let you find him that easily. We have to recall…that he likes hiding with the Ace cards, that’s what we need to locate.” NiGHTS explained the case in seeing what was going on, the battle now will be much harder than last time.

Seeing that their foe is gonna be giving the gang a more harder time then last time, they have to adjust now. If they can find some Ace cards, outside or after they make a Paraloop, then they can get Chamelan. However, what was soon appearing besides the cards were bombs that when they came close, exploded. That gave the gang and NiGHTS a small yelp to be knock backwards while recovering and heard the mad cackling of their opponent.

“Hey! No self-respected magician throws bombs at his audience!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit snapped off in seeing that was a dirty trick to be pulled.

“Too bad he ain’t self-respected.” AJ’s spirit rolled her eyes to quote the remark.

“Try to dodge the bombs and keep performing the Paraloops, we have to find him.” NiGHTS explained this out for her friends to follow upon.

“Okay, let’s try this again.” Twilight’s spirit nods off to say in understanding the question of their topic.

Seeing that Chamelan is playing an even more confusing game than before, NiGHTS & friends will really have to try their best to find and expose their lizard magician’s hiding. The gang go through some green Rings to build up Dash Power and try to allow Pinkie Pie to perform a loop-de-loop formation of Paraloops. Eventually, it help found Chamelan, but the gang yelp from seeing his Kings & Jacks appear with swords to block them as he moves away to hid away behind the curtain. As the gang got away from the attacking cards, they lost sight of their target again.

“We almost had him!” Twilight’s spirit cursed in seeing that Chamelan vanished from sight again.

“There he goes, he’s becoming a blur in the curtains.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit pointed in seeing their target in watching something move behind the curtain realm scene.

“Looks like de spotlight is not losing its star.” Applejack’s spirit stated in seeing that the random spotlights that move around, one of them was keeping track of Chamelan.

“Then that’s what we can use to beat him.” NiGHTS issued forth in seeing that they can use a magician’s friend on a stage as their own undoing.

Twilight decided to take over to pilot NiGHTS after Pinkie Pie. And soon the gang had to fly around in trying to narrow down their search spots in Paraloop one spot at a time while dodging any attack cards or bombs. They followed the spotlight until it made a certain stop in one location that seem like the moment it vanished. Doing a Paraloop on the far side, some plant-life background showed a card with a little ‘A’ on it before the portal window vanished. And that’s when the gang knew they were on the right track.

“This is it girls, we have to get this just right.” NiGHTS explained to her friends in seeing that if they miss this, it’s gonna be over then.

“Right or its curtains for us!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit nods off in understanding what will happen and they don’t want it to be their end.

“Did ye have ta say it dat way, Pinkie Pie?” AJ’s spirit raised her eyebrows in having heard something as downgraded as that statement.

“Never mind girls, let’s just do this…together.” Twilight’s spirit spoke forth in trying to help build up their motive to get this done.

Soon in another Paraloop event done by NiGHTS, in trying to perform the one with the most Drill Dash for some speed usage, was done that that the next plant life seen showed some cards with the ‘A’ symbol for Ace. And there was Chamelan, as he appeared, sticking out his tongue as if teasing those that can’t get him. And soon goes up to where the edge of the Paraloop was to vanish behind the curtain. The gang had to put their all into this, and shot off with NiGHTS to catch the cackling lizard Nightmaren and perform another Paraloop. They made it just in time, the wicked and evil cackle snicker stopped as Chamelan made a loud yelp noise while he was caught in NiGHTS Paraloop to swirl off into the plant-life to vanish out of thin air. Thus signaling the epic end to the tricky magician Nightmaren known as Chamelan and thereby giving the gang the victory. During the same time, ‘Peaceful Moment’ was heard playing in the background right now in responding to the victory here.

“We finally did! We defeated the tricky-trickster of illusions and hide-in-seek!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit cheered forth in seeing that they have done it, they won and beat Chamelan.

“Heh, I’m just glad it’s finally over with. He was a real problem.” Applejack’s spirit smiled off to say this in knowing how much trouble this Nightmaren gave them.

“We did it NiGHTS, we stopped him.” Twilight’s spirit smiled to say this to their friend for having helped them out.

“We did it together.” NiGHTS issued off to say this with a positive look on things here.

“So now de guy won’t be pestering us no more, right?” Applejack’s spirit questioned this off just to be certain they are in the clear.

“Right, and that means Lost Park is finally going to be safe now.” NiGHTS happily said this in knowing what this also means for the other part of Nightopia that Pinkie Pie created.

“HOORAY! My special world shall be free from any meany Nightmarens!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit cheered in seeing that now Lost Park shall also be a happy place of dreams for one to enjoy.

“So what happens now, are we going back to Dream Gate now?” Twilight’s spirit asked in pondering what happens next with their enemy defeated.

“Probably in a bit, but first off…” NiGHTS thought off to say this, but shrug it off in thinking too far ahead of the question of where they all return to in the end is the same….after one small event of course. “Well, maybe it’ll be better if you just wait and see first, after all….you’ve experienced it before.” She smiled off to simply say this much that what happens next before going to Dream Gate, the ponies will recall it.

The pony spirits were unsure of what NiGHTS was talking about, but they trust her enough to have faith and believe that if they experienced something before, it must be a good thing. And then as NiGHTS was just simply flying about to leave star dust trail in her wake in response to her proud victory, the nightmarish realm began to fade and blur out with the Nightmaren Chamelan already defeated. And now with that, everything around goes into a blank state of where we see nothing while pondering what happens now…

At this moment, a familiar scene shows us the same white abyss place that is always very calm and peaceful when one is there. And like before, floating from above was a familiar large sphere with a star inside, and it was blue. As the large blue orb floated down to stop before Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie, it let off a pretty light when they went to hold it. It felt really nice at the moment they did this, and felt something else like…from within their hearts and also something that was a portion of their Elements of Harmony. There was no denying it, this was really…an Ideya!

“Girls…you see this?” Twilight asked off in feeling amazed by what it was they are seeing here.

“Yeah, it’s…” Applejack nods slowly in getting what it was they see, it was….

“The Blue Ideya, symbol of Intelligence.” Pinkie Pie responded off to note what they have, and somehow felt…smart by that way of addressing the identity of this Ideya.

“Well, guess it darn goes ta show we are as smart, might not be super smart like ye Twilight.” Applejack smiled off to simply say this while knowing they are just about right when compared to their very smart pony pal here.

“Maybe, but we all have Intelligence, even those like Pinkie Pie.” Twilight commented to say that they are each smart in their own way. “How do you feel Pinkie?” She asked her pink friend in what she was feeling like the rest of them.

“Well…I can feel it filling my mind.” Pinkie Pie quoted to say that when she holds this Ideya, it’s likely entering her very mind.

“Plus, I think I feel our elements too.” Applejack replied off to say this in what else she felt too.

“So now we have three Ideya.” Twilight stated in knowing how many Ideya they have on hand.

“Intelligence, Purity and Courage.” Pinkie Pie described out those three in their possession.

“Then if we can get two more…” Twilight thought out slowly spoke in knowing just how many others they need now.

“No sweat Twilight, we’ll get this done…together.” Applejack proudly stated this off in saying they can get the job done if they stick together.

“Cause we’re here if you need us! And NiGHTS too!” Pinkie Pie happily issued to say this with the best of their hearts on the subject.

“Girls….thank you.” Twilight slowly smiled in feeling joyful to having heard such thought words.

“No sweat!” Applejack smiled forth in giving the A-okay reply.

“Happy to help!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to reply in her own kind words.

Then the Blue Ideya created three large orbs of itself to be in possession of the three ponies. And then they sank into to be absorbed into Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie, with them having obtain the third Ideya that was missing from their hearts. So with this, it’s just another step close to feeling more portions of their represented Elements of Harmony rejoining them by each little bit. As the scene closes in here, the group feels like they are almost two more Ideya away from collecting a total of five that will help them out in the Night Dimension and soon….return home.

While the events of Twilight’s Team having won against Chamelan and obtaining their third Ideya had occurred, something else was going on. And it was within the realm of Nightmare as we find a familiar throne dominion in seeing Wizeman was station. And just below him were those that were likely mere ants, but they were in truth in people sizes. For it was Reala along with Phantom Pie that were bowing before the mighty evil god and ruler of the Nightmarens.

“All of my plans have been foiled…” Wizeman coldly addressed the matter of what has been occurring that his plans to destroy Nightopia….is being fouled, and he is sounding seriously upset. “My worthless creation.” Then Wizeman’s two giant metallic hands floated down near Reala in addressing to the one that has been letting him down recently. And from the bitty glares of yellow eyes on the metallic palms, they were glaring at Reala’s failure.

“Hey, I think he’s talking about you.” Phantom Pie silently whispered this to Reala near her, sensing who Wizeman was more upset with the one who was being responsibly in stopping NiGHTS & the pony Visitors.

Reala started to feel the intense pressure from Wizeman beaming down at him as he focus his head and closed eyes to bow in being devoted to his master while not wanting to face his wrath.

“M-Master Wizeman…! Forgive me!” Reala felt his words tripping in trying to speak and ask for forgiveness. “NiGHTS has joined forces with three other Visitors who each possess an Ideya of Courage, and…” Reala opened his eyes to look up upon his master in trying to explain the situation...

“Be silent, Reala…” Wizeman shouted off forth in sounding just about furious as his two metallic hands came within an inch to nearly twitch to grasp Reala with angry yellow and red eyes in wanting to end this creature here and now. Phantom Pie may have been near, but she almost felt like she didn’t wanna be in Reala’s shoes from this heavy pressure weighing on him.

“Yes, my master! Forgive me!” Reala bows down again in understanding this matter and wishes to be forgiven for even upsetting Wizeman.

Soon Wizeman’s two hands began to retreat back to the big body, as if having spared Reala and from destroying him for his failures.

“Where that useless Second-Level Nightmare has failed. Cerberus will succeed.” Wizeman issued off in sounding spiteful of where Chamelan had failed him, he shall bring forth another servant to succeed in dealing with NiGHTS.

“Cer…Cerberus the Hellhound?” Reala yelps to shutter his words a bit in sounding concern in having heard who it was Wizeman plans to send out to deal with NiGHTS.

“Um, is this like the same Cerberus from my world who guards Tartarus?” Phantom Pie questioned off in being the first time she’s hearing about this discuss relating to a name she has heard before.

“No, Cerberus of the Realm of Nightmares is considered to be the most ruthless & most dangerous Second-Level Nightmaren. When one becomes his prey, even those of One-Level Nightmarens, such as us, would be eliminated if not prepared for the worse.” Reala looked to the nightmare pink pony to explain that Cerberus, is a beast that compared to other Second-Level Nightmarens, he is one that is the strongest, and most feared of all that he could destroy any poor soul…even NiGHTS & he knows how dangerous the Hellhound can be.

“Hmmm….senseless, ruthless, and one to torture innocents…I may enjoy him being a pet.” Phantom Pie thought this over with showing a smiling interest all of a sudden.

“You Reala are already aware, I know that they have quite a…temper.” Wizeman exclaimed to mention this in a slow remark concerning how Cerberus has a ’temper’ issue even among other Nightmarens while obeying the Ruler. “Should you wish to avoid becoming their prey, I might advise you take care as well, Reala.” He spoke in a deep, dark, harsh tone of his voice of ‘might’ & ‘become their prey’ as a threat to one if they fall, even for Wizeman to make a simple statement that Reala must be better prepared if he knows what’s good for him.

“Heh, sounds like if you’re not careful, you’ll become a dog’s chew toy! Heh-heh-heh, how amusing it be to see that!” Phantom Pie let out a snicker to imagine what would happen to Reala as he showed an annoyed face in how carefree this pony thought it was funny when she knows nothing.

“Do not excuse yourself just yet, Phantom Pie. For you may also, share the same fate.” Wizeman forewarned Phantom Pie that the same fate of meeting Cerberus, may happen to her as well.

“M-Me!?” Phantom Pie suddenly yelps to shutter the idea, she’ll be target to Cerberus if she fails.

“Should you also fail to provide me with…results, of your service, I might advise you tread carefully.” Wizeman warns Phantom Pie with a dark threatening tone in advising this new ally of what happens to those that only excuse themselves will failures.

“Gulp….suddenly…I’m not into dogs right now!” Phantom Pie swallowed hard in suddenly changing her opinion about wanting such a dangerous Nightmaren as a pet…especially if it’s gonna eat her.

Having heard much of this that concerns his own wellbeing from how serious things have turn out, Reala kneels to cross his left arm to his master. “I will take control of the Cerberus and bring NiGHTS to you!” Reala vowed that he shall bring forth NiGHTS with the use of Cerberus, and he shall not fail his master this time around.

“Yeah, what are you gonna do about any of the pony Visitors though. With either one of the two groups, they’ll turn the tide.” Phantom Pie raised an eyebrow in reminding Reala that all NiGHTS needs is one group of her pony pals, and she’ll be alright.

“If my plan works, we’ll simply need to discourage NiGHTS’s spirit….by targeting those that feel most confident with her presence….before ushering a downfall. For like they say, the truth….can be a painful revolution between sides.” Reala responded to say this in feeling most confident in his words, much to Phantom Pie being lost in not understanding them; but by the sounds of it….there is a truth that will be a decisive blow to the Visitors.

With that, the scene begins to slowly darken at this moment as everything goes black while we can tell there is a rise of tension in the air. What will happen when NiGHTS & her friends suddenly meet an encounter with Reala, what sorta weapon will he use to cause problems. And will it be even more terrible than a wrath against the Nightmaren; Cerberus? For now, all these questions are all left to be solved….at a later time…If the gang can survive what to expect….

Author's Note

Well it looks like things are really gonna get tough for the gang in the Night Dimension. For in the next chapter, a shocking truth is revealed about NiGHTS’s origin. The truth is a hard fact to live with, but from what Reala does may shake up Team Rainbow's thoughts & feelings over the news. And when Team Twilight also learn this while hiding on sight, we'll get to see a battle in where it's jester VS. jester: NiGHTS VS. Reala! What will be the outcome....that...remains to be seen; so stay tune to find out next time...

Chapter 15: Shocking Truth About NiGHTS

The scene opens up to where a white light appeared above the starry night sky, as it illuminated, three figures are seen gently falling to Dream Gate: Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy. They have already started to return to the place after obtaining their second Ideya and felt recovered after their battle with Bomamba. But as they were outside Dream Gate, they saw a familiar light appear by the pouring fountain, it was the same blue treasure chest from before, which meant…they must have unlocked something after that last completed challenge. The three ponies come up to the chest, and slowly open it up, and soon they find something…A Persona Mask with a big red gem in the center and a long top that was strangely shape like a gold rocket. Afterwards, both the mask and chest vanished from sight.

“Oh, I think we just obtain a new mask.” Rarity spoke in being surprised, wondering what this new mask could be or what it does.

“It’s called the Rocket Persona…” Owl spoke off to be seen flying in to meet with the gang. “Like the Dolphin Persona, this one gives NiGHTS the ability to change into a rocket and blast off at full speed.” Owl explained in what the new Mask was meant to do with the gang when they Dualize with NiGHTS.

“SWEET! Finally, something that will be handy in speeding up chases!” Rainbow Dash proclaimed with a big smile in liking this thing.

“Oh my, that does sound like something….um, very fast.” Fluttershy spoke in feeling very surprise; that means they’ll go faster than before.

“Not only that, but a new Door has appeared.” Owl pointed out in mentioning this to the group.

“New Door?” The ponies responded in surprise, a new Door has appeared now.

Over across from them, they soon found what Owl was talking about. Apparently, a new Door did appear, it might have been an effect from defeating Bomamba and obtaining another Ideya.

“Please take care in when you go there, Visitors. NiGHTS will be waiting for you there.” Owl humbly spoke this out in giving his sound words of aid to those that will likely travel to the next destination.

And then without warning, Owl vanished from sight just like that in thin air.

“You know, I’m thinking I know what’s coming next.” Rainbow Dash spoke off in making some thought about this.

“Um, what’s that?” Fluttershy meekly asked in wondering what her friend was gonna say.

“That if we do an awesome job with NiGHTS in fixing whatever’s in this next world, we’ll get another Ideya!” Rainbow Dash waved off her right hoof in stating the basic working order they’ve been doing lately.

“Yes, but…isn’t it strange? We have to fight off Second-Level Nightmarens to truly obtain one.” Rarity pondered the thought, whenever they visit one new part of Nightopia, a powerful foe lies in wait to be defeated.

“Relax Rarity, so long as we got NiGHTS, we’ll easily make it through.” Rainbow Dash easily stated that so long as they got their strong jester pal, even if they are powerless in the Night Dimension, they’ll be fine.

“Well, I certainly feel safe with her around.” Fluttershy meekly smiled in feeling safe if NiGHTS was truly around to help them out.

“I suppose you’re both right, for now….we best head off to whatever new world awaits us.” Rarity sighs to smile in agreement, and now it’s time that they go off to see the new dream world that’s been made.

Soon the pony group begins to approach the new Door that was just after Crystal Castle. This one showed a strange logo symbol on the top in the image of a single green tree around a grassy green hill, like a forest type theme. Soon the group slowly opens the doors to be enveloped by the white clear light and some energize butterflies that flew to them. Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy felt something nice about this place….as they were slowly gone the next. The scene fads from the door shutting and everything going white at this time.

The scene opens to what was likely a most lust beautiful forest, filled with green, filled with life, large tree trunks surrounded the place, with big roots gently leading any that climb them up into little buildings seemingly carved into the trees. There were some natural paths all around the place, a calm cool breeze that could be felt, it was very breath taking. And from a part of a Door nearby, we find Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy walking on the grassy forest with NiGHTS floating beside them. As they began to explore this new world of Nightopia together.

“This place seems very familiar, somehow.” Fluttershy looked up to her friends and NiGHTS in pondering something that she feels like…she knows this place; she can somehow feel it.

“Why…maybe this place is related to you, Fluttershy.” Rarity made a surprise smiling gasp, realizing that if Fluttershy felt something here, it must be connected to her.

“Really?” Fluttershy asked out in being surprised to have heard this all of a sudden.

“Well, let’s see…first was Aqua Garden that was from me, next came Crystal Castle from Rarity, so…” Rainbow Dash thought up in recalling the last two Nightopia places were hers and Rarity’s, so Fluttershy being last means this was her place next…

“So then, perhaps Memory Forest came from Fluttershy.” NiGHTS finished the sentence for Rainbow Dash in what they are currently in now.

“You mean…it’s my turn? Oh my, I don’t know what to think or do now!” Fluttershy was astounded to hear this, and she was uncertain what challenges await in her own dream world.

However, just as the gang stops to continue to marvel at the sights, something began to stir. For a strange red glowing light appeared in front of the gang, and someone began to appear from below it, and it was….Reala! NiGHTS noticed instantly while the ponies yelp in seeing the evil Nightmaren who had his hands to his waist while showing his usual expression. At that same moment, the background was playing ‘EVENT - Reala Returns’ for this scene of entrance.

“You again! Didn’t you get enough last time?” NiGHTS snapped off in seeing Reala come from his own portal before it vanished, this guy has been pushy in how to capture her and is still hung up in doing so.

However, rather than fighting or capturing NiGHTS, something else was afoot in what Reala was scheming.

“You can cut the act now, my dear sibling.” Reala waved off his arms in making a simple discussion about the matter. “You’ve done well in collecting the Ideya.” He held out his right hand, proclaiming that NiGHTS had done superb in the task of collecting the three Ideya the ponies possess.

Of course, Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy were of course a bit on being cautious & concern with the former being stern serious, but….the way Reala spoke to NiGHTS seem to suggest….something of a hidden ploy.

“What are you talking about?” NiGHTS asked off a bit puzzled, what was Reala doing in saying such strange nonsense.

“You’ve played your part exceedingly well.” Reala hovers off to approach the confused and puzzled group while approaching only NiGHTS, just before he grasp her by the shoulders to keep NiGHTS in check. “The plan has gone perfectly, without a hitch.” Reala spoke off slyly to NiGHTS that could not move while this guy spoke such devices words off, right before the ponies that seem very lost.

“Played your part…?” Fluttershy repeated those words as if not understanding what Reala was even saying; what part did NiGHTS play here.

“Why, NiGHTS’ part in our plan to steal your Ideya from you. Along with portions they contain of your world’s elements. What else?” Reala held out his hand to the lost little ponies in explaining with an unresisting NiGHTS in his hold of what it was the group’s friend was truly plotting this whole time with a dark intention behind it.

“Wha?” Rarity gasped in shock to hear this, Reala & NiGHTS are…working together to take their Ideya?

“Are you serious?” Rainbow Dash snapped out in thinking this was too big a shocker to expect…even from an evil creep like Reala.

“Oh my…” Fluttershy also gasped with worry, what does much of this mean from their time spent together.

“Rainbow! Rarity! Fluttershy! Don’t listen to these lies!” NiGHTS tried to struggle out of Reala’s hold on her to get her friends to see reason that what is being said are lies; she never planned to take anyone’s Ideya. At the same time, the background theme seem to cease being heard at this time.

“Lies? Ha ha ha!” Reala looked back to a resisting NiGHTS to smile off & made an evil laughter as if finding something funny about what he said were mere lies. Also at the same moment, ‘EVENT - Suspicion’ started to be played in the background for this suspicious moment. “Let me ask you this, then, NiGHTS.” He asked off casually in wanting to see what NiGHTS response shall be with his free right & held up. “Do there Visitors here from another world from our own, even know that you’re a Nightmaren, like me?” Reala pointed to the stump ponies, asking if NiGHTS told them of who she REALLY is not a Nightopian, but a Nightmaren.

“Wh…what?” Fluttershy yelps off in being utterly shock in what they were told. “But…we thought she was…like Owl & the Nightopians.” Fluttershy spoke in having felt that NiGHTS was a good person, not a bad one.

“No…that…that can’t be true! Can it?” Rarity was stumbling her words in horrid shock, Reala was saying NiGHTS was a Nightmaren. “Because NiGHTS has been helping us save Nightopia!” Rarity pats her chest in declaring that NiGHTS has been helping them save Nightopia while Nightmarens have been trying to destroy it.

“Yeah! A Nightmaren wouldn’t do that! We’ve seen what you’ve done!” Rainbow Dash shook her head off in sternly objecting that NiGHTS was a Nightmaren, they’re nothing but lies.

NiGHTS had heard those words of protest & defense that her friends were making on her account. But from NiGHTS’s eyes, they seem to show some…form of doubt as she looks away to make a heavy sigh; not wanting anyone to see her state, be it the ponies or even Reala holding her shoulder to see this expression.

“Heh heh heh….” Reala lets off a teasing chuckle in letting go of NiGHTS shoulder, having seen her in this state was somewhat amusing to him. “Is it so hard to believe, really?” He turn to the pony Visitors to shrug off his shoulders in asking, if what he says about NiGHTS being a Nightmaren so difficult to accept. “Then let me ask you…” Reala floats away from NiGHTS's gloom side to be a few feet away from the ponies in wanting to ask them something. “Have you or have you not seen NiGHTS wear a mask like mine?” Reala help his right hand to his gold mask, asking if the ponies have seen NiGHTS wear something very much like his own.

“Huh!?” The ponies gasped in seeing that mask Reala wore, come to think about it, they saw a mask that look JUST like this one.

“Why….NiGHTS wore that as a fancy mask back in Crystal Castle!” Rarity gasped in recalling that mask the first time they saw it.

“So what? So you both share a mask that’s similar, big deal! She has others that transform her.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes off to remark the fact that one identical mask doesn’t mean nothing.

“But…why has she never wore the one she showed us before?” Fluttershy asked in thinking this, which made her friends feel more silent as they started to worry in thought.

“The answer is simple. This mask here is called a Persona.” Reala addressed the matter of what his mask is called to the ponies here. “It is a symbol of loyalty to Master Wizeman.” Reala stated in speaking with the most straight, if not cruel, fact, that those that wear Persona mask are loyal to the Ruler of all Nightmarens, Wizeman.

“A….symbol of…Loyalty?” Rainbow Dash slowly gasped in knowing what that word meant because she represents loyalty as her element; if this was true, then…

“But….we…..she….we were…..thought to be friends.” Fluttershy slowly asked forth in thinking they were friends with someone who wanted to help.

“She never really told us, she was a resident of Nightopia. She…never…” Rarity sigh to say this with a sorrow face, they didn’t ask much about NiGHTS history, & to learn it now feels…just awful.

“You know then, don’t you, that what I’m saying is true.” Reala slyly spoke off to speak to the ponies that were absorbing this hard truth in more ways than one.

Reala starts to circle around Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy, all who are so shock to believe the truth, they don’t pay attention to Reala playfully floating around them as he speaks. But they don’t see that Reala was making another crimson line on the ground, as if preparing something ahead.

“Oh, poor, poor Visitors! Betrayed by the one you three though was a friend!” Reala remarked off in remorse as if pushing all the right buttons to fill the ponies with more self-doubt about who NiGHTS really is; was she a friend or was it…a lie. “And now, you’re so, so alone…” Reala stated with a cruel humble taunt of what irony these ponies face in seeing, they have no one to help them. And as Reala slyly makes his deceptive actions in bringing doubts, confusion, & questioning one’s judgement, he has finished making his crimson line around the three ponies that did not even bother to be alert about it while Reala leaves them to take in all these harsh truthful claims of reality.

“No…no, it…. it can’t be…” Fluttershy shook her head off in trying to deny what Reala was saying, if can’t be true about NiGHTS, it just…can’t be.

“We…helped out others…but, was it coincident or….” Rainbow Dash was holding her head to think, they help the Nightopians, but what if NiGHTS was only conveniently there, what if…if…

“Oh, what is truth between now & then…” Rarity groans to complain in feeling like they can’t decide whether to trust NiGHTS or not anymore.

“Fluttershy…Rainbow…Rarity…” NiGHTS sadly looks down in regretful defeat that she has no words to argue or debate the matter; she cannot deny that the truth is…she IS a Nightmaren, one who served to be loyalty to Wizeman. All of that, is the truth that cannot be covered up….as she hung her head down in defeat that her friends had to undercover her origin.

“Now, this is farewell.” Reala held up his right hand in announcing that this was the moment depart from them all being together. “Say goodbye, little Visitors!” Then Reala swung his right hand down in stating this to the ponies in which it’s time for them to say…bye-bye.

Then without warning, the crimson light that surrounded them faded, and soon Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy yelp to notice what was around them; a dark portal Reala had created to draw them in.

“Ah! What?!” Rarity yelps in seeing what was beneath their hooves as they were suddenly starting to sink in.

“What is this,” Rainbow Dash yelled out in not knowing what was happening, they are being suck into this thing.

“Oh dear, we’re sinking!” Fluttershy yelps in near in not liking where this might be going with them.

“Aaaaahhh/Waaaahhh/Eeeeeeekkk!” Soon Rarity, Rainbow Dash & Fluttershy made their loud cries and screams before they were soon swallowed up into the evil portal. There they vanished from sight and gone to who knows where.

“Rarity! Rainbow! Fluttershy!” NiGHTS yelled out to float and stretch out her right hand to her friends…but it was too little, too late; the ponies were gone. They were now taken away from her.

“Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!” Soon Reala began to let off an evil snicker in having to enjoy this little scene of NiGHTS suffering; it was priceless.

NiGHTS only held her head down low in seeing that she has lost this group of Visitors to end up somewhere within Nightopia. Having felt a heavy lost, NiGHTS soon flew off to leave the scene while Reala only watched her flew away while gazing at where she was going. As the scene darkens, Reala knows very much, that with one group of pony Visitors out of the way, NiGHTS will have but one more group to protect…but when they learn the truth, they’ll meet the same fate. And with that, everything fades out that from one evil plan performed, another shall soon come about…it’s only a matter of time before everyone knows who NiGHTS really is. And also, the background theme came to a closure at this time too.

The scene opens up to where a white light appeared above the starry night sky, as it illuminated, three figures are seen gently falling to Dream Gate: Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie. They have already started to return to the place after obtaining their second Ideya and felt recovered after their battle with Chamelan. But as they were outside Dream Gate, they saw a familiar light appear by the pouring fountain, it was the same blue treasure chest from before, which meant…they must have unlocked something after that last completed challenge. The three ponies come up to the chest and slowly open it up, and soon they find something…A Persona Mask with a big red gem in the center & a long top that was strangely shape like a gold rocket. Afterwards, both the mask and chest vanished from sight.

“Aw, I wanted to try out that mask!” Pinkie Pie pouts to say this in wanting to have tried on that new mask before it vanished.

“But what would it have done?” Applejack questions off the subject in what that new mask was meant for.

“The answer is simple….that was something called the Rocket Persona.” Owl’s voice is heard as he is seen flying in to meet with this group. “You’ve seen the Dolphin Persona in action, this will give NiGHTS the ability to change into a rocket and blast off at full speed.” Owl explained in what the new Mask was meant to do when this group Dualizes with NiGHTS.

“Ohhh, I’m looking forward to that one!” Pinkie Pie cheered in sounding excited about a rocket mode that NiGHTS can perform.

“If our fastest speed is the Drill Dash, what would happen if we combine that & the rocket ability?” Twilight pondered the question in knowing their best top speed, what happens if they mix it with a rocket ability.

“Bet’cha we zoom right through anything alright.” Applejack proudly stated in knowing they go superfast to which even Rainbow Dash be proud or jealous of.

“Right now, I’m proud that you have managed to obtain this…& look here!” Owl pointed to the fountain in having noticed something.

Suddenly, some of the Blue Chips this group collected was going into the fountain which began to help fill it up more as the stuff turn to water, etc. The ponies were fascinated by this little magical work.

“You’ve collected quite a lot, once you’ve gotten more, something very special will happen.” Owl stated in how the gang have collected their Blue Chips to have made this progress.

“Oh, a surprise, I love surprises!” Pinkie Pie cheered off in liking the sounds of this.

“So let’s see, how many Ideya are left here?” Applejack pondered to wonder again in the last renaming Ideya to collect.

“We already know about the Red, White & Blue Ideya, so…” Twilight counted to recall the right colors they acquired, so…

“Ah, yes. The Green & Yellow Ideya remain. One of them must be beyond the Door.” Owl stated to mention this of the last two remaining Ideya and in pointing in a direction of where another maybe found next.

Having heard this made the ponies look across from them, they soon found what Owl had mention to them. Apparently, a new Door very much did appear, probably an effect from defeating Chamelan and obtaining another Ideya.

“So is NiGHTS gonna be there too?” Pinkie Pie asked off in hoping it was a yes to her question.

“Well yes…I believe she already seem to zoom on over when this one came to be.” Owl pondered off to say in being a bit baffled in when he saw NiGHTS, she seem a bit in a rush to go ahead to the new area; strange because she seem in a hurry too.

“What do you mean…she zoom off?” Twilight asked puzzled in thinking something seem off by the way Owl described that detail explanation.

“Perhaps its better you see for yourself, I shall meet you…in Delight City.” Owl humbly spoke this out in giving his sound words of advice that seem puzzling to figure out, but it seems questions will be solved after visiting the next world.

And then without warning, Owl vanished from sight just like that in thin air while his feathers fell around the spot.

“Well dat there was about as helpful as making pig calls.” Applejack scratched her head in thinking they didn’t get much an answer out of Owl before he left.

“Oh well, if we can get by this next place, we’ll get another Ideya!” Pinkie Pie declared off in looking at the more positive picture here.

“I think I figured out what to expect….we need to help the next world out & defeat its Second-Level Nightmaren to obtain another Ideya.” Twilight spoke in having a moment to think deeply in what sorta work they will have to expect when they enter this next world.

“Ye really thought ahead, hugh, Twilight?” Applejack raised her eyebrows in seeing their smart mare was one step ahead of them on what to expect at this moment.

“No biggy, we’ll have NiGHTS there, so let’s go-go, go!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to proudly say if they meet trouble, their jester pal will be there to help; just before bouncing around in wanting them to go to the next place already.

“Okay, okay Pinkie Pie….I suppose so. Besides, I like to figure out why NiGHTS is already there. Maybe we’ll ask when we see her.” Twilight lightly spoke in seeing that maybe her thought about what was with NiGHTS going off alone so soon be answered later when they meet up again; no problem, right?

Soon afterwards, the pony group began to approach the new Door that was just after Lost Park. This one showed a strange logo symbol on the top in the image of a gray building structure with yellow windows, like it was meant to be a city theme place. Soon the group slowly opens the doors to be enveloped by the white clear light & some energize butterflies that flew to them. Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie felt something nice about this place….as they were slowly gone the next. The scene fades from the door shutting and everything going white at this time.

The scene begins to open up in showing what looks like a tall city amongst a lush, grassy green field with trees with crisp leaves & some gardens all around. From the sparkling lights running up and down the building structures, large lookout towers all around, it was very beautiful and bigger than anyone could imagine. It was like looking at a gigantic playground setup for children to explore and have fun. And from exiting from the appearance of a Door, we soon find Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie walking up to view this place while Owl flaps his wings in being near them in taking in this sight.

“This world looks really fun, Owl!” Pinkie Pie quoted in liking the looks of this place, it seems pretty amazing.

“Indeed…the Green Ideya within this world symbolizes growth.” Owl nods off to say this in knowing what Ideya could be found in this place to help this Nightopia grow.

“So dat’s wha’s here. Then…is this place?” Applejack was about to ask a question concerning this new place until…

“Yes, this place is a reflection to one of you, Twilight Sparkle, I believe.” Owl stated off that this world, Delight City, came from Twilight Sparkle.

“Me? You mean…this place is…?” Twilight was stump to believe it, if Pure Valley was AJ’s, and Lost Park was Pinkie Pie’s, then this might be hers next.

“Having come as far as you and your friends have has allowed for the creation of a more lively world.” Owl explained this off for the ponies to know what has come about since Twilight’s Team started their journey to collect their Ideya.

While the group was talking, there within the distance was the sound of…a flute being played. In fact, it sounded very familiar to the ponies as they recall hearing it before.

“That sound….” Twilight pondered in recalling that flute, as they heard it a few times before.

“It’s NiGHTS!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed in recognizing who was playing that lovely flute.

“There she is!” Applejack pointed above them in having seen NiGHTS fly over their heads, now they can go and meet up with her.

“Wait, no! Hide, quickly!” But then suddenly, Owl cuts off the ponies to push them into a bush nearby so that they would be out of sight while being seemingly cautious.

“But why, it’s only NiGHTS. What’s to be…?” Pinkie Pie was about to object to this until….

“Wait, what’s going on there?” Twilight suddenly cuts her pink friend off in seeing something else.

Right now, NiGHTS is seen playing her invisible flute while in a floating sitting position over a white line. And then someone else shows up during NiGHTS little musical moment and the one floated from above turns out to be…Reala! Yes, Reala had his arms cross as he simply floated from nearby in seeing NiGHTS play away at this moment.

“Oh, NiGHTS…are you all alone today?” Reala asked off in seeing that NiGHTS doesn’t have any of her Visitor company with her, which perk NiGHTS’ left eye open in having heard what this guy said about being alone.

“What do you want, Reala? Leave me alone.” NiGHTS rubbed off Reala in sounding upset and sad that she doesn’t want to be bothered; especially after recalling a previous event the guy did.

“Hmph; don’t brush me off so quickly.” Reala undid his cross arms to huff a bit while issuing off that remark NiGHTS gave him as he held up his right hand to have a causal chat. “After all, it’s not nice to be so uncouth to a fellow Nightmaren.” Reala held up and lower his hands in wanting to speak in terms of him & NiGHTS, being one of the same species.

Twilight, Applejack, & Pinkie Pie hid behind the bushes with Owl flapping behind the ponies, but they were eavesdropping. And they heard what Reala just said about fellow Nightmaren to NiGHTS, and it meant something… At that same moment, the background was playing ‘EVENT - Suspicion’ all of a sudden during this scene’s development of…suspicion.

“What did he just say?” Twilight suddenly gasped in having heard what was said about NiGHTS.

“NiGHTS…is a Nightmaren?” Applejack issued off in shocking disbelief in what they have heard.

“No way! That’s not true, is it, Owl?” Pinkie Pie protest to say in looking to Owl, the Nightopian that knows NiGHTS, surely what was said isn’t the truth…is it?

“Er…” Owl seem to hesitate for a brief moment, which earn the ponies attention that he was not saying ‘no’, almost like…he knew what was true. “I’m afraid, it is true.” Owl turn a bit away to sadly say that what was said about NiGHTS being a Nightmaren is very much true.

Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie again look spell-shot in having been told the truth; NiGHTS was not a fellow citizen of the Nightopians, he was a Nightmaren.

“No way…” Pinkie Pie gasped in being in denial of this even being true about their friend.

“But…NiGHTS is our friend!” Applejack ushered to say in recalling that NiGHTS is their pal from their first time being here, she can’t be an enemy, right?

“Was she…our friend?” Twilight spoke in now sounding self-doubt, they know that the Nightmarens were the enemy…but that meant so was NiGHTS.

Right now, the scene with the discussion between NiGHTS & Reala was still going on. NiGHTS’s frown expression was looking away from Reala as the guy cross his arms in wanting to say somethings to this one.

“Well, fine. Be that way.” Reala remarked off in getting that NiGHTS was in no mood to talk and was being stubborn. “It’s not as if I dropped by to chitchat, anyway.” Reala was making light of the discussion while NiGHTS cross her arms in not feeling up to chatting with this guy in the least bit of the way, even if they are Nightmarens. “Master Wizeman has ordered me to bring you back with me and I will do so.” Reala slowly opened his arms out in addressing the case in point of what he was told to do; as NiGHTS listen in on what was being said. “But…” He look grim in sounding a bit hesitant in what he’ll say next. “I must warn you, though, that our master is quite…displeased by your defiance.” Reala waved off his right hand to his face, as he spoke in sounding regretful over the matter that from NiGHTS’s actions, Wizeman is not at all pleased. “I have no wish to face his wrath myself.” Reala slowly grasp his right fist before throwing it down in stating he will not go back to face his upset master…not without bringing NiGHTS back at least.

Having hear what was said, NiGHTS slowly floated up to a standing position to stare off against Reala in hearing that he’s doing this under orders & will not face punishment by Wizeman if he does not bring back results.

“NiGHTS…You WILL go back to Master Wizeman, even if it is by force.” Reala darkly pointed with his right hand to NiGHTS in stating that this person will go back, even if Reala has to force NiGHTS into doing so.

“If that’s a threat, then bring it on. You and me, one on one.” NiGHTS place her hands on her hips in remarking off that threat in not being intimidated and shall gladly face Reala in a one on one duel between the two of them.

That being said, both jesters from either side step forth in getting their GAME faces on. It’s time for them to rumble. And soon before of them hovered up into the skies above Delight City to twirl around before scattering apart to be on opposite sides & where Twilight’s Team and Owl hid to watch in seeing a match between the jesters. The background was playing a dark tune to follow up for the mood here.

“I’ll deliver your head to Master Wizeman My SELF!” Reala was slowly crossing his arms as if preparing some big type of move while ushering off this threat. “Grrrr…Hrrruaagh!” Reala makes a low growling nosies, as he held up his arms to shoot out a pink wave of energy into the sky that summoned his own crimson portal. Once done, Reala had created a red & red symbol that resembled a triangle with three circles at each of the tips. Whatever this move was, it’s clear to see that it was going to be Reala’s little advantage against NiGHTS.

And once done, it was now time for the two jesters to battle it out. At the same time, the background was playing ’NiGHTS and Reala’ for the theme of what was going on. And then what was going on was that the circles Reala created shot off strange, floating orbs of purple light that twinkled in the sky like shooting meteorites. NiGHTS saw this happen before trying to fly off after Reala that was taking the battle to a higher plain. Then Reala grabbed one of the purple orbs that turn a murky green & brown from doing something like a Paraloop which he throws right at NiGHTS. NiGHTS of course, retaliated back in doing the same thing, grabbing a purple orb, changing its color to toss it at Reala which soon caused their two attacked to explode in a bright light.

“Wha’s going’ on?” Applejack asked off in seeing this action happening.

“What’s with all the weird object throwing?” Pinkie Pie asked off in not getting what it was they are seeing in this battle.

“Owl, what are they doing?” Twilight asked the wise old to clue them in here.

“As you know, you’ve face against 3rd to 2nd Level Nightmarens, well….this is now a battle against two One-Level Nightmarens. Each trying to overpower the other one by bombarding them with large orbs of explosive power.” Owl explained the case in point of what was going on here.

Soon the battle above was not ceasing as NiGHTS & Reala were both flying at their swiftest to approach another large purple orbs, grabbing to change their colors to Paraloop and toss them at the opposite opponent. Both attacks impacted to create a large explosive firework display. Then when two more orbs came from that circle in the sky, NiGHTS managed to move quicker in order to catch one and toss it at Reala when his back was turn in getting another. That exploded behind Reala which made him grunt from taking the first blow.

“Not bad NiGHTS, but you may as well consider it your only lucky shot!” Reala remarked off with a sly smile in making the attack to be a lightweight.

“I wouldn’t count on that! And when I’m through, you’re going to tell me what you did to the others!” NiGHTS issued off to sternly say this in what she’s going to do to Reala until he coughs up something.

“Heh heh heh; that is…if you can beat me.” Reala chuckled off to state a fact that if NiGHTS wants info about Rainbow’s Team, she’ll have to defeat him first.

“I will!” NiGHTS snapped off to say this in what she’ll gladly do here.

As the battle continues, the ponies below watch the two jesters fly around, trying to grab the next purple orb to throw at the other to create explosive fireworks. But of course, their battles were too far high up and too many loud noises to even hear what NiGHTS & Reala are saying that those below could make out.

“What are they saying?” Twilight asked in not catching much of what was being heard that was cut off.

“I think NiGHTS is asking for…otters? Does she own pets?” Pinkie Pie spoke off to mention a random idea of the matter.

“How would I know?” Applejack shrug off to say in not knowing the answer herself.

“Oh my!” Owl responded in feeling concern, something must have happened that NiGHTS is demanding answers for…it couldn’t be about…the ‘other’ Visitors, could it?

Right now, the two opponents were on far sides of the plain field, NiGHTS was going through green Rings to build up her Dash Power. Then NiGHTS grabbed one of the purple orbs, she throws it off, but Reala did so with his while both attacks impacted to explode into explosive fireworks. NiGHTS did a hefty trick to do some backwards cartwheels through the green Rings to charge up and then grabbed another purple orb to throw it….but her shot missed Reala.

“Looks like your aim is a little off NiGHTS, too busy being used by those Visitors to guide you in how to properly fight?” Reala taunted off in making a joke in how NiGHTS has had to rely on others to have her fight.

“Hmph! Even if I’m alone, I’m more than a match against you!” NiGHTS huffs off to say this in saying even if she’s not Dualize with a Visitor, she can handle this one herself.

“We’ll see about that…when you taste this…” Reala responded in grasping a purple orb underneath him to just about to throw it at NiGHTS.

“No, you try this instead!” NiGHTS protest to say in having beaten her opponent to the punch.

NiGHTS managed to quickly grab a nearby purple orb, and from Paralooping it, she aim better to make the cut. Her attack managed to implode and explode on Reala while destroying his own orb in the process. NiGHTS quickly moves to go through more green Rings to charge up her Dash Power. Reala seem to land on one purple orb in awaiting when NiGHTS was going to come at him. Those that are spectating this battle are watching closely in what was happening.

“Man, even without us, NiGHTS is doing pretty much okay.” Pinkie Pie stated to say in watching this fight take flight, etc. etc.

“Isn’t it strange dat if she was this good, she didn’t take control from us?” Applejack raised an eyebrow in seeing NiGHTS was probably too good, that maybe she didn’t need their help at all.

“I’m not sure what to believe, were we helping be in control of NiGHTS or was she controlling us?” Twilight pondered to think of who was in more control, one that was a friend…or….an enemy.

“Oh my, this isn’t turning out good!” Owl spoke silently to himself in thinking the group here is having doubts.

But back at the battle, NiGHTS yelped when Reala managed to land a lucky hit with his own thrown purple orb. NiGHTS spun backwards to downshift before stopping to look up with a mean stare at Reala. As Reala soon flew up to quickly grab another purple orb, but NiGHTS didn’t waste time & did the same thing; both thrown their attacks which exploded on impact.

“You may as well surrender NiGHTS, once you’re down, those ponies will be up for Master Wizeman to seize.” Reala declared forth in knowing what shall become of the six ponies that are here in the Night Dimension.

“What would Wizeman want with them, for their Ideya?” NiGHTS questioned in thinking that was the only logical gain.

“Yes, but there is more…Master Wizeman made contact with another individual who is much…like him, but dare I say….somewhat…more? A powerful entity who can truly be said…to be a god!” Reala humbly spoke in making a little chat in stating they had contact with someone, a great & evil being that unknown to NiGHTS, he was referring…to the War-God, Grimmore.

“What? Someone else that’s as menacing as Wizeman exists?” NiGHTS yelps in having heard this for the first time.

“He resides within the realm dimension those ponies came from. They carry a connection to six sources called the Elements of Harmony. With them, Master Wizeman will become even more powerful.” Reala explained what their outside ally has given them info about such creatures who hold magical elements. “It’s not too late NiGHTS, join with us, surrender the Visitors & you may just be forgiven.” He offered a hand for NiGHTS to take in siding with them again, so that they will be on the same side as it was meant to be.

“Sorry to say this, but I’m not in the mood to make deals with the likes of you.” NiGHTS remarked off to say this in not being one to side with her enemies.

The battle continues with both jesters fling around fast to quickly collect purple orbs. They both quickly thrown any they grabbed by Paralooping to direct the tosses to either hit the target or explode on impact with another orb. But as Reala was throwing his downward, NiGHTS managed to duck away for that to miss. However, unknown to NiGHTS & Reala, they had spectators, and they hid while seeing what was coming at them.

“Hoo, Hoo!” Owl yelps before he and the ponies duck down to where that large orb pass them and exploded off site from where they were. “My word, that was close!” Owl exclaimed in how close that attack almost got them.

“Why didn’t NiGHTS stop it?” Pinkie Pie asked off in being lost in having seen what NiGHTS could have done for them.

“Cause I don’t think she knows we’re here.” Applejack pointed out that since they are hiding, NiGHTS doesn’t know they are watching this.

“Oh dear, we must not cause too much noise to distract them or Reala will most likely target us to distract NiGHTS.” Owl spoke in worry that if Reala learns they are here, he’ll target them to have NiGHTS defend them from being hurt.

“I wish we could hear what they are saying.” Twilight groans in where they can barely hear much of what the two jesters fighting are chatting about.

Both jesters were going at their top most speed to grab any or the purple orbs that came out of those circles in the triangle form in the sky. And each one through the other that made big explosive fireworks that blinded the other. But that could be taken for granted to attack when one is not looking and that action is upon one of the two jester’s now…

“Prepare yourself NiGHTS, this shall be…your closing curtain. Hurrah!” Reala issued off to say in having now grabbed a nearby purple orb to hurl it off real fast towards where it’s going.

Soon one of Reala’s attacks were almost coming up against NiGHTS, but she managed to use her Drill Dash to avoid it just in time.

“We End this…NOW, REALA!” NiGHTS yelled off in about to deliver the final blow here.

Now NiGHTS Paraloops one purple orb that she was able to reach, and then carefully aim it for below in where Reala was. And soon throws it with all she’s got for it to hit her target, and….bingo: it exploded in a bright firework display on the target.

“GAAaugh!” Reala made a loud cry from taking that next shot that really got him in which he couldn’t dodge in time. Everyone suddenly started to play out in slow motion from there as we see the pain the evil Nightmaren has taken before everything returns to normal speed.

Soon everyone saw that from that last hit, Reala was plunging from the sky back down to the ground, just as NiGHTS started to follow after him. At the same time, the background theme started to go silent at this time. Reala managed to just land himself on the ground in a near kneel pose of being on one right knee, left foot, left hand on left knee & right hand on the ground to support himself. His back was exposed to NiGHTS who floated near him as she saw Reala struggle to keep himself together since he is basically wounded from their match.

“Well…well done, NiGHTS…I…I yield.” Reala struggled to speak his words of defeat in admitting his lost with a short breathing of being exhausted of his strength; “Grruuagh!” As Reala tries to get up, he soon topples a bit from a lot of balance and his strength to be on his knees and hands with an expose back; much to NiGHTS’s notice.

“Hey! Are you all right?” NiGHTS asked off in feeling a bit concern if maybe she was a bit too hard on Reala. If NiGHTS wanted to, she would could have delivered the final blow to end this guy, but instead unlike any average Nightmaren, she felt concern with feeling.

However, at that sudden moment, Reala turn his head to the left in seeing NiGHTS action was on his wellbeing while looking…suspicious. “Snap!” Then he held out his left hand to snap which was glowing a light purple aura with black particles surrounding it. At the sudden moment, rattling chains were heard all of a sudden.

“Wha-Wha…” NiGHTS voice yelped in what was happening around her; then from a clunk sound, we suddenly find the good jester was in another prison cage. “What the…” NiGHTS responded off puzzled in seeing that she was now trapped in the same prison from other times.

At the moment, Twilight, Applejack, Pinkie Pie & Owl that were hiding behind the bushes gasp in seeing that NiGHTS was captured without warning after Reala’s ’suppose’ defeat. Just what was going on with this scene?

“Hugh!” Twilight gasped in looking worried now at this development.

“Oh no!” Pinkie Pie yelps with fear in not liking this little scene now.

“She’s caught!” AJ issued in staring at this with a shock expression.

At this moment, the background was playing ‘Event - Captive’ to fit this theme here of unexpected results.

“Hee hee hee hee hee! Oh, NiGHTS, you are so gullible!” Reala lets off an evil cackle to stand himself up while he has his right hand grip his left shoulder as he turns around to remark NiGHTS who’s cage was slowly rising her to be in a higher spot to be difficult to reach. “Did you really think that I could lose to the likes of you? Don’t make me laugh!” Reala remarked off to taunt as he started to hover up to NiGHTS level in stating that he could not lose to someone like her, it is ridiculous to believe.

“Reala! This was supposed to be a fair fight!” NiGHTS shouted off to protest that this was a dirty move to pull off when she & Reala were supposed to fight fair.

Soon Reala hovered just at the outside part of NiGHTS’s prison in seeing this jester was being a bit antsy about the case of their fight. After all, springing a trap is a sneaky stunt to pull after NiGHTS had won.

“Now, now. Don’t make such a scene.” Reala calmly was having NiGHTS settle down to not be making such a big deal over their fight not being played fair. “Cerberus is on the way here to see you.” Reala revealed the case of who was soon to be coming to meet NiGHTS right now.

“What?” NiGHTS yelled out loud in surprise by the name that truly caught her absolute attention, as if having heard the name Cerberus meant big trouble. “Cerberus?!” NiGHTS responded to this to which she even back up a bit in her cage, Cerberus seem to make her somewhat worried upon having heard he’s coming.

“Cerberus!” Owl muttered off quietly while also sounding very scared, for he too knows the name. The ponies heard him while uncertain if Cerberus was anything like their own world’s Cerberus or not, but they are about to hear now from the discussion going on before them.

“Oh, you know Cerberus. That mad old dog who will devour anything in sight?” Reala mocked off to recall NiGHTS memories about Cerberus and what he’ll do to just about anything; NiGHTS was focus on trying to get out of her cage, but had no luck spotting anything while hearing these words. “And really, while I’d love to stick around for that, you did hurt me a bit more than expected.” Reala issued off to say this while sounding somewhat in pain to hold his injured left arm that NiGHTS did during their battle, which meant he can’t stick around to see such an event with Cerberus. “So, unless you’re looking to be gobbled up for dinner, I’d stay right there in that cage, if I were you.” Reala looked back to an imprisoned NiGHTS in stating what she best do now unless she wants to risk being eaten by Cerberus if NiGHTS causes trouble. “Heh heh heh…Ah ha ha ha ha ha!” Then Reala started to let off an evil cackle in seeing that now NiGHTS can’t do anything to get out of this mess, for now it’s over and he has at last won.

Then without another moment later, Reala turns away to fly off to leave some star dust trail, as he’ll now recover from his injury and leave NiGHTS to be dealt with by Cerberus.

“Ugh!” NiGHTS looks away to let off an upset groan at seeing that she’s now truly caught with no way out, and with Cerberus on the way….she appears to be done for now.

“NIGHTS…” Twilight looks down in feeling completely lost in seeing NiGHTS in that state, but not forgetting the truth of the matter.

“Wha’ll we do now?” Applejack asked off in feeling like they are lost lambs without a guide.

“I’m…not sure.” Pinkie Pie spoke off while looking sad, enough to almost lose her color…almost.

Owl flaps his wings in seeing how much gloom is around from the ponies having learn about the truth of NiGHTS origin. The old owl could sense self-doubt in what they should do now, if everything up to now was all a lie or even about their friendship with the good jester.

“Visitors.” Owl spoke in kindly wishing to speak to them in wanting to say something at this moment. “It is only natural that you are disturbed by the discovery that NiGHTS is a Nightmaren.” Owl explained that the case of shock is but a natural thing for anyone to feel under such circumstances. “If you feel that you three can no longer trust her, I suppose it can’t be helped.” Owl was flapping his wings to simply issue that if these ponies feel that their belief to trust in NiGHTS is now gone, then there is truly nothing he can do to help with that decision of theirs. “But I would think that by now, you’d understand NiGHTS better than anyone.” Owl then spoke these passionate words of self-discovery, that it suddenly brought the slump & sorrowful ponies up to their attention in hearing this old bird say they should truly know NiGHTS by now; both physical and mentally.

“Owl…” Twilight spoke off to say in feeling like, what Owl said is very wise to guide someone in self-doubt. It’s like something a teacher helps a student with their problems…just like Celestia did for Twilight back home.

Pinkie Pie and AJ were silent in having heard such an explanation, it felt…like something to help them if they were feeling down.

“It’s up to you three to decide who you want to trust and what you need to do.” Owl humbly announced that for the decision of whoever the ponies here want to trust, be it of origin or by one’s action, is up to them.

Twilight, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie were now in a moment of being quiet to let their minds decide this much information all at once to be sorted out. But in some few moments of looking over the clearer facts, everything they did with NiGHTS, everything they felt when Dualize, it couldn’t have all been lies if NiGHTS was truly trying to stop his own kind. Maybe….that’s why they heard Reala call him a traitor the first time they saw him, NiGHTS had betrayed the Nightmarens. Soon the ponies move out of the bushes to come up front with a determine expression on their faces, as if having made a clear decision.

“Owl, we’re going to help free NiGHTS.” Twilight stated forth in sounding serious in what they are gonna do.

“Right, we’ll figure out de other stuff later.” Applejack nods off with a stern face that they’ll figure out the other stuff for a later day.

“For now, we do what we always been doing!” Pinkie Pie nods forth in saying they’ll do what they know what to do here.

“I understand.” Owl lightly nods in accepting this answer from the ponies.

With that, Twilight, Applejack, & Pinkie Pie try to sneak around the bushes to help give them cover. Owl watches Twilight’s Team go forth while some new Key Keepers come in to be guarding NiGHTS’ prison. As the scene begins to fade out, many will wonder if the plan to free NiGHTS will work & will those that know who NiGHTS really is change the way they think? As everything goes dark, these are questions to be best left answered…for another time it seems…

Author's Note

What a chapter! Next up, Twilight's Team will have to help spring NiGHTS free from her cage & also get the keys to truly help her be free. But, trouble will come around as the most fearsome Nightmaren: Cerberus, enters the battle. NiGHTS & her friends will have to truly survive against such a terrible beast. And is everything going alright in Equestria from what happen with Team Rainbow? Stay tune to find out more...

Chapter 16: Delight City's Dilemma

Chapter 16: Delight City’s Dilemma

The scene has us return to the world that is known as Equestria Prime. Where we are focusing on the scene closer to Rainbow Castle. Right now, things are basically looking calm at this time, but a lot of things have happened from behind the scenes. Currently within the Medical Chamber Room, we find Goldie’s group trying to care for the sleeping bodies of the Mane Six who’s Dream Spirits have yet to return from another world called the Night Dimension. Right now, Discord was just finishing the last repairs on the Universal Dream Monitor which got busted from what was already said and done last time.

“There, now with a press of a button, we’ll see how…” Discord smiled to press the start button for his machine, and…

Just then, red flashes were going off along with loud alarm sounds. This caused everyone to feel alarm in what is going on that has them worried.

"Uh...oh!" Fila lightly yelped in thinking...that is not a good sign.

“Great, now what?” Jack Zen rolled his eyes in seeing they got another issue to handle.

“Oh no….you won’t like this!” Discord spoke in getting a static fuzz picture showing Rainbow, Rarity and Fluttershy sinking into an enemy’s evil portal. “Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy’s Dream Spirits have suddenly fallen into an evil plot.” He explained this in just having seen what was being done to their friends that are in a world dimension far from their own they can’t reach.

“WHAT!” Much of the gang yelped in not liking the sounds of that.

“Alert, vital signs of sleeping host are dropping.” Omega warns the others as the capsule chambers for Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy show their life-stable signs reacting in an unstable way.

“Autumn Gem, we need to apply the same serum and treatments we gave to the others.” Sombra issued this to his love in what they need to do here.

“Right. And to think, we only had to deal with Twilight, AJ & Pinkie Pie three days ago.” Autumn Gem nods in hearing that and shall do what she can.

While Sombra & Autumn Gem continue to do their work, others were quickly making sure everything is still ship-shape for the others that are sleeping in stasis.

“It’s almost reaching near six to seven days. A whole week and still nothing.” Goldie sighed in seeing it’s been a week that the Mane Six have not been seen by the public.

“Come on little gizmo, give us some results!” Pinkamena spoke to start tapping on Discord’s machine to give them a better view of what’s happening, but…

“Error! Error! Unable to comply!” The system’s male voice responded that it cannot comply the order.

“Rrrrrrrgh….” Then Pinkamena growls in annoyance to start pressing random buttons.

“Calm yourself, if you push that many random buttons, then…” Discord tries to calm the pink pony, but… “Poofruvhmmm…” Suddenly, the Dream Universal Monitor’s screen blew out which showed smoke leaking from it as well as destroyed electronics and wires; the flashing lights & alarms also died down at the same time. “Ooooohhh-Nooooo! NOT AGAIN!” Discord slapped his forehead to moan in seeing the thing is busted again.

“Um, oopsy.” Pinkamena sheepishly apologized again for this, she got a little excited it seems.

“Well, back to the old drawing board, I guess.” Discord snapped his fingers in seeing he’ll be busy working again.

“Hey every pony,” Apple Bloom suddenly pop in from near the front entrance.

“We heard a noise.” Then Sweetie Belle came in in sounding concern.

“Everything okay?” Scootaloo came last along with Phobos while the CMC thought something was up.

“More or less, how’s Ben, Nyx, Starlight Glimmer, Spike doing?” Goldie lightly shrug off to not mention any big problems to worry the fillies while also asking how things are going with those outside this chamber room.

“We’re keeping everybody in the dark, but pretty soon, everyone’s gonna want answers in where their princess and councilmen are.” Phobos explained the serious case that their act to keep lying to everyone in Ponyville is gonna keep rising up until it gets to the point of no return.

“Hugh, just tell them to keep doing what they can, we’re doing what can be done here.” Goldie sighs to say in feeling their friends running the Rainbow Kingdom are doing all they can and wants to keep encouraging them to do so.

While Golden Heart was busy talking to this little group, Pinkamena comes over to the sleeping bodies of Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy as she rest a hoof on Fluttershy’s capsule.

“I get the funny feeling that the others are reaching hard times. And once more, Phantom Pie may soon reveal herself to them.” Pinkamena spoke in feeling like her senses are telling her of what might be coming soon, & it might be bad. “Stay strong my friends & just have faith and belief in the one who’s guarding over you.” She spoke these words softly to give some words of advice to those that are not here, but in spirit to keep doing their best.

Soon the scene begins to fade out in darkness at this time as Golden Heart’s group continues to do their own work in helping to keep their sleeping stasis friends safe until their Dream Spirits return. So far, whatever is going on must be getting rougher by the minute. All they can do now is continue to pry and hope their friends shall return safely to them…

At this moment, the scene returns our full attention of what is currently going on within Nightopia’s Delight City. At which, the background was playing ‘Electrical Entertainment’ during this view as we see Twilight, Applejack, & Pinkie Pie seen rushing to get behind small sandy hills off a playground. They were passing some Nightopians that were mindfully flying about as the ponies were sneaking from this spot near some trees.

“Sneaky-Sneaky, sneaky…sneaky-sneaky, sneaky….” Pinkie Pie was making these quiet noises while they were sneaking about.

“Pinkie, we don’t need yah ta keep saying sneaky ta say we’re sneaking’ around.” Applejack rolled her eyes in seeing what her friend was doing was unnecessary.

“Aw, but it makes it so much more fun when we’re sneaking.” Pinkie Pie pouts in thinking what she was doing made it a lot more interesting.

“Let’s just focus on being stealthy, as in being quiet while we approach the cage.” Twilight issued this to her pink friend about what they should do here instead.

Soon the ponies managed to sneak on over to the bottom of the chain connected to the ground. After seeing there were no Goodles around to attack them, the ponies had to quickly start climbing up. Twilight was taking lead followed by Applejack and Pinkie Pie and they watch out for any Key Keepers on guard. Luckily though, the enemy wasn’t around, so they managed to reach the bottom of the cage while NiGHTS flew around in trying to figure out how to get out until…

“Pss, NiGHTS!” Pinkie Pie whisper this out to get the flying jester’s attention below her.

“Wha…” NiGHTS suddenly stopped her flying to hover up in looking down at who came. “You’re all here?” She asked of surprise as NiGHTS was not expecting her Visitor friends to be here.

“Yep, we’re here alright! An’ ta get ye out!” Applejack nods off in declaring that they are gonna spring this jester.

“We saw you fighting Reala and how he caught you.” Twilight stated in having seen what happened earlier when Reala was here.

“You…you did?” NiGHTS yelped a bit while trying to not let her expression be seen. “Did you…happen to see or hear anything else?” She asked in feeling concern if maybe this group also knows about her secret of being a Nightmaren.

“Not much from those explosive boom-booms.” Pinkie Pie shrug off to say that they couldn’t tell what the two jesters talk about when they fought during the noises.

“I…I see.” NiGHTS look down to almost feel concern, these ponies say they didn’t hear what was going on during the fight, but what about…beforehand?

“In any event, we’re here ta bust out a pal in trouble.” Applejack declared off in simply stating what they are doing here right now.

“We’re ready to Dualize with you NiGHTS, what do you say?” Twilight spoke to say this in speaking honestly and putting up a little smile.

NiGHTS stare at this group in surprise, she couldn’t tell if they knew the truth about her or were just playing. But…they were here and wanted to help her out because she’s in trouble, and also… It’s because they see her as their friend; that alone brought a smile to NiGHTS’s face.

“I say, let’s get out of here.” NiGHTS stated off in feeling herself get all cheered up at this moment.

Soon NiGHTS stretch her hand out to Twilight and soon a familiar blue light came from when they touched. And then afterwards, NiGHTS was able to phase out of her cage to fly off to go through some Rings. Soon they collect more Blue Chips to Paraloop and then go up a large slide from a playground set. Course while Applejack was piloting, the gang yelp to dodge away from what was surprisingly…a purple & yellow hive with some buzzing bees.

“BEES!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit screamed out in seeing that they got bees all over.

“Worse, they’re Beezes, they’re bee-like Nightmarens that are spawned from that Beez Pod.” NiGHTS warns the group that these are some really bad bunch of bees to deal with.

“Just wha we don’t need, evil insects.” Applejack’s spirit rolled off her eyes to say in feeling like this was all they needed.

“I know the feeling, I came across some before.” Twilight’s spirit sighed to say in having shared her own experience in facing off evil insects from her world.

Soon NiGHTS was quickly acting to grab around the Beez Pod since its location was over some innocent Nightopians. Afterwards, both the pod and the Beezes were toss and crashed to dissolve away. With that taken care of, the gang quickly fly off, they go up to a pole to grab and spin around to collect Blue Chips and let go to be flung across. They come across more Blue Chips to Paraloop and go through more Rings, and ahead was what look like some moth-like creature with purple

“Watch out, we got Mothpils ahead of us!” NiGHTS warned her friends of what else was coming at them.

“Let me guess, they’re like moth-like Nightmarens?” Applejack’s spirit asked off in remarking the fact of what type of Nightmarens these guys are.

“Wow AJ, how’d you know?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit replied in being amazed her friend knew that so well.

“Never mind that Pinkie Pier, let’s just get through this…we need that first key!” Twilight’s spirit issued off to say this in feeling they just need to get by this.

The gang got to a jar cannon and it soon shot them off, and which they plow right through the Mothpil. Then they go up to a large railway to loop-de-loop on parts of the tracks for the Blue Chips and go for the Rings ahead. Then they dive down to be fired from a jar cannon and go straight through an open building’s window to end up on the other side. While that was kinda crazy, they soon spot a Goodle riding on a gigantic pink bird ahead of them.

“There’s one of the Goodles!” Twilight’s spirit pointed out in seeing their first target.

“With de first key!” AJ’s spirit stated in knowing what this also meant for them.

“Let’s go get it!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit proclaimed in wanting them to get the guy with the key.

“Then we better pick up the pace!” NiGHTS stated to say that they’ll have to be faster to catch up to the target.

The gang was using their Drill Dash to go through Rings and go through tricky loop circles as they were chasing after the Goodle. Finally, they managed to catch the guy, and from NiGHTS strength, toss the gigantic bird down as it made its screeching voice before impacting the ground as it and the Goodle vanished. And with the first key obtain, NiGHTS and friends quickly had to fly off where the cage was just ahead of them…and then smash right through it; getting rid of it as the first step to getting NiGHTS’s freedom.

“Like before, there must be two more to deal with.” Twilight’s spirit explained to her own group in what they need to do, get the last two keys.

“Sounds like you got it memorized.” NiGHTS quoted on Twilight’s good memory of the case in point.

“We’ve done this plenty of times already.” AJ’s spirit stated off in knowing the drill by now.

“Right, so let’s go get them two more keys!” Pinkie Pie issued forth in knowing what they are gonna do here.

Now the gang gotta work fast as Pinkie Pie takes over to pilot NiGHTS now to fly through them spiky rings that almost closed in on them. They travel through before entering a more colorful orange area of this city and grabbed a pole to swing off it to travel forth. As NiGHTS goes down, they hear flapping noises before spotting a green gigantic bird with a Goodle riding ahead, but more Mothpils are blocking. By doing a Drill Dash, NiGHTS bypass the Mothpils and went through a jar cannon that shot her to spiral up the path while hitting some red lever switches that showed slot pictures and they came out perfect that the gang was earning dough.

“Oh! I think we scored a Jackpot!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit cheered in seeing what they have just earn now.

“We’re not here ta gamble, Pinkie!” AJ’s spirit sternly told her friend about their reason of being here.

“Don’t worry, the wins will help. Besides, this is just to help boost the fun.” NiGHTS stated this much to her friends about this state of their situation.

“I’m almost wondering how this sorta thing came from me.” Twilight’s spirit sigh to ponder in not recalling a slot wheel game being a part of some future city.

After reaching the top of the area, the gang reach more Rings to go through and then they reach a spot with a slider. But then as NiGHTS approached it, something happened as she started to transform before the pony spirits’ eyes. And soon NiGHTS changed into something in the form of….A PINBALL!? Yes, as of the moment, she was rolling down the clear slide like an actual ball, course this action caught the others by surprise.

“WAAAAAHHH….” The pony spirits of Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie were yelping in their cries from rolling back and forth and such.

“Hang on, we’re on a roll!” NiGHTS issued this off to tell her friends this while being in control here.

Soon Pinball NiGHTS was going down a spiral slide as they were collecting anything in the path by the turn the jester did in this form. And soon when they came to the edge were shot out of it, which NiGHTS transformed back into her jester form to feel being shot off to fly straight. And soon with the Goodle in sight, NiGHTS performed her Drill Dash attack to go through the Rings and soon impacted the target. The gigantic bird made a last screech while it and the Goodle vanished into dark particles and obtain the second key.

“We got the second key.” NiGHTS spoke to her friends, but seem to receive silence. “Hey, are you okay?” She look to see the pony spirits of her friends, that seem….a bit dizzy at the moment.

“Rolling…rolling…rolling…” Pinkie Pie’s spirit was repeating this while looking like her eyes spin.

“Ah, so….dizzy.” Applejack’s spirit held her head to stop the spinning feeling.

“NiGHTS…you should have told us…you were going to do…that. Ugh…” Twilight’s spirit was feeling a bit woozy from what their friend did that they weren’t aware of.

“Sorry, my bad. Maybe the next time.” NiGHTS apologized in advance for that sorta surprise.

Soon NiGHTS came across a barber’s pole to quickly spin around and around to collect Blue Chips, toss off to go through Rings. However, cautious is made apparent when strange purple, eel-like Nightmarens came to discharge electricity to NiGHTS and friends, if the jester didn’t avoid them. Soon NiGHTS twirl off to leave a gold dust trail after avoiding those Nightmarens and more Mothpils and was coming to a familiar sight. After spotting the cage, and with the second key in their hold, NiGHTS managed to smash through that prison which made it her second chance to have her freedom.

“One more to go! Everyone feeling better?” NiGHTS stated to say in knowing they got one more cage to destroy.

“Well, I think I’m not so dizzy.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit stated off in checking herself at this time.

“But wha were them eel things?” AJ’s spirit questioned about those creatures they had to dodge around.

“Eelons, their Nightmaren eel-like creatures that give a discharge. Approach them the wrong way & you’ll get a shocking feedback.” NiGHTS explained that the eel-like creatures were more Nightmarens.

“For now, let’s just focus on obtaining that last key.” Twilight’s spirit stated in what they truly gotta work on now.

Now with Twilight not feeling so dizzy, she takes control to pilot NiGHTS now. Soon they were flying through another part of the city that seem more neon light within the times it gets dark. As they go through an alley way, they soon shot upwards through Rings like they were riding an elevator before reaching their floor. As they seem to reach the highest point where all around was nothing but lit up windows, the gang heard a bird squawk and turn to find a blue gigantic bird with a Goodle riding on it. Course as the gang tries to follow, this city has many different paths to take, which leads to different parts that it’s easy to get lost in.

“Where’d they go?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked in not knowing where the target went.

“We lost sight of them.” Twilight stated in seeing they must have made a wrong turn.

“Everyone, listen up. These glowing balls act like switches that turn on the light-colored neon.” Owl suddenly flew suddenly in order to explain this case of traveling around in the city here.

“Thanks for the tip Owl.” NiGHTS thanked their wise old bird friend for the advice.

“Come on, let’s get going’!” AJ’s spirit issued off to say this in what they gotta do.

Soon NiGHTS flew off to come near a Ring path going down, which she took that brought them down. They flew across the lower section of the city, collecting Blue Chips and going through Rings while deciding which path to take. They came across a red glow ball which they turn on and then turn to go another way. Soon they saw the Goodle above them, but had to ride the Ring elevator to get up top to chase after the target. NiGHTS flew near a jar cannon, which shot them in the direction the target was flying…But at that moment, a rail slide was seen and NiGHTS soon transformed back into her pinball form and started to roll with it.

“Woh-woh-woh….” Twilight’s spirit yelps from feeling like she was going up and down motion.

“Weee-hee-hee!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit was cheering from feeling this happen now.

“How-do-do ye steer this-th-th-thing?” AJ’s spirit was yelping to say her words as best she could.

“Just go along with it!” NiGHTS stated to her friends to hang in there.

The gang was rolling along the rail slide around some turning points, but once they pass by the target, they came out to where they ended up in a pool-table theme area where they knock off the large size balls. Course during the moment, the Goodle slip by but NiGHTS quickly was going back on the chase. And then while dodging the balls going up and down, she dove down a hole where the target fled, but it also meant she turn back into a pinball to begin rolling again after the target.

“Everyone holding on there?” NiGHTS asked off in double checking how the others are doing now.

“Uuuaaghh….” Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie’s spirits were making strange moans from feeling the effects of being dizzy from that last round.

“I’ll just take over from here then.” NiGHTS simply stated in deciding to handle this while her friends recover from being dizzy.

As NiGHTS was rolling on the rail tracks in by passing the Goodle again, she soon reach the end of the mark that allowed the jester to return to her real self. And just as the Goodle was coming by, NiGHTS grabbed it and then throws the blue gigantic bird down as it made a screech noise while vanishing along with the Goodle. And thus, NiGHTS secured the third and final ke, as she was doing Drill Dash moves to pick up speed to go on through the open city district before finding the last cage and smashed right through it. Thus, making NiGHTS be completely free from being stuck in any cage from the limit of the ponies’ Dualize mode.

“If you girls are okay, then we did it.” NiGHTS smiled off to say this to her friends of their current moment.

“We did?” AJ’s spirit asked off in finally getting her senses together here.

“Oh, that’s good!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smiled off to say this in being happy to hear about this.

“Well, we’re glad we managed to help get you free NiGHTS.” Twilight spirit smiled to say in being glad they managed to help their friend once more.

“Yes, but…now I feel we’ll really be in trouble.” NiGHTS slowly spoke in sounding concern about something now.

“What do you mean?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off in being lost in the discussion.

“You must have heard who’s coming for me when I was caged, didn’t you?” NiGHTS stated with a stern face in reminding those of who is coming for her.

“De Cerberus character? How bad can he be?” AJ’s spirit questioned about how tough an opponent this new foe will be.

“I think from what we’ve experienced so far can give us enough to tell what we can expect next here.” Twilight’s spirit stated in sounding serious, comparing the last tough Nightmarens, Cerberus maybe an even harder foe to face.

Suddenly, the city parts of the neon lights started to change colors as a familiar red theme started to develop the whole area. This familiar scene that everyone knew by now meant one thing, a new, more stronger Nightmaren was gonna be on the way. And then everything started to blur out at this time as NiGHTS and everyone soon vanished to be taken to where a battle shall begin. With that, everything goes blank at this time…

The scene begins to change to something that is a null and endless void, dark purple spike-shape rocks, and there was what look like dark gray clouds covering an orange moon. At the same time, the background was playing ‘Clashing Cerberus’ for the suspense moment. Then appearing was something that could be related to the mythical beast, Cerberus. It was seen as a creature made up of two different spheres linked together by chains. The ones in front have spiked collars and legs. One head is red and seems to be the attribute of Fire. The second head is blue and seems to be the attribute of Ice. The red dog snarls a bit while it wagged a bit of its head. The blue dog makes a howling noises before moving ahead with its other half. As seen, both of them are chain to a collar orb connecting them. As the camera zooms away, we find that everyone was within a strange dark cage to keep anyone from escaping…especially with a mad dog with them. And soon within the spot center, NiGHTS was there along with the pony spirits in seeing the beast before them.

“Is that thing…Cerberus…of this dimension?” Twilight’s spirit slowly was asking in seeing what sorta creature this was.

“Yes, that’s the Hellhound…the strongest, most feared Second-Level Nightmaren.” NiGHTS nods in being both concern and cautious in seeing their foe right before them.

“But why does it only have two heads?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit questioned that if this thing is called Cerberus, why doesn’t it have three heads?

“How’s about we be glad it ain’t got three, cause here it comes!” AJ’s spirit spoke off to mention this while seeing their foe come for them.

Soon Cerberus began to launch itself off to attack, AJ took control to dodge to the left. But the Nightmaren was relentlessly pursuing NiGHTS, charging at the jester for a chance to take a bite out of the target. They gang were trying to get enough distance while still being pursued by this Nightmaren.

“NiGHTS, isn’t there anything we can do to stop it?” Twilight’s spirit asked her friend if there is a way to defeat Cerberus.

“I only heard of one way to stop Cerberus. Use the chain to knock the hellhound Cerberus’s heads together!” NiGHTS issued off in what he has come to know as the only way to beat such a foe. “But no one’s been able to pull it off, he’s very relentless.” She issued the hard fact about what this Nightmaren is.

“Well let’s hope we can move quickly enough.” AJ’s spirit stated to say in seeing they gotta at least try.

“Right, cause here they come!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit nods off to say this while seeing their foe coming at them.

The gang had to respond to dodge the two Cerberus heads that were charging to eat them, as NiGHTS dodges to the left again. While the dogs were near the bars of the cage, NiGHTS went forth to attack the orb with a Drill Dash. A flash happened and some howling, as the Cerberus heads were pulled back to collide against the other’s head. Then from a pink cloud burst, separated and started to drift down in the void mist below them.

“Did we finish them off?” AJ’s spirit asked in pondering if they managed to win or not.

“No, if Cerberus could be defeated that easy, anyone could have done it.” NiGHTS shook her head with concern as this was not the end of such a foe.

“Seriously? He’s that tough with only two heads?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit raised her eyebrows in finding this very shocking to believe.

“For now, we best focus on fighting him.” Twilight’s spirit stated in what they best do now.

Soon the next thing to happen was that the stun Cerberus heads return upwards, their flare manes return before their legs also materialize as they were ready to attack again. Something was noticed, the orb changed to a yellow color when it was once blue. Then without warning, both heads snarled to growl as they chase off after NiGHTS, who had to use Drill Dash to get around them hellhounds. Then from coming up to the orb again, delivered another impact, but as it got shot back, the dogs heads didn’t collide as they were rattling the other’s chain.

“Hugh, these two can rally bicker like cats an’ dogs.” AJ’s spirit sighed in seeing this action here before them.

“Our impact wasn’t enough, it seems.” NiGHTS stated in what the fault was fro that attack of theirs.

“Then is there a way to try harder?” Twilight’s spirit asked in pondering the thought at the moment.

“Oh, maybe I can try.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke off in suddenly having an idea to help out.

Pinkie Pie took control to use NiGHTS to fly and keep the two mean dog heads from being close before knocking them together from afar. NiGHTS managed to Drill Dash to get back near the orb to impact it again. Both dog heads yelp while making a howling cry as they collided into a big explosion this time around. As they sank down into the mist below, NiGHTS was going through some green Rings to help charge up the Dash Power.

“Have you girls noticed something?” NiGHTS spoke in wanting to ask her friends something that she’s noticed here.

“I think I have, the orb changed from blue to yellow when we landed hits.” Twilight’s spirit explained in having seen that when Cerberus comes back, the orb is different color each time.

“So that’s their weakness.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit exclaimed to say in having realized something crucial.

“So maybe one more shot outta do it.” AJ’s spirit exclaimed in seeing what they gotta do here next.

It wasn’t long before Cerberus recovered to not be stun to regain its senses to howl again as it return up for another fight. This time, the orb went from yellow to red at this time, which might seem to state a last moment to be in the red zone of alert notice. A giant bat flew by NiGHTS’ group, as they had to fly around it and watch out from the two dog heads in sensing something hot and cold.

“He’s moving too fast, even with Drill Dash.” Twilight’s spirit stated in seeing they can’t keep up with the dogs chasing them.

“Can’t we do something’ here?” AJ’s spirit complained off in wondering if they have a way around this.

“Hey, what about that Rocket Persona we got?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit suggested this out of nowhere suddenly.

“Of course, you three acquired a new mask for me. So, let’s try it out.” NiGHTS stated in recalling that from the Visitors having obtain another Ideya & saving a second part of Nightopia, earn them a new mask.

Soon from getting Cerberus to attack them from a two header side attack, but both ice and fire bite off the other to growl in annoyance…gave a brief chance. Soon NiGHTS took forth the Rocket Persona to put it on, and suddenly, she began to transform…INTO A ROCKET VERSION OF HERSELF! Soon without warning, Rocket NiGHTS blasted off with speed that felt like Drill Dash in rapid sections, only quicker. Cerberus saw this, and tries to catch up, but was lagging behind.

“Steady…steady…NOW!” Twilight’s spirit focus in trying to control this new rocket mode of NiGHTS as she aim for the orb.

“Here goes!” NiGHTS yelled out in getting herself ready to go all out now.

Taking this moment, Twilight had to pilot NiGHTS new rocket ability. From steering it with all one’s got, the gang managed to have Rocket NiGHTS bypass the two-headed Cerberus to knock the orb off. That caused the two dog heads to yelp out while getting pulled back and collided against another while they howled in pain from a bright gold explosion. NiGHTS turn back to her normal jester self as she and the others waited to see what happens next until…the frozen Cerberus didn’t fall into the mist, but imploded in a purple cloud with scattered chains falling around. They’ve done it, NiGHTS & friends have managed to win against the fearsome Nightmaren; Cerberus. At that same moment, the background was playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ at the time of this scene.

“Hooray! WE WON!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit cheered in seeing that they have won the battle.

“Heck, we finally gone and beat de nasty Cerberus de Hellhound!” AJ’s spirit smiled proudly in seeing that they won this fight.

“Wow, now I’m kinda speechless.” NiGHTS responded a bit surprised, she never thought they could stop Cerberus.

“Aren’t you glad now NiGHTS, you won’t have to be worried about Cerberus now.” Twilight’s spirit spoke in trying to bring about a very positive feeling to the jester that was worried about facing Cerberus.

“Well remember girls, the other two 2nd-Level Nightmarens we fought came back and really went out.” NiGHTS pointed this out to her pony spirit friends in having forgotten about their last battles against two foes they fought and return to fight them again. “As much as I like to believe he’s gone, Cerberus will return.” She knew better, Cerberus will not just lick his wounds, he’ll come back and give them a real hard time.

“Well…at least ye got us!” AJ’s spirit smirked off proudly to mention this claim on the matter.

“Hugh?” NiGHTS responded puzzled, what was this now?

“We’ll be here to help!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smiled in saying they’ll help NiGHTS out if that enemy returns.

“You guys…” NiGHTS was almost stun speechless, these ponies want to be there to help out even if it becomes more dangerous. “Thank you. I think it's time we got outta here and back to Dream Gate now.” NiGHTS filed off to nod in saying that it’s time that they return & leave this place behind.

“Right! Lead the way.” Twilight’s spirit nods in agreement, and wants NiGHTS to help lead them.

Soon NiGHTS was flying around in leaving a gold dust trail in her wake. The jester felt happy from the victory to even having her friends help her out when she was feeling down. And now NiGHTS flies off when the nightmarish realm began to fade to which they made their escape from here. At least now thanks to those that believe in NiGHTS, they got out of a tight jam and stop Cerberus, what else shall happen next….shall be something else to be seen…During the same moment, the background theme was also closing off at this time when all things went dark…

At this moment within a familiar dark realm of Nightmare, Reala was slowly making his way to meet up with his master; Wizeman. As of right now, Reala had sick Cerberus on NiGHTS, only for the mad old dog to be temporally beaten for now. Then there was some giggling noises as who should appear to be floating from above to land on the right side than…Phantom Psycho Pie. Reala look to her once, then look away to continue to move off from her. Course Phantom Pie hovered near the floating Reala in wanting to make conversation.

“Hey there, what’s wrong?” Phantom Pie asked off in making some form of conversation.

“It’s nothing of our concerns.” Reala remarked off to say in not bothering with this pony.

“Heheheheheh….” Then Phantom Pie started to make a strange mad and cruel evil laughter noises as if finding something amusing.

“And just what is so amusing that you find…funny?” Reala stops to look at Phantom Pie in seeing she found something…amusing?

“Nothing…except for your plan.” Phantom Pie shook off her head to playfully make this stated claim about a plan of Reala’s it seems.

“There was nothing funny about my plan, it was flawless!” Reala snapped off to this nightmare pony in questioning his plans.

“Funny, the last few times you used the NiGHTS captured prison act, really were flawless…oh wait. Maybe not.” Phantom Pie spoke off in sounding curious to think about the thought for a minute, then broke off to tease and taunt Reala in how things fell apart.

“Keep this up, and I assure you, even if you are on our side, you may begin to push your luck.” Reala stated with a frown in how much Phantom Pie was pushing things to a certain limit with him.

“Really, you know…you maybe Wizeman’s Right-Hand Man to lead the other Nightmarens, but you don’t realize something.” Phantom Pie asked off playfully to hover around in making some discussion of the subject. “That even if you have trapped NiGHTS in a cage trap, what’s to stop someone from climbing up the chains to free her? And then those helping NiGHTS defeat the key keepers and afterwards, once they are gone, then NiGHTS is truly free. And let’s not go into detail about the Level Two Nightmarens that got beat after NiGHTS was free.” She was making ever little remark in how every time something seem like NiGHTS was not gonna make it, she and those that help her made it out okay, barely, but okay.

“Even if what you say is true, NiGHTS’s luck will soon run out. No one can survive against Wizeman, not even NiGHTS!” Reala protest to say that even if NiGHTS survives against more obstacles, even a full face-to-face against Wizeman is meant for failure.

“That so…then maybe you aren’t missing anything to be lacking in.” Phantom Pie spoke off slightly intrigue to hearing this while making another claim of thought.

“And what would that be?” Reala raised an eyebrow in what was it this pony was going to state.

Then in a sudden moment, Reala saw Phantom Pie try to attack him, but he leaped up in time to watch the nightmare pony break a nearby pillar to make a hole before it broke apart. As Reala landed across the ground and smoke from the rubble pillar came, Phantom Pie suddenly dash across to wield her Phantom Blade and prepares to cut the evil jester. But Reala suddenly clapped his hands on the blade at the right moment to stop its attack, while it may be hard to believe, Reala has strength to equally match NiGHTS even if they are not physically built for it.

“Ohhh, not bad. But still, the only thing lacking is the killer instinct to do whatever it takes.” Phantom Pie smirked off to say before speaking a bit more dark and with a hollow voice in stating the terms.

While Reala held Phantom Pie’s blade from trying to get near him, or even near his throat from the position, he held it back while glaring at this pony and from hearing her statement; which he realized what she was making him under about.

“Are you so bend on killing them that you have forgotten what we’re after. Wizeman needs them alive, so he can get what they have…” Reala sternly states this in seeing Phantom Pie does not care about what Wizeman wants.

“Hehehahahahahh….I never said you have to kill them.” Phantom Pie laughs darkly in seeing Reala misunderstood her.

Then Reala makes a move to toss her backwards, but the pony rebalances and then when she stood her ground, put away her blade for now before looking at the evil jester.

“What I wanna do is have a little…’fun’…with them. You have to simply make them suffer nice and slowly.” Phantom Pie spoke with dark and shrouded expression in having the darkest of thoughts to which would give some nightmares. “First, a little jab to stop and weaken their movements, then…deliver the blow when they are no longer amusing.” She stated to hold her blade, jab it into a pillar, then sliced it upwards that sliced it in half to crumble down. “It’s much more fun to watch such pure fear and terror, it’s very pleasing.” Phantom Pie stated to say this back towards Reala while slightly licking her lips and held her sword as if wanting to taste it for as if….it had tasted the cut flesh blood of victims.

“I must say, your imagination seems very…derange and ludicrous.” Reala narrow his eyes in feeling like every word this nightmare pony speaks of makes some think she’s insane.

“Heheh…the stronger the will, the more fun it is…to break it.” Phantom Pie smiles sinisterly to say with a chuckle in responding to the comment with her own thoughts. “I really am looking forward to seeing them all suffer. And you, Reala, better not be going soft when NiGHTS gets to suffer by my hooves.” She spoke to hover around and playfully moved from ear to ear in stating something else to be under the guy’s jester skin.

“And to what matter would you say I’ve gone ’soft’ for the traitor?” Reala raised an eyebrow in suspicion in why this pony dares say such things.

“Well…I can tell by the look in your eyes, and think…maybe deep down, you worry for her.” Phantom Pie slyly spoke in coming around the front to say this in thinking this guy feels concern about NiGHTS. “After all, since she did hurt you badly, she almost felt like she wanted to make sure you were okay. After being beaten before being trapped for Cerberus to handle.” She reminded of Reala’s defeat in being wounded by NiGHTS before leaving the scene.

“That was of her own weakness…a weakness of caring for others than being respectful and obeying to Wizeman.” Reala issued off remotely to point his finger and glared at Phantom Pie in making all the wrong assumptions. “We were his Level-One Nightmarens, stronger than all others, our ties are only from the moments we’ve spent as Master Wizeman’s Right-Hand Men.” Reala explained how he and NiGHTS were Wizeman’s first and probably only Level-One Nightmarens, the strongest at the time to serve…before NiGHTS turn traitor to them.

“Really? Well, you better hope such old ties don’t get you down.” Phantom Pie raised a sly eyebrow in having heard this with interest while making another claim. “Especially when I get their guard down, I will enjoy ending NiGHTS & you’ll get those six ponies.” She address the matter in what she’ll do to personally finish things where they stand.

“Be that as it may, Wizeman has ordered that you accompany me, but that does not mean you get to order me around!” Reala pointed off that Wizeman said for this pony to accompany him, but that won’t mean he takes orders from her. Even if Wizeman has given her the same rank as what he and the former member NiGHTS hold among all Nightmarens.

"Fine, be that as it may. But I have my own plans to finish off NiGHTS to which, even Wizeman wouldn’t mind her being finished off.” Phantom Pie shrug off her shoulders to say this in not caring, and turn away from Reala. “I’ll make NiGHTS suffer, then break her will & her Spirit, and then…deliver the final blow to end her. Won’t that be an end to her futile suffering once the Ambush is all set and made?” She looked back in showing her darkest expression in what shall happen next once she handles NiGHTS with an ambush.

“And how certain are you that this plan ambush will work for you?” Reala raised an eyebrow in pondering in thought about Phantom Pie having planned things that far.

“They say Friendship is Magic from the pony’s world, but that strength can also…serve as a weakness. Exploiting it is the key, just follow the lead, you too will play a role too.” Phantom Pie smirked darkly in stating how by using the term ‘friendship’, they can get away with almost anything…

Then Phantom Pie hovers off while laughing cruelly and darkly on what she’ll do; preparing her plan ambush for NiGHTS. However, as she was gone, Reala was left to think of his own thoughts and about Phantom Pie herself, and of what she’s doing.

“Hmph, while it is not my place to judge my master’s choice, but it seems this one is going to be giving us as much trouble as NiGHTS did when she betrayed us.” Reala huffs a bit to cross his arms in stating his own thoughts about having to deal with Phantom Pie. “From her actions, she may even plan something for the ponies and NiGHTS.” He thinks back to the day NiGHTS suddenly betrayed Wizeman, but then he growls to shake it off in feeling this matter about NiGHTS is distracting him. “Hmph, I’ll show her that I’m not soft…even for NiGHTS.” He huffs off to make this claim to Phantom Pie that he will show that he has no soft side for NiGHTS.

With that, Reala soon vanishes off to do his own thing at the time before setting out for…other matter means. It appears things in Nightmare are really about to rumble when NiGHTS & friends come across their next set of trouble…Will they be able to handle it when it appears, that remains to be seen…

Author's Note

Things are really starting to heat up around here? In the next chapter, Twilight's Team will be given some task challenges ahead of them. Such as City Defense when the enemy wants to turn Delight City into their fortress base for an invasion. And then the next challenge will be....another chase encounter with Octopaw. Man, sounds like there are some tricky stuff to come along the way here. So stay tune to find out what happens next time...

Chapter 17: City Defense & Octopaw Chase 3

The scene returns to where we see Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie slowly and gently falling through the starry night skies. They soon landed on the pavement of the outskirts of Dream Gate, and slowly started to make their way to the foundation. After having first rescue NiGHTS and handle Cerberus, Twilight’s Team felt like everything was gonna be okay….but maybe that was being too rash. For learning the truth about the jester being a Nightmaren, something was pulling at the back of the ponies minds. But that was push aside when Owl was seen flying down to meet and greet the group.

“Hoo-hoo…You show great bravery, Visitors.” Owl commented in seeing what the pony group has done from helping out NiGHTS in Delight City.

“Yeah, we sure did!” Pinkie Pie spoke off while sounding…less enthusiastic about it.

“Right, but in truth, it felt a little off.” Applejack rub the back of her neck in feeling something was off during that time.

“Off, you say?” Owl raised an eyebrow in having heard this.

“We’re still a little unsure about…well, about NiGHTS.” Twilight spoke in looking down in knowing about the matter involving NiGHTS…as a Nightmaren.

Having heard that caused AJ & Pinkie Pie to go into a slump state, just like Twilight. Owl was noticing this and knew he had to help cheer this group up from self-doubt’s return.

“I know that you must still be shaken, Visitors. Still, you must trust NiGHTS.” Owl spoke in giving his own advice to the ponies that still have some second thoughts about NiGHTS’s background, but they mustn’t let that stop them from trusting the one they call…friend.

“You’re right, we’re being silly. After all, NiGHTS was in trouble, remember?” Pinkie Pie responded off in thinking Owl was right, they are being silly to let something like that get them down.

“Come ta think of it, yer right, she was. An’ she was scared when she heard it was dat Cerberus critter.” Applejack pondered to think that NiGHTS wasn’t really sounding like she and the Nightmarens get along; they even sick a vicious dog on her.

“They said NiGHTS was a traitor, could it be….that though she was a Nightmaren, what they were doing, NiGHTS felt against it?” Twilight spoke in having to think for a second, they heard what was said about NiGHTS, so maybe…she left the Nightmarens or something.

“That my dear Visitor, might be closer to the truth than you realize.” Owl wisely spoke forth in giving this answer to the group in which they must solve it themselves. “Until then, I shall see you in Delight City. NiGHTS will be there, so do have faith in her…as you have in the past.” Owl stated for the ponies to trust in NiGHTS like they had before, and that if they do…everything will be fine.

Then the next minute afterwards, Owl vanished into thin air without a trace here while only his feathers flapped around until they touch the ground.

“And….he’s gone again.” Pinkie Pie slowly stated in seeing what happened to Owl here.

“Let’s quickly return to Delight City girls.” Twilight issued this to her friends in what to do and where to go next.

“Why hun? Is it fer de Ideya?” Applejack asked in thinking that was the reason of their rush.

“There’s that, but…it’s also a world reflected from my heart, and…I wanna know…what there is about it.” Twilight spoke in knowing Delight City is connected, and she wants to learn what they are. “So, if we’re ready, then let’s go. And no matter what, NiGHTS is our friend first, Nightmaren second.” Twilight look to her friends in making this serious declaring matter that no matter what, they are not to mistreat NiGHTS who has been doing the best to be their friend.

“Right!” AJ & Pinkie Pie responded off in agreement here.

Soon the ponies walk up to the next Door that was just before them that would lead to Delight City. As they open them doors, the white light enter through it that slowly was enveloping them. Once they pass through, the doors were closing in while everything was fading to white. For what sorta events shall happen when the gang return to that dream world…we shall see it soon…

At this moment, the scene shows NiGHTS flying to leave a star dust trail while the pony spirit forms of Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie are seen. They were heading towards the futuristic city of neon lights.

“Hey, NiGHTS, can I ask you something?” Twilight’s spirit spoke off in sounding somewhat bothered to ask something suddenly, just as they and NiGHTS cease flying to simply hover a bit.

“Huh? What is it?” NiGHTS responded off puzzled, what was it that was being asked here?

“Well, I mean, it’s nothing major…” Twilight’s spoke off in trying to figure out how to bring the words in correctly.

“Nothing major?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit raised her eyebrow in having heard such a strange statement that sounded fishy to her.

“Come on Twilight, spit it out! Get it off yer chest now!” Applejack’s spirit stated in knowing her friend was trying to cover up wanting to know something about this world of her heart.

“Alright you two.” Twilight’s spirit sighed in seeing she was being pushed into a corner to spill the beans. “It’s just, NiGHTS…could we maybe go back to that city, with the neon lights?” Twilight’s spirit asked off this sudden request in where she would like to go.

“Hm?” NiGHTS hummed to think about that, sounds like Twilight is curious about the city and its lights for some reason.

“Well gee silly, if that was all, why make such a slow deal about it?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit smirked off to say in not seeing any real harm in doing that.

“I’m guessing it has something’ ta do about this world of yer heart, hugh?” Applejack’s spirit questioned in figuring this was relating to Twilight in some way.

“Well…it’s just that…the city at night time, it feels…like that’s what the real world is like, for grown up ponies.” Twilight’s spirit slowly responded off to say this while wanting to hold out her arms to grasp the city. “And one day, I’m going to grow into a full adult mare and I’ll live in a world just like that.” Twilight’s spirit held out her left hand which NiGHTS mimicked in what was being said about her possible future ahead.

“Oh, I see. It’s just like you see on TV, or in the movies.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit butted in to wave off the arms in trying to explain the case of how things develop involving being all grown up.

“Ye both do realize, much of them things might not have been told in a world of dreams, right?” Applejack’s spirit pointed out this fact that seem to make the two ponies yelp in realizing their friend was spot on.

“Ah, sorry NiGHTS. Maybe you probably wouldn’t understand.” Twilight’s spirit responded to apologize in suddenly speaking nonsense along with Pinkie Pie, about stuff NiGHTS may not understand.

“Okay, let’s go!” NiGHTS suddenly held up her right hand to make a thumbs up in encouraging her group that they go see the city upon Twilight’s request. “I’d like to scope out Nightopia at night myself.” NiGHTS smiled off to rest her hands on her waist while starting this to her surprised smiling friends in going to comply to the task.

“Really? Thanks, NiGHTS!” Twilight responded in being very surprised, and felt very grateful that NiGHTS took in her somewhat selfish request.

“Yeah, you’re a pal!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit replied off with a happy smile on her face.

“Yep, a fine one at dat.” AJ’s spirit nods off to simply say this on her own option.

Suddenly without warning, the Nightopians are seen flying from the city, sounding worried, scared and terrified to be crying a bit. They were soon passing by NiGHTS & the pony spirits without stopping as they were trying to flee. Also, the background was playing ‘EVENT - Bad News’ during some alert notice.

“Oh, it’s terrible! A whole horde of Nightmarens are attacking!” Owl was seen among the crowd of scared Nightopians to flap off while sounding very concern with worry to speak this out before NiGHTS & the ponies.

“What?!” Twilight’s spirit yelled out in having been told this, the enemy is attacking now.

“They’re attacking Twilight’s city!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit exclaimed in worry in having been told of this.

“Darn them varmints!” Applejack’s voice cursed in seeing someone was doing such a lowdown thing.

“They want to use the city as a base for their invasion of Nightopia! Hoo!” Owl explained the serious case of what the Nightmarens are gonna do with the city if nothing is done to stop them, it’s enough to give him shivers.

“What do you want to do, Twilight? It looks like your city is in danger.” NiGHTS asked off towards Twilight’s spirit in asking what she wants to do

“If it’s in danger…then I’m going to protect it!” Twilight’s spirit stated forth in being determine; this place is like her kingdom, she can’t let anyone misuse it for their own evil.

“And we’ll help too!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit declared off in being ready to go into action.

“Right, we’ve handle invaders before!” AJ’s spirit issued off to mention this sorta thing happened in their own world.

“Al right! Then let’s make sure those Nightmarens go right back to where they came from!” NiGHTS pump up her right fist which the pony spirits performed in declaring this statement in what to do.

Then without warning, NiGHTS was taking off while Owl watch them leave him to go into the city to help clear away the enemy. NiGHTS was soaring up high to get a better view of where to find the enemies.

“Good luck out there.” Owl whispered off in wishing those going into battle the best of wishes here.

At this moment, NiGHTS was seen having enter to hover within the center of the neon light city, at which the background was playing ‘Electrical Entertainment: Neon City Battle’ during this moment. The pony spirits were awaiting to know just what it is they need to do here.

“Listen, we need to track down and defeat the Nightmares that are attacking the neon city!” NiGHTS was explaining the case in point of what they need to do here.

“Okay!” Twilight’s spirit nods in hearing what they are told here.

“Got it!” Applejack’s spirit also agrees to the plan to get rid of the problem.

“Roger!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke off in having understood too.

Soon at the time, NiGHTS began to soar forth in taking a path in where to go. Applejack was having NiGHTS go through the front straightway of the city from being at its highest point. Then spotting a flag pole with a color yellow sphere, she touched it to active. Then she took a Ring elevator down and soon found a Mothpil before Drill Dash it to which it began to bounce off the walls like a brown ball. Then there was another Mothpil down the alley that NiGHTS' Drill Dash to knock it away which it too bounce around.

“Wow, they sure are bouncy.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit commented on how they knock those Nightmarens across.

“Well we ain’t here ta bounce an’ play.” AJ’s spirit quoted off to mention this to her pal.

“But we’re not sure what they’ll do, we don’t have any info about how the Mothpils will fight us?” Twilight’s spirit questioned that they need to know how to attack while not being attacked by the enemy.

“There you are!” Owl suddenly appeared to flap down to speak with the gang. “Listen, I can tell you what you must do! Go through the middle of the Mothpil light rings to avoid being hit by them!” Owl explain the case in how to avoid being hit by the Mothpils when they attack.

“Thanks for the tip Owl, will do.” NiGHTS gave a thumbs up in having been told of that handy info.

Then upon making a sharp turn down another alley corner, and soon found another Mothpil, this time, performing a Paraloop on it. Then Pinkie Pie took over to have NiGHTS go up another Ring elevator to be on the top story building view. Then NiGHTS found another Mothpil near a large disco sphere off a building before Paralooping the target to which it was defeated.

“Hoo…good work.” Owl pops in again in having seen what the gang has done. “After defeating the Nightmarens, that switch revealed itself.” Owl explained the case from with the enemy’s defeat, something is revealed.

“Really?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off in having been told of this now.

“Well we best use it.” Twilight’s spirit stated in thinking they mustn’t waste on something if it’s to be helpful to them.

“Then let’s go!” NiGHTS spoke off in saying it’s time they move out.

“Right, lead on!” AJ’s spirit nods to say this in raring to go.

Now NiGHTS was seen going through a pink Ring elevator to begin going downwards to the bottom streets of the city. There, NiGHTS went down an alley where two other Mothpils that were there, but the jester Drill Dash to knock the enemies to bounce off the walls. Heading to the dead end part of the alley, NiGHTS found a chest, open it to receive Blue Chips before turning to go down the straightway and encounter another Mothpil. After taking it down, she rode the Ring elevator to go up again.

“Second floor, evil Nightmarens!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit issued off in seeing where they are.

“Does she like making strange random quotes?” NiGHTS asked off in seeing that random act the pink pony was doing for no reason at all.

“Pretty much.” The spirits of Twilight & Applejack responded off plainly and simply on that mark.

Now Twilight was piloting NiGHTS as she had the jester go after any Mothpils in the area that the smart pony figure they be in. Then taking another Ring elevator down, found one Mothpil to knock it to bounce off, another to Paraloop before taking the next Ring elevator going up. Going down one pathway, NiGHTS encounter two Mothpils as the jester Paraloop one, the second fired a sonic ring wave, but it miss and then the second target got Paralooped.

“Looks like after defeating these Nightmarens, that switch finally reveled itself.” NiGHTS gestured over a location of where to get another color sphere to active.

“Then let’s find de thing.” AJ’s spirit issued off in what they can do here.

“Right, let’s keep going.” Twilight’s spirit responded off in also agreeing to the matter.

Soon NiGHTS flew over near another Ring elevator to go down and flew across the bottom alley ways. She flew to do a Drill Dash against one Mothpil before making turns to find another Nightmaren to attack. But as the gang tries to find more, they clash against another Mothpil and move on to tackle another one a few districts away from them. But when they made a turn in believing to find another foe, it was instead a dead end wall.

“This appears to be a dead end, hoo.” Owl showed up to tell the gang of where they were, there was no path to go here.

“We have to retrace our steps.” Twilight’s spirit stated in what they should do now here.

“Right, let’s keep at this girls!” NiGHTS responded off to say this in knowing they shouldn’t call it quits yet.

“Ye got it/Roger!” Applejack & Pinkie Pie’s spirits responded in agreeing to that idea very much.

Having to leave the dead end alley, NiGHTS flew off to pass more corners in the alley before impacting another Mothpil along the way. And then after knocking off a second Mothpil, the gang had to try to locate the last two. They flew into a color sphere, activated it, and soon rode on a Ring elevator to go upwards. NiGHTS flew until she found another Mothpil before Paralooping it and then spotted the last one below. So taking a Ring elevator down, NiGHTS Paraloop the last Mothpil to be taken out. And from looking around, there was no more enemies in sight.

“We done it girls, that’s the last of them.” NiGHTS smiled off proudly in stating they got rid of all the Nightmarens.

“So we saved the city?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off if they managed to complete their objective.

“Yep, we done did it!” AJ’s spirit nodded off in smiling to know that they done good here.

“Thank goodness.” Twilight’s spirit sigh with relief in having heard this now.

“And with that, the Nightopians can come back too and live in the city you made for them.” NiGHTS exclaimed to say in looking at many happy Nightopians coming around as they smiled with relief.

At this moment, the background was soon playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ at this time as the pony spirits cheered in seeing that they help stop all the invading Nightmarens and saved Neon City. Even NiGHTS was seen doing her usual victory spin twirl and then pose afterwards in celebrating their victory moment. The pony spirits smiled in seeing their friend seem so very happy, it was enough to be glad that NiGHTS is really on their side.

“Well now, are you all ready to head on back to Dream Gate?” NiGHTS asked off if her friends are now ready to return to where they once were.

“Sure are.” AJ’s spirit nodded off to say that she was ready.

“I’m ready!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit also stated in being ready to get going to.

“We’ll leave now, but we’ll come back soon, right…?” Twilight asked off in wondering if they’ll at least return to see this city again.

“Sure thing, this city isn’t going anywhere, I can promise you that.” NiGHTS smiled off to easily say this to her friends.

With everyone smiling in having like the sounds of coming back, NiGHTS soon was taking off now. As they flew by, they pass the Nightopians that were happily waving goodbye to their saviors. As the scene fads out, we know where to find everyone, right back at Dream Gate. And with that, everything goes dark at this time from another challenge completed. At the same time, the background theme also ended as well…

The scene shows Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie slowly and gently falling across the starry night skies. Soon the ponies landed on the pavement which was connecting to the fountain right within Dream Gate. The gang slowly move in to seeing how much things are still the same here. But they also come across the Door that will take them to Delight City.

“Well, there’s dat Door there.” Applejack smiled off in seeing the Door they took to go to that other world.

“Hugh? No one’s here to greet us. Maybe they left for the city.” Pinkie Pie spoke off in seeing NiGHTS & Owl aren’t here, wonder why’s that unless they are in Delight City.

“It’s possible Pinkie Pie.” Twilight spoke in thinking that was one of many possibilities.

“Still, yer place is pretty good Twilight.” Applejack stated off in giving some comment about Twilight’s dream world.

“Yeah, you must have had big dreams even when you were little.” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say about what Twilight must have dreamt up when she was little.

“Well, that’s one way of putting it. When I was little, I did have big dreams.” Twilight blush a bit in having had such dreams even if she was a filly, might have been from being Celestia’s student and about her future.

“And they look like fun ones too!” Pinkie Pie issued to say this with a perky smile.

“Right, we almost thought ye had books in them.” Applejack nods off to say that they thought Twilight have books in her own place.

“Eheh-heh, right…books.” Twilight chuckled sheepishly in getting the jokes, cause she like books and from once being a Liberian.

“Well come on, lets mossy on down then.” Applejack declared forth in saying it’s time they get moving here.

“Right, that Ideya ain’t gonna find itself, you know?” Pinkie Pie nods off in being determine to go and find their next Ideya.

“Good thinking girls, let’s get moving.” Twilight nodded off in having been told this, they got to find the next Ideya as fast as they can.

Wasn’t long before the ponies were approaching the Door that would take them back to Delight City. After slowly opening the doors, they were bask in its white light from what is beyond. And after slowly entering that door to go to that world, it began to shut itself. The gang are about to face another challenge ahead, and hopefully, they can handle what they are going to face next here…

The scene shows NiGHTS flying above to look down at the grassy field outside of Delight City. But from what was seen floating off on its own was none other than another strangely familiar creature the gang have seen before. That same floating blue octopus…yep, it was Octopaw! At that same time, the background was playing ‘Cowardly Custard’ during this little theme moment.

“Look! It’s Octopaw!” NiGHTS gestured out to her friends in who was here as Octopaw turn in having heard something to see that he had company and decided to move off while expelling Rings. “I know you must be pretty good at flying by now girls.” NiGHTS turn to the pony spirit forms of Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie in giving them some praising words of how well they’ve done in flying.

“You really think so?” Twilight’s spirit asked in feeling like they have learn to magically fly than without using any wings.

“Well Twilight aside, me and Pinkie Pie are still new ta de whole fly around.” AJ’s spirit honestly spoke that for those that never had wings, this was still all new for them.

“Come on, let’s keep up with this little fellow, I mean, if you can!” NiGHTS cheerfully invited her friends to participate in chasing after Octopaw, if they can that is.

You’ve got it!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit responded in liking to accept the challenge.

“I’ll happily take on de challenge!” AJ’s spirit responded off in liking to do her best here.

“Right, after all, we aren’t calling it quits yet!” Twilight responded in determination that they shall do this…together.

“Okay! Let’s do it, then!” NiGHTS declared off to say, as she was flying low for her and the others to prepare to chase after Octopaw here.

Wasn’t long before they reach some part of the city area where Octopaw was stationing itself. At the same time, the background theme was change to ‘Catch Me If You Can’ to begin what would happen here. NiGHTS and her friends were now ready in where they were position to chase after this little octopus.

“Remember. We fly through the Rings that Octopaw leaves behind and get at least 30 Links before he changes to a new area!” NiGHTS explained the rundown on how this was gonna work as a training to help those Dualized with her handle flying.

“Right!” The pony spirits responded in having been told what to do here, and shall do so.

Now things truly begun as Applejack was piloting NiGHTS to fly on through some Rings now, then shot from a jar cannon over the colorful bright lights of the city. A loop-de-loop on a pole to collect BlueChips, then dive down to go through more Rings along the path, then shot out another jar cannon to continue the routine while seeing Octopaw in sight. While going after Octopaw, the gang enter a familiar room with slot levers.

“Oh! It’s those slot games!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit perk at seeing this familiar sight.

“Pinkie, we’re chasing’ dat octopus, not playing games.” AJ’s spirit sternly reminds her goofy friend of their objective here.

“Hey, no reason we can’t do both, right?” NiGHTS shrug off to simply say this in feeling there’s no harm to squeeze in a little fun while on a chase.

“I think Pinkie Pie's plans are to that logic.” Twilight’s spirit pointed off in noticing her pink pony pal was looking eager to play games.

Deciding to just go with the flow, the gang pressed the giant slot levers for the slot pictures to start rolling, all while chasing after Octopaw and going through the Rings he expelled out. Pinkie Pie was in control as she had been having NiGHTS push the slot levers while going through Rings. But Octopaw squirt out ink to blind the approaching pursuers, but NiGHTS managed to dodge and continue onwards, collect Blue Chips, go through Rings, etc. Right until the gang came out of the area while having won another big prize from getting the right slots and winning a prize.

“Boy, if any of our pals saw this, wonder wha they say.” AJ’s spirit commented on what their friends say if they saw what this group was doing.

“Well, I recall one pony from Las Pegasus who’s good at these gamble-type games.” Twilight’s spirit spoke off in recalling something from her past of meeting a stallion that was a great gambler, he had strong luck on his side too.

“Oh, maybe that’s how you got this in a city world of your dreams, Twilight!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit perk up to say this in thinking of a reason for the slot game theme.

“Heh-heh, in any case, what’s here is actually a fun place. And we’re still getting started.” NiGHTS declared off with a little chuckle on the matter at hand of what makes this place just as grand.

Soon the gang came near a spot where it was near the ramp slide, but NiGHTS went down below it as where the Rings were in trailing the Octopaw. At which Twilight was piloting NiGHTS, as they go through Rings, Octopaw was squirting out a few ink clouds to blind them, but it wasn’t stopping them at all. NiGHTS continued to go down more Rings and go near a block building structure, then fired out of a jar cannon to go through even more Rings of what Octopaw made.

“I think we’re getting closer!” Twilight’s spirit issued to say in seeing they were catching up to their target.

“I think I see de critter!” AJ’s spirit issued forth in seeing they are almost near where Octopaw is.

“Remember, we can’t be too close.” NiGHTS reminded the gang about not approaching their target that would squirt out ink.

“Oh, just a bit more…” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke off in wanting to reach their goal of Octopaw so badly.

The gang was trailing Octopaw without losing trace of him, and they were going upwards towards were the tall trees are shaped like cubes. NiGHTS collected a large amount of Blue Chips, then go through more Rings and came near a jar cannon that shot the jester through a straight Blue Chip path. They were reaching an area where they started from, but just as they came close to catching Octopaw which frightened him, it made the guy make a big ink squirt and then when it was gone, Octopaw had vanished from thin air.

“Drat, he slip away again!” AJ’s spirit cursed that Octopaw managed to get away from them again.

“No worries, I think this proves something.” NiGHTS stated off to mention this suddenly.

“Proves what?” Twilight’s spirit asked in not following along with the chat.

“That you each pass now, you’ve flown very well.” NiGHTS smiled off to simply say this much to her spirit pony pals’ surprises.

“We did?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off in what NiGHTS was saying.

“I’m proud to say that now you have truly gotten a handle on flying by magic means. You’ve been able to pick up and move better each time we saw Octopaw and this proves it. Congrats to you all here.” NiGHTS smiled in saying that now the ponies have truly managed to get a good grasp in how to fly in any place, and thanks to Octopaw, they can do well on their own.

At that moment, the background was playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ during this scene as the pony spirits cheered in having done well in their flight course in chasing after Octopaw. And of course, NiGHTS felt so happy that they achieved victory to twirl in a spin and make a pose in showing how happy she was of this moment.

“Well now friends, I think we’re ready to go back to Dream Gate.” NiGHTS stated off in seeing that it’s time that they get ready to head back now.

“Will we see you there?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked in thinking NiGHTS will be at Dream Gate.

“No, but maybe you’ll see me in a bit.” NiGHTS shook off to say this that she won’t be where the rest are going, but they’ll see her soon.

“Wha sorta things?” AJ’s spirit asked off in thinking NiGHTS had some errors or something to do.

“Oh you know, just things to help out. You can trust me on that, right?” NiGHTS shrug off to simply say this stuff in not hiding anything.

“Well NiGHTS, we do. So, maybe we’ll see you in a bit.” Twilight’s spirt nods off to say while acknowledging that they’ll believe in what NiGHTS will do and they’ll see her again real soon.

“It’s a promise my friends. Until then, if you do go off on your own, you’ll know what to do.” NiGHTS insisted with a smile that the gang here will be okay if she’s not around, they have mangled to learn a lot after all.

The pony spirits nod in agreement, even if they aren’t Dualzie with NiGHTS, they have learn to develop handling on their own. With that, NiGHTS was seen flying off to return her friends to the Door to take them back to Dream Gate. At the same moment, the background theme was also reaching its closure here. What sorta new things can happen along the way, we’re not sure. For now, things begin to go blank and fade out at this time, and what happens with NiGHTS & Twilight’s Team…we’ll see it when it comes to it…

At this very moment, within the Realm of Nightmares, we find Reala moving about on his own. Right now, he has finished his little matters in reporting to Wizeman about Cerberus, and that once the Hellhound has recover, will finish the job. Reala managed to get off easy, but the next time, Wizeman may not be so much in a forgiving mood. Soon someone else appeared near him as it was Phantom Psycho Pie who seem to be in a very fine mood at this moment.

“So, you’re still in one piece, I see!” Phantom Pie exclaimed to see that Reala is not destroyed in a strange dark humor remark.

“Yes, and now that my arm is finally alright, it’s time that I track down NiGHTS.” Reala ignored that remark while stating to show his left arm is now all better.

“And then what, try to trap her again.” Phantom Pie shrug off to say in thinking that plan won’t matter much.

“No, Master Wizeman has given me the order that this time….you, shall be aiding me in capturing NiGHTS.” Reala shook his head in stating there will be a different plot to be played out, he’s bringing this evil pony to help him capture NiGHTS.

“Little old me, oh he shouldn’t have been so generous.” Phantom Pie pretended to be all sweeten from hearing she’s been task by the big boss himself.

“Be grateful you can prove that you are not all bark and no bite.” Reala remarked off to say this in which if this new ally fails, his master will not be so forgiving.

“Oh, I don’t bite…much. Except to those I wanna torture.” Phantom Pie smirked off to say this in looking thrilled, in a scary creepy kinda way of looking.

Just then, something came through a hole in space. It was seen to look like a creepy caterpillar-like creature as it and others along with it came up to Reala in wanting to tell him something.

“Oh, and what are these little things?” Phantom Pie asked in seeing the little caterpillar like Nightmarens be here with interest.

“They are called Deworms, they are caterpillar-like Nightmarens that open holes in space.” Reala explained the matter for Phantom Pie to know about such Third-Level Nightmarens. “What do you have to report?” He asked in wanting some answers from these guys.

The Deworms were soon speaking in a fluent language that only Nightmarens could understand. Reala heard much of this while showing a puzzled and concerning face of expression in having heard this.

“I see…” Reala spoke off to say while nodding off in when the debriefing was over.

“What is it? Don’t be keeping secrets from me now, aren’t we now….buddy-buddies now?” Phantom Pie asked off in wanting in on what was just told, she wants to know all the juicy stuff.

“It would seem our Nightmarens failed to take over Delight City to be used in our invasion of Nightopia.” Reala remarked off in dissatisfaction about their latest event gone wrong. “However, that is not the only news.” He spoke off in slowly smiling on something else he heard.

“Hmmm?” Phantom Pie raised an eyebrow in hearing this all of a sudden.

“Right now, Queen Bella has just informed us that NiGHTS has gone over to investigate Memory Forest, where her other group of Visitors vanished.” Reala smiled off to mention that another Nightmaren in-charge of that Nightopia has spotted their target browsing around; searching for Rainbow’s Team of where they vanished too.

“Really….perhaps my patience has finally paid off.” Phantom Pie issued off to say this while a creepy smile creeped up on her face.

“Inform Queen Bella to not engage NiGHTS yet, we shall be the ones to apprehend her.” Reala ordered this message out in what is to be done here, he and Phantom Pie, shall be handling NiGHTS.

The Deworms made some strange sound before they were vanishing away into the darkness of their holes that were hole in the middle of their space. And once they were gone, Reala began to move out again while Phantom Pie began to tag along.

“Remember what I said, I want first dibs when I face NiGHTS.” Phantom Pie playfully spoke in wanting a crack shot in facing down the enemy.

“You will have you chance.” Reala remotely issued to tell the impatient pony this.

“Goody! And don’t worry, you can watch how I’ll handle her…my way!” Phantom Pie smiled to say this in holding her blade up as she smirked deviously at what she’ll do.

“Hmph, have you not notice? When NiGHTS & I fought, what I used was only half my strength.” Reala let off a light chuckle to tell this new ally that when he and NiGHTS fought, he wasn’t fighting at his best for his plan to capture his target.

“Really….you didn’t use the full extent of my gift?” Phantom Pie raised an eyebrow in being curious upon hearing that.

“If NiGHTS survives, then she will have a taste of the power I wield.” Reala issued forth in what shall happen when he and NiGHTS fair off again in battle. “That is….if she doesn’t lose…to you.” Reala made a sly smile in stating that he’ll have his chance, so long as NiGHTS manages to not perish by Phantom Pie here.

“Heh-heh, heheh…..I’ll be intrigue to see if that comes true or not.” Phantom Pie let off an evil chuckle in feeling like whatever the outcome, she’ll wanna know if she’ll beat NiGHTS or if Reala will beat NiGHTS; either way, this is getting interesting.

With that, Reala opens a crimson portal for him and Phantom Pie to step through as they both vanish from sight. Apparently, something else will be going down at this very moment it seems. What sorta events shall play out from here, will NiGHTS and the ponies from Equestria be able to handle it? The mystery deepens for us to uncover more…the next time around…

Author's Note

Man, this one looks pretty good. In the next chapter, an event shall happen in where Twilight, Applejack, & Pinkie Pie goes to Delight City to explore on their own...and suddenly meet across their old pals; Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy. While they are happy to again see another, Rainbow's Team are a bit hurt, and it's up to Team Twilight to navigate their pals out of the city while avoiding any Nightmarens that lurk in the dark alleys. What sorta events will we see, can the gang make it out of the city in one piece? And will anything else happen along the way...? Just have to stay tune to find out what will happen....

Chapter 18: City Maze solving

The scene shows Twilight, Applejack, & Pinkie Pie gently falling across the starry night sky. In only a few short moments, they soon encounter the pavement that was Dream Gate & ahead was the fountain in the middle of the area. The gang had pretty much experienced a bit from having travel from one place to the next, etc. But while looking around, it would appear they are the only ones here and no one is around to greet them.

“Looks like it’s an empty house.” Applejack pointed off in saying in what it looks like is happening here.

“Funny, I thought this was a fountain.” Pinkie Pie spoke off in stating what she was thinking right now.

“She means there’s no one but us here, Pinkie Pie.” Twilight rolled her eyes to explain to her goofy friend about their location and who’s not around by the different pronouns.

“Oh right! I got it now.” Pinkie Pie slowly perk up to smile & nod here.

“So are we gonna go back ta Delight City?” Applejack asked off if they are going back to that dream world place.

“Well we need to complete any task to help clear out the Nightmarens & find the Ideya.” Twilight explained that they need to go back to help complete their objective, etc.

“Too true. But why isn’t Owl here? He usually would be here at times to tell us things.” Pinkie Pie spoke off in trying to ponder such things of where their friends are that usual greet them.

“Then again, most of de things he says makes about as much sense as wha Twilight tells us.” Applejack shrug off to say this about who makes sense in different locations.

“If he was here, what would he say? And to tell us about trusting NiGHTS?” Twilight pondered to think a bit deeply on the subject itself.

“Oh, a pretend game, I’m good at this. Um, maybe something like…this.” Pinkie Pie begins to prepare herself in about to do a performance act. “Visitors, I must say, I’m very pleased with how well you & NiGHTS work together. But I sense you worry about something as well. Given time, I am certain the answers shall guide you down the right path.” She was really getting it all down in how Owl would speak & talk all down to the right atmosphere presence. “So, how I do?” She smiled off to say this in acting as herself while her friends were…speech-struck speechless.

“Um….well I gotta say, ye nailed it good.” Applejack slowly recovered to simply say this much on what her friend was capable of doing.

“Pinkie Pie, sometimes, you being random can really help us be a little more cheerful.” Twilight smiled off to say this in feeling her friend really help them get to be more positive here.

“Thanks, so shall we find out what to be seen just beyond this Door?” Pinkie Pie smiled off to simply say this while thinking it’s time they get going.

“Yes, let’s do so!” Twilight nods her head in determination, it’s time they stop stalling and just go off now.

Soon the ponies make their way to the Door that would lead them back towards Delight City. From opening the doors, a bright white light soon enveloped everyone while the ponies were slowly making their way through. Soon the doors began to close just after those that had entered through were gone….heading back to the Dream World Twilight created as everything goes dark at this time with anything about to happen next here.

The scene begins to open up with Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie having walked around Delight City. They have traveled far in browsing to explore, & see the wonders of the city, and without running into any problems. Right now, they were just walking around some neon light structure place that seem like a tunnel for folks to walk in a station, or something related to trains or monorails. For now, the ponies seem to be doing a great job on their own so far…

“Wow; that was pretty much a nice skip and a hop around town!” Pinkie Pie smiled off in making an interesting comment here.

“Amazing’. Not one enemy bothered us, coincident.” Applejack stated in finding what they went through some kinda lucky break…or is it?

“It’s strange, but maybe it shows how much we settle the problem.” Twilight stated to say this in what she had on her own mind.

“Hey, what’s that?” Pinkie Pie interrupts her group in spotting something ahead.

Suddenly, as Twilight’s Team was searching around the area, they thought enemies would come out, but….there was something more. For ahead of them, just on the small step rails to a little neon light object, three pony bodies were seen unconscious at this time. But they were not just any pony bodies, they were in truth: Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy. Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie were stump surprise to see their friends from Equestria here and approached them.

“Rarity?!” Twilight responded off in shock to see was seen.

“Rainbow Dash?!” Applejack yelped off in noticing who was here too.

“Fluttershy?!” Pinkie Pie gasped in seeing that another one of their friends is here.

There was darkness from someplace as if there were drifting souls that were lying asleep in a peaceful state. But soon the darkness began to vanish when a light came into view, and that light reveal itself to be Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie, getting closer to Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy’s bodies.

“Rainbow! Rarity! Fluttershy!” Twilight was trying call out to her sleeping friends’ names to respond to her voice.

Then at that moment, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, & Fluttershy, were showing signs of waking up. Having heard their names called out by those they know, the unconscious ponies began to open up their eyes. Rainbow’s Team were slowly pushing themselves to be in a sit up position in seeing who was before them.

“You….you’re Twilight…AJ…Pinkie Pie.” Rainbow Dash asked off in recalling their friends here.

“Oh no! They have amnesia!” Pinkie Pie gasped to yell in thinking their pals have forgotten them.

“No…we don’t.” Rarity groans to say in having heard Pinkie Pie yell in their faces.

“It’s good ta see ye again, ye all!” Applejack smiled off to say this with a big smile in them seeing their three other friends now.

“So what happened to you all? Are you all right?” Twilight was asking some concerning questions in seeing Rainbow, Rarity & Fluttershy look like something happened to them all of a sudden.

“Oh, um….yes…we’re fine. Um, if Rainbow & Rarity agree.” Fluttershy meekly spoke in responding to the question concerning their party. “Um, so…Where are we?” Fluttershy asked off in not knowing where it was that they have landed in now, they look around, but it’s all knew to them.

And new it was, for Rainbow’s Team are seeing they are not within Memory Forest, this place was a city with neon lights flashing all around.

“This is my dream world. Delight City.” Twilight expressed to announce that where their other friends were in, is a world of her own dream.

“Wait, this place is YOUR dream, Twilight?” Rainbow Dash stop to ask this out in shock in having heard this right.

“I know, right? We all thought it be about books & stuff.” Pinkie Pie nods off to simply say in what they thought Twilight’s place be like.

“In any case, it looks like ye’ve wandered into Twilight’s world this time.” Applejack stated off in getting to the point of what was going on here of those that have come here.

“Ah. That burst of light we all experienced…it must have sent us here.” Fluttershy gasped off in recalling something, of how she, Rarity & Rainbow Dash must have seen a little light & suddenly found themselves here. “Ow.” Then as Fluttershy tried to get up, her back right hoof cringed as if feeling pain.

“Ow-ow!” Rainbow Dash cringed from when she tried to move both her wings, but yelp from the feeling.

“Oh, dearest me…” Rarity yelped from feeling a slight ache in her front hoof.

“Oh my gosh! Are you all hurt? Can you stand up?” Pinkie Pie yelps to come down to check her friends that are seemingly hurting. “Quick! Somebody call a doctor!” She was panicking in thinking they need to get their friends check-up here.

“An’ just where can we find a doctor around here?” Applejack rolled her eyes to remind the pink pony, there ain’t many doctors in this world.

“So….in this world, even if we are Dream Spirits, we still feel pain. This much proves a theory. Can you girls get up alright?” Twilight spoke in thinking what they know, & ask if they need help for now believing in the Night Dimension, even Dream Spirits can feel pain.

“No, I…I’m all right, really.” Rainbow Dash spoke off to say she’s good, but Twilight’s Team was helping up the others that are down.

“Oh darling, lets fuss up. I think we must have twisted something on us, that’s all we know.” Rarity issued off to simply state of what was currently wrong with them.

“Oh yes, we’re sorry about the unsettlement.” Fluttershy spoke in feeling bad about the whole thing.

“Well, take it east, then, okay now?” Pinkie Pie asked off in wanting their pals to not go overboard in their recovery.

“I have an idea. Let’s head for the Door.” Twilight stated off in offering something to help everyone out here; if Rainbow’s Team got here, then going through their Door can get them out. “It’s time for us to repay the favor by getting you three back, now.” Twilight turnabout in declaring that since Rainbow’s Team help them out before in Crystal Castle, this is the least they can do.

“Oh thank you, Twilight.” Rarity nods her head in feeling grateful that their friends are gonna help them out.

“Well then, if ye can walk, then come with us ta de Door!” Applejack declared forth in wanting to help boost morale for those here in need.

Soon Twilight’s Team move down the small steps & awaited Rainbow’s Team to come down. Rainbow, Rarity & Fluttershy were slow from their slight injuries, but as they reach the bottom of the steps, they look to their pals to nod that they are okay now. Soon the Mane Six began to move forth in walking through the area they are in to prepare to help get their friends out. At this very moment, the background was starting to play ‘Electrical Entertainment: Broadway Guide’ all of a sudden to fit the theme of what’s going to be happening next here.

“Okay, so we gotta lead Rainbow, Rarity & Fluttershy through Twilight’s dream & escape the Broadway Maze!” Pinkie Pie issued forth in having explained what it is that she, Applejack & Twilight gotta do to help their pals here get out.

“Um, why is it called Broadway Maze?” Fluttershy shyly asked in wondering why her friend calls this place as such.

“Cause it’s got a Broadway musical theme to it.” Pinkie Pie perk up to simply give this off as an answer without concern.

“Pinkie, you are so random, you know that?” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes to say this in how Pinkie Pie was being her usual random self.

Not wasting anymore time, the Mane Six had to quickly get moving. Twilight’s Team leads Rainbow’s Team over a bridge that was left unfinished. So the question was in how to get across it, until Pinkie Pie found a switch on the ground, & touch it to lit up, which made of glimmering light with neon decoration for one to cross it.

“Wow! I can ride along the neon when it’s lit up!” Pinkie Pie cheered forth in what just happened that was exciting.

“And those balls seem to act like switches…” Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow in not have seen something so…weird.

“Yep, dat’s how one can travel.” Applejack nods off to say this in how they learn from NiGHTS about this thing.

After crossing that bridge, the gang quickly collects Blue Chips while entering into a part of the city to walk through a bushy field setup. It’s like they were going through a garden that the city put in for folks to get a little feeling of nature to be around. Soon the ponies came near something off their path, & got to a red pad floor, & when they were all on it together…it started to move on its own in a direction.

“That’s strange…this floor started moving when we all stepped onto it.” Fluttershy pondered off to say in having noticed this function action.

“It must be motion sensor’d.” Twilight stated in what the device here was capable of doing.

“Well, hopefully, it gets us across safely.” Rarity stated in what she hopes for.

Once they made it to the other side, they quickly got off of it to get everyone to go up the flank of stairs. After going across them steps slowly with Rainbow’s Team picking up the rear, they reach another side. But this was a bridge that was incomplete & the switch was on the far side of the building wall while no one can reach.

“So how do we get that switch up there? We can’t fly?” Rainbow Dash asked off in seeing they have to find a way to reach that switch if they can’t reach it & if it’s way too far.

“Oh! Maybe throwing Blue Chips at that switch will have some affect. What do you think?” Pinkie Pie perks up to suddenly give off a good idea that can help them out.

“Leave this ta me, partners!” Applejack declared in preparing to take the shot here to help out.

Soon AJ took a moment to aim her shot right, & thrown a Blue Chip that nail on the switch & lit up the bridge. Once they cross over it, they found a treasure chest to open it up, & get a Time Stopper item. Afterwards, they went up another flank of steps, seeing more city lights, & such. Just before coming to a red bridge area, but it was incomplete, & as the gang stopped, they saw the edge of the walk path. Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie jump down to the bottom, but…

“I’m sorry everyone. With my hoof like this, I don’t think I can keep going.” Rarity sadly spoke in seeing that from such a distance, her injury seems to stop her from following.

“Oh yes, we should be trending carefully in what to do, or risk hurting ourselves more.” Fluttershy spoke in caution in also agreeing about not pushing themselves too hard.

“Hugh, while I feel like going on, guess it can’t be helped. We’ll wait here for you, okay?” Rainbow Dash sighed in defeat while saying they’ll wait for their pals to come back for them.

“Don’t worry, we’ll find something ta make yer walk easier!” Applejack shouted back in telling their pals this little matter.

“We need to find the switch, it’s the only way.” Twilight stated in thought that for Rainbow’s Team to continue following them out, they need to get that bridge they saw above activated.

“Maybe there’s a way if we walk through this path.” Pinkie Pie pointed in seeing the place they entered, might lead them to the answer.

Now Team Twilight was moving down the path while collecting Blue Chips, they needed too possibly find a switch & active it to get the bridge up & running for their friends staying put. As Twilight’s Team runs along, they jump from a hole on the rail bridge, & again near a dead end spot. However, there was what look like a switch on the other side, which Pinkie Pie throws a Blue Chip at it to turn it on. That in turn, activated the Ring elevator that took Twilight’s Team up, felt strange to do that without NiGHTS, but they reach their floor stop. Ahead, they went over to get a treasure chest to get another Time Stopper, but before they could go over the neon bridge….an Eelon Nightmaren was guarding the path by discharging its electricity.

“Great, knew this had ta be too darn easy, even fer us without NiGHTS!” Applejack complained to roll her eyes, they been looking around the city for a while, and now they come across Nightmarens.

“Remember what Rarity and the others said in how they could deal with Nightmarens on their own?” Twilight spoke up to remind her friends in what they learn that could help them out here.

“Oh course, throw some Blue Chips to stun them, I’ll take care of this!” Pinkie Pie smirked off in seeing they have a way to help, so it’s time to fight back.

Pinkie Pie threw another Blue Chip that stun the Eelon, that made Twilight’s Team rush pass the Nightmaren. As they reach the other side, they made a turn to the right, found more spots where one has to jump. But there was another Eelon discharging in front of the ponies. But Twilight took a shot to hit it two times, making it completely stun to drop and fall towards. The gang managed to reach the other side, and AJ throws another Blue Star at another switch sphere to light it up along with the pink neon bridge before them. On the other side of that bridge, was Rainbow’s Team that saw Twilight’s Team has help them open up a path for them and managed to meet up with them.

“You did it darlings!” Rarity cheered in seeing what little work was done.

“Come on, let’s get going.” Twilight issued to say that they need to get going.

“Okay…and…Thank you…” Fluttershy replied off to say this to give some praise.

“No problem. And did you know that by jumping, you can throw Blue Chips further?” Pinkie Pie spoke off to bring up this sudden conversation out of nowhere.

“Ugh, not really.” Rainbow Dash slowly responded in not recalling that much from the Crystal Castle area.

“Let’s save de chitchats fer afterwards.” Applejack spoke off that they can chat later, after they get going.

With the friendly thank you stuff already pass out, it was time for them to move along, and they went over a second neon bridge path that lit up that save them from jumping off the other path. When they reach the other side, there was a red path square that they all got on which responded to their weight, and hover them off to the other side where another stair path waited for them. As the ponies ran, they yelp in seeing a Mothpil in the air, and unleashed its sonic wave attack.

“I got this!” Applejack stated as she runs and jumps and throws a Blue Chip that stuns the Mothpil.

“Good work Applejack.” Twilight commented her friend in having taken care of that problem.

“Hey, what’s with the egg?” Rainbow Dash asked off in finding some egg as she held it up.

“Oh careful, it might…” Fluttershy was about to warn her friend of not being careful with an egg until…

Just then, the egg started to crack and out of it came…a Nightopian. The little fella was smiling with joy in waving hello to the ponies.

“Oh, it’s a little Nightopian!” Rarity gasped in surprise to see what the egg hatched out.

“Funny, I didn’t know Nightopians came from eggs.” Pinkie Pie spoke off puzzled in having just learn this.

“Let’s figure that out later, we need to keep going.” Twilight stated to say that they can learn how Nightopians came from eggs, when they are all safely out of the city.

After saying farewell to the little Nightopian, the ponies continued to walk down the rail steps. They came all the way down to another red hover pavement to which when the six got on, it was slowly moving them towards the next spot ahead of them. As they walk through to collect Blue Chips, they found a switch up ahead, but something seem different about it.

“That switch over there looks different than the ones from before. I wonder why’s that….” Rainbow Dash questioned in seeing what that switch was supposed to do here.

“Maybe this will help.” Pinkie Pie stated as she jumps up and hits the switch, which soon lit up not one, but TWO neon bridges.

“Um, which one should we take?” Fluttershy asked out in seeing they have two bridges that lit up.

“We’ll have ta take de closest one here.” Applejack pointed out in knowing where they best be going with here.

“I suppose so, since we can’t get over there without magic or flight.” Rarity nods off in agreement to the subject.

“Then we best keep going.” Twilight insisted that they keep going and hurry along.

Deciding to take the bridge closest to them, the ponies move across it before reaching a railing path, & got a treasure chest nearby. Then they found another red hover pad that they stood on that started to take them across to the other side. There was another Ring elevator, as soon Twilight’s Team took off in it, but Rainbow’s Team didn’t go along. As the ponies that reach the top, look down to notice their pals aren’t coming.

“Wha’s de hold up?” Applejack asked off in seeing the others are straggling.

“Sorry Darlings, but….I don’t think we can keep going with this path.” Rarity spoke to say this in being the bearer of bad news.

“Why not?” Pinkie Pie asked off before her friends gave skeptical looks as if saying…they’re injured. “Oh, right, they land on their hooves & cause aches.” She slowly responded in having understood the message a bit now.

“We’re sorry.” Fluttershy apologized in knowing they are now a burden.

“Hate to say it, but we’ll wait here for you to find another path for us!” Rainbow Dash shook off her head to say they’ll wait for their pals to find them another way to move along.

“Alright! We will!” Twilight replied back that they shall do what they can to help.

Seeing that they need to get busy, Twilight’s Team began to move across another bridge area, but yelp in seeing Beeze & they had to throw plenty of Blue Chips to stun the entire Beeze Pod. Then they managed to find a sphere above that was a switch to turn it on. And then they ran from there to go another path to collect Blue Chips, and then came to edge where they jump off it to land on a lower floor. The Ring elevator was not working, but there was another switch that Twilight threw her Blue Chip at that change it from blue to red, but also to yellow and it lit up a new neon bridge path. And from when Team Twilight turn around to see a neon bridge path behind them that was under the bridge they went over, Rainbow’s Team was seen coming along with them when a new path open up to them.

“Hey there, miss me?” Rainbow Dash smiled off to say in being once again in the gang’s company.

“Yeah, we miss ye awesomeness.” Applejack rolled her eyes to make a sarcastic response to the question.

“Where to next?” Rarity asked in where they go from here.

“We have to keep going this way.” Twilight pointed in where they need to be going along now.

“Really?” Fluttershy asked in pondering if that was true.

“We’re not sure, things got a little mix up after we search around & then found you guys.” Pinkie Pie shrug off to say that when they explore this place, this much craziness never showed up till now.

After that matter was settled, the gang quickly were going up another neon bridge to go up a flank of stairs here. They found a treasure chest, open it up to get another Time Stopper & went on a red hover pad together. As they travel, a Mothpil was seen ready to attack, but AJ threw a Blue Star to stun the critter from attacking them. Once they reach the other side while their foe fell down from being so high, the ponies walked off the case floor to go up another flank of stairs. There was another path that the gang had to jump down to a neon bridge, but…

“Let us guess, ye can’t come cause of yer injuries?” Applejack cuts off in noticing that Rainbow’s Team ain’t following them.

“Don’t worry, we’ll handle this!” Pinkie Pie perk up to say this with a smile.

“Just stay put girls, we’ll be back!” Twilight stated off to say about coming back for their friends.

As Twilight’s Team moves across the neon bridge, Twilight threw a Blue Chip at a switch that changed to light up a bridge below them while shutting off the one they stood on; which made them yelp a bit. As they ran across to the other side, Pinkie Pie jump up to tap against the switch above them & they drop again to land on another neon bridge below. Twilight’s Team move down and jump onto another neon bridge before coming to a solid bridge to jump onto it. There was another Ring elevator waiting for the gang, as they rode it soaring up, and when they reach their floor, went near a treasure chest, but had to throw Blue Chips at more Beezes to stun them. Once that was over, they ran onto a red neon bridge, drop down to another floor, went through another neon bridge, and went up a flank of stairs to meet up with Rainbow’s Team.

“Thanks for the save, you guys.” Rainbow Dash commented in giving thanks to those that help them out.

“Oh yes, thanks for coming back for us.” Fluttershy kindly responded in the same thanking response.

“Now let us be on our way, shall we?” Rarity spoke off to say this in seeing what they should do next.

Soon the Mane Six followed off where the others went to, went across that same red neon bridge before coming to an opening. Then Pinkie Pie saw a faraway switch, threw a Blue Chip that made it respond to them & form a yellow neon bridge. As they were gonna go through, an Eelon was seen, but Twilight threw Blue Chips to stun it and the ponies rush pass the Nightmaren. Course after getting off to run down a solid rail walk, they met another Eelon ahead, but Twilight’s Team throw in the Blue Chips to stun the enemy and ran pass him. And when coming near a red hover pad, Pinkie Pie jump up to throw Blue Chips at a Mothpil that almost got them if she didn’t stun it. Then as they were hovering off, AJ threw another Blue Chip but at a switch to lit up another neon bridge ahead which they got off on. Then the gang had to run down another path to where they saw a switch and on the other side….a path that lead out of the city. Twilight’s Team threw their Blue Chips together at the switch; that made a blocking wall of neon vanish. Then the gang quickly rode on a red pad to hover them down to the path they wanted to take. Once they got off of it, they were soon on the red carpet in seeing just a tunnel path that lead…to freedom.

“Look over there!” Rarity pointed out in what they are seeing.

“That’s got to be the exit!” Rainbow Dash stated in believing that must be the exit out of this place.

“Oh, thank you!” Fluttershy replied off in giving thanks to their friends.

“Come on, we’re nearly there!” Applejack issued forth that they can make it now.

“Last one there’s a rotten egg!” Pinkie Pie cheered off to say while hopping along.

“This isn’t a race, Pinkie Pie!” Twilight yelled out to remind her pink friend about what they are doing is not a race.

Finally, the gang were just running along the red carpet to reach the outskirts of the city, even pass by a few Nightopians & even found their eggs to hatch them along the way. Wasn’t long before they reach the outside part where there was more grass greeny there. Once they made it, the background was playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ that the gang have managed to make it through the City Maze to finally be out in the open here.

“WE MADE IT!” Rainbow Dash cheered with so much joy, she spread her wings…and they did not yelp in pain.

“Oh my, Rainbow…your wings…are they okay?” Rarity spoke in seeing surprise, wasn’t Rainbow’s wings twisted.

“Yeah, they feel better now!” Rainbow Dash spoke off with a smile in feeling her wings are A-okay.

“It must be that since you let them heal, they recovered quicker for you.” Twilight spoke in thought in seeing that while as Dream Spirits, they can heal over slight injuries with plenty of time.

“Come to think of it, I’m not feeling hurt no more.” Fluttershy spoke off to check herself, as did Rarity, their hooves aren’t aching.

“Then wha do ye all say we keep on going’ here!” Applejack proudly spoke off in what they can do here.

“Yep, from the city to the country side! Or, something like that!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to address this off in her own words of randomness.

The scene goes dark at this time just as the ponies began to finally leave the Broadway Maze. They were all heading on off to the grass to help get the Rainbow Team to their Door destination. At that moment when all went dark, the background theme also was starting to cease being heard here.

Soon we find the Mane Six walking out on the open green field after getting from the big city to a familiar spot some know. And just ahead was the same Door that the gang have used to travel from one Dream World to the next.

“There it is! That’s the Door.” Rainbow Dash pointed out in stating that there was the Door Twilight’s Team has used to come & go from Delight City.

“Oh, we’re finally here!” Rarity cheered in being glad they can get going now.

“Oh…Twilight, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, thank you so much for helping us.” Fluttershy kindly responded in feeling grateful that they were helped out when they needed it.

“Anytime!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this to her friend.

“Now ye can get back with a pal who be helping ye out.” Applejack stated off to mention this to Rainbow’s Team.

“Right, they must be worried about you.” Twilight responded off to say this matter.

However, a look of sorrow was seen on Rainbow’s Team, as though they should be happy that they can now leave Twilight’s Dream World. Yet there must be something else on their minds to show…hesitation.

“Hey now, what’s de matter, girls? Is something wrong?” Applejack asked off in noticing a frown look on the others faces, what was this about.

“Well…yah see…I…we…don’t know.” Rainbow Dash hesitated a bit in having a hard time finding the right words to start this with.

“What do you mean, you don’t know?” Pinkie Pie raised an eyebrow in being confused about the subject.

“Um, well…” Fluttershy seem unable to respond to the question fast enough.

“Is something wrong?” Twilight asked in sensing some disturbance.

“It’s…complicated, darlings.” Rarity spoke off to say this about something they feel unwell to talk about.

This puzzlement just made Twilight’s Team feel more concern, something seem to have happened to Rainbow’s Team & that’s why they seem kinda down & sad. At that same time, the background was playing ‘EVENT - Belief’ for this touchy feely moment.

“You see, someone who we thought was our friend….well…” Rarity spoke in feeling sad in what happened when they believed someone was their good friend.

“Well, I guess we weren’t such good friends after all.” Rainbow Dash cuts in to rub this off in feeling a bit upset over seeing their once friend is not as much as their friend when they thought they were.

“Ahh…” Pinkie Pie gasped at hearing this, their pals were friends with someone, & now they aren’t….that’s terrible!

“So…so we…” Fluttershy shutter her words, she felt like almost crying because of what happened; one who was a good friend has now become lost to them, how will they live this down.

“Girls, listen. You need to believe in your friend.” Twilight spoke up in trying to bring forth words of encouragement.

“Huh?” Rainbow, Rarity & Fluttershy responded puzzled, what was Twilight even saying here.

“You said you were good friends, right? Then you’ve got to believe in them.” Twilight spoke in wanting those here to not feel discourage over what’s happened, if that one friend was truly good, then this group’s gotta believe.

“Twilight’s right. If ye trust in yer friend, then dat trust is sure ta get through.” Applejack spoke off in honestly speaking what she could say about the matter.

“Yeah, and who knows? Maybe this is why you & us ran into each other again!” Pinkie Pie smiled forth in thinking this was also a sign of fate that they met up again; to help another out.

Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy were at a loss for words while absorbing all of this stuff in.

“You guys…” Rainbow Dash felt like she wanted to say something, but felt almost a mix of happiness & joy from being told such wise things.

“Thank yo darlings, I…we…we will all try to keep that trust.” Rarity responded off in feeling a bit better, shaken still, but better none the less in what help cheer them up.

“Me too, because we ARE friends too!” Fluttershy spoke off to say this in knowing that the Mane Six are friends and are there to help another out in tough times.

“Yeah!” Pinkie Pie nods off happily in agreeing to that term of reasoning.

“Without a doubt!” Applejack nodded off with a proud smile to agree there.

“To the end.” Twilight nods with a firm smile agreement on them being friends.

Soon Rainbow’s Team began to move a bit away to prepare to use the Door…but stopped suddenly. Twilight’s Team wonder what else was up now, but would soon learn the answer.

“Thank you so much, Twilight…Applejack…Pinkie Pie.” Rarity kindly thanked her friends for their words that help them physically and emotionally too.

“Um, do you all think, well…we’ll see each other again?” Fluttershy meekly asked in wondering if they’ll see each other again, like before & now.

“Well gee, that’s a strange question.” Pinkie Pie spoke off to say in being slightly lot by that question.

“I’m sure we will! If ye trust dat we will.” Applejack nods off honestly in thinking they will see one another again, for sure if they have the trust feeling they will.

“You’re right AJ. I’m sure we will when this is all over.” Rainbow Dash nods off with a proud smile on her face in agreeing to them terms.

“See you girls later.” Twilight held up her right hoof in giving a little farewell to their friends here that have to go now.

“Okay darlings, see you soon!” Rarity responded off in also giving this response off next.

As both Mane Six teams gave their little waves to the other, Rainbow’s Team soon turns to head off to the Door. Soon the Door opens to bask those in a familiar white light, and Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy soon vanish inside to return to Dream Gate. But after that group left, Twilight seem to lower her right hoof down in looking kinda sad. Applejack & Pinkie Pie notice their friend’s cheeriness change so suddenly and were questioning why.

“You’ve got to…believe in your friends, huh?” Twilight repeated her words as if knowing that was the wise thing to say; even for a Princess of Friendship. “Yeah right.” She remarked off to address that such things seem foolish.

“What’s wrong Twilight?” Pinkie Pie asked in sensing now Twilight was the next to behave strangely.

“Girls….I hate to say this, but…I’m still not much in having earn my title as Princess of Friendship.” Twilight spoke to say this in having doubts about herself here.

“Why’s dat, sugar-cube?” Applejack raised an eyebrow in figuring something was wrong.

“It’s because of so much distrust from those we wish to trust when we’re around them…” Twilight explained that even those they know, ponies back home they trust, some of them…are not always trustworthy. “And we…I doubted NiGHTS…” Twilight stated in feeling awful that she can’t even come to terms to get over & trust NiGHTS again like before. “Some friend I am, huh?” Twilight remorse off in doubting herself in being a good friend.

“Come on Twilight, sure ye hit de gutter, but it ain’t nothin’ ta sap over. We all live through it.” Applejack spoke off to pat her friend’s shoulder to buck up, they’ve been through tough times as hard as this one.

“Right, I mean, if you can’t trust someone first, how can you be certain they are trustworthy at all?” Pinkie Pie thought out the idea in what to do about first knowing if someone can be trusted; sneaky suspicious characters can’t get trust, but good and honest guys like NiGHTS are different.

“Maybe…maybe you’re right girls. Thanks…” Twilight nodded lightly in being cheered up a bit. “Let’s stick around a bit longer to see if the Ideya can be found now or later.”

“Right!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this in raring to go here.

“Can do!” Applejack smiled off to reply off the question as well.

And with that, the scene begins to go dark at this time now. And just as the background theme was also coming to a closure at the same moment too. Hopefully while the feeling of doubt may still linger in one’s hearts, if the heart does not trust their friends all the way in seeing the good & not the bad, then what is there to gain? For now, Twilight’s Team shall stick around for a while as they rethink over what they know, & will know for certain…that NiGHTS, is a friend they can trust in. And with that, everything goes blank of what’s happen in Delight City along with the background theme coming to a close…

At this moment, the scene returns to Memory Forest at this moment. Here NiGHTS was seen along with Owl, as they were searching for anything out of the ordinary. Right now, this was the only spot in where their friends Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy vanished from when Reala pulled that stunt in misdirecting their belief & faith in NiGHTS after learning the truth about the jester. Right now, after the settlement in helping Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie out was done, NiGHTS wanted to continue the search for the other missing Visitors.

“Hoo, I’m sorry to say NiGHTS, but they may not be in this dream world.” Owl sighs to say this in feeling sad to say this, but Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy just don’t seem to be found at all.

“But Owl, we can’t give up…they must be somewhere.” NiGHTS stated to say this in not giving up yet when their missing Visitors need their help.

“I know, somewhere for certain…Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy, are within reach, they may have enter one of their own worlds.” Owl nods in accepting NiGHTS concerns, but for all they know, they are nowhere to be found here.

“This is the second time I let Visitors get swept away.” NiGHTS look down in feeling like she lost something dear, first Twilight’s Team, now Rainbow’s Team.

“Do not worry NiGHTS, if anything…they will surely come back to us.” Owl spoke to speak wise words to help them overcome this dilemma.

“Thanks for the self-confidence Owl.” NiGHTS slowly smiles off in feeling a bit better by those words.

"My, my, how things seem to pass on by.” A sinister little voice spoke in remorse to tease those here.

Soon something was floating behind those that were searching for something and both Owl & NiGHTS turn around quickly to find who the evil voice belong to; Reala. He floated down in showing his same sly & conniving expression, as if having the upper hand on the situation. Even the background started to play ’Reala Returns’ as if signaling what was about to happen in this stage event.

“You…” NiGHTS narrow her eyes to sternly stare off against Reala for showing up here all of a sudden.

“Heh heh heh….Surprise to see me, up and about, NiGHTS? I’ve recover nicely from our old encounter.” Reala chuckled off evilly to state that he’s back, and nicely healed from when the two had their little match. “And this time…you won’t be receiving any help!” He points to NiGHTS in sternly stating that there will be no aid for the good jester.

“Really? If you’re planning to capture me, what makes you think now will be any different?” NiGHTS put her hands to her hips, as if challenging this Nightmaren’s claim. “I already made myself clear to not go back to Wizeman! Or give up on the Visitors!” She stated off to say this in what she will do is of her own business and no one else.

“Really…those ponies…heh heh heh….” Reala soon lets off an evil chuckle as if finding this somewhat amusing. “And just what power can they even hope to hold against Master Wizeman, Friendship? If so, then your defiance is only strengthen by delusion, NiGHTS.” Reala was cruel to make such remarks as if the new Visitor ponies had any real strength & only bring about their own friendship as their power, it is too amusing to believe.

“Heh-heh-heh-ehah-hah-hah-haaahhh…..” Then suddenly, a new sinister laughter is heard across the Memory Forest as if echoing around. NiGHTS & Owl seem puzzled, where did that voice come from, it doesn’t sound familiar to them. But as NiGHTS look upwards, she saw something heading for them…

“Hoo!” Then NiGHTS quickly acted to push Owl & herself out of the way as a dark violet machete was swung down. It miss the target, but soon impales a tree near and it was split in two before it crashed and the weapon vanish by dark flames.

“What was that?” NiGHTS asked off puzzled in where that attack came from, that was not Reala, so then who?

Then something was seen hovering down to come about to stand near Reala to float steadily off the ground. NiGHTS & a recovered Owl soon spot a new attacker as she was continuing to give off a cruel dark laughter at the show.

“Seems your reflexes are as sharp as Reala’s, but you have only yet to see what I can truly do!” The new attacker spoke as the camera was not focusing on her to make her evil arrival more dramatic.

NiGHTS & Owl both had their eyes shot wide open in having seen who had attack them…it was an Earth Pony Mare! Little did they know, she was Phantom Pie, and pretty soon, NiGHTS would learn there was something off about this pony.

“Who are you?” NiGHTS gave a stern gaze at the new foe here, funny, she looks like she came from the world of Equestria Prime.

“My name….is Phantom Psycho Pie….but you may call me Phantom Pie, for short.” Phantom Pie smiled off with a sneaky killer grin in making her terrifying intro.

“My word….are you some kind of Nightmaren?” Owl asked off shock, was this creature a Nightmaren under Wizeman’s command.

“Maybe, or maybe not. It’s a yes and no answer, being I was revive into one when I was but a fleeting soul.” Phantom Pie shrug off to say this in knowing she was born from something else before being created & revival of her soul as a Nightmaren.

"Revived?” NiGHTS questioned to raise her eyebrows, does this mean this Phantom Pie was something different from the rest of the other Nightmarens.

"You see NiGHTS, your little Visitors were not the only ones that came into the Night Dimension.” Reala calmly explained the case revealing around Phantom Pie here. “This one here, apparently came from the same world that Master Wizeman wanted to bring and she brought a small gift to the table. And in feeling grateful, Master Wizeman revived her a new body and has made her a First-Level Nightmaren. Like us…” Reala so humbly explain that this new character is like him & NiGHTS, the strongest and most intelligent of the other Nightmarens.

NiGHTS gritted her teeth to stare between the two foes, bad enough she had to face off against Reala, but now this new foe. But from her studying of Phantom Pie to her understanding, she can think for herself, yet wants to be evil. There must be more to the story that is just not simply added up here.

“What’s wrong, starting to feel afraid?” Phantom Pie asked off in teasing NiGHTS in her expression she’s making.

“Oh really, is that what you think I was doing?” NiGHTS remarked off to make a slight joke of this new foe wanting her to be afraid.

“What? You’re not scared of me?” Phantom Pie replied off in giving the good jester an odd look.

“I’ve seen plenty of Nightmarens to know of what form of Nightmares they are meant to bring about.” NiGHTS explained that for many Nightmaren she’s face, they have themes of where they belong and what their task is to do. “And for some reason, you seem bend on torturing others to even take away life!” She could read much of Phantom Pie’s appearance, she was a nightmare to torture innocent souls. “Yet still, unlike Second-Level Nightmarens, you seem to have more in thought than that…perhaps doubts of who you really are and want.” She stated from seeing the surprise reaction Phantom Pie made, what did NiGHTS mean by that.

“Huff….well then, NiGHTS, you’re about to know that anyone who meets Phantom Psycho Pie, The Nightmare Demon Pony, shall be saying goodbye to their lives!” Phantom Pie huffs to say this in annoyance while getting into a stance.

Then without, the evil pony charges at high speeds, but NiGHTS's quick reflexes managed to fly up and do a Paraloop. Phantom Pie saw this to stop before getting suck in that portal, but NIGHTS took the moment to grab the evil pony’s tail to surprisingly lift her up with ease to spin & toss her to crash into some rocks. Reala watches to make a small sigh, recalling how NiGHTS’s strength can be underestimated, it even surprise Phantom Pie a bit. Phantom Pie pushes the rocks out of her way to glare at the tough little jester, but before she act, NiGHTS performed a Drill Dash that shoot the mare further across Memory Forest to skid herself on the ground before impacting her back first into a wall. Phantom Pie seem to be slightly more surprised by the quick reflexes this target was giving her, either NiGHTS is tougher than she thought, or most of her old strength is on the frets from being revived. Deciding to change tactics, Phantom Pie opens her mouth & spews out thick red, mist stuff at some stuff from branches to some grass to a rock nearby and anything NiGHTS was near, but dodge in time.

“Well now, it would seem your plan to capture NiGHTS isn’t proceeding as you thought.” Reala lightly taunts in seeing that this new ally to Wiseman, isn’t really showing much promise.

“Oh, isn’t it?” Phantom Pie raised her eyebrow in sounding like she knew something that no one else does.

Suddenly there was sizzling that brought many to pay attention. As the evil pony gave a smirk, things touch by the red mist seem to be sizzling like blobs to eat away the large branches on trees before they started to fall. NiGHTS was within the area & flew off to avoid getting crushed by falling branches. Of course the good guys were shock to have seen that had actually happened.

“What sorta ability is that?” Owl asked from watching nearby in shock, that red mist…it seem very unnatural. And from looking nearby to some grass & the rock that were hit before, they seem to have been melted and burn off.

“Crimson Mist….is actually acidic mist. It touches you, you’ll be melting from it, inorganic and all.” Phantom Pie explained the case of what her technique was capable of doing.

“Impressive….perhaps you may live up to your stature after all.” Reala responded to hold his chin in seeing what Phantom Pie has shown, not bad at all.

“Believe me, there’s a lot that I can do that’s more than one skill of many I have.” Phantom Pie issued to say this while she stood up from her crash into a wall.

“Oh dear!” Owl gasped in horror, that doesn’t sound too pleasant to hear.

NiGHTS keeps her guard up as this nightmare pony slowly begins to walk up before leaping to float in the air. There, Phantom Pie slowly circles around NiGHTS, like a shark stalking it’s pray before it strikes.

“Whatever you are, there’s no way I’ll fall from such abilities.” NiGHTS proclaimed forth in not going to just be hit by such an attack.

“Oh really? Well, maybe what I want to do instead….is unleash Tartarus on the world!” Phantom Pie issued off to simply say this off as an evil claim.

“Is that what Wizeman told you, personally, you won’t be imaging having a better life than this.” NiGHTS remarked off in trying to get under her opponent’s skin, or fur in this case.

“Why not see and find out? Psycho Savage!” Phantom Pie smirk deviously in having something to respond to that remark.

Soon from the evil pony, her front hooves, which became covered in fire, & she started to swipe at her opponent with a flaming hoof each. NiGHTS was seen dodging the attacks and doing between flying faster to leave Dream Dust in her wake to temporally blind the pony’s aim and spin out of the way to duck down. Phantom Pie just ended up attacking to hit a tree or two as they go ablaze and turns into a cold black tree dead of lifeless. Phantom Pie growls to continue her attack but NiGHTS dodges around while a few other trees suffer, even some broke off branches almost got Owl from where he hid.

“Hoo-hoo….oh dear!” Owl yelps in shock, that was almost too close for comfort, yet sweats lightly to be lucky to have avoided that.

“Watch what you’re doing, you can almost hurt someone from doing that!” NiGHTS sternly scolds this evil pony in almost harming Owl.

“Aww, what’s wrong, I’m only after you…anything else is all but Collateral Damage.” Phantom Pie made a pretend remorse comment in feeling sad for NiGHTS while making a wicked remark about it that was funny to her.

“Perhaps once you’re done, destroying this place will be another side in what we Nightmarens are wanting to do. Along with finding and claiming the Ideya.” Reala smirked in being please to see what Phantom Pie is shown capable of doing, destroying this place will be almost a breeze for their hunt for the Ideya.

"Hoo, NiGHTS, you must stop her before she destroys Memory Forest!” Owl yelps in not liking the sounds of that, & warns NiGHTS of this threat.

NiGHTS quickly got in a fighting stance in the air in seeing Phantom Pie float up in feeling ready as well. The jester somehow feels this foe is pretty much as tough as Reala, but she can’t help but feel there’s something else not being seen.

“So are you loyal with Wizeman if he sent two Nightmarens to come get me?” NiGHTS asked off remotely in believing this evil pony was truly under Wizeman’s command.

“Well now, he did restore me, made me into a Nightmaren type creature, and such…but the goals we share are different from our perspective view.” Phantom Pie shrug off to lightly state this of what the two basically share if not have their own different ideas. “But, I will serve him as long as I’ll continue to regain my strength & truly feel FREE again to do what I want!” She announced this forth in wanting to slowly regain her old strength before her demise, and once that happens, she’ll do whatever she wants.

Having heard that, NiGHTS’s first picture from one view was the pony’s thought to be free to slaughter for pure thrills. However, NiGHTS kept her distance to fly around Phantom Pie to watch her eyes, as if seeing deeper to find something else they wanted to say…

“Somehow, you seem to be letting on that you want to destroy, is that all your mind has to think about?” NiGHTS asked off in getting under this foe’s fur again in seeing what will come from it.

“Well duh, little jester!” Phantom Pie rolled her eyes in remarking the matter as if it was a dumb question. “I follow my head all the time, I have half of leftover evil that made me, me! And now, you will soon hear the screams of hundreds….and thousands of the unfortunate souls I have taken! Screaming Darkness!” She explained off in what makes her be as she is, the last little evil of the original Psycho Pie that lay dormant in Pinkamena before being rejected & destroyed, & now she’ll let NiGHTS feel a force of many screams of her visits.

Then Phantom Pie slowly opens her mouth, raised her hooves upon the air and was seen charging a white orb. Then NiGHTS yelps to fly further back and keep what’s coming from hitting Owl or any frighten Nightopians that watch this. Then Phantom Pie fires an extremely high-temperature beam from her mouth, the direction was upwards in seeing NiGHTS there. But NiGHTS managed to perform a Drill Dash & Paraloop maneuver to just dodge in slow motion by the hair of that attack as it destroyed a cliff of a canyon in its wake. Many Nightopians felt like fleeing in terror, Reala watches with interest of how NiGHTS will handle against such odds.

“Oh my, that attack looks menacing!” Owl yelps with fear, that attack looks pretty serious.

“I’m thinking, to now be prepare for a second dosage! Seeing you make screams will give my heart a real thrill!” Phantom Pie issued while preparing another Screaming Darkness attack to get NiGHTS this time.

“Well then, that’s a strange thing for a Nightmaren to say, considering if you had a heart to listen to.” NiGHTS asked off to mention in remarking the fact of what Phantom Pie just said to be pointed out.

Suddenly at that moment, Phantom Pie’s ears heard that while her eyes flickered in confusion. Enough for the evil pony to cease her attack and lower her hooves to the ground while the white orb vanished from her mouth. Reala & Owl who watch from separate views share different expressions of confusion and puzzlement while one seem somewhat upset & the other lost in thought. NiGHTS saw what she said seem to hit a mark as Phantom Pie tilted her head in being slightly puzzled by what was just said about her.

“Listen to…My…what….” Phantom Pie repeated off in feeling slightly lost by what NiGHTS said, what was she meaning to listen to her heart?

NiGHTS floated down to keep a good distance from her opponent while trying to play something out here to confuse Phantom Pie.

“You said so yourself, you have what’s half leftover of being evil...” NiGHTS explained to point out that Phantom Pie said so herself, she’s only got like 1/3rd of half of evil inside. “Nightmarens lack heart because of how Wizeman wants them to be.” She explained in how something like a heart was useless for creatures Wizeman creates that don’t have a conscience.

“And that says about you how?” Phantom Pie raised an eyebrow in recalling that NiGHTS is also a Nightmaren, so how is it she has a heart?

“I don’t know, somehow…I felt different from them.” NiGHTS shook her head off to simply explain this case in point about herself. “All living beings have a heart that can feel and express things. Such as caring and loving others.” She expressed the matter of one to know and feel things one without emotion never felt before.

“You’re wasting time! I don’t have a heart! Nor would I want one.” Phantom Pie snapped off to say this in starting to feel annoy about having a heart. “I’m but a husk of what was once a dark killer who loves to torture and eliminate all life.” She explained in being of what she once was when whole wither real self; Psycho Pie.

“If that’s true, then how is it that you only feel like your hollow and need something to be filled in?” NiGHTS raised an eyebrow in making a remark that sounded harsh that Phantom Pie is a hollow being that needs filling.

Phantom Pie felt like she was in shock to actual be quiet for the first time in what truly came here that she had not truly grasp. While she was only the smallest bit of the original Psycho Pie, she was never truly whole. That’s why she wanted to take over Pinkamena’s body to act out as the original Psycho Pie part that got out after being separated from the original Pinkie Pie from an Alternate World. As the evil pony felt quiet for so long without anything to distract her within this calm forest, she almost gasp in felt like….a pulse beat. That made her gasp, that couldn’t actually be….her heart, could it? While she was nothing by a nightmare phantom, she was now made flesh, and this maybe the first time she feels being somewhat flesh, and it includes….

“Quit messing around, you’re trying to trick me!” Phantom Pie growls in annoyance to grip her blade in ready to kill, standing on her hind legs.

At this moment, it was a stare down between the two serious opponents; NiGHTS & Phantom Pie. Both were about ready to attack the other when….suddenly without warning, a NiGHTS Cage was heard rattling and soon closed in having caught NiGHTS inside.

“Wah-Waaahh?” Suddenly, NiGHTS yelps as she noticed that from out of nowhere, she was captured when she wasn’t expecting it.

“HEY! I wasn’t done with her yet!” Phantom Pie snapped off to turn to see who was floating towards them…Reala; being the one to have pulled the cage act.

“The plan was for you to distract and weaken NiGHTS’s guard down, long enough for me to spring this little trap.” Reala remotely spoke in a dry tone to remind this new Nightmaren of the task they were to perform. “Though it seem you fell for NiGHTS’s part in trying to educate you, in going against our Master.” He remotely spoke with a harsh tone in seeing that for someone who is an evil being from dreams fell for something NiGHTS was pulling on her.

“Nonsense! I have nothing like a heart!” Phantom Pie snapped back to say this in her own protest of the matter.

“Good, then we best get going & let the rest of the 3rd Level Nightmarens search this place for the hidden Ideya. Or would you want to destroy this place along with it, only to suffer Master Wizeman’s fury?” Reala commented off in reminding the pony that they want to destroy this part of Nightopia and obtain a Visitors Ideya, if it’s gone, then Wizeman will be most disappointed, and they know what happens if he’s disappointed in anything that fails him.

“Tch, fine…let’s go.” Phantom Pie huffs off in annoyance in getting the idea as they prepare to leave. “But the next shot I get, I’ll make anyone suffer for crossing my path!” She snapped off in making it clear of what she’ll do the next time she gets her shot to prove herself.

“Then let us be off, Queen Bella will be in charge of this area now.” Reala issued finally for the matter of who will be in charge of this Nightopia created, to find the next Ideya & destroy Memory Forest afterwards.

With that, Reala & Phantom Pie soon floated away from the caged NiGHTS, as she was trying to break out with no luck. And soon Key Keepers appeared to watch over her while NiGHTS groans in annoyance that this had to happen to her. But watching from nearby, Owl had managed to see what occurred, and knew what needs to be done.

"Hoo, oh my….I need to return to Dream Gate, I need to find help for NiGHTS!” Owl spoke off to say before flapping his wings to get him air board.

With that, Owl takes off before he slowly vanishes from sight to get to Dream Gate, the only way to free NiGHTS now would be from the aid of Visitors to Dualize with her. For now, he needs to find any of the ponies that can help, if he’s lucky, maybe the missing ponies from Team Rainbow will appear; one can only hope. At which, the background music begins to fade out as well. And with that, everything begins to go dark at this time to have a change of scenery….

Author's Note

Author’s note
Wow, just when things were looking okay, something else comes along. Now as Rainbow's Team returns to Dream Gate, they are alerted by Owl about NiGHTS capture back in Memory Forest. Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy will have to brave the adventure as they go forth to rescue and free their jester friend. However, things don't end so smoothly as another foe comes into the picture, a Second-Level Nightmaren foe: Queen Bella! How are the gang gonna handle this enemy within her spider's web? Guess we'll have to stay tune to find out...

Chapter 19: Beware The Spider In Memory Forest

The scene shows us what is currently happening in Equestria Prime, right back at Rainbow Castle. Where within the medical chamber room, the bodies of the sleeping Mane Six are seen. And as Goldie’s group was working hard, they saw that Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy’s bodies were out of the red zones and in a more stabilize stature. That caused many in the room to sigh with relief, they thought the worse had happened for a minute.

“Sensors are showing all sleeping occupants are stable.” Omega issued from his scans determining that their friends are in no immediate danger.

“Phew, that’s good news to hear.” Jack Zen sighs in relief to hear this good news for a change.

"It is...it took quite a while, but we finished what we could." Fila stated in having done what they could at this time since the emergency with Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy that has become stable.

“So then whatever happened in the Night Dimension, they’re okay?” Golden Heart asked off in slowly smiling in thinking that was a good thing to know.

“That seems to be the case bro.” Pinkamena nods off to say in liking how this maybe heading now.

“And while I wish we could see it, this Dream Universal Monitor will need about another day’s worth to repair it.” Discord spoke off in still working on fixing the monitor that was supposed to help keep tabs on their Dream Spirit friends, but it’s still gonna take time.

“Perhaps we should report the good news to Ben Mare and the others.” Autumn Gem suggested in what they can do to help out with this news.

“Well, hearing good news would bring relief to their worries a bit.” Sombra thought up in thinking that could be helpful in this case.

“Best not mention anything in which we can’t determine what is currently happening, just to keep his blood pressure going.” Jack Zen suggested that they leave out the bad stuff so that Ben and the others don’t get super worry; they gotta focus on protecting a kingdom, etc. without more worries.

With that, Sombra & Autumn Gem leave the room to help report their situation to Ben Mare, Nyx, Spike and the others that know the truth about the sleeping Mane Six. As those two are gone, everyone else continues to work while slowly having some chats to pass the time.

“I heard from the outside, good news…our other allies are keeping our enemies occupied.” Pinkamena smiled forth in stating what was said about what’s going on for their side.

“And the bad news, sis?” Goldie raised an eyebrow in knowing there’s bad new along with the good news.

“Well, the public is starting to become antsy. Celeste & Luna are helping with the excuses for Ben as we speak.” Pinkamena shrug off her shoulders to state how things are still holding up, for now about keeping Twilight & the Mane Five’s current sleep state a secret.

“Data shows that it’s already been a week since Princess Twilight has yet to make a live appearance.” Omega stated in what his information can tell him about such things.

“Well we can only hope that they are still safe and sound in the Night Dimension. And unless their Dream Spirits return, then we’re stuck with sleeping bodies to watch for the next few centuries.” Discord stated off that with luck, their friends Dream Spirits are doing alright, they are not gone and can return back to them; but if not, they’ll have to keep this job up for a long time.

“Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.” Jack Zen stated to say in hating to be under such long work periods.

“You and me both.” Goldie nods off to say to his pal that they rather be living life than be on a forever duty.

“Don’t worry guys, I’m sure they’ll be fine.” Pinkamena spoke off in thinking that everything is still good. “After all, there is a special Guardian there that's given a chance to proven one’s self, can be their best friend.” She commented in knowing that there is till someone on the other side to help their pals out, and that person shall be the helpful friend Twilight & pals are gonna need to get home again.

The guys left in the room were lost in hearing Pinkamena say such things, but if it was true, then it must be, somewhat. And with that, the scene begins to darken at this time while things are fading. We can only keep hoping that the Mane Six are faring well in wherever they are, and shall return to their own world very soon… Until then, Equestria is still in safe capable hands…or hooves, we get the idea. And now things go dark here…

The scene shows Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy gently descending from the starry night skies. Soon afterwards, they landed right in the near the entrance to the gate & were now back at Dream Gate. Apparently, everything still look the same, nothing out of the ordinary. Rainbow’s Team had pretty much survived whatever happened to them & met up with Twilight’s Team to get them back to this place. Now all that is left is to find NiGHTS, and hope they can still remain as friends.

“Well, we’re back.” Rainbow Dash smiled off to say in seeing where they are.

“It feels like it’s been forever.” Fluttershy stated in how long it’s been since they came back here.

“Perhaps we were out for about a few hours. We should see where NiGHTS is and apologize.” Rarity pondered that they were likely unconscious for hours until they were found.

“Let’s check out Memory Forest, it’s worth a shot.” Rainbow Dash suggested in where to start looking for NiGHTS to hopefully be told of some things.

As the pony group was approaching the Door to take them back to Memory Forest, they still look around for any signs of anyone in the area. And before they would travel, the answer soon came to them…

“Oh ho hoo! You’re all right! All three of you!” Owl’s voice came from above as he flapped on down to greet those while sounding very happy to see the return Visitors: Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy & Rarity.

“Oh yes, we’re fine.” Fluttershy nodded her head in stating that she and her friends are alright.

“Yep, it was a wild ride, but we’re good.” Rainbow Dash smiled off in stating that they had some tough spots, but it turn out okay.

“Thanks to some ponies we met in another world.” Rarity issued off in recalling the aid from Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie that lead them out of a different place.

“Some ponies?!” Owl came up to Rainbow Dash and friends faces in having heard this with surprise reactions. “You mean to say you’ve met another group of Visitors?” Owl questioned off in having heard this with his full attention, much to the others being surprise by his reaction to knowing this.

“Well, yes.” Rarity slowly responded to tell Owl about this truthful fact.

“They came from our world after all.” Rainbow Dash pointed off to mention this as they are from the same world.

“Um, is that…all right?” Fluttershy asked off in pondering if that was okay that they met with their friends.

“Hoo hmmm…” Owl then backs away from surprising these ponies by his behavior before calmly collecting this information. “Well, typically, Visitors are unable to encounter one another while in their respective worlds.” Owl explained the case in point that when those that visit the Night Dimension, everyone has their own separate worlds within dreams they create. “I fear that this may be an ill omen for this world.” Owl shook his head off to say this in fearing what sort of event maybe cooking up for the Night Dimension if Visitors that shouldn’t meet are coming across another.

“But wait, what about us…we’re more than one Visitor, right?” Rainbow Dash asked in seeing there was supposed to be no contact with other Visitors, so how are she, Rarity & Fluttershy any different in their group.

“Well darling, technically, we were stuck together, so we are an exception, I suppose.” Rarity pointed this out in what she could understand of the logic.

“Oh my, I’m almost worried what happen if we were separated!” Fluttershy yelps with concern over another terrible thought; being alone without any of their friends to help out.

“Well, since a Visitor’s memory fades away after waking up, it may not be an issue…” Owl shrug off to mention this that perhaps cause for alarm is stretching it a bit; since once a Visitor wakes up, they won’t remember much of what they experienced.

“Wait, what?!” Rainbow Dash yelps upon having heard this statement about when they wake up.

“Oh my, our memories are going to go away?!” Fluttershy asked out in feeling like that was too sudden, to forget what they experience from here seems…kinda shocking that they don’t wanna forget.

“You mean when our Dream Spirits return to our bodies, that’s going to happen? But we know those ponies, they….” Rarity was speaking off in slowly following along before she was cut from the rest of her sentence.

“I’m sorry to say, but we’ve got more important things to worry about right now!” Owl cuts in with sounding extremely urgent to skip this matter and get down to serious business. “NiGHTS is in danger!” Owl issued off the emergency of what has currently happened as of now.

“Agh!” Fluttershy gasped in shock, NiGHTS was in danger.

“Wait, she is?” Rarity spoke off in being shock to believe this.

“When did this happen?” Rainbow Dash asked off for an answer here.

At this moment, the background was playing ‘EVENT - Bad News’ for this crucial moment. “Shortly while you three were gone. Reala has imprisoned NiGHTS once again & is currently awaiting an escort.” Owl explained the dire matter of the serious situation that they are currently in about NiGHTS case of being a prisoner to await transport; the ponies yelp upon having heard that last part. “They’re sure to be headed for Nightmare!” Owl firmly address the matter as a very serious issue that if nothing be done, NiGHTS shall be lost to them.

“Don’t you worry Owl; we won’t let that happen.” Rainbow Dash issued forth in sounding very serious about her words of confidence.

“Right! Because…NiGHTS is our friend!” Fluttershy boldly was speaking in stating that no matter what, NiGHTS is their friend & they shouldn’t abandon their friends.

“Yes, NiGHTS came to our rescue and helped us out…we must do the same!” Rarity nods to clap her hoof to her chest, declaring that they shall help rescue NiGHTS from whatever sorta trouble she’s in.

“Then go…dear Visitors, and be safe.” Owl humbly gave these little words of advice to help the group be prepared.

And then without warning, Owl vanished from sight at this time, leaving nothing but his feathers to drop around. At the same time, the background theme changed back to playing the usual theme whenever one is in Dream Gate.

“Well what are we waiting for? Let’s get cracking!” Rainbow Dash issued forth in knowing that it’s time that they get moving.

“Right!” Fluttershy nodded her head in agreement, and was raring to go.

“Lead away, Rainbow.” Rarity humbly allowed Rainbow Dash to take point, at least for right now…

Soon without waiting, Rainbow’s Team quickly approach the Door to take them straight onto Memory Forest. From opening the doors, the same white light escapes to envelope the gang. And soon they go in while the doors slowly close behind them. Now the rest of what happens will be up to Rainbow’s Team to help NiGHTS out in a jam…

The scene changes to what was Memory Forest once more as we find Rainbow’s Team coming out of the Door upon entering this place. Some parts of this world look a little messy with chunks of cube blocks, giant pocket watch clocks, & a few other things that will be brought up later. The Nightopians seem to be hiding from sight, and as the ponies were walking through, they find cover. Apparently, the blocks ahead seem to be covering all sides to make it impossible for anyone to go up the chain to where NiGHTS is being kept captive. At this moment, the background was playing ‘Merry Memory Go Round’ for the theme here.

“Oh my, what do you suppose happened here that NiGHTS was captured?” Fluttershy asked off in seeing some wreckage of what fight took place before NiGHTS was captured.

“Owl said Reala caught her, did he do it when we were taken away?” Rarity questioned to ponder how their friend was caught to begin with.

“Who cares, let’s just go in and get NiGHTS out!” Rainbow Dash stated in what the plan is, bust in and bust out; easy.

“How? I know we climb the chain, but its block off.” Rarity raised an eyebrow in thinking that plan is too simple & with something interfering their reach for the cage.

“I’m thinking!” Rainbow Dash argue back at Rarity for pushing her.

“Opm…” Then Fluttershy backed into something which responded to rotate; much to her friends’ notice. “Um, oops.” Fluttershy responded in thinking she did something she wasn’t supposed to do.

With the push of the clock lever done, something started to happen, the blocks vanished & soon an opening to climb the chain leading to NiGHTS’s prison was open to the ponies. Taking this chance of good fortunate upon them, Rainbow Dash went first, followed by Rarity & Fluttershy to climb up the chain. So far, there were no signs of any Goodles that could come by to attack them. But the hardest part was going up a very high chain to reach the cage, it was even longer than the last two times. And soon from not giving up, the ponies managed to enter under the cage to meet up with NiGHTS who was flying around in trying to escape, but soon saw who came for her.

“Girls….you’re alright. But…how…?” NiGHTS asked in being shocked, how did this group returned from parts unknown.

“Let’s just say, we met some friends that got us out of a jam.” Rainbow Dash smiled off to simply say this in answering the question while not mentioning much else.

“I’m glad your safe, but….are you certain?” NiGHTS spoke to ponder if the ponies that are safe are certain about something.

“Certain what?” Fluttershy asked off to repeat while not understanding the question.

“You want to trust me…you now know I’m a Nightmaren. The same Nightmarens that want to destroy Nightopia.” NiGHTS look down in sadness in seeing that no one will trust her after knowing who & what she is.

“Darling, at first, we had doubts, but some friends told us to believe in our friends. And you…are our friend.” Rarity humbly spoke in addressing the fact of what they know, but won’t let it keep them from being friends with NiGHTS who is more kinder than any evil Nightmaren ever could be.

“You really mean that?” NiGHTS asked off to see the honest smiles from the ponies, they don’t care if she’s a Nightmaren; they see her…as their friend. “Well then, if you’re ready, then let’s get going then!” She issued in seeing now’s the time to get rolling on out of here.

“I’ll help…um, if you like.” Fluttershy held up her hoof in wanting to help out, but meekly ask the question though.

“Not at all.” NiGHTS shook her head with a smile in not minding at all.

Soon NiGHTS began to reach down to touch Fluttershy’s hoof, as a familiar blue light began to envelop them. Soon NiGHTS was able to escape the cage & fly off into the open with the task to obtain the keys from the Goodles. NiGHTS was soaring through some Rings while collecting some Blue Chips, & when going over a hill, the wind current from below sent them upwards. It was around here that they found a strange play with…MUSICAL BOARD & NOTES?!

“Wait, what are these things?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked off in not knowing what these things are doing here.

“They appear to be music notes, maybe Fluttershy likes music.” NiGHTS spoke off in thinking their shy pegasus friend loves music in her heart.

“Why, maybe it’s relating to her liking to sing with the Pony Tones!” Rarity’s spirit gasp with excitement in recalling that happy moment with Fluttershy.

“Oh, um…maybe.” Fluttershy’s spirit yelps to blush a bit from having been reminded of that.

As NiGHTS was being piloted by Rainbow Dash, she went through the notes on the song board which made lovely music. They were scoring points in hitting every note until they reach a spot where that had another wind geyser erupt to blow the gang downward. As NiGHTS was soaring about, she pushed against a pocket watch’s lever, which seem to set a strange dark blue atmosphere theme in motion.

“Oh my goodness, what is this?” Fluttershy’s spirit gasped in fearing if this was something dangerous.

“Don’t threat, this is something good for us.” NiGHTS exclaimed in knowing what they stubble across.

“And what is that?” Rarity’s spirit asked in liking to know the answer to that, but…

“Only one way to find out, live through it!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit declared in knowing what they are gonna do here.

Now the gang goes through more Rings & collect Blue Chips that seem to be giving them a boost of sorts. But just as the time limit of its due reach an end, they found another pocket watch to flip the switch lever to do it again; it turn the blocks to jar cannons and fired them off. Now NiGHTS was soon seen finding a gigantic pink bird ridden by a Goodle. Soon by using Drill Dash to catch up, did the gang managed to knock off the target, sending the screeching gigantic bird falling to the ground and vanish into darkness while they obtain the first key. And at that perfect moment, they reach the cage, and smashed right through it; giving NiGHTS her first shot at having her freedom.

“We did it!” Rarity’s spirit cheered in seeing what they have obtain here.

“The first cage is gone!” Fluttershy’s spirit cheered in also liking this moment of helping.

“Then let’s find that second cage and bust it down!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued off in knowing what they are gonna do next here.

“My thoughts exactly!” NiGHTS responded off in agreeing to that idea very much of getting her freedom all the more.

Rarity was soon given the chance to pilot NiGHTS, for as they saw the second cage, they also saw a green gigantic bird with its Goodle rider. They headed into a place that look like a cave structure of a merry-go-round. Course as they went through more Rings, the gang yelps from having to watch out for giant merry-go-round rides that got in the way. After dodging that, they went up higher to a rooftop to chase the Key Keeper while watching out for more giant ride obstacles that came around. And then do a repeat of going up again to find the same room with the same rules and collect more Rings and chase the target.

“Hope you girls like Merry-go-rounds!” NiGHTS issued off in telling her friends about this.

“Um, well…they are fun.” Fluttershy’s spirit meekly spoke off to mention this stuff off.

“Ugh, not if we go around and around so much.” Rarity’s spirit groans in feeling slightly sick from so much spinning.

“Chin up Rarity, we can handle this!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued forth in feeling like they can go on a little more.

Finally, the gang reach the outside of being in a merry-go-round tunnel twister, and soon took a jar cannon that fired them down. Then NiGHTS had to fly through spiky rings that close in, Paraloop a large amount of Blue Chips and follow the Goodle down another path. They were coming across what look like a hidden library area where some Nightopians were enjoying the place. And then NiGHTS managed to catch the Goodle, toss the gigantic bird to screech before it vanished and obtain another key.

“Well now, we finally got the second key.” Rarity’s spirit declared in seeing their odds in their favor.

“Yeah…” Fluttershy meekly cheered her voice here in wanting to be heard…silently at least.

“One more to go NiGHTS!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit announced in knowing what comes next here.

“Then let’s get that last key after this.” NiGHTS declared off in what they’ll do next once that moment comes for them.

Now the gang quickly flies off to get back to the cage to help free NiGHTS. But as they went through jar cannons, they also had to dodge other spiky ball rings and some dark flaming portals that appeared. It was just one crazy thing after another with this place it seems. But never the less, NiGHTS push onwards, collecting Blue Chips & going through Rings, to even pass by what look like a structure covered in grass green like a hidden underground city. The gang watch out for more spiky ball rings and opening flame portals, even Deworms that NiGHTS said are caterpillar-like Nightmarens that open holes in space. Luckily though, they reach the cage and soon smash it to bits, thus claiming NiGHTS’s second freedom.

“Alright, ready girls. We’ve gotta catch this next one.” NiGHTS stated to say this in knowing what they gotta do now.

“Gotcha!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit nodded off in agreeing to the term.

“Right!” Rarity’s spirit responded in agreeing to what they are going for.

“Oh, I’ll do my best!” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in that she’s gonna do her best here.

It was now time to go after the final Goodle, which was seen riding a blue gigantic bird ahead of the final cage. As Fluttershy was taking control, she had NiGHTS dive towards a jar cannon, & shot upwards over a hill. Soon the gang was chasing after the Goodle through some beautiful glowing blue flowers. But while the scenery was pretty, the gang had to stay focus and pass by Rings to catch up to the Goodle. Soon flying up a straight way mountain, they went through two jar cannons to go through Rings to catch up to the Key Keeper.

“We got him in our sight!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit exclaimed in seeing they are coming up close now.

“Right, we just need to keep up.” Rarity stated in seeing what they need to do to help out.

“We can do this…” Fluttershy’s spirit issued in trying to give herself, self-confidence here.

“Come on now, we got him.” NiGHTS stated in seeing how close they are now.

Soon the gang enters a familiar underground library but with glowing flowers, as they touch a pocket watch’s lever, and soon was going for another goal while chasing their target. They were going pass the glowing flowers, going through Rings, even spiky ball rings before they close in on the gang. NiGHTS was pushing it with all she got, even to collect Blue Chips to Paraloop, flip another pocket watch lever, and continue the chase. Through the flowers, the Goodle slip through the spiky balls that made NiGHTS dodge in not seeing them, which gave the enemy a huge head start.

“Oh no, we won’t catch him at this rate!” Fluttershy’s spirit gasped in seeing what was happening here.

“We gotta pour on the Drill Dash, it’s our best bet!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit exclaimed in seeing what they need to use here.

“I have an idea that may help even better! We’ll use the Rocket Persona!” NiGHTS spoke out with a calm smile in saying they have something else that can be more helpful to them.

“Isn’t that the one to make us go faster, but can we control it?” Rarity’s spirit questioned off if they should really use such a move.

“Trust me, it’ll work.” NiGHTS insured the gang that they will be fine.

And then without warning, NiGHTS suddenly was transforming while in flight to surprise the pony spirits, into a rocket form. And if that wasn’t enough, Rocket NiGHTS used her ignited jets to boost herself to charge through to make a quicker motion, and came up to tackle the Goodle from behind. With the final screeches of the gigantic bird and the Goodle fading, the gang obtain the final key. But from going at such fast speed, Fluttershy was trying to control it as Rainbow Dash was the best expert, but she dodge closing spiky balls, pop up flaming portals, and rising blocks that floated upwards. But they went through one of those flame portals, and came out in a gray world.

“Where are we?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit stated forth in not knowing their location.

“It’s all…gray.” Rarity’s spirit stated in seeing where they are isn’t colorful at all.

“Can we go out?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked out if they can get back out from entering this place.

“We can, quick, through the hole again!” NiGHTS stated off to say this to her friends.

Retracing their steps, flew out the way they came in so they can be back in the world of color. And now Rocket NiGHTS was flying straight through more Rings and collecting more Blue Chips & got more speed from jar cannons, if possible. And then they were crossing other Rings to reach a familiar area and saw the last cage ahead of them. And soon they smashed right through it and now have completely freed NiGHTS from becoming trapped in those prisons before the Dualize mode would wear off if the cages were around, etc.

“Phew, glad it’s over.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit whip off the sweat from her forehead.

“Not quite…remember the other two worlds that had stronger Nightmarens?” NiGHTS spoke out to say this while changing back into her jester form.

“Oh, like Girania and Bomamba.” Fluttershy spoke in recalling those two strong Nightmarens from Rainbow & Rarity’s Nightopia version additions.

“Yes, and we best be ready to meet the one in your world, Fluttershy.” NiGHTS spoke forth in giving a serious matter, which made the shy pony gulp a bit.

“Seriously, and who is it?” Rarity’s spirit asked off in who was it they may have to face here.

“Looks like we’re going to find out.” NiGHTS declared out to say in focusing her eyes on the target ahead.

And then without warning, the atmosphere started to take on a red theme color without warning. A strange blur event was happening around the gang, as something, or someone was targeting them. And then before the group even knew it, NiGHTS & the pony spirits were suck into a portal void and the scene grew dark in where something was taking them to. At the same moment, the background theme started to cease being heard now.

The scene began to open up to a strangely red-filled sky, the field seem like it was in the middle of a distorted town with platforms. It got creepier when it started to have a background called ‘Queen Bella’s Ball’ be heard for all to hear. Then something was seen crawling across the distorted buildings, it look almost like…a giant spider! It leap from one building to the next, & then leaps up to land in front of a spot for all to see. The Nightmaren resembles a large spider dressed in a Victorian garb that fits around her abdomen. She has four eyes, pointed fangs, earrings, and a golden crown with gemstones on it. She has eight spindly spiked legs to crawl around, and (like all spiders) spins silk. She was looking around & then was moving on the platforms which below, there was a pool of lava, presumably a smelting pit. Molten balls spew from the pit constantly, and right now…NiGHTS & the gang appeared below from when they saw foe appeared here.

“Looks like our opponent is the Second-Level Nightmaren, Queen Bella.” NiGHTS stated off with a stern face in recognizing this Nightmaren foe.

“Queen Bella?” The pony spirits responded off in hearing who it was they are taking on next.

“Oh my, she looks tricky to beat than the others!” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in seeing this new foe seems somewhat different than Girania and Bomamba.

“As much as I like meeting royalty, I rather not be on their menu!” Rarity’s spirit stated in seeing that a giant spider could consider them lunch if they aren’t careful.

“So how do we beat her, NiGHTS?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked the main question, how to defeat this new enemy foe.

“Listen. We need to use the spider, Queen Bella’s balls of silk to shatter the plates under her feet!” NiGHTS explained the case, there are two plates, so if they take them out, they can defeat Queen Bella. “It’ll take her time, but once she attacks with them, we have to grab them or be taken out.” NiGHTS gave off this other warning in which the gang have best keep on their toes here.

Soon Rainbow Dash decided to pilot NiGHTS, as they flew off to go through some nearby green Rings. And then fly up on the first platform trickle around. Queen Bella was shown spinning large balls of silk to toss them across to hit her target. Course, NiGHTS managed to secure one of the silk balls, and throw it to one of the platforms below which destroyed a piece of it. In some case, they can almost bounce back and forth if they are not duking in the lava and slowly it was chipping away.

“Wow; that looks interesting.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke off in noticing how the balls bounce up and down to help take out more platforms for them.

“Heh, well now, maybe this enemy will be easier to handle!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit laughed off a bit in thinking maybe now this will be an easier fight they can handle.

“Alright then, time to take care of this itty-bitty-spider.” Rarity’s spirit declared out in getting serious now.

“You all know the plan, then let’s knock a queen off her feet.” NiGHTS declared off in sounding very confident in their abilities here.

Seeing their chance, NiIGHTS and friends had to quickly keep up their work here. Course sometimes, the large silk balls came flying at them by Queen Bella’s throwing action. And at sometimes, it even help serve the gang in using an enemy’s own attack to bring about their downfall. Such as it help destroy more platform parts to which it was looking like a few slice pizza-slices of one at the top and another at the bottom. Queen Bella saw her prey and continued to make her large silk balls to attack the targets with, the gang just had to keep away while trying to grab any to cause an upset balance to the target.

“She really is stubborn.” Rarity’s spirit stated in seeing how Queen Bella was not giving up.

“Relax, we’ve seen worse royalty.” Rainbow Dash calmly remarked off to say this little fact.

“Well we best get finishing here.” NiGHTS declared in knowing they need to pick up the pace here.

“Right, we’ll each do our best.” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in wanting to do a good job here.

NiGHTS was getting quick to work but had to watch out for the molten lava below as it shot off hot stuff. Fluttershy was in control, so her reaction time was fast to avoid something scary. And now NiGHTS had to go around to collect any large silk balls and throw them at any platforms they could find. And from tossing a few silk balls, it look like Queen Bella was running out of room to walk around, she was even standing on far off steps in this case where one wrong move and she’ll fall.

“Looks like she’s just about ready to fall.” NiGHTS pointed out in seeing their chance to end this fight was upon them.

“Oh, I think you’re right, NiGHTS.” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in seeing what was going on here, they might just win here.

“Then let’s take down queeny together!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit declared in wanting to go all out here.

“Yes, let us be rid of this spider menace, shall we darlings.” Rarity’s spirit responded in also wanting to get this on right now.

Finally, it was getting near to the last little round here and the gang needed to play smart. Now that Queen Bella was trapped, they focus on any large silk balls she makes to throw them at her remaining platforms. First one went, and the Nightmaren spider had to retreat to two. And then the gang grab another large silk ball to throw it with careful aim at one of the remaining two. And that cause Queen Bella to yelp in being on her last leg; sorta speak. But when she made and threw her next silk ball, NiGHTS caught it and threw it back to destroy the final platform. Queen Bella yelps from having nothing to stand on, and soon fell and drop right into the pool of lava. Queen Bella yelped from making contact as she was sinking into the lava and soon vanished from being swallowed up, and in being defeated. At the same time, the background was playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ during the time of this victory.

“Oh thank Heavens, that dreadful thing is gone.” Rarity’s spirit sighs with relief in seeing they defeated that Nightmaren spider.

“Yep, now that’s what I call…a HOT BATH!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit commented off to make a funny joke to laugh at it.

“Oh, um, I think I get the joke. Um, it’s about a bathtub too hot, right?” Fluttershy’s spirit lightly responded in mostly understanding the joke while missing a few parts.

“Well girls, I’m glad you managed to come back to save me.” NiGHTS thanked her pony spirit friends for coming to her aid when they did.

“Hey, that’s what friends do.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit proudly stated this in knowing they are friends after all.

“Oh yes, indeed.” Fluttershy’s spirit nods off in also agreeing to that statement.

“Absolutely so.” Rarity’s spirit commented off to say this on agreeing to the terms.

“But you also got to remember, Queen Bella will be back and she’ll really be fighting to beat us.” NiGHTS spoke off to remind the ponies that just cause they won this round, doesn’t mean Queen Bella is out of the game; she’ll be back for round 2.

“Well hey, we’ve gotten used to it by now.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit shrug off to say in not being bothered about facing the same enemy a second time.

“And while I wish not to, I suppose we’ll deal with it when we cross that bridge then.” Rarity’s spirit remotely stated what she wish to avoid, pushes it aside in knowing it’s better to accept the matter itself.

“Well now, sounds like you’ve become custom to expecting a rematch.” NiGHTS commented off with a smile in having heard what her friends were saying here.

“We learn to just go with the flow, after all…I don’t want my dream world to have an evil spider in it. If it was a nice spider, it be a different story.” Fluttershy’s spirit commented off to say this in what they all wish to do and make sure Queen Bella doesn’t continue to destroy her dream world; Memory Forest.

“Heh-heh, that would be better than an evil spider, that much we agree.” NiGHTS laugh off a bit in finding the joke Fluttershy used about having a nice spider then a mean one anytime. “Alright then, so while this place begins to vanish, I’ll take you all back to Dream Gate, sound good.” She stated off in knowing that they’ll be going back soon since this place will vanish.

“Oh yeah it does!” Rainbow Dash replied off in being ready to go when NiGHTS gives the word.

“But of course, we have much work to do, we have been out a little longer than expected.” Rarity’s spirit stated that when they get back, they are gonna work hard to help find the Ideya of Memory Forest.

“Right, we’ll work hard, you’ll see NiGHTS!” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in being honest and kind about helping out.

“I look forward to seeing that.” NiGHTS stated to say this in liking the sounds of that very much. “So come on, let’s go now.” She stated to say in feeling like it’s time they get going.

And with that, NiGHTS flies off to leave a golden dust trail in her wake. Going through a few green Rings to build up Dash Power for later use. And soon the entire nightmarish realm began to fade out, which was the jester’s moment to leave. And soon NiGHTS flew off high with her pony spirit friends in exiting out a void portal that rip out and were gone to return to Dream Gate. As the scene grew dark, the background theme slowly was coming to a close now. What other sorta adventures await the gang, and what will they face next are things to look forward to…

Author's Note

Well now, the situation seems to be moving along quite fine. In the next chapter, Rainbow's Team join NiGHTS to explore Memory Forest in hopes of finding the next Ideya...when suddenly...THE PONIES GET LOST! Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy will have to handle searching for NiGHTS on their own. And then if that wasn't all, then we'll get ready for another meeting with...Octopaw? That's right, it'll be another chase event with Octopaw yet again! What sorta new and intriguing things will everyone experience, guess we'll have to stay tune to find out...

Chapter 20: Find NiGHTS & Octopaw Chase 3

The scene slowly shows Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy gently falling across the starry night skies. It wasn’t long before the gang soon managed to land within the parts of it being none other than Dream Gate. After their latest adventure in freeing NiGHTS & stopping Queen Bella, Rainbow’s Team will need to get ready to return for more. At that same moment, Owl was seen flying nearby to welcome back those that have return here.

“Hoo-hoo, well done. I see you have resolve that which left you uncertain of things.” Owl smiled off to say this in seeing that Rainbow’s Team have overcome something that gave them problems.

“Wait, resolve…are you talking about…?” Rainbow Dash yelped upon hearing that, and thought if the old owl meant…about the issue with NiGHTS.

“The matter about NiGHTS being a Nightmaren?” Rarity concluded off to cut her friend off in what they learn about NiGHTS not telling them who the jester really was.

“Yes, however, the choice of what the case you wish to believe in…is yours alone. Trust NiGHTS as what she is, or what NiGHTS has shown.” Owl nods off while speaking a wise advice to which it’s better to trust one’s actions than of one’s species of origin.

“Well, we did have doubts, but…no more, actually.” Fluttershy stated to say this in what they have learn thus far from knowing NiGHTS can be trusted as their friend.

“That is all well in good, to know.” Owl nods off to say in stating what he’s heard from this group. “Now listen closely. The forest over yonder is filled with the memories within your heart, Fluttershy.” Owl issued forth to tell Fluttershy this about the Memory Forest.

“It is?” Fluttershy replied off puzzled, she didn’t know about that?

“Oh my, I wonder…what could it mean?” Rarity gasped in pondering what sorta over yonder of the forest has more memories from her friend.

“Heck if I know, probably means it’s filled with memories of kindly caring for animals or something.” Rainbow Dash shrug off to say in pretty much guessing at this moment in what relates to Fluttershy.

“Hmm…This, too, is a sign of the Ideya’s power. The Ideya must be within that forest.” Owl hummed to himself in pondering that perhaps this was a sign saying the next Ideya was in the yonder point of the forest.

“You really think so Owl?” Rarity asked off in thinking if that was the case, the fourth Ideya must be in that place.

“Yes, but to obtain it, you must seek it and help the world itself. Until then, good luck to you all.” Owl commented to say that to gain the Ideya, they must obtain it by a means of helping the Memory Forest.

And then like always, Owl vanished into thin air without a trace of him to be seen which left many lost for words in seeing that old disappearing act of his.

“He really likes doing that vanish thing.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes in seeing how much Owl likes to do that vanish thing of his.

“Well then every pony, shall we be off? What say you Fluttershy?” Rarity asked her group in what they shall do now, even to ask the one who made her own dream world.

“Oh, I’m ready to go, yes indeed.” Fluttershy nodded off in feeling a bit eager to get going herself.

“Then let’s go, go, go!” Rainbow Dash cheered off in having a good attitude to go straight on off on their next trip to Memory Forest.

Soon the ponies approach the Door that would lead them to Memory Forest here. And from opening the doors, a bright white light shine out from beyond it. Then as the ponies were going through it, the doors began to close behind them. As the scene fades out, we all know where they’ll end up being in, and so now…the next adventure begins now….

The scene opens up to where we find some part within the Memory Forest, that seems more wood and trees are around and seem to block off some sunlight. At the moment, we find a floating NiGHTS was traveling with Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy in these woods. They all knew of the situation, that if an Ideya was yonder over in the part of Memory Forest, then it resides deep in what was Fluttershy’s heart. So they must go very deep in order to find what they seek, but trade along carefully.

“These woods sure are dark.” NiGHTS commented off in looking around the woods, the leaves in the trees cover the sun to make it dark. “The enemy could be hiding just about anywhere. Be on your toes, Rainbow, Rarity, Fluttershy.” NiGHTS gave a warning of caution in looking to her friends with advice in what to expect when dealing with the unexpected.

“We would, if we had toes.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes to make a little joke about ponies not having toes.

“Now’s not the time for jokes, Rainbow.” Rarity stated to her friend to can the jokes when this is serious.

As everyone was scouting the area, Fluttershy seem to feel something that earn her attention then rather the enemy. At that same moment, the background was playing ‘Precious Orgel’ during the moment.

“These woods…these trees….” Fluttershy spoke off to say in approaching the trees while her pony friends saw her moving and NiGHTS was being ahead of the rest.

“Hey, what’s up Fluttershy?” Rainbow Dash asked off in seeing her friend was doing something.

“Something the matter?” Rarity asked off in not knowing what Flutterhsy was up to.

“You’ll think it’s strange, but…I think my family came here on a picnic once when I was younger.” Fluttershy spoke off to mention this that this place, reminds her of her family of what they did.

“Your family?” Rarity spoke off to say in actually gasping at the thought.

“Hugh, this is something new to hear.” Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow in having heard this come out so suddenly.

Fluttershy approached the lust green trees nearby and lift up her left hoof to touch it…as if being filled with memories of wonderful things from her past.

“My mother got our lunch ready…and I played hide-and-seek with my father…and…” Fluttershy was closing her eyes to imagine something, as it was coming in clear to her; enough for her to smile.

“Fluttershy! It’s almost lunchtime!” Then suddenly, a woman’s voice was calling out to Fluttershy which made the yellow Pegasus yelp in surprise to hear the voice of…her mother!

But as Fluttershy turn around with a happy expression to see if the one she remembers was behind her…there was instead nothing. Nothing but a fence of some little stock of Nightopians that live in the dream world Fluttershy created. Everything that is here, but yet…not ALL things from the heart can be physically present. At that same moment, the background theme was cease being heard at this moment.

“Hey, ugh…Fluttershy?” Rainbow Dash asked slowly in seeing something was a bit off now.

“Are you alright, darling?” Rarity also asked in feeling that her friend was expecting to see something.

“That’s right…” Fluttershy slowly responded in feeling a little disappointed at the moment. “This is Nightopia…the dream world of my memories.” She admitted that this was not the real world of Equestria, but a place from her dream world.

“Darling, whatever is the matter? You seem to be spacing out on us?” Rarity asked in sensing some distress from her friend.

“I thought….I heard my mother’s voice.” Fluttershy slowly spoke in what she heard just now.

“YOUR MOTHER?” Rarity yelled out in being surprised to hear something about Fluttershy’s mother.

“Hugh, it be something to see anyone from back home physically here.” Rainbow Dash pondered to think if they see anyone from their world here besides the rest of the Mane Six.

“Never mind me, we should be looking for the Ideya, right?” Fluttershy spoke in getting back on track of what’s important here.

“It’s all right darling, we all have our moments what distracts us.” Rarity smiled to pat Fluttershy’s back to be at ease here.

“Yeah, anyway….Come on, NiGHTS. Let’s go. Fluttershy’s done daydreaming here!” Rainbow Dash responded to say before she turn around to call out to their jester friend in knowing that NiGHTS should stick with them while they continue along.

“NiGHTS? Where are you? We’re ready to go!” Rarity called out in looking for NiGHTS, but was not spotting her anywhere around here.

“Hey! Where did you go?” Rainbow Dash yelled out in looking around, but was not spotting any signs of their jester pal; it’s as if she’s not here.

“Oh dear! Where did she go?” Fluttershy asked in sounding concern, worried and terrified, NiGHTS isn’t anywhere in sight, not good.

This was looking bad, there was nothing but woods as far as the eye could see. The ponies are separated from NiGHTS, how can they know where she is with these woods filled with enemies? At the very moment, ‘Merry Memory Go Round: Forest Adventure’ was heard playing in the background.

“Hoo…hoo!” Then Owl was seen flapping above to meet up with the group below. “What are you three doing, you should be with NiGHTS in these neck of the woods?” He stated in what these three should be doing, these woods can be filled with enemies.

“I’m sorry, it’s my fault. I was distracted, and now…I brought trouble to us all.” Flutterhsy look down in shame in admitting a fault that was her doing.

“Relax Fluttershy, so we’re alone…we’ve dealt with it before in Aqua Garden.” Rarity spoke to calm her shy friend to not be discourage here.

“Right, hey Owl, any ideas in how we can get through this?” Rainbow Dash replied off to say while wondering if they had a way to get through this.

“Yes. You must make your way through this bewildering forest and meet up with NiGHTS!” Owl explained the case in what the ponies should do, go through the rest of the forest to find NiGHTS ahead. “I’ll help you if you need me.” Owl explained the case as he was soon taking off to find NiGHTS as well while keeping an eye on the ponies from a different view.

Seeing that Rainbow’s Team will have to try to find NiGHTS on their own, they brave the task. As they were moving, they came near a red chest to open it, collected a few Blue Chips to be used for their defensive needs if they need them. Then the ponies reach a large pocket watch and recall what they did before, to push it. Everything became dark, street lamps were on, but also ahead was some glowing fireflies near the bushes…as if signaling the ponies to go in that direction.

“Oh, pretty.” Fluttershy responded in liking this pretty little sight.

“What do you suppose it means?” Rarity asked in not knowing what this could mean.

“A path for us to take, what else? Come on!” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes to issue this matter in what they are offered to take here.

As the gang walk through, they collected more Blue Chips and passing the firefly wall, they were hoping over hover pads over a river to reach the other side. There were two more chest for the gang to collect and went down a path of the woods just as the night turn to day. Rarity nearly screech when an Eelon was slithering near them while discharging itself, luckily, Rainbow threw a Blue Chip to stun the Nightmaren. They reach another pocket watch after getting another chest with Blue Chips, and after flipping the switch, everything turn to night. And more pads hover from above to the ground, giving the gang a way up and spotted a Time Stopper to collect from behind a bush.

“So it seems when we flip these watch switches, things turn dark.” Rarity thought out in seeing what was happening here.

“So in short, things work differently in the dark. Makes sense, I guess.” Rainbow Dash shrug off to say in getting use to this sorta thing in this world.

“Well, I guess we best get going before time runs out.” Fluttershy suggested in what they might do now before they run out of time & night goes back to being day.

When the gang made it up before the pocket watch’s effect wore off, they collected another chest full of Blue Chips. But they also had to watch out for Deworms as they open a space too close to the ponies. There was no way to get up a path without a lower pad, so they backtrack to find another pocket watch to flip the switch. But it was near Beezes and by a Pod, but when it was dark, they saw a firefly wall and gone through it. They made it before time ran out, and were safely on the other side to collect another chest, then switch another pocket watch lever and saw the blocks on the path vanish into fireflies, so that’s how it works.

“So these blocks turn to fireflies at night, that’s…a little strange.” Rainbow Dash slowly stated in raising an eyebrow in having seen such action.

“Oh my, I guess my world does have some…imagination to it!” Fluttershy slowly stated in being surprised in having made something like this from her heart’s reflection of this world.

“Well then darlings, let’s not delay, onward we go!” Rarity stated off to say this in what they must do next here.

Taking the new path rather than the old one, Rainbow’s Team goes through the path and watches out for spiky hedges, and leap off some hover pads over another river water. Once they reach the other side, they were in a meadow with a large hole in the center, two more chest for the gang to collect more Blue Chips and a Time Stopper. But they hit a snag in where they saw the only way to go…was down the deep hole. Rainbow Dash decided to tease her friends by patting them too hard on their backs as Rarity & Fluttershy scream while Rainbow Dash jump in later. They fell very far, collected a few Blue Chips that either were near before coming near a gust of wind blown from below as it slow their descend and soon they landed in a different area altogether.

“RAINBOW! Did you have to scare us like that?” Rarity yelled out to snap at her friend for pulling such a stunt.

“Sorry, I doubt you jump willingly.” Rainbow Dash made a sly smile in apologizing over the matter of what she knew needed to be done.

“Um, maybe we should get moving, sound okay?” Fluttershy spoke in making this suggestion to stop a senseless argument here.

“Hugh, fine Fluttershy. But we’ll talk more later, Rainbow Dash!” Rarity sighs to admit this while scolding Rainbow that they’ll finish this later.

After settling the issue of having survive that little adventure of their falling matter, the ponies continue to explore ahead, collect more Blue Chips lying about or from a nearby chest, even a Time Stopper too. Pushing another pocket watch nearby turn things dark, and before the gang could go forward, the other side vanish to reveal a trapped Nightopian so they helped out. But time ran out, but their interference with the fireflies did make a block staircase. The gang went up, throw some Blue Chips at a Deworm to keep it stun & avoid the space portals it made. They came across another pocket watch, flip it’s switch, things went dark and a new path open up to them, they ran to a pad, but it rose up when time ran out…but they saw a shiny teardrop in the distance.

“Oh my, what is that object?” Rarity gasped in marveling at the object they saw.

“It looks really important.” Fluttershy stated in seeing such a thing seem important for unknown reasons.

“Since we’re here, may as well grab it and try a different path.” Rainbow Dash shrug off her shoulders to say that before they get down, grab the new object to take with them.

Being curious, Rainbow Dash was more fit and dash off to collect the object before Rarity & Fluttershy drop down to join her. Then they began to explore through a part with many blocks along the path, but there was another pocket watch in which they flip the switch for all to go dark. Course they had to go around the spiky bushes that replace the blocks, and Eelons that they had to stun with Blue Chips. Until they came across some sphere switch in which Fluttershy touch by accent, changing it from red to green. And when they came to the upper path they couldn’t take from spiky bushes blocking it…were suddenly gone.

“Where they go?” Fluttershy asked in seeing that which block their path here were gone.

“Could it be when you hit that switch darling, you change its place.” Rarity questioned to think in what sorta thing happened earlier.

“Way to go Fluttershy. Now we got a new path to take.” Rainbow Dash patted her friend on the back for a job well done.

“Oh, um…okay.” Fluttershy responded meekly in being praised even if it was by an accident.

Seeing that they must have done something, the ponies took this chance to go up to take another path. There was another pocket watch they press to turn things to dark again and saw down one path was a hovering bridge of pads over a river that seem to be a shortcut through. Rainbow’s Team took this path to help them out. Course they never made it with some stalling from looking down at the water, and soon they fell into the river. But as luck had it, there was a cave entrance ahead, they swam to shore, and after stunning an Eelon, they jump over spiky bushes to go down the path. And once they reach the other side, there was some fence area, but there was someone within there that was hovering in wait, it was…

“NiGHTS!” The ponies cried out before rushing over to finally join up with their friend.

“Hey there, I was wondering when you show up.” NiGHTS smiled off to say in being glad her friends made it here.

“You mean you didn’t notice and come looking for us?” Rarity asked in being surprised that NiGHTS choose to wait here for them, then go looking for the gang.

“I knew that if you could find me from Aqua Garden, then you use your wits to do so again.” NiGHTS pointed out in knowing what this group could be capable of if they put their minds to it.

“I think so, we did make it through.” Fluttershy stated in realizing what NiGHTS said was true.

“Then we totally did it!” Rainbow Dash smirked off to say in seeing that they did do well to find their friend.

The background was suddenly playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ during this great reunion. At that same moment, Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy cheered for joy and struck a pose. Apparently, they were just so happy to have finally rejoin with NiGHTS that they didn’t care if they were copying the jester’s victory performance moves, etc.

“Well then, how about I take you back to the Door.” NiGHTS spoke off in seeing that maybe it’s time to return to the Door to get back to Dream Gate.

“But, what about the Ideya?” Fluttershy asked out in thinking they haven’t found what they were looking for.

“Don’t worry, it’s not going anywhere.” NiGHTS smiled off to say that the Ideya will be here when they come looking again.

“Well, alright…maybe when we come back, we’ll try again.” Rarity slowly smiles off to nod in agreeing to that.

“Only this time, we won’t lose sight of you.” Rainbow Dash pointed out in making sure they aren’t separated from NiGHTS, so they can be safer that way.

“Right then, so then, let’s be off, shall we…?” NiGHTS nods off to agree to Rainbow’s statement and issues if they are now ready to head on back.

After everything was all set and done, NiGHTS Dualized with the ponies under a bright light they made. Wasn’t long before NiGHTS soon was taking off to bring her pony pals back to the Door to help them get back to Dream Gate. Hopefully the next time Rainbow’s Team comes by, they’ll learn to stick close to NiGHTS and not drift off to their own little world when in a dangerous place. And as the background theme was coming to a close, the scenery goes dark in where we shall see everyone…back in Dream Gate now…

The scene opens up to show us Rainbow Dash, Rarity, & Fluttershy gently falling from the starry night sky. Wasn’t long before they soon reach the pavement of being inside Dream Gate. Everything was still the same as before, the fountain was still flowing with water and such. And the gang slowly walk a bit before taking a load off by the fountain for a brief moment.

“Well, another day, another dollar.” Rainbow Dash smiled off proudly to say this in having seen what they have now done.

“You know, I’m beginning to wonder, how long have we been here?” Rarity spoke off to ask in having the strangest of thoughts now.

“Oh my, the time seems to pass so much, we don’t know how long it’s been.” Fluttershy spoke in feeling surprise to ponder the question now.

“Easy there, look, once we get the next Ideya, things will be great, right?” Rainbow Dash spoke off to calm her pals in not getting so bent out of shape.

“Well, it is said to be close within Memory Forest.” Fluttershy responded in knowing that they can get the Ideya they seek next time they go back.

“Yes, but let’s not forget, that horrid Queen Bella might come back to get us.” Rarity pointed out in knowing who will be waiting for them.

“Then we’ll do what we did before.” Rainbow Dash issued forth in making a stated claim here.

“But, won’t she be harder then?” Fluttershy slowly spoke off in feeling concern about the next time they fight that Nightmaren spider queen.

“You’re not helping, Fluttershy.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes to speak off in seeing her friend isn’t helping on boosting their confidence.

“Sorry.” Fluttershy meekly apologize in making things unhelpful.

“Well Rainbow Dash, I know we need to keep doing our best, and so we shall. I for one am wanting to get through this to get home.” Rarity hereby declared in knowing that they must get through this, or else they can’t get home.

“I miss every pony back in Ponyville and all my animal friends.” Fluttershy stated in feeling lonely from being away from Equestria for so long.

“Remember, we get five Ideya, then we win. Simple as that, we’re halfway there. So what do you say, you in?” Rainbow Dash smiled to pat Fluttershy’s back to relax, if they get by this, then with five Ideya, they can return home.

“Well, I probably say, I was never out. So…I’m in.” Rarity slowly spoke in having taken in by Rainbow’s well-place speech.

“Me too, let’s go and find the next Ideya!” Fluttershy nods off to say in understanding this and is willing to go the distance.

After coming to an agreement of sorts, the ponies slowly make their way to the Door to lead them back to Memory Forest. They slowly were opening the doors to let in the white light from it. And then the ponies were walking on through the place before the doors close behind them. And as the scene fades, we can tell this group is gonna keep on going for the goal…

Soon the scene returns back to Memory Forest as we see NiGHTS flying above the ground. At the same time, the background was playing ‘Cowardly Custard’ for the theme. And it wasn’t long until NiGHTS soon saw what was ahead of her, a familiar blue octopus with pink spots; Octopaw!

“Look! It’s…Octopaw!” Fluttershy’s voice called out in seeing who was below as Octopaw heard something to turn and see the jester upon him before turning away to expel Rings.

“Man, he likes to travel much, doesn’t he?” Rainbow Dash’s voice spoke off in seeing how much Octopaw has travel for a big coward.

“Indeed, we’ve seen him in every world we’ve been in.” Rarity’s voice declared in feeling like Octopaw has been to many places already.

“I know you three must be pretty good at flying by now.” NiGHTS commented with the pony spirits on their flying skills that they’ve done so far.

“Oh yeah, might not have wings working, but I know how to fly!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit declared in knowing she’s awesome, wings or no wings, if she flies, she flies high.

“Um, I’m still knowing how to fly with my wings too, just…not as excellent as other Pegasus ponies.” Fluttershy’s spirit meekly spoke in giving only little praise of her own skills.

“And though I’m no Pegasus, it was nice to fly again.” Rarity’s spirit spoke off to say this in feeling really good over the matter of flying.

“Well...Come on, let’s keep up with this little fellow. I mean, if you can!” NiGHTS suggested out that they follow Octopaw to catch up with him, if the ponies think they can as she’s not rushing them.

“Hah! I’ll gladly take on the challenge!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit declared in making some bragging rights about that.

“As will I!” Rarity’s spirit proclaimed in wanting to also accept the challenge too.

“Hm! I’ll keep up too!” Fluttershy’s spirit also responded to nod in wanting to assure that she’ll keep up too.

“Okay! Let’s do it, then!” NiGHTS declared off in seeing it’s time that they start the next chase on Octopaw as the jester flies low to catch up.

Wasn’t long before Octopaw was near the cavern entrance which leads to the Merry-Go-Round spot. At the same moment, the background was changed to play ‘Catch Me If You Can’ for the next theme to be played here.

“Remember girls. Fly through the Rings that Octopaw leaves behind and get at least 35 Links!” NiGHTS explained the basic exercise of what they are to do here, go through enough Rings to make it up to that number.

“Woah; that seems higher than usual!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit yelps in having heard the number increase much.

“Why Rainbow, are you saying you can’t do it?” Rarity’s spirit asked in sensing something wrong with her friend.

“No, course I can! I was just…thinking about you guys is all,” Rainbow Dash’s spirit protest to make her image still appear cool.

“Well, I’ll do my very best to make it!” Fluttershy’s spirit declared in which she’ll try her hardest here.

And so the gang begun, Rainbow Dash was piloting NiGHTS as they started. Soon NiGHTS was going through the Rings Octopaw was expelling as they go through the Merry-Go-Round area. They were collecting a few Blue Chips and going through more Rings before going to the next upper stage. NiGHTS was perfectly going through the Rings, had to watch for an ink squirt from Octopaw, and as they gang continue, they meant no problems with any ride animals. The gang continue to go through more Rings expelled, collect Blue Chips, and watch out for ink squirts by Octopaw even in the third area. Course as the gang continued, they reach ANOTHER Merry-Go-Round room, this one WITH the animal rides to dodge while going through the Rings Octopaw expels. And it got tricky with the ink spray that block view to dodge incoming animals. But it wasn’t long before they reach the outside of grassy green again.

“Man, I almost thought there wasn’t gonna be any of those things at all!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit exclaimed to state in what they were almost believing there.

“One of the rules is to expect the unexpected.” NiGHTS explained the case to always expect anything at this point.

“Wow, that is some good advice there?” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in having been told of this, that was some good advice.

“Well let’s continue this after keeping up with Octopaw, shall we?” Rarity’s spirit stated to say that they are still after Octopaw, and they are out of the area itself.

Now the gang continues to follow Octopaw, with Rarity now taking control on NiGHTS. They get shot from a jar cannon downwards, go through Rings, and follow through to Paraloop Blue Chips and flip a pocket watch’s switch to make things go dark. So now the gang go through the glowing flower field section while chasing after Octopaw, going through the Rings as they see them. The night turn to day while NiGHTS went up and down hills to chase Octopaw to a library area while going through the Rings. NiGHTS was even stretching out the Drill Dash move to go through Paraloop Blue Chips to even more Rings while avoiding more ink squirts from Octopaw.

“Oh my, maybe this was a bit too much!” Rarity’s spirit yelps to say in still doing the spin action here.

“Hang tight Rarity! You’re doing great.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued in knowing they can keep doing this.

“Just remember to be in control.” NiGHTS explained in what they need to do, stay in control.

“I hope so-o-o-oh…” Fluttershy’s spirit was about to say, but kept feeling the dizziness affect her until they stop spinning. “Woah; that was something.” She issued from having been through something that wild.

After much more chasing, the gang was getting around near the buildings of the forest. And soon Fluttershy was soon piloting NiGHTS to follow after Octopaw and go through the Rings. NiGHTS had to be careful near some spiky ball rings to go through without getting hurt, and gone through a jar cannon & was shot down to flip another pocket watch’s switch to turn things dark. That allowed them to see the glowing flowers to go through them, and the Rings, to get near another jar cannon to shoot themselves off close to Octopaw.

“Oh, the flowers are always so beautiful.” Fluttershy’s spirit stated off to say in noticing how pretty these blue flowers look.

“Keep focusing Fluttershy, remember to be thinking of the target.” NiGHTS explained that they must keep their minds as focus as possible.

“Still, these flowers are more lovely when it’s at night it seems!” Rarity exclaimed to say that they can’t just enjoy the view along the way.

“Flowers for later, we got more to think about with Octopaw!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued that they need to continue to focus on the Octopaw ahead.

As the gang was chasing after Octopaw when night turn to day, they return to the Merry-Go-Round cave to go through again to follow Octopaw. They were going through the Rings that were expel, trying to do their best here. They watch out for ink squirts and collect floating Blue Chips and go through more Rings as much as they can. They then go up to the next level of the area, and NiGHTS was catching up to Octopaw to go through the Rings. But just then, as they were closing in on Octopaw, the guy made a big squirt of ink that blinded the group, and as it cleared out…he was gone the next.

“Oh drat! Once again, he got away from us!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit complained in seeing that they lost the Octopaw again for the third time.

“Um, so how well do you think we did? I mean, if it’s okay with you NiGHTS?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked off in being concern if they done well or not.

“Well now, this here could be considered to be the final test.” NiGHTS spoke off to say this in having to think of what the gang has done to this point.

“Oh dear, now I’m concerned, like a friend we know in hearing this. Um…how’d we do?” Rarity’s spirit spoke off to say in feeling like maybe this is how Twilight feels in taking test, if she score perfectly or terribly; which did they get.

“I say…you all pass well.” NiGHTS slowly spoke off to say this in saying something that makes everyone feel surprise. “You’ve now handled flying in all the worlds we came across, so I say you’re fully good to knowing how to handle yourselves. So good work to you all.” She smiled off to give rise in saying the group here did excellent, they are now fully well in knowing how to fly.

At that same moment, there background was changed to play ‘Peaceful Moment’ at this time. For the pony spirits were cheering in having heard that they have completed this trial and are now perfectly capable to fly by magic. Even NiGHTS was shown twirling around to make a victory pose with a smile, showing off how happy she was that they obtain victory here.

“Never get tired of seeing you pull off that move, NiGHTS.” Rainbow Dash exclaimed to say with nodding off on NiGHTS victory movement.

“Yes, it is your style, after all.” Rarity’s spirit smile to nod in seeing that NiGHTS movement is her own style to be noted for.

“I’m just happy we all did well.” Fluttershy’s spirit smiled off to say this in what they have done to be alright & are now good at magically flying.

“So then, are you all ready to head back to Dream Gate now?” NiGHTS asked off the next question here if the gang wants to go back to Dream Gate at this time.

“Well, guess so, we’ll still plan to come back though.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit exclaimed to say that while they can go back now, they’ll come back later to find the Idea still.

“Yes, we need to find the next Ideya as fast as we can.” Rarity’s spirit issued off in agreement, they won’t stop until they succeed in their mission.

“Oh yes, we definitely are gonna do our best to be helpful to find it.” Fluttershy’s spirit nodded off to say this that they wanna be as helpful as they can be.

“Then all the more for me to be glad to have you all. So for now, let’s head on back then.” NiGHTS exclaimed in seeing how well this group shows spirit, and states in seeing that it’s time they head on back now.

And soon with that, NiGHTS then flies off in preparing to get the gang out of the Merry-Go-Round cavern to be back outside to find the Door to get back to Dream Gate. Everyone has done well here with not only their searches, but also their skills to improve their flying abilities with NiGHTS. And as the scene fads out, we’ll know where Rainbow’s Team shall be in, and know they shall return to Memory Forest to find the Ideya no matter what. And with that, the background theme being heard comes to a closure…

Author's Note

And now we've finished another chapter. And in the next chapter, Rainbow's Team shall be doing some...CONCERT PERFORMANCE! My, wonder what sorta challenge this one will be, hmm? Well, just after that is all settle, there will be another problem to deal with, an old return of the Nightmaren Boss known as; Queen Bella! What sorta evil sneaky stunts will the she-spider try next on NiGHTS & Rainbow's Team? Will they be able to handle a harder act than before, and what will happen in the end? That's something you'll have to just wait and see to find out...?

Chapter 21: 2nd Match, Queen Bella!

The scene begins to open up in showing Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy gently falling across the starry night sky. They all landed right in the middle of Dream Gate just a few feet away from the fountain. Right about now, Rainbow’s Team felt pretty much good about themselves at this moment, especially after they just done a great job in passing through the Octopaw chase in which they had truly learn how to magically fly. Who knows if those skills will come in handy someday?

“Man; that was some workout to improve our flying. Not that I needed it.” Rainbow Dash spoke off to say this while doing a little bragging rights.

“Oh really Rainbow? Could you fly even with wings that CAN’T fly at all?” Rarity rolled her eyes to comment the claim with a sly attitude.

“Hey! This is flying with magic, it’s different, okay?” Rainbow Dash protest to say that flying with magic is different compared to using wings.

“Well, um….she does make a point.” Fluttershy spoke to say this in trying to make this conversation be calm.

“Ah, good, you are all here.” Suddenly, Owl arrives to flap down from below in speaking to the gang upon his arrival.

“Hello Owl, we just return from passing our workout to fly with NiGHTS.” Rarity proudly address the case in what they have down to which they have learn to fly well.

“Now who’s bragging?” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes to make a sly smile in making a comeback of putting Rarity in the same bout.

“I am not, I am merely stating a noble fact.” Rarity protest off to say her own defense of what she was saying here.

“So, is everything okay Owl?” Fluttershy asked if Owl came to check up on them.

“Just splendid, in fact, there’s something going on in Memory Forest as I speak.” Owl responded off to say this in speaking in terms of the next subject.

“What is it, an enemy attack or something?” Rainbow Dash asked off in thinking that was the subject.

“Or any clues to finding the Ideya?” Rarity asked in thinking the subject was the whereabouts of the Ideya they seek.

“Well now, it does have something to do with the world Fluttershy made. And if you all like to see it, then NiGHTS & I shall be there.” Owl exclaimed to say this in stating the fact, but more likely, it was for the rest to come & see for themselves.

Then without warning, Owl vanished into thin air while leaving behind some feathers that fell to the ground now. Course many of the ponies were confused about what the old bird said that got their attention.

“Something to do with me?” Fluttershy spoke off to ponder what Owl could have meant by that.

“Well Fluttershy, let’s go see it then.” Rarity spoke to say this with a smile in knowing what they can do.

“Right, whatever it is must be pretty important.” Rainbow Dash nods off to agree, if there is something, they gotta see it.

“Oh, well…alright…Let’s go see.” Fluttershy meekly spoke at first before trying to get more up to having self-confidence.

Once the gang set them minds to something, it was now finally time to begin their next task. So they were all walking up to approach the Door that would take them back to Memory Forest. And from the opening of white light, the gang was slowly making their way inside to enter it. Afterwards, the doors began to close on themselves after the ponies went through to return to the dream world of their choosing. And as the scene fades out, we know just where we’ll be to see some action going on….

The scene soon enters to where it’s within Memory Forest, but there is something else to it. There was a large dome-like area with many seats facing it, which in fact was more like a concert stage hall made of stone & covered with leaves. We soon spot Rainbow’s Team having entered the area to see what was just around & even beyond to the front of them for them to see. There were many Nightopians on the concert stage, looking like they were happily getting ready to perform. This excited Fluttershy & Rarity while Rainbow Dash followed them & NiGHTS was near to hover close by.

“Wow! This concert hall is just like the one in our home town!” Fluttershy exclaimed to say this in being surprise to see this familiar sight.

“Why I believe you’re right darling, it IS just like the one back home!” Rarity exclaimed to say this in seeing what was very familiar to them.

“Must have been a version of being on stage while being apart of the Pony-Tones, hugh?” Rainbow Dash shrug off to say in guessing how Fluttershy envision this place to come to being.

“You know NiGHTS, I once jam to play a guitar, actually. And I was pretty good at it, too.” Rainbow Dash turn to NiGHTS to hear her story out in bragging out about this while she cross her arms to listen in.

“Oh really, that was when you were asked to play with Johnny Brock that one time & he threw you a spare.” Rarity rolled her eyes to remind her friend of what happened during that one rock concert they had.

“It was still awesome!” Rainbow Dash boldly spoke in defending her moment of being seen as an awesome rocker.

“Well, I think we’re all pretty good at playing instruments. I kinda like playing the tambourine.” Fluttershy shyly spoke in admitting that she even plays an instrument of her own.

“Really Fluttershy?” Rarity asked off in having heard this for the first time.

“Uh-huh, I always wanted to perform on this stage, even just once after helping Big Mac with his voice problem…” Fluttershy spoke up in filling all hopeful to someday be on the stage to perform for all to see & not be shy about it too.

“Ho ho hoo! Well then, here’s your chance!” Owl soon flapped his wings to appear on the gang’s left side to speak this out for Fluttershy to hear.

“What?” Fluttershy yelped in what she was just told here, what did Owl mean?

“Go right ahead! The concert is about to begin.” Owl offered that Fluttershy can go down there & join the show as it’s about to begin.

“Hear that Fluttershy?” Rainbow Dash smiled off in liking where this was going.

“Yes, you can be in the show after all.” Rarity smiled with pride in what this means for their friend.

“A-Are you sure? I mean, if it’s really okay?” Fluttershy asked off in being so flabbergasted, she couldn’t tell or know what to do with such a chance opportunity.

“Naturally I’m sure!” Owl humbly nodded his head in saying that Fluttershy can indeed join in, there was no harm in doing so. “Of course, this is no ordinary concert hall. You don’t play with instruments here.” Owl explained forth something of knowing that this was not an ordinary concert where the rules aren’t the same for those from the wake world. “The real concert is conducted by soaring through the sky!” Owl wisely explained the case in how the concert is performed, by doing it all in the sky.

“A concert in the sky?” Rarity responded off astounded in hearing about this; that sounded more wondrous than what they ever done in Equestria.

“That sounds amazing! Imagine, Pegasus Ponies performing a concert while they fly, it be awesome to pull along with stunts!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed in pretty much loving the idea, it sounded like a real blast to try out.

“Oh my, I never done something like that, but….it does make me feel like I wanna try out.” Fluttershy spoke off in having like the idea to do a concert in the sky. “How about it girls? NiGHTS, we should try it out!” Fluttershy turn to her friends and to NiGHTS in thinking they should join in this thing together.

“Huh? No thanks.” NiGHTS however didn’t seem too keen on doing something like that after Fluttershy offered her the invite. “I think I’ll pass.” Then NiGHTS stretch herself backwards to lie down with her hands behind her head & feet cross while floating as she’ll just be a spectator instead.

“Oh, I really wish I’d brought my tambourine…” Fluttershy spoke to feel like she should have brought an instrument to help her out here.

“You know, I think I remember when we had a sleep over, you would be performing a recital with me & the other Pony-Tones.” Rarity spoke off in remembering what Fluttershy was going to do when they were in Equestria before coming to the Night Dimension.

“Yeah, I heard from Rarity, you been practicing really hard to get ready for it Fluttershy!” Rainbow Dash stated in recalling what Rarity said that Fluttershy’s been working hard for the big day.

“Well…maybe not as hard as I should…” Fluttershy was stating in which her mood went from feeling excitement to feeling kinda blue. “After all…I’m still too shy to perform in a big crowd of strangers & I might…choke.” As Fluttershy said this, NiGHTS soon stood up to float near the sad pony.

This earn the attention of the other ponies, Owl & even NiGHTS to stare at the sad little shy Pegasus. It sounds like Fluttershy has been practicing for an event be it music or singing, but she felt like she just didn’t have enough to get her up & going.

“Shall we?” NiGHTS extended her right hand to Fluttershy as if waiting for her to take it. She gave a smile and nod in the direction of the concert hall, stating that they should join.

“Hm? But…” Fluttershy was surprised to look at NiGHTS, didn’t she said she wasn’t interested?

“You said it was your dream to play or perform on this stage, right?” NiGHTS asked off in reminding Fluttershy about what she dream of doing as the jester rest her hands on her hips.

“S-Sure…” Fluttershy lightly nodded in agreeing to that term of what she wanted.

“Then let’s go & make that dream come true!” NiGHTS declared in thinking that they should help make Fluttershy’s dream moment come true for her.

NiGHTS again held out to lean herself for Fluttershy to take her hand, so that they can perform on stage; by Dualizing of course.

“NiGHTS…thank you!” Fluttershy kindly said thanks to the jester for being so thoughtful

“You’re welcome, and of course, Rarity & Rainbow Dash, care to join us as well?” NiGHTS smiled off to say this while also offering the invite to their other friends.

“Oh, would we EVER!” Rarity spoke off in feeling extremely honored to take part in doing such an event of a concert performance.

“Wouldn’t miss this if I tried!” Rainbow Dash stated off that she’ll gladly take part in this, even to help Fluttershy out.

Soon Fluttershy was raising her right hoof up to touch NiGHTS’ right hand. And once they both touch here, the same bright blue light enveloped them. Afterwards, Fluttershy, Rarity & Rainbow Dash were gone & the pony spirits are seen with NiGHTS standing, as they Dualize perfectly. Then they took off to fly upwards with Owl following after them. They soon reach a familiar musical note shape line & pattern structure above the concert stage below. At the same time, the background was playing ‘Dreams Dreams: Sky Concert’ for the theme of where we are and what shall be happening…

“Listen careful now. Touch the notes in the musical score in time with the music!” Owl explained the basic workings of what to do in doing this performance.

“You hear that everyone?” NiGHTS stated to her friends in knowing what they must do next here.

“Loud & clear!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued off in knowing what to do now.

“Crystal!” Rarity’s spirit replied off in also having heard the directions.

“Oh yes, indeed.” Fluttershy’s spirit nodded in being ready to begin now.

Soon the gang flies across the first music note, & as they go, they go through Rings to while a lovely melody is heard. It’s like by touching the music note, they started something.

“Hoo hoo! If you fly at my speed & keep pace, you’ll be able to perform. Now, tut-tut! Come along!” Owl praise off to say in explaining what those in NiGHTS must do, but they are to pick up the pace if they wanna keep this up.

“So nothing too fast, but not too slow.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit quoted in knowing what they gotta do here.

“Sounds perfect to me, darling.” Rarity’s spirit stated off nicely in having been told of this.

“Get ready, we’re about to start.” NiGHTS noted off to her pony spirit pals of what’s ahead.

“I’m okay, I’m ready to do this.” Fluttershy’s spirit responded in being ready to begin.

Now NiGHTS came in contact with music notes from the fourth & fifth line to make a lovely tone ring sound. And they repeated that step with the next two music notes appearing along with one more at the fifth line row, & it was sounding great.

“Are you following along? When the introductory piece is finished, the proper performance will begin.” Owl explained to the gang in what they are to expect very soon here.

“Proper performance?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked off in having heard & knowing what that may mean.

“In short, this was a rehearsal.” NiGHTS pointed out in what they did was a practice run before beginning seriously.

“So the real concert performance begins?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked off in knowing what this could mean now.

“Then let’s do our best, Fluttershy!” Rarity’s spirit spoke forth in giving her friend some encouragement.

The gang continue to fly on their course, & soon see Nightopians floating off on balloons before they came across more song notes. They go through notes 5 to 3 in an upward matter, then 2 to 5 downward before just 4 & 5 down. It was sounding great, even the Nightopians seem to like to sing-along. They soon went through 5 through 3 notes & repeat that step before going to a 2 to 5 notes measure from high note to low note. It was sounding very pleasant to hear such music, even on the 4th note to 3rd note.

“Lovely, simply lovely.” Rarity’s spirit spoke off to say in liking what they are hearing.

“Let’s keep at this, shall we?” NiGHTS stated to her friends in knowing they best keep on following along.

Everyone continues to fly with NiGHTS, hitting notes 5 through 3 twice while the Nightopians sang. Then came across notes 3 through 6 downwards to do, then 5 to 6, 6 & then gone up to 3 to 1, it was angelic the way it sounded. They go through notes 4 through 6 downwards, then 5 to 5 to 4 again, & then 5. It was all sounding great when it came together, everyone was doing pretty good.

“Have to admit, this is sounding pretty good.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit responded in liking what they are doing.

“Oh yes, lets follow along as best we can.” Fluttershy’s spirit stated off in wanting to do her best here.

The concert performance wasn’t over yet, they hit different notes now from the 4th note to going down 1 to 4 & then 5 to 6 notes. Then 6 to 3, & then up to 1, & 2 to 3 and 2 & so forth to which it made nice rings and the Nightopians sang. There was more notes from going high to low, that NiGHTS managed to get the right notes in perfect harmony. Then moving up to the middle, the jester got the next row too.

“Looks like we’re following the beat right.” NiGHTS stated off in what they are doing now.

“Yes, one wrong note could ruin the whole thing.” Rarity’s spirit humbly stated in knowing what to do.

“So let’s not skip out, right?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit stated in knowing what they best do here.

“I wanna keep on performing…like this.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke in really liking what they are doing.

More music notes were coming from 3rd to 4th note, & then go up 6 through 3, but NiGHTS was able to get to them, then the fourth & fifth note. The Nightopians were really singing up a lullaby from all the perfect hit notes the gang with NiGHTS was doing. They were even going from 6 to 3 notes, then 6, 5, 6 note up, down, upbeat & was going in another smooth rhythm beat that made everything just sound so…wonderful that it couldn’t be describe by words.

“We’re doing a great job here.” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in how everyone is coming along.

“Thanks for that, Fluttershy.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit commented on the nice statement.

“Then we best continue the show.” NiGHTS spoke forth in what they best keep on doing.

“Yes, on with the show!” Rarity’s spirit proudly spoke in what they can continue to do here.

And like before, the gang did a 6 through 4 note, then a 6, 5, 6 note rhythm following, then a 6th through 4th note crossing. NiGHTS dove down the 2nd note to the 6th, then 5th before 6th again that made it all sound so nice. And through the 5th to 4th notes, 6, 5, 6 notes again, it was becoming a catchy beat as NiGHTS & the gang follow along the right performance in the middle to have it all be in sync, that the Nightopians sang to it.

“The Nightopians sound like they are enjoying our performance.” Rarity’s spirit spoke off in seeing what was going around.

“They love to laugh & play & sing so this must make them happy.” NiGHTS pointed out how much their work made the Nightopian feel happy.

“Oh, I think we’re nearing the finale.” Rarity’s spirit commented in sensing what was coming.

“Then let’s do our very best.” Fluttershy’s spirit exclaimed with a happy expression on her face.

The same beginning performance at the bottom was starting again from before that the gang follow through. They continue to do as they have seen, hit the note just right & they were able to make beautiful music once more. It was all very lovely and gotten done right to the middle a harmonic moment. And at that moment, the Nightopians were heard cheering & applying at that moment when it seems that they all finished. NiGHTS & the pony spirits had just finished in what they did & they played beautifully so. And so in a strange sense, NiGHTS did her spin twirl of a dance performance before posing off with a smile to the applying audience, as even the pony spirits were also performing in sync too. The ponies thought of it as like their bow in having completed a wonderful musical performance.

“Well done, you performed…admirably.” Owl flew near the others on commenting a performance well done.

“Oh, I don’t know what to say.” Fluttershy’s spirit squealed with delight in having done something she was proud to do.

“Heh, how’s about thanks?” Rainbow Dash’s let off a chuckle in thinking her friend forgot to return the compliment.

“Oh, well…I couldn’t have done it…without my friends & NiGHTS too.” Fluttershy’s spirit sheepishly yelps to state this off in a kind way of speaking.

“Oh really darling, while we did help a little, you were really…” Rarity’s spirit was about to say the rest was all Fluttershy’s doing until…she was cut off.

“The true art of music can be heard in many different ways, but the most soothing sound…is when one becomes more.” Owl wisely explained the case that sometimes, a solo can be better sound in a duo, or more depending. “And so you all have shown that, you must be very pleased with yourselves, Visitors.” Owl praise those for having done so well in the performance to make such lovely music.

“Heh, got to say, I actually had fun doing that. Maybe next time, I’ll play my flute for you all to hear.” NiGHTS stated off to mention this from having such a good time.

“You play the flute, darling?” Rarity’s spirit asked off in surprise, they never knew that.

“Oh, I love to hear it.” Fluttershy’s spirit replied of in liking to hear NiGHTS play the flute one day for them.

“Yeah, bet you be awesome at it.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued off in thinking if they rock this good, then NiGHTS must be good too.

“Well…maybe later, right now, we should get back to Dream Gate.” NiGHTS stated off in what they best be doing, getting back now after this little challenge to complete. “See you around Owl, sorry if we leave before an encore.” She turn to the old owl in giving some regards to leaving.

“Not at all, you done marvelously here.” Owl spoke forth in stating this that it was alright for NiGHTS to head off now.

“Aright then girls, time to fly!” NiGHTS declared this in getting ready for them to get back to Dream Gate; as the pony spirits happily nodded their heads in silence.

Soon NiGHTS was flying off with her pony spirit friends to return to the Door to return them back to Dream Gate. Owl watches the gang leave while some Nightopians also fly up to wave & say in their own language of farewell. As the scene begins to fade out, we know where we’ll find everyone at & know that they’ll be ready for another task to perform after having done so well intros challenge. And with that, the background theme begin to end here as well…

At this moment, the scene shows Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy slowly descending a starry night sky. And it wasn’t long until they reach their next spot, Dream Gate as they landed right within the fountain area center. They were in a pretty good mode from having done a concert performance like that last challenge they competed in. Even Fluttershy really seem to enjoy it much, Rainbow & Rarity could tell by the smile on her face.

“Whelp; that was some performance.” Rainbow Dash smiled off to say this in feeling pretty good in what they accomplish just now.

“Indeed, and Fluttershy, I do believe you may have conquer your stage fright fear.” Rarity spoke forth in mentioning this little feat.

“Well, it was just a stage with only my friends & kind little Nightopians.” Fluttershy blush lightly to say this in what they got out of it that she did fine.

“Indeed, it was a fine concert to witness.” Owl was suddenly seen entering the stage as he flew down from above to join the ponies.

“So, what did you think of our performance, was it elegant?” Rarity spoke off to ask the wise owl of his thoughts on their work.

“Hoo hoo, very much indeed. You all seem to have a talent for such a thing.” Owl commented in how this group did wonderful in the concert hall.

“Believe me, where we come from, singing could almost be a daily thing.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes to state this from where they came from, there are times that they sing.

“Well now, I believe the Ideya is almost upon us. But we must be wary, for the Nightmaren responsible for disrupting Memory Forest maybe at large still.” Owl spoke forth in using this matter while giving fair warning of what is still out there to cause trouble for them.

“Queen Bella?” Fluttershy spoke off in recalling that Nightmaren that gave them problems before.

“It sounds like we may face her yet again. Which is to be expected!” Rarity exclaimed in knowing what this was sounding to be.

“No sweat, we’ll handle her, Owl.” Rainbow Dash proudly exclaimed that they shall handle the evil spider queen no problem.

“I hope that you can, & with NiGHTS to help you along the way. And if you obtain the next Ideya, the final one maybe revealed.” Owl spoke off to say these last few things of major importance for the group.

And then without warning, Owl vanished from sight while only his feathers were seen falling around. Of course when he left, he left a new puzzling question for Rainbow’s Team to compensate of what he meant.

“What did he mean…the final Ideya may be revealed?” Fluttershy asked in pondering in what Owl was saying to them about the last Ideya.

“Perhaps if we have this one, we’ll have all four Ideya.” Rarity stated to say in knowing how many Ideya they have on hand & this next one will be the fourth.

“Hugh, must be one of those, collect the others & the last one will come to us…kinda plan out stuff.” Rainbow Dash thought out loud in trying to figure out how the plan will go for them if they get all four Ideya & the last one will be easier to come across.

“If Twilight were here, she probably say something like that.” Rarity slowly nods in feeling that maybe the case of how they’ll get the fifth Ideya.

“Well, hopefully we’ll see her, Applejack & Pinkie Pie once we’re all done.” Fluttershy kindly thought out in hoping they’ll see their friends again, once they have all their Ideya.

“Well for now, let’s just focus on getting the bad guy & then get the fourth Ideya.” Rainbow Dash smiled off to simply state this in what they best be doing for now.

“A bit bold, but agreeable to the point.” Rarity humbly stated in knowing what it is they got to do.

“Uh-huh, let’s go & do this.” Fluttershy nodded her head in agreement, it’s time to get going now.

With the next objective know, it was now time for the ponies to walk up to the Door & plan a return to Memory Forest. Soon as they open the doors, the bright white light soon escaped from it to envelope them. And as the ponies went in, the doors started to close behind them. And now they shall be off to prepare to complete their task of finding & recovering the next Ideya. And with that, everything goes dark at this moment.

The scene begins to open up where we see NiGHTS was back at the concert stage hall within Memory Forest. NiGHTS had already Dualize with Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy upon their arrival before they came to this area. But of course, she look to be searching for something & was being serious about it too. Like the jester was sensing an enemy’s presence, they just kept themselves hidden.

“You…!” NiGHTS spoke off with an upset tone to stare off in what direction she was looking at; someone? “Come out of there! Stop messing with Fluttershy’s memories!” NiGHTS lecture for whoever was hiding above in the trees above the musical note line path to come out this instant.

There was no sound or response while NiGHTS rest her hands on her waist, narrowing her eyebrows to find the culprit messing around in this world.

“We’re not going to be scared off by any of your stupid nightmares!” NiGHTS declared forth this issue of matter of not being scared off by whatever the enemy has plan.

At that sudden moment, a buzzing noise was heard from above NiGHTS as a familiar giant spider queen Nightmaren was crawling on a web she made to approach NiGHTS from behind. At that sudden moment, NiGHTS turn around to almost gasp in seeing their enemy had decided to try to attack her from behind. And then without warning, a void rip around them, taking everyone to…a nightmare world for the battle to take place.

We soon return to a familiar distorted town again with the same platform set up & we see the old Nightmaren foe that has return for a rematch: Queen Bella. At the same time, the background was playing ‘Queen Bella’s Ball: Hard Version’ to pick up the new intense of the area that’s happening around. Queen Bella made her web to where she lowered herself down the platforms of which instead of two, were more likely FOUR! Queen Bella stop her descending from almost touching the lava below, & then shot herself up to do a cartwheel air spin before landing on the highest platform as this enemy was now ready to begin a new battle against NiGHTS & friends, who as we speak were warp here to see everything at the bottom of the platforms, & can tell the situation.

“Okay, so now Queen Bella has more platforms we gotta take out.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit shrug off to say in seeing how the enemy’s got new feats to make it harder to take her down.

“Well darlings, while this may be a tricky step, we can handle it, right?” Rarity’s spirit stated to say in trying to remain clam in their situation that they are in no trouble at all.

“Remember the drill girls. We need to use the spider’s own ability, Queen Bella’s balls of silk, to shatter the plates under her feet! And by then, we’ll drop her in the lava below.” NiGHTS explained this out to her friends in knowing what they gotta do, take out the platforms with Queen Bella’s own silk made balls.

“I remember that and we’ll do our best to help out.” Fluttershy’s spirit responded to nod that they will do what they can to help out.

Now NiGHTS began to fly off to go through one of the lower platforms as Queen Bella was making her large silk balls before throwing them off to attack the jester. Rainbow Dash was controlling NiGHTS as they watch out when some of the silk balls phase through the platforms and fell in the lava & it shot a fireball geyser motion that almost cook them. NiGHTS managed to avoid being roasted & went through some green Rings to charge up her Dash Power. As NiGHTS went up, she caught one silk ball, threw it that bounce off the middle center of platforms before it fell into the lava.

“Okay, so those silk balls can phase through. Didn’t see that coming.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit rolled her eyes in seeing that they are dealt with a problem here they didn’t face last time.

“Told you she fight harder, it wasn’t just with the four platforms.” NiGHTS explained that Queen Bella is not gonna be as easy as they thought to drop her in lava again.

“Well we won’t give up either!” Rarity’s spirit declared out in what they are gonna do here & that’s keep on trying.

“Right, we have to stop her evil action.” Fluttershy’s spirit nods in agreeing that they have to stop this evil Nightmaren spider.

Queen Bella saw this action & move herself while trying to take another shot at attacking her prey. Rarity took her shot to control NiGHTS, grab a silk ball that came to them and shot it to bounce off more inner platforms to help destroy them before it touch the lava. The Nightmaren had to move a bit more while throwing another of her attacks. NiGHTS managed to catch it & toss it to bounce off in the middle of the platforms to slowly chip away to look like a broken record player.

“How much further are we?” Rarity’s spirit asked off in how close they are to dropping the Nightmaren spider queen.

“Looks like we got rid of some platforms.” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in seeing how many platforms they already took care of.

“But remember, those silk balls bounce off them and there’s nothing like rocks below. They touch the pool of lava, then we’ll have to wait for another.” NiGHTS explained that from last time they fought Queen Bella, the lava pool had some rocks below to bounce the balls up; this time however, there are none.

“Then let’s keep cracking it up a notch!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit exclaimed to say in wanting to pick up the pace, so they can win this game.

Now NiGHTS was flying around at this moment while letting Fluttershy at the piloting commands. NiGHTS was flying around the other platforms between 3rd & 2nd and managed to catch another silk ball before tossing and watching it bounce around. As much of the platform was being destroyed, Queen Bella had to react by making a new silk ball & fire it off to attack the gang. NiGHTS couldn’t grab it in time, and watch out from being too close for Queen Bella’s legs to swat at them.

“Oh my, she really is not wanting us to defeat her!” Fluttershy’s spirit yelps in seeing the enemy was not giving them much chance to attack back.

“She can be a real Royal PAIN here!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit protest forth in stating what sorta foe they got that’s a pain to deal with.

“Well I for one, don’t like royalty to behave this way.” Rarity’s spirit snapped off to say in finding this behavior unacceptable.

“Then let’s teach her some manners then.” NiGHTS suggested this off with a little smile on the subject here.

The gang was really trying to to do their part in approach the target to collect any silk balls & then throw them right back at the she-spider. So far, it’s almost been kinda one-sided in who was getting the advantage over who would defeat the other. Queen Bella made another large silk ball before launching it off against the heroes. But NiGHTS managed to grab it and aim it to take out some platforms, and so far, it was looking good. Course the lava pool erupted to shot a geyser that almost cook the gang if they didn’t dodge.

“Woah there, that was too close for comfort!” NiGHTS yelps off to say in them almost being burned with damage.

“Goodness, all this work under this heat must not be good for one’s complexion!” Rarity’s spirit gasped in fearing what this was gonna do to them if they get burn.

“Eh, a little heat never hurt no one.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit lightly shrug off the subject in not fearing such a thing.

“Um, would that be if…only, they weren’t near lava? Um, that is, if they are okay?” Fluttershy’s spirit meekly asked seeing that the two different points are probably unable to work from together if this was too much heat to withstand.

At the very second, Queen Belle was really trying to get at it with making more large silk balls to throw at the gang. But as NiGHTS managed to grab & toss some upwards even without proper aim, it helped take out a few platforms while showing almost 75 percent of it was destroyed. The pony spirits had to locate the next acts to perform in where to launch the next attack to help out, and by then, they can drop the sider-queen Nightmaren in for a hot bath; sorta speak.

“She’s standing on those last platforms.” Rarity’s spirit stated in seeing where Queen Bella was at right now.

“So then, let’s get ready for the final blow.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued to say in knowing what this shall need to be called for.

“I hope we can aim this right.” Fluttershy’s spirit spoke in wishing that they make the shot and not miss.

“Let’s just take a careful aim & make sure, the next rebound effect works to our advantage.” NiGHTS exclaimed in knowing what they gotta do, it’ll be tricky, but they can make it.

Then in one final twist, NiGHTS grabbed the next silk ball that was coming towards her, aim carefully at where Queen Bella was position & how many platforms were in place below. And with a final shot, the ball bounced off in a strange zig-zag pattern, forward and backwards until pretty much there was nothing left to keep Queen Bella standing. The giant she-spider Nightmaren yelp as she soon was dropped from her high point and soon impacted into the pool of lava as she struggled from sinking before she vanished and soon exploded from within, thus signaling the complete defeat of Queen Bella. At that same moment, ‘Peaceful Moment’ started to play out for this theme of the gang’s victory.

“HORRAY! WE DID IT!” Fluttershy’s spirit cheered in seeing what they done has really helped stop Queen Bella’s action.

The others pretty much were looking at the yellow Pegasus spirit in having seen her show…something more than her shy personality. This also caught Fluttershy’s attention to stop what she was doing to pay attention now.

“Oops, sorry.” Fluttershy’s spirit sheepishly apologized for the outburst she showed, that was a bit much.

“Nah Fluttershy, that’s the kind attitude to show when you’re happy.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit waved off that what her friend did was an okay thing.

“Yes, a bit much, but sometimes…even we lose ourselves from the excitement.” Rarity’s spirit stated to say this in knowing that they all lose control of themselves when excited.

“And I can say that now, this ends Queen Bella’s matter of causing trouble in your dream world, Fluttershy.” NiGHTS smiled off to say this with a good expression of what they have achieved here in defeating Queen Bella.

“I’m very glad, now my place can be where everyone feels happy to be in.” Fluttershy’s spirit smiled off to say this in wanting her place to not be mess around by any evil means.

“It really is a wonderful place darling.” Rarity’s spirit commented with a smiling face in saying this to her friend.

“So what now NiGHTS?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit asked off to the jester in what’s gonna from here on in now?

“Well now, we can now head back to Dream Gate, but I think you’ll be receiving something soon.” NiGHTS issued off to say this with a little smile escaping from her face now.

“We will?” The pony spirits responded puzzled, what did NiGHTS mean by that?

“You’ll see, come on, time’s a wasting here!” NiGHTS stated to say this much while deciding to let the next part surprise her friends.

And soon NiGHTS began to fly around the pool of lava, going through the green Rings to charge up her Dash Power. With the Nightmaren, Queen Bella defeated, the nightmarish realm began to wobble and started to fad out. And once a void opened up, the gang took it to get them out of here and prepare to leave this place behind. And with that, everything begins to fade out at this time. Even the background theme was soon reaching a closure too when all things went dark.

Suddenly at this very moment, the scene begins to change to a familiar white abyss that was seemingly a calm & peaceful place to be within. And floating from above was a familiar large sphere with a star inside, only this one was more….green. The large green orb floated down to stop before Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy, letting off a pretty light when they went to hold it. It felt like something connected, something nice that one experiences over time, it felt like something…from their hearts, and also…something from a portion of their Elements of Harmony. No mistaking it here, this was definitely….an Ideya!

“Darlings! Do you see what I see?” Rarity gasped forth in noticing what they are near presence of.

“If you mean something, large, and GREEN? Then yeah Rarity, I do.” Rainbow Dash was pulling her friend’s hoof in making this little comment about the matter at hand.

“The Green Ideya, a symbol of growth.” Fluttershy responded off in recalling what the color of this Ideya was meant to be about.

“Symbol of Growth?” Rainbow Dash repeated off in hearing what this Ideya is to them.

“What do you mean, Fluttershy?” Rarity asked in pondering if Fluttershy felt like she knew what was going on.

“This one….it is….My future, nurtured by my memories.” Fluttershy responded in being awestruck in what this meant for her, that her world of memories & her growth are connected for her future. “In fact, it’s something we all nurture…for our futures.” She stated in what this could very well be, the dream to grow forth for their future.

“Man; that is really deep.” Rainbow Dash nodded off to look at this thing in surprise, who knew that this thing came from their heart.

“I know. And do you sense it…more potions of the Elements of Harmony are here?” Rarity spoke forth to say this while feeling more of their elements are within this other Ideya they’ve obtain.

“I feel them too, they’re almost whole.” Fluttershy spoke to say that with the other Ideya they obtain plus this one, the Elements of Harmony are nearly all together again.

“Okay, so we got the Ideya colors for: Red for Courage, White for Purity, Blue for Intelligence, & now Green for Growth. What’s left now?” Rainbow Dash spoke off in recalling the Ideya by count and color of their meaning & that leaves one left to find.

“I believe Owl said the last one is yellow & it represents…Hope.” Rarity commented off in recalling what the fifth & final Ideya is supposed to be about.

“So then, maybe it’s a really special Ideya if it’s about our Hopes.” Fluttershy spoke out to say this in having a good feeling about the last Ideya in question.

“Yeah, and what better than to obtain it & be our hope to save the day and get on home!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed with a go-to attitude in liking where this maybe going for the gang now.

“Then let’s be ready to go & obtain it then.” Rarity issued forth in knowing that pretty soon, they’ll need to retrieve the last Ideya to complete their journey.

“Right!” Fluttershy nodded her head in also agreeing to the idea as well.

Soon at this time, the Green Ideya created three large orbs of itself to be in possession of all three ponies. And then they sank in to be absorb into Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy, in which they have obtain the fourth Ideya that was missing from their hearts. Now with four collected, only one more remains to feel all portions of their represented Elements of Harmony rejoin together again. As the scene closes in here, this group feels they are now one more step away, and then soon, all the Ideya from their hearts will be gathered to bring victory in the Night Dimension and their chance to return to their home world.

Author's Note

Well now, looks like one team is now done, how about the next one? In the next chapter, it's time for us to see how Twilight's Team is gonna be doing now. For upon their return to Delight City, they come across...a Dog House? But there's more than that, it's the rematch against the vicious Second-Level Nightmaren: Cerberus, & this time, it’s all THREE HEADS! How will NiGHTS & Twilight's Team prevail over this more difficult enemy; that is a question we're not sure about. What sorta surprises await us next here....best we stay tune to find out...

Chapter 22: 2nd Match, VS. Cerberus!

The scene opens up to where we find Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie gently falling across the starry night skies. Wasn’t long before they soon were able to make contact with the ground pavement of Dream Gate. After their little time to explore the city by themselves and having found their pals Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy, it was a nice surprise that cheered this gang up in knowing their friends are gonna be okay. And now the group is deciding on what else they shall do from here out…

“Well, we’re back.” Applejack stated off in seeing that they have return to this place once again.

“Back in good old Dream Gate!” Pinkie Pie nodded off in seeing they have return to the place they also come back to.

“Yep, I gotta say, that search around Neon City seem a lot easier than we thought.” Twilight spoke off to simply say this in what was mind puzzling her from before.

“Or it was harder because we had to help move Dashie & the others and things got complicated?” Pinkie Pie smirked off to have made another random question while just leaving her friends to stare at her weirdly.

“Right.” Applejack slowly responded in getting by the pink pony’s weird behavior. “So wha now sugar-cube?” She asked off in what their plan was to do now.

“I’m thinking AJ. We search all over, but still couldn’t find signs of the next Ideya.” Twilight stated in trying to think this over in how to find the next Ideya.

“Ho hoo! You shouldn’t worry about that, dear Visitors.” Owl’s voice came from above to flap down to approach the ponies around.

“Owl!” Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie responded in seeing their wise owl friend had arrived.

“I am certain that you shall come across it…sooner than you believe.” Owl stated to believe that eventually soon, this group shall find their Ideya. “In fact, there is something new in Delight City.” He spoke off to mention something new has been added to Twilight’s world.

“Something new?” Twilight asked off puzzled, funny, she didn’t notice before leaving.

“Oh boy! What is it?” Pinkie Pie asked off to bounce & jump up and down in excitement.

“That is just it, we do not know. But strangely, there is something not quite right about it. Perhaps, you can look into it for us.” Owl issued forth in stating what was new was a mystery, but it felt very odd and they need someone to investigate it.

“Well, don’t see why not, so sure thing.” Applejack replied off to say in not finding nothing wrong in doing that.

“Thank you, and how is everything with NiGHTS fairing for you?” Owl replied off to say this while also asking in how this group is doing with their relationship in being friends with NiGHTS.

“Better now, I think we’re over the issue of her being a Nightmaren.” Twilight smiled to say this in feeling much better, they aren’t as bad as they were before.

“Then I shall wish you good luck and to take care now.” Owl nodded off to say this in having received an answer from the group.

And then just like the other times, Owl soon vanished into thin air without nothing behind but his feathers.

“Man, I wonder if he could do that for my party gig.” Pinkie Pie thought up a great idea if Owl could do that trick during times she throws parties.

“Heh, I think dat be too much fer Owl ta handle, Pinkie Pie.” Applejack chuckled off to say in thinking that be over the top for a wise old owl like that critter.

“Well girls, shall we go and check out this new house in Delight City? Might be a clue to finding the other Ideya?” Twilight asked her friends if they wanna go & check the new building out that has appeared and could help them out.

“Okie-dokie-lokie!” Pinkie Pie replied off to say sure thing to her pal about the question.

“Ye bet’cha, Twilight!” Applejack nodded off in giving her honest opinion on what to do.

After all is done here and with everything all set in the ponies minds, it was time that they set off. Twilight’s Team approaches the Door that would take them back to Delight City and hopefully find where the Ideya is located now. From opening the doors, the same white light came out to envelop them just like before. And soon afterwards while the door was closing, the ponies had already gone through. And as the scene fades, we can only wait and see what sorta adventure this group is gonna have when they enter back in that dream world….

At this moment, we find NiGHTS flying off below of the green of Delight City while leaving a starry dust trail behind. At this very moment, we see up ahead on a hill, that there were some gathering of Nightopians around a strange large size house. It was just outside the busy Neon City with many light, & look to be almost a simple house.

“NiGHTS, look. The Nightopians are all gathered together.” Twilight’s spirit spoke out in the mare seeing the Nightopians are flap their wings around to inspect the new home.

“Them critters sure seem curious.” Applejack’s spirit responded in seeing this action even attracted her attention.

“Oh, whatever it is must be something relating to Twilight’s world.” Pinkie Pie’s voice stated off in sounding a bit excited in being so curious.

“I wonder what they’re up ta here.” NiGHTS spoke off from where she and the other pony spirits flew together in seeing the situation. “Want to take a look.” NiGHTS turn to her friends in asking if they like to inspect the place.

“Oh, yes, yes! I would!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke off in feeling interested to inspect this new place right away.

“Settle down, Pinkie!” Applejack’s spirit tries to calm her friend from being a bit excited.

“I think you got your answer, NiGHTS.” Twilight’s spirit smiled to roll her eyes in seeing how well this was playing out.

Soon NiGHTS dove down to help her and her pony pals get a better look at what was becoming the center of attention. As the Nightopians were gather in being curious of this new building, NiGHTS soon stop to hover in where she stand as she and the pony spirits start to inspect this new home brought. Wasn’t much, just basic white walls, red triangle roof top, an open doorless path and it seem to have chains attach to the ground stretch over to keep the thing tight to the ground for unknown reasons.

“What’s this? Is this their house?” NiGHTS questioned off in thinking this place was something the Nightopians built for themselves; seems kinda weird.

“Hmmm….something strange about this building’s shape and form. But…I’m not sure what.” Twilight pondered to wonder her mind in just what this house was shaped to be as, it was very puzzling.

“It…looks more like a shack. Kinda like wha I have back on my farm.” Applejack’s spirit pondered off to say this for thought in what this image reminds her of.

“Or maybe a dog kennel. Cause it is kinda shape where a doggy could go in.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit stated off in what she thought this place best describes to be more like.

“Dog’s kennel?!” NiGHTS responded quietly in having taken that idea for thought, but she sounded kinda…concern; it couldn’t really be…

“Wait….you don’t think…” Twilight yelps with wide eyes in feeling concern about the situation now.

“Um, what’s wrong?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit slowly asked off in not seeing what the problem is.

“Pinkie, ye said a dog’s kennel, now who do we know has a dog DAT big fer this House?” Applejack’s spirit asked off in trying to make this simple for the pony to know there is only one creature that comes to mind.

“Oh that’s easy, it’s….uh-oh!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit suddenly changed from happy to worry in now getting the bigger picture of what dog fits in a big house like this.

“Cerberus!” The pony spirits & NiGHTS look to each other in responding with worried shock; the only dog big enough for this kennel is the Nightmaren Cerberus, which means…

At this time, the background started to play ‘EVENT - Bad News’ all of a sudden as NiGHTS & the pony spirits look ahead with cautious in realizing that this large house is actually meant for Cerberus, the Second-Level Nightmaren that’s the toughest of the bunch. Suddenly without warning, an earthquake suddenly began to shake the entire area without warning. And this sudden event caused the Nightopians to flee away in terror now. At that same moment, everything begins to fade out while a black void swallows up NiGHTS & the pony spirits; looks like trouble is already starting now…

Suddenly, we find ourselves back in the same nightmarish realm that was just a null and endless void with spiky dagger rocks, within a spherical cage with big black crows flying around it. And right in the center was none other than the Nightmaren: Cerberus. But something was strange as the Ice & Fire heads turn to look back at the chain orb that connects them for unknown reasons. Both heads start to snarl and growl before they let off howling noises with the light of the orange moon above that’s mostly covered by dark clouds. At the same time, ‘Clashing Cerberus: Hard Version’ was now being heard in the background during this development. And soon something else was happening during the dog heads snarling and howling, yellow light escaped from the orb while black crows flap from behind it. Then without warning, load & behold, a NEW CERBERUS HEAD WAS BROUGHT FORTH! However, this one’s form seem more made of yellow sparkling currents of electricity. Just like the other two heads, the third head has a spiked collar and a ring in its left ear. And just before Cerberus was NiGHTS & the pony spirits that appeared in the area just as they bear-witness to seeing…a new head that was brought into the picture.

“HOLY CUPCAKES! IT 'DID' HAVE A THIRD HEAD!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit went wide-eyes to shout off in seeing that the creature that wasn’t much of a Cerberus, is now shown to be the REAL deal!

“Okay, now I’m starting ta see a big difference now than before!” Applejack’s spirit slowly spoke in getting a bit concern in how this fight might go down different.

“NiGHTS, I know we fought this Nightmaren before, but…any advice?” Twilight’s spirit asked in hoping that maybe NiGHTS will inform them of what they gotta do to survive.

“Just this much. Use the chain to knock the hellhound Cerberus’s heads together!” NiGHTS issued off the same plan principle to take down Cerberus.

Then without warning, NiGHTS had to fly away when the Fire & Ice heads started to charge forth to try to take a bite out of the others. NiGHTS was flying and using Drill Dash to keep them away from the Hellhound beast as best as she could. Then when Applejack took control, she had the two heads try to attack them, only to get in the other one’s way. Now NiGHTS approaches the orb to perform the same method to take down Cerberus, but… Suddenly without warning, the Thunder head appeared from a bright yellow aura to form around the orb and lash out to almost bite NiGHTS’s head or her body off.

“Wha in Tarnation? This new head got in de way of our attack!” Applejack’s spirit shook off to look wide eye in shocking surprise in what the new head just did.

“Now you can see why Cerberus is more dangerous when it has all THREE heads. The third one appears if you’re not fast enough to attack the orb and it lashes to bite you.” NiGHTS stated off to tell her friends of what sorta tough foe they got to be dealing with here.

“But that’s the only thing that can help us defeat the mean doggy!” Pinkie Pie stated off in what look like their only shot to help them win.

“And just like the other heads, it really doesn’t like us.” Twilight’s spirit stated in seeing that this new head of Cerberus is looking mad at them.

Soon the two front heads turn to spot the gang and begin to attack. NiGHTS was seen flying away from the attacking Hellhounds once again, the gang needed enough speed to get through. The Fire head bite a rocky spike, the Ice head was chasing NiGHTS before the former head was trying to bite them. But Applejack handled hard rushing work to duck down when they bash to start snarling at each other, and punch it for the orb. Soon before the orb could obtain the Thunder head, NiGHTS managed to impact it and that knock it back and bash the Fire & Ice heads together which made a tiny bright explosion. That caused the heads to let out a howling moan sound as they soon sank in the violet mist.

“Got’em!” Applejack’s spirit cheered in seeing they finally stuck it to the beast.

“Remember, we stun him, but he’ll come back up.” NiGHTS reminded the gang that Cerberus will come back up in a few moments.

“Then the orb will be yellow, showing his damage to it.” Twilight’s spirit issued in knowing how this was gonna work like last time.

“Then allow me to get the next hit in!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit issued in wanting to also partake in this matter.

Soon it wasn’t long before Cerberus slowly rose up from the mist and then lit up its two front bodies again. Then it started to charge to come after NiGHTS, but luckily, Pinkie Pie took control to help watch out for that move to zig-zag. The two heads came near, but miss the target, and soon NiGHTS came near the yellow orb, but soon the Thunder head came out, so it was a no go in that plan. So instead, the gang had to fly about in trying to keep a good distance from Cerberus as the two front heads started to run off to attack. But the gang leads to a spiky rock, and then Cerberus’s two heads pass it and that caused them to yank when the center orb got tug and yank the chains backwards; it was almost funny.

“Heheheh, silly doggies.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit giggled at seeing such a funny scene that she couldn’t help but laugh.

“Pinkie, they ain’t yer normal doggies, they’re pure evil!” Applejack’s spirit issued sternly to remind her friend that she is fooling around with a ferocious Hellhound beast.

“Looks like we are just about getting through here.” NiGHTS stated in viewing their progress thus far to weaken Cerberus.

“I’m just hoping this idea of Pinkie Pie’s works.” Twilight’s spirit stated in wanting to make sure whatever Pinkie Pie does, works out in the end.

After letting funny matters slide by, it was now time to truly get to work and be serious here. As NiGHT was soon flying off when the Fire & Ice heads were charging to bite off the jester. But the gang managed to slip pass Cerberus to get near the yellow orb, and before the third head would show up, NiGHTS did a Drill Dash. The impact sent the orb back, sent the howling front heads backwards from the yank of their chains, their heads bashed to which they cause another explosion afterwards. And like before, they sank down into the mist to where they will recover a bit.

“That’s the second time, just one more should do it.” Twilight’s spirit issued in seeing that they have a chance to take here.

“Then ye best take de next shot Twilight.” Applejack’s spirit issued in knowing who better to do this than their smart pal.

“Right, time to use your brain and win the day!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit declared in wanting this to be their win.

“Well, time to see what we can do now.” NiGHTS shrug off to say this in knowing what it’s time to do.

Now the gang had to be ready, for they saw Cerberus rise up from the misty depths, they were no longer dizzy and the orb had a red light. Now both Ice & Fire begin to chase after NiGHTS with the urge to rip the jester apart. Twilight decided to take over in piloting NiGHTS as she lead the dogs to chase them and cause one head to miss while hitting a spiky rock, and then the other head went for her but miss to hit the second spiky rock. NiGHTS was gonna go off to Drill Dash the orb, but it lit up and soon the Thunder head appeared and almost bite the jester if she didn’t avert that attack in time. NiGHTS had to go further away before the two front heads came charging, the jester dodge to attack the orb, but the Thunder head appeared again!

“Watch out!” NiGHTS shouted to which she dodge away from the Thunder head trying to bit off them.

“Oh man, dat was closer than we thought!” Applejack’s spirit spoke off in feeling that was too close for comfort.

“I’m so sorry, he just…suddenly…” Twilight’s spirit felt sorry for almost blowing it there.

“It’s all right, we all have our off days.” NiGHTS calmly spoke to cheer Twilight’s spirit up from feeling doubt.

“Okay, Twilight’s moment to attack; take two!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit declared this random statement which they didn’t have time to correct or ask questions.

The situation was really becoming harder with two Cerberus heads launching frontal attacks while the orb is guarded by the third head. And soon Cerberus began to attack once more, but this time, NiGHTS had a trick up her sleeve as she transformed into her rocket mode. Now Rocket NiGHTS blast off to lead Cerberus to circle around and miss attacking her around a spiky rock while the Thunder head missing its meal. And soon it became like a chase where Rocket NiGHTS was leading Cerberus to chase it, the Fire & Ice heads tried to bite it but failed, and when the gang came near the orb, the Thunder head tried but miss too. The gang was soon leading Cerberus to chase them around in the cage.

“Okay, at the right moment, we use Drill Dash to speed up and take out that orb!” Twilight’s spirit explained the one shot they got to make this count here.

“Sure you all can handle that?” NiGHTS asked off in being curious if this group’s ready to use rocket mode for that since the speed will be extra fast to handle.

“Ye bet! When ye rid a wild bull, ye get back on it!” Applejack’s spirit spoke out words of encouragement to help them out.

“Then let’s, go, go, go now!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit cheered in wanting them to go off now and show what they are made off.

Now was the time to launch their counterattack as Rocket NiGHTS poured everything she got now; and then the heroes spin to turn around to avoid the next attack, and launch straight at the orb as it lit up to almost show the third head, but…they did it! Rocket NiGHTS impacted the red orb that went straight towards the cage, and it soon exploded when the Thunder head showed up while letting a cry. And soon the Fire & Ice heads let off a moan cry before they were yank back by the chain to collide as well before being unconscious. Then the next shocking event happened, the orb exploded in a grand light as it was a sign of the vanishing heads, that Cerberus the Helhound…was defeated! And at this moment, the background was playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ at this time.

“We did! We took down Cerberus!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit cheered forth in seeing what they did, before having a second thought suddenly. “Um, that is, the evil Nightmaren one!” She pointed out in making a pointed statement of what she meant to say in defeating Cerberus here.

“Heh, right! De bad version, an’ not one from our world.” Applejack’s spirit let off a chuckle in knowing they have their own Cerberus in Equestria, but that one isn’t evil.

“Well NiGHTS, how do you feel?” Twilight’s spirit asked in how the jester was feeling at this time.

“Honestly, pretty good about now. I never imagine we could defeat Cerberus. He’s feared by all Nightopians and even among Nightmarens.” NiGHTS smiled off to tell this to her friends in how surprising it was that they defeated Cerberus, many fear such a vicious beast and they just completely defeated him.

“Well it’s easy silly, there may have been three heads, but you had four heads!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit perk up to say this in giving an explanation of how they won against this last Nightmaren.

“Um…” NiGHTS was lost for words as she was not getting what Pinkie Pie was saying.

“In short, ye had us. A’n we trust ye ta guide us through de danger.” Applejack’s spirit explained that though Cerberus had three heads working together, there were four of them; three ponies with NiGHTS that turn the table.

“We may have had doubts about you NiGHTS, but it doesn’t matter what you are, it’s who you choose to be. That’s why…we’re all such good friends.” Twilight’s spirit smiled off in acknowledging that NiGHTS maybe a Nightmaren, but she will always be their friend.

“Thank you…all of you.” NiGHTS smiled off to say this in feeling so honored by such kind and compassionate words; even if she’s a Nightmaren, these ponies trust her. “Alright, I think with this done, it’s time to head back to Dream Gate. And also collect something from here, which is….” She was stating this out in knowing that before they go, they need to obtain something and waited for a response.

“Yeah…?” The pony spirits awaited in not knowing the answer, but…

“Well, you’ll know soon enough. Time to fly off now.” NiGHTS declared off to simply say this while deciding that it’s high time they fly on out of here.

Soon NiGHTS was flying around the cage and going through some green Rings to recharge her Dash Power. The gang saw some flying crows in the distance, but paid no mind to them. Soon the nightmarish realm began to fade out into a blur with the lost and defeat of the Nightmaren, Cerberus the Hellhound. And seeing the opening in the cage the gang made from that final explosion took it to fly off free. And as NiGHTS flew up to almost reach the moon, a portal appeared that would take them all back to Dream Gate while things began to fade out. And at this moment, the background theme was coming to a closure now…

Suddenly at this very moment, the scene begins to change to a familiar white abyss that was seemingly a calm and peaceful place to be within. And floating from above was a familiar large sphere with a star inside, only this one was more….green. As the large green orb floated down to stop before Twilight, Applejack, & Pinkie Pie, letting off a pretty light when they went to hold it. It felt connected to something, something nice that some over time experience, it felt like something…from their hearts, and also…something from a portion of their Elements of Harmony. No mistaking it here, this was definitely….an Ideya!

“Wow, it’s so…wondrous!” Pinkie Pie was awed at the bright color of this new Ideya before them.

“Twilight, is this thing…” Applejack was about to ask in what this was called until…

“The Green Ideya, which simulates growth in the heart.” Twilight expressed out in knowing what this Ideya they are holding was.

“Well I’ll be, this here symbolizes our growth.” Applejack responded in surprise in having heard what this one is meant to be.

“Meaning like…we grow taller or grow into mature mares? What-what? Tell me?” Pinkie Pie asked off in not knowing the answer as it was driving her crazy here.

“I get it girls. My biggest dream, my future.” Twilight spoke off in feeling so astounded by what this very thing here means to them. “We all have big dreams we dream for in the future and we grow to wanting to reach that point,” She explained the scientific reasoning of what to expect, they dream of something they wish to live in…someday in the future.

“Dat there’s some mighty wise words Twilight, I think I get some myself,” Applejack nods off in feeling like she understood, they all dream about what they wanna be like in the future.

“And does that mean we’ve almost got all the elements back together?” Pinkie Pie asked out this question in knowing this Ideya has portions of the Elements of Harmony inside.

“Almost, just one more Ideya to go and then all the portions can come together.” Twilight explained the case that they are now just one more away from bringing the portions of their elements together again.

“We got them other Ideyas, right?” Applejack stated off in recalling what other Ideya they already collected.

“Red was Courage, White was Purity, Blue was Intelligence & now Green is Growth!” Pinkie Pie happily listed out the color and the description of each of the four Ideya they have.

“And the final one…is the Yellow Ideya…for Hope.” Twilight responded off in feeling like the last one, was something to do with hope.

“Well Twilight, I think dat there is a special Ideya.” Applejack smiled off in simply saying what the last Ideya will probably be for them.

“Yeah, like I hope we can get home and save the day here. As in the kinda hope to expect.” Pinkie Pie spoke off to randomly say something silly in that meaning.

“Oh Pinkie Pie.” Twilight innocently shook her face with a little smile, her pink friend can be silly at times, if not all the time.

“So what are we waiting’ fer?” Applejack stated to say in feeling like it’s time they get going.

“I’m ready!” Pinkie Pie cheered forth in saying that she’s raring to get going now.

“Okay girls, let’s go find…our hope…together…” Twilight issued off this in sounding determine, it’s time to get ready now and find the last Ideya.

Soon at this time, the Green Ideya created three large orbs of itself to be in possession of all three ponies. And then they sank in to be absorb into Twilight, Applejack and Pinkie Pie, in which they have obtain the fourth Ideya that was missing from their hearts. Now with four collected, just one more remains to feel all portions of their represented Elements of Harmony rejoin together to be whole. As the scene closes in here, the gang feel they are now just but one more step away, and then, all the Ideya from their hearts will be gathered to help bring an end to the Nightmarens ruining the Night Dimension and the ponies their chance to return to their home world.

However, while everything maybe going somewhat smoothly well with the ponies in their search for the Ideya, the situation returns back to….the Realm of Nightmares. For within the dominion of where it is the sanctum to the almighty god of the Night Dimension, we see it’s none other than Wizeman himself. As he stood tall in having observed things, Reala & Phantom Pie were both but kneel down before the powerful Ruler of all Nightmarens. The tension in the air seem somewhat uneasy, not even the First-Level Nightmarens showed a hint of speaking, not a hint of opening to avert their eye sights to Wizeman’s presence, even so much as twitching, for something serious…was upon them.

“All those that have been sent, have return in failure.” Wizeman ushered off in stating the hard, and very deep cold tone of voice, of the facts at hand. “Even Cerberus, my last resort of a weapon…has fallen.” He ushered in sounding very upset in seeing his most fearsome Nightmaren has been defeated.

“It is unfortunate, Master Wizeman; it’s one thing for Queen Bella to have lost, but…” Reala was humbly speaking to say a few words here, until…

“Silence!” Wizeman yelled out in a cold emotionless tone in wanting silence.

“Yes master…” Reala silently ushered to nod his head to obey.

“Master Wizeman, now that NiGHTS is free, she has helped the ponies obtain four Ideya now. They’ll surely go for the fifth one.” Phantom Pie explained the case of what is likely going to be the aftermath of it all in the end; the heroes will seek the last Ideya to complete their set.

“I am already well aware of that. To believe these creatures have push my creations this far….has already driven my patience.” Wizeman stated to say this in sounding very disappointed, and also, a hint of being annoyed by the fact his creatures have been losing to mere ponies.

“A word, master.” Reala ushered out in wanting to speak freely before Wizeman. “Simply give me the chance and I shall go forth to capture NiGHTS before they obtain the final Ideya.” Reala offered his service again in wanting to prove himself yet again.

“Hah! You already lost six times in imprisoning NiGHTS, you had her and the Visitor ponies saved her! If anyone should be given a shot at taking her down, it’s me!” Phantom Pie was making a remark joke in seeing that Reala has already failed the last six times in seizing NiGHTS before.

“Listen here now, I have served Master Wizeman far more faithfully over the years while you, are still but a new Nightmaren under his service!” Reala look to the evil pony to stare with a stern face in snapping lightly for this one to not get too high for their standards while still being new to all this.

“Yeah, and I can deal with those ponies real easy, I would have dealt with NiGHTS if you hadn’t interrupted!” Phantom Pie issued off to state she could handle this fairly well and almost done away with NiGHTS if Reala didn’t butt in.

“Then why was it you were stalled from mere words NiGHTS threw at you than her own fist?” Reala stated off to remind this new Nightmaren about what happened during her fight with NiGHTS.

“That was…” Phantom Pie was about to make an excuse for the stuff she heard NiGHTS say strange stuff to her until…

“SILENCE, BOTH OF YOU!” Wizeman’s tone sounded extra furious, enough to silence both bickering Nightmarens while kneeling to the powerful wicked god. “With the situation as it stands, it seems to reason that I, alone, must take immediate response of this transaction.” Wizeman states that in order to compensate for the matter at hand, he must do his own dirty work instead.

“Master Wizeman, surely you aren’t…considering to go yourself to deal with NiGHTS…personally?” Reala asked forth surprised in hearing this, Wizeman getting involve himself is rarely seen, and once done, none survive under his fury and wrath.

“Ohhhh, even I think they stand no chance against you if you acted.” Phantom Pie spoke off to say in feeling like things are about to meet a turn point in what will happen.

“I shall go forth to deal with the measurements myself!” Wizeman declared this ordeal matter to be settle, by his own hands. “Phantom Pie!” He called out to the evil pony below him.

“Ugh, yes Master?” Phantom Pie slowly responded in having heard herself being called now.

“To better suit your efforts, under my service, you shall be given a task in which, you alone, shall carry out.” Wizeman spoke off in a cold emotionless tone in going to give this new ally a shot at something. “I grant you this, so that you may prove useful of serving me, fail and your existence shall be at an end.” He issued the matter in such a dry emotionless tone that sounded so dark, it send chill down Phantom Pie’s spine in just having heard the last part about her sake.

“Yes Master Wizeman, I shall not let you down.” Phantom Pie bows down in having received her orders and shall carry them out without delay.

“But Master Wizeman, what shall I…?” Reala was about to ask in what he should do to better serve, but was cut then…

“You Reala are on the verge of where your past mistakes, greatly outweighs the matter ahead of what important task I can give to you.” Wizeman ushered out this as if saying that from Reala’s recent failures, it is a wonder that he still lives and if he can even be useful for an important task. “You will await my orders, and dread carefully, this time, I won’t be so…merciful…as before.” Wizeman exclaimed to say this in sounding deadly serious of what shall happen if Reala so much as fail him again.

“I…um…yes, Master Wizeman.” Reala slowly bows down his head in humbly accepting this from his master without further pushing his luck.

With that, the enter scenery comes to a complete and total darkness to shroud our view. Whatever evil transaction is going down, it’s gonna be one in which things are gonna be a lot more crazy than they are now. What will happen to everyone if Wizeman himself gets involved…we’ll have to wait and stay tune…

And at this time, we find ourselves viewing what is going on back in Equestria within Rainbow Castle, right in the center of the Medical Chamber Room. As of right now, Goldie’s group has been working around the clock in making sure every single member of the Mane Six’s bodies are staying healthy in their stasis mode. Discord was still working on fixing the Universal Dream Monitor after another matter, but he was coming to a close. And then with one final turn gear and closing, and…

“At last, I’ve fix it! It’ll be better than before!” Discord declared forth in having fix the darn thing after two breaks.

“Really, can it show us what’s happening with the others?” Pinkamena asked off in being curious to wonder about the subject.

Discord soon snapped his fingers and soon the Universal Dream Monitor came on. Not only did it show things without static, but it went into multi-screen mode in showing different pictures of what Twilight & the other ponies are doing. Some of which were actually just some past adventures up to this point.

“Oh my, there’s so many pictures of what’s going on!” Autumn Gem gasped in seeing how many things they are seeing.

“Discord, what is this?” Sombra asked in not knowing what it was they are seeing here, it’s all new to him.

“Ever heard of multi-screen mode, well seeing we missed seeing lots of action, we’re now seeing all the events that taken part of what adventure.” Discord explained the concept of what they are viewing right now that they missed out on seeing in many different views.

“I am dedicating almost 20 different events happening from when the others have been in the Night Dimension.” Omega stated in having assimilated the number of events the Mane Six have seemingly gone through, separated and etc.

"So over a week, they experienced all of that!" Fila exclaimed in surprise, so the Mane Six even as Dream Spirits, experienced this much & something else it seems.

“Is that…the Guardian of Dreams who’s protecting the others?” Jack Zen asked in seeing NiGHTS help the gang, even Dualize with them.

“Looks like you were right sis, there is someone helping Twilight and the rest out.” Golden Heart smiled in seeing that they didn’t have much to worry for after all.

“Now, all we need to do is report this to Benny-boy, so he’ll be able to relax. The stresses of running a kingdom must be making him, Nyx, Starlight Glimmer, Spike & Phobos exhausted, and Celly and Luna are about as poof as the next.” Discord stated off in what they can do now to help ease those that have work so hard while the Mane Six have been in stasis.

Suddenly, the multi-screens shown were suddenly zapping out to go off like someone turn off the TV. That left everyone in the room a bit lost in thought.

“Ugh, Discord, what happened?” Jack Zen asked in raising an eyebrow in seeing something weird go on.

“I’m not sure. I’m trying to fix it now.” Discord stated to use a remote to fix the screen, but nothing’s working.

"Is it a bad connection or something interfering with the signal?" Fila asked off in being concern about the case here.

“Alert, unknown intruder!” Omega warn out the group that there is an intruder within the system it seems.

Then there was a dark evil laughter that seem to almost cause everyone to freeze as they are in absolute terror, for appearing on the screen was a large metallic glove with an eyeball in its center palm. Then the eyeball lit up in a flash and the monitor began to short-out, and then some weird magic aura surround it to steam and melt off like acid was eating through it. Now all that was left of it was now smoldering steam and smog.

“OH COME ON! NOW AN ACIDIC SCREEN PLOY! What, are we curse to not see much of the next stuff to happen?” Discord yelled out in seeing that the enemy used some acidic spell that melted the monitor into a goop pile, just great.

“Wha-what was that thing?” Autumn Gem asked nervously asked in being so sacred to hold Sombra for comfort.

“Was that the thing Luna warn us about?” Sombra asked in feeling concern in what they just saw now.

“It is, looks like he and another old foe are about to act. Major villains do that if the hero is getting too close to something they shouldn’t be doing.” Pinkamena stated this with a serious expression on her face in what seem to be happening, and no doubt Phantom Pie is gonna be involved.

“I better go inform Ben about this, it sounds important.” Goldie stated in knowing what he best do, this sounds way too important to be kept quiet about.

As the others began to continue their work, Omega managed to still have some connection to which he had the recordings from the Night Dimension, but for anything else, it’ll be hard to say if he can picture it. And while everyone was busy, Pinkamena approached her sleeping friends in capsule chambers once again with a concern and cautious face.

“I know you can’t hear us, but please you guys…you have to be strong. You’re about to face a whole level of trouble like you never believe.” Pinkamena whispered to her sleeping friends in wanting them to be careful in where their Dream Spirits are. “All we can do is hope for your safe return.” She ushered off to say this much in hoping that the gang are gonna be alright.

The scene begins to fade out with a strange darkness over the screen once again. As for what events are gonna be played out from here, we are left uncertain of that. The next events to come seem very serious, and for what happens to those in the Night Dimension, what happens with NiGHTS & the Mane Six, well, that’s all uncertain. But one thing is clear, things are about to reach a whole new league like never before…. And with that, everything fades out in mystery here.

Author's Note

Man, this felt kinda hard, but I made it! And now comes the next big thing. In the next chapter, Team Rainbow arrives before Team Twilight as the final Ideya appears just within their grasp. But trouble stirs when the powerful God of Nightmare arrives: Wizeman. And soon Wizeman demonstrates his power before abducting NiGHTS, stealing the final Ideya and leaves the pony visitors to suffer without their friend to aid them anymore. But even if the gang are lost in the dark, a light from their courage shall awaken within them and go forth to rescue NiGHTS within a place called: BellBridge. But the gang will need to acquire the keys to free the good jester and the one who holds the final keys needed....is a meeting of fate of an enemy of their world: Phantom Pie! How will the Mane Six achieve the impossible & even DO the impossible against a foe so strong, maybe...with the strong form of friendship, they can do it and do something about Phantom Pie! So stay close and stay tune, you'll not wanna miss any of this action!

Chapter 23: BellBridge!

At this very moment, bright white lights shine to where we see Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Fluttershy falling gently across the starry night sky. They landed within the center of Dream Gate, just as a blue light appeared to reveal a blue treasure chest. As soon as the ponies landed in the area, they approached the new chest & soon a new mask came out. This golden mask was slender in the form with horns & teal eyes over the cover; in a way, it kinda gave the impression of a Dragon’s mask. Afterwards, the blue chest magically vanished right afterwards.

“Hugh. I wonder what sorta mask this is here.” Rarity pondered off to question in seeing this for the first time.

“Beats me.” Rainbow Dash shrug off to say in not knowing what new mask they got now.

“Oh, I wish Owl was here to explain this.” Fluttershy spoke in wishing the wise old owl could tell them what this is.

“Ho hoo, you seem to have gotten a good one, Visitors! That mask is the Dragon Persona, which allows for transformation into Dragon NiGHTS.” Owl soon flew from above & spoke upon having seen what the gang here has acquired now.

“Dra-Dra-DRAGON!?” Fluttershy yelped a bit to shutter the name of something ‘Dragon’ related.

“Yes, with this mask, the Dragon Persona, you can transform into the long bodied dragon when you Dualize with NiGHTS.” Owl stated off to explain what the Dragon Persona is capable of doing. “Dragon NiGHTS can stop in midair, & is also unaffected by wind when flying.” From the sounds of it, with this new ability for NiGHTS, even strong winds will be unable to push the jester in the form of a Dragon.

“Cool! We Pegasus ponies always had trouble fighting against strong wind & this may come in handy!” Rainbow Dash smiled off to say in liking what they have received here.

“But-but…what about the…gulp, Dragon part?” Fluttershy nervously asked this while swallowing hard, fearing this might be scary cause she’s afraid of Dragons.

“Relax darling, we’re in control, so it won’t be a mean Dragon.” Rarity patted her shy friend to not be worried, if they are the Dragon when they Dualize with NiGHTS, then it’ll be all right.

“Oh, right…I guess I forgot.” Fluttershy suddenly started to make a small smile in realizing that.

“Well Owl, we’re gonna check out My Dream for a bit, I think after that last fight, we best need our strength for the final Ideya.” Rainbow Dash stated off in where they are gonna go now, after facing Queen Bella, they’ll need to recover before finding the next to last Ideya.

“Well, if you are certain.” Owl replied off to hear this while moving to fly somewhere on the other side of the fountain.

While Rainbow’s Team was heading towards the Door to take them to My Dream, they fail to see another white light appear in the sky. And soon falling gently across the night sky was…Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie. These three landed outside of Dream Gate upon their arrival & had just started to walk in towards the fountain. Then a blue light shine from there to reveal the same blue treasure chest as before for the group to open. And as Twilight’s Team did, they received the Dragon Persona mask as well before the chest vanished.

“Oh boy, wonder what this new mask is!” Pinkie Pie spoke off in liking the new mask, but doesn’t know what it’s for.

“Must be like them other types.” Applejack stated in recalling the last two Persona mask they received.

“But for what, one was a Dolphin, the other a Rocket, so…” Twilight was thinking in how they discovered two different mask help NiGHTS transform into different things, so what does this new mask do?

“Ho hoo, so it stands the next one, to be a Dragon.” Owl spoke from being on the other side of the fountain as he overheard what the others are talking about.

“Owl!” Twilight’s Team responded in seeing their wise owl friend was here.

“What you have obtain is something called the Dragon Persona, allow one to transform into a long bodied Dragon when you Dualize with NiGHTS.” Owl stated off to explain what the Dragon Persona is capable of doing when NiGHTS is involved. “Once done, you’ll be known as Dragon NiGHTS, a being who can stop in midair & is also unaffected by wind when flying.” From the sounds of it, even if the gang met with strong winds, when NiGHTS transforms into a Dragon, they will be unable to push them.

“Neat-o!” Pinkie Pie smiled in liking the sounds of that one about now.

“Well now, ain’t dat something’ ta look forward ta.” Applejack smiled off in thinking that sounded like a swell ability to have.

“It must be a very strong ability, did we earn it after the defeat of Cerberus?” Twilight pondered to think in what this last mask they gain can do for them.

“In a way, yes, & with this, you may be able to conquer challenges against strong wind currents.” Owl nodded off to state the matter of how the Dragon Persona can be a very helpful item.

“Maybe it’ll help us with de last Ideya.” Applejack spoke off to say this in thinking about what they may use this new mask ability for.

“Wait, shouldn’t there be a Door or something?” Pinkie Pie asked off in noticing, that there is no new Door to a new Nightopia to visit yet?

“That’s right, each Door responded to an Ideya we had.” Twilight responded in recalling the events that lead them to this moment. “From the Red, to White, to Blue, they brought three dream worlds.” She stated from the times they had Ideya, a Door responded and brought them to a new world.

“So then, where’s the Door for the Green Ideya to respond to & lead us to another one?” Pinkie Pie asked off puzzled in where the next Door is supposed to come from.

Just then, before anyone knew it, the Door to My Dream caught some attention in where just beyond the green hill side began to…change. As brilliant light cover over it, it was changed into where long staircases split into two paths between left & right while the My Dream Door was in the middle of the two. But the two paths connect to a middle center while leading up to one more staircase, leading to just a circle stone ring. But there was something else waiting at the very top of the spot, a large yellow sphere orb…could it possibly be what we all are thinking…

“I think we got it, but it ain’t no Door.” Applejack slowly responded in seeing this, as this was something to respond without warning.

Even those by My Dream’s Door stop what they were gonna do to stare up at this strange new thing that appeared.

“Okay, if this didn’t look awesome, I think it was unexpected.” Rainbow Dash replied off to say in looking at these stairs here.

“Why, I wonder if it has to do with having collected Four Ideya?” Rarity asked off in thinking this was a sign of what they might have done.

“Maybe. But why now?” Fluttershy pondered to think why this was happening now so suddenly.

“Oh hoo hoo!” Owl cheered in having seen this to flap his wings to allow him to get a better high view here. “It has been many thousands of years since the stairs on this hill have appeared!” Owl declared out loud to fly up high to say this out loud for everyone to hear him in what they see is a true surprise to appear before them. “It’s a clear response, from all four Ideya are gather in one place.” Owl address in just knowing how this must have happened all so sudden.

That alone made all the two pony teams freeze up to now think, if what they heard about these stairs being something special, then perhaps…what they also seek is just ahead.

“Come on, let’s check it out!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed to say in raring to go up the stairs without delay.

“Should we?” Fluttershy asked in not being so sure if they should or not.

“Yes, lets! This must be a sign darling!” Rarity happily responded in thinking this was something they can’t miss out on.

Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy took the staircase path on their right side to go up the first flank of stairs. At the same moment, Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie were still pondering their thoughts about the staircase here & from knowing of its sudden appearance.

“Well girls, if this isn’t a sign, then I don’t know what is.” Twilight shook her head in becoming serious in what they have just seen here today.

“I could get a sign shape & help out with that.” Pinkie Pie randomly said this off in wanting to help, much to the weird looks she received.

“How’s about we go up them stairs an check wha could be there?” Applejack kindly suggested this to the pink pony of a better solution to perform.

Just as Twilight’s Team was coming over to the base of the staircase to prepare to go up, they spot something else was above the stairs. At the very top, there was their other friends, Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy. Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie took the left side of the staircase to reach up to the middle spot, & got a good spot to see the back of their friends.

“Look, there’s Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy!” Pinkie Pie pointed in spotting the backs of their fellow pony pals.

“Then let’s meet up with them.” Applejack declared with pride in thinking it’s time they all go together again.

“Right, come on!” Twilight nodded her head in agreement, this must be a sign that their journey is about at an end.

At that same moment, NiGHTS had flown from above everyone’s heads, passing over Twilight’s Team & over Rainbow’s Team just as the latter reach the top first while the former team was still behind. NiGHTS landed on the ground in spotting the yellow sphere orb before them. And that’s when the jester knew what it was, because it was important.

“Hey, girls! Look at that!” NiGHTS turn her head to speak to her friends to notice what they have here. “It’s the last Ideya! The Ideya of Hope!” NiGHTS declared in what they are seeing is the final Ideya has already appeared before them.

At that moment, everyone was mesmerized in seeing a spectacular sight; the last Ideya they all needed to help them win the day & get their Dream Spirits back to Equestria was within their grasp. Rainbow’s Team was already on the flat surface to slowly move forward while Twilight’s Team were on the steps while the ponies ahead of them didn’t notice their presence; guess the last Ideya was so important to not notice them, oh well. But just then, the entire area began to have an earthquake shake motion that caused the ponies to yelp, with Rainbow’s Team falling on the floor while Twilight’s Team fell on the rake of stairs when they almost reach the top. Something was going on, but what was it, what was happening here?

“Fools! You think to defy a god?” Wizeman’s voice spoke off that shook the very foundation of the area that left everyone in the dark of where it was coming from. And at the same time, an evil dramatic theme was heard in the background that symbolizing what was occurring here.

“No…he couldn’t be…not here!” NiGHTS gasped out in fearing of who was possibly here of all places.

“Oh no! He’s infiltrated Dream Gate! Hoo hoo!” Owl yelps in sounding worried to flap above everyone’s heads in feeling cautiously concern of what great terror has now come to this place; it’s not even Reala, but someone much….HIGHER INVOLVED!

Suddenly, something was seen hovering upwards from beyond the stone circle ring where the Yellow Ideya was. Only when everyone looked at what was coming, they saw something very large, very tall, very much bizarre & very, VERY POWERFUL, especially with size gigantic metallic hands with eyeballs in their palms.

“Fool…you cannot defy your creator!” Wizeman announced this issue of authority of holding absolute power over NiGHTS that has defied obeying him.

“Wizeman!” NiGHTS issued off to gaze up at the titanic figure form of the one who is Ruler of all Nightmarens & a God for the Realm of Nightmare.

“It’s…Its Wizeman?!” Twilight responded off in sounding shock in looking up from below the stairs in who was just in front of the ponies.

“Oh boy, I don’t need a Pinkie Sense to say…we’re in trouble!” Pinkie Pie yelps in ducking her head low in seeing that is one enemy that could truly give them nightmares.

“I have ta agree there! Just wha de heck is dat varmint?!” Applejack questioned off in not knowing who Wizeman is, but from what they can say….he is more than any foe of Nightmaren they have faced against.

“Th-That’s Wizeman?!” Fluttershy shutters a bit in feeling worried & fearful, just standing on the floor to stare at this foe is too much for the shy pony to take.

“Goodness Gracious! Look at the size of him, he’s unlike anything we’ve seen!” Rarity gasped in never seeing an enemy quite like this, it’s like jumping into the fire without thinking.

“Oh man, this is definitely the worse time to face a seriously powerful villain now!” Rainbow Dash moans to complain in knowing they really got rotten luck when things were going so well up till now.

“Your infantile disobedience stops here.” Wizeman spoke off in sounding very furious over NiGHTS for always getting in the way. “Now, you will know my wrath!” Then all six hands moved out to position themselves before everyone.

Then without warning, the gigantic metallic hands open their palms to unleash a star dust before purple lasers were shot all around. Everyone yelps to shield themselves as the random attacks are fired around which caused a brightness to blind their eyesight.

“Hhooooooo…..” Owl’s voice was heard from which he was caught off guard by the attack & was blasted away to parts unknown.

“OWL!” Many of the ponies cried out to look for their other friend, but gasp at seeing something, as did NiGHTS. Much of that light attack completely devastated around Dream Gate to make the Doors, the fountain, everything be laid in waste.

“Wizeman! How could you?” NiGHTS snapped off to face up to her former master in being angry; Wizeman has harm Owl & has level Dream Gate; this was unforgivable.

“Have you not yet learned to hold your tongue?” Wizeman darkly was speaking with a strict tone voice in seeing & hearing how NiGHTS still does not see what position she is in. “If you refuse to bow to my will, then I have no further need for you.” Wizeman darkly address the matter that if NiGHTS will not surrender to him willingly, then he has not much use for the jester. “I shall take your mind, your consciousness & create a new, more obedient servant.” Soon all six of Wizeman’s gigantic metallic hands move in close to NiGHTS as if about to get her while stating a new plan to be done upon NiGHTS.

“Wh…what?!” NiGHTS yelped upon hearing that, was Wizeman saying he was gonna change her personality completely to be something else entirely.

Then without warning, the left hand unleashed a pink beam wave to rain down upon NiGHTS’s defenses.

“Arrrrgh!” NiGHTS was soon yelping from being bombarded with Wizeman’s power that completely was making her yelp & struggle in midair while screaming in torture.

“NiGHTS!” The Mane Six cried out in seeing their friend was being tortured in the most horrific of waves.

NiGHTS was letting out loads among loads of screaming cries while yelping, Wizeman was not stopping this, the Nightmaren Ruler continued to pour this pain onto the jester until….it was over. NiGHTS was unable to bear the pain much more before losing all feeling in herself to be unconscious & flat off the ground like a helpless victim. Now Wizeman’s metallic hands moved forward while two of them held their own targets: the Ideya of Hope in the right hand & an unconscious NiGHTS in the left hand.

“Oh no…NiGHTS…!” Rarity yelps horrid in shock by what she, Rainbow & Fluttershy seen in being in front of such great evil.

“NiGHTS…no…” Twilight gasped off in shock to look down, she, Applejack & Pinkie Pie were still on the steps, but they felt unable to move after what they saw.

“And as for you, Visitors from another world…” Wizeman spoke off in noticing the ones left behind here.

The ponies yelped in having heard Wizeman speak to them to gasp with worry, what’s he gonna do now? And from what they are seeing, the weather seems to have become a bit more stormy with the way the clouds are looking, is it from under Wizeman’s power.

“I consign you to oblivion, along with this eyesore of a world.” Wizeman decree this out as a mighty lord passing judgement of what will happen to those that were within this place.

And soon, four of Wizeman’s metallic hands shut & open their palms to unleash another laser blast of a stronger force to blast around everything in sight.

“Aaaaaaughhhh!” The Mane Six yelp to brace themselves yet again to duck down from what was coming as it all flashed out in white flash.

Then as everything from the explosive force & shaking, did the ponies slowly began to open their eyes, only to see a much greater, more horrifying sight of what was displayed. All of Dream Gate was broken apart & began to fall into the Dark Ocean, only the staircase seem to remain. Even Twilight’s Team yelp from being at the lower part of the stairs to which part of it broke off & they yelp to hold on tight while they watch all of Dream Gate cease to exist anymore.

“N…No….” Twilight gasped in being stun, this was way too much; as if wrecking the place wasn’t enough; but destroying it all.

“Ah, our Dream Worlds!” Pinkie Pie gasped in shock that the Doors that lead to their dreams, are gone…all gone.

“By golly, wha kinda monster is he?” Applejack gasped off in fright, Wizeman is almost like a powerful villain they know from Equestria who is a God, & they are living it here.

“Nur-Huh-Huh-Huh-Huh-Huh, Hah-Hah-Hah-Hah-Hah-Hah-Hah-Hah, Haaaahhhh…..” Now Wizeman’s most diabolical laughter is heard within the air as the stun ponies watch as this powerful godly villain slowly descends down towards the dark ocean sea below. Finally, Rainbow’s Team snap out of their stupid phase to rush over & then as Twilight’s Team managed to get on more solid steps to rush up to, but all six of them reach the wreck spot of the circle edge. And they all stood their helplessly in watching Wizeman slowly sink into the Dark Ocean, taking within NiGHTS & the Yellow Ideya away

“NIGHTS!!!” The Mane Six screamed out to want to stretch out their hooves, but they can’t go any further as they watch as they lose both the final Ideya & their jester friend…to the villain.

Soon the evil dramatic theme came to a close at this moment. Now while the Mane Six maybe united now, they stood on what was the only floating island spot of what was once Dream Gate. Everything was gone, this world, the Doors to their Dreams, Owl, the Nightopians, the Yellow Ideya, & worse of all…NiGHTS. They felt completely powerless, for as they are but only Dream Spirits that had no real power in the Night Dimension as they did back in Equestria.

“This is awful! Dreadful! This is the Worse…Thing…EVER…To Experience!” Rarity was traumatizing herself in a dramatic way

“I can’t believe it, we froze right there & then! If we only gotten the Ideya, then…” Rainbow Dash was complaining to feel so powerless in what they did.

“I can’t believe there was a villain like him, I mean he had SIX DISCONNECTED HANDS FLOATING AROUND!” Pinkie Pie was stating off while shouting off that the villain had six floating hands, what could they do against such a titan of a foe.

“We saw Pinkie Pie, we saw. But I can’t blame ourselves, it’s like if we had ta face Grimmore back home.” Applejack nods off in feeling sorrow, it be as if they had to face the War-God, the mere presence of a power THAT large is too much even for mere mortals to stand against.

“If we were back home, at least we have a chance to defend better. But, I don’t think we can do much now…not without NiGHTS.” Twilight look down in sorrow & defeat, they can’t do much of anything now, & without NiGHTS, well….what can they do?

“What do we do now, is this going to be the end of us? Are we doom to disappear & never seen our friends & family again?” Fluttershy asked off in feeling like this was the end of the line for them, without the last Ideya, they can’t do much of anything much less get home.

Now the Mane Six felt like this was their utter defeat. Without NiGHTS, they can’t much do the things the jester has always done; fly, soar, maneuver, perform attacks, heck, they can’t even transform into things without Dualizing with NiGHTS. What can any of them do now, they can’t fight, they can’t get home, what can they do now? Twilight just look down at where they saw Wizeman vanish into, taking all they had with him. In mere moments, sorrow & grief started to faed from Twilight’s heart as she stood up with some focus expression.

“We have to go.” Twilight spoke softly at first that earn some attention from the others. “We have to go after them!” She spoke this out louder to look at her friends in stating this matter.

“Go after them, but how darling?” Rarity asked off in what Twilight meant by them going after the others.

“Right, they all went down, WAY down into the Dark Ocean!” Pinkie Pie nods in knowing what’s down there, an off limits area they can’t go into.

“Wait a second! Ye ain’t thinkin’ wha it is I know ye got in dat brain of yours, Twilight!” Applejack suddenly hold everything in thinking she knows Twilight’s plan involves them going after the enemy, but on a risky part on the first step.

“That’s right, we have to go after Wizeman & rescue NiGHTS & recover the Ideya of Hope!” Twilight nods off in being serious about what they need to do here, they have to dive in & reclaim their friend & the last Ideya taken from them.

“But….that would mean going into…the Dark Ocean! The place no one returns from!” Fluttershy yelps in fear of what that means for them & it all sounds scary.

“Yeah, how can we help if we never come back? If we had the elements, we might have a chance, but…” Rainbow Dash asked off in thinking they can’t do much when they are so powerless, & stuff…

“Listen to yourselves! While we worry about our own sakes, Wizeman maybe planning to turn NiGHTS into something she isn’t.” Twilight sternly lectures her friends in seeing themselves, while they bicker about the odds against them, they could be doing something. “We all saw what that was like, an evil that made us do things we didn’t want to do. Do we sit back because of fear & helplessness & watch as someone who helped us so perish away?” Twilight was asking this serious form of a question about doing nothing to help when they can make a difference then watch someone suffer.

That really left a hit on its mark, as the Mane Five think this through. Ever since they came to the Night Dimension, NiGHTS has help them out & has shown them the wonders of their dreams, & have done some fun things to. To just do nothing while an important friend is in major trouble, it be like they just threw away everything that makes an importance of Friendship that is magic all the more special. And soon many of them started to get some serious faces right about now.

“Twilight, ye be right. I honestly think I couldn’t live with myself if I sat on my flank an’ did nothin’.” Applejack nods off with a stern face in agreeing what her friend was giving to them straight & has made up her mind.

“Right! I don’t want our fun times to end here, we had so much with NiGHTS, I don’t want us to never do more again!” Pinkie Pie stated off to nod in wanting to continue to have the good times with NiGHTS & never stop.

“Here, here! I won’t just turn my back to a friend who did so much for me without asking for any repayment.” Rarity nods in responding in a humble manner to not turn a blind eye to a friend in trouble.

“NiGHTS maybe a Nightmaren, but robbing her of what makes her unique, that’s just being mean. She’s a kind person!” Fluttershy spoke off from being meekly to being more serious, they won’t let the NiGHTS they know be taken away.

“Well if we’re in agreement, then what say we take a dive & just face whatever is down there, & get back our friend!” Rainbow Dash stated off in feeling her courage come back & was gonna be loyal for them to dive into the face of danger to save a friend.

“That’s the way Rainbow, alright girls, on the count of three…” Twilight nodded off to say while having everyone get ready on her mark. “One…Two…” She was giving the countdown of when to rush off the edge, and…

“THREE!” The Mane Six shouted together in backing up & began to run with all they got & not stopping for any reason. And with that, they all jumped off the edge of the destroyed staircase & began to fall straight down until…they fell into the Dark Ocean. At that moment, everything went completely dark & black, for whatever happens to the Mane Six….the choice they made was theirs alone to follow through in the dark abyss.

The scene opens towards a swirling dark & gray vortex void, depraved of all light, of all dreams, a world filled with just emptiness. But while that maybe so, the Mane Six were seen descending into it, Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie were drifting apart from Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy, but still…even with their shut eyes, they seem to be focusing…As if trying to speak their thoughts to keep them going on strong with some….willful desire of some kind?

“I….I understand, now.” Twilight’s voice spoke off in feeling like she understand something. “What it means to trust people & ponies alike…” She stated from learning something that was absent to her.

“I feel that…That our friends are the ones who trust you back.” Rarity’s voice spoke in stating a fact about one’s friends to trust another.

“I think I finally understand too.” Fluttershy’s voice spoke in feeling like she too, understands something. “I realize what’s most important to me…” She stated in having come to terms of what is important here.

“Up until now, I’ve just been running away from everything, feeling too cool to work hard.” Rainbow Dash’s voice stated in what seem like a guilt matter to her of what she did. “But…I won’t run away any more.” She stated in making a new stand as of now.

“I’ve been so concern about looking’ up ta my pa & honoring' my family, dat I didn’t look at myself.” Applejack’s voice stated in having realized something she did what was out of being something she ain’t. “Well, from now on I will.” She declared in about to be who she wants to be now.

“I know that I can do this on my own, if I really try my best.” Pinkie Pie’s voice stated in what she wants to do & be capable of on her own.

As the Mane Six seem to be admitting some truthful, honest, kind, & encouraging words from their hearts, some red particles seem to be seen gathering in the center of the void.

“My dreams…Friends that I can trust…” Twilight’s voice spoke off in stating these facts of meaning.

“Now they’re relying on us. And we have ta help them!” Applejack’s voice stated in knowing who is relying on them now.

“I won’t run away any more.” Fluttershy’s voice stated in what she’s gonna do from now on here. “My dreams…My memories of those I care for…” She stated in wanting to not lose such memories of all things.

“I realize what’s most important to me…” Rainbow Dash’s voice spoke off in stating something of importance.

“I know that there are some things that just cannot be replaced as simple as that.” Rarity’s voice issued about that there was no easy way to replace something lost.

“I want to help save NIGHTS & all the innocent Nightopians.” Pinkie Pie’s voice spoke off as a will in what she wants to do in saving those she mentioned.

“Everything that’s important to me….to us…I’ll protect it all with my friends!” Twilight’s voice stated off in what she was gonna do here & what she protects.

“Pretty please…give us the strength to do this!” Pinkie Pie’s voice called out as if asking for aid now.

“Please, give us the courage…” Fluttershy’s voice called out in wanting some form of courage to get them by.

“To protect what’s important…” Rarity’s voice claim that they want to protect something dear.

“Fer here…fer anywhere…” Applejack’s voice exclaimed that it’s to be for just about anywhere.

“To make sure we are all safe, because of…” Rainbow Dash’s voice was about to make this claim, before…

“Friendship!!!” The Mane Six spoke in union on that last part they wanted to make clear here.

Suddenly, the red gathering of lights started to flash together in creating some spiral sphere of light. It was rotating at an alarming rate in response to the ponies & it began to slowly come towards them until…all faded out here.

Meanwhile at the same moment, the scene opens to a strange tower area that we are not able to see or tell its location. But from what can be seen & noted was that NiGHTS was chained up by her ankles & wrists in gold chain designs like the cages, but to the floor & above the ceiling. Someone was seen putting something on the unconscious jester, it was NiGHTS’s Persona Mask that she wore to symbolize loyalty to Wizeman. As for who put that one her, it was none other than Phantom Psycho Pie as she seem to be standing around, looking bored at the job she’s been given.

“Brother, here I am, with my target in sight & I’m told to not finish her off by Wizeman’s orders.” Phantom Pie rolled her eyes to complain in seeing what kinda task she was given here. “Seriously, I get I’ve been given these final two keys out of the six needed to unshackle NiGHTS, in case those Key Keepers fail to guard theirs.” She explained in showing she had two keys in her possession needed to free NiGHTS. “But come on, I wanted to have my own fun in torturing this goody-two-shoe protector of dreams, & yet while she’s unable to fight back when chained up, just to keep her in chains! No fair at all!” She complains & pouts in not being allowed to have any fun here in what she wants to do to NiGHTS.
 
Then while she was busy with her own matters, Phantom Pie looked back over to the unconscious NiGHTS. Some glimpse of memories from when the two fought, how it was left undecided while the jester was making remarks to her about some weird stuff she never got; things like a heart. Just remembering that stuff was making the evil pony groan to growl in annoyance; even if the enemy is unconscious, she is still being a pain to her.
 
“Ugh, I’m recalling what she told me about having a heart. Like I wanted to be whole, yeah right. What’s wrong with the way I am now?” Phantom Pie questioned off in recalling what NiGHTS said to her when first they meant. “Hmph…her tricky words don’t affect me. So what, I’m after all acknowledging who I am, a piece of Psycho Pie! What’s wrong with just being that?” She asked off in what’s wrong with being one part of someone who is already whole & is now acting as their own.
 
“Is it…really how…you wish to live out?” A sudden voice that sounded weak was heard speaking during Phantom Pie’s ranting.
 
Phantom Pie looks over to where NiGHTS was chained up as she heard what was said & seem to narrow her eyes in not liking what she’s hearing.
 
“Still awake, well save your breath. You’re gonna need it when Wizeman’s done changing your personality to become a new Nightmaren!” Phantom Pie remotely remarked off to tease & taunt NiGHTS in what’s gonna happen to her.
 
“Even so…are you really alright being something else, then being what you are told to be?” NiGHTS spoke off to mention this in wanting to know, from her struggling open eyes, about Phantom Pie’s case.
 
Phantom Pie seem confused, what did she meant by something like that. Ever since she was recreated as a Nightmaren, she hasn’t felt like her old Nightmare Demon Pony self. There was even that time she felt a beat in her chest which she never once heard before…unless she was alive. Ever since she & NiGHTS first fought in Memory Forest, being asked of weird questions has actually started to make her question things she never cared for. When she was done with her deep thinking, she looks back at the chained NiGHTS who even now, continues to be a pain, even torture Phantom Pie instead of the other way around.
 
“You are REALLY starting to dry my PATIENCE! I said I am as I should be!” Phantom Pie snaps off loudly in being tired of being told of such foolish ideas from this good jester.
 
“Do you choose to be this way or was it chosen for you?” NiGHTS asked this question in wondering what the answer could be.
 
“Chosen?” Phantom Pie repeat off puzzled in having been told this as she was not getting it.
 
“I maybe a Nightmaren, but…I felt different from the others…something even Wizeman never foresaw in me.” NiGHTS struggled to speak her words while feeling tired, but was speaking true of every words about herself. “At first, I just followed orders like any Nightmaren was supposed to do…but then I decided to change & start anew.” She stated from wanting to be something else, something more, to stand out for a change.
 
“And was that from, what…your heart? Did it help you grow a conscience?” Phantom Pie remarked off to say this in making more taunts over the issue. “Well, thanks to it, you might not even be the you right now.” She pointed out that very soon, NiGHTS won’t be herself no more once Wizeman is done with her.
 
“Even so, I feel like…I won’t be forgotten.” NiGHTS spoke softly to say this with her head looking down.
 
“Not be…forgotten?” Phantom Pier slowly repeated to raise her eyebrows in feeling confused now. “What do you mean?” She asked off in not truly following that statement at all.
 
“Those who live with a soul & those that have a heart…those that reach out to others…” NiGHTS slowly spoke forth in trying to speak reason with her words here of what she is. “One’s heart connects to another, it is how trust, friendship, & other emotions are made. From them…we feel…free…” She stated off that with emotions, one truly feels like they are free from being nothing.
 
Suddenly a strange vibration wave shook off from Phantom Pie’s presence, & a strange beat sound is heard again as she yelped. Phantom Pie holds her head with one hoof as if feeling something off from hearing such confounded speech lecture from NiGHTS.
 
“What…is this….some kinda…TRICK?” Phantom Pie growls with her gritted teeth in feeling like she’s getting a bad headache or something from all this nonsense. “You’re doing this…admit it! You’re deliberately doing something…even now!” From the moment Phantom Pie glares at NiGHTS with anger & fury, NiGHTS showed no signs of deceiving her opponent, the only one lying…is the enemy pony herself.
 
“The only one being hurt is you.” NiGHTS expressed forth to say this as it was the honest truth. “You’ve been given something you might not have needed if you were only a specter, but you were from a flesh being before then.” She spoke forth in stating what Phantom Pie was before being a specter & then even a Nightmaren.
 
“What…are you saying?” Phantom Pie growls to focus her fury eyes on the chain jester. “You’re saying…that the heart I never had if I was not first flesh has become real when Wizeman gave me new life?” She couldn’t understand it, when she was left inside Pinkamena, she was a specter spirit wanting to take over a flesh body, but after getting a new body of her own, could she now have something she didn’t expect; was such a thing possible?
 
“It wouldn’t be surprising…if he didn’t notice himself…just like…with…me. To…have…a…heart….” NiGHTS slowly was speaking with her words becoming quieter by the second until her eyes slowly shut.
 
Then at that moment, NiGHTS suddenly lost some of her strength to have her head go limp as she passed out now. But Phantom Pie seem to be screeching between her teeth that the one she was having a conversation is now out cold. Just as she stood back up from getting a hold of herself after what she had been through with this irritating chatter.
 
“Uuuuuugh, you really are a pain to no ends!” Phantom Pie growls off to blow off steam in what NiGHTS has gone & done now. “Brother…have a heart. Blaugh! I think I’m gonna hurl!” She stuck her tongue out in feeling like she be sick with such an idea.
 
Suddenly there was a strange sense from the distance that Phantom Pie felt. They were familiar signatures & they vanished into complete blackness; which perk her an evil smile.
 
“The Mane Six…they’re in the Dark Ocean.” Phantom Pie smiled off evilly in stating of where the enemy has gone & landed themselves in; the place of no return. “Heh, well then…guess NiGHTS’s rescue will be…” She was about to say the rescue for NiGHTS will never come if those six mares have been swallowed into the Dark Ocean.
 
But just then, a sudden red jolt zip across Phantom Pie’s senses to snap her eyes awake. She stared in shock to stare up at the cloudy night sky, as if sensing…something came & now it was…coming…
 
“What’s this…the Ideya of Courage…I’m sensing it’s still with them and…” Phantom Pie was stating out all of what she felt, the Red Ideya was helping out the ponies & there was more!
 
That’s when Phantom Pie’s eyes widen in putting the two things together. The Mane Six are about to make a comeback return, but should be impossible for them. Then at that moment, she whistles for something & soon a Goodle riding a blue gigantic bird screech to appear before her.
 
“Get ready to move pal & alert the other Key Keepers! Those ponies from Equestria are gonna arrive to rescue NiGHTS! And they can’t do it without getting all SIX keys!” Phantom Pie was giving the orders out as a First-Level Nightmaren in seeing they’ll be getting some rescuers of NiGHTS & they need to stop them from obtaining the keys if they are in groups of two.
 
The gigantic blue bird screeched in having been told this & was ready to obey it as the evil pony was climbing up to ride in the backseat with this Nightmaren.
 
“I’ll show NiGHTS & those ponies…of what I truly am…I shall use all the powers at my disposal to make them suffer defeat!” Phantom Pie dryly issued off with a dark expression on her face that she’ll end this little battle once & for all. “It’s time to see if having a heart with such strong devotion to those one cares for really is all that or just empty words. Let’s see them survive…The Nightmare Demon Pony!” She issued off the matter to wonder if the heroes can win with the feeling of their hearts over the powers she has & without NiGHTS to protect them.
 
Then without warning, the Goodle riding the gigantic bird took off with Phantom Pie riding on it. When those ponies come & try to take the last keys needed to free NiGHTS, they’ll have to face her to get to them & it won’t be easy. For with the odds against the Mane Six who are nothing but Dream Spirits, Phantom Pie is gonna give them a fight they’ll never forget. And with that, everything goes dark at this time while many are wondering…what sorta battle is about to take place here very soon.

Now the scene begins to show dark gray cloud that blocks our view, but soon a familiar ‘red’ shining light begins to light on through it. At that same moment, the background was playing ‘Growing Wings’ during this time. Soon the red sphere of light shine off to bring forth the Mane Six to be above some clouds & were….MAGICALLY FLYING!? This was a struck of amazement if ever seen, the ponies that had no magic from their world here & as Dream Spirits couldn’t use their wings, but it seems…they can fly on their own without Dualizing with NiGHTS. Below them, was what look like a city that resembles a place called London that they heard about from Megan’s world; Course there are a few chunks of buildings that float around like island pieces & such, little black clouds hovered around & the city was sleeping below, the windows lit up in the night as a harvest moon shine gently.

“Rainbow, you search that way, we’ll take this way!” Twilight order out in what they’re gonna do here, split into their teams of three to cover more areas.

“Roger Twilight, time for our teams to begin our search!” Rainbow Dash saluted in knowing what it’s time for here; search and rescue time.

Soon the two teams parted to help cover more ground or air, whichever, it's their search to find NiGHTS. Each of them managed to perform a Drill Dash move to go in two splits to cover ground from left & right.

Twilight’s Team soon came across a blue light, & when they touch it, it zoom off ahead of them while they went through some Rings. And just as they were coming near a chunk of a building, the blue light made contact to which it was changed into balloons!

“Hey, you see that? It turn that big building into balloons!” Pinkie Pie stated in what they saw look like something that was…just, wow!

“Well dat’s some crazy ability?” Applejack remotely stated in what they saw was completely strange indeed.

“Heads up girls, something’s ahead here!” Twilight issued a warning in seeing something ahead of them now.

Soon Twilight’s Team came near what look like a floating door with stretch chains & a lock in the middle. Once they had to go pass it, they spotted a Goodle riding a pink gigantic bird, as it took the highroad. So the ponies had to fly up after him, & soon got shot out of a jar cannon, & were watching out for some firework display going on. Another building chunk was gonna be hard to dodge while the Nightmaren seem to go through a window, but the gang touch the same floating blue light before it shot out & turn that object into balloons & cleared a path for them.

“I think we can safely say we need those building chunks out of our way.” Twilight stated off in knowing what it was they need to do.

“Easy, find a floating blue light & make them turn into balloons!” Pinkie Pie happily stated off the simple matter in what to do at the time being.

“Sounds so simple, it’s hard not ta agree ta it.” Applejack shrug off to say in seeing this will be something to get by.

Twilight’s Team was going through some Rings, as they were not losing track of their target ahead. They came across another blue light where AJ touch it, & it shot off like a shooting star while the ponies flew to collect Rings. The light touch another building chunk, turn to balloons & some of the balloons pop into firework displays. They spotted the Goodle ahead, he was gonna try another slip through a building chunk, but then Pinkie Pie touch another blue light to shoot it off. The light went to turn that chunk into balloons & kept going even pass the Goodle, much to its confusion while unaware of the ponies catching up. With team work, Twilight held AJ & Pinkie Pie to do a combo Drill Dash to toss them & then AJ did the same for Pinkie Pie which the latter pulled off to which then…made contact with the Goodle.

“GOT’CHA!” Pinkie Pie shouted out in having caught this tricky little Nightmaren.

The gigantic bird yelped before Pinkie Pie toss the bird along with the Goodle downwards to see them vanish, but not before snatching the key. As the Nightmaren vanish into darkness from whence it came, Twilight & Applejack came up to Pinkie Pie who held the first key. As Team Twilight flies together around the area, it would seem that after the defeat of the Goodle that was the Key Keeper, & chunks of floating buildings it would have used were turn to balloons & gave the ponies a chance to soar by & find that lock door they saw before, which from their contact, smashed it to pieces from the use of the key.

“Looky here, it unlock this thing while we’re busting’ it.” Applejack stated in seeing what it was that they managed to do here with the lock door.

“Maybe it’s connected to freeing NiGHTS, like from her prison cages.” Pinkie Pie spoke off in thinking the two are sorta similar.

“I think your right Pinkie Pie, come on, there must be two more Key Keepers to track down.” Twilight stated to say this in figuring out what they need to do here.

Now with one door unlock, the gang can only hope it helps them in freeing NiGHTS. And more so, hope Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy are doing okay with their own task.

Also around the same moment, Rainbow’s Team was also chasing another Goodle riding the same pink gigantic bird after seeing a strange floating lock door. Rainbow Dash saw a blue light before making contact with it as it somehow flew off to touch a street lamp that expanded its height, which the ponies grab & started to twirl around & around before flying off. And then from coming near another blue light, it flew off while they went through Rings, & soon saw a building chunk that the Goodle flew through, turn to balloons while giving the ponies an opening.

“Oh my, that was certainly helpful.” Fluttershy responded in having seen what was just done now with the building turn to balloons.

“I know, if that building was in the way, we never make it through.” Rarity nodded to agree to the subject like a big relief on their part.

“Good thing we touch that blue light, now come on, let’s get that Keeper!” Rainbow Dash issued off to say while stating they got to catch the Goodle ahead of them.

Now Rainbow’s Team did some Drill Dash moves to go through Rings, watch as balloons pop like fireworks & continue to chase the Goodle. Rarity found another blue light to touch it & watch it soar off to touch another building chunk in the air to turn into balloons, giving them an opening to chase the target. They were soon coming near spiky ball rings that were closing down, but they step on the gas & were shot out of two jar cannons.

“Ohhh, I wish we could turn into a rocket to get more speed!” Rarity complains in seeing they are still lacking in speed.

“I think I got something, you two wanna help out in it?” Rainbow Dash spoke off in smirking under an idea she hatched.

“Well, I don’t see why not.” Fluttershy shrug off to say in feeling it couldn’t hurt to try something out.

They were nearly getting closer to the target as they were coming near a jar cannon, they did their Drill Dash action. The combination of that speed boosted them enough to get enough speed, & then Rainbow Dash & Fluttershy open their wings. They were getting some extra air flow through them & then at one good moment, flapped them on Rarity to shoot her off like a bullet. The drama mare yelps out a scream while plowing through Rings & soon makes contact with the Goodle.

“GIVE ME THE KEY, YOU FIEND!” Rarity screamed out in starting to wrestle her way in fighting this Nightmaren single hoof-combat; well as far as she knows to defend herself.

Then from a strange occurrence, Rarity managed to snatch the key & kick the gigantic bird down as it made its screech before it & the Goodle vanish into darkness. As Rarity panted, Fluttershy & Rainbow Dash join their friend to continue to fly until they saw that same lock door ahead. All the building chunks were not in their way as they were turn to balloons. And they soon bash into the door in which unlocked it, as it seem like a familiar technique they know.

“Oh my, it seems they work just like NiGHTS’s prison.” Fluttershy spoke off in seeing how this seems to work for them.

“Well then, let’s find & break two more & free our friend, shall we?” Rarity suggested this out in knowing what they must be doing next here.

“Just as long as you don’t freak out again.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes to make a light joke in seeing how Rarity acted; much to the latter’s huff response.

Now Team Rainbow was able to unlock this door, & continue to fly off in order to help free NiGHTS. And while they do what they can, they are hoping those from Team Twilight are doing okay as well.

Meanwhile, back with Team Twilight, they are seen diving down from being so high above the city, to go through some thick clouds. And once they pass through, they are seeing many city lights, even more so then what was seen in Delight City. And soon they pass through some Rings, came near a bell tower before being shot out of a jar cannon over a glass dome light to Paraloop Blue Chips & came near the next lock door ahead. And as the ponies saw they couldn’t get through, they spotted a green gigantic bird ahead with the next Goodle carrying the next key.

“There he is!” Twilight pointed in seeing the target they are after ahead.

“Goodle number two!” Pinkie Pie stated off in knowing which Goodle they are after next.

“Time we tussle this here varmint, partners!” Applejack declared off to her pals in what next bad guy they get to wrestle next.

Now registering the target, Twilight’s Team follows by going through Rings & diving down them near Big Ben the Clocktower. When they reach down, the Goodle flew up, but Pinkie Pie lead them to grab a street lamp & rotate upwards to throw them faster ahead to catch the Nightmaren. They reach a jar cannon, it fired them forth & AJ touch a blue light that zip by to impact a floating building chunk the Goodle came near to turn into balloons.

“Sorry, can’t get rid of us that easy!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say this in seeing they aren’t gonna lose that easy.

“Dat’s right, we’re hot on yer tail, buster!” Applejack declared off to mention this little fact.

“We can do this girls, keep on him!” Twilight issued this to boost their morale now.

Now the ponies saw two Rings above & below, Pinkie took the top, AJ the bottom, & Twilight went for the center to grab the other blue light that shot off. The ponies flew down to another building to where they watch out for closing spiky orb rings, got another blue light to shot off after where the Goodle was going. Then from being fired from a jar cannon, Twilight & friends grab a street lamp pole to rotate upwards in following the Key Keeper. The went through two other jar cannons between more Rings while diving down, & got shot from another jar cannon before entering a tall building where they were in the middle.

“He’s taking de high route?” Applejack stated in seeing what the Nightmaren was doing.

“Then we have to go after him!” Twilight stated to say this in what they gotta do.

“Time to soar high in the skies!” Pinkie Pie cheered forth in knowing what it’s time to do.

Now Team Twilight soon was flying up through Rings to perform Drill Dash moves to catch up to the target. And just as the Goodle adjust to go through an opening, Twilight’s Team got to a jar cannon in the middle before Twilight & Pinkie Pie got behind AJ to press their hooves to her. And from that push boost combine with the jar cannon, Applejack reach the Goodle to tackle the yelping bird.

“I’ll be takin’ this here key, ye crazy vulture!” Applejack snapped off to say while snatching the key from the Goodle.

And then Applejack kicked the gigantic bird down to where it screech it’s last & vanish into darkness along with its Goodle rider. Soon AJ was accompanied by Twilight & Pinkie Pie before flying off with the key in their grasp to find the door to unlock it with the key. They came near a blue light, touch it for it shot off to make one chunk building turn to balloons while they went through more Rings. They touch another blue light ahead, got shot out of a triple jar cannon, but made it through safely when the next floating building chunk got turn to balloons. They soon dove down through clouds to reach the area they started in & found the lock door before they smash it through with the key they obtained.

“That’s the second lock door we destroyed.” Twilight stated in seeing what number of locks they’ve taken care of.

“Just one more thing ta go!” Applejack stated to say in knowing how many locks should be left now.

“And then NiGHTS will be good as free…wherever she is!” Pinkie Pie humbly declared this off in knowing how close they are now.

Now with the second lock door finished, Twilight’s Team began to fly off in hopes to find what maybe the third & final key to help free NiGHTS. Hopefully they believe Rainbow’s Team are doing fairly well & to meet up with them very soon.

And speaking of Team Rainbow, we find them flying near a blue light to touch & soon dive down through clouds as well. As they flew down to the bottom to find the many city buildings, the blue light turn one chunk to balloons, as the ponies flew by the Rings, then shot out of a jar cannon from another building before spotting the next lock door ahead. And not only just that, but a green gigantic bird ridden by a Goodle ahead of them.

“Goodle at Twelve O’Clock!” Rainbow Dash announced in spotting their target straight ahead of them.

“But the clock tower down there reads...” Fluttershy was about to point out the difference the clock tower they saw a while back said something else, but…

“It’s an expression darling, for now, we found our next target!” Rarity issued forth in explaining the case while focusing on the mission.

Finding the target, Rainbow’s Team quickly go forth after the Nightmaren while touching a blue light that went ahead, & they soon went upwards by twirling on a street tower pole. After being shot off, they went through some Rings, got shot from a jar cannon downwards to do a Paraloop maneuver on a Ring structure. They continue to go through more Rings, shot from a jar cannon & touch another blue light that shot off to turn a building chunk that floated nearby the Goodle went through into balloons.

“Well, at least we won’t crash into such things.” Rarity sighs at thinking of the positive issue than the negative effect.

“Let’s worry more after catching this creep!” Rainbow Dash issued off to say that they can worry about such things later.

“Okay, then let’s do our very best.” Fluttershy meekly spoke with a little form of courage to be seen.

Now Team Rainbow was going upwards through Rings, shot from another jar cannon to follow green fireworks that showed the Goodle’s location. They managed to slip through the spike ball rings & touch another blue light during their pursuit, gone through a jar cannon to fire them across more Rings. Wasn’t long till Rainbow’s Team went through a cannon to be shot down to chase their target, Paraloop Blue Chips & touch a blue light that shot off near the next site. And soon the ponies flew after the Goodle going in & going up a tall building that they could see how high up it was.

“Oh my, looks like we’ll have to go up!” Fluttershy stated in seeing what they will have to do here.

“Well, then let’s not stay down here too long.” Rarity stated off in knowing what they gotta do next.

“Right, going Uuuuup!” Rainbow Dash declared in preparing for them to rocket on upwards.

So without much delay, Rainbow’s Team was flying up high in the tower to go through Rings, collect Blue Chips, & then when reaching the next exit, shot out of a jar cannon. The ponies were nearly reaching the Goodle target, Fluttershy flew to touch a blue light that shot off before they grab a streetlamp post to twirl upwards & get shot off. This was cutting things close with the blue lights to get rid of building chunks to Rings & jar cannons, but slowly around the next turn, Rainbow Dash did a Drill Dash with Rarity up front & then Fluttershy to give them speed before….the yellow Pegasus finally came in contact with the Goodle.

“Oh, sorry, but…I need this.” Fluttershy made a tiny apology before going after the key.

Soon after that strange request issue, Fluttershy jumped off while her force was enough to send the gigantic bird screeching downwards to vanish into darkness along with the Goodle rider. And after Rainbow Dash & Rarity join Fluttershy, they flew off through Rings, a blue light they touch to be shot out of a jar cannon while diving down some clouds. Wasn’t long until they found the same door they saw before, & with the key they got, smashed in it to pieces to enter through.

“Yes! Two down…” Rainbow Dash cheered in seeing that they managed to take another lock door down.

“And one to go.” Rarity stated in seeing what should be left for them now.

“Let’s find the last Goodle then.” Fluttershy spoke off in wanting for them to find the last Key Keeper.

With another lock door gone, that just leaves one more task to handle & then the gang will be able to free NiGHTS. All that’s left is to just reunite with Twilight’s Team & then they’ll soon work together to find the last Key Rider.

And at this time, what we actually do see is Phantom Pie riding on a blue gigantic bird with a Goodle as they were in the center of an area. From two far off sides of east & west sides, two teams were making it over to go pass the railroad tunnels to reach where she was.

“So, they managed to get the others, well they won’t be so lucky here.” Phantom Pie scolded off to say this in seeing the situation with a stern look. “Time to spring a little surprise on one of them & watch them fall into the dark abyss! At least it’ll get rid of one annoyance.” She smirked evilly in having one last ace up her tricky little sleeve here.

At the moment with Rainbow’s Team entering the area, something unknown was going on without warning. At this moment, the background theme had cease being heard. Now as the night bell tone rang, all the lights began to go out one by one, block by block at a time.

“Eeek!” Fluttershy squealed in terror from what was happening all so sudden.

“What the?” Rarity yelps in not knowing what was happening.

“What’s happening?” Rainbow Dash asked off in looking around cautiously, this didn’t seem normal to do.

Twilight’s Team was just further away from the spot before they soon saw something happening ahead with the dimming of lights of the city. And not just that, they also saw their three pony pals ahead getting caught in something.

“Twilight, wha’s happening up there?” Applejack asked her smart friend in what was going on ahead of them.

“I’m not sure, but it looks like a trap.” Twilight stated in what she could best figure out from afar.

“We have to go & save Dashie & the others before we lose them!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed in fearing what would happen here.

“Nur-huh-huh-huh-huh, Hah-hah-hah-hah…” Then the wicked evil laughter of Wizeman was heard when the entire city was blanked with darkness. “Murh-Hurh-hurh-hurh-hurh, Hah-hah-hah-hahh….” More of that dark laughter is heard & it seem to be affecting Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy who couldn’t figure out where the Nightmaren God was. “Gurh-Hurh-Hurh-Hurh, Hah-Hah-Hah-Hah…” Then within that evil laughter during the confusion, Fluttershy, Rarity & even Rainbow Dash felt something off…red light was escaping their bodies…& realize it was actually their Red Ideya of Courage leaving them.

“Oh no!” Rarity yelps to try to reach for what was being taken from them.

“The Red Ideya!” Rainbow Dash shouted in trying to get that stuff back, but…

“Aaaaaahhhhh!” Fluttershy soon screams when she along with Rarity & Rainbow Dash lost their Red Ideya & began to plunge down into the dark abyss of the city below.

Phantom Pie watched this from afar, smirking at watching those that lost their courage, lose their power to maintain flight.

“Heheheh, now, to pick off the last bunch & obtain their Ideya. So much for that whole heart of friendship nonsense…they’re done for now.” Phantom Pie let off an evil chuckle in seeing this was the end for the Mane Six, they can’t win now. “Wait, what?” Then she yelped in noticing something off from down below.

Suddenly, Team Twilight was diving down at their max speed to reach the falling Team Rainbow group. It look like it was all over when they all disappeared in the darkness beneath, but…

“AURORA!” A sudden voice cheer was heard all of a sudden & soon little red light particles gather where the ponies vanish to. At this moment, the background was playing ‘Cruising Together’ in this spectacular display. And soon a bright red ball of light flash into a yellow light that soon push away the darkness & turn all of the city’s lights back on. And soon soaring from below, was none other than the Mane Six, they survived and flew together.

“How….how did we make it?” Rarity asked off in being surprise by their surviving such a matter.

“Simple, we shared each other’s courage.” Applejack smiled off to state in how they managed to get out of that jam.

“Right, if we’re alone, we aren’t that tough, but together, we’re plenty!” Pinkie Pie smiled off to simply state the issue in her way of saying it.

“So you dove in to save us, even if it meant you might not make it out?” Fluttershy asked out in finding that was almost too reckless than bravery.

“Of course, anything’s worth fighting for, for a friend.” Twilight smiled to say this in knowing that nothing’s more important than helping a friend.

“Way to say it Twilight! Now that we’re together, it’s time ta free NiGHTS!” Rainbow Dash smiled to her pal Twilight, & issued that they settle up to rescue one more friend…together.

“Yeah!” The Mane Six made a cheer off in all agreeing to that plan & soon flew off together.

“IMPOSSIBLE! They shouldn’t have come back from that trap!” Phantom Pie snapped off in seeing this, those ponies shouldn’t have escaped; what even gave them such strength? “What are you waiting for? FLY! Get us far from them while I stall them!” She turn to snap at the Goodle rider to get moving before the Mane Six get them.

Soon the Goodle on the gigantic blue bird rode off while the Mane Six flew through Rings to spot it ahead. Then Pinkie Pie touch a blue light that flew off that impacted a rising building from below that turn it into balloons. Phantom Pie fired her Screaming Darkness attack, but when Rarity touch another blue light, the Mane Six grabbed a building’s pole to twirl up at a fast rate to avoid the attack & shot off to follow. Then as the gang touch another blue light, it shot off with the first & stop two more buildings to rise up while they dove down to catch the targets.

“Close the GATES!” Phantom Pie shouted off in giving an order for the gates to close.

Then as the Mane Six collected Blue Chips & gone through Rings, they saw through a building, that the gates were closing, & so they punch it to make it through. It was a tight squeeze, but they did it & touch another blue light to be shot off to stop another rising building to turn to balloons & show them the Goodle ahead. Phantom Pie fired off her Crimson Mist before she & the Goodle went through another closing gate.

“Incoming evil mist!” Pinkie Pie warn her pals in seeing what’s ahead of them.

“Then let’s do what we did with Octopaw!” Rarity suggested this out to her friends here.

“Oh, I know what to do there.” Fluttershy nods off to say in remembering that experience.

The Mane Six work together to dodge around that mist like it was Octopaw’s ink cloud to squeeze through the gate before it closed on them. Then they got shot from a jar cannon through more Rings to approach the Goodle, much to it’s & even Phantom Pie’s surprise that company was nearing them. Then Twilight touch another blue light that shot off to stop another rising building from below to turn into balloons as the heroes went through more Rings.

“We’re approaching’, any ideas in how ta get de last key?” Applejack stated in wondering what they do next.

“I have an idea, it’s gonna take all of us to perform what we already know, but as a group.” Twilight stated to say that she has an idea in what to do, but it’s gonna take team work to do it.

“Just say the word Twilight & we’ll make you proud!” Rainbow Dash smiled off to declare this to her pal.

Now Rainbow Dash touch another blue light that shot off to leave a trail of Rings, charging the gang’s Dash Power to quicken their pace to approach the Goodle on the blue gigantic bird. Then passing by a spiky ball ring, the gang got shot from a jar cannon that made them nearly reach the target. But it was from Twilight & Rainbow Dash that from their two teams, perform a double Drill Dash toss & WHAM on the Key Keeper target.

“Hey! Get off!” Phantom Pie snapped off to say in wanting these hitchhikers off.

“Not until we get the key!” Rainbow Dash snapped off to wrestle this strange pony while not caring much but to keep her occupied.

“I got it Rainbow!” Twilight yelled out in swiping the Goodle’s key.

Then Rainbow Dash kicked the gigantic bird that soon dropped to fall down & vanish into darkness along with the Goodle. But Phantom Pie stopped her descend to gaze up with a growling face at the Mane Six flying upwards around a giant clock tower. Above the clock tower was a giant gear piece above, that had to be their target to be destroyed, but then….Phantom Pie flew in front of them, stopping the ponies from going further.

“Hold it right there, little ponies!” Phantom Pie stops those from going any further.

“Wha de hay, yer a pony?” Applejack asked off in seeing this was no mere Nightmaren, but some pony from likely their world.

“But how? Who are you?” Rarity asked off in not understanding where this new pony came from to be here.

“To make a long explanation short, I am simply know…as Phantom Psycho Pie, but you can call me Phantom Pie for short.” Phantom Pie gave the short intro of what her name is before going on. “And as for what I am, I was once the dreaded Nightmare Demon Pony that haunted & stole the life-force of my victims in their dream worlds.” She smiled off in stating what her line of work was that she’s done in the past.

“Hugh…that’s horrible!” Fluttershy gasped in finding such a thing to do was horrible.

“Wait, you said once….then that means…you were defeated?” Pinkie Pie cuts in to bring up something that sounded fishy.

“Unfortunately, yes…I was. By your other self from another world, that accursed Pinkamena Diane Pie! She destroyed me with her Element Form!” Phantom Pie made a frown to snarl off with grit teeth in how thanks to Pinkamena, she was defeated.

“So then you’re the one that Golden Heart said she couldn’t wake up from her coma.” Twilight narrow her stern eyes in having heard from Golden Heart about a strange foe he fought in Pinkamena’s dream that was like a virus trying to take control; Phantom Pie must have been it.

“Wait a second, if you were destroyed, how are you even alive?” Rainbow Dash stops to ask a good question…how is this nightmare pony still around if she was destroyed.

“Oh, I absorbed the Dark Inferno, a small dosage of it was trapped in Pinkamena’s body that transform me. Even if she age my existence, a small spark of the flames survive with my conscious.” Phantom Pie explained forth that she obtain what was the portion of the flames of darkness used by Grimmore, the War-God himself, to transform her from into her current state. “I followed you all to this worlk & met up with Wizeman, he gave me a body again & now, I’m out to take my vengeance on the ones who defeated me. But first, I’ll start with you all…” She stated off to conclude her story of how he came to be again while plotting her chance to get revenge.

“Well we ain’t got time to mess with you, besides, we got our keys to free NiGHTS now.” Rainbow Dash remotely rub off this enemy that they don’t care much to face her now.

“Do you, let me give you some insight, what’s holding your jester friend takes SIX keys to break it & you only did four?” Phantom Pie smirk off to mention this little issue that seem to slip the Mane Six’s minds.

“Wait, we only have one key here, so…” Applejack spoke off in seeing that Twilight got the only key, which make five, so…

“Right, if you want this last key that I still have, then you must defeat me. But be warn…” Phantom Pie showed her key that she held, before summoning her Phantom Blade to get into battle position. “Even Golden Heart stood little a chance to stop me & he was lucky to escape….& you’re all powerless as Dream Spirits. You’re nothing if you’re not back in Equestria!” She stated off that compared to those she fought, these six are chumps to Phantom Pie that’s now a First-Level Nightmaren.

“Well be it here or anywhere, we WILL, obtain that key from you!” Rarity snapped forth in declaring this off in what she’ll be doing here along with her friends.

“Right, & here’s how…” Pinkie Pie soon flew up to Phantom Pie as the enemy waited to see what was gonna be done… “Baaaaaahhhh….” Then she stretches her faces to make it look goofy with her tongue hang out; it was meant to be a silly face.

“Ugh, to think I’m partially related to a simple head like you, what good will making such a face do?” Phantom Pie rolled her eyes in seeing such action from someone she’s related to by Pinkamena & Psycho Pie, what good is making silly faces now.

“Distraction…” Pinkie Pie perk up to smile and say this.

Suddenly, Phantom Pie noticed that because of Pinkie Pie’s silly distraction, the other Mane Six were nowhere in sight. While she may have the key, it still tick off Phantom Pie that her foes would rely on a clown to do their deed.

“Big mistake on that plan, your friends have left you to be torture by me! Psycho Savage!” Phantom Pie sternly stated, before she was swiping her flaming hoof at her target…but Pinkie Pie was doing weird dance-movements. “Hold still!” She snapped off in throwing more flaming hooves to burn her target.

“Miss-Me! Miss-Me! Now Yah Gotta Kiss Me!” Pinkie Pie was dodging around & zipping around some floating balloons before popping near Phantom Pie. “Sniff-sniff…Phew, But Try a Breath Mint First. When was the last time you brush?” Pinkie Pie was close enough to sniff Phantom Pie’s breath & said it stink so back, ain’t no way for any kissing then.

“Now you’re REALLY getting on my nerves!” Phantom Pie gritted her teeth to snap out loud in what the pink pony was asking for now; pain! “Phantom Slash!” Now she was swinging her blade by vanishing & reappearing to attack Pinkie Pie, but the pink pony still managed to do her random thing to duck, dodge, & hid near some floating balloons. The enemy came in close, preparing to attack when…

“Hey, what’s that!?” Pinkie Pie asked in pointing behind the evil pony in seeing something.

“Oh please, like I’m gonna fall for the oldest gag around!” Phantom Pie rolled her eyes to point her blade at Pinkie Pie; how dumb can this pink pony think she is to fall for such a stupid gag.

Just then, Phantom Pie got a tap on her shoulder which made her turn around…only to get her face kicked by two hooves. When the enemy recovered a bit, she saw that it was Applejack that managed to catch her by surprise with a simple kick method.

“Yeeee-Haaaah! Buck her something' else right there!” Applejack cheered off in having dealt some little damage right there & then.

“Grrr….” Phantom Pie growls in feeling annoyed by what happened. “Devastate!” She announced her next attack to be performed here.

Soon a magic glow appears around Applejack, but just before the bright flash, Pinkie Pie tackles her friend out to avoid the dealt damage of that spell.

“You ponies really think you can stop me, then you’re only fooling yourself!” Phantom Pie snapped off to say in seeing these ponies cannot beat her, she is far stronger than them.

“Well darling, maybe so, but at least now, we haven’t lost our momentum.” Rarity came from nearby to make this simple remark of the enemy.

“Then how about losing your completion, Crimson Mist!” Phantom Pie narrow her eyes to say this in knowing what to do here; melt away her targets.

Then the evil pony opens her mouth & spews the same thick red, acidic mist at Rarity. But then Applejack found a blue light to touch, it flew near a chunk building behind Rarity to turn to balloons as she went through while the balloons took on the mist.

“Wow, she really needs a breath mint, her breath is killer!” Pinkie Pie stated off in seeing that one breath seem to be a killer move.

“I doubt it was much her breath, Pinkie.” Applejack shook her head off in making this statement.

“Be burn, Evil Flames!” Phantom Pie shouted before she soon unleashed her dark flames to burn away at her targets.

“Girls! Paraloop!” Twilight shouted to her friends in what they have to do here.

Soon as the enemy manipulated the dark flames, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity & Twilight flew about & done Paraloop moves to which the attack slip by & hit building chunks. Phantom Pie growls in annoyance before firing more of her Evil Flames, but it was strange, the Mane Six are handling themselves in new elements outside Equestria & have learn how to defend & protect themselves in the Night Dimension.

“Oh come on, that was supposed to have done something! How can you even be this good at flying?” Phantom Pie complains off in seeing her most evil & dangerous attack, even the smallest of the Dark Inferno she acclaimed is not ending her targets that can fly around like pros.

“We can thank NiGHTS for the practice we had, so even without our own magic & wings flight abilities, we used what we’ve learn to better ourselves.” Twilight issued forth in having developed some new skills to depend on while they have been separated from their physical bodies & become Dream Spirits.

Soon the Mane Four were showing what they learn to which after by passing Phantom Pie’s attacks, even avoid her Memory Lost Melody to take away their health, they were persistent. But Phantom Pie created her Phantom Wall move to block any more physical attacks or the tossing of Blue Chips to stun her like she heard this stuff does to Nightmarens.

“Hey Phantom Pie-tin!” Rainbow Dash’s voice made the enemy look to find the daring Pegasus by a building’s window, just waiting there. “You wanna piece of me, come & get some!” Rainbow Dash was challenging Phantom Pie to come & get some of this if she can handle it.

“Oh, with pleasure!” Phantom Pie smiled evilly in about to respond to that invite alright.

Then Phantom Pie dives down with the crazy smile intention to have herself finish off Rainbow Dash, as she got closer, & closer, &…strangely the daring pony was not moving. Then she crashed through the building’s window, but unknown to Phantom Pie, the REAL Rainbow Dash was seen hidden by another building in using a reflection trick to fool the enemy. And soon Phantom Pie burst out the other side of the building while looking slightly messy.

“Ugh! I can’t believe I fell for the old mirror gag!” Phantom Pie groans in moaning in what had happened, she got set up for a stupid gag like that. “I let those Goodles get us through & I forgot to just go through the open window! Really?” She was so busy ransacking over what happened to her, she didn’t see a quiet Fluttershy flew behind her & try to take the key from her possession.

“Almost…almost…” Fluttershy whispered this out in carefully trying to make this work for her, and… “Got it!” She exclaimed in seeing she took the final key, that wasn’t too bad.

Just then, Fluttershy was soon meant with the blade from Phantom Pie, who saw that the shy pony had taken what was hers.

“Um, hi…” Fluttershy sheepishly responded in a nervous tone in seeing the situation. “Um, I hope you don’t mind, but we need this to help our friend,” She was kindly trying to explain what she was doing with the key, but…

“Oh please, like I care about that! For all you know, once I’m finished here, I’ll pay NiGHTS back from our last encounter!” Phantom Pie rolled her eyes in having heard such nonsense to not even care. “I’ll make sure to torture her nicely before her personality is gone for good!” She stated in what she was gonna do the next time she sees NiGHTS.

“Hugh, no…” Fluttershy gasped in fearing of such a horrible thing.

“And what are you gonna do about it, you can’t do nothing, you’re the weakest, & soon…NiGHTS will be…bye-bye, & it’ll all be on you!” Phantom Pie spoke off in making with the tease & taunts & was even saying that because of Fluttershy, NiGHTS is doom to be gone…forever….

“You….you…” Fluttershy was in a stump state in looking like she was gonna cry until… “Big….Dumb…MEANY!” She started to show her angry side, & in which it broke the camel’s back.

Then in a shocking surprise, Fluttershy soon swung her head down, & delivered….A HEAD-BUTT action on Phantom Pie. That action totally caught the evil pony off guard to soon be in a slight dizzy state.

“Oooowww?!HEAD-BUTT? Since when could you even do something that reckless?” But just as Phantom Pie open her eyes, she saw Fluttershy was not in front of her, but was now above. “Oh no you don’t, you’re not getting away from me!” She snapped out in refusing to be outdone, especially from the wimp of the Mane Six.

Phantom Pie began to chase upwards to catch Fluttershy with the key, she fired off her attacks while Fluttershy seem to have used Drill Dash to avoid them. And then when they reach over a building top, another tall building cut off the shy pony’s escape.

“End of the line, pony! Time to say goodbye!” Phantom Pie declared in seeing it’s time to put an end to this little feeble chase.

“Wrong! It’s you who’s going!” Twilight’s voice interrupted Phantom Pie in stating a different factor.

“Hugh? What?” Phantom Pie yelped in having heard that statement to suddenly check her surroundings.

Soon Phantom Pie looks around where Fluttershy took her towards, to rejoin with the Mane Six group. But there was more, each side had one of those jar cannons, & each Mane Six occupied one & managed to turn them to aim right for the center target; Phantom Pie. And then with a Drill Dash motion, the Mane Six got shot out at an executed speed, enough to go fast that Phantom Pie couldn’t counter, & soon got a six-side KO’d crossing star stunt.

“Uaaaaugh…Aaaahhh!” Phantom Pie gasped in having been dealt with a blow from six ways that came so fast, it was so unexpected that broke through her unguarded defense to be wounded all over. Once the technique was done, Phantom Pie gently floated down to crash on the ground front first, & seem to be struggling to get up, she was dealt with damage, but it felt so much stronger…why was that? And at the same moment, the Mane Six floated above the defeated foe at the time…

“Oh yeah! Instant KO’d!” Rainbow Dash cheered in seeing that they serve it to it to the bad guy from their world.

“Even if we are…short on what we carry on.” Rarity shrug off to lightly state the subject that the ManeSix lack their old capabilities, magic & objects from their world, however..

“We’re tough enough ta make it through!” Applejack finished off that sentence that they can get by okay even on their own.

“Okay girls, let’s head over to NiGHTS.” Twilight spoke off to her friends in knowing what they gotta do now.

“Wait….” Phantom Pie struggles to push herself up from the ground, much to the gang’s surprise. “How can you be this strong…when you’re out of your element? You shouldn’t even…be capable of facing me without NiGHTS’s help, so how can I…be losing to you?” Phantom Pie objected to this result of the battle, it makes no sense, she should have won, these powers don’t even have Rainbow Forms nor Element Forms, so how could she lose.

“It’s because NiGHTS helped us that we want to help her out too.” Fluttershy explained the case in point of what they are doing, is to help a friend.

“Right, a friend in need is a friend indeed. It’s all about following your heart.” Pinkie Pie smiled forth in giving this proud statement about what they do for another friend.

“Haaauugh…Haaaughh…” Phantom Pie was wheezing from her exhausted breath & was trying to stare back at her foes. “You….believe in such strength…even now….how…how…?” She was staggering herself to approach the edge of the building to use her sword to help her move while sounding distorted of her defeat. “How could I lose…with all my power…to…you? Tell…me…” Phantom Pie wasn’t watching her step, as she was too blind from her anger & fury, she lost against Pinkamena in the past, & now she lost to mere mortal ponies that had nothing but friendship to boost their morale; how could it turn out this way?

Soon Phantom Pie went over the building & begun to plunge off to be seen falling down in defeat. The Mane Six watch their foe begin to vanish from her fall, but knew that it was her choice & at least that meant an end to another evil enemy.

“Well now, at least that’s one foe to not worry anymore.” Rarity calmly spoke in seeing that they have defeated this unexpected foe.

“Doubt she can bother us anymore.” Applejack shook her head off to state that how they got Phantom Pie, she’ll be down to not bother them for some time.

“Then let’s hurry up towards NiGHTS!” Rainbow Dash stated forth in what they gotta do presently.

“Right, let’s go.” Twilight nodded to her friends in agreement, it’s time that they make haste now.

Meanwhile, as Phantom Pie descends downwards, she saw above that the Mane Six were reaching the top of the clock tower of Big Ben. And soon they used the two keys obtain & destroyed a big bronze gear above by attacking its lock mechanism. And soon the entire structure of the gear broke off into shattered pieces, giving the ponies a chance to go towards the target ahead on the very top.

“So this…is the answer I receive? Even when I should have won…” Phantom Pie muttered off in watching the events unfold before her. “Friendship….from the heart….they used it &…overcame me. The one who rubbish the idea. Heh, heh-heh, pathetic…is what I say, but it’ll come back at me.” She responded to say this while actually laughing at herself in seeing this unexpected karma turn on her from what she’s always done to believe. “I wonder….if they’ll survive…all I can do is watch now. Heh-heh, wonder if this is how ’she’ felt towards her brother…” She looked up to the moon in the sky, pondering her thoughts before something came to her mind from her past…

“Pinkamena…” Phantom Pie’s echo voice spoke forth this message while flashes of Pinkamena were seen for only a brief moment.

nd with that, Phantom Pie vanishes into the dark abyss depths of the BellBridge world while vanishing from sight. Now what happens next with the Mane Six in freeing NiGHTS & saving all of Nightopia….will their hearts of friendship trumpet or not…? It’s to be seen when that time comes forth….

Author's Note

Things are looking pretty tough now. In the next chapter, the Mane Six finally reach NiGHTS location in time to help free her of her chains. But while NiGHTS gets her bearings, her pony friends are in trouble, when Reala shows up to intervene again. Now it's gonna be up to NiGHTS to settle the score with Reala once & for all, in a no holds bound match, & this time...both jesters are gonna fight SERIOUSLY! Just what sorta conflict will happen, & what new tricks does Reala have up his sleeve? Stay tune to find out the answer....

Chapter 24: Reala's Final Match!

Chapter 24: Reala’s Final Match!

The scene now opens up towards where the background theme of a more soft ‘Crusing Together’ is still heard. But right now, our main focus is the Big Ben clock tower itself. Just above was the spot Phantom Pie was around before she left and we soon focus on attention on NiGHTS who was chain to the floor by her ankles and chain by her wrist to the ceiling. She was unconscious, but was seen wearing the gold Persona mask that symbolizes loyalty to Wizeman. Wasn’t long until the Mane Six flew in from finally overcoming the obstacles to find their friend. As the ponies walk over to NiGHTS, they look to another to nod in what to do next.

“Everypony knows what to do?” Twilight spoke off in stating this to her friends in what needs to be done.

“After takin’ out them lock things, it should free NiGHTS.” Applejack stated in recalling that those lock doors were like NiGHTS’s cage prison things; destroy three to get her freedom.

“And we still have them keys right here.” Pinkie Pie smiled off to show that they had the two keys from their fight against Phantom Pie.

“Who have thought that with the last two keys could be used to help us here.” Rarity pondered the thought in how this has turn out for them.

“Let’s save asking that question for later, kay?” Rainbow Dash stated in thinking now they should be focus on a bigger issue here.

“Let’s hurry up & free NiGHTS.” Fluttershy insisted that they help free their friend here.

The ponies took a spot to help unshackle NiGHTS, Pinkie Pie & Fluttershy work on the ankles that came undone. Then Twilight & Rarity went up to work on the wrist cuffs next, & after some fiddling around, that work out. NiGHTS’s body was free from her chains, as her body limps over to impact the ground.

“Ah!” Fluttershy yelps in seeing what happened to their friend, she was unconscious & may not have felt that.

“NiGHTS!” Twilight called out to her friend that collapsed, was NiGHTS alright after she was taken.

“Come on now, ye ain’t about ta quit on us now!” Applejack declared off to say this in giving some support words.

“Yes, please wake up.” Rarity asked forth in wanting the jester to awaken for them.

“Come on, we came this far to get you.” Rainbow Dash asked in wanting NiGHTS towage up and look them in the eye.

“Pretty please, wake up.” Pinkie Pie begged out in hoping NiGHTS would come around.

Slowly, signs of life are seen when NiGHTS' eyes began to slowly awaken. Having regain her consciousness after being knock out by Wizeman, & from hearing familiar friendly voices, help awaken her quicker.

“It’s okay….don’t worry about me.” NiGHTS spoke off exhausted to say while slowly getting herself up; knowing her friends have come to help save her.

“Well that’s good.” Applejack nodded to Rarity with a smile in seeing their friend was gonna be just fine.

“Yes, thank heavens, for a minute, we thought the worse…” Rarity sighs to say in feeling like they were on the edge of being scared out of their mind.

“Thanks, all of you.” NiGHTS spoke off to return her gratitude to her friends in coming to her rescue, it took guts to reach this stage.

“Aaahhhh/Waaahh!” Suddenly, Twilight & Rainbow’s voices were heard letting out cries; that got the other ponies & NiGHTS’s attention big time in thinking something was wrong. And when AJ, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie & NiGHTS turn around, they are met with an unexpected sight; Reala! The First-Level Nightmaren & loyal servant to Wizeman was grasping around Twilight & Rainbow Dash’s back necks, as if choking them as they tried to break free with little success of this guy’s strength. At the same moment, the background changed to play ‘EVENT - Reala Returns’ during this dramatic moment.

“And just what do you think you’re doing, sneaking around here, NiGHTS?” Reala remarked off in seeing that NiGHTS was about to move off & as the weakened good jester stands up again, the evil Nightmaren held the two ponies before the rest in his captive hands.

“Eek! It’s Reala!” Fluttershy yelps upon seeing the really scary evil red jester appear from behind them.

“But where did he come from? We didn’t see him when Phantom Pie came at us?” Pinkie Pie asked off in where this guy even came from, they didn’t notice when they fought Phantom Pie.

“Funny thing, Phantom Pie was supposed to guard NiGHTS & she couldn’t do so…against mere Visitors.” Reala remarked off lightly in stating how Phantom Pie could have lost to these Visitor ponies that should have not given a strong Nightmaren such trouble.

“Reala, you coward! Let them go!” NiGHTS yelled off in anger in seeing that Reala has now stoop this low, he captures her friends when their guard was down after they came all this way to free her.

“Coward? Moi?” Reala asked off as if taking that to heart to pretend to be shock, but didn’t feel a thing. “You’re the puppet who can’t do anything without borrowing power from Visitors.” Reala remarked off to say while having look between the two captive team leaders of the split Mane Six; for to him, NiGHTS needs the power from Visitors to help get by, as it has been seen.

“What do we do? We need Rainbow to Dualize with NiGHTS.” Rarity whispered to AJ in seeing they are in a pinch here.

“Same with Twilight, he’s got us in a corner now.” Applejack whispered back in seeing neither of them can make a move with their friends held hostage.

“You two, I suggest you not whisper any plans to allude me or save your friends.” Reala sternly snap off to those that were whispering to cease at once, for their friends’ sake. “For without a puppeteer, the puppet’s strings cannot move. So I’ve taken the liberty to grab both sides that have been apart on their journey here.” Reala was certain that keeping Twilight & Rainbow from the others will insure no Dualize Mode with NiGHTS by the others.

“Huh! You’re the one who’s a puppet!” NiGHTS huffs off to stare against Reala in making this stated claim. “A puppet for Wizeman!” NiGHTS issued off that Reala is the REAL puppet being used by Wizeman as she takes off her Persona that symbolizes loyalty to Wizeman & toss it to the floor.

“What!” Reala snapped off in sounding very angry, so angry, he dropped Twilight & Rainbow Dash to the ground, not caring about having hostages when something more has earn his attention by NiGHTS’s words.

“So, let’s see which one of us is just a mere puppet, then.” NiGHTS challenged forth with her hands to her waist, making a claim for only the two to solve. “You & me…one on one!” NiGHTS declared that she & Reala shall face off against another.

“Hah! Hah! Hah! You’re on!” Reala held out his right hand to let off a laugh in having accepted the challenge term. “I’ll make sure that you’re in no shape to get in my way ever again!” Reala remarked off to slowly hold up his hands to almost grasp them, stating he’s gonna end things with NiGHTS so that the good jester will never again, keep getting in his way.

Then like that, Reala shot off from the clock tower at a fast speed. And at this time, NiGHTS watch him go, while Applejack & Pinkie Pie check Twilight while Rarity & Fluttershy check on Rainbow Dash to see if they are alright. But the ponies look to NiGHTS who held her fists to grasp as if looking like she’s about to finally settle the matter between her & Reala once & for all.

“NiGHTS…” Twilight whispered off the name in looking to her friend.

“NiGHTS…” Rainbow Dash also whispered out her friend’s name in seeing what will happen.

NiGHTS turn her head to her right to look back at her pony friends who all showed signs of being worried for her. So what NiGHTS did was show a smiling face, gave a right thumbs up as if saying ‘Don’t worry. I’ll be okay’ sign to relieve the Mane Six of their worries. Then NiGHTS slowly turn away from her friends, & soon took off to fly from Big Ben’s top tower to go where Reala was….by the face of the clock tower. At which, the background theme ended & some evilly music began to fill the air. Reala was going into the same gathering energy pose from before when last he fought NiGHTS.

“I’ll deliver your head to Master Wizeman myself! Grruuaagh….” Reala declared off in gathering his power into one focus force with all he’s got. “Hrrruuaaghhh!” Then he shot off his arms into the air and soon red energy waves were shot up.

And then came a crimson portal, but something was different in what symbol overcame around the spot. Instead of a triangle with three circle holes, it was shape like a star with FIVE circles. As the crimson portal vanished, this new terror was left to glow its evil presence before everyone. And then at that moment, the background music started to play ’NiGHTS and Reala: Theme of a Tragedic Revenge’ at this moment in a new twist from last time. And soon, both jesters began to fly off while the ponies from the clock tower post watch on.

“Oh my stars, this looks way more than last time!” Applejack gasped out in seeing this was a different measure of ability compared from last time.

“Whatever do you mean, Applejack?” Rarity asked in not following what her friend was saying.

“We saw NiGHTS & Reala fought before, that thing in the sky is going to shoot out large meteorite orbs for them to throw at each other.” Twilight explained that before when they hid out of sight, they saw Reala pull out this move to fight against NiGHTS.

“But last time, it was in the form of a triangle, not a five-point star.” Pinkie Pie pointed out in mentioning what difference there was when they saw Reala use this move.

“Oh dear, that sounds like he’s really going to be serious now!” Fluttershy gasped with worry in not liking the sounds of it.

“Well if NiGHTS beat this creep before, she can do it again!” Rainbow Dash spoke off her own morale support in knowing NiGHTS won’t go down so easily.

And soon the battle was occurring now as more large purple orbs fell from the sky above and NiGHTS & Reala were rushing to collect any to throw to another. NiGHTS grabbed one to which it change to a murky green and brown color before tossing it at Reala, but the guy moved faster to dodge it in time. At the same time, Reala threw his own at NiGHTS who flew off to avoid getting hit. NiGHTS goes through some green Rings to charge up her Dash Power, and at the moment, an explosion happened when NiGHTS’s earlier missed attack impacted against another purple orb in the area. The skies were really letting many begin to fall across like a meteor shower that was faster than last time.

“What do you think NiGHTS, last time, I merely setup to capture you. This time however, will not be the same!” Reala issued off in mentioning this remember of last time.

“So you may say Reala, but in the end, I’ll turn this against you.” NiGHTS remarked back with a counter of what happened last time.

“Can you now, remember, there’s more of these so anything goes.” Reala smiled off in feeling confident in himself here.

“And soon, you’ll be going!” NiGHTS issued off to say this in what will be happening next.

Both jester opponents were going at it again. And when Reala throws an orb he toss to NiGHTS, the good jester did a shocking feat by grabbing that attack….and countering it right back. An explosion happened that took Reala by surprise as he felt the damage now. And while he was distracted, NiGHTS soar downwards to grab another orb, toss it at Reala to which it exploded on the guy, cause another feat of damage twice in a row. The Mane Six watch from the safety of the clock tower, seeing how fair the battle was going.

“Oh yeah! Double the payback!” Rainbow Dash cheered in liking what they are seeing ahead here.

“Darling, are we sure NiGHTS can handle this brute alone?” Rarity asked Twilight’s bunch in thinking if this was okay or not.

“She can handle it. I honestly think.” Applejack nodded off to say this of her own opinion.

“Right, and besides, look at all the explosive fireworks they’re showing.” Pinkie Pie smile off to say this in seeing what else was going on now.

“Oh, I am seeing it from this view.” Fluttershy nodded in seeing all the firework stuff seen thus far.

“Let’s just hope she can keep this up.” Twilight stated about NiGHTS keeping up this pace to win.

NiGHTS dives down pass Reala to grab another purple orb and toss it upwards, but Reala managed to fly faster and dodge it from attacking him. Reala obtain another orb to throw it downwards to clobber NiGHTS, but she managed to Drill Dash out of there, grab another purple orb to toss it upwards at the red jester. Reala didn’t bother to see that attack as he quickly obtain a new orb to just about throw it when…NiGHTS attack plunge down and imploded itself on Reala’s orb, causing two times the damage.

“Guuagh…” Reala yelps from taking that damage while looking annoyed a bit. “It appears you’ve already started to handle yourself well.” He made a sly smile in making a comment at this time.

“More likely you just never learn to stop when you’re beaten.” NiGHTS counter to respond to the matter of what’s going on here.

“I’m only just getting started, just watch and see!” Reala stated to say in getting himself ready to go on.

“Sorry, but I’m not the one who’s going to fall here.” NiGHTS issued off to remark in not about to go down so easily.

NiGHTS flew down below to grab another orb to spin and toss it upwards at Reala, but he flew far to manage to escape. NiGHTS was tailing the guy, but Reala toss another orb at her, but NiGHTS grab it to just throw it downwards to avoid damage. Reala took the chance to fly away from NiGHTS while she tries to catch after him. The ponies from the tower were pretty much watching this battle go out, not sure who’s gonna win, but they hope it be NiGHTS.

“Oh my, they seem almost evenly match!” Fluttershy yelps in seeing how close the battle is going.

“No surprise, they’re both de same rank of opponents.” Applejack nodded off that Reala & NiGHTS are pretty much of the same type and abilities; sorta.

“Top members from a powerful guy’s army, one good and the other bad.” Rainbow Dash stated how those two are Wizeman’s strongest Nightmarens, so this was a given notice.

“Goodness, this suspense is killing me!” Rarity gasped to say in seeing how much this battle was starting to go here.

“Hang on Rarity, we have to see where this goes.” Twilight spoke to help her friend be somewhat at ease at least.

“I know where…that way!” Pinkie Pie pointed out in seeing where the battle was going towards next.

Soon NiGHTS flew to chase after Reala, but he tosses an orb he obtain towards NiGHTS. But in a distract move, the good jester Drill Dash to which she made contact with the exploding orb, but managed to bypass it while trying to take less damage and overpass Reala even to his surprise. Reala flew up to obtain another orb and toss it to NiGHTS, but she grab it to throw off wards and it fell on its own to explode with another orb. NiGHTS went around more green Rings to recharge her Dash Power and charge after Reala when he threw another orb. But NiGHTS caught it to reverse it to toss back and it exploded on contact with Reala instead.

“The more you fight me Reala, the more I’ll fight harder!” NiGHTS was issuing that this battle is pointless and Reala should give up.

“Try if you like, NiGHTS, but I’m not about to be defeated.” Reala remarked off to say that he will not go down just like that.

Both jesters continued to search for more orbs to get, throw, but some kept missing the target. NiGHTS even had to be careful when Reala managed to land his own orb against the good jester’s orb that cause a double explosion. This battle was becoming longer & harder by the minute as neither jester was about to give up. Then NiGHTS managed to grab another orb & then quickly throws it off to impact on Reala when he was about to grab one, but…

“Grrauaghh!” Reala yelped from that force impact that seem to cause him to slowly drop.

“She got him!” Applejack cheered in seeing what was happening up there.

“Oh, that’s just like from before when he fell in battle.” Pinkie Pie smiled off to say in remembering this part well.

“Then it’s over?” Rarity asked in feeling that this fight is over now.

“Looks like it.” Rainbow Dash smiles to nod in feeling they can relax now.

“Oh thank goodness.” Fluttershy sigh with relief that NiGHTS won.

“Way to go NiGHTS.” Twilight smile to softly say this in thanking their friend for wining this.

“Heh-heh-heh….can you really say that it’s over?” Reala was suddenly letting off an evil chuckle in making a strange remark over the issue here of this being his defeat.

Suddenly, something was happening that Reala let off a roaring noise as if he was summoning his inner power again. But something else happened, his red crimson aura started to show signs of his magic taking the form of….BLACK FLAME! And soon, everyone sees a strange black evil aura lit in flames around Reala’s body, in which can be said in FOUR WORDS: This Can’t Be Good!

“What’s this? How are you…” NiGHTS asked off surprise, what was this strange ability Reala was displaying; it’s nothing she’s ever seen except…

“Surprise NiGHTS, well, I suppose you were not aware, but allow me to reevaluate…” Reala spoke off to speak with a cocky smile off his expression. “You remember Phantom Pie, the new First-Level Nightmare that Wizeman revived her?” Having heard that name again made NiGHTS recall her fight against Phantom Pie. “Well, she was granted new life, in exchange to give us a portion of a power from another evil god she had managed to grasp hold of.” Reala held out his hand to explain the facts about what Phantom Pie acquired, they got from her from another powerful enemy from the pony’s world.

“Another evil god?” NiGHTS repeated off in hearing this, that always means trouble.

“Yes, from the place where those Visitor Ponies originated from. For their strongest and most terrifying enemy, known as the War-God, Grimmore.” Reala held up his hands in feeling the power that he has course through his very essence. “These Dark Flames…were simply transferred to give Nightmarens a small boost of power. Unfortunately, it seem it wasn’t enough that they didn’t stop you. Even Cerberus was the closest to using more of it.” Reala explained the case in point where the power of the Dark Flames were meant to boost Nightmarens power, but it seems it was not enough because NiGHTS still defeated them all, even the strong Second-Level types.

“So then…” NiGHTS was about to ask, but was cut across.

“So….unlike the others, I have channeled the power I’ve gain to which I can do…THIS!” Reala exclaimed to say this while he slowly held up his hands above. “HRUUAAAUGHH!” Then he unleashed more of his red energy towards the sky again towards what he created.

Then as the crimson energy wave impacted what Reala made, & suddenly without warning, the star with five edges change into….A TEN-EDGE STAR!? Yes, with ten more portal holes on the edges, meaning more of what’s to come will rain down.

“He’s got TEN of them portal things!” Rainbow Dash yelped out to say in what they are seeing here.

“But this battle was crazy enough with five!” Rarity spoke in starting to get more worried than before now.

“It must be the Dark Flames, they’ve made him more powerful.” Twilight stated in seeing what was going on, the new power Reala is showing has help him to be stronger.

“But we managed ta survive Phantom Pie’s stuff, so why’s his different?” Applejack asked off in seeing something seem off from the two users of that evil flame.

“Didn’t you hear, he said it’s to BOOST his power, might mean technically, no real flames involved.” Pinkie Pie explained in what she could understand was the meaning behind Reala’s words.

“Oh dear, now this looks more tough than before!” Fluttershy yelps in fear of seeing this will be much harder than last time.

“Ready to take the act, to Round 2, NiGHTS?” Reala asked off in preparing to have the next act to be performed here.

“Grrrr…” NiGHTS let off a snarl in frustration in seeing this, if that’s the game, then she’ll just smack this guy harder.

And soon before anyone knew it, another battle round between the two jesters was already on the way. NiGHTS charged off to get another orb which Reala done the same, NiGHTS threw hers but missed & she had to dodge another that came from Reala’s side. NiGHTS went through some green Rings while trying to find any new orbs falling. But she decided to try another risky move as Reala threw an orb he got, NiGHTS managed to approach to roll around with it and toss the orb at Reala to give him damage in another explosive firework show. It was getting almost intense as both jesters race of, NiGHTS grab an orb above while Reala grab one from below, and both thrown theirs to which they exploded on contact.

“Hah hah hah….I can keep this up all night, NIGHTS. Can you?” Reala laughed off evilly while stating if NiGHTS can last a bit longer, he wonders.

“If you can, then so can I, let’s see what you got, Reala!” NiGHTS remarked off in stating the challenge again in what is gonna happen here.

“I intend to, and you’ll be begging me to put an end to your suffering.” Reala made a sly remark in how things will go down in mere moments.

“Well then, if that’s the way, we’ll just have to see, now won’t we?” NiGHTS made a snazzy comeback remark to counter her foe’s taunt.

Now two more orbs flew by, as NiGHTS went to secure one to toss it at Reala that almost had him, but the unexpected attack exploded behind him thanks to NiGHTS’s interference. Next, NiGHTS had to Drill Dash to grab another orb, and throw it upwards at Reala, but her move miss the target. Reala soon thrown his own orb at NiGHTS while flying up, but NiGHTS managed to grab her foe’s attack and roll it upwards to threw it up and slowly make its way to Reala to explode when he almost had another orb in his grasp. Both jesters were going at it that when they grab two orbs and thrown them, they exploded upon the other’s contact. The ponies watch from the clock tower, this battle was seriously in a new league.

“Which one’s winning?” Fluttershy asked off in not being so sure who was winning this fight.

“I…I can’t tell.” Rarity stated in being unable to determine which of the jesters are gaining advantage.

“Ooooh, this is cutting it too close.” Pinkie Pie moans to feel this was too much to bear.

“Reala’s new power is making it almost unfair.” Applejack stated to say this in who was having the upper hand.

“So why not charge in to help?” Rainbow Dash asked off in seeing the only chance they got to level the field.

“This is NiGHTS’s fight, Rainbow, we have to let her handle this.” Twilight explained the case in what they are seeing being done here.

NiGHTS continues to soar high above the skies, and found another falling orb before taking it and roll its position to launch at Reala’s backside to explode when he wasn’t looking to notice. NiGHTS then went through a quick row of green Rings and managed to obtain another orb before spinning her toss capability. And soon NiGHTS threw her orb upwards when Reala went up to get another orb, but as he had his, NiGHTS's attack collided to explode both orbs to cause double damage to him.

“You seem to be putting up more of a fight now.” Reala stated in seeing how much his opponent was giving out.

“I’ll take on whatever you throw at me!” NiGHTS issued off in challenging Reala to keep it coming.

“Really? Tell me NiGHTS, if I’m your biggest concern, then let’s see how well you deal with this!” Reala responded in becoming intrigue by that statement to put it to the test.

NiGHTS managed to dodge that orb Reala toss without much hard difficulties, but in her mind the guy’s attack seem like it wasn’t a miss, but more like a focus target. There was nothing besides her & her friends by the clock tower to…

“Hugh! No….” NiGHTS gasped in now realizing what it was that seem to be the obvious clue.

Now NiGHTS used Drill Dash to fly away from Reala and get right in the path of the orb. And as NiGHTS managed to grab it, rotated it downwards to avoid coming in contact with a different target. Namely, it almost came close to harming the ponies on the top of Big Ben. But if NiGHTS wasn’t there to stop it in time, it could have hurt the Mane Six especially when they aren’t Dualize with NiGHTS & their Dream Spirits are vulnerable.

“Are you all alright?” NiGHTS asked off to look at her friends in checking on their condition now.

“Yah! We’re good!” Rainbow Dash replied back that they were okay, nothing wrong at all.

“Nice save.” Applejack nodded off in giving thanks here.

“Thank you for the help, NiGHTS.” Fluttershy smiled to also give thanks for the aid.

“Honestly, Reala should watch his aims!” Rarity sternly stated in what the enemy almost did.

“I know, it’s like he intended it.” Pinkie Pie questioned off the thought of what the bad guy was doing.

“NiGHTS, did Reala miss and it was coming here, or…” Twilight was about to question what Reala’s method was….

However, there was no time to chitchat at this time. Just as NiGHTS had managed to stop one orb, more of them were coming that Reala had soon obtain to toss. NiGHTS was soon working like crazy to stop and divert all of any thrown orbs away from the ponies in the clock tower to keep them safe. NiGHTS seem to almost exhaust herself from that kinda strain, but Reala seem to smile at watching the good jester squirm.

“Reala! What are you doing?” NiGHTS snapped off in demanding to know what was the meaning of this attack.

“I’m targeting you, wasn’t it obvious?” Reala simply waved off to say it like it was here.

“You’re targeting them, they aren’t apart of our match!” NiGHTS snapped off in seeing what Reala was covering up, he was throwing orbs at her, but if they miss or she dodges, they’ll go for the Mane Six instead.

“That’s your greatest weakness, NiGHTS, you care about others before caring for yourself!” Reala remarked off to say this without feeling any remorse. “So, I’m just helping myself to where my attacks go even if they miss you. If you want them, go right ahead.” He shrug off to say this in not caring what NiGHTS does as he grabbed another orb and toss it.

Now the battle was starting to become one sided, as NiGHTS flew around to try to grab any orbs to throw them back at Reala, some miss or collided against the enemy’s own. Otherwise, Reala thrown some orbs that would either hit NiGHTS or go after the ponies which NiGHTS had to stop by grabbing that attack or stop it with another orb to cause the two to explode. Reala was now just toying with NiGHTS in using her weakness of caring for her friends rather than focusing on beating him. The Mane Six watch this battle & saw how much it was uneven & it was really starting to annoy that they were targeted intentional to distract NiGHTS from fighting back.

“Hey buster! Quit trying to cheat!” Pinkie Pie snapped off to tell Reala that he’s fighting dirty.

“Yeah, fight fair, if ye can!” Applejack shouted back in stating that this was supposed to be a fair fight.

“You’re doing some dirty tricks, now aren’t you,” Rainbow Dash issued off in calling this action foul play.

“I must say, NiGHTS is far better than you are!” Rarity sternly stated in seeing what Reala is truly like now.

“Right!” Fluttershy nodded off in being serious too here.

“At least she’s not using dark powers to help her win.” Twilight stated in knowing that unlike Reala, NiGHTS isn’t using dark powers to have an edge.

“Everyone….” NiGHTS responded in feeling touch by such morale support. “They’re right, I won’t lose to whatever dirty tricks you pull!” NiGHTS turn back to respond in having let a boost of courage in herself.

“How utterly pointless, perhaps a bigger display of the power I obtain will make you open your eyes, NiGHTS.” Reala rolled his eyes off in watching this touchy scene, time to change their tune.

Suddenly, the symbol above glowed when ten more orbs were shot off. But just then, Reala held up his hands and soon a red glow enveloped the orbs,as they were all murky green & brown, but they were strangely being manipulated. That was when many realize…Reala was now controlling all ten of them orbs at once and without touching them.

“Holy Cupcakes! He’s controlling TEN Orbs at once!” Pinkie Pie shouted off in seeing this unthinkable matter.

“Okay, that’s totally cheating!” Rainbow Dash protest to say this dryly in what was going on now.

“But how is he doing it?” Fluttershy asked off in feeling worried, the orbs were supposed to be caught from being fired randomly, so how does Reala have that much power to pull this off.

“It’s the power of the Dark Flames, it’s allowing him to control all of them, then just fire them off randomly.” Twilight explained that Reala has now taken a new hold of what he can do to turn the tides into his favor.

“But then how will NiGHTS survive that many?” Rarity gasped off in worrying that even NiGHTS can’t survive that many hits of explosions.

“Oh my, this is looking kinda scary!” Fluttershy yelped in really finding this a little too much on an overkill.

“Everyone, fly out!” NiGHTS yelled out to warn her friends to get away before Reala’s attack comes down.

Soon the Mane Six escape just before five of the orbs came to collided and explode around the tower of Big Ben, lucky thing the clock tower survived. The Mane Six were flying off to escape more of the incoming orbs attacking them, but NiGHTS race off to find any of the leftover orbs Reala didn’t control, and toss one of each to counter either one or two a time to completely get her friends out of harm’s way. Soon NiGHTS was going for a charge, and grabbed a nearby orb to throw it with all she had, as Reala saw this to levitate up, but the thrown orb exploded near a second orb behind Reala and was caught in the blast.

“It’s me you’re really after Reala or is all that boost of power you claim just for show?” NiGHTS spoke off in trying to avert the enemy’s attention only on her.

“Alright then NiGHTS, if you’re that much insisted on getting in my way, then let’s see you withstand this!” Reala narrow his eyes in deciding to take things up another notch now.

Now Reala summoned ten more orbs from his symbol spell in the sky as they all rotate to his command. NiGHTS soon had to take off to bypass those attacks, and as some were thrown or tried to squeeze on the target, but missed. NiGHTS managed to avoid coming too close to when four almost got in a fairway tackle measure and exploded. NiGHTS had to move to get any orbs that either were later came out that Reala had no control to use any to destroy by exploding more of the controlled orbs.

“How is it you can control this many, this is too much even for you, Reala?” NiGHTS asked off in how Reala had that much power, only Wizeman could be about capable of such a feat.

“Funny thing, when Master Wizeman obtain the Dark Flames from Phantom Pie, he decided to only restore her to a certain level. While she could use her abilities, much of her flames were not as powerful as before.” Reala explained the case in where Phantom Pie was brought to life, but she was different from before, much of it was a loss of the Dark Flames strength when Wizeman obtain it.

“So then Wizeman only helped her just to help himself to the power she could give?” NiGHTS asked off in having heard this all of a sudden, the Dark Flames she saw were dangerous, but Phantom Pie’s was only weaker than usual.

“That’s right, & if you want to be capable of using this power, just give up!” Reala smiled off in giving NiGHTS a final chance to join up with them & have a taste of such power.

“Never! I’ll never surrender to either of you!” NiGHTS snapped off to say that she’ll never give in.

“Then this really will be goodbye, such a shame. We had good times, oh well.” Reala shrug off to say this in seeing it’s time to cut the chase and get serious.

Now all the next ten orbs Reala summoned were now following after NiGHTS all at once. NiGHTS saw that she was in trouble, went through green Rings to recharge her Dash Power to perform her Dash Drills. She tries to take control of one of the orbs, but then one would be too close that it explode, causing her harm. And as NiGHTS took damage, she tries to not fall and continue to avoid as many of the orbs as possible, but Reala was really trying to get her with all ten of those things. The ponies watching were fearing if NiGHTS could take that much punishment.

“Twilight, isn’t there something we can do?” Rarity asked off in thinking there’s a way to help out.

“Like try to catch and throw those things off?” Rainbow Dash asked off in thinking they can go in and do something.

“It’s six of us against ten of them orbs.” Applejack pointed out the odds were against them in catching a lot more numbers.

“Applejack’s right, either way, one of them would explode and cause a chain reaction.” Twilight nodded off in seeing what was gonna happen here.

“Oh, I hate chain reaction methods!” Pinkie Pie groans to say in seeing this was seriously frustrating.

“Wait, what’s NiGHTS about to do?” Fluttershy spoke off in noticing NiGHTS was doing something strange.

“If Reala thinks I’m beat, time I turn the tables here.” NiGHTS declared this to herself in having decided to try something to turn the tables around.

Then at the sudden moment, NiGHTS decided to dive down towards Reala, the latter saw a spare orb, and smiled; knowing even if NiGHTS could get it, she never hit him before his own attacks would collide. As NiGHTS pass by, she then in turn shifted around to…grab like a Paraloop. Reala dodge that before NiGHTS soon tackle to grab Reala’s hands into a grip-lock position. Now both jesters were wrestling to push the other one back, but of course….something was coming. The ten orbs Reala commanded were heading towards him and NiGHTS, and when Reala was gonna control them…NiGHTS didn’t let him go.

“What are you doing? LET GO!” Reala snapped off to say in trying to get free, but NiGHTS wasn’t letting him go.

“Making sure you can’t control those things anymore!” NiGHTS issued forth in stating this claim of what she’s doing.

“Don’t be a fool, if you keep this up, then neither of us will survive this!” Reala protest, even he can’t survive ten orb strikes at once.

“Then we’ll both go and we’ll see who can escape this, now won’t we?” NiGHTS protest to say in seeing that they will find out who can escape their own destruction.

From the look in the good jester’s eyes, she was being serious, she wasn’t letting go of Reala’s hands to regain control and the orbs were coming in fast. Many watch this action in worry if NiGHTS could make it out of there or not. The orbs were coming in too quickly, NiGHTS was not letting go & soon the orbs came in contact on Reala & NiGHTS before….an explosion of a grand firework show blinded everyone’s eyes.

“Gruuaaghhh/Gaaaughhh!” Reala & NiGHTS let off screams from having taken those attacks. At the same moment, the background music theme ceases to be heard.

As the explosion cleared away, both jesters were seen dropping down towards a building, but NiGHTS & Reala retaliated to get their senses to wake up and landed on the edge of each side. Both were now completely worn out, looking almost ready to keel over at any given minute here. The Mane Six watch from above in where they were flying, pondering, wondering, just what would happen and who would stand tall after taking such a beating.

“Hugh….hugh….you surprise me…yet again, NiGHTS.” Reala was panting from a loss of breath while he made this statement to NiGHTS.

“Hugh….Hugh…you always had a hard time knowing when to give up.” NiGHTS pants as well while also responding with her own wise-crack remark.

“Heh Heh Heh, so this is where fate draws near, we two, who serve as Master Wizeman’s loyal right hand-men, end things.” Reala let off a weak chuckle in looking at the ironic point of all things to come.

“Hmph! I guess it would be ironic, would it not? Considering you still serve him and I choose to leave from working with him.” NiGHTS remarked off to say in seeing they both live in different worlds apart, a loyal and disloyal jester to a master.

“It is funny, because he created us both, yet why….did you choose this path? Don’t you see, we are all Nightmarens, why change who we are?” Reala spoke off to state that no matter what NiGHTS does, she is a Nightmaren, nothing will change because she doesn’t wanna do something.

“Because, I seek to be something else, to change who I am, then be what we all were created to be like. Be it evil…or good.” NiGHTS explained her case of what she was wanting to choose to be, someone that could have the power to make the choice.

“Heh heh heh heh Ha ha ha ha ha….” Reala lets off a mad laughter at this point, because he found it undeniably funny. “Dramatic to the end….then I’ll see…if you can survive our master’s fury…considering if you want the last Ideya…you’ll need…to defeat….our…creator.” Reala responded off to say this much about NiGHTS skeptical way of thinking things, but if she wishes to go down the path, then she’ll have to do what no other Nightmaren has done…stand against their god & creator; if she survives.

Soon Reala’s dark flame aura vanished completely from his body, catching many by surprise. Along with the disappearance of Reala’s symbol in the sky, many saw something… Reala’s limp body turn to fall off the edge of the building, and as he fell, his golden mask fell off. And soon he vanished into the dark abyss, where whatever happens to him, the gang won’t be seeing him anytime soon while knowing they’ve finally defeated Reala.

“Farewell, Reala…” NiGHTS respond off to say in saying farewell to her rival as he vanished into the dark abyss.

Then as NiGHTS floated up towards the area in front of Big Ben, the Mane Six soon joined NiGHTS in feeling glad that she was okay.

“Sorry to make you all worry.” NiGHTS apologized for having cause some little worry earlier.

“Oh, it’s okay.” Fluttershy kindly replied in being understanding.

“We knew you be okay, darling.” Rarity happily address to say this off.

“Right, Reala was tough, but…” Applejack stated to say at first before her sentence was taken.

“Not as tough as you!” Rainbow Dash smiled off proudly to finish AJ’s sentence.

“We’re glad you won, and that you’re safe, NiGHTS.” Twilight smiled in feeling glad that NiGHTS is okay and in one piece.

“So now everything’s alright again!” Pinkie Pie cheered in seeing what has happened here is all well and good.

“Not yet, there’s still one thing left to do.” NiGHTS stated to say in knowing it’s not over yet.

While the ponies were pondering of what their friend meant, they never got to it. Because just then, the clock tower rang at the stroke of midnight, signaling the hour at hand. But something strange was going on, dark particles were starting to come about and covering this world known as BellBridge. This earn the ponies’ attention, and it made NiGHTS feel serious at the moment.

“It’s time!” NiGHTs declared this off in seeing that the time of the hour was upon them.

Then NiGHTS turn to face the ponies before her; Twilight, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy.

“Let’s go…” NiGHTS held out her hands to the six ponies, asking them to take it & to follow with her. “Fluttershy…Rarity…Rainbow Dash…” Those that heard their names, all nodded as Fluttershy, Rarity & Rainbow Dash understood what to do. “Pinkie Pie….Applejack….Twilight…” As the next names were called, Pinkie Pie, Applejack & Twilight nodded their heads in figuring what comes next.

Soon the Mane Six stretch out their hooves to another and connect with NiGHTS to form a person chain lock; NiGHTS was in the middle, and it went from right to left with Twilight, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy & to NiGHTS and then to the first pony. At the sudden moment, a familiar bright blue light escaped from them, and a familiar sense of Dualize was taking effect. And soon standing before them was not one, but TWO NiGHTS! With the pony spirits of Twilight, Applejack & Pinkie Pie in the left one, and Rainbow Dash, Rarity & Fluttershy in the right one, both NiGHTS were preparing themselves with a serious expression and battle ready pose. Because as everything was going dark at this time, we can know only one thing….the FINAL BATTLE…is upon them….

Author's Note

Boy, this one was really something else! And now, the next chapter shall be the final battle of the most powerful Nightmaren within the Night Dimension: Wizeman! NiGHTS & the Mane Six are gonna have to bring their best to fight someone that is like a god, but will the foe go down so easily? Not to mention, even if the gang obtain victory, will there not be a heavy price to pay? What sorta moments will one see, what sorta major events are we gonna view when it's about to get as exciting & thrilling as it's gonna be like one's wildest dream? Just stay tune to find out...next time.

Chapter 25: Wizeman, the Wicked!

At this very moment, the scene opens to a darken realm that was truly a place…of Nightmares. And we find the two NiGHTS & of the pony spirits there. But seen floating down before the two jesters was the Yellow Ideya of Hope. Of course, it was floating within the dominion that was of where Wizeman usually tends to be in, but so far…the Ruler of Nightmarens isn’t here. At the same moment, the background was playing ‘Persona Non Grata’ for this spooky theme of a place.

“It’s the Ideya of Hope!” NiGHTS spoke out from recognizing the last Ideya that Wizeman took from them.

But of course, the Yellow Ideya drop down into the dark abyss ocean below. And then something was seen rising up in its place…

“Fools like you are beyond hope!” Wizeman rose from the beneath the depths of horror with his six metallic hands held outwards, announcing this claim in the darkest of remorse for the unfortunate that have not a slight chance of hope. “All that is left for you is despair and regret.” Wizeman decree that the only things left for those here, are things of which makes their hope vanish completely.

“Wizeman! There you are!” Both NiGHTS issued off in looking serious of who was standing before the gang.

“You seem most determined, NiGHTS.” Wizeman darkly address in recognizing what NiGHTS was doing in being so very focus now. “You plan to sacrifice yourself to stop me?” He questioned forth in pondering if that was the plan NiGHTS wanted to do, risk it all to stop him. “Nightmare is my creation. To destroy me is to destroy everything I have created.” Wizeman humbly explained the case in point of what is to happen to the Realm of Nightmare & all Nightmarens, if he is gone. “In other words, if you destroy me, you will be destroying yourself as well.” Wizeman casually spoke this off in the darkest of tones in having this truthful fact sink very deep in the thoughts of all those before him; that if he is gone, so is NiGHTS.

While the two NiGHTS kept a serious & focus expression against their toughest opponent, the pony spirits showed reactions to the news about NiGHTS dying if Wizeman is gone.

“Wh…what?!” Twilight’s spirit yelped off in having heard that all of a sudden.

“Seriously?” Applejack’s spirit questioned this off in shock.

“That can’t be?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off in disbelief.

“N…No!” Fluttershy’s spirit objected to hearing such a horror.

“NiGHTS would be…” Rarity’s spirit gasped in what that means…

“Destroyed!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit exclaimed that their friend dies with the enemy.

“I know what I’m doing. I’ve known it all along.” NiGHTS step forth in making this statement with a serious face in having known what was at risk in destroying Wizeman, even if it meant her own sacrifice. “Let’s end this, Wizeman!” NiGHTS stated the challenge to end this long coming battle, as she flies up to face her creator.

“And what of the Visitors?” Wizeman questioned forth in being un-intimidated by the small jester’s bravo & heroic feet while forgetting something important. “Did you account for them?” As NiGHTS stop halfway to Wizeman, she heard about the statement about her friends over the matter of her life ending with Wizeman’s own.

“Huh!?” NiGHTS responded puzzled in having heard about this, only to realize something off that there was…only one of her than two.

“Hmph-hmph-hmph-hmph, hmph-hmph-hmph….” Wizeman let off a dark malevolent laughter under his breath in seeing this action caught NiGHTS off guard. For as a concern NiGHTS look back, she saw the Mane Six there; they undid their Dualize Mode. Apparently, what was said effected their mental minds by their emotion, for if they destroy Wizeman, they lose their good jester friend & seem…too much to bear.

“No…NiGHTS, please don’t!” Rarity beg in not wanting to do this, it’s suicidal.

“If you do that, we’ll never see you again.” Rainbow Dash shook her head in not wanting this to be the last they see each there.

“Please, you can’t…” Fluttershy pleaded in not wanting to lose their new friend, after all they been through.

“No… I...we won’t let that happen.” Twilight protest shook her head in objecting to this plan.

“Meeting ye has been de best thing dat’s ever happened to us, NiGHTS.” Applejack spoke off in giving her honest thought about this meeting of chance.

“We can’t let you go & die on us! It’s not right!” Pinkie Pie shook her head in feeling all emotional, to beat the bad guy, they lose a friend; it ain’t right.

NiGHTS then floated down to the ponies who had their heads down in sadness, if they destroy Wizeman, they destroy all of Nightmare & all of the Nightmaren Ruler’s creation; including the Mane Six’s friend.

“Girls, it’s okay. We need to protect your dreams. All of you who have dreams.” NiGHTS stated to say in speaking calmly in wanting to help cheer her friends up.

“NiGHTS…” The ponies responded in having heard their friend say something to help them feel good.

“It’ll be all right. No matter what happens, we’ll be friends forever.” NiGHTS spoke off to happily state this with a pat to her chest in giving this her solid note of how they can be friends no matter what. “Isn’t that right?” She asked in wanting those here to respond to her kind & compassionate words.

The Mane Six were slowly feeling like those words were truly helping them. No matter what happens to them, they’ll be friends to the end, nothing could drive them apart from that.

“NiGHTS. I am dismayed at your continued insolence, to continue this struggle & to aid these Visitors of another world.” Wizeman spoke off in sounding very frustrated & annoyed that NiGHTS wanted to oppose him so much, even to rekindle a spark of hope to the Visitors. “If only you had obeyed my will & accepted a new soul, at least your body could have lived on…” Wizeman declared that if NiGHTS just simply gave in, then the jester’s body would have continue to live with a new soul he put inside it.

“Shut up, Wizeman!” NiGHTS snapped out to gaze back at the one who created her without fear. “We’re not your puppets!” She snapped off to declare this that no matter what, they are not puppets to one who looks down at them. “No matter what you think, we can do things on our own!” NiGHTS held her hand to her chest to speak her mind as the ponies also stood by their friend & her bold words. “We won’t be held back by anyone, because we have free will!” NiGHTS declared that they will not be held back from doing what they want, they will live their own lives without being controlled.

“She’s right, we do have free will…” Fluttershy spoke in realizing what NiGHTS said is true.

“We have…free will…” Applejack spoke to hold her chest in knowing this stuff.

“The free will…to choose.” Rainbow Dash stated in what their choices can be.

“The free will…to decide.” Rarity issued in what decisions they can make.

“The will to follow freely.” Pinkie Pie spoke off in what they follow to do on their own accordance.

“We all have that…free will.” Twilight humbly stated in knowing what they have that they can’t lose.

“Fools to the end…” Wizeman bellowed off in witnessing such foolish arrogance before him. “That which I have created, I can just as easily destroy.” He spoke in sounding very menacing in what he’ll do to those that were his creation shall be destroyed if they serve no purpose. “So be it. Your fate is now sealed.” Wizeman decree that if NiGHTS wishes to be destroyed, then he will abide his judgement on her & all who oppose him.

NiGHTS soon turn around to her friends in seeing the time to fight back is now.

“Come on. Let’s go…” NiGHTS held out her hands in wanting her friends to take her hands yet again. “Let’s show him what our courage can do!” NiGHTS declared forth in saying that it’s time they show Wizeman just what their courage can really do against the evil.

Soon the Mane Six nodded their heads in agreement as they all join hands/hooves together with NiGHTS. Soon the same blue light appeared from in the center of the gang, & then as it faded away, TWO NiGHTS stood ready to face Wizeman right here and now.

At the sudden moment, the background began to play ‘D’Force Master’ for those most epic event to be seen. As all eyes were focusing on the final foe for everyone that need to face, an enemy of great power to be called a god…Wizeman the Wicked!

“I’ll show you the power of the God!” Wizeman announced forth this message in sounding supremely serious of what he shall demonstrate. “NOW…Receive My Judgement!” Wizeman declared in having his six giant metallic hands show their red eyes as he shall now bring his judgement upon all that defy him as a god who rules over all.

Everyone prepares themselves against a battle that shall be unlike any battle they have ever fought before since the beginning journey within the Night Dimension. As everyone flies off to go through some green Rings that were nearby, to get them charged up on Dash Power. And then without warning…Wizeman made his first move.

“Sink Into The Darkness!” Wizeman was seen afar, but he made all his surroundings become like that of….OUTER SPACE! And from swirling before him were a triangle pattern of glowing spheres of gold, pink & blue as they were behind him. But the real center was actually in the center of his body that he created…a vortex. And then if that wasn’t enough, he was sending off flying meteors to attack the two NiGHTS from a distance.

“Aaahhhh! METEORS!” Rarity’s spirit yelps upon seeing what was coming at them, huge meteors.

“Duck & dodge them suckers!” Applejack’s spirit issued off in what they gotta do to survive that punishment.

Now both NiGHTS were being controlled to dodge all of the meteors that were being shot against them. Course something felt like it kept their speed from going faster, like the wind was against them, even Drill Dash wasn’t enough. The gang were really in trouble to dodge any meteors while only feeling some smaller ones hit them to slow down. NiGHTS & the gang could sense they were in real trouble here, Wizeman’s just toying with them.

“Everyone, remain calm.” NiGHTS spoke in trying to kept pony spirits to be in control of what they need to do.

“Calm! He’s throwing meteors at us, at least with Reala, he had only so few!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued in seeing that they are seriously fighting against hard obstacles.

“And it feels like there’s something pushing us back to keep us from getting close to him.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit stated in feeling like there was something that kept them back from getting close to the villain.

“Oh my, what do we do? How can we attack if we can’t reach him?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked in wondering what they can even do here.

“Remember girls, we have a way to bypass against this strong force…think of it like the wind.” NiGHTS explained the case in what they need to do if this is the problem they need to overcome.

“Hugh….the Dragon Persona!” Twilight’s spirit gasped in recalling something to be used here.

“Right, it’s time to use it.” NiGHTS declared to nod in seeing what needs to be done here.

Deciding that now was a good chance to try out the new Persona Mask, they took the Dragon Persona, & it was changing both NiGHTS…into some long Chinese-type Dragons. And soon they were bypassing whatever kept them from going more forward by an unforeseen invisible wind barrier. They were making their way across the open space by Drill Dashing like a burning force. They were approaching Wizeman’s position as he was unleashing his meteors. And soon they made contact against what was thought to be a sphere but was likely the red spell circle, it’s like hitting a barrier. The gang’s dragon form revert to their jester forms before quickly taking a moment to see Wizeman’s barrier also vanished before doing Drill Dash…

“Hmm-urrgh!” Wizeman seem to make what was a tiny yelp upon being impacted on his chest-plate, as it force him back.

“Alright, we got him!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit cheered in seeing they managed to land a hit.

“We did?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked in almost finding that hard to believe if they won.

“Be ready girls, he could attack at any minute.” NiGHTS warn her friends that this was just the start, Wizeman would not go down so easily with one little attack they landed.

“Right, de guy is a God, it’s like first facing Grimmore/” Applejack’s spirit rolled her eyes in seeing the case in point, it’s like facing their most powerful foe back home, WHICH they be lucky to survive against.

“Oh my, if we were not in our current case, we stand no chance!” Rarity gasped in seeing that from where they stand, if not Dualized with NiGHTS, would they even stand a chance to take down Wizeman.

“I know, fighting GODS, it’s like an ant facing a Dragon.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit stated off in making some statement of what they are against their foe.

“That’s…surprisingly sensible of a point of view, Pinkie Pie.” Twilight’s spirit raised her eyebrow in looking to her pink friend in what she said sounded very true.

Soon Wizeman had faded across the vast blackness of his space realm. And then before anyone knew it, it all changed back to the Nightmare Dominion from where they started from. Most likely a doing by Wizeman’s power it would seem.

“You’re Just My Creation…” Wizeman’s voice declared in stating what NiGHTS was, & that for him, he won’t lose against that which he made.

“No…I’m more than that…I’m more my own self!” NiGHTS protest to say this in who she is & what she chooses to be.

The gang was going through some green Rings to help recharge their Dash Power to help them out in the next round that was coming. Then suddenly without warning, the area changed into a gray cloud field with one side being dark & the other side had a setting sun as Wizeman was moving backwards with only his yellow & blue spell circles.

“Now, You Will Be Struck Away!” Wizeman declared off in what NiGHTS & the others shall face in this next area battlefield of choice; a lighting storm.

But then as the gang was watching out against the lightning storms & the floating rocks coming at them, something far worse appeared. As Wizeman moved away, he was leaving behind images of himself that seem to terrorize the pony spirits. The gang with NiGHTS tried to attack the Wizeman before them, only to uncover that it was nothing more than an illusion. They should have notice considering they lack, the giant metallic hands & the magic spell circles.

“How is it that he’s made twelve of himself?” Twilight’s spirit asked off in seeing this, there was enough problems with just ONE Wizeman.

“Oh my goodness, if we can’t get the right one, then…” Fluttershy’s spirit was fearing the worse case that they would have to overcome.

“Don’t think, just act! They’re confusing’ us!” Applejack’s spirit insisted that this was the enemy’s way to mess with their heads.

“But darling, it’ll take us too long to focus on them one at a time.” Rarity’s spirit stated that they could focus all they could, but this would take too long.

“Then how’s about a little speed?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit suggested this off in feeling confident in what she was bringing to the table.

“Oh! The Rocket Persona! That could help out!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit spoke off in sounding excited to try & use that to help them out.

“Alright then, time we blast off here.” NiGHTS declared off in seeing what they best start doing here.

Having learn that the only way to win this is to pick up the pace to catch up to the real Wizeman, the gang had to use their Rocket Mask to change the jesters into Rocket NiGHTS! And soon Rocket NiGHTS was blasting off to pass through the illusion forms of Wizeman, some had giant boulders or glowing boulders over their chest, but the gang went through the lower region in case of traps. The difficult part was avoiding the flashes of thunder & lightning strikes & more toss rocks. Finally, the gang managed to reach the REAL Wizeman after passing all 12 illusions & were clashing against the barrier. While it undid the transformation to a jester form, the gang did a Drill Dash on the chest-plate area after the barrier went down in disabling the yellow spell circle.

“Hrruuuaghh…” Wizeman yelped from being hit again by the heroes that pushed him backwards.

“Looks like he got pushed back again.” Applejack’s spirit issued from noticing that action that they did.

“Does it look like he lost another spell circle?” Rarity’s spirit spoke in having noticed something strange.

“It does look like he lost something.” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in what was seemingly noticed from their side of viewing things.

“A place of meteors, a place of storm, are they area field spells?” Twilight’s spirit thought up in what Wizeman was doing in casting such spells to use elements in fields against them.

“So if he loses one more, do we win?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off in thinking that was the key to win here.

“He’s an Evil God, Pinkie. We’ll be lucky if that slows him down.” Rainbow Dash’s spirit issued forth that beating an enemy that falls in rank to the Three Lords of Equestria isn’t as easy to beat as it sounds.

“Focus everyone, he’s preparing to act again.” NiGHTS warn her friends in knowing something else may be coming now.

Again, Wizeman was fading in the far fathoms of his created realm in what was down. But just like before, Wizeman soon brought everyone back into the dominion of Nightmare once again as it seems it was time for another change of pace.

“I will Banish You!” Wizeman announced forth this in sounding more furious than before now in what he’ll do to NiGHTS.

“You can try, but I’ll come back even from banishment!” NiGHTS retorted off in knowing that she won’t stop until she’s defeated her creator.

The group was working together to go through more green Rings to help them charge up their Dash Power again to prepare for what’s to come next as they were going down a different pathway, the entire area field was shifting to which they are then brought into another battlefield. This one looked like an undersea realm with coral & mountain spikes, but as Wizeman was seen ahead…it was seen that he was creating underwater cyclone twisters

“Look into The Maelstrom!” Wizeman declared forth in what NiGHTS & the Visitors shall see before they are met with their end.

As the heroes were trying to fly, they began to realize that they are not in the air or in space, but in water. And because their jester forms are not accustomed, they were being pushed back by maelstroms that Wizeman was unleashing to completely gain over power of the gang. Even with some Drill Dash movements, they were unable to swim through such difficult water fields & they need to change their tactics pronto or they be sleeping with the fishes…PERMANENTLY!

“Um, do we have any fishing lines?” Pinkie Pie’s spirit asked off in thinking they need something for this environment field of combat.

“You’re joking, right? We’re battling a God, not Moby Dick!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit rolled her eyes to ask if her friend was even trying to make a terrible random joke at this time.

“It seems pretty clear wha mask ta use here.” Applejack’s spirit stated in knowing what they gotta do here.

“Right, the Dolphin Mask. NiGHTS can swim like…” Twilight’s spirit nods off to say in knowing what mask was perfect in this field.

“Like a fish & an excellent one at that!” Rarity’s spirit humbly spoke in knowing how graceful NiGHTS’s swimming performance can be.

“Alright, if we’re done flattering me, let’s keep up the pace!” NiGHTS issued that they need to keep being focus & not so distracted.

“Okay, we’re ready now.” Fluttershy’s spirit nodded her head in knowing they are ready and raring to go now.

So in realizing that if they need to play in this field with their strengths of water, the two jesters transformed into Dolphin NiGHTS. And now the two dolphins were swimming against this force of maelstrom storms. They even had to swim & use their Drill Dash moves to bypass the maelstroms to nearly reach Wizeman’s center spot. But like before, the barrier kept them from reaching Wizeman & undid their transformation to being jesters again. NiGHTS was awaiting the moment that they broke through the barrier before performing at least a good Drill Dash against the chest-plate on Wizeman’s body

“Urrraaaaaggh…” Wizeman was shot backwards from that attack that NiGHTS managed to land on him while making his last spell circle vanish.

“That’s it! All the spell circles are gone!” Twilight’s spirit issued off in noticing what they achieved here.

“So, did that help weaken him a bit?” Fluttershy’s spirit asked off in hoping for good news.

“I think so, but I’m not sure.” Pinkie Pie’s spirit puzzled off to say in not having all the info to say for sure.

“Wizeman is powerful, so far, I think it’s because of the Ideya we each have that has helped us fight him on pair.” NiGHTS spoke off in thinking that the only way they are even capable of landing such strong hits…was because the ponies had four Ideyas in them each.

“Then its de Ideya dat’s harming him.” Applejack’s spirit stated in realizing that with Courage, Purity, Intelligence & Growth; all the things they learn & are from their heart are helping them out.

“Then Owl was right, if we have all our Ideya, we can win against the Nightmare!” Rarity’s spirit exclaimed in seeing that maybe they do have a slight chance to win against such a powerful foe.

“Then let’s keep this up until he’s down for the count!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit declared in feeling extra eager to do this thing, & finally beat Wizeman where he stands…or floats, whatever.

While everyone was still moving across the watery battlefield, not knowing what was going to happen next in their fight. Soon the area began to change back again to be where they all started from, in Nightmare, within the dominion palace that Wizeman keeps to himself.

“You Cannot Hope To Defeat Me!” Wizeman declared this off from somewhere, announcing that no matter what the group & NiGHTS do, it would all be useless.

“You’re wrong! We can & WILL, Defeat you!” NiGHTS shouted forth that no matter what, they will stop Wizeman from winning.

Suddenly without any warning, two of Wizeman’s hands appeared out of nowhere & grabbed the two NiGHTS in tight squeezes. This caused both NiGHTS & the pony spirits to yelp & struggle from being caught. And soon appearing out of nowhere is Wizeman as his disconnected hands return to his body with his capture prey in his grasp.

“Had I not taught you anything, if not to fear your creator?” Wizeman darkly spoke in a great threatening tone in what all should know before him. “I have grown weary of this struggle you continue to show. I shall obtain all of your Ideya & take from them the portions of the elements that came into this world.” Wizeman announced his plan to obtain all the remaining Ideya the ponies & NiGHTS obtain & take from them the Elements of Harmony that reside within them.

“Wait…What!” Twilight’s spirit yelps upon having heard of this all of a sudden.

“How does he know?” Rainbow Dash’s spirit questioned how Wizeman even knows about the elements from their world.

“Foolishly little Visitors, I came upon contact with your God of your world….& together gave me this gift to obtain new power.” Wizeman issued off that the made contact with Grimmore, & together brought the Mane Six to him so he could obtain their magic for his own purpose. “Once taken, I will grow stronger & soon….the World of Dreams…across this dimension & others….shall become…my Nightmare Domain!” Wizeman decree in what is to happen once he has obtain the elements, his power will grow & it will make him reach other worlds that have their own dreams, etc. & turn them into Nightmares.

“Ye think we let yah get away with it?” Applejack’s spirit snapped off to say this in not about to let some evil deity getaway with an act like that.

“That’s right, we won’t stand for this!” Rarity’s spirit protest in saying this on their defense that they won’t stand for it.

“We won’t let you use our elements!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit protest off that they won’t let what Wizeman wants be so easy to take from them.

“Yes, they’re not yours, they belong in our world!” Fluttershy’s spirit stated in trying to be brave, even if this was the scariest thing they have ever come to be in.

“Then I shall dispose of you, along with NiGHTS, as I see fit!” Wizeman declared in what he shall do with those that won’t go down & continue to resist….oblivion.

Suddenly, an attack happened that was unforeseen that were a mix of Dark Flames swirling around a blade sword as it struck on Wizeman’s two hands. The reaction caused them to let go slightly of the two NiGHTS as they drop before floating, but gasp in being free. The attack on Wizeman seem little more than a mere scratch as the blade in flames shattered upon contact & the dark flames were put out.

“Wha…where did that come from?” NiGHTS questioned off in who was it that helped them out just now.

“WIZEMAN!” Then from afar, everyone sees who was floating in the area & it was…Phantom Pie; still alive while a bit wounded. “You lied when you said you revived my full strength!” Phantom Pie snapped off to complain about her current state.

“What manner do you stand to question my authority?” Wizeman questioned off Phantom Pie’s sudden action to attack him, such matters will not go unpunished.

“I heard from Reala, that you took all of the Dark Flames & gave out to your army…but you left me with little of my old strength.” Phantom Pie issued off to complain that she overheard what Reala said that while she was revived & offered the Nightmarens power, she was stripped too much of her own.

“You merely obtain that which resigns with a God, of another. Such things are beyond reach, for one as insufficient as your being.” Wizeman explained darkly of the manner that for Phantom Pie, the Dark Flames that were used by Grimmore, is a power used by a God, & as such, only another godly being can use it; not some mere power craving mortal. “It is only natural that you are put in your place, to know where you stand.” Wizeman concluded that which he set forth in placing Phantom Pie to be where she stood, beneath the master.

“Then I’ll tear you apart & get back what’s mine!” Phantom Pie snapped off to say while her hooves were let of fire as she charged head first to attack Wizeman for backstabbing her before she do any.

“Then you have out lived your use in serving me.” Wizeman decree in a dark motionless manner, as he held out his six hands.

Then all six of Wizeman’s metallic hands opened forth, & let off a pulsating blast surge of energy…the kind that even destroyed Dream Gate. The pony Nightmaren was trying to crash through her power against his, but the level of difference was too big a gap to overcome & soon…Wizeman’s power over took Phantom Pie in a great course beam burst blast.

“Graaaoooouuughhh!” Phantom Pie was unfortunate as she took the blast head on that was too much for her to handle.

Once it was over, Phantom Pie soon fell into the dark abyss below the flooring, vanishing from sight. The others saw that she tried to actually save them & Wizeman didn’t care & just…finished her off…

“And now with one rebellious traitor gone, it is your turn to meet the same fate, NiGHTS.” Wizeman stated darkly to gaze upon the two NiGHTS that were left who saw the action the Nightmaren Ruler performed.

“No…she won’t!” Twilight’s spirit protest to say this in speaking up.

“We won’t let you!” Rainbow Dash’s spirit stated to not give up here.

“Getaway with this…” Rarity’s spirit spoke off in not going down yet.

“Not anymore…” Applejack’s spirit proclaimed that they will not let the guy get away with any evil.

“Because we’re not alone!” Pinkie Pie’s spirit declared that they are not alone around here.

“We have…each other.” Fluttershy’s spirit stated that they all have each other to help another.

Suddenly, the two NiGHTS glowed before something was happening that temporally blinded everyone’s sights. Six familiar element symbols appeared & circle around the jesters before doing something. Soon floating together was a sight to behold & none couldn’t believe it. There were actually SIX NiGHTS, each one with a jewel on their chest & color theme matching an Element of Harmony: Orange for Applejack, Pink for Pinkie Pie, Blue for Rainbow Dash, Yellow for Fluttershy, White for Rarity & Violet for Twilight. The six pony spirits were now in their own jester bodies.

“What is this…?” Wizeman asked off in sounding very upset in what he was seeing. “How is this possible? Your Dream Spirits should not be capable of making six NiGHTS on your own!” Wizeman decree in knowing that when the Mane Six came, they were scattered, & only three of them would share NiGHTS body to Dualize; so then how was this feat possible?

“You’re wrong, Wizeman!” Soon the REAL NiGHTS floated down to join the other SIX NiGHTS, making up to now SEVEN determine jesters. “Their courage…with their feelings...of never giving up...has brought a power from their world to give them strength from within.” The Real NiGHTS explained forth of what happened here, was the result to never give up & to summon the courage deep within. “Ready girls?” NiGHTS turn over to those behind her, asking if they are ready to get going now.

“Ready!” The other Six Colorful NiGHTS responded with each voice sounding like the Mane Six controlling one of their own.

“Go for the hands, I’ll handle the last part!” NiGHTS explained the plan in what they gotta do here, Wizeman is attacking with his hands, so they have to take care of them first.

“You shall all meet your DOOM!” Wizeman roared forth in much fury by his tone as he shall waste those that deny him.

And so it started, all six metallic hands Wizeman controlled grasp before unleashing their full might to destroy the jesters. But in a shocking way, the Rainbow NiGHTS, as the Mane Six are to be able as, were flying through to avoid all the shots while diverting one hand onto only them. And then soon the Mane Six used all that they learn to perform Drill Dash actions that let off start dust trail with their own unique glow. And soon they came in contact with many of the hands.

“One!” Applejack/NiGHTS shouted to smack the center eye of one hand that stun it.

“Two!” Rainbow Dash/NiGHTS yelled out in tackling another center eye of Wizeman’s hand.

“What manner is this? This force they wield?” Wizeman bellowed out in shock, this power…is it the elements fueling the ponies in the other NiGHTS forms.

“Three!” Rarity/NiGHTS announced in ramming against another hand’s eyeball center.

“Four!” Fluttershy/NiGHTS shouted to head-butt the eye in the hand’s palm to stun it too.

“This cannot be! The elements…they are mine to wield!” Wizeman declared off to protest, his hands were being stun; he was being stopped, how?

“Five!” Pinkie Pie/NiGHTS shouted out loud to body slam another hand’s eyeball palm with plenty to give.

“Six!” Twilight/NiGHTS roared forth in kicking the eyeball of the sixth hand’s eyeball to be stun.

“You cannot win this battle against me! You are all Nothing before a GOD!” Wizeman decree in a loud dark bellow tone in sounding like an almighty God figure that cannot be stop by those beneath him; it’s just not possible.

“Wrong, we are who we wanna be! And you won’t take that away!” NiGHTS roared out loud in declaring this, as she dives in for the final strike. NiGHTS was performing her last Drill Dash to give it all she got until she came to the chest-plate area. And through there was a barrier, the jester dig in & kept going without fail. And soon NiGHTS managed to break through & land the final blow on Wizeman’s defense from feeling all of the strength she & her friends have called forth.

“UrrraaaaAaaaaururrghhh…” Wizeman made a sudden loud cry as he felt that attack actually done something to his wellbeing.

Soon white light was escaping from Wizeman’s body, like surges of lightning being shot out as he was feeling actual pain of what was happening to him. At that same moment, the background was playing ‘Peaceful Moment’ to announce what this scene meant; that the gang had done the impossible…& won. Wizeman’s body began to glow white all over along with his hands, before he & his entire presence….soon vanished from the stage here… And as NiGHTS & the Six Rainbow NiGHTS flew off across, everything soon was going into a blanket white state as we were unknowing of what’s to happen…

However, there was something seen just after that when everything return for all eyes to see. First of all, the Mane Six had reverted back into their pony forms & were un-Dualize with NiGHTS. At the same time, the music cease being heard & was replace by a different melody. Then from looking around, they all were back at the place where they stood against Wizeman. And before everyone was some strange dark pulsating orb of which seem to hold life. And it shook the entire area of Nightmare & many could feel it…this presence, this power…it was Wizeman! It was like staring at an Ideya, only Dark, & might represent Nightmare, it was freaky to imagine one exist.

“I am…..the creator of Nightmare.” Wizeman’s voice came from the dark orb sphere in announcing who & what he is.

The others were worried if the battle was not over yet, but NiGHTS stood firmly by with her hands to her hips; not being afraid. As it turns out, Wizeman has fallen & is in a weaken state, nothing much to expect.

“This day is yours to reign & all I have created shall fade…for now…” Wizeman’s voice spoke in acknowledging this fact of what will happen, but something about the news seem to set something off with the others. “Heed my words…” Wizeman’s voice bellowed out in giving this last form of what he shall deliver to say to those that have stopped him. “As long as darkness exists within the hearts of humans & all creatures across different worlds, then I…” Wizeman was decreeing forth a message for all to know as it sounded crucial even in his weaken & beaten state. “And the nightmares…shall never be destroyed!” Wizeman declared this off that so long as darkness exist, then he & all of his Nightmares will never truly be gone for long…

Then Wizeman’s orb began to let off white light particles as it flash against everyone in blinding them temperately. Once that had ended, it was clear that Wizeman was now long gone, it sounded though he may comeback, but for right now…other matters were concerning. As they just stood over the now available Yellow Ideya of Hope that was there as it rose from the abyss with Wizeman now defeated. As the Mane Six were near the Yellow Ideya, they reach out to hold it & they felt…it’s warmth that was unlike any other.

“This is…” Rainbow Dash was about to say in what they now hold here.

“The Yellow Ideya of Hope…” Twilight spoke ahead of her friend in what they got now.

“De final Ideya we need!” Applejack exclaimed in what they got was the last Ideya of their journey.

“To save the day.” Fluttershy stated in recalling what happens when they have five Ideya in all.

“Then…we done it?” Rarity asked off in thinking they truly have done it here.

“We collected them all!” Pinkie Pie cheered in seeing they got all five Ideya now.

Soon the Yellow Ideya split into six identical sphere orbs & they were slowly being absorbed into the Mane Six. They felt whole from this for some reason as without warning, the magic of the six Elements of Harmony seem to glow off their Cutie Marks, symbolizing that the portions are now whole once again.

But during the moment, something else was happening…NiGHTS began to float upwards as if unable to stop herself as this action brought the attention of the others in question.

“NiGHTS…” The ponies responded puzzled, why was the jester soaring above them for some reason.

Then without warning, white light began to escape off of NiGHTS’s body as her eyes open to be clam while this was happening. It look like, she was beginning to fade away & it was spreading to more of Wizeman’s dominion as well to fade out in a blur of white. It was just as Wizeman said that with him now out of the picture, all he created is vanishing; Nightmare, the Nightmarens, even NiGHTS. The Mane Six watch with shock eyes as if feeling torn apart with emotions of just watching in sadness & some felt tears escaping their eyes. However, despite beginning to fade away, NiGHTS made a bow to her friends while smiling & eyes shut, as if saying farewell to them in a graceful maneuver.

“NiGHTS!” The Mane Six tried to reach out towards NiGHTS in not wanting to see their friend go away, but…everything went in a bright blur of whiteness that blinded all our sights. And so nothing remain at this very moment, nothing but the echo calls the ponies did from their cease existing friend.

The scene begins to open around a strange & familiar white abyss realm once more, And at the same moment, we see the Mane Six were slowly beginning to open their eyes in looking around their surroundings here. They all recall this place as it was where they obtain the other three Ideya from their Dream Worlds that were made into Nightopia. But as they were looking around, they spotted something ahead of them….a portal! It wasn’t just any portal, it was one that lead back to the world the ponies came from, Equestria Prime: within the Rainbow Kingdom’s castle view within Ponyville.

“Twilight…is that?” Rainbow Dash was slowly asking in seeing what was just beyond their sight.

“The way back to…our world.” Twilight estimated in recognizing their world upon its notice.

“Is it real or an illusion?” Rarity asked in pondering if this was real or not.

“Can’t tell after wha happened?” Applejack shook her head in not knowing the answer to that.

“Oh, I wish we had a clue.” Pinkie Pie groans to complain in not knowing the simplest answer here.

“I wish Owl was here, but…he…” Fluttershy felt sad in remembering that Owl & everything in Dream Gate was gone after Wizeman appeared.

“Hoo hoo…there you all are!” Suddenly, a familiar hooting sound came & then the gang heard flapping before turning to find…a friend they thought they lost.

“OWL!” The Mane Six cried out to say & then in no time at all...rush over to give the old bird a big group hug.

“Oh, oh my, careful now….hoo hoo….” Owl yelps from being in the center of so much hugging, it was a little much in his mind, but understandable none the less. “Cough….it’s good to see you all too.” He coughs a bit which gets everyone to let go of Owl to let him speak after being given such a welcome.

“What happened?” Applejack asked off in what happened to this old bird.

“Where are we?” Rarity asked in pondering their whereabouts.

“And where were you?” Rainbow Dash asked in where Owl was this whole time.

“What about Nightopia?” Fluttershy asked in wondering about Nightopia after Dream Gate was decimated.

“What about the Nightopians?” Pinkie Pie asked off in wondering if Nightopia’s resident creatures are okay.

“Owl, what’s happening here?” Twilight asked in wondering what was going on after they arrived here from defeating Wizeman.

“Calm down now, calm now….Hoo…my, you are certainly full of energy.” Owl held up his feathery wings to gently get the Mane Six to settle down now. “To begin answering your questions, allow me the pleasure of saying…that with the fall of Nightmare, Nightopia is safe for all Visitors & your Dream Worlds are safe.” He explained this part about what has happened after the gang were victorious over the Nightmare. “While I was knock away by Wizeman’s attack, I managed to survive, after all, I may be old, but I can still take care of myself.” Owl proudly issued that just cause he’s old, he can still handle himself even in a tough spot.

The ponies smiled in being thankful that they heard this, in truth, they were afraid that after the battle…no one was left. But it’s good to know somethings have helped out somewhat.

“As for where we are, it’s the center bridge of the Night Dimension. You all have collected your Ideyas, & of course, the element portion that came from your world has help reopen a path for you all to return home.” Owl explained where they currently are & that from the gang’s collecting of the Ideya has allowed for their way home to be seen. “And here to wish you off are some residents that want to give you all much thanks.” Owl look behind him to simply state this in who else was here that wanted to give some thanks to the ponies’ efforts to save their dimension.

Then entering from all sides were the Nightopians, they giggle, chip, sang & spoke in their own tongue to surround the ponies. The Mane Six felt happy that the sweet, innocent, happy creatures of the Night Dimension were safe & sound & that they came to see them off.

“Well I’ll be, ye little fellas made it okay.” Applejack smiled off in seeing that the Nightopians were safe after all.

“Oh, I’m so happy you Nightopians are okay!” Pinkie Pie smiled off happily in playing with some Nightopians.

“Me too.” Fluttershy smiled in feeling really good that these little cone-head creatures are safe.

“Oh, but to think…we’ll have to say goodbye.” Rarity suddenly went from happy to looking a bit blue that now they have to say goodbye.

“Yeah, we were just getting use to this place too.” Rainbow Dash started to look down, this place was crazy, but it got fun & now…they have to go.

“Girls, I know it’s sad, it’s like the same from my friends back at Canterlot High. But, even if apart, we’ll always be friends.” Twilight spoke these words in giving some encouragement to her friends that even if they leave, they will never forget this place or its resident folks. “Isn’t that right Owl? That though we wish to not part, we all have places we need to be?” She asked in knowing how the wise old owl would respond to knowing such matters even now.

“Indeed it is.” Owl nodded his head in acknowledging that statement of Twilight’s very well. “And I for one shall miss you all. We could never thank you enough for all you done.” Owl humbly spoke that he & the Nightopians, will never forget the kindness, bravery & true effort of the heart these ponies have done for them.

"I'm just sorry that Dream Gate & the Nightopia we each made...even My Dream...are gone. Wizeman's attack had..." Twilight looked down in knowing that from what Wizeman did when he appeared before them, he destroyed everything, the place they all started was...gone.

"Fear not, in due time, things will heal, Nightopia will recover, including the worlds you made & protected & gave many of us...homes." Owl explained this forth to help cheer the smart mare of her worries about the matter that will heal over time.

“I just wish NiGHTS was here….but…with Wizeman temporally gone & everything he made was destroyed…so was…” Twilight look away to start feeling sad, recalling of what has happened that even with the battle over, NiGHTS was…

The Mane Six soon fell into silence at this time, for they all knew that despite having won against Wizeman & stop him temporally from creating Nightmares for everyone….the price was still pretty big. Considering they didn’t knew NiGHTS would sacrifice herself to insure that Wizeman & all other Nightmarens were stop for good. Peace may have been return, but still…to even cost one life is too much to ask & miss at the same time…

“She’s…not gone…completely.” Then another voice entered the area, a very weak one while stating something.

Suddenly, everyone gasp to look who was coming from in front of them. Floating before everyone was a shocker among shocks, it was none other than…Phantom Psycho Pie, but she look like she was struggling from her own injuries while feeling herself almost slip away from being partly a Nightmaren. But the biggest catch of all was seeing she carried & soon lay out what was likely the spirit form of NiGHTS that seem to be in a coma. Everyone was either too shock to approach or too concern and cautious of what to make of this.

“Wait! You’re Phantom Pie!” Rarity stated in recognizing the pony that was their enemy.

“What are you doing here?” Rainbow Dash narrow her eyes to ask this in a dry tone.

“And with NiGHTS, no less.” Applejack sternly question how Phantom Pie came here with their friend who looks about gone already.

“I am simply…returning a debt to her.” Phantom Pie slowly responded in feeling tired as she gaze at the sleeping NiGHTS.

“A…debt?” Fluttershy raised her eyebrow in hearing something that sounded…like it had no intention of being evil in the last bit.

“Did she owe you money?” Pinkie Pie asked off a silly question that some just ignore that.

“She told me….about following…a thing called a heart.” Phantom Pie spoke her words slowly while exhaling her breathing, sounding like she was struggling to stay strong. “At first, I was…unaware if I, that was a specter of another, could even have a heart. But when Wizeman gave me my own personal life, I truly had something that was like flesh….event a heart that beat.” She stated that she didn’t get the whole follow the heart concept until she felt one in herself upon her newly revival.

“Phantom Pie….just what is it…you’re saying to us?” Twilight raised her eyebrow in feeling like there was something about to happen here.

“I’m saying…that Wizeman will return & this world needs…it’s Guardian…” Phantom Pie slowly exhaled her words in stating a fact, that NiGHTS is still needed for this dimension. “So while I am also Nightmaren, I still hold much of my own life force that existed differently from Wizeman’s own, because I’m from another world. That’s why…I’ll use what I have left…to bring NiGHTS back.” She explained her words while looking pretty tired, but she had a way to save NiGHTS from being gone forever.

Everyone was spell shock, but not before they saw Phantom Pie started to exhort some flow of magic to course into NiGHTS that was not evil Nightmaren or Dark Flames, but…life force energy. And soon afterwards, NiGHTS’s vanishing form began to fill up to be more solid than ghostly. And soon signs of life return to her eyes as she slowly was floating up, while looking dizzy.

“NiGHTS!” The Mane Six cried out to approach their jester friend who was confused about this sudden situation.

“Hey now, slow down here, someone wanna fill me in?” NiGHTS asked off in not knowing what was going on here. “Last thing I remember was…fading, and…” That was what she recalled, so how was she now here instead?

Then many saw Phantom Pie fall onto her knees, looking like she was turning pale as a ghost. Apparently, now without her own life-force from being a flesh being to keep her stable, she is a 'complete' Nightmaren that is now vanishing. Everyone was stump to see that their enemy, had taken this replacement to save NiGHTS when she could have ended her instead. Why…?

“Heh-heh….looks like this is the end for me.” Phantom Pie let off a laugh at her own end it seems.

“Wait…you’re…” NiGHTS spoke to say in recognizing who this pony was.

“Now…we’re even. But, it’s funny, don’t you think? Give a Life to Save a Life? Heh, that’s so not my thing…or rather…it use to be.” Phantom Pie responded in seeing that this was a shocking twist of a tale in what was happening to her. “But maybe…it’s change a little.” She spoke in seeing that her old self has changed, even if a little, to be enough to shock even herself.

“So you help save me?” NiGHTS stated in what she & the others could tell, this former foe decided that if one of them was to go, it be only the enemy.

“No big deal…now you can live outside of being a Nightmaren…and me…I’ll fade away. Heh-heh…” Phantom Pie exclaimed to say this in seeing how funny the situation was becoming. “But it’s strange…I’m evil, but your stuff about having a heart to follow, everything…I can’t quite explain but…I feel more whole than my evil style.” She spoke to say this in feeling strange, what NiGHTS spat about having a heart & stuff might not have all been a nonsense after all.

Everyone watches as Phantom Pie’s body began to fade into particles just as it was with NiGHTS. Many were too stump to approach, but many seem to show different expressions in seeing now a once enemy that help them is now fading away & she appears…to not be afraid of worry.

“Is this what it was like…for you, Pinkamena? That you have friends…love ones…that even after someone hurts them, you stand by to help?” Phantom Pie questioned this off to herself in seeing now what Pinkamena was doing in following her heart, was this the satisfaction one could get from having a heart. “Really….if I could, I wish to say sorry for messing with you to go down the path of our dark self. Maybe I’ll be fine…in the next life.” She spoke softly ignoring her regretful claim of knowing that her way was wrong & that Pinkamena made the right calling; her only regret is that she’ll never tell it to that pony’s face where she’ll be…

Then without warning, Phantom Pie showed for the first time ever, an honest to good smile that was not sadistic or a crazy lune, but of someone feeling…happy. Then she faded into the shadows below before anyone could reach. The many Nightopians & ponies from Equestria began to feel like maybe the enemy they once thought was bad, turn out alright in the end.

“In the end, what she truly wanted was to fill a void in her heart, & it seems it finally came to pass.” Owl notedly issued forth this wise claim of seeing what Phantom Pie wanted in the end was to fill a hole in her heart. “To think, I see the day when another Nightmaren besides NiGHTS could show this, is something else, hoo!” Owl hooted off to say, there hasn’t been another Nightmaren to change their ways to be good, since NiGHTS, & Phantom Pie…has at last learn it during her final hour.

Suddenly, the portal leading to Equestria was starting to close that earn everyone’s attention. Apparently it won’t stay open for long, the pony gang has to get through it pronto.

“The portal back to your world is closing, guess we can see it each off after all.” NiGHTS stated to say this to the Mane Six in seeing that at least now, they can give each other a proper farewell.

“NiGHTS! It’s been great meeting you.” Rainbow Dash smiled to give NiGHTS a right hoof-bump to the jester’s fist.

“A real pleasure, partner.” Applejack proudly tip her hat off to NiGHTS in saying this.

“We shall never forget what you done for us.” Rarity proudly stated in what they will never forget here.

“Or all the fun times & lessons we learn!” Pinkie Pie smiled off in also mentioning of these things.

“We hope you can do a great job helping to protect dreams in this world.” Fluttershy stated to say this in wishing that NiGHTS does a good job watching over dreams.

“It’s surprising if you met Princess Luna, there’s so much you can talk about. About watching over to protect our dreams & such.” Twilight stated in knowing how NiGHTS & Luna from their world could get along with one another.

“Perhaps….one never knows.” NiGHTS shrug off to say this in how things would work, etc.

Soon the Mane Six began to slowly approach the portal & their bodies flare with the five Ideya around it to keep it stable. And from in the picture, the six magic essence of the Elements of Harmony are seen. As it seem to help make the portal stronger to be kept open, as the ponies look back to their Nightopian friends, Owl & NiGHTS. Many were giving some hand waves & cheers with smiles on their faces.

“Farewell my friends! Safe journey home!” NiGHTS waved off to say this to her pony pals as they were going home now.

The Mane Six look back to smile & give waves in returning that reply. Twilight look to Rainbow Dash, then to Applejack, then to Rarity, then to Pinkie Pie, & finally to Fluttershy. And soon they march forward to the portal as their Dream Spirits glow bright golden color as they were soon zipping across a tunnel space to flow through across the dimension’s space & time rule. And as they look back, they see the picture of all those they made friends with in the Night Dimension be farther & farther away. As the screen began to fade, the Mane Six felt happy for now…

The heroes are finally going home…

Author's Note

At last, the heroes have managed to win the day. In the final chapter, the Mane Six return to their bodies & awake, much to everyone being relieved. Questions ponder what has happened during the time, but those will be explain...for now..What puzzling mysterious are left to be seen now that everything is back to normal? Stay tune to find out...

Chapter 26: Dawn to a New awakening

Chapter 26: Dawn To a New awakening

The scene begins to open up where it’s back in Equestria, just centering around the Rainbow Kingdom. Right now, there was apparently a large crowd of ponies by the front of the gate’s door. Fred & Barney are working in keeping the crowds back while many are asking and making lots of noises. With some luck, they managed to quickly get inside the castle while shutting the doors to the pony populace so they can’t get in. But there was banging outside that force those to take measures such as barricading the doors with a steel locks.

“Barney I tells yah, it’s like a woman shopping spree gone mad out there!” Fred stated off in knowing what sorta issue that’s going on that’s about as scary as woman gone shop crazy.

“Yep, it’s scary to think how our wives survive it, now we’re in a different pickle.” Barney stated off in knowing that their wives deal with such scary things while the husbands stay out of it.

“Fred, Barney, how’s it looking out there?” Ben asked as he came over to check on the situation along with Starlight Glimmer, which didn’t seem too pretty by the looks of it.

“Not well your highness, the crowd is getting antsy out there. Saying it’s been almost two weeks since they seen the princess & the council of friendship.” Fred shook his head to regret to say that the crowd is really having it up to their necks of being told things instead of seeing with their own eyes; the lies can’t be kept going on to conceal the truth for long.

“Yeah, right now, there are some reporters going off saying if they are kidnapped or killed. Oh boy, it’s hard to say which to go with in sleeping comas.” Barney nodded off to say this with worry that in any case, this is the worst moment they could ever be in to how to explain the truth and if the crowd will accept it.

“Drat! I’ve done all I could & now it’s only a matter of time before the Three Lords attack us! I’ve already spread our request allies as thin as possible, what else can I do?” Ben cursed in seeing that the situation is really starting to go downhill; it’s only a matter of time before their strongest enemies launch an all-out attack to wipe them out, & they are spread thin in asking for anymore help than they already are.

"We need Twilight & the others, before things can get any more out of hand here!" Starlight Glimmer exclaimed in worrying how things have come this far, it'll only get worse along the way unless something is done soon.

“Ben! Ben!” Suddenly, Spike, Phobos & even Nyx came up to look like they were in a hurry.

“You’re not gonna believe this!” Phobos spoke off to say this in having something to tell about now.

“If it’s about another crazy rumor, then please don’t tell me. I don’t think…” Ben was about to push off anymore crazy rumors about him & Twilight divorce or worse possible claims; it’s frustrating to take.

“No daddy, it’s in the medical chamber! Something’s happening!” Nyx stated to say that something was going on where her mom and aunts are at.

“What?” Ben yelped in having been told this, what could it mean?

"What do you mean?" Starlight Glimmer asked in liking a full on detail explanation about this.

“The Cutie Mark Crusaders, Princess Celestia & Luna are with Golden Heart’s group right now. They say something just happened.” Spike stated to explain that something has occurred and that calls their attention.

“Yeah, we gotta go and check this out!” Phobos pointed out that they are needed at this time.

“But what about…?” Ben look at the seal doors, and with the antsy crowd of protesters wanting answers.

“Don’t worry your highness, we got the doors perfectly sealed! They won’t get through!” Fred spoke off to insure Ben that they won’t let anyone in the palace, they got it tight.

“Right, after all, we’re use to barricading doors against angry mobs, just ask us from…” Barney was about to go into details in how he & Fred have dealt with such cases until…

“Barney! They get the picture!” Fred snapped off to shut his friend from spilling any secrets that should remain quiet.

“Oh, um, sorry about that!” Barney yelped in seeing that his pal got a point.

“Thanks, take care guys…” Ben nodded in thanking his guards for the aid, he really appreciates it.

"We better go & see what's happening, come on." Starlight Glimmer exclaimed in thinking they need to be there to see what was occurring now with their sleeping friends.

Soon Ben was running off with Nyx, Starlight Glimmer and the baby Dragons to get to their medical chamber. And soon the door gates were bang hard, as Fred & Barney watch in seeing that’s a lot of angry ponies outside.

“Oh boy, I sure hope these doors last.” Fred sigh to say in looking at how long they can keep this up.

“Yep, if not, we may be out of the job.” Barney nodded to say that if they don’t survive long, they can kiss this job farewell.

Soon Fred & Barney and any Royal Guard of the Rainbow Kingdom had to keep the doors closed to keep anyone from getting inside. This was gonna get crazy, hopefully something will be done soon…

At this moment, within the Medical Chamber, something unusual was going on. The systems were seemingly going haywire, as if they were unable to keep up with something that was going on at the time being. Discord & Golden Heart’s group was trying to fix the problems, but something was causing some unusual amount of energy spikes to surge up. Celestia & Luna along with the CMC were there in seeing that something was going on, but could not tell if it was dire or not, but hope the sleeping Mane Six were in not immediate danger.

"Systems outputs are going critical. There's no stopping this feedback." Fila forewarns the group in how it was looking, pretty bad for the machinery.

“Golden Heart, what is happening?” Celestia asked off in liking an explanation at this time.

“Some unknown power surge…something was happening in the Night Dimension.” Golden Heart stated in what they are dealing with at this particular time.

“As of now, Omega’s been trying to keep tabs, but something has happened.” Discord stated to say this in knowing they been keeping links of what’s been happening, but they are having difficulties.

“Last showings record that our friends were facing a force that numbers couldn’t rate its power level.” Omega explained in how much dire trouble their sleeping allies are tending to.

“Then…it could only mean…they met against Wizeman!” Luna gasped for fearing of what may be happening to their friends & family now.

“That isn’t good, if an enemy that’s a God gets them, then…” Autumn Gem was starting to picture the worst case to happen if the enemy gets their friends until…

“Be strong my love, we can’t worry over that just yet.” Sombra spoke forth in stating that they mustn’t think like that, it’s too distracting.

“If nothing is done, then the stasis will shut down and then the Mane Six’s bodies will…” Jack Zen was trying to fix the chamber capsules, if they break, they can’t keep the bodies without souls active before they…cease to keep living.

“Ohhhh, I wish a miracle would happen right about now.” Pinkamena groans to complain in wishing for a miracle to happen now.

Suddenly, something was happening, as a strange glowing portal appeared above the room that seem like it was not a menacing force, but of something that heard their cries.

“Wow, and I thought randomly asking for such things don’t happen much.” Pinkamena replied off in being surprise that all she did was ask and something like this happen.

Then from the portal began to vanish without warning, but not before six golden pony figures of familiar characters seen escape from it. Luna & Celestia saw them as did many of the others in the room to wonder what this was. Just before each glowing radiance enter a capsule of the Mane Six and soon started to cause a strange programing to be functioning.

"We're getting a response." Fila stated off in receiving new feedback of what was happening to the capsules.

“Scans are indicating that the capsule chambers are preparing to open up.” Omega issued forth this message that shock everyone, it couldn’t mean that…

But just as this caught everyone’s attention, the capsules soon opened up while letting steam escape which started to make everyone cough like crazy. Just as Ben along with Starlight Glimmer, Nyx & the baby dragons arrived, the room was covered in steam. But soon as the steam was clearing, six figures were rising up from the capsules, and then it was reveal to be…the awakening of the Mane Six: Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy & Pinkie Pie. And the first ones to make contact from their open eyes were…

“Ben…?” Twilight responded to seeing her love right before her.

“Twilight…is that…you?” Ben gasped off to ask this as he felt like a deer in headlights.

“Oh Ben! It’s you!” Twilight teleports out of the capsule to appear and hug Ben with much joy.

“Mommy!” Nyx happily join the hugging moment with her mom that has awaken now.

“Twilight!” Spike happily called out to join the happily family moment.

“You’re awake!” Phobos even cheered over this to hug everyone too.

“Nyx, Spike, Phobos…I’m happy to see you all too.” Twilight smiled off to say in seeing her whole family was here now.

"Your....awake!" Starlight Glimmer exclaimed in shock & surprise, but showed tears of joy; her friend was okay & she was not the only one...

“Applejack!” Apple Bloom race off to give her big sister a hug.

“Howdy there, Apple Bloom!” Applejack smiled off to say in being happy to see her little sister again.

“Rarity!” Sweetie Belle also approached her sister to give her a hug.

“Oh, ho-ho, Sweetie Belle, easy there, little sister!” Rarity yelped a bit from the strong emotional hug she felt.

“Rainbow Dash! You’re back!” Scootaloo cheered to leap up to hug her idol.

“Heh, I never left, more or less, but good to see you Scoots,” Rainbow Dash shrug off to say while giving the filly a little noggin.

“Oh my, we really are back home?” Fluttershy responded off to say in seeing where they are now?

“Oh Fluttershy, it’s so good to see your smiling face again.” Discord appeared to feel so good to see Fluttershy has safely return from parts too scary to go into detail now.

“Ah, nothing like a good nap to feel refresh.” Pinkie Pie smiled to stretch from feeling really good about now.

“Good nap, you were asleep for Two Weeks.” Jack Zen spoke off to tell the mares of how long they were asleep.

“WHAT!” The Mane Six yelped in having heard this, two weeks; that barely felt like it from being in the Night Dimension.

"It's true, we kept your bodies stable when they lack a function to provide nutrition assessments & other things if not active." Fila explained to say this in how a body needs such things in order to not die out when someone is in a long sleep coma.

"You might not have notice from when you slept, but you were really out of it." Starlight Glimmer exclaimed in how long their friends have been out of action.

“Oh my goodness! What’s been going on? What’s happen with the kingdom? What about our enemies? What…” Twilight was starting to panic in overthinking things after just waking up to look worry with her family until…

“Be at ease Twilight, all is well and under control.” Celestia approached her student to smile in calmly saying everything is all right.

“While you all were in sleep stasis, we, your family, have been helping to watch over Equestria to insure, no one tried to attack your home.” Luna spoke forth in calmly addressing the manner has been under control by their aid.

“They even called in some friends and allies to help while not mentioning of what happened to you.” Sombra pointed out in what they all have been doing while the Mane Six have been in sleep stasis.

“All without telling about your case of being taken to the Night Dimension.” Autumn Gem stated to say that no one was told about such things for fear it would cause panic and their fearsome enemies would attack.

“So then, what happened there?” Golden Heart asked in wondering what was going on in the Night Dimension.

“It’s….a long story.” Twilight slowly spoke off to knowing that talking about will take time to go over.

“Maybe you can save it for after calming a riot outside.” Ben pointed out to suddenly bring this up for them to discuss first. “Apparently, they are at their limit of wanting to know the truth.” Ben pointed out in knowing they have a population of ponies that want to know where Twilight and her council friends are, or else…

The Mane Six heard this and felt like they should handle that task first off while explaining to everyone the adventure they had that was almost…like a dream. And boy what a dream filled event it was to feel closer to reality than not being real at all. They talk about NiGHTS, the battle against the Nightmarens, even how they face against Wizeman. All were shocking feats, especially something that concern Pinkamena about the return of an old enemy that instead…help them out in the end. And now everything fades out now as things slowly blur from this moment while time goes on it seems…

At this time, the scene focuses on the one place that would almost be like living in a real nightmare, but more in the wake world; Tartarus. And within its dark domain was the castle in where it lies the most powerful and most evil Equestria has known to fear even if the being is imprisoned. The one known as the Dark Elf War-God, Grimmore, the known Overlord King of Tartarus. Right now, he has watch from an inferno portal of all the things that has happened in the Night Dimension in following the Mane Six with NiGHTS up to their battle against Wizeman. As the portal faded away, Ji-Ga-No soar in from having notice what his lord saw, and must know by now, but shall report it.

“My lord, it would appear that the representatives of the Elements of Harmony…have return.” Ji-Ga-No stated off to say in what has just been learn of those that had left their world…have return.

“Hmph, so it would seem. Intriguing, that they made it back.” Grimmore let off a little chuckle in sounding amuse by such things like the Mane Six are back from the Night Dimension.

“Even more so that they managed to defeat Wizeman, someone like him was well within being among the God statures.” Ji-Ga-No pondered off to say that for the mere ponies that should have been severely weaken, managed to stop Wizeman is truly a surprise.

“Yes, but as he said, so long as evil and darkness exist within the hearts of all creatures…he cannot die.” Grimmore lightly remarked off calmly in knowing that though the heroes stopped Wizeman, he is not truly gone. "Weakening those that are Gods with that which serves as a means to battle them, only so few mortals learn of such means while others....hardly come across them....& die." Grimmore spoke forth that those that are GODS like him are the hardest to be eliminated, it's only rare to find that which serves as a weakness, otherwise, many do not have such things & mortals cannot overcome such deities.

“So now what do we do from here forth, my lord?” Ji-Ga-No asked off in what they should be planning to do next after the heroes return.

“Now, we watch to see what little acts the little heroes can perform.” Grimmore issued forth in being intrigue to see what next action the heroes can do now.

“How was it that when they were gone, we did not strike at their weakest moment? I would have decimated the kingdom in mere moments.” Ji-Ga-No flew around his master to ponder why he never went off with their army to waste the Rainbow Kingdom, it be child’s play if he was involved.

“Indeed, but where is the amusement in that? Besides, it was a first time that others had to step in, while those that represent the Elements of Harmony were away.” Grimmore had his eyes shut in stating how it became intriguing that over such an issue, Equestria had to survive without relying on the Mane Six that represent harmony.

Suddenly, Grimmore held out his left hand which showed a hidden place….crystal capsule objects with each being a different size. But from one of them sat a strange shadowy figure of someone, someone who had shown dark energy and appeared to have be kept in check.

“And while the battle went on, I have decided to prepare something just for this world. A place of dreams where it can become a battlefield….what more could one imagine to gain than using that in battles.” Grimmore smiled off wickedly in having decided to focus on something ahead, deciding to use the realm of dreams where a battle of an even harder performance can be done.

“So, you’re planning to create a new warrior for such a place, another Elite?” Ji-Ga-Oh raised an eyebrow in seeing this, as he wonders if the Overlord King will make a new Elite for just such a matter.

“Oh no…What I have in store will be but the first…of many.” Grimmore responded with an even darker expression, saying that this newest creation, shall become something far worse than imaginable.

“Hah-hah-haaahhh, I can tell that this is about to get very interesting!” Ji-Ga-No laughs off wickedly in finding this all the more amusing of what shall await Equestria to face.

“Quite so, prepare yourself…Equestria…” Grimmore remotely issued off in giving a little sound off at the moment.

At the time, the new figure within the crystal move its head and made a creepy smile of evil as if it’s about to come out and attack without warning. It looks like something between a clown…or a jester…or maybe…it was some kinda…Pierro type being.

“The Nightmare to be the first horror shall be one step closer…to fearing my power!” Grimmore exclaimed to state that what will be seen in nightmares, will be what to expect before waking up…and live in a true world that is a nightmare.

Then the scene zooms away from the castle, but not before we hear the evil from within…

“Gruhuhuhuhuhh—WHAH-Hah-Hah-Hah-Haaahhh…” Soon we begin to hear dark evil laughter from Grimmore as it sends chills down anyone’s spines to be wary of the evil that is being plotted at this time.

Everything goes dark while many wonder what will happen in the future, but that is something to be seen…for another time.

After what was likely a bit of a whole day that has gone by to reach the night of which a full moon is seen, the ponies of the Rainbow Kingdom slowly began to calm down when they had at last saw Princess Twilight and her Council of Friendship for the first time in two weeks. Twilight apologized to the citizens for having worried them, but was grateful that Ben had managed to help keep the kingdom safe while also handling other matters involving request and enemy attacks even outside their own. While the gang handle these things, Pinkamena was inside the castle, pondering something to herself before her brother and friends came to check on her.

“Hey sis, you okay?” Goldie asked off in noticing something the matter.

“Hmmm….oh, I’m good.” Pinkamena look to her brother while waving off that she is okay, nothing the matter.

“Really?” Goldie raised an eyebrow in thinking something was up here.

“Well okay, there is something that bothers me.” Pinkamena sighs to prepare to admit that something has been bugging her lately. “What they said about Phantom Pie…” She stated in not getting over what she heard that was so unbelievable even to her.

“How she gave up her life to save NiGHTS, I still don’t believe it.” Goldie stated to recall the story they heard about Phantom Pie doing the unthinkable.

“Considering Pinkamena, she tried to take over your mind, body and soul and tried to kill Golden Heart.” Jack Zen pointed out in remembering what Phantom Psycho Pie tried to do in the past when Pinkamena was in a coma.

“Maybe…she has had a change of heart. After all…there are some enemies that can be given second chances.” Autumn Gem spoke to say in lowering her neck to Sombra, stating a fact of giving even evil beings a second chance to change.

“Yes, I suppose so, after all, Discord and I can be living proof of that while others like the Three Lords, will never change.” Sombra exclaimed to say that while some villains never change, those that do get a better life.

“I am currently fixing the static so we can see the events to play them off, in terms of speaking: A Movie event.” Omega explained in what they can do here in order to see the Mane Six’s beginning to end like watching a movie.

"Well, I suppose that would be an intriguing way to process & enjoy everything that happened when we couldn't see much." Fila slowly stated in thinking the idea has merits that they can observe while enjoying at the same time.

As some of Goldie’s group was finding that information to be very helpful to learn more about another world…Pinkamena was separated to think in her own thoughts.

“Maybe since she had nothing but the little bits of Psycho Pie, she used them to continue on living.” Pinkamena whispered under her breath in knowing that deep down, Phantom Pie was a part of the original Psycho Pie that was never made whole as she was. “But I guess, we weren’t all that different.” She sigh to let off a little smile under her breath on the thought. “Perhaps someday, we’ll meet each other again…in your next life…” She look up to the sky in stating something that, if possible, she may encounter Phantom Pie, maybe in that new life…they could become…friends.

With that, the scene begins to zoom away from Goldie’s bunch to the Mane Six and the Royal Sisters and their company having discussions with the pony crowds. Of course, then what interrupts them is a sudden drop of….snow. In fact, this catches everyone’s attention in soon seeing lots and lots of snow flanks begin to fall.

“Look! It’s snowing!” Pinkie Pie cheered off in seeing what was going on.

“At this time of de season?” Applejack raised an eyebrow in finding this a bit strange.

“Oh brother, I think the Pegasus ponies forgot what to do during the commotion.” Rainbow Dash sighs to slap her forehead in seeing that with the deal of them not being seen, some things must have been forgotten.

“Well still, it is pretty.” Fluttershy stated to say this with an okay smile of what’s happening.

“In a way, it’s like feeling like a dream, doesn’t it Twilight?” Rarity some off to say this in being memorized by this event that has taken their breath away.

“Yeah, I think so too girls. I really do…” Twilight smiled off to say this to nod as her family was close to smile in watching this show.

The camera begins to zoom away while many of the ponies felt as if calm then of worry. As if the snow calm their nerves even more and was a sign of peace to return to their kingdom, they couldn’t have ask for anything better. And from a view, the Mane Six began to let out innocent laughter in which they felt so joyful, even their friends and family didn’t know why, but they join in too.

Now the scene focuses to which many ponies were now going off to bed to happily dream away their worries and concerns here. All the members of the Mane Six were with their families again and in their homes with those that care. Many sorta even snug up together to sleep together and to dream away.

“Good night, Benny.” Twilight yawns as she heads to sleep. “I love you.”

Ben then kissed Twilight gently as he lay down next to her. He mumbles, “I love you, too, my beautiful Twilight.”

But of course, while things here have been going by, far from their windows all the way to at the top of Ponyville’s clock tower as it struck midnight…there was someone there. But it look like an illusion of a familiar jester we know as she played her invisible flute within the bright light of the moon. And it was shown to be none other than NiGHTS, alive and well, and even if not of the world of Equestria Prime, she will not be forgotten by those that know her. And then with that, her presence soon vanishes into thin air, as if being gone with the wind…

Meanwhile, within another area in question existed what seem like the My Dream realm, it seem to have been fuse of all the adventures from the Mane Six have seen from different Nightopia areas. The Nightopians were happily flying around, chatting, playing, and even eating some tasty meals and drinks, singing, you name it. While nearby, there was what seem to be an egg of some kind, but it was shaped different from a Nightopian. In fact, it was shaped like an egg capsule of an orange color and it was fairly larger to be the size of, well….a pony. Just as saying that, there seem to shadow a pony figure sleeping inside of it?

“Where…Am…I?” The pony being asked off in sounding like Phantom Pie, but sounded very tired, very weak, very exhausted. “I feel….So…Tire…” The pony in the capsule responded in feeling unable to continue to speak. “Can’t Think….I just…wanna….Sleep. Maybe….afterwards…I’ll…find out…who I am.” The mysterious creature spoke while softly beginning to drift off into a dream like state here.

And so the mysterious capsule egg being inside continues to sleep itself away, while it likely glowed a bit as if letting the one inside slowly rejuvenate itself. And as the screen begins to close off at this time, we are beginning to ask ourselves…who is within this capsule egg, and if she is someone we may…know. But for now, all we can do, is just watch as everything goes dark, and we shall say only this to all around…

Sweet Dreams…

The End

Author's Note

Major Cast List
Julissa Aguirre: NiGHTs
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Ashleigh Ball: Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Mare, Fluttershy’s Mother
Andrea Libman: Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Pinkamena Diane Pie, Phantom Psycho Pie
Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity, Princess Luna, Derpy Hooves, Granny Smith, Suri Polomare
Roger L. Jackson: Wizeman the Wicked
Casey Robertson: Reala, Stallion 3
Jeff Kramer: Owl

Minor Cast List
Cathy Weseluck: Spike the Dragon, Mayor Mare, Student
Jason Marsden: Ben Mare
Daveigh Chase: Nyx
Chris Sanders: Phobos the Moon Dragon
Kelly Sheridan: Starlight Glimmer
Nicole Oliver: Princess Celestia
Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom, Filly
Claire Corlett: Sweetie Belle
Madeline Peters: Scootaloo
Orlando Bloom: Golden Heart
Brian Drummond: Jack Zen, Stallion 1, Father
Vic Mignogna: Omega
Jim Miller: Sombra, Suited Unicorn
Lara Jill Miller: Autumn Gem
Caitlin Glass: Fila, Mother
John de Lancie: Discord

Cameos
Tim Curry: Grimmore
Matt Hill: Soarin’
Kelly Metzger: Spitfire, Filly 2
Peter New: Big Macintosh, Stallion 2, Applejack’s Father
Trevor Devall: Hoity Toity
Rena Anakwe: Sapphire Shores
Britt Irvin: Lightning Dust
Samuel Vincent: Flim
Scott McNeil: Flam
Jim Cummings: Circus Owner
James Arnold Taylor: Fred Flintstoneward
Jeff Bergman: Barney Rubblestone
Corey Burton: Sir Spell Nexus
Jason Statham: Amon Blood Statham
Kevin Michael Richardson: Ji-Ga-No

And there we go fans, the COMPLETION of this story of a CROSSOVER of NiGHTS: Journey Into Dreams. I know many probably enjoyed it, it had some new twist to make it intriguing. Hope many enjoyed this & will....dream away....from experiencing such moments while looking forward to what else will come next...

And now, for your viewing pleasure, time for the next VK-helped story in line…

“Friends Today…Enemies Tomorrow: After much of his time of living in Ponyville, Shadow Dragon under the alias disguise as Chase The Warrior, finally makes his move. The undercover Dark Mystic learns the Mystic Shield’s location, and attempts to destroy it, allowing all sides of evil to attack not just Ponyville, but all around Equestria as freely as they want. However, those that are around that had their suspicions will gather, and when the so-called ‘friend’ of Ben & the Mane Six does get cornered between decisions of lying one lie or living as he should: friend or enemy? And once the truth is reveal, will much sadness that happens, and it will not just be the shield that breaks apart, but so will the bounds of friendship. How will things feel when the heroes must now face the ‘REVEALED TRUTH’ that is Shadow Dragon, and will they still consider him an enemy even from the lies & deception? And once more, what will happen when the Mystic Shield goes down, that the most powerful of evil makes sure….there is no repeats of stopping the Three Lords from doing as they please?
Villains: Chase the Warrior (who is finally revealed as Shadow Dragon), Dark Mystics, Grimmore.”

Well, looks like the secret will soon be exposed. Until next time, read, review and suggest!