Ancient evils

Chapter 11: Prelude to destruction

The spells being cast on the crystal made the creatures stronger, and much faster. This power also made them tangible however, so they could be held off. Brute force made a dash for Fluttershy, who would normally cower from such a thing. But not anymore. She delivered a hard kick, and gave him her best stare. He was unmoved, considering he no longer felt fear. The blue spirit was next, with despair frozen on her face. She flashed a blade from underneath her robes,  and made a jab at Zecora, who parried it and swung back, getting a small jab in. The mare was unfazed, and swung once more, making a large cut across Zecora's face. Last came Silver Tongue. Applejack bucked him down to the ground, but he levitated back up. He put his hoof above her head and slammed her down to the ground. He jabbed his blade into her side, before being thrown back by Gilda. Gilda dug her claws into him, and ripped multiple cuts into him.The crystal started spinning faster and faster. Brute force slashed across the chest, then slammed her down. Pinkie kicked him, but he barely flinched.  The crystal was overloaded, and was shattered into pieces. The spirits faded as if they were being pulled by some unseen force. Their back legs faded first, and it they slowly dissipated up their bodies. The blue spirit simply gave itself to death, hung its head low and died with no fight. Silver was next, and seeing what little control he had left leave him, died violently, screams of agony filled the room,  and he thrashed about until he faded. Brute force shoved the blades strapped to his hooves into the ground, and held tight to the ground. He was shaking from the effort, but actually managed to slow his death quite a bit. But he still started to fade, and let out one last pained roar before death. The spirits now gone, shard littered the floor, but no one was too hurt, so they moved on. This hallway seemed different. A dread feeling flowed through them. A voice echoed through their minds.

"Enough of this nonsense, let us settle this right here."

A room opened up ahead of them, and the ground shook ever so slightly as they got near.

"Everypony," said Twilight. "I have a feeling what we're looking for is in here."

"Correct. said the voice.

"We need to be prepared for whatever may happen." said Twilight. "Is everypony ready?"

"We can't let um' get away with what they've done." said Applejack

"No more fear!" said Fluttershy

"I have to do this, for my friends." said Pinkie

"Topaz, I'll be there soon." said the young girl

"We must shine light through the shadow. It is time to defeat our foe." said Zecora

"Rainbow, I'll find a way to make it up to you." said Gilda

"This world is beautiful, and it's up to us to protect it." said Rarity.

With that, the ponies entered the room to fin a truly frightening sight.