Chapters Masked Matterhorn Mask Out of Time
Chapter 1 Messing with Time
Twilight fixed her goggles after what Puppet did to her during their fight. Being a hero of Metropolis was hard work but it did pay off in the end, that being Puppet being placed in a more secure federal prison so that he couldn't escape.
"There we go" Twilight tweaked the last bolt into her now fixed goggles.
Spike came down to see her friend just finish fixing her goggles. "I see you got them working again" he said smiling.
"Yea" Twilight responded putting them on top of her head.
"So I figured out this new function on the jet's thrusts by adding another system on it" Spike said guiding Twilight aboard the jet.
They both spotted a stopwatch like device in between the key hole for the ignition and radar guidance system. It shined in the semi dim light, Twilight examined it and noticed dates and time periods on them. One caught her eye was a little dial beside the numbers or dates; curiosity took over Twilight as she turned it to March 5th, 1770 which was the date of the Boston Massacre around the time of British and American turmoil.
The jet door suddenly began raise then closed, trapping Twilight and Spike inside.
"What did you do?!" Spike asked sternly.
Twilight tried to smile her way out of this but this time her assistant wasn't in any mood to play at their current situation. All of a sudden a portal sucked in the jet into a wormhole that looked like hyperspace. Facts about the Boston Massacre appeared on the screen.
"It says that 5 civilians were killed and 6 others were injured" Spike read.
"I know they were pissed off about Britain doing some dirty deeds but every human being deserves to live" Twilight said sitting beside Spike.
"Apparently they didn't care either way" Spike said looking through the sudden facts that randomly appeared on the screen.
The jet jerked a bit before a bright light blinded them both. The next thing they saw was people standing over them concerned. Twilight woke up first and noticed she was wearing a flower like dress with a pink hat with a purple flower attached to it. Spike on the other hand wore a black jacket with a blouse in it, knee high socks and one belted shoes.
"Wow I look pretty" Twilight said twirling her dress around as the crowd gave them room.
"I must admit this is actually pretty nice" Spike complimented looking at himself.
As the crowd dispersed from them 3 British soldiers began walking towards them, muskets pointed at them. The people that were standing there before Spike and Twilight weren't there anymore because of fear of being shot.
"Whoa hey there easy we're not hurting anymore" Spike said holding is arms up in surrender.
One of the soldiers got closer to him and with no time to think, Spike wrestled the musket away from the soldier then kicked him hard across the face causing him to stumble and fall face first into cold hard concrete as the other 2 were about to shoot, a small rock knocked them out simultaneously.
A young woman with pink hair wearing a white toga style dress sporting a crown and knee high boots approached them.
"Hi there names Celestia nice to meet you" Tia introduced smiling.
Twilight embraced her tightly, almost bursting into tears from this meeting with the one person who taught her everything she knows was now standing in front of her.
"Celestia I thank you for helping us but we're not from here....to be honest we traveled through time by mistake" Spike explained.
Tia began to laugh as if this was the funniest joke she ever heard. "That is the funniest joke I have ever heard. I think you hit your head harder than you originally thought" Celestia said.
Nice going Spike the next thing you'll tell her is that we're superheroes Twilight gave him a dirty look.
"In any case Tia what are you doing here? I figured someone like you would stay inside and avoid any sort of conflict" Twilight asked.
"And miss beating the British back to where they came from? No way" Tia responded.
Spike couldn't argue with that considering he once stood up to King Sombra (with Twilight's help of course) all by himself and was praised as a hero. But seeing Celestia was a complete shock to both Spike and Twilight who held back tears.
"Come on we need to get out of here before more soldiers decided to show up" Tia said running.
Spike and Twilight followed her to a home where she lives. Opening the door, there were wall to wall bookshelves full of books. Twilight felt like she died and went to book heaven as her eyes lit up like a Christmas Tree.
"Look at all those books" Spike said.
Celestia looked back to see Twilight's excited expression and raised an eyebrow. "Is she ok?" she asked confused.
"Yea she's ok, she just have a love for books you get used to it after a while" Spike replied, explaining Twilight's undying love for books.
"Alright then" Celestia said going into another room with Spike while Twilight looked through the books.
This room was a little shorter with a desk, slips of unused paper and a quill sitting in an ink tray. Spike recognized something similar when Fluttershy took him to Monticello, VA to view Thomas Jefferson's house and saw the exact same materials that he saw in that house.
"Who's study is this?" Spike asked.
A tall man sporting a darker shade of black coat with a white blouse, boots, jet black hair, and red eyes walked in. "It is my study" Sombra said.
Spike stared at him wide eyed like he saw a ghost.
"Is something wrong dear boy? You look as if you have some sort of a fever" Sombra asked feeling Spike's forehead.
He swatted Sombra's hand away. "I'm fine" he said sharply.
Twilight came in to see Sombra. "What is he doing here?" she asked almost in shock.
"I'm Celestia's caretaker until her parents return from their journey in Paris to hold a deal there. They should be arriving in Boston soon....I hope" Sombra explained.
He gestured for Celestia to go play while he had a serious talk with Spike and Twilight. All three of them went into the living room to have a small chat.
"I know what your thinking: Why would someone as sinister as me want to take care of Celestia? The only reason why is so I can have people in America to understand that even the worst kind of people can learn to be loving and caring" Sombra said wiping away a tear.
Wow maybe he has changed...at least in this timeline Spike wondered.
"Sombra....we believe that you'll take good care of Celestia" Twilight said placing a single hand on his cheek smiling.
He kisses her hand smiling back at her. "If you both would like to stay there's a guest room upstairs next to the bathroom" Sombra said pointing upstairs.
Twilight nodded and took Spike upstairs to the guest room. It smelled like lilacs, beds were pressed correctly, and everything was organized in their respected cabinets or on the nightstand somewhere.
"Guess we'll be here for a while until we find a way out" Twilight said.
"For now we should get some much needed test" Spike proclaimed.
Taking off their shoes and shirt or dress, Spike and Twilight drifted to sleep.
As soon as nightfall descended upon the people of Boston, a lone woman was walking home in the cool crisp night until she looked behind her thinking that someone was following her when in fact it was only just distant footsteps. She walked a little quicker being careful to not to run away from whatever was following her. Turning around again, an unknown assailant hit the woman with a lamp knocking her out cold before dragging her into the darkness where no one would ever see any trace of her.
The assailant then grabbed an axe and chopped her head off despite her screams for help. He dropped the now bloody axe and walked off before taking away her energy and adding to his own.
He flashed an evil grin before finally leaving.
Masked Matterhorn Mask Out of Time
Chapter 2 A Piece Of Heaven
Early the next morning a hoard of people surrounded an alleyway surveying a potential crime scene, Twilight looked wide eyed at the dismembered head and bloody axe laying aimlessly on the ground as Boston Police officers separated everyone while instructing them to leave this area immediately and let the proper authorities do their job. Once the townspeople left, Spike and Twilight were left behind.
"Ma'am we'll need you to exit now. We need to survey the area for any potential and right now your in our way of that progress" one officer commanded to Twilight to leave.
"Sorry sir but we must investigate also for the same answer to what could've happened" Twilight said in annoyance and stern look on her face.
The officer was taken back by Twilight's sudden outburst but decided to let them see what was found at the current crime scene. Spike examined the bloody axe that when he wiped the handle, revealed fingerprints from someone who had strong hands. Twilight saw an energy trail meaning that the criminal who did this horrible act was still around Boston somewhere.
"Spike I think we got a lead" Twilight said excitedly.
"What is it?" Spike asked.
Twilight pointed to little droplets of sparkling blue energy on the ground glistening in the morning sunlight. Spike blinked a few times before realizing that it could lead them to whoever killed the poor woman. They both followed the trail of sparkling blue until eventually Spike led his friend to a shipyard warehouse where shipbuilders were working on their vessel for water travel and fishing.
"Looks like the trail ends here" Twilight said a little disappointed.
"Maybe one of those guys can tell us if they saw something?" Spike said pointing out the builders.
Twilight nodded, walking up to one shipbuilder who was in his mid 40s maybe, grey thinning hair, mustache, wearing overalls over a dirty white shirt from working all day and shoes.
"Excuse me sir we would like to ask you some questions" Spike said acting professional.
The man looked up at them. "Yes can I help you folks?" he asked.
"Me and my friends here are investigating a murder of a young woman by way of an axe found at the crime scene. We followed a trail sparkling blue energy like substance here in this lovely shipyard. Did you happen to see anyone come here to hide?" Twilight questioned.
"As a matter of fact I did happen to catch a glimpse of the fella before he disappeared again" he recalled.
"Do you know what he/she looked like?" Spike asked next pulling out a sketchbook and pencil ready to draw.
The shipbuilder explained that was about 5 feet tall with black hair with purple highlights in them and dark purple eyes. He went on to say this person wore a tall dark suit with a bow tie. Spike drew all of what he was saying in such detail, it shocked Twilight even more so than usual.
"Okay thank you sir you've been a big help to us. Do you mind if we search the warehouse?" Twilight asked politely.
"Knock yourself out but I doubt you'll find anything that'll help your case" he responded doubtfully.
Spike nodded and followed Twilight inside the warehouse where they saw more sparkling blue energy on plans of a potential ship. People who saw them never paid any mind and just continued with their work while Twilight kept following the energy into another room upstairs and found the bow tie he talked about.
What is this doing here? Twilight wondered.
She picked it up and examined the contents; before noticing a strange white rose attached to it.
Wait I know this from somewhere Twilight had a flashback of her sister in law's wedding when Shining Armor placed a white rose in her hair which was beautiful.
"Hey did you find something?" Spike asked walking over to her.
"Yea I did check this out" Twilight responded showing him the bow tie.
Spike looked at it and saw the same white rose that Twilight saw. "Isn't that the same white rose Shining Armor gave to Cadence when they got married?" he asked.
Twilight shook her head yes quickly.
"So whoever did this left us a clue" Spike said.
With those words in mind, Twilight got up putting the bow tie in her pocket then left the shipyard with Spike following behind her.
Meanwhile, the unknown man looked over at Twilight and Spike with a devious smile on his face. He will soon get her and Spike as well.
Sombra prepared dinner for Celestia who came downstairs after washing up. Twilight came in through the front door without Spike because he went to ask the victim's family members about what she was like and whatnot.
"Oh Miss Sparkle how goes the investigation?" Sombra asked setting the table for dinner.
"We did find a lead but all we could find was a bow tie and sparkling blue energy" Twilight explained, showing him what she and Spike found.
Sombra examined them closely. "Hmm I know where this bow tie came from. A few minutes from here is a tie shop owned by Talia Blaze and her father Harry" Sombra said.
"That's wonderful Sombra! Wait, how do you know where it is?" Twilight asked getting suspicious of Sombra's whereabouts.
"We pass by their shop every once in a while just to see some of the things they have" Celestia chimed in, sitting at the dinner table.
Sombra went back into the kitchen to finish preparing Tia food before putting it on a plate then handed her some basic utensils.
"Thank you Sombra" Celestia said beginning to take part in eating her food.
He smiled.
Spike returned back from talking to the victim's family, from the looks of things he was about to expel some of his findings so he sat next to Tia who greeted him with a wave. Twilight took a seat across from Spike but was across from Tia on the right side.
"So what did you find out?" Twilight asked.
"The victim's name is Roxanne Evans who is survived by her brother Matt Evans who told me she always wanted to have fun and look positive on life. The last thing she told her was 'I'll be home after my best friend's party' but as we saw she never came home" Spike explained.
Celestia made a sad concerned face while halfway finishing her dinner.
"Tia don't worry, me and Spike are trained in combat. We will never let harm come your way" Twilight said reassuringly.
Sombra flashed a smile and stroked Celestia's hair before placing a gentle kiss on top of her forehead. The little girl who will soon to be leader of the Power Heroes smiled and hugged her caretaker tightly.
Aww they look so cute Twilight thought smile while blushing.
And when things couldn't get worse they did in the way of an angry mob with pitchforks and torches standing outside shouting. Spike looked out to see that and noticed something was wrong with their eyes like someone is controlling them.
"What's going on?" Sombra asked.
"We need to leave right now" Spike commanded.
As if out of nowhere a pitchfork rammed into the door leaving holes big enough to open it from the other side but Spike kicked the arm out. Sombra put Tia on his back and ran out with Twilight and Spike but as soon as they came outside 10 British soldiers surrounded them all. Celestia hid behind Sombra shaking violently as the soldiers aimed their muskets at them.
Sombra's eyes turned purple with a black and green slit iris that caused a slow down of time giving Sombra the advantage to take out the soldiers quickly. He restarted normal time as all soldiers who were ready to kill them were now flat on their backs dazed and confused.
"Whoa what was that?" Twilight asked looking at the knocked British soldiers.
"Sombra can slow down time and it's awesome to watch" Celestia answered peaking out from behind his leg.
"Yes it's a curse that was placed upon me as a child. I use it form meaningful purposes but sometimes it can be disastrous, either way it can be both helpful and hurtful depending on how you see it" Sombra explained, reverting his eyes back to normal.
A man wearing a suit with a bow tie and a black top hat watched from behind a hose, the 4 people swearing to find him for what he did to that poor woman. But Celestia caught his eye and smirked.
"Well well that Tia girl will be a fine addition to my endless count of victims and no one will be able to stop me" he said straightening his top hat before slipping back into the darkness.
"Sombra I want you to stay with Celestia while Spike and I check out this bow tie situation" Twilight said.
Sombra nodded, walking Tia back home but went through the back way to avoid the mob.
Twilight walked with Spike into the bow tie shop where they were greeted by Harry the store manager who was dusting off some bow ties on display when he happened to spot the two people who just walked in to ask some questions.
"Oh hello folks what can I help you with" Harry said smiling.
"We were wondering if you had any idea who owned this bow tie?" Twilight said, showing Harry the bow tie with the white rose on it.
Harry examined it closely expressing in a thinking facial expression before walking over to his desk to see better. After a few minutes Harry finally came to a solution.
"This bow tie did belong to one of our regulars named Allen Von Archer the local puppeteer. You should go to one of his shows down on the harbor, they are a hoot" Harry explained.
"Allen Von Archer huh? Well thank you Harry for your help" Twilight said grateful to finally have a straight answer.
"Glad to be of service to you" Harry said waving goodbye as they left.
A scream could be heard back at the house. Twilight looked at Spike before they raced back home to see Sombra out cold and Celestia gone.
Oh no Twilight thought staring wide eyed.
Masked Matterhorn Mask Out of Time
"She's gone and Sombra is down for the count" Spike said setting Sombra on the couch.
Twilight didn't hear what he said because her mind was too messed up with the fact that someone came in to kidnap Celestia and she wanted to know why. Broken glass was found in the kitchen, an overturned table and a bit of blood on one plate. A piece of cloth was stuck on to the wooden chair and Twilight removed it from the chair, and looked at it closely, she could confirm that Tia was here before she was abducted.
"Who would do this?" Spike asked.
"I know exactly who would do this and I can't believe I didn't see it before. Von Archer has our Tia and we need to find her quickly before it's too late" Twilight said clenching her fists.
Before they could leave, Spike placed a damp washcloth on Sombra's forehead.
Don't worry Sombra we'll get her back I promise Twilight put a single hand over his head shedding a tear.
Spike walked out along with Twilight by his side as they followed Tia's signal that she secretly put inside her head without Celestia's consent. The signal lead then to the Boston Harbor where they met her but this time Twilight wanted to save her future leader's life.
"Ah the guests have arrived right on schedule" Allen said flashing a creepy grin on his face.
"You let her go right now Von Archer or else" Spike warned bringing out his mental staff.
Allen fired an energy blast at them but Twilight grabbed Spike to move him out of its path. She activated her watch which unleashed a steampunk style version of Masked Matterhorn which was cool for her but even Tia was impressed even though she was tied up and gagged at the moment. Feeling this new surge of power, Twilight charged at him; ramming Allen in the chest disorienting him until Spike round house kicked him making Allen spin for a few seconds before skidding on the harbor ground and almost near the water.
"Well it would seem that the hero has gotten some good hits but now it's time to correct a mistake" Allen said getting up and holding up a blue energy sparkling ball in one hand.
Twilight backed up trying to contemplate a plan but was taken a few feet back completely shocked at what that kinda power can do to a city block let alone a whole nation. If neither one of them think of something fast, all hope on Earth will be lost.
"Say goodbye" Allen said hurling the ball.
The ball was moving at a fast pace with no sign of slowing down and Twilight squeezed her eyes fear the worst but nothing happened. Time slowed down as Sombra simply tossed the ball up into space so it can explode without causing harm. He resumed time again leaving everyone except Allen speechless with his sudden appearance.
"The Fallen King Sombra in the flesh, tell me Sombra: How does it feel knowing that your life was nothing more than a lie?" Allen taunted.
Sombra's long jet black hair flowed in the cool air giving him that sense of motivation upon seeing Tia tied up and gagged. Just from him seeing that made him even more pissed off as a dark purple hue started forming from his eyes in intense anger and rage.
"Did I strive a nerve?" Allen continued to taunt Sombra.
He rushed him then performed hard hitting quick attacks to all parts of Allen's body, leaving nothing unscathed as Sombra punched him so hard that 10 teeth flew out. Allen flew backwards into the cold water with a splash while Twilight untied Celestia who took off the gag with heavy sighs.
"Thank you" Celestia said hugging Twilight and Spike.
Sombra looked over at the cold reflection in the water and saw a glimpse of what he used to be compared to now. He is proud to be Celestia's caretaker more than anything else in the world, and as soon as he turned around Tia ran up to give Sombra a great big hug.
"I'm so glad your alright Celestia. I promise to always protect you no matter what happens" Sombra made a promise to Tia that could never be broken.
Twilight smiled at that then all of a sudden dark clouds rolled in "I think we'd better head on home" she said.
A sudden lightning strike hit Twilight and Spike sending them back home inside the jet where they started at.
"Huh? What happened?" Spike asked confused looking around.
"I guess we fixed a problem in the timeline and once we were able to find it then solve what that problem was, the lightning strike was a sign that our job was done" Twilight explained.
Spike didn't know what her partner was talking about and scratched his head trying to process what she just said but it proved to be more difficult at this point. Twilight just sighed and walked out of the jet and into the living room where they're big computer was.
"Spike I want you to know something....what we did today.....saving young Celestia that could mean we could still save our Celestia right?" Twilight asked.
"For now we need to focus on finding her and don't worry Twi if I know Celestia she's just as worried as we are" Spike said reassuring her friend by patting her on the back and hugging her.