"Humans are such easy prey."
-From Beyond (1986)

Meanwhile in at Fluttershy's cottage...

About three things Iron Will was absolutely positive about. First, he was free from those awful tentacles and whatever disgusting substances were littered on the floor (Angel Bunny, wherever that little devil was, was NOT going to live this down), seeing as they dissolved into dust after many agonizing hours. Second, there was a part of him, and even he didn't know how potent that part might be, that was about to scream a crescendo of obscenities at whatever deity allowed this horrible even to transpire. And third, he was unconditionally and irrevocably hoping that he would have the opportunity to mount that weird armored creature's head on a wall.

Suffice to say, Iron Will was NOT a happy minotaur. He collapsed onto the floor as soon as the tentacles dissolves and he gazed in sorrow at the fallen mares. Fluttershy and Pinkie had fallen unconsciouss in each-others arms and the rubber skin on the party pony had dissolved as well. So, there was that. However, tear stains were evident on their faces, so the trauma was still there. At the very least, their virginity's were intact (although, Iron had doubts about Pinkie's purity, considering her fling with some stallion named Cheese Sandwich or something, but that mattered little).

He leaned down and stroked his beloved Fluttershy, tears starting to pool in his eyes. "Flutters...I promise..." He clenched his fist. "I'll make that metal freak pay for what he did! I'll shove him so far into the Earth that he descends into Tartarus itself!"

Words could not describe his grudge. Here they were having a nice, if not awkward, time and some random monster walks in, trash-talks him (any more and that creature might have been missing a head in a heartbeat), and straight-up anal-rapes this loving and pure pegasus. And then he turns her friend into some weird monster to boot!

"I have to warn the others!" He shot up, his rage fueling his resolve. "Ain't nobody gonna stop Iron Will from preventing this creep from spreading his evil all around! Yeah! That's right! Then again...I can't just leave Fluttershy and Pinkie here..."

"Oh, believe me. You won't have to worry about that for long."

Iron Will screamed like a little girl and jumped up. "Who said that?!" He cried out, getting into a macho defensive stance. "Because I'm not letting anymore wackos hurt-"

"Relax. Nobody's going to hurt her. Not while I'm still here." The minotaur actually recognized that voice. And it did NOT sound happy at all.

In front of him was the famed God of Chaos/Occasional Guest/Famed Cricket Sport Champion, Discord. No need for a description. Practically everyone across the land knew what he looked like (especially with that infamous Manehatten incident involving every skyscraper becoming a hot dog, among other things) and Iron Will was no exception. For Fluttershy's sake, he tolerated his otherwise obnoxious behavior and misuse of his omnipotent powers. He never quite got over when, in a fit of anger, Discord turned his beloved tie into a Coral Snake.

However, his expression now was far from the usual goofy and/or devious one. He didn't look like he was going to explode, but his glare gave off the impression that he was stone-cold PISSED. Through some means, he got the memo that something terrible had happened to his first best friend and her very likable pink compatriot.

"So...you know too." Iron Will said, crossing his arms.

"Yep." Discord said, devoid of humor. He slithered past the minotaur and held both ponies close out of a sense of comforting them. "I was just enjoying my time in my little dimension when..." He stopped for a moment, putting a claw to his chin. "Actually, this not only just got personal, but maybe the whole multiverse is at stake."

"Multi-what now?" The minotaur raised an eyebrow. He didn't mind that Discord was coiling around the girl's naked bodies. All that mattered was that he and Discord would get them through their ordeal.

"Come with me." Discord said grimly as he touched Iron Will's shoulder. In a flash, they were gone, leaving a very confused bunny rabbit to reluctantly clean up the mess around the cottage. Starting with mangled doorframe.

Angel, amidst his confusion, silently wished death upon the poor construction of this place.

Later in Discord's dimension...

"Well, here we are." Discord said, a ghost of a smile gracing his face. "Home sweet home."

"WHOWHATWHEREWHATWHYHOW?!" Iron Will looked around in panic, as he was unprepared for the teleport, but even more so with the new location. He had never seen the home of his acquaintance before and now was certainly a bad time in his head.

It looked like Jason Pollock had created a purple miasma on his canvas and plastered it all across this accursed pocket dimension. Floating houses and what-not flew across the sky alongside weird bird-reptile things and in the center of it all was Discord's rather plain looking house. Not too disturbing, but still bizarre.

"Impressive, no?" Discord asked, some pride returning.

"Can't we just talk back at her house?" Iron meekly asked as a wave of Dank memes rushed through the bottom of the floating 'island' they were standing on. "No offense, but this is doing little to ease Iron Will's troubles."

"Fine. Figures you wouldn't like the great outdoors of my humble abode." Discord scoffed before looking at the nude ponies he was carrying. With a snap of his fingers, they were wearing their usual clothes once more. "Don't worry, you two. You'll be safe here." He sincerely whispered to them.

"I sure hope so." Iron Will looked down in shame. "I should have saved them, but I wasn't strong enough. Guess I am just hamburger fodder."

"Now, now. The time for planning for our revenge will come quite sooner than you would expect." Discord, to emphasize his point, transfored his head into a giant stop-watch. "For now, let's head over to my temple."

"Temple?" The minotaur didn't have to wait long for clarification, because floating beside them was a large structure similar to the Taj Mahal, only it lacked the pillars and it was crooked like some idiot decided the Leaning Tower of Pisa needed competition.

"Only the finest of treatment deserves to be given to my friends. I made this magnificent structure because...I got bored. Deal with it." Discord said before floating to his destination. Iron Will just hopped from one floating land-piece to the other. "Got some legs, don't you?"

"Yep. Iron Will NEVER skips on leg day!" The minotaur huffed before they both made it to the entrance.

They entered, revealing an interior that-

"Okay, okay! Anyone who knows how to Google knows what a temple looks like inside! Skip to the good bit!" Discord yelled at seemingly nothing. His companion just shrugged at this random moment. "Anyway, LADIES! Front and center!"

As if the creature's crime, the assistance of the Chaos God, the introduction to his weird residence, and the introduction of a personal temple weren't enough to make this day a mind-bender, now came the aforementioned "ladies" from some random pipes that appeared from the floor.

These 9 humanoid creatures wore robes that covered their bodies up to their thights held by two belts (one around the waist, the other just above the fair-sized breasts each had). They wore long hoods over their differing hair-styles, as well, which also functioned as caps. On their thin legs were cute-little boots and long white socks. The most striking feature was that each one had a mask that was basically just three holes counting for the eyes and a very tiny mouth. One eyelash was on each large eye-hole. Any feature that wasn't covered in clothing was glistening black skin, kind of like the rubber that once overtook Pinkie. They all stared silently at the two residents.

"Ummm...what are they?" Iron Will whispered.

"Not only are they related to the incident at hand, but they're not only the caretakers for our friends temporarily, but they're my Angels! Discord's Angels, that is." Discord said proudly. "They hail from another universe, as far as I know. Something about a fat Italian plumber, some turtles, a princess that's never in the right castle, annoying mushroom people, and these gals! They call themselves Shygirls, so just you know. Best part? They're also very trained!"

"In what?" Iron asked, still a bit shocked.

"Assassinations and demolition." Discord shrugged. Ignoring the utterly flabbergasted look from Iron Will, he chuckled. "As part of our revenge, let me introduce you to them. They're even named after their robes to make it easier! Or at least, that's what the script told me. Like I ever follow it."

He floated behind the group as a few tilted their heads at the newcomer. The chaos bringer began with the pink-haired one on the far left. "This here's Angel Blue. Poison expert and always happy to meet newbies! Why? We barely get any guests!" The blue-clad one waved enthusiastically at the minotaur.

"Can't imagine why." Iron Will muttered as he noticed, behind him in the dimension, a giant frog swallow a slug with a goat's head. Such things were normal occurrences here.

Discord continued to a red-head with, curiously no socks at all, exposing the lovely legs of her species. "This here's Angel Black! Stealth expert and master baker. Try not to mention that to Pinkie when she wakes up and we restore them, 'kay, babe?" Black gave off a stance that basically said 'come hither' to the minotaur, who just backed off a bit.

He slithered to a trembling brunette. "This here's Angel Green. Bomb expert and..." He glanced at the Shygirl as she twiddled her figners nervously. "Well, she and Fluttershy should get along just fine."

Next was one who's black hair flowed over her eye like water. "This here's Angel Yellow! Rocket launcher expert and smoking hot model! Seriously, I could not tell you how much the curtains matched the drapes after me and her were finished." In response to that, Yellow leaned against her master and made a peace sign.

He moved over to another black-haired one, though she had pigtails this time and looked much more reserved and polite. "This here's Angel White. Magic expert and self-styled poet. Personally, I tried teaching showing her limericks and I still don't understand why she's not buying."

"Maybe because the last limerick you came up with involved fireworks going up Filthy Rich's ass?" Iron Will had to resist a giggle, for there was some catharsis in that incident.

"Moving on!" Discord said as he was suddenly pulled into a headlock by a blonde-haired Shygirl. "URK! This here's Angel Purple! I think you can tell what's her talent!" To emphasize his point, he literally deflated like a balloon. Purple made a gasping gesture before he reverted back to his normal self.

"Heh. Iron Will approves!" The minotaur gave a thumbs up, causing Purple to reel back with a cute little blush.

"Anyway..." Discord moved on to a purple haired one, who cowered worse than Green. "This here's Angel Pink. Medical expert and probably the one with the...oddest internet history." Pink practically buried her head into her hood out of embaressment. Black waved her finger at her as if to say 'you know what you did'.

"Second to last..." Discord continued to a blue-haired Shygirl with curls. They gave each-other a fist-bump. "This here's Angel Orange. Vehicle expert and the only one who went through all the Virtual Boy-"

Every single Shygirl aimed a gun at Discord. "Errr....the ugly red-black thing's games."

Finally, he went to the green-haired one in the middle, who had her arms on her hips and her back straight. "Last, but not least, is Angel Red. Leader of this unit and totally not my replacement for when Luna dumped me!" Red titled her head at that remark. "Oh, you know I love you, babe." He kissed the side of her head, causing her to make a swoon gesture.

"Look, it's great to meet you all, but what about our friends?" Iron Will pointed down to the two ponies, who looked much more peaceful due to Discord's magic.

"Gals, chop chop!" They all gathered around their master, who now looked like General Patton. "In a few hours, we're hauling ass and going to war!" Orange and Blue did a high-five at at that. "However, first, I want you to take Fluttershy and Pinkie here to the spa. And give them your 'special treatment'. You know the one." Yellow started shaking her head enthusiastically like that while Green and Pink's faces were beet red.

Purple and Black picked up the two while Red gave a salute. The girls were out of there now.

"Oh, don't worry." Discord said to no-one in particular. "They'll be back and packing heat faster than you can say 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis'!"

"Okay, you just made that up." Iron Will grunted.

"It's a lung disease. Now, shut up and follow me to my house." Discord said as he picked up the minotaur and floated to his actual abode. "Believe me. I want that creature's fucking head, too. Yet I can't help but feel like something bigger than a repugnant robot running about is about to happen."

Iron Will didn't know what was weird anymore after Discord actually cursed in front of him. At this point, he had seen everything.

Meanwhile in Canterlot High's janitor closet...

Okay. That had to hurt. I'm pretty sure that landing from that portal left a sizeable dent on the floor. Now, onto the even-less than fun part (if that was even possible). Figuring out where in the holy mother of whatever deity ruled this crazy universe was I.

Welcome to the alternate dimension of Equestria Girls! Divisive, I know, but host to plenty of hot chicks to add to the harem!

Wait? Equestria Girls? Divisive? Harem?! What are you going on about?!

Somehow, I knew you were going to say that. Anyway, this is basically a dimension where every character we've seen and then some are actual humans and put in a high school setting. Also, they're all legal. That's all that really matters.

No! That's not all that matters! Why am I here?! I guess I could make a fresh start here, but...hold on...why hasn't anybody called me out on what I did to Flutter-

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What if I want to settle down and not risk a billion venereal diseases? Also, I'll never forget that moment as long as I live. One of these days, I'm coming for you.

You're a robot. You have no excuse. Also, way to treat the guy who got you out of a sticky situation twice not too long ago. Try to enjoy the sights for now. You're in the janitor's room, by the way. Just so you know.

Really? That's just great. Drag a high school full of innocent teenagers-

Young adults.

Whatever. Drag a high school in general into this dumbfuckery. Like that won't ease my guilty consciousness. Also, didn't Spike drop in with us?

Sure did. He's just not here. Probably landed somewhere far off. Don't worry. He'll be back.

Then, I will search for him and make sure he is reunited with his friends. It would be a shame to keep him in the dark if they were still okay. Also, a dragon running around a humanoid world would probably raise a few eyebrows and, worst case scenario, a few shotguns.

Don't get ahead of yourself just now. I'd hide in the shadows for a while. We've got company.

I hear some footsteps too. Thinking fast, I moved into the shadows of the closet. My red eyes were still glowing, but it was so dark that one had to look really hard to notice me. Okay, to be honest, I was going to be VERY surprised if this would work.

It was then I heard the voices that entered into the secluded area.

"So...got a plan yet, Adiago?" A slightly bored female voice asked.

"Not now! Wait until the coast is clear!" A more bossy female voice answered.

"But you said the beach makes you too sentimental!" A more cheerful voice reminded.

"Ugh! The point of a revenge plot is having to go unnoticed until the time is ripe to strike! Now, please be quiet before we attract too much attention!" The bossy voice quietly yelled.

"Keep flashing in front of the boys in the locker room and that'll plan is gonna fall like a house of bricks." The bored voice joked.

"Focus, Aria." The bossy voiced sighed.

I got a better look at these three as they removed their trench-coats (those are still good disguises?). They were certainly attractive, though I sensed malice within them. The bossy one was a yellow humanoid with poofy orange hair and a stare like that of a viper. The purple humanoid (Aria, as the orange one said) had purple pigtails with green highlights and a pretty disinterested look on her face. The one that got my attention the most was a blue humanoid with a blue/black ponytail long enough to pass as a whip with the cutest expression I've ever seen since...Flutter...

I can't even say it without reminding me of my greatest shame.

Doesn't matter, had sex!

Swear to the universe, I will STITCH that mouth shut one day. Also, their outfits were kinda desperate looking. Really? Spiked bracelets? Are you trying to look like killer pop idols? I suppose, according to several databanks hidden in me, I've seen worse. This Miley Cyrus mortal filled that nicely.

Anyway, I listened in to their discussion. "Ever since our...setback..." The orange one growled. "We're running out of food and supplies at that dingy excuse for a home we have to live in!"

"And that's not even counting how many kids here want to get more opportunities to hear those miserable excuses for voices we displayed after that." Aria clenched her fist. "Adiago, we need to step up our game."

"I can do exposition too!" The blue one chirped. "This would have been so better had that old crone Starswirl didn't take winning so seriously!"

"Can we focus already, Sonata?! Sweet Celestia, I'm getting a headache!" Adiago grasped her head. "Here's what I'm thinking. We'll just have to carjack one of these guys and skip town. Maybe we'll find a more unprepared school. If we get lucky, a mall might become our new place to call home."

"Huh. That's not too back." Aria actually smiled. "Plenty of space and mabye a few tolerable servants."

"And the food! Don't get me started on the food!" Sonata (cute name for a cute face) practically swooned over the prospect.

"Conquest first, gorging later." Adiago said. "Still, I can't help but feel, how do I put it...bitter over our loss. So, how about we set this school on fire before we make our grand exit?" An evil smile graced her lips.

"Our last performance got us nearly killed by the power of rock. And we are at full power!" Aria reprimanded.

"I can still feel it in my ears." Sonata shivered. "I haven't felt pain such as that since we watched that bootleg of Dunston Checks In. That monkey was NOT cooperating."

"I meant we're literally going to burn the school down when nobody's around!" Adiago facepalmed. "And what did we say about mentioning that day, Sonata?!"

"Sorry." She meekly answered.

"I'm sad to say that nobody is doing anything when I'm around." I said, my red eyes flashing through the darkness. Standing up with a jolt, the three looked at my fully revealed form with wide eyes. "Not anything evil, that is."

They looked at each-other. "Uh..." Sonata began. "Comic Con ended yesterday."

"Oh, I can assure you, I am very much real." I said. "No costume, no human underneath, just pure metal and power. And I protect all realms from justice, no matter how confusing this whole thing is turning out to be. Also, really? Burning down the school? Reach for the stars, girls."

"Stand back...whatever you are!" Adiago glared at me, trying to out-do my own perma-glare (to little sucess). "Do you even know what you're dealing with?"

"3 troubled girls who are probably going to be late for their courses in the next few minutes?" I asked.

"Yes-I mean no!" Adiago replied. "We're the Sirens! Nobody can resist our voice! Not even a freak like you!" Then, an evil thought graced her mind, judging by her expression. "Aria, cover me. Sonata, give him a sample."

"With gusto!" The girl went up to me (my gosh, was she tall) and traced her finger across my chest. "Well, aren't you a strong man? Love the armor. Pretty manly. Well, I've got something to make you as tame as a kitten snuggling in a taco shell." She hugged her chest for a moment. "Oooh, I can never get that .gif out of my head! So cuuuute!"

"Sonata! Do we really have to hold your hand for everything?!" Aria huffed.

"Whoops!" Her friend responded. "Anyway, give this a good listen." And with that, she began to sing. I had to admit. This melody was something (not much in the lyric department, just a bunch of "aaaahs"). Even then, my circuitry was not affected.

"You sing very well." I began. "Why not use your prowess for good?"

"First off, we're Sirens. We don't DO nice." Adiago scowled before taking on a shocked expression. "Second, how?! How are you able to-it's because you're mechanical, isn't it?" She just looked displeased now.

"Right on the mark." I responded before looking down at Sonata, who just giggled nervously and backed off. "Perhaps you could help me find a friend? Then, I shall consider teaching you the ways of good."

"You really think we're gonna listen to you?" Aria scoffed. "You don't look so tough."

Just let me work my magic. These are some pretty hot babes, after all! They're all over the internet! Perfect for my-I mean our harem!

How about we just coerce them to the best effort as possible instead of essentially brainwashing them? I don't care if they're villains. In fact, they're status as villains is starting to look slim. I'm surprised they hadn't left the room to seek help. Then again, their experience with this school didn't sound favorable.

"I don't look tough? Speak for yourselves." I said. "In fact, you three look adorable!"

"He's got us there." Sonata shrugged.

"You know, your head wouldn't be attached to your shoulders if we had our powers back!" Adiago yelled before covering her mouth.

"Great. You just gave away the fact that we're powerless." Aria face-palmed.

"Silence!" I said. "I sense a presence...unknown...deadly..." I cautiously walked past the trio and into the halls, which were...surprisingly empty.

Okay. Even I've got a bad feeling about this.

Yep. This day is just full of surprises.

"Well, he's leaving. That means we can do as we please, right?" I heard Sonata ask.

"I don't know. He may have a point." Adiago said. "In fact, I think I just heard a crash upstairs."

Sure enough, I was hearing the same thing. The ceiling above me was starting to crack a bit. I got into a defensive stance, took out my katana, and prepared for battle.

Another showing of your badassery! Happy birthday to me!

Great. Not only are you a sex fiend, but you're also a blood knight. I'm surprised you haven't made me go on a killing spree.

I'm surprised you even know of that trope.

SMASH!

Well, enough of tropes. Look who it...huh?

Yeah, I'm just as confused as you are. In front of me was a pile of fur, armor, and confusion. I backed away a bit and observed these newcomers.

Let me get this out of the way. The serious-looking dog gal's a Lucario. The timid bunny thing's a Lopunny. The mouse-looking chick is a Weavile. And before you ask, no, I don't know why Pocket Monsters are in this fanfic.

Thanks, but that leaves me with, guess what, even more questions! They certainly don't look like they hail from this universe, so why are they here?! Why are they called "Pocket Monsters"? They look much taller than that! Why?! WHY?! No. I must calm myself.

"Ugh...I knew we should have just taken the door." The Lucario groaned. "There's nobody here!"

"That would have been-oof!" The Lopunny's face accidentally got sat upon by the Weavile. "...nice." She muttered.

"Oh, piss off! Where's your sense of style?! We broke through the roof and probably sent those coppers packing their bags." The Weaville argued before a mischievous smirk graced her expression as she rubbed her rear against her companion. "Also, this is happening. Like what you feel?"

"S-s-scandalous!" The Lopunny's blush could still be seen despite the obstruction.

"Okay...this is officially getting weird." Aria said from the janitor's closet.

"We're sea monsters taking human form. Weird was a mile ago." Adiago reminded.

"It's like if Furrafinity had an RPG basement." Sonata whispered.

"So, uh...what's your deal?" I asked the three creatures. I still had to keep my guard up. Judging by the gear they wore, they meant business. The Lucario was fully-decked in knight armor that barely any skin was left for the odd piercing attack. She's probably the tank. The Lopunny may have been wearing a very skimpy ranger outfit-

Huh. Reminds me of Ivy from Soul Calibur, but less busty, somehow.

Don't know who that is. Moving on. Like I said, she was wearing quite the revealing outfit, but she offset that by wielding a freaking SPIKED CLUB of all things. I think her type is what they call the "glass cannon". The Weavile was just wearing a cowl and shorts, but those claws and that thorny whip made up for her plainness. I still didn't get the cockney accent, though. I guess she was the scout.

You know, for an alien getting thrown from one place to the other, you're quite astute.

I thought all my supposed "awesomeness" was your doing.

Don't think about it too hard.

"You're the one Sombra said we should look out for, I see?" The Lucario narrowed her piercing red eyes at me. "I won't lie. You certainly look like a challenging opponent, but you're nothing compared to the Three Shadows of Sombra."

"Cut this chap some slack, Lucretia!" The Weavile leaned against her taller companion. "Who knows? We might actually be kept on our toes for this one."

"I'll just...stay in the back, if you don't mind." The Lopunny backed away a bit.

"Eve, focus on the mission." Lucretia said softly to her before turning to me. "Which, by the way, is your death!"

"Who is this Sombra and why do you want to take my life? I have no quarrel with any of you." I defended myself.

"Sombra? Just the big stallion that enslaved a whole populace and forced our master and eventually us to work for him. Nothing much." The Weavile shrugged.

Already, I didn't like the sound of this 'Sombra' fellow. Enslavement of a race? He's going down.

"That's right, Vivian." The Lucario confirmed. "Once, we were but normal Pokemon from our Nintendo Universe. Now, due to an unforeseen event, we were sent to the time where he ruled with an iron fist. Regretfully, we and our master serve his every whim."

"We were already broken to begin with." Eve closed her eyes in remembrance. "But under Sombra's thrall, we were almost turned into mindless slaves. Thankfully, there was one noble creature who-EEK!" She was interrupted when Vivian suddenly got up on one of her toeclaws and squeezed her companion's breasts. "VIVIAN!"

"Sorry, love. You were saying too much, for one thing." She smirked. "Also, I just wanted to point out one of the few advantages we got! In short, boobs! Ever see these puppies on a Pokemon? Honk, honk!" She squeezed them a bit harder during that joke. A glare from Lucretia caused her to stop.

"So lewd..." Eve covered her breasts in embaressment.

"And you're telling me all of this why?" I asked. "Unless it's your form of being polite. In that case, I appreciate the clarity."

"Actually, it's because you won't live long to tell the tale." The Lopunny said helpfully, despite the context of that.

I looked back and saw the Sirens try to sneak out. However, Vivian's lecherous gaze fell onto a surprised Sonata. "Well, you're not a bad looking one if I do say so myself, but, you know what they say! Gotta make sure you keep quiet about this!"

"That's it! We're out of here!" Adiago yelled as they sped off with Vivian in hot pursuit. It looked like the creature was zooming after them in short bursts rather than chasing them, but that was besides the point for now.

"I suppose that leaves you two." I said as I prepared for battle. "You have one more chance to leave and forget about serving this entity."

I'd make them part of the harem, but I'm not into Poke-Furries. Sorry.

Nothing to be sorry for. It'll be less of a headache, actually. Better we help them see how good it is to be...good.

How long did it take you to come up with that platitude? Eleven seconds? Platinum seller!

Of all times you could be sarcastic...

"It is our destiny...AND YOUR DOOM!" The Lucario finished as she lunged at me with her weapon. "I, Lucretia of the Forbiddden Sword, WILL KNOCK YOU DOWN!"

Well, shit just got real! I blocked that sword strike with one of my armor platings, but that just sent me back quite a few feet. My feet left imprints on the floor as I was pushed. I finally got my katana out and prepared for further battle. I examined her weapon and, well, I'd hate to say that sword was compensating for something, but...

Less talk, more slashy slash!

Fair enough. With surprising speed, she swung away at me. Thankfully, the sword was so huge that, each time she slashed, there was a loss in speed. Nevertheless, she didn't tire, even as the halls began to bear the marks of her fury (I pity the poor guy who will have to see his notebooks turned into salsa). All the while, Eve quietly stuck behind her, closing her eyes on occasion.

"You know..." I said as I ducked from an incoming swing. "We could be fighting outside. Much more space."

"Talking during battle is considered a sign of weakness!" Lucretia shouted as she performed an uppercut with her sword, knocking me off balance for a bit. "Are you faltering already?"

"No. I'm just worried I'll get bored quickly." I plainly said before I lunged with my blade, only succeeding in creating more sparks on the floor. Our blades soon collided, our bodies struggling to break the guard of each-other. "Actually, we don't have to fight! You claim you regretfully serve under this Sombra? Why not depose of him already?"

"It is our DESTINY!" A sudden blue burst of energy knocked me back a bit. I looked at her and that same blue energy was radiating around her and her armor. "This swordplay is getting us nowhere. Before I show you the power of the aura that flows all around us-"

"Hold up. That's a rule that applies in your universe, right?" I asked, hoping to stall her as I backed away. She wasn't that tough of an opponent and I myself couldn't tire (being mechanical and all that), but I didn't want to kill a creature corrupted by a vile lord (judging by the hearsay I was getting).

"Yes. What's your point?" She asked. "And stop backing off, you coward! Where's your fighting spirit?"

"I'm just saying that, since you're in a different universe, the rules of your universe don't exactly apply. So, technically, your 'aura' powers shouldn't affect me." I stated.

I would have smirked if I had a mouth, for the dumbfounded expression on her face was a bit priceless. "Before we test that theory..." She growled before turning to Eve. "Forgive me for this, Eve of the Forbidden Club."

"Not again!" Eve shouted before the Lucario threw some pepper she was keeping in one of her pockets (why doesn't my armor have pockets, dammit) at her face, causing her to sneeze.

"I shall end you in a moment, but, for now, let's see if Eve beats me to it." She actually smirked for once before zooming away down the halls.

Well, this should be easy! I could easily talk her out of this! Then again, I'm impressed in the amount of faith that jackal-lady has in her frie-

SLAM!

Son of a female dog, that hurt! That club, before I even had a moment to react, had slammed into my chest, leaving a few dents and sending me into a wall. If somebody was here and didn't hear the activity before, he/she would certainly hear that ringing in his/her ears.

I looked up and saw that Eve had pretty much changed. Her eyes were already blood red, even when timid, but now, they were filled with a desire to end the nearest living thing. She positioned her club on her shoulder like it was nothing and shot me a terrifying look.

"What's wrong, runt?! Did that knock the fight out of you?! How pathetic." She shouted, her tone getting a bit more rough and STILL sounding cute.

Jesus. That rabbit's dynamite.

Agreed. Anyway, I stood up and put away my sword. "Very well." I said. "A test of strength will do."

"Do you know how many so-called 'big shots' have said something similar?" She taunted as she actually balanced her club on her index finger before grabbing it like a baseball bat. "Let's just say I made a killing off of reducing their spines to powder!"

"Remember what your friend said?" I clenched my claws. "Talking during battle is a sign of weakness. Unless you want to surrender and talk this over, that is."

"And then you'll invite me for a tea party." She rolled her eyes.

"I could do that." I suggested. What? That didn't sound too bad.

Too late. I had to dodge her club once more. This was probably going to take longer than I thought. At least the pervert isn't here...whatever she's doing.

'Dang it! This happens all the time a group splits up! We get picked off one by one! And it's always the comic relief that goes down first!' Sonata thought as she hid in the Cafeteria. This day was already going south with Adiago being more bossy than usual, but then all this chaos started happening.

"Is this vengeance from Nintendo for me not buying a 3DS?" She softly said as she prayed for a bit while hiding behind a table she overturned. "In which case, I promise when me and the girls loot again, I'll buy one! I'll even buy the crappy games!"

She thought sadly to that last part about 'looting'. She had to admit. She was a Siren. They never have to be 'good' in order to get what they want, but it was still rather harsh to live a life without a real home. Having to steal and plunder was kinda easy with the whole singing thing, but that was gone thanks to Sunset, Twilight, and company. Now, they were nothing but vagrants.

She began to think about the days leading up to this one after the whole Bands incident. Sure, with some practice, their voices were back to normal, but they didn't have the same enchanting effect on the souls around them. Aria's lines kept getting more and more caustic and Adiago...well, she just sounded desperate behind all that bluster and yelling. Sonata just kept on and on through this, but on some days, it was hard to do just that. Everyone was just too...serious. And sadly, they had good reason to be so.

"I just want to go home." She whispered, a bit of hate creeping up inside her as she remembered that fateful day Starswirl banished them to this dimension simply because he won in a music contest. Okay, there was also that bit about them generally being the monsters they were born to be, but still! And now, it looked like this was it. They were powerless and at the mercy of a perverted mouse-thing and her suited-up friends. "Maybe they have a sea in Tartarus?" She said to herself optimistically.

"Say, we playing hide and seek?" A male voice asked from beside her.

With a yelp, she turned to the source. Crouched next to her was another being. He looked like a black knight with red spikes and a glorious cape. The helmet got to her the most, as it displayed piercing glowing red eyes. Even more disturbingly, the armor seemed to be connected to nothing underneath.

"Also, dry those eyes! If you don't think positive, well, one of these days, you might get a hernia and die and then you're gonna get a blood clot in your brain and-"

"Okay, I think I get it!" Sonata backed herself in a wall. The knight tilted her head at her. "That's just...gross."

"Say...you seen 3 girls around here? You know, also spreading the malignant word of Sombra? Both of them Digim-I mean Pokemon?" He asked before kneeling down. "Also, you have GOT to tell me what kind of conditioner you're using because that hair is wowing the frick-a-frack out of me!"

Sonata blinked at this newcomer. He was quite scary, but his expression (if you call shifting red eyes in front of pure darkness an expression) looked utterly goofy and playful. Things were already too serious for her liking before and especially now, so this came off as a breath of fresh air.

"Uh...who are you? And do you know why a bunch of furries are roaming the school? Because my head is about ready to spin so hard I think it might unscrew and bowl the rest of the tables over." She exaggerated.

This actually earned a chuckle from the knight. "Oh, man. That would, I dunno, be kinda awesome! Let me try it!"

Much to her surprise, he actually took his head in one of his clawed gauntlets and positioned himself like a typical bowler. Without a care in the world, he swung and his head didn't so much as bowl the tables as it did pinball against them so hard that the legs broke. His head, after several tables were wrecked, lost momentum and slid to the center of the wreckage.

His eyes were comical swirls at the moment, but, not too seconds later, it was practically jumping for joy. "Hooo boy! Strike! Your turn!"

Sonata stilled eyed him suspiciously. He did sound like he was tons of fun, but her family was at stake, so she wasn't exactly in the mood for that sort of thing now. "Look, guy, I appreciate the heart, but...hey..." She got an idea in her head as she finally stood up. "This is one of those OC stories, isn't it?"

"What now?" The dullahan asked as he put back on his helmet/head.

"You know, some weird guy or guys show up and start one-upping everyone with their skills because some random guy from another universe said so?" She inquired. "Then again, I could be just imagining things. Except for the fact that, well, my friends are being chased by a crazed mouse thing. That's for realzies."

"You...probably met Vivian." The creature looked a bit embarrassed. "Awwwwk...I am so TIRED of when she does this! You leave her alone for one minute and she's either trying to get in someone's pants or tearing off said pants and doing Unicron-knows-what-else. Wanna help me find her?"

"Are you, like, their boss?" Sonata asked before edging a bit closer. "I mean, you nail down the whole 'evil general' thing, but I'm not seeing it with the attitude. Not that it's bad or anything."

"Oh, well, I would tell you, but we'd be here forever." He extended his clawed gauntlet in friendship, however. "Anyway, name's Mordred! Dread Knight of Sombra and seeker of the mystical item known as...a mouth! And some skin. And whatever else normal people have."

"Sonata Dusk. Nice to meet ya." She shook his hand too, if not awkwardly. Even for her, this was starting to get out of fin. 'Hand!' She thought, exasperated. 'Who narrates this crap anyways?'

"And with that, EXCELSIOR!" He shouted before running through the doors...and smashing himself against the wall. "Note to self..." He muttered. "I will never be the Kool-Aid Stallion, no matter how hard I dream."

Sonata couldn't help but giggle at his ineptitude. If she and the girls lived to see another day (or, at least, keep their dignities intact), this guy wouldn't be such a bad addition.

"This is all of your fault! If you didn't go right, we wouldn't be in this mess!"

"My fault?! You went left! Couldn't you see her change course? You're so dense, Aria!"

"Says the idiot who won't get a freaking haircut for once!"

"Speak for yourself."

Vivian was starting to regret wrangling these two up in her hook/whip combo. These two would just NOT stop bickering. Sombra was coming in at any minute once they dealt with the Stranger and here she was babysitting two loudmouthed Sirens. She tapped her toe-claws on the floor impatiently as she waited for something, ANYTHING to happen.

"Oh, just kiss already." She muttered at the two, hoping to get something stimulating at the moment.

"Why don't you shut up, you overgrown rodent!" Adiago shouted before she was grazed by one of Vivian's claws.

"I'd suggest shutting your trap or I might do worse." Vivian glared. "And to think, I was going to have a bit more fun with you two, but all this yapping about has killed my drive today! You murderers."

"Drama queen." Aria glared. "Now, if I'm not mistaken, Sombra's coming over, right? I've heard of the guy. Crazy as a cockatrice on cocaine, right?"

"You have no Arceus-damned idea." The Weavile sighed. "Working for him is like trying to convince a hurricane to ease up on the destruction bit. There's not getting to that shamble of shadows, crystals, slaves, and what-not."

"You know..." Adiago got an idea. "We could serve him as well in exchange for our powers. Ever hear about us? We're the Sirens of Equestria. No creature can resist our spell once we start performing." That was a bit of a lie, considering the Rainboom incident, but that was minor when the promise of a return-to-form came around.

"Nah, you strike me as being desperate pop stars rather than fine warriors. At this point, consider yourselves prisoners of his royal malevolence."

"Are you crazy?! Don't you know what you're missing, you little twerp?!" Adiago yelled. Sure, the Weavile wasn't exactly little (she was about up to Adiago's shoulders, really), but her point still stood.

Aria, however, heard a loud noise come from behind the wall-

SMASH!

And it's source was sent right into the wall in front of them. A.K.A: Me. I had to admit. I looked worse for wear. Dents were all over my frame and I think one of my horns got chipped.

This is an embarrassment! You're getting your ass handed to you by a mutated Playboy bunny! Then again, the first skill these things learn is 'Hatred'. So, that might be contributing.

Interesting tidbit. If I survive this and finally lead a normal life, I might get into Multiverse Study. Anyway, Eve was walking towards me, her club resting on her shoulders confidently.

"What's the matter? Did I turn your insides to jello yet?" She smiled wickedly at me. "If not, let me finish the job!"

"You go, Eve! We'll make a fine warrior out of you yet!" Vivian pumped her fist. "Finally, some action."

Ah, screw this! Time for the real fight to begin! With great speed, I got up and unleashed two of my tentacles. Eve responded quickly by smashing them into the ground, but then a third tentacle shot out and grabbed the accursed weapon, throwing away across the hall.

I'm pretty sure the janitor of this place was going to be VERY blood hungry after this.

"You are powerless without your weapon." I pointed at the befuddled bunny creature. "Now, let's talk this out or so help me-"

I wasn't prepared for one of her legs to suddenly shoot up and kick me square in one of my eyes, shattering the glass. Sparks flew as I reeled in pain. I was now 1/4 of the way to blindness, but that did not deter me for long.

"It's not the weapon that makes the warrior." Vivian said confidently. "Then again, let's speed things up!" She released the Sirens and wrapped her whip around my waist, pulling me down to their mercy.

"Want to lose the other 3 eyes?" Eve taunted before retrieving her club. She walked over to my fallen frame and lifted here weapon up. "Or, better yet, your head?!"

"Sorry, love." Vivian said to me. "Orders are orders."

Aaron? You gonna pitch in?

Actually, I think you have what it takes to get out of this. Use your tornado chest attack to tear her apart! She's a strong woman! Therefore, a threat to our masculinity! And our lives, too.

You know what? I've got a better idea. Before she swung down, I grabbed some dust nearby and threw it at her face. Vivian zoomed over to my arm and jumped on it, pinning it down, but my goal was reached.

Eve sneezed and I saw all brutality in her deflate. She looked at my fallen form and gasped in horror. "Are you alright?! I...I didn't mean to snap!"

"Aw, bollucks." Vivian face-palmed. "Eve, he's the enemy. You were doing a good job."

"Can we talk now?" I asked as I suddenly got up and used my strength to release myself from the whip. I was a bit angry at the Lopunny for putting me through Hell, but that deflated when I saw her expression.

Yeah, I'll admit. She's cute. In a terrifying way.

I concur. Anyway, I sighed. "Now, tell me. What does this Sombra want with me and this land? Because if he comes here, I will not hesitate to end his evil."

"Good luck with that!" Vivian taunted as she looked upon her ruined whip. "He's practically immortal."

"Also, he promised he would hurt Mordred if we went out of line." Eve pleaded.

"Who is this Mordred?" I asked.

"EXELSIOOOOOOH MY UNICROOOON!" A loud male voice rang from the other side of the hall as a strange knight creature slid across the floor, his arms flailing widly, and he soon crashed into the wall.

"Wow. My hero." I heard Aria's voice respond to that in a bored way.

"I think we should ease up on the charging thing." Sonata suggested. "It's kind of embarrassing."

"Can we go now?! I've had it with this school!" Adiago yelled.

"I...should probably check this out." I said as I walked away from the two Pokemon.

"Well, he's boned anyway." I saw Vivian shrug.

"Nobody can stand up to Mordred. No-one." Eve shivered, but in a sort of...aroused way. "I shudder every-time he comes to save the day."

"Don't get any funny ideas. The moment Lucretia sees any of us with him, she'll go mad-dog on our arses." Vivian reminded.

I decided not to hear the rest of argument as I approached the dizzy knight. I saw the Sirens run for the hills, this time with no Weavile chasing them. Good for them. They didn't seem like a threat.

"Ah, I'm gonna miss that Siren." Mordred, I assumed his name was, pushed himself out of the ruined wall. "It's not often when you hear a voice like that. And that hair! Holy mother of pearl, I have never seen a hairstyle that didn't make me feel either depressed or glad I don't have any!"

"What's any of that supposed to mean?" Vivian raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, hello girls! Go regroup with Lucretia. Leave this tin can to me." The knight got into a defensive position with his sword and spiked-shield. I was really starting to get I was in the Renaissance Festival from Hell.

"Fair enough." Vivian said as they took their leave. "But you better watch out if Lucretia is planning what I think she is."

"That move?" Eve asked, a bit scared.

"Yep. THAT move." And with that, the two were gone.

I turned to Mordred. "Okay. Perhaps you're more civil. I know that Sombra's an evil overlord now, by why would he come here? How did a bunch of Pokemon get under his employ? And how can I destroy him."

"I've got one answer to that." The Dullahan (what else would you call him) said. "BADOOSH!"

And with that, I was sent through the entire school by the shield, which instantly slammed against me and did such an act. Everything was a blur. I swear I got a good glimpse of the moon as I fell down to the ground.

SMASH!

Or really, roof. Getting real sick of being battered around like a giant rock from a catapult. I'm in bad shape as it is!

When I got up, I saw that, behind the very school itself (WHAT?!), I was inside a rave. Apparently, the inhabitants of this part of land had gathered here for a little dancing and probably some drinking. Okay, scratch that last part. I could see a woman with the name-tag 'Principle Celestia' on it. So, this must have been allowed by the school body.

I looked around the startled faces. Some of them were taking pictures. Even more were cowering. "...hello!" I began. "Who wants to meet an extraterrestrial?"

"Comic Con was yesterday." A human resembling Dash remarked.

"Oh, come on, it's a party! We can wear what we want!" A human resembling Pinkie replied. "Nice costume."

"Oh for the love of...IT'S. NOT. A. COSTUME." I face-palmed, exasperated. And now, I just felt stupid. There went most of my chances for them NOT freaking out. Also, there was the threat of Mordred, his cronies, and-

Urge to start orgy...rising...

THAT! Anyway, a human resembling Twilight came up to me. For some reason, her hair was in a bun. Alternate dimensions and all that.

"Well, we've already dealt with magic and the like, soooo...yeah. Welcome to Canterlot High." She said, a bit nervous. "And don't ask us to take you to our leader. Trump couldn't handle it."

I didn't know who this Trump was (maybe), but I instantly despised him.

You have NO idea...

"Guys, we're not out of the woods yet." A human female with yellow/red hair pointed to the sky. Indeed, Mordred had followed and retrieved his fallen shield.

"Missed me, chum?" He said as he clashed his sword against the shield. "In the name of Sombra, you're going down!"

"Luna, I'll call security. You try to evacuate the students." Principle Celestia whispered to her dark blue-haired compatriot.

"For the love of whatever deity you worship, you and your teammates clearly don't like working for the fiend I keep hearing about, so why bother?!" I yelled as the students looked intently at us. "We can work together and knock the lout off his throne!"

"Yeeeeaaaaah, weeeeellll....THINK FAST!" He threw his shield again, but I managed to dodge this time. It landed head-first into the DJ machine and sparks flew as the device went haywire. Among the panicked populace, me and the Dullahan prepared to do battle.

However, the machine booted back up, even after the shield magically came back into Mordred's gauntlets. Lights began to fill the stage. The students seemed to be calmed by this display. And then...the music came. It started out like a soft techno beat. Kind of beautiful, actually. A male voice did a little 'oooooh' and 'yeaaahhh' occasionally.

I looked at Mordred. He seemed curious too. It appeared that our battle would have to wait.

Hold on...why does this sound familiar?

Then, as if it were a moment of truth, the lyrics came.

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It appeared to be that Aaron took offense to this, but the song was...actually pretty catchy. I couldn't help but bob my head to the beat as it got past the first chorus.

"You know what..." Mordred said as he looked around and saw everyone getting down to the beat. "If you can't beat em...join em." With that, he began to break-dance to the song.

"Huh. I wondered why we were dancing clear out here." A human version of Applejack observed as I decided to get down as well, combining Russian dancing with Riverdance. "The principle did say this stopped the war overseas."

"Then what are we doing just standing here? Let's join in, girls!" A white humanoid with purple hair exclaimed.

Stop this! This is painful to watch! This song is SO not Star Wars! Why is this fandom hating piece of dribble in my fanfic?!

Don't know what you're talking about, but I'm loving it! Hell, I even see the Sirens coming over! Must have gotten lost, I think.

"Ummm...okay." Adiago said as she watched me and Mordred dance side-by-side. "Let's just get through and try to leave this all behind."

"Yep. I've got nothing." Aria said, finally dumbstruck entirely.

"See ya', Canterlot High!" Sonata waved.

They tried to make a break for it, but then, Sonata's waist got grabbed by Mordred and she found herself facing him. "Missed me?" He asked jovially. "C'mon! Let's have some fun!"

"Hey! Let go of her!" Adiago yelled.

"We don't want a part in this...strangely addicting performance." Aria couldn't help but nod her head to the beat.

Mordred's expression changed into a more understanding one. "Okay, clearly, you're in a hurry. So, uhhh....you don't have to dance with me if you want. Just saying."

"Well...I guess I could use the loosening up." Sonata shrugged. She looked over the populace there. I could tell from he eyes that she had been longing for something like this. Maybe something to do with being tucked away from society for some time? I'll never know. "You know what? Girls, wait for me. Because this is probably my last chance to feel alive!"

"That's the spirit!" Mordred said as the other Sirens groaned in annoyance. "Sing it with me!"

I’m so happy! The carbonite is gone!

I’m movin’ on!

I’m so happy that it’s over now!

The pain is gooooone!

And then, the next chorus came on. At that point, the lights brightened even more. Everyone was having a good time and, despite my clumsy dancing, I was living the dream! Heck, Mordred and Sonata were practically in perfect synchronization (I noticed a lot of shaking of the hips, too). My systems identified some of our dancing moves as 'The Double Blaster' and 'The Not-A-Scratch'. Aaron, c'mon! Help me out here! Join the fun!

Why are you like this?

I dunno! No answers...NO LIMITATIONS!

I’m puttin’ on my shades to cover up my eyes!

I’m jumpin’ in my ride! I’m heading out tonight!

I’m solo! I’m Han Solo! I’m Han Solo! I’m Han Solo, Solo!

I’m pickin’ up my blaster, put it on my side!

I’m jumpin’ in my Falcon, Wookie at my side!

I’m solo! I’m Han Solo! I’m Han Solo! I’m Han Solo, Solo!

"C'mon, buddy! Do the robot!" Mordred encouraged me as he danced with the Siren, hand in claw.

"Sure thing, buddy!" I gleefully answered. I had to check myself on that last part even as I danced. I just met this guy, who introduced himself as an enemy and already, I was calling him a buddy? I guess music does have a powerful effect on all things, even those that didn't really have a soul.

"ENOUGH!" We all heard a mighty female voice above us. "MY ULTIMATE ATTACK IS READY!"

Oh, thank GOD! An interruption!

All of us turned to the Lucario knight standing atop the flagpole on one foot, her hands glowing with radiant blue energy. "I'd advise everyone BUT the Stranger to get out of the way, for I will leave not a trace of him left!"

"Well, babe, it was fun while it lasted, but out we go!" Carrying Sonata bridal style, Mordred fled the scene alongside the others.

"When did every single outing we go to have to end in disaster?!" A human version of Fluttershy called out among the frightened masses.

"It's like we're a magnet for trouble!" The yellow/red haired one exclaimed.

I looked up to the sky and saw that Lucretia was charging some kind of attack in her hands. Whatever it was, it looked massive.

Buddy, let met give you a hand! There's this little thing in your chest compartment that fires a really big beam attack! I have a bad feeling you might need to use it.

Anything else I need to know?

Yeah. Watch out.

My optics were now focused on when she leaped into the air and fired a massive beam of blue light at me. "BEHOLD THE POWER OF THE AURA!" She shouted as the attack was ready to rain down upon me.

In that panicked moment, my chest opened up and, sure enough, there was a mini-cannon inside. As I felt the searing hot blue aura attack near me, the cannon quickly charged up...and fired at full capacity.

Everyone watched in amazement as the red beam that shot from my chest let out an almost angelic-like choir sound as it fought against the blue beam. I could see Lucretia try to break my resistance, but my beam just kept getting bigger.

"Im...possible..." She grunted as my attack neared her. Before she could say anymore, she was engulfed by the red beam. I could tell she was doing her best not to scream in agony, but the sounds were still there.

After a few moments (and a few possibly burnt retinas on the side of the audience), I finished. My chest was smoking hot, even when I closed the lid on the cannon. My systems felt like they would overheat, but I still stood, trying to fight through the pain inside.

"Oh SHIT!" Mordred cried out. "You okay, Lucretia?"

In a rather comical way, she was still floating in the air, but burnt and blackened. Her armor was utterly mangled, but it still covered her. "Seek...better...employment..." She muttered to herself before she fell to the ground with a thunk.

It was at that moment her friends arrived.

A bit late to the punch, amirite?

Indeed. They immediately rushed to their companion. "You okay, Lucy?" Vivian asked.

"That was your most powerful attack yet! How did that happen?" Eve asked, warily looking at me as I finally got past the pain.

"He's...stronger than we could have anticipated." Lucretia sighed. "We have no chance."

"I dunno. Eve was beating him up good." Vivian shrugged.

"Dammit, I wish I was there to see it." Mordred said as he hurried over to them, Sonata in tow. "So, uh, this is my new friend, Sonata! Say hello!"

"Sorry. I zoned out for a sec. What just happened?" The Siren blinked twice.

"You!" Lucretia pointed to me. "If you were this strong, why did you spare my teammates? And why are you not cutting us down now?"

I bowed. "Ma'am. It's true I could have destroyed you all with the many weapons I have within me. But I did not come here to fight. I've come here not of my choice, even. However, I now not only seek my friend. I seek to end this evil you call Sombra."

"You optimistic fool." Lucretia laughed a bit. "Sombra's power is unyielding. The only reason he fell is because the Elements were there. He will not make that mistake again."

"Perhaps I am a fool for believing there is hope..." I turned my back before turning my head to her, my broken eye finally lighting up. "...but I still do. Think on that."

"Let's test that theory, shall we?" A dark voice rang through the place.

"Now what?!" The red/yellow haired female sighed.

"I knew we should have stayed home." Human-Fluttershy said.

"How do you think I feel?" Eve said, no trace of malice in her.

Around us and blocking any sort of escape, a massive shadow emerged from the sky and slithered across the floor. Rising up into the sky, it revealed that it had a face. It was that of a unicorn creature, but its expression was utterly wicked. His black fur/mane, reptilian green eyes, fangs, and razor sharp red horn were clear indicators that he meant to terrify his enemies with his very visage. I don't usually judge, but I've already heard enough unfavorable things about this 'Sombra'. This will be the defining moment to see if those claims were true.

"Of all the historical figures to arrive here, why did it have to be HIM?!" Aria despaired.

"We should have ran when we had the chance!" Adiago clenched her fist before looking at Sonata. "This is all of YOUR fault! You held us back!"

The Siren shrunk at the words of her companion. "But...I was just thinking we could...you know...forget our troubles for once?"

"This is reality, you airhead! The fact that it is cruel and unforgiving is only the surface!" Adiago argued before being interrupted by the tip of Mordred's sword.

"Lay off! From what I heard not too long ago, you were kissing up to my boss for the hopes of power! That's...not cool, girl. Then again, yeah. Life is kind of a bitch, but that doesn't mean you can't see the positives!" He helped the nervous Sonata up. "That's what keeps the world going after all!"

"SILENCE!" Sombra shouted. "You miserable excuses for minions. You had one job. Destroy the Stranger and appease the one who brought me back from the dead just so I can rule over all once more! Do you know how hard it is to go to the bathroom in a form like this?! IT'S HARD!"

"I don't care about that garbage." I yelled. "You're a walking cliche from what I've heard, so I think I'll skip out on the chit-chat and get right to cutting you down for your crimes!"

"You speak of cliches, yet you speak like the countless heroes who have tried dethroning me." Sombra's shadow grinned. "Before, I could hardly assert my dominance due to some...random speech impediment, but now, I will surely bring back the glory denied to me by those meddlesome brats!"

"Before we begin our epic battle..." I began. "Who brought you back? I'm going to fall in battle anyway, so you might as well tell me." Playing on his arrogance should work, right? Unless he's not stupid.

"If you insist..." He grinned as shadow tendrils neared the audience.

Yep. He's stupid. Go figure. Still, I couldn't shake off a rumbling feeling in the Earth. I sensed another presence, but I decided to listen anyway.

"I shall not speak of his name, but he told me that, if I dealt with you, I would be graced with glory across dimensions! There will be no end to the length of my kingdom! I WILL RULE SUPREME ACROSS THE MULTIVERSE AND ACTUALLY BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AS A TYRANT!" He exclaimed as lightning flashed. Even he seemed confused by that for a moment, but he continued to look at us with contempt and mockery.

"Oh, yeah! Let's treat the giant fart cloud as a serious threat! That outta show us!" Human Dash sarcastically joked.

"Are you really threatening the mystical monstrosity before us?" The white female looked at her friend incredulously.

"What? We deal with mystical threats all the time! This is nothing!" She replied.

"Except we don't have any macguffins to help us out of this one." Human Twilight pointed out.

"So, we're depending on the robot, the ditzy knight, and rejects from the furry convention?" Dash asked with uncertainty.

"Guess so." Human Applejack shrugged.

"At this point, I'm pretty much numb to the pain." The red/yellow haired female sighed.

"Enough talk!" Sombra growled. "It's time to meet your-"

The ground shook. The very school looked like it was going to crumble. The storm around us got worse. A loud roar like that of a Tyrannosaurus mixed with a vuvuzela rang through the air.

"I don't think we're alone." Lucretia said.

"Say, Sonata. What's the 'Nope' scale on any mystical entities here?" Mordred asked his friend.

"You've got me. Unless you count the IRS in terms of threats, then I'm stumped." Sonata shrugged.

"What's this?!" Sombra roared as the ground beneath the school gave way. A violent whirlpool of water replaced it as a massive shape began to rise from the hole.

I clenched my katana and prepared for the worse. I saw that Mordred was right next to me, his sword and shield proudly displayed and ready to cut into the newest adversary.

"So...we cool?" Mordred asked me.

"Those who have no love for evil are my allies through and through." I said. "Plus, you don't strike me as evil."

Dude, he's obviously trying to steal a sexy Siren from you! Destroy him after this...really unexpected event.

Take control of me again and I surely WILL take my own life. And once more, that feeling of seeking redemption from that rape you made me commit comes back. Anyway, Sombra's cloud rose to match the thing's height, attempting to size up the mysterious newcomer.

I could tell by his later expression, once the cover dispersed, that he regretted doing so. The beast before him was an utter horror to behold. It was the size of a mountain, practically, and it displayed dark-blue scales and burning red eyes. It's long tail ended in a mass of spikes and its chest had rows of wicked teeth with a gaping hole for extra effect. Its claws were long and lined with tiny spikes made to rend flesh. Its wings were almost undead-looking, with a skull on each one. It's head was triangular, filled with horns, and squid-like, though there were some openings as if the mouth was going to break apart and reveal something at any minute.

"Who...what are you?" Sombra asked, the rage of being sized up by something unexpected rising within him.

"I...HAVE...RISEN!" The beast shouted in a high-pitched male voice. It was scratchy and utterly unpleasant to listen to. I caught a few students cover their bleeding ears in vain. "Who dares wake me from my sleep so I may rule over this world?"

"There is only room for one ruler and that is I!" Sombra roared as he prepared a spell, but a random tentacle from a portal (probably belonging to the newcomer) appeared behind him and whacked him closer to the beast's face.

"As I thought...you are nothing to Overcast." The beast said as his mouth-parts moved pack to reveal the ugliest set of chompers I've ever seen. 3 moving mouthpieces on the top and bottom, in fact. Before Sombra knew it, the beast bit down. Hard.

Sombra could only cry out in rage and, eventually, sheer pain. "NOOOOO! Mordred! Slay this monstrosity! Do your master proud! Ensure that my reign will be eternal!"

"Sorry, buddy, but I'm officially quitting!" Mordred gleefully said. "So, have fun as the midnight snack!"

"YOU DAMN TRAITOR!" Sombra yelled as he was chewed up by the beast. "WHEN I COME BACK, I WILL...AAAAAAAAAUUUUUUGHHH!!! NOOOOOOOOOOO!" It was far too late for the tyrant. His essence had been devoured by this 'Overcast'.

"Well, that was anti-climactic." Sonata said.

"It was cool, though." Vivian countered.

"And just when I thought the Sirens were the only sea-based things we had to deal with." Human Pinkie Pie looked at the beast inquisitively. "Something tells me that all those animes I watched is gonna tell me exactly where this is going."

"Sombra has fallen...I can't believe it." Lucretia gasped.

"Does this mean we're free?" Eve asked.

"Well, one thing's for certain." I said. "There's always a bigger fish."

The beast looked down at us when he finished his meal and his mouth-armor parts slipped back into a beak-shape. Without opening his mouth, he spoke. "So...this is what has become of this Earth? Perfect. I'm glad Cthulhu isn't here to steal my fun. Or any other Great Old One for that matter."

"Hey, uh, thanks!" Human Twilight walked up. "But, could you please leave? You kinda destroyed the school."

"Oh yeah. That happened." The Principle observed, though I could tell she was holding back a considerable amount of anger. "Our job...thousands of dollars...hopes and dreams of the various kids here...down the drain..."

"Tia, remember your blood pressure." Her dark-haired companion said next to her.

"Do you really think I would care about such a minor thing?" Overcast narrowed his eyes. "My only desire is to dominate the world and spread my influence across the Earth. That is the one purpose in my existence! For I am Overcast, the over-taker of populations! The forgotten Great Old One! The Master of the Seas!"

"Great. Another villain." I sighed.

"A villain only by your puny logic." The beast responded. "Now, let the creation of my nest...begin."

He raised his hideous arms up and the whole sky became blood red. Everyone looked up in horror as the whole land became encompassed in this foreboding atmosphere.

Sweeping his hand over the land seemed to cause the Earth to rumble even more. In that moment, random tentacles emerged from the ground, each of them phallic at the tip. That line from Human Pinkie Pie didn't seem far off.

"Prepare for battle!" Lucretia said. "We're not done yet!"

"We're free for once in our lives and THIS has to happen?!" Vivian shouted, incredulous. "BUGGER ALL!"

"Of all my trips across this world's seas..." Adiago looked upon the rising writhing tentacles. "I've never seen anything like this."

"So...about that 'Nope' scale?" Mordred asked Sonata.

"Well..." She was interrupted when a tentacle wrapped around her waist and attempted to carry her off. However, one of Mordred's sword strikes cut it down, briging her back into his arms. "NOPENOPENOPESOMUCHNOPE!" She shouted as she quickly realized the monster's intentions.

Everyone else took this as an opportunity to get the Hell out of there as I rushed in to hack away at the tentacles. They were strong, as each blow felt like I was hacking at trees rather than flesh. The other warriors joined in, hacking and slashing and even bashing at the horrid things. That last bit of violence was provided by none other than...

"C'mon, you bastards!" Eve shouted as she relapsed into her savage mood from another sneeze. "You wanna live forever?! I've taken on Cockatrices with more effort than this!"

However, despite our efforts, I could see the tentacles were already doing their dirty work. The first one to be truly caught by one of them was the Principle and her dark-haired associate. They were lifted into the sky for everyone to see before their clothes were ripped from them, revealing their curvy frames.

"Don't look! Just ru-MMPPPH!" Principle Celestia was interrupted when a bulging tentacle shoved itself into both of their mouths. Green fluid leaked out of her mouth as the accursed appendage pumped it into her. They struggled so hard, but eventually, they started weeping the green fluid and their bodies went limp.

They were dropped onto the floor and they showed no resistance when smaller tentacles invaded every orifice they had.

"And that is only a taste of my reign." Overcast chuckled. "Now..." He blocked off any exit with his tail. "Who's next?"

"Okay, that is sick, man!" Human Rainbow Dash said, incensed by the fall of her authority figures. "You try and put one of those in me and I'll-GAAH!" She screamed when a tentacle erupted from the ground and ripped her pants right off. Before she could do anything else, a tentacle behind her launched itself at her ass, penetrating it and causing her to wince.

And soon, an all-out assault of tentacles began. Regrettably, I could remember every single hideous thing the tentacles did, even as I fought against so many more. It seemed their assault would be endless. My systems were already overheating, so that was a bad sign.

"S...stop..." Human Dash weakly said as she drooled green fluid, the tentacle in her ass growing bigger as it pumped more and more of the substance into her.

Human Applejack tried pulling a tentacle out of her pussy, but one launched into her mouth and her resistance started to crumble as she was pumped full of the stuff. Human Pinkie was practically being weighed down by green tentacle cum being shot at her until the smaller ones moved in to claim her. And then I saw how the males were faring.

Whenever they got covered in the stuff, they were instantly infected, as they soon ran to the nearest female they could find and spread the substance. The white female was one of those victims.

"Get off me and think for-GMMMMPH!" She cried out as an infected male not only ripped off her dress, but also kissed her and filled her mouth with the green stuff. She kicked and clawed at his back, but her eyes rolled into the back of her head eventually and succumbed to the substance.

Human Fluttershy was also suffering the same fate, as were so many other students. So many claimed. So many infected. It was an absolute nightmare.

Human Twilight and Sunset Shimmer (the name of the yellow/red haired girl I got through panicked hearsay) were on the ground, with Human Twilight on top of her companion. It was an accident, from the looks of things, but then one tentacle fired some gunk onto them, dissolving their clothes.

"Sunset...I'm scared..." Twilight said as the tentacles circled around them.

"I know." Sunset said softly before looking into her eyes. "I just want you to know that, no matter what happens-"

"I love you too, Sunset." Human Twilight finished that thought her companion had before they kissed, the yellow human stroking her fingers through Human Twilight's long silky hair.

This display, of course, was ruined when the tentacles rushed into their pussies and unleashed torrents of the green fluid into them. They still kissed until they were practically exchanging the substance through their mouths as they were corrupted.

Sonata watched in horror as her companions were lifted up right to the eye level of the monstrous beast. "Hmmmm..." Overcast looked at the two struggling Sirens. "Sirens...what an interesting development. I have plans for you creatures..."

"You can't do this to us! We're the true masters of the sea!" Adiago shouted. "Not some giant monster weirdo from a bygone age!"

"Watch your tongue." Overcast narrowed his eyes. "Actually, let me make you two more...agreeable."

"You're not. YOU ARE NOT." Aria tried to look menacing, but, at that point, some mini-tentacles had ripped off their clothes, embarrassing them.

"Oh, but I am." Overcast chuckled as he got out some very large tentacles. "Prepare to become my maidens of the sea."

Before they could object, the tentacles struck. Adiago had to deal with a large one pounding away at her pussy as it deposited more green fluid into her, while Aria struggled with the one pounding into her mouth.

He seemed to get rougher with every passing second, as some of the tentacles around them slapped against their bodies, leaving bruises. Tears were streaming down Aria's face as she struggled to take in all this liquid. Adiago was grabbing her head as the pleasure and pain became too much for her.

"STOOOOP!" She cried out, finally broken of her bravado. "STOP MAKING ME CUM! GET IT OUT OF ME! I DON'T WANT TO BE A SLAVE!"

"Insolent ant. You'll cum forever if I so please. Now, will you just accept the conversion like a good mortal?" Overcast sighed as if this was nothing at all.

He released Aria from her involuntary blowjob and she frantically gasped for air as her vision became green. "Nuuuooohhh...." She moaned, her mind almost fried. "I dun wanna feel good anymuoooore...." She let out a small scream as another tentacle filled her pussy and just let loose inside of it.

Sonata just watched as her friends were broken. Her eyes shimmered with incoming tears as she witnessed this event. "You monster!" She shouted, now furious at how powerless she was to stop it. "You let them go or I'll...I'll..."

"You'll what? Whine me to death?" Overcast taunted as Adiago screamed once more, her pupils dilating from the excessive cum both she and the tentacle wrought. Aria was actually pulling a tentacle closer to her mouth as her mind dissolved, from the looks of it. "I'll deal with you shortly, my future third maiden."

He, however, winced in pain as several of his larger tentacles were cut down by none other than Mordred. That actually got the crestfallen Siren's attention.

"FUCK YOU! FUCK EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU!" Mordred shouted madly. "You are straight up going to Hell, you freakish bastard!"

"Why?" I said to the beast as I looked around me once more. Pretty much everyone was infected and/or broken by the tentacles as they crawled all over each-other, exchanging the accursed fluids. "Why would you do this and forsake all around you?"

"I just want my friends back! I WANNA GO HOME!" Sonata got to her knees and cried.

"Do you not fear the wrath of Arceus? Of any god?!" Lucretia snarled as she dealt with another tentacle.

"Oh, you naive fools." Overcast chuckled a bit as he finally broke the two Sirens and placed them inside his open chest. "When I am around, which will be for forever...

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With those horrible words, however, came a portal from behind us.

Sorry I'm late, guys! I had to deal with a few things back in my place! Anyway, we're getting out of here!

What?! But what of this monstrosity?! And Spike?!

Would it hurt to say that I checked and he's not here?

...WHAT?! Nevermind. We have to deal with this beast or-

Too late! We're getting the Hell out of here and seeking greener pastures. This world's fucked.

I wanted to scream in anger, but it came out like a panicked one as I was forcefully sucked into the portal.

As I was sucked in, I noticed I would not be going alone.

"WHAT?! Is this one of Darkrai's doings?" Lucretia shouted as she was sucked in.

"Gangway! Women and children first!" Vivian cannon-balled into the vortex.

"I think I'm gonna be sick!" Eve covered her mouth as that notion was about to come true.

"Nooo! Adiago! Aria!" Sonata cried out as she and Mordred were thrust in as well.

"ALL OF MY RAAAAAAGE!" The Dullahan shouted as he too was sucked in.

"I think we'll meet again! When we do, you will submit to Overcast! AHAHAHAHAHA!" The 'Great Old One', as he called himself, laughed a very cruel laugh as he continued to corrupt the masses.

Spike, wherever you are, I hope you're not as miserable as we are...and I hope wherever we end up, there will be a chance to set things right...

Meanwhile in a forgotten world in the Nintendo Universe...

"LEAVE ME ALONE, YOU BIG HAIRY APE!" Spike shouted as he desperately skied down this random mountain as a terrifying Yeti creature followed in hot pursuit.

As he screamed down the slope, there was a sign that stated 'Welcome to Ski-Free Mountain! It's been 2 days since our last mauling incident!'

Much earlier in Tartarus, before Overcast was released...

The shadowy mare-creature from a chapter ago rested on a throne made of pure darkness, awaiting the one that called itself Aaron. She didn't know why it would restore her as it did for that brute, Sombra. All that mattered was that she was alive to plot and scheme here way for eternal night to blanket this wretched universe.

Oh, and the new body she got from spying on the Carousel Boutique residents was worth it. Now, she had the body of the pony known as Rarity's body, but it was ebony black, much bustier, and her hair was more dark purple if anything.

"Where is that fool?" She said to herself. "If he doesn't get here sooner to let this plan finally go underway, I'll-"

Sorry I'm late, Nightmare. A few things went off-script, but I can live. Anyway, how's being resurrected for my story?

She winced at that last detail. It kind of made her uncomfortable to be under the thrall of a mysterious entity with obvious secret motives, no matter how temporary this alliance was, but she stood up. "Rather dull. Can we get this plan over with? I think that lout, Sombra, is keeping your little friend busy as it is."

Geez. Who crapped in your cornflakes? And yes. He's occupied.

Nightmare let a wicked smile grace her lips. "Then, we can get started."

Well, gotta go! Apparently, something's happening with Sombra and my friend! Ciao!

And with that, his voiced faded from her mind. Thankful that he was gone, she looked to a shadowy hole in Tartarus. "The time has come! Evil will rule over the land once more when you complete your task! Bring the finest females you can find here so the following debauchery and corruption will create the final part of the vessel that's been building up all these years!"

All she got were a collection of horrible roars and other animal sounds.

"That's right. It's your time to shine." She snapped her fingers. "ARISE, DEMON LORDS!"

And with that, the ground exploded, revealing the massive shadowy figures of those she summoned.

"We're heeeere...." They all growled simultaneously.

"...So, who's up for coffee?" One deep voice broke the ensuing silence.

Author's Note

Just to let you know, a picture being drawn by the wonderful GatesMcCloud on Deviantart is in development so you guys can get a good look at Overcast's design. So, be sure to return to this chapter when the time is ripe! Probably in a week or two.

For clarity's sake, here are Discord's Angels. For further clarification, the "pure rubber-black" skin idea came from this comic. Art by Pleague and Xylas, respectively. Concept of these particular Shygirls by Minus8.

Also, if one might notice a difference in the author's note from Chapter 1, I changed the Stranger's voice to something a bit different. Just saying (time makes fools of us all, especially me, is the point).

Before any of you jumps on me for that bit about Starswirl, know this. This is canon, apparently. Starswirl did, indeed, banish the Sirens the moment he won in a music contest. Understandably, they're quite pissed. Even the comic showed this in full. I can understand that the Sirens were indeed villains, but geez, guy!

In terms of other commissions, here's one featuring Sonata and Mordred, provided to you by LolaDitz:

On the next chapter...

The Demon Lords have arrived and their mission is simple: assist the Nightmare in her plan to create the ultimate vessel for...something! Meanwhile, our heroes have taken up employment at the Pie Rock Farm and grow closer than they ever could before. All is not well, as Discord and Iron Will have some cold hard justice to mete out alongside "Discord's Angels" and a strange being is lurking around Canterlot. Which girls will be captured by the Demon Lords? What is the full extent of this being's intentions? And how will Sonata cope with the fact that her world has been turned upside down? Tune in next time!

Remember! Every comment counts! Positive or negative! Thank you very much! Though, I won't say I'm getting rather annoyed by the increasing dislikes for no reason given. I'm not trying to sound like I'm creating fine art. I'm just asking why this is happening. I'll be civil. Don't be shy.