The Hardest Fight...

December 31st, 2006 (the final year...)

"This is it..."

"North Carolina...," Twilight finished.

"We should check if the satellite dish is still operational."

The duo began walking in unison.

"So this is where it all started."

"Yep."

"Six years of terror. Hard to believe it's finally almost over."

"I know."

"I think I know why the portal sent me here now."

"Why's that?"

"We were supposed to guide each other."

"I guess that makes sense. I mean, you've never really experienced murder before, and without you, I probably would've been killed."

"It's a shame we had to meet like this."

"It couldn't be helped. Until the portal told your superior, you had no idea this universe even existed."

"True."

"What i don't understand is why you were sent here instead of a universe on the verge of nuclear warfare or something."

"I couldn't stop something like that."

"I'm pretty sure this isn't the only universe with something horrible you could stop though."

"Maybe it was fate."

Maria gripped the cross around her neck.

"Maybe..."

At that moment, the rain that had persisted for so many years finally ceased.

"How does it look," Twilight asked.

"It's working. Now it's time for the last stop."

Twilight gave a devilish smile.

"Wanna' make a run for it?"

Maria looked at the Alicorn's face and smiled back. She leaped of the dish, grabbed her gun, and they both started running. Twilight eventually spread her wings and flew beside Maria. Their spirits were rising. It was as though the angels of heaven had joined the fight.

Maria and Twilight ran and flew without stopping. Once they reached a news station, they didn't stop or hesitate out of fear. They ran right through the door. It was dark, but there was enough light from the windows to see. There wasn't a clown to be found. They arrived at the broadcasting room and came to a halt.

"Find the lights."

"On it."

Twilight found a switch. When she flipped it, it illuminated the room.

"Good. There's a camera across from the desk. We can go live using that."

"You should probably get behind the desk."

"Right."

Twilight examined the camera for a moment. She found the power button and pressed it.

"I'm setting it to broadcast. I'll signal you when it's ready."

"Roger."

After a moment, Twilight raised her hoof, signaling they were live. Maria began speaking .

"None of you probably know who I am. My name is Maria Drake. Six years ago, my brother Brandon was killed in the middle of the night. Much like those of you watching now, I checked the news for information. When I found out about the clowns, I didn't leave immediately. I stayed at home until the sun came up. When I was sure everything was quiet, I buried my brother and made my escape. I was the only survivor I know of who made it out of the city I lived in. Ever since, I've been hunting them down. I never found who killed my brother, but I wasn't seeking revenge. I wanted justice. Over the last three years, I've been to many places around the world. With the aid of a friend who wishes to remain anonymous, I've liberated the largest cities on Earth. Now it's time for you to fight back. The threat has been reduced to a containable level. Find every remaining authority figure you can and finish what i started. There won't be anymore killing on my part. I did everything I could. Now it's up to you."

Twilight ended the broadcast.

"Do you think it worked?"

"I don't know."

"Is what you said true? You're going to stop killing?"

Maria nodded.

"Mm."

"What are you going to do with that," Twilight asked pointing to the gun.

In response, Maria chucked it as hard as she could, the returned her attention to Twilight.

"Go home. Our job is done. Don't come back."

"Are you mad at me?"

"Trust me. It's for your own good."

"But we never found out what caused all this."

"I did."

"What!?"

"I crossed every possibility off except one. It was a global psychotic break. The stress of everyday life created an army of humans who would kill indiscriminately. The clown costumes were just picked out to try to look scary. I don't know or care how well it worked. I should've seen this coming."

"How could you have known?"

"Human beings are the only creatures on Earth who feel hate. We have to actively choose to avoid that feeling, or we'll be driven to do horrible things. That's why I want you to leave."

"But I'll never see you again. I don't believe humans are as bad as you think."

"..."

"Fine. I'll leave. I guess this is farewell."

Twilight teleported back home.

"Welcome back, Twilight," Celestia greeted her, "were you successful in your mission?"

"Yeah...It's over..."

"Are you feeling okay? You don't look well."

"I'm just a little...Tired..."

Without warning, Twilight collapsed, and the world went dark.