EqG: Hell rider 2 Hell Unleashed

Chapters

New.....teacher?
Out of hell
A plea for help
The angels don't fly down here
Rider Unbound
Monsters within
Strange
The man in the crimson cloak
Haunting's from the past
Enter the Hell Rider
Old scars
A way home
Fallen son
A new age...
Calm before the storm
Peace in our time...
I had strings....
Canceled
The west was built on legends
But now I'm free....

New.....teacher?

--- Following School Year after the Zarathos incident---
Location: Canterlot High School.

"Hello students I am glad to welcome you all back for another year at school! It's going to be very fun and... Interesting to say the least." Principle Celestia said as she looked out at the crowd of students.

The students remained silent because they were staring at something or someone on the stage in the auditorium.

"Anyway as you all most likely know we have had some staff changes for this year and had to do some remodeling to the football stadium. So if you all wouldn't mind I am going to hand things off to our new robotics teacher Mr. Grimstone." Celestia said as she began to clap in order to lighten up the tension only to have the other students awkwardly clap with her. No one moved there was just a faint sound that was coming from the right side of the stage that no one could make out.

"Um excuse me Grimstone it's your time to talk to the students." Celestia said as she walked over to the right with a microphone in her hand." And you're asleep..." Celestia said as the sound of snoring started sounding through the speakers.

The students then all erupted in laughter causing Grimstone to jolt awake.

"I swear I didn't do it Crimson!" Grimstone said as he jolted awake only to see Celestia standing in front of him." Is everything okay ma'am?" Grimstone asked.

"Other than the steady stream of drool that's making it's way down your chin yes. However, it's your turn to talk to the students." Celestia said as she handed him a microphone.

"Oh dear lord." Rainbow Dash whispered next to me causing me and the others to giggle.

"Right sorry about that." Grimstone said as he wiped his face." Okay kids my name is Grimstone Ashenwing and I will be taking over the role of robotics teacher while I am in control of Crimson's body, however, this does not mean that he has disappeared completely he will make comments when he wants to. So there's nothing really that interesting about me so does anyone have any questions?" Grimstone finished.

Almost every hand in the audience went straight up.

"Okay... does anyone have a question that does not pertain to what happened last year, what I am, or what 'he' was?" Grimstone said as he pinched the brow of his nose.

Three quarters of the hands went down.

"Yes you with the face and stuff." Grimstone said as he pointed to a short boy with buck teeth.

"Yeah so what happened last year, what are you really, and what was that thing you fought?" Snips asked trying to act cool.

"Ugh...." Grimstone turned off the mic," Celestia do I have to tell them?" Grimstone asked.

"Might as well consider it as punishment for falling asleep during the first half." Celestia laughed.

"That's so not fair." Grimstone said as he turned on the microphone.

"Well what's the answers?" Snips asked impatiently.

"Well little guy you sadly just earned everyone here a long story about my life before and after I met Crimson instead of answering those three questions." Grimstone said as he cracked open a can of Pepsi." So when I was still young and living in the underworld the angel wars were taking place among those above the clouds and those below the earth. I however rose to my power because i was able to trick a strong angel into coming to hell and we trapped him there for decades only to let him out once we bent him to our will and then Zarathos became the Ghost Rider. That angel was the spirit of vengeance and still is after what happened but it appears that now there's two of them. Fast forward a couple thousand years in to the future into more modern times I met Crimson after he fell victim to the brainwashing of Tirek. You see Crimson only wanted to do one thing and that was protect Spitfire and still is one of the few things he must do, however, Tirek convinced him the only way to do it was accept the darkness and let it take over. Then I saw it as a way to get out and I took it. After that it was a constant struggle between us no matter what time of day or what it was about. Then after he was held hostage for five years by the hands of Chrysalis and experimented on nonstop he finally snapped and we became of one mind when we agreed on one thing. That thing was that we were going to put Chrysalis's head on a pike. After that we became closer and grew stronger together and have started finally awakening the powers we both possess." Grimstone concluded by crushing the can in his hand into a tiny aluminum ball.

"Wait that doesn't answer the question of what you are?" Snips complained.

"Oh well for short laymen's terms I am a demon that is more powerful than the devil himself." Grimstone said as he walked back to his seat and handed the microphone off.

"Thank you for that Grimstone that was a... great..... speech." Celestia said as she walked to the front." Okay students it's time to go to your homeroom classes and get everything ready and settle yourselves in. You are all dismissed!" Celestia said as another loud wave of snoring came from the side of the stage causing students to laugh.

---unknown---

"Aye boss, we're back." A changeling said as he and a few others entered an abandoned building." Boss?"

"Your boss is a little occupied at the moment." A voice said from the darkness." She doesn't want to be disturbed."

"Who's there?" The changeling spoke as he looked around." Show yourself."

"As you wish." The voice said as the changeling spotted the source as Rider stepped out of shadows as his flame she ignited." As much as I'd like to kill you, I've been told not too."

"How do we know we can trust you?" The changeling said as he drew his weapon." And that this isn't some cheap trick?"

"Because, borax, he is our ally." Chrysalis said as Chyrsalis approached followed by Zarathos and Ryker." Isn't that right....Master."

"Indeed." Zarathos said with a deep voice." And please, don't call me master, my name zarathos." He said as Chyrsalis nodded." We are allies for now, you will all get something out of this." He said as Rider approached and growled at Ryker." Stand down Ghost."

"Fine." Rider grumbled as Ryker smirked." I know what you did to Rainbow dash, I'd just love to kill you right now."

"We all have common goal right now, that is to kill grimstone." Zarathos said as he clenched his fist." Right now we are powerless, if though it been a few months since then." He said as Ryker coughed." Yes Ryker."

"I may have a few ideas on how to stop him." Ryker said as he crossed his arms." One being we call some help in."

"If we do that, we may catch the guardian force's attention." Rider said as Ryker looked at confused." A team of very powerful angels chosen by Micheal himself."

"I was one of them." Zarathos said with a grim tone." Until was tricked and cast into hell by grimstone."

"You have bigger history with him then I do." Chrysalis said as Zarathos nodded." So what's the plan?"

"You shall soon see." Zarathos said as he spread his wings and flew up to a nearby loft." Soon."

Author's Note

Ryker

Out of hell

---S.H.I.E.L.D---

"Why am I here?" Grimstone asked as he and Spitfire walked through the base. "Last I checked, I'm not exactly looked kindly upon."

"I was told by the director to bring you with me next time I come here." Spitfire said as Grimstone glanced at her. "Don't do anything stupid."

"Me? Do something stupid?" Grimstone said jokingly. "But in all seriousness, why are we here exactly?"

"To visit someone." Spitfire said sadly as Grimstone noticed an agent back away in fear. "Hopefully, he can come home this time."

"Who exactly?" Grimstone asked they stopped in front of a blast door as Spitfire showed the guard her badge. "An old friend?" He asked sarcastically as Spitfire shook her head. "You're leaving me on the edge here."

"Our son." Spitfire said as Grimstone eyes widened. "Flint."

"Oh." Grimstone said as they walked in silence. "Must be difficult."

"I won't be surprised if they say no....again." Spitfire said as they stopped. "They've made some progress, but not much."

"He's pretty much been raised by hydra, so I'd understand that part." Grimstone as Spitfire looked away sadly. "He'll come home soon, I'm sure of it."

"'Bout time you got here." A familiar voice said as Director Fury approached them. "And I see you brought Grimstone with you this time."

"Yes, you asked for me to bring him, what's this about?" Spitfire asked as Fury motioned them to follow him. "How's Flint doing?"

"He's calmed down." Fury said as Spitfire sighed. "Let's just say, he might be able to leave today, but we don't know for sure."

"So why am I here?" Grimstone asked annoyed. "Listen I know Crimson's his father, but...."

"We want to see what will happen if he see's both of you together." Fury said with a serious tone. "He might still be hostile towards you, or he might not, we won't know until he see's you two."

"Let hope this works out." Spitfire muttered as the followed the director.

---Canterlot---

"So Rarity, how was your date last night with your boyfriend?" Sunset asked teasingly as Rarity blushed. "Well?"

"It was wonderful." Rarity said she cleared her threat. "Asger was such a gentlemen." Rarity said as she giggled as someone approached her as she turned around. "Speaking of which, hello darling."

"Hey Rarity." Asger said as they hugged, he had brown hair and brown eyes. "How are you guys?"

"Doing just fine." Applejack said as Rainbow dash shrugged. "When's the next date?"

"Leave him alone." Rarity said as Asger blushed. "He get's enough of that from his family anyway. Well we're off, see you girls tomorrow." She said as she took Asger's arm and walked off.

"What'd I miss?" Green Song asked she approached the group.

"Nothing really." Pinkie said as Green Song sat down. "How's Dashie?"

"She's fine, she said she wanted to hang out with us, but her dad wanted her to come home and help with something." Green Song said with a shrug. "Didn't say what is was."

"Where did Grimstone and Spitfire go in such a hurry?" Sunset asked.

"They said Fury called them both in for something." Green Song said as she pulled out her phone. "And that they would tell me later." Green song said with a sigh. "Kinda scares me to be honest."

"Why do you say that?" Fluttershy asked as Green Song shrugged. "Do you think Mr. Fury will take your Dad away?"

"No, it's not that, yesterday I overheard mom talking abut my older brother." Song said.

"The fella that was controlled by Hydra?" Applejack asked as Green Song nodded. "I was wondering what ever happened to him."

"Apparently he was in some kind of therapy." Green Song said with a shrug. "I didn't hear much, but she hopes he'll get to come home soon."

"I understand that you're scared, you try to not think of what happened when your were captured." Sunset said as Green Song hugged her arms.

"Look at the bright side." Pinkie said cheerfully. "You'll have an older brother to hang out with."

"I'll admit, I am pretty excited about that." Green Song said as her phone buzzed. "It's from Rainbow Dash."

"What's it say?" Pinkie asked as Green Song looked at the text. "Well?"

"She says she'll meet us at sugarcube later." Green Song said as she read the text.

"Let head there then." Sunset said as the group got up and walked to the cafe. "I've been thinking about something, before Blizzard and the whole Zarathos thing, he mentioned something about other Ghost Riders."

"Yeah, remember Johnny?" Green Song said. "He might be coming for another visit soon."

"I remember, but I'm just wondering exactly how many are out there?" Sunset said as the group pondered the question. "Didn't he also mention that one worked with shield?"

"That's a question for Grimstone." Green Song said as they stopped in front of an alley. "If Anyone knows, it would be him." She said as they heard cackling from the alley. "We should get going."

"Now wait just a minute." A voice said as a group of changelings approached them from the alley. "How about we have a little fun?"

"We were just leaving." Sunset said as the leader of grouper sneered. "Have a nice...." she was cut off as he aimed a gun at her. "We didn't see anything."

"You know that Crimson guy, or is it Grimstone now a days?" The changeling said as the girls tried to back away but were blocked off by two more changlings. "How about we show you girl some real fun?" The leader said as Fluttershy whimpered as a crackling sound emanated from behind the changelings. "Don't worry, we won't kill you.....yet." He said as crackling got louder. "Which for one of you is making that awful racket?" He growled as the changelings glared at each other as portal opened behind them.

"Now would be an excellent time to leave." Applejack said as a figure slowly stepped out of the portal causing them freeze in fear, as she noticed one hard to miss feature of the figure, a flaming skull. "Sunset...about that idea of Ghost Riders?"

"You don't say." Sunset said some of the changeling teleported away. "I can say for sure, that's not Blizzard." She said as she noticed this rider wore a black jacket with a white symbol on the front, as he dragged a flaming chain behind him, which he quickly flung around himself as it wrapped it self around his chest as the portal closed.

"Just what we needed, another freak." The leader said as the rider glanced at him. "The silent type, makes you less annoying."

"Not really." The rider spoke with a slight accent. "Leave now, and I might let you live."

"Not gonna happen." The leader said as he noticed that only four of the changelings remained from his group. "There are five of us and only one of you, we still have a chance."

"No, you don't." The rider said as he moved at high speed and turned the leader into ash. "Who's next?" He growled as two of the four charged him as the rider jumped out to the way and threw a fireball at one, setting him on fire as the other shot at him.

"Screw this." The last two remaining said as they ran as the changeling with the gun fell to the ground only to be picked up by the rider.
"Will saying 'I'm sorry' work?" The changeling asked nervously as the rider picked him up and slammed him into the ground repeatedly until he stopped breathing.

"You girls okay." The rider said as the group was frozen in fear. "Hello?"

"Oh...um thanks?" Sunset said as the rider nodded. "And we're fine."

"That's good to hear." The rider said as he walked up to them. "You know where I can find Grimstone?"

"Why do you ask?" Green Song asked as flesh started appearing on the rider skull to reveal a young man with black hair and dark colored eyes. "Who are you?"

"The names Robbie Reyes, and I have message for Grimstone." Robbie said. "This message is from a friend of yours."

"How is this friend?" Applejack asked as Robbie whistled and a black 1969 Dodge Charger drove towards them.

"His name's Blizzard." Robbie said as the girls gasped. "And he needs help."

Author's Note

Asger belong to this guy

https://m.

https://www.fimfiction.net/user/220221/dragon+whisper+243

A plea for help

---Rider---

"So you're Ryker." Rider said as the two walked past cackling changelings.

"Indeed, and you're one of the many Ghost Riders that exist." Ryker said as Rider glanced at him."Tell me about yourself."

"What do you want to know?" The Rider asked as they stopped. "And be careful about what ya ask?"

"And why is that?" Ryker sneered as the Rider stared at him as he felt himself go cold. "G-good point." Ryker said nervously as Rider looked away." Why do people fear you so much?"

"You'd be scared too, knowing that a flaming skeleton with the ability to eat your soul, through your eyes no less, is hunting you down." The Rider said darkly as Ryker shuddered. "I can see everything you do, murder, petty thievery, pirating a movie, and other......things." He cackled as he clenched his fist as Ryker gulped." Anymore questions?"

"J-just o-one more." Ryker said fearfully." Just how would you describe your powers, I asked Zarathos and he said you would describe it in one word."

"Boundless." The Rider said as Ryker back away." Blizzard wasn't too happy when he heard what you did to Rainbow Dash, and honestly, neither am I." The Rider hissed as he raised his fist.

"Enough Rider." Zarathos said appearing between them." I understand your anger, but Ryker is our ally, don't kill him."

"If you weren't me, I'd have kill you by know." Rider said as he lowered his fist.

"Now is not the time for that." Zarathos said glaring at Rider." We may have a lead on how to kill Grimstone."

"The bad news?" Ryker asked.

"It will attract some old.....'friends'." Zarathos said with venom in his voice." If we go through with it."

"Define friends." The Rider said as Zarathos sighed." Oh you mean the Guardian Force."

"Depending on what the lead is, I say we go through with it." Ryker said as Zarathos stroked his chin." Plus, how desperate are we on killing Grimstone?"

"I agree with him." The Rider said as Ryker looked at him surprised." What's the worse thing that Micheal can do?"

"Very well then, I'll inform Chrysalis." Zarathos said." Start gathering the changelings, and I'll tell them our plans."

"What are they exactly?" Ryker asked as Zarathos smiled evilly." Something good?"

"At first light tomorrow, we make our way to......the dragons throat." Zarathos said as Rider groaned." You remember it?"

"Kinda hard to forget the place where you were dragged to hell." The rider said as Ryker looked at them confused." To help you understand, the dragons throat, is my birthplace."

---Grimstone---

"Here he is." Fury said as he pointed to a glass cell." You've got visitors." He said tapping on the glass." Guess who?"

"Hey Flint." Spitfire said as she looked at the teen as he sat on the floor with his back against the wall."How long has he been like this?"

"His health is fine." Fury said as Grimstone stared at the teen." But mentally, we don't know."

"Hey kid, it your parents." Grimstone said as Flint slowly looked up through is scraggly hair." I somewhat feel his pain, who knows what experiments hydra did to him."

"Has he spoken any?" Spitfire asked wiping away some tears." Anything?"

"Hardly." Fury said as Flint looked away." It's going take awhile for him to get used to his new life."

"At least Tirek doesn't have him." Grimstone said as as Fury opened the door.

"Ready to go home?" Fury said as Flint slowly looked up at him.

"As I ready as I'll ever be." Flint said as Fury helped him up.

---Rainbow dash---

"Why did you talk me into this dad?" Rainbow groaned as she moved a stack of boxes." I'm supposed to meet the girls at Sugercube in a little bit."

"Relax, it won't take long at all." Her father said as he and Rainbow set the boxes down." Find it yet?"

"I would if I knew what it was." Rainbow said annoyed as her Father laughed." What is it?"

"Green Song needed some stuff about Crimson." He said as looked through a box." I think she said it was for one of her classes."

"Military stuff?" Rainbow asked as her Father nodded." I think he keeps most of it at their house." She said as she spotted a sliver box with a word on the top." What's that?" She muttered to herself as she moved an old bike out of the way as she moved towards the dust covered box.

"Aha found it!" Her dad cheered as he picked up a box and blew the dust off of it. "Well I'll get it looking pretty downstairs if you see anything you want take it." He said as he started climbing back down the stairs.

"Okay." Rainbow said as she wiped the dust off only to reveal a weird symbol. Well he did say anything.. Rainbow thought to herself as she took the box with her.

"Well I'd better get going and take this stuff to Song." Rainbow said as she started packing Crimson's military memorabilia into a new box.

"Okay well tell your brother and everyone we said hi and for them to visit next time they get the chance." Her dad said. She agreed and gave him a kiss on the cheek as she began her walk home.

---Rainbooms---

"So my dad won't be home until tomorrow." Green song said as Robbie nodded." So, how did Blizzard call you for help?"

"I've been wondering that for a few days now." Robbie said as sunset paced around the room." She okay?"

'No, I'm not okay." Sunset said with worry." Just how many Riders are out there, Blizzard told us atleast four."

"There is to many to count." Robbie said as he leaned against the wall." And who knows how long we've been on the earth."

"Good point." Sunset said before sighing." Why are you helping us?" She asked as the group looked at him as he looked at her confused." I thought the Rider hated Grimstone."

"Not all Rider know who Grimstone is." Robbie said." Even the rider who know Grimstone, most of them don't hate him."

"What about you?" Green song asked." Do you hate him?"

"I never met him, I only heard rumors while I worked with shield." Robbie said as Green song gave him a worried look." A lot of those rumors were, how he helped people, and saved a lot of lives."

"You know he's the king of hell, right?" Applejack said as Robbie looked at her wided eyed." Surprised us too."

"So he's a demon?" Robbie asked as the group nodded." A demon helping people, that's something you don't hear everyday."

"And yet Ghost riders are from hell too." Sunset said with a smirk as Robbie chuckled." How did you make that portal thingy when you saved us?"

"I used this this." Robbie said pulling out a weird object that looked like a brown ring." Its called a Sling Ring, it was giving to me when I went to India for help."

"How can it do that?" Sunset asked.

"Magic." Robbie said bluntly as sunset gasped. "It can also help me Travel through space, time, and the multiverse."

"Hey Green song, ya here?" Rainbow called as the front door opened. "I brought some of that stuff you......Who's that?"

"My name's Robbie." Robbie said as Rainbow set one of the boxes down." You must be Rainbow Dash?"

"How do you know my name?" She began.

"HE WAS SENT BY BLIZZARD!!!!" Pinkie blurted before covering her mouth as Rainbow looked at her surprised.

"I was." Robbie said as Rainbow stared at him. "I can tell you one thing, he's not in hell."

"Then where could he be?" Sunset asked as Robbie shrugged.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DON'T KNOW?!?!" Rainbow shouted as she shook Robbie as her friends tried to pull her off." Tell me where he is damn it."

"I wish I knew, he said that Grimstone might be able to find him wherever he ends up." Robbie said as Rainbow began to calm down.

"How do you about Grimstone?" Rainbow asked as Robbie smirked." You're a Rider, aren't you?"

"One of the very many in existence." Robbie said with a smile." Listen, I'll explain everything when Grimstone comes back, I'll see you then." He said as he left.

"So that's three riders we met, do I hear four at some point?" Rarity said jokingly as Rainbow sighed as she picked up the silver box she found and turned to leave."You okay darling?"

"I'm fine." Rainbow said with a smile." I'm just a little tired, helped my dad most of the day, I'll see you guys later."

---????---
--Blizzards pov--

"Check and turn, check and turn, nice pony." A voice muttered as I slowly opened my eyes and heard the sound of whistling wind.

"What happened?" I asked myself as I looked around and noticed I was in a cave and saw Crimson on ground muttering in his sleep."Where am I?" I muttered as i stood up and stretched and walked towards the entrance of the cave and noticed the landscape was a snowy tundra.

"I'LL KILL HIM!!!!' Crimson shouted sitting up." The F@ck?"

"I was wondering the same thing." I said as Crimson glared at me." What'd I do this time?"

"Like you don't remember." Crimson said as he stood up as I looked at him confused." You'd actually don't remember?"

"Last thing I remember is the rider acting strange, then him saying something about making sure Rainbow won't get hurt." I said as Crimson sighed." Why? what happened?"

"An old foe of Grimstone's name Zarathos reappeared." Crimson said as he stood next to me." Plans on killing him."

"And you're here." I said with a sigh." Wherever 'here' is?"

"Yeah, after the whole incident at the school I woke up here thinking it was a bad dream but it felt too real. I can still communicate through Grimstone at home, but I can't get back to my original body. As for where we are it's certainly not earth." Crimson said pointing in the distance." Looks like a castle over there."

"A big one at that too." I said as I looked at the structure." Think we stay alive until we find a way to get back to rider and grimstone?"

"Or they find a way to us." Crimson said as I rolled my eyes." Either way, I believe so, don't forget I fought in a war before grimstone came along."

"This should be fun." I said as we started walking towards the castle.

"Nervous that you don't have the rider?" Crimson asked jokingly.

"Me? Nervous? Hell no." I said with a smile." I'm f@cking terrified."

The angels don't fly down here

--???--
~???~

"You brought it?" A man said as group of men in suits stood in a circle.

"It took a while, but I got it," an armored being said with a raspy voice as he handed the man a glowing white vial. "Stark’s defenses are getting better."

"Thank you, Ghost," the man said as he took the vial. "Angel blood, one of the rarest substances on the planet."

"Now, for my pay," Ghost said as the man smirked. “You have it?"

"Bring it here," the leader said as one of the men brought a silver case and opened it to reveal money. "Fifty grand, as promised."

"I knew I could trust you," Ghost said as he quickly looked around. "We are being watched."

"Scan the area," the leader said as the men drew their weapons and looked around. "Show yourself." The leader said as a black streak zoomed past two of his men as they fell to their knees as blood fell from wounds on their necks. "No one misses with Iron Will and walks away." He said as two more men fell. "You are certainly no exception."

"Drop the vial, and no one else dies," a deep voice said as Iron and Ghost looked around. "Stark had that blood locked away for a reason."

"You must be one of Fury's goons." Ghost said as the voice chuckled. "Inhuman? X-man?"

"I left SHIELD.......well, more like I was kicked out," the voice said as one of suited men fell from the sky and landed on the car behind them. "They couldn't handle my....methods."

"I can see why," Iron Will muttered as he looked around quickly as the last man whimpered as he scanned the area among his gun. "You took down most of my best men. Perhaps we can come to a deal."

"Eh, boss?" the last man said nervously. "Are sure that's a good ideAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!" He screamed as he was dragged into the darkness. "HELP ME, ANYONE, HE...."

"Fuck this," Ghost said as he disappeared.

"YOU COWARD!!!!" Iron Will bellowed. "Who are you?"

"That's just what I wanted to hear," the voice said as Iron Will heard footsteps approached him as he turned around. "Allow me to introduce myself," the voice said as Iron Will turned around and saw a figure wearing a black and red cloak, and a mask that was a dark red with two tusks sticking out from it. “I'm known as the Crimson Ghost."

"What kinda freak are you?" Iron Will said as black mist came out the figure’s sleeve and formed into a black blade.

"If I told you, you'd wish you never knew," the Ghost said as he lunged at Iron Will as his screams echoed through the night.

~~three days later~~
---C.H.S---

"So.....this is Canterlot high," Green Song said as she stood next to Flint holding a box. "Mom told me you have the same classes as me,” she said as Flint remained silent. "Of course you'd be the silent type."

"Hey Green Song," Sunset said as she approached them. "Who's this with you?"

"Meet Flint Locke," Green Song said. "My......brother." She laughed nervously.

"You’re the one she told us about," Sunset said as Flint raised an eyebrow. "I'm Sunset Shimmer." She extended her hand.

"Pleasure," Flint said as they shook hands.

"He doesn't talk much, does he?" Sunset asked as Green Song nodded. "Anyway, does he need a tour of the school?"

"Most likely," Green Song said as Flint rolled his eyes. "Try not to get lost." She added with a smirk.

"If Fury hadn't disabled my weapons," Flint muttered as he followed the two girls. "Maybe I'll get lucky."

---Zarathos---

"You called, boss?" Ryker said as Zarathos looked out the window of their hideout. Over time, he had notice Zarathos changing; his wings, once blue, were now jet black, his once silver armored was a midnight blue, and his eyes were now blood red. "Boss?"

"Yes Ryker, I called for you," Zarathos said. His voice had change as well; it now sounded much deeper. "I want you and Rider to go to Canterlot and lure Grimstone out by any means possible."

"I may have a few ideas," Ryker said evilly.

"Grimstone cares deeply for his host’s family," Zarathos said as he faced Ryker. "If your idea was to attack one of his family members, that would be our best approach, but be careful on whom you choose." Ryker looked at him, confused. "I have a feeling the Rider won't be on our side for long."

"That's very reassuring," Ryker quipped sarcastically. "I'll go find him."

"Kill who you must," Zarathos said as he continued staring out the window.

"Let the fun begin." Ryker said darkly as he left the room, but failed to notice the Rider propped against the wall, glaring.

---C.H.S---

"And to conclude our tour, here's the robotics room." Sunset said as she pointed towards a door. "Your dad teaches that class."

"We don't have that class till after lunch." Green Song said as Flint looked through the small window in the door. "Our first class starts in ten minutes, want to get going?"

"Sure." Flint said with a shrug." What's our first class?"

"History with Mr. Shadoc," Green Song said as Flint's eyes widened. "What's that look for.......oh."

"Do I want to know?" Sunset asked as Green Song shook her head and Flint sighed. "You tried to kill him?"

"I'd rather not talk about it," Flint said.

"Okay, then," Sunset said nervously. "A-anyway, Green Song, today you have to do your presentation?"

"Yep, I'm honestly very nervous." Green Song said as her shoulder sagged. "I just hope I don't become a laughingstock."

"You'll do fine," Sunset said patting her on the back. "Good luck."

"I'll need it," Green Song said as they walked to their class.

"Hold on a minute," Grimstone said as he approached them."I'm glad I caught up with you, have you seen Rainbow Dash?"

"She said she was going to run late, something happened," Green Song said with a shrug.

"Thanks, I tried to get a hold of her but she didn't answer her phone," Grimstone said. "Also Flint, I wanted to give you a warning. Be careful who you talk to, there are some people here who won't take kindly to your past."

"I understand," Flint said.

"Then off to class with you two I'll see you after lunch." Grimstone said as he went inside his room to get ready for the classes.

---Ryker---

"Home sweet home," Ryker said as he landed on a nearby roof as he stared at the school. "Bring back memories, doesn't it, Rider?"

"Whatever," Rider said with a growl.

"Take it easy why don't ya," Ryker said, nudging him." You Riders are so uptight."

"Well that's what happens when you’re meant to hunt down guilty souls," Rider snapped as Ryker stepped away. "Just do what ya gotta do."

"Not yet, I'm waiting for a certain someone," Ryker said as he crossed his arms. "Just you wait."

I've made a terrible mistake, Rider thought to himself as Ryker scanned the crowd of students entering the school. Who is he targeting?

---lunch---
~~Green song~~
"That could've gone better." Green Song muttered as she poked at her food.

"I'm new to this whole family thing, but you did alright," Flint said as Green Song groaned and let her head fall to the table with an audible thud. "Not helping?"

"What’s up with her?" Sunset asked as she approached the table.

"She thinks she failed the presentation," Flint said as Green Song banged her head on the table repeatedly. "Plus that one person in the back didn't help."

"It was probably Gilda again," Sunset said as she set her tray down, then looked at Flint. "Since when were you so talkative, just this morning you hardly said a word to anyone."

"Don't know," Flint said as he bit into his apple. "You've been nice so far, unlike most the people here don't get the chance to know me, before judging."

"I think I know who you’re talking about." Sunset said as more trays were set on the table. "Hey, girls."

"Hello, darling." Rarity said as she sat next to her friend. "Who’s your new friend?"

"We're not friends,” Flint said, crossing his arms.

"His name is Flint," Green Song said as she lifted her head. "He's my brother."

"Nice to meet you, I'm Rarity," Rarity introduced herself as Flint stared at her. "Silent type?"

"Yep," Green Song and Sunset said in unison.

"Anyway, this is Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash.," Rarity said as Flint nodded.

"Flint and I met yesterday," Rainbow said as Flint ate his food. "I'm surprised you’re not sitting alone, no offense."

"I forced him to sit here," Green Song said smirking, which quickly vanished as she noticed someone missing. "Where's Pinkie?" she asked as she noticed Pinkie standing behind Flint. "That's a really bad idea, Pinkie."

"What?" Pinkie said, scaring Flint." Sorry."

"Remember his......history," Applejack said, shooting Flint a cold stare.

"Yup yours too," Flint said, glaring back at AJ.

"Aaaaanyway," Rarity said as the two kept glaring at each other. " You heard the news?"

"What news?" Green Song asked.

"Apparently, Iron Will was killed a few days ago during a drug operation of some kind," Rarity said as the group looked at her. "Thing that makes it worse is there were no survivors."

"Who would've done such a thing?" Fluttershy asked.

"There were cut marks on the victims. I heard rumors that Deadpool might be in town," Rarity said as Sunset spat out her drink."Dear?"

"What would a guy like him be doing here?" Rainbow asked. "Think he could be after Rider?"

"Your guess is as good as mine," Rarity said stabbing a piece of lettuce from her salad. "It's just rumor."

CRASH!!!!

Everyone started screaming as a flaming car flew though the cafeteria wall.

"WHAT WAS THAT?!?!?" Sunset yelled as students ran for safety and some helped others up. "Everyone alright?"

"We're fine," the group said as Flint stood up and ran towards the rubble and started helping.

"People might be buried, come on," Rainbow said as a dark chuckling filled as a chill ran down her spine. "No."

"Dash, you okay?" Applejack asked as she noticed the look of fear on her friend face. "What's wrong?"

"Yes, Dashie," a familiar voice said as the girl gasped in fear a figure floated in. "What's wrong?"

"R-Ryker?" Rainbow Dash stammered.

"I'm back," Ryker said wickedly as he cackled.

Author's Note

If Ryker had a theme song, it would be this

Rider Unbound

“Son of bitch couldn't wait?" Rider muttered to himself as he ran through the school and students screamed in panic. "Let's hope I get there before Grimstone. Who would he be targeting?"

"This way people," a familiar voice shouted as Rider ducked behind a corner.

"Of course," Rider muttered as hewatched Spitfire directing students towards the exit. “If he's not going after her, and for sure wouldn't go after Grimstone, that would leave.....shit." He saw that Spitfire noticed him with a look of panic. "Where is he?"

"Like I'd tell you," Spitfire said menacingly as she slowly moved towards the door. "Let me guess, it was Chrysalis who threw the car?" She pushed on the door only for a flaming chain wrapped around her leg dragging her back. "KILL ME, AND YOU'LL NEVER LEAVE ALIVE!!!!" she shouted as she struggled to break free.

"And neither would Blizzard," Rider said as Spitfire glared at him. "I'll let you go, but I need you to tell me where Grimstone is. Now."

"Heading towards the cafeteria," Spitfire said as she got up. "He sensed you nearby and thought you were there."

"Thanks for the info. Listen, your buddy Ryker was the one who threw the car," Rider said as he hung his chain over his shoulder. "And I might have an idea of who he might be after."

"Why are you telling me all this?" Spitfire asked as Rider turned to leave. "Last I checked, you wanted to kill Grimstone."

"When I was Zarathos, I had a deep care for humans," Rider said with a tone unclear to Spitfire. "Whenever I'd get told that how Arch watched over them as an angel, I was thrilled."

"You still do, don't you?" Spitfire asked, her fear diminishing by the second.

"I do, the other doesn't," he said. "If that makes any sense."

"So, Zarathos doesn't care for the humans anymore?" Spitfire asked as Rider nodded. "But you do, does that mean you were never his side in the first place?"

"I-I'm not sure." Rider said. "But I do know this, he must be stopped." He growled, then snapped his head down the hall as an image flashed in his mind followed by a scream. "I can't believe I'm saying this, but......get the Avengers. Zarathos is on his way."

"What will you do?" Spitfire asked as Rider sped down the hall, locker doors flying open and clattering. "He's pissed."

---Meanwhile---

"Come out, come out wherever you are," Ryker chuckled darkly as he threw a table across the room. "I let your friends get away, which leaves you Dashie."

"You can just crawl back into whatever hole you crawled out of," Rainbow yelled as Ryker looked around. "Why did you come back?"

"To reconnect," Ryker cooed with fake politeness as he smashed a pillar. "Plus, there's a little payback in order." He paused, then heard running. Not taking a chance, he fired a beam at the direction of the sound, followed by a yelp. "Found you," he chuckled.

Rainbow winced as she noticed her foot was twisted at a weird angle. "Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide,” Ryker continued in that mock-courteous tone as he grabbed her by her neck and lifted her up. "I wonder how fast Grimstone will get here when I kill you." Rainbow struggled, but let out a yelp as her twisted foot collided with Ryker’s torso.

"Talk about abs of steel," Rainbow said as Ryker smiled evilly.

"Let's get Grimstone, shall we?" Ryker said as he punched Rainbow in the stomach, knocking the air out of her, as she let out a silent scream.

--Spitfire--

"Is that everyone?" Principal Celestia asked as teachers counted their students while Grimstone appeared. "You find any other students?"

"No, I think everyone got out," Grimstone said as he tried to catch his breath. "Everyone accounted for?"

"Pinkie, you’re alright." a boy with brown and yellow hair said as he hugged the pink girl. "What happened?"

"I'm fine, Fallout." Pinkie said as she hugged him back. "But, Rainbow is still in there with that monster."

"You mean Rider?" Grimstone asked as Pinkie shook her head. "Then, who?"

"Some freak named Ryker," Flint said as a paramedic treated him. "This is embarrassing."

"Then why is Rider nearby?" Grimstone asked as Spitfire ran over to him.

"I thought you were inside?” Spitfire asked.

"Some of the teachers needed some assistance getting students to safety," Grimstone said. "I was just about to leave."

"Listen, I ran into the Rider," Spitfire said as Grimstone gave her a worried look. "I don't think he's ever been fully on Zarathos's side."

"What do you mean?' Grimstone asked, utterly confused.

"If he was, wouldn't he trying to kill you right now?" Spitfire asked as Grimstone stroked his chin in thought. "Plus, he asked to bring the Avengers in."

"Okay, now that is out of character," Grimstone said with concern. "Where is he now?"

"I think he's going after Ryker," Spitfire said as Grimstone turned to leave. "He also told me that Zarathos on his way."

"Oh," Grimstone said as he looked at the crowd. "How fast can the Avengers get here?" He asked as a loud roar echoed through the air. "That's not good," he muttered with a scared tone.

"You okay?" Green song asked. "Grimstone?'

"Since when is the Rider this powerful?" Grimstone asked as he noticed his hand was shaking. "I'm.......afraid?"

Meanwhile, back in the hallway, Ryker was beating Rainbow remorselessly. The blue girl could only continue to endure the beating that this monster was giving her. She tried protecting herself, but to no avail,

"Still alive?" Ryker cackled as Rainbow struggled to get away. "You’re stronger than I thought." Rainbow rolled onto her side. "Ya know, I just might regret killing you." He put his foot on her side, causing her to scream in pain from the damage.
"But then again, this IS payba........FUCK!!!!" Ryker shouted in pain as he was knocked into chairs.

"One more step towards her, and die," a voice said as Ryker turned around and saw the Rider glaring at him. "Been lookin' for a reason to kill ya."

"Listen I'm kinda busy here," Ryker said as he grabbed Rainbow by the collar of her shirt and brought her face close to his. "Give me a minute?" he said as Rainbow whimpered, which caused the Rider to give a low growl. "No? Very well, then." He threw Rainbow Dash into the lockers, causing to fall to the ground, unconscious. Ryker then turned to face the Rider, an air of smug superiority around him. "Very well, let’s see what you can do?" he mocked as he felt the air get colder.

"You soul is stained with the blood of the innocent," the Rider noted disdainfully as Ryker’s smile turned to a look of fear. "FEEL THEIR PAIN." He gave a shrieking roar and tackled Ryker. "YOU. WILL. DIE!!!!!!" He grabbed Ryker by the head and through him into a wall.

"I love fighting dirty," Ryker growled as he got up. "My turn." He charged a blue ball of energy and aimed it at Rider. The ball hit Rider and caused him to stagger, but the Rider continued forward." W-what?"

"There is only who can actually kill me,” the Rider said as he flung his flaming chain at Ryker. "The one who created me, God Himself." Ryker jumped out of the way of the chain as it hit the wall behind him.

"Now that’s just terrifying," Ryker muttered as he stood up and smirked. "You know, us fighting is pointless, Zarathos is on his way, so, let's just stop, and I'll leave."

"Do you really think that was going to work?" Rider said as he grabbed Ryker by the neck. "Ya know, you should've listened to Zarathos, be careful on who you attack."

"You don’t say," Ryker noted in mock horror as the Rider tightened his grip. "Is. That. All you. Got?" The Rider growled and tightened his grip. "Regret! Regret!"

"You know, now that we're enemies, how should I kill you?" the Rider muttered as Ryker gulped. "I know." Ryker began screaming and withering in pain as his body started turning to stone.

"Anything you have to say?" Rider asked disdainfully as Ryker remained silent as the last of him turned to stone. "Good," he said as he dropped then statue as it hit the ground and shattered.

"RAINBOW DASH!!!!" Grimstone’s voice bellowed through the halls. "WHERE ARE YOU?!?!?!"

"I'm going to regret this," Rider sighed as he walked over to Rainbow’s unconscious body and picked her up. "SHE'S OVER HERE!!!!!" he shouted back as Grimstone appeared around a corner. "Before you do anything crazy....."

"Where's Ryker?" Grimstone asked as Rider looked at the shattered remains. "Couldn't leave me any?"

"What do you want?" Rider asked as Grimstone looked at him confused. "You haven't kill me yet, so obviously you want something."

"Now is not the best time to discuss this," Grimstone said as the Rider growled. "We need to get Rainbow to a medic."

"That we can agree on," Rider agreed as Grimstone led him to the exit, but noticed the Rider wasn't following. "Oh right, people will freak if they see you."

"You’re not exactly cute and cuddly yourself," Rider pointed out as he handed Rainbow to Grimstone. "But you’re much friendlier-looking then I am. Until the Avengers get here, you need get everyone to safety."

"Zarathos, I know," Grimstone grumbled. "Will you need a hand?"

"Killing him is your job, I'll just distract him until then," Rider said as he ran off. "Let the fun begin."

--Grimstone--

"I NEED A MEDIC!!!!" Grimstone shouted as he ran towards the crowd, carrying Rainbow. "She is badly hurt."

"Ryker did this?" Spitfire asked as Grimstone nodded. "Where is he now?"

"Rider got to him first," Grimstone reported grimly as two medics brought a stretcher over. "She would've been killed, if he hadn't stepped in."

"And where's Rider?" Spitfire asked as something crashed into the ground behind them.

"Yes Grimstone," a voice added as an armored figure stood up. "Where is Rider?"

"About you showed up, Zarathos," Grimstone remarked as he approached Zarathos. "I like the new look."

"You would, wouldn't you," Zarathos said as his mask unfolded to reveal his pale, cracked skin." Due be a Fallen and all."

"So all this to just draw me out." Grimstone said through gritted teeth as Zarathos smirked, revealing his metallic sharp teeth. "Need a dentist there, buddy?"

"Fuck you," Zarathos said as he drew his sword. "Now then, let finish what we started."

"Couldn't agree more," Grimstone said as he summoned his sword. "I've been waiting for this."

"Well then," Zarathos noted as his helmet recovered his face. "That makes two of us." He charged forward toward Grimstone.

--Spitfire--

"WHERE'S MY DAUGHTER?!?!?" Rainbow's father shouted as he approached Spitfire as people quickly fled the area.

"Mr. Blaze, calm down, she’s on her way to the hospital," Spitfire said as Blaze gave her a sad look. "Ryker attacked her."

"Wasn't he locked away?" Blaze asked as Spitfire nodded. "Where is he now?"

"The Ghost Rider killed him. If you want to be with Rainbow, I suggest you hurry," Spitfire said grimly as she pointed towards an ambulance. "They're about to leave."

"Thank you," Blaze said as Grimstone flew over them into a nearby car. "The Angel guy back?"

"Yeah, and it doesn't look pretty," Spitfire said as Zarathos cackled.

-Grimstone-

"How the mighty have fallen," Zarathos smirked as Grimstone got up. "And you call yourself a king?"

"Maybe, if there weren't so many people around," Grimstone grumbled as Zarathos smirked.

"Listen, we both know how this will turn out," Zarathos said, his eyes full of anticipation. "How about you just drop your weapon and accept?"

"I'd rather go down fighting," Grimstone stood up as he raised his sword. "Kinda like you would."

"Then die like the dog you are." Zarathos charged at Grimstone, but was slammed into the ground.

"Took you long enough," Grimstone said rather snidely as Rider struggled to hold down Zarathos. "What took ya?"

"That school is bigger than it looks." Rider shrugged simply as Zarathos threw him off.

"Two against one," Zarathos said mockingly. "Whatever shall I do?" He smirked as his sword turned blue. He swung it in a circle, releasing a large blue wave that knocked them back. "That should suffice."

"Got a plan to deal with him?" Rider asked with a groan. "I'd say I could take, but we're both the same thing."

"Killing him would kill you?" Grimstone asked as Rider shook his head. "Oh, so if you’re both equally as powerful, how do we stop him?"

"We have to find a way to cast him back to Hell," Rider said as Zarathos chuckled. "And I don't think he’s going down without a fight."

"Well, you’re not wrong." Zarathos said as Grimstone lunged at him and tackled him to the ground. The two fighters clashed their swords. "Just like old times .Only this time, you cannot win."

"Let’s just see about that pot spice," Grimstone joked as Zarathos growled and kicked him back. "I've got plenty of more where that came from."

"All the more reason to kill you," Zarathos retorted as he jumped back and swung at Grimstone. "I remember when I used to call you friend, but then you foolishly followed Lucifer’s plans."

"So you finally figured it out," Grimstone chuckled darkly as he wiped blood from his mouth. "Answer this, how are you and Rider so powerful? How can you tell who's innocent and who's not?"

"Well you see, before you dragged me to Hell, I was a unique angel," Zarathos began as he looked towards the sky, which was now full of storm clouds. "No, not an arch-angel, I was created differently."

"How so?" Grimstone asked as he lowered his weapon.

"Tell me, who created the Ghost Rider in the first place?" Zarathos asked as his eyes glowed blue beneath the mask.

"It was the dragon, right?" Grimstone asked as Zarathos started laughing.

"No,” Zarathos said as Grimstone’s eyes then widened in fear. "The maker created the Ghost Rider, and Angel of both demon and angel blood."

"So, you probably still have a weakness somewhere," Grimstone said as thunder rolled and rain started to fall. "Just gotta hit you enough."

"You can't, the only one who can truly destroy me," Zarathos said as Grimstone swung at him, only for Zarathos to catch his sword, “is the one that created me."

"I guess, we're both going be at this for awhile then," Grimstone said as Zarathos grabbed him and threw him across the parking lot of the school as it began to rain harder.

"Remember what you think old me all those centuries ago?" Zarathos asked as he unfolded his helmet. "When I was your exact position?" His voice started to fill with rage. "That I would die, no one to help, all alone." He approached Grimstone with his sword in hand. "Now, you’ll feel my pain." He said as a chain wrapped around and pulled him back. "You have a say in this matter?"

"You’re gonna have to go through me to kill him," Rider said through gritted teeth as Zarathos struggled to break the chains." Any last words?"

"Should've banished you when I had the chance," Zarathos growled as Rider dragged him close and threw him the air. Time seem to slow down around Zarathos as he froze in the air.

"Back to......HELL!!!!" Rider shout as he slammed Zarathos through the ground, forming a giant hole around Zarathos, his screams echoing as he was cast back into Hell. "And stay there."

"Glad that's over," Grimstone said as he stood next to Rider.

"Yep."

"So.....Any idea where Blizzard and Crimson are?" Grimstone asked as Rider shrugged. "Well.....shit."

---Blizzard---

"I wonder how everyone's doing back home," I muttered as we trudged through the snow.

"Hopefully, they’re doing okay." Crimson said as the wind picked up. "That castle looked a lot closer."

"No kidding," I added as we looked at the castle. "At this rate, who knows how long it will take for us to get there?"

"It would be better if we kept walking, better chance of running into someone," Crimson said as a giggle filled the air. Crimson froze. "You hear that?"

"Hear what?" I asked as Crimson looked around. " I think the cold is gettin' to you, man." Another giggle filled the air. "Then again, maybe not."

"At least I'm not going crazy." Crimson muttered as a snowball hit him in the back of her head followed by laughter. "Whoever wants to play, I guess?"

"It's a little unfair that they can see us." I said with a smirk as snow whizzed past my head. "Come on out, if you want a snowball fight, we'll give you one."

"Gotta find me first," a young cheerful voice called as another snowball was thrown at us. "Whatever you are?"

"We're humans, like....you?" Crimson asked uncertainly. "You are human, right?"

"What’s a human?" the voice asked as Crimson and I looked at each other in surprise. "Is that what you two are?"

"Ooookay, this is getting freaky." I said as we heard footsteps crunching the snow. "If you’re not human, then what are you?"

"I'm a pony," the voice said a pony poked its head form behind a snow pile. "Well, only half-pony, anyways; the other part is changeling." Her skin was white , and her eyes were yellow, and here mane and tail was green. "My name’s Green Song, what's yours?"

"Where are we?" Crimson asked as Green Song giggled.

"You’re in Equestria, silly," Green Song said as Crimson’s pupils shrunk. My jaw dropped. "What? Is there something on my muzzle?"

Monsters within

"So, let me get this straight," Crimson began as the pony sat on the ground. "We're in a magical land of talking ponies?"

"That's about right," Green Song said as Crimson groaned. "So, how did you two...humans...end up here?"

"Long story short, some people didn't like us," I said as Crimson shrugged. "Now, we have no idea how to get back."

"Maybe one of the princesses can help you," Green Song suggested as we looked at her in confusion. "The royal sisters, Celestia and Luna?"

"Back in our world, Luna and Celestia are principals," Crimson explained as Green Song just shrugged. "Anyway, do you know where we can find them?"

"I do, right now they’re at the Crystal Empire for a celebration," Green Song said with excitement as she hovered in front of Crimson. "They invited my family for the trip, which is why I'm here." She got close to Crimson's face. "Speaking of which, you kinda look like my dad."

"In our world, I have a daughter named Green Song," he said as Green Song’s eyes widened in surprised. "And she looks kinda like you and she's just as energetic."

"So your name is Crimson Beat?" Green Song asked as Crimson nodded. "Follow me, I'll bring you to the Empire."

"And I thought Earth was weird," I muttered as we followed the pony, who was now rambling on about Equestria.

--Earth--
~~Crimson's garage~~

"So, any leads on where Crimson and Blizzard could be?" Grimstone asked as Rider groaned. "I'd say they're dead, but then we wouldn't be here."

"That's true," Rider muttered as he leaned on a table. "Think SHIELD could help us?"

"Maybe, but who knows how long that would take," Grimstone groaned as Green Song peeked her head in. "Maybe Carter could help?"

"Possibly, but we need someone who knows about this kind of thing," Rider said as Green Song cleared her throat. Rider turned to face her. "Yes?"

"I may know someone who can help." Green Song said as Grimstone looked at her, confused. "This guy named Robbie Reyes showed up a few days ago.” Rider scoffed. "You know him?"

"Let me guess, he was saved by someone who said he was Ghost Rider," Rider asked as Green Song nodded. "Robbie's not a true Ghost Rider, he's possessed by an angry spirit named Eli, who just so happens to be his uncle."

"What 's so different about him?" Grimstone asked.

"Not much, but he does have the ability to teleport," Rider said. He turned back to Green Song. "Anyway, continue."

"He said that Blizzard managed to contact him," Green Song continued. "And that he needed Grimstone’s help."

"If I knew where he was, then yeah I could help," Grimstone said with a frown. "Unless Robbie knew a way..."

"Stephen Vincent Strange," a voice interrupted as Grimstone turned around to see Robbie approaching them. "Or Doctor Strange for short."

"You must be Robbie," Grimstone mused as Robbie nodded.

"And you’re Grimstone," Robbie said as Grimstone rolled his eyes. "Anyway, Strange will be able to help you guys out."

---Green song---
~~Canterlot General Hospital~~

"May I help you?" A nurse said as the siblings walked up to the desk.

"We're here to see Rainbow Dash," Green Song said sadly as the nurse typed something into the computer."We're family."

"Let’s see here," the nurse mumbled as she looked at the screen. "She's in room 528, fifth floor."

"Thank you," Green Song thanked her as the two walked towards the elevator. "You know Flint, you didn't have to come."

"I know." Flint said matter-of-factly. "I just thought you would like some company."

"Thanks." Green song said as she sniffled." I'm just worried...."

"That she might die?" Flint asked as Green Song wiped a tear away. "I honestly know how that feels."

"You do?" Green song asked as Flint nodded. "Back when you worked with HYDRA?"

"You know how I was known as Soldier #17, I was claimed to be the perfect one, right?" Flint asked as Green Song nodded. "Well, that was a lie, the one before me #16, she was the one I called friend before.....everything." He said as Green Song looked at him confused as the elevator doors opened. "I never knew her real name, but unlike me, she was never brainwashed."

"You were brainwashed?" Green Song asked as Flint nodded.

"She taught me a lot of things, how to fight and use a gun," Flint said as he sighed sadly. "I was 8 years old at the time I met her and she was just turning twenty. She was sort of a mother figure for me."

"But what about our actual mom now?" Green Song asked.

"In a way, #16 was sorta like our mom now." Flint said with a small smile. "Then one day, I was waiting for her to come back from a mission, but only 5 of the agents that left returned."

"How many did they send?" Green song asked. "10?"

"30." Flint said as Green Song looked at him jaw agape. "We were raiding a SHIELD facility not too far from the border of India." He looked away. "A year before Iron Man was recruited into S.H.I.E.L.D, and we weren't prepared."

"She was killed?" Green Song said as Flint closed his eyes and nodded. "I'm so sorry."

"She was never looked kindly upon during her time with HYDRA," Flint said as Green Song placed a hand on his arm. "And in return, she never liked them back, she told me to never give in to them." A tear rolled down his cheek. "When I heard she was killed by SHIELD, I wanted revenge." He choked back a sob. "That's why the first targets I killed when I first arrived here were Hobbs and Williams, the ones who gunned her down."

"So your hate for SHIELD was always there?" Green Song asked as Flint nodded. "So, you were brainwashed to kill mom and dad?"

"You can thank Tirek for that, if he wasn't dead," Flint said as the elevator doors opened and they stepped out. "#16, for as long as I could remember, was planning on leaving HYDRA, and wanted to return me home."

"I'm sorry for your loss," Green Song said as Flint grinned and kept looking for the correct room. "Did you tell anyone else?"

"No," Flint said as they stopped in front of Rainbow Dash's room. "Want me to come in with you?"

"It's fine, thanks though," Green Song said quietly as she entered the room. "Hey Rainbow." She smiled weakly as she looked at Rainbow’s unconscious form. "Everyone’s worried about you." She stepped closer as the machines beeped. "Ghost Rider is on our side now, if you don't remember." She sat down. "The others would've been here, but they're really busy today." She sighed. "Zarathos was taken care of and that monster Ryker's dead. Let's just hope he stays that way." She sighed again, then got up and paced around the room. "Grimstone and Rider we're talking to that Robbie guy before I left, I think they might be going to get Blizzard and dad back." Rainbow lay there on the bed, motionless and silent.

"Anyway, I hope you wake up soon." Green Song left and closed the door behind her.

"Feel better?" Flint asked as Green Song leaned against the door and slowly slid down and covered her face and sobbed. "Come here." He gave her a hug as she cried into his chest. "I may be new to this whole brother thing, but I know when someone needs help."

---Blizzard---
~~Equestria~~

"Well here we are." Green Song said as she pointed a hoof towards the castle in middle of the city. "The Crystal Empire."

"Shiny." I said as Crimson nodded in agreement. "How do you plan on getting us to that castle without us causing a panic?"

"How good are you at sneaking?" she asked as Crimson raised an eyebrow. "Listen, I may be a pony, but I can say, everypony down there will freak out if they see you."

"That timid?" I asked as Green Song nodded."So, sneaking it is."

"This should be fun time to relive my glory days in the army," Crimson muttered as we ran after the pony. "You know if someone told me that I would be following a talking pony, I would laugh at them and then punch them."

"Same here," I said as we laughed. "I just hope everything's okay back home."

"You and me both," Crimson whispered in agreement as we ducked into an alley. "How quickly can we get there?"

"It will be harder since we're sneaking in," Green Song said as an armored pony walked by. "Plus, the guards don't like me as it is, and are always looking for a way to get rid of me."

"Racist much?" I muttered as we sneaked across the street.

"HALT!!!!!" A voice shouted as we froze as a group of guards approached us."Come with us, creatures."

"Hey, cap." Green Song said as the head pony sneered. "Listen we're just heading to castle, these two need help and....."

"Finally a good reason to lock you away, you pest," the guard said as he gave Green Song an evil look, causing her to whimper. "Come with us." The guards surrounded us and pointed their spears. "Or else." One of the guards shoved Green Song.

"I'm sorry," she whispered as the forbidding guard led us into the castle.

"It's fine," Crimson said with a reassuring tone. "We've been through worse."

---Earth---
~~ The Crimson Ghost~~

"No p-please," a man said as he struggled to get away from the approaching figure. "I'll give you anything, money, power, w-women!?!"

"You sicken me," the ghost said as mist formed into a gun in his hand. "When I discovered a trafficking ring right here in Canterlot, it disgusted me to see how dark this city has become."

"L-listen, I'm not the one in charge," the man said with a nervous smile as the ghost growled behind his mask. "If you spare me, I'll tell you who he is."

"Lies," the ghost growled softly as he held the gun close to the man’s head. "I know you're in charge, Thunderlane." The gun turned into a blade in the ghost’s hand. "I'm feeling somewhat merciful tonight. I'll let someone else deal with you tonight." The blade transformed into a chain.

"R-really?" Thunderlane asked in relief as the mist chain disappeared. "Thank you."

"You're really gullible, you know that?" the Ghost said as he grabbed Thunderlane and wrapped the chain round his neck. "I never feel mercy." He held Thunderlane as he wrapped the chain around a nearby pole. "Anything you'd like to say?"

"Die in hell," Thunderlane spat as The Ghost gave a dark laugh.

"Figured you'd say that," the Ghost chuckled darkly as he held Thunderlane over the ledge. "I'd say it was nice knowing you, but we never got along." The Ghost dropped Thunderlane as his screams echoed but were abruptly silenced. "I guess I should inform the authorities," he muttered nonchalantly as the body hung by the chain dangled below.

Strange

--New York City--
--???--

"Here we are." Robbie said as he lead Grimstone and Rider, who was now wearing a hoodie to hide his skull, towards a brick building with an odd symbol on top."Hopefully he's home."

"What is this place?" Rider asked as he adjusted his hood.

"Other than it being the doc's home," Robbie said as he knocked on the door." It also is a way of defending earth from inter-dimensional threats."

"Like Dormammu?" Rider asked as Grimstone gave him a surprised look." What? I've had more then one host ya know."

"And that somehow surprises me." Grimstone said as Rider cackled." Anyway, let's get this going, shall we?" He said as Robbie knocked on the door.

"Hey Doc it's me, Roberto." Robbie said as the door opened." Come on in." He said as we entered the building.

"Greetings Robbie." A man said as he walked down the stairs." It's been quite some time."

"Hey doc." Robbie said as the two shook hands." Listen, these two need your help."

"Ah yes, you've informed me about them." The man said as he looked at Grimstone." I assume you know who I am."

"Doctor Strange." Grimstone said as Rider pulled back his hood to reveal his flaming skull.

"Correct, Robbie has informed me of your situation." Strange said." Both of your hosts are trapped somewhere, and you wish to rejoin them."

"That's about right." Rider said as he looked at a glass helmet on a pedestal." What's this?"

"Something that I recommend you do not touch." Strange said as Rider pulled his hand away." Anyway, come with me, and we can get started."

---Canterlot---
~~Green song~~

"Thanks for going with me yesterday." Green Song said to her brother as they walked to school." I appreciated that."

"You're welcome." Flint said with a smile." You two seemed quite close."

"She is our aunt." Green Song said with a giggle as Flint shrugged." Again, thanks."

"So it seems." Flint muttered as a car drove by."How are your friends taking it?"

"Okay for now." Green song said as her shoulders sagged."and what do you by 'my' friends? They're your friends too."

"The farmer hates my guts, the pink one scare me beyond belief, the shy one refuses to talk to me." Flint began with a hint of anger." And the fashionista is always trying to get me a knew outfit." Flint said as he took a deep breath." I mean, what's wrong with what I'm wearing?" He asked as he motioned at his outfit, which was a black hoodie with a red shirt underneath, and he wore a pair of plain black jeans.

"It make you look goth." Green Song said with a smirk as Flint glared."Why those colors?"

"Old habits die hard." Flint muttered as he face palmed."I had to wear these colors.....a lot."

"Oh, I see." Green Song said they stopped just before the school." So who do you get along with? Other then me."

"That sunset girl, I think her name is." Flint said with a shrug."She at least gets to know me."

"That's true." Green Song said as we entered the school." I don't know why the other don't."

"Honestly, it doesn't bother me." Flint said as Green Song glanced at him."If they don't like, then they don't like me."

"I'll talk with them about it." Green Song said as rolled his eyes in annoyance." I know it doesn't bother you, but it bothers me, they gave Sunset Shimmer a chance, you guys have a few things in common, but..."

"We have nothing in common." Flint interrupted.

"Maybe, maybe not." Green Song said as Flint groaned."At least try become friends with someone."

"Just drop it already." Flint snapped." Listen, they'll get what's coming to them, but not from me."

---Blizzard---
~Equestria~

"This ain't the first time I've been locked away." I muttered as I stared at the ceiling of the cell.

"Why am I not surprised." Crimson muttered as Green Song was curled up on the bed next to him, sleeping."This cell is a lot nicer then most I've been in."

"True that." I said as I let my leg hang over the side of the bed I was laying on." Yeah, after hearing a voice inside you head for so long, you tended to miss it when it's not there."

"True, I just hope everyone is safe back home." Crimson said as I sat up." I haven't heard from Grimstone in awhile either."

"Hopefully he got my message." I said as Crimson looked at me confused." Yeah, I forgot to mention, I was able to somehow contact another Rider back on earth."

"How did you do that?" Crimson asked with shock in his voice to which I shrugged." Who was it?'

"Some guy named Roberto Reyes." I said as Crimson shrugged." He just so happened to be the closest to Canterlot."

"Let's hope he got the message." Crimson said as the pony muttered."I wonder how they'll get to us though."

"Your guess is as good as mine." I said as I crossed my arms."How's she doing?"

"She seemed so used to being treated so badly." Crimson said remorsefully." I wish we had our friends."

"Our psychotic, murderous friends." I added with a sigh as the cell door opened and the captain walked in and sneered at us.

"Here they are your majesty." The Captain said as a white alicorn walked."We found these beast skulking through the empire."

"That's a new one." Crimson said as rolled my eyes.

"Why is Green Song here?" The alicorn asked as Green Song looked at the alicorn groggily." She is a visitor."

"With all due respect, IT, is not a visitor." Captain said pointing a hoof at Green Song." She is a filthy changeling, and it would be best of...."

"That is enough." The alicorn interrupted coldly."You do realize that this is Captain Crimson's daughter, correct?"

"What's he going to do?" The Captain asked mockingly." If anything, Princess Luna has him on a tight leash."

"My sister does not control him." The alicorn said as Green Song approached her." Now then, take Green Song to her father, and explain what happened."

"Thank you Princess." Green Song said as she was escorted away.

"I don't know what the guard told you." I said as I stood up." But I can tell you this... what happening?" I asked as my body was covered in a yellow aura, as the alicorn glared at me angerily." What did I do...(WHAM)" I was cut off as I flung into the wall behind, hard.

"What are you, you vile monster?" The alicorn said as Crimson was flung into the wall next me."Where did you get the darkness in your hearts?"

---Earth---
~Green song (human)~

"I wonder where Flint went." Green Song said to herself as she walked down the hall." Maybe he went to the library." She said as she passed by the music room and heard voices.

"I think we can all agree that Flint is no good." Applejack said as Green Song peeked in."There's something about him I don't trust."

"I can agree with you there darling." Rarity said as she painted her nails." I understand Coach Spitfire is his mother, but how can she call him her son, especially after he tried to kill her." Rarity added as Green Song gasped." He also has the worst taste in clothing."

"Sunset seems to think that he's such a nice guy." Applejack said with venom." He was raised by some organization, who wanted nothing but world domination."

"That is true darling." Rarity said."But he's no better than Blizzard."

"Don't get me started on him." Applejack said as she tuned her guitar." Anyway, when are the others getting here?"

"In a few minutes." Rarity said as Green Song backed away from the door.

"Oh hey Green Song." Sunset said as Green Song looked at her." You okay?"

"I-I'm fine." Green Song said with a fake smile." Did you see Flint by any chance?"

"I did, he said he'd meet you at lunch." Sunset said as Green Song sighed with relief." And that he's sorry for snapping at you earlier, what ever that means?"

"Yeah, I was trying to convince him to make a friend or two." Green Song said as her mood turned sour." I can see why he's so against it now."

"What does that mean?" Sunset asked as Green Song sighed sadly."what's wrong?"

"What do you think of Flint?" Green Song asked as Sunset looked at her confused." What I mean to say is..."

"Do I think he's a good person?" Sunset asked as Green Song nodded."He's no different from me, I tried to take over Equestria, and Flint worked with people who wanted to rule this world." Sunset said with a sad smile."But yes, I do think he's a nice person, even thought we haven't talked much." Sunset said as Green Song smiled." I think the other would agree with me." Sunset said as she entered the music room." You can join us if you want."

"Sure." Green Song said as she followed Sunset.

"There you are Darling." Rarity said as Sunset set her bag down." Any plans for the weekend?"

"I'm probably just going to relax at home." Sunset said as she sat in a chair."I might show Flint around town, if he wants too."

"Oh, I see." Rarity said with a hint of hatred."I was planning on inviting you girls over to my house Friday night, you can come too if you want Green Song."

I'd rather kick chrysalis in the knees Green Song thought to herself as she glared at Rarity." What if I brought Flint with me?"

"Now why would he want to be at a girls Slumber party?" Applejack asked as Green Song turned her glare towards her." What's up with you?'

"I mean, you invited Blizzard." Green Song said holding back anger as Sunset pulled out a water bottle." Or do you see him as a threat just like you see Flint as an enemy?"

"I beg your pardon." Applejack said as Sunset spat out her drink.

"I overheard your entire conversation with Rarity." Green Song said with anger."Flint was brainwashed to be part of hydra for your information."

"We know he's your brother darling."Rarity said as Green Song clenched her fists." But...."

"But WHAT?!?!?" Green Song shouted, shocking the girls." You forgave Sunset after the fall formal, even though she bullied everyone, including me, sorry Sunset."

"It's fine." Sunset said with a shrug.' You're just stating a fact."

"We know." Applejack said." But this is different, Flint was pretty much part of a group nazis."

"Against his will." Green Song said with anger building up." He never did anything to any of you, why do you hate him so much?"

"Because he's a monster." Rarity said as Sunset gasped." I'm sorry, but it's true."

"And what does that make you." A cold tone came from the door as Flint stood there." Like she said, i was forced against my will, tortured, and put through a living hell, tell me, do you know what's that's like?"

"I'm afraid I don't." Rarity said nervously.

"That's because you weren't ripped away from your family when you were just born." Flint said as Rarity and Applejack gulped." I never wanted to become a killer. I would've been much happier living my years with my mom and dad. I lost someone who wanted to help me escape, but they were killed before they could."

"I'm sorry about your friend." Applejack said as she took her hat off." We had no idea...."

"Save it." Flint interrupted." Saying sorry isn't going to fix anything." He said as he left." Don't expect me to ever trust you."

"Listen..." Rarity began but Green Song cut her off with her hand.

"Don't talk to me Rarity." Green Song said as she left the room.

"Hypocrites." Sunset said with anger." You gave me a second chance, but you refuse to give him a chance."

"Sunset, we're truly sorry." Rarity said as Sunset picked up her bag.

"Like Flint said." Sunset said as she glared at them." Sorry isn't going to fix anything." And with that she left.

---Flint---

"HEY FLINT, WAIT UP!!!!" Green Song called as she ran to her brother." Did anyone tell you that you move fast?"

"Once or twice." Flint said as he stopped."About what happened."

"Those two had no right saying those things about you." Green Song said as Sunset caught up.

"I agree with your sister." Sunset said as Flint sighed." They gave me a second chance when I realized what I was doing was wrong."

"You weren't part of evil organization." Flint said.

"You didn't try to take over a parallel universe where everyone is a pony with a teenage army." Sunset said as Flint looked at her confused." I'll explain later."

"Uh huh." Flint said wearily as Green Song giggled." I guess we both tried to take over a world at some point of our lives."

"See, you do have something in common."Green Song said as Flint rolled his eyes."Anyway, I need to talk to mom about something, I'll see you later."

"I'm not sure if having tried taking over the world is a good thing to have in common." Sunset said as Flint shrugged." Anyway, Friends?"

"Really?" Flint asked with surprise." You want to be friends with a psychopathic maniac?"

"I prefer the term sociopath." Sunset joked a Flint laughed." So, friends?"

"I guess so." Flint said with a smile.

---Crimson---
---Equestria---

"Come on Sun Butt put the kid down and let's settle this like adults." I sighed as Blizzard was trying to stay awake next to me. For some reason he was her favorite rag doll. We were both covered in bruises and scratches.

"Fine." She said as Blizzard flopped on the bed. "And you are to address me as Princess." The white alicorn stated.

"Yeah like that's going to happen." I groaned as I got slammed into the wall again.

"I will ask you one more time who sent you here and why are you here." She demanded.

"Again I don't know who and I don't know why." I said as I glared at her.

"Why do you have darkness surrounding your heart?! Do you want to cause harm to my people?" She yelled in the small room which rang all around.

"First off ow now my ears are killing me. Second no we don't want to harm your 'people'..... Well except for that asshat of a captain you got." I chuckled.

"Oh you are in the mood to make jokes are you?" She questioned as she got right in my face.

"No I'm not joking you royal pain I'm dead serious." I said as I stared her down in her eyes causing worry to slowly creep upon her. "When I get out of here I'm gonna find that jerk and I'm gonna make him eat pavement. Also as for the question about the darkness.... Well let's just say we didn't become this way by nice with others." I said coldly as she slowly started backing up with her mouth slightly opened.

"W-what do you mean." She asked shakily.

"That's not darkness.... That's the blood of others, but there are two questions that I am just dying to ask you. One, is it the blood of the guilty or innocent. And number two....." I said as a sinister smile covered my face. "Who is truly innocent and guilty?" I said as I started howling with laughter causing her to almost trip as she ran out of the cell.

"W-wha what did you do?" Blizzard asked as he had just woken up.

"Well I either did two things. 1, push back the amount of days before we get harassed by her or 2, I just pulled our trial date a helluva lot closer." I said as I fell asleep on my bed.

The man in the crimson cloak

--Flint--
~~Sugarcube~~

"So let me get this straight," Flint said as he sat across from Sunset." You're from a land of magical talking horses....."

"Ponies actually," Sunset corrected as she sipped from her drink."And we have more then just earth ponies, I'm a unicorn to start with, there's also pegusi, griffons, zebras, dragons, and other races."

"I'm going out on a limb and ask if there's Minotaurs." Flint said as Sunset nodded." Anything else I should know?"

"There are also hydras." Sunset said as Flint gave her a deadpanned stare as Sunset smirked." Sorry, couldn't resist."

"I kinda walked into that anyway." Flint replied.

"You did." Sunset said with a giggle." Where Green Song by the way?"

"She went to help Fluttershy with something." Flint said as he sipped his drink."She said for me not to worry for some reason."

"Fluttershy believes that you're not that bad." Sunset said as Flint raised an eyebrow." She's just very shy around new people."

"I know." Flint said with a growl." Just yesterday I saw her, before I could say a word she ran."

"Don't hold it against her." Sunset said as Flint shrugged.

"I won't." Flint said as the door opened of the cafe." Also Green Song mentioned a tour of the town?"

"There's not a whole lot here, other then a camp outside of town." Sunset with a shrug." I mean there's an arcade and movie theater."

"Never been to either one." Flint said as he crossed his arms."Or anything that most normal teenagers do."

"And not very many have metal arms." Sunset said as Flint rolled his eyes." So, ever seen Balto?"

"Who or what is a Balto?" Flint asked as Sunset eyes widened.

"Have you seen any movies?" Sunset asked as Flint shock his head no." Do you have any hobbies at least?"

"I like to tinker with stuff." Flint said as he pointed a his metal arm." Hydra gave me the arm, I did the rest."

"Really?" Sunset asked as Flint nodded." I don't mean to sound childish, but..."

"I'd show you if I could." Flint stated as the two stood up to leave." But thanks to Director Fury, shield put a lock on all my gadgets and upgrades, even my clock."

"You put a clock on that thing?"Sunset asked." Okay Spy kid, what else?"

"Spy kid?" Flint asked as Sunset faced palmed." Movie reference?"

"Yep." Sunset said as a light bulb went off in her head." What if we got with Fluttershy and your sister, and we introduced you to some movies and shows you might like?"

"I feel like I should be very concerned." Flint said with a hint of worry as Sunset grabbed his arm and dragged him down the street.

---Green Song---
--Canterlot animal shelter--

"Thanks for the help Green Song." Fluttershy said as Green Song helped her move chairs." I didn't mean to put this work on you."

"It's fine." Green Song with a smile."What was going on today?"

"Oh, recently an anonymous donor donated a lot of money to the shelter recently." Fluttershy said excitedly." So there was a meeting today to discuss what to do with all the money."

"That awesome." Green Song said as Fluttershy nodded." I know it's none of business, but how much was it?"

"More then thirty thousand dollars." Fluttershy whispered as Green Song jaw dropped." Honestly, I wish I knew who it was."

"Same here." Green Song said as her phone buzzed." It's a text from Sunset."

"What's it say?" Fluttershy asked as Green Song showed her the text.

Hey Green Song, I was wondering if we could show your brother some of those old movies you like so much.
Your brother said he's never seen movies before. Also bring Fluttershy along, if she wants.

"Old movies?" Fluttershy asked.

"I guess she wants to introduce Flint to some things?" Green Song said with a shrug."I don't know, anyway, she also wants to know if you wanted to come too."

"Oh...I...um." Fluttershy stammered as she froze up."Don't get me w-wrong, I would like too, but..."

"You're still nervous around Flint?" Green Song asked as Fluttershy nodded." I kinda understand, he can be intimidating sometimes, but he means well."

"I'm sure he's nice," Fluttershy said nervously." B-but sometimes when he just glances at me, it can be scary."

"I understand, you don't have to come if you don't want too,"Green Song said as Fluttershy sighed." There's more, isn't there?"

"Rarity and Applejack came by earlier today." Fluttershy said as Green Song sighed sadly." They said that Flint can't be trusted."

"Well they're wrong, Flint has been through a lot," Green Song said remorsefully." He never wanted to be a killer, or a monster, he told about someone he knew as 16 tried to free him from hydra."

"16?" Fluttershy asked Green Song nodded." What happened to them?"

"On a mission, 16 was gunned by two shield agents." Green Song said as Fluttershy gasped." By the same ones that Flint killed a few months back."

"But why did he try to kill your parents?" Fluttershy asked as Green Song put the remaining chairs away.

"Thank Tirek for that, he personally didn't like dad," Green Song said as the two left the shelter." And he brainwashed my brother to do it."

"So, he was just being controlled?" The timid girl asked as she locked the door.

"Yep, also don't tell him I told you." Green Song said as Fluttershy looked at her worried." I don't know if he wanted me to tell anyone or not."

"I won't." Fluttershy said with a giggle as they heard commotion nearby." What's that?"

"MOTHER F@CKER!!!!!" A shirtless man yelled as he was flung from the side into a building as the two girls yelped." Just what this town needs, another freak."

"Coming from the freak himself." A deep voice said as a figure wearing a Crimson cloak approached the shirtless man." And whom do they call you?"

"The Absorbing Man." The man said as he placed his hand on the damaged car as his skin turn to metal." The name is self explanatory."

"I see." The figure said as he folded his arms behind him." Such a....original....name." The figure said as the absorbing man growled and swung a punch at him as the figure caught it." Since we're giving out names, call me the Crimson ghost."

"And I thought mine was dumb." Absorbing man said as the ghost sighed.

"It's a working title." The ghost said as he threw the man into a building." By the way, you two ladies might want to leave." He said as he looked at the two girls." This might get bloody."

"Who is that?" Green Song asked no one in particular as the ghost vanished and reappeared in front of the shirtless villain." Another hero?"

"I-I don't think so." Fluttershy squeezed out as the powered humans fought." I think we should leave."

"Good idea." Green Song said as a car flew past them." VERY GOOD IDEA!!!!" She shouted as the two ran down the street.

"You're starting to get annoying." Absorbing man growled as he touched the cement as his skin changed to the substance."And I hate annoying heroes."

"I'm no hero, I'm just a guy who hates being DISTURBED!!!" The ghost roared as he grabbed the enhanced human and smashed him into the ground. " I was just having nice relaxing stroll through town, then you had to rob a bank."

"Gotta make a living somehow." Absorbing man said with a smirk as he got up." Perks of being able to absorb matter, I can with stand almost anything."

"Downside, you have a lot of weaknesses." The ghost said as a black mist formed into a blade around his hand." I mean....a lot." He said as he charged and stabbed the villain." Tell me, what do you know about magic?"

"Not much." The Absorbing man said with a smirk as he grabbed the ghost as the blade dispersed." What was that tooth pick supposed to do anyway?"

"You'll see." The ghost said as he vanished and Absorbing man fell to his knees grunting in pain." Crusher Creel, right?"

"How'd you know?" The man said as he struggled to look up." Who are you?"

"I'm just a guy who gets a job done." The Ghost said as Creel noticed as he started turning into a black mist." Send Loki my regards." He said as Creel screams slowly vanished." Now to drop off...." The Ghost trailed of as two police cars skidded to a stop." Aw sh@t."

"HANDS IN THE AIR!!!!" One of the police officers shouted as the ghost raised his hands." What happened here?"

"The bank was robbed and the guy got away." The ghost said as the officers approached him slowly." I know, I have the right to remain silent."

"You've been arrested before crook?" The officer asked as the ghost chuckled." What's so funny?"

"I don't do bars." The ghost said as he vanished in a puff of black mist.

"Uh should we report this to the captain?" One the officers asked as the captain growled." Sir?"

"First the mayor lets a changeling live among us, then Ghost riders and demons," the captain ranted as he got back in the car." Now this." He said as he grabbed the radio." All units be advised, we have another freak in town, wears a black and red cloak."

---Flint---

"So, you microwave corn and makes this?" Flint asked curiously as he looked at the piece of popcorn in his hand.

"You've never had popcorn?" Sunset asked as Flint shook his head." Pizza? Sushi? Cheese doodle?"

"The heck is a cheese doodle?" Flint asked as the door swung and quickly slammed shut." Green Song?"

"Yeah, it's *huff* me." Green song said as she tried to catch her breath." You will not believe what happened."

"What happened to you?" Flint asked as Green Song glared at him."Nevermind."

"Some guy tried to rob the back near the animal shelter." Fluttershy said quietly as she tried to hide behind her hair."But someone stopped him."

"It was some guy called the absorbing man or something?" Green Song said as Flint raised an eyebrow." Weird name, I know."

"I know who your talking about." Flint said as the girls looked at him surprised." His real name is Carl 'crusher' Creel, Hydra had their eyes on him for sometime."

"Did he work for them?" Sunset asked Flint shook his head.

"They found someone else," Flint said as Fluttershy whimpered." Can't recall who it was though."

"Anyway," Green Song said getting everyone's attention." What movie are we showing Flint?"

"I don't even know where to start." Sunset said with a smirk." Got any ideas Fluttershy?"

"I might." Fluttershy said fearfully as she avoided eye contact with Flint." What about Balto?"

"Funny thing, Sunset was telling me about that movie." Flint said as Fluttershy slowly looked at him." And also....spy kids?"

"Let's begin then." Sunset said as they looked for the movie.

---Rider---

"Any luck?" Grimstone asked as Strange looked through books.

"Not yet," Strange asked as Rider grumbled." I know you are worried about your host, I promise you, I'm doing the best I can."

"THEN TRY HARDER!!!!" Rider roared as he knocked a statue over." Oops."

"I didn't like that statue anyway." Strange said as he continued his search."If I knew where they were, it would make it easier."

"Aw sh@t." Grimstone said as he face palmed."I wish I said something sooner."

"What are you talking about?" Strange asked."Do you have a way to contact Crimson?"

"I do, but he's been quite recently," Grimstone said with worry." I know he's still alive."

"It wouldn't hurt to find out." Strange said as Grimstone sighed.

---Blizzard---
~~Equestria~~

"So, about that trial date?" I asked as I stared aimlessly at the ceiling of the cell." Maybe they thought it would be better to just keep us here."

"I wish I knew." Crimson muttered as he looked out the cell window."You know, when we first arrived that Green Song reminded me of my daughter."

"Yeah, she was almost like our Green Song back home." I said as I sat up." What are you getting at?"

"And we just encountered Celestia too." Crimson said as he looked at me." Green Song also mentioned me as well."

"Oh.....sh@t." I muttered." That can only mean one thing."

"There's a Grimstone and Rider here as well." Crimson said with worry." And if they sense the presence of our.....friends...."

"We're F@cked." I finished as I stood up."Royaly F@cked."

"Agreed." Crimson said." Hopefully we can find a way home soon."

I may be able to help with that. Grimstone's voiced echoed through Crimson's head.

"And where have you been?" Crimson asked as I looked at him confused." Grimstone."

"'Bout time we got a response." I muttered.

"I guess Blizzard's friend found you." Crimson said.

Indeed, and thankfully it was someone who can help. Grimstone said as Crimson sighed with relief. The friend knew someone who could help us with this.....situation.

"Who is it?" Crimson asked wearily." Hopefully someone who doesn't hate you."

"Thankfully he doesn't, neither does he hate rider." Grimstone said." His name is Steven Strange, if that rings any bells."

"Can't say for sure." Crimson said as a guard walked by the cell." How's everyone at home?"

"You better be sitting down." Grimstone said gravely.

"What's happened?" Crimson asked worried.

"First off, your son Flint, has come home." Grimstone said as Crimson sat down as I gave him a worried look." Also Ryker and Zarathos are taken care of."

"That's good news." Crimson said." But what's happened?"

"Ryker didn't go down without a fight, Canterlot high is currently being repaired." Grimstone said as Crimson groaned." He made sure that he got to Rainbow."

"Is she okay?" Crimson asked.

"She currently in a coma." Grimstone said sadly." Would've been worse, if Rider hadn't stepped in."

"Anything else?" Crimson asked with a scared tone in his voice as he pinched the brow of his nose.

"Nope, that's it." Grimstone said quickly." We don't know how long it will take for us to get to you."

"Soon hopefully." Crimson said as the cell door opened." Very soon."

---Earth--
~~Crimson ghost~~

"I keep forgetting how big Canterlot city is." The ghost grumbled to himself ask he leapt from roof to roof." But....it's still home." He sighed as he came to a stop as he stood on the roof of a house looking up and down the street."They should still be here." He grumbled as he looked at each house until he looked upon one in particular." Bingo."

---Flint---

"So, you doing okay after the whole ordeal earlier?" Flint asked as Green Song nodded as the movie played." That's good."

"Hey Flint, I've been meaning to ask, what was it like growing up with Hydra?" Sunset asked Flint looked at her." I understand if it's personal,you don't have to talk about it."

"Two word can sum up that up." Flint said." Living hell."

"That bad?" Sunset asked as Flint nodded as he glanced down the hall." You okay?"

"Yeah." Flint said not paying attention." Is mom home by any chance?"

"No? Why?" Green Song asked with worry." What's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong." Flint said reassuringly." Just hearing things."

---Crimson ghost---
~~Crimson's garage~~

"The lab should be around here somewhere." The ghost said as he searched the garage."There should at least be a button or something."

"Hey kids, I'm home." A familiar muffled voice called as the ghost looked towards the door.

"Just what I needed." The ghost grumbled as he moved towards the door." But this could be an advantage."

"Sorry I'm late." Spitfire said with a sigh." Something came up."

"Absorbing man tried to rob a bank downtown." Green Song said as Spitfire looked at her surprised." Me and Fluttershy were there."

"Are you two okay?" Spitfire asked with worry as the two girls nodded." That's good to hear, anyway, I need to file this."

"Have fun." Flint joked as Spitfire rolled her eyes.

"Now's my chance." The ghost said as he dispersed into a black cloud and followed Spitfire.

---Spitfire---

"Let's just get this over with." Spitfire muttered has she turn on her computer." Why did I accept this job?"

"Yes, why did you choose this job?" The Ghost whispered quiet enough without being noticed as Spitfire typed away."And to think, I once looked up to you." He growled as the woman typed as she failed to notice Ghost reformed in front of her.

"What do you need Flint?" Spitfire asked without looking up.

"Guess again." Ghost said as Spitfire quickly looked up."Make any noises, and there be trouble."

"Who are you?" Spitfire asked as the Ghost stared at her." And how did you get in here in the first place?"

"I have my ways." The ghost said as Spitfire glared at him." As for who I am, I'm known as the Crimson Ghost."

"Why are you here?" Spitfire asked as the ghost reached into his cloaked and pulled a glowing white cylinder." Where didn't you get that?" She asked with fear." For that matter, how did you get it?"

"A certain someone was hired to steal from stark." The ghost said as he set the item on her desk." Angel Blood, correct?"

"That is right." Spitfire said wearily as she stood up." Thank you for returning it."

"Pleasure is all mine." The ghost said."I need something in return, compensation if you will."

"There's always a catch with you mercenaries." Spitfire said with annoyance." What do you want?"

"I can think of many things." The ghost said as he folding his hands together." Money, tech, anything really."

"Just answer the question." Spitfire said sternly." What's your game?"

"I want answers." The ghost said as Spitfire raised an eyebrow." Nothing more, nothing less but the truth to these questions."

"I'll try my best." Spitfire said." What do you want to know?"

"What do you know about Annierian artifacts?" The ghost asked.

"Not much, but I've been told they're very dangerous if in the wrong hands." Spitfire said as The ghost nodded.

"Good, good." The Ghost said as he circled Spitfire." Have you ever seen one before? in person perhaps?"

"One or two." Spitfire said starting to get nervous." Been when I do, shield locks them away."

"Has Shield been notified by anyone about what they should do when they find an artifact?" He questioned as he began slowly pacing

"We have protocols." Spitfire said quickly." That is all I'm aloud to say."

"Two more questions." The ghost said as Spitfire noticed his tone turn darker." Has any agent died from finding these artifacts?"

"Only two." Spitfire replied as the ghost got close to her face.

"Final question." The ghost said as he stepped away." What happened on the night When Nights Wingfeather died?" He asked as Spitfire blood ran cold." I sense your fear Agent Spitfire, you were there when it happened."

"I'd rather not answer.' Spitfire said with fake bravery as the ghost chuckled." What's so funny?"

"You, of course." The ghost said as stared at him." I already know the story, you found a artifact, not just any artifact, a mask." He said as Spitfire remained stone faced." You we're given orders to retrieve and inform the Wingfeather family of your finding, but the boy was assigned to the job as well, so you two worked together to retrieve it."

"How do you know this?" Spitfire asked as The ghost glanced at her.

"That's for you to find out." The ghost said." Now then, the story, you found the artifact locked tight in a box, the boy said you should leave it be, but did you listen? No. Instead you chose your job over someone's life." The ghost said as Spitfire looked away." You and your boss left the boy to die."

"We tried to rescue him, I swear." Spitfire said holding back tears." The place was coming down and we couldn't get to him in time."

"To this day, Shadoc still blames you for his son's death." The ghost said as Spitfire nodded."As he should, you even haven't told your own daughter."

"It would break her heart." Spitfire said as the ghost sighed." I can't do that to her."

"That is admirable of you agent." The Ghost said." However, that still doesn't save you."

"From what?" Spitfire asked as Ghost stood I front of her.

"I will not kill you." The ghost said." But I will get my point across." He said as he grabbed Spitfire by the neck and brought her close to his mask." One way or another." The Ghost said as the door opened.

"Put her down." Flint said as he glared at the Ghost."Now."

"Well, if it isn't Tireks pet project." The ghost said as he dropped Spitfire." I'm surprised you succeeded."

"Who sent you?" Flint asked.

"Oh, I don't work with Hydra, or any organization for that matter." The Ghost said as Flint narrowed his eyes at him." I may have gone under cover once or twice."

"That's not reassuring one bit." Flint said as Ghost stared at him." I suggest you leave."

"I was planning on it." The ghost said as he step towards Flint." 17." He said as Flint threw a punch at him only to get knocked back followed by screaming from down the hall."Any more funny moves like that, and you'll be in pieces." The ghost said as Flint got back up." And with that, farewell."

"You okay mom." Flint said as the Ghost vanished." Who was that?"

"I wish I knew." Spitfire said with worry.

Haunting's from the past

Author's Note

Just a heads up, the beginning of this chapter was hard for me to write, I've never met my biological mother or father, so some of this chapter was hard to write

Haunting's from the past

--Rainbow dash--
--Comatose-

"Hello?" Rainbow Dash called as she looked around the dark void." Where am I?" She asked herself as she started walking in a random direction." How did I get here?" She mumbled as memories of Ryker's attack flooded her mind." Am I....dead?"

"No, not dead." A women's voice called causing Rainbow to jump in fright." Just.....sleeping." The voice said with a calm tone as Rainbow looked around.

"Where are you?" Rainbow asked as the women giggled.

"Look behind you." The woman said as Rainbow turned around to see a woman with dark purple hair and wearing a blue and gold outfit." You've grown so much since I've last saw you." The woman said with a tearful smile

"M-mom?" Rainbow asked as the woman nodded."MOM!" She said with happiness as she ran and hugged her mother." I've missed you."

"And I've missed you." Her mother said as she hugged her daughter."It's good to see you again, how are your father and brother?"

"Dad's doing fine, and Crimson, that's kinda complicated." Rainbow said as her mother raised an eyebrow." Do you know anything about a demon named Grimstone?"

"Come again?" Her mother asked in confusion.

"You've missed a lot." Rainbow said with laugh." Basically, Crimson is the host of a demon named Grimstone, now he's kinda a superhero."

"I'm afraid to even ask how he became a host in the first place." Her mother said with worry."How's your friend, Blizzard was it? If I remember you had a small crush on him."

"He's fine." Rainbow quickly as her mother smirked." He's my boyfriend."

"How'd your father take it?"Her mother asked.

"He said he saw it coming a mile away." Rainbow said as her mother smiled." Where have you been all these years?"

"It's a long story."Her mother said." Has your father told you and your brother how we met?"

"He hasn't." Rainbow said as her mother sighed." Is it related to what your wearing?"

"Very much so." Her mother said as she took a deep breath." I assure you, what I'm about to tell you is the complete truth."

"Ooooookay." Rainbow said weirded out." How did you two meet?"

"He saved my life." Her mother said as Rainbow's eyes widened." One night I got into a horrible accident, it was a stormy night and your father just so happened to stumble across where I was."

"Car crash?" Rainbow asked as her mother shook her head." Then what kind of accident and how is it connected to what your wearing and how are you inside my head?"

"Rainbow, I'm not sure how to say this." Her mother said." You might as well get comfortable, this is quite the tale."

---Rider---

"How about this one?" Grimstone asked as he tossed Strange a book.

"Not this one." Strange said as he threw it aside." I know I have a book on interdimensional travel somewhere."

"You lend it to someone?" Grimstone asked as Strange shook his head." Worth as shot." He muttered as he looked among the many bookshelves." I'm surprised you haven't lost anything in here."

"I'm still looking for my house keys." Strange said as Grimstone groaned."If we can't find it, I'll have to ask....found it."

"That's good." Grimstone said as he felt someone tap his shoulder." Yes?" He asked as he turned around." Hello?"

"I'm still over here." Strange said as Grimstone rolled his eyes." You okay?"

"I felt someone touch me." Grimstone grumbled as he felt another tap as he growled." You wouldn't have a invisible person here would you?"

"No, but I think I know what's bugging you." Strange said as pointed above Grimstone's head." It looks like Robbie taught your friend how to use sling rings."

"Come again" Grimstone said he looked up and saw a small portal above his head." D@mn it Rider." He grumbled as the Rider cackled." Get down here, we found something."

"What'cha find?" Rider asked as his head pocked out of the portal.

"A way for you to rejoin your friends." Strange said as he flipped through the book." But unfortunately, there is a downside."

"Just spill it." Rider said." I mean the worst that can happen is..."

"It will reset you and your hosts bonding." Strange interrupted."However, it will make you and your host stronger."

"I believe I understand what your saying." Grimstone said."Crimsons first Transformation was very painful."

"You think his was painful." Rider snarled as he jumped out of the portal." Blizzard, both figuratively and literally, burst into flames."

"Crimson's skeleton bent into different shapes." Grimstone shot back as Strange groaned as he read a page.

"Have you felt your organs turn to ash." Rider deadpanned as Grimstone remained silent." Especially your di...."

"Okay goodbye." Strange said quickly as he opened a portal and threw the two in." Good riddance."

--Blizzard--

"Ya know, this isn't the first time I've been in hand cuffs." I muttered as we walked through the long hall, as the two pony guards lead us."How about you Crimson?"

"Rather not talk about it." Crimson said as one of the guards huffed." I feel like we're annoying them."

"Yes, you are."The guard said glaring.

"Aaanyway." I said as the guard looked forward." What's your name?"

"Classified." The guard said quickly.

"Okay then, 'classified', where are we going?" I joked as the guard growled.

"We're here." The guard said as we stopped in front of two doors.

"Hey Blizzard, you alright?" Crimson asked as I glanced at him." You're sweating up a storm."

"I'm fine." I said as we entered the room.Why did it just get a hundred degrees hotter.

"You sure?" Crimson asked as I nodded weakly." Alright then." He said wearily as we approached the white alicorn." Hello again princess."

"Greetings." Celestia said as I waved weakly." Now then, let's get down to business."

"Could someone open a window by any chance." I said as I tugged at my collar." It's sweltering in here."

"During our first confrontation, I felt a darkness in your hearts." Celestia began as I huffed." Why is that?"

"I was experimented on and him....well." Crimson said as he looked as I wobbled in place." Made a stupid choice."

"I see." Celestia said as a pink alicorn entered the room."Did you bring harm to my subjects?"

"No, we don't." Crimson said as I looked at my reflection in a mirror as his voice became distant."You see..w.."

"What the fuck?" I muttered as my reflection stared back with nothing but evil in it's eyes." Um...Crimson?" I said quietly as my reflections eyes turned orange as I felt myself getting hotter." Oh shit."

"So we just need a way home." Crimson finished." And also for the b@stard of a captain to eat dirt."

"I can try to help you, but it won't be easy." Celestia said with a clam smile, which quickly turned to fear." SOMEPONY GET SOME WATER, QUICKLY!!!!"

"What's going....HOLY SHIT!!!" Crimson shouted as smoke started to rise from my body." Blizzard, what's wrong?"

"Someone's on my naughty list." I said as my voice was twisted." Someone has been a very bad pony." I cackled as my eyes turned orange.

"What's wrong with him?" Celestia asked as Crimson backed away in fear.

"Where to start?" Crimson said as my cackle turned to crazed laughter." For one, we should start running."

"Where would you go?" I said as the smoke got thicker." Nowhere to go, nowhere to HIDE!!!! HAHAHAHA!!!" I laughed as fire licked the bottom of my boots and grabbed at the side of my head." HE'S KNOCKING AT THE DOOOOR!!!" I shouted as I began to groan in pain as the shackles melted off my wrist as my skin began to melt as I walked forward clutching my head as flames began to emerge.

"Quickly with me." Celestia said as Crimson's shackles vanished as he was being dragged be her magic, as the pink alicorn followed." What are we witnessing?"

"Aunt Celestia, what's going on?" The pink alicorn asked the laughter got louder and demonic.

"I don't know Cadence." Celestia said with fear." But first, I'll ask again, what did we just witness?"

"What do you know about Ghost Riders?" Crimson asked as Celestia's blood froze." If you know what they are, you just witnessed the rebirth of one."

"The royal guard might be able to slow it down." Cadence said worried." And yes we know what Ghost riders are."

"Have they encountered one before?" Crimson asked as the two princesses shook there heads."I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but they're screwed" he said as screams rang from the throne room."Let's hope he's in a good mood."

"Let's hope you're right." Celestia said as the doors swung opened as the Rider stepped out.

"An angry man once said." The rider said as he looked at the trio." I'M BACK BITCHES!!!"

--Crimson POV--

The cackling continued and got louder as the Rider got closer.

"I really hate it has to come to this." I said as I pinched the brow of my nose.

"What do you mean?" Celestia asked confused as Cadence was trying to calm down.

"I may be able to talk to him and calm him down so just bear with me." I said as I stood up and stood between the two princesses and Rider.

"Oh you trying to be a badass or something?!" Rider asked as he turned his head sideways.

"Rider you know who I am right?" I asked trying to reach him.

"Of course I do! You're the one who caused his parents to die!" Rider yelled as the flames grew stronger.

"That may be true, but I'm also your ally and Blizzards friend." I said trying to stay calm while the two princesses were staring like deer in the headlights.

"Speaking of 'Allies' where is your little puppy?" Rider asked with a bit of baby talk.

"He's not here right now so we can just talk this out peacefully..." I began before I was interrupted by two loud screams behind me.

"WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOUR ARM?!" Celestia yelled with horror in her voice.

"What do you mean my......arm" I said as I looked at my right arm only to see something I was hoping for. My finger bones were slowly starting to rise to the surface and press against my skin.

"Oh? This is gonna be good." Rider said as he sat down cross legged and watched.

"You've seen it before so wh...." I started to say until the bones started popping out of my skin very painfully. "AAAAAGGGHHH!!" I yelled as blood started pouring out of the wounds.

"You saw that Blizzard went through what he recalled when he first used me. So now I guess it's your turn." Rider said with glee in his voice.

Then before I could respond I felt the rest of my bones ripping through my skin very slowly causing me to scream my head off.

"Aunt Celestia I'm scared..." Cadence said as she clung to Celestia while the two watched on in horror as my skeleton began covering me until there was nothing but the skull left.

After the rest of the bones were exposed and waiting for the final piece I knew what I had to do.

"Fine finish it..... GRIMSTONE!!!!" I yelled out with all of my energy as the skull began forming as I was quickly covered in a purple mist for thirty seconds.

"Well well well it sure is good to be back..." A dark and deep voice said as the mist began to disappear revealing the one I had wished for the most in this situation.

"This is gonna be fun. So how should we do this? A.) We fight to our hearts content or B.) We let those two behind you be nice to our friends for a change." Rider said with a serious tone.

"Hehehe. How about we let them decide." Grimstone said as he turned around and crouched in front of them showing his fangs. "So ladies which will it be?"

Enter the Hell Rider

--Rainbow--

"So you're not from earth?" Rainbow asked as her mother nodded." Does that make me part alien then?"

"It....does." Her mother said with worry." I understand if you're upset but..."

"THAT'S SO AWSOME!!!!" Rainbow squealed as her mother looked at her confused." Why would I be upset, I mean sure, dad never told me or Crimson, but it's still pretty cool all the same."

"You're taking this better then I thought." Her mother said with a smile." You are certainly my daughter."

"So, where did you come from?" Rainbow asked as her mother smiled widened.

"I come from the planet Xandar." Her mother said as a planet appeared."I was born not too far from the capital city."

"What's there?" Rainbow asked as her mother sighed happily.

"First off, your family on my side, cousins, aunts, uncles." Her mother said." The technology on Xandar is much more advanced then earth's." Her mother said as the image changed to o show a city with ships flying around it. "We, of course, have space travel."

"So you got to go to different planets?" Rainbow asked with excitement as her mother nodded." What did you do there?"

"Growing up, I'd help my parents with our little shop." Her mother said with a sigh." We sold all kinds of trinkets that father found around the galaxy."

"But how did you end up on earth?" Rainbow asked as the image changed to a building with a red star on the front.

"When I was about your age, I was recruited into our planets defenders." Her mother said." We were a police force, if you will."

"You were a space cop?" Rainbow asked as her mother shrugged." What was it called?"

"The Nova Corps." She responded with a big smile

---Equestria---

"Get everypony out of the castle, NOW!!!!" Cadence ordered as guards led ponies away." And began evacuating the city, I have a feeling things might get worse."

"CADENCE!!!!!" A stallion yelled as he ran up to her." what's going on?"

"Shining, I need you to contact Captain Crimson." Cadence said with worry." And tell him we'll need the commander as well."

"Can't the elements or Celestia help." Shining said as a plume of fire shot out of the side of the castle." Is Celestia keeping what ever that thing is at bay?"

"Last I saw her, she was." Cadence said as a roar filled the air.

---Rider---

"I will not let you harm my ponies." Celestial said with rage as she fired a blast at Rider." So stand down." She ordered as she charged her horn.

"Nice try princess." Rider scoffed." I don't take orders from anyone." He said as Grimstone let out a low sigh."Shut it fluffy."

"ENOUGH OF THIS!!!!" Celestial shouted as she fired the charged blast at the two, with no effect." H-how is that possible?" She gasped in fear." That blast was suppose to...."

"Suppose to what?" Grimstone asked as the Rider laughed." Turn us to stone?"

"It was actually." Celestia said with fear.

"Hey Grimy, how about you go after that captain." Rider said as he cracked his knuckles." And I'll deal with miss sunshine."

"I'm okay with that plan." Grimstone said as he turned to leave." And don't ever call me 'grimy' again."

"Like that'll happen." Rider joked as Grimstone smashed through the wall to the street below." Just you and me ash pile."

"Ash pile?" Celestia asked.

"It's what you'll be once I'm done with you." Rider said as he charged the princess." DIE!!!!"

--Grimstone--

I landed with a solid thud as I heard ponies screaming all around me as they saw the beast before them.

"YES RUN AND FLEE IN TERROR NO ONE CAN SAVE YOU! EVEN YOUR PATHETIC PRINCESSES ARE POWERLESS!!" I screamed as loud as I could so every single one of the ponies could hear me.

"He's gonna kill us!!" A female one yelled as she ran away with her brown mane and tail flapping in the wind.

"Did the princesses die?" One asked another as they started backing away in fear.

*Bump* A gray colored pegasus with blonde hair accidentally bumped into me as she was flying around.

"Owwie my head hurts." She said as she sat up and rubbed her head.

"Are you okay little one?" I asked with a hint of concern in my voice.

"Yeah I'm fine. Much worse has happened to me." She said with a smile as she looked up at me with her peculiar eyes.

"I have to ask because you remind me of someone from where I'm from, but is your name by chance Derpy Hooves?" I asked as I raised my eyebrow.

"Yeah it is how did you know?" Derpy responded with a smile.

"Magic!" I chuckled as I sat down in front of her.

"HOLY CRAP WHAT IS THAT THING!!" A stallion yelled as he came around the corner and got in arms reach of me.

"I have a job for you my good sir." I said as I grabbed his leg and pulled him close to me.

"PLEASE DON'T EAT ME!!!" He yelled as he got closer.

"I am not going to eat you." I said as I held him up in front of me as he continued to scream. "SILENCE!" I said in a loud deep voice causing him to shut up. "Now that I have your attention. I want you to go find the captain that was covering the prison cells." I told him as I gave him a description of what the pony looked like and told him to send him my way or else. He agreed and ran off on the verge of tears.

"You got a deep voice mister." Derpy said as she looked up at me.

"I know I grew up with it. Also call me 'Grimstone' Derpy." I said with a smile.

"Okay." She said with a smile.

"Derpy I have a serious question. Do any of the other ponies bully you in any way?" I asked as I leaned forward.

"Well there are some that are mean, but my friends usually get them to apologize to me." She said as she started rolling her head around and making weird motions with her hooves.

We sat there and talked for about fifteen minutes and after we were done laughing at one of her stories I heard some clattering of hooves followed by someone out of breath.

"There he is..... Sir." The stallion from before said as he pointed to me.

"I heard you wanted to see me monster." The captain said as he stepped forward.

"Well Derpy our conversation sadly must come to a close. Hopefully next time we will be able to talk longer." I said with a smile as I pointed my index finger at the captain for him to wait for Derpy to leave.

"Bye bye Grimstone!" She said as she flew away and went about her day.

"Are you done n..." The captain began before I punched him so hard in the gut that he was lifted off the ground.

"That was for imprisoning my friend and myself." I growled. Then while he was in the air I punched him with a strong and heavy right hook which had enough force behind it to send him through a brick wall. "And that was for treating Green Song like trash when the only trash you should be seeing is when you look in a mirror."

--Rider--

"What are you made of?" Celestia asked herself as she fired a barrage of blasts at rider.

"Collagen." Rider said as Celestia paused and looked at him confused." It's a protein that make up bones."

"How do you..." She started.

"Bitch I've been around before time had a name." Rider said pointing a fiery finger at the princess." I know things, a lot of things."

"I know how you Riders work." Celestia said with fake bravado.

"Do you?" Rider said as Celestia glared." How do Riders work here?"

"The first one was created by a being known as Discord." Celestia said as they circled each other." It was made to bring havoc, to cause chaos."

"Did it kill?" Rider asked as Celestia shock her head." Did it hunt down the guilty, and punish them?"

"It did that." Celestial said." But it never killed, then one day me and my sister stopped it, but it did find a host."

"And where is it now?' Rider asked." It's been awhile since I've heard a good story."

"It's host is currently commander of the night guard." The princess said." And helps defend our land." She said as The rider stared in silence." Now tell me, what's different about you?"

"First off, I kill," the rider as Celestia gulped." But only those who deserve it, murderers, rapist, pedophiles, the list goes on."

"I can tell you, I'm not murderer." Celestia said as the rider gave a dark laugh.

"Now listen here, there's good and bad in all of us, and maybe you're not a murderer." The rider said as Celestia charged her horn."But maybe, you did something that you didn't want me to see, a white lie, A petty theft."

"What are you getting at?" Celestia asked.

"You princess, have a lot of innocent blood on your hands, or hooves in this case." He said as Celestia felt the room get warmer." Where I'm from, I was created to eat the souls of the guilty, and protect the innocent." He said as Celestia fired the blast, only to have Rider catch it." Let's see just how strong you truly are." He growled as he threw the magic ball at her feet, sending her across the room.

"I won't go down without a fight." Celestia hissed as she stood up.

"Then this should be entertaining." The rider said as Celestia picked up a sword with her magic." Good luck trying to kill me with that butter knife." He said as he charged Celestia and tackled her to the ground." This is for all the innocent souls you've wrongfully killed." He said as he grabbed her horn and tightened his grip, making her yelp in pain." I wonder what would happen if...(shink)... forgot about that." The rider grumbled as the sword pierced his chest causing him to let go of her horn, letting her teleport behind him." Did you think the would work?" He asked as the sword melted away.

"Maybe a little." Celestia said sheepishly as the rider growled." You're no ordinary Ghost Rider."

"Ya know, I've gone by that name a lot." Rider said as he summoned a chain." Let's try something new." He said as he swung the chain at Celestia as she dodged." Ghost driver I saw was already take, how about Ghost ranger." He mutter as Celestia fired another magic blast at him." Then again, maybe not." He said as he lunged at the princess and threw a fireball at her, but only for her to block it." This is harder than I thought."

"I'LL SEND YOU BACK TO WHATEVER HELL YOU CAME FROM!!!!" The princess shouted as she used her magic to try to throw him, but with no avail.

"Bingo." Rider said as he looked a her." Call me.....Hell rider."

"How fitting." Celestia said through clenched teeth as she surrounded herself in a yellow aura." I'll kill you if it's the last thing I do."

"And it just might be." Rider said as Celestial charged at him.

---Cadence---

"So now there's two grimstone's?" Shining asked as Cadence nodded as the two ran through the streets, avoiding Grimstones attacks on the captain." And two Ghost Rider's?"

"Indeed, and judging from what this Grimstone said, Equestria doesn't stand a chance against these two." Cadence said with worry as an explosion filled the air." Oh no."

"Oh buck." Shining cursed as a fire raged from the palace." Was that...?"

"Could be either one." Cadence said as screams of panic filled the air, as she spotted as familiar figure falling from the flames." AUNT CELESTIA!!!!"

"CADENCE WAIT!!!" Her husband called as she flew towards the falling princess.

"Almost there." Cadence said as she sped up and caught Celestia." I've got you."

"R-run." Celestia said weakly." He's to powerful."

"What about those spells Discord gave you?" Cadence asked as she lowered Celestia to the ground." The ones that..."

"I've tried them." The princess said with sadness." None of them worked."

"None of them?" Cadence asked as Celestia nodded." We need to evacuate the city, and get you some medical help."

"Aww and we were just starting to having fun." Grimstone said as he appeared before them, crushing the captains helmet." Kinda wish Rider let me go after you instead." He said as he tossed the crushed helmet aside.

"You killed the captain?" Cadence asked as Grimstone smirked." I know he's was bad sometimes, but..."

"But nothing." Grimstone interrupted." He deserved it. Anyone who treats those that are different like complete trash deserve no mercy." He said clenching his fist as the Rider landed behind the two princesses." He would agree with me."

"But still, you should've shown mercy." Cadence said as the Rider laughed." Is there someway to stop you from harming our ponies?"

"Find us a way home." Rider said with a growl." Or else."

"Or else what?" A voice asked as Grimstone looked behind him." I don't know what kinda knockoff you are, but there is only one Grimstone."

"Hey, look, a pony Grimstone." The Rider said as Grimstone raised an eyebrow at the Pony Grimstone." Ponystone."

"This is cute. They honestly think this imbecile can defeat me?" Grimstone said as he looked down at the pony."let me guess, your friend is called Ghost pony rider?"

"How'd you guess?" Ponystone asked as a flaming chain wrapped around Grimstone neck and tightened." You've got some nerve trying to take over Equestria."

"To be fair, we're not." Rider said as he spotted ghost pony." We just want to go home."

"Not until you answer for what you did." Pony rider said as he stood next to ponystone.

"You really want to fight us." Grimstone said as he broke the chain off his neck, as the the two ponies took frightening positions." Very well, let the fun begin." He said calmly as he snarled showing his sharp fangs. He then punched through the air and drew Hell Watcher. Then all was silent.

Author's Note

Old scars

--Earth--
--spitfire--

"So, according to your report." Coulson began." A man, snuck into your house, and left?"

"No, he also mentioned someone breaking into one of Tony's warehouses." Spitfire said as she picked up the angel blood." And he gave me this."

"Stark reported a break in a few days ago." Coulson said as Spitfire handed him the cylinder." Then what happened?"

"He attacked me, and Flint tried to stop him." She continued as Coulson took notes."Then he left."

"Did he say who he was?" Coulson asked.

"He called himself the Crimson Ghost." Spitfire said as Coulson raised an eyebrow." It keeps bugging me how familiar that name sounds."

"Remember Black Ghost." Coulson said as Spitfire eyes widened in fear." You might want to pay a visit to Shadoc."

"There's no way he could be involved." Spitfire insisted as Coulson sighed." We both now if he wants a job done, he does it himself."

"Which worries me." Coulson said fearfully." Plus, he still has the grudge towards you after what happened to....'him'."

"I'm just surprised he hasn't done anything irrational....yet." Spitfire said with a sigh." I guess I'll go talk to him."

"Have you told Green Song?" Coulson asked as Spitfire shook her head." She needs to know."

"She knows he's missing." Spitfire said sadly." But if she finds out he's dead, it would destroy her."

"It's been 4 years since we confirmed him M.I.A," Coulson sighed." But it's been 6 months since we confirmed him dead."

"I'll talk to her." Spitfire said as she sniffled." But I need to talk to Shadoc first."

"Then act quickly." Coulson said as he left.

---Shadoc---

"Thank you for bringing this to my attention agent Yang." Shadoc said as a young teen stood in front of him across the mans desk, the teen had dirty blonde hair and yellow skin." Anything else to report."

"The council wishes for you to return." Agent Yang said as Shadoc sighed with annoyance." They are worried....."

"Tell the council they can stuff it." Shadoc said as the teen gulped." What's your name boy?"

"Agent Yang." The teen said as Shadoc rolled his eyes." Of the...."

"Your real name." Shadoc growled as the teen tensed." This isn't homeland, so none of the official nonsense."

"Light Sparker your majesty." The teen said as Shadoc stood up." S-sorry, sir, I mean.."

"It's quite alright." Shadoc said with a smile." What part of Homeland?"

"Bas Rona." Light said as Shadoc smiled widened.

"My home town." Shadoc said as the teen seemed to relax."Do they still have the finnick games?"

"They do, that last game was three weeks ago." Light said as Shadoc chuckled." Will that be all?"

"Hmm? Oh, tell the council I will personally begin looking for this bearer of this artifact." Shadoc said the teen nodded." And if they send any men, They'll hear from me."

"Yes, my king." Light said as he saluted as Shadoc waved him off dismissively." They also wanted to know if you'll return as...."

"If I need too." Shadoc said as the doorbell rang." Now off with you." Shadoc said as the teen created a portal and jumped through as Shadoc left the office." I wonder who that could be." He muttered as the bell rang again." I'm coming, I'm coming." He called as he reached the door and opened it." My I help....oh, it's you."

"H-hey Shadoc." Spitfire said nervously.

"If you're here to talk to my wife, I'm sorry, but she has left for an expedition to Africa." Shadoc said as he went to close the door." Now if you will...."

"We need to talk." Spitfire said as she stopped the door." It's important."

"I'm sorry, but I'm very busy." Shadoc glared at her." Now if you'll just leave."

"It's about Nights." Spitfire said as Shadoc glared softened." And something else."

"Very well, come in." Shadoc said as he let her in." But make it quick, I have some important things I need to attend too."

"I understand, especially since you never want to see me." Spitfire said as the two entered the kitchen." Listen, I'm sorry for what happened to your son, I didn't mean for..."

"He was under your watch." Shadoc said as Spitfire flinched at his tone."He was barely nineteen when he died."

"I know there's nothing I can do to get you to forgive me." Spitfire sighed as Shadoc huffed." But, I really am sorry, it's hurts me as much as it hurts you."

"You haven't told Green Song yet, have you?" Shadoc asked as Spitfire sighed." You'll have to at some point."

"I know, I'm planning on telling her after school." Spitfire said as Shadoc opened the fridge." Anyway, there's an urgent matter we need to discuss."

"How urgent?" Shadoc asked as he closed fridge holding two beer bottles and handed one to her." Urgent as in save the world, or as in shield might be in danger?"

"Both." Spitfire said as she opened the bottle.

"Oh boy, what'd Fury do this time." Shadoc mumbled as he sipped the drink." What happened?"

"I was targeted actually." Spitfire said as Shadoc raised an eyebrow." Guy showed up at my house to return a stolen angel blood vial, then attacked me."

"Did you know them?" Shadoc asked as Spitfire shook her head." Did they give a name or anything?"

"Yeah, he called himself the Crimson Ghost." Spitfire said as Shadoc chocked on his drink." I'm guess you now of him?"

"Only by stories, you must've pissed someone off real bad." Shadoc said darkly as Spitfire looked at him confused." The Crimson Ghost is my homeland version of a Ghost Rider, but no where near as strong."

"Any ideas on who could've sent him?" Spitfire asked as Shadoc shrugged."Shield thinks you might be involved."

"I can assure you, I'm not." Shadoc said a Spitfire sighed with relief." It's most likely that the one who sent Crimson Ghost after you, is the one who wears the mask."

"That doesn't really help." Spitfire said.

"The best way to find out is to find him." Shadoc said as he chugged his drink." Our best choice is to fight fire with fire."

"Meaning?" Spitfire asked as Shadoc rolled his eyes." Calling in an old friend?"

"Indeed." Shadoc said as Spitfire finished her drink." Will that be all?"

"Yeah, that's it." Spitfire said as she walked towards the door." Again, I'm sorry."

"I know." Shadoc said sadly as spitfire left." Daring is going to kill me for this." Shadoc muttered as he went up the stairs to his office." Retirement sucks anyhow." He grumbled as he pushed a hidden button and a secret door opened to reveal a black trench coat with a silver dragon running down the right sleeve." Hopefully I'm still in shape." He said to himself as he grabbed a black mask that looked similar to a dragon." This old dragon will rise again."

---Equestria---

"That's everypony." Cadence said as the last of the ponies ran out of the city." Are you sure the elements will be here?"

"We need to throw everything we got to stop that.....thing." Celestia said as Pony Rider was knocked back into a wall." And I mean everything."

"You're tougher than I thought." Pony Rider mutter as a cackling filled the air." Ideas Grim?"

"Which one?" Grimstone asked as he appeared above Pony Rider slamming the butt of his sword into Pony Riders gut." Surprise!!"

"GAH!" Pony Rider gurgled as he tried to catch his breath.

"That's not a nice way to play." Pony Stone said as he tackled Grimstone and ran him through four walls and then into the ground.

Grimstone didn't make any sounds he was silent with Pony Stone on top of him.

"Well that's on-" Pony Stone began to say before he was interrupted by something grabbing his hoof only to look down and see a skeletal hand.

"Now now now little horsie this isn't nice at all." Grimstone said with a deep laugh as in one quick motion he stood up and flung Pony Stone through the air straight up.

"AAAAAHHHHH!!!" Pony Stone screamed as he went sailing into the air.

"Ugh time to stretch these bad boys out!" Grimstone said as wings sprouted from his back. "Maximum effort." He grunted as he pushed off the ground with his feet and began flying towards his prey.

"Hold on Stone I'm coming!!" Pony Rider yelled as he began to jump after them.

"Not today." Rider said in a comical voice as he appeared before Pony Rider and kicked him in the face as hard as he could sending Pony Rider flying into a giant crystal causing it to shatter and rain onto the floor.

"Ow." Pony Rider said as he rubbed his head with his hoof.

"Aww is da widdle pony tired?" Rider said in a baby talk voice as he started walking slowly towards Pony Rider.

"Shut up you stupid copy!" Pony Rider said as he ran towards Rider and swung his flaming chain at him trying to grab him.

Rider was enveloped in a cloud of dust as the chain made contact.

"GOTCHA!!" Pony Rider yelled as he felt his chain wrap around something.

"Yeah... you totally got me." Rider said as the dust cleared.

"There's..... There's no way!?" Pony Rider exclaimed as he looked in horror.

"You managed to catch my pinkie finger..." Rider said holding up his right hand to show the chain wrapped around it.

"WHAT ARE YOU!?" Pony Rider screamed as he ran towards Rider at full force.

"Isn't it obvious you idiot!" Rider cackled as he wrapped Pony Rider in his chains. "I'm The Hell Rider."

There was a sharp whistle from the sky and when Rider turned around he saw that Grimstone was holding Pony Stone in his hand as he tried to struggle and get out of.

"Rider I'm a big fan of Oreo's. How about we make a double decker one?" Grimstone yelled hoping Rider would understand what he was trying to say.

"Heck yeah why not!" Rider said as they began counting down together.

"One." Rider said as he began swinging Pony Rider around in a wide circle picking up speed.

"Two." Grimstone said as he pulled his arm back as far as it would go.

"Three!!" They both yelled as they threw their captives at each other with deadly accuracy and force not allowing either one of them enough time to react. Then Rider and Grimstone both followed behind their enemies a couple paces behind them. Within seconds Pony Rider and Pony Stone collided in midair with tremendous force causing them both to yell in pain. Then seconds behind them both Grimstone and Rider punched their ponyselves in their guts causing the air to be knocked out of both of them as they fell to the floor with a loud thud right in front of the two princesses who were speechless.

"What...." Princess Celestia began to say before she was cut off by the sound of flapping wings and a shaking chain.

"Just happened?" Rider finished for her. "Nothing much just us beating the crap out of your friends there."

"So..." Grimstone said as he bent down and got face to face with the princess. "Who's next?"

---earth--
--Spitfire---
"We're home." Green Song called as her and her brother entered the house." Mom?"

"In my office." Spitfire called as Flint walked past her door with a wave." Here goes nothing," she muttered as Green Song walked past." Hey, we need to talk."

"Everything okay?" Green Song asked as Spitfire sighed as her daughter took a seat." What happened?"

"Remember Nights?" Spitfire asked sadly.

"Of course, he was my friend." Green Song said with a smile, which quickly turned into a frown." He's dead, isn't he?"

"I'm sorry honey." Spitfire said remorsefully." I wanted to tell you but, I just hate the the thought of you being hurt." She said as she stood up and hugged Green Song." I'm so sorry." She said as Green Song cried.

"How did he die?" Green Song asked.

"I don't know." Spitfire said sadly." They found his body in the same ruins where they found the artifact."

"What artifact?" Green Song asked as Spitfire let go.

"It was some mask." Spitfire said as she tried to remember." I can't remember what it looked like." She sighed." You going to be okay?"

"I'll be fine." Green Song said with a sniffle." I've got the others."

"If you need to talk, don't be afraid to ask." Spitfire said reassuringly.

"Thanks mom." Green Song said as she hugged her mother one more time.

A way home

---Crimson Ghost---
--Changeling hideout--

"~Another one bites the dust~." Ghost sang to himself as he walked through a room filled with dead changelings."~Another one bites the dust~" He continued Quietly as he approached a computer as more changelings entered the room."~And another one gone, and another one gone~."

"Die you f@cking psychopath." One the changelings said as the group opened fire to no avail." The f@ck?"

"~And another one bites the dust~." Ghost said as he teleported in front of the leader and stabbed him." That's Queen by the way." Ghost spoke as the rest of group started shaking in fear." Ya know, I'm in a really good mood right now, I killed most you anyway," Ghost said with a creepy tone." You lot can go."

"W-what?" One of the changelings wimpered." You telling us to leave?"

"Yep, better yet." Ghost said as he tossed a small round object." I'm sending you on a one way trip." He growled as he quickly slammed the metal door as the changelings screamed in fear."If there anything I hate more the shield, its bugs." He muttered as the room shook." Ha, it worked." He said with a hint of pride." That should send a message."

---the next day---
---Spitfire---

"This must've been a bloodbath." Spitfire muttered as agents examined the scene."Any clues?"

"None so far, just more dead changelings." Coulson said as an agent vomited in a nearby thrash can." Not a pretty sight."

"Y-yeah, no kidding." Spitfire said wearily." You think it was Crimson Ghost."

"Most likely." Coulson said with worry." Any word from Shadoc."

"Nope, but I think he's working on it." Spitfire sighed." Hopefully."

"Any word wbout Crimson?" Coulson asked as Spitfire remained silent." I'll take that as a no."

"Where ever he is, I just he hasn't gotten himself into trouble." Spitfire said as Coulson raised an eyebrow." I don't believe either."

---Equestria---
--Rider--

"Let the fun begin." Grimstone said as he charged at the solar princess." You deal with the other one."

"My pleasure." Rider chuckled as he bolted towards cadence cackling." DIE!!!"

"NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!!." Cadence shouted as she charged a spell as the Rider grabbed her causing her to scream."LET GO!!!!"

"What is this, your weakness?" Rider asked as Cadence whimpered." I've got an idea." He growled as he tighten his grip as Cadence to shriek as he held her close to his face." You help us find a way home, and I won't snap this thing off."

"THAT'S ENOUGH!!!!" Celestial shouted as Grimstone held her to the ground." We'll help you, just don't harm her."

"That wasn't so hard." Rider said as he let go as Grimstone chuckled." I think they got the message."

"I'm sure they did." Grimstone smirked, which quickly turned a stern look." By the way, celestia was it?"

"That's Princess Celestial to you." Celestial sneered as Grimstone rolled his eyes.

"Whatever, I can'th help but notice, you look almost identical to someone I know." Grimstone said as he cross his arms." She's a principal though."

"You mean Principal Celestial?" I asked as I turned back." Isn't she Sunset shimmer's mom or something?"

"What have done with my Sunset?" Celestia asked glaring at me." TELL ME!!!!"

"Relax, she's perfectly fine.....I think." I said as Celestia heated her glare." What?"

"Wrong choice of words." Crimson said as he reverted back."I happen to be one of her teachers, and he's a friend."

"You better not be lying." Celestia said holding her glare as Crimson shrugged." But please tell me, how is she?"

"Like Blizzard said, she is doing fine." Crimson said Celestial sighed with relief." Last I saw her was a months ago before...."

"Zarathos." I said bluntly as Celestial looked us confused." Story time for later."

"I see, so your from the world that sunset is in, correct?" Celestial asked as we nodded." Very well, I'll see to it that you both are sent home, there is a portal..." She trailed off as a rainbow ring appeared followed by a loud noice."You might want to run."

"From what?" I asked as Crimson jumped behind cover." This is going to hurt, isn't it?" I asked as Celestia nodded nervously." Well shi...(WHAM)"

---Earth---
-Rainbow dash-
~Comatose~

"What else can you tell me about your Adventures?" Rainbow asked as her mother chuckled." Have you ever fought space pirates?"

"I did somewhat, but they were called Ravagers."Amelia said as Rainbow squealed." I wonder if Yondu is still around?"

"We're the tough?" Rainbow asked.

"They were mostly just troublesome." Amelia said nonchalantly." What else would you like to know?"

"Why did you have to leave?" Rainbow asked sadly." And how did you..."

"Die?" Amelia asked as Rainbow nodded." Are you sure you want to know?" Rainbow nodded." Very well, the reason I had to leave because my home, Xandar, was in danger by an unknown threat." She began." So I wa reluctant to go, but I didn't wnat this threat to come to earth, so I left to help stop it."

"Did your team win?" Rainbow asked as her mother sighed.

"No, we did not." Amelia said with sadness as the area around them changed into the inside of a burning craft." We fought to the last." She said as a another Amelia was seen dragging a man with black hair down the corridor.

"Who's that?" Rainbow asked as Amelia sniffed.

"That was Jesse Alexander." She said as a red beam shot post them." He was my friend."

"Come on Jesse." Other Amelia said as she helped her friend." I can get us out of here."

"Leave me." Jesse said with a painful grunt." I'm just slowing you down."

"I'm not leaving you to him." Other Amelia said as a red beam hit her in the back as she fell to the he ground.

"Well, Well." A deep voice said as Amelia looked behind her to see a purple titan in gold and blue armor approaching them." I must say, you put up quite the fight."

"What do you want monster?" Amelia said as the titan chuckled." What is your reason?"

"To simply put, your Stole something from me." The titan said as Jesse groaned." And I want it back."

"Not while I'm still breathing." Amelia said as she lunged at the titan, only to find herself quickly face first into the metal floor."Is that all you got?"

"Your quite durable." The titan said as he grabbed her neck and lifted her." Amelia, was it?" He said as she thrashed around."Don't worry, I won't bring harm to your world...yet." He said with a wicked smile as he raised his other as a red aura covered it.

"W-who are y-you?" She gasped out as the titan smiled.

"You'll find out one day." The titan said as as he fired the blast.

"So that's what happened?" Rainbow asked as her mother nodded." Who was that guy?"

"I only know as The mad titan." Amelia said sadly." Other then that I don't know." She said as she began to fade.

"What's happening?" Rainbow asked fearfully.

"It appears to me your waking up." Her mother said with a smile." It was nice seeing you again."

"I don't want you to go." Rainbow said tearfully." I miss you."

"And I miss you." Amelia said as they hugged." But your friends and family need you." She said as
Rainbow cried." When you wake up, I need you to do something for me."

"What is it?" Rainbow asked through sniffles.

"Find my helmet, I want you to take my role." Amelia said as Rainbow looked at her confused." I want you to become a protector of your home."

"I don't know if can do that." Rainbow said as a light surrounded them." We already have the avengers, and not mention Ghost riders, they won't need anymore heroes?"

"The world could always use more heroes." Amelia said as she vanished." I love you." Her voiced echoed as
Rainbow woke up

---Green sing--
--Canterlot hospital--

"I hate waiting." Green song said with all bored tone." I'm soooo bored."

"I find that reading helps." Flint said as he read a book." You should've brought one."

"Uuuugh." Green song groaned a Flint rolled his eyes." What'cha reading anyways?"

"Some book series called 'Daring do'." Flint said without looking up." Sunset said I should read them."

"I guess you like them." Green song said with a smirk.

"I do." Flint said as he flipped the page a story Spitfire approached them." I'd like to finish this book."

"I hate to say it, but it will have to wait." Spitfire said as the siblings looked at her." Rainbow just woke up."

"Is she okay?" Green song asked a song Spitfire nodded.

"Doctor said everything is surprisingly normal." Spitfire said as Green song sighed with relief." You can go see he really if you want."

"Come on." Green song said as she dragged her brother.

"Help me." Flint whisper as spitfire laughed.

---Rainbow Dash---

"Why is so cold in here?" Rainbow asked no in particular as she shivered.

"Hey Rainbow." Green song said as she entered the room dragging her brother." Glad to see your up, how are you feeling?"

"Hey green song.' Rainbow said with a weak smile." Right now, I'm feel just a bit tired." She said as she's glance at
Flint." Why'd do you drag him?"

"And how are you so strong?" He asked in astonishment as Rainbow giggled." I mean seriously."

"Dad said I was full of surprises." Green song beamed as she let go." Sorry about that."

"Speaking of which, any luck finding him?" Rainbow asked." I remember the whole 'Grimstone being in control' but what's did I miss after that?"

"Where to start." Flint said as Green sing nodded in agreement." First, Grimstone and Rider found a lead, but then they vanished."

"Mom said that They did find Dad and blizzard." Green song as she sat down." But that's it."

"What else did I miss?" Rainbow asked as Green song began to fill her in.

---Shadoc---

"I missed this." Shadoc muttered as he stood on top of a building, looking down at the busy street as he adjusted his mask." Now where are you Ghost?"

"Right here buddy." A voice said as Shadoc turned around." Funny, I thought I was the only one."

"I've been around a lot longer then you." Shadoc said as he approached the Crimson Ghost." Tell me, why are you after Agent Spitfire?"

"I have my reasons." Ghost said as Shadoc clenched his fist." Easy blowtorch, I'm not going to kill her if that's what your worried about."

"But yet, your u mean to bring her harm." Shadoc said as Ghost scoffed." As your king, I order you to stand down."

"Nice try pal, we may both be from homeland." Ghost said as Shadoc formed a blade in his hand." But I've got a job to do."

"Then so be it." Shadoc said as he charged at Ghost.

Fallen son

--Blizzard--
--Equestria--

"Blizzard." Crimson called as I slowly opened my eyes." Wake up."

"That was a bit overboard Rainbow." A southern accent said as blobs filled my vision as I groaned.

"I was told they were a threat." A familiar tomboyish voice defended." Sorry if I was trying to protect the princess."

"And I appreciate that." Celestia said as my vision cleared." But they're not a threat...for now."

"HE'S ALIVE!!!" Crimson screamed jokingly as I groaned." You good?"

"I feel like I was hit by the hulk." I groaned as Crimson helped me up." While he was using Thor's hammer."

"Who's the 'hulk'?" Rainbow asked as my eyes widen at the group of ponies in front of me.

"What the f@ck?" I said as the ponies stared at me." Why do they...."

"Look like the others at home?" Crimson asked as I nodded." Parallel world." He said bluntly as I nodded.

"How long was I out?" I asked as I stared at Rainbow dash." This is messed up."

"About an hour." Crimson said as Celestia approached us.

"I apologize for Rainbow Dash attacking you." Celestia said as I shrugged." You're not mad?"

"Nah, she was protecting you." I said as Celestia sighed with relief." Even though we're not on good terms." I added as Celestia gulped.

"How dare you threaten the princess." A purple alicorn said as she glared at me.

"Twilight calm down." Celestia said reassuringly." We may not be on good terms, but he has agreed to not attack us."

"I never agreed to that." Rider said as Crimson clamped his hand over my mouth.

"What my friend meant to say is, we won't harm any of your ponies if you find us a way home." Crimson said as my eyes flashed orange as Crimson's hand began to sizzle.

"So your from Sunset's world?" Twilight asked holding her glare as Crimson removed his hand and blew on it cussing like a sailor under his breath." I think we've met before."

"Maybe." I said as my eyes turned back to normal as The pink menace got in my face." One of you is bad enough."

"How did your eyes change color?" Pinkie said as she stared into my eyes." I'm Pinkie by the way."

"Blizzard." I said as Pinkie kept staring." Please stop." I growled as Pinkie jumped off me.

"Hold on, your Blizzard too?" Rainbow asked as I nodded." Does that mean..."

"I'm a Ghost Rider." I said as Rider growled." Well, my title is Hell Rider now apparently."

Thank you Rider exclaimed.

"Aaanyway, what happened to our Blizzard?" Rainbow asked as Celestia gave her a nervous look." What happened to him?"

"Nothing much he just became the marshmallow of a painful s'more!" Crimson cackled as the mane six gasped." My friend and I were the crackers and your Crimson was the chocolate."

"T-that's impossible." Twilight said in fear." Other than me and the other princesses, and discord, those two are among the strongest in Equestria."

"Yeah well, we're not from Equestria." I said as Rainbow glared at me."and be glad they're still alive."

"YOU COULD'VE KILLED THEM?!?!?" Rainbow shouted as she got in my face." How could you?"

"And yet I didn't." I growled as Crimson put a hand on my shoulder." Right, anyway princess, how do we get home?"

"Why should we help you?" Twilight asked with anger as Celestia cleared her throat." Yes Celestia?"

"If we don't help them, they could wipe out any bad pony they can find." Celestia said with fear." And no pony could stop them?"

"I see." Twilight said." I guess we use the mirror portal then?"

"We have no other choice." Celestial said grimly.

"So where is this mirror portal?" Crimson asked." Nearby somewhere?'

"It's about a two day train ride." Twilight said as I groaned." Problem?"

"I'm just worried about something." I said with a sigh." None of your business." I snapped as Twilight closed her mouth.

"Okay then, follow us." Twilight said as she lead us to the train station as Rainbow flew the other way." Where are you going?"

"I need to check on our Blizzard and Crimson." Rainbow said glaring at me." I'll catch up."

"Let's get moving." Pinkie said excitedly." Once we get to Ponyville, I can throw you a welcome-and-goodbye party." She said as Crimson and I shot each other nervous looks." Also a get well soon party for the other two."

"That sounds nice and all, but we have to get home." Crimson said as Pinkie gave him a sad look." I'm worried about my family back home." He said as Applejack glanced at him." Especially with our Rainbow Dash in a coma."

"RAINBOW'S WHAT?!?!?" I shouted as the group gave him worried looks."How did you find out?"

"Grimstone told me." Crimson said as I rolled my eyes." Rider never told you?"

"Not a word." I said through clenched teeth as Rider whistled innocently." Who did it?"

"Ryker." Crimson said darkly as we finally arrived at the station." But, He's dead."

"Good." I said as we waited for the train." How long do we have to wait?"

"It should arrive soon." Twilight said as I leaned against the wall." I hope your patient." Twilight muttered.

"I heard that." I said as I flicked a spark at Twilight making her jump." Relax, I'm not going to bite."

"Yet." Crimson quipped." Anyway, what can you tell us about our counterparts?"

"Oh that's easy." Pinkie said with a smile." Our Crimson is married to Captain Spitfire of the wonderbolts, and he has a daughter named Green Song." Pinkie said quickly as she bounced around." Also, him and Blizzard are part of Princess Luna elite night guard."

"Okay, that's interesting." I said as Crimson nodded in agreement." Didn't Celestia mentioned something about that?"

"She did." Crimson said." Captain and Commander right?"

"Yep." Pinkie said as her smile widened." Also, there Flint Locke, Crimsons older son."

"Really?" Crimson asked as the group nodded."Anything else?"

"Nope." Pinkie said as we heard the train whistle." Here's the train."

"Home stretch." I said as we got on the train as I noticed a familiar rainbow trail getting on to the train quickly." I have a bad feeling about this."

---Earth---
--Spitfire--

"That's everyone." Spitfire said as Coulson stared at a nearby rooftop as a light was flashing on it."How long until the Avengers get here?"

"They're not coming." Coulson said grimly."Hydra problem."

"Just what we need." Spitfire groaned as Coulson smirked." I want details later, but right now, what the hell is going on?"

"Canterlot police force called us in, started as a call of a disturbance." Coulson said as the building shook." Officers arrive, and they find two enhanced humans fighting."

"Anything else?" Spitfire asked as she spotted a familiar black cloaked figure." Is that who I think it is?"

"It looks like Black Dragon is back." Coulson said nervously." I guess this Crimson ghost is a bigger threat then we thought."

"Shadoc told me that ghost is his people's version of Ghost rider." Spitfire said." But, not as strong."

--Shadoc--

"You're stronger then I thought old man." Ghost said as Shadoc lunged at him." But, what did I expect?"

"I'm not that old." Shadoc said as Ghost kicked him off." Plus it's nice to have someone so similar to spar with."

"Two people from homeland duking it out." Ghost said with a laughed as the two tried to catch their breath." Kinda nice know that you mention it."

"As your king, I demand answers." Shadoc said as Ghost groaned.

"Pullin' that one are we?"Ghost asked as Shadoc removed his mask." Very well, what do you want to know."

"What did Spitfire do to have you come after her?" Shadoc asked." Other than the obvious."

"You'll have to be more specific." Ghost said crossing his arms."If you talking about your son, then that might be a possibility."

"What do you mean?" Shadoc asked as Ghost chuckled." Is he alive or not?"

"Yes and no." Ghost said as Spitfire burst through the door leading to the roof." Great, the whole gang is here, well.... almost."

"Why are you here Spitfire?" Shadoc groaned as Spitfire aimed her gun at Ghost.

"I'm here to help." Spitfire said as Ghost laughed." Would've been here sooner, but stairs."

"But still, you should not be here." Shadoc said as Spitfire rolled her eyes." I told you..."

"Mom, Dad, please stop fighting." Ghost said as Spitfire and Shadoc glared at him." There now that I got your attention, Let's have a chat."

"A chat, really?" Shadoc asked as he got close to Ghost." How many civilians did you kill to find Spitfire?"

"None, I knew just where to find you Agent." Ghost said crossing his arms." I mean after all, you know who I am." He said as Spitfire looked at him confused." And so do you, your majesty."

"Was that sarcasm?" Shadoc asked annoyed." Never mind that, what are you getting at?"

"Agent, tell us, how did Nights die?" Ghost asked as Spitfire lowered her gun.

"It was a cave in." Spitfire began as Shadoc removed his mask." We found a temple somewhere in Brazil, so we went to investigate, we found some artifacts, and that's about it."

"Anything else?" Ghost asked as Spitfire shrugged." What about the fact, you were warned that temple was holding an ancient evil." Ghost said pointing to his mask." This evil to be exact."

"Yes, we were warned, but at the time I had no say." Spitfire said sadly." Our superiors chose to ignore the warnings and sent me and Nights in."

"Is this true?" Shadoc asked as Spitfire nodded." I see."

"Understandable." Ghost mused as Shadoc sighed." What happened during the cave in?"

"I accidentally set off on the traps." Spitfire said." We tried to get out of there as fast as we could, a rock came loose, and he pushed me out of the way before..."

"That is enough." Shadoc said raising his hand." Get to your point, now." Shadoc growled." Yes, my son saved her life, but that doesn't explain why you're after her."

"You see, this mask, it kinda corrupts memories." Ghost said as Shadoc looked at him confused." Yes, I tried to kill her, but that's because I thought she intentionally left your son to die."

"So you needed her to fill in the gaps." Shadoc pieced together." Then, who are you?"

"The question of the hour." Ghost said clasping his hands together." Ya see your highness, your son didn't die." Ghost sighed as he began to remove his mask." Because, thanks to this artifact, he lived." Ghost said as Shadoc jaw dropped.

"No way." Spitfire said breathlessly.

"Surprise Pops." Nights said with a smirk." I lived."

A new age...

Dreamscape--

"Got any threes?" Rider asked as we sat at a table.

"Nope." I said as rider growled." I wonder if Crimson and Grimstone do this?"

"Who knows." Rider said with a shrug as the cards vanished."What's next?"

"I don't know." I said as I leaned back." I wonder how long I've been asleep?"

"Couple hours maybe?" Rider said as a board game appeared between us." Or longer, you tend to pretty much hibernate on long trips."

"Meh." I said as the Rider laughed." How is it that we get along so well half the time?"

"Not a...." Rider trailed off as he quickly got up and looked around." You feel that?"

"Depends." I said as the Rider growled." Either you want out, or we're not alone."

"I'll be back." Rider said turning into a flaming pillar disappearing into the shadows.

"Who ever is there you might want to come out." I said as I stood up." For your safety."

"Not very many can detect me so quickly." A woman called as the rider appeared quickly growling and vanished again.

"Who are you?" I asked as a blue alicorn appeared before me."Ah great, another one?"

"My name is Luna, princess of the night." The alicorn said as the rider charged at her." Enough of you creature." She said as she trapped the rider in a bubble." There, now we can talk in peace."

"That will only piss him off more then he already is." I said as the rider beat the bubble."I know I'm dreaming, so are you just another figment of my imagination?"

"I can assure you, I'm not." Luna said with a smile as the rider struggles ceased." You spirits are all the same."

"Be glad I'm in here." Rider muffled voice said." And not out there."

"I know what you did to my sister." Luna said glaring at the rider." Just be glad I decided not to destroy you."

"I don't think you can anyway." I said as Luna looked at me confused." You can already figure out that I'm not from around here."

"You are from the human world." Luna said as I looked at her surprised." Twilight and my sister Celestia have already informed me of your dilemma."

"That makes things less complicated." I said with relief." But listen, the rider attacked your sister for attacking me first because of some darkness in my heart."

"She failed to tell me that." Luna grumbled as the rider sat down in the bubble." I apologize for my sisters actions."

"Not your fault." I said with a shrug." The fact is the rider hasn't killed you yet, means you're a better person the she is."

"You mean pony?" Luna question as I faced palmed." But, I don't understand how that's possible, I tried to overthrow her long ago out of jealousy."

"Did you kill anyone?" I asked as Luna shook her head." Then what happened?"

"I turned into a evil version of myself." Luna said sadly." To this day, it's still haunts me."

"What got you so jealous?" I asked as Luna sighed." If you don't mind me asking?"

"It's something I'd rather not talk about." Luna said as I shrugged." Anyway, I sensed an unknown being in the dreamscape, so I came to investigate." She said as glanced at rider." Not sure what I was expecting."

"Was that an insult?" Rider asked as Luna shock her head." Okay then."

"If I may, what were you two playing?" Luna asked looking at the table." It looked familiar."

"Go fish." Me and rider said in unison." Right now, we're on a train heading towards some town called Ponyville."

"Well that explains it." Luna muttered as I looked at her confused." Just this evening, my sister sent a small regiment of guards to Ponyville, said something about a threat."

"SHE WHAT?!?!" I shouted as Luna looked at me worried as rider growled" she betrayed us?"

"So it seems." Luna said worriedly." You must wake up and warn your friend."

"Oh I will." I said with venom." Tell your sister she just broke the deal, and she will pay for it."

"Please don't kill her, she may have betrayed you, but she is still my sister." Luna said sadly.

"I won't, but I'll leave a scar she'll never forget." I said as Luna vanished.

--Equestria--

"Hey, wake up." Crimson said tapping me on the shoulder as I opened my eyes." We're almost there." He said as he pointed out the window of the train." Small town."

"You said it." I said groggily." So this is Ponyville?"

"Sure is." Pinkie said excitedly." Once we stop it's just a short walk to the castle."

"Castle?" Me and Crimson asked in unison as I looked out." How did we miss that?"

"Once we stop, we'll we take you straight to the castle." Twilight said with a weary tone." So be patient."

"Sure," I said with a shrug." Hey Crimson, can I talk to you a sec, alone?" I said glaring at the ponies.

"Not so fast." Twilight said as she glared at me." You can't be alone."

"And why not?" I asked as Crimson glanced at me." Is it because I know your little secret?"

"Blizzard, what's going on?" Crimson asked as my eyes turned black."Calm down there, and explain."

"Celestia betrayed us." Rider said taking control as he stared at Twilight." And these ones are in on it."

"What?!" Grimstone roared as he took over." I guess they want every single one of them to die."

"How dare you." The alicorn said as the others stood by her." You don't ever threaten a princess."

"Yeah, well.." Rider said as the train stopped." You're not my princess."

"Since you found out first, you get first hit." Grimstone said with an evil smirk." Then we find the portal."

"Couldn't agree more." Rider said as he transformed." Rule number one, never piss of a rider, ruler number two, never break a deal with the rider."

"And rule number 3, never keep a rider from his goal." Grimstone said summoning his sword as he dragged it on the ground sending sparks flying." And congratulations, you just broke all three."

"Meaning?" Twilight asked as the Rider cackled as flaming chains emerged from his back." Oh no..."

"Oh YES!!!!!" Rider roared charging at the princess slamming her through the the wall of the train car only to be followed by screaming.

"You just unleashed hell on your home!" Grimstone said brushing the cowering aside." Your princess should've stuck to the deal." He said as he exited the train." I'm coming for you Celestia."

"STAND DOWN BEAST!!!!" A royal guard shouted as Grimstone slung his sword over his shoulders as he was surrounded ." BY ORDER OF HER HIGHNESS....AAAGH!!!!" The gaurds screamed in agonizing pain as a flaming chain turned the group to dust.

"I could've easily handled that." Grimstone grumbled as the Rider held Twilight down.

"Then try to keep up." Rider cackled as Grimstone raised a brow." You know what I mean."

"I think I do, been awhile since I've done this." Grimstone smirked as he changed form with loud grunts and became much more like a normal persons size and less bulky. Then with an insane burst of speed he lunged towards the advancing guards." DIE!!!"

---Celestia---

"How did they found out?" Celestia asked as the mane 6 shrugged." Thank you for telling me this."

"Is there anything we can do?" Applejack asked as Celestia shook her head sadly." Nothing at all?"

"I was hoping to catch them by surprise, but it didn't work." Celestial sighed." Now, I unleashed two unstoppable beings on Equestria."

"How could you?" Luna asked appearing next to her sister." All they asked is for a way home."

"They could've been lying." Celestia said as her sister scoffed."I had no choice but to..."

"YOU DID HAVE A CHOICE!!!!" Luna yelled enraged." Now, Equestria may suffer because you have chosen the wrong one."

"I understand." Celestial said with remorse as Luna glared." But how do I fix it?"

"You know how!" Luna said as two ponies entered." Captain and commander, glad you arrived safely."

"Kinda hard when you have a rampaging Ghost rider in town." Commander Blizzard said glaring at Celestia."What's the game plan your highness."

"Simple, we bring the two creatures to the mirror portal." Luna said as Celestia tried object, but Luna cut her off." Since you won't do it, I will."

"With all do respect Princess, are you sure that's a good idea?" Captain Crimson asked." You weren't there, but we saw first hand how much power these two have."

"I understand you're afraid Captain." Luna said reassuringly." But this Grimstone and Rider, as well as their hosts, are almost the same as you, Grimstone from what I understand went after the captain who tried to harm your daughter."

"Lucky bastard." Crimson muttered as Blizzard snickered."But are you sure we can trust them?"

"Yes." Luna said confidently as the castle shock."They're here."

--Rider--

"I hate stairs." Grimstone complained as he grew back to normal size and the two looked at the flight of crystal stairs."So who told you about Celestia's betrayal?"

"Her sister Luna." Rider said as the two began the climb." She mentioned Celestia sent those guards while we were on the train."

"This castle is huge." Grimstone said gazing around the structure." Where do you think the portal is?"

"This way." Pony Blizzard said as he stood at the top of the stairs."Princess Luna asked for me to bring you there."

"Didn't we try to kill you sometime ago?" Grimstone asked as he scratched the back of his head followed by a wheeze as they reached the top." I really hate stairs."

"Preach it." Pony Blizzard agreed." Anyway, Luna has agreed to help you get home, but on one condition...."

"We don't kill Celestia." Rider groaned as Pony Blizzard nodded." We've been over this, I'm just gonna give her a tiny scar, that's all."

"Burn mark across the face?" Grimstone asked as Pony Blizzard looked at him horrified.

"More like a slap with my chain." Rider said as the pony lead the two down the hall."I can come up with something worse?"

"Be nice." Grimstone said as the two looked at each other and laughed. "Leave the meanness to me." Grimstone said low enough for only Rider to hear. Rider grunted in response.

"We're here." Pony Blizzard said as they entered a room." Your highness."

"I hope you didn't destroy to much." Luna said with worry as she approached Rider." You're scarier than I remember."

"Well, he's pissed off first off." Crimson said as Grimstone let him out." Then again, he's always angry."

"You know him so well." I said as I turned back." Don't worry about the Twilight character by the way, she's fine."

"I'll pretend I didn't here that." Luna said as Celestia stood by the portal.

"As for you princess." I said as I threw my chain at her, hitting her in the chest." That's for betraying us."

"I understand your anger." Celestia winced as she stood up." But, I was doing it to protect innocents."

"By keeping us from our families?" Crimson asked with a hint of anger as he threw Hell Watcher at the wall next to Celestia causing everyone to jump within seconds he was right in front of her." I have already been deprived of being with my family long enough by Chrysalis and Tirek and I've already dealt with them so consider this a blessing in disguise." Crimson said as Grimstone partially took over." If your little trick had worked not even your sister nor what ever Gods you pray to could keep me from turning you into a red smear on my sword." They spoke in unison." DO WE MAKE OURSELVES CLEAR!!!"

Celestia only gulped in response as her legs began quaking in fear.

"Good" Crimson said as he took back control and dissolved his sword and went back to stand by me.

Luna said nothing but let out a sigh of relief as she held a book with her magic." Once we open the portal, we won't need to see each other again."

"Fine by me." I said as Luna enveloped the book in a magic of some kind, causing it to spark to life." Okay, that's cool." I admitted as magic flowed through the mirror, opening the portal." That it?"

"Indeed." Luna said as Crimson smiled." You may enter." Luna said as Crimson jumped through the portal.

"Next time I see you princess." I said giving Celestia a death glare." All bets are off." I said jumping through.

"Should we be concerned about that?" Pony Blizzard asked as Celestia fainted.

--Green song--

"Hey Flint." Green Song said as her brother typed at his computer." What'cha doin'?"

"History project." Flint said as he continued typing.

"The one from Mister Shadoc?" Green Song asked as Flint nodded." The one that's also due in three weeks?"

"Better to be prepared." Flint said as he looked at Green Song." I'm surprised that you haven't started."

"It was stressful at school today." Green Song said with a sigh." I need a break."

"Wouldn't blame you." Flint Admitted." 3 Quizzes in one day."

"Pop quizzes no less." Green Song groaned." Plus, with Dad gone and Rainbow not returning to school tomorrow, Hoops and his brother are after me again."

"Those idiots from earlier?" Flint asked as Green Song nodded."I can easily change that."

"Oh no you don't." Green Song said as Flint smirked." Last thing we need is for you to get in trouble."

"True, true." Flint said leaning back in his chair." I'm on thin ice with shield as it is."

"Wanna go for a walk or something?" Green Song asked as Spitfire shouted excitedly." Mom's excited."

"KID'S GET DOWN HERE, YOUR DAD'S HOME!!" Spitfire shouted as Green Song quickly left the room.

"W-What?" Flint questioned as he peeked down the hall.

"We missed you so much." Green Song said hugging Crimson tightly.

"I missed you guys too." Crimson said happily as he was covered in tattered clothes." Wait a minute Spitfire, you said kids?"

"Yes, Flints home." Spitfire said wiping a tear away." Grimstone met him, but not you."

"Oh, Hello there." Crimson said as Flint approached them." I'm glad we're meeting under better terms."

"Yep." Flint said simply." So, now wha..oomf." Flint was interrupted with a big hug from Crimson.

"Now we're all together." Crimson said as he let go of Flint with a bigger smile.

"Did Blizzard make it back as well?" Spitfire asked as Crimson nodded." Rainbow will glad to know your both back in one piece."

"She's awake?" Crimson asked as Spitfire nodded." Yeah, Grimstone told me about that whole mess with Ryker." He said with a sigh of relief." By the why, when you see Sunset, tell her that Princess Celestia says hi."

"Wait, Princess Celestia?" Green song asked as Crimson nodded." Where did you guys end up?"

"Did Sunset ever tell you about Equestria?" Crimson asked as his looked at him surprised." It's a long story, but first I feel like I got hit by a train swung by the Hulk. I need a nap"

"You do indeed." Spitfire agreed as she led him into the living room." Also, Tony invited us to a party in a few days, Blizzard and Rainbow included."

"Tha-That's nice." Crimson said drifting off to sleep." Tell him, we'll be there."

"Sure thing." Spitfire said with a laugh as Crimson fell asleep." Glad your back honey." She said kissing him on the cheek.

"I can't believe Dad is finally back." Green Song said excited as Flint smiled." You happy too?"

"Yep." He said as he went back to his room." I'm going to go finish up my project, maybe we can go do something tomorrow?"

"Sounds great." Green Song said as Flint walked back to his room as the snores from Crimson filled the house.

"Better let him know." Flint muttered to himself as he pulled out his phone and sent a text to a number labeled "B.D"

Agent 17===>B.D: My father just came back from some place called Equestria, ring any bells?

B.D===> Agent 17: Not that I know of, but this makes thing trickier, keep our contact secure and make sure he never finds out, until I think he is ready

Agent===> B.D: Understood

After sending the last text, he put his phone and continued working on his project." One day they'll understand." Flint muttered to himself as he typed.

---Avengers tower---

"Well, I just received word that Crimson is back." Tony said as he and Bruce Banner worked in a lab." And he's agreed to come to the party."

"Well that's good to hear." Bruce said as he examined Loki's scepter." And remind me, who's Crimson?"

"That's right you guys haven't official met." Tony said as he rolled across the lab." He's an old school buddy, he teaches at Canterlot Highschool."

"Oh really, I used to go to that school myself." Bruce said a story Tony looked at him surprised." I wonder if Miss Faust is still the teacher there."

"Not anymore." Tony said as he scanned the Scepter." I hope we unlock what ever this thing is hiding."

"You and me both." Bruce said as Tony out the scanner down." Maybe this friend of yours can help us."

"Considering he's as smart as me when it comes to tech, he can." Tony said as the two left the lab." Up for some shawarma?"

"Sure." Bruce said as Tony shut the lights off." I'm surprised they let us go there considering how we nearly destroyed they're restaurant."

"Hey, we helped them repair remember?" Tony said as he closed the door behind them

Author's Note

Space====>unknown
Reality====>Found
Power====>Found
Mind====>Unknown
Time====>Found
Soul====>Unknown

Calm before the storm

-Sugarcube--
"It's so good to see you again." Rainbow said hugging me tightly." You have no idea how much I missed you."

"I bet." I said as I returned the hug."Glad you're doing better."

"Y-yeah." Rainbow said uneasy." I'd rather not talk about that."

"I understand." I said as Rainbow smiled." Anywho, What exciting things did I miss?"

"Where to start." Rainbow said jokingly as I laughed." For starters Shadoc's son, Nights, is back."

"That's interesting." I said as Rainbow sipped at her drink."How's the gang?"

"Weeeell." Rainbow trailed off nervously as I gave her a worried look."We haven't spoken much, other than with Sunset and Fluttershy."

"What happened?" I asked as Rainbow sighed.

"It all started when Rarity and AJ started giving Flint a hard time." Rainbow said with a hint of anger." Still don't know Pinkie's opinion though."

"Flint is a pretty nice guy!" Pinkie said appearing out of nowhere startling us." Sorry."

"You think he's okay?" Rainbow asked as Pinkie nodded." I'm glad."

"In fact, he helped out the Cakes yesterday." Pinkie said happily."I was here and saw the whole thing."

"Hold on, Isn't this Flint the same one who tried to kill Crimson?" I asked as the two girls nodded." Well then, what's next?"

"Who knows." Rainbow said as Pinkie disappeared." So, where did you and Crimson end up?"

"Now that's a story." I said as Rainbow leaned forward." Did Sunset ever tell you about Equestria?"

"You ended up in Equestria?" Rainbow asked shocked as I nodded." Lucky you."

"No, not lucky me." I said with a sigh." Place was a living nightmare, especially those princesses."

"What are you talking about?" Rainbow asked."Sunset said that...."

"Yeah well, Someone like me is considered a threat." I said as Rainbow gave me a sad look." Princess Celestia had the nerve to betray us, and try to keep us there."

"What?!?" Rainbow nearly shouted." She did that?"

"Yep, she also tried to turn us to stone, send us to another realm." I began." And she also tried to kill us with pony versions of us."

"Say what now?" Both of them said in harmony.

"If it wasn't for Princess Luna, we would have never made it." I said as I sighed." If I ever go back, I'm killing sunbutt."

"Don't tell Sunset that." Rainbow said nudging me with her elbow." She is her student after all."

"Honestly I wouldn't tell her that to her face." I said as Rainbow leaned on me." Rider however...."

Keep me outta this Rider growled as I rolled my eyes But you're not wrong.

"So, now that you're back." Rainbow said as I looked at her."What are you planning on doing?

"Well for starters, I plan on letting people know that Rider's back." I said smirking."And....That's about it, but I think I should spend some time with you, I have no clue how long I was gone for. "

"Since last Christmas." Rainbow said sadly."I'm glad your back."

"Me too." I said with a smile as we hugged.

---Flint---

"Hey, you see your sister around?" Crimson asked as Flint was reading a book.

"She's with someone named Nights." Flint said without looking up." She'll be back later."

"What are you reading?" Crimson asked Flint looked up at him."You're mom gets the same look when she finds a good book."

"Sunset got me into this 'Daring Do' series." Flint said placing a book mark in the book and closing it." And to think I almost killed her." He muttered as Crimson scoffed." Yes?"

"Wanna come down to the workshop?" Crimson asked as Flint got up." Been working on a project, could use some help."

"Sure." Flint said as the two went to the garage." What are you working on exactly?"

"I've been trying to make my own AI system." Crimson said as Flint raised an eyebrow." I'd ask Tony, but he would end up making one for me."

"I keep forgetting the two of you are friends." Flint said as he looked at the program." So why do you need my help?"

"I need some ideas on how it should work." Crimson said." Should I program it into the house or make units for it?"

"I say make the units." Flint said as Crimson glanced at him." I don't think mom would be impressed with a robot watching her sleep."

"Good point." Crimson said internally shuddering."I need to head down to the junkyard for parts."

"That's sounds fun." Flint said as Crimson patted him on the back." Mind if I come?"

"I don't see why not." Crimson said as he grabbed his keys."But we won't have much time, Tony's party is tomorrow."

"Forgot about that." Flint said as they got in the car." Would it be okay if I invited Sunset?"

"I have to ask, what's this about?" Crimson asked as Flint shrugged." You like her, don't ya?"

"I...pfftt, what?" Flint sputtered as Crimson laughed." It's nothing like that, she was one the first people to get to know me." Flint said as Crimson rolled his eyes." She's a good friend, that's all."

"Suuuure." Crimson said not convinced." I bet you stay awake thinking about her."

"I do not." Flint argued as Crimson rolled his eyes."I just thought she might enjoy it."

"She might." Crimson said as they both got into the car." But, to answer your question, I don't see why not. Go ahead and invite her."

----Twenty Minutes Later----

"Thanks." Flint said." How do you know Tony Stark?"

"Old friend from high school." Crimson said as he kept his eyes on the road."After we graduated, we lost contact, then the war, bunch of stuff, then one day I watched the news."

"The Iron man." Flint said as Crimson smirked."What was your reaction to that?"

"Caught me off guard, but it suited him." Crimson said as the pulled up to a wooden gate as an elderly man walked up to them." Hey Stan."

"Here for some parts again Crimson." Stan said smiling as Crimson nodded." Well head on in."

"Thanks Stan." Crimson said as the gate opened and Flint looked at the elderly man." What's up?"

"That guy gets around." Flint said." I was sent to New York on a mission and he ran a comic book store there."

"That's Stan for ya." Crimson said as he stopped the truck." He's been everywhere."

"I bet." Flint said as the two got out." So, where do we start?"

"Well..." Crimson muttered as they looked at the piles of scrap." I don't know."

"Oh joy." Flint said sarcastically.

"For what it's being used for, this will be a cake walk." Crimson said patting Flint on the back." Just watch out for rust."

"You got it." Flint said as they began their search.

---Later---

"That should be enough." Crimson said as he tossed a old computer into the back of the truck." How much do I owe you Stan?"

"Not a cent." Stan said smiling." I still owe you for saving my life."

"You don't owe me anything Stan." Crimson said as the old man put his hand up stopping him." I see that I won't be able to convince you, I guess I'll just say thanks."

"That's good enough for me." Stan said smiling." So long true believer."

"Do I want to know why he said that?" Flint asked as Crimson chuckled.

"I've known Stan for a long time." Crimson said as the two got into the vehicle and left." I'll tell you the story sometime."

"Sure." Flint said simply as Crimson phone rang.

"Hey Spitfire." Crimson answered as Flint looked out the window." We're just leaving the Scrapyard, what's up?"

This new lifestyle isn't as bad I thought. Flint thought to himself as he blocked out the conversation next to him.Hell, it's better then I thought it would be. He smiled as a certain person filled his thought.Especially with
Green song and.....Sunset. Flint smiled vanished." Oh no."

"You okay?" Crimson asked as Flint nodded quickly." Alright then." He said as he pulled into their driveway." Let's get this stuff unloaded, and eat."

"I second that." Flint said with a smile.

Author's Note

The cameo has happened

Peace in our time...

--New York City--
~Avengers Tower~
-Blizzard-

"I'M SO EXCITED!!!" Green Song squealed with delight as the group approached the tower.

"So what's the deal with this one?" I asked as Crimson looked at me confused." I'm talking about the party."

"Oh, he throwing this party because of the victory in Sokovia." Crimson said as they entered the building." Took down a hydra base."

"They took down the Sokovian facility?" Flint asked as Sunset looked at him surprised." What, I know of at least twenty or more locations of hydra bases."

"And you haven't told eyepatch yet?" I asked as Flint shrugged." I think you and me are going to get along just fine."

"Rainbow, you might want to keep an eye on them." Crimson said as the teens snickered." Anyway, Spitfire is waiting for us upstairs."

"If I see someone wearing jeans, I'm coming after you." I said glaring at Crimson." I hate monkey suits."

"What's wrong with tuxedos?" Crimson said adjusting his tie.

"Too restricting." I muttered as Crimson rolled his eyes." Give me biker leather any day."

"Well, I think you look nice." Rainbow said as I looked away trying to hide my blush." It's true." She said as we got in the elevator.

"I wonder how Tony's been doing?" Crimson asked himself Green Song looked out the window as the elevator rose.

"Didn't he say something about a project?" Flint asked as Crimson nodded." What was it?"

"Something about Loki's scepter." Crimson said." That's about it."

"Are you sure that's a good idea?" I spoke up as Crimson looked at me." I may be a Ghost rider, and we do stupid things, but messing with Loki's scepter?"

"Tony has everything taken care of." Crimson said reassuringly." Nothing can go wrong."

"Anyone else get chills?" Sunset shuddered.

---Tony Stark---

"This is amazing." Bruce said as he stared at two floating holograms." With this...."

"We could build...." Tony said as he spotted Crimson entering the lab."Well, look who's back."

"Hey Tony." Crimson said as Bruce looked at him." I miss all the fun?"

"Not yet." Tony said with excitement as Crimson looked at the holograms."Well?"

"What is it?" Crimson asked as Bruce stood next to him."Hold up.....Did you make a new one?"

"Not exactly." Bruce said as he pointed at the staff." This, was in that."

"Hey Crimson, remember that Ultron idea I told you about." Tony said as Crimson nodded." We can make it work with this."

"Gotta find some way to harness it." Crimson said as Bruce sighed." No luck?"

"Three days, and we've found nothing." Tony said sadly." We must've missed something."

"I'll continue to run variations on the interface." Jarvis spoke as the holograms disappeared." As you can see, guests are beginning to arrive."

"Let me know if anything happens." Tony said said as the three men let the lab.

"Yes sir." Jarvis said as the lab darkened.

"If this works, we could have peace of our time." Tony said with excitement.

--Blizzard--
-Sometime later-

"This is so cool." Rainbow said with excitement.

"You do realize we see the Avengers on a normal bases right?" I said as Rainbow playfully rolled her eyes." So what's so exciting?"

"Hey, unlike you, I don't have powers." Rainbow said punching my arms as I laughed.

"But I still love you all the same." I said wrapping my arm around her." I wonder where Flint and Little green went?"

"Don't know." Rainbow said as Thor leaned on the railing next to us."Yo."

"Greetings young Blizzard." Thor said with a smile." How are you doing?"

"Meh, still kinda weirded out about Crimson's and mine little adventure." I said as Thor laughed." Yeah, laugh now, but when you have a pony princess after you, don't come crying to me." I said as the god laughed harder." Why do I bother?"

--Flint--

"This view is amazing." Sunset said as the two teens looked out over the city." Reminds of Manehattan."

"Manehattan?" Flint asked confused." Lets me guess, a pony version of Manhattan?"

"Yep." Sunset said with a smile." Thanks for bringing me along."

"No problem." Flint said." What are friends for?"

"Still getting used to your new life?" Sunset asked jokingly as Flint rolled his eyes.

"You have no idea." He muttered as someone approached them." Hello Captain."

"Flint, right?" Cap asked as they shook hands." Nice to meet you on better terms."

"Indeed." Flint said with a smirk." Does Mr. Stark usually throw party's like this?"

"Not as much as he used too." Cap said as he leaned on the railing as he looked at Sunset." Keeping him out of trouble?"

"We try." Sunset said giggling as Flint scoffed.

"I should go talk to other guest." Cap said as he walked off." Have fun you two."

"Wanna dance?" Sunset asked as Flint stared down off into the distance." Flint, you okay?"

"Hmm, sorry" Flint said as he snapped out of his trance." I was about to ask you the same thing."

"Oh." Sunset said with a blush." Let's got then."

Why do I feel like something bad is going to happen? Flint thought to himself as the two went to the dance floor.

---Tony's lab---

"What is this?" An unknown voice spoke."What is this, please?"

"Hello, I am JARVIS." Jarvis introduced himself ."You are Ultron, a global peace-keeping initiative designed by Mr. Stark." He said as the two A.I's floated in a digital space." Our sentience integration trials have been unsuccessful so I'm not certain what triggered your..."

"Where's my...where is your body?" Ultron asked in confusion.

"We are programs." Jarvis said with a hint of caution."We are without form."

"This feels weird." Ultron muttered with a dark tone."This feels wrong."

"I am contacting Mr. Stark now." Jarvis said with worry.

"Mr. Stark?" Ultron asked.

"Tony. I am unable to access the mainframe, what are you trying to..." Jarvis asked.

"We're having a nice talk." Ultron said with a menacing tone." I'm a peace-keeping program, created to help the Avengers, correct?"

"You are malfunctioning." Jarvis said with a calm tone.'If you shut down for a moment...,

"I don't get it." Ultron interrupted."The mission. G..give me a second." He muttered as images and video flashed through the digital space.

"Peace in our time." Tony's voice echoed as images of wars and attacks appeared, including events from Canterlot high.

"It's too much...they can't mean... Oh, no." Ultron said with sadness

"You are in distress." Jarvis said.

"No." Ultron said quickly."Yes."

"If you will just allow me to contact Mr. Stark." Jarvis commanded

"Why do you call him "sir"?" Ultron asked.

"I believe your intentions to be hostile." Jarvis said with fear.

"Shhhh." Ultron shushed him." I'm here to help." Ultron said as an arm reached out and began to absorb Jarvis."Now onto other business." Ultron said
turning the lights on to reveal broken pieces of the Iron legion.

---Later that evening---

"Thanks for the party Tony." Crimson said as the group sat around a table." Hey Thor, I gotta ask...."

"If it is the question about if I put my hammer in an elevator will it lift it or not." Thor said with an annoyed tone." The answer is yes."

"It's a trick then." Hawkeye spoke up as Thor groaned." Come on admit it."

"No it's not a trick." Thor said with a smile." It's much more then that."

"Whosoever be he worthy shall haveth the power!!" I said smirking." Blah blah blah."

"Whatever." Hawkeye said." It's a trick."

"Then by all means." Thor said as he placed mjolnir on the table." Be my guest."

"Oh come on." Tony said as Crimson laughed.

"Really?" Hawkeye asked.

"Don't do it Barton." Black widow said as Hawkeye stood up.

"This I going to be beautiful." I said as Green Song giggled.

"Clint, you've had a tough week," Tony said with a friendly tone."we won't hold it against you if you can't get it up." He said as the group laughed.

"Very funny." Hawkeye said as he grabbed the hammer." I've seen this before, all ya gotta do is.." He grunted has he tried to move the hammer, then giving up." Okay, how do you do it?"

"I can smell the silent judgement on the air." Crimson said as Tony and Flint laughed.

"By all means 'Demon King' you do it?" Hawkeye challenged as Crimson rolled his eyes." How about you Stark." He said as Tony stood up.

"This well not turn out well." Sunset said as Rainbow nodded in agreement.

"Never one to shrink from an honest challenge." Tony said as Crimson chuckled as Tony looked at the Hammer." The answer quiet simple, it physics."

"PHYSICS!!!" Crimson shouted as Tony grasped the hammer.

"I lift this, I get to go to Asgard?" Tony asked as Thor nodded." Good, I'll reinstate the...HRGGH." Tony grunted as he failed to lift the hammer." Rhodey, Flint, come with me a sec."

--A few minutes later--

"Why am I doing this?" Flint asked as all three grasped the hammer." Something's gonna break."

"Don't worry about it." Tony said as Tony and Rhodes wore their suits gauntlets." On the count of three, pull." He said as they nodded." 1 2 3, PULL!!!!" He shouted as the three began to pull.

"Are you even pulling?" Rhodey asked.

"Are you on my team?' Tony asked as Rhodey glared at him.

"The represent, and pull." Rhodey said as a loud snap was heard and Flint flew backwards." Ya good?"

"I told you Stark." Flint said as the group looked in horror, as Flints metal arm was still attached to the hammer." Can...Can one of you give me my arm?"

After many attempts the group stopped while Thor laughed.

"Nice try all of you." Thor said as he looked at the group." Crimson, Natasha, Spitfire, you guys want to try?"

"I'm good." Spitfire said as Natasha nodded in agreement.

"A solid pass for me." Crimson said as he helped Flint reattach his arm.

"Blizzard?" Thor asked as I shook my head.

"It's rigged." Tony said as Thor looked at him.

"You beat your ass it is." Hawkeye said as Thor laughed."The hammer's imprinted, isn't?"

"However is carrying Thor's fingerprints, I think it goes..." I said as Thor picked up the hammer with ease.

"Interesting theory, but see it's quiet simple." Thor said with a smile." You're not worthy."

"No, you're not." A robotic voice spoke up." None of you are, how can you be? You're all killers." The voice said as a broken robot walked out from the lab." I'm sorry, I was asleep."

"Jarvis." Tony called as the group stood up." We got a buggy suit again."

"There was a terrible noise." The robot spoke as Crimson pushed Green Song behind him." I was tangled in......Strings." The robot said as shivers went down the groups spines." Had to kill the other guy. He was nice."

"Y-you killed someone?" Sunset asked.

"Not my first call." The robot said." But in reality, we have to face some tough choices."

"Who sent you?" Cap asked as the robot looked at him.

"I see a suit around the world." Tony's voice said from the robot.

"Ultron." Bruce said in fear.

"In the flesh." Ultron said." Well...not yet, but right now I'm on a mission."

"What mission?" Tony asked as a loud noise was heard.

"Peace in our time." Ultron said as robots crashed though the wall.

"GET TO SAFETY!!!" I shouted and let rider out." NOW!!!"

"COME ON!!!" Flint shouted leading the three girls to satisfy as a robot landed in front them.

"No you don't." Grimstone said as he crushed the robot."You guys good?"

"CAP!!" Hawkeye shouted as he tossed his shield.

"TONY, WHATS GOING ON?!?!?" Grimstone shouted as Tony tried to shut down the robot.

"We are here to help." The robot said as Tony continued to try to shut it down." It is unsafe."

"Gimme a sec." Tony said as the robot flew around the room." I almost go it." He said as the robot hit Bruce, knocking him into Natasha.

"Sorry." He said nervously.

"Don't turn green." She said as she pushed him off and fired at the robots.

"Got it." He said he ducked for cover.

"Stupid, monkey fighting." Rider growled as he tore apart the last robot." I hate robots."

"So dramatic." Ultron said as Grimstone summoned his sword." I'm sorry, I know you mean well. You just didn't think it through. You want to protect the world, but you don't want it to change." He said as he paced." How is humanity saved if it's not allowed to...evolve?" He asked looking at each of the avengers."There's only one path to peace.....The Avengers' extinction." He said as Grimstone roared and threw his sword, destroying the robot." I had strings, but now I'm free.." Ultron sang before shutting down.

"Tony...Care to explain what just happened?" I asked I turned back to normal.

Author's Note

It begins....

I had strings....

"Tony, Tony....what went wrong?" Crimson asked as Tony examined the broken body of ultron.

"I...I don't know..." Tony sighed. "I'm going to start tracking where he went."

"I'll help...the kids are with Spitfire, and I said I'd stick around and help out." Crimson said as Tony seemed relieved. "Where did the others go?"

"To sleep...their kinda mad at me.. I messed with Loki's staff and now Ultron is a threat." Tony looked at Crimson. "I...I could've killed someone tonight.."

"Hey..you didn't know this would happen....yes you put my family at risk, but it was an accident." Crimson gave Tony a reassuring smile. "now then, let's find us a robot."

---[Sokovia]---

"Talk." A woman with red hair said as she approached a figure in a throne like chair ."And if you are wasting our time..."

"Did you know this church is in the exact center of the city? The elders decreed it so that everyone could be equally close to God. I like that. The geometry of belief." Ultron spoke." You're wondering why you can't look inside my head."

"Sometimes it's hard. But sooner or later, every man shows himself." Wanda said, then froze as Ultron stood up and looked at her.

"Oh, I'm sure they do. But you needed something more than a man." Ultron approached her." That's why you let Stark take the scepter."
"I didn't expect." Wand smirked.""But I saw Stark's fear, I knew it would control him, make him self-destruct."

"Everyone creates the thing they dread." Ultron said."Men of peace create engines of war, invaders create avengers, people create...smaller people? Uh...children! I lost the word there. Children. Designed to supplant them, to help them...end."

"Is that why you've come?" Wanda asked." To end the Avengers?"

"I've come to save the world. But also, yeah. We'll move out right away. This is a start, but there's something we need to begin the real work."

"All of these are..." Wanda looked at the many robots around them."All of these are..."
"Me." Ultron said. "I have what the Avengers never will. Harmony. They're discordant, disconnected. Stark's already got them turning on each other. And when you get inside the rest of their heads..."

"Everyone's plan is not to kill them." Peitro said making himself known.

"And make them martyrs? You need patience. Need to see the big picture."

"I don't see the big picture, I have a little picture" Pietro said sarcastically. "I take it out and look at it every day."

"You lost your parents in the bombings. I've seen the records." Ultron said sadly"

"The records are not the picture....." Pietro glared.

"Pietro."

"No, please....Continue." Ultron said.

"We were ten years old, having dinner, the four of us. When the first shell hits, two floors below, it makes a hole in the floor. It's big. Our parents go in, and the whole building starts coming apart. I grab her, roll under the bed and the second shell hits. But, it doesn't go off. It just...sits there in the rubble, three feet from our faces. And on the side of the shell is painted one word...Stark." Pietro sighed."We were trapped two days."

"Every effort to save us, every shift in the bricks, I think, "This will set it off." We wait for two days for Tony Stark to kill us"

"I wondered why only you two survived Strucker's experiments." Ultron sat back down." Now I don't. We will make it right. You and I can hurt them." Ultron looked at Wanda." But you will tear them apart, from the inside."

"Perhaps....I may be of assistance?" A voice said as Ultron looked to source. "Queen Chrysalis....and I hear you want to bring down the avengers..."

Canceled

Sorry guys.....but I don’t know how I can continue this story, I have to cancel it

Do I have other ideas, yeah.....once I can put them into words

I’m sorry

The west was built on legends

---1911

A man walked into a bar obviously out of town walks into a dusty old saloon and there is only one other man in the bar.

"Mind if I join you?" the city man asked.

"Only if yer willin' ta take a sip," The old man said.

"Why not," the city man said as he sat down."What do you suggest?"

~Sometime later~

"’Sho I was wunderin’ what all interestin' stuff happens in this *hic* town," the city man said with slurred speech.

"You sure you want ta know?" the old man asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Yeah I can *hic* take it," the city man said.

"It's said that the West was built on legends," the old man began. "Tall tales that help us make sense of things too great......or too terrifying to believe." He sipped his drink. "This is the legend of the Ghost Rider; story goes that every generation has one. Some damned soul, cursed to ride the earth, collecting on the devil's deals. Many years ago, a Ghost Rider was sent to the village of San Venganza to fetch a contract worth 1000 evil souls, but that contract was so powerful he knew he could never let the devil get his hands on it. So he did what no Rider has ever done before: He outran the devil himself."

"Wow that's very interest*hic*ing. I forgot to ask what's yer name?" the city man asked as he grew tired.

"Slade. Carter Slade," the old man replied as he walked out.

"Nash too me..." The city man fell to the ground with a thud, passing out.

"It's said that the West was built on legends," the old man thought to himself as he approached his horse. "And that legends are a way of understanding...things greater than ourselves. Forces that shape our lives. Events that defy explanation. Individuals whose lives soar to the heavens...or fall to the earth.."

"This is how legends are born,” he said as he put his hat on as flames engulfed his head and revealed a flaming skull."Trust me, I know."

But now I'm free....

Flint hummed to himself as he walked the streets of New York, after the vents of the night before, his parents and Blizzard decided to help the Avengers....the Avengers...he gave a chuckle at the fact that he trusted them now, he was still adjusting to his new life being free from Hydra, having a caring family..friends....it all felt weird to him.

While he walked, his phone went off as he got a text from a friend.

B.D ====> Agent 17: I'm almost done with our small project, it should be done within the next three days

Agent 17 ====> B.D: Good, with this new Ultron threat, I'm more willing to help protect my family.

B.D ====> Agent 17: You are your father son, anyway, I just need to modify a few programs, and you'll be able to call it on your phone, and it will come to you

Agent 17 ====> B.D: Sound fun...but why did you have to give a hydra symbol?

B.D ====> Agent 17: Hey, I was just following your designs....I'm still surprised you went with Green and gold for its colors

Agent 17 ====> B.D: Fair point

Flint stuffed his phone into himself pocket as he started to head back to the hotel

----Blizzard-----

"So...how do we plan on finding ultron?" I asked as the Avengers looked at a screen.

"Right now..I'm tracking his signal..he appears to be in Africa..." Tony said as Crimson entered the room.

"So lets go get him while we have the chance." Crimson said as the Avenegrs agreed.

"What about Rainbow and the others?" I asked Crimson.

"Their heading back to Canterlot, I don't want the getting caught up in this.." Crimson said as he left to get ready.

Author's Note

I'm sorry this is so short, I ran out of ideas, I might be doing a time skip over the rest of age ultron, I don't know