Children Of Madness

============== In the Crystal empire behind the barrier before it shatters =================

" Honey?! Sweety where are you?! ". A mother calls around looking for her son. She then sees outside the barrier her son being held by Draco. The mother heart-stricken by terror as her son is not moving as Draco rubs and pets the young pony mane. He goes to the barrier a bit closer and grins then clears his throat to say, " Pardon me but may you please remove some of these annoying some flowers? ". Looking down at the Blood blossoms and she shakes her head knowing what will happen if even one of them is disturbed. Draco then frowns and shakes his head and says, " Oh please reconsider this. Your son and I had some one-on-one time and the poor thing couldn't handle it too well and should see a doctor soon. ". The mother not knowing what to do her heart shaking scared of what could happen. She lowers her head and steps forward to do as Draco asks.

=========== In The Fortress Of Pain =================

The Main six watch in horror as the barrier shatters, their last line of defense gone, and their plan of attack butchered as Fear laughs in victory. The girl's struggle as Fear's ghost arms holds them in groups, But Emma then uses her as a sneak attack and Punches Fear hard in the back and he grunts in pain as he coughs up a bit of blue blood. The ghost arms vanish as he goes on his knee, The girls grab their swords and charge him but the blades are blocked as Carrie stands before them with a blade guarding Fear. " You shall not pass lowlifes are such a nuisance. ". Carrie says to them as Fear stands back up and breathes softly. Fear then chuckles, " I will hand it to you I haven't had some pony that has put me on my knee in pain like that in a very long time. ". He snaps and the other Devious six come in and grab the Main Six and Emma.

They struggle as Fear looks at the blades, he goes to touch one and holds it as his skin sizzles and he puts it down. " I see so this was your plan, to use these blood blossom blades to kill me. Interesting. ". Rainbow struggles as Crystal holds her and Applejack. Rainbow then says, " What do you mean was the plan it still is when I get out of this grip. ". Fear chuckles and goes to her and says, " The chance to end me was long ago, but mother didn't pull that plug. Take them away but the princess stays.". Twilight is left behind and her friends struggle as they are taken away along with Emma as the heavy stone doors close and lock, leaving Twilight and Fear alone.

Fear goes to sit on his throne and Twilight confused asks, " Why leave me alone? No guards or weapons on you. ". Fear looks at her with a grin and says, " Please comparing powers it's like a flea going against a mountain. ". Twilight uses her horn to see his power and she sees he is right, his power is far stronger than her or any unicorn, alicorn, or magical creature in Equestria. This made her stomach groan and she feels like she is going to be sick just looking at his power. Fear chuckles and looks at her and says, " I see you saw what your up against, but please if you are going to throw up at least do it out the window.". Twilight looks at him regain her strength to speak she asks, " Why need me? ". Fear seriously now looks at her and answers, " I need you and the others to help me. ". Fear snaps and Two madness children come in holding a cloaked object and it's revealed to be the mirror to Canterlot high.

The ponies cry out as the barrier shatters, they run and hide as they head for the castle. The princesses try their best to calm them down as the Madness children run inside chasing them all into the castle and those who resist met with a gruesome and bloody end. The Fortress moves following the charge as it is slowly above the Empire's castle casting a shadow over the fires caused by the chaos and bloodshed the Children cause. Fear's Laugh echoing from his fortress in victory.

Cadence, Luna, and Celestia go to the throne room to figure out how to save everypony from Fear's army. They open the doors and they have some pain in their heads they see Fear on the throne holding a unicorn's skull fresh and dripping as he plays with it. Fear then says, "It's fascinating what one's mother will do to get her son back from the grip of a demon. ". He looks at them with a grin and drops the skull. Celestia's mind races as she worries for Twilight and her friends as the plan has failed, the Windows shatter as the Devious six arrive and Carrie holding the mirror and Draco holds an out cold Twilight sparkle.

Luna gasps looking at the mirror but more so her friend is hurt. Twilight groans as she wakes up and Draco puts his thumb on her chin forcing her to look at him as he says, " Hello my dear welcome to the fun. ". Twilight looks around worried and struggles as he chuckles. Celestia growls at Fear in anger as she asks, " You monster what are you going to do to her!? ". Fear then gets up and the moment he does his foot crushes the skull like it was nothing as he goes to the mirror and his claw rubs on the glass.

Fear then says, " This world is all fun but, I need more dear mother. That's why I want to escape, set others free as I have in this world through my madness. ". The Princesses groan as Fears madness tries to drive them mad, Cadance then asks, " Freedom? This is utter chaos, bloodshed, and death this is nothing of freedom! ". Luna then adds, " The moon is not in the right place the portal will not open for you demon. ". Fear sighs and looks at them and says, " That is not the problem Luna I used Twilights machine but I was unable to pass through. That spell you used mother I believe your friend gave you something more than a prison. ".

Celestia thinks back to when Lord Light gave her the spell but she didn't notice anything hidden. Fear looks at her and Luna says, " Well I guess you're stuck here what a shame. ". Fear then chuckles and says, " Oh but I believe I found a way to open the door, and it's going to have to take Four alicorns for it to work. ". Fear chuckles as he looks at them. Twilight struggling and says with anger, " We will never help you!! ". Fear then frowns playfully and says, " Oh my dear I have ways of convincing. ". He then snaps his finger and Reggi comes in holding something. As he raises it up to show Twilight is in horror as she sees a bloody cowgirl hat that belongs to Applejack, and she asks, " W-what are you doing to my friends!?!? ". She says in tears as Fear knows he has her attention now.

To be continued.