The Last Sunny Days of Equestria

Another emergency summit was called between everypony who was available. With the Elemental Titans on the rampage under Grogar's direction, many of their forces were split all over Equestria, yet Princess Twilight Sparkle knew they would need to throw far more at them before their world was completely torn apart by the portals which appeared all over.

A number of attendees were packed into the meeting room in the Castle of Friendship, where a magical three-dimensional map showed a miniature map of the land, and where their known enemies were currently located. A number of lesser monsters unleashed from Tartarus were also loosed; without the traitor Shadow Scythe to keep them in check they freely preyed on civilians and soldiers alike. Thankfully Celestia, Luna, their Royal Guards, and the Pillars were all quick to respond.

“It should be clear how dire the situation is,” said Princess Twilight with a sigh. She looked between her human world counterpart, her friends and their own doubles, her entourage which included Tempest Shadow and Spike, Sunny, and the newcomer Beatrix Belladonna. “Starlight and Trixie have already headed off to help, but we're still low on numbers.”

“Not to mention practice,” noted Rainbow Dash. “We've trained our doubles the best we can, but we haven't had much time!”

“I know. That's why I'm hesitant to send you all out. But we don't have many options left...” It felt like the fate of the wold was again on her shoulders. Worse, if what Beatrix claimed was true, these rifts in reality could collapse entire universes left unchecked. Like it or not, the humans who'd come here were at risk too, as their world could also be ripped apart.

Beatrix tapped the side of her head. “Huh? It's like I can hear this faint whisper from somewhere...”

Sunny's eyes momentarily went white and she swallowed the flower she was chewing on. “Sorry, Discord's trying to help me communicate with you, but it's hard from where we're at. Hate to hijack Sunny again, but it's Sunset Shimmer.” She smiled when they crowded around her, warmed all over as she laughed. “Thanks! It's nice to see you too, but we have business. Beatrix?”

“Got you.” Drawing a circle with her forehoof Belladonna sliced into the air, opening a swirling bluish-white portal. Immediately Discord popped out, or more accurately his ghost. “Nice to see you again!”

“You too,” he replied turning his attention on Fluttershy and her twin. “Much as I'd love to further catch up, like dear Twilight and Sunset said, time is of the essence! I know of a way not to only train you faster, but to more than double your power!”

Sunset nodded. “We've discussed it quite a bit. It should be safe...in theory.” She whispered her plan to Beatrix who nodded.

Between the combined magic of Discord, Sunset using Sunny's body as a vector, and Beatrix Belladonna, they channeled their power through the portal. A spiral of rainbow energy ripped through the room, and from the oval popped out the Dazzlings and both Flash Sentries who landed with a thud. The multi-colored curtain fell over the onlookers, blinding them as they were wrapped in its warmth. For a moment it felt like all of them were united, and slowly the illumination faded.

When the dust settled there were only one set of the mane six, both sets fused into one. Flash Sentry was also one individual, the one from the human world taking dominance since his double was wounded, and Sunset had tethered herself to Sunny.

“Wow,” said Sunny whose eyes watered as she grinned. “Thanks, Sunset. Now I won't feel like such a third wheel!”

Discord was no longer visible; his voice telepathically echoed through the chamber. “That took the last of my power. Forgive me, Fluttershy, but it might be quite sometime before we meet again! However, maybe now I can set right old mistakes. You should all have the power necessary to take on the Titans and their master now. And not to worry; this shall wear off...eventually. I'll be watching over you...” His voice trailed off, until it had completely faded into the ether.

Sonata wiggled her body. “I'm still a little weak, but I'm healed!” She nuzzled up to Adagio and Aria, still respectively in their succubus and lamia shapes. “So, you two ready to help them tackle those nasty monsters?”

“You bet,” said Aria who hugged them. “Not sure if Shadow Scythe's still alive, but I want some payback!”

Adagio nodded. “Maybe we can't ever truly be redeemed...but we'll continue to try.” She stroked their manes, the sisters still haunted by their past actions, unable to truly move on no matter how hard and often they struggled.

Tempest Shadow stared down at her forehooves. “Huh...and what about us without a counterpart present? I do feel a slight buzz, but otherwise, I hardly feel any different.” She exchanged a look with Spike who also shrugged.

“I do feel a hotter fire than usual in my belly,” replied Spike who patted his stomach.

“You've been super-charged!” Beatrix winked at them with a sly grin. “At least, that's how Discord explained it to us. Think of it as taking a limiter off. But as a result, you'd better not go all-out unless you absolutely have to-”

“Or else we might lose ourselves to the power,” finished Sunny as Sunset's personality and memories bled into her own; however her double had allowed her to take the reigns. “Sounds pretty dangerous. You sure about this?”

“It'll be fine...I think.” Beatrix shrugged it off and nodded at a portal. “You all ready to head out?”

Sunny chewed on her lower lip. “So many targets...” This was it. Sunset trusted her to take the lead, inwardly assured her that she needed to do this, but she still trembled at the thought of leading others into battle. At least they would be able to partake in some on-the-field training, which they gambled would enable them to master their powers much faster.

A warm smile crossed her when Flash put a hoof around her; her Flash she realized as the one here allowed him to take command of their shared body. It seemed all their Equestria counterparts trusted the humans to look after them. Sunset's friends crowded around her, embraced her, thankful to have Sunset back; she returned their warm hugs, teary-eyed, soaked in their warmth for a moment. There were tears and pleasantries exchanged, but she knew they couldn't dally much longer.

Looking between the areas where the Titans were situated, she decided on one with a firm nod and trotted to the rift.