The Shadow, the Sword, and the Scorpion

Because of his hard work and dedication, Heat Blitz was able to get his degree and pursue his career as a therapist. And today, he's scheduled to have an appointment with a regular he's known for a long time. A man who would've been rotting in prison had it not been for his and his friends' testimony. By order of the judge, he's required to attend a therapy session once a week for a couple of years.

Right now, Heat is now working at his office, waiting patiently for his client. He had just finished 2 other sessions and had 2 more after his regular. He went over some of the notes he took from his previous clients, analyzing them and finding the next possible solutions on how to improve their lives and fix what's troubling them.

Soon, he heard a knock on the door and placed his notes down. "Who is it?" Heat asked.

"It's me," said a male voice.

"Ah, right on time. Please come in," Heat said. Right away, the door opened up, revealing Heat's former bully: Timber Spruce. "You ready for your regular session, Timber?" he asked.

"Not like I got a choice," he chuckled before sitting down on the big chair, staring up at the ceiling.

"So, Timber, tell me, what's been going on lately. Did you take those lessons into account the last time you were here?" Heat asked.

"It helped… a little bit. But I feel like meditation isn't really my style. I get embarrassed every time my sister catches me doing it all the time after dinner. It's even more embarrassing when my girlfriend sees me and laughs so hard, she gets cramps on her side." Timber explained.

"Well, aside from that, have any other problems arise with your loved ones? Anymore violent outbursts since then?" Heat asked.

"No, I've kept it to a minimum. If I ever needed to blow off steam, I'd do it by chopping wood for the campfire or the furnace. Heat… before we continue on, let me ask you something," Timber said, feeling a little uneasy.

"Okay sure, what is it?" Heat asked.

“How’s Twilight and your kids? They’re doing okay?” Timber asked quietly.

"Yeah, of course. Harmony's starting her first day of grade school. Burning Sparkle's even getting more creative with some of the stuff he's been making at Kindergarten. Twilight's been very busy ever since she graduated C.U and became the new principal of CHS after my mom and aunt Luna retired." Heat said.

"That's nice. But, uh… Heat? Why are you so willing to help me? You know how much of a dick I was back then and ruined the lives of Inferno, you and all of the citizens of Canterlot, yet here you are giving me therapy. Why?" Timber asked.

"Because I know you're good deep down. You might not have thought so, but you deserve to prove that even the worst of people can change. Anyone can be a better person if they just try. Timber, you've almost paid your debt to society and you're proving that you've changed with all these different exercises. Have a little faith in yourself just like I had faith in you when I freed you from your own anger," Heat said.

"Even after I almost…" Timber paused when the visions of his past came flooding into his mind. He pictured the day when he chased Heat Blitz in the snowy weather and held a knife against his throat. His scared expression was still glued to his memory and he felt horrible for the way that he acted. "...Even after I almost killed you?"

"It frightened me, but it never stopped me from doing the right thing. I saved you once… and I'd do it again if the chance ever came to me. It's just part of who I am, nothing more, nothing less," Heat said. "One of these days, you might end up being the hero."

Timber chuckled a bit after that statement. “Yeah, like that’ll ever be possible.” He said in disbelief. “I mean, if it ever does… That’ll be the day I wear a tutu in the center of town.” He stated, humorously.

Heat and Timber chuckled when he cracked such a silly joke. "Hey, maybe the next time you need to lift up your spirits, you can try telling jokes. You seem to be very fluent with telling clever jokes, what do you say to that?"

Timber sat silently for awhile, thinking over about Heat’s advise. Back before he became the dick he was, he always has been the guy who makes jokes whenever the situation calls for it. Plus Timber's always been the funny sibling between him and Glorissa. “That sounds like something to start with.” He said.

"Great. Then it looks like we're having another major breakthrough. And it looks like our time here is up. So, I'll be seeing you same time next week," Heat replied, getting up from his chair. He walks over to Timber who's just getting up from the big chair and shook Heat's hand. "You be safe on your way back home, okay?"

"Yeah. And thanks, Heat." Timber said before leaving his office.

Meanwhile, back at CHS, new students and a few new faculty members are now gracing the halls of this amazing school. But for one former awkwardly adorkable bookworm, achieving the job as principal of CHS was a job she loved having. Twilight Sparkle was proud of her new job as principal.

Even if being principal is a hard job to balance, luckily she has two of her friends in the same building with her. Rainbow Dash is now the head coach of the Canterlot High Wonderbolts. Won 4 State Championships in the last 4 seasons, now aiming to win its 5th one. Fluttershy is now the official counselor of the school, with her sweet nature and good with helping others release their emotions. So she was fitting for the job.

While she was going over some paperwork, Twilight's interrupted with a knock on the door. "Come in," she said.

The door opens up to one of her old childhood friends, Moondancer, holding the wrist of a young lady with that "I don't care what you feel" look.

"Principal Twilight, I've caught this little lady dumping orange soda on one of her classmates, thought you should talk some sense into her," Moondancer said, glaring down at the girl.

"Not my fault she doesn't belong here," the girl sassed.

"I see. Well, thanks for telling me about this. I'll take it from here," Twilight said to Moondancer. The vice-principal nodded and left the office so that Twilight could deal with the young lady. Right away, Twilight's patient smile is replaced with a stern, cold stare. "Lanna Heartbreak, this is the 3rd time this month you've been sent to the office. I've warned you time and time again not to pick on your peers. This school has a "No bullying" regulation for a reason."

Lanna rolled her eyes without care. Normally she doesn’t give a damn. If this situation is something that Twilight didn’t expect. Well it isn’t. With the school being the now perfect place of education in the city, she kinda expected there to be a bad seed among the students.

"Detention doesn't seem to be teaching you a lesson. I'm having no choice but to suspend you for a week and if these keeps up, I will have no choice but to put this on your permanent record and expel you from Canterlot High. And to make things clear, I'm informing your parents about your behavior. We will discuss this with them after school." Twilight said sternly.

"What?! You can't be serious!" Lanna said. "Just because I--"

"No excuses, young lady. I let you off with too many warnings already. Hours of detention haven't really improved your actions," Twilight argued.

"Principal Twilight, you can’t do this! I’ve already been punished enough by my parents!” Lanna panicked. “I had my technology privileges taken away and I’m not allowed to leave the house without having my parents always spying on me whenever I go. Who knows what they’ll do if they find out I’m suspended!?”

"Well I don't know what else to do, Lanna. You've been picking on several students just because they're different from you. That's not how the school operates," Twilight said before a thought crossed her mind. "Lanna… have you ever heard about the previous events that went on here at CHS?" she asked.

“Uhhh… no?” Lanna replied with confusion and, not like she’ll admit, interest. Twilight got up from her chair and walked right over the side of her desk where Lanna sat beside. She then sat on top of her desk and then give

"Years ago, before I became a student, there was this other girl who had the entire school under her control. She manipulated and tormented so many students here at CHS and would've even succeeded had it not been for this other girl who mysteriously came to the rescue. The girl who manipulated all of CHS was then put through a series of events that helped her change her ways and become so much more nicer and loveable," Twilight explained. “And eventually became my first friend when I first came to this school.”

"You were an outcast? I thought you studied here for 4 whole years," Lanna said.

"No, I went to Crystal Prep before transferring here when I was 17. I went through plenty of adventures in solitary, always searching and understanding things that were never meant to be understood in the first place.” Twilight explained. “But during the Friendship Games, the girl that I met made me realize that there was something greater for me to discover than what I wanted. And it’s what made me into the person I am now.”

"I… had no idea." Lanna said.

"And then a few months after I turned 18, I met someone who came into my life when I went through a terrible break-up with this other boy I thought was the one for me. He was constantly bullied by my ex, beaten and abused, but he still found it within his heart to forgive him. He not only saved me from my loneliness, he saved his own bully from the hate within him. I was so moved that I fell in love again… and soon I married him and had two beautiful children." Twilight said, her smile slowly returning.

"You married someone who doesn't even raise his fists? Why?" Lanna asked.

Twilight groaned in annoyance after that, in her mind. A dumb question. "Lanna, girls have different tastes in guys. I prefer guys who are kind, sweet, humble and smart. A guy who's all about being built-up isn't always gonna lead to a happy love life. Sometimes, they'll use their strength to do more harm than good. But luckily for one of my friends, she had married a guy who’s kinda like that, but instead he is a really smart and a big softie. And as for my husband, he has an older brother who's also pretty strong… but…"

"But what?" Lanna asked.

"I can only say he has a way of using his mind to control his muscles. And he wouldn't be here today if his little brother didn't save him from… an unfortunate accident." Twilight said.

“Oh.” Lanna said.

Twilight looked up at the clock and sighed. "Lanna… I’ll give you one last chance. But that's all you'll ever get from me. No more bullying or I will inform your parents next time and you will be suspended. This is your last warning. Do I make myself clear?"

Lanna sighed in defeat, knowing of what Principal Twilight told her, it would be a little better for her to turn her life around. So it couldn’t hurt to try. “Alright, I’ll try my best.” she answered.

"Good. Now head on out before you miss your class," Twilight said. Lanna nodded before getting up and running off to class. She leaned back against her desk, sighing before looking at the picture frame. The picture in the frame displayed her husband and her holding each other in their warm embrace on their wedding day. "You've changed so many people's lives, Heat Blitz."

Soon Twilight heard another knock on her door. "Come in," she called out. The door opens up and two friendly faces show up.

“Sup egghead, missed us.” Rainbow said with a cocky smile while Fluttershy stood next to her, waving her hand and giving a smile in reply.

"Rainbow, Fluttershy, it's so nice to see you both," Twilight said, giving both girls a group hug. "Are the students behaving alright?"

"Of course they are, but we mostly came here to have a little friendly chat. Is everything going okay at home? How are the husband and kids doing?" Fluttershy asked.

“We’re okay. Heat’s becoming very successful at his current career, helping many people with problems in their lives. The kids are at school today for their first day in 1st grade and Kindergarten. Though, I'm hoping Burning’s not causing trouble like he did back in Preschool," Twlight explained.

“Pfft I’m sure the little guy will be fine.” Rainbow Dash responded. “I mean he can handle himself pretty well.”

"Are you sure? Burning's been getting more creative with his payback against the bullies. I'd hate for him or the kids who picked on him to get hurt again," Fluttershy said.

"Hey, he's setting an example to other kids: never let anyone push him around. Like the old saying: ‘bullying comes at a price’. The one thing all bullies in every school should know by now.” Rainbow rebutted. Fluttershy wasn’t very agreeable about the soccer coach’s statement.

“But that doesn’t make it okay Dash! I mean do you remember the same thing that you, me and the girls did during winter break in our sophomore year.” Fluttershy replied.

Her response had caused Rainbow to not say another word and lowered her head with a small feeling of everlasting guilt. “Oh. I… I guess I forgot about that. I suppose you’re right Fluttershy.”

"Anyways… what about you girls, have you been getting along alright?"

"Yeah, we're doing alright. Soarin's been keeping the boys here in shape and our little boy has been making lots of friends in school," Rainbow said.

"And I've doing really well, too. I even have some big news to share," Fluttershy said.

"Oh? What's that?" Twilight asked.

"Well… my husband and I are making space in our house for a new resident," Fluttershy said, slightly blushing a bit.

"Really? Who's moving in?" Twilight asked. Fluttershy blushed even more, giggling while rubbing her belly. Twilight didn't notice it at first, but upon closer inspection, she could see that underneath Fluttershy's clothes, her stomach was bulging out slightly. Twilight took the hint and put two and two together. "Oh my god, I'm so happy for you, Fluttershy!" she said, hugging Fluttershy again.

"And the package will be here in another 7 months," Rainbow Dash added. "Now my son's gonna have himself a new playmate."

"Plus, I recently found out… it's a boy," Fluttershy said.

"And I've been teasing her left and right about how her little boy's gonna grow up and become a real heart throb to the ladies," Rainbow said. "Speaking of which, have you heard from your brother-in-law, Eternal? I heard he got called in to fix Diamond Tiara's new car."

"I think I recall something about her getting hit by some drunk driver," Twilight said.

"Yeah that's right. Eternal's putting in some overtime to fix it right now. Diamond Tiara was lucky to survive and Appleboom and her friends were having panic attacks when they heard about the incident. As for her mom, she just sued the drunk driver and acts more bitchy than she is.” Rainbow explained.

"I don't doubt that, but I'm glad to know that she's so concerned for her daughter's sake," Twilight said.

"Oh hell no. Diamond had to spend a night at AJ’s to escape her mother’s utter disappointment and her yelling of “costing their money for the crash payments.” Believe me Twi, I really wanted to punch that women’s bitchy, ugly face.” Rainbow replied with irritation.

"But, Eternal made negotiations and lowered the price of the repairs by half since it was a new car and Diamond wasn't in the wrong," Fluttershy said.

"Oh that's nice. I'm glad to know he's doing okay. Although, I'm not sure I can say the same for Inferno, since he hasn't had much work done in Canterlot City now that the crime rate has depleted to almost 100%." Twilight said.

"It may be another boring day at work for him, but at least with the crime rate so low, he can at least spend more time with Sunset and Lily. 2 days ago, I once asked him what he would do if the world was at peace. His answer was to spend more time with his wife and daughter, it was the one thing he cared about.” Fluttershy said. “Ohhh, he is such a great father for Lily.”

"I know and it warms my heart that she and my daughter are best friends. Not to--" Twilight's conversation is then interrupted when the first bell starts ringing.

"Oop, we'd better get back to our classes. Those students aren't gonna whip themselves into tip top shape," Rainbow said.

"And I have a couple of students who need to talk with me in my counseling office. I'll see you some time after work," Fluttershy said.

"Alright. I'll see you girls later. Good luck," Twilight said. The three girls hugged each other and then let Rainbow and Fluttershy leave her office while she attended to her paperwork.

Meanwhile, in the streets of Canterlot City, a certain apple farmer was loading up some empty crates into the back of the truck and was about to head back to Sweet Apple Acres. Just then, she's greeted by the sound of an elegant lady.

"Applejack, deary, fancy seeing you here," said a posh, ladylike voice. Applejack, turned to the left and caught sight of her wife, Rarity: proud owner of Carousel Boutique.

"Howdy there, sugar dumplin', how's the business comin' along?" AJ asked.

"It's been exhausting work, but very satisfying nonetheless. I've been getting more and more clients and it's been keeping me much more busy than it did back in Canterlot High. But it's all well worth it, deary," Rarity replied.

"Ah'm happy to hear that, sugarcube," Applejack replied.

"By the way, how is our darling Apple Jewel coming along?" Rarity asked.

“She’s doin’ fine Rares. She’s at school with her friends.” Applejack answered with a smile. But the tone of her voice makes her sound like she’s a little worried.

"Really? Then why do you sound so concerned?" Rarity asked.

"It's just mah maternal instinct as her mom. Ah'm worried some o' the kids'll bully her. You know how kids are these days, always judgin' others who're different from them just to look cool," Applejack said.

"I understand how worried you are, Applejack. But you mustn't worry about it too deeply. Apple Jewel has her friends by her side to keep her company. You've seen how helpful they are towards each other. I'm worried for our little girl as much as you are, but I also have the utmost confidence in our friends' children." Rarity explained.

“Ah do hope yer right, Rarity.” Applejack said. “But ya do know Ah would still be stubborn to not worry all the time.”

"It's in your nature to worry. I was right to marry you, darling," Rarity replied, pulling AJ in for a passionate kiss. "And just remember, should you ever need me, I'll be there in a jiffy."

"Thanks, hun," Applejack replied. "Ah better get home before mah family sends in Big Mac to come and get me." Afterwards, Applejack climbed into the truck while Rarity blew a kiss to her before getting back to business.

Meanwhile at the Sugar Cafe, two wonderful lovebirds, Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich were going about their usual routine, cooking up tasty meals for their hungry customers. Ever since they took over the restaurant, customers have been flooding in even more often than before.

And whenever their friends come visit at the cafe, they would give them meals and say it’s on the house. Though, they had to make sure it didn't happen too frequent or they'd have some financial troubles. But their friends understood it completely and pay anyways when they were offered free meals.

As of right now, their happy customers were having their delicious meals and Pinkie and Cheese were striking up a conversation with each other.

"You know, Cheese, it seems like only yesterday when the girls and I were always paying a visit to this cute little restaurant for the good foods and finding a nice, quiet place to hang out. Now we've turned this place into a popular eatery with our yummy cooking skills," Pinkie said.

“We sure did sweetie pie.” Cheese replied as he playfully hugs his wife.

Pinkie giggled and said, "Easy there, lover boy, we've got customers present. Changing the subject, how have your old friends been doing? Did they find any good jobs or enroll into any good colleges?"

“Well Inferno’s probably sitting at his desk, being bored out of his mind,” Cheese answered. “Soarin is at old CHS training the Wondercolts boys soccer team. Big Mac is at Sweet Apple Acres, working on the farm with his wife Sugar Belle and his family. As for Flash, me and the boys haven’t heard from him in awhile ever since he left for college 3 years ago and married this rich girl named Serene Grace.”

"Isn't that one of Eternal Flames' ex-girlfriends?" Pinkie asked.

"Bingo. I'm still surprised Flash managed to change her from a money-grubbing… brat to a generous, care-giving young lady. I guess it takes a lot of tolerance and patience to change someone of their rotten ways," Cheese said.

“Well at least Flash has a happy ending. I mean everyone else deserves one,” Pinkie said before turning towards the audience who are reading this story. “Am I right.”

"Uh, dear, who are you talking to?" Cheese asked.

“Oh nothing sweetie.” Pinkie replied. “Just saying that no good party is without a happy ending.”

"Just like how we celebrated Eternal's victory in becoming the new champion. Man the party was a big hit for everyone.” Cheese stated.

"If you thought that was good, then you obviously forgot about our little private… after party. Why don't I remind you… in private," she whispered as she brings her body closer to Cheese’s. Pressing her breasts against his chest.

Soon he swiftly places his right hand on Pinkie’s huge bubble rear and gave it a squeeze, catching her off guard. “I think that’ll be fun.” He whispered. "Oh Pound, Pumpkin, could you two take over for a moment? Pinkie and I have some business to take care off,"

Later two teens appeared from the kitchen of the cafe, one boy and one girl. These are the Cake Twins, the children of the Cakes. After their parents had turned over their ownership of the cafe, as the twins reached their teens, they decided to work at their parent’s former restaurant and worked alongside their Uncle Cheese and Aunt Pinkie for 2 years. Of course, there had been a few struggles during the time, they actually proved to be good help at the cafe.

“Sure Uncle Cheese.” Pound answered with a thumbs up.

“We’ll promise not to start any trouble.” Pumpkin added.

"Let's hope not, or we'll have to call your parents," Pinkie said. "We won't be long." Afterwards, she and her husband moved their horny behinds into the back of the restaurant. They move onwards and hid themselves in the food storage.

“What do you think they’re doing, Pound?” Pumpkin asked her brother.

Pound simply shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t know.” he said.

Meanwhile, as Pinkie and Cheese were in the confinements of the food storage, Pinke made herself a bit comfortable by taking off her panties. Thank god, she was wearing a skirt. Pinkie then bends over against the shelves of the storage, shaking her big, jiggly booty towards her horny husband.

“Ready to have a creampie special, loverboy.” She said in a seductive tone.

"Of course. Here comes the big fat cheese stick, my precious little cotton candy princess," Cheese replied, unzipping his jeans. He digs through his boxer-briefs and pulls out his hardened dick and walks up to his wife. As he was an inch from her, Cheese then grabs at her pink flesh, squeezing them as he removes one of his hands from them and inserts his cock into her tight, warm pussy. As his meat stick enters halfway, Cheese then starts to thrust roughly into her.

Pinkie yelped, but kept her hand over her mouth so the people outside won't hear them. Cheese roughly gave his wife a good fucking. Pinkie's mind was going crazy over the pleasant feeling of her husband's cock filling her love canal. The tip of his monster stick kissed her womb entrance repeatedly with force.

Cheese even groped his cute wife's bouncy, breasts through her uniform. Memories of their first time came flooding into his mind. Her soft, sexy hourglass figure came flooding all throughout his head. His memories caused him to pick up even more speed when he envisioned his wife when she was pregnant.

Pinkie looked over her shoulder at her studly husband, grinning down at her while he gives her the sweet relief she's been wanting every day. He made things more fun by spanking her ass over and over.

"Pinkie, you're such a cute little slut. You love your husband's big, cheesy cock, don't you?" Cheese whispered in her ear. Pinkie whimpered in arousal as she nodded yes when he gave another harsh thrust. But it wasn’t the answer he’s looking for. “Oh c’mon sweetie pie, it’s alright to admit it. After all it’s just us grown ups here. Right?” He assures her as he continues to spank her booty and speed up his thrusts.

The pleasure quickly overwhelmed Pinkie’s mind and finds her will to shatter piece by piece each thrust. Finding it hard to contain herself as she released quiet moans from her mouth.

“C’mon Pinkie. Just say the words. That’s all you have to do,” Cheese replied again.

"Mmm Y-Y-Yes! My pussy… wants your cock… and only yours! Give me more! Please!" Pinkie begged, barely able to get a hold of herself.

“There we go. That wasn’t so hard,” Cheese responded to her pleas. “Now I can give you your long-awaited prize.” He said as he felt his climax about to reach its limit. Pinkie's pussy tighten around her husband's long, hard member. She could feel him growing bigger inside her. Then, Cheese hilted deep inside her and pumped his potent seed inside her womb. Pinkie bit her lip, trying to keep her moans quiet.

She muffled out a scream as her belly bloated with her husband's life-giving seed. After a few minutes of pumping cum into her womb, Cheese finally removes his cock from Pinkie’s pussy. But still had an amount of cum to go, and he thought of a place to dump it in. In a quick flash, he turns Pinkie around to face him and playfully forces her onto her knees. Before she could say a word, he shoves his member straight into her mouth and then deepthroats her. Pinkie’s eyes widen with shock until her mind slowly break as her lover releases more of his sticky cum down her throat.

After a few seconds, he finally ran on empty and pulled out of his wife's mouth after she swallowed the last of his jizz. Pinkie Pie took out a napkin from her uniform and used it to clean off her pussy before putting her panties back on and Cheese put his cock back in his pants before zipping it up again.

"I needed that like a bakery needs sweets," Pinkie said.

"You got what you asked for. Now let's hope the twins didn't mess up while we were having some fun. Let's go," Cheese said, heading towards the door.

"Uh… Cheese… I can't go out there with my tummy all bloated up. You're gonna have to man the station until I unload the cargo," Pinkie said, rubbing her belly.

"That won't be a problem. You can count on me," Cheese replied. Pinkie smiled with a squee before the married couple kissed each other, then exited the food storage. Cheese went back to the front of the restaurant where everyone was dining and Pinkie left into the break room and sat down in one of the chairs, rubbing her belly.

"Good thing I took that pill earlier," she said to herself

Lastly, over at a comic book distributing company, everyone's favorite bacon head, Sunset Shimmer was hard at work, drawing characters on each page while adding dialogue to them. In order to keep her stress under control, she keeps a cappuccino with her since their warm feeling gives her a sense of peace.

As she was working, her mind drifted off when her eyes gazed at the picture of herself, Inferno and their little Lily Rose riding her daddy's shoulder.

She really missed her little girl and her loving husband whenever she goes to work. She really wants to spend the rest of eternity with them, going places where they can be a family all the time. Since crime is at a low rate in Canterlot, Inferno would eventually stay home temporarily, which is a good thing for him and Sunset to be together more often. But now, Lily is now going to grade school and would be there till the afternoon, which is going to be hard for Sunset and Inferno for awhile. But luckily there’s weekend breaks, so at least they can spend time with each other for a few days.

Although she is excited for the big day in the next 3 days. Her and Inferno’s 6th wedding anniversary was drawing closer. Suddenly, her boss walked up to her and told her, "Alright Sunset, break time."

"Alrighty then, guess now I can take the time to work on that present for me and him," Sunset said quietly. She then reaches her hand over onto the left side of her sketch table and grabs her guitar that she placed at when she came in for work. She gives her guitar a good tune-up before practicing her song.

Just like any good artist, she was practicing with the melody before moving onto the lyrics. After several minutes of practicing, she was satisfied with her results. She looks at the clock on her work desk and sees that break was gonna end in 1 minute. She soon places her guitar back where she grabbed it from and gets back to her work.

Meanwhile, in each part of the whole city, the last remaining members of the Sons of Sombra have spread out and parked their vans inside each different individual parking garages. As their plan was put into motion Climbing out of the vans, fully disguised as normal people, they scouted the interiors of mostly office buildings, but the plan of attack was about to come down hard at the Canterlot Mall. As it was Silver’s intentions, if you want your enemies come to you and people tremble in fear; attacked the most populated area. While the explosives may not cause much structural damage, but it will surely strike fear into the populace.

Back at the abandoned building that Silver was in, he observes the operation one last time before he finally begins. “Now Inferno Blaze… Come to me.” Silver said, as he pulls out a detonator from his pocket, then in one click of a swick, triggers the explosives.

Sparks flew, debris scattered everywhere and screams rang out throughout the mall. The alarms in the mall rang loudly. The smoke began to spread across each section of the mall where the explosions were located. Soon the people inside began to try to exit out of the building; but some were unable to see through the smoke.

Outside of the mall, Eternal Flames was jogging along the sidewalks, training for another possible boxing match in a few weeks. But soon his steady pace began to slow down when he passes the Canterlot Mall and sees the smoke coming out of the window. As he spots the amounts of people exiting out of the Malls’s entrance and exit; Eternal instantly ran towards the area to help them.

"What the hell is happening in there?" he asked one of the people.

"Get out of here, man! Some bombs went off in there!" A man said.

"What?! Are there any people still trapped in there?" Eternal asked.

"Who cares, just get out of here!" the man exclaimed before running off. But Eternal wasn't gonna leave the people still trapped inside. He ran up towards the entrance and saw multiple spots in the mall blown to bits, fire ablazing.

"Crap! Who the hell did this?" Eternal asked himself. He could see multiple people trapped under the debris or inside some of the shops. He didn't hesitate to run over to the people who were at risk of getting crushed. "Hang on tight, I'll get you outta here!" he said, lifting some of the debris out of the way.

But there were still more people who needed help and the cops won't make it in time to save everyone, so Eternal was on his own for now. Though he had some help along the way a few times here and there.

But luckily for Eternal; help was coming soon. At the CPD, Inferno and Heat’s oldest brother Blue Flare, where both playing checkers in the lounge, enjoying some coffee as well.

“Ready to get your ass kicked, Blue.” Inferno said to his opponent in a cocky tone.

"I should be asking you the same thing," Blue replied. He was playing his black pieces while Inferno played with red pieces. Before he could begin his next move; the CPD commissioner, Shining Armor, walks into the lounge and calls out to the two.

“Officer Flare, gather up any officers on duty; Staff Sergeant Blaze, gather your team, we've got a 10-80 at the Canterlot City Mall!" He shouts.

“Wait, WHAT!?” Inferno said in disbelief. “10-80? Here?!”

"Did I stutter? Now hurry, people are still trapped inside!" Shining said.

"Got it! Let's go!" Inferno replied. Blue nodded and followed his comrade over to the SWAT van, loading up with their armor and loaded guns. The drivers hop in and sound the sirens before driving off. During the drive, Inferno loads up his Benelli M4; and in short amount of time, he reaches into one of his pockets and grabbed his phone, dialing Sunset’s number.

“Inferno, how are you doing?” He hears Sunset’s voice reply to him.

“Did you see the news today?” Inferno asks.

“Yeah, I did. Are you gonna be okay?” Sunset replies back in worry

“I’ll be fine. You just make sure you and Lily are safe and out of harm's way," Inferno said. "And make sure to tell the others about this, too."

“Alright. I gotta go now; I love you.” Sunset said.

“Love you, too. Bye.” Inferno responded, Sunset replied the same words and then he hangs up.

“Hey, you’ll see your kid after this, sir.” One of his team, sitting next to him, stated.

“Thanks, Nimble.” Inferno replies. "Now let's hope no one is seriously injured… or worse."

"And if they are, we'll rush them outta there before you can say "Shadow Knight," Blue Flare said with a determined smile.

Moments later, the team arrived at the mall. Getting fully loaded and geared up, they burst out of the SWAT vans. Some of the teammates stayed behind to ensure all the people were evacuated safely while the others, including Inferno, went inside to investigate.

Once inside, Inferno and Blue then sees Commissioner Shining Armor and another officer speaking to; who they did not expect, Eternal Flames.

“Hey Eternal!” Inferno calls out to his old time pal.

“Hey bro!” Blue calls out to his brother as well.

"About time you guys showed up! Quick, help me get the debris off this guy!" Eternal called out, while trying to live a larger, heavier chunk of debris. Inferno and Blue rushed over and gave him a hand, barely lifting the chunk off the trapped civilian. He crawled out just in time before the guys let go of the debris, allowing it to fall back down.

Next thing they knew, shots were being fired and one of them nearly hit Eternal in the brain, but missed by a few inches and hit the debris. Eternal, Blue and Inferno turned around and saw a three men standing over the piles of debris; two of them wearing tactical wear and both carrying SIG MPXs; the third one is wearing a silver skull mask with the red scorpion symbol in the center of the mask, holding a tactical AR-15.

Inferno can’t help but have an uncanny feeling as he and the masked culprit stare at each other. But soon the three men and the rest of the officers and people in the building take cover as four more men with SIG MPXs appear out of nowhere and started firing upon them. In retaliation, Inferno, Blue, and the rest of their team; including the officers in the building returned fire, leading to a massive gunfight in the mall.

Inferno aims his Beneli at a charging hostile and shot him down before getting a second one who was about to mow down a group of people evacuating the battle zone.

Eternal gets reckless as he grabbed a large chunk of the debris and threw it at the man wearing the skull mask with the scorpion. However; what came next surprised him when the man suddenly caught the chunk with his left hand before it was able to hit him. Eternal, Blue, and even Inferno’s eyes widen with surprise and were left frozen still; until the man threw the chunk back at them with unnatural strength.

“HIT THE DECK!” Blue shouted as everyone took cover. The debris crashed against the wall, leaving a large crack.

"Where the hell did this guy get his strength from?" Eternal asked in surprise. "Wherever he got it, I'm gonna break him big time!" he said before recklessly rushing at the man.

"Eternal stop! Don't be stupid!" Blue shouted. But Eternal didn't listen, he just rushed in and was about to go off on him. Inferno, fearing for his friend, rushed after him to ensure he has back up. Eternal clenched his fists, then threw his signature corkscrew punch at the man. Unfortunately, his punch was easily caught in the palm of the man's hand.

"What the--" Eternal asked before he was drop kicked to the gut and took a fist to the face, pushing him back. And then soon came a nasty side bow straight to his rib cage, soon following a sickening crack in his ribs. Eternal fell and rolled onto the ground in agonizing pain; Blue suddenly went into panic mode and rushed over to help his brother, even when the shootout between the cops and terrorists was still raging on. Inferno growled in rage and then sped up his pace until he reached his target.

“YOU BASTARD!!” He shouted in rage as he tackled the masked man, catching him off guard and the two tumbling down the pile of debris, away from the battle zone.

"Eternal, are you alright?" Blue asked, trying to help him up.

"What the hell is that guy made of-- AH!!!" Eternal exclaimed, grabbing his right rib cage. "Damn it all, I can't move!"

"Just hang in there, I'll get you out of this right away," Blue said, picking up his little brother. With Eternal safe in his arms, he navigated his way out of the mall, avoiding any burning flames that might block their way. The remaining SWAT gave them covering fire as they drew closer to the exit of the building. Once they made it outside, a dozen of ambulance vehicles were outside tending to the injured and 40 police cars forming a barricade around the entrance of the mall. Blue managed to carry his brother to one of the ambulance vehicles who were less occupied at the moment.

"Eternal… whatever you do… don't you dare die on me," Blue Flare said.

"Me, die? Not a chance," Eternal replied, in a humorous tone before grunting in pain again. Blue then sat Eternal into the back of the medical van, then later a medic women appeared next to the two and check over Eternal’s injury.

“Well, he seems to have a few cracked ribs in the left section of his abdomen; but, so far there isn’t any internal damage to any vital organs.” The women stated.

"Thank god for that," Blue said.

"Hey Blue, you think Inferno’s gonna be fine?” Eternal asked his brother.

“After what happen to you, I say he’s settling the score at this moment,” Blue replied.

= Inside the Canterlot Mall =

And Blue is right about that. Inside the mall, Inferno and Silver were still tackling and wrangling with each other across the mall floor. Inferno then rams his foe onto the ground and then proceeds to brutally beat into Silver’s mask, trying to drill into his face. However, the terrorist leader blocked a few of his punches and then uses his legs to fling Inferno over him.

Later, the two combatants got up to their feet and faced each other in their combat stances. The two stood for a few seconds until they charged at each other; Inferno throws a side kick into Silver’s chest, staggering him back a bit; then Silver retaliates with a spinning back kick to Inferno’s abdomen, staggering him back a bit.

Then the two drew closer to each other a threw punches at each other, both countering blow per blow. Silver throws a hook, but Inferno stops it with an upper hand block; Inferno throws a swift jab, but Silver catches it and throws him back; the two equally match in combat.

Then the two combatants drew back and circle each other; like two cobras, ready to strike at their enemy.

“You’re gonna regret what you did to my friend back there.” Inferno growled at his foe.

“Well, he was a little nuisance; however, I should thank him. He got you and I to meet, at last.” Silver replied.

“Well, glad I made you look forward to it… So then I can kick your sorry ass after what you've done to these other people.” Inferno responded.

“Eh, collateral damage. Besides I have much bigger plans than small explosions.” Silver countered with his response.

“What plans!?” Inferno asked.

Silver raises his arm up and gestured his hand to ‘come at him’. “Why don’t you beat me and find out.” He bluffed. Inferno yells in rage and soon the two were at it again.

Inferno throws quick jabs at Silver, but the masked soldier blocked the attack before he could land a blow. Silver then did a slow sweep to knock him off-balance. But instantly, Inferno saw the incoming attack and did a backflip to avoid it; then Inferno did a tornado roundhouse kick which finally landed a blow to the side of Silver’s mask and was then knocked to the ground. However, Silver got back up; recovered from the move and then charges at Inferno, tackling him into and then smashing through a concrete wall.

The two fell to the floor of another room and rolled across the floor, trying to gain the upper hand and even traded a few short blows. Silver grew angry and desperate and tried to suffocate him. Inferno, knee kicked him in the gut punched him off of him before getting back on top of Silver, throwing some hard punches. One of his punches left a serious crack in the mask.

Sliver’s anger grew to its max as he pulls out a combat knife from his pocket and with one swift swing, he slashes at Inferno’s eye - the one without his scar, only this time it went deep. Inferno drew back from the attack, covering his slashed eye in pain until he shrugged it off. He then turns towards his foe; revealing the bleeding, deep slash in his left eye and then shows off a serious facial expression that screams rage. He then pulls out his combat knife from his pocket and then gets into a combat stance again, so did Silver.

"I'm gonna enjoy splattering your blood and guts all over the walls, you cowardly bastard!" Inferno said in a deep, calm, angry tone.

“The feeling is mutual.” Silver replied in the same tone as well.

The two stood for a while until they charge at one another; slashing and bashing at each other without mercy. Both dodging each other’s strikes with their knives and landing hard blows at each other’s bodies.

Silver raises his knife to get an opportunity to stab at Inferno, but he caught it in mid air. Inferno tries the same, only for Silver to catch it as well. The two stare into each other’s eyes, struggling to break free from each other’s grasps. After moments of struggle, Inferno then lands a headbutt into Silver’s mask; breaking off a small piece of it. But Silver then retaliates by delivering a knee kick into Inferno, sending both of them to fall in opposite directions from each other.

Both men laid on the hard floor, grunting from their bruises and scars. Inferno manages to get up a little, only to see Silver getting up as well; turning his face towards him, revealing one of Silver's eyes. Soon the two heard voices of police officers close by, which convinces Silver to leave the area. He gets up quicker at a fast rate and then walks away as Inferno finally gets up from the floor and staring at his enemy walking away before turning towards him.

“Until we meet again, Inferno Blaze. And when that day comes, I will destroy everything and everyone you loved,” Silver stated in a maniacal tone. “Including your precious daughter, Lily.” He says for the final time before disappearing into the smoke.

"Inferno, are you alright?" One of his comrades asked, rushing over to him. "Oh shit, we gotta get that eye checked out."

Soon his comrades lifted him up and carried Inferno all the way to the entrance of the mall; however, Inferno’s mind was in turmoil and unrest. He now fears not only for the lives of his friends and family; but now he fears for Lily’s life. But wait… how does he know Inferno has a daughter, or what her name is for that matter? Whoever he was, he's bad news… And now he earned his place on top of Inferno’s kill list.