Fluttershy, in her demon form, hissed as she slowly advanced toward Twilight, Batman, and Catwoman. The darkness behind her back twirled around her body. Her eyes glowed dark purple as she fiercely glared at the three, mostly at Batman. “You monster...YOU FIEND!!! You ruined my life; you defiled my conscience; you took away every single energy I ever had! Thanks to you, I AM NOTHING!!!” she wrathfully bellowed.

Her screams shook the whole torn town. The last remaining gargoyles and the police were shaken by the demonic voice. Once it died down, they resumed their battle with each other. Still shocked by her changed appearance, Twilight drew a little closer to her corrupted friend. “Fluttershy, what happened to you? What is going on?!” she asked.

“Do NOT call me that hideous name!! Fluttershy is dead! She was a dumb loser who thought it was a good idea to kill her best friend mercilessly. I’m going to wipe the floor with you fools to erase all memories of her!” Demonshy spoke.

“No! This isn’t who you are! I know Fluttershy is still inside somewhere!” Twilight pleaded.

Batman took a moment to observe Demonshy’s hostility and aggression. Then he realized how exactly she turned that way. “Twilight, it was her strong guilt that clouded her judgment. Her prominent role in Discord’s demise drove her to insanity and endless depression. It appears that she will do anything to forget that tragic incident that nearly broke us that night...including her.” Batman said.

“Wait...she killed Discord, the Lord of Chaos? Wow...you girls really went beyond Batman’s limit. I’m very impressed.” Catwoman smiled. Batman slightly glared at her.

“What? I’m just saying they did something...unorthodox. That’s all.” Catwoman clarified.

“ENOUGH!! I will kill you all!!” Demonshy screamed. She spewed beams of dark magic from her mouth. Batman stood in front of Catwoman and Twilight and blocked the deadly beam with his magic-proof armor.

“Fluttershy, stop now!! You will only hurt yourself more!” Batman pleaded.

“Never! I’m taking you down, bat-loser!” the demented pegasus yelled, lunging directly at the Dark Knight.

Twilight jumped between them both and tackled her friend on the ground in a desperate attempt to subdue her and protect her other friends. Catwoman took out her whip and wrapped it around Demonshy. The pegasus ferociously struggled to release herself, but the three heroes restrained her movements by holding her wings and hooves.

“Fluttershy! Please! Listen to us! We don’t want to hurt you! I don’t want to hurt you!” Twilight again reasoned with her. Nevertheless, the darkness kept enveloping its victim; almost as if it refuses to let Fluttershy go from its powerful bonds.

“She is DEAD! I killed her! Her misery will be forever forgotten once I’m finished here!” Demonshy cried, pushing all three individuals with her magic off of her. She flew in the air and growled like a lion. She then gnashed at them with her canine teeth to further intimidate them.

She then spewed purple fire from her muzzle right toward Batman, Twilight, and Catwoman. The brave alicorn shielded them all with her magic shield causing all the fire to pass around the shield. Demonshy then bashed her head against the shield. “This stupid shield...won’t...stop MEEE!!” she angrily roared.

Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Spike, Shining Armor, Celestia, and Luna had shocking looks as they witnessed the escalating confrontation between them four. “Come on! We gotta help our friends over there!” Rainbow said.

“Wait. Let them handle this. They got this. They will find a way to bring her back to normal.” Robin advised.

Rainbow looked up at him in confusion seeing a new bipedal creature in Equestria. “Umm, who are you?” she asked.

“I’m Robin, the new protector of Gotham City. I guess I’m now Batman’s partner since he is back in the game.” Robin smiled.

“Marvelous design, Robin! I also love your cape! It looks absolutely splendid!” Rarity praised, holding his cape with her magic.

“Thanks. It’s high density polarized titanium, ten times stronger than steel.” said Robin.

“Fascinating!” Rarity said. “Oh, and I like that mask as well! It makes you look very mysterious!”

Robin had a puzzled look at her before turning to the other ponies and dragon. “Is...she always like this?” he asked.

“Ehhh, you get used to it. She adores fashion after all.” Pinkie shrugged.

“Hmmm, that makes sense.” Robin nodded.

Demonshy finished her breathing of purple fire. She flew up in the sky and rammed against the shield with brute force. Her massive strike broke Twilight’s shield to pieces. Once they were exposed to her again, Batman took out four silver batarangs and held them behind his back to see what the demonic pegasus would do next.

She growled angrily at the trio before flying right at them for a direct assault. At that moment, Batman threw the four batarangs at her wings and front hooves. They impaled her directly at the same areas he aimed at. She screamed in pain from the attack. “AHHHHHH!!!”

As she fell on the ground and writhed in agony, Batman, Twilight, and Catwoman rushed to her and held her down on the ground so she would not constantly move around. “LET ME GO, YOU MONSTERS!! I’LL DESTROY YOU ALL!!” Demonshy violently threatened.

“No! We’re not leaving you alone! We want to help you! You have to come back, Fluttershy! Please!!” Twilight begged.

“Why should you help me?! I am a worthless pony who carelessly puts her feelings before her best friends!! Batman drove me to this!!” Demonshy accused, pointing at Batman.

“I did not drive you to madness, Fluttershy. The problem was that The Joker indirectly severed the relationship between you and Discord. He converted him back to his old ways, and let him do all sorts of chaos and destruction in Equestria which broke your heart and drove you to make a hard decision that would save Equestria. I know what it’s like, my friend.” Batman explained.

“Harvey Dent was my best friend, a close ally much like how Gordon is. He was Gotham’s White Knight until The Joker ruined him and brought him down to his level. When he threatened to kill Gordon’s son, I had no choice but to take him down to save Gordon’s son’s life. Harvey died in the process. Did I allow it to becloud my judgement? No. Was I discouraged? Of course. But I still had hope...hope for better things to come.” Batman finished.

Demonshy somewhat softened her resistance and listened to everything that Batman shared. Once he finished his speech, she raised an eyebrow in curiosity. “If that was how you reacted to that situation, then what makes you think I’ll do the same? How can I pull myself from the mess I’m in?! I’m just so...terrible!! I have no hope anymore!!” she yelled.

“You just need to remember all the accomplishments you have done in the past, kid.” Catwomam advised. “Look, I too lost all hope when Gotham was under siege by Bane years ago even though I didn’t want to admit it. Bruce reminded me of my true worth and how I could improve myself.” she said, holding Batman’s hand affectionately. “It’s how I helped him save the city.”

“Even though Discord is gone, you still have us, Fluttershy. We still love you and always will love you. We will always be there for you no matter what comes in our way. Friendship...is magic.” Twilight smiled, extending her hoof to her.

Demonshy was very uncertain at first as she looked at her hoof. Then considering everything they said to her, her emotions were beginning to fill her heart. All the bonds she made with her friends were truly dear to her and would not have them meet the same fate as Discord. Tears falling from her eyes, she accepted Twilight’s hoof. At that moment, all the darkness vanished from sight and the pegasus returned to her true normal form.

“I love you too, Twilight. You too, Batman.” she said, smiling brightly. She embraced both Twilight and Batman as she began to cry. “I’m so sorry for the mean things I’ve done to you. Please forgive me.”

“We forgive you, Fluttershy. We’re still friends.” Twilight said, smiling warmly. The other four ponies and Spike along with Robin saw this and rejoiced over Fluttershy’s reform.

“YAYYY!! Group hug!!” Pinkie shouted. They all came forward and joined in the hug.

After the rest of the gargoyles were defeated and killed, the police forces reunited with Gordon as they had seemingly won the battle. “I think we did it, sir. We won!!” a police officer said.

“It would seem that way.” said Gordon.

Bane came forward and eyed Gordon. “Well, well, well, if it isn’t the great Commissioner James Gordon! A great surprise to see you I must say.” he said.

Gordon was startled to see him again. Seeing him in his unharmed healthy look even though he was killed years ago in Gotham was just a mystery to him. Gordon pointed his gun at the villain. “What are you doing here? Were you helping that Tirek guy to take over Equestria?” he demanded.

“Yes, I was. Helping a friend to vindicate a just cause is always a blessing.” Bane said, despite the feelings he had earlier. However, he had no clue of the most shocking truth he would ever hear that might make it all change.

“Seriously, Bane?! You helped him?! Behind my back?! How could you do such a thing?!” Thorax shouted in shock.

“Don’t you at least have a fear of ponies? What if they did some horrible things to your friends in the past? They could be what Tirek described them as.” excused Bane. “Besides, this necklace he gave me was a sign of his gratitude and loyalty.”

“That may be true, but you have never met or talked with any one of those ponies! How could you know for sure they are like the Gothamites back there?” Thorax asked.

Bane thought on the logic of that statement before turning to Thorax. “Perhaps you are correct. Now, I still have one question in mind for Mr. Gordon.” he said, turning to the Commissioner. “Where is Talia? I know you imprisoned her, so where is she?” Bane demanded. He was hoping she was still alive.

Gordon then made a fearful expression as he knew right away the consequences that will follow if he tells him the truth. He remembered his role of covering up Harvey Dent’s crimes and was determined to not make the same mistake again. He was ready to defend himself for the protection of Gotham and even Equestria.

“I regret to say this, but—(clears throat)—Taila...is...dead.” Gordon confessed.

The exact moment those dreadful words slipped out of his mouth and struck Bane’s ears, Bane widened his eyes in extreme shock and terror. His actual friend whom he desperately saved from the murderous thugs in the prison eons ago and whom he dearly loved...was DEAD?? He wished he did not hear those words that would haunt him forever. His ultimate task...had failed.

“WHAT?!??!?!? NOOOOOO!!!!!!” Bane shrieked.

After Batman and his friends broke the group hug, they looked around Ponyville and saw everypony happy with their magic back and the princesses coming to them. The silver bracelets were removed by Shining Armor, and they had their magic fully restored. “Well done, everyone. I’m very pleased to see Batman back. My sister and I are very grateful for the work you have done in saving Equestria.” Celestia commended.

“And I see you have brought new friends here too. Pleased to meet you both.” Luna nodded to Robin and Catwoman. They nodded in acknowledgment.

“It’s not over yet. I have still yet to apprehend Bane.” Batman said.

“AND FACE ME TOO!!” a dark voice called out. Suddenly, the Lurking Phantom arose from the torn ground and smiled wickedly at the amazed ponies and heroes. “Hello again!”

“It’s that phantom again!” Applejack said.

“Get back!” Robin ordered. The Mane Six and Spike got behind Batman while the latter faced the villain.

“Who are you?” Batman asked.

“Don’t you remember me, old pal? The times we fought together and our battles together? Surely, you wouldn’t forget your archenemy now, would you...Batsy?” the Phantom asked with a familiar voice and tone.

Batman immediately recognized the voice and widened his eyes at the revelation. “No...it can’t be...” he muttered.

The Phantom laughed maniacally while he formed a Glasgow smile on his face. “YESS!! It is I! Yours truly, The Clown Prince of Crime in his true form! Hahahahahahahaha!!!!” Joker laughed.

“HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?! Batman killed you!” Twilight yelled, shivering in fear.

Fluttershy covered her face with her pink hair to avoid looking at the very one who broke her life. “This can’t be happening! This can’t be happening!” Spike said.

“But it is, little dragon!! If you’re so dying to know, then allow me to show you how exactly everything happened.” Joker said, showcasing a panoramic picture of the events that happened before.

Author's Note

I AM BACK, BABY!! Haha! I love making a great entrance!!

Anyway, so Bane finally knows the truth of Talia’s death. I bet you guys jumped in joy once you read those paragraphs. Things are getting uglier now.

Lastly,
Happy now, MDCommissioner? 🙄