Animus (The Midnight Series)

Chapter 9: Forgiveness

I

Twilight remembers what pieces she used for the lockets. Remembering all the pain she felt. She used their weapons against them by giving them a taste of their own medicine.

Rainbow Dash ran around in circles, causing raindrops to form in the sky like a mist, in which drenched the Dazzlings. Rarity used her power to shield them from leaving, while Pinkie Pie distracted them. All they needed was Twilight's signal to release it when it was time. Allowed the girls to get out as quickly as they can and she would watch the sparks fly.

Lightning is caused by negatively charged clouds, with enough positively charged electrons on the ground to connect both the cloud to the ground, causing an electrical current to generate a lightning bolt. Living creatures naturally generate positive energy, drenched in water gives them a boost, with something metallic like copper wire, which was used inside the lockets they carried. Allowed them to become engulfed as electrical conductors for the lightning to easily target them to strike.

Twilight was relieved to have at least three of her friends left to finish the job, while embracing a clear victory using scientific understanding.

II

Twilight opened her eyes, but she was surrounded. Twilight looked behind her, and there was Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity inside a force field.

"I-I did it..." Rarity said as she focused. Twilight smiled, they did not leave her after all. Rarity was relieved to have her friends by her side, her dream was there to help her turn things around. Rainbow Dash held Pinkie in her arms, as Pinkie smiled and had her eyes closed.

"I love you guys!" Pinkie said.

"We love you too Pinkie!" Twilight said. "Thank you!"

Rarity stopped focusing on the shield, and they were splashed with water that rested on it.

"Didn't think that one through..." Rarity said, as she was wiping off her dress.

"Yeah... good one Rarity!" Rainbow Dash said, as she swiped her hand over Rarity's back. Rarity grunted, and looked at her, a little bit ticked off, but she let it go when Pinkie got up in between them. "By the way Twilight... what happened?!"

"I will tell you, but... I just hope Sunset and the others are okay..." Twilight said, as she looked out into the distance, beginning to tear up. "They came... they tortured me until I made them all a locket, just like the one I had before... but I was weak and angry... I made them differently this time... I was hoping it wouldn't work, but it took their life force."

"Tortured..." Rarity spoke. "Why didn't you tell us?!"

"If I did, they would have done something horrible..." Twilight cried. "I wanted to protect you all, and I knew you guys would not believe me... after the mess I made..."

"Twilight..." Pinkie said, as she went over to hug Twilight.

"I'm so thankful for everything you've guys done for me... even if... even if they don't return..." Twilight cried. Rarity and Rainbow Dash looked at each other. They both could have lost their partners, and they feared being left behind, alone. Rarity held onto Rainbow Dash's hand, and Rainbow Dash held it tightly. Rainbow Dash cried, they all came together.

They heard an exhausted moan coming from the Dazzlings. Twilight came up to them, the others followed. Adagio was laying on the ground, the others were fried and stiff, but were still breathing. Adagio rolled to look up at the skies. Twilight came up to her.

"Clever girl..." Adagio said, as she coughed, wiping away the raindrops that fell on her face. "Please... tell me they're okay..."

"They’re breathing, but they’re really weak." Twilight said.

"I'm only going to say this once..." Adagio spoke softly. "I'm sorry... no more will I mess with you... or the others... you're too strong... even from after fighting with each other..."

"You guys fought?" Twilight asked the girls.

"Yes..." Rainbow Dash and Rarity said simultaneously.

"We saw them, out on the streets, fighting each other over their secrets." Adagio said. "It was quite a turning point. Quite a show."

"It really was all my fault..." Twilight said. "...I ruined everything..."

"We all did Twilight..." Rarity said.

"We all had things that we couldn't confess..." Rainbow Dash added.

"I lied to you guys, about sharing your secrets..." Pinkie confessed. "I stood in front of you all so you could stop..."

"Pinkie..." Rarity cried. "That's alright my dear..."

"Thank you Pinkie..." Rainbow Dash added.

"I'm so sorry you guys..." Twilight replied, with much sincerity. "I... I love you guys so much... no matter what happens..."

"Love ya too Twilight!" Pinkie enlightened.

"Give me a break!" Adagio mocked. "But, please... call an ambulance... then you will never have to see us again..."

"Adagio..." Twilight said.

"I'm not surprised you would have empathy for us, but we are terrible people who don't deserve any of you." Adagio continued. "Nor do you deserve us in your lives..."

"Maybe we could have been friends..." Twilight suggested. Adagio smiled, but shook her head.

"I got all I need." Adagio said.

III

It took the ambulance a few moments to get to Twilight's place. They all took the Dazzlings in to get treated. Luckily the storm stopped when they arrived. Twilight invited everyone into her house. They all sat down on the couch to explain what to do now. Twilight explained to them what happened to her, and what she did to the Dazzlings. They couldn't believe Twilight's scientific plan worked. They all laughed, but they all still felt sadness in their hearts knowing that half of them are gone.

Twilight then heard something coming from the hallway. The sound of claws and patterning of paws from her room. Twilight got up to see. It then jumped on her.

"Spike!" Twilight yelled, as she hugged him. "You guys!!!" Twilight yelled, as she was excited. "They're back! Spike was taken along with them, but if he's back, then that must mean, they'll all be back!"

Everyone jumped out of their seats. They then heard their phones ring.

Rarity got a call from Sunset, and Rainbow Dash got a call from Fluttershy. They both teared up, and answered immediately.

Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy:

R: Fluttershy?! Is that really you?!
F: Dashie! You're okay! Oh thank goodness!
R: Are you still back at the house?!
F: Yes!
R: I'll be right there!

Rarity and Applejack (Sunset's cell phone):

R: Sunset?!
A: It's me Rarity!
R: Applejack... y-you're okay?
A: Ah am, my phone was smashed, and my truck is gone, so ah headed over to your place, but ah found Sunset in yer room! Might want to explain that?
R: Of course darling, I'm... just so relieved that you're safe!
A: Am happy you are too!

Pinkie and Twilight both watched them tearing up, and relieved to have them all come back. Twilight held onto Pinkie's shoulder. Pinkie smiled and was hugging Twilight tightly.

"It's all coming together!" Pinkie said.

"Yeah!" Twilight said, as she smiled brightly.

"Guys! Is it okay if I go to see Fluttershy?!" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Yes, of course! Go on!" Twilight said. Rainbow Dash thanked them, and ran out to Fluttershy's house.

"Well, I'm off as well. Pinkie, is Sweetie Belle going to stay at your place for tonight?" Rarity asked. Pinkie knew what she meant.

"Of course she can!" Pinkie enlightened.

"Thank you Pinkie!" Rarity said sincerely. Rarity headed out the door.

"Well, what are going to be up to Pinkie?" Twilight asked.

"Well, I'm rather tired. I should probably get home!" Pinkie said.

"You know what? You should just stay the night, it's almost sun up, might as well!"

"Okay!" Pinkie said. Twilight smiled, as she hopped around.

IV

Meanwhile... at Fluttershy's place.

Fluttershy was sitting on the couch, comfortably as she waited. Fluttershy heard a knock at the door. Rainbow Dash came in, and she pounced onto Fluttershy, making them both fall onto the couch. Rainbow Dash, on top, looked into Fluttershy's eyes. The gleam in their eyes, knew what hell they were put through, but it was worth the pain to be there in each other's arms once again. Rainbow Dash's eyes fell, and she pushed her lips into Fluttershy's. Fluttershy felt her wet lips and closed her eyes to embrace the moment. Fluttershy moved to be on top, but they both fell to the floor. In which worked out. Fluttershy leaned forward and continued to hold her, and locked her mouth onto Rainbow Dash's. Rainbow Dash massaged her back as she leaned closer, and her hair tickled her ears and neck when she came in. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy rolled over again, Rainbow Dash sat on Fluttershy, Fluttershy's heart was pounding, her breath picked up it's pace, and her whole body felt a warmth that was intoxicating. Rainbow Dash could feel Fluttershy's heart race, she would moan. It made Rainbow Dash excited, in which she wanted to indulge more deeply.

V

Meanwhile... at Rarity's house. Sunset gave Applejack a hug, they both understood what was happening, and decided to let it all go, but always stay together. Sunset left Rarity's house and headed home. As time went on, Applejack fixed Rarity's broken door, and she heard the front door open. Applejack went to see, and Rarity fell apart seeing her once again. She ran into her, and held her tightly.

"I don't want to leave your side ever again!" Rarity cried.

"Rarity, ah have somethin' to say." Applejack said calmly.

"What is it?" Rarity asked.

"Granny Smith, and the other's... requested ah stay with you..." Applejack said.

"What do you mean?!" Rarity said.

"They accept us, Rarity. They accept us. And am going to stay here with you. Wherever you go, ah go." Applejack continued.

"Oh Applejack!" Rarity continued to hold Applejack. "Let's head to the room, Sweetie Belle is at Pinkie's!"

"You betcha!" Applejack said.

VI

Meanwhile... at Sunset's house.

Sunset arrived at her house. She remembered the bed, and the mess Twilight made, so she laid on the couch once again. She felt restless, and contemplated all the things she's gotten into. They all had to do with Twilight. Maybe there was something else, but maybe she was too blind to see it, or too stubborn to acknowledge it? Sunset text Twilight, and asked if she would like to talk about things during the weekend. A few moments later, Twilight texted back and agreed to it, and was looking forward to it. Sunset smiled, and was finally able to sleep.

VII

Meanwhile... at Twilight's house. Pinkie texts Maud about spending the night with Twilight, as she was laying in Twilight's bed. Maud replied to her about getting home early to pick up Sweetie Belle. Pinkie agreed. Twilight came into the bedroom, and laid beside Pinkie.

"Hey Twilight?" Pinkie asked.

"Yeah Pinkie?" Twilight replied.

"So, after all that, are you okay?" Pinkie continued. "Like mentally and physically?"

"I'm actually a lot better. Now that everything was taken care of. But, Pinkie. I'm proud of you, the way you handled everything. You're truly a hero for us all." Twilight said.

"Thank you Twilight!" Pinkie said. "The others are too!"

"Of course, but I, however, shouldn't be."

"What do you mean?" Pinkie asked.

"I made everything fall apart... I caused so much pain and hurt..."

"Twilight... don't say that. After saving us all, we forgiven you..."

"You're too kind Pinkie... but... can I forgive myself...?"

"Sure... in time... right?"

Twilight smiled. Pinkie did as well.

"Goodnight Pinkie!" Twilight said, as she yawned.

"Night Twilight!" Pinkie said. They both laid in opposite directions, but felt comforted. While Spike laid in the corner, and slept happily with his favorite people.

VIII

Twilight received a message from Sunset, and she wanted to meet up with her sometime this weekend to talk. Twilight replied that she was looking forward to it. Twilight smiled, and fell asleep.