My Little Pony: The Prince of Friendship

"Not to sound racist, but..." Ember said. "Are you...sure you want an earth Pony like HIM on this little squad your making?" She asked.

"Admittedly, I'm wondering that myself." The Earth Pony Stallion said. "I get that earth ponies can be stronger then normal, but are you sure I should be pony chosen?" He asked.

"Sandbar, from what your parents told me, you've always been fascinated by other races. Therefor, that will make you the pefect pony for this position. No unicorn or pegasus comes close." Twilight said.

"I trust your judgement, Princess Twilight." Ember said.

"She has a plan, I can feel it." Rob said nearby.

"I just hope he can pull his weight." A nearby orange dragoness said.

"Twilight wouldn't have chosen him if she didn't think he couldn't handle this." Rob said.

"You are correct Rob. I have a strong feeling with Sandbar, Smolder." Twilight said to the orange dragoness said.

"Whatever." Smolder said.

"Do I need to teach you respect? Because I will be more then happy to do just that." Rob said.

"Smolder, don't even try." Ember said. "Whoever this black fox is, I sense power beyond the scope of anything one has ever seen." She added.

"Exactly. So you best fall in line." Rob said.

"Let's be fair here to those who can't fly Smolder." A male blue griffon said. "I for one am glad that there's an earth pony on the team. I've heard they have untapped potential." He added.

"That's right. So don't count them out." A female hippogriff said.

"Yona just glad she not only non-flier of group now. Yona got worried about that." The female yak said.

"If it makes you feel any better, Yona; I don't like flying that much. I prefer going by land or sea." The Hippogriff said.

"Yona understand." Yona said.

"Um...King Thorax? Are you certain that I can get along with everyone here?" A female cyan changeling said.

"I know your a shy one, Ocellus, but I think some time with the other races will do you some good. Plus, you'll be helping to defend not just Equestria from this Dark Master, but the entire world." King Thorax said.

"Gonna have to admit, that's a point I can't argue with. This is more then just one of our kingdoms on the line here: The entire world is at stake." Smolder said. "So I guess I can deal with the two land dwellers." She added.

"Please don't fight with anyone." Ember warned. "Because if you do and I hear about it, then--" She was saying when Rob dropped the cup he was holding; it contants and glass spilling onto the floor.

"...She's here..." Rob said. "I can sense her...she's at the Dragon lands." He added.

"What?! But how did she get past all those sentries?" Twilight asked.

"Karisha isn't called The Manipulator for nothing. Go with cation." Rob said. "There's not much time. I will use my powers to warp you right to Karisha." Rob said and suddenly the group of six was warped away. When they came out of the warp, they spotted a female kobold.

"You! You have to be Karisha!" Sandbar said.

"What's this? A group of six here to ruin my fun? But that's no fun. I've only just been getting started. Well, I suppose if your going to try and stop me...LET THE MUSIC PLAY!" The Kobold said before suddenly music started to play.

DARK TRIBE SURVIVOR

KARISHA THE MANIPULATOR

Music: A Hat in Time - Battle for Award 42 Phase 1

Karisha's attacks were seemingly on the beat to a song that was suddenly playing. Which did make her attacks predictable and easy to telegraph.

"This is who we were worried about?" Smolder said. But then she noticed that some dragons were practically drooling at the sight of her; in fact she could tell they were under some sort of mind manipulation. "...On second thought, now I should be worried. If she can effectively brainwash dragons, then who knows what this Dark Master is capable of?" Smolder said.

The young six managed to attack Karisha enough for her to start getting angry.

"OH YOU'VE MADE ME ANGRY NOW! IT'S TIME I CALLED FOR SOME BACK UP!" Karisha said and snapped her fingers which suddenly caused this group of pure black beings wielding knives to start chasing the young six around.

Music: A Hat in Time - Battle for Award 42 Phase 3

Now the group had to dodge Karisha's attacks AND these dark beings with knives. Though it didn't take long for them to further piss off Karisha.

"WHY YOU! HOW DARE YOU KEEP MESSING UP MY RHYTHM! I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU PAY!" Karisha yelled out. Suddenly the music went into overdrive as Karisha stopped attacking to the beat.

Music: A Hat in Time - Battle for Award 42 Phase 2

Karisha was in desperation, starting off by simply throwing knives that she got from those dark beings before she started chucking everything but the kitchen sink at the young six before she was just...flinging her arms without even realizing she had no more ammo before she finally tired out, giving the young six just the oppertunity to launch her off the dance floor!

"OFF BEAT!" Karisha yelled out as she went flying. When she landed she just started hitting the ground, upset while Twilight teleported to the area. "It's always the same...always the fucking same...no one will ever appreciate me as a dancer..." Karisha said.

"Wait that's why you joined the Dark Tribe? To be a dancer?" Twilight asked.

"Well yeah! Because no one ever wanted to see me dance. They all just took one look at me and turned me down instantly." Karisha said. "All I ever wanted to do was dance. That's all..." Karisha said.

"Well...admittedly, while you were trying to attack us while doing so...I have to admit your dancing was actually pretty good." Sandbar said.

"You...your just saying that! I've heard that lie a million times over!" Karisha said.

"But it's true. Even though you were attacking us, that was some very good dancing. And normally griffons like me don't admit to stuff like that." The griffon said.

"Gallus is right. Your a real good dancer." The hippogriff said.

"Yona agrees with Silverstream!" Yona said.

"It was really good. Your such a good dancer." Ocellus said.

"Your...your still all just saying that..." Karisha said, but she was tearing up. She knew in her heart they were telling the truth.

"Hey, despite the fact you brainwashed dragons, I have to admit, your dancing is also pretty good. And coming from a Dragon, that means everything." Smolder said.

"Come on Karisha...can't you see that we're telling the truth? Your dancing is an art, and you shouldn't let anyone dare tell you otherwise." Sandbar said.

"Th-that's..." Karisha suddenly became overwhelmed with tears. "That's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me..." Karisha said and began to cry. "I'M SORRY! I'M SO SO SORRY!" She said as the tears flowed.

It took a few hours, but Karisha stopped crying.

"I'm so sorry...please forgive me..." Karisha said.

"It's alright. Just so long as you don't do that anymore." Twilight said.

"Hmm...I wonder." Rob suddenly was there and went up to Karisha. "Considering this is you we're talking about, how do I know you can even be trusted? Especially after what you've done...what you caused to happen..." Rob added.

"I'm...I'm so sorry...really I am...no more manipulating for me...I'm going to make an honest attempt at being a dancer now...I'm serious..." Karisha said.

"Hmph...we'll see. But if you step out of line again, I will show you no mercy." Rob said. "But you deserve to show how sorry you really are at least. It's the only way I can ever truly face her again." He added.

"I'll be good honest. Besides...I do know something about the Dark Admins that you didn't even realize before I bet." Karisha said.

"Dark Admins?" Twilight questioned.

"Four beings that the Dark Master grants extreme powers to. I thought Karisha was always one of them, but the past few times, Karisha always predeceeded any of the others, and even then, there were always four besides her..." Rob said.

"Well duh! I may still have some Dark Tribe ties, but I've long since abandoned the Dark Master and the Dark Tribe itself. Especially when I learnt the truth like you did." Karisha told Rob.

"What?! You found out about that of all things?!" Rob exclaimed.

"Yeah. I disowned the Dark Master after that." Karisha said. "But being a former Dark Admin, I know how the Dark Master selects those he gives such extreme dark powers to: One being is motivated by power; a second being likes bringing out the dark desires of others; the third being prefers to work more covertly and in secret; and the final being is driven solely on their instinct, seeing others of it's kind as being removed from what makes them what they are." She explained.

"Power, Desire, Covert, and Instinct...that would fit each and every Dark Admin from each time I've found them." Rob said. "So, it is just a coincidence then that you appear shortly before the Dark Master does. I apologize." He added.

"No. I am the one who should be apologizing. If I hadn't told Somashoke about your heritage, then maybe...maybe she wouldn't have ever died..." Karisha said.

"No. It wouldn't have mattered. Considering what kind of person she was and the powers she wielded." Rob said. "She knew that her day to die was then. There's nothing you could've done to change that." He added.

"I...I see..." Karisha said. "Still, for what it is worth...I am sorry..." She said.

"I don't know if I can ever truely forgive you for what you did. But I will at least let you atone for it." Rob said and began leaving.

"What did she do?" Twilight asked.

"What she said: She told a friend of mine about who my parents were, and it turned that friend against me. And because of that, two friends died that day: The friend who turned on me, and another friend of mine who decided to essentially commit suicide." Rob said before truly leaving.