Author's Note

I just like to say that I thank you guys taking the time to read this story or any story I make in general you truly don't understand how much that means to me all I ever wanted was for somone to take the time to read something I make Unfortunately I thought that wasn't gonna be the case at least until now but with that being said I thank you once again and please point out any spelling I may have made or at least tell me your thoughts after all you guys are the reason that I keep going Alright I'm done being soft lol

We all have our demons

What is the opposite of weakness?

Strength.

No one knows this better than lord Tierk himself.

Looking over a vast green wasteland Tirek couldn't help but shake his head in disgust. The miniature will never Understand how these ponies live. Especially in an environment that creates one thing and one thing only.

Weakness.

Lord Tirek himself was born in a much more hostile environment. As was the way of his people. As such, they were both strong and extremely intelligent. One cannot simply rely on strength alone to survive. At least that's why his father told him.

Right before Tirek shoved a hand through his chest.

Thinking about it caused the minotaur to chuckle.

Tabarez was nothing more than a fool that grew weak with age. As such he was killed simply for becoming weak. Unfortunately, many of his kind didn't exactly see it that way. Especially considering that Tabarez was the leader of their tribe. Regardless Tirek was then placed in exile. Forced to live out his days simply roaming the jungle.

Or so they thought.

"Enjoying the view?"

Turning his head Tirek spotted the only person he considered a friend.

Scorpion.

The demon grinned while making his way over to him. Or at least Tirek assumed Scorpion was a demon. In truth, the minotaur hadn't the slightest clue what he was. He wasn't someone Tirek would classify as a minotaur.

Minotaurs didn't have wings.

Regardless Tirek couldn't himself to care.

Looking back over Equestria Tirek nodded. "It is time for them to know true strength." Chuckling Scorpion crossed his hands over his chest. "Now, now, don't forget our deal." In response, Tirek chuckled. "Ah yes, your uncontrollable desire to drink pony blood." Hearing this the demon shrugged. "Eh, it's not I was born this way, to begin with." Snorting Tirek raised a fist towards his direction. "Then let us begin our conquest in earnest.

Grinning Scorpion met Tirek's first with his own.

"Greetings."

Turning their heads in unison the duo saw something that caught them by surprise.

A pony.

A purple unicorn to be exact,

And looming behind her was a dragon of enormous size. Said size equaled to an entire school bus. Regardless of that fact duo couldn't help but laugh. In response, the dragon let out a large air of smoke with its nostrils.

"Who are you?" Tirek asked. At least after getting his laughter under control. Looking closer at the mare Tirek realized that she was wearing a hood. A white hood to be exact with flame streaks running across each of her hooves. Said flames seemed to move. Though Tirek couldn't care less about such detail.

"Leave." The pony answered simply. Her emotionless tone causing Scorpion to raise a brow, "And what if we don't?" The demon asked. His tone is sharper than a knife. In response, the dragon behind the pony began to laugh. Said sound quickly grew on Tirek's nerves.

"Then will simply make you" he stated. The ignorance in his tone was beyond apparent. The dragon looked as if he wanted to say more. However, the mare raised a hoof. Effectively silencing him on the spot. Seeing this Tirek chuckled. "Oh, truly how the mighty dragons have fallen. Said dragon began to growl. However, Tirek nor Scorpion was phased in the slightest.

"Leave." The mare repeated. Her face somehow being shrouded in complete darkness. Despite the sun being in plain view of all four of them. Regardless Scorpion took a step forward. Intending to slay both the mare and the dragon. However, Tirek held him back.

"I'll deal with this."

Shrugging Scorpion took a step back. In response, the minotaur took his place. Glaring at the two strangers Tirek spoke. "I don't know who you think you are, but regardless just know that you won't get to live long."

"Is that a threat?"

Tirek growled. "It's a promise."

"understood."

Suddenly and without warning Tirek is hit in the chest with purple magic. The force alone sends the minotaur straight into the wall of the cave and out the other end.

A moment later Tirek lands back first into a river. Growling the behemoth quickly rose to his feet. Just in time to see the pony land on the other side. Sounds of battle can be heard inside the cave. As well as a few bouts of flame here and there. Cracking his neck Tirek glared at his opponent. "You made a big mistake.'

In response, the pony lowered her hood. It was at that moment that Tirek saw none other than Twilight Sparkke standing before him. This alone caused even more rage to curse through his veins. This pony alone was responsible for turning his once-proud race into nothing but shadows of what they once were.

"You destroyed my people."

In response Twilight simply ignited her horn.

Tirek charged.

Screaming Tirek threw a fist. Determined to crush Twilight"s skull in one blow. The unicorn however simply sidestepped the attack. Which caused Tirek's fist to hit the ground instead. The force was enough to create a crater the size of Twilight"s head. In response, the mare blasted Tirek in the face. Causing the minotaur to stumble momentarily. Seeing this as a clear adventure Twilight began to follow up with several defense spells. Growling in both pain and annoyance Tirek charged. Unfortunately By the time, Twilight managed to react it was already too late.

Screaming in rage Tirek punches the mare square in the chest. Sending the purple unicorn flying. However, a second later Twilight disappeared in a flash of magic. Only to reappear behind her opponent. Grabbing his leg with her telekinesis Twilight sends the minotaur flying into the air. Only to teleport a second time.

Landing in a forest Tirek growled. Shaking some dirt off the minotaur began looking around.

Only for a giant tree to land on top of him.

Looking up Tirek spots the unicorn hovering in mid-air. Several trees held in her telekinetic grasp. Shoving the tree off of him Tirek stood. In response, Twilight began to bombard him with nature itself. Taking a deep breath Tirek let loose a beam of magic. Said beam either tore in half or destroyed the mare's ammo.

"IS THAT ALL YOU CAN DO?!" Tirek roared.

In response Twilight"s horn glowed brighter.

The ground beneath Tirek exploded.

Spitting out a piece of grass Tirek began to get back up. As he did so Twilight charged. Aiming towards his spine with her horn. However just as she got close enough Tirek turned. Grabbing Twilight by the neck he vicious slammed her to the ground.

Once.

Twice.

Three times.

Lifting a fist Tirek aimed it at the mare's face. Only for a barrier to appear at the last second. With a roar, he threw Twilight against a tree instead. The force behind said blow caused the unicorn's spine to snap. In response, the mare summoned two more barriers. Only this time they were both in front and behind Tirek. Suddenly said barriers shot forward. The speed was enough to give a certain blue pegasus a run for her money. Seeing this Tirek jumped. Causing the two barriers to collide with one another. However, before he can land back down a third barrier appeared over his head. Slamming into the minotaur with enough force to send him speeding towards the ground. Even after connecting the barrier"s momentum didn't stop. Snarling Tirek opened his mouth. Practically absorbing Twilight"s magic and adding it to his own.

Jumping out the crater Tirek glared at the two Twilight Sparkles.

Wait.

Before he can think on it further he's hit in the eye with an ice spell. Momentarily half-blinded Tirek stumbles back. Only to feel a sudden sharp pain behind his back. Looking over his shoulder Tirek saw a third Twilight Sparkle. A now-empty syringe was held in her mouth. Wrapping a hand around her throat Tirek squeezed. Only for her to disappear in a cloud of magic. Absorbing said magic he turned.

Only to get hit in the face with a boulder the size of a small house.

The force was enough to send him crashing into a nearby mountain.

The two Twilights looked at one another.

"Now."

"Understood."

One of them then disappeared in a flash of purple magic. Turning back towards the mountain Twilight waited.

She didn't have to wait long.

With a primal scream Tirek burst free. A second later a beam hits Twilight straight in the chest. Landing Tirek grabs the mare's just as she began to fly back. Headbutting the unicorn he was rewarded with a sickening crack. Throwing the mare into the air Tirek jumped. Putting his hands behind his head he then punched Twilight. Sending said mare crashing back to Earth. It was like watching a literal bullet.

Landing back down Tirek breathed.

Something felt wrong.

He could feel it in his bones something was weakling him. The memories of the false Twilight with the syringe flashed in his mind.

Her fault.

Tirek growled clenching his fist.

"What did you do to me?'

As if answering him the ground around Tirek began to explode.

He jumped. Not willing to risk getting caught into the blast. Just as he did so a purple blur shot out. Hitting Tirek directly in the chest.

The two were sent colliding into at least a dozen trees.

Landing Tirek rolled onto his feet. Only to collapse as pain exploded in his entire body. Twilight on the other hoof merely snapped several bones back in place. Including her neck.

"What is happening?" Tirek coughed. Looking at his hand he saw something he hasn't seen in years.

Blood.

His blood.

Twilight for her part didn't answer.

"ANSWER ME!" Tirek roared.

"It is illogical for me to do so."

Tirek charged.

The mare ducked under his punch. However, his knee caught her straight in the chin. Nearly snapping it in half. In response, her horn stabbed Tirek directly in the eye. Roaring in pain the minotaur began to stagger back. As he did so Twilight snapped her jaw back into place. Breathing heavily Tirek spoke.

"So you made me sick so what?! You still won't be able to defeat me."

In response, the unicorn merely looked over his shoulder.

"It wasn't my job to kill you."

"Wha-"

Tirek suddenly felt a hand on his shoulder.

Turning around he saw the person he trusted the most.

Scorpion.

Said demon grinned at him. His eyes turning into literal hellfire."

"It's nothing personal."

Just as Tirek opened his mouth Scorpion sank his claws into his chest.

Hitting him directly in the heart.

Upon seeing the rage mixed with betrayal on his face Scorpion chuckled. "Look it wasn't my idea, but your old man quit sold his soul for your death." Shrugging Scorpion yanked his claws out of the minotaur's chest.

Taking Tirek's heart in the process.

The minotaur cursed the scorpion"s name before collapsing onto the ground. Blood begins to ooze from his chest, and In that precise moment

Lord Tirek was dead.

Looking over at Twilight Scorpion grinned.

In response Twilight simply held out a hoof. All while Spike landed behind the trio. Looking no worse for wear. Of course, this is because no battle between him and Scorpion was fought in the first place.

Upon seeing Twilight"s hoof Scorpion chuckled. "Alright fine, but I have to ask what do you want again?"

Not missing a beat Twilight spoke.

"The power to transfer souls."