Taking slow steps towards the gates leading towards the heart of the city, things became awfully quiet for a bustling city. Fitting for what's about to go down, the only noticeable sounds are that of various pegasi wings flapping and Pinkie's constant bouncing around. Then loud cheering from behind the gates when the sounds of wings lost the faint buzzing common in foals. This would be as good of a time as ever to jump in, and just that they did, Twilight utilizing her magic to force the gates open as they all walked in. Then the crowd fell into a silent murmur at the sight of those having been branded criminals heading right to where they are. Everypony in the area a tad taken back at how.. non-threatening they look. They couldn't really have all too bad intentions, right?

Though of everyone in the main group, Rarity was the first to speak up in disgust about the statue that stood firmly planted in elevated cement. "Bleugh...!"

Twilight was quick to respond, eyeing the bell that she was sure was gotten rid of. Though she was quick to remind herself that several of the same item could exist parallel to each other between dimensions. Though it's presence is still odd enough to point out, "I know, I'm starting to see how someone like Cozy Glow could be seen as an all-powerful hero. To think that's why there's no unicorns around.."

For a moment the unicorn was confused until she noticed Grogar's Bell herself, the sight making her want to faint. Not because of it's presence, but because of how much the rustic metal clashes with golden sheen of the statue. How could anyone find this presentable let alone acceptable?! "I-It's horrible... That statue is utterly reprehensible! No, even more than that - It's nothing less than a sacrilege against beauty itself!"

It was at this the sparks that ran Twilight's brain would slow down immensely, or they would if she just met Rarity today. She's actually grown so used to it that all she could do is mutter a groan while the human on her back grew curious and decided to hop off and lean forward to get a closer look. Big mistake since now he's dangerously close to vomiting and gave his own disgusted response, "Seriously... It's garbage."

Makoto's response getting Rarity to stand a little prouder with pride, knowing at least someone in their group has an eye for beauty like she does. Though that was quickly interrupted when she and the rest of her friends jumped back in shock at the sound of a loud and high-pitched voice that everyone except Makoto immediately recognized as belonging to Cozy Glow, in this case it's Fillyglow shouting as she landed in front of the statue and by extension, Fluttershy. "No, it's all of YOU who're reprehen- no, reprehansib- no, YOU ARE ALL BAD GUYS!"

With the newfound revelation that the one who runs this city is clearly a child, Makoto could only be described as underwhelmed at the moment. Though it seems his teammates felt differently seeing as they looked more agitated than usual and got into what resembled a battle stance, except Twilight who reluctantly followed suit with her friends and didn't seem nearly as enthusiastic to confront who she saw as Cozy Glow like this. Yet the filly still looked as confidant as ever as she began to speak, "HAHAHA! Well done in making it this far, evildoers of my Cozy City!"

"Why thank you, darling. Now release Fluttershy at once!" Rarity was quick to reply with false kindness in her voice which quickly went to something more fierce, as fitting as a hard hat with a bow on it.

"Nonsense! With the preparations almost complete it's nearly time to punish the trash of society before me! Not just your meek little friend, but soon all of you too!" Fillyglow exclaimed as Makoto tilted his head to the side a bit in confusion and just questioned her.

"Trash of society?"

"HAHAHA! That's right! Not only do you disobey me, the head of this city! But you sow discord among the citizens and bring only chaos to our peaceful society. How else should I refer to such garbage?"

"You fiend! I simply see no way for this self-centered attitude of yours to be in the right!" Rarity shot back, her horn began to glow that same blue hue until it cut out from a rock hitting it. The one who threw the thing coming from a hoof that belongs to Fillyglow, seems she isn't too on-board with magic.

"Self-centered? I wouldn't be too confident about that..." Fillyglow proclaimed and let the town's people speak for her.

"Those are the criminals, right?" Said a brazen stallion

"If Fillyglow says so then they have to be..." Spoke a weary foal

"If you say they're criminals, then take 'em down!" Yelled an agitated mare

Everyone in Twilight's group could only look and listen along in a mix of confusion and concern at how everypony could be supporting this Fillyglow so aggressively, like they're being held a mirror and hate what they see. Or maybe not, either way the hero of the city kept running her mouth while Makoto was reaching for the evoker fit snugly in it's holster, getting that out and waiting for the perfect time to strike when she least expects.

"You may be crooks, but golly, I have to say that it's nice how even the likes of you won't abandon your friends! But still, since you've went against me that just proves even further that you're nothing but garbage who ruins our society even further!" While that seemed to get everypony with Makoto upset, he was mostly unfazed by it and took in a deep breath, then let it go. Putting the evoker to his head once more, the trigger was pulled and the same robotic figure from before appeared before him. A moderately large ball of flame growing on a hand then being flung at the filly who was sent flying without the flapping of her wings, crashed right into the statue too, leaving several cracks where she was in the gold.

Yet that seemed to be for the worst for the main group since when she realized what was about to go down, Fillyglow enthusiastically flew a bit closer to the bell that dangled wildly after the impact but didn't fall off, perfect for gripping it with her hooves and sucking some magic enough. Though not all of it would be necessary, just enough for the wings on her back to grow out and a horn to stick out of her mane. This kind of power would be enough to shut them up, the power of an alicorn.

Flying away from the statue with more energy then usual, she decided to divebomb into the street and look up to those who defy her, several cracks making themselves known and even more rocks flying from the impact. Who knew that this is what earth ponies could do! But magic's also an option, and what better way to use it than by firing a beam straight at Twilight. Though instead of doing damage, it just surrounded her in a red aura and ricocheted off to the closeted one to her. From each pony to the next, even Makoto was inflicted with a spell that they quickly found sealed their magic, evidenced by Orpheus disappearing mid-spell and Rainbow falling out of the sky as she was about to deliver her own attack to the self-proclaimed hero of the city. Yet the filly herself just struck a pose which got quite the reaction out of the audience, then fired another laser at Pinkie, who easily dodged only for it to hit Rarity, sending the unicorn flying back far enough to almost crash into the gate. The only thing that stopped that being a lasso wrapping itself around her body and moving her back with the group, courtesy of Applejack while Twilight certainly tried.

Everyone else gave their own attempts too but at fighting back, Pinkie getting a rude awakening that her pinkie-ness has been stripped away, genuinely shocked that the only things she got out of digging through her mane are clumps of hair, frosting, and rocks. Well the frosting is always welcome, so she ate that while Rainbow galloped straight for Fillyglow and slid so their backs are facing each other, ideal for bucking her into Makoto's direction who slashed forward with his sword. Yet, she was barely affected by their team attack. Easily breaking free and flying high into the night sky, complete with flips that sent the audience into a feral frenzy. They were especially loud when Fillyglow divided into the ground from a lot higher and faster, the rocks from the impact flying everywhere, though the ones going to the audience were stopped with magic and lobbed at her opponents. She wouldn't even think to harm those she considers a friend, even if her definition is a little warped.

As for Twilight and her friends, considering the hefty amounts of rocks and their lack of magic, the group certainly tried to deflect them but with each one deflected, three more would take it's place and strike. Leaving them all close to fainting while Fillyglow laughed triumphantly, boasting about how easy it is while the rest could barely hear it. All they could do is watch as the hero of the city flew to their direction to give a finishing blow at speeds Rainbow would be proud of if it weren't for the situation. But Makoto had a counter for this, reaching into a pocket he dug out a simple white container and said to his newfound friends. "Well there isn't much we could do here, let's GoHo-M." Thus the container was thrown on the ground, teleporting them all back to the theatre, leaving Fillyglow to just look around in confusion and just.. scream in frustration. Much to the freight of the citizens of Cozy City.

Cap was busy trying to pick things up with her hooves, deciding to start simple with a pencil. Pikman was also there with a pencil on a hoof like they're magnetized, but it's just hoof magic. Something that the filly of the two can't wrap her head around, "How the peck do you do this? Are you sure you're not an alicorn?"

"Nah, I think you're just being a chicken." Pikman responded, setting the pencil down and picking it back up slowly in an attempt to give a demonstration. Cap definitely did the same motions but the magic behind it is certainly harder to replicate, though it did stick to her hoof for a solid second before dropping back on the popcorn littered ground of the theatre's viewing room for Fillyglow. "See? My great and powerful assistant is making progress!"

The two smiled and the pegasus clapped in approval, though that could also be taken as a sign of welcoming those who went into the movie back. That's what they did too, setting the pencils down and trotting over to them, Cap was the first to greet them with a question that's been burning in the back of her mind for a solid three minutes at this point. "Oh neat, you return! Where's the other one?"

"You mean Fluttershy? Good question, how come we all came back but not her!" Rainbow was quick to ask, already getting herself back into the air to question Makoto up in his face. He took a step back with that same blank look he usually has, though it's nowhere near as blank as Maud's.

"Personal space, Dashie. Besides, those have an area of effect. Though I don't know why that psychotic kid didn't come with us.." He did his best to explain, still not fully understanding how these work. If only his sister were here, she'd have the right thing to say and more, but it's best not to dwell on that. Instead he put his thoughts on something else and announced it to the rest of the group, the experience as co-field leader back with S.E.E.S coming to use. "But for now, I think it'd be best to plan out our next move and start our own preparations. Twilight, I have a feeling you know more about this than I do, any suggestions?"

"Of course, just like last time Cozy Glow was able to utilize Grogar's bell and turn herself into an alicorn. Except this time around she's learned a rather advanced spell that we've all fallen victim to. Maybe if there were a way we could take the bell without her noticing and put the magic back in the bell. But how to go about it is the hard part.." Twilight went on, Makoto tilting his head in confusion at the mention of them having gone through something vaguely similar. Looks like he's the only one who's unaware of Cozy Glow too since everyone with him looked to understand. It.. doesn't help the mild feeling of loneliness.

So here they all thought of possible solutions, more being added to the all when Spike stepped in and immediately stepped out, coming back with a manebrush that was taken by Rarity's magic and used on the mane and tail of herself and Twilight, everyone else naturally having messy hair that needn't be touched upon any further than their beds have. "So what're you all talking about this time? And why're you all beat up?" Asked Spike, to which Twilight responded.

"Apparently the Cozy Glow of this world can disable magic, something that we learned when she fought us over Fluttershy. So we're trying to think of ways to counter or disable that.."

"Well if it's anything like last time, why not just steal what's giving her that kind of power then take back Fluttershy?"

"Ok but how...?" Twilight said to herself, only getting a shrugging Spike in return who's attention turned back to Rarity. Then Makoto gave his own input.

"Since it's a city, who's to say there isn't an electric box to disable all the lights? If we're to go through with this idea I think it'd be back at that split path area. But first, I have some preparations to make. Pinkie, think you could come with me?" And just like that the two were off, Rarity having an idea of what it could be and believing she could be of use, so she followed them. Leaving the rest to make their own preparations.

"Rarity! You're joining us, that's great! I was just thinking of asking for your help too but I didn't know exactly exactly what Makoto wanted, so I held back. But here you are, it's amazing!" Pinkie exclaimed with joy as they all made their way to the area behind the ticket dispensing machine, the same one where Theodore's popcorn costume was found. It houses a wide variety of things, even stuff you wouldn't normally find in a movie theatre; like cloth of various colours and a sewing machine for some reason.

But that just made their job leagues easier, Makoto getting that out of the top shelves and into a lower one, low enough to be plugged in. "So Pinkie, what were you thinking as far as armbands go? Preferably not an orange one that says ranger, I don't feel like getting copyright striked.."

"I got it! Rarity, how about black and white ones that look like film tape?"

"Film tape? That would look absolutely stunning darling, I'll be sure to make enough for all of us!"

At this point if Pinkie were to bounce any faster she might cause an earthquake, or a fire, or both. She's really and truly too excited and some of it is rubbing off on the other two, smiles that're unable to come off adorned on their faces. So they waited with more energy than they know what to do with, Pinkie being too familiar with the feeling and beginning to sing, then Rarity, then even Makoto.

"Your movie
Your storyline
All decided
Before the curtain
Rises
How does it feel
To be inclined
T'ward fate so certain

How can you change a thing if your life
Has been written into stone?
Your life's been written into plot lines
By another
Can you make it your own?

What you gonna do what you gonna do
Your life plot written by someone but you
What you gonna do what you gonna do
Will you stand up and fight through

You are looking without seeing
It's not like you were blind
But something had you fleeing
From what you could find
Just hiding in plain sight:
You're already always free

Now you're looking and you're seeing
Your every choice is fine
No plot limits your freedom
And the story line
Is yours for the making
The road less taken
Could be where you're meant to be

Come join me
I know a path
Out of this maze
So we can be who
We are
Our truer selves
Sure we'll stumble
And we might fall too

But we'll get up and wipe the dust off
It might turn to stardust yet
This new encounter will set us off
On a new path
Where new lines intersect

What you gonna do what you gonna do
Would you be brave enough to stand up, break the rules
What you gonna do what you gonna do
Would you join me and fight through

You were moving without vision
Some hidden puppeteer
Had predefined your mission
Cut the strings he moved

And suddenly you proved:
You're already always free

Now your eyesight's gained precision
Your every choice is fine
And no more indecision
Bugs your story line
It's yours for the making
The road less taken
Could be where you're meant to be

We about to take the ride
And multiply
The path and friends
We gonna multiply
What was given
Was a bit too shady in my mind
And the roadless path
Will be constructed by us
I can't guarantee
Anything but I know that it won't be tedious yup
The more serious
I say take a breather and chill and enjoy the ride

We got up and wiped
The dust off
Our courage set us free, yeah
And now our lines
Have met in time
Our lives
Intertwined

We were moving without vision
Some hidden puppeteer
Had predefined our mission
Cut the strings he moved
And suddenly we proved:
We're already always free

Now our eyesight's gained precision
Our every choice is fine
And no more indecision
Bugs our story line
It's ours for the making
The road less taken
Could be where we're meant to be"

And before they knew it, ten armbands were made just as Pinkie requested. Naturally they put each of theirs on, Makoto setting it on the arm parallel to the one that already has his S.E.E.S armband. "Y'know, you two look great in those."

"Of course darling, most of what I make is of only the highest quality!" Rarity proclaimed proudly, enjoying how the accessory blends with her coat in the best way possible.

"I can tell, I should get Ms. Kirijo to commission you some time when this is all over, assuming we find a way to contact each other across dimensions anyway.." He went on, going from a tone that's proud of the friends he's made to a sadder one. Yet Rarity was still confident about it and did her best to comfort him.

"Oh I'm sure Discord could bring us back together in due time, though now that I think about it he's probably the reason we're in this mess. Though those dressed in a velvet blue also exude that energy for some odd reason, they seem harmless but at the same time not."

Makoto gave an understanding nod when the velvet attendants were brought up, having fought more than what's found their way into the theatre back in Yasogami High with another group of persona-users who might just rival these ponies in weirdness. Teddie and Pinkie Pie would've gotten along so well, but such is the way of life. "I'll have to ask about Discord sometime later, he sounds interesting. But still, think it's about time we gave these to the rest of the gang?" He asked and got the two getting up in response, Rarity picking up all the armbands with her magic as they all made their way to meet up with the others.

Everypony was out doing various things either for preparations or just leisure. Twilight was making her way out of the Velvet Room, Applejack getting items with the help of Theodore and his popcorn machine, Rainbow Dash re-reading a Daring Do book she brought with her with intentions to show Sunset in place of her flying, Spike trying to figure out the ticket booth, Finally Cap and Pikman were doing their hoof-holding exercise again away from others out of the earth pony's embarrassment. When Makoto, Rarity, and Pinkie came back, everyone's attention was on them with curiosity in their eyes about the floating accessories. Since Pinkie suggested they come into existence, she was the one to announce it, "Attention Everypony! I present to you all, Friendship Armbands: Movie Edition!"

Right on the non-existent cue, Rarity was sure to float one to everyone except the velvet attendants. Looks of approval were shown throughout all their faces as they put theirs on, the scene getting Rarity to giggle to herself and stomp her front hooves in excitement.

Then Twilight made her way to Makoto with her own announcement to make, "Guess who just learned that unicorns and alicorns could use the Velvet Room, this gal!"

Surprise didn't even begin to cover what he felt, but because of his quiet nature all they saw was his single visible eye widen in shock, "So you can summon Personas too?"

"Not quite, I find it rather unnecessary since I can already do magic. So instead Elizabeth gave me a Persona and now I can use whatever skills it had. Right now I'm going with Ame-No-Uzume! So don't be shocked if I blow you away with my newfound healing skills!" She definitely sounded proud of herself, but was brought down a little by Spike and Elizabeth all the way from the Velvet Room booing her for that series of puns.

"Nice, looks like we're even better equipped to head into the movie. What say the rest of you?" Looks like Makoto is proud of what the alicorn can do, the excitement building up for when they head back in. It looks like everyone's ready too, everyone except Rarity who wanted to try the Velvet Room for herself. But contrary to his expectations, she was quick about it with a colder aura than usual, already making her way to the movie while bidding goodbye to Elizabeth. The rest of them following the unicorn back to Cozy City through the same big screen-portal.

Author's Note

Apparently I'm new to writing fights so I think this should give things an interesting twist