There it is, that gate where Fluttershy and Fillyglow surely are. It's tempting but Twilight and her friends came back with a plan that doesn't involve getting the hee ho beat out of them in such a one-sided way. So she teleported them all to the last avenue they were at with a simple pop that got a nearby citizen to heavily consider putting a stop to drinking. The intersection is where they ended up though, this time they all made their way to the right side, pushing a set of doors that resembled dumpsters more than doors. So those were set aside with magic since the only one who'd touch that is Applejack, even then she'd heavily hesitate. Then for some reason there's another down the corner of this one, it's like this is the intersection of garbage, and with the stench that no one can tolerate it might as well be. Making their way out as fast as they possibly could, Rainbow busted through the filthy doors and left them open long enough for everyone to get out, closing them the second Makoto got out so the smell couldn't breach containment.

Slowing down a more casual trot for most of the group, things went back to as normal as things could be. Clouds standing out in the night sky, several spotlights decorating the night sky, red searchlights stopping the group in their tracks, and the lights in several apartments cutting out showing that it's about time for some to rest in the abyss of the night. Wait a moment, those searchlights again! More of them halting their progress dead in their tracks, with an annoyed groan from a certain pegasus, they all turned around to look for the switch, surprised to find one that's a tad different from the rest right in front of them, the difference being red and green lights to the side of it, but only the red light was lit up. With a flip of the switch by a purple hoof, the spotlights in their way cut out and green ones lit up in front of the garbage corner. "A two-way security system, maybe I should have these installed at the castle.." Twilight spoke to herself which took Makoto by surprise, even if he didn't show it much.

"Castle? Are you royalty where you're from? Maybe those with both a wings and a horn are, or not. Enlighten me."

"Well the proper term would be Alicorn, and just because somepony is one doesn't make them royalty, I've seen.. quite a few just living their lives. And to answer your question, I've actually been the princess of friendship for quite some time now but recently I've been appointed the princess of Equestria. It's a lot of responsibility but I'm sure I can handle it, especially with my friends to back me." Looking to the rest of her friends as they went on in search of something to disable the lights with, they each gave their own looks and cheers of approval, Pinkie's being a literal cheer. Makoto just deadpanned in response, not sure what to make of it and having no idea how to respond, so he walked alongside the others in silence. Even when they came across another set of searchlights, these being that same green colour that Twilight already knew how to respond with, that being flying to the switch and coming back to re-group, and the walking and talking forward could commence as normal, like Makoto asking about Equestria after he's had some time to think about what Twilight had to say.

Their progress came to a screeching halt once more when coming close to those same robots that stand guard at the searchlights, it stood lifelessly while watching and waiting for those deemed criminals by Fillyglow. Good thing it's looking in the direction opposite of them so Twilight can freely teleport back to the switch, flip it, and teleport back. Causing it to move in the same set path from before, which so happens to be where Twilight and her friends are so they were sure to get out the way and keep moving forward to more green searchlights and another robot of the same model. Groaning at this and teleporting back mid-way through, she returned in front of the robot just as it started it's set path. Though it didn't step on her, instead mechanical tentacle-like appendages sprung forward in an attempt to secure and contain it's target. Though considering its hulking size, it comes to no surprise that it's slow enough for the alicorn to fly away with the only contact being a claw brushing against her tail for less than a second. Then she flew as far away from it as possible with the rest of her friends following from a distant, except Rainbow Dash who easily kept up until they both slowed down to keep up with the pace of the rest.

Together now, they were quick to spot a cop standing guard at a seemingly random location, just besides a manhole. (Or would it be a ponyhole?) "Oh great, another one of them." Rarity spoke with hostility in her voice, "But why's he standing over there?" She asked without expecting an answer out of anyone, just openly stating her curiosity over the presence of the police pony.

"Maybe he's just slacking off, he definitely looks like the lazy type." Rainbow responded which got an annoyed look out of Rarity.

"No matter the world, I highly doubt they'd let an enforcer of the law be like that! No, I believe he has a purpose!" Eyeing the area, she spotted the manhole and took note of the fact that it's open, basically confirming that's what's being guarded. Now to find out how to gain access, she turned to Twilight and Makoto specifically since she feels like they know the most on things like this. "Upon closer examination I've come to the conclusion that an entrance underground is being guarded, I now ask you two what you think would be the best way to get to it."

"Well.. considering how trigger happy they were to arrest us when we first got here, I don't think talking it out is going to be an option. Plus I could freeze him in place but I could only do it for so long, and if I teleport him, I'm sure he'd report the location of where he was and more of them would be on our tails. Leaving us with the only option to.. take him out." Twilight stated, clearly hesitant to be the one to start a battle but feeling that it's a better alternative than being surrounded by cops. Or even worse, whatever those shadow-like creatures are that she found alongside Makoto.

Speaking of him, he's completely indifferent to it and just said, "I don't care." Then drew his sword, already walking up to the pony before being stopped by Rarity extending a foreleg.

"Wait - I'd like to propose an idea first. After taking him down, why don't we avail ourselves of his uniform as well?" Spoke the mare which got a confused look out of everyone in the group, even those back in the theatre.

Wondering what she intends to do with the uniform, Rainbow was just about to make a joke about the next line of clothes being uniform-themed, but she was beat out by Makoto who simply stated, "Strip the cop? Dang, you should at least take him out to dinner first."

This got a giggle out of Rainbow and Pinkie, Applejack and Twilight looking annoyed and a bit sickened while Rarity's face went from a pristine white to a tomato-like red. "Darling! I hope you realize some things are better left un-said! But still, the uniform is a just in-case measure. Like if we come across more cops I'm sure we could sneak past them this way."

They all gave their own nods of approval and approached the cop who was quick to react to the sight of several species that according to Fillyglow shouldn't exist, "Ah - Suspicious characters! You're all under arrest!" Apparently Rainbow's right too, getting a closer look they can all easily tell that this one's the lazy type too. But what nopony saw coming was the cop going from green to pitch black and melting into the floor, then re-appearing as four separate beings, all those same obese police-like shadows with a gaping hole in the middle of their stomach with a key in the center and munching down on a donut.

Being the fastest out of all them, Rainbow was the first to move by flying back and delivering a kick to one of the shadows, the force causing it to spit it's donut out and be knocked into another shadow. With their attention on Rainbow, Rarity was able to light her horn and have a cold wind come out of it, the wind circling around all the shadows and growing stronger by the second and before they knew it, they were all trapped in a prison of ice. Now it's Makoto's turn, who brought forth Orpheus and had it play a tune with it's harp, that being a song of flames that had all the shadows overheat and quickly got the ice to melt, so much so that it even set them on fire. They're almost down and they all knew it, Twilight being the one to finish their attack chain with a wind attack. By itself it wouldn't have done much but coupled with the flames, it only intensified them and quickly had them incinerated. Ending the battle with cheers all around and shadow corpses crawling together to go back to their pony form, good thing that uniform is still as good as they found it! Just slightly sweaty, who knew equestrian ponies could sweat..

Tearing the uniform off with her magic, Rarity held it far enough from her so she wouldn't endure the scent of somepony else's sweat. Yet when they all went down the manhole, they ended up in a sewer that got the mare to stick her snout in the clothing she once rejected. It's all so bitter and sour that it's nearly overwhelming, yet looking to the rest they seem just fine, showing that it's just a her thing. Though for being sewers worth guarding it's awfully empty, just a straight tunnel without anything to light the way, so Twilight and Rarity lit their horns to illuminate the area, showcasing a large machine with various small levers and one big one to the side.

"Why would anyone.. put the lights switch in the sewer of all places? It's so impractical it looks like it's out of desperation." Applejack said, pausing when she heard the sounds of hooves stepping across a thin layer of water over cracked cement. Thankfully the sound is coming from the entrance which gave them a bit of time to prepare for whatever's coming next. "Well Rarity, looks like that disguise is about to come to use. Welcome to the force." And the unicorn was sure to follow up with AJ's statement, putting the outfit on, quite a few in the group immediately noticed that it looked more like a cosplay then an actual cop, Applejack being one of them. "Y'know.. I haven't seen a single cop with make-up on, are you sure this will work?"

"Nonsense, darling! Nonsense! I'm sure the outfit alone will do just fine, observe!" Moving the hat on-top of her horn and cutting the light out from under there, she took a few steps forward to confront the cop, one who looks like he'd pass out at any moment due to a severe lack of sleep. "Backup isn't necessary at the moment, for I've arrested those who go against Fillyglow right when they were going to sabotage the lights."

"We would've gotten away with it too if it weren't for you meddling cops!" Pinkie exclaimed to really sell it, and so far it did since the police pony looked convinced and ready to leave. Having only one more thing to say out of suspicion from what he saw before entering.

"Alrighty then, just give me the password."

"Eh? The password?"

"Yep, we found an officer missing his uniform and I'm making sure that you aren't an impostor. So, password."

Looking around the area out of nervousness, she wasn't prepared in the slightest for this. Thankfully as she looked back, her friends looked ready to step in if push comes to shove. But as for the password, she just went with the first thing that came to mind. "Trick question, darling. There is no password!"

"Alright, I'm out. Good luck containing them Miss...?"

"Cave.. Johnson. Well, I'm sure you can get the last one, farewell for now."

"Isn't that a stallion's name? Eh, I'm sure you have your own reasons. I should really go and get a refresher on how they all look like.." Then he walked away and climbed the ladder back outside, oblivious to what 'Cave Johnson' just mentioned, it's already being set into action. Though there isn't much action to it, just Pinkie jumping and wrapping her forelegs around the big lever and letting gravity do the rest while flicking the smaller levers at random with her tail. Then the sounds of rushing hooves against a metallic ladder could be heard making it's way down following the general lack of light in the city, but what the now-awakened cop was nothing. Just the sparkles of twilight left behind after a teleportation spell back to the town square.

"Citizens of Cozy City, this is a public announcement. The exhibition at Cozy Glow Square for punishing the evildoers will finally begin. I repeat..." Spoke another cop who looked suspiciously like Rarity, the only differences being the lack of a horn and make-up. Despite the public's excitement for such an event, the officer sounded unenthusiastic, like they're being forced into it and just want to get to something else.

"Looks like those folks who defied Fillyglow are finally getting punished!" Exclaimed an excited mare

"If Fillyglow says they're evil, then it was bound to happen!" Nervously yelled a younger pony.

Flying proudly in alicorn form, the hero of the city stayed there for a bit to really soak in the public's praise, it's so nice, it's such a shame she knew it wouldn't last long, even if it's her job to prolong it as much as possible. Wild magic tends to do that, and being forced to use enough to turn her into.. this didn't feel right. But it's all for these loyal citizens that she's here to protect, it's only fitting that she keeps acting like the hero they need. "HAHAHA! As you all know, I am the absolute justice of this city!"

"Yeah!"

"If we just follow Fillyglow, our city will be peaceful, right?!"

"Indeed! It's only through my- no, our existence that Cozy City's peace is maintained! However, violators of that peace have appeared. Anyone who opposes me is evil and a criminal, but don't worry, for I'll always be there to punish this evil disrupting our peace with my own justice!" With her words of reassurance, more cheers from the crowd roared in excitement much to Fillyglow's pleasure. The sounds of hooves hitting against the pavement starting to mimic an earthquake with their own ponified clapping.

"Now, let's start the countdown! Those who threaten our peace are to be punished by my own hoof!" Fillyglow announced, the surrounding lights all around the city cutting in and out for each number to show that everypony's taking part in this. Starting off with a, "Five!" Both the crowd and Fillyglow said simultaneously while her horn started to glow a deep red, though not yet at Fluttershy since right now all her attention is at the crowd.

"Four!" They all shouted, the Rarity-lookalike beginning to fidget in place while Fluttershy did her best to slip out of the confines of being wrapped in rope, to no success. Only being able to look in terror at what's going on, the fear subsiding just a bit after seeing a familiar figure making it's way in the crowd.

"Three!" The figure in the darkness rushed through the crowd with urgency, only stopping once the lights cut out. This caused the crowd to shout in panic while Fillyglow looked around in confusion, flying around searching for who or whatever's the cause, getting that answer in the form of Twilight's teleportation leaving her and the rest of her group in front of the statue where Fluttershy's tied up, everyone except Rarity. Though those who are present were all quick to act, Rainbow and Applejack getting Fluttershy out of the rope wrapped around her and Twilight levitating Grogar's bell to her, already at it putting the magic back from what Fillyglow's taken for herself.

Naturally she wouldn't go down without a fight, flying towards Twilight and ready to fire the laser that she's been charging, that ended up being fired straight up into the sky when Rarity landed on her. Leaving the filly to have her horn retract back into her body and her wings regressed significantly to a pair that could be mistaken for belonging to a certain flightless foal were it not for their colour. Of course, Rarity was quick to step off when she realized just what she was standing on.

Now with Fluttershy stretching her wings and thanking everyone, even shortly exchanging names with Makoto. It looks like it's time for the curtains to fall on this film. Yet against Twilight's better judgement, she wasn't satisfied. Laying in-front of her being A Cozy Glow, and after the one in her dimension being turned to stone alongside Chrysalis and Tirek, she couldn't help but feel guilty about it. As if she failed her as a teacher and that things could've been prevented with Cozy Glow. At least a reformation like Discord and Starlight, but if she were to be released from her stone prison now, then surely the other two would be. Leaving the filly better left as a sour memory and thought as what could've been. But unlike what once was with things like Moondancer or a library book that never got returned on time, this memory would never leave Twilight. So hopefully talking to this one would help.

"Cozy Glow, it's me, Twilight. I'm not sure.. exactly where to start. Maybe it'd be best to apologize for how I let you down, though you probably wouldn't understand what for since you just look like the one I knew." The alicorn went on, attempting to start something up with the filly that just growled in annoyance and sat up to listen, gathering what little strength she could muster for a last ditch effort at getting rid of these criminals. "But still, I guess it'd be better for me to just say what I've had on my mind for far too long. You may not forgive me now or ever, but I'm sorry. For not knowing that you were sending letters to Tirek out of everyone and letting him manipulate you into taking all the magic in Equestria out, for getting the Cutie Mark Crusaders in trouble when you just wanted to help them join the school of friendship, for sending you to Tartarus instead of getting you the help you deserve, and.. imprisoning you in stone with other villains who deserved better. Even if you're not my Cozy Glow, it's still nice to finally say this."

After everything that was said, Twilight sounded like she was on the verge of tears yet none of those were shed. As for Fillyglow, she was taken back and unsure of how to respond. Did she even want to fight after hearing just how genuine it felt coming from Twilight? Maybe not, but something inside of her, no, on her got her to say otherwise. With eyes beginning to take on a red aura, the gem on Cozy's alicorn amulet began to glow as she responded. "Touching, isn't it? I almost want to let you go on your way and give you this." Reaching into her outfit, a stylized key that fits the city perfectly was held around her foreleg.

"So you know that we're in a movie?!" Twilight asked, the guilt and sadness quickly leaving her in place of curiosity, wondering just how it'd feel for somepony to know they're just a piece of media.

"Of course! There's a large assortment of locks in the theatre, and this would get rid of one of them. If you can escape with this key, you'd have to get into more movies and retrieve more if you truly want to escape. Though I'm tasked with making sure that a certain somepony doesn't leave, and you're making that really difficult! But unlike my previous incarnations, whether it be that weird parody or Kamoshida, I'll be more then ready to take you down!" Jumping up and taking flight, a deep black and purple aura surrounded her with two rolls of film tape spinning so fast in opposite directions of each other that not even Rainbow Dash could make out what's on there. But what Rainbow and everyone else could make out is what came out of the aura, she's still recognizable as Cozy Glow. But a lot larger, big enough to rival several buildings in the city, though still smaller than Tirek at his full power. Her mane and tail have also grew along with the height increase, growing more wild and unkempt the more it strayed from it's usual curliness, in a stark contrast to what the bows that adorn her head and tail would keep in check. Those grew wild as well, some even finding a way to wrap around her torso. Though not nearly as much as the armor that's taken the place of the hero outfit, an unmissable rook shape making itself known across her chestplate and shoes, along with the helmet, all are made of a bronze. Finally there's the wings, the feathers having been shed for something more bat-like. Yet the newly grown horn is back and taller than ever, fitting for an alicorn and princess of Cozy City.

This.. is Chaos Cozy.

"Whoa! What the heck?!" Yelled Rainbow in shock, surprised that she has to fight that.

"N-no way!" Said Twilight, unsure of how to feel about taking down a variant of this filly again. Especially after venting to her, she still knew what had to be done. Taking to the sky and charging her horn with several sparks of electricity crackling around it, that was fired at Fillyglow and easily countered by the hero of the city, a red beam clashing against Twilight's own then overpowering it, knocking the alicorn out of the air and into the ground while Fillyglow laughed maniacally.

Though that laughing ceased when those much smaller than her still persisted in fighting, even after what they've seen happen to Twilight. Whether it be high-speed kicks from above, Ice magic surrounding her legs, A short-sword cutting at what it could reach, Powerful kicks to break the ice, or things that Fillyglow herself couldn't properly put into words, they all weren't doing much damage. She actually felt bad for them, but an unfair fight that they have to overcome is in the script, so it's a part she must play to the best of her ability. Though with the power she was given from a source that a mere amulet could only hope to achieve, it was painfully easy raining lasers down on all who opposed her. Yet it wasn't as easy getting them to hit, that rainbow pegasus and party pony especially being insistent on not getting hit. Plus Twilight got up, and already she's flying to her friend's side and erecting shields to protect them. Disgusting.

"Welcome back, Your Majesty. In case you can't tell our attacks aren't doing anything and without a navigator I'm having a harder time finding a weakness. Any ideas since you're more familiar with that!" Makoto asked Twilight from within her shield that's already being whittled away by Fillyglow, pointing to the monstrous pony with a finger with urgency in his words and actions.

Though she's having a difficult time responding, already putting all of her focus and magical energy into the shield that's moments away from being shattered. Fluttershy was the one to answer in the alicorn's place, albeit in a volume that's difficult for someone who's always wearing headphones to hear. "Well.. I'm not sure if it's the best idea but.. when I was tied up and watching you fight Fillyglow for the first time, I couldn't help but notice that something as simple as a pebble to the horn was enough to stop Rarity's magic. Maybe.. that could apply here too." Good thing he could always lower the volume so he could hear certain teammates better, kind of like when his own navigator first joined S.E.E.S, Fluttershy is really starting to remind him of her. Though the song he's currently playing is great, her suggestion is even better and it's about time to take the offensive in a meaningful way.

"Fluttershy, if you can, I'd appreciate it if you can get a feel for the enemy's weakness. Twilight, we got a plan ready so your barrier won't be necessary. Everyone else, we're targeting Fillyglow's horn in any way we can!" Makoto's role as co-field leader of S.E.E.S started to kick in full gear, maybe a bit too much since Fluttershy doesn't have a Persona, let alone one for navigation. Yet she and the rest of them did their best to fulfill his commands, Twilight acting first by setting down her shield just when Fillyglow was charging up an especially powerful laser, though that only struck the tip of Twilight's tail as everyone split up and did their separate thing. Rainbow and Twilight taking to the skies and gathering all the clouds they could find, the two of them kicking and fusing the newly formed mass of cloud with magic until any more would cause it to explode. As for Pinkie and Applejack, they made their way up the pony that towered over them in their own different ways. Applejack using her lasso to grip at parts of the hero's mane and bow to swing from one part to another until reaching the head of the bigger alicorn, Pinkie, however, just brought out her party cannon from Celestia-knows-where and shot herself to Fillyglow's head. As for Rarity, she couldn't teleport and knew that her frosty wind couldn't reach that kind of height, so why not strike from down here? With a glow from her own horn, an earthquake-like rumble could be heard from the shaking ground, all that to produce a gem. Then another, then even more. She knew exactly what to do with this. Makoto Yuki, he summoned Orpheus and had it play a song on it's harp, though it didn't look like much from an outsider's perspective, everypony he's allied himself with felt stronger, what he cast is Matarukaja. Finally, Fluttershy. She flew around, curious how to even find a weakness, but she's trying her best.

"Everything's in place, now!" He shouted to his teammates, the pitch-black cloud exploding straight downwards after being struck by Rainbow and Twilight's team kick, Pinkie and Applejack bucking with full force as if they're still on a farm, and Rarity commanding all the jewels she's found tucked beneath the ground to be sent straight towards Fillyglow's horn. With all the damage being applied in one fell swoop, it snapped off and got sent flying in a way that would give Fizzlepop flashbacks. This caused Fillyglow to scream out in terror from the weight of all those attacks combined, yet that didn't hurt nearly as much as how it felt seeing her horn go flying off.

"I got it, this one's weak to fire!" Fluttershy announced as she flew around her friends so they'd all be aware. How she came to that conclusion is anyone's guess, the announcement getting a devilish grin out of Makoto that gave Twilight an idea of what's about to go down. So she picked Applejack and Pinkie off of Fillyglow's head with her magic and set them back onto the ground. Seeing this, Rainbow flew back while dodging the magic burst that came out of Fillyglow's unstable magic, the pegasus trusting Twilight's judgement in clearing the way for what Makoto quite literally has cooking. With a pulled trigger planted directly on his head and a summoned Persona, he had it bring forth a flaming pillar that grew even taller than Fillyglow could hope to be. Having to endure that alongside being caught on fire, she cried out in anguish but that could barely be heard over the roar of the flames and the stomping from the hero's hooves attempting to take just one of them down, but the fire that refuses to die out is blinding her. Even flapping her wings wasn't doing anything helpful, just fanning the flames to a point where she couldn't handle it.

Falling over on her side, she shrunk back to her usual cute yet cruel self in a defeated silence, thankful that at least the flames died down in the transformation back. Though what she wasn't thankful of is the fact that Twilight is still here, it's even worse considering how she looks to be pitying her, yet the two stood in each other's presence without saying a word. Then someone else broke their silence, someone from the crowd. "Fillyglow told us she was absolute justice. Maybe.. maybe she actually isn't justice incarnate. Either way, out of all the things to watch, that was one of them."

"Dang, they don't seem to care about Fillyglow anymore." Said Pinkie in a casual manner, getting a nod of approval from both her friends and the audience around her, a group she fully intends on coming back to.

"Pitiful.." Rarity said to herself, ready to leave at any moment.

"Nngh.. My justice.. The city.. doesn't need it?" Fillyglow said to herself, Twilight ready to respond on how she needs to be a better leader, but the pegasus already threw the key at the alicorn's hooves and flew off, something she let happen.

"Well, it looks like we're no longer needed here. I think it's about time we head back, what do you all think?" Twilight asked as she picked the key up, the magic cutting out for a brief second from time to time, a crystal clear sign that she's been using it too much in such a short span. So teleportation is out of the picture, and they all have things on their mind to say, so walking and talking back to the theatre wouldn't be too bad of an idea.

"A movie theatre?!" Said Fluttershy in disbelief at what Makoto was talking about, but he's so nice and gets along with the rest that she has no choice but to believe him.

"Yep, inside there would be two other ponies, Spike, and two others from my world." Responded Makoto, already easing up just being in her presence.

The two went on as well as everyone else as they made their way back, even the robots de-activated and the dragons halted their patrol. A group of cops even approached them asking to sign their hats, one of them being that Rarity-lookalike who the real Rarity took pleasure in speaking with, so much so that she had to be dragged back by Applejack. Things were uneventful going forward, the group finding the portal back to the theatre and jumping through it.

They were greeted by thunderous applause from Cap, Pikman, Spike, Elizabeth, and Theodore. It may not have been as much as back inside the movie, but it certainly made them feel more like stars. Everyone except Fluttershy who instinctively cowered behind Twilight, then stuck her head out to survey how bad of a crowd it is, surprised to find so little of an amount of viewers that hiding herself became more embarrassing than usual. So she stepped out from behind Twilight and trotted down the steps alongside her friends, already being greeted with an Elizabeth that got out of her seat with something in hand, another film-themed armband that matches the rest was being extended from the velvet attendant to Fluttershy, who accepted it and slipped it on, enjoying how it looks alongside the others.

"Oh, where are my manners! I'm Elizabeth, an attendant of the Velvet Room. There's my brother, Theodore, another Velvet Attendant. The pony with a hat is Pikman and the one without one is Cap, please be sure not to mix them up. Finally the baby dragon you see there is Spike, if there's anything you wish to know, feel free to ask." Elizabeth stated, pointing to everyone that was brought up and bowing when she was done speaking. Though no matter how many times she does that, her hat never falls off. Weird.

"Umm.. I already know who Spike is. But why are we in a theatre?" Asked Fluttershy, which no one knew how to respond to. So the velvet attendant just said the first thing that came to mind that would deflect the question somewhere else, like the sun.

"Isn't that something for you to find out? After all, I distinctly remember Fillyglow saying that she was tasked with keeping some pony in, among other things, of course."

"You're right, Elizabeth. I'm curious myself on just who she could've been referring to, not to mention how Makoto and his team ties into all this too. But for now.." Twilight cut in, levitating the key higher to be the new focus of attention. The magic surrounding it cutting in and out more often, showing that she could barely keep it up. Rarity looked to agree, taking the key in her magic and heading to the front door with Twilight and the rest following her.

"Wow, there's so many locks. Whoever's here must really be intent on keeping us here." Fluttershy went on, gazing upon the four locks containing them. "If only Discord were still here, he'd have us out in an instant!"

"Still here? That makes it sound like you saw him in the movie." Twilight pressed onward, curious if she actually saw Discord here and how he'd know they're here.

"Yeah, in the countdown I saw him in a really weird costume. Then when the lights cut out he froze and when you teleported in, he disappeared."

"Yep, that definitely sounds like a Discord thing for him to do, only stepping in to help when absolutely necessary. I'd love to think more on things, like what the original version of that movie was, or who Kamoshida is. But I'd like this door to be a step closer to open, Rarity, if you will." Twilight asked, something that the unicorn happily responded to by sticking the key in the lock that fit the theme. Turning it got both the key and the lock to produce a bright and blinding light, but only for a short moment. For when it stopped, they were both gone, leaving behind three locks.

"Well that's that, Darling. I don't know about all of you, but I'm going to rest for a bit before we look for more keys. Plus this uniform is not something I wish to be in any longer. Farewell for now." And just like that, Rarity was off. Then Fluttershy with Makoto, who wanted to know more about his world and what it's like living on an island. Pinkie Pie was next to take her leave, curious if she can make use of the Velvet Room in any way besides being a place that looks and sounds nice. Rainbow's stomach growled so she decided to tend to that over at Theo's stand. This leaving Applejack and Twilight Sparkle.

"If you want to talk about it, sugarcube, I'm here to listen and give my own take on it." Said Applejack, walking to and sitting on a nearby couch, motioning for Twilight to join her. Something that the alicorn accepted, taking a seat alongside AJ, she had a bit of trouble forming her thoughts into a concise statement, but did her best as any good princess should.

"Well the thing that's bothering me the most is just who's intentionally being kept here? I have a feeling it's me but it could very well be somepony else like Pinkie, Rainbow, or Cap."

Author's Note

Writing and summer school do NOT go together, so I can't do this once a week. And honestly I'm losing my motivation to keep this up..