MLP: Agents of Harmony Season 2

Conner and Ash Ketchum were at the Ponyville Town's docks. They were leading the Royal Guards in moving and pushing the wagon of statue of giant fat yet ugly demon-like ogre with two heads and sharp fangs worn demonic armor with three spikes on each shoulder, demonic gauntlets, loincloth and black boots to the cargo ship. Maya and Twinkle were with them at the same time.

Conner sighed, "Thank you for accepting my offer, Dragon Hope."

"Not a problem." Ash Ketchum said calmly, "So, what's the situation here?"

"Nothing serious, just a simple job." Conner said calmly, "Making sure that this statue transport back to Manehattan Museum safe and sound."

Twinkle nodded, "How come? What's so special about the statue?"

"Are you kidding me?!" Maya asked in shock and concern while pointing at the statue, "That statue is part of some kind Ancient War history! Good vs. Evil! Gods vs. Demons! And best of all - my favorite genre - Heroes vs. Villains! And this guy is a bad guy."

"How did you know about this?"

"Come on. When your uncle is an archaeologist, you learn everything from him. Kinda like you learn from your pops about martial arts and war."

"Make sense. You're really good at this."

"Learn from the best, cous. So does anypony why we're moving this guy to Dragon Land?"

"There are two attempts of theft on the statue from both museum and here. So, maintaining security proved to be difficult, so we have to move it to Dragon Land for safe and secured area," Conner explained in concern, "But who and why?"

Sensed a tingling on his body, Ash Ketchum stopped at once whole narrowed his eyes in concern yet suspicious, "I have the feeling that I know who it is."

SCREAM! Conner and Ash Ketchum turned to their back as they prepared themselves in ready to fight. The stallions found Baron Zemo and his team defeating and killing Royal Guards one-by-one.

"And I was right," Ash Kecthum said in annoyance, "The Masters of Evil..."

"The Chaos Herald of Melancholy?!" Conner asked in surprise. He hissed, "This is no doubt that he's here for one good reason." He turned to the Royal Guards, "Get the statue to the ship now!"

Royal Guards yelped as they quickly pushed and moved the Chaos Herald of Gluttony Statue to the ship at once.

"Then, let's do it!" Twinkle exclaimed firmly.

Maya nodded, "Yeah! I'm ready for it!"

Maya and Twinkle were ready as well, but instead, they got pushed aside to the crates by the stallions. After knocking the Royal Guards out, Zemo and his others were close to both Ash Ketchum and Conner.

"I'll take care of these two," Zemo said calmly to his lieutenant - a black medieval armored of light crimson unicorn female soldier with pinkish spiky mane and tail in ponytail style, and black visor, "Strike Ice, you get that crate!"

"Yes, sir!" she nodded firmly.

Zemo unsheathed his Demon Rapier as he charged straight at both Ash and Conner. His minions headed towards the statue at once. Twinkle and Maya looked at each other as they knew what they can do to stop their thieves.

Both of them used their tricks and resourcefulness in stopping and defeating most of the Masters of Evil - pushing the crates on them, pouring oil for them to slip, using forklift in blocking their ways, dropping the crates on them, created a hole for them to fall and more. Both of them have stopped their enemy's tracks.

However, Strike Ice managed to avoid and dodge the traps. As she almost closes to her target, she was stopped by two fillies, who are armed and ready to fight. She hissed in concern as she hesitated from fighting the girls while dodging the attacks while moving back and away from the girls. This surprised both the fillies.

Zemo thrust his Demon Rapier at Ash Ketchum, who quickly summoned his Darklight Sword in blocking it. Conner came and punched the Chaos Herald, who moved back before giving the archaeologist a headbutt while kicked the former general off. He swung his rapier attacking them. They dodged and avoided the attacks swiftly and quickly while landing some punches on him. He dodged them quickly. Both of them battling with the Chaos Herald ferociously and determinedly.

Not exhausted by them, Zemo swiftly knocked both of them soundly. They both panted heavily while glaring at him. He approached them while armed with his Demon Rapier. Two stallions armed themselves in ready to fight till the last.

Just before Zemo could do anything, he heard shouts from his back. He turned and found the Royal Guards and Mystic Troops arriving at the area.

Zemo groaned in annoyance, "It looks like our fight has to postpone, old friend. Till we meet again. Be sure you're well prepare for it..."

As his eyes glowed in red beneath his mask, the purple smoke emerged from the ground as the Masters of Evil disappeared from everyone's sights. Both of the Stallions sighed in relief. Twinkle and Maya came and helped stallions up.

"I don't think we've seen the last of them," Conner said in concern.

Ash Ketchum shook his head painfully, "No doubt. We need to rethink our security plans now."

At the evening on the same day, Casey was in his well-dressed black suit as he was sitting down on his table at the restaurant. He was having a date with Applejack. He's still waiting for her. And each time servant came to him for the order, he claimed that he is still waiting.

Casey has been waiting for whole night as the ponies slowly leave the restaurant while he laid his head on table in sleeping and bore mood.

Applejack panted heavily as she arrived with her old gala dress. She quickly took her seats. She sighed in relief.

"Sorry, I'm late, Casey." Applejack apologized. She sighed in relief as she hold a menu up, "I'm starving. Let's get something to eat."

"I'm sorry, mademoiselle. We're closing the restaurant down," Savoir Fare said calmly as he took the menus away from the couples. He sighed, "Please come again, tomorrow."

"Oh, Casey, I'm so sorry for the date again." Applejack said in upset and shame tone, "I guess I've got lots more of chores and works to do."

Caramel sighed in disappointment, "Can't say that I'm surprise, Applejack."

"Look, don't worry, Caesy. Next time, I'll be here. I promised."

"If you really mean it, AJ. I'll see you tomorrow, Sweet Apple."

He stood up and left the table, leaving Applejack looked down in shame and disappointment. She really needs to work on her punctuality and end her works early as possible. She missed her date with her boyfriend for three times...

Zemo huffed in annoyance and disappointment as he entered the darkness of bedroom. He sat down on the bed. During her reading on books, Mimi noticed it from her bed. She approached him from his back. She held his shoulders for the moment.

"Didn't go as plan, I, see?" Mimi asked suspiciously. Zemo remained silent. She sighed, "Can't say I'm surprise. You should really be careful especially your limited powers. The enemies could have defeated you at ease if you use too much."

Zemo groaned, "I know. I guess I should have been more patient."

"So, what's next? Clearly, the ponies aren't gonna make same mistakes again. They may try something to caught you off guard."

"Yes, they may try something else that I'm not familiar with this era. After all, I am an ancient from the past."

"But you won't give up easily, now, would you?"

"No, I wouldn't. I already prepare the necessary for our little friends. So, all we can do is wait and respond to it."

Mimi smirked as she nuzzled Zemo's head gently, "That's good to hear. So, what's next?"

Zemo smirked as he gave his wife a passionate kiss on lips, "For now, we wait and relax until the right time to come."

Mimi nodded as she returned a kiss to her husband, "Of course, my lord..."

Both of them removed their clothes before lying down on their beds to sleep while close to each other.

On the next morning, Applejack visited Twilight Sparkle at the living room. She told the Princess about it.

"Wow... That must be serious, Applejack," Twilight Sparkle said in concern, "You and Casey really should set aside some time"

Applejack sighed in upset, "Well, it ain't 'cause I don't wanna. But the work on the farm has just been takin' up more and more of my time."

"Wow. I didn't realize that you have so much to do. I hate seeing you two not spending time together. Can't you get somepony else in your family to take over for a bit?"

"Wish I could. But Granny, Big Mac, and Apple Bloom all have chores of their own. And I can't just abandon it for the sake of what I want especially Casey. I really envy you, Twilight. How on earth did you do it?"

"Well, what do you think I'm good at?" Twilight Sparkle asked in amusement, "Organization! Maybe I can help and solve the problem you're having. Then, you'll have a chance with Casey."

Applejack smiled in relief, "Thanks, Twilight. I don't know what I'd do without ya."

"Well, you'd be bored to death, AJ," The confident young voice exclaimed. Twilight Sparkle and Applejack turned to their back as they found Ashely,Twinkle and Maya entered the scene. Maya smirked, "You should have seen what we did yesterday!"

Twinkle nodded, "Yeah! Dad and Uncle Conner fought Zemo!"

"That black masked guy?!" Spike asked in annoyance as he brought the tea into the living room. He passed them to Applejack and Twilight Sparkle. He scoffed, "What does he want now? This better not be involved of hypnotizing Twilight again."

"Nope. It's the statue," Maya answered calmly, "Don't know what his planning. But it's not good."

Twinkle smiled confidently, "But we send him back for good!"

Ashley sighed, "Man, I must have miss it. I would do anything to get back at him for messing with the wrong family!"

"Don't worry, you'll get that chance," Twinkle said calmly, "At least, we got the statue loaded up and sailed to Dragon Land!"

"No, it's not, Twinkle," Conner said calmly. The ponies found Conner and Ash Ketchum arrived at the scene. He continued, "The cargo ship was not secure enough to transport. So, the museum decided that with the Masters of Evil are at large, the statue will instead travel to Dragon Land on the last place they would be expected to look."

Ash Ketchum nodded in agreement, "A cruise ship. Both me and Conner would be accompanied it."

Spike groaned, "Well, that make sense. After all, Zemo is an ancient demon, so he'll get some hard time in getting use to modern era. He may think we're still using the cargo ship again."

"Yes. That's the plan. Hopefully, he doesn't get adapted to it too quickly." Conner said in concern as he took some tickets, "But we won't be the only ponies going. The museum has given us two room suite. I do not know what to do with extra space."

Ash Ketchum smirked, "That's why I got the idea, Conner. All of us are going."

"Oh yeah! We're going on the cruise!" Maya exclaimed happily.

Spike cheered wildly, "I've always wanted to cruise the ship!"

Twinkke nodded in agreement, "Yeah! Us! Mummy! Daddy! Uncle Conner! Big Sister! And even Applejack and Casey!"

"I don't know," Applejack said in concern, "I've got some chores to do."

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "Applejack. Don't you think you should at least take some days off and spend some time with Casey?"

"Well... When you put it that way, I can't argue of that. But my family needs to know about it. And I don't think they're gonna be happy about it."

"I'm sure they understand it. Just tell them about it."

"I guess I could try," Applejack said thoughtfully, "If they say they're okay, then I'll ask Caramel out. That will make for missing the dates for 20 times."

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "Good to hear. It looks like we're going."

Feeling uncomfortable and scared, Ashley groaned, "I think I'll stay here, just in case if the bad guys show up."

The ponies looked shock and surprise of what she had said. He actually denied the invitation to the cruise.

Twinkle approached her, "Aw! Why, Ashley?!"

Maya nodded, "Yeah! Think about the swimming pool! Fishes! Games! And anything you want to do at the cruise!"

"Yeah! You're gonna miss it!" Spike exclaimed in amusement, "If you worry about Pikachu, we can bring him along."

Ashley sighed in concern, "I... I can't travel on the sea, guys. I get seasick."

"Wait! Seriously?!" Twilight asked in shock.

Spike hummed in concern yet suspiciously, "Did you try some medicine? It helps you to get over some seasick. I used to have one when I was a hatchling."

"I tried a lot, guys. It didn't go so well," Ashley said in concern.

"What about your mum? She's the doctor?" Twinkle asked curiously.

Ashely sighed, "My mum tried. She couldn't find a right one for me. So, we've travel around Equestria by hooves and flying."

"Aw man. This is gonna be the problem." Maya remarked in concern. She hummed thoughtfully, "I think I've got the idea."

Ashely, Twinkle, and Spike looked surprise and shock. What was she planning now?

Waiting for the news, Zemo was holding Mimi on his legs as they both were reading the book together. Gearhead entered the room before stood before his leader.

"Sir, we have good news," Gearhead said calmly while saluted. both turned and looked at him. He sighed, "She found it."

Zemo hummed in surprise while smiling, "Good. We wait..."

In the afternoon, Twilight Sparkle and her family were waiting at the docks for Applejack and Casey to come. They hoped the couples are available for the vacation.

"Do you think Applejack and Casey can make it?" Spike asked curiously.

"They'd better hope so," Maya remarked.

Twinkle nodded, "Yeah. Both of them deserved vacation. They haven't spent time together much."

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "I hope so. And hopefully, Applejack isn't trying to give another excuse about her work again."

"Not this time, Twilight," A familiar Southern Voice said calmly. Twilight Sparkle and her family looked up as they found both Applejack and Caramel arrived at the scene. She smiled, "Coz I'm really gonna spend my vacation with Casey for good."

Twilight Sparkle smiled as she gave Applejack a hug, "Applejack, I'm relieved that your family allow it."

"Yeah. I'm glad that we get that chance especially my date with Caramel." Applejack said happily as she turned and looked at Casey, "And this time, no more works. I promised."

Casey hummed unconvincingly, "I'll see to it first, AJ."

"Great. You're still mad at me?" Applejack asked in disappointment and upset. She sighed, "Alright, I understand. I will gain your trust and love sooner or later."

"This better be..." Casey sighed in defeat.

Ash Ketchum chuckled uneasily, "Come on, guys. Let's get to the cruise now. We'll meet Ashely soon enough. I hope he can make it here in time."

Twinkle nodded, "Yeah, me too. I'd be disappointed and upset to see my family not together again."

Conner nodded, "We'd better get going. We need to meet the General and Head of Security since they're in-charge of the operation."

With ponies agreed with the stallions' plans, they all climbed the ramp to the cruise at once. But they weren't the only ponies, more of them came as well for relaxation and vacation. With all ponies are on board, the cruise set sailed.

The family were on the deck, where they found the bluish Pegasus dressed in his Blue Royal Guard's Armor, Greek Helmet and has black right shoulder plate-like and cape, and three Royal Guards waiting at the command center's entrance.

"I assume that you're in command here?" Ash Kethucm asked curiously.

The Leader of Royal Guard smiled and saluted to Shadow Dragon, "I am. My name is Rexstrike, General of Royal Guard's finest army - ARC Legion or known as the Advanced Rogue Company Legion! And it is an honor to meet you here, Hero of the Human Relam and Princess Twilight Sparkle."

Twilight Sparkle bowed in respect, "It's an honor, general. I heard a lot about you, Rexstrike and your legion. And I must say, that was very bravest of you and your legion during Third Shadow War. If it not for your involvement, I don't know if we survive it or not."

"Well, I appreciated it. But the honor goes to you and Ash Ketchum for saving the world again," General Rexstrike said calmly as he turned to Ash Ketchum, "I heard a lot about you from Flash Sentry."

"You know him?" Shadow Dragon asked in surprise.

"Yes. Flash Sentry was the best soldier in my company before he left and served Captain Shining Armor's lieutenant. He's at best hoof now."

"Yeah. He sure is, General. And it'd be honor of me to work with you, Rex."

"As do I, sir," General Rexstrike said proudly. He cleared his throat, "I would like also to introduce to the Head of Security - Sugarcoat."

Twilight Sparkle and her family looked up and found a light grayish purple Pegasus with white long curly mane and two pigtails and long tail, and her cutie mark is firecracker worn the glasses. She worn a Royal Guard suit.

Sugarcoat bowed down in respect, "Greetings to the honorable guests and visitors, I personally welcome you all to the Phoenix Cruise, where you can do whatever, you want for fun and relaxation, except the emergency, which can be used if the situation became unstable and problem. And above all, do not use emergency brakes or alarm for your amusement and fun, which there'll be a serious consequence to face. And I assure you that I'll not be so merciful of it. Thank you for hearing my presentation speech and I hope you enjoy the cruise for the rest of week!"

The ponies were in shock and surprise of what they just heard.

"Uh... What?" Spike asked in shock and surprise.

Maya shrugged, "I have no idea. She talked too fast but bluntly."

General Rexstrike sighed, "You have to excuse her. She often talks fast and sometimes bluntly. She didn't mean it. She just needs some reminding about slow and shortened her words."

"Yeah. I know what you mean," Twilight Sparkle said in amusement.

"As she said," General Rexstrike sighed, "welcome to Phoenix Cruise. We hope that you enjoy your vacation here."

Sugarcoat cleared her throat, "General, may I need to remind you that we need Shadow Dragon and Dragon Kick, which involved the security and its precious cargo, and therefore we must deal with it and it must not be ignored! I hate to remind you again, again and again, which is too many times."

General Rexstrike sighed, "Please, don't start that again, kid." He then cleared his throat, "Like she said, we have to discuss about it."

"Yes. I agree. We need to discuss about security," Conner said in concern.

Ash Ketchum nodded, "Yeah. Sure, we'll be down there soon." He then looked around of his surroundings. He hummed in concern, "Ashely should be here by now. I can't blame her if she's seasick."

"Don't worry. I've got him," The gentle voice exclaimed. The ponies turned and found Ashley and Swift Ice arrived at the scene. he smiled, "Glad that we got here in time."

"Swift! Long time no see!" Twinkle exclaimed as she approached and nuzzled Swift's legs gently, "Let me guess. Lance invited you here?"

Maya nodded, "Yeah. Can't say that we're surprise of it."

Swift smiled as she patted Twinkle gently, "That's right. Ashley need someone to make sure she doesn't get seasick."

Ashley groaned sickly, "Please, don't start that again."

Ash Ketchum sighed as he patted Ashley's back gently, "Well, I'm glad you make it, kid. Conner and I will go and check on security first. We'll be back soon."

Conner nodded in agreement, "Yes. Enjoy your relaxation. We won't be long."

"Can I come with you, guys," Casey asked calmly. Everyone looked at him in surprise. He smiled, "I used to be a security guard for the mayor before I retired as the clown boy."

General Rexstrike chuckled a bit, "Well now. That change things a bit. We could use an expert like you, buddy. Come on in, kid."

"Yes, sir." Casey saluted. He turned to Applejack, "I'll be back soon."

Applejack nodded in understanding. Ash Ketchum, Conner, and Casey followed General Rexstrike and Sugarcoat as they headed to the cargo bay.

"So, what's next?" Applejack asked curiously.

Twilight Sparkle shrugged as she looked at cruise brochure, "I don't know. But let's check it out. This could be exciting. It's too bad that Rarity's gonna miss this out since she has to check on Crystal Empire's vacant shopping lot for fashions."

"Yeah. She would have gone drama about how great and relaxing this vacation is gonna be."

"That's something we agree about. How about we check out on gallery? I heard that involved some of Appleloosa culture."

Applejack smiled, "Now that's kind of my thing!"

Maya scoffed, "Well, I'm gonna check out on arcade game! I heard that they have some coolest and awesomeness action game ever!"

"Alright! Can't wait to try it!" Spike exclaimed happily.

Ashely groaned and moaned sickly. Twilight Sparkle and her family noticed him. They're really worry about him now.

"I'll stay with her," Swift suggested, "We'll slow you down."

"Me too!" Twinkle volunteered happily.

"Oh yeah," Maya said in realization. She turned to Spike, "I'll go with you later, Spike. I promised Ashley that I bring him some medicine."

Spike nodded, "Sure. No problem."

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "Okay. But meet back at the room by evening! So, we all can go to the dining hall for our dinner. Now, let's go and enjoy our vacation!"

The ponies nodded in agreement as they split out and headed to have their own fun to enjoy. Maya, Swift Ice, and Twinkle remained behind with Ashely as they're now dealing with his seasickness now.

"Okay, Ashley. Are you ready to be amaze?" Jade Adventure asked curiously yet calmly. Lance Justicestrike looked unsure and suspicious. His friends have that feeling as well. They all nodded in agreement. She smiled as she searched on her bag, "I've got a cure for you to use! It's gonna be a permanent!"

As her three friends waited while wondered, Jade Adventure held and placed a familiar item in front of them. They all gasped in surprise and shock.

"Horse Talisman?!" Ashely asked in shock, "How did-?!"

Maya interrupted, "This is not Shendu's. It's a real and original one." Her friends looked surprise of what they just heard. She continued, "Mystic Councilpony Lightning Wisdom duplicate 12 Zodiac Animal Powers for more. This was a strong defense against the bad guys."

Swift hummed, "And I can bet I know who destroy the copies while got one set to himself."

Twinkle nodded in agreement, "So, did the Mystic Council continue producing the copies?"

"No. After the theft on the last set of copies, the production got cancelled. The original one got kept safe inside the Sacred Vault," Maya said calmly, "Lucky for you, a few got access to it. My great uncle is one of them. I sneak in and got it for your brother."

"That's a great idea," Twinkle said in agreement, "As long you have it, you won't be sick."

Ashley groaned suspiciously, "Did my grandfather know about this?"

"Uh... No..." Maya admitted nervously before cleared her throat, "But c'mon, you need it for your seasickness."

Swift hummed, "She does have the point. Since the medicine didn't help you much, so she did bring it for you to use. I wouldn't waste that chance, or else you're gonna have seasickness for the rest of your lives."

"Come on. Don't you want to enjoy vacation on sea for once in your lifetime?" Twinkle asked unhappily as she gave her pouty eyes to Lance, "Please? I hate to spend my vacation time without my family."

Ashely groaned in defeat, "I hate it when you guys are right especially that pouty eyes of yours, TWinkle."

Swift, Twinkle, and Maya smiled in relief. As Maya held Horse Talisman in front of Ashely, he landed his hoof on it. As it glowed brightly, his body joined in too. For the moment later, the light died down. Ashley looked normal than being sick. The girls remained still and waiting for the response.

"So..." Twinkle asked curiously, "How do you feel, big sister?"

Ashely hummed calmly before he felt something funny in his stomach, "Can we have lunch first? I'm kinda hungry."

"Alright, you're okay!" Twinkle exclaimed happily as she hugged her passionately, "No more seasickness!"

Swift sighed in relief, "That's good to relief. I heard that Seaweed Salad is the best seafood dish to eat."

"Can't wait to try," Twinkle said in amusement.

"Here you go. You might need it. Just don't tell my unc about it," Twinkle said calmly as she passed the Horse Talisman to Twinkle. She saluted playfully, "Gotta meet up with Spike. I'm gonna beat the game!"

"Sure. Thanks for the gift," Twinkle thanked happily, "See ya later, cous!"

Maya winked, "See ya, cous."

Four ponies entered the cabin as they headed off and enjoyed their vacation now.

At the cargo bay, General Rexstrike and Sugarcoat led Ash Ketchum, Conner and Casey to deep yet cornered area, where the vault was located. They then found Royal Guards were pushing the Chaos Herald of Gluttony statue into it. The guards then closed and locked the vault's door.

"Safe and sound as promised," General Rexstrike said calmly as he passed same keys to four ponies "Only us have the same keys. I'll give them to you, Ketchum."

"Well, the steel looked impenetrable and strong. There is no way thieves could knock it down that hard. The statue is safe and sound," Casey said calmly. He turned to Conner "So, wanna give me a history lesson of why it is important?"

Casey sighed as he looked at the statue, "This statue has a name called Gut the Hungry Demon. And according to the legend, he is one of Thirteen Chaos Heralds - the Gluttony. The God of Destruction and Evil - Morpho is the responsible of creating them as his messengers, bodyguards and generals of all demons. He and his ancient demons were at war with our Mystic Heaven and twelve Mystic Guardians for millennia."

"So, what happen to them?" Caasey asked curiously.

"The ancient Demon God and his heralds were defeated and lost the Great Demon War. While the Demon God banished into deep Void while never be heard or seen again, his Heralds were imprisoned and transported to unknown locations. After that, Mystic Heaven and his Mystic Guardians disappeared."

"Damn. And you think that statue is really him?"

"And we're not sure if this statue is really him or just made of rocks," Ash Ketchum said in concern as he glanced at the statue, "We have to be ready for it."

Sugarcoat smiled proudly, "Rest assure, sir. I'll assure you that no enemy shall pass through the vault, without the access keys or the fight with hard-trained officers and securities to deal with! And therefore, it is impossible for them to defeat us!"

"Don't get overconfident, Sugarcoat. Just be high alert and ready for anything," General Rexstrike said calmly yet firmly, "We still don't know how dangerous Zemo and his minions are."

Ash Ketchum nodded, "Rexstrike's right. Knowing huim, he could cook up with his plans."

"There's something I don't even want to know," Conner said in concern. He cleared his throat, "Well, either way, I would like to relax and enjoy my vacation."

Ash Ketchum nodded, "Yeah. That's something we agree about."

"Hopefully that Applejack sticks to her promise," Casey said angrily yet gently, "I can tell that I'm not happy with her breaking promises."

"Come on, Casey! She didn't mean it!"

"I know! I hate waiting and breaking promises! But this time, nothing is gonna ruin it! No work! No troubles! And no hero stuff!"

Ash Kecthum sighed, "No promises, Casey. If you don't want that happen, then make the best out of it, pal. I intend to do with Twilight."

Casey smirked, "Oh, don't worry, I'm gonna do it!"

"Boys..." Casey remarked in annoyance.

The ponies then left the cargo bay as they headed back to the upper deck at once. However, unknown to anypony, they were being watched. shadowy figure saw everything from behind crate.

Twilight Sparkle and her friend enjoyed their vacation in the cruise. Twilight Sparkle and Applejack toured around the ship. They looked through gallery of arts and culture of Equestria, talked about each other's lifetime, did some exercise, played some games and spent some time with their boyfriends. Maya and Spike tried most of arcade games. Conner was working as he was studying on the ancient scripture about Chaos Herald of Gluttony. Swift and Twinkle stick together with Ashely, who is still seasick.

General Rexstrike and Sugarcoat were keeping an eye on the ship and ponies, making sure that nothing went wrong especially the statue. The crew also have to keep their tourists and guests entertained and enjoyable; though Sugarcoat's long and blunt speech on P.A. speech has often annoyed, disrespected and bored the guests to death. General Rexstrike has to deal with it.

Everything is fine...

In the evening, the girls were at the spa chamber. They were all relaxing in one of large hot spring pond. They all awed and sighed in relief and enjoyable about it.

"You know, girls. I've always wanted to relax in the hot spring," Swift said softly, "And this is the best one I ever felt."

Twinkle nodded happily, "Yeah. No kidding. I love it!"

"Me too. I'd never ever want to leave this place again." Maya sighed in relief. She turned and looked at Twinkle, "So, how's Ashley? I hope he's not on seasick again."

Twinkle smiled, "Nope. Not this time. In fact, we have our fun from the arcade."

Swift nodded in agreement, "Glad that she didn't throw up at me. I'm just glad that my date with Ashey goes smoothly. This vacation is the best."

"That's something we agree on. I never did get a chance to get a holiday since my mum is busy with her princess duty."

"I know what you mean, Twinkle. Being artist is quite busy as the princesses. I rarely get some holiday until today. I'm happy to be here."

"The feeling is mutual, Twinks."

Maya nodded in agreement, "Yeah. Nothing is gonna ruin our vacation. I wish that the statue never ever delivers to the Manehattan Museum."

"Me too," Twinkle said in agreement before sighed, "But we have to. There is no other way."

Maya sighed, "Don't remind me."

Swift shrugged, "But you've gotta admit it. I enjoy it."

Twilight Sparkle and Applejack have their own relaxation chatting.

"Feeling relax now, Applejack?" Twilight Sparkle asked.

Applejack sighed, "It sure is. I really appreciate it, Twilight. But still..."

"Applejack, you really need to stop thinking about work for once and take a break. And maybe you should spend a night with Casey."

"Hmm... Maybe..."

"I know you're taking your job and responsible serious, but this will only create the rift between you and Casey. So, it's best that you should find a day to relax with him."

"Yeah, I suppose you're right."

"Whatever it is, we're here to help you. We're friends."

"Thanks, Twi. I really appreciate it."

"Of course, you should appreciate it, Applejack; she is the Princess of Friendship and therefore she knows everything, and it is unwise of you to question her much," The firm yet blunt voice exclaimed.

The girls yelped in surprise and shock. They looked up and found Sugarcoat was in front of them as she had leaned her back on the walls edge. The mare bowed in respect to the mares.

"Sugarcoat? What are you doing here?" Applejack asked in surprise.

"Isn't it obvious, Applejack?" Sugarcoat rubbed and patted her left pigtail gently, "I'm enjoying my hot spring after a long day of giving daily speech about rules and activities to the customers and guests, which proven to be most vital information to all for secure and safe, as well as being entertained. That is the responsibility of Head of Security and Deputy Captain of the ship."

Swift was dumbfound and shock, "Eh... What?"

"She means she's tired and taking a hot spring to relax," Twinkle explained calmly.

Maya groaned a bit, "I sure wish that she could slow and short her talk."

"MAYA! That's rude," Swift exclaimed in annoyance. She turned and looked at Sugarcoat, "Ms. Sugarcoat, Maya didn't mean it! We're sorry!"

Twinkle nodded in concern, "Yeah. Some of us are not use to quick talker like you."

"It's understandable, and therefore you have no reason to be concern or fear me from unleashing my wrath and fury against your will," Sugarcoat said calmly yet quickly and bluntly, "I've seen, heard and dealt with this for quite many times. I hold no grudge against neither of you. You can relax and enjoy your hot spring."

Sugarcoat sighed calmly as she took a sip of her green tea. She then shown her concern and disappointed looks. Applejack noticed it.

"Is something wrong, Sugarcoat?" Applejack asked in concern, "You look upset and disappointed about it."

"What would you know, Applejack? You're just a farmer while I'm a soldier." Sugarcoat asked in annoyance.

"Really? A farmer who saved the Equestria for couple times especially got involved in Third Shadow War? I can tell that you keep on talking long and bluntly for no reason to hide your real problem. Am I right?"

"H-How?"

"I'm the Wielder of Element of Honesty. I know who tells a lie or truth. You're not good at both. Something really bothered you."

Sugarcoat sighed in defeat, "Well, when you put it that way, there is zero chances in defying your questions about my status report for too long." She cleared her throat before explained, "I hate this job a lot."

"Really? Why?"

"Whenever I explain about the safety rules, announcement and entertainment information; ponies tended to ignore me a lot. I feel being unappreciated and insulted by these ponies for making a mockery of my family's legacy. I will not accept it!"

"If you hate it so much, why did you come here in the first place?"

"Because of my father," Sugarcoat said in defeat and shame. Ponies looked at her in surprise and shock. She continued, "My adopted father - Strict Stalker is one of Seven Phoenix Generals. He's been expecting a lot from me. I cannot afford to fail him especially this mission he has assigned me to. And it is my duty is to secure and ensure that the Chaos Herald of Gluttony Statue to Manehattan no matter how long it takes, even though I may not like this job a lot."

Applejack hummed calmly, "I see. Maybe I can help you." Sugarcoat looked at her. She continued, "I think I know what's the problem, this has something to do with you."

"What's that supposed to be mean?"

"No offense, Sugarcoat. I think you make the speeches too long, too blunt and too boring for ponies to listen. That is why they ignored you often."

"And what do you suggest solving this problem? Please do not try to embarrass me!"

And just before Applejack could talk, Twilight Sparkle pulled her away from Sugarcoat. They both have their own private chats.

"Applejack, may I remind you of why we are here?" Twilight Sparkle asked angrily yet gently. Applejack remained silent. She continued, "You were supposed to have vacation with Casey while not trying to work!"

Applejack sighed in defeat, "I know, Twilight. But Sugarcoat need some help with her speech and getting some respect. I can't ignore it. She reminds me of me. So, I know what it feels like not wanting to let father down."

Twilight Sparkle sighed in defeat, "There's nothing I say is gonna change your mind."

"Nope. I'm sorry, Twilight. I really am."

"I'm not angry, Applejack. In fact, I'm gonna help you too."

"Really?"

"Yeah. We're friends," Twilight Sparkle smiled, "I'm gonna make sure that you and Casey get some vacation."

Applejack chuckled a bit, "Yeah sure. That's good to hear." She turned and looked at Sugarcoat, "Sugarcoat, we're gonna help solve your speech problem. It's the promise."

"And we want to help too," Twinkle volunteered. Swift and Maya nodded in agreement.

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "The more the merrier. We'll get the job done in time."

Sugarcoat smiled, "Thank you, my friends. Your assistance is appreciated, even though I'm actually against it so much because as the soldier-!" She was interrupted upon looking at Applejack's annoying looks. She cleared her throat, "I mean. I appreciated it."

Applejack smiled, "That's more like it."

At the boy's own hot springs, the guys along with Ashely were relaxing and enjoying their own tub after a long day especially checking on the vault.

Spike sighed happily, "Now this is life. The cruise has everything we want!"

Ashely and Conner sighed, "I'm glad to get some relaxing."

"Yeah," Ash Ketchum nodded in agreement. He turned to worrisome Casey, "So, how you and Applejack getting along in your vacation?"

Casey sighed, "It's not bad. We did enjoy it much. But AJ still got long way to really say 'sorry' about forgetting my date for many times."

"Casey, you really need to cool it. She's trying her best."

"I'm not very convinced. Applejack really enjoy work than me. Why do I even date with her in the first place?"

"That's because you like her the way she is. Am I right?"

"I suppose so. She's beautiful and hardworking pony I ever met. And of course, she did love her family. So, do I. But that doesn't excuse from the date."

"Look, Casey. I feel upset about it too when Twilight Sparkle keeps forgetting about my date. But instead getting angry about it, I chose to help her in her duty as my date. It works well."

"So, you're saying that if AJ and I work together, it's still on date?"

"More or less. I'm pretty sure it'll work out. At least, I didn't argue with mine much."

"Well, it's better than nothing. Hopefully, AJ doesn't scream at my ears when I'm working on her farm."

Spike sighed, "That's a relief. I'd never thought you would stop this, Casey."

"Well, I'm glad that the vault is still in safe hoof from danger." Conner said in relief, "Zemo has no idea of what's happening now."

"There's one thing I don't get," Ash Ketchum said suspiciously and concernedly. Conner and Casey turned and looked at him. He asked, "Why didn't he finish us off? He's clearly powerful ancient warrior. He could have finish us off. But he escaped."

Conner nodded in understanding, "True. But there is one good theory - he was imprisoned in stone, like the rest of them. So, his Chaos Power is not completely full. It'll take him a long time to re-energize them." He sighed in concern, "And to do that, he needed negative energy and source from everyone's emotion. Lucky for us, that rarely happens during our daily days."

"That means we're lucky to be alive," Spike said in relief, "I hate to think about how powerful and dangerous he can be."

Ashely nodded in agreement, "Yeah. I don't even want to think about that. For now, we can relax..."

Midnight...

At the cruise's cargo bay, the security ponies were lighting and flashing around the area. They have to make sure the area is secured. Unknown to them, one security pony approached to the vault. Through the dark smokes, her body slowly transformed into Strike Ice. As she chanted humbly and darkly, a swirling purplish swirling portal-like appeared close to the vault.

A familiar group emerged out from the portal. They were led by Mr. Wicked, and Lockdown. Strike Ice bowed down in respect before them.

"Well done," Mr. Wicked said calmly, "You've adapted and blended well among these fools. They suspect nothing of you so far."

Strike Ice bowed down in respect, "I lived to serve the great Baron Zemo."

Lockdown looked around of his surroundings as he scoffed, "Looks like the Baron was right. This was indeed interesting foolproof plan. But pitiful that he adapted to modern well."

Mr. Wicked turned and gave a nodding to his demonic black soldiers. They all nodded firmly.

As the Demon Soldiers spread across the area, they stealthily and swiftly kill all of the security ponies by slicing throats, bashing heads, thrusting on hearts, suffocating them, break their limbs and snapped their heads.

With the area secured, The Masters of Evil and his minions have gathered at the vault. The Chaos Herald of Melancholy looked at it thoroughly and cautiously.

"So Mr. W," Lockdown asked curiously, "how do you intend to free him from his imprisonment?"

Mr. Wicked smirked beneath his mask, "Don't worry. I have a plan."

In the next morning, Swift Ice was walking across the cruise's deck while looking at the rising sun. She smiled a bit while looking at the sunrise. She sighed happily.

GROANED! Swift Ice yelped as she turned to the front. He found the sickly Ashelywas looking down on the sea. He yelped in shock as she sickly vomited into it. He quickly approached and checked on her.

"Ashely, are you okay?" He asked in concern. She groaned sickly while shaking his head. She sighed, "Where's the Talisman?"

Ashley groaned, "I kinda left it behind on my bed."

"You were supposed to keep it with you. You know that you'll get seasick, no matter what kind of medicine you take!"

"Sorry. I guess I kinda forget about it."

"Lucky for you, I kept it close to me," The familiar voice exclaimed calmly. Both Ashely and Swift turned and found Twinkle emerged from the cabin's door. She then passed Horse Talisman to Ashley. She smiled, "Try not to forget about it again."

"Yeah sure..." Ashley nodded sickly as he activated the talisman's healing power. He sighed in relief, "That's a relief. I need it."

Swift Ice smiled as he gave his girlfriend a nudge, "Good. Keep it with you for all time. Got it?"

Ashely chuckled, "Yeah, sure. So, what's next?"

"Up for swimming?" Swift asked in amusement, "I could use some exercise."

Twinkle giggled happily, "Me too."

Ashely nodded, "I'm good too. Let's go now."

Ashely, Twinkle and Swift headed off to the swimming pool area now. They found some ponies were swimming, splashing the water and chatting with each other including Spike drinking his soda while sitting down on his floater, and Maya was sunbathing. Three of them joined the fun as well.

General Rexstrike and five sailors were at the ship's command bridge. One was piloting on the ship's wheel. Other two were standing and guarding the door's entrance. Fourth pony monitored the ship's mainframe and control system. And fifth pony stayed close to General Rexstrike as they were checking and monitoring both ship and crew members.

"So far, so good." General Rexstrike said calmly, "Everything looks alright. Has the security team reported back?"

Lieutenant shook his head, "Not since this morning, sir. Think they overslept?"

"No. I don't think so." General Rexstrike shook his head, "These soldiers are from Northern Knighton. They take their duty and responsibility serious, and never get slack off from it. Something's not right."

KNOCK! General Rexstrike and his soldiers turned to the door. And just before they could respond to it, the door got rammed out. General Rexstrike and his three soldiers ducked down while the pilot and security pony got hit by it. Four ponies looked up and found Mr. Wicked entered the scene.

General Rexstrike got up at once. He armed and fired his Twin Gem Blasters at Mr. Wicked, who took his Diamond Edge out in blocking and deflecting six blasts. The hooded pony charged in and gave a swift slash on gem blasters before kicked the general to the broken door. Three Royal Guards were armed with their Gem Blasters in ready to fire, but instead they got hit and injured by his swift slashes.

General Rexstrike recovered from the attack. As he was about to get up, he was pinned down by Lelouch's stepping on him to it. Lockdown and Demon Soldiers entered the scene.

"The bridge is our control. Prepare for Phase II - Light and Darkness Clash. Soon he will be awakened from his slumber."

"I cannot believe that you got us involved with this again," Casey said in annoyance, "I thought we agree that-!"

Ash Ketcuhm interrupted, "Casey, we have the talk from yesterday."

Casey sighed in defeat, "Fine..."

Ash Kecthum and Casey were helping Twilight Sparkle and Applejack in assisting Sugarcoat with her announcement speech for the cruise. They have thoroughly checked and rewrite the scripts into better version of them.

"It won't be long, I promised," Applejack said calmly, "Ready, Sugarcoat?"

"I am ready." Sugarcoat said firmly, "Am I saying, correct?"

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "Yes, you are. Now, just remember what we practice from yesterday and this morning. Follow and shorten the script with emotions."

Sugarcoat nodded as she took a deep breathe calmly. She looked at the mike while holding her script paper. She cleared her throat gently.

"Attention, passengers, this is Sugarcoat's speaking," Sugarcoat said calmly and gently, "We have special game announcement today - Buckball. If you're interested in it, please go to game section." She smiled before said happily, "And remember, this requires three types - Earth Pony as Striker, Pegasus as Defender and Unicorn as Goalie."

Sugarcoat stopped while looking at her right monitor. Her friends joined in as well. They watched and watched until...

BEEP! Twilight Sparkle and her friends gasped in surprise and shock as they found more than 30 ponies arrived at the game area.

"I don't believe it," Sugarcoat said in surprise, "It works! This is unbelievable and surprisingly works. I'd never thought that the results I've been striving and working so hard to achieve has never ever been accomplish until today! And I'd never thought that shorten the script with emotions than reading it a long with bluntness has proven much more efficient and well effective. This is truly amazing. I really did it! My words of expression have never been better or prouder of it. I'm so proud of it!" She cleared her throat, "In my deepest of my heart and pride, I'm honored to say of this - thank you for providing some necessary assistance."

Caramel and Shadow Dragon looked surprise and confuse of Sugarcoat's sentences. Twilight Sparkle and Applejack giggled in amusement.

"She means she's happy and proud of it. She's thankful of our help," Applejack said calmly. She turned and looked at Casey, "If not for you helping me out, this wouldn't happen."

Casey sighed before smiled, "Well, I'm just glad to help out, so we can continue our date." He then looked at the pile of scripts. He chuckled, "I'm pretty sure we've cover everything here."

Twilight Sparkle nodded, "I couldn't agree more. I'm glad that you both finally get some quality time."

"Yeah. I told you it works!" Ash Ketchum exclaimed in amusement while patted Casey's back hard, "What do you have to say?"

Casey sighed, "I guess you're right. I guess it's fun when you're work together as one."

"Well, either way, I'm relieved that you help me very much," Sugarcoat said calmly while taking the next script, "Enjoy your vacation, my friends. I'll take it from here."

And just before ponies could do anything, they heard beeping noise. They looked at the megaphone as they wondered of what's going on.

"This is General Rexstrike," General Rexstrike said calmly and firmly yet hesitated through megaphone, "I would like everyone gathered at the dining hall at once. There's important meeting to discuss. This is not a drill. Move now."

"So much for vacation," Twilight Sparkle remarked in disappointment, "Whatever it was, it won't be long."

Ash Ketchum nodded, "I sure hope so."

The ponies including Twilight Sparkle and all of her friends gathered at the dining hall, waiting for General Rexstrike's arrival. However, the children weren't there while the general hasn't arrived here. This caused ponies to chat in concern about it.

"Hmm... I thought Twinkle and others would be here," Twilight Sparkle said in concern. She then shrugged, "I guess with Ashely still seasick. It might take a while for the others to get here."

Ash Kecthum nodded in agreement, "Yeah. As long they stick together, they're fine."

"That's good to hear," Conner said in concern, "Because there's something off around here. I've got a bad feeling about this."

"What do you mean?" Caramel asked in concern.

Sugarcoat hummed suspiciously, "If I suspect correctly on what Mr.Mcknight has suspected, then that means I'm right about my theory and concerns. There's a high possibility of risks occurring the guards and the cruise that we're not aware of. But I could be wrong or correct, so-!" She was interrupted by Applejack's cleared throat. She sighed in defeat, "We could be in danger. The enemies could be here."

Ash Kecthum hummed in concern, "That's what I'm worry the most. The Masters of Evil are here."

"Oh no..." Twilight Sparkle said in concern.

"How is that possible?" Applejack asked in concern, "We're in middle of the ocean!"

"Yes, we all are, Wielder of Element of Honesty," The gentle yet firm voice exclaimed.

POOF! The brief purplish smoke emerged from the ground, causing the ponies to gasp and cough heavily from inhaling them. As the smoke slowly dispersed, the ponies found themselves trapped within the cage with electrical lasers. Rexstrike and his remaining soldiers were unconsciousness but with the ponies. They all screamed and screeched in fear and concern. Mr. Wicked and his Demon Soldiers were on the stage before them.

Casey groaned, "Damn it! We've got trapped!"

"Indeed, you all are," Mr. Wicked said in amusement. He smirked beneath his mask, "Did you really think that you could fool me so easily? Have you forgotten of who I am?"

Conner sighed in annoyance, "I can't believe that he adapted to the modern era so quickly. But how did you know about our plan?!"

"There is nothing you can hide from me and magic," Mr. Wicked said confidently, "And I'm always one step ahead of everything. I am the best strategist among Chaos Heralds."

Ash Kectchum groaned in anger, "When we get out of this, we're gonna kick your ass out of this cruise for good!"

"Go on and try, Ronin," Gearhead said in amusement, "Now if you excuse me, I need to go and save my brother from his slumber." He turned to his three-silver steel armored Demon Soldiers, "Make sure nopony gets in and out of here."

The three Demon Elite Guards nodded firmly as they headed to the cage on guard duty. Gearhead, Lockdown, and Mr. Wicked and five soldiers marched out of the dining hall as they're heading to the vault now.

Sugarcoat and Applejack charged and rammed at the electrical cage, causing them to get shocked. Casey and Twilight Sparkle three tables in vertical lines for Ash Ketchum and Conner to jump and climb over the cage. But unfortunately, Mystic Ponies got whacked and fell to the ground quickly and swiftly by the Demon Elite Guards for five times on four directions. Recovered from their unconsciousness, General Rexstrike and his soldiers armed and fired their Gem Blasters at it but it did not faze much...

General Rexstrike sighed, "It's impossible to escape now."

Casey groaned in annoyance and anger, "Great! We're trapped now!"

"Tell me about it," Conner nodded in agreement, "That sorcerer is really the 'Best Strategist' among the heralds. He thought up of everything. He has everyone here."

"Not everyone," Ash Kecthum said hopefully. His friends turned and looked at him. He smiled, "Ashely, Twinkle, and Swift, Spike and Maya are still out there. They haven't got captured yet."

Twilight Sparkle sighed in relief, "That's good to hear about it." She shown her concern and scared looks, "But what if they did capture them? I don't think they're safe!"

Applejack gulped in concern, "We have to get out of here and find them! I hate to think what kind of torture he's gonna do to the young critters."

"Well, if you want to help them, we'd better think of a way of getting out of here now!" Sugarcoat exclaimed frantically while looking around of her surroundings, "By the looks of our surroundings, we don't have much of resources in attempts to escape or fighting with the Demon Elite Soldiers. They're quick and swift than ordinary soldiers."

"And not to mention, this cage," General Rexstrike said in concern while looking at it, "Its defense is definitely shocking and strong. No way out."

"We're not giving up yet!" Ash Ketchum said firmly.

General Rexstrike sighed in annoyance, "We're not, sir. We just need some thinking! But how?!"

Ash Kecthum groaned in concern, "We're wasting time!"

WHISTLED! Three Demon Elite Soldiers turned to their back as they found Ashely armed with her Bruttri-Head Sword while standing near to the entrance.

"Hey there," Ashley greeted in amusement. Demon Elite Guards armed with their spears in ready to fight. He groaned sickly, "Really? No hello or something? You do know I'm still sick?"

Seeing how sick the Pegasus is, three Demon Elite Guards chuckled in amusement in thinking of how easy to deal with. They slowly approached Ashley as they're already to kill him. Suddenly, the ground formed enlarging roundish shadow. Before they could do anything, they got slammed to death on the ground hard.

The ponies gasped in surprise and shock of what they were looking at - a fallen chandelier was on top of the Elite Guards. One of them is trying to get out of it. She sighed in relief as she approached and stabbed her Oathkeeper Blossoming Blade on the demon soldier to death. Swift, Twinkle and Maya and Spike entered the room at once.

Both Maya and Swift approached to the cage's control panel. They were looking and searching for the right button.

Ashekly groaned sickly, "I thought that never work. Oh God, think I'm gonna be sick." He yelped in shock as his face turned in green, " Not again!"

"Catch!" Twinkle called as she quickly threw a talisman to her older brother.

As Ashley caught the talisman in time, his body began healing. The ponies were surprised and shock especially the angry Conner The archaeologist knew what she gave to her older sister.

A brief moment for two girls searching and hitting the control panel's buttons, the cage's electrical defense got shut down. The ponies cheered in relief and happiness that they're freed. General Rexstrike, Sugarcoat and the soldiers gathered and armed their weapons while checking on their passengers.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends approached to the children at once. The Princess of Friendship and her boyfriend hugged three of hers while Swift Ice, Applejack and hers looked at the scene only. Conner turned and gave the glare at the sheepish May.

"Ashely was seasick! It's the only way to stop him from getting seasick," Maya explained frantically, "And plus, it didn't fall into wrong hoof."

Conner sighed in annoyance, "We'll talk about this later. We need to stop them now!"

Shadow Dragon nodded in agreement, "I agree. By now, he's got it and escaped!"

"Then, we'd better go now!" Applejack said in concern.

Casey groaned in anger, "Those monsters own me for ruining my vacation!"

"I'm coming too!" General Rexstrike and Sugarcoat called out.

Twilight Sparkle nodded in agreement before turned to the children, "I need you five stay here! Look after the passengers!"

Five children nodded in understanding. Twilight Sparkle and her team headed off at once to stop Lelouch and his minions before they could get the Chaos Herald of Gluttony statue...

At the vault, Mr. Wicked and his minions stood firmly before the vault. He smirked beneath his mask while wielding his Diamond Edge.

"It's time to free you from your slumber, my fellow Comarde," Mr. Wicked said calmly, "Nothing is going to interfere my plans now."

Sense impending danger from his back, Mr. Wicked turned his back while holding his Diamond Edge in blocked the attacks by Ash's Darklight Sword. Twilight Sparkle and her friends have arrived at the scene.

"So, we're now at climax?" Mr. Wicked asked in amusement. He then chuckled, "I wonder who will win this act?"

Ash Kecthum groaned as he entered Super Form, "You'll find out, Chaos Herald!"

Wicked quickly kicked Ash Ketchum off before charged in while swung his first strike. The Human Pony blocked and deflected it aside before thrust his at the Chaos Herald. Wicked jumped and hovered overshadow his back, impaling his Diamond Edge at the latter. Ash Ketcuhm ducked down while swiped his leg at Wicked, who jumped and dodged the attacks for ten times before the latter got kicked by the former. Ash Kecthum got up as he swung his at Wicked, who quickly blocked it. And just beforehe could react to it, Wicked unleashed Wind Push on him back. They both then swung their blades at each other while dodging the attacks for few times.

Twilight Sparkle and Applejack also entered their Rainbow Forms as they battled with Gearhead. As they both charged at him, the scientist smirked as he disappeared from sights. They looked around in finding her. But instead, they got hit by Eletric Orb from different direction for few times. They stayed close together in ready to attack, but instead, he appeared in-between as she gave twin kick on both. Both Twilight Sparkle and Applejack got up as they attacked him, who fought back in self-defense.

General Rexstrike and his soldiers fired their Gem Blasters at the Demon Soldiers while ducking and dodging behind the crates. Sugarcoat used her pole in attacking them while blocking the attacks in swift and quick movement. Dragon Kick used his surroundings in self-defense against his enemies such as box for blocking and pushing, pole in attacking them, clothes in slapping them off and more. Caramel screamed in fear while running and dodging the obstacles, which knock and beat the enemies out.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends continued fighting with The Masters of Evil and their minions. A sudden growling noise, causing everyone to stop at once. They slowly turned to the vault. Blackish and whitish lights clashing and flashing each other out through its keyhole and potholes.

"What the hell..." Applejack asked in shock and concern.

Sugarcoat gulped, "That can't be good..."

"Me too," Twilight Sparkle said in concern, "I don't like where this is going!"

Sunslash smiled in relief, "It's working!"

"Yes... I can see it," Mr. Wicked said in relief. He then laughed in amusement, "Awaken, Chaos Herald of Gluttony!"

BOOM! The vault exploded to pieces, with the black smokes. Everyone yelped in surprise as they covered themselves while braced the debris.

As the smoke slowly dispersed, they take a glimpse of what's left in it. They found a same creature, but not long made of stone but flesh and blood. His skin is dark greenish, his face looked innocent and chubby, and he has no hair. The creature yawned loudly and wildly like a bear just awoken from his hibernation. Lelouch smirked as he approached the creature.

"It's worse..." Ash Ketchum said in concern, "That statue is really Gut's imprisonment!"

"Great. We've got two Jerks to deal with now," Conner groaned in annoyance.

Casey gulped in concern, "So, Chaos Heralds eats Equestria and Mystic Ponies?"

General Rexstrike hissed, "I don't think I want to know now."

"Welcome to the Realm of Living," Mr. Wicked greeted charmingly, "You lost some weight."

Gut yawned, "Hungry! Me hungry! Me sleep too long!" He growled a bit, "What's morning food now?"

"Mortals and Mystic shrimps especially our infamous guest," Lockdown said in amusement while looking at Twilight Sparkle and her friends. He smirked, "I think you can try those orange and yellow ponies. They're called Apple Caramel."

Gut licked his lips while wiping his hands cleanly, "Yummy! Apple Caramel! I wanna all!"

"Get ready! Here comes the hungry demon!" Ash Kecthum exclaimed in concern.

Gluto roared wildly and happily as he rammed straight at Twilight Sparkle and her friends. As they got pushed, he punched them one-by-one by high speed and strength. They all got knocked out.

Gut laughed happily and amusingly as he turned to Applejack and Caramel, "I'm gonna enjoy this!" He grabbed and held both Applejack and Casey up high. He licked his mouth, "I liked Apple Caramel! I loved sweets!"

Gut opened his wide yet large mouths with thousands of fangs and a long tongue-like. Both Applejack and Casey yelped in shock and fear.

"You know when I say we need to spend more time together," Casey said in concern while looking at Gluto. He screamed in fear, "This isn't what I have in mind!"

"I know. Apple Caramel?" Applejack asked in amusement, "Good name but I hate being food!"

Gut chuckled as he lowered and placed his hands of both Applejack and Casey into his mouth. Twilight Sparkle and her friends struggled in getting out of the soldiers' grasps.

"Leave them alone now!"

Everyone turned to the entrance as they found five familiar children standing at the entrance. The latter armed and readied themselves for fighting.

"Oh! Chicken Nuggets!" Gut chuckled in amusement, "I love chicken nuggets! Who wants to be my next meal?!"

Ashely and his friends yelped in concern as they fell their backs to the ground hard. Horse Talisman dropped and rolled to the front of Chaos Heralds and their minions. The ancient demons gasped in shock and fear before screamed frantically upon looking at it. The ponies looked surprise of it.

"Not that! Any but that!" Gut exclaimed in fear as he dropped Applejack and Caramel to the ground. He screamed as he hid behind of Moonstone, "Don't let it get closer to me! I don't wanna die!"

Moonstone groaned in anger, "Idiot! Stop pushing me! I also hate it!"

Lockdown hissed, "What a weakling..."

Seeing the chance, Twinkle grabbed and held the Horse Talisman in front. Chaos Heralds and their minions yelped and screamed in fear as they moved away slowly.

"What's the matter? Afraid to get sick?" NTwinkle asked in amusement as she held the glowing talisman, "Then, get healed!"

As Twinkle pushed a stroke of the talisman to the front, it fired a stroke of multiple purple lights at Chaos Heralds and their minions. They all got blasted to the ground hard. They all moaned and groaned in pain while holding and rubbing their injuries off.

General Rexstrike asked in stun and shock" What the-?"

"Wow! I didn't know it can do that," Maya said in surprise.

"Yeah..." Maya said in surprise, "I guess talisman doesn't mix well with ancient demons."

Conner hummed suspiciously, "Or maybe they're still too weak to fight back this kind of powers, not like the Demon Lords. They have been imprisoned in the stones for millennial years."

Gearhead groaned in pain, "We'll be back! I can promise you for that!"

As the dark purple smoke emerged from the ground, The Masters of Evil disappeared within it. Twilight Sparkle and her friends slowly get up. Five children approached and helped them up. And at the same time, Twinkle passed the talisman to Ashely holding it.

"Wow, this is awesome," Ashely remarked in surprise, "This talisman is so awesome."

Swift Ice nodded in agreement, "I agree. Glad to have it on our side."

"You okay, mummy?" Twinkle asked in concern.

Twilight Sparkle smiled as she patted Nyx gently, "I'm fine. Thanks."

Spike sighed in relief, "Glad that everything is over now."

"Indeed, we're lucky to be alive now," Sugarcoat said in relief. She sighed in shame, "But we failed our mission. My father is not gonna be please of it."

"No, he's not," Applejack sighed as she patted Sugarcoat gently, "But what's more important thing is that we keep passengers safe and alive. Nothing bad has happen to them now."

"Maybe. But I have no purpose now."

"Well, I do need some help from my farm when I'm off for day off or taking date with Casey. And I'm happy to hire you to work the Apple Family if you want it, partner. It's worth of everything."

After some thinking, sugarcoat smiled in relief as she held and shook Applejack's hoof. Everyone sighed in relief that everything is fine at the end.

On the next day, the ponies were relaxing and enjoying their vacation and cruise for the rest of days. Twinkle and Maya were playing and splashing water on each other. Ashely was practicing his swimming together with Swift Ice while wearing the talisman necklace for healing his seasickness. Spike was sleeping and relaxing on his floater. Ash Kecthum, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Casey and Conner were relaxing on the beach chairs while having their drinks and chats.

General Rexstrike and Sugarcoat arrived at the scene in checking on them.

"So, how's your vacation, everypony? I hope you enjoy it," Captain Rexstrike asked in amusement.

Casey sighed, "Better. Now that we don't have work anymore. We can finally relax. And I can enjoy my date with AJ."

"Eeyup. Nothing ruin our day now," Applejack said in relief.

Ash Kecthum looked at General Rexstrike, "So, what's the leaders' reaction?"

"I hope they're not angry about the mission," Twilight Sparkle said in concern.

"Well, they're not, your highness" General Rexstrike said in concern. He smiled, "But they did agree one thing - they'll be ready for the Ancient Demons. We'll be ready with everything we've got especially we know their weaken states and weakness."

Conner sighed in relief, "That's a relief. One day, I would like to study and understand more about the Ancient Demons. They're very valuable artifacts. That could tell us more about its deep mythology and history. It might help us prepare more to fight them if they're awakened."

"That's good to know, Mr.McKnight," Sugarcoat said in relief as she adjusted her glassed, "And of course, you're happy to know that my father finally approves my request for working under AJ from now on."

Applejack sighed, "That's good to hear, Sugarcoat. And welcome to your new job."

"Glad to be on aboard, ma'am," Sugarcoat saluted proudly, "So, what's next?"

"Just sit down and relax," Twilight Sparkle said calmly, "That's an order."

General Rexstrike smiled, "Yes, sir. I'm glad I have the lieutenant handle with the duty now."

Both General Rexstrike and Sugarcoat sat and laid down on their chairs to relax now. They all now relaxing and enjoying their vacation.

"That's one thing I don't get." Ash Ketchum said in concern. Everyone looked at him. He continued, "If Zemo did recovered all of his allies, what is next? They must have motive than just reunion."

"Hmm... Good point," Conner said in concern, "And I don't think it's the world domination or conquest. It's something sinister and terrifying..."

The Master of Evils were on the top of ancient pyramid-like, where the demonic ancient altar-like placed on. They even found the man and elf were waiting at the area.

"Luther and Zarc," Zemo greeted calmly, "I've brought Gut home. Still, a few to find."

The man named Luther smirked, "Excellent. When our reunion is complete, we'll proceed to the next phase."

"Indeed. We must not fail him. He's depending on us." Zarc nodded in agreement. He snarled a bit, "But we must keep an eye on Ronin, Light and their formidable allies. They pose a threat to us. We cannot afford interference from them."

Zemo smirked, "Do not worry. Both my spies and Shadow Ponies will occupy them as long as they can. After all, these modern ponies only focus on their present and future than the relic from the past. They have no idea of what happens next."

"Good to hear! Me happy than hungry," Gut said in amusement.

Mimi sighed quietly as she sat in her praying position, "I hope you're ready for this, Strike Ice. You're very close to them. Keep them out of it. And do not let attachment blind you or forgotten of your mission..."

During the evening, Twilight Sparkle and her friends were enjoying their dinner while chatting with each other. As Swfit was enjoying the moment with his smile, however, he secretly looked down yet sad and worry. His face and mane slowly shown a brief transition into crimson colored face with a pinkish spiky mane and tail in ponytail style before returned to current state. He sighed quietly.

"I won't, Lady Mimi," Strike Ice said quietly in mind, "But... How much lies I have to fool my friends especially Lance? I loved him too much than fear of my powers now..."

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