Screw magical limitations

"That's it?"

Crystal stared at the filly. Shy for her part was too busy eating a batch of cookies her grandfather made. The trio of four gradually moved from the living room to the kitchen as the unicorn was telling her tale. Only to abruptly stop out of nowhere.

Munch to Crystal's dismay.

In response the filly rolled her eyes.

"Of course there's more".

Crystal waited.

Shiy on the other hoof took another bite of her cookie.

The Earth pony frowned. Parts of her wanted to scream at the foal to continue, but another part of her realized that doing so might not lead to the best of circumstances. Instead she asked a question she figured to be more than a little reasonable. At least giving her current situation.

"If there's more then why are you stopping?"

"Good question" Buckster nodded. The older stallion's expressed signaled that he was just as confused as her. Upon seeing this Crystal took comfort knowing that she wasn't the only one.

Upon seeing the trio stare directly at her Shy frowned. Looking more than a little uncomfortable upon being the focused of attention. Even though things were different now the filly still had a hard time every now and then. Especially when it came to being noticed by others for more than a few minutes. Fortunately Shine took this opportunity to speak.

"One must always be careful in how he plays his cards".

Turning her attention to the colt Crystal's expression turned into one of confusion. It took her a few second to pecie toghere his words. When she did a look of frustration came over her face.

"So in other words, you told me a story that you had no intent of finishing".

Shine smiled.

"Perhaps, or perhaps the story itself goes on longer than any pony has yet to realize."

The mare groaned. She was not in the mood to hear some cryptic message or anything of the sort as of right now. What she really wanted was answers. Unfortunately it looked as if she'll have to wait. Witch meant going home knowing only half or a mere portion of the story.

Suddenly a thought struck her.

She wasn't going to get the full story, but maybe she can get their participation. Her school was filled with students just as gifted after all. Maybe not as munch as the colt but still. With the likes of him among their ranks they'll ascend into Infiniti. Becoming one of the best schools to ever exist. Her name will go down as the one who wrangled in one of the most if not the most powerful being in Equestria.

Oh the recognition she will no doubt receive.

Her entire body began to shiver just thinking about it.

All those years of hearing that she can't do this or can't do that comes to the four front of her mind. She will show them all what for. No more doudts no more tears no more sorrow. For once in her entire life had Crystal had the chance to be on top. For once she had a chance to be in control.

All it might take Is more than a little convincing.

Meanwhile as Crystal thought this the others were simply doing thier own thing. Buckster was busying himself by making more tea for him and his guest. Shy was munching on her second wave of cookies. Said batch having simply appeared on her plate. The look on her face was that of utter enjoyment as her face became covered with crumbs and specks of chocolate.

Shine meanwhile sat next to his cousin. However instead of taking part in the devouring of sweets he instead stared at Crystal as though he was reading her mind, and if he could, well the look on his face told that he was more than a little amused.

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"How abou-"

"No".

"What if w-"

"Not intereeted".

"I can def-"

"No, you can't".

Shy laughed upon seeing the look of desperation on the older mare's face. For some time now the Earth pony has tried and failed to get Shine to join her school of the magically gifted. Said school was filled with ponies of all kinds and even other species who was unique in regards to magic in one way or the other. Though to be honest Shy couldn't really find it within herself to care about it all that munch. All she was focussed on was having the best time of her life. Then again she supposed that the school wasn't a complete waste. At least to those who had no clue in what they were doing. It's better than taking the chance of losing complete control. Especially when it comes to magic. Those who do, well let's just say that there was no happy ending. No matter the pony involved.

The sound of coughing drew Shy's attention towards her grandfather. The older stallion looked to be in a frantic coughing fit. Rolling her eyes Shy went over and began to gently pat his back.

"Deep breaths gramps, deep breaths".

After a few seconds the pony finally managed to get his coughing under control. With her task complete she began to make her back to her spot on the table.

Only to jump as Buckster grabbed her hoof.

"Hey! Wha-"?

"Something is wrong!" He wheezed. His expression was one mixed with confusion and fear.

Upon seeing this Shy frowned.

However just before she could ask what was wrong she heard a scream.

Instantly her blood turned cold.

Why?

Because it wasn't Crystal who screamed.

No, it was Shine.

Tearing her hoof away Shy whipped around. Only to gasp upon seeing what looked to be a large glowing needle sticking out from the back of her cousin's neck.

Crystal meanwhile looked to be frozen in shock.

"Shine!"

The filly made to move. Only to pause upon spotting several yellow portals opening around the house.

A second later ponies as well as other types of creatures not known to Equestria began pouring out of said portals in groups of three. All of whom were wearing various sets of armor and equipment that looked both alien and magical in nature.

Oh.

Oh no.

Shy's eyes went wide just as the intruders began aiming their weapons at her direction, eyes cold and hateful. A second later a command was ordered among the troops, just in time with the filly's scream.

"FIRE!"

"SHINE!"

"Lasers mixed with bullets were fired In her direction. However just as all hope seemed lost an orange dome manifested just in time to protect the filly. When she realized this Shy casted a look over her shoulder. Only to see Shine standing on top of the table, and by the look in his expression he wasn't in the best of shape.

Sweat poured down his face. His breathing came out in quick gasps of air. His hooves shook with the effort of both him standing up, and from the sheild he was holding. His horn flickered slightly as his eyes kept changing from orange to yellow in rapid succession.

"Shine" Shy whispered. The sound of her voice portrayed one thing and one thing only.

Fear.

As if sensing this the colt shook his head.

"No."

The filly watched on as Shine's horn grew brighter, and as it did the hostile figures around them began to explode. Leaving a horrific scene that can only be described as nightmare fuel.

When the last enemy was destroyed the sheild around the trio began to collapse. It took only moments for the colt to follow suit. Shy for her part quicky rushed to her cousin's aide.

"Are you okay?"

A groan was her response.

Bitting her lip she watched as Shine began to gather himself. Shaking his head the colt asked if Crystal was alive. A glance on the other side of the kitchen away from the table confirmed the worse.

"No, she's not."

Sighing in disappointment Shine began to pick himself back up. Only to pause upon seeing something behind Shy.

Or rather some pony.

"Grandpa?"

If the stallion heard him he didn't react. Instead he matched on. His eyes covered by a golden hue with his mouth hanging wide open. The trio watched In silence as the stallion made his way towards the door. Upon realizing this Shine's eyes went wide.

"Not her" he whispered.

"Who?!" Shy yelled. Desperate to know what got her cousin so rattled. However before he could answer the now possessed Buckster did something that potentially doomed them all.

He opened the door.

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How abou-"

"No".

"What if w-"

"Not interested".

"I can def-"

"No, you can't".

Crystal frowned. Said frown only deepened upon hearing Shy's laugh.

The pony before her was not an easy one to convince. However even with this in mind the mare was determined to find a way to win. After all Crystal was many things but an individual who lacked determination wasn't one of them.

With this in mind the Earth mare once more opened her mouth.

Only to gasp as pony somehow fell from the celling.

"OH MY CELESTIA!"

Meanwhile Buckster had a similar reaction. Shine on the other hoof looked on with a raised eye brow. The only other pony who didn't look as startled as the adults was Shy. However that isn't say that she wasn't the least bit surprised at the sudden change of events.

However just before they could do anything the pony on the table raised their head. Revealing themselves to be none other then Shy.

The only difference between this version and the one sitting at the table was the simple fact that she looked seconds away from death.

Oh and there was also the fact that both of her front hooves we're missing.

Everypony stared.

Using this opportunity for her advantage this version of Shy opened her mouth, muttering only one word.

"Run".

Seconds later three ponies disappeared in a flash of orange magic.