The Compounds Of Harmony

“Oh, no!” exclaimed Spike, who was outside the castle when the Mane Six joined him. “Look, everypony—it’s Tirek!”

When the Mane Six looked at Lord Tirek, they gasped in horror.

“I’m back from Tartarus, ponies,” bellowed the centaur, “and with a vengeance!”

“Quickly, girls—use the Elements Of Harmony!” commanded Spike.

Wearing their respective Elements, the Mane Six activated them to attack Tirek, but instead of taking a hit from their attack, he just swallowed it and grew bigger and stronger from it!

“It’s hopeless, you pitiful ponies!” shouted Tirek. “I feed on magic!”

“Oh, my!” cried Fluttershy. “Our attack made him madder!”

“I’ll say!” agreed Applejack.

“This is not good, everypony!” exclaimed Rainbow Dash.

“Our jewelry is now useless!” screamed Rarity.

“Hurry, everypony!” cried Pinkie Pie. “We have to retreat—and quickly!”

“Back to the castle, everypony!” commanded Twilight Sparkle. “You too, Spike!”

Spike climbed onto her back, and then, she and her friends galloped all the way back to Canterlot Castle.

“I hope the Princesses know what it is of which they speak!” thought Spike.