Hear the voices of Samuel/HTVO: Arc 1: Samuel

(MLP is owned by Lauren Faust and Hasbro, Magic Junk is owned by EpicAeromancer33, Metal Head is owned by monkeysarentcool, Mat is owned by Bahamut-Crisis Core, a special pony appearance is owned by Shakiru Flash, enjoy!)

Chapter 16: To Loki, a God

The sun was out; shining upon the sky signaling that it was day time. Celestia stood on her balcony watching over her land. She was not to happy what so ever. Today was the day when she had to execute an innocent guard in order to protect Twilight from the upcoming war. Samuel had played his cards right and snagged her within his trap. She couldn’t turn back now, no, she had to perform her duties and protect her student at any cost, but to take a pony’s life, that cost was crucial. A knock on her door snapped her out of her thoughts. She sighs and decides it wasn’t the time to think of the war. “Come in.” She said calmly.

Her door opened and a stallion entered the room. The stallion wore royal guard armor, but no helmet letting his mane free. It wasn’t short and not to long either, the color was dark brown with golden yellow in the front. His mane was also curved, looking somewhat familiar to the letter J. His coat was the color opal, and his eyes were light blue. “Princess Celestia, Captain Shining Armor is about to use the barrier spell.” The pony said.

Celestia looks at the guard and says, “Good that will help us when the danger comes, now I have to find a way to escort the ponies away from the impending danger.” She began pacing around her thinking.

“Danger?” The guard asked, looking at the princess shocked. “What do you mean by “danger” Princess Celestia, is there something terrible coming?” The guard asked, becoming cautious.

“Calm down, shouldn’t you already have known this Mat?” Celestia asked. She looks at him and asks, “Weren’t you in the emergency meeting?” Celestia stared at him sternly, wanting an answer from him.

“Well, umm, you see…I was late for that meeting. Sorry.” Mat answered, rubbing the back of his head nervously with his left hoof. Mat looks at Celestia with a shameful expression and says, “Sorry your highness.” He apologized. Mat’s eye color changes into the color of yellow. Whenever Mat’s eyes change color, they change based on how he’s feeling.

Celestia sighs and says, “I have no time to be mad at you Mat, I’ll pardon your tardiness.” Celestia walked back on to her balcony. Mat eyes change from yellow, he was calm now and glad Celestia was kind enough to let his slip up slide for now.

Celestia looks at Mat and asks “Mat, where were you a few days ago?” Celestia stared at him. Mat looks at Celestia, confused by her question.

“Umm, patrolling, why ask?” Mat answered, questioning Celestia at the end of his response.

“Have you encountered or saw anything unusual while on patrol and where were you patrolling?” Celestia asked.

“Past Starswirl the Bearded Statue and the Canterlot Morgue, I haven’t noticed anything unusual at all.” Mat answered. His eyes changed colors. Now they were green.

“Are you sure you didn’t see anything unusual Mat?” Celestia asked while sternly staring at him, making sure he was telling the truth. One thing Mat knew was not to keep secrets from an alicorn who can just send you to the moon, probably the sun depending on how mad she was.

“Well…umm…you see I have, but I couldn’t think of it as unusual. I thought it wasn’t really important.” Mat said nervously.

“What did you see?” Celestia asked, this time raising her voice startling Mat, causing him to stumble on to the ground.

“A cloaked figure with Princess Luna.” Mat said quickly he then shuts his eyes expecting Celestia to yell at him. But that didn’t happen. Slowly opening his eyes to see what was stalling her from yelling at him but all he got was a confused look on her face as if she just witnessed something scary. “Princess Celestia?” Mat spoke her name, wondering what was wrong with her.

“Who was Luna with?” Celestia asked in a concerned tone.

“Beats me, the cloaked figure vanished just after I spotted Luna, it was weird really. After ‘It’ vanished, I saw Princess Luna teleport away. I visited the spot they were on and as soon as I got there, I felt this weird feeling, like my whole body was being shifted. I then saw some weird, well; wind, moving in all directions.

Looking through this wind, I then saw the grass and well, let’s just say that grass wasn’t grass, but a red glowing circle with a carved ‘S’ in the center. I couldn’t stay in that spot any longer so I backed away and something weird happen again.” Mat said as his eyes turned yellow. He was excited for some reason.

“What happened?” Celestia asked sitting down. She had to make sure everything Mat said could help prepare her for the future, just in case things don’t turn out well for her. “Reality being ripped from that very spot. I backed away from it, I mean like seriously, it wasn’t reality being ripped, but it was reality being ripped.” Mat said, motioning his hooves and then puts them together to settle his point.

“Reality was being ripped?” Celestia asked becoming confused by that part of his story. Celestia never even heard that kind of thing happening before, this was very new.

“Well, yeah, it was reality from that very spot being ripped away. I’ve seen reality being mess around with before Princess, and trust me, it’s crazy.” Mat said.

“From who Mat?” Celestia asked.

“A friend of mine named Magic Junk.” Mat said cheerfully.

“Does he live in Ponyville?” Celestia asked.

“Yes, he just recently moved in, he’s helping the town by taking out some kind of cult called the Samuelnist and the Azazelist cult.” Mat said.

“W-wait he is!?” Celestia asked this time gasping, grabbing on to Mat’s shoulders, shocked.

Mat shakes his head vigorously yes hoping Celestia would let go of him. A smile formed on Celestia’s muzzle, she felt like all her problems were swept away like a broom would sweep dust. She was very happy to hear Mat’s report.

“Mat, thank you, you have no idea how much trouble you have relieved me of. You’re getting a promotion as soon as I settle this upcoming event. I want you to get this Magic Junk over here immediately.” Celestia said in a kind tone.

Mat smiles and says, “Sure, I’m sure he wouldn’t mind helping out, but you have to tell me what we’re going up against.”

Celestia lets go of him gently and says, “Alright, I’ll tell you, but pay attention to every last detail I give you. This is important Mat so don’t forget.” Celestia gave him a serious look. Mat nods his head and began paying attention to all the information Celestia was giving him about Samuel’s offer.

At the Paradise Headquarters
Paradise was now in another meeting. Strife sat next to Spike and Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash sat next to Pinkie Pie, and Dream was just walking towards the white board that stood in the center of the room.

“So boring!” Magic yelled falling back on to the couch; the essemancer summoned a paddle stick with a ball that changed colors every time it struck the wooden paddle. Magic began playing with the paddle stick.

“Now come on Magic, what can be so boring about relaxing at home and going over our status report? I’ll have you know it’s important today.” Dream said, sitting next to a white board while drinking a cup of coffee.

“Many things! So much work, plus it gets boring whenever I listen to your status reports. All we do is patrol around the town, hoping that we find any Azazelists to handle or even Samuelnists. Where has that gotten us so far Dream? Wait let me answer that! This same routine has pretty much gotten us nowhere my insomnia friend.” Magic said

Dream smiles and says in a teasing tone, “What’s the matter Magic, too bored to even be bored?” He asked. Magic glares at Dream with a raised eyebrow expression that caused the Cello musician to chuckle. “I’m kidding Magic, look I know you get bored every day, it’s typical for you for some reason. Sometimes I wonder…did something make you this way or are you just straight up bored all the time?” Dream asked.

“Uhh, how should I know? I’m too bored to even figure that out myself, you know how much work that’s going to take just to remember my past? That is like, umm, I don’t know, three chapters long. If, I wrote them it down in a book, but I won’t because, I find it unnecessary so don’t bother asking why.” Magic said going back to playing with his paddle stick.

Strife sighs, while rubbing the side of his head with his hoof and says, “You’re such a damn lazy ass.”

Magic smirks at Strife and says in sarcastic tone, “I love you to.” He then went back to playing. Strife ignored Magic’s come back and looks at Dream.

Before he was able to say anything, a knock was heard from the front door. “I got it.” Spike said walking towards the door. When he got to the door, Spike opens it and sees the pony that delivered Dexilus’s letter to Strife last time. “It’s you.” Spike said surprised. The mail pony pulls out a letter and hands it over to Spike. “Thanks, umm hey, what are you listening to?” Spike asked hearing music coming from the pony’s headphones.

“Killswitch Engaged!” He yelled, timing his voice by the bpm the music was going at. The pony then flew away leaving Spike confused just like last time.

“Hey, what’s a “Killswitch Engaged”?” Spike asked after he closed the door and headed back to the others holding a letter.

“Some heavy metal pony band, I’m guessing.” Magic asked.

“I think that was Metal Head.” Strife answered.

“Metal Head, whose is that?” Magic asked looking at Strife confused.

“He is our courier.” Strife said, answering Magic’s question.

“Oh, you mean Heavy Metal.” Magic said, getting up from the couch.

“No, it’s Metal Head.” Strife corrected Magic while becoming annoyed.

“Well, I like Heavy Metal better.” Magic said, causing Strife to facehoof himself and begin grumbling insults at Magic.

“What does the letter say Spike?” Dream asked.

Spike opens the letter and pulls out a piece of paper and reads it, “Dear Paradise, I require your assistance immediately. Princess Celestia needs your help in solving an issue that is about to occur soon if she doesn’t make a decision fast. She had told me to let you three know that her pupil, Twilight Sparkle, is under control by the god of life and death known as Samuel. The god in which, the Samuelnists worship. Sincerely, Mat the pony.

“So Mat is a royal guard for Princess Celestia? How remarkable.” Dream said smiling at Strife.

“Aren’t both of you musician partners that play string? He plays the violin, right?” Strife said looking at Dream. Dream nods his head yes walking towards his Cello that was set on the side of the wall. When Dream got to his Cello, he wraps the strap around his back and smiles at the others.

“Magic it’s time to go.” Dream said.

“Wait, who’s Mat?” Magic asked causing Strife to facehoof. Magic laughs and looks at Strife saying, “I’m kidding, I just like seeing you rage.” Magic said cheerfully appearing by Strife’s side patting him on the back jokingly.

Strife looks at Dream and says, “Can we go now?” Strife was annoyed.

“Rainbow Dash, and Spike, you two can sit this one out. We’ll handle this problem by ourselves.” Dream said calmly.

“Right.” Rainbow Dash said saluting to Dream.

“Okay.” Spike said shrugging.

“ALRIGHT!” Magic yelled startling the others. “Now we’re getting somewhere, let’s go kick a god’s ass!” Magic clap both his hooves together causing a green flash of light to engulf Dream and Strife, when the light vanished. Dream, Magic, Strife, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie were gone and nowhere in the room to be seen anymore.

“Did Magic just teleport them out of here?” Rainbow Dash asked, shocked in disbelief. Sure she’s seen Magic use his reality warping a lot, but never had she seen him produce a green ball of energy just to teleport out of the house. “That guy is full of surprises.” Rainbow Dash said.

At the Throne room in Celestia’s Castle
Magic, Strife, Dream, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie appear in the center of the throne startling the royal guards that stood by Princess Celestia’s side. Strife glares at Magic madly, Magic only smiles. Dream wipes some dust off his sleeves and notices the guards starring at the five, weapons ready.

Fluttershy hid behind Strife as he summons two blades around him and her just in case the guards attacked while Dream stood his ground readying his Cello to use as a weapon. Magic was basically smiling at all the guards in the room hoping they wouldn’t attack, even though he can easily take them out Magic didn’t want to piss off an alicorn who controlled the sun. Essemancer or not he wouldn’t want the entire country on his tail after harming their ruler.

“MAGIC!” Mat yelled running past a few of the royal guards. The guards looked at each other confused and then all of them look at the princess, waiting for an answer. Princess Celestia nods her head signaling them to lay down their weapons. The guards obey and lay down their weapons as told.

“Hmm, sup Mat.” Magic said smiling at the eye color changing pony.

“I’m well, how about you?” Mat asked smiling at Magic as they brohoofed each other.

Magic smirks, “It’s been a long time since we last met each other. Boy Paradise was wild back then, still is.” He smiled.

Mat chuckles, “Yeah, I can see. You all look the same; hey did you get the letter that I sent you?” He asked.

“No, we thought we’d just pay a visit, that’s all.” Strife answered sarcastically.

Mat glares at Strife and smirks. “Same old Strife, or as I should I say the same old deadpan snarker, always prepared to make a wise ass comment.” Strife only shrugged, ignoring Mat’s comment about his snarker personality.

“Hello, I’m Pinkie Pie!” Pinkie Pie yelled appearing in front of Mat’s face.

“Sup, Pinkie Pie.” Mat greeted smiling at Pinkie Pie.

“Mat my friend, it’s been a while since we last met, of course we both know that, but hey, it’s just great to see you again. Look at you my friend; you’re a royal guard for the princess.” Dream said sounding proud.

Mat chuckles, blushing in embarrassment. He was proud that he was a royal guard, but wouldn’t expect this much honor from being one. Usually he would like to slack off once in a blue moon, but he stuck to his job. “I’m Fluttershy, it’s nice to meet you Mat.” Fluttershy said timidly.

“Nice to meet you to, Fluttershy.” Mat greeted kindly.

“Alright, can we complete this mission already?” Strife asked.

“Yes, we may.” Celestia answered Strife’s question. “Follow me.” She said walking towards her throne doors.

When she pasted Dream, he bites his lip and says, “Sssssssssssssssss that flank.” Celestia’s ears perked up, she then began moving her flank slowly and more alluring just to tease the musician.

“I know, Pinkie’s right? Damn that’s beautiful.” Magic whispered out loud while leaning on Dream.

“I was talking about Celestia.” Dream said, looking at Magic with a plain face.

“Ah, well I’m not into gods.” Magic said plainly, trotting away.

The two didn’t notice that Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie overheard their short conversation. The two were blushing red trying to comprehend what they just heard from the two. Strife overheard their conversation as well and the only two words that he thought of came out his mouth, “De fuck!” Strife said freaked out.

At Twilight’s Treehouse
Twilight’s place was a nightmare. Red vines rooted everywhere. It was coming from the bookshelves, the sink, the fridge, the bedroom, and the ceiling. Many glowing paintings were everywhere. One was a wolf that was about to devour the circle, that painting was on Twilight’s ceiling.

The second painting was an eye with a musical base note in the center. That painting was located on the bed of hers. The third painting was a painting of a goat skull cracked with the Samuel triangle in the top center of the skull. This painting was on Twilight’s globe that stood on top of her desk. The last painting was a painting of a tree with swords stabbed within it with a bright circle behind it. This painting was glowing on Twilight’s wall near the exit.

Twilight had been sitting on the floor reading more and more of the Samuel Biblium. Her pink violet streak on her mane and tail was now gray and her horn was glowing black with tribal like markings. Twilight was completely focused on the book reading each word that had been written for her. Twilight finishes the chapter and closes the book. After that, she levitated the book back into her bookshelf.

Twilight was worried now, today was the day where Celestia had to make her decision. Take a guard’s life away from his family, preventing her from being involved in the upcoming war. If not, then Twilight will be put on the battlefield. Her fate was under her teacher’s wings.

“Is it time, Lord Samuel?” Twilight asked calmly hiding her sadness that had been harboring around her.

“Yes.” Samuel said calmly.

Back at Celestia’s Castle in her room, after Celestia explained the situation
“Damn, this place seems awesome yet very similar to Redwing’s place.” Magic said landing on top of Celestia’s bed.

“Magic, that’s rude. That is Princess Celestia’s bed.” Dream said not sounding happy or even calm.

Magic sighs and says, “Fine.” He flew up to the ceiling and began laying back.

“So pretty much, we have to help you handle your problem with Samuel?” Strife said.

“Yes, I know it sounds dangerous, but I need your help, all of you. Samuel expects a dead royal guard, but I don’t want to kill one, I just want to find a way to make him not have Twilight in this terrible war that’s already coming to Equestria.” Celestia said frowning.

A princess like her had never gone through this kind of situation before. She knew she couldn’t avoid any harm to be lain upon Twilight, and war, war was one thing Twilight didn’t deserve to be in or even near to begin with. War lead to stress, stress in which Twilight can easily build up, soon this stress leads up to violent behavior that Twilight was known to obtain with prolong stress since magic kindergarden.

Then the last part after her violent behavior was insanity. One word that made Celestia shiver. Insanity was not her favorite term for a pony; she had seen many ponies become insane for the craziness of things. Being insane lead up to a lot of violent behavior; many ponies that became insane harmed ponies. She never understood why they would harm another pony, but that was insanity. Insanity has no reasons for its doing.

“Meh, don’t worry Princess Celery, we got this.” Magic said cheerfully, not knowing that her name was Celestia.

“Excuse me?” Celestia asked lifting an eyebrow at Magic.

“I said don’t worry Princess Celery, we got this.” Magic repeated his past sentence.

Princess Celestia was about to say something to Magic, but decided to let it slide for now. She chuckled lightly at the nickname she received from him and decided to walk on to the balcony. A knock was heard from her door. “Come in.” Celestia said.

Shining Armor walked through the door entering into the room. He looks at Princess Celestia and says, “Princess Celestia I have a plan.” The princess turned to him surprised.

“What is it?” Celestia asked.

Shining Armor looks at Magic, Strife, and Dream and says, “How about we trick this Samuel?” He asked.

“Trick? You can’t trick a god…can you?” Strife asked Magic.

“I don’t know, maybe, hey you never know, we probably can.” Magic said to Strife, Strife shrugged agreeing with Magic on that part, they never really had any thoughts if they can trick a god. “How are we going to trick him to begin with?” Magic asked Shining Armor.

“Use me as bait. You are a reality warper as Mat said, right?” Shining Armor asked.

“Yep, want proof?” Magic asked.

“Yes, I would like to see this kind of power in action.” Celestia answered Magic’s question.

“Alright, hmm, what should I do-AHCHOO!” Magic was cut off by sneezing. The barrier that surrounded Canterlot was instantly shattered. Magic gave the best poker face he can possibly give to Shining Armor and Celestia after his sneeze destroyed the barrier.

“W-what!? A sneeze destroyed my barrier spell!?” Shining Armor yelled. He was shocked in disbelief. Celestia was wondering how Magic’s sneeze destroyed the barrier.

“Yeah, umm…Yeah, I meant to do that.” Magic said. He chuckled, rubbing the back of his head nervously.

“That was amazing.” Celestia said.

“Well, that’s going to take about two weeks to bring back. The barrier spell takes a lot of time to use and you can’t use the spell twice in a short time.” Shining Armor said.

“Okay, now that you both know Magic’s essemancy, can we get with the plan here, how are we going trick this Samuel?” Strife asked.

Shining Armor looks at Strife and says, “Magic can use his essemancy to make it look like I was killed by Dream and Strife who will be disguised as guards, and Mat can be used to spot out anything that tries to get in our way. If this plan fails and Samuel or any other Samuelnist except my sister Twilight attempts to attack us. Then, well, we’re going to have to fight until we become the winner.”

“Or, we just straight up die right there.” Strife said.

“If Redwing was here, we might be able to pull this plan off in a second.” Magic said.

“Redwing, do you mean Redpen?” Celestia asked.

“Yeah, he’s part of Paradise; he takes care of the current problems that occur over in the north near the Déjà vu Clocktum ruins.” Dream said.

“He’s covered wars you know.” Magic said looking at Shining Armor.

“We don’t have time for this, Twilight is about to be here. Shining Armor, show Strife and Dream their armor and be careful, I don’t know if Samuel figured out that Magic could use his essemancy to make it look like you died.” Celestia said.

Shining Armor nods his head and looks at Strife and Dream. “Come on, follow me.” Shining Armor said heading towards the door. Strife and Dream both followed him out the room leaving Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Mat, and Magic alone with Celestia.

“Well, we better get this started, hey you two can stay here or hide and watch Mat and I go along with the plan.” Magic suggested to Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie.

“I think it’s best if I stay here, it seems safer that way.” Fluttershy said.

“I’ll watch, I always wondered what this Samuel would be like.” Pinkie Pie said.

“Wait, what do you mean Pinkie Pie?” Celestia asked.

“Oh, you didn’t know. Fluttershy is a Samuelnist, she’s harmless trust me. Pinkie used to be a Samuelnist brainwashed by some god of the dead named “Fuck Yourself”, but we handled him so there isn’t any reason to worry. Rainbow Dash was a Samuelnist, but I got her out of it because her guardian devil was pretty much a prick. Excuse my language.” Magic said.

“I see; that is great to hear. What about the others, are they Samuelnist?” Celestia asked sounding concerned.

“I think the two Samuelnist I haven’t fought or even tried to see again was Rarity and Applejack. Twilight also, but that’s going to be settled when she gets here.” Magic said.

“Okay, so Rarity and Applejack are currently Samuelnist, weird; it is like the wielders of The Elements of Harmony were targeted first by Samuel.” Celestia said. “Fluttershy, I am keeping Magic’s word that you have no part in this mess. I can’t see any threat you bring as a Samuelnist to be honest, so you’re fine.” She said smiling at the shy mare.

“O-okay, Princess Celestia, thank you.” Fluttershy said hiding part of her face with her mane.

“Okay, now that’s settled, let’s go!” Magic said.

Soon, everypony except Fluttershy was in the throne room. Shining Armor was set in the center of the room laying his head on a head holster used for either guillotines or executioners to chop off their victim’s head. Dream and Strife both wore golden armor and wielded axes by their side.

They stood on separate sides of Shining Armor looking straight at the throne door waiting for Twilight. Magic was standing on top of the ceiling looking all the way down watching the entrance.

Mat stood by Celestia’s side and Pinkie Pie was next to a column watching the entrance also. The door soon opens revealing Twilight who began walking into the throne room. Celestia, Shining Armor, Pinkie Pie, Dream, Strife, and Magic look at Twilight’s new appearance in shock; she looked different now. Her coat was covered in tribal markings that glowed black. Twilight’s height grew. Compared to Celestia’s height, Twilight was only tall enough to reach Celestia’s neck.

“Twilight, you look different, what happened to you?” Celestia asked.

Twilight looks at Celestia, but she does not respond to her. She then looks at Shining Armor and gasps. “Shining Armor, what are you doing here?” She asked. She then glares at Celestia and says, “You picked him, why?” She asked in an angry tone.

“Twilight…I’m sorry, but I know Samuel. He always means one thing and makes it mean something else. Samuel wanted me to specifically pick a royal guard. I knew he meant somepony else that was close to me. Shining Armor was one of them.” Celestia said frowning.

“But he is my brother!” Twilight said. She wanted to run up to him, but her body didn’t move. “I can’t move.” She said beginning to panic. “Her decision has been made.” Samuel’s voice was heard in the throne room.

Celestia, Mat, Dream, Strife, and Shining Armor all froze from the venomous toned god. Magic simply was playing his paddle stick, ignoring what was going on. Pinkie Pie remained calm while watching Twilight.

“But, Lord Samuel, he is my brother.” Twilight said.

“I know, but he is Celestia’s sacrifice. She is willing to protect you no matter what it takes, even if it means taking your brother’s life.” Samuel said. Twilight remained silent, unable to even think of anything else to say.

She wanted to help, but she couldn’t. This decision was Celestia’s. If she tries to save Shining Armor, then she will be breaking her contract which wasn’t the safest thing to do if there was a god of life and death in her head. If, she didn’t stop Celestia from killing Shining Armor, then she will be kept away from the war between the two cults. Twilight didn’t know what to do.

“Do it Celestia.” Samuel said. Celestia frowns and looks at Strife and Dream.

“This is your queue Magic.” Mat whispered to himself looking up at the ceiling seeing that Magic had stopped playing with his paddle stick.

Dream and Strife took their stance and lifted up there axes, readying to decapitate Shining Armor. Twilight began to tremble; tears began rolling out her eyes dripping on to the ground. Strife and Dream both bring down their axes. The two blades sliced off Shining Armor’s head off.

For Twilight, time seemed to slow down as she could hear every beat her heart made. “No.” she said as tears began to pool in her eyes and run down her cheeks as Shining Armor’s severed head hit the ground, rolled, and was now facing Twilight.

“NOOOOOO!” Twilight yelled as she started to run towards Celestia with murderous intent and anger in her eyes.

As Twilight runs towards the execution platform Strife summons multiple weapons while Dream prepares himself, “Don’t kill her!” Celestia yells towards both of them just as they were about to attack, causing them to hesitate.

In that moment’s hesitation Twilight jumps over the platform and continues to run towards Celestia and just as she jumps and was about to stab her horn through Celestia’s head Mat intercepts her, puts up his hoof, and Twilight was suddenly trapped in a giant bubble of water.

Magic is looking on from the rafters of the room and notices Pinkie Pie looking at Twilight in shock. He flies down and picks her up, “Pinkie, get on, it’s not safe for you to be here.” Pinkie was still staring at Twilight, she couldn’t believe that Twilight, her friend, was trying to kill her mentor.
“Pinkie!” Magic yelled, snapping her out of the trance. “Huh? What?” Pinkie responded.

“Hurry, get on, I’m taking you back to Celestia’s room.” Magic said as his wings began to spread out.

Pinkie got on his back and Magic started to fly off and out a window. “Can’t you do anything for her?” Pinkie asked Magic in a distressed tone.

“I’m not sure if that stalker Samuel is still watching the fight. If I fight her and use my Reality warping Samuel might become suspicious.” Magic responded as he flew off, trying to find Celestia’s room by flying around the castle.

Back in the throne room, Twilight was thrashing about in the water bubble, consumed by rage. Twilight’s eyes began to glow white as her horn started to glow also. Suddenly, the bubble that Mat created became unstable and exploded.

Mat shielded his eyes from the splash of water and was suddenly struck by a stream of the same water, as he flew and crashed into the wall. Twilight then lunged at Celestia but was suddenly stopped by a burst of electricity that shocked, and then flung her across the room; Celestia had shielded herself with an invisible barrier.

“I’m sorry, my pupil.” Celestia said as a tear began to run down her check, and then she vanished in a flash of light. Twilight gets up and starts to scream again as an inferno of fire hovered above her.

“Great, now what do we do?” Strife said sighing with an annoyed grunt.

“The best we can do is try to subdue her and get her to calm down.” Mat said as he summons a bunch of water around him.

“And if that doesn’t work?” Dream said looking at Mat while turning his katana to the dull end.

“Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.” Mat responds.

Twilight then proceeds to throw the huge fireball at the group. The fireball lights everything it passes by on fire and Mat shoots multiple streams of water at the fireball causing a huge cloud of steam to cover the entire throne room.

Dream dashes through the steam and clashes his sword with Twilight’s horn, “You’re going to have to forgive me, I’m not used to using the dull end of my sword.” He says, looking at Twilight. Suddenly her horn glows and multiple blades of air rush towards Dream.

Dream takes his sword away from her in order to block the incoming blades as he rapidly slashes them. Twilight then gets ready to fire an energy beam from her horn at him, but as she fires it Strife summons a large shield to protect Dream.

The energy beam hits the shield, but some of the beam gets through the side of it and strikes a column, causing it to fall. By now, the steam from the fire and water mixture has covered the entire room.

“Damn, can’t see anything.” Mat says as he closes his eyes and uses Echolocation to sense the location of Dream, Strife, and Twilight.

“Strife, behind you!” Mat yells, as Strife quickly dodges the attack from Twilight and she then disappears back into the steam.

“Mat how do you know where Twilight is?” Dream says as he’s able to find him through the thick steam.

“Along with Hydromancy I also developed Echolocation a short while ago.” Mat responds.

“Where is she now?” Dream says, as Mat closes his eyes again.

“Duck!” Mat suddenly yells as both of them barely miss a multitude of razor wind flying towards them.

“This is getting too dangerous!” Strife yells, trying to find where the other two are through the thick steam, he hears Twilight yell and chucks a lot of shields over there, hoping to box her in.

The shields quickly surround Twilight and trap her but Twilight surround herself in a ball of energy that then explodes causing the shields to fly all over the place and the windows in the room to become blown out. The steam quickly dissipates and reveals where everyone is.

“Hey, Mat” Dream says, getting an idea, “When I give you the signal create a water bubble around her.”

“Right.” Mat says as Dream rushes towards Twilight. “Strife, you’re with me!” Dream yells as Strife runs alongside him and fires multiple shields that Twilight dodges, but Dream quickly runs up and clashes with her.

“Mat, now!” Dream yells as mat summons a giant bubble around her, several layers thick and pushes Dream away from her. Twilight frantically tries to rib through the layers of water by using the bubbles own water to do so.

“Okay Mat, I’m going to need you to shrink the bubble around her head.” Dream says as he looks at Mat.

“You’re planning on drowning her!?” Mat says as he looks at Dream horrified.

“Yes, but she’ll be okay, trust me.” Dream says to Mat as he nods and proceeds to shrink the bubble.

It shrinks around her head as Twilight struggles to frantically to stop ingesting the water, but her movements start to slow down and eventually she collapses as the bubble disperses.

It becomes silent for a few minutes until Dream speaks up. “Okay Mat, pull the water from her lungs.”

“Okay.” Mat says as he walks up to her and proceeds to pull out a ball of water out of Twilight’s mouth, Mat checks Twilight’s pulse and fells her heart beat and he gives a sigh of relief, thinking that he killed her.

“Wow, this place is wreaked!” Magic says as he flies in from one of the broken windows.

“Magic get Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy. We’re going home.” Dream says as he looks at Twilight who was unconscious.

“But I was just there!” Magic says moaning, “Fine.” He says as he sighs and proceeds to fly away.