Episode 12: The Opaline-lympic Games (Part 1)

At Freedom Fighters Mansion, in Misty's room, Misty had the door blocked to keep something from getting out. Misty looked around the room to see if she could find what was hiding from her.

"No way you're gonna get out, Sparky," Misty said. "Come out here, now!" Then the sound of Sparky growling came in. Coming out from under Misty's bed, Sparky was giving Misty the stinkeye. He then tried making a run for the door, but Misty grabbed him. "Ah ha! Gotcha!" Sparky tried struggling out of Misty's grip. "Sorry, Sparky. But this isn't personal." She then opened the door and headed for the hanger, where the rest of the Freedom Fighters, current members, part-time members and those in training, were loading the ships with their stuff. Hitch then saw Misty coming in with Sparky.

"Sparky! There you are!" Hitch said. Misty then handed Sparky to Hitch, who hugged the baby dragon. "Don't scare me like that!"

MC and Bunnie finished loading the luggage into the Spirit of Freedom's passenger container.

"And that's the last of it," MC said. "Time to get going."

"Sure is gonna be a lot of pressure in Paris since everyone in the world is gonna be watchin'," Bunnie said. "Y'all are lucky you and the Equestrian Royal Family are gonna be in the box watchin' the whole thing." She then looked at her robot arm and sighed. "Although, if I'm gonna compete for America in the martial arts division, Ah might as well be all o' me. Ya mind?" Bunnie reached out her arm towards MC.

"Of course," MC said. He then grabbed Bunnie's robot arm and used his molecular manipulation powers and made Bunnie's arm organic.

"Oh mah starz," Bunnie said, closing her deroboticized hand. "Oh, it feels so good to feel it again."

"Hold still, Bunnie," MC said, lowering towards Bunnie's legs. "I gotta get your legs, too." MC then used his powers to make Bunnie's legs organic. Then Bunnie lost her balance.

"Whoa! Oof!" Bunnie said, landing on her butt. "Guess Ah shoulda seen that comin'."

"Letting me be helping you, my lovely wife," Antoine said, walking up to the two. Antoine then helped Bunnie up.

"Okay, everyone," Sonic said. "Let's get to Paris. Tails, Amy, Cream, Cheese and Maria, we'll be in the X-Tornado. MC, Bunnie, Antoine, Rotor, Mutt, you guys are in the Spirit of Freedom. Sunny, Hitch, Izzy, Pipp, Zipp, Misty and Sparky, you guys are in the X-Marestream. The rest, you'll be riding in the Spaceship." Everyone nodded and then headed for their destined air transport. Misty took a moment and looked towards the hangar door. She then sighed and headed for the X-Marestream.

The ships then started taking off, heading East towards Paris.

Over the France Airspace, the four ships were coming up towards Paris. The Freedom Fighters were coming all coming towards where the Olympics were gonna be held.

"Okay, everyone," MC said through the communications. "We're coming up on where the Olympics are being held. Prepare for landing."

In the Freedom Fighters Spaceship, Silverstream was in the pilot's seat, holding onto the pilot's wheel. Silverstream was smiling widely. She then said, "I can't believe I'm actually piloting this thing!"

"You're not piloting it, Silverstream," Tails's voice came from the communication. "Nicole is. She's been piloting it the entire time."

"And I apologize for letting you believe you were, Silverstream," Nicole's voice came in.

"Aw, man," Silverstream said. Gallus laughed.

"You know, I was wondering, if it was your first time flying this thing and you were doing so well, I knew it had to be on autopilot," Gallus said. Truemen then walked into the cockpit.

"We better get ready," Truemen said. "So, are the others coming?"

"The others are already there," MC said through communications. "Okay, everyone. We're coming in at the air port. Be sure to have your passports out and ready."

Then the four ships started coming down. When they were there, a bunch of French Air Marshals were checking the passports of all who were coming in. Misty was nervous. She was searching through her bags, looking for her passport.

"Where is it?" Misty asked. "Where is it?"

"Looking for this?" Zipp asked, holding up a passport. Misty noticed and saw Zipp was holding the passport that belonged to the unicorn.

"Oh, thanks, Zipp," Misty said. She took her passport from Zipp when the Air Marshall was coming up to her and Zipp. He then checked her passport.

Just then MC was getting his passport handed back when some Olympic Officials came up to him. One of them said, "Prince Michael Crayton, we are here to escort you to the hotel where the Equestrian Royal Family is staying. Where you'll be staying with."

"But I'm not a part of the Royal Family," MC said.

"But you are the biological father of the daughter of Princess Twilight Sparkle," the official said. "Follow me." The official then started walking away. MC rolled his eyes and followed him.

Meanwhile, at Opaline's lair, Opaline, Scourge, Allura and Ix were watching the Freedom Fighters from Opaline's magic mirror. Opaline was disgusted by this.

"Look at them, celebrating their world peace with some silly competitions," Opaline said. "How pathetic."

"Actually, these games are quite interesting," Scourge said. "And fun to ruin!"

"Well, it certainly sounds like the perfect place for the heroes to be taken down," Allura purred. "Especially at the closing of the events."

"Ah, I see," Opaline said. "If we strike at closing ceremonies, the world will know that their world's heroes is no match for all of us." She then glared when she saw MC talking with Twilight in her magic mirror. "You heroes are done for."

Meanwhile, at the hotel where Twilight's family was staying at, Twilight and MC were walking through the halls of the top floor. When they reached one room, Twilight got out her key card and put it next to the card reader, unlocking the door. Then the two of them entered. Inside was Twilight's family.

"Hey, there he is!" Velvet said. She then walked up to the two. "I still find it hard to believe that you were the one who saved Twilight that night she was ponynapped."

"Technically, I didn't really save her," MC said. "I just showed Celestia where to find her using my Chaos Flare. But, it had a little too much power in it and it..."

"Basically, that's how he's Nyx's father," Twilight said. "His flare landed on the ritual and his energy became DNA and blended in with Nyx's."

"Really?" Velvet said. "Well, I hope one day you'll be a great part of this family. That is if you decide to propose to Twilight."

"I'm 17," MC said. "In my culture, I have to be king until I can propose to someone."

"He's right," Twilight said. "I've read his family history and kingdom traditions. Sure, I might be a couple years older than him, but for some reason, since Equestria came back to Earth, I actually felt younger."

"Perhaps Chaos Control did more than just transform all of you," MC said. "Maybe it also made everyone a little younger."

"That could be it," Twilight said. Then Nyx and Joshua came up to MC.

"So, you'll be joining us in the viewing box?" Nyx asked.

"That's right," MC said. "Since royals aren't allowed to participate in the events. Well, except for Pipp, Zipp and Blaze. Pipp and Zipp are from an alternate future, and Blaze's dimension got destroyed."

"I didn't know Pipp was competing," Joshua said.

"She's not," MC said. "Pipp is helping out with getting the competitors ready for their competitions."

"So she's helping Rarity?" Twilight asked.

"That's right," MC said. "I'm sure that they'll help out with the others." He then sighed. "And hopefully we've gotten through into Misty's heart."

Meanwhile, just outside of the X-Marestream, Misty was sitting in a swivel chair in front of a vanity mirror, nervous about what's going to happen to her at that moment.

"Um, I'm not so sure about this, Pipp," Misty said. "I really... don't like the attention."

"Oh, relax, Misty," Pipp said. "You'll look stunning. Let's see your true inner beauty shine out!" Pipp then spun Misty around, Misty shouting during the spin.

"WHOA-OA-OA-OA-OA-OA-OA!" Misty yelled out while she was spinning. Pipp then sprayed something into Misty. Then Pipp stopped Misty from spinning, but Misty's eyes were still spinning. When she recovered, she saw that her mane was now red with orange at the tip.

"So, what do you think?" Pipp asked.

Misty looked at her mane, seeing the color change. She then said, "Um, I don't really think it's me."

"Mm... you're right," Pipp said. "Well, time for round two!" She then spun Misty again, making the unicorn yell out again. Pipp then sprayed a different color into Misty's mane. When Misty stopped, her mane was now bright green with and aqua green tip. Misty then saw her reflection.

"No," Misty said. "I... I think I should go back to my natural mane color."

"No, no," Pipp said. "Just one more try." She then spun Misty around. And as the unicorn yelled around, Pipp sprayed another set of colors into Misty's mane. When Misty stopped, her mane was now purple with pink tips. "Oh, yes! Now that is you!"

Misty looked at her reflection. She was astonished by the way she looked.

"Is that me?" Misty asked. "Wow. I look..."

"Amaaaaaaazing!" Pipp sang. "Now, tomorrow's the opening ceremonies, so we should be prepared. Now, let's go eat."

At a restaurant, MC and the Royal Equestrian Family were sitting at a table, checking out their menus. Joshua was having trouble reading the menu.

"I can't read this," Joshua said. "Why is it in French?"

"Guess Josh needs to start studying this language," Shining Armor said.

"Of course, it would help if he had learned the basics," Cadance said.

MC then held up his wrist communicator, and scanned the pages of the menu. MC then said, "Nicole, translate the menu and send the information to the Equestrian Royal Family."

"Of course, MC," Nicole said on MC's communicator. Then the phones of the royal family buzzed. They checked the messages from Nicole and read the translated menu.

"Oh, that's better," Joshua said.

"I'm gonna go with the bouillabaisse," MC said.

"What's that?" Twilight asked.

"It's a fish soup," MC said. "Very big in France. Skip the escargot. Why people would want to eat snails are a mystery."

"Ew!" the Equestrian Royal Family said in unison.

"Even I'm not gonna try that," came a voice. The royals looked towards the voice and they were surprised at who was standing behind them.

"Princess Elise of Soleanna?!" Twilight asked.

"Have we met before?" Elise asked.

"Oh, we..." Twilight said before MC covered her mouth.

"We've... attended the Festival of the Sun last year," MC said. "As fellow dignitaries, we thought we would check out your country's customs."

"Well, I'm glad to have gotten to meet you two," Princess Elise said. "I'll see you at the opening ceremonies tomorrow." She then walked away.

Twilight looked towards MC angrily and asked, "Why did you stop me? I was about to ask her about the adventures we had during that time."

"She doesn't remember it," MC said. "It never happened in this reality since she was the one who blew out Solaris."

"Oh, that's right," Twilight said. "Now I remember." She then grinned sheepishly. "Guess we're all still trying to adjust to the new reality."

"Yeah, it'll take us a while to adjust," MC said.

"Hey, what's this... escargot?" Shining Armor asked.

"It's... snails," MC answered, making the Royal Equestrian Family give out disgusted reactions. "Oh, you think that's disgusting, you should hear what one of the delicacies in Scotland is. Haggis."

"Yeah, I've read what that is," Twilight said. "And it's more disgusting to think about it when you know what's in it."

"What is haggis?" Velvet asked.

"Haggis is chopped animal organs stuffed into a sheep's bladder and boiled in hot water for a couple of hours," Nicole described, making the royal Equestrian Family give out disgusted expressions.

"That's disgusting!" Nyx said. "Who would want to eat that?!"

"Someone with the stomach for it," MC said. "I heard not even certain Scottish People wouldn't want to eat it."

The next day, the opening ceremonies for the Olympics were starting. All the Mobian and Equestrian Competitors were all grouped up for the countries they were representing. Even Knuckles, Midpoint, Jet the Hawk and the Chaotix were representing America.

In the royal sitting areas, the world leaders that were able to attend were all sitting and watching their friends and those who were competing for their countries. Each of the countries had someone to carry an Olympic Torch for their country. For America, it was Mutt. For Equestria, it was Nyx. After all the countries representatives took a lap around the track, each Torch Holder went up to the larger torch so they could put their torches into it, setting the Olympic Torch ablaze.

"The Olympics have begun!" the announcer said. "Now, let's get the first event started!"

It then went over to the Archery Range where Midpoint was using his signature archer's bow, but with a quiver full of Olympics approved arrows. Coming up next to him was a hedgehog wearing a brown hood.

"Tis a pleasure that I, Sir Rob O' the Hedge, would be competing in these games throughout the realm," the hedgehog said.

"Oh, you must be Rob O' the Hedge," Midpoint said. "You're Amy's cousin from England."

"Though art correct, my fine otter," Rob said, looking at Midpoint. "Art though any good?"

"I never miss," Midpoint said.

"Though art confident," Rob said. "Are ye prepared to accept defeat?"

"You're gonna beat me? In archery?" Midpoint asked. He then laughed. "Oh, this is gonna be hilarious."

"Archers! Take Your Position!" Then all of the Archers got into their spots they were told to stand in and got into shooting position. "And... release!" Then all the archers released their arrows, hitting their respected targets. A lot of archers hit the rings representing 5-8 points. Fewer hit the nine ring, including Equestria's representative archer, Pizzelle. "Archers who gotten below 8 points, you may exit the field." Then those who scored lower than 8 points left.

It then did a montage of different events happening. Events other than archery. Such as swimming, table tennis, diving, volleyball, trampoline, canoe Racing, even surfing.

"Woohoo!" Zipp said as she was surfing. "Radical!"

It then showed Knuckles boxing against a dog from Ireland. Then it showed Midpoint, Vector, Rotor and Truemen were all in a pool playing Water Polo against Soleanna's representative team.

Then it went to where the athletics field. The fastest racers were all lining up for the advanced track relay. Equestria's Representatives were the Wonderbolts: Spitfire being the first to run, Soarin being the second, Fleetfoot being the third, and Rainbow Dash being anchor. America's Representatives are Blaze the Cat being the starter, Maria being second, Shadow being third, and Sonic being anchor.

In the Royal Box, Twilight, MC and Sally were about to watch the race.

"The fastest racers in America and the most skilled flight team in a foot race," Sally said. "This is gonna be interesting."

"The Wonderbolts are synchronized flyers," Twilight said. "And with Rainbow Dash as the anchor, there's no way that they could lose."

"I wouldn't be too sure about that," MC said. "Sonic beat Rainbow Dash before. Plus, there's also Shadow, Maria and Blaze. Shadow's just as fast as Sonic on his feet. Maria has the same powers as Shadow, so she'll be a little faster than him since girls have smaller forms than boys. And let's not forget Blaze's quick sprint."

"You make a good point," Twilight said. "We'll see who wins."

Then at the starting line, all the starting racers were getting ready to run, holding batons in their hands. The man with the starter's pistol aimed it up to the sky and pulled the trigger. Then all the racers started running.

"So where are they going?" Sally asked.

"The first trade-off of the baton is at Notre Dame," MC said. "Then the second racer runs towards the Eiffel Tower to pass it to the third racer, who runs towards Arc de Triomphe. Then the final racers race towards here."

"That's a long run," Twilight said.

"Not for those with super speed," MC said.

"It's true," Sally said. "Super speeders can go a long distance in a short amount if time."

At Notre Dame, the second racers were waiting for their first racers with the baton. Maria and Soarin were waiting for Blaze and Spitfire to come. Then they saw them coming in and started running. Blaze then passed the baton to Maria and Spitfire passed the baton to Soarin. Then the two started running towards the next checkpoint.

At the Eiffel Tower, the third set of racers were waiting for the second set to come. Shadow was wearing normal running shoes instead of his Air Shoes. Then Shadow and Fleetfoot started running as Maria and Soarin were coming towards them. Then Maria and Soarin passed the batons to Shadow and Fleetfoot. Then they started accelerating towards the final checkpoint.

Then it went to Arc de Triomphe. Sonic and Rainbow Dash were stretching when waiting for their partners.

"Quick stretch, and we'll be ready to go," Sonic said.

"Oh, yeah," Rainbow Dash said. "It's good to stretch. But, it won't stop me from beating you this time."

"Not likely," Sonic said. "Have you've forgotten who's the fastest thing alive?"

"We'll see about that," Rainbow Dash said. Just then, the sound of whooshing came in. They turned to see the third set coming towards them. The anchor runners started running as the third set was coming up towards them.

"Time to juice!" Sonic said as he was passed the baton from Shadow. Sonic then ran back towards the stadium where the race started. Sonic was in the lead with Rainbow Dash close behind. They reached the stadium and took a lap around the track and went towards the finish line. Sonic and Rainbow Dash finished the race.

"It's a Photo Finish!" the announcer called out. "Watch the screen for the results in super slow-mo." The viewers watched the ending of the race. In super slow-motion, they saw both Sonic and Rainbow Dash finishing the race. But Sonic was inches in front of Rainbow Dash. "The winner is Sonic the Hedgehog for America!"

"Oh, yeah!" Sonic called out. "Still the fastest thing alive!"

"Dang!" Rainbow Dash said.

Back in the Royal Box, Twilight, MC and Sally were smiling with the progress of their friends. MC smile was a proud smirk.

"In a race, it's not always about speed, but the right order," MC said. He then started walking away.

"Where are you going?" Twilight asked.

"To where the gymnastics division is going to be held," MC replied. "Misty needs some support."

In another part of the city of Paris, where the Martial Arts was being held, Bunnie was already advanced to the finals. She was waiting for her opponent who would be the winner of the Semi-Finals.

"Ah can't wait ta see who'll be mah opponent," Bunnie said.

"And the winner of the 2nd Round of the Semi-Final Karate Tournament is... Tempest Shadow!" the announcer called out.

"Oh, Mah Starz!" Bunnie said, seeing the winner on the competitor's mat. Tempest Shadow was standing over her opponent.

"Let's see what you've got, bunny-bot," Tempest said, looking at Bunnie.

"Not part bot at the time, Fizzlepop Berrytwist!" Bunnie said, using Tempest's real name. Tempest got a little angry at that. "Still sounds like the name of a soda pop." She then started walking towards the mat as Tempest's last opponent was leaving.

"Doesn't matter," Tempest said. "Show me what you've got."

In the building where the gymnastics were being held, Misty was pacing back and forth, nervous about competing in a high level competition with billions of people watching her.

"I can't do this! I'm so nervous!" Misty said. "What am I gonna do?!" Just then, she felt her necklace vibrating. She then held it up. "Opaline?"

"Misty?! Did you get those dragons?!" Opaline's voice came from the necklace.

"Uh, not yet," Misty said, nervously. "I've been... pretty occupied."

"WHAT?!" Opaline's voice came from the necklace. "You are getting more and more useless every second you're there! Get me those dragons by tonight or no Cutie Mark!"

"Misty?" came Spike's voice, making Misty gasp.

"Okay, I gotta go, bye!" Misty said, trying to hide the necklace. "Oh, uh... hey, Spike. What's up?" She then saw that Spike, Sparky, MC and Hitch were all there.

"You nervous?" MC asked.

"Oh, uh... yeah," Misty said. "I just... wasn't expecting so many people watching."

"Oh, the people in the building won't be the only ones watching," MC said. "Billions of people are watching from their homes on their televisions."

"Really?" Misty asked, even more nervous. "I... I don't know if I can do this!"

"Misty, it's okay," Hitch said. "You got this."

"I'm not so sure, Hitch!" Misty said. "I don't even belong here! I'm not special! I don't know if I can do this! I don't even have a Cutie Mark! What if I mess up?! Billions of people would laugh at me!"

MC then thought of something. He then smiled. "Misty, you did so good when it was just us watching. What if it was just us watching?"

Misty thought about it. She then said, "I... guess it wouldn't be so bad."

"Then when you go out there, imagine if it was just us watching when doing your routine," MC said. Misty then looked at the end of the hall. She then exhaled and started walking. "Oh, and one more thing."

"Huh?" Misty asked.

"Hand me your necklace," MC said. "You can't wear it during the performance."

Misty then sighed and nodded. She then handed MC the necklace and walked out of there. When she got out there, she saw thousands of people watching her. She then gulped nervously.

In the finals of the archery range, there were only two competitors left. Midpoint and Rob o' the Hedge. Their final shot was going to be tricky. They had to hit the target with obstacles in the path of the arrow. Walls that rise and lower, pendulums, and big circles with 1/16 of an opening.

"Gadzooks!" Rob said. "Now this is an interesting challenge."

"I've handled trickier shots than this," Midpoint said.

"England's representative, take your position!" came the announcer's voice. Rob nodded as Midpoint stepped away. Rob then took aim towards the target and waited for the right time to fire. As soon as he got the right time, he took fire, but his arrow got caught by the rolling wheel's side and hit the nine ring on the left side of the target. "Nine points for Rob o' the Hedge."

"Meh, can't get better than that," Rob said, walking away.

"America's representative, take your position!" the announcer said. Then Midpoint took his position and prepared to fire. He then looked in front of him, seeing the gaps in between the obstacles. He then smirked. He then loosened his position. "Huh? What's he doing?!" Midpoint then pulled his headband down to cover his eyes. "Is he serious?! Is Alex Lynol planning on doing this shot blindfolded?!"

"Gadzooks!" Rob said. "Though art crazy, Lynol!"

Midpoint only smirked as he was back in position. He then released the arrow and the arrow went towards the target through the gaps. With that, Midpoint hit a perfect bullseye.

"I don't believe it! Alex Lynol just hit that near impossible shot blindfolded!" the announcer said.

"Eat your heart out, Hawkeye!" Midpoint said.

"The winner of the archery competition is Alex Lynol!" the announcer called out, making the people cheer. Then Rob walked up to Midpoint.

"Though art the best archer mine eyes have seen!" Rob said.

"Rob!" came Amy's voice. The two archers looked towards the voice and saw Amy coming up to the two. "You did so well. Not bad, cousin."

"I appreciate it, dear cousin," Rob said. "Shall I join ye in watching though friends in the other events of the games around this realm?"

"We really need to get you talking in modern time," Amy said, Midpoint nodding in agreement. Then they started walking away from there.

In the building where the gymnastic were being held, Misty was walking towards where she was going to do her gymnastic routine. Misty looked around at all the people looking at her.

"Oh, boy," Misty said.

At Opaline's Castle, Opaline, Imperator Ix, Scourge and Allura were watching Misty's entry into the gymnastics division. Opaline was very mad at that.

"That little traitor!" Opaline said. "Misty is gonna regret betraying me!"

"I don't think she's betraying you," Allura said. "Look." Allura pointed at an area in the mirror, seeing Spike, Sparky, MC and Hitch at the tunnel. "She's really close to those dragons. They must really trust her if she's that close."

"Oh, I didn't expect that," Opaline said. She then gave a dark smirk. "Prepare for an ambush during the ending ceremonies. And bring the Dragon Stone with you. I want the power of those dragons."

Back in the gymnastics building in the Olympics, Misty looked at all the people nervously. She then exhaled. She was imagining that only her friends from Equestria and the Freedom Fighters were in there, cheering for her. She then smirked.

"Take your mark," an announcer said. Misty then got into position. As soon as the buzzer went off, Misty started doing the routine she was training to do. She then started flipping forward and jumped into the air, flipping sideways. She then landed and then went off to do an aerial split, and then she did a cartwheel, and did another aerial sideways flip, landed, and she did a backflip, and she finished the routine by raising her hands.

She was then startled when the sound of applause from the people in the building were applauding for her. Misty looked at all the people astonished. She then started smiling.

Then it went to the closing ceremony where are the contestants were standing in line for the countries they were representing. Misty was looking down at the medal she was wearing. It was a silver medal, but she wore it with pride.

"I may not have won the gymnastics event, but at least I gave it my all," Misty said.

"That's the Spirit, Misty," Hitch said, wearing a bronze medal," Hitch said. "You did much better than I did when I was competing for the long jump."

"Who'd you lose to?" Misty asked.

"Well, the second place winner was from Japan, and the first place winner was Pinkie Pie," Hitch said. "I can't believe she jumped over the entire sand pit and into the crowd! How does she do that?! She's an Earth Pony, not a pegasus!" Misty just shrugged her shoulders to reply. Just then, the ground started shaking. Everyone was losing their balance.

"Whoa!" Sonic called out. "What's happening?!"

"Earthquake!" Bunnie called out, wearing her silver medal. Then everyone fell to the ground.

Midpoint looked up and was astonished by what he saw. He then said, "No! Look!" Midpoint pointed up in the sky. There, everyone saw a ship coming from a portal.

"Oh, no," Misty said. She then started running away. When she did, she accidentally collided with Spike and Sparky. "Oof!" She then saw the two dragons. "Oh, my gosh! I'm so sorry, you two." She then helped up the two dragons. Just then, a bunch of fields surrounded the crowd, and all the other contestants, making sure that no one would get out. "Oh, no." She then tried leading the two dragons out of there, but her path was blocked by Allura and the Destructix.

Scourge then brought up his communicator and said, "Opaline, your spy has the dragons."

"Wait, what?" Spike asked, looking up at Misty. Misty was ashamed about being caught.

In Opaline's throne room, Opaline was looking into the mirror with an evil grin, pleased that she was closer to becoming all powerful.

Author's Note

Next Episode:
The Opaline-lympic Games (Part 2)