The Games Part Two

After the incident, both Fluttershy and Beshte explained the entire situation to her friends as they all walked down the hallways together.

"All I did was hand Twilight a bunny. Then we ponied up." Fluttershy then said next.

"I just don't get it." Sunset then commented. "Rarity's magic came out when she made us outfits. Pinkie's when she fixed the party, Ono when he talked to Twilight, then Beshte when he talked to Twilight and now Fluttershy."

"Makes sense.” Princess Twilight commented.

Beshte continued explaining what had happened, "And then Twilight's pendant just pulled the magic right out of us. It took me a little while just to regain my strength.”

“I know.” Fluttershy said as she recalled how painful and draining it was. “I couldn't even stand up."

"Like me at the party!" Pinkie said.

"Or me right before we met Twilight!" said Rarity.

"Or me after I spoke to her." Ono said.

"She was with each of you when that happened." Twilight concluded.

"So she really is stealing magic like Kion said?" Sunset asked.

Applejack shook her head with uncertainty, "I dunno. She doesn't seem like the magic-stealin' type."

"Yeah, but she had something to do with closing the portal.” Kion brought up. “If her pendant can pull in magic, maybe it stole the portal, too."

"Highly doubtful.” Fuli said while shaking her head. “If that were true then the portal itself would be completely gone. There’s something else more to it that.”

"Good point.” Kion then said next. “Along with that device she is carrying with her and how she makes it work. How is she doing all of this?”

“Good question, Kion.” Twilight returned unable to answer that herself. “I wish I knew myself.”

“Great.” Sunset sarcastically returned. “I don’t suppose you have anything else helpful that we can use?”

“Not until I were to somehow get a hold of that amulet she’s carrying.” Twilight regretfully replied. “But I can say this…”

“Yeah?”

“The key connection is that magic here while different does react and allow us to pony up whenever we are acting passionate when we act our true and most powerful nature to our elements. So in short, just stay true to who you are even during the toughest times and be extra careful with what you do next because that might very well decide what goes down next.”

“I’ll try.” Sunset replied to make sure of it but can’t find it in herself to completely make a promise on it. “I just wish I can be sure about that.”

Pinkie Pie then popped up from behind her and Twilight, hugging them both along with Kion, "Which is too bad, because Twilight knows everything about magic--" she reappeared behind Rainbow and Ono, "--and portals--" she reappeared from inside a locker, "--and magical portals--" she reappeared once again from the ventilation system, throwing confetti, "--and portable magics!"

She walked out the door that lead to the playing field outside but tripped and fell on her face. Rainbow walked up and helped her stand back up. "And what she meant say was, I’m sure it’ll make sense soon. But for now, let's just focus on beating the Shadowbolts. And as long as this event puts me in a playing field, I don't think we've got anything to worry about."

"Oh, it puts you on a playin' field, alright." Applejack pointed towards the field, the scene made Pinkie gasp loudly while everyone else looks in with wide eyes trying to process the playing field they are seeing before their eyes.

The entire field had been entirely rearranged just for the events, complete with a track race road, archery field and various dirt hills were risen upwards and various ramps for the motocross race.

“Wow!” Bunga commented being the first to express amazement at the sight. “This is so Un-Bunga-veilably perfect!”

“You said it!” Other Bunga said sharing the same excitement as he and the other duplicates appeared beside them.

“For once, I agree.” Fuli commented liking what she is seeing in front of her.

“Glad you feel that way.” Her human self said feeling equally satisifed and looking forward to this.

Sunset and Kion both blinked before the former asked. "Am I the only one who thinks this is overkill?"

"A little, but I’ll think we’ll manage.” Human Beshte said completely sure this will work out just fine.

Applejack kicked one of the mountains with her boot, testing their stability, which was very firm. "I don't suppose you've made motocross outfits." She then said to Rarity.

"Oh, don't be ridiculous…Of course I did!" Right off the back, Rarity pulled off four beautiful motocross costumes, one for Rainbow Dash, one for Sunset Shimmer, one for Human Bunga, and one for Human Fuli who could only sigh as it is expected at this point.

“Of course you did.”

“Would you have expected anything else?” Rarity asked knowing her full well that she really does like her outfit.

“Nope. Couldn’t have asked for anything better.”

On the other side of the field, Principal Cinch was having a strict and harsh word with her six remaining students in light of what happened in the previous competition. Because of their failure to win back there, she is making it perfectly clear she won’t tolerate it anymore and wants anyone to disappoint her again.

"You will race in pairs. Indigo Zap and Sugarcoat will handle the motocross."

"Yes!" Indigo pounded her fist in victory.

"Lemon Zest and Sunny Flare have requested the short track. Since archery is a standard requirement at our school, any of you should be able to do it. Kion and Sour Sweet will start us off."

"Well, that's just marvelous!" Sour Sweet said very sweetly, right before shifting to her sour attitude, "If you wanna lose before we even start!"

“Trust me, Miss Sour attitude. It’s not going to be that case.” Kion bitterly returned.

Cinch briefly gave a dark smile to showcase her approval of his must win attitude. “That’s what I like to here.” She then said before frowning once more. “Given that Twilight won the last event single-handedly, now it is time for her along with Kion to step up and pull his weight here, which I have every confidence that he will be able to pull it off. Won't you?" She asked while looking directly at Twilight for the answer she is expecting.

Poor Twilight was left stunned into unable to speak up leaving her only friend to back her up once more.

“Yes. I will.” Kion bravely returned with a fierce glare of hatred in her defense to which she brushed it off dismissing it as an empty threat.

"Good. Now get yourselves ready. And don't disappoint me again. Because if you do, this will go on each of your permanent records. Is that clear?"

For once, each of the Shadowbolts demonstrated genuine fear, frustration, and uneasiness, mirroring Twilight and Kion's. Like them, the cold hearted principal had their futures wrapped around her finger. Every grade, every academic accomplishment they ever made at Crystal Prep was carefully and strictly monitored by Principal Cinch. She made it her business to see to it that each and every single one of her students had a good reputation. Thus, she would have a good reputation. After all, her reputation was all she really had.

Once she left, the Shadowbolts noticed one of the opposing team's coaches appear. He was the Lion Guard’s Bravest from the Pride Lands. “Hey, girls!”

“What are you doing here?" Sugarcoat asked bitterly while crossing her arms, trying to mask from the emotional pain she received from Cinch.

"Me? Nothing other than retrieving roller skates for my fellow athletes.” He said, demonstrating the skates in his hands, "Though I do gotta say you sure have a mean old lady you’re kissing up to.”

"Hey! She just so happens to be our principal!" Sunny Flare exclaimed in defense. "And all of this you’re seeing is just to ensure we come out like winners we’re supposed to be.”

"Really? Because from what I saw and heard, from blackmailing and threatening your academic futures, sure doesn’t sound like positive principal material to me."

"Even if that’s true, why are you bothering to tell us that?" Sugarcoat asked. "We’re not on the same team."

"True, but what’s to to stop me from be friendly to people who deserve it?”

Sugarcoat blinked before saying. "Said woman in charge of our school."

"So, big deal. If she just so happens to behind me I’ll turn around and tell her off for being a mean old lady who sees you all as nothing but pawns to serve for her own selfish goals. And as for you all, you can take a stand and just tell her you’re all not going to continue being jerks just because she says so. You’re all better than that. Really."

For a moment, the Shadowbolts looked at one another in surprise like he was talking wise words for once. But even still, they couldn’t find it in themselves to defy and disappoint their principal along with taking his advice to heart due to him supporting the opposing team. For all they know it could just be a ploy to caught them off guard so they could lose. But even still, he still returned a sincere smile towards them.

"Well, anyways. Gotta to go!" He waved them off before setting out. As he walked behind the bleachers, Bunga’s body began to glow and rise up. A pair of pony ears appeared on his head. "Un-Bunga-veilable!”

And again like before, Twilight's pendent opened up and absorbed his magic. The device dragged Twilight with great force, but she managed to remain firm as the device slowly closed and Bunga passed out. He felt so drained and fatigued he needed help standing up. Luckily, Beshte was passing by and caught him.

"Oh no! Not you too Little B!"

“I’m afraid so.” He regretfully said, rather deliriously. "Please tell me that Kion is around to see this nor hear about it."

"Sorry." Beshte likewise stepped aside to see the still furious leader of the Lion Guard behind him. If Bunga himself had energy, he’d feel intimidated right now.

"Sorry Kion. It just happened without warning. I had no way of knowing she was going to be lurking around in the stands. Honest."

“I know, Bunga. I know. It’s not your fault.” Kion returned without raising his voice but still looking on like fire is still burning inside of him as he caught a glance at Human Twilight herself who he truly blames for what happened.

“Easy, Kion.” Bunga pleaded of him not to go tearing her a new one right away. “She didn’t do it on purpose.”

“Yeah, it was an accident.” Beshte backed his friend up while insisting that he doesn’t go through with it.

”Yeah! What he said! And please don’t! Remember what other Twilight said.”

Kion reluctantly took a calming sigh before relenting to his friend’s pleas. “Fine.” He then turned away and left the confused and intrigued girl be for now all while the two boys breath a sigh of relief that a potential big regret was narrowly averted.

“Yeah, no question someway somehow this is going to be ugly.” Bunga commented.

“Yep.” Beshte nodded. “Hopefully that won’t happen. Uh, maybe.”

Even still the uncertainty is still there, as the bottled up emotions is already rising to the max at this point. And there is no way of knowing when the cork will bust open.

Principal Cinch took her seat on the judges table next to Dean Cadance to her left, with Luna, Celestia, and Mufusa to her right. Cadance rose up and adjusted the microphone.

"Welcome, everyone to the Friendship Games Tricross Relay! In this event, our qualified competitors will face off in archery, speed skating, and finally, motocross."

Fluttershy and Applejack adjusted their great, now wearing beautiful archery outfits Rarity had made for them, while Kion and Twilight adjusted their bows who likewise are both wearing athletic clothing for the event. The former had on a red T-shirt and black sweat pants on while the latter had on a purple dress and dark purple tights on. Even while completely stressed and filled with rage the former he managed to keep his cool with focused eyes and firm stance.

Rarity and Pinkie Pie stood opposite Sunny Flare and Lemon Zest in the speed-race starting line. Next to it was a light that would go green and buzz, signaling their call to start racing around the track.

Rainbow Dash and Sunset Shimmer adjusted their helmets while on their bikes, opposite Sugarcoat and Indigo Zap.

Princess Twilight along with the rest of the Lion and Pony Guard stood near the bleachers, sending cheers, waves and thumbs up to their team before returning to their posts per Askari’s instructions as he seriously looked on for any potential threats around them while Ono records the whole thing through his phone.

"So if the competitors are ready…" Cadance blew an air horn, which caused the three principals along with the ambassador to cover their ears. The game began with the archery course. First up were Kion and Fluttershy. The two competitors needed to jump over stacks of hay and shoot arrows at the moving targets. Fluttershy did something not many of her classmates thought she would do. She did a somersault and flipped over the stacks of hay like a martial artist expert. This shocked the boy on the flip side of the field, as he was not expecting this from her.

Pride Lands Fuli smiled proudly while shouting out to her. “Yeah! Way to go, Fluttershy!”

"Each competitor must hit a bullseye before their teammates can start the next leg of the relay." Cadance explained next.

Still, Kion got over it very quickly before clearing the course with quick effective ease to the point he was over there as quick as Fuli when she’s bringing her A game much to Sour Sweet’s sudden surprise along with the rest of the audience. Kion managed to make it over the mud pit, cleanly without tripping over the hurdles. Not a drop of mud on his nice clean shoes.

Once at where he is set to shoot his bow and arrow, he wasted no time in making it count as one quick hit at the target notched him a perfect bullseye on the first try earning him wild applause from the crowd. At the same time his teammates and opponents looked on like that was the best lucky shot they have ever seen. A perfect bullseye that quick and that fast.

Fluttershy however upon arriving at where Kion is standing was rather nervous and kept dropping the arrows every time she tried picking one up. Fuli and Ono motioned to her to keep cool and focus on the target.

“Deep breaths and eyes on the prize.”

“The very center of the target.”

Fluttershy did as she was told as took her time to mentally prepare herself. before she took in a deep breath and rephrase what her coach said to her during practices. "Deep breath and eyes on the prize."

"…eye on the…" in one hit, Fluttershy hit the target straight on the dot. "Bullseye!" Fluttershy gave her team a thumbs up as the crowd cheered for her accomplishment.

Fuli looked on proudly with a smile to match while Ono pumped his fist into the air triumphantly.

“Way to go, Fluttershy!”

“Right on target!”

Gladmane looked on bitterly yet is wise enough not to try to cross her along with her friends. And knowing Flim and Flim they at least are smart enough to get the message only when presented to them.

Now it was Applejack and Twilight's turn to jump over the hays, swing across and hit a bullseye. Since Kion was so quick with his shot, Twilight got a head start on Applejack. The meek girl ran up and tried to jump over the stacks, but the poor girl tripped and landed hard on her face, making her teammates (sans Kion) to growl in anger.

“Come on! You got this Twilight! Keep pushing forward!” Kion encouragingly called out to her which did the trick to get her moving. She then swung herself over the mudpit, her foot touching the tip of where Kion stood. Even with costly and timely mistakes, Kion remained patient with her as she then managed to make it across without trouble.

By then Applejack was able to catch up and was ready to go by shooting her bow and arrow. A.J herself shot one arrow, but missed the bullseye but still got friendly support from Fluttershy as she still clapped for her.

A second later, Twilight took the bow and arrow and readied to shoot, but her first arrow didn't even hit the target but the wall instead. Kion could only look on hoping she can pull through in time while she is finding herself overwhelmed by the constant bullying and peer pressure from her teammates who are all looking on demanding that she doesn’t disappoint them.

On the sidelines, both their alternate counterparts looked on with sympathy for them especially Kion. Here she was, trying her hardest, and with her only friend to back her up but her teammate didn't show any support or offered assistance. She just growled angrily as if she would rather do the whole thing herself than have Twilight with her.

Applejack took in a deep breath and recalled Ono's teachings while the keen sighted coach watched on. She took a deep breath and studied the movement of the target after getting a keen sighted calculation as it circled around. She waited for the right moment and…

"Bullseye!" Ono shouted once the arrow hit its target perfectly.

The bell dinged, turning the red light green and Rarity and Pinkie Pie skated down the track, leaving Lemon Zest and Sunny Flare behind. If Twilight can’t hit the target then they can’t go. And it was going to spell trouble if Cinch doesn’t see immediate improvement right away.

"And Canterlot is off to an early lead!" Cadance narrated through the microphone as the two girls skated as fast as they could with the goal here to be the first duo to complete five laps.

Fuli looked on hoping that Rarity had taken her teachings to heart and amazingly, she did just that. She bended her knees in the perfect formation, and using the strength in her legs, pushed ahead receptively as if she was pushing the waters to get to the shore. Pinkie Pie used the exact same skill and the girls were speeding and racing around the track like they are riding race cars on the track.

Poor Twilight couldn't stop her knees from buckling in great anxiety even with Kion’s point to point guidance. Every arrow she fired didn't hit the target at all. Only the wall. To make matters worse for Crystal Prep, Rarity and Pinkie skated right pass Sour Sweet, who growled in anger once more.

"Well, that's just fantastic!"

Fluttershy and Applejack watched sadly as the poor Twilight continued to put up with her teammate's abuse. She was trying, but no one else was giving her the encouragement and help she needed leaving Kion barely keeping himself together to try to coach her through it though feeling his tactics are a bit rushed at this point.

"I'm sure glad I don't go to Crystal Prep." Fluttershy said to her friend while tugging her hair.

Applejack commented in agreement. "You said it."

"Whee!" Pinkie Pie spun around with glee as she and Rarity made it past the first of the eight rounds around the track much to Lemon Zest and Sunny Flare’s increasing aggravation at Twilight continuing to be on track to costing them the game.

From the zoom in on the phone, Ono felt pity for the young girl. "Geez, one would think for a magic stealer her teammates would show more support than what they are doing right now."

“Their Twilight is not doing too good out there.” Beshte also commented.

"I know." Bunga said also feeling pity for her. "The poor kid's trying her hardest but her teammates can't cut her some slack."

"Yeah! They make the grumpiest animals saints compared to them.” Fuli also said with disgust towards the whole situation.

Kion was the only one who didn't say anything. Once he put his anger towards her aside, he began seeing her in a different light. Something to what he could relate to her along with his other me who is struggling himself to keep himself from snapping at everyone around them. “Maybe...” He thought in his mind, he’s being too hard on them along with Sunset. He was just so upset of the idea of not being able to return home and save his home from Scar that he didn’t consider that both her and his other self had feelings too. “Maybe…” He thought there really is more to this than he thought.

"If CPA can't hit another bullseye soon, they'll be out of this race." Cadance announced. So far, the Wondercolts had scored two points, while the Shadowbolts remained with zero.

Twilight tried and tried, but she just couldn't get it right. Her whole future was depending on this event, and if she failed she would loose everything. The very idea brought tears to her eyes, making it even harder for her to see where the target would be.

"You're really bad at this!" Sugarcoat shouted from where she and the motocross racers stood. Sunset and Rainbow narrowed their eyes at her. It wouldn't kill her to be a bit more supportive.

"Oh, like you can do it any better?!” Other Kion angrily yelled back at her much to everyone’s surprise. He just looked not backing down in order to keep the girl from continuing to heckle her. She was left intimidated and stunned from the shout. “Unless you’re planning on supporting your team, shut it!” After processing the shock, his friends quickly understood why he said what was said. After all Kion may be quick to accuse and have bit of a temper at times, but cruel and heartless like her principal is something he is not deep down inside.

And he wasn't the only done annoyed by the situation. Applejack groaned in frustration, "Ugh! I can't take anymore!" She handed Fluttershy her bow and walked on over to the opposing side, standing beside Twilight, speaking in a comforting voice which was rare for her to hear at this point.

“What in Canterlot?” Human Kion looked on trying to understand what he is seeing what Applejack took over in helping her out.

"Ya hafta stop aimin' at the target."

"That makes perfect sense! Don't aim at the target! Thanks so much!" Sour Sweet said from the stands with her trademark sweet sarcasm.

Applejack just ignored her and continued helping the poor girl, "Look, my coach taught me that ya hafta stop aimin' at where the target is an' aim at where the target's gonna be."

"Yeah! Definitely take advice from a person you're competing against!!!"

Applejack rolled her eyes in annoyance and ignored Sour Sweet's ongoing rude and words and condescending attitude. "Do you wanna hit the bullseye or not?"

Twilight didn't know why this girl was doing this, but at this point she has no choice. She blinked once, wiping away her tears in the process, and nodded her head. Applejack smiled and place her hand on Twilight's shoulder, giving her a sense of calmness and security.

"Then trust me. Take a deep breath."

Twilight did as she instructed and relaxed, listening to Applejack's instructions.

"And let the arrow go…riiiiight….now!"

Crystal Prep, Canterlot High and Principal Cinch all watched with anticipation as the arrow went flying…right into the target!

The bell dinged and turned green, allowing Lemon Zest and Sunny Flare to skate. From the sidelines, everyone from the Lion and Pony Guard (from both worlds) jumped up and cheered happily for Twilight's accomplishing win. Even if it was on the opposing team thus surprising their sponsors and coaches wondering why they are cheering for someone on the opposing team.

Spike wagged his tail and jumped into Twilight's arms. "Yeah! That's my girl!"

Kion looked on completely shocked that actually happened. While he was barely keeping himself from letting his stress get the better of him, Applejack just managed to do what he struggled with doing just now. Even after all that has happened.

“That worked. That actually worked.” Human Kion spoke up just clearly at a loss for words right now. “And you helped her. Even knowing what this will mean for your team.”

“Yep. I did. She really needed it the big time help and so did you since you were clearly stressing out just earlier.”

“Yes. I was." He uttered with literally nothing else to say other than. "Thanks."

"You're welcome."

Twilight's heart swelled up with such joy, not only because she didn't lose…but because somebody was kind enough to take the time and show her the right way to shoot. Just like everyone else she met at CHS.

Applejack raised her hand to high five her comrade, but was surprised when instead, Twilight gave her a hug out great gratitude. She was just feeling so relieved and wonderful right now. Applejack smiled and patted her on the back in return.

"See? I was tellin' ya the truth."

And at that very moment that very honesty caused her body to magically glow, grow pony ears and her hair to expand in length just like before. Though Twilight can only have time to look on in horror since she knows what’s going to happen next when somebody transforms. At that is her device immediately activates and take away someone’s magic whether the one yielding it wants to or not.

She tried to keep her device to take away what this nice girl had, but it was too strong ever for her to control. The lip flew open and Applejack already had her powers drained from it.

"Eh…what…are…you…doing?!"

"I don't know!"

Applejack's pony traits disappeared and she fell to the ground, exhausted. Other Twilight and Kion along with the rest of the Lion Guard happened to witness this from afar.

"Oh no!"

Twilight quickly closed the device but accidentally tripped and the object flew right out from the string around her neck, landing on the ground and opening up on its own. The energy released a purple colored ring around her, creating another vortex on the ground. From within, emerged what appeared to be some kind of growing plant-like creature.

Twilight gasped in horror, asking herself; "What have I done?"

Rarity and Pinkie Pie were ahead of Lemon Zest and Sunny Flare, already their team had five points, while Crystal Prep only had four, which was pretty close.

"Canterlot has only two laps to go!" Cadance narrated. "But it looks like Crystal Prep is making up for lost time!"

Both Lemon Zest and Sunny Flare were then able to skate pass Rarity and Pinkie Pie, earning their school five more points. Now the scored is tied.

In their rush, Sunny Flare did not notice the device in her way and kicked it. Twilight quickly ran towards it where Twilight and the Lion Guard from the Pride Lands did the same.

"Lion Guard! Let’s go!” Princess Twilight declared as she wasted no time in taking lead of the situation. “We have to help them!"

“But what about the competition and all of these people!”

Kion simply joined Twilight in running ahead. “There are lives in danger here. We have to save them even if it all doesn’t work out for us!”

“Well said! Huwezi!” Fuli was the first of the others to agree before sprinting ahead towards the first person in danger of being in harm’s way.

As the six ran out into the field, Gladmane along with Flim and Flam were left baffled by what they are seeing.

"Hey, what do you think you’re doing!”

“You’re not allowed on the field when the competition is ongoing.”

“Or your team will get disqualified.”

“SHUT UP!” They all shouted back at them who all were shocked into silence in response.

Human Twilight tried to reach for her device, but was stopped when one of the gigantic moving plants blocked her path. She now could only duck in cover when one of the plants came right at her, ready to grab and crush her to death. If there ever was a time for her feel confused and terrified out of her mind, it would be now.

“Twilight!” Human Kion tried to rush over and save her only to be whacked aside into the stands his body leaving an imprint through the stands from the impact. Thankfully, she was pushed out of the way by a blur of yellow and brown seizing and pulling her before that could happen.

"Come on!" Rarity then extended her leg for Pinkie Pie to grab. They were now fast behind the two Shadowbolts but they weren’t done there. Pinkie grabbed her friend's leg and Rarity swung her with all of her might, giving the pink girl more speed through the boost. She slightly crunched down, closed her fists and outstretched her arms behind her, looking like a speedy ninja as she skated down the track. She bypassed Lemon and Sunny and won her school another point. The Wondercolts and other CHS students cheered for their friends, winning them the race. Even Cadance and Mufusa were impressed with what they saw.

"What a finish!" She exclaimed joyfully, though Principal Cinch did not feel the same way. The green lights beside the motocross team lit up and the four revved up their engines, ridding down the ramps and up the dirt piled hills.

Human Twilight was literally quivering in paralyzed fright when she realized that feminine and strong arms protectively shielding her. Her eyes widened in surprise at seeing the green eyed coach of the opposing team.

"You saved me?"

"Uh, yeah." Fuli playfully returned like it is nothing new with a friendly smile. Suddenly she noticed something come here way before quickly pulling out a pocket knife from her utility belt and using it to slash the vine that tried to attack them. She then extended it to the length of sword before unleashing it’s sharp blade on the plants that tried to come at her with her pony features popping up as it happened. “Just stand by here, then we’ll talk, okay?”

“Okay.” She returned like she didn’t have any other choice before her savior rushed back into battle.

However, while the race continued, various other portals began appearing around the field. Two appeared near the ramps as more of the vines began to crossover. Another portal opened right in the middle of the path, blocking the racers who were speeding up more and more. Rainbow Dash caught sight of it, hard not to, and maneuvered pass the arc-formation of the plant. Celestia, Luna, Cadance, Mufusa, and Cinch observed the whole thing and were all equally astonished to see such a strange, if not supernatural, occurrence happen right in the middle of the relay.

Askari upon seeing this was quick to get over his shock so he could rely orders to his other agents. “Secure the principals, vice principal, the ambassador, and the guests to safety!” He ordered of half of his agents before turning to the other half including the guests from the other dimension. “The rest of you help keep those out of control plants at bay and keep them from inflicting any harm on everyone here!” The agents all nodded before doing as they were told.

Just then Rainbow Dash leaped over the ramp, flying across the sky on her bike, feeling the wind on her rainbow-colored hair.

"Awesome!"

Sunset Shimmer revved up her bike, now neck in neck with Sugarcoat until she spotted the large plant. Its giant-jaw-like mouth opening wide to take a large bite out of whatever was in its reach. It was just as Sunset feared would happen. The magic was going crazy and was aiming right at her opponent. She was able to dodge the plants attempted attack and was able to press forward, but her opponent Sunset didn’t have the same luck as she ended up causing her ride to trip and she ended up falling off her bike.

The crowd gasped as Indigo Zap zoomed upwards onto the vine and flew over its head, thus angering it even more. Indigo managed to land right in front of Rainbow Dash and Sugarcoat was now neck in neck with them. However, another one of the plants came at them, crashing into Sugarcoat and taking her bike, with her hanging onto it. The girl screamed in terror until it found itself screaming and coughing in pain due to a sudden repellent spray getting right in it’s face and lungs. Sugarcoat turned and was left astonished when it came from both Bunga and Ono who were both given a toss up from their good friend Beshte. Rainbow Dash saw Sunset down on the ground and quickly turned her bike around, ignoring the race.

Sugarcoat released the bike and was safely caught by Beshte. "Go! Take cover!" He ordered to which the normally snobbish girl obeyed without hesitation or resistance.

Sunset watched in horror as the plant monster was about to eat her whole, until a hand reached out and grabbed her just in time once the plant's mouth hit the ground. Sunset sighed in relief, hugging her rescuer.

"Dash, you saved me!"

"I wasn't about to let my friend become plant food."

Rainbow slowly stopped her bike once her body started to glow in a magical blue aura. She removed her helmet and her pony ears appeared, latter her pony tail and finally her wings. As beautiful as the sight was, Cinch was very skeptical wondering where and how they are doing this.

Even Celestia and Askari didn’t have the answers to any of this with the latter himself employing his combat skills and weapons to fend and fight off the plants that were swarming around the field like crazy. He was quick to draw his sword to stop the plants from coiling itself around the students along with using his pepper spray and taser to blast off the ones that tried to attack quicker. Especially the ones that tried to lung at Mufusa and grab Zazu after taking out the guards escorting them to safety. Both returned a look of sincere gratitude towards Askari for it.

“Impeccable timing, Agent Askari.” Zazu complimented as Askari nodded in response before turning his attention back to the fight in front of him before seeing to it that his boss is out of harm's way.

"We can still win this!" Rainbow said before flying ahead to join in on the battle. While she flew, Sunset drove on her bike, since hers was already torn apart by the plants.

Just then Ono appeared before the five at the judges table with urgent words to tell them because of the chaos that is going on around them. “Ma’am’s! Sir! We need to halt this race before someone gets hurt, now!”

“Absolutely not.” Cinch stated with crossed arms to indicate her refusal to allow this.

“There are lives on the line! And my friends along with some others family are among them! Cinch, you must reconsider!”

“Why would I allow this forfeit to happen just because you say so?”

“Because I’m speaking the truth! Giving you a reality check of what will happen if we keep this going on!”

“A very much needed reality check that I agree on.” Celestia said with a nod of respect towards the young man for making the right call. “We must put an end to this. Come on, Luna.” They proceeded to run off ahead to help with ensure everyone’s safety before anything else can happen.

“What?! But this race is so close from being finished they can manage.” Cinch said still standing by her refusal to call it off.

“But too close to comfort. And if this is the way it’s going to be then you leave me no choice.” Ono retorted before making a grab for the microphone, only for her to move to try and pull it back away from him.

“Give that back! What part of no do you not understand?!

“I understood the no part, like there is no way is race should continue to happen when it means endangering every student here including yours.”

“You don’t know that!”

“I do!”

“Oh, so your precious reputation is important than the well-being of other’s?”

Cinch refused to answer as she continued playing tug of war with the young man trying to call off the race through the microphone.

As the two fought, Human Twilight watched as Fuli, Beshte, Bunga, and her other me hit the plants as much as they can with their combat abilities and weapons. She then spotted her device close by and attempted to sneak towards it in order to retrieve it, in hopes of being able to close and put a stop to all of this. She didn't get the chance once one of the plants wrapped itself around the ankle. Fortunately for her, her princess self was quick to come to her rescue by slashing the plant’s grasp of her off, before carrying her in oner arm before proceeding to use her taser in zapping them away with her other free hand.

Indigo Zap fell into a crater, falling off of her bike as one of the plants aimed at her. Luckily for her, Rainbow Dash flew down and came to rescue by luring the creature away from her. Sunset revved the bike, picking up more speed as she flew over the ramps into the air. The crowd cheered at her successful jump and Indigo Zap managed to drive out of the crater. The plant came up from behind the two bikers but Rainbow Dash ramped herself into the creature, causing it to slam right into the ground. Rainbow placed her foot onto the unmoving creature, smiling in victory.

“Come on! Give it!” Ono finally managed to win the battle for the mic by shoving Cinch down to the ground. He didn’t care of the consequences that will follow for doing so if that meant getting to warn the students through the microphone. But by then the race had already finished where Sunset Shimmer crossed the finish line first by a split second, earning a win for her school.

“All right! Way to roll Sunset Shimmer!” Ono shouted with joy.

Cinch however growled in response…and then punched him right in the face.

“Ow! Hapana! My beak!” He yelled while grabbing his nose in pain.

Cadance was quick to check up on him while equally shocked she did that. “Are you okay?”

“Affirmative.” Ono grunted in pain before attempting to lunge at the principal for what she had done. But he has held back by Cadance, who knew that at this point it’s not worth getting in hot water over. But even still it didn’t change the outcome of this race, Canterlot still won and Crystal Prep was losing fast.

Cadance took the mic and spoke to the students. "Attention, students, please proceed to the gym."

Ono narrowed his eyes at the woman for what she did. “Consider yourself lucky I already have more important things to deal with than a mean old lady who should be fired at this point.” He then stormed off with his dislike of the woman greatly increased after that altercation.

After the whole race was over, the princess kneeled down to grab onto the amulet before simply closing it with a single hand which made all of the vortexes that had formed to disappear, along with the plants. Everyone else sighed in relief now that the fight was over. She then turned her eyes towards her human counterpart before gently placing her down and handing her back the amulet.

Human Twilight could only look on fearing the worst as she is face to face with the very girl who represents authority from where she is from and helped clean up the mess she accidentally made. She expected the worst as she lowered her head in shame in the face of her. But instead, she found herself with a hand placed on her chin as the princess got her to look at her in the eyes, but with a soft and caring expression.

“Are you okay?” She asked.

“Yes. And...You’re...you’re not mad?” She returned still nervous as heck in the face of her princess self.

“No. The only thing I recommend is getting a lock for your amulet, because it seems to have a mind of it’s own.”

“I’m beginning to realize it.”

Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Sunset Shimmer, Human Bunga, Beshte, Fuli, and Ono all gathered together, to make sure every single one of their inner group was okay.

"Is everybody all right?" Applejack asked.

“What happened?” Human Fuli asked.

Rainbow Dash flew down, her feathers ruffling with excitement. "Better than all right! We won!"

"Yeah, we won, but somebody could've been seriously hurt." Sunset stated as she removed her helmet but not feeling the pleasure of winning like anyone would. "The magic is going haywire and I have no idea how to fix it!"

They all spun around to see their alternate self's along with both Twilight together with the one with the scar placing her hands on the other’s shoulders while the girl with glasses explained everything to the others.

"Um, excuse me, I didn't mean for any of this to happen. I just wanted to learn about the strange energy coming from your school. I didn't know that it was magic or...how it works."

"That's okay. Neither do we." Rainbow assured as she approached her. But once she did, Twilight's device began activating once more.

"Oh, no! Oh, no no no! Not again!"

Against her own power, the device opened and began absorbing the magic out of Rainbow Dash along with Fuli. And before anyone knew it, it instantly drained them in very little time before leaving the girls drained of their pony magic thus making their previous pony features disappear.

"I'm sorry! It just started absorbing energy on its own! But I'm not sure how!"

"What do you mean you don't know how?!" Sunset began to forcibly close the object only for it to shoot some kind of energy beam up into the sky, creating yet another rift. Only instead of plants appearing, it was a beautiful star filled sky with a full moon, one that belongs to a certain group of Pride Landers.

“Hevi Kabisa!” Human Kion stated as appeared and rushed over onto the scene along with Pride Lands Ono. “What in Canterlot is that?!”

At the same time, Principal Cinch, still having her hair rather messed up from her earlier scuffle, hid behind the bleachers as she watched the scene unfold before her eyes. It was there she was beginning to realize that is in fact all real.

"It also causes these corresponding rifts to appear!" Human Twilight explained, while still struggling to close the contraption, "I don't know how that works either."

At this point, Sunset Shimmer had reached her breaking point with her patience running out, the fire was now burning red inside of her. "Is there anything you do know?! Like how to get our magic back?! Or how to fix the portal to Equestria?!"

"Equestria?"

“Now Sunset, I'm sure she didn’t mean to cause any of this to happen.” Kion from the Pride Lands insisted in an attempt to get her to calm down.

“Yeah!” Other Kion stated and fired back at the equally furious Sunset. “So leave her alone!”

But even still she did not listen to either Kion at this point. "You're supposed to be so smart, but did you ever think you shouldn't be messing around with things you don't understand?!" Angrily, Sunset closed the contraption which in return caused the portal to close as well.

"But I wanna understand!" Twilight insisted.

"But you don't! And worst of all, you put the lives of my friends in danger!"

Just seeing the anger in her eyes, the hurt tone in her voice and the obvious internal struggle of her wanting to punch a wall was enough to make Twilight cry. Even she didn’t mean to, but still ending up causing this chain reaction that led to a near catastrophe to occur. Her voice cracked and tears formed in her eyes, making her vision blurry.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." The poor girl ran off, crying while her loyal dog followed her.

"Twilight, wait!"

And for her other friend, he did not take it well as he wasted no time in looking on at Sunset with equally angry eyes and fury. And before she could do anything beyond saying anything…

POW!

From a super packed punch to the face from the boy before finding herself tackled and pinned to the ground and then repeatedly punching her in the face relentlessly. When it was pretty clear that Kion’s human self is not stopping until she was dead, Princess Twilight quickly moved to restrain and pull him away from Sunset before he could choke her to death catching Askari’s attention in the process.

“No! No! Let go! Let go!” He yelled while struggling and failing to break free from other Twilight’s grip.

“Stand back, Twilight!” Askari ordered before quickly pulling out his taser to use it against him.

Twilight seeing this instinctively pulled herself away in time before tasering Kion. After the shock wore off, Kion collapsed onto his knees left completely shocked and paralyzed from the attack. At the same time his other Kion, looked on completely shocked and horrified himself, paralyzed at the very sight that very frightened him.

“Enough!” Askari shouted before pulling the weakened boy up off of his feet. “Sorry for the tazing…” He briefly said apologetically while handing Sunset an ice pack for her bruises before resuming his firm tone. “...but that was uncalled for! Both of you!” He stated to both Kion and Sunset before turning to the former again with his anger now rising. “While I understand your frustration and pain, fighting and trying to kill someone is not the answer, especially when said girl has changed herself for the better from the former arrogant bully she was back then.” He then turned to the latter. “And you! Yes, we know what happened back there and who caused it, but making another poor and innocent girl cry like you just did before?! That’s not like you! You two should be ashamed of yourselves!” Speaking now calmer now. “That said Kion, you’re coming with me to speak to Dean Cadance about this incident, immediately. And as for you Sunset, I’ll decide your punishment later. But until then, I suggest you think to yourself of why you deserve to be an agent and why you wish to apologize to Twilight for what you just did along with Kion for what you did to him in the past. And if you need to write it down, then get to it.”

With that he escorted Kion away who is left defeated but still fuming in anger, Sunset looked on while face palming herself in great remorse for what she just said and did, even more so when Rainbow and Princess Twilight placed their hands on her shoulders

Principal Cinch watched the scene with interest, wanting to learn more of the supernatural phenomenons happening here. But she was not about to let that get in the way of the games. Just then Principal Celestia cleared her throat to get the woman's attention. "You can't possibly call that a fair race."

"Principal Cinch, we all saw what happened. You can't think CHS had some kind of advantage."

"Can't I? Even without your trained attack plants, your students have wings! Not to mention, one of your coaches assaulted me!"

"Well in all fairness, you did keep the microphone out of his reach when he was trying to help protect the students." Cadance defended, "And with all honesty, I don’t blame him for doing so."

"Dean Cadance, do I need to start reconsidering your position here at Crsytal Prep?" Cinch warned her. "Or should I hand you your pink slip now?"

"That won’t be necessary.” The young Dean replied with narrowed eyes still not backing down nor submitting to her authority this time around.

"Well, the race certainly had some...extenuating circumstances." Celestia then said trying to find a proper resolution to the matter. "Perhaps we should end the games now and declare a tie."

"A tie?" Principal Cinch was disgusted at the very proposal and idea. "Was this your strategy all along? To force us into accepting you as equals? I think not. The games will continue and Crystal Prep will prevail despite your antics and whatever performance-enhancing regimen your students are on."

With her nose held up high, she walked away as the Rainbooms and The Lion Guard from both realms glared in her direction. Especially Ono and Kion for what she just did. Sunset Shimmer approached her principal with Twilight and Kion by her side, bowing her head in regret.

"I'm sorry I couldn't stop all this from happening."

"It's not your fault, Sunset." Celestia said kindly.

“And there was no way of knowing that any of this would happen.” Twilight added in the same tone as no one around her holds her accountable for what happened both past and present.

"But even still…” Sunset said refusing to see it that way. ...I should know how to control the magic I brought here. But I don't. I let everyone down. And now Principal Cinch thinks we're cheating."

"It doesn't matter what Principal Cinch thinks."

"But it does. The students here at CHS don't just wanna win. They wanna beat Crystal Prep. It isn't gonna count if the other side doesn't really think they lost. Crystal Prep is never gonna believe we won fair and square if there's magic around. And that magic is only around...because of me."

Twilight and Kion could only look on with pity as they see Sunset wall off downcast with herself for what has happened.

“Twilight…” Kion spoke up sounding very remorseful himself as he turned to face her. “...I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.” He said before throwing himself and wrapping his arms around her while crying himself. Overwhelmed with emotion of what just happened along with his recent regrets.

“I know you are.” Twilight kindly returned while patting him on the head with one hand and wrapping his body around with her other hand.

Author's Note

Here in the second part of the Games, we have the athletic competition going down and that wasn't the only thing going down as far as magic is concerned which reacted wildly causing a scene during the competition forcing the Lion and Pony Guard along with federal agents taking action to get it under control.

Though even with Canterlot coming out on top, the magical amulet still absorbed almost every Lion and Pony Guard friend's inner magic thus ensuring sparks flied among the chos as far as Sunset and Human Kion are concerned. And as you watched (or imagined in this case) it wasn't pretty for either of them with the state of the Friendship Games now in question going forward.

As for what happens next is where the whole conflict comes to a blow for one grand final battle where magic and sparks fly like never before...