The Traveling Horseman

by Dhuradhan

Black Snow

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Sprint disappeared in a small and green explosion, when the shadow hit him and Traveler. The strike came from their right and Traveler span around several times, before he landed on his side. He was a few hundred meters away from the shield and he couldn't make it.

He was about to stand up, when he noticed the shadow towering above him, ready to strike again. Then the shadow brought down it's black 'limb', crushing Traveler under it.

''RAAAAAAAWWWR'' It pulled back it's limb in pain.

Traveler had his double pole-ax sticking out of the ground and he was crouching close to it. ''I was really close...'' He said, starting to stand up and a few shadow remaining were sliding down his weapon's upper blade. ''And you stopped me...'' His weapon started to charge up with blue energy. The two part of the weapon got separated from each other a bit and the blue energy held them together like a magnetic force.

He pulled out the lower blade from the snow and span it around a few times. While he was spinning it, he moved it to his side and finally stopped spinning it. He held the weapon in a fighting position. One blade on the back of his right shoulder and the other pointing down. He bent his knees and leaned forward. His free hand started to glow in green, while the other in blue.

''Now... I'm gonna have some fun with you, before I die from frostbite...''
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''Looks like Traveler found us...'' Stated Shining Armor, as he led the girls and 'Traveler Spike' to the throne room.

''But... does he know we're here? And need him to hold back King Sombra?'' Asked Twilight, concerned.

Shining Armor stayed silent for a second. ''I... don't think so.'' He hung his head.

''Then what are we waiting for?!'' Cried out Rainbow Dash. ''Let's tell him!''

''We have other things to do. Come on, we're almost there.'' Told them Shining Armor and he continued leading them down the hall.

''But... I can just fly back to him. I can do that in ten seconds flat!'' Rainbow tried...

''No! It's too dangerous. He has to find that out on his own!'' Shining Armor opened the throne room's big double door.

There they saw Princess Cadance, tiredly sitting on her throne. Twilight ran up to her.

''Cadance!''

The pink Alicorn looked up and smiled, running towards Twilight. They did their usual greeting...

''Sunshine, sunshine,
ladybugs awake,
clap your hooves
and do a little shake!''

''Cadance... you look less tired. What happened?'' Asked Shining Armor, looking over her wife.

''King Sombra stopped assaulting my shield. I regained some magic, so I should be better soon.'' She explained, nuzzling her husband.

''Phew...'' Nuzzled back Shining Armor. ''I hope Traveler can hold back Sombra.''

''The reinforcement?''

''Yes honey.''

''Good...''

They discussed what the girls and 'Spike The Traveler' has to do, while The Traveling Horseman fought for his life...

Rainbow and Applejack were worried about Sprint. Fluttershy was worried about the four traveler, while Rarity tried not to think about Traveler's ruined cloths. Twilight was trying to find a way to save the Empire and Pinkie Pie was a spy...
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''Sprint!''

Traveler summoned his horse as a distraction. Sprint enveloped himself in his green energy and rammed the shadow on it's middle section. The monster looked like it trembled back and when it regained it's control, Traveler was right in front of it's face. In the air, he span around and swiped across the shadow's face.

Even if he fell through the thing, Traveler's attack damaged the monster. He landed behind it and quickly turned around. Just as his enemy wanted to strike, he slammed his weapon into the ground, creating a counter force against the incoming attack.

This sent the shadow's limb back. Using this opportunity, Traveler kicked his weapons lower part, making it easier to spin it up. After few seconds of spinning, he sent it at the monster from his right side. While his weapon was flying through the shadow's face, he quickly attached his new claws to his gauntlets. He jumped at the shadow's 'shoulder' and swiped it two times as he span around once, making it fell down from it's place.

The monster roared in pain and anger, and sent several shadow tentacles at Traveler. ''Let's see what these new claws can do...'' He thought and waited for the right time.

The tentacles reached him and he used his new claws. To his gauntlets' , chains were attached. He started moving around himself his hands, in a tornado format. The chains' other ends were attached to his claws and as he moved around his hands, the claws reacted in the same way in the air, literally creating a 'shield' for him.
The tentacles slammed into the net of spinning claws and they got destroyed...

Again, the monster roared and collected it's power to shoot at Traveler...

That's when his double pole-ax came back like a boomerang...

The weapon was about slam into Traveler, when he sidestepped and grabbed one side of the weapon, while the weapon was still spinning. He tore it away from the other part, letting the still flying one hit the beast.
The single pole-ax hit the shadow's left side of it's neck and Traveler quickly jumped at the other side too. He stroke the other side of it's neck and looked the monster in the eye...

The monster stared back at Traveler's cold eyes. It became more furious and started to growl at him.

Then slowly, Traveler placed his free hand on the left pole-ax. His expression still not changing, he gripped the handle and leaned closer to the shadow's glowing eyes.

Then the monster realized what was he doing...

The monster's eyes widened and Traveler's eyes narrowed. He quickly grabbed the weapon's handles upside-down and brought them together, then across in front of him.

He cut down it's head by simply moving his arms across each other, weapon facing down in his hands. The shadow started to disappear and Traveler fell to the ground from like ten meters.

The remaining shadows slowly disappeared and Traveler put away his weapons. ''Wish I can keep it's head as a trophy...'' He thought and started to walk towards the shield.

''Do you really think you can kill me?''

Traveler stopped and slowly turned around. There stood, a grey unicorn. His mane was made from shadows and his eyes were green. He was wearing some kind of armor too and he just stood there, showing his sharp teeth as he grinned.

Traveler sighed. ''I should have known you have something else too.''

''Yes you should. But you defeated my shadow form. Impressive. Nopony every defeated me in any form.''

''Except the Princesses.'' Traveler corrected him.

The unicorn let go of an earth shuttering roar. ''LIES!''

Traveler didn't budge. ''The Equestrian History says something else... Sombra...''

''That's KING Sombra for you and today, you shall DIE!''

Sombra released his powers. His body got enveloped in more darker shadows. Soon, another shadow monster was standing in front of Traveler and in the middle of the shadow's body, Kind Sombra with glowing eyes.

Traveler shivered. His clothes were still wet and he spent too much time outside the storm. ''Probably have less than a hour now... damn it!''

He summoned his weapon and his eyes started to glow in purple. His left hand was ready to summon Sprint and in the right hand was his double pole-ax, glowing in blue. Soon, all the glowing turned into flaming. His weapon's blades were on blue fire, his hands were flaming, just like his eyes in purple.

He know he had to finish him fast. Or he will die from the cold...
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Meanwhile in the Crystal Empire, the ponies started to remember their past. The mane six helped them out of course and they continued entertaining the citizens. Twilight was trying to find a way to fix everything and Spike continued being awesome in his new clothes...
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''RAAAAAAAWWR!''

Roared Sombra and Traveler rolled away from the attack. Standing up again, he threw his weapon at Sombra. Like a spear, it stabbed Sombra's shadow giant on it's neck. The giant stumbled backwards and fell on it's back, when Traveler landed on him.

Traveler grabbed his weapon and twisted it a few times. For some reason, he heard the sound of flesh tearing and bones breaking. But he was sure it cause damage to the giant shadow.

And he found pleasure hearing that satisfying *crunch*...

As he continued twisting and stabbing his weapon deeper, a shadow hand grabbed him. The hand was half as big as him and it easily raised him from the shadow's neck. Traveler quickly grabbed his weapon and tore it half. One pole-ax in each hand, he used the right one to slash the hand and the left one to stab the fingers.

The hand, feeling the pain, threw Traveler at the shield from hundred meters away...
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''Ugh!''

''Cadance!''

''Ugh... looks like Sombra came back...''

''I need to warn Traveler about our situation.''

''I can do that!''

''You sure Rainbow?''

''Yeah, no big deal...''
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Traveler didn't like the sound of his crash and he felt pain building up in his spine. He started to slide down from the shield and landed on the snow. The shield didn't let him through, so he didn't use his powers to deaden the impact. And he didn't have time to use his powers, to make the crash less painful and when he landed, he heard another *snap*...

''Aaaaaghh!'' He cried out.

He used the shield to raise up, then leaned his back against it. Panting, he looked up to see Sombra's giant, rushing towards him.

Then it brought down it's huge fist...
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In the throne room, Princes Cadance cried out in pain. Her magic couldn't keep up the shield anymore and it disappeared.
Something crashed into a rock in the distance and it looked like it came through the shield.

Rainbow stopped flying and looked at the crash site. She knew it was Traveler and she immediately felt her heart stop. Shaking her head, she flew to Traveler as fast as she could.

''Traveler!'' She cried out, when she saw him lying against the big rock. She could see blood behind him and she feared the worst. ''Traveler?'' She whispered and Traveler didn't move. ''Traveler.'' Her eyes started to tear up. ''Come on man... say something...'' Her voice started to fade as she spoke. ''Anything... tell me about... your adventures... or physics... please...''

The ground shook under Sombra's steps, while Rainbow forced back her tears. ''I told you I kill you, Spirit.'' He started. ''And now... time to eat...''

''NO!''

Rainbow turned around, standing in front of Traveler's body. ''If you want him, you have to fight your way through ME!'' She shouted.

''HOW DARE YOU!''

Sombra yelled and brought down his giant feet, to stomp on Rainbow. She closed her eyes, waiting for the impact...

But it never came...

Suddenly... a burning streak pushed away the shadow's leg...

''WHAT THE?!'' Cried out Sombra and fell to his side.

Rainbow looked at the streak, coming back to them. She narrowed her eyes to see better. She could make out a blue pony, flying towards them and leaving a blue and red streak.

The pony dropped to the ground, spread around his limbs, so he would stop sliding right in front of them. He looked at the scene and a mad grin started to appear on his face...

''Hey, how's it goin'?! I'm Pyromancer AND I LOVE FIRE!'' The grin became wider, when he said the last part.

''Who are you?'' Asked Rainbow, mouth agape.

''Pyromancer.'' He answered simply. ''I just told you silly...''

''I mean... what are you doing here? You're not a Crystal pony...'' Said Dash, still feeling amazed by the burning streak he left.

''Does it look like I'm a bucking crystal pony? I'm a fire pony, see?'' He motioned at his flame cutie mark. ''And I'm here to help.'' He added, turning to Sombra, who was looking at his slightly burning leg.

''Why?'' Asked Rainbow.

''Because I saw that guy back there. HE JUST BUCKING DEMOLISHED A WATERFALL!'' Again, he grinned manically. ''And I am the only one who can destroy stuff...'' He narrowed his eyes at Sombra, who finally looked up.

Sombra didn't look happy. His nostrils blew out smoke and instead purple pupils, they turned to red. ''YOOOOUUUU-''

An arrow interrupted him and the two pegasus looked back at Traveler, holding out his bow. ''You all talk too much...bruhhrr...'' He shivered and dropped his bow. He started shaking all over his body.

''Traveler, what's wrong?'' Stepped next to him Rainbow Dash.

''So... cold... I have... frostbite... need... warmth...'' He hardly told her.

Rainbow panicked. She knew how he felt. She experienced it once and she hoped she would never have to feel it again. So she did the first thing she could think of...

She extended her wings and sat down on his lap. Her wings covered his whole upper body and with her mouth, she pulled off the hood and scarf. She know it looked awkward, but she had to do it, or he would die.

''No... stop... I need... Pyromancer...'' He said.

''Dude! I'm not gonna cuddle with you!'' He shouted back, watching Sombra pulling out the arrow from his true body. The arrow hit him on the shoulder, going through the shadow aura.

''Use... your... fire power for the worlds SAKE!'' Traveler shouted.

''If you say so...'' Pyromancer shrugged and flew away.

Traveler looked up slightly and saw Sombra. He was really close to them and he wore a mad grin. ''Last words?''

Rainbow gasped and squeezed Traveler even more, trying to heat him up faster. Traveler placed his hands one Rainbow, holding her close and his marks on the gauntlets facing towards Sombra.

He tiredly said...

''The true form is the weak point. Tear his heart out and enjoy your meal, Hunter...''

And out from the right gauntlet, jumped out Hunter. He immediately pounced at Sombra's true form and Sombra roared, as the wildcat was clinging to the shadow's chest.

''Crush his bones with your speed, Sprint...''

Sprint rammed Sombra, while Hunter was busy tearing away the shadows, trying to get closer to Sombra's true body. Sombra fell to the ground and the two animal started attacking him, not letting him stand up.

''Analyze him Map!'' He ordered and Map was right on his way, looking over the enemy.

Rainbow and Traveler heard something fast approaching. They saw Pyromancer, flying really fast and leaving that burning trail behind him. He started to circle around that rock, where the two friends were lying.

''Centrifugal force... wanna hear about some physics?'' Traveler chuckled weakly then let himself relax, as the warmth dried his cloths and his heart started to beat normally again.

''Shut up and don't move! You're comfi...'' Rainbow punched him slightly and made herself comfortable.
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''Wow, what is going on there?''

''Something is burning...''

''Please everypony calm down! Why don't we go and see what else can we eat?''

''Oh! Food!''

''Nice save Pinkie Pie...''
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''Hey! Dude! You're gonna burn us alive!'' Shouted Rainbow, starting to sweat.

''WEEEEeeeeee~!'' Pyromancer flew far away and back. ''eeeeeEEEEEE!''

Traveler stood up, feeling relieved. He looked at Sombra, who was trying to stomp on Sprint or hit Hunter and Map. ''Map! Report!''

Map flew back to him and turned into a scroll. On the scroll, a few notes.

''Hight amount of magical power of shadows. Nothing else, just pure shadows. Hmm...'' He let go of the scroll and Map appeared again. ''We need light...'' Traveler stated.

''Whatever you do, don't let him consume the Empire. Give us some time and we will find a way to banish him.'' Rainbow informed him.

''I'll hold him back... now go back to the others!'' He told her, pointing back at the big city.

''I want to-''

''Go back? Of course Rainbow Dash, you can go back right now.'' He grinned.

''But Trave-''

''WRRAAAAAAAA!'' Sombra had enough and turned into shadows again. The tentacles stroke Hunter and Sprint and both disappeared. Rainbow was shocked to see this... especially because of Sprint...

Sombra started to approach the city. From every direction, shadows started to surround the whole Empire, covering more and more from it. Then the shield appeared again and it cut down Sombra's horn. He roared again in pain and Traveler turned to Rainbow.

''Get me the horn! I can't walk through the shield...'' Rainbow saluted and went to get the horn. Traveler glanced at Pyromancer. ''Hold up for a second!''

Traveler pulled out a golden cross and summoned Map. The eagle opened a portal and he stepped through it, leaving a confused Pyromancer behind. ''Da buck?'' He said and after shrugging, he flew after Sombra.

His mane and tail started to burn and he aimed at Sombra's true body. He didn't care about his own life. He lived outside that storm for too long and the only thing he wanted was just turning that place into a much warmer and friendlier place. He was willing to die for a better future...
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Traveler appeared in a forest. He found the forest familiar, but he wasted no time observing the place. He had to find someone...

He sensed something on the back of his head. It was something sharp and big...

''Long time no see...'' Someone said behind Traveler.

''Good to see you too...'' He turned around. ''... Balance...''

In front of him stood the man, who asked him for help in the past. He was holding his scythe against Traveler's face. He could make out every detail from the handle of the scythe. A long spine, which was flexible.

Balance was looking at him seriously. On his upper body, two big scars were visible. One was a stab to the hearth and the other one was another wider stab on his belly. Both scar were still in healing progress...
The mark above his heart was a golden cross and on his right shoulder, his dark marks.
And he was naked...

''Why are you naked?'' Asked Traveler, not taking his eyes down from Balance's.

''My clothes are in no condition to wear them... but you shouldn't be concerned about me... you should be concerned about yourself...'' He told to Traveler.

''Why should I?'' Asked simply Traveler.

''I caught you getting into this world...''

''And?''

Balance started to circle around Traveler. He held his scythe against his head, while Traveler faced forward. ''I recently encountered three powerful being... two nearly killed me and one wanted to seduce me...''

''Alywa?'' Traveler cut in.

''Exactly... and I kinda became cautious. I have to keep an eye out for myself.'' He stopped in front of Traveler. ''And here you are... appearing in this world... my fourth encounter.''

''I can assure you that I'm only here for your help.'' Explained Traveler.

''Why should I believe you?'' Balance stepped closer to him, his scythe still pointing at him.

''Use your eyes! I didn't help you to get those, just to not use them. Come on! Use them now!''

Balance stood right in front of him, their faces nearly touching each other's. ''You asked for it...''

Balance closed his eyes. For several seconds, he kept them shut and concentrated. Meanwhile, Traveler braced himself...

Balance opened his eyes and Traveler forced back a shout of surprise. He gritted his teeth, as he was looking into Balance's special eyes. Balance started to breath faster and tried to force open his eyes. Then he gave up and closed them, panting and holding his head.

''Ugh... heh... hehhe... good to see a friendly visitor here...'' He joked and continued panting.

''Huh... huh... phew... so that's how it feels when you look into THOSE eyes...'' Commented Traveler, his heart beating faster.

Balance's eyes started to bleed and he chuckled. ''I fucked up myself again... what do you need me to do?''

''I need light, to kill a shadow...'' Told him Traveler, getting to the point.

Balance smirked and after several moments, he nodded. ''I give you Dhuradhan... he can help with the light.''

''You mean... yourself?'' Traveler was confused.

''One of my self, to be correct.'' Balance extended his left arm and a man in a white shirt, brown jeans and black and white skater shoes stepped out of it... literally. He had the same hairstyle like Balance, but longer. And his eyes were blue, not green and blue...

''Show me the way, Traveling Horseman!'' Said Dhuradhan, respectfully.

Balance nodded with still closed and bloody eyes. Traveler nodded too and opened a portal. They both stepped through and left Balance there, waiting for his eyes to stop bleeding...
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''Hey, how's it goin'?! Little help here?!'' Pyromancer shouted to Traveler and Dhuradhan.

''A... pony? How coincidence...'' Dhuradhan mused.

''Why is that?'' Asked Traveler, looking at Sombra as he was holding the blue pegasus.

''Never mind... what do you need me to do?''

''This beast is pure shadow.'' Traveler started. ''Can you help me get more light... uhm... Dhuradhan?''

''Yes... just need to clear the sky or get some more light from somewhere else. My power is limited, since I'm only one part of Adam's soul.'' Dhuradhan explained, looking up at the clouds.

''So that's his real name! Looks like you revealed yourself Balance...'' Traveler thought to himself. ''Alright then. We need a pegasi... Pyromancer!''

''How's it goin'?!'' He shouted back, while Sombra held him by his wings.

''Can you clear the sky? We need some fresh sunlight...'' Traveler asked him, readying his weapon to free him.

''I'm a pegasus dude! Of course I ca- AAAAHHHHH!'' Pyromancer cried out in pain, when Sombra crashed his wings.

Traveler immediately cut through Sombra's arm, releasing the hurt pegasus. Then Dhuradhan collected his powers and started to shine all over his body. Sombra backed away and covered his eyes. Pyromancer was wincing on the snow and cursed. Dhuradhan walked up to him, while Traveler distracted Sombra.

Pyromancer looked up at Dhanthas. ''Hey, how's it goin'?'' He chuckled and winced when Dhuradhan started to heal him.

''Don't move, you will be fine soon...'' Dhuradhan told him.

Dhuradhan's hands started to glow in light blue. He touched Pyromancer's wings and eased his pain. Then he swiftly grabbed his wings and popped his bones back to the right place. Pyromancer was about to shout something beautiful, but stopped himself, as the pain faded away. He laid his head back on the snow and enjoyed the calm feeling of healed bones.

A few seconds later, Dhuradhan sat down on the snow, exhausted. ''Ugh... quick, clear thy sky, then I can fight again...''

''Yeah, thanks doc.'' Pyromancer cracked his bones and took off.

Dhuradhan lay down on the ground and watched him speeding up. Pyromancer's streak behind him burned in red and blue. And as the sun started to get more visible, Dhuradhan whispered to himself. ''How coincidence... two fighter... both in a different Equestria... faith is truly an unpredictable thing...''

Pyromancer easily cleared the sky. Since he was burning inside, he didn't feel cold. And the only thing he was thinking about was to protect the others and save the Empire... and to burn stuff...

Dhuradhan felt his energy coming back. The sun's rays shone upon him and he stood up. Feeling much better, he started to run towards Traveler, who was dodging Sombra's hits and sometimes delivered a small strike.

''Give me the cross!'' Dhurdahan shouted.

Traveler rolled away from another attack and quickly threw the golden cross at Dhuradhan. He caught it and felt more power seeping inside him. His eyes started to glow in light blue, nearly white. Two blue, glowing wings started to materialize behind him. He flew up above Sombra, the sun rays going through his diaphanous wings. Soon, his whole body started to glow in blue and white...

''By the clear Light above us!'' His voice boomed. ''I eliminate you evil soul. May my power change your actions!'' He let go of the collected sun power, sending a huge light bolt at Sombra.

Traveler saw that coming and used his chained claws, to pull Sombra's legs out from under him. The giant shadow fell to his back and watched, as the huge amount of Light energy approached him quickly. He covered his eyes again and roared...
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''Where is that damn thing?'' Said out loud an impatient Rainbow Dash. She was still searching for Sombra's horn and she started to get annoyed.

Then she saw light from the corner of her eyes. ''What the buck is going on now?'' She angrily turned to the light. ''Whoa...'' Her jaw dropped.

She literally saw A LIGHT TOWER. The huge light beam was clearly visible, even if the shield was up before her. She quickly shook her and something caught her eyes. ''There it is!'' She cried out and quickly picked up the horn.

She immediately started to fly back to Traveler, carrying the horn...
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''KA...............BIIIIIIIIMMMMMMM! That was awesome!'' Yelled Pyromancer.

Meanwhile in the air, Dhuradhan's wings disappeared and he stopped glowing. Then he started falling and he moved his body around, to land on his legs. After a hundred meters fall, he landed on the snow and with a grunt, he stood up.

''Send me back, or I lose my physical form...'' He tiredly told to Traveler and he opened the portal for him.

Dhuradhan limped to the portal and gave Traveler the golden cross. ''Whenever you need help, use this or find us...'' And he went back to the other Equestria...
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''Ugh... I'm... back...'' Dhuradhan collapsed on the ground and took some deep breath.

''Man, you look like you had a wild night? Were there girls back there?'' Dhanthas asked him, watching the portal disappearing. He was wearing white summer shorts, sandals and sunglasses. He just finished sunbathing...

''I... tell you... later...'' He panted and Balance/Adam stepped next to him.

''Take a rest.'' He extended his left arm and sucked Dhuradhan into it, making him disappear. ''We will continue training later...''

''Where is my fucking cigarette?'' Asked Dhanthas.

''In the backpack, I needed one.'' Answered Balance/Adam and he went to check on his clothes. ''Hm... I will need Rarity to make me some more clothes. I only have one set.''

''Whatever. I just want to hear about the ladies. I hope Dhuradhan banged one at least...'' Dhanthas lit up his cigarette and leaned against a tree.

''You pervert... it's a miracle you haven't jumped on me yet...'' Smirked Balance/Adam.

''Sorry bro, but this rod only enters to a female's back entrance...'' Dhanthas retorted.

The two continued doing their business. Balance was curious about Traveler's sudden appearance and Dhanthas thought about sex...
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The crater in the snow was smoking. The light beam left a nice destroyed area outside the shield. The ponies probably saw that too...

*GROWL* A single shadow hand raised from the crater. Then another and the shadow pulled itself out from the crater. King Sombra panted and his shadow form smoked from the previous attack. Then he looked up and smirked.

''WHAHHHAAHHAAAA! Did you really think that would kill me? I am far too powerful to be defeated by some weak light!'' He continued laughing at Traveler and Pyromancer.

''That piece of shit is just laughing at us? But he is so dark from inside... no wonder why he is so stupid...'' Commented Pyromancer.

''We can only do one thing fire pony...'' Traveler looked down at the pegasus. ''Wipe that smirk away from his face. What do you say?'' He smirked.

Pyromancer got the message and he extended his wings. He get into fighting position, while Traveler's hands started to glow again. Left one in green, the right one in blue and his eyes burned in purple. He readied his double pole-ax and pulled up his scarf to cover his face. Next came his hood, only the purple glowing could be seen under his hood, where he wasn't covered in clothes...

Sombra got ready too and roared at the two. Both sides kept looking at each other. Pyromancer grinned, as his mind was filled with the possibilities of burning Sombra to death. Sombra started to feel annoyed and he was ready to attack first.

And Traveler... he waited. He learned from his last mistake and decided to wait for the perfect moment to strike...

''RAAAAAAAAAAWWWRRR!'' Sombra started running towards them.

''Bitch please!'' Pyromancer rocketed forward, not letting his enemy to get the first hit.

Traveler started running to the left, rounding around Sombra, while he was busy with the pegasus. A small fire explosion could be heard and seen, where Sombra's hand and Pyromancer's body met with each other. The explosion was red and blue and it left Sombra's hand burning and smoking.

Pyromancer went flying towards Traveler. Traveler span around, while he grabbed Pyromancer and threw him at Sombra. Pyromancer flew back at Sombra, faster than last time. Sombra was still busy putting out the fire on his arm and re-growing the blown away parts of his arm.

Pyromancer slammed into his chest with his hooves. Sombra fell back, but rolling backwards, he stood up again.
Meanwhile, Traveler used his claws to launch himself into the air, towards Sombra. In the air, he used his bow to shoot three arrows. The first arrow hit Sombra's chest, but the shadow rind stopped it, before it could make contact with his real body. The second arrow cut the first arrow in half and broke through the shadow rind. And the third arrow did the same and this time, it hit Sombra's real body.

Sombra grunted as he felt his armor got penetrated by the arrow. The point of the arrow got his skin and only inches away, stopped before his heart. As he looked up, he saw Traveler throwing his claws at him. The claws dug into Sombra's shoulders and Traveler pulled himself onto him, kicking Sombra's shadow's head.

Traveler jumped up again, when the shadow's head wanted to bite him. He pulled his bow over his shoulders and pointed it at Sombra's head. The head opened it's mouth to swallow Traveler and he placed his legs on the upper and lower lips when he landed. He placed his bow into Sombra's mouth, before he could close it.

Traveler placed one arrow into his bow and stood on it's handle. He pulled the string with both hands, up to his chin. Grunting, he finally released the string, sending the arrow down the shadow's throat and hitting Sombra's real body, on his chest.

Sombra roared in pain. The full arrow head was inside his chest, REALLY close to his heart. And Pyromancer made his situation worse. The pegasus flew to the shadow's open mouth too.

Maniacally grinning down at Sombra, his tail and mane lit up, burning in his usual red and blue colors. He moved his tail next to his raised wing and his eyes gleamed and his whole body twitched, as he imagined the big damage, which he was about to make.

''Heat the buck up!'' He yelled and brought down his wing.

As the wing mowed down, it sent wind against the flaming tail. The huge amount of flames went down the shadow's throat, burning it away from the inside. Sombra felt the heat too and he turned into darkness. Traveler fell through him and he quickly pulled out the golden cross, forcing Sombra's shadows back, to not trap him inside.

Sombra re-materialized in front of the shield and looked at Traveler and Pyromancer. ''You two wasted my time and I HAD enough of you. I wanted to save my powers for the Crystal Empire, but you two LEFT ME NO CHOICE!''

The hole amongst the clouds were no longer there. The storm clouds covered the sky once again, no more sunlight anywhere. The storm from far away literally got pulled closer to the shield and even Pyromancer felt cold. Traveler felt worse than before. He got frostbite too fast and he collapsed on the ground.

''Now... I shall leave you two to die. Don't worry, freezing to death is slow and painful. MUHAHHAAAHHAAHAAAA!'' And Sombra turned to the shield, attacking and weakening it by every hit.

Pyromancer shivered. ''Shit... t-this is... t-t-too cold...''

Traveler started to feel sleepy. His heart started to slow down and he know he will black out soon. But he wanted to black out alone, not letting anyone else to get hurt or die.

He hardly stood up and picked up Pyromancer. ''Wh-w-what are y-you doin'?'' He mumbled, as he started to shiver all over his body. Traveler didn't respond, just brought Pyromancer to his side and using his last energy, threw him at the shield.

Pyromancer felt too weak to say anything against Traveler's actions. But as soon as he went through the shield, he got back all of his energy. ''YOU IDIOT! WHY THE BUCK DID YOU DO THAT?!'' He shouted to know one.

''Where is Traveler?''

Pyromancer turned around and saw Rainbow Dash, holding Sombra's horn. ''Sorry gurl, but yo' coltfriend threw me back here, because he wants to be the hero.'' Told her angrily Pyromancer.

''HE'S OUTSIDE ALONE?!'' Cried out Rainbow, dropping the horn onto the ground and not caring about what he called Traveler.

''Don't you dare go outside, or the storm immediately freeze you!'' He told her quickly.

''But-''

''Stop being a bitch and don't go out!''

''WHAT DID YOU SA-''

Suddenly, a black crystal emerged from the ground, where Sombra's horn was. It soon duplicated itself and continued cloning itself. Meanwhile, Sombra's mad laugh could be heard and as he says: ''Crystaaaaallll...''

Pyromancer and Rainbow Dash looked at each other and said at the same time:

''We're bucked...''
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Meanwhile, Traveler collapsed on the snow. His part was over for now and he will make Sombra pay for his actions.

''Element of Loyalty... hurry...''

He closed his eyes and let the darkness embrace his vision...
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''You have to take the Crystal Heart!'' Twilight told to her assistant.

''But it's your test Twilight.'' Pointed out the baby dragon.

''You have to do this Spike!''

''*Sigh* Alright Twilight... I'll do it...''

Spike, The Traveling Dragon picked up the Crystal Heart. The black crystals around him chasing him, as he ran away from them. From time to time, he fired back at the crystals with flames and he soon found himself on the edge of the tower.

His traveler instinct kicked in and he jumped to a pillar, a few feet away from the tower. He only needed one claw to climb down the pillar, while he fired his green flames and held the Crystal Heart in his other claw.

And it looked so freaking badass...

A few mare below him fainted from his awesomeness...

He jumped back to the towers lower part. There he saw the crystal surrounding him. He still had one way... down...

''Love Princess!'' He shouted. His voice sounded more mature than ever.

Princess Cadance looked up from her husband's arms. Some energy quickly came back to her, as she saw the Crystal Heart in Traveler Spike's claws. Shining Useless Protector Armor saw that too and Picked Cadance up.

Raising his wife above him, he shouted. ''ABANDON THREAD!'' 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And Shining Now Useful Catapult Protector Armor threw his wife. Spike The Traveler seeing his plan working, he rushed towards the edge of the tower and jumped too. ''That's for you... Lady Rarity...'' He thought and winked at the mare of his dreams...

Rarity saw nothing, because of his hood covering his eyes...

Another group of mares fainted from his braveness...

Flying Mia Mora Cadenza... well... flew toward the small traveler. She caught him in the air and he sat down on her. As Spike, The Traveling Alicorn Rider Dragon was riding on his new and first flying pony, King Pissed Off Sombra tried to catch them.

Spike turned around on his ride and fired his green flames at the big shadow. It slowed him down, but Sombra became more furious. The Rideable Love Princess dove down and the brave dragon jumped down from her back. The Flying Not Rideable Anymore Alicorn approached the circle in the middle of the castle and placed the Crystal Heart between the crystal edges.

Meanwhile, The Now Just Traveler Spike landed in front of a few mares and they fainted again from his badflankness...

Rarity looked proud of her work... since the cloth makes the colt...

The crystal ponies started to charge up the Love Canon, to create the legendary Nuke of Love...
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''Why doesn't he wakes up?!''

''Wait for it! Wait for iiit!''

''AAAhhh! *gasp*!''

''YES IT WORKED!... Kyle is a retard magnet!''

Traveler woke up from nearly freezing to death. Pyromancer flew around him with his flaming streak and Rainbow checked on him, if he's awake yet. Apparently, heating him up was successful...

Traveler was still panting and desperately gasped for more air. After a few seconds, before Rainbow can hug him, he stood up and gritted his teeth. ''Where the hell is that son of a map?! I'm gonna freaking kill him!''

''Really?'' Pyromancer started. ''Is that the best you can say? Jeeez and I though you are a badflank bastard...''

''Shut up dude. He's pissed...'' Whispered Rainbow to the other pegasus.

''And what? I'm just making him angrier, so he will kill it more brutally...'' He told to her. ''Hey, how's it goin'? Wanna kill some shadows?'' He trotted next to Traveler.

''You two... go back... NOW!'' Traveler formed his hands into fists and started walking towards the Empire.

''Hey, it's not so bad? Right?'' Asked Rainbow.

''Gurl...'' Pyromancer looked at her with an 'are you serious' face. ''He probably hates snow now. Do you have any idea, how would he feel at Christmas? White Christmas is the best and he's going to hate it, because of an annoying shadow. It IS bad, so shut up and let me handle this...''

''What the fuck is that?'' Traveler blurted out, looking at the city, where a light started to form. He wanted nothing more problem, just to get Sombra and do something really satisfyingly bad to the evil unicorn...

''Finally, he cursed normally...'' Pyromancer caught up with him.

Traveler narrowed his eyes and activated his Eagle Vision. He saw the light building in the middle of the city. Then an explosion and a huge wave of light spread around the area.

Quickly approaching Traveler and the two pegasus...

''OH GOD WHY-!''

Traveler started flying away, as the explosion hit him. His voice faded away, as he gained distance from the two pegasus. Pyromancer immediately started rolling on the ground, laughing his head of. Rainbow's jaws dropped...

''GAK!''

The pink, strange pony from before appeared next to them and Rainbow started laughing too. As the two pegasus were laughing, the strange pony's ridiculous face showed... nothing actually. He just looked blankly forward, not moving or anything...

''GAK!''


Author's Note

Well... that was really long.

Some things to clear out:
1.
I imagined Spike as Ezio from Assassin's Creed Revelation. The costume for some reason looked fitting for him.
2.
Traveler's new clothes can change, so i will always write down what it looks like.
3.
Pyromancer is this guy's OC ---> http://www.fimfiction.net/user/AhugeAcidTree
He helped me out and I promised him doing his OC and placing it into the story...
I don't know if I use him after the crystal empire adventure. Maybe some random appearance...
4.
If you find THIS, as an over powered character, then I don't even know anymore...
5.
I made the fight scenes serious and made the other parts funny. I tried to force back Pyromancer's humor/randomness as much as I could.
6.
I don't think I will make more Dhuradhan or Dhanthas or Balance appearance. Maybe if I run out of ideas...
7.
Here we are again... the seventh number... yay C:

Expect an execution in the next chapter! Because I love fatalities! >:-D

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