The Cosmic Guardians: Season 1by ShopperBrony90ChaptersThe Killer PlantWhen Good Animals Go Bad!A Cosmic Celebration, Part 1A Cosmic Celebration, Part 2A Bouncy Situation! (filler)The Killer PlantThe story begins on a bright, sunny day in Canterlot City, where the girls are enjoying their well-deserved holiday. With no school to attend, they find themselves with plenty of free time to explore new adventures. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and anticipation as they receive a call from their friend Wallflower Blush. Wallflower Blush, known for her love of plants and nature, invites the girls over to her home. Her house is described as a serene oasis, lined with various plants that create a calming environment. The neat furniture complements the greenery, and an HDTV sits prominently in the living room, hinting at potential movie nights or gaming sessions. “Hey guys! I could really use your help while my family is away on vacation,” Wallflower says cheerfully over the phone. “Would you be able to take care of my plants? I promise it’ll be fun!” The girls exchange glances filled with enthusiasm. They love spending time together and are excited about the prospect of caring for Wallflower’s beloved plants. “Of course! We’d love to help!” Applejack replies, their voices brimming with eagerness. With their minds made up, they gather their things and head over to Wallflower’s house. Upon arrival, they are greeted by the lush greenery that fills every corner of her home. The girls marvel at how vibrant and alive everything looks. “This place is amazing!” Sweetie Belle exclaims as she runs her fingers along the leaves of a particularly large fern. Wallflower smiles proudly. “Thank you! I’ve been taking care of these plants for years.” As they settle in, Wallflower explains what each plant needs in terms of watering and sunlight. The girls listen attentively, ready to take on this new responsibility during their break. Meanwhile, in the Dark Depths of Canterlot City... Far beneath the bustling streets of Canterlot City, in a hidden lair shrouded in shadows, Grogar watched the girls through his magical orb. His eyes gleamed with malevolence as he observed their enthusiasm for their work. "Interesting," Grogar muttered to himself, a sinister plan forming in his mind. "These girls are always meddling in my affairs. Perhaps, it's time I teach them a lesson. A lesson they won't soon forget." He waved his hand over the orb, summoning his dark magic. "Let’s see how they handle a little... complication." Grogar's magic swirled and twisted, shaping itself into a humanoid plant monster, its body covered in vines and thorns. "Go to Canterlot City," Grogar commanded the monster. "Cause chaos, and make sure those girls and their little plants pay dearly." The monster bowed and slithered away, ready to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting citizens of Canterlot City. Back in Canterlot City... As the girls kept taking care of the plants, the monster began its rampage. It moved through the city, its breath turning anyone who got in its way into giant, helpless fruit. Lyra and Bon Bon were the first to encounter the creature. They had been walking home from the park when the monster appeared. Before they could react, the monster unleashed its breath, enveloping them in a dark, magical mist as they coughed. When the mist cleared, Lyra and Bon Bon found themselves transformed—now towering, talking fruit, unable to do anything but call out for help. Shari floated in the ethereal expanse of her void, a galaxy of pink shimmering stars and magic planets. Her heart pounded as she witnessed the chaos unfolding through the wormhole, a gaping tear in the fabric of space-time. On the other side, Canterlot City was in turmoil, its once peaceful streets overrun by a monstrous force. "This is dire," Shari muttered to herself, her voice echoing through the void. Her horn shined as she activated the hologram, calling the girls to her void. "What is it, Shari? What's going on?" the girls asked as the hologram showed up on their morphers. "You and the others need to report to my void pronto. I'll explain what's happening when you get there." the Shari hologram ordered as the girls replied that they're on their way to her void. They all tear open a portal in front of them with one slash of their dimension blades of their morphers and they went through. In a flash of vibrant colors, the girls materialized before her; their expressions ranging from concern to outright fear. They stood in a semicircle, their morphers' glows adding to the void. "Shari, what's happening?" Sci-Twi asked, their voice tinged with urgency. Shari took a deep breath, steeling herself. "It's Grogar. He's planning to take over Canterlot City." She waved her hoof and a holographic image of Grogar appeared, his malevolent grin sending shivers down their spines. "He's unleashed a plant monster that's already started its assault on the city." The Guardians exchanged worried glances. They had faced many threats before, but the mere mention of Grogar's name filled them with dread. "Woah, nelly. Grogar sounds like one bad apple!" Applejack exclaimed with Apple Bloom nodding in agreement. "I know, right! He sure is one big party pooper!" Pinkie replied. "That's not all," Shari continued. With another blast of light from her horn, she showed them the scene of the plant monster wreaking havoc, its twisted vines wrapping around buildings and tearing them apart. "This creature is summoning an army of humanized changelings. It's unlike anything we've faced before." "Oh, no! I don't know what will become of our fair city soon!" Fluttershy shouted, scared. "Don't worry, Fluttershy. We'll take care of that psycho once and for all. Then we can get back to our projects. Okay?" Rainbow Dash said. "She's right. We're the Cosmic Guardians now. We can take him down!" Scootaloo spoke as Fluttershy starts to cheer up. The girls knew what had to be done. With a unified nod, they each activated their morphers. In a dazzling burst of light, they transformed into their Cosmic Guardian uniforms. "Let's go," Sunset said, determination burning in the Guardians eyes. They teleported to Canterlot City, arriving just in time to see the monstrous plant summon its army of humanized changelings. The streets were swarming with the creatures, their eyes glowing with malicious intent. The Guardians wasted no time, diving into the fray with the ferocity of warriors who knew the stakes. "Let's take out the demonic trash, y'all!" Applejack shouted as she summoned Thor hammer. "Right!" The guardians shouted in unison as they each summon their weapons. The battle was intense with the Guardians using their cosmic powers and weapons to fight off the hordes of changelings. Unfortunately, the tide had turned when the plant monster itself stepped into the battlefield. Its massive form towered over them. "A'll take care of that monster, sis!" Apple Bloom said as she charged towards it with her hammer. "Apple Bloom, wait!" Applejack yelled as her sister approached the creature. With a deep, guttural roar, it unleashed a dark magic breath that enveloped her. Just like that, Apple Bloom became an inanimate apple! "Apple Bloom. No!" Applejack cried as the monster laughed. "You dare hurt a little girl like that! You are gonna pay for this!" Fluttershy shouted as she summoned her whistle and called out her animal army. Unfortunately, the monster's breath is powerful enough that it turned her animal army into fruits before Fluttershy got enveloped as well. Once it all clears, Fluttershy got turned into a giant cherry! "Fluttershy!" Pinkie shouted as the monster teleported in front of her. Before she can fire explosives from her party-blower hands, it breathed on her as she turned into a strawberry! The Guardians could only watch in horror, frozen by the sheer shock of what had just happened. Before they could retaliate, the monster vanished, teleporting away with a sinister laugh that echoed through the now silent streets. The Guardians quickly gathered the fruit-ified Fluttershy, Apple Bloom, and Pinkie Pie, their minds racing for a solution. With heavy hearts, Rarity made a portal and one-by-one, they all flew back to Shari's void, carrying their transformed friends with them. Back in the void, the atmosphere was tense as they laid the fruits down gently, their bright colors a stark contrast to the darkness around them. The Guardians regrouped, the weight of their failure pressing down on them. Shari looked at the Guardians, her expression solemn. "We'll find a way to reverse this," she said, her voice firm. "But we must act quickly. Grogar won't stop until he rules Canterlot City with an iron fist." The Guardians nodded, determination replacing their fear. They knew the road ahead would be perilous, but they were ready to face whatever challenges came their way. "Ah sure hope my sister will be okay." Applejack hoped. The fate of Canterlot City—and their friends—depended on it. The sun hung low over Canterlot City, casting an eerie orange glow across the devastated landscape. Smoke billowed from the ruins of buildings, and the distant sounds of sirens and collapsing structures echoed through the empty streets. The once-bustling city now lay in shambles, half of it reduced to rubble by the mysterious plant-like creature that had emerged seemingly out of nowhere. A brilliant flash of multicolored light signaled the arrival of the remaining Cosmic Guardians. Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Sunset Shimmer, Sci-Twi, and Scootaloo materialized in the midst of the destruction, their faces etched with determination and concern. "This... this is worse than I imagined," Rarity whispered, her voice trembling as she surveyed the wreckage. Rainbow Dash clenched her fists, her eyes blazing with anger. "That thing is gonna pay for what it did to our city and our friends." Sunset Shimmer placed a reassuring hand on Rainbow's shoulder. "We'll get them back. We just need to figure out how to stop that creature first." Sci-Twi adjusted her glasses, her mind already racing with possibilities. "We should regroup and come up with a plan. Let's head to Wallflower's house; it's on the outskirts of the city and should be safe for now." Scootaloo nodded, her expression serious beyond her years. "I hope Apple Bloom and the others are okay..." "They're strong," Sunset assured her. "And so are we. Let's move." In the boundless expanse of Shari's void, three fruit-ified girls hovered anxiously. Apple Bloom had been transformed into a shiny red apple, Fluttershy into a delicate cherry, and Pinkie Pie into a plump strawberry. Their eyes darted around nervously as Shari, a mystical unicorn goddess with flowing rainbow mane and eyes that sparkled like stars, conducted a detailed scan using her crystalline horn. Shari sighed, lowering her staff as the ethereal light around it dimmed. "I'm sorry, girls. My powers aren't able to reverse the transformation. Whatever magic did this is deeply rooted and complex." Fluttershy's voice quivered, her peach form trembling slightly. "Does that mean we'll be... fruits forever?" Pinkie Pie's strawberry leaves drooped; her usual exuberance dampened. "But I had so many parties planned! I can't throw parties as a strawberry!" Apple Bloom tried to put on a brave face, but the fear was evident in her voice. "What if our friends can't change us back? What if we're stuck like this?" Shari floated closer, her presence soothing. "Don't lose hope. Your friends are resourceful and courageous. If anyone can find a way to save you, it's them. For now, you are safe here with me." Fluttershy took a deep breath, steadying herself. "You're right. We have to trust in them." Pinkie Pie's leaves perked up slightly. "And when we get back to normal, I'm throwing the biggest 'We’re Not Fruits Anymore' party ever!" Apple Bloom chuckled softly. "That's the spirit, Pinkie." Shari smiled warmly. "That's better. Now, let's keep monitoring the situation. I'll do everything in my power to assist your friends from here." The group arrived at Wallflower Blush's quaint, plant-filled house. The garden was a verdant oasis amidst the surrounding destruction, untouched by the chaos that had befallen the city. Inside, the girls gathered around the living room, exhaustion evident on their faces. Wallflower's collection of potted plants and hanging vines created a calming atmosphere, a brief respite from the turmoil outside. Sci-Twi pulled out her portable lab kit, setting it up on the coffee table. "Alright, let's go over what we know. This creature appears to be some kind of plant-based entity, capable of massive destruction and... turning people into fruits." Rarity shuddered at the thought. "It's absolutely dreadful. Poor Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Apple Bloom." Rainbow Dash paced back and forth. "We need to find its weakness. There has to be something that can take it down." Scootaloo, who had been silently observing the array of plants around the room, suddenly had an idea. Her eyes landed on a bottle labeled "Plant Killer" tucked behind a row of succulents. "Hey, guys! Look at this!" Scootaloo grabbed the bottle and held it up triumphantly. Sunset raised an eyebrow. "Plant killer?" Scootaloo nodded excitedly. "Yeah! If that monster is a plant, maybe this stuff can hurt it!" Sci-Twi's eyes lit up with intrigue. "That's a brilliant thought, Scootaloo. But we need to test it first to be sure." They moved to the backyard, where a patch of overgrown grass provided the perfect test subject. Scootaloo aimed the spray bottle and gave a single squirt. Instantly, the grass wilted and turned brown. Rarity covered her mouth in surprise. "Well, that was... effective." Rainbow Dash grinned. "If it works that fast on regular grass, imagine what it'll do to that overgrown weed terrorizing our city!" Sunset's expression grew thoughtful. "But we can't exactly run up to it and start spraying. We need a more efficient delivery method." Sci-Twi smirked, already formulating a plan. "Leave that to me. I can modify our Cosmic Guardian blasters to incorporate canisters of this plant killer. That way, we can hit it from a distance and with enough concentration to do some real damage." Scootaloo pumped her fist in the air. "Yes! Now we're talking!" "Great idea, sugarcube!" Applejack cheered. Rarity looked concerned. "But do we have enough of the plant killer to make a difference?" Sunset glanced around the garden. "Wallflower is a serious gardener. I'm sure she has more stored somewhere. Let's search the shed." After a quick search, they discovered several large containers of the plant killer stacked neatly in the shed. Sci-Twi's eyes gleamed as she began gathering the supplies. "This should be plenty. Give me an hour to make the modifications." Rainbow Dash cracked her knuckles. "Perfect. While you do that, the rest of us can scout the city and see where that thing is hiding now." Sunset nodded. "Be careful. We don't want anyone else getting hurt." Rarity placed a hand on Sci-Twi's shoulder. "Do you need any help, darling?" Sci-Twi smiled appreciatively. "I think I got it, but thanks. Just make sure to keep an eye out for any survivors who might need help." As the group dispersed to carry out their tasks, Sci-Twi set up her equipment on Wallflower's workbench. Tools and parts scattered around her as she meticulously began modifying the blasters. Her tongue stuck out slightly in concentration as she soldered wires and adjusted circuits. An hour later, the team reconvened in the living room. Sci-Twi held up one of the modified blasters, now equipped with a gleaming silver canister filled with the potent plant killer. "Behold, the upgraded Cosmic Guardian blaster. This should deliver a concentrated dose of the plant killer directly into the creature's system." Rainbow Dash grabbed one and inspected it eagerly. "Awesome! This is gonna be epic." Sunset took a blaster and looked at Sci-Twi with admiration. "Great work, Twi. This could be our best shot at stopping that thing." Scootaloo secured her own blaster, her eyes filled with determination. "Let's do this for our friends." Rarity adjusted her uniform and nodded resolutely. "For Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Apple Bloom." Sci-Twi's morpher beeped and Shari's voice came through, echoing slightly. "Girls, any progress on defeating the creature?" Sci-Twi pressed a button on her morpher. "Yes, Shari. We believe we've found a solution. We've modified our blasters to deliver a plant killer that should be effective against the monster." Shari's relief was palpable through her voice. "That's wonderful news. The girls here are safe but anxious. Be careful out there." Sunset replied, "We will. Keep them safe for us." Shari's voice softened. "Always. Good luck, Cosmic Guardians." The connection ended, and the girls exchanged determined glances. Rainbow Dash extended her hand into the center of the group. "Cosmic Guardians, ready to save the day?" One by one, the others placed their hands atop hers. "Ready!" they chorused. They stepped back, each activating their morphers in unison. "Cosmic Power, Activate!" A dazzling display of lights and colors enveloped them, transforming their everyday attire into sleek, armored uniforms that shimmered with celestial energy. They also have modified blasters and weapons at hand. Sunset pointed towards the door. "Let's go show that overgrown weed what happens when you mess with Canterlot City and our friends." With renewed vigor and a solid plan, the Cosmic Guardians surged forward, ready to face the monstrous threat and restore peace to their beloved city. The streets were eerily quiet as the Guardians navigated through the wreckage, their senses alert for any sign of the creature. Suddenly, a deep, guttural roar echoed through the air, followed by the sound of trees uprooting and buildings collapsing. "There!" Scootaloo pointed towards the city center, where the monstrous plant creature towered over the ruins, its massive vines writhing and lashing out, destroying anything in their path. Rainbow Dash gripped her blaster tightly. "Time to trim this thing down to size." Sunset raised her hand, signaling for caution. "Remember, we need to get close enough to deliver a concentrated dose. Let's approach from different angles to distract it." Rarity nodded. "I'll take the left side." "Scootaloo and I will go right," Rainbow Dash added. Sunset turned to Sci-Twi. "You and I will take it head-on. Ready?" Sci-Twi took a deep breath, steadying her nerves. "Ready." They split up, moving swiftly and stealthily through the debris. As they closed in, the creature's features became more distinct—a grotesque amalgamation of vines, thorns, and pulsating pods that oozed a sickly green sap. Its "head" was a massive flower bud that opened to reveal rows of razor-sharp petals. Sunset and Sci-Twi stepped into the open, immediately drawing the creature's attention. It let out another roar, swinging a massive vine towards them. "Now!" Sunset shouted. They dodged the attack, rolling to opposite sides as they fired their blasters. Jets of the plant killer sprayed onto the creature's body, causing it to shriek in pain as the areas began to wither and blacken. From the sides, Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Scootaloo unleashed their own attacks, targeting the creature's limbs and roots. The combined assault caused the creature to stagger, its movements becoming sluggish. "This is for my sister!" Applejack shouted as she sprayed away, having the creature becoming even more weak. "It's working!" Scootaloo cheered. Suddenly, the creature unleashed a flurry of thorny vines, forcing the Guardians to take cover. Sci-Twi analyzed the situation quickly. "We need to target its core. That's what's keeping it alive." Sunset nodded in agreement. "But it's protected by those outer layers. We need a distraction." Rainbow Dash's voice crackled over their communicators. "Leave that to me." Before anyone could protest, Rainbow Dash activated her super speed, becoming a blur as she raced around the creature, firing her blaster repeatedly. The monster thrashed wildly, trying to hit the elusive target. "Now's our chance!" Sunset yelled. She, Applejack and Sci-Twi charged forward, aiming their blasters at the exposed core—a glowing green orb nestled within the creature's chest. They fired simultaneously, the concentrated streams of plant killer hitting the core directly. The effect was immediate. The orb began to crack and sizzle, emitting a high-pitched screech as the creature convulsed. Its vines flailed erratically before slowly drooping and turning black. Rarity, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo joined in, adding their firepower to ensure the creature was fully neutralized. With one final wail, the monster collapsed, its massive body disintegrating into a pile of ash and withered leaves. The Guardians lowered their weapons, breathing heavily as they surveyed the aftermath. "We did it," Rarity said softly, relief washing over her. Rainbow Dash rejoined the group, a triumphant grin on her face. "Told you that thing was no match for us." Sunset smiled, placing a hand on Rainbow's shoulder. "Great job, everyone. But we're not done yet. We need to check if this reversed the effects on the people it transformed." Before they could do anything, the skies darkened as Grogar, the ancient sorcerer, stood atop a crumbling skyscraper. His eyes glowed with malevolent energy as he raised his staff, chanting an incantation that echoed through the city. Before him lay the fallen creature, a grotesque beast that had been defeated once before but now pulsed with a dark power. "Arise!" Grogar commanded, slamming his staff into the ground. The creature stirred, its form growing rapidly. In moments, it had doubled in size, then tripled, towering above the city. The guardians watched in horror as the beast, now colossal, unleashed an earth-shaking roar. Grogar laughed, reveling in the chaos he had wrought. “We need the zords, now!” shouted Sunset, the leader of the guardians. One by one, the guardians summoned their zords. They appeared like shimmering beacons of hope in the stormy skies. “Time to combine!” Sunset yelled. The zords merged, twisting and locking into place, until they formed the Cosmic Megazord, a towering figure of strength and light. Its eyes gleamed as it stepped forward to face the enlarged beast, the ground quaking beneath its mighty feet. The battle began in an instant. The Cosmic Megazord charged, delivering a swift punch to the creature’s midsection, sending it stumbling backward. The blow landed like a meteor, and the creature was hurled into several buildings, which collapsed like paper beneath its weight. As the beast staggered to its feet, it unleashed a breath of toxic, swirling magic. The breath hit a nearby office building, and in an instant, the structure morphed into an enormous, twisted banana! Inside Shari Skyline’s void dimension, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Apple Bloom watched in dismay, their hearts pounding with fear for their friends. The magical void that secured them in the sidelines, knowing they’re still fruit. Shari, sensing their worry, approached with a calm but determined expression. “Don’t worry. I’ve been thinking,” she said, her voice soothing. “The Cosmic Megazord has an emergency blaster, but it can only be used in the direst situations. This qualifies.” Back in the battle, the Guardians perked up when they heard the plan through their communication links. “An emergency blaster?! This is going to be epic!” Scootaloo shouted, her excitement barely contained. Sunset took a deep breath. She found the hidden button inside the Megazord's cockpit. "Here goes!" She pressed it, and with a powerful hum, the blaster emerged from the Megazord’s back. It glowed with untapped potential, a weapon of last resort. The beast, now recovered, lunged at them again, but Shari’s voice cut through the tension. “Focus all your magic into the blaster! It’s the only way to take it down for good!” The girls didn’t hesitate. Channeling their energies, they funneled everything they had into the blaster, their zords glowing brighter as their magic infused the weapon. The Cosmic Megazord took aim, its arms steady, and fired. A blinding beam of light shot forward, crackling with raw magical energy. The blast hit the creature square in the chest. The beast screeched in pain, its monstrous form disintegrating as the magic ripped through it. In seconds, it was gone, reduced to nothing but a faint shimmer of energy. As the creature disappeared, the effects of its dark magic were reversed. The giant banana building returned to its original city building form and inside Shari Skyline’s void, Apple Bloom, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy began to glow as they’ve turned back to their normal forms again. The trio had teleported back in front of the Guardians, safe and worry-free. Pinkie Pie tackled the group in a massive group hug. "You did it! You saved us!" Fluttershy wiped away tears of joy. "Thank you so much." Apple Bloom grinned at her sister figure, Applejack. "I knew you'd come through." "Aw, shucks. I could never leave you like that forever, sugarcube." Applejack said as she hugged her little sister. Scootaloo blushed, rubbing the back of her head. "Couldn't have done it without the team." “Thank goodness!” Fluttershy sighed in relief, wrapping her arms around her friends. The city, now peaceful, stood still as the Cosmic Megazord powered down. The girls knew that while this battle was won, Grogar was still out there, scheming in the shadows. Shari observed the reunion with a serene smile. "Well done, Cosmic Guardians. You have once again protected your world from peril." Sunset turned to Shari; gratitude evident in her eyes. "Thank you for keeping them safe." Shari nodded gracefully. "Always. Now, I believe there's a city that needs rebuilding and people who need reassurance." Rarity sighed, thinking about the destruction. "It's going to take a lot of work to restore Canterlot City." Sci-Twi smiled optimistically. "But we'll do it together. Just like we always do." Pinkie Pie bounced excitedly. "And once everything's back to normal, we're having the biggest 'We Saved the City Again' party ever!" Everyone laughed, the tension and fear finally melting away. Sunset extended her hand. "Let's go home." Hand in hand, they stand ready to face the challenges ahead with renewed strength and unbreakable bonds of friendship. A few days later, Canterlot City was abuzz with activity. Volunteers from all over joined forces to clear debris, rebuild structures, and help those affected by the attack. The Cosmic Guardians have worked tirelessly alongside the citizens; their spirits high despite the hard labor. Sometime later at Wallflower's house, the Cosmic Guardians were taking a brief respite. It's just when Wallflower and her family came in. "Hi, Wallflower. How was your family's vacation?" Apple Bloom asked. "It's great. I'm just worried about my plants, since when my family went back here, the city was demolished." Wallflower exclaimed. "Well, luckily. Your plants are all safe and taken care of." Sunset said, stepping aside to show their gardening friend the work they have done. Those plants are really looking a lot healthier. "Aw, I'm so proud of all of you," Wallflower exclaimed, her eyes shining with pride and happiness. Rarity smiled modestly. "We're just glad everything is great in the end, darling." Pinkie Pie jumped up, confetti inexplicably exploding around her. "Garden party, anyone?" Everyone groaned playfully but couldn't suppress their smiles. The End When Good Animals Go Bad!At the Canterlot City Zoo, the Rainbooms and the Cutie Mark Crusaders wandered through the exhibits, their excitement buzzing in the air. Apple Bloom and Fluttershy were in awe as they passed the vibrant displays of exotic fish, reptiles, and other fascinating creatures. Sci-Twi, ever the diligent scientist, was snapping photos of each animal to analyze and take notes later. “This is so amazing!” Fluttershy whispered as she pressed her face close to the glass of a turtle tank. The slow-moving creature glided peacefully through the water, oblivious to its admirers. “Hold still, Fluttershy. I want to get the perfect angle,” Sci-Twi said, focusing her camera lens. Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash had other plans. Every time she spotted a particularly cool animal, she would sneak over to the side of the exhibit, eyeing it like a challenge. "I could totally climb that," she muttered to herself, sizing up the enclosure for the tree-dwelling monkeys. Before she could even place a hand on the barrier, however, Applejack yanked her back. “You’re not climbin’ into anything today, Dash. We’re here to look, not to start a zoo-wide incident.” "Ugh, come on!" Rainbow Dash groaned, folding her arms. “Just once! I could be in and out before they even noticed!” “And covered in dirt, I imagine," Rarity added with a huff, giving Rainbow a disapproving glance. "You know how I feel about dirt, Rainbow. Really, must we be the ones watching over you and Scootaloo all day?” She sighed as she saw Scootaloo staring excitedly at the nearby birds, clearly waiting for Rainbow Dash to give her the go-ahead for a bit of mischief. Applejack sighed in agreement. "I reckon this trip would be a whole lot easier if y’all didn’t act like this was an obstacle course." They eventually found themselves in front of the reptile house, where a massive snake coiled lazily in its habitat. Fluttershy’s eyes lit up as she leaned in, her soft voice filled with awe. "Oh, look at this beautiful snake! It looks so calm..." Before she could get too close, the snake hissed sharply, and Fluttershy froze. Sweetie Belle, sensing danger, quickly pulled her friend back, her face wide with concern. “Fluttershy, are you okay? That snake didn’t seem happy…” Sweetie Belle said, glancing nervously at the hissing reptile. Sunset Shimmer stepped up, placing a hand gently on Fluttershy’s shoulder. “Some snakes can be dangerous, Fluttershy. It’s always best to be careful around them, especially when they’re in unfamiliar environments.” Fluttershy looked down, her face crestfallen. “I didn’t mean to upset it…” Sweetie Belle hugged Fluttershy, trying to comfort her. “It’s okay, Fluttershy! You didn’t do anything wrong. You were just being your usual, kind self. The snake probably just wanted some space.” Fluttershy gave her a small smile, appreciating the gesture, but a hint of sadness lingered in her eyes. Unbeknownst to the group, deep in the dark underground caverns of Canterlot City, Grogar was watching their every move through his crystal ball. The ancient villain’s glowing red eyes gleamed with sinister delight as he observed the Rainbooms and the CMCs navigating the zoo. “A bond with the animals, hmm?” he mused to himself, stroking his long, twisted beard. “This could prove... useful.” A devious grin spread across his face as a plan began to take shape in his mind. "If they cherish the creatures of the earth so much, perhaps it’s time I turn nature against them. Canterlot City will fall, and the Rainbooms won't be able to stop me." With a wave of his hand, the vision in the crystal ball swirled into darkness. Grogar chuckled lowly, already plotting how he would use the creatures of the zoo—and beyond—to carry out his next sinister attack. At Fluttershy’s animal shelter, the atmosphere was tense. Normally a haven of peace and joy, today it felt heavy, almost suffocating. Fluttershy stood near the front door, arms crossed, with a determined look that unsettled her friends. Pinkie Pie was beside her, trying her best to cheer her up with balloon animals and light-hearted jokes, but it wasn’t working. “I’ve made up my mind,” Fluttershy said, her voice colder than anyone had ever heard. “I’m done with animals. Done with nature. It’s time for me to focus on… me.” The Rainbooms stood in stunned silence. Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Sunset Shimmer, and Sci-Twi exchanged worried glances. Even the Cutie Mark Crusaders, who had been happily playing with the animals a moment ago, were now frozen in confusion. “Darling, you can’t be serious,” Rarity said, her voice shaking. “You’ve always loved animals more than anything!” “I used to,” Fluttershy replied, brushing off her words. “But not anymore. I’ve wasted too much time taking care of them and being this… this ‘nature girl.’ I need to be free of it all.” Applejack stepped forward. “Fluttershy, we’re your friends, and we care about ya. But this just ain’t like you.” Fluttershy rolled her eyes. “Maybe that’s the point. Maybe I don’t want to be ‘like me’ anymore.” Before anyone could respond, a sudden shimmer of light filled the room, and a holographic image of Shari appeared, projected from the morphers the Rainbooms and the CMCs wore on their wrists. “Rainbooms! Something terrible is happening in Canterlot City,” Shari’s voice echoed urgently. “You need to come to my void at once. Grogar’s plan—" “I’m not going,” Fluttershy interrupted abruptly, her tone sharp and dismissive. “Whatever this is, it’s your problem. You all can deal with it without me.” The harshness in her words stunned the group. Rarity gasped, bringing a hand to her mouth. “Fluttershy, how can you say such a thing? We’ve always faced everything together!” “I don’t care.” Fluttershy turned her back on them. “You all can handle this without me. I’ve got better things to do than save the world.” Sci-Twi adjusted her glasses, trying to mask her hurt and frustration. “We’ll deal with Fluttershy later,” she said quietly. “We need to focus on stopping Grogar before his plan unfolds.” Reluctantly, the group agreed, knowing something was deeply wrong with their friend. With swift movements, they unsheathed the dimensional blades from their morphers, tearing open a shimmering portal in front of them. One by one, they stepped through, leaving Fluttershy behind. As they drifted through the portal and into Shari’s void, a solemn tension filled the air. Shari, a powerful interdimensional unicorn who had guided them through countless battles, was waiting, her face filled with concern. “You made it,” Shari said, her voice a mixture of relief and worry. “Grogar is more dangerous than ever. He’s put a curse on Fluttershy, twisting her mind against everything she stands for.” “That explains her behavior,” Sunset muttered. “But what’s his endgame?” Shari took a deep breath. “Grogar has created a new monster—a humanoid creature with snake arms that can control any animal it touches. He’s planning to unleash it in Canterlot City, turning the animals against people. Worse, he’s using his staff to keep Fluttershy under his spell, making her reject who she is.” “We need to stop him,” Rainbow Dash said, her fists clenched. “But how do we break the curse on Fluttershy?” “I’ll work on that from here,” Shari promised. “But for now, you must stop the monster before he wreaks havoc at the zoo.” Without hesitation, the Rainbooms nodded, their determination renewed. They tore another portal and stepped through, this time landing directly in the heart of Canterlot City Zoo. Chaos had already erupted. Screams echoed through the air as people fled in terror. Animals, their eyes glowing an eerie green, had turned violent, chasing the zookeepers and smashing through enclosures. The source of the chaos stood tall in the middle of the zoo—a humanoid figure with serpentine arms that slithered and coiled through the air. Wherever the snake arms touched, animals became feral and aggressive. The Rainbooms and the CMCs wasted no time, jumping into action. “Let’s split up!” Sunset shouted over the noise. “We need to stop those animals from hurting anyone!” Rainbow Dash dashed forward with super speed, her geode-powered legs carrying her across the zoo as she distracted a stampeding herd of antelope. Applejack used her incredible strength to barricade a broken enclosure while Rarity summoned diamond shields to protect fleeing civilians. Sci-Twi levitated debris out of the way, creating clear paths for people to escape, while Pinkie Pie flung explosive cupcakes toward the creature’s snake arms, trying to distract it. Meanwhile, the monster, with its sinister grin, continued to wrap its snake arms around more animals, turning them into its personal army. “We need to take that thing down!” Sunset shouted, drawing her dimensional blade. “It’s the only way to stop the animals!” But as they fought to contain the chaos, a shadowy figure watched from a distance—Grogar. He stood hidden behind a tree, his eyes glowing with satisfaction as he gripped his staff. “It’s all going according to plan,” he muttered. “With Fluttershy under my control and this monster sowing chaos, Canterlot City will fall. And soon, the Rainbooms won’t be able to stop me.” Back at the shelter, Fluttershy sat alone, staring out the window. Deep inside, she could feel something gnawing at her—an unease she couldn’t shake. But the spell that bound her thoughts refused to let her care. Still, a small part of her, buried beneath the dark magic, whispered that something was terribly wrong. As the battle raged on at the zoo, the Rainbooms knew they had one mission: stop the monster, save the city, and somehow bring their friend back before it was too late. They all knew what to do: it’s time they morphed and step into action! “Cosmic Guardians, ready to save the day?" Sci-Twi commanded as she placed her hand on her morpher. One by one, the others (sans Fluttershy) placed their hands on their morphers. "Ready!" they chorused, stepping back, each spinning the disc on their morphers in unison, activating their transformations. "Cosmic Power, Activate!" Just like that, they transform their everyday attire into their Cosmic Guardians uniforms. In the heart of Canterlot City Zoo, the battle was brewing. Rainbow Dash cracked her knuckles, eager to jump into action against the massive creature rampaging nearby. The ground rumbled under its weight, and she could feel her adrenaline surging. But before anyone could make a move, a sharp voice rang out. "Wait! Stop the battle!" Sweetie Belle yelled, rushing between the two sides. Rainbow groaned, slumping her shoulders. "Aw, come on, Sweetie Belle! I was just getting ready to kick some monster butt. What gives?" Sweetie Belle's eyes widened in realization, her voice urgent. "I just remembered... the animals! They're attacking Canterlot City! We can't just fight this monster and forget about them." Applejack adjusted her hat and sighed. "We ain't got enough hands to fight a monster and deal with wild animals tearin' up the city. Can't do both at once, sugarcube." Sci-Twi, always thinking on her feet, adjusted her glasses and stepped forward. "What if we don't have to? We could split into two teams. One team handles the animals and try to tame them without hurting them, and the other stays here to fight the monster." Pinkie Pie suddenly jumped into the air, squealing with excitement. "Ooooh, I love that idea!" She reached into her voluminous hair and pulled out a hat, followed by slips of paper. "Good thing I already wrote down the team names, right?" "Of course you did," Sunset Shimmer chuckled. One by one, they pulled slips from the hat. The teams were quickly formed. "Alright," Pinkie announced, waving the papers in the air, "Team Animal Tamer will be... Applejack, Apple Bloom, Rainbow Dash, and Sunset Shimmer!" "Yes!" Rainbow pumped her fist, but her enthusiasm waned when she realized the task. "Wait, what? Animal taming? No! I wanted to fight the monster!" "And Team Monster Fight will be Sci-Twi, Rarity, Sweetie Belle, and yours truly, Pinkie Pie!" Pinkie twirled around, tossing confetti from who-knows-where. Scootaloo frowned, realizing her name hadn't been called. "Uh, what about me? Where do I fit in?" Sunset turned to her with a soft smile. "Scootaloo, looks like you're not in this battle. But we do need someone to keep an eye on Fluttershy, wherever she is. Can you do that?" Scootaloo shrugged and nodded. "Sure thing. I can keep an eye on her. No problem." She tapped her morpher, summoning a glowing blue dimensional blade. With a quick glance over her shoulder, she grinned. "Guess I'll just be making sure Fluttershy stays safe while you guys handle the rest." Before anyone could reply, Scootaloo tore through the portal and vanished, her morpher's tracker guiding her to Fluttershy's location. Rainbow Dash, however, was still pouting. "This isn't fair. I wanted action, not a cuddle session with wild animals." Sunset placed a hand on Rainbow's shoulder. "I get it, Dash, but we all have to play our part. You can’t always get your way. Besides, taming wild animals is going to be plenty of action, trust me." Rainbow frowned, but Sunset’s words were starting to sink in. Slowly, her scowl softened. "Alright, fine. But I better get some serious excitement from this, or I’m punching the next monster we see." Applejack chuckled. "Don't worry, sugarcube. With the way them animals are actin', you're bound to get your fill of excitement." With a shared glance, Team Animal Tamer tore open a portal and stepped through, leaving the zoo behind. They had a job to do, and even if Rainbow wasn’t thrilled about it, the city needed them. Back at the zoo, Sci-Twi squared her shoulders, her gaze focused on the looming monster. "Alright, Team Monster Fight, let’s do this." Sweetie Belle waved after the others, her heart a little heavy but focused. "Good luck, you four! We'll hold things down here." As the battle at the zoo kicked into high gear, the team that remained knew they had their work cut out for them. But with two teams now tackling the threats from both sides, they had a fighting chance to save Canterlot City. The monstrous creature with serpentine arms loomed over Team Monster Fight, its dark scales glistening in the faint light that pierced the trees. Rarity stood firm, her fire sword blazing in her hand. Her Cosmic Guardian uniform remains untouched and her resolve was unshaken. With a swift motion, she unsheathed the flaming blade and charged at the beast, her eyes fierce with determination. “Not today, darling,” she muttered through gritted teeth. With a powerful strike, Rarity sliced through the creature’s snake-like arms. For a moment, it seemed as though she had triumphed. The severed limbs hissed as they fell to the ground, writhing for a brief moment before they were consumed by the flames. But, to her horror, the arms began to regenerate almost instantly, sprouting anew like cursed vines. Rarity staggered back, eyes wide with disbelief. "What… what is this thing?" she gasped, her voice trembling. Before she could react, the beast snarled, its regenerated arms lashing out toward her, ready to ensnare her in their coiling grip. Just as the monster was about to seize Rarity, a flash of cold light intervened. “Stay away from my sister!” shouted Sweetie Belle, her voice filled with unexpected bravery. She had armed herself with her ice sword, the blade shimmering with frost as she swung it between the monster and Rarity. The creature’s arms recoiled as the ice magic bit into its skin, freezing the writhing appendages momentarily. Rarity looked over at her younger sister, gratitude and concern battling for control in her expression. “Sweetie Belle, be careful!” Pinkie Pie, bouncing into the scene with her usual chaotic energy, grinned widely. “Time for a party!” she declared with enthusiasm. With a gleeful shout of, “It’s party time!” she transformed her hands into giant party blowers, which crackled with power as they morphed into explosive cannons. “Take this, you big ugly meanie!” she shouted, firing a barrage of colorful explosions directly at the beast. Confetti, streamers, and bursts of fireworks shot toward the creature, exploding on impact in a dazzling display. For a brief moment, the area was filled with smoke, glitter, and the scent of gunpowder. But as the smoke cleared, the creature stood unscathed, its scales barely scratched by Pinkie’s attack. Pinkie Pie’s grin faltered. “Uh… this is not how I planned the party.” Meanwhile, Sci-Twi had been standing a short distance away, carefully analyzing the situation. She furrowed her brow, deep in thought as she adjusted her glasses. "Something’s not right," she muttered. As the others struggled to find a way to defeat the creature, Sci-Twi’s mind worked quickly. Her eyes darted between the regenerating limbs, the lack of damage from Pinkie’s attack, and the way the beast seemed to grow more menacing with every hit. Suddenly, it clicked. “Wait!” she shouted, her voice cutting through the chaos. “Stop attacking it!” The others turned to her, confused. “Why?!” Rarity cried, dodging another swing of the creature’s arm. Sci-Twi pointed toward the regenerating arms and then back to the monster’s glowing core. “Every time we attack it, it gets stronger. It’s feeding off our energy!” Rarity gasped, her hand tightening around her sword’s hilt. “You mean—” “Yes,” Sci-Twi confirmed. “Every strike makes it more powerful. We have to find another way to beat it, without direct attacks.” Sweetie Belle lowered her ice sword, her expression troubled. “But how do we stop it without fighting?” Sci-Twi’s mind raced. They needed to outsmart the creature, find its weakness without strengthening it further. She took a deep breath, glancing around at her friends. “We have to disable it without giving it more power. Distract it, confuse it—anything but a direct strike.” The monster roared, sensing their hesitation. Its snake arms lashed out again, but this time, the group was ready to rethink their strategy. “Let’s get creative,” Sci-Twi said, her voice filled with determination as they regrouped. “We’ll need to fight smarter, not harder.” The chaos in Canterlot City had reached a peak, with citizens running for their lives as mutant animals, once tamed and peaceful, roared and rampaged through the streets. Sunset Shimmer, Applejack, Apple Bloom, and Rainbow Dash (Team Animal Tamer) had arrived at the scene, ready to restore peace—but the situation was much worse than they'd anticipated. "Those poor creatures are out of control," Sunset Shimmer said, her eyes scanning the wreckage and panicking civilians. She took a deep breath. "Applejack, Apple Bloom, I have an idea. Use your power hammers to smash the ground and create a cage. It should be sturdy enough to contain them." Applejack adjusted her hat, a confident glint in her eyes. "You got it, sugarcube. C’mon, Apple Bloom, let’s show 'em what we’re made of!" Apple Bloom nodded, her hammer appearing in a flash of light. "Let’s do this, sis!" Together, the two sisters summoned their magical hammers and swung them in unison, slamming them into the ground with immense force. The ground beneath the rampaging animals cracked open, and a massive cage of debris formed around them, locking the beasts inside. For a brief moment, there was hope. But it didn’t last long. The mutant animals let out earth-shaking roars, and the sonic waves from their throats blasted through the debris cage, sending shards of stone and metal flying in every direction. Applejack, Apple Bloom, and the rest of the group dove for cover as the cage shattered into dust. "Well, that didn’t work," Apple Bloom said, catching her breath. Sunset gritted her teeth. "Alright, Plan B!" She summoned her magic flamethrower, flames swirling in her hands. Instead of shooting fire, however, Sunset’s flamethrower unleashed giant magical bubbles that expanded and trapped the animals inside, each bubble shimmering with a magical glow. Citizens managed to escape as the bubbles bought them time. But the animals weren’t deterred. They charged forward, their new mutant powers giving them the strength to burst through the bubbles like they were made of air, leaving only sparkling fragments behind. Rainbow Dash grinned, undeterred. "Looks like it’s my turn!" She summoned her gloves, and streams of magic acid shot out toward the animals. The acid didn’t harm them but froze them in place like ice encasing their bodies. The group watched as the animals stopped moving, encased in solid magic. For a moment, there was silence. But it didn’t last long. One of the beasts, now covered in a fiery aura, unleashed a massive roar that generated shockwaves, shattering the ice. Another beast with electric energy crackling along its fur joined in, sending bolts of electricity through the frozen fragments, which melted instantly. Rainbow’s confident expression faltered. "What the—? They’ve got mutant powers now?!" Sunset’s eyes widened in realization. "That monster must have mutated them after turning them feral. We can’t just stop them with brute force anymore. We need to find a way to drain their powers and calm them down." The group gathered at the sidelines, wracking their brains for a solution. Meanwhile, the destruction continued, with buildings crumbling and debris flying everywhere. While the battle raged on across town, Scootaloo materialized near a quiet shelter, finding Fluttershy sitting alone inside, head lowered as she packed her belongings. The gentle animal caretaker had shut herself away, overcome by her inability to help in the face of such destruction. "Fluttershy?" Scootaloo called softly as she approached. Fluttershy barely glanced up, her face pale and her usual warmth gone. "I can’t... I can’t do anything. I failed." Scootaloo knelt beside her. "That’s not true. You’ve always been amazing with animals. You’ve helped so many, even when things looked impossible. You can help them now." Fluttershy shook her head, her voice barely a whisper. "They’re... they’re monsters now. There’s nothing I can do." Scootaloo wasn’t giving up. "You’re more than this curse, Fluttershy. Remember who you are—remember what you were made for. You’ve always had a gift with animals. They need you." Fluttershy hesitated, her hands trembling, but slowly, Scootaloo’s words began to sink in. Memories of her time caring for animals, the love and connection she shared with them, flickered in her mind. The curse that had clouded her heart began to fade, the dark aura around her lifting. Scootaloo smiled, cheering her on. "That’s it! You can do this, Fluttershy! The city needs you!" As the curse shattered, Fluttershy stood tall, her confidence renewed. The animals were still part of nature, and nature was something she could always connect with, no matter how dire the situation. She suited herself up into her Cosmic Guardians uniform and followed Scootaloo through the newly-torn portal to Canterlot City so they can join the battle. Back at the city, Sunset, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Apple Bloom were struggling to come up with a plan when the ground shook beneath them. They turned to see Grogar’s monster, a towering beast, stomping through the streets! Buildings crumbled beneath its feet as it roared, and Grogar watched in the distance, a menacing grin on his face. "Great, just what we needed—an even bigger monster," Rainbow muttered. Suddenly, a calm voice cut through the chaos. "Leave the animals to me." The group turned to see Fluttershy stepping forward, her usual gentleness now backed with resolve. Scootaloo stood behind her, beaming with pride. Fluttershy took a deep breath, her eyes locking onto the rampaging animals. She spoke softly, her voice filled with compassion. "It's okay. You're not alone. I understand you're scared, but I’m here now." As she spoke, a golden aura surrounded her, and the mutant animals paused in their destruction, turning their heads toward her. Their fiery auras flickered, and their roars softened. Fluttershy extended her hand, and one by one, the animals slowly began to calm down, their mutant powers fading as they responded to her gentle energy. Sunset smiled in awe. "Of course—Fluttershy’s connection with animals! That’s what we were missing." “She’s back!” Pinkie squealed in delight. With the animals tamed, the group’s focus shifted to Grogar and his towering monster. Grogar laughed, cheering that his plan was unraveling. "Let's finish this!" Sunset declared. With the animals no longer a threat, the team prepared for their final stand against Grogar’s growing beast, ready to protect Canterlot City once more. In the twilight of a city cast in the shadow of destruction, the Cosmic Guardians stood in a circle, eyes full of determination. Their morphers gleamed in their hands as they raised them high, pointing toward the heavens. "Cosmic Zords, unleash your energy!" they recited in unison. Beams of vibrant light burst forth from their morphers, shooting into the sky like celestial fireworks. The sky responded, parting to reveal the towering, gleaming forms of their Zords—each a manifestation of cosmic energy and the universe’s raw power. With practiced precision, the Guardians leapt into their Zords, and with the command of their will, the Zords began to shift, transforming and merging. Metal locked into place, gears turned, and the Cosmic Megazord stood tall, an imposing titan against the backdrop of a devastated skyline. The battle commenced with a ferocity that shook the ground. The monster, a hulking beast of shadow and energy, roared with rage, its attacks unrelenting. Time and again, the Cosmic Megazord struck—sword slashes, energy blasts, and powerful punches. But the creature was unyielding, shrugging off the blows like a force of nature. "We can’t beat it like this!" Sunset called out in frustration. "Trust the plan," Sci-Twi urged. "We just need the right moment." Rainbow Dash gritted her teeth. "This is ridiculous! Shutting down makes us vulnerable!" She glanced around the cockpit, her friends all staring back with tense, frustrated expressions. With a sigh, she conceded, "Fine. But if we get trashed, I told you so!" With a deep breath, the team closed their eyes and sank into meditation. The Megazord stilled, the glowing eyes of the machine dimming as it powered down. The monster roared again, sensing weakness, and charged at full force. From within the stillness, Sunset’s mind reached out, focusing on the monster’s movements. Her pulse slowed as she visualized the perfect opening. Wait… now! "Now!" Sunset’s eyes snapped open, her voice a spark of clarity. The others followed, reactivating the Megazord just as the monster lunged for a final blow. The giant sword of the Megazord swung in a wide arc, slicing clean through the monster’s arm at the last possible second. "We got it!" Rainbow Dash shouted triumphantly, a grin finally spreading across her face. But they weren’t done. Inside the cockpit, their weapons began to hum with power as they combined them to form the Megazord’s ultimate weapon—a massive energy cannon, glowing with cosmic light. The megazord summoned the cannon in its arms as the Guardians combined their weapons from the inside! "Cosmic Cannon, ready!" Sunset declared as the others nodded in unison. With precision, they aimed and fired. The cannon released a blast of cosmic energy so powerful it tore through the monster’s defenses, disintegrating it into a cloud of dark energy. Shari Skyline, standing nearby, raised her hoof, and with the shimmering magic of her horn, she contained the dark energy, sealing it away before it could spread. From his lair, Grogar seethed in rage, watching the battle’s outcome. "Those Cosmic Guardians have bested me again," he growled, slamming his fist onto his throne. Back in the city, the battle was over, and the Guardians returned to the ground, their Zords retreating back into the sky. Fluttershy, shaken by the ordeal, reopened her animal shelter, guilt written on her face. "I’m sorry," she whispered, her voice heavy with regret. "I should have trusted you all more." Her friends gathered around her. Sci-Twi placed a hand on her shoulder. "Don’t blame yourself, Fluttershy. Grogar's magic is strong—it manipulates emotions. But you’re stronger. We all are." Fluttershy smiled softly, her heart lighter. "Thank you." Suddenly, Shari’s hologram appeared from their morphers, her horn glowing with a soft light. "Well done, Guardians. Another victory for the cosmos." They all stood a little taller, a sense of pride filling their hearts. They had saved the city once again. Forming a circle, they each placed their arm over one another's shoulders. "One, two, three—Cosmic Guardians forever!" they shouted in unison, lifting their arms to the sky. Cheers rang out as they celebrated another day where the light of hope had triumphed over the forces of darkness. The End Author's Note Team Animal Tamer: Sunset Shimmer Rainbow Dash Applejack Apple Bloom Team Monster Fight: Sci-Twi Rarity Sweetie Belle Pinkie Pie Scootaloo is watching over Fluttershy, trying to figure out how to cure her from her curse. Monster requested by Static51302 (but with a few tweaks). A Cosmic Celebration, Part 1The mall was buzzing with life, as the Cosmic Guardians—Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy—along with their younger counterparts, the Cutie Mark Crusaders (Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo), strolled through the food court. They were in high spirits, enjoying their day off, chatting about school, new adventures, and their latest triumphs over Equestrian magic gone awry. Just as they gathered near the fountain to rest, an announcement came over the mall’s speakers. "Attention, citizens! The city council has declared a special day in honor of the Cosmic Guardians and their heroic deeds! Join us next Saturday as we celebrate our city's protectors with parades, festivities, and more!" Excited murmurs immediately rose from the group. "A day just for us? That’s awesome!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed, pumping her fist in the air. "I reckon that sounds mighty nice," Applejack agreed with a warm smile. "A chance for everyone to come together and celebrate all we've done." Rarity's eyes sparkled with excitement. "We’ll have to wear something absolutely fabulous for the occasion! It must be perfect for such an event!" Pinkie Pie was already bouncing up and down. "We can have cupcakes! Balloons! Confetti cannons! Maybe even—" "Okay, Pinkie, let’s focus," Sunset chuckled, though she too couldn’t hide her enthusiasm. “It sounds like a fun day, and after everything we’ve been through, it’ll be nice to just enjoy ourselves.” The younger girls, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo, were equally thrilled. “Do you think we’ll get our own float?” Apple Bloom asked, her eyes wide with wonder. Sweetie Belle grinned. “Maybe they’ll even let us sing!” Scootaloo, as usual, was thinking more action-packed. “I wonder if they’ll set up an obstacle course… or maybe a race!” The group chatted excitedly, making plans for the special day ahead, unaware that a dark plan was already brewing in the background. Far away, Grogar, the ancient and malevolent sorcerer, was watching them through his crystal orb. “Celebrate the Cosmic Guardians, will they?” Grogar growled, pacing in his lair. “We’ll see how much they celebrate when I’m done with them. They think they’ve seen the worst of me? I’ll use my magic to recreate an ancient god that will give them something truly horrifying to remember.” With a wave of his staff, Grogar summoned dark magic and began resurrecting an ancient Hindu god: Garuda! Upon Grogar’s command, Garuda had begun weaving Grogar’s curse. Their target: the very outfits the Guardians wore. But this wasn’t any simple curse. Grogar smirked as Garuda reached into the fabric of time and space, pulling forth iconic Power Ranger suits—symbols of heroism and strength—and Grogar used his dark magic to enchant them for his own purposes. These suits would form around the Guardians and others, binding to them, forcing them into new roles. Grogar relished the thought of their confusion and helplessness. “That’ll teach them to meddle in my affairs,” he muttered with a sinister grin as Garuda unleashed the curse. That night, the Cosmic Guardians went to bed, completely unaware of what was about to happen. As they slept peacefully, the curse descended upon them, weaving itself into their dreams and onto their bodies. The magical Power Ranger outfits formed, clinging to them like a second skin, impossible to remove or alter. Sunset’s suit blazed red as the original Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger; Twilight’s became a vibrant purple like the Dino Charge Ranger. Each of the others has also been covered in suits from different eras and teams, their true forms hidden beneath the fabric of Grogar and Garuda’s malevolent spell. Morning came, and one by one, they awoke to find themselves in their new uniforms. “What in tarnation?!” Applejack exclaimed, looking down at herself. She was now dressed head to toe in the glowing armor of the orange Solar Ranger. She tugged at the suit, trying to pull it off, but it wouldn’t budge. “What… what is this?” Rarity was equally distressed, examining her reflection in her full-length mirror. She was now in the regal suit of the white Mystic Force Ranger. “Oh, no, no, no! This is not my style at all! Who would do such a thing?” Twilight ran into Sunset’s room, her purple Dino Charge suit glimmering in the sunlight. “Sunset! I can’t get this off!” Sunset, dressed as the Red Mighty Morphin’ Power Ranger, was already trying to remain calm, though her mind was racing. “I know, Twilight. I’ve tried everything. It’s like this suit is glued to me.” Pinkie Pie came bouncing in, her pink Hyperforce suit not even slowing her down. “Isn’t this kinda fun, though? I mean, we look like superheroes!” Rainbow Dash, now in the blue RPM suit, skidded to a halt next to her. “I’d agree if I could take this thing off. But it won’t let me!” Fluttershy, meek as always, tugged at her yellow Wild Force suit. “I don’t understand… it’s like it’s stuck.” Elsewhere, the select people was facing the same issue. Trixie Lulamoon had transformed into a Blue Omega ranger, Vice Principal Luna was dressed as the SPD Shadow Ranger, and Principal Celestia now bore the sleek form of the white Alien Ranger. The entire group gathered in Sunset’s living room, all frantically trying to figure out what had happened. “This is impossible!” Twilight said. “We’ve faced Equestrian magic, but this? This is different.” “I bet Grogar’s behind this,” Sunset said, crossing her arms. “It’s exactly his style. He’d want to mess with us before a big event like the celebration day.” “But what do we do?” Scootaloo asked. “We can’t just stay like this forever!” “I’m not sure how to reverse it yet,” Sunset said, her tone serious, “but we’ll figure it out. Until then… we might just have to get used to these suits.” “Yeah, she’s right. The great and powerful Trixie is loving this already!” Trixie exclaimed, posing in her Omega Ranger uniform like a supermodel. Everyone exchanged glances, uncertain of what the day—and their new Power Ranger forms—would bring. Elsewhere, the people of Canterlot City has already woken up to begin Cosmic Guardians Day. However, they wake up to find something bizarre has also happened to them! The CMCs have been transformed into the jumpsuits of Piranhatrons from Power Rangers Turbo, Diamond Tiara had been formed into the jumpsuit of an loogie soldier from Power Rangers Megaforce, The Shadowbolts has the suits of the putty patrollers, Silver Spoon and Juniper Montage has their clothes being turned into the jumpsuit of Cogs from Power Rangers Zeo and Vinyl Scratch and Octavia Melody has the jumpsuits of the Grinders from Power Rangers RPM formed on them! All the people of Canterlot City have their clothes transform into that of evil foot soldiers from the Power Rangers franchise and they were panicking. “Whoa! I look amazing in this!” Scootaloo yelled in excitement as Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle try to pull theirs off. The suits are stuck to them of course. “Ow! What’s going on, y’all?” Apple Bloom asked in shock. “I don’t know, but Rarity is NOT gonna like this!” Sweetie Belle replied. “What is this?!” Diamond screamed, trying to pull her suit off only to find that it’s her skin now as the eyeball on her suit starts to blink and move! “Eww!” Diamond exclaimed, disgusted by the eyeball’s movement before she sneezed magic dust. “Oh no! This can’t be happening!” “Oh, my god!” The Shadowbolts exclaimed in unison as they find themselves in silver jumpsuits with huge gloves that tighten their every curve! Everyone is panicking while some were liking their new uniforms. Silver Spoon and Juniper love the silver glittery look on their new outfits. Vinyl Scratch and Octavia Melody were rocking their new robotic bodies. It wasn’t last long when suddenly, a dark purple aura of dark magic enveloped them and the people of Canterlot City! They all try to fight it, but it was no use. Their bodies have been telekinetically controlled while their minds are stable. Everyone was screaming for help and panicking more as they were becoming even more controlled. Later that morning, the Cosmic Guardians stood in awe, their new suits gleaming under the midday sun as they approached the grand parade. It was supposed to be a day of celebration, but something was terribly wrong. The streets, once vibrant with cheers and waving flags, had become eerily silent. The crowd moved stiffly, like puppets on strings. Their minds were still stable, but were drained of all happiness. As the Guardians drew closer, their hearts sank. "They’re under Grogar’s curse," Sunset Shimmer murmured, her voice trembling with a mix of dread and anger. The CMCs, the three young Cosmic Guardians, now moved like foot soldiers. Their eyes, usually filled with kindness, were empty as they marched forward, transformed into Piranhatrons. Nearby, Silver Spoon and Juniper Montage had become Cogs, their normally pristine look replaced by the cold metallic armor of Garuda’s influence. The Shadowbolts are putty patrollers and Vinyl Scratch & Octavia Melody are Grinders! Everyone is now under dark magic’s control and they didn’t like that one bit! And worst of all, Diamond Tiara was surrounded by a group of mind-controlled civilians as she was crying in panic. Her nose twitched as she let out a sneeze, the green mist spreading and instantly transforming anyone caught in its path. Lyra and Bon Bon, who had been desperately trying to flee, were engulfed by the cursed mist, and within moments, they too had become enslaved foot soldiers. Despite their new monstrous appearances, their terrified screams echoed inside their minds, their wills trapped but still intact. "No! This can’t be happening!" Diamond Tiara’s voice came out choked and desperate as she tried to hold back another sneeze. "I don’t want this... someone help me!" Everyone groaned in misery as they were still controlled and were heading towards the Guardians, forcibly getting ready to attack! They didn’t want to attack, but they have no control! The Cosmic Guardians braced themselves. Rainbow Dash clenched her fists, ready to charge into battle, but Sunset Shimmer grabbed her arm. "Wait! We can’t just rush in," Sunset said, her voice firm. "They’re still our friends. They haven’t lost their minds. We can’t hurt them." "But they’re attacking us!" Rainbow protested, her eyes flicking to the CMCs, who were approaching with worried expressions. Sunset shook her head. "There has to be another way." Suddenly, Sci-Twi’s morpher buzzed to life. "Shari!" she called out urgently. "We need you now!" A glowing light enveloped the team as the unicorn goddess, Shari, answered their call. In an instant, the Cosmic Guardians were teleported out of the cursed streets and into the safety of Shari’s void. Principal Celestia, Vice Principal Luna and Trixie were teleported along with them. The void was calm and ethereal, with shimmering stars and swirling galaxies as its backdrop. Trixie was immediately impressed by the environment. “Wow! Trixie could really use this for her next show!” Trixie exclaimed, talking in third person as always. Suddenly, Shari Skyline, a majestic unicorn with a mane of stardust, teleported and hovered before them, her expression somber. "I’m sorry, Guardians," Shari began, her voice gentle but filled with sorrow. "Grogar has resurrected an ancient Hindu god named Garuda who has spread his curse. The curse is so powerful that it has taken over not just their bodies, but the magic itself. They still have control of their minds, but their bodies are under his control." "How do we break the curse?" Sunset asked, stepping forward. "There has to be a way to save them without—" Shari’s expression darkened. "There is only one way. You must fight them. Only by defeating the cursed warriors can you break the spell." The Guardians, the principals and Trixie gasped in unison. "We can’t..." Rainbow Dash started, but her voice faltered as the weight of Shari’s words hit her. "They’re our friends," Fluttershy whispered, clutching her hands together. Sci-Twi drifted forward, shaking her head in disbelief. "Is there really no other way?" “We don’t want to hurt our sister!” Applejack and Rarity screamed in unison, worried that they might lose the trust of their own families. "I’m afraid not," Shari said gravely. "Grogar and Garuda’s magic is woven deeply into their forms. Only by defeating them can the curse be lifted." Sunset glanced at her team, each of them struggling to accept the harsh truth. Their friends needed them, but the cost of freeing them was a battle they never wanted to fight. “Don’t worry, because you’ll have some assistance.” Shari continued as she lit her horn and a huge ball of light emerged by her. Once the bubble depleted itself, it’s revealed to be Starlight Glimmer and Tempest Shadow who just so happen to suffer the same curse as well! The group gasped in shock as they saw the duo’s new forms. Starlight Glimmer is formed into a pink Lost Galaxy ranger and Tempest Shadow is that of a purple Ranger Slayer. “No way!” Rainbow exclaimed, clearly shocked. “Woo-hoo! More Rangers! This day just keeps getting better!” Pinkie squealed in excitement as everyone sighed in defeat. Rainbow Dash’s fist clenched at her side, her eyes hardened with determination yet clouded with sorrow. Twilight Sparkle adjusted her glasses, her mind already calculating a way out of this nightmare. Applejack tugged at her hat, trying to suppress the emotions welling up inside. "We knew it might come to this," Sunset Shimmer said quietly, standing beside Shari. "But that doesn’t make it any easier." Even principals Celestia and Luna, usually so composed and strong, exchanged uncertain glances. Trixie, ever the show-off and brimming with confidence, now drifted quietly in the back, her arms wrapped around herself as the weight of the situation sunk in. For the first time, even she wasn’t sure if she was ready. "The Great and Powerful Trixie... does not wish to fight her friends," Trixie muttered, her voice unusually quiet. "But if it's the only way to save them, then... Trixie will do what must be done." The tension in the air was palpable as Shari gently lowered herself to the ground, her mystical aura pulsing softly. She turned to Celestia, who had drifted forward, her usual radiance dimmed by worry. "I will stay behind with Shari," Principal Celestia declared, her voice steady despite the storm of emotions swirling in her. "We’ll work together to uncover how Grogar and Garuda managed to place this curse on the people of Canterlot City. There has to be a way to free them without further harm, and finding that will be our task." Shari nodded, her eyes glowing with a deep sense of understanding and gratitude. "Your wisdom is invaluable, Celestia. Together, we will search for the source of this curse, and perhaps through that, we may find the key to undoing it entirely." Vice Principal Luna, though clearly torn, placed a hand on her sister’s shoulder. "Are you sure you wish to stay? It may be dangerous here." Celestia gave a small, confident smile. "I trust Shari and I trust all of you. If anyone can protect Canterlot City and bring back those lost to the curse, it’s the Rainbooms. I’ll do what I can to help from here." Sunset Shimmer drifted forward, her expression resolute. "We'll find a way to break the curse, and when we do, we’ll need whatever information you and Shari can find. Just... be careful." With a flick of her wrist, Sunset opened a swirling portal back to Canterlot City. The glow from the portal reflected on the faces of the Rainbooms, Vice Principal Luna, Starlight, Tempest and Trixie, casting them in a surreal light as they steeled themselves for the battle ahead. "Good luck," Celestia called, her voice filled with hope and sorrow in equal measure. Shari’s wings fluttered as she turned to the group. "The battle may be hard, but your bonds with those under the curse will not be broken. You fight not just with strength, but with love. Never forget that." With those final words, the Rainbooms, Luna, Starlight, Tempest and Trixie stepped through the portal, leaving Celestia and Shari behind in the shimmering light. To be continued… Author's Note The Cosmic Guardians and their new group’s ranger suits: Sunset Shimmer - Red MMPR Twilight Sparkle - Purple Dino Charge Rarity - White Mystic Force Applejack - Orange Solar Ranger Pinkie Pie - Pink Hyperforce Rainbow Dash - Blue RPM Fluttershy - Yellow Wild Force Tempest Shadow - Ranger Slayer Starlight Glimmer - Lost Galaxy Pink Trixie Lulamoon - Omega Blue Vice Principal Luna - SPD Shadow Ranger Principal Celestia - MMAR White Artist of illustration: citalopram-overdose A Cosmic Celebration, Part 2As the Rainbooms, Tempest Shadow, Trixie, Starlight Glimmer and Vice Principal Luna emerged back to Canterlot City, dark clouds gathered ominously over the skyline. In the distance, they could see familiar figures—friends, loved ones, once filled with light and laughter, now twisted by Grogar’s curse. Rainbow Dash exhaled slowly, her eyes narrowed in determination. "Alright, everyone. We’re not just fighting to win—we’re fighting to save them. Let’s make this count." Twilight adjusted her glasses again, this time with a determined glint in her eyes. "We’ll figure out a way. We always do." The Rainbooms and the group readied themselves as the cursed figures drew closer, their eyes glowing with the dark magic that bound them. The battle was about to begin, and while the stakes were higher than ever, there was no doubt in any of their hearts—they would fight, not just for victory, but for the ones they loved. Back in the mystical void, Shari and Celestia turned to each other, their bond as ancient as the stars above them. “We’ll find the answer,” Celestia said softly, her eyes determined. “And then, the Cosmic Guardians Day will resume, happier than ever.” Shari nodded, her horn glowing with ethereal light. “Indeed, old friend. Together, we will unravel this curse.” With that, they all go through the newly-formed portal to the secret magic research lab at Canterlot High, knowing that they’ll get better research there. Shari opens the portal to the school and they went through. As the battle raged in Canterlot City, a different kind of battle for knowledge began, one that would tip the scales of destiny itself. The battlefield was chaotic. Flashes of light and bursts of energy filled the air as the Rainbooms, Vice Principal Luna, Starlight, Tempest, and Trixie charged towards the possessed townspeople. Their expressions were grim yet determined, knowing the challenge ahead: they had to fight to save those they loved, not to hurt them. Applejack spotted her sister, Apple Bloom, amidst the chaos. Her heart twisted as she saw the young girl’s eyes glowing with dark energy, an unnatural force controlling her. Applejack sprinted forward, calling out, "Apple Bloom! Ya gotta snap out of it, sis! This ain’t you!" But Apple Bloom’s response was cold and mechanical. With a swift motion, she summoned her piranhatron glove—its grotesque, snapping jaws eager to strike. "Sorry, big sis, but I’m not in control," Apple Bloom said, her voice laced with an eerie edge. Before Applejack could react, the glove shot forward, landing a powerful punch that sent her older sister tumbling back across the ground. "Applejack!" Rainbow Dash yelled, rushing to her friend’s side. Trixie, always eager to prove herself, conjured up a storm of magical fireworks, ready to blast her way through the possessed crowd. “The Great and Powerful Trixie will stop this!” she declared, her hands glowing with energy. “Yeah, let’s take these punks down!” Rainbow added, her blaster powering up as she readied for action. But Sunset and Sci-Twi stood in their way, arms outstretched to block them. “Wait!” Sunset shouted, her voice firm but calm. “We’re not here to fight them like enemies. We have to remember that they’re under a spell. We fight with love, not force.” Rainbow Dash grumbled, her hands twitching in frustration. “But they’re hitting us first! Can’t we hit them back? Just a little?” Trixie crossed her arms, rolling her eyes dramatically. “Trixie agrees! I mean, they’re not exactly asking for hugs!” “No!” Sci-Twi insisted. “We can’t hurt them. We’ll break the curse, but we have to be smart about it.” As the debate raged, Rarity was hard at work, using her magic to free as many people as she could from the spell. She focused intensely, unaware of a figure sneaking up behind her—Diamond Tiara, who had been turned into a sinister foot soldier. The moment Diamond appeared, she let out a loud sneeze, spraying Rarity with a cloud of dark energy and snot. “Ah—ah-choo!” Rarity froze, horrified. “Diamond Tiara! Did you just sneeze on me?!” she shrieked. But before she could react further, the dark energy began to seep into her skin. "Oh no… Oh no!" she panicked, watching in disbelief as a green jumpsuit materialized on her body, enveloping her in the cursed uniform. She gasped as a blinking eyeball appeared on the suit’s chest. “An eyeball? On my outfit?! And this color—green?!” Her voice rose to a fevered pitch as she stumbled back, completely horrified. “Green is simply not my color!” The others turned to see Rarity’s predicament, realizing that the curse had claimed one of their own. Luna grimaced. “We can’t let the curse spread any further. Rarity needs to be led somewhere safe to recover.” Fluttershy, who had been watching from nearby, nodded solemnly. “I’ll take her.” With a graceful motion, she tore open a glowing portal with the dimensional blade of her morpher. “Come on, Rarity,” Fluttershy said gently, taking her friend’s arm. “But… the eyeball!” Rarity whimpered, still in disbelief as she glanced down at the grotesque detail on her suit. “Why does it have to blink?” Fluttershy led Rarity through the portal, arriving at the school’s secret lab. There, Principal Celestia and Shari were already trying to figure out the cause of the evil curse, their faces filled with concern and hope. As Rarity stepped through, Celestia gasped at the sight of her cursed state. “Oh dear,” Principal Celestia muttered, eyeing the cursed jumpsuit. Shari simply smirked, her enigmatic gaze studying the new arrival. "Well, well. Looks like we’ve got ourselves babysitting duty for the rest of the battle." Rarity groaned, her voice strained with exasperation. "Babysitting? I’m in the middle of a fashion emergency!" Fluttershy returned to the battlefield, leaving Rarity in Celestia and Shari’s capable care. As she emerged back into the fray, she steeled herself. The battle was far from over, and while one Cosmic Guardian was down, the rest of the team would fight on—guided by love and determination, not force. They had to save their friends and family, no matter the cost. The city square was buzzing with anticipation as the Rainbooms stood on stage, but Pinkie Pie had something extra special up her sleeve—quite literally. The moment she yelled the words, "It’s party time," her hands turned into party blowers with a loud and festive toot! Confetti exploded into the air, spinning in every direction like a whirlwind. But this time, Pinkie wasn’t just setting the mood. The colorful streamers and glittery confetti swirled together, forming a shimmering forcefield around the crowd. It sparkled with electric energy, crackling every time someone touched its surface. The forcefield wasn’t just for decoration—it had a surprising twist. Each time the army trying to invade the city touched the field, a small jolt of electricity zapped them, forcing them to back away. But this wasn’t going to hold them forever. The Rainbooms and their friends knew they needed time to regroup. With Pinkie's forcefield buying them a moment of peace, the group hurriedly retreated to a hidden spot in the city to plan their next move. Vice Principal Luna watched the whole scene unfold, arms crossed and brows furrowed. "It’s clear love isn’t the answer," she muttered under her breath, her tone serious as the Rainbooms nodded in agreement. Gathering them together, Luna pulled out her newly formed morpher, a sleek, shimmering device that hummed to life in her hands. She tapped a few buttons, summoning a holographic projection of her sister, Principal Celestia. "Sister, how's the research going?" Luna asked as Celestia’s image flickered to life. Celestia’s calm, wise voice filled the space. "Shari’s been working on it. We’re almost there," she said, stepping aside to reveal Shari, hard at work at the lab. Shari looked up from her notes, nodding. "We’re close to figuring out the cause of the curse," she confirmed through the hologram. But just as hope began to spread through the group, Rarity’s frantic face popped into view on the hologram, interrupting everything. Her eyes were wide with panic, and she was sneezing uncontrollably. "Help! Achoo! It’s happening again!" Rarity cried, her elegant demeanor crumbling under the effects of the curse. Each sneeze sent a wave of magic surging from her, the side effects spreading chaos. Shari gasped and quickly cast a spell through the hologram, surrounding Rarity with a forcefield to contain the magic. "Stay calm, Rarity! We can’t let your magic spread!" Shari warned, though Rarity wasn’t exactly calming down. "My forcefield’s filling up with… magic snot!" Rarity wailed, her face contorted in disgust as the field shimmered with the gooey substance. "Hurry, please! I can’t take it anymore!" Shari and Celestia exchanged worried glances. "We’re working as fast as we can, Rarity. Hang in there!" Celestia reassured her, though Rarity’s desperate pleas didn’t seem to fade. The hologram call ended with Shari looking toward Luna. "You have to think of something else," Shari said gravely. "Love isn’t going to break this curse." Luna nodded grimly. "Understood." She closed the connection and turned to face the Rainbooms, Starlight Glimmer, Trixie, and Tempest Shadow. The weight of the situation hung in the air as they huddled together. "We need another way," Luna said, her voice strong. "Love isn’t enough. We need a new plan." The group exchanged glances, knowing they had little time to come up with a solution before the army broke through Pinkie’s forcefield or Rarity’s magic sneeze spread uncontrollably. Twilight was the first to speak. "Maybe it’s not just love. Maybe it’s about balance—magic, emotions, and intent." Starlight nodded thoughtfully. "We’ve used our magic to fight, but we haven’t used it to restore things. Maybe that’s what we’re missing." Trixie smirked. "Well, the Great and Powerful Trixie is ready to put on a show that can save the day!" Tempest crossed her arms, her eyes narrowing in concentration. "We need to act quickly. The curse is getting stronger." Luna’s eyes gleamed with determination. "Then let’s think. What can we use, besides love, to set things right?" The brainstorming began, ideas flowing as they raced against time, knowing that the fate of the city—and Rarity—depended on their next move. Principal Celestia paced the glowing floor of the school’s secret lab, her brow furrowed in concentration. Beside her, Shari, an enigmatic figure with keen instincts for magic, was poring over ancient scrolls and tapping her hoof against a glowing, levitating orb. “We’re close, Shari,” Celestia said. “I can feel it. Grogar’s curse—it’s tied to something tangible, something we can break.” Shari nodded. "It's not just the magic. It’s the very fabric of space and time being woven into these cursed outfits. Garuda's craftsmanship, and Grogar's dark enchantment. We've almost got it." Suddenly, a loud, frantic voice broke through their focus. “Darling! I am drowning in snot! This is absolutely horrid!” Rarity's forcefield flickered in and out of existence as it rapidly filled with thick, glowing, germ-like magic, swirling and flooding up to her thighs, soaking into her emerald-green jumpsuit. The magic had caused the eerie eyeball on the suit to blink and dart around, glowing ominously as if alive. Rarity frantically wiped her hands, trying to push the glowing sludge away, but it only grew worse. Her panic rose as she felt the forcefield weakening, threatening to burst. "Ugh! My body—it’s getting overpowered by this awful mess!" Rarity shrieked, her face flushed with disgust. "I don’t know how much longer I can take it! The dark magic germs are crawling all over me!" Principal Celestia turned to Shari. “We don’t have much time. If that forcefield breaks, Rarity will be completely overwhelmed by Grogar’s dark magic.” Shari’s eyes flashed with realization. “Wait, Celestia. The outfits—Grogar and Garuda wove them from threads of space and time. Grogar must have used his staff to corrupt them! That’s the source of the curse!” Celestia’s eyes widened. “Then we need to destroy that staff.” Without hesitation, Shari projected a hologram and called upon the Rainbooms, Vice Principal Luna, and Trixie. “We’ve located the true source of the curse. Grogar’s staff is what’s corrupting everything. We need to sneak into his lair, steal it, and break the curse.” Vice Principal Luna appeared on the hologram, her face serious. “Understood. I’ll lead the operation.” As the Rainbooms, Luna, and Trixie gathered in the school's magic vault, Luna distributed stealth morphers. “These will turn us invisible and lower our voices. Once we activate them, we’ll also don ninja outfits. Shari, prepare the portal.” Rarity, who had been listening to the plan while trying to keep her forcefield from breaking, let out a breath of relief, though she was still clearly in distress. “Thank goodness, darling! But ugh, I cannot stand this any longer—my jumpsuit is absolutely being ruined!” The green fabric clung to her legs, sticky and shining with magic residue, as the forcefield pulsed dangerously. “We’re running out of time,” Rarity squeaked. Shari's hologram flickered as she opened a glowing, swirling portal. “The portal to Grogar’s lair is ready. The rest is up to you.” With a nod from Luna, the group activated their morphers. Their bodies shimmered and faded into invisibility, ninja outfits materializing around them, sleek and silent. One by one, they stepped into the portal. Grogar’s lair was a twisted, dark dimension filled with eerie mist and the sound of distant, echoing chants. The air pulsed with ancient magic, and the walls were decorated with ominous runes that glowed faintly in the darkness. The group moved with silence, slipping past sentinels and traps, their stealth mode keeping them undetected. In the center of the lair stood Grogar himself, his massive form looming over a dark, enchanted altar. His staff glowed with immense power, radiating with the same dark magic that was plaguing Rarity and her friends. Luna gestured for the group to move in. They split off, each moving with precise, invisible steps toward the staff. With perfect coordination, the Rainbooms and Trixie distracted Grogar’s minions while Luna reached out and snatched the staff from the altar. The moment the staff left Grogar’s grip, his control over the dark magic faltered. The curse began to unravel. Rarity, still back at the lab, suddenly felt the magic sludge start to recede from her jumpsuit. She breathed a sigh of relief as the snot-like substance disappeared, though she still looked at her jumpsuit in disgust. “Finally, darling! I’m free! Though this jumpsuit—ugh—will never be the same.” Back in Grogar’s lair, the group hurried back through the portal, staff in hand. With the staff now in their possession, Shari and Celestia wasted no time in using its power to drain the staff of its dark magic and break the curse completely. The dark magic dissipated from the school, and everything began to return to normal. As the blinding light faded, everyone found themselves standing on the streets of the city, looking bewildered and confused. The Cosmic Guardians, along with their allies, were all turned back to normal after what had felt like a bizarre whirlwind of events. Each person glanced down at themselves, thoroughly weirded out by their strange outfits. Diamond Tiara stared at her green uniform in utter disbelief. "What in the world was I wearing?" she muttered, shaking her head. The others exchanged similar sentiments, their expressions a mixture of confusion and embarrassment, especially Rarity, who tugged at her infectious-green jumpsuit with a dramatic sigh. Before they had time to fully process what had happened, a deep, rumbling roar shook the city. Above them, Garuda, a massive winged creature and Hindu god, had emerged, growing rapidly as it began attacking the city. Buildings trembled, and panic spread through the streets. The Cosmic Guardians instinctively snapped into action. They knew what had to be done, despite the strangeness of their situation. They summoned their zords, but as the machines appeared, they quickly realized something was off. These weren’t their usual zords. They were completely different, reflecting the new Power Ranger forms they had somehow acquired. Rarity, Trixie, Vice Principal Luna, Principal Celestia, Tempest Shadow, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders (the CMCs) joined the battle, determined not to stand by while the city was under siege. The CMCs morphed into their Cosmic Guardian uniforms, looking fierce and ready for action. Rarity, still in her jumpsuit, wasn’t about to let a little outfit mishap stop her. Together, they formed a Megazord, but something was still strange—it was a chaotic mix of all their new zords and powers. The Megazord was massive and jumbled, armed with a wide array of confusing yet powerful weaponry. It had missiles, swords, ray guns, and even a flashlight that emitted a strange radiation. The group exchanged nervous glances but quickly understood they had to make this work. The Rainbooms wielded a mighty rainbow sword for the Megazord, while Celestia and Luna fired missiles from their cockpit positions. The CMCs and Tempest aimed ray guns that shot lasers, and Trixie, with a flourish, activated the radiation-emitting flashlight. They fought in unison, controlling their respective weapons like a virtual reality game, firing off attacks in perfect sync. Garuda screeched as the mixed-up Megazord’s attacks started to take their toll, each blast and strike weakening the monstrous creature. The Guardians could see they were making progress, but they needed a final blow to finish the job. The team knew what to do. With determination, they combined their various weapons into a giant blaster, a chaotic but powerful fusion of everything they had. Inside the cockpit, they each controlled their own smaller blasters, aiming them in sync with the larger weapon. With a massive surge of energy, they fired the combined blast straight at Garuda. The explosion was deafening as Garuda let out one final cry before disintegrating into nothingness. The city was safe once again. With the battle over, the team disbanded the Megazord, breathing sighs of relief. The Cosmic Guardians Day festivities, which had been interrupted by the chaos, quickly resumed. The parade marched on, and the obstacle course was set up for the public to enjoy. Trixie even prepared for her magic show, proudly ready to perform for everyone, especially after her contribution to the battle. As the group gathered for lunch, the festive atmosphere was back in full swing. Shari, their mentor, appeared through a shimmering portal and congratulated them. "Well done, Guardians. But this battle isn't over. Grogar still has dark magic, even without his staff," she warned, her tone grave but reassuring. Then, with a dramatic flourish, Shari turned to Trixie. "You've proven yourself today, Trixie. The team could use someone with your skills. Will you join the Cosmic Guardians?" Trixie’s eyes widened in excitement. "The Great and Powerful Trixie would be honored!" she declared, her voice filled with pride. Shari then lights up her horn and the ball of light hovers over to Trixie’s wrist: she gets her own Cosmic morpher now! Plus, Shari gifts her with the newly-acquired staff that has been drained of dark magic and outfitted with good magic. Starlight and Tempest, who had fought alongside the team, declined Shari’s offer. "We’ve got our own responsibilities back in Equestria," Starlight said with a warm smile. "But thanks for the adventure." Tempest nodded. "It was an honor. But we’ve got a lot to handle back home." Shari nodded understandingly and opened another portal, this one leading back to Equestria. The group exchanged farewells as Tempest and Starlight stepped through, thanking them for their help. As the portal closed behind them, the Cosmic Guardians and principals Celestia & Luna cheered for Trixie, who stood tall as the newest honorable member of their team. The celebration continued, and even though the battle against Grogar loomed in the distance, they relished this moment of victory and togetherness. For now, the city was safe, and the Cosmic Guardians are now stronger than ever. The End Author's Note Welcome to the Cosmic Guardians squad, Trixie Lulamoon! Trixie’s Cosmic Guardians form portrait by DustinWatsonGKX. The Garuda monster is a request from PascalMulokozi2! A Bouncy Situation! (filler)As the sun rose over Canterlot City, a new day dawned with the promise of excitement. The girls were buzzing with anticipation for field day at the trampoline park, SkyZone. Sunset Shimmer, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash could hardly contain their enthusiasm for the dodgeball tournament, while Fluttershy envisioned herself gracefully soaring into the foam pit. Pinkie Pie, ever the embodiment of joy, simply couldn’t wait to bounce her heart out. Meanwhile, Sci-Twi and the Cutie Mark Crusaders were ready to soak in every moment, and Rarity had resolved to enjoy a day of relaxation—though Rainbow Dash insisted that letting loose was part of the fun. “Rarity, you’ve got to let your hair down! It’s SkyZone, not a fashion show!” Rainbow encouraged, doing a playful bounce in place. Rarity rolled her eyes. “I simply cannot bounce around like a simpleton. My dear, I shall observe from a safe distance. Thank you very much.” As the day went on, the girls enjoyed their time, laughter echoing against the walls of the trampoline park. They played games, jumped higher than they ever imagined, and embraced the spirit of camaraderie that came with the thrill of bouncing around. As the sun began to set, they returned home, exhausted but exhilarated, recovering from the hyperactive day they had. Meanwhile, hidden in the shadows, Grogar lurked, contemplating his next move. Seeing that the Cosmic Guardians went to the trampoline park in his crystal ball, he saw an opportunity to wreak havoc. A wicked grin spread across his face as he used his staff to conjure a spell designed to transform them into something utterly ridiculous. The next morning, as the first rays of sunshine streamed through their bedroom windows, the girls stirred, ready for a nice weekend that followed. But a strange honking noise echoed in the air as they sat up in confusion. “What on earth?” Rarity exclaimed, her voice tinged with panic. She looked down to find herself clad in a bright green Teletubbies suit, complete with a screen on her belly! She doesn't have a headpiece of course. A horrified gasp escaped her lips as she realized the suit accentuated her rear in ways she never intended. With each move she made, the suit honked obnoxiously, and as she sat back down, a loud honk echoed through her room. That was the last straw—Rarity fainted, collapsing onto her bed with a dramatic flourish. Meanwhile, the sounds of chaos erupted as Sunset, the CMCs, and the others began to wake in their own homes. One by one, they discovered that they were not spared from the bizarre spell either. Sunset’s suit was a bold red, Rainbow’s a stunning rainbow of colors, and Applejack rocked an orange ensemble. Fluttershy’s suit was a cheerful yellow, while the CMCs sported their own vibrant colors: red for Apple Bloom, yellow for Sweetie Belle, and blue for Scootaloo. “This is so embarrassing!” Scootaloo whined, tugging helplessly at her suit. Pinkie, however, was in her element. “This is AMAZING! Look at us! We’re like the coolest Teletubbies ever!” She bounced around, honking joyfully at every movement. As the girls tried to process their predicament, their suits began to glow, and the screens on their bellies flickered to life. A familiar face appeared, their Alicorn mentor, Shari Skyline. “Girls, you need to report to my void immediately,” she commanded, her voice echoing with authority. Not wasting a moment, Sunset and the others pulled out their morphers, the blades glinting in the light. With a swift motion, they slashed through the air, opening a portal to Shari's void. The girls exchanged glances, a mix of embarrassment and determination on their faces, before stepping through one by one, the portal closing behind them. The void shimmered with vibrant colors, a surreal landscape that felt both alien and oddly familiar to the Rainbooms and the CMCs. As they stood in their oversized Teletubbies jumpsuits, the absurdity of their situation hit them like a ton of bricks. Rarity, in particular, was beside herself, her elegant sense of fashion crushed under the weight of the bright, plush fabric. “I absolutely detest this!” she exclaimed, her voice dripping with frustration. “This suit is horrendous! It toots every time I move!” To make her point, she twerked dramatically, causing an exaggerated honk to echo throughout the void. The sound made Fluttershy and Applejack turn crimson, while Pinkie Pie erupted into fits of laughter, her giggles ringing through the air. Sweetie Belle stifled her own laughter, but couldn't resist teasing her sister, “Rarity, it looks like you’re trying to make a fashion statement!” Meanwhile, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo exchanged exasperated glances, their expressions a mix of annoyance and amusement as they watched Rarity’s antics. Rainbow Dash, however, was reveling in her new rainbow-palette suit, striking poses like a model on a runway. “Check this out! I look amazing!” she declared, her confidence shining brighter than the void around them. Suddenly, a brilliant flash of light heralded the arrival of Shari Skyline, their Alicorn mentor. She landed gracefully before them, her presence instantly commanding their attention. “My dear guardians,” she began, her voice melodic yet firm, “it seems you’ve fallen victim to Grogar’s curse. He seeks to manipulate your embarrassment and turn it against you.” Sunset Shimmer stepped forward, determination etched on her face. “We need to transform back. We can’t let him win! Let’s activate our Cosmic Guardian powers!” The group gathered together, raising their morphers high. “Cosmic Power, Activate!” they shouted in unison, but nothing happened. Instead, the only response was the sound of their suits honking, much to the group's mortification. Sci-Twi adjusted her glasses, her brow furrowed in confusion. “It doesn’t make sense! Why aren’t our morphers working?” Shari sighed, her eyes filled with understanding. “In your current state, you cannot access your powers. Grogar’s curse feeds off your embarrassment and silliness. To break it, you’ll need to embrace those very qualities.” Applejack crossed her arms, skepticism evident in her expression. “What do you mean? How can we do that?” Shari smiled knowingly. “I will present you with three trials. Each one will challenge you to accept and embrace the silliness of your new forms. Only when you do so will the curse be broken.” Rarity’s eyes widened, her reluctance palpable as she considered the implications. “You want us to… embrace this madness? But I can’t—” “Please, Rarity,” Fluttershy interjected gently, placing a comforting hand on her friend’s shoulder. “We need to work together. We can do this.” Sunset nodded in agreement, her eyes filled with determination. “We’re in this together, Rarity. We can’t let Grogar win.” After a moment of hesitation, Rarity sighed, a mixture of resignation and courage in her eyes. “Alright, I’ll do it. For the team.” “Great!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed, bouncing with excitement. “Let’s get silly!” With newfound resolve, the group gathered around Shari, ready to face the trials ahead. Little did they know that the path to embracing their silliness would lead to hilarious challenges, unexpected revelations, and a deeper bond among friends. As they prepared, the void shimmered with possibilities, and the adventure to reclaim their powers—and their dignity—was only just beginning. The first challenge is The Obstacle Course of Silliness, an obstacle course that promises laughter, chaos, and a hint of humiliation. The group stood at the start line, their hearts racing with a mix of excitement and dread. As the signal blared, they charged forward, each taking a deep breath as they approached the first challenge: a giant ring to jump through. With a surprising burst of energy, they leapt through the hoop, giggles erupting from their lips—except for Rarity, who somehow miscalculated her jump and became hilariously wedged in the ring! “Rarity!” Sweetie Belle called out, her eyes wide with a mix of concern and amusement. Without hesitation, she and Apple Bloom dashed back to help. With a mighty tug, the duo pulled, and with a loud, comical honk, Rarity was liberated. The group erupted in laughter, Rarity’s face a shade of crimson as she dusted herself off. Next up was the scooter barrel run. The tiny kiddie scooters seemed more like toys than serious racing equipment. As they mounted their scooters, they wobbled precariously, trying to maintain balance. To everyone’s surprise, Sweetie Belle was a natural, zooming ahead with a gleeful squeal. “This is so much fun!” she yelled as Pinkie raced her, leaving the others in her dust, while Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash exchanged bewildered glances, unsure whether to laugh or cringe. The real challenge came when they hit the pit of bubbles. Each participant was encased in a large bubble, their bodies squished tightly against the sides. Every movement resulted in a muffled honk that echoed hilariously from within. As they floated across the pit, the sound reverberated, creating a symphony of honks that only increased their embarrassment. “Ugh, I can’t believe we’re doing this!” Rarity moaned, her dramatic flair in full force, while Applejack laughed heartily, finding joy in her friends’ plight. "Just try to get through this, Rarity." Sunset yelled from inside her bubble. Finally, they reached the last leg of the course—tiny tricycles! The sight of the toddler-size bikes sent waves of giggles through the crowd. “Seriously?!” Rainbow exclaimed, trying to suppress her laughter as she and the rest of the group continue their run. With one last push of determination, they hopped onto their bikes, pedaling furiously as the loud honks accompanied their every move. Rarity was on the verge of tears, her dramatic outburst only making the situation funnier. Applejack couldn’t contain herself any longer, chuckling as she slowed down to allow Rarity to catch up. “You’re lookin’ mighty fine there, Rarity!” she teased, only earning herself a glare from the fashionista. As they crossed the finish line, the screens on their bellies flickered to life, displaying a wild celebration—fireworks, confetti, and the roaring cheers of an imaginary audience. Despite the embarrassment, a sense of accomplishment washed over them. They had tackled the obstacle course together, honks and all. “Maybe this isn’t so bad after all!” Fluttershy said with a shy smile, blushing from the fun. Rarity took a deep breath and wiped a faux tear from her eye, “Well, at least we have an unforgettable story to tell!” And as the friends gathered, their laughter mingling with the cheers of the crowd, they knew that no matter how silly things got, they could always count on each other to make every challenge a little brighter—and a lot more fun. "Next up is the Dance-Off Challenge!" Shari Skyline’s voice boomed from their screens, causing everyone to jump. "You will each have to perform your best dance moves while trying to avoid obstacles that will be thrown at you. Let’s see if you can keep your rhythm with those honking suits!" A collective groan echoed among the girls and the CMCs, though Pinkie cheered enthusiastically. "This is gonna be awesome! I can’t wait to start dancing!" “Just remember, we need to work together,” Sci-Twi reminded the group, adjusting her glasses that somehow fit perfectly with her comically bright purple suit. “If we focus, we can do this!” As the music started, a catchy tune began to play, and they found themselves swaying to the beat despite the ridiculousness of their situation. Rainbow Dash, always competitive, immediately took the lead, showcasing her best dance moves, while the others followed suit, albeit with hesitation. Suddenly, colorful foam balls began to rain down from above, and the girls had to dodge them while trying to maintain their rhythm. Each time someone was hit, a loud honk echoed, sending the group into bursts of laughter mixed with embarrassment. Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom was really going at it, despite the honks. They were definitely in their element as they kept their rhythm just as a foam ball shot out and knocked them down with honks. “Watch out, Fluttershy!” Applejack yelled just as another foam ball whizzed past her, narrowly missing the shy girl but smacking Rarity right on the behind. The honk that followed was so loud it made them collectively burst into giggles. “Why must I be punished like this?” Rarity lamented, her dignity taking a backseat to the absurdity of the situation. The dance-off continued and while Rarity flailed in what she called “an elegant dance of despair,” Scootaloo and Pinkie seized the opportunity to bust out their wildest moves. “Come on, Rarity! Just let loose!” Pinkie shouted, laughing as she twirled and hopped in her pink suit. As they danced, something unexpected happened. The more they embraced the silliness and let go of their embarrassment, the more the honks became a part of their rhythm. They found themselves laughing and dancing together, encouraging each other to let their personalities shine through the foam and honks. After what felt like an eternity of laughter and moving, the final note of the song played and the cheering returned on the screens. "Congratulations! You have completed the Dance-Off Challenge!" Shari’s voice rang out, and a bright light enveloped them. Exhausted but exhilarated, the girls collapsed in a heap, laughter spilling out uncontrollably. “Maybe this isn’t so bad after all...” Rarity admitted, a shy smile creeping onto her face. With two challenges down and their spirits lifted, they were ready to face whatever Grogar had in store for them next. After all, together, they could conquer anything—even the most ridiculous of curses. The girls took a deep breath, steeling themselves for whatever Grogar had in store for them next. As they stood on the threshold of the third and final challenge, the ground beneath them transformed into a colorful, bouncy landscape filled with oversized inflatable obstacles, including a maze of giant rubber ducks and towering foam pillars swaying precariously. “Why’d it have to be ducks?” Scootaloo groaned, her blue suit shimmering in the light. “This is so embarrassing!” “Just remember our progress!” Sci-Twi encouraged, puffing out her chest. “We can do this! Together!” With a collective nod, they launched themselves into the inflatable duck maze. Each time they leaped, their suits honked loudly, echoing through the air as they bounced off the walls. The girls get into groups.the CMCsFluttershy and RarityPinkie Pie and ApplejackSci-Twi, Sunset and Rainbow The CMCs were immediately met with a giant rubber duck that knocked them down with a honk from each of them as Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle were laughing. "Oh, come on! Really?" Scootaloo complained. "Oh, don't beat yerself up, Scoots. You can do this. Like Twilight said, we'll get through this if we work together." Apple Bloom explained. "Ugh, okay." Scootaloo replied. "That's the spirit!" Sweetie cheered as she and Apple Bloom picked Scootaloo up and they move forward. They all begin to focus on where giant rubber ducks may show up. Rarity squealed as a duck bobbed her way, sending her careening into Fluttershy, sending both of them tumbling into a pile of foam blocks. “Why does this keep happening?!” Rarity whined, her voice muffled by the blocks. Fluttershy giggled, despite her embarrassment. “Just think of it as a fun adventure!” Fluttershy chirped, her yellow suit gleaming as she scrambled back to her feet. “We’re all in this together!” Pinkie Pie, meanwhile, was in her element. She laughed and bounced from one inflatable to the next, her pink suit making her look like a walking cotton candy dream. “This is the best day ever!” she shouted, her laughter ringing in the air as she honked joyfully with every bounce. "Oh, Pinkie." Applejack chuckled as she led Pinkie to where she's taking her. Somewhere the maze, Sci-Twi, Sunset and Rainbow Dash were strategizing. “We need to stick together to make it through this maze,” Sci-Twi said, her brow furrowed in concentration. “Yeah, we just need to watch out for giant blocks and rubber ducks.” agreed Sunset as they went on. Just as the group reached the final inflatable wall, a loud honking sound erupted from all their suits simultaneously, signaling the end of the final challenge. They landed in a heap, foam raining down around them, and the screens on their bellies lit up once more, displaying a new message: “Challenge Three: Complete!” “Have we really completed all three challenges?” Applejack asked, brushing foam off her orange suit in disbelief. Shari projected herself from their belly screens, her glowing figure beaming with pride. "Congratulations to you all for passing the three challenges!" As the vibrant light enveloped them, their teletubby suits shimmered and vanished, leaving the girls and the Cutie Mark Crusaders back in their familiar outfits. Rarity twirled, her excitement palpable as she dusted off her designer jacket. "Oh, how I’ve missed my fabulous self!" With a cheeky grin, she attempted to twerk, only to find that the annoying honking sound from her suit was gone. "Yes! No honks! This is pure bliss!" Rarity squealed, floating up and throwing her arms around the alicorn in a grateful hug. "Thank you for restoring us!" But in the midst of their joy, Pinkie Pie's usual bounce was noticeably subdued. Applejack, Fluttershy, and the CMCs gathered around her, concern furrowing their brows. “What’s wrong, Pinkie?” Applejack asked, her voice warm and soothing. With a dramatic sigh, Pinkie flopped onto her back. “I really loved my pink teletubby suit! It was so cozy and cute! I just want it back!” A knowing smile spread across Shari’s face. “Well, I might just have the perfect solution!” She beckoned the girls closer and channeled the magic from her horn, releasing vibrant balls of energy that danced in the air before absorbing into their morphers. “Watch this!” Shari announced. The group stood in awe as their morphers glowed brightly, adding a key slot that can be used to change themselves into their teletubby suits anytime they want as they were also given keys. "You can use these keys to change into your Teletubby suits anytime you want." she explained. Pinkie immediately knew just what to do: she inserted her key, twisted the slot and her beloved pink teletubby suit materialized just like that. Pinkie’s eyes sparkled with glee. “Oh my gosh! Look!” she exclaimed as her suit materialized in all its pink glory. With a gleeful squeal, she squatted down and made loud honking sounds, her joy echoing through the void. “Pinkie, don’t get carried away!” Sunset chuckled, trying to keep a straight face. The laughter was infectious as the girls joined in, their spirits lifted. With a shared determination, they tore open a swirling portal that shimmered with colors, ready to return to their world. “Happy rest of the day!” Shari called out, her voice fading as they stepped through. Back in their familiar surroundings, the fatigue of their hyperactive adventure washed over them. Applejack stretched, yawning widely. “Phew! I’m tuckered out. I could use a good nap.” The rest of the group nodded in agreement, all too aware of the wild day they had just experienced. But amid their tiredness, Pinkie was still bouncing around, her honks resonating with every leap. "Pinkie, can you tone it down a bit?" Rainbow Dash pleaded, her patience wearing thin. But Pinkie was having too much fun to heed her friend’s request. “I’m just getting started!” she giggled, bouncing even higher and honking louder. Rainbow, exasperated, decided enough was enough. She sprinted off toward home, yelling in mock frustration, “I can’t take this anymore!” “Just being Pinkie!” Sunset sighed, watching the chaotic energy of her friend bounce away, a smile tugging at her lips. Meanwhile, in Grogar's lair, he clenched his fists in frustration, his staff crackling with energy. “I can’t believe I lost to them again!” he growled, a bolt of energy shocking him as if the staff shared his displeasure. The End Author's Note Inspired by the portrait of scorpdk's OC (Artshine) in her Teletubby Laa-Laa cosplay. Artist: Scorpdk. Before you say anything, they don't have any headpieces or antennas at all. They just wear the suits.
The Killer PlantThe story begins on a bright, sunny day in Canterlot City, where the girls are enjoying their well-deserved holiday. With no school to attend, they find themselves with plenty of free time to explore new adventures. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and anticipation as they receive a call from their friend Wallflower Blush. Wallflower Blush, known for her love of plants and nature, invites the girls over to her home. Her house is described as a serene oasis, lined with various plants that create a calming environment. The neat furniture complements the greenery, and an HDTV sits prominently in the living room, hinting at potential movie nights or gaming sessions. “Hey guys! I could really use your help while my family is away on vacation,” Wallflower says cheerfully over the phone. “Would you be able to take care of my plants? I promise it’ll be fun!” The girls exchange glances filled with enthusiasm. They love spending time together and are excited about the prospect of caring for Wallflower’s beloved plants. “Of course! We’d love to help!” Applejack replies, their voices brimming with eagerness. With their minds made up, they gather their things and head over to Wallflower’s house. Upon arrival, they are greeted by the lush greenery that fills every corner of her home. The girls marvel at how vibrant and alive everything looks. “This place is amazing!” Sweetie Belle exclaims as she runs her fingers along the leaves of a particularly large fern. Wallflower smiles proudly. “Thank you! I’ve been taking care of these plants for years.” As they settle in, Wallflower explains what each plant needs in terms of watering and sunlight. The girls listen attentively, ready to take on this new responsibility during their break. Meanwhile, in the Dark Depths of Canterlot City... Far beneath the bustling streets of Canterlot City, in a hidden lair shrouded in shadows, Grogar watched the girls through his magical orb. His eyes gleamed with malevolence as he observed their enthusiasm for their work. "Interesting," Grogar muttered to himself, a sinister plan forming in his mind. "These girls are always meddling in my affairs. Perhaps, it's time I teach them a lesson. A lesson they won't soon forget." He waved his hand over the orb, summoning his dark magic. "Let’s see how they handle a little... complication." Grogar's magic swirled and twisted, shaping itself into a humanoid plant monster, its body covered in vines and thorns. "Go to Canterlot City," Grogar commanded the monster. "Cause chaos, and make sure those girls and their little plants pay dearly." The monster bowed and slithered away, ready to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting citizens of Canterlot City. Back in Canterlot City... As the girls kept taking care of the plants, the monster began its rampage. It moved through the city, its breath turning anyone who got in its way into giant, helpless fruit. Lyra and Bon Bon were the first to encounter the creature. They had been walking home from the park when the monster appeared. Before they could react, the monster unleashed its breath, enveloping them in a dark, magical mist as they coughed. When the mist cleared, Lyra and Bon Bon found themselves transformed—now towering, talking fruit, unable to do anything but call out for help. Shari floated in the ethereal expanse of her void, a galaxy of pink shimmering stars and magic planets. Her heart pounded as she witnessed the chaos unfolding through the wormhole, a gaping tear in the fabric of space-time. On the other side, Canterlot City was in turmoil, its once peaceful streets overrun by a monstrous force. "This is dire," Shari muttered to herself, her voice echoing through the void. Her horn shined as she activated the hologram, calling the girls to her void. "What is it, Shari? What's going on?" the girls asked as the hologram showed up on their morphers. "You and the others need to report to my void pronto. I'll explain what's happening when you get there." the Shari hologram ordered as the girls replied that they're on their way to her void. They all tear open a portal in front of them with one slash of their dimension blades of their morphers and they went through. In a flash of vibrant colors, the girls materialized before her; their expressions ranging from concern to outright fear. They stood in a semicircle, their morphers' glows adding to the void. "Shari, what's happening?" Sci-Twi asked, their voice tinged with urgency. Shari took a deep breath, steeling herself. "It's Grogar. He's planning to take over Canterlot City." She waved her hoof and a holographic image of Grogar appeared, his malevolent grin sending shivers down their spines. "He's unleashed a plant monster that's already started its assault on the city." The Guardians exchanged worried glances. They had faced many threats before, but the mere mention of Grogar's name filled them with dread. "Woah, nelly. Grogar sounds like one bad apple!" Applejack exclaimed with Apple Bloom nodding in agreement. "I know, right! He sure is one big party pooper!" Pinkie replied. "That's not all," Shari continued. With another blast of light from her horn, she showed them the scene of the plant monster wreaking havoc, its twisted vines wrapping around buildings and tearing them apart. "This creature is summoning an army of humanized changelings. It's unlike anything we've faced before." "Oh, no! I don't know what will become of our fair city soon!" Fluttershy shouted, scared. "Don't worry, Fluttershy. We'll take care of that psycho once and for all. Then we can get back to our projects. Okay?" Rainbow Dash said. "She's right. We're the Cosmic Guardians now. We can take him down!" Scootaloo spoke as Fluttershy starts to cheer up. The girls knew what had to be done. With a unified nod, they each activated their morphers. In a dazzling burst of light, they transformed into their Cosmic Guardian uniforms. "Let's go," Sunset said, determination burning in the Guardians eyes. They teleported to Canterlot City, arriving just in time to see the monstrous plant summon its army of humanized changelings. The streets were swarming with the creatures, their eyes glowing with malicious intent. The Guardians wasted no time, diving into the fray with the ferocity of warriors who knew the stakes. "Let's take out the demonic trash, y'all!" Applejack shouted as she summoned Thor hammer. "Right!" The guardians shouted in unison as they each summon their weapons. The battle was intense with the Guardians using their cosmic powers and weapons to fight off the hordes of changelings. Unfortunately, the tide had turned when the plant monster itself stepped into the battlefield. Its massive form towered over them. "A'll take care of that monster, sis!" Apple Bloom said as she charged towards it with her hammer. "Apple Bloom, wait!" Applejack yelled as her sister approached the creature. With a deep, guttural roar, it unleashed a dark magic breath that enveloped her. Just like that, Apple Bloom became an inanimate apple! "Apple Bloom. No!" Applejack cried as the monster laughed. "You dare hurt a little girl like that! You are gonna pay for this!" Fluttershy shouted as she summoned her whistle and called out her animal army. Unfortunately, the monster's breath is powerful enough that it turned her animal army into fruits before Fluttershy got enveloped as well. Once it all clears, Fluttershy got turned into a giant cherry! "Fluttershy!" Pinkie shouted as the monster teleported in front of her. Before she can fire explosives from her party-blower hands, it breathed on her as she turned into a strawberry! The Guardians could only watch in horror, frozen by the sheer shock of what had just happened. Before they could retaliate, the monster vanished, teleporting away with a sinister laugh that echoed through the now silent streets. The Guardians quickly gathered the fruit-ified Fluttershy, Apple Bloom, and Pinkie Pie, their minds racing for a solution. With heavy hearts, Rarity made a portal and one-by-one, they all flew back to Shari's void, carrying their transformed friends with them. Back in the void, the atmosphere was tense as they laid the fruits down gently, their bright colors a stark contrast to the darkness around them. The Guardians regrouped, the weight of their failure pressing down on them. Shari looked at the Guardians, her expression solemn. "We'll find a way to reverse this," she said, her voice firm. "But we must act quickly. Grogar won't stop until he rules Canterlot City with an iron fist." The Guardians nodded, determination replacing their fear. They knew the road ahead would be perilous, but they were ready to face whatever challenges came their way. "Ah sure hope my sister will be okay." Applejack hoped. The fate of Canterlot City—and their friends—depended on it. The sun hung low over Canterlot City, casting an eerie orange glow across the devastated landscape. Smoke billowed from the ruins of buildings, and the distant sounds of sirens and collapsing structures echoed through the empty streets. The once-bustling city now lay in shambles, half of it reduced to rubble by the mysterious plant-like creature that had emerged seemingly out of nowhere. A brilliant flash of multicolored light signaled the arrival of the remaining Cosmic Guardians. Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Sunset Shimmer, Sci-Twi, and Scootaloo materialized in the midst of the destruction, their faces etched with determination and concern. "This... this is worse than I imagined," Rarity whispered, her voice trembling as she surveyed the wreckage. Rainbow Dash clenched her fists, her eyes blazing with anger. "That thing is gonna pay for what it did to our city and our friends." Sunset Shimmer placed a reassuring hand on Rainbow's shoulder. "We'll get them back. We just need to figure out how to stop that creature first." Sci-Twi adjusted her glasses, her mind already racing with possibilities. "We should regroup and come up with a plan. Let's head to Wallflower's house; it's on the outskirts of the city and should be safe for now." Scootaloo nodded, her expression serious beyond her years. "I hope Apple Bloom and the others are okay..." "They're strong," Sunset assured her. "And so are we. Let's move." In the boundless expanse of Shari's void, three fruit-ified girls hovered anxiously. Apple Bloom had been transformed into a shiny red apple, Fluttershy into a delicate cherry, and Pinkie Pie into a plump strawberry. Their eyes darted around nervously as Shari, a mystical unicorn goddess with flowing rainbow mane and eyes that sparkled like stars, conducted a detailed scan using her crystalline horn. Shari sighed, lowering her staff as the ethereal light around it dimmed. "I'm sorry, girls. My powers aren't able to reverse the transformation. Whatever magic did this is deeply rooted and complex." Fluttershy's voice quivered, her peach form trembling slightly. "Does that mean we'll be... fruits forever?" Pinkie Pie's strawberry leaves drooped; her usual exuberance dampened. "But I had so many parties planned! I can't throw parties as a strawberry!" Apple Bloom tried to put on a brave face, but the fear was evident in her voice. "What if our friends can't change us back? What if we're stuck like this?" Shari floated closer, her presence soothing. "Don't lose hope. Your friends are resourceful and courageous. If anyone can find a way to save you, it's them. For now, you are safe here with me." Fluttershy took a deep breath, steadying herself. "You're right. We have to trust in them." Pinkie Pie's leaves perked up slightly. "And when we get back to normal, I'm throwing the biggest 'We’re Not Fruits Anymore' party ever!" Apple Bloom chuckled softly. "That's the spirit, Pinkie." Shari smiled warmly. "That's better. Now, let's keep monitoring the situation. I'll do everything in my power to assist your friends from here." The group arrived at Wallflower Blush's quaint, plant-filled house. The garden was a verdant oasis amidst the surrounding destruction, untouched by the chaos that had befallen the city. Inside, the girls gathered around the living room, exhaustion evident on their faces. Wallflower's collection of potted plants and hanging vines created a calming atmosphere, a brief respite from the turmoil outside. Sci-Twi pulled out her portable lab kit, setting it up on the coffee table. "Alright, let's go over what we know. This creature appears to be some kind of plant-based entity, capable of massive destruction and... turning people into fruits." Rarity shuddered at the thought. "It's absolutely dreadful. Poor Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Apple Bloom." Rainbow Dash paced back and forth. "We need to find its weakness. There has to be something that can take it down." Scootaloo, who had been silently observing the array of plants around the room, suddenly had an idea. Her eyes landed on a bottle labeled "Plant Killer" tucked behind a row of succulents. "Hey, guys! Look at this!" Scootaloo grabbed the bottle and held it up triumphantly. Sunset raised an eyebrow. "Plant killer?" Scootaloo nodded excitedly. "Yeah! If that monster is a plant, maybe this stuff can hurt it!" Sci-Twi's eyes lit up with intrigue. "That's a brilliant thought, Scootaloo. But we need to test it first to be sure." They moved to the backyard, where a patch of overgrown grass provided the perfect test subject. Scootaloo aimed the spray bottle and gave a single squirt. Instantly, the grass wilted and turned brown. Rarity covered her mouth in surprise. "Well, that was... effective." Rainbow Dash grinned. "If it works that fast on regular grass, imagine what it'll do to that overgrown weed terrorizing our city!" Sunset's expression grew thoughtful. "But we can't exactly run up to it and start spraying. We need a more efficient delivery method." Sci-Twi smirked, already formulating a plan. "Leave that to me. I can modify our Cosmic Guardian blasters to incorporate canisters of this plant killer. That way, we can hit it from a distance and with enough concentration to do some real damage." Scootaloo pumped her fist in the air. "Yes! Now we're talking!" "Great idea, sugarcube!" Applejack cheered. Rarity looked concerned. "But do we have enough of the plant killer to make a difference?" Sunset glanced around the garden. "Wallflower is a serious gardener. I'm sure she has more stored somewhere. Let's search the shed." After a quick search, they discovered several large containers of the plant killer stacked neatly in the shed. Sci-Twi's eyes gleamed as she began gathering the supplies. "This should be plenty. Give me an hour to make the modifications." Rainbow Dash cracked her knuckles. "Perfect. While you do that, the rest of us can scout the city and see where that thing is hiding now." Sunset nodded. "Be careful. We don't want anyone else getting hurt." Rarity placed a hand on Sci-Twi's shoulder. "Do you need any help, darling?" Sci-Twi smiled appreciatively. "I think I got it, but thanks. Just make sure to keep an eye out for any survivors who might need help." As the group dispersed to carry out their tasks, Sci-Twi set up her equipment on Wallflower's workbench. Tools and parts scattered around her as she meticulously began modifying the blasters. Her tongue stuck out slightly in concentration as she soldered wires and adjusted circuits. An hour later, the team reconvened in the living room. Sci-Twi held up one of the modified blasters, now equipped with a gleaming silver canister filled with the potent plant killer. "Behold, the upgraded Cosmic Guardian blaster. This should deliver a concentrated dose of the plant killer directly into the creature's system." Rainbow Dash grabbed one and inspected it eagerly. "Awesome! This is gonna be epic." Sunset took a blaster and looked at Sci-Twi with admiration. "Great work, Twi. This could be our best shot at stopping that thing." Scootaloo secured her own blaster, her eyes filled with determination. "Let's do this for our friends." Rarity adjusted her uniform and nodded resolutely. "For Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Apple Bloom." Sci-Twi's morpher beeped and Shari's voice came through, echoing slightly. "Girls, any progress on defeating the creature?" Sci-Twi pressed a button on her morpher. "Yes, Shari. We believe we've found a solution. We've modified our blasters to deliver a plant killer that should be effective against the monster." Shari's relief was palpable through her voice. "That's wonderful news. The girls here are safe but anxious. Be careful out there." Sunset replied, "We will. Keep them safe for us." Shari's voice softened. "Always. Good luck, Cosmic Guardians." The connection ended, and the girls exchanged determined glances. Rainbow Dash extended her hand into the center of the group. "Cosmic Guardians, ready to save the day?" One by one, the others placed their hands atop hers. "Ready!" they chorused. They stepped back, each activating their morphers in unison. "Cosmic Power, Activate!" A dazzling display of lights and colors enveloped them, transforming their everyday attire into sleek, armored uniforms that shimmered with celestial energy. They also have modified blasters and weapons at hand. Sunset pointed towards the door. "Let's go show that overgrown weed what happens when you mess with Canterlot City and our friends." With renewed vigor and a solid plan, the Cosmic Guardians surged forward, ready to face the monstrous threat and restore peace to their beloved city. The streets were eerily quiet as the Guardians navigated through the wreckage, their senses alert for any sign of the creature. Suddenly, a deep, guttural roar echoed through the air, followed by the sound of trees uprooting and buildings collapsing. "There!" Scootaloo pointed towards the city center, where the monstrous plant creature towered over the ruins, its massive vines writhing and lashing out, destroying anything in their path. Rainbow Dash gripped her blaster tightly. "Time to trim this thing down to size." Sunset raised her hand, signaling for caution. "Remember, we need to get close enough to deliver a concentrated dose. Let's approach from different angles to distract it." Rarity nodded. "I'll take the left side." "Scootaloo and I will go right," Rainbow Dash added. Sunset turned to Sci-Twi. "You and I will take it head-on. Ready?" Sci-Twi took a deep breath, steadying her nerves. "Ready." They split up, moving swiftly and stealthily through the debris. As they closed in, the creature's features became more distinct—a grotesque amalgamation of vines, thorns, and pulsating pods that oozed a sickly green sap. Its "head" was a massive flower bud that opened to reveal rows of razor-sharp petals. Sunset and Sci-Twi stepped into the open, immediately drawing the creature's attention. It let out another roar, swinging a massive vine towards them. "Now!" Sunset shouted. They dodged the attack, rolling to opposite sides as they fired their blasters. Jets of the plant killer sprayed onto the creature's body, causing it to shriek in pain as the areas began to wither and blacken. From the sides, Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Scootaloo unleashed their own attacks, targeting the creature's limbs and roots. The combined assault caused the creature to stagger, its movements becoming sluggish. "This is for my sister!" Applejack shouted as she sprayed away, having the creature becoming even more weak. "It's working!" Scootaloo cheered. Suddenly, the creature unleashed a flurry of thorny vines, forcing the Guardians to take cover. Sci-Twi analyzed the situation quickly. "We need to target its core. That's what's keeping it alive." Sunset nodded in agreement. "But it's protected by those outer layers. We need a distraction." Rainbow Dash's voice crackled over their communicators. "Leave that to me." Before anyone could protest, Rainbow Dash activated her super speed, becoming a blur as she raced around the creature, firing her blaster repeatedly. The monster thrashed wildly, trying to hit the elusive target. "Now's our chance!" Sunset yelled. She, Applejack and Sci-Twi charged forward, aiming their blasters at the exposed core—a glowing green orb nestled within the creature's chest. They fired simultaneously, the concentrated streams of plant killer hitting the core directly. The effect was immediate. The orb began to crack and sizzle, emitting a high-pitched screech as the creature convulsed. Its vines flailed erratically before slowly drooping and turning black. Rarity, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo joined in, adding their firepower to ensure the creature was fully neutralized. With one final wail, the monster collapsed, its massive body disintegrating into a pile of ash and withered leaves. The Guardians lowered their weapons, breathing heavily as they surveyed the aftermath. "We did it," Rarity said softly, relief washing over her. Rainbow Dash rejoined the group, a triumphant grin on her face. "Told you that thing was no match for us." Sunset smiled, placing a hand on Rainbow's shoulder. "Great job, everyone. But we're not done yet. We need to check if this reversed the effects on the people it transformed." Before they could do anything, the skies darkened as Grogar, the ancient sorcerer, stood atop a crumbling skyscraper. His eyes glowed with malevolent energy as he raised his staff, chanting an incantation that echoed through the city. Before him lay the fallen creature, a grotesque beast that had been defeated once before but now pulsed with a dark power. "Arise!" Grogar commanded, slamming his staff into the ground. The creature stirred, its form growing rapidly. In moments, it had doubled in size, then tripled, towering above the city. The guardians watched in horror as the beast, now colossal, unleashed an earth-shaking roar. Grogar laughed, reveling in the chaos he had wrought. “We need the zords, now!” shouted Sunset, the leader of the guardians. One by one, the guardians summoned their zords. They appeared like shimmering beacons of hope in the stormy skies. “Time to combine!” Sunset yelled. The zords merged, twisting and locking into place, until they formed the Cosmic Megazord, a towering figure of strength and light. Its eyes gleamed as it stepped forward to face the enlarged beast, the ground quaking beneath its mighty feet. The battle began in an instant. The Cosmic Megazord charged, delivering a swift punch to the creature’s midsection, sending it stumbling backward. The blow landed like a meteor, and the creature was hurled into several buildings, which collapsed like paper beneath its weight. As the beast staggered to its feet, it unleashed a breath of toxic, swirling magic. The breath hit a nearby office building, and in an instant, the structure morphed into an enormous, twisted banana! Inside Shari Skyline’s void dimension, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Apple Bloom watched in dismay, their hearts pounding with fear for their friends. The magical void that secured them in the sidelines, knowing they’re still fruit. Shari, sensing their worry, approached with a calm but determined expression. “Don’t worry. I’ve been thinking,” she said, her voice soothing. “The Cosmic Megazord has an emergency blaster, but it can only be used in the direst situations. This qualifies.” Back in the battle, the Guardians perked up when they heard the plan through their communication links. “An emergency blaster?! This is going to be epic!” Scootaloo shouted, her excitement barely contained. Sunset took a deep breath. She found the hidden button inside the Megazord's cockpit. "Here goes!" She pressed it, and with a powerful hum, the blaster emerged from the Megazord’s back. It glowed with untapped potential, a weapon of last resort. The beast, now recovered, lunged at them again, but Shari’s voice cut through the tension. “Focus all your magic into the blaster! It’s the only way to take it down for good!” The girls didn’t hesitate. Channeling their energies, they funneled everything they had into the blaster, their zords glowing brighter as their magic infused the weapon. The Cosmic Megazord took aim, its arms steady, and fired. A blinding beam of light shot forward, crackling with raw magical energy. The blast hit the creature square in the chest. The beast screeched in pain, its monstrous form disintegrating as the magic ripped through it. In seconds, it was gone, reduced to nothing but a faint shimmer of energy. As the creature disappeared, the effects of its dark magic were reversed. The giant banana building returned to its original city building form and inside Shari Skyline’s void, Apple Bloom, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy began to glow as they’ve turned back to their normal forms again. The trio had teleported back in front of the Guardians, safe and worry-free. Pinkie Pie tackled the group in a massive group hug. "You did it! You saved us!" Fluttershy wiped away tears of joy. "Thank you so much." Apple Bloom grinned at her sister figure, Applejack. "I knew you'd come through." "Aw, shucks. I could never leave you like that forever, sugarcube." Applejack said as she hugged her little sister. Scootaloo blushed, rubbing the back of her head. "Couldn't have done it without the team." “Thank goodness!” Fluttershy sighed in relief, wrapping her arms around her friends. The city, now peaceful, stood still as the Cosmic Megazord powered down. The girls knew that while this battle was won, Grogar was still out there, scheming in the shadows. Shari observed the reunion with a serene smile. "Well done, Cosmic Guardians. You have once again protected your world from peril." Sunset turned to Shari; gratitude evident in her eyes. "Thank you for keeping them safe." Shari nodded gracefully. "Always. Now, I believe there's a city that needs rebuilding and people who need reassurance." Rarity sighed, thinking about the destruction. "It's going to take a lot of work to restore Canterlot City." Sci-Twi smiled optimistically. "But we'll do it together. Just like we always do." Pinkie Pie bounced excitedly. "And once everything's back to normal, we're having the biggest 'We Saved the City Again' party ever!" Everyone laughed, the tension and fear finally melting away. Sunset extended her hand. "Let's go home." Hand in hand, they stand ready to face the challenges ahead with renewed strength and unbreakable bonds of friendship. A few days later, Canterlot City was abuzz with activity. Volunteers from all over joined forces to clear debris, rebuild structures, and help those affected by the attack. The Cosmic Guardians have worked tirelessly alongside the citizens; their spirits high despite the hard labor. Sometime later at Wallflower's house, the Cosmic Guardians were taking a brief respite. It's just when Wallflower and her family came in. "Hi, Wallflower. How was your family's vacation?" Apple Bloom asked. "It's great. I'm just worried about my plants, since when my family went back here, the city was demolished." Wallflower exclaimed. "Well, luckily. Your plants are all safe and taken care of." Sunset said, stepping aside to show their gardening friend the work they have done. Those plants are really looking a lot healthier. "Aw, I'm so proud of all of you," Wallflower exclaimed, her eyes shining with pride and happiness. Rarity smiled modestly. "We're just glad everything is great in the end, darling." Pinkie Pie jumped up, confetti inexplicably exploding around her. "Garden party, anyone?" Everyone groaned playfully but couldn't suppress their smiles. The End
When Good Animals Go Bad!At the Canterlot City Zoo, the Rainbooms and the Cutie Mark Crusaders wandered through the exhibits, their excitement buzzing in the air. Apple Bloom and Fluttershy were in awe as they passed the vibrant displays of exotic fish, reptiles, and other fascinating creatures. Sci-Twi, ever the diligent scientist, was snapping photos of each animal to analyze and take notes later. “This is so amazing!” Fluttershy whispered as she pressed her face close to the glass of a turtle tank. The slow-moving creature glided peacefully through the water, oblivious to its admirers. “Hold still, Fluttershy. I want to get the perfect angle,” Sci-Twi said, focusing her camera lens. Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash had other plans. Every time she spotted a particularly cool animal, she would sneak over to the side of the exhibit, eyeing it like a challenge. "I could totally climb that," she muttered to herself, sizing up the enclosure for the tree-dwelling monkeys. Before she could even place a hand on the barrier, however, Applejack yanked her back. “You’re not climbin’ into anything today, Dash. We’re here to look, not to start a zoo-wide incident.” "Ugh, come on!" Rainbow Dash groaned, folding her arms. “Just once! I could be in and out before they even noticed!” “And covered in dirt, I imagine," Rarity added with a huff, giving Rainbow a disapproving glance. "You know how I feel about dirt, Rainbow. Really, must we be the ones watching over you and Scootaloo all day?” She sighed as she saw Scootaloo staring excitedly at the nearby birds, clearly waiting for Rainbow Dash to give her the go-ahead for a bit of mischief. Applejack sighed in agreement. "I reckon this trip would be a whole lot easier if y’all didn’t act like this was an obstacle course." They eventually found themselves in front of the reptile house, where a massive snake coiled lazily in its habitat. Fluttershy’s eyes lit up as she leaned in, her soft voice filled with awe. "Oh, look at this beautiful snake! It looks so calm..." Before she could get too close, the snake hissed sharply, and Fluttershy froze. Sweetie Belle, sensing danger, quickly pulled her friend back, her face wide with concern. “Fluttershy, are you okay? That snake didn’t seem happy…” Sweetie Belle said, glancing nervously at the hissing reptile. Sunset Shimmer stepped up, placing a hand gently on Fluttershy’s shoulder. “Some snakes can be dangerous, Fluttershy. It’s always best to be careful around them, especially when they’re in unfamiliar environments.” Fluttershy looked down, her face crestfallen. “I didn’t mean to upset it…” Sweetie Belle hugged Fluttershy, trying to comfort her. “It’s okay, Fluttershy! You didn’t do anything wrong. You were just being your usual, kind self. The snake probably just wanted some space.” Fluttershy gave her a small smile, appreciating the gesture, but a hint of sadness lingered in her eyes. Unbeknownst to the group, deep in the dark underground caverns of Canterlot City, Grogar was watching their every move through his crystal ball. The ancient villain’s glowing red eyes gleamed with sinister delight as he observed the Rainbooms and the CMCs navigating the zoo. “A bond with the animals, hmm?” he mused to himself, stroking his long, twisted beard. “This could prove... useful.” A devious grin spread across his face as a plan began to take shape in his mind. "If they cherish the creatures of the earth so much, perhaps it’s time I turn nature against them. Canterlot City will fall, and the Rainbooms won't be able to stop me." With a wave of his hand, the vision in the crystal ball swirled into darkness. Grogar chuckled lowly, already plotting how he would use the creatures of the zoo—and beyond—to carry out his next sinister attack. At Fluttershy’s animal shelter, the atmosphere was tense. Normally a haven of peace and joy, today it felt heavy, almost suffocating. Fluttershy stood near the front door, arms crossed, with a determined look that unsettled her friends. Pinkie Pie was beside her, trying her best to cheer her up with balloon animals and light-hearted jokes, but it wasn’t working. “I’ve made up my mind,” Fluttershy said, her voice colder than anyone had ever heard. “I’m done with animals. Done with nature. It’s time for me to focus on… me.” The Rainbooms stood in stunned silence. Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Sunset Shimmer, and Sci-Twi exchanged worried glances. Even the Cutie Mark Crusaders, who had been happily playing with the animals a moment ago, were now frozen in confusion. “Darling, you can’t be serious,” Rarity said, her voice shaking. “You’ve always loved animals more than anything!” “I used to,” Fluttershy replied, brushing off her words. “But not anymore. I’ve wasted too much time taking care of them and being this… this ‘nature girl.’ I need to be free of it all.” Applejack stepped forward. “Fluttershy, we’re your friends, and we care about ya. But this just ain’t like you.” Fluttershy rolled her eyes. “Maybe that’s the point. Maybe I don’t want to be ‘like me’ anymore.” Before anyone could respond, a sudden shimmer of light filled the room, and a holographic image of Shari appeared, projected from the morphers the Rainbooms and the CMCs wore on their wrists. “Rainbooms! Something terrible is happening in Canterlot City,” Shari’s voice echoed urgently. “You need to come to my void at once. Grogar’s plan—" “I’m not going,” Fluttershy interrupted abruptly, her tone sharp and dismissive. “Whatever this is, it’s your problem. You all can deal with it without me.” The harshness in her words stunned the group. Rarity gasped, bringing a hand to her mouth. “Fluttershy, how can you say such a thing? We’ve always faced everything together!” “I don’t care.” Fluttershy turned her back on them. “You all can handle this without me. I’ve got better things to do than save the world.” Sci-Twi adjusted her glasses, trying to mask her hurt and frustration. “We’ll deal with Fluttershy later,” she said quietly. “We need to focus on stopping Grogar before his plan unfolds.” Reluctantly, the group agreed, knowing something was deeply wrong with their friend. With swift movements, they unsheathed the dimensional blades from their morphers, tearing open a shimmering portal in front of them. One by one, they stepped through, leaving Fluttershy behind. As they drifted through the portal and into Shari’s void, a solemn tension filled the air. Shari, a powerful interdimensional unicorn who had guided them through countless battles, was waiting, her face filled with concern. “You made it,” Shari said, her voice a mixture of relief and worry. “Grogar is more dangerous than ever. He’s put a curse on Fluttershy, twisting her mind against everything she stands for.” “That explains her behavior,” Sunset muttered. “But what’s his endgame?” Shari took a deep breath. “Grogar has created a new monster—a humanoid creature with snake arms that can control any animal it touches. He’s planning to unleash it in Canterlot City, turning the animals against people. Worse, he’s using his staff to keep Fluttershy under his spell, making her reject who she is.” “We need to stop him,” Rainbow Dash said, her fists clenched. “But how do we break the curse on Fluttershy?” “I’ll work on that from here,” Shari promised. “But for now, you must stop the monster before he wreaks havoc at the zoo.” Without hesitation, the Rainbooms nodded, their determination renewed. They tore another portal and stepped through, this time landing directly in the heart of Canterlot City Zoo. Chaos had already erupted. Screams echoed through the air as people fled in terror. Animals, their eyes glowing an eerie green, had turned violent, chasing the zookeepers and smashing through enclosures. The source of the chaos stood tall in the middle of the zoo—a humanoid figure with serpentine arms that slithered and coiled through the air. Wherever the snake arms touched, animals became feral and aggressive. The Rainbooms and the CMCs wasted no time, jumping into action. “Let’s split up!” Sunset shouted over the noise. “We need to stop those animals from hurting anyone!” Rainbow Dash dashed forward with super speed, her geode-powered legs carrying her across the zoo as she distracted a stampeding herd of antelope. Applejack used her incredible strength to barricade a broken enclosure while Rarity summoned diamond shields to protect fleeing civilians. Sci-Twi levitated debris out of the way, creating clear paths for people to escape, while Pinkie Pie flung explosive cupcakes toward the creature’s snake arms, trying to distract it. Meanwhile, the monster, with its sinister grin, continued to wrap its snake arms around more animals, turning them into its personal army. “We need to take that thing down!” Sunset shouted, drawing her dimensional blade. “It’s the only way to stop the animals!” But as they fought to contain the chaos, a shadowy figure watched from a distance—Grogar. He stood hidden behind a tree, his eyes glowing with satisfaction as he gripped his staff. “It’s all going according to plan,” he muttered. “With Fluttershy under my control and this monster sowing chaos, Canterlot City will fall. And soon, the Rainbooms won’t be able to stop me.” Back at the shelter, Fluttershy sat alone, staring out the window. Deep inside, she could feel something gnawing at her—an unease she couldn’t shake. But the spell that bound her thoughts refused to let her care. Still, a small part of her, buried beneath the dark magic, whispered that something was terribly wrong. As the battle raged on at the zoo, the Rainbooms knew they had one mission: stop the monster, save the city, and somehow bring their friend back before it was too late. They all knew what to do: it’s time they morphed and step into action! “Cosmic Guardians, ready to save the day?" Sci-Twi commanded as she placed her hand on her morpher. One by one, the others (sans Fluttershy) placed their hands on their morphers. "Ready!" they chorused, stepping back, each spinning the disc on their morphers in unison, activating their transformations. "Cosmic Power, Activate!" Just like that, they transform their everyday attire into their Cosmic Guardians uniforms. In the heart of Canterlot City Zoo, the battle was brewing. Rainbow Dash cracked her knuckles, eager to jump into action against the massive creature rampaging nearby. The ground rumbled under its weight, and she could feel her adrenaline surging. But before anyone could make a move, a sharp voice rang out. "Wait! Stop the battle!" Sweetie Belle yelled, rushing between the two sides. Rainbow groaned, slumping her shoulders. "Aw, come on, Sweetie Belle! I was just getting ready to kick some monster butt. What gives?" Sweetie Belle's eyes widened in realization, her voice urgent. "I just remembered... the animals! They're attacking Canterlot City! We can't just fight this monster and forget about them." Applejack adjusted her hat and sighed. "We ain't got enough hands to fight a monster and deal with wild animals tearin' up the city. Can't do both at once, sugarcube." Sci-Twi, always thinking on her feet, adjusted her glasses and stepped forward. "What if we don't have to? We could split into two teams. One team handles the animals and try to tame them without hurting them, and the other stays here to fight the monster." Pinkie Pie suddenly jumped into the air, squealing with excitement. "Ooooh, I love that idea!" She reached into her voluminous hair and pulled out a hat, followed by slips of paper. "Good thing I already wrote down the team names, right?" "Of course you did," Sunset Shimmer chuckled. One by one, they pulled slips from the hat. The teams were quickly formed. "Alright," Pinkie announced, waving the papers in the air, "Team Animal Tamer will be... Applejack, Apple Bloom, Rainbow Dash, and Sunset Shimmer!" "Yes!" Rainbow pumped her fist, but her enthusiasm waned when she realized the task. "Wait, what? Animal taming? No! I wanted to fight the monster!" "And Team Monster Fight will be Sci-Twi, Rarity, Sweetie Belle, and yours truly, Pinkie Pie!" Pinkie twirled around, tossing confetti from who-knows-where. Scootaloo frowned, realizing her name hadn't been called. "Uh, what about me? Where do I fit in?" Sunset turned to her with a soft smile. "Scootaloo, looks like you're not in this battle. But we do need someone to keep an eye on Fluttershy, wherever she is. Can you do that?" Scootaloo shrugged and nodded. "Sure thing. I can keep an eye on her. No problem." She tapped her morpher, summoning a glowing blue dimensional blade. With a quick glance over her shoulder, she grinned. "Guess I'll just be making sure Fluttershy stays safe while you guys handle the rest." Before anyone could reply, Scootaloo tore through the portal and vanished, her morpher's tracker guiding her to Fluttershy's location. Rainbow Dash, however, was still pouting. "This isn't fair. I wanted action, not a cuddle session with wild animals." Sunset placed a hand on Rainbow's shoulder. "I get it, Dash, but we all have to play our part. You can’t always get your way. Besides, taming wild animals is going to be plenty of action, trust me." Rainbow frowned, but Sunset’s words were starting to sink in. Slowly, her scowl softened. "Alright, fine. But I better get some serious excitement from this, or I’m punching the next monster we see." Applejack chuckled. "Don't worry, sugarcube. With the way them animals are actin', you're bound to get your fill of excitement." With a shared glance, Team Animal Tamer tore open a portal and stepped through, leaving the zoo behind. They had a job to do, and even if Rainbow wasn’t thrilled about it, the city needed them. Back at the zoo, Sci-Twi squared her shoulders, her gaze focused on the looming monster. "Alright, Team Monster Fight, let’s do this." Sweetie Belle waved after the others, her heart a little heavy but focused. "Good luck, you four! We'll hold things down here." As the battle at the zoo kicked into high gear, the team that remained knew they had their work cut out for them. But with two teams now tackling the threats from both sides, they had a fighting chance to save Canterlot City. The monstrous creature with serpentine arms loomed over Team Monster Fight, its dark scales glistening in the faint light that pierced the trees. Rarity stood firm, her fire sword blazing in her hand. Her Cosmic Guardian uniform remains untouched and her resolve was unshaken. With a swift motion, she unsheathed the flaming blade and charged at the beast, her eyes fierce with determination. “Not today, darling,” she muttered through gritted teeth. With a powerful strike, Rarity sliced through the creature’s snake-like arms. For a moment, it seemed as though she had triumphed. The severed limbs hissed as they fell to the ground, writhing for a brief moment before they were consumed by the flames. But, to her horror, the arms began to regenerate almost instantly, sprouting anew like cursed vines. Rarity staggered back, eyes wide with disbelief. "What… what is this thing?" she gasped, her voice trembling. Before she could react, the beast snarled, its regenerated arms lashing out toward her, ready to ensnare her in their coiling grip. Just as the monster was about to seize Rarity, a flash of cold light intervened. “Stay away from my sister!” shouted Sweetie Belle, her voice filled with unexpected bravery. She had armed herself with her ice sword, the blade shimmering with frost as she swung it between the monster and Rarity. The creature’s arms recoiled as the ice magic bit into its skin, freezing the writhing appendages momentarily. Rarity looked over at her younger sister, gratitude and concern battling for control in her expression. “Sweetie Belle, be careful!” Pinkie Pie, bouncing into the scene with her usual chaotic energy, grinned widely. “Time for a party!” she declared with enthusiasm. With a gleeful shout of, “It’s party time!” she transformed her hands into giant party blowers, which crackled with power as they morphed into explosive cannons. “Take this, you big ugly meanie!” she shouted, firing a barrage of colorful explosions directly at the beast. Confetti, streamers, and bursts of fireworks shot toward the creature, exploding on impact in a dazzling display. For a brief moment, the area was filled with smoke, glitter, and the scent of gunpowder. But as the smoke cleared, the creature stood unscathed, its scales barely scratched by Pinkie’s attack. Pinkie Pie’s grin faltered. “Uh… this is not how I planned the party.” Meanwhile, Sci-Twi had been standing a short distance away, carefully analyzing the situation. She furrowed her brow, deep in thought as she adjusted her glasses. "Something’s not right," she muttered. As the others struggled to find a way to defeat the creature, Sci-Twi’s mind worked quickly. Her eyes darted between the regenerating limbs, the lack of damage from Pinkie’s attack, and the way the beast seemed to grow more menacing with every hit. Suddenly, it clicked. “Wait!” she shouted, her voice cutting through the chaos. “Stop attacking it!” The others turned to her, confused. “Why?!” Rarity cried, dodging another swing of the creature’s arm. Sci-Twi pointed toward the regenerating arms and then back to the monster’s glowing core. “Every time we attack it, it gets stronger. It’s feeding off our energy!” Rarity gasped, her hand tightening around her sword’s hilt. “You mean—” “Yes,” Sci-Twi confirmed. “Every strike makes it more powerful. We have to find another way to beat it, without direct attacks.” Sweetie Belle lowered her ice sword, her expression troubled. “But how do we stop it without fighting?” Sci-Twi’s mind raced. They needed to outsmart the creature, find its weakness without strengthening it further. She took a deep breath, glancing around at her friends. “We have to disable it without giving it more power. Distract it, confuse it—anything but a direct strike.” The monster roared, sensing their hesitation. Its snake arms lashed out again, but this time, the group was ready to rethink their strategy. “Let’s get creative,” Sci-Twi said, her voice filled with determination as they regrouped. “We’ll need to fight smarter, not harder.” The chaos in Canterlot City had reached a peak, with citizens running for their lives as mutant animals, once tamed and peaceful, roared and rampaged through the streets. Sunset Shimmer, Applejack, Apple Bloom, and Rainbow Dash (Team Animal Tamer) had arrived at the scene, ready to restore peace—but the situation was much worse than they'd anticipated. "Those poor creatures are out of control," Sunset Shimmer said, her eyes scanning the wreckage and panicking civilians. She took a deep breath. "Applejack, Apple Bloom, I have an idea. Use your power hammers to smash the ground and create a cage. It should be sturdy enough to contain them." Applejack adjusted her hat, a confident glint in her eyes. "You got it, sugarcube. C’mon, Apple Bloom, let’s show 'em what we’re made of!" Apple Bloom nodded, her hammer appearing in a flash of light. "Let’s do this, sis!" Together, the two sisters summoned their magical hammers and swung them in unison, slamming them into the ground with immense force. The ground beneath the rampaging animals cracked open, and a massive cage of debris formed around them, locking the beasts inside. For a brief moment, there was hope. But it didn’t last long. The mutant animals let out earth-shaking roars, and the sonic waves from their throats blasted through the debris cage, sending shards of stone and metal flying in every direction. Applejack, Apple Bloom, and the rest of the group dove for cover as the cage shattered into dust. "Well, that didn’t work," Apple Bloom said, catching her breath. Sunset gritted her teeth. "Alright, Plan B!" She summoned her magic flamethrower, flames swirling in her hands. Instead of shooting fire, however, Sunset’s flamethrower unleashed giant magical bubbles that expanded and trapped the animals inside, each bubble shimmering with a magical glow. Citizens managed to escape as the bubbles bought them time. But the animals weren’t deterred. They charged forward, their new mutant powers giving them the strength to burst through the bubbles like they were made of air, leaving only sparkling fragments behind. Rainbow Dash grinned, undeterred. "Looks like it’s my turn!" She summoned her gloves, and streams of magic acid shot out toward the animals. The acid didn’t harm them but froze them in place like ice encasing their bodies. The group watched as the animals stopped moving, encased in solid magic. For a moment, there was silence. But it didn’t last long. One of the beasts, now covered in a fiery aura, unleashed a massive roar that generated shockwaves, shattering the ice. Another beast with electric energy crackling along its fur joined in, sending bolts of electricity through the frozen fragments, which melted instantly. Rainbow’s confident expression faltered. "What the—? They’ve got mutant powers now?!" Sunset’s eyes widened in realization. "That monster must have mutated them after turning them feral. We can’t just stop them with brute force anymore. We need to find a way to drain their powers and calm them down." The group gathered at the sidelines, wracking their brains for a solution. Meanwhile, the destruction continued, with buildings crumbling and debris flying everywhere. While the battle raged on across town, Scootaloo materialized near a quiet shelter, finding Fluttershy sitting alone inside, head lowered as she packed her belongings. The gentle animal caretaker had shut herself away, overcome by her inability to help in the face of such destruction. "Fluttershy?" Scootaloo called softly as she approached. Fluttershy barely glanced up, her face pale and her usual warmth gone. "I can’t... I can’t do anything. I failed." Scootaloo knelt beside her. "That’s not true. You’ve always been amazing with animals. You’ve helped so many, even when things looked impossible. You can help them now." Fluttershy shook her head, her voice barely a whisper. "They’re... they’re monsters now. There’s nothing I can do." Scootaloo wasn’t giving up. "You’re more than this curse, Fluttershy. Remember who you are—remember what you were made for. You’ve always had a gift with animals. They need you." Fluttershy hesitated, her hands trembling, but slowly, Scootaloo’s words began to sink in. Memories of her time caring for animals, the love and connection she shared with them, flickered in her mind. The curse that had clouded her heart began to fade, the dark aura around her lifting. Scootaloo smiled, cheering her on. "That’s it! You can do this, Fluttershy! The city needs you!" As the curse shattered, Fluttershy stood tall, her confidence renewed. The animals were still part of nature, and nature was something she could always connect with, no matter how dire the situation. She suited herself up into her Cosmic Guardians uniform and followed Scootaloo through the newly-torn portal to Canterlot City so they can join the battle. Back at the city, Sunset, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Apple Bloom were struggling to come up with a plan when the ground shook beneath them. They turned to see Grogar’s monster, a towering beast, stomping through the streets! Buildings crumbled beneath its feet as it roared, and Grogar watched in the distance, a menacing grin on his face. "Great, just what we needed—an even bigger monster," Rainbow muttered. Suddenly, a calm voice cut through the chaos. "Leave the animals to me." The group turned to see Fluttershy stepping forward, her usual gentleness now backed with resolve. Scootaloo stood behind her, beaming with pride. Fluttershy took a deep breath, her eyes locking onto the rampaging animals. She spoke softly, her voice filled with compassion. "It's okay. You're not alone. I understand you're scared, but I’m here now." As she spoke, a golden aura surrounded her, and the mutant animals paused in their destruction, turning their heads toward her. Their fiery auras flickered, and their roars softened. Fluttershy extended her hand, and one by one, the animals slowly began to calm down, their mutant powers fading as they responded to her gentle energy. Sunset smiled in awe. "Of course—Fluttershy’s connection with animals! That’s what we were missing." “She’s back!” Pinkie squealed in delight. With the animals tamed, the group’s focus shifted to Grogar and his towering monster. Grogar laughed, cheering that his plan was unraveling. "Let's finish this!" Sunset declared. With the animals no longer a threat, the team prepared for their final stand against Grogar’s growing beast, ready to protect Canterlot City once more. In the twilight of a city cast in the shadow of destruction, the Cosmic Guardians stood in a circle, eyes full of determination. Their morphers gleamed in their hands as they raised them high, pointing toward the heavens. "Cosmic Zords, unleash your energy!" they recited in unison. Beams of vibrant light burst forth from their morphers, shooting into the sky like celestial fireworks. The sky responded, parting to reveal the towering, gleaming forms of their Zords—each a manifestation of cosmic energy and the universe’s raw power. With practiced precision, the Guardians leapt into their Zords, and with the command of their will, the Zords began to shift, transforming and merging. Metal locked into place, gears turned, and the Cosmic Megazord stood tall, an imposing titan against the backdrop of a devastated skyline. The battle commenced with a ferocity that shook the ground. The monster, a hulking beast of shadow and energy, roared with rage, its attacks unrelenting. Time and again, the Cosmic Megazord struck—sword slashes, energy blasts, and powerful punches. But the creature was unyielding, shrugging off the blows like a force of nature. "We can’t beat it like this!" Sunset called out in frustration. "Trust the plan," Sci-Twi urged. "We just need the right moment." Rainbow Dash gritted her teeth. "This is ridiculous! Shutting down makes us vulnerable!" She glanced around the cockpit, her friends all staring back with tense, frustrated expressions. With a sigh, she conceded, "Fine. But if we get trashed, I told you so!" With a deep breath, the team closed their eyes and sank into meditation. The Megazord stilled, the glowing eyes of the machine dimming as it powered down. The monster roared again, sensing weakness, and charged at full force. From within the stillness, Sunset’s mind reached out, focusing on the monster’s movements. Her pulse slowed as she visualized the perfect opening. Wait… now! "Now!" Sunset’s eyes snapped open, her voice a spark of clarity. The others followed, reactivating the Megazord just as the monster lunged for a final blow. The giant sword of the Megazord swung in a wide arc, slicing clean through the monster’s arm at the last possible second. "We got it!" Rainbow Dash shouted triumphantly, a grin finally spreading across her face. But they weren’t done. Inside the cockpit, their weapons began to hum with power as they combined them to form the Megazord’s ultimate weapon—a massive energy cannon, glowing with cosmic light. The megazord summoned the cannon in its arms as the Guardians combined their weapons from the inside! "Cosmic Cannon, ready!" Sunset declared as the others nodded in unison. With precision, they aimed and fired. The cannon released a blast of cosmic energy so powerful it tore through the monster’s defenses, disintegrating it into a cloud of dark energy. Shari Skyline, standing nearby, raised her hoof, and with the shimmering magic of her horn, she contained the dark energy, sealing it away before it could spread. From his lair, Grogar seethed in rage, watching the battle’s outcome. "Those Cosmic Guardians have bested me again," he growled, slamming his fist onto his throne. Back in the city, the battle was over, and the Guardians returned to the ground, their Zords retreating back into the sky. Fluttershy, shaken by the ordeal, reopened her animal shelter, guilt written on her face. "I’m sorry," she whispered, her voice heavy with regret. "I should have trusted you all more." Her friends gathered around her. Sci-Twi placed a hand on her shoulder. "Don’t blame yourself, Fluttershy. Grogar's magic is strong—it manipulates emotions. But you’re stronger. We all are." Fluttershy smiled softly, her heart lighter. "Thank you." Suddenly, Shari’s hologram appeared from their morphers, her horn glowing with a soft light. "Well done, Guardians. Another victory for the cosmos." They all stood a little taller, a sense of pride filling their hearts. They had saved the city once again. Forming a circle, they each placed their arm over one another's shoulders. "One, two, three—Cosmic Guardians forever!" they shouted in unison, lifting their arms to the sky. Cheers rang out as they celebrated another day where the light of hope had triumphed over the forces of darkness. The End Author's Note Team Animal Tamer: Sunset Shimmer Rainbow Dash Applejack Apple Bloom Team Monster Fight: Sci-Twi Rarity Sweetie Belle Pinkie Pie Scootaloo is watching over Fluttershy, trying to figure out how to cure her from her curse. Monster requested by Static51302 (but with a few tweaks).
A Cosmic Celebration, Part 1The mall was buzzing with life, as the Cosmic Guardians—Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy—along with their younger counterparts, the Cutie Mark Crusaders (Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo), strolled through the food court. They were in high spirits, enjoying their day off, chatting about school, new adventures, and their latest triumphs over Equestrian magic gone awry. Just as they gathered near the fountain to rest, an announcement came over the mall’s speakers. "Attention, citizens! The city council has declared a special day in honor of the Cosmic Guardians and their heroic deeds! Join us next Saturday as we celebrate our city's protectors with parades, festivities, and more!" Excited murmurs immediately rose from the group. "A day just for us? That’s awesome!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed, pumping her fist in the air. "I reckon that sounds mighty nice," Applejack agreed with a warm smile. "A chance for everyone to come together and celebrate all we've done." Rarity's eyes sparkled with excitement. "We’ll have to wear something absolutely fabulous for the occasion! It must be perfect for such an event!" Pinkie Pie was already bouncing up and down. "We can have cupcakes! Balloons! Confetti cannons! Maybe even—" "Okay, Pinkie, let’s focus," Sunset chuckled, though she too couldn’t hide her enthusiasm. “It sounds like a fun day, and after everything we’ve been through, it’ll be nice to just enjoy ourselves.” The younger girls, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo, were equally thrilled. “Do you think we’ll get our own float?” Apple Bloom asked, her eyes wide with wonder. Sweetie Belle grinned. “Maybe they’ll even let us sing!” Scootaloo, as usual, was thinking more action-packed. “I wonder if they’ll set up an obstacle course… or maybe a race!” The group chatted excitedly, making plans for the special day ahead, unaware that a dark plan was already brewing in the background. Far away, Grogar, the ancient and malevolent sorcerer, was watching them through his crystal orb. “Celebrate the Cosmic Guardians, will they?” Grogar growled, pacing in his lair. “We’ll see how much they celebrate when I’m done with them. They think they’ve seen the worst of me? I’ll use my magic to recreate an ancient god that will give them something truly horrifying to remember.” With a wave of his staff, Grogar summoned dark magic and began resurrecting an ancient Hindu god: Garuda! Upon Grogar’s command, Garuda had begun weaving Grogar’s curse. Their target: the very outfits the Guardians wore. But this wasn’t any simple curse. Grogar smirked as Garuda reached into the fabric of time and space, pulling forth iconic Power Ranger suits—symbols of heroism and strength—and Grogar used his dark magic to enchant them for his own purposes. These suits would form around the Guardians and others, binding to them, forcing them into new roles. Grogar relished the thought of their confusion and helplessness. “That’ll teach them to meddle in my affairs,” he muttered with a sinister grin as Garuda unleashed the curse. That night, the Cosmic Guardians went to bed, completely unaware of what was about to happen. As they slept peacefully, the curse descended upon them, weaving itself into their dreams and onto their bodies. The magical Power Ranger outfits formed, clinging to them like a second skin, impossible to remove or alter. Sunset’s suit blazed red as the original Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger; Twilight’s became a vibrant purple like the Dino Charge Ranger. Each of the others has also been covered in suits from different eras and teams, their true forms hidden beneath the fabric of Grogar and Garuda’s malevolent spell. Morning came, and one by one, they awoke to find themselves in their new uniforms. “What in tarnation?!” Applejack exclaimed, looking down at herself. She was now dressed head to toe in the glowing armor of the orange Solar Ranger. She tugged at the suit, trying to pull it off, but it wouldn’t budge. “What… what is this?” Rarity was equally distressed, examining her reflection in her full-length mirror. She was now in the regal suit of the white Mystic Force Ranger. “Oh, no, no, no! This is not my style at all! Who would do such a thing?” Twilight ran into Sunset’s room, her purple Dino Charge suit glimmering in the sunlight. “Sunset! I can’t get this off!” Sunset, dressed as the Red Mighty Morphin’ Power Ranger, was already trying to remain calm, though her mind was racing. “I know, Twilight. I’ve tried everything. It’s like this suit is glued to me.” Pinkie Pie came bouncing in, her pink Hyperforce suit not even slowing her down. “Isn’t this kinda fun, though? I mean, we look like superheroes!” Rainbow Dash, now in the blue RPM suit, skidded to a halt next to her. “I’d agree if I could take this thing off. But it won’t let me!” Fluttershy, meek as always, tugged at her yellow Wild Force suit. “I don’t understand… it’s like it’s stuck.” Elsewhere, the select people was facing the same issue. Trixie Lulamoon had transformed into a Blue Omega ranger, Vice Principal Luna was dressed as the SPD Shadow Ranger, and Principal Celestia now bore the sleek form of the white Alien Ranger. The entire group gathered in Sunset’s living room, all frantically trying to figure out what had happened. “This is impossible!” Twilight said. “We’ve faced Equestrian magic, but this? This is different.” “I bet Grogar’s behind this,” Sunset said, crossing her arms. “It’s exactly his style. He’d want to mess with us before a big event like the celebration day.” “But what do we do?” Scootaloo asked. “We can’t just stay like this forever!” “I’m not sure how to reverse it yet,” Sunset said, her tone serious, “but we’ll figure it out. Until then… we might just have to get used to these suits.” “Yeah, she’s right. The great and powerful Trixie is loving this already!” Trixie exclaimed, posing in her Omega Ranger uniform like a supermodel. Everyone exchanged glances, uncertain of what the day—and their new Power Ranger forms—would bring. Elsewhere, the people of Canterlot City has already woken up to begin Cosmic Guardians Day. However, they wake up to find something bizarre has also happened to them! The CMCs have been transformed into the jumpsuits of Piranhatrons from Power Rangers Turbo, Diamond Tiara had been formed into the jumpsuit of an loogie soldier from Power Rangers Megaforce, The Shadowbolts has the suits of the putty patrollers, Silver Spoon and Juniper Montage has their clothes being turned into the jumpsuit of Cogs from Power Rangers Zeo and Vinyl Scratch and Octavia Melody has the jumpsuits of the Grinders from Power Rangers RPM formed on them! All the people of Canterlot City have their clothes transform into that of evil foot soldiers from the Power Rangers franchise and they were panicking. “Whoa! I look amazing in this!” Scootaloo yelled in excitement as Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle try to pull theirs off. The suits are stuck to them of course. “Ow! What’s going on, y’all?” Apple Bloom asked in shock. “I don’t know, but Rarity is NOT gonna like this!” Sweetie Belle replied. “What is this?!” Diamond screamed, trying to pull her suit off only to find that it’s her skin now as the eyeball on her suit starts to blink and move! “Eww!” Diamond exclaimed, disgusted by the eyeball’s movement before she sneezed magic dust. “Oh no! This can’t be happening!” “Oh, my god!” The Shadowbolts exclaimed in unison as they find themselves in silver jumpsuits with huge gloves that tighten their every curve! Everyone is panicking while some were liking their new uniforms. Silver Spoon and Juniper love the silver glittery look on their new outfits. Vinyl Scratch and Octavia Melody were rocking their new robotic bodies. It wasn’t last long when suddenly, a dark purple aura of dark magic enveloped them and the people of Canterlot City! They all try to fight it, but it was no use. Their bodies have been telekinetically controlled while their minds are stable. Everyone was screaming for help and panicking more as they were becoming even more controlled. Later that morning, the Cosmic Guardians stood in awe, their new suits gleaming under the midday sun as they approached the grand parade. It was supposed to be a day of celebration, but something was terribly wrong. The streets, once vibrant with cheers and waving flags, had become eerily silent. The crowd moved stiffly, like puppets on strings. Their minds were still stable, but were drained of all happiness. As the Guardians drew closer, their hearts sank. "They’re under Grogar’s curse," Sunset Shimmer murmured, her voice trembling with a mix of dread and anger. The CMCs, the three young Cosmic Guardians, now moved like foot soldiers. Their eyes, usually filled with kindness, were empty as they marched forward, transformed into Piranhatrons. Nearby, Silver Spoon and Juniper Montage had become Cogs, their normally pristine look replaced by the cold metallic armor of Garuda’s influence. The Shadowbolts are putty patrollers and Vinyl Scratch & Octavia Melody are Grinders! Everyone is now under dark magic’s control and they didn’t like that one bit! And worst of all, Diamond Tiara was surrounded by a group of mind-controlled civilians as she was crying in panic. Her nose twitched as she let out a sneeze, the green mist spreading and instantly transforming anyone caught in its path. Lyra and Bon Bon, who had been desperately trying to flee, were engulfed by the cursed mist, and within moments, they too had become enslaved foot soldiers. Despite their new monstrous appearances, their terrified screams echoed inside their minds, their wills trapped but still intact. "No! This can’t be happening!" Diamond Tiara’s voice came out choked and desperate as she tried to hold back another sneeze. "I don’t want this... someone help me!" Everyone groaned in misery as they were still controlled and were heading towards the Guardians, forcibly getting ready to attack! They didn’t want to attack, but they have no control! The Cosmic Guardians braced themselves. Rainbow Dash clenched her fists, ready to charge into battle, but Sunset Shimmer grabbed her arm. "Wait! We can’t just rush in," Sunset said, her voice firm. "They’re still our friends. They haven’t lost their minds. We can’t hurt them." "But they’re attacking us!" Rainbow protested, her eyes flicking to the CMCs, who were approaching with worried expressions. Sunset shook her head. "There has to be another way." Suddenly, Sci-Twi’s morpher buzzed to life. "Shari!" she called out urgently. "We need you now!" A glowing light enveloped the team as the unicorn goddess, Shari, answered their call. In an instant, the Cosmic Guardians were teleported out of the cursed streets and into the safety of Shari’s void. Principal Celestia, Vice Principal Luna and Trixie were teleported along with them. The void was calm and ethereal, with shimmering stars and swirling galaxies as its backdrop. Trixie was immediately impressed by the environment. “Wow! Trixie could really use this for her next show!” Trixie exclaimed, talking in third person as always. Suddenly, Shari Skyline, a majestic unicorn with a mane of stardust, teleported and hovered before them, her expression somber. "I’m sorry, Guardians," Shari began, her voice gentle but filled with sorrow. "Grogar has resurrected an ancient Hindu god named Garuda who has spread his curse. The curse is so powerful that it has taken over not just their bodies, but the magic itself. They still have control of their minds, but their bodies are under his control." "How do we break the curse?" Sunset asked, stepping forward. "There has to be a way to save them without—" Shari’s expression darkened. "There is only one way. You must fight them. Only by defeating the cursed warriors can you break the spell." The Guardians, the principals and Trixie gasped in unison. "We can’t..." Rainbow Dash started, but her voice faltered as the weight of Shari’s words hit her. "They’re our friends," Fluttershy whispered, clutching her hands together. Sci-Twi drifted forward, shaking her head in disbelief. "Is there really no other way?" “We don’t want to hurt our sister!” Applejack and Rarity screamed in unison, worried that they might lose the trust of their own families. "I’m afraid not," Shari said gravely. "Grogar and Garuda’s magic is woven deeply into their forms. Only by defeating them can the curse be lifted." Sunset glanced at her team, each of them struggling to accept the harsh truth. Their friends needed them, but the cost of freeing them was a battle they never wanted to fight. “Don’t worry, because you’ll have some assistance.” Shari continued as she lit her horn and a huge ball of light emerged by her. Once the bubble depleted itself, it’s revealed to be Starlight Glimmer and Tempest Shadow who just so happen to suffer the same curse as well! The group gasped in shock as they saw the duo’s new forms. Starlight Glimmer is formed into a pink Lost Galaxy ranger and Tempest Shadow is that of a purple Ranger Slayer. “No way!” Rainbow exclaimed, clearly shocked. “Woo-hoo! More Rangers! This day just keeps getting better!” Pinkie squealed in excitement as everyone sighed in defeat. Rainbow Dash’s fist clenched at her side, her eyes hardened with determination yet clouded with sorrow. Twilight Sparkle adjusted her glasses, her mind already calculating a way out of this nightmare. Applejack tugged at her hat, trying to suppress the emotions welling up inside. "We knew it might come to this," Sunset Shimmer said quietly, standing beside Shari. "But that doesn’t make it any easier." Even principals Celestia and Luna, usually so composed and strong, exchanged uncertain glances. Trixie, ever the show-off and brimming with confidence, now drifted quietly in the back, her arms wrapped around herself as the weight of the situation sunk in. For the first time, even she wasn’t sure if she was ready. "The Great and Powerful Trixie... does not wish to fight her friends," Trixie muttered, her voice unusually quiet. "But if it's the only way to save them, then... Trixie will do what must be done." The tension in the air was palpable as Shari gently lowered herself to the ground, her mystical aura pulsing softly. She turned to Celestia, who had drifted forward, her usual radiance dimmed by worry. "I will stay behind with Shari," Principal Celestia declared, her voice steady despite the storm of emotions swirling in her. "We’ll work together to uncover how Grogar and Garuda managed to place this curse on the people of Canterlot City. There has to be a way to free them without further harm, and finding that will be our task." Shari nodded, her eyes glowing with a deep sense of understanding and gratitude. "Your wisdom is invaluable, Celestia. Together, we will search for the source of this curse, and perhaps through that, we may find the key to undoing it entirely." Vice Principal Luna, though clearly torn, placed a hand on her sister’s shoulder. "Are you sure you wish to stay? It may be dangerous here." Celestia gave a small, confident smile. "I trust Shari and I trust all of you. If anyone can protect Canterlot City and bring back those lost to the curse, it’s the Rainbooms. I’ll do what I can to help from here." Sunset Shimmer drifted forward, her expression resolute. "We'll find a way to break the curse, and when we do, we’ll need whatever information you and Shari can find. Just... be careful." With a flick of her wrist, Sunset opened a swirling portal back to Canterlot City. The glow from the portal reflected on the faces of the Rainbooms, Vice Principal Luna, Starlight, Tempest and Trixie, casting them in a surreal light as they steeled themselves for the battle ahead. "Good luck," Celestia called, her voice filled with hope and sorrow in equal measure. Shari’s wings fluttered as she turned to the group. "The battle may be hard, but your bonds with those under the curse will not be broken. You fight not just with strength, but with love. Never forget that." With those final words, the Rainbooms, Luna, Starlight, Tempest and Trixie stepped through the portal, leaving Celestia and Shari behind in the shimmering light. To be continued… Author's Note The Cosmic Guardians and their new group’s ranger suits: Sunset Shimmer - Red MMPR Twilight Sparkle - Purple Dino Charge Rarity - White Mystic Force Applejack - Orange Solar Ranger Pinkie Pie - Pink Hyperforce Rainbow Dash - Blue RPM Fluttershy - Yellow Wild Force Tempest Shadow - Ranger Slayer Starlight Glimmer - Lost Galaxy Pink Trixie Lulamoon - Omega Blue Vice Principal Luna - SPD Shadow Ranger Principal Celestia - MMAR White Artist of illustration: citalopram-overdose
A Cosmic Celebration, Part 2As the Rainbooms, Tempest Shadow, Trixie, Starlight Glimmer and Vice Principal Luna emerged back to Canterlot City, dark clouds gathered ominously over the skyline. In the distance, they could see familiar figures—friends, loved ones, once filled with light and laughter, now twisted by Grogar’s curse. Rainbow Dash exhaled slowly, her eyes narrowed in determination. "Alright, everyone. We’re not just fighting to win—we’re fighting to save them. Let’s make this count." Twilight adjusted her glasses again, this time with a determined glint in her eyes. "We’ll figure out a way. We always do." The Rainbooms and the group readied themselves as the cursed figures drew closer, their eyes glowing with the dark magic that bound them. The battle was about to begin, and while the stakes were higher than ever, there was no doubt in any of their hearts—they would fight, not just for victory, but for the ones they loved. Back in the mystical void, Shari and Celestia turned to each other, their bond as ancient as the stars above them. “We’ll find the answer,” Celestia said softly, her eyes determined. “And then, the Cosmic Guardians Day will resume, happier than ever.” Shari nodded, her horn glowing with ethereal light. “Indeed, old friend. Together, we will unravel this curse.” With that, they all go through the newly-formed portal to the secret magic research lab at Canterlot High, knowing that they’ll get better research there. Shari opens the portal to the school and they went through. As the battle raged in Canterlot City, a different kind of battle for knowledge began, one that would tip the scales of destiny itself. The battlefield was chaotic. Flashes of light and bursts of energy filled the air as the Rainbooms, Vice Principal Luna, Starlight, Tempest, and Trixie charged towards the possessed townspeople. Their expressions were grim yet determined, knowing the challenge ahead: they had to fight to save those they loved, not to hurt them. Applejack spotted her sister, Apple Bloom, amidst the chaos. Her heart twisted as she saw the young girl’s eyes glowing with dark energy, an unnatural force controlling her. Applejack sprinted forward, calling out, "Apple Bloom! Ya gotta snap out of it, sis! This ain’t you!" But Apple Bloom’s response was cold and mechanical. With a swift motion, she summoned her piranhatron glove—its grotesque, snapping jaws eager to strike. "Sorry, big sis, but I’m not in control," Apple Bloom said, her voice laced with an eerie edge. Before Applejack could react, the glove shot forward, landing a powerful punch that sent her older sister tumbling back across the ground. "Applejack!" Rainbow Dash yelled, rushing to her friend’s side. Trixie, always eager to prove herself, conjured up a storm of magical fireworks, ready to blast her way through the possessed crowd. “The Great and Powerful Trixie will stop this!” she declared, her hands glowing with energy. “Yeah, let’s take these punks down!” Rainbow added, her blaster powering up as she readied for action. But Sunset and Sci-Twi stood in their way, arms outstretched to block them. “Wait!” Sunset shouted, her voice firm but calm. “We’re not here to fight them like enemies. We have to remember that they’re under a spell. We fight with love, not force.” Rainbow Dash grumbled, her hands twitching in frustration. “But they’re hitting us first! Can’t we hit them back? Just a little?” Trixie crossed her arms, rolling her eyes dramatically. “Trixie agrees! I mean, they’re not exactly asking for hugs!” “No!” Sci-Twi insisted. “We can’t hurt them. We’ll break the curse, but we have to be smart about it.” As the debate raged, Rarity was hard at work, using her magic to free as many people as she could from the spell. She focused intensely, unaware of a figure sneaking up behind her—Diamond Tiara, who had been turned into a sinister foot soldier. The moment Diamond appeared, she let out a loud sneeze, spraying Rarity with a cloud of dark energy and snot. “Ah—ah-choo!” Rarity froze, horrified. “Diamond Tiara! Did you just sneeze on me?!” she shrieked. But before she could react further, the dark energy began to seep into her skin. "Oh no… Oh no!" she panicked, watching in disbelief as a green jumpsuit materialized on her body, enveloping her in the cursed uniform. She gasped as a blinking eyeball appeared on the suit’s chest. “An eyeball? On my outfit?! And this color—green?!” Her voice rose to a fevered pitch as she stumbled back, completely horrified. “Green is simply not my color!” The others turned to see Rarity’s predicament, realizing that the curse had claimed one of their own. Luna grimaced. “We can’t let the curse spread any further. Rarity needs to be led somewhere safe to recover.” Fluttershy, who had been watching from nearby, nodded solemnly. “I’ll take her.” With a graceful motion, she tore open a glowing portal with the dimensional blade of her morpher. “Come on, Rarity,” Fluttershy said gently, taking her friend’s arm. “But… the eyeball!” Rarity whimpered, still in disbelief as she glanced down at the grotesque detail on her suit. “Why does it have to blink?” Fluttershy led Rarity through the portal, arriving at the school’s secret lab. There, Principal Celestia and Shari were already trying to figure out the cause of the evil curse, their faces filled with concern and hope. As Rarity stepped through, Celestia gasped at the sight of her cursed state. “Oh dear,” Principal Celestia muttered, eyeing the cursed jumpsuit. Shari simply smirked, her enigmatic gaze studying the new arrival. "Well, well. Looks like we’ve got ourselves babysitting duty for the rest of the battle." Rarity groaned, her voice strained with exasperation. "Babysitting? I’m in the middle of a fashion emergency!" Fluttershy returned to the battlefield, leaving Rarity in Celestia and Shari’s capable care. As she emerged back into the fray, she steeled herself. The battle was far from over, and while one Cosmic Guardian was down, the rest of the team would fight on—guided by love and determination, not force. They had to save their friends and family, no matter the cost. The city square was buzzing with anticipation as the Rainbooms stood on stage, but Pinkie Pie had something extra special up her sleeve—quite literally. The moment she yelled the words, "It’s party time," her hands turned into party blowers with a loud and festive toot! Confetti exploded into the air, spinning in every direction like a whirlwind. But this time, Pinkie wasn’t just setting the mood. The colorful streamers and glittery confetti swirled together, forming a shimmering forcefield around the crowd. It sparkled with electric energy, crackling every time someone touched its surface. The forcefield wasn’t just for decoration—it had a surprising twist. Each time the army trying to invade the city touched the field, a small jolt of electricity zapped them, forcing them to back away. But this wasn’t going to hold them forever. The Rainbooms and their friends knew they needed time to regroup. With Pinkie's forcefield buying them a moment of peace, the group hurriedly retreated to a hidden spot in the city to plan their next move. Vice Principal Luna watched the whole scene unfold, arms crossed and brows furrowed. "It’s clear love isn’t the answer," she muttered under her breath, her tone serious as the Rainbooms nodded in agreement. Gathering them together, Luna pulled out her newly formed morpher, a sleek, shimmering device that hummed to life in her hands. She tapped a few buttons, summoning a holographic projection of her sister, Principal Celestia. "Sister, how's the research going?" Luna asked as Celestia’s image flickered to life. Celestia’s calm, wise voice filled the space. "Shari’s been working on it. We’re almost there," she said, stepping aside to reveal Shari, hard at work at the lab. Shari looked up from her notes, nodding. "We’re close to figuring out the cause of the curse," she confirmed through the hologram. But just as hope began to spread through the group, Rarity’s frantic face popped into view on the hologram, interrupting everything. Her eyes were wide with panic, and she was sneezing uncontrollably. "Help! Achoo! It’s happening again!" Rarity cried, her elegant demeanor crumbling under the effects of the curse. Each sneeze sent a wave of magic surging from her, the side effects spreading chaos. Shari gasped and quickly cast a spell through the hologram, surrounding Rarity with a forcefield to contain the magic. "Stay calm, Rarity! We can’t let your magic spread!" Shari warned, though Rarity wasn’t exactly calming down. "My forcefield’s filling up with… magic snot!" Rarity wailed, her face contorted in disgust as the field shimmered with the gooey substance. "Hurry, please! I can’t take it anymore!" Shari and Celestia exchanged worried glances. "We’re working as fast as we can, Rarity. Hang in there!" Celestia reassured her, though Rarity’s desperate pleas didn’t seem to fade. The hologram call ended with Shari looking toward Luna. "You have to think of something else," Shari said gravely. "Love isn’t going to break this curse." Luna nodded grimly. "Understood." She closed the connection and turned to face the Rainbooms, Starlight Glimmer, Trixie, and Tempest Shadow. The weight of the situation hung in the air as they huddled together. "We need another way," Luna said, her voice strong. "Love isn’t enough. We need a new plan." The group exchanged glances, knowing they had little time to come up with a solution before the army broke through Pinkie’s forcefield or Rarity’s magic sneeze spread uncontrollably. Twilight was the first to speak. "Maybe it’s not just love. Maybe it’s about balance—magic, emotions, and intent." Starlight nodded thoughtfully. "We’ve used our magic to fight, but we haven’t used it to restore things. Maybe that’s what we’re missing." Trixie smirked. "Well, the Great and Powerful Trixie is ready to put on a show that can save the day!" Tempest crossed her arms, her eyes narrowing in concentration. "We need to act quickly. The curse is getting stronger." Luna’s eyes gleamed with determination. "Then let’s think. What can we use, besides love, to set things right?" The brainstorming began, ideas flowing as they raced against time, knowing that the fate of the city—and Rarity—depended on their next move. Principal Celestia paced the glowing floor of the school’s secret lab, her brow furrowed in concentration. Beside her, Shari, an enigmatic figure with keen instincts for magic, was poring over ancient scrolls and tapping her hoof against a glowing, levitating orb. “We’re close, Shari,” Celestia said. “I can feel it. Grogar’s curse—it’s tied to something tangible, something we can break.” Shari nodded. "It's not just the magic. It’s the very fabric of space and time being woven into these cursed outfits. Garuda's craftsmanship, and Grogar's dark enchantment. We've almost got it." Suddenly, a loud, frantic voice broke through their focus. “Darling! I am drowning in snot! This is absolutely horrid!” Rarity's forcefield flickered in and out of existence as it rapidly filled with thick, glowing, germ-like magic, swirling and flooding up to her thighs, soaking into her emerald-green jumpsuit. The magic had caused the eerie eyeball on the suit to blink and dart around, glowing ominously as if alive. Rarity frantically wiped her hands, trying to push the glowing sludge away, but it only grew worse. Her panic rose as she felt the forcefield weakening, threatening to burst. "Ugh! My body—it’s getting overpowered by this awful mess!" Rarity shrieked, her face flushed with disgust. "I don’t know how much longer I can take it! The dark magic germs are crawling all over me!" Principal Celestia turned to Shari. “We don’t have much time. If that forcefield breaks, Rarity will be completely overwhelmed by Grogar’s dark magic.” Shari’s eyes flashed with realization. “Wait, Celestia. The outfits—Grogar and Garuda wove them from threads of space and time. Grogar must have used his staff to corrupt them! That’s the source of the curse!” Celestia’s eyes widened. “Then we need to destroy that staff.” Without hesitation, Shari projected a hologram and called upon the Rainbooms, Vice Principal Luna, and Trixie. “We’ve located the true source of the curse. Grogar’s staff is what’s corrupting everything. We need to sneak into his lair, steal it, and break the curse.” Vice Principal Luna appeared on the hologram, her face serious. “Understood. I’ll lead the operation.” As the Rainbooms, Luna, and Trixie gathered in the school's magic vault, Luna distributed stealth morphers. “These will turn us invisible and lower our voices. Once we activate them, we’ll also don ninja outfits. Shari, prepare the portal.” Rarity, who had been listening to the plan while trying to keep her forcefield from breaking, let out a breath of relief, though she was still clearly in distress. “Thank goodness, darling! But ugh, I cannot stand this any longer—my jumpsuit is absolutely being ruined!” The green fabric clung to her legs, sticky and shining with magic residue, as the forcefield pulsed dangerously. “We’re running out of time,” Rarity squeaked. Shari's hologram flickered as she opened a glowing, swirling portal. “The portal to Grogar’s lair is ready. The rest is up to you.” With a nod from Luna, the group activated their morphers. Their bodies shimmered and faded into invisibility, ninja outfits materializing around them, sleek and silent. One by one, they stepped into the portal. Grogar’s lair was a twisted, dark dimension filled with eerie mist and the sound of distant, echoing chants. The air pulsed with ancient magic, and the walls were decorated with ominous runes that glowed faintly in the darkness. The group moved with silence, slipping past sentinels and traps, their stealth mode keeping them undetected. In the center of the lair stood Grogar himself, his massive form looming over a dark, enchanted altar. His staff glowed with immense power, radiating with the same dark magic that was plaguing Rarity and her friends. Luna gestured for the group to move in. They split off, each moving with precise, invisible steps toward the staff. With perfect coordination, the Rainbooms and Trixie distracted Grogar’s minions while Luna reached out and snatched the staff from the altar. The moment the staff left Grogar’s grip, his control over the dark magic faltered. The curse began to unravel. Rarity, still back at the lab, suddenly felt the magic sludge start to recede from her jumpsuit. She breathed a sigh of relief as the snot-like substance disappeared, though she still looked at her jumpsuit in disgust. “Finally, darling! I’m free! Though this jumpsuit—ugh—will never be the same.” Back in Grogar’s lair, the group hurried back through the portal, staff in hand. With the staff now in their possession, Shari and Celestia wasted no time in using its power to drain the staff of its dark magic and break the curse completely. The dark magic dissipated from the school, and everything began to return to normal. As the blinding light faded, everyone found themselves standing on the streets of the city, looking bewildered and confused. The Cosmic Guardians, along with their allies, were all turned back to normal after what had felt like a bizarre whirlwind of events. Each person glanced down at themselves, thoroughly weirded out by their strange outfits. Diamond Tiara stared at her green uniform in utter disbelief. "What in the world was I wearing?" she muttered, shaking her head. The others exchanged similar sentiments, their expressions a mixture of confusion and embarrassment, especially Rarity, who tugged at her infectious-green jumpsuit with a dramatic sigh. Before they had time to fully process what had happened, a deep, rumbling roar shook the city. Above them, Garuda, a massive winged creature and Hindu god, had emerged, growing rapidly as it began attacking the city. Buildings trembled, and panic spread through the streets. The Cosmic Guardians instinctively snapped into action. They knew what had to be done, despite the strangeness of their situation. They summoned their zords, but as the machines appeared, they quickly realized something was off. These weren’t their usual zords. They were completely different, reflecting the new Power Ranger forms they had somehow acquired. Rarity, Trixie, Vice Principal Luna, Principal Celestia, Tempest Shadow, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders (the CMCs) joined the battle, determined not to stand by while the city was under siege. The CMCs morphed into their Cosmic Guardian uniforms, looking fierce and ready for action. Rarity, still in her jumpsuit, wasn’t about to let a little outfit mishap stop her. Together, they formed a Megazord, but something was still strange—it was a chaotic mix of all their new zords and powers. The Megazord was massive and jumbled, armed with a wide array of confusing yet powerful weaponry. It had missiles, swords, ray guns, and even a flashlight that emitted a strange radiation. The group exchanged nervous glances but quickly understood they had to make this work. The Rainbooms wielded a mighty rainbow sword for the Megazord, while Celestia and Luna fired missiles from their cockpit positions. The CMCs and Tempest aimed ray guns that shot lasers, and Trixie, with a flourish, activated the radiation-emitting flashlight. They fought in unison, controlling their respective weapons like a virtual reality game, firing off attacks in perfect sync. Garuda screeched as the mixed-up Megazord’s attacks started to take their toll, each blast and strike weakening the monstrous creature. The Guardians could see they were making progress, but they needed a final blow to finish the job. The team knew what to do. With determination, they combined their various weapons into a giant blaster, a chaotic but powerful fusion of everything they had. Inside the cockpit, they each controlled their own smaller blasters, aiming them in sync with the larger weapon. With a massive surge of energy, they fired the combined blast straight at Garuda. The explosion was deafening as Garuda let out one final cry before disintegrating into nothingness. The city was safe once again. With the battle over, the team disbanded the Megazord, breathing sighs of relief. The Cosmic Guardians Day festivities, which had been interrupted by the chaos, quickly resumed. The parade marched on, and the obstacle course was set up for the public to enjoy. Trixie even prepared for her magic show, proudly ready to perform for everyone, especially after her contribution to the battle. As the group gathered for lunch, the festive atmosphere was back in full swing. Shari, their mentor, appeared through a shimmering portal and congratulated them. "Well done, Guardians. But this battle isn't over. Grogar still has dark magic, even without his staff," she warned, her tone grave but reassuring. Then, with a dramatic flourish, Shari turned to Trixie. "You've proven yourself today, Trixie. The team could use someone with your skills. Will you join the Cosmic Guardians?" Trixie’s eyes widened in excitement. "The Great and Powerful Trixie would be honored!" she declared, her voice filled with pride. Shari then lights up her horn and the ball of light hovers over to Trixie’s wrist: she gets her own Cosmic morpher now! Plus, Shari gifts her with the newly-acquired staff that has been drained of dark magic and outfitted with good magic. Starlight and Tempest, who had fought alongside the team, declined Shari’s offer. "We’ve got our own responsibilities back in Equestria," Starlight said with a warm smile. "But thanks for the adventure." Tempest nodded. "It was an honor. But we’ve got a lot to handle back home." Shari nodded understandingly and opened another portal, this one leading back to Equestria. The group exchanged farewells as Tempest and Starlight stepped through, thanking them for their help. As the portal closed behind them, the Cosmic Guardians and principals Celestia & Luna cheered for Trixie, who stood tall as the newest honorable member of their team. The celebration continued, and even though the battle against Grogar loomed in the distance, they relished this moment of victory and togetherness. For now, the city was safe, and the Cosmic Guardians are now stronger than ever. The End Author's Note Welcome to the Cosmic Guardians squad, Trixie Lulamoon! Trixie’s Cosmic Guardians form portrait by DustinWatsonGKX. The Garuda monster is a request from PascalMulokozi2!
A Bouncy Situation! (filler)As the sun rose over Canterlot City, a new day dawned with the promise of excitement. The girls were buzzing with anticipation for field day at the trampoline park, SkyZone. Sunset Shimmer, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash could hardly contain their enthusiasm for the dodgeball tournament, while Fluttershy envisioned herself gracefully soaring into the foam pit. Pinkie Pie, ever the embodiment of joy, simply couldn’t wait to bounce her heart out. Meanwhile, Sci-Twi and the Cutie Mark Crusaders were ready to soak in every moment, and Rarity had resolved to enjoy a day of relaxation—though Rainbow Dash insisted that letting loose was part of the fun. “Rarity, you’ve got to let your hair down! It’s SkyZone, not a fashion show!” Rainbow encouraged, doing a playful bounce in place. Rarity rolled her eyes. “I simply cannot bounce around like a simpleton. My dear, I shall observe from a safe distance. Thank you very much.” As the day went on, the girls enjoyed their time, laughter echoing against the walls of the trampoline park. They played games, jumped higher than they ever imagined, and embraced the spirit of camaraderie that came with the thrill of bouncing around. As the sun began to set, they returned home, exhausted but exhilarated, recovering from the hyperactive day they had. Meanwhile, hidden in the shadows, Grogar lurked, contemplating his next move. Seeing that the Cosmic Guardians went to the trampoline park in his crystal ball, he saw an opportunity to wreak havoc. A wicked grin spread across his face as he used his staff to conjure a spell designed to transform them into something utterly ridiculous. The next morning, as the first rays of sunshine streamed through their bedroom windows, the girls stirred, ready for a nice weekend that followed. But a strange honking noise echoed in the air as they sat up in confusion. “What on earth?” Rarity exclaimed, her voice tinged with panic. She looked down to find herself clad in a bright green Teletubbies suit, complete with a screen on her belly! She doesn't have a headpiece of course. A horrified gasp escaped her lips as she realized the suit accentuated her rear in ways she never intended. With each move she made, the suit honked obnoxiously, and as she sat back down, a loud honk echoed through her room. That was the last straw—Rarity fainted, collapsing onto her bed with a dramatic flourish. Meanwhile, the sounds of chaos erupted as Sunset, the CMCs, and the others began to wake in their own homes. One by one, they discovered that they were not spared from the bizarre spell either. Sunset’s suit was a bold red, Rainbow’s a stunning rainbow of colors, and Applejack rocked an orange ensemble. Fluttershy’s suit was a cheerful yellow, while the CMCs sported their own vibrant colors: red for Apple Bloom, yellow for Sweetie Belle, and blue for Scootaloo. “This is so embarrassing!” Scootaloo whined, tugging helplessly at her suit. Pinkie, however, was in her element. “This is AMAZING! Look at us! We’re like the coolest Teletubbies ever!” She bounced around, honking joyfully at every movement. As the girls tried to process their predicament, their suits began to glow, and the screens on their bellies flickered to life. A familiar face appeared, their Alicorn mentor, Shari Skyline. “Girls, you need to report to my void immediately,” she commanded, her voice echoing with authority. Not wasting a moment, Sunset and the others pulled out their morphers, the blades glinting in the light. With a swift motion, they slashed through the air, opening a portal to Shari's void. The girls exchanged glances, a mix of embarrassment and determination on their faces, before stepping through one by one, the portal closing behind them. The void shimmered with vibrant colors, a surreal landscape that felt both alien and oddly familiar to the Rainbooms and the CMCs. As they stood in their oversized Teletubbies jumpsuits, the absurdity of their situation hit them like a ton of bricks. Rarity, in particular, was beside herself, her elegant sense of fashion crushed under the weight of the bright, plush fabric. “I absolutely detest this!” she exclaimed, her voice dripping with frustration. “This suit is horrendous! It toots every time I move!” To make her point, she twerked dramatically, causing an exaggerated honk to echo throughout the void. The sound made Fluttershy and Applejack turn crimson, while Pinkie Pie erupted into fits of laughter, her giggles ringing through the air. Sweetie Belle stifled her own laughter, but couldn't resist teasing her sister, “Rarity, it looks like you’re trying to make a fashion statement!” Meanwhile, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo exchanged exasperated glances, their expressions a mix of annoyance and amusement as they watched Rarity’s antics. Rainbow Dash, however, was reveling in her new rainbow-palette suit, striking poses like a model on a runway. “Check this out! I look amazing!” she declared, her confidence shining brighter than the void around them. Suddenly, a brilliant flash of light heralded the arrival of Shari Skyline, their Alicorn mentor. She landed gracefully before them, her presence instantly commanding their attention. “My dear guardians,” she began, her voice melodic yet firm, “it seems you’ve fallen victim to Grogar’s curse. He seeks to manipulate your embarrassment and turn it against you.” Sunset Shimmer stepped forward, determination etched on her face. “We need to transform back. We can’t let him win! Let’s activate our Cosmic Guardian powers!” The group gathered together, raising their morphers high. “Cosmic Power, Activate!” they shouted in unison, but nothing happened. Instead, the only response was the sound of their suits honking, much to the group's mortification. Sci-Twi adjusted her glasses, her brow furrowed in confusion. “It doesn’t make sense! Why aren’t our morphers working?” Shari sighed, her eyes filled with understanding. “In your current state, you cannot access your powers. Grogar’s curse feeds off your embarrassment and silliness. To break it, you’ll need to embrace those very qualities.” Applejack crossed her arms, skepticism evident in her expression. “What do you mean? How can we do that?” Shari smiled knowingly. “I will present you with three trials. Each one will challenge you to accept and embrace the silliness of your new forms. Only when you do so will the curse be broken.” Rarity’s eyes widened, her reluctance palpable as she considered the implications. “You want us to… embrace this madness? But I can’t—” “Please, Rarity,” Fluttershy interjected gently, placing a comforting hand on her friend’s shoulder. “We need to work together. We can do this.” Sunset nodded in agreement, her eyes filled with determination. “We’re in this together, Rarity. We can’t let Grogar win.” After a moment of hesitation, Rarity sighed, a mixture of resignation and courage in her eyes. “Alright, I’ll do it. For the team.” “Great!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed, bouncing with excitement. “Let’s get silly!” With newfound resolve, the group gathered around Shari, ready to face the trials ahead. Little did they know that the path to embracing their silliness would lead to hilarious challenges, unexpected revelations, and a deeper bond among friends. As they prepared, the void shimmered with possibilities, and the adventure to reclaim their powers—and their dignity—was only just beginning. The first challenge is The Obstacle Course of Silliness, an obstacle course that promises laughter, chaos, and a hint of humiliation. The group stood at the start line, their hearts racing with a mix of excitement and dread. As the signal blared, they charged forward, each taking a deep breath as they approached the first challenge: a giant ring to jump through. With a surprising burst of energy, they leapt through the hoop, giggles erupting from their lips—except for Rarity, who somehow miscalculated her jump and became hilariously wedged in the ring! “Rarity!” Sweetie Belle called out, her eyes wide with a mix of concern and amusement. Without hesitation, she and Apple Bloom dashed back to help. With a mighty tug, the duo pulled, and with a loud, comical honk, Rarity was liberated. The group erupted in laughter, Rarity’s face a shade of crimson as she dusted herself off. Next up was the scooter barrel run. The tiny kiddie scooters seemed more like toys than serious racing equipment. As they mounted their scooters, they wobbled precariously, trying to maintain balance. To everyone’s surprise, Sweetie Belle was a natural, zooming ahead with a gleeful squeal. “This is so much fun!” she yelled as Pinkie raced her, leaving the others in her dust, while Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash exchanged bewildered glances, unsure whether to laugh or cringe. The real challenge came when they hit the pit of bubbles. Each participant was encased in a large bubble, their bodies squished tightly against the sides. Every movement resulted in a muffled honk that echoed hilariously from within. As they floated across the pit, the sound reverberated, creating a symphony of honks that only increased their embarrassment. “Ugh, I can’t believe we’re doing this!” Rarity moaned, her dramatic flair in full force, while Applejack laughed heartily, finding joy in her friends’ plight. "Just try to get through this, Rarity." Sunset yelled from inside her bubble. Finally, they reached the last leg of the course—tiny tricycles! The sight of the toddler-size bikes sent waves of giggles through the crowd. “Seriously?!” Rainbow exclaimed, trying to suppress her laughter as she and the rest of the group continue their run. With one last push of determination, they hopped onto their bikes, pedaling furiously as the loud honks accompanied their every move. Rarity was on the verge of tears, her dramatic outburst only making the situation funnier. Applejack couldn’t contain herself any longer, chuckling as she slowed down to allow Rarity to catch up. “You’re lookin’ mighty fine there, Rarity!” she teased, only earning herself a glare from the fashionista. As they crossed the finish line, the screens on their bellies flickered to life, displaying a wild celebration—fireworks, confetti, and the roaring cheers of an imaginary audience. Despite the embarrassment, a sense of accomplishment washed over them. They had tackled the obstacle course together, honks and all. “Maybe this isn’t so bad after all!” Fluttershy said with a shy smile, blushing from the fun. Rarity took a deep breath and wiped a faux tear from her eye, “Well, at least we have an unforgettable story to tell!” And as the friends gathered, their laughter mingling with the cheers of the crowd, they knew that no matter how silly things got, they could always count on each other to make every challenge a little brighter—and a lot more fun. "Next up is the Dance-Off Challenge!" Shari Skyline’s voice boomed from their screens, causing everyone to jump. "You will each have to perform your best dance moves while trying to avoid obstacles that will be thrown at you. Let’s see if you can keep your rhythm with those honking suits!" A collective groan echoed among the girls and the CMCs, though Pinkie cheered enthusiastically. "This is gonna be awesome! I can’t wait to start dancing!" “Just remember, we need to work together,” Sci-Twi reminded the group, adjusting her glasses that somehow fit perfectly with her comically bright purple suit. “If we focus, we can do this!” As the music started, a catchy tune began to play, and they found themselves swaying to the beat despite the ridiculousness of their situation. Rainbow Dash, always competitive, immediately took the lead, showcasing her best dance moves, while the others followed suit, albeit with hesitation. Suddenly, colorful foam balls began to rain down from above, and the girls had to dodge them while trying to maintain their rhythm. Each time someone was hit, a loud honk echoed, sending the group into bursts of laughter mixed with embarrassment. Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom was really going at it, despite the honks. They were definitely in their element as they kept their rhythm just as a foam ball shot out and knocked them down with honks. “Watch out, Fluttershy!” Applejack yelled just as another foam ball whizzed past her, narrowly missing the shy girl but smacking Rarity right on the behind. The honk that followed was so loud it made them collectively burst into giggles. “Why must I be punished like this?” Rarity lamented, her dignity taking a backseat to the absurdity of the situation. The dance-off continued and while Rarity flailed in what she called “an elegant dance of despair,” Scootaloo and Pinkie seized the opportunity to bust out their wildest moves. “Come on, Rarity! Just let loose!” Pinkie shouted, laughing as she twirled and hopped in her pink suit. As they danced, something unexpected happened. The more they embraced the silliness and let go of their embarrassment, the more the honks became a part of their rhythm. They found themselves laughing and dancing together, encouraging each other to let their personalities shine through the foam and honks. After what felt like an eternity of laughter and moving, the final note of the song played and the cheering returned on the screens. "Congratulations! You have completed the Dance-Off Challenge!" Shari’s voice rang out, and a bright light enveloped them. Exhausted but exhilarated, the girls collapsed in a heap, laughter spilling out uncontrollably. “Maybe this isn’t so bad after all...” Rarity admitted, a shy smile creeping onto her face. With two challenges down and their spirits lifted, they were ready to face whatever Grogar had in store for them next. After all, together, they could conquer anything—even the most ridiculous of curses. The girls took a deep breath, steeling themselves for whatever Grogar had in store for them next. As they stood on the threshold of the third and final challenge, the ground beneath them transformed into a colorful, bouncy landscape filled with oversized inflatable obstacles, including a maze of giant rubber ducks and towering foam pillars swaying precariously. “Why’d it have to be ducks?” Scootaloo groaned, her blue suit shimmering in the light. “This is so embarrassing!” “Just remember our progress!” Sci-Twi encouraged, puffing out her chest. “We can do this! Together!” With a collective nod, they launched themselves into the inflatable duck maze. Each time they leaped, their suits honked loudly, echoing through the air as they bounced off the walls. The girls get into groups.the CMCsFluttershy and RarityPinkie Pie and ApplejackSci-Twi, Sunset and Rainbow The CMCs were immediately met with a giant rubber duck that knocked them down with a honk from each of them as Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle were laughing. "Oh, come on! Really?" Scootaloo complained. "Oh, don't beat yerself up, Scoots. You can do this. Like Twilight said, we'll get through this if we work together." Apple Bloom explained. "Ugh, okay." Scootaloo replied. "That's the spirit!" Sweetie cheered as she and Apple Bloom picked Scootaloo up and they move forward. They all begin to focus on where giant rubber ducks may show up. Rarity squealed as a duck bobbed her way, sending her careening into Fluttershy, sending both of them tumbling into a pile of foam blocks. “Why does this keep happening?!” Rarity whined, her voice muffled by the blocks. Fluttershy giggled, despite her embarrassment. “Just think of it as a fun adventure!” Fluttershy chirped, her yellow suit gleaming as she scrambled back to her feet. “We’re all in this together!” Pinkie Pie, meanwhile, was in her element. She laughed and bounced from one inflatable to the next, her pink suit making her look like a walking cotton candy dream. “This is the best day ever!” she shouted, her laughter ringing in the air as she honked joyfully with every bounce. "Oh, Pinkie." Applejack chuckled as she led Pinkie to where she's taking her. Somewhere the maze, Sci-Twi, Sunset and Rainbow Dash were strategizing. “We need to stick together to make it through this maze,” Sci-Twi said, her brow furrowed in concentration. “Yeah, we just need to watch out for giant blocks and rubber ducks.” agreed Sunset as they went on. Just as the group reached the final inflatable wall, a loud honking sound erupted from all their suits simultaneously, signaling the end of the final challenge. They landed in a heap, foam raining down around them, and the screens on their bellies lit up once more, displaying a new message: “Challenge Three: Complete!” “Have we really completed all three challenges?” Applejack asked, brushing foam off her orange suit in disbelief. Shari projected herself from their belly screens, her glowing figure beaming with pride. "Congratulations to you all for passing the three challenges!" As the vibrant light enveloped them, their teletubby suits shimmered and vanished, leaving the girls and the Cutie Mark Crusaders back in their familiar outfits. Rarity twirled, her excitement palpable as she dusted off her designer jacket. "Oh, how I’ve missed my fabulous self!" With a cheeky grin, she attempted to twerk, only to find that the annoying honking sound from her suit was gone. "Yes! No honks! This is pure bliss!" Rarity squealed, floating up and throwing her arms around the alicorn in a grateful hug. "Thank you for restoring us!" But in the midst of their joy, Pinkie Pie's usual bounce was noticeably subdued. Applejack, Fluttershy, and the CMCs gathered around her, concern furrowing their brows. “What’s wrong, Pinkie?” Applejack asked, her voice warm and soothing. With a dramatic sigh, Pinkie flopped onto her back. “I really loved my pink teletubby suit! It was so cozy and cute! I just want it back!” A knowing smile spread across Shari’s face. “Well, I might just have the perfect solution!” She beckoned the girls closer and channeled the magic from her horn, releasing vibrant balls of energy that danced in the air before absorbing into their morphers. “Watch this!” Shari announced. The group stood in awe as their morphers glowed brightly, adding a key slot that can be used to change themselves into their teletubby suits anytime they want as they were also given keys. "You can use these keys to change into your Teletubby suits anytime you want." she explained. Pinkie immediately knew just what to do: she inserted her key, twisted the slot and her beloved pink teletubby suit materialized just like that. Pinkie’s eyes sparkled with glee. “Oh my gosh! Look!” she exclaimed as her suit materialized in all its pink glory. With a gleeful squeal, she squatted down and made loud honking sounds, her joy echoing through the void. “Pinkie, don’t get carried away!” Sunset chuckled, trying to keep a straight face. The laughter was infectious as the girls joined in, their spirits lifted. With a shared determination, they tore open a swirling portal that shimmered with colors, ready to return to their world. “Happy rest of the day!” Shari called out, her voice fading as they stepped through. Back in their familiar surroundings, the fatigue of their hyperactive adventure washed over them. Applejack stretched, yawning widely. “Phew! I’m tuckered out. I could use a good nap.” The rest of the group nodded in agreement, all too aware of the wild day they had just experienced. But amid their tiredness, Pinkie was still bouncing around, her honks resonating with every leap. "Pinkie, can you tone it down a bit?" Rainbow Dash pleaded, her patience wearing thin. But Pinkie was having too much fun to heed her friend’s request. “I’m just getting started!” she giggled, bouncing even higher and honking louder. Rainbow, exasperated, decided enough was enough. She sprinted off toward home, yelling in mock frustration, “I can’t take this anymore!” “Just being Pinkie!” Sunset sighed, watching the chaotic energy of her friend bounce away, a smile tugging at her lips. Meanwhile, in Grogar's lair, he clenched his fists in frustration, his staff crackling with energy. “I can’t believe I lost to them again!” he growled, a bolt of energy shocking him as if the staff shared his displeasure. The End Author's Note Inspired by the portrait of scorpdk's OC (Artshine) in her Teletubby Laa-Laa cosplay. Artist: Scorpdk. Before you say anything, they don't have any headpieces or antennas at all. They just wear the suits.