The Darkness Within

Chapter 4 Life

“Why are you doing this?” Rainbow Dash asked

“Because I was ordered to that’s why, you would know what loyalty is.” Star replied

“Are you in cahoots with Ultor?” She asked

“Maybe, or maybe not.” Star said

‘Enough chit chat, kill her’ Sigma said

Star started the fight with a hook to Rainbow Dash’s jaw.  Quickly, she managed to barely dodge it, while bringing her hoof to his gut.  Her attempt worked as her hoof buried inside his gut.

Star was pushed back into the sky, recovering only to find her dashing in front of him.  His innate instincts made him rush forward and punch her in the face, causing her to fly back.  She zoomed back in and punched him in the wing, causing him to plummet a little.  He flew straight to her and delivered a punch to her face, which made her lose consciousness.

‘That was very fast,’ Sigma said ‘Thought it would have taken longer honestly.’

“Yeah, you would think an element would be a lot more powerful than that.” Star said out loud

‘Don’t you have orders to kill the element on sight?’ Sigma said

“Yes, thanks for reminding me.” Star said about to strike Rainbow Dash

“Enough Star” A voice said

Twilight’s House

“So, is that all you have to tell me?” Twilight asked

“Yeah, thanks for hearing me out.” Ultor said “Also, do you have any idea where Celestia is while this is happening?”

“I have no idea,” Twilight said “I have f-f…”  Twilight fainted to the ground and was unconscious.

‘The hay?’  Ultor thought

‘Guess Star did it’ Alpha said

‘He d-did it?! He killed an element?’

‘No, he wounded the element, but you can’t kill one without breaking the elements trait, for example if the element of honesty was a compulsive liar then you can kill he/her.  But if not then they can’t die.  Also, the element of magic may feel something when something critical has happened to her fellow elements.’ Alpha explained

“Twilight? Twilight get up!” Ultor said

Ultor put his hooves on her to get her to her bed.  But something unexpected happen.  Ultor put his hoof on her head.  And he saw a light move inside of her.

“Alpha, what was that?” He said “The hay was that?”

‘She got out.’ Alpha said

‘Who has gotten out?’  Ultor said

‘Your sister, Vita’ Alpha said

Twilight’s Mind

“Where am I?” Twilight said

“Your mind,” A voice said

Twilight looked around only to see nothing.   The place was filled with mist, so anything was barely seen.  She looked around again to see nothing.

“You know it’s rude not to look somepony in the eye.” The voice said again

Twilight looked behind her to see a mare.  Her eyes were blue, she had a horn, and was the same age as her.  Her mane was in a ponytail and she was white, like Ultor.

“Hello there, what’s your name?” The unicorn asked

“I’m Twilight Sparkle, what’s yours?” Twilight asked

“I’m Vita, Vita Shadowmere.” She said nonchalantly “I’m here to help you.”

Twilight was taken back at meeting Ultor’s sister.  She seemed so carefree, almost like she didn’t know what her brother was doing.

“Are you Ultor’s sister?” Twilight asked

“Yes, I am,” Vita replied

“Do you know what he is planning to do?” Twilight said

“I know all of his plans.  And why he’s doing these things.  It’s all because of me.”  Vita said

“You haven’t done anything though.” Twilight said

“I know, but he blames himself because of my death.”  Vita replied “He takes his anger on Celestia and your friends.  And I’m here to help you.”

“Wait, how are you here if you’re dead?” Twilight said

“There is a thing inside Ultor called Alpha, he is a parasite that was stored into a crystal, this crystal takes essence from a pony’s suffering and Alpha can take those suffering essence and store it inside himself.  Alpha however, can feel that suffering, although he gets used to it.  His goals are to overthrow the princess of the sun.  The suffering makes a fragment, somepony that knows nothing of their past life except their death thus being called a fragment, a fragment of their life.  Although, I am an exception. I was able to be stored in there with my memories and transferred myself to your mind.” Vita said

“How many fragments are there?” Twilight asked

“About 32” Vita said “I only know Sigma, Omega, Delta, and Charlie.  They are the only fragments I talk to.”

“What do the fragments do exactly?”  Twilight asked

“They specialize in the things that they excelled in their past life.  Sigma was a great warrior, Omega was a great leader, Delta was a good engineer, Charlie was a great tactician.  I have no idea what else the other fragments specialize in.”  Vita said

“What can Alpha do exactly?” Twilight asked “If these ‘fragments’ are what ponies excelled in.  What can Alpha do?”

“Alpha is a jack of all trades.  Although in his case, its king of all trades.” Vita said “In other words, he excels at everything, not sure why.”

“So what can you do to help me?” Twilight asked

“You are full of questions, you must be an egghead!” Vita said laughing a little. “I can’t help you fight Ultor, and finally make him stop his path against your princess.  Although, I’ll just told you information, I won’t be here for long,”

“Why is that?” Twilight said

“I’m a fragment, fragments can let go of the anger or hate and pass on.  That’s what I am doing.” Vita said

“Good bye Twilight Sparkle.  Good luck.” Vita said disappearing

Twilights Room

Ultor left, he wasn’t staying there anymore.  If Vita did come back from the dead, she would be inside Twilights mind.  Thus, she is telling her everything.  And everything is a bad thing for Ultor and Alpha.  Good thing that Vita was erased, or things would have gotten worse.

Ultor left to an alleyway, he teleported to where Star was, assuming in Cloudsdale.  Luckily, he was able to teleport to where Star was going to strike Rainbow Dash.

“Enough Star.” Ultor said

“As you wish, master,” Star said “Next time, element you won’t be so lucky.”

“Star, we are going under the radar for about a couple of days.” Ultor said

“May I ask why?”  Star said

“The authorities and the princesses will be on us, so we should lay low for a while.” Ultor replied

“Alright, I almost had her you know.” Star said “Why didn’t you let me kill her?”

“You can’t, I’ll tell you later, let’s go.” Ultor said

“Fine, but next time, tell me if I cannot kill things.” Star replied

“I did, I just didn’t know you weren’t capable of killing her.  Although, you did a good job in distracting.” Ultor said

“Thanks.” Star said