Reduced to Ponies

Palkia's face twisted up in rage as he stared at his altered cutie mark. Two stars, one Giratina's and the other's Arceus'.

Giratina's had grown somewhat larger. His forelegs shook with concealed rage and he turned his attention to the floor, like the key to solving his problems lie just beneath the floorboards. He let out a snort and surveyed the ongoing party, one part of him hoping it was a trick and that Dialga was still here and the other looking for a specific baby dragon.

Some of the party-goers noticed his unhappy expression and threw worried looks at him. After a couple moments of silently debating on which one would brave the possible storm, a caramel colored colt stumbled out of the crowd. He threw dirty looks at a shrugging grey pony. The pony sighed and reached up with a hoof to tap the massive unicorn's shoulder.

"Uh... hey Palkia, was it?" He started. " Something wrong?"

Palkia looked down to the colt, he still wore a fierce expression which made the pony flinch. He put on a softer look immediately. "Family troubles... that may concern the very world around you. But, do you know where to find the baby dragon Spike? I need to send a letter."

The pony was puzzled for a moment before shaking his head and regaining his bearings. "Spike? Last I saw him he was talking to Rarity." He answered. "Over there." He then pointed a hoof towards the pin the tail on the pony poster.

Palkia scanned the area around it and soon enough he saw the dragon he was after.

"Thank you... Uh, I must be going now!" He trotted away before he could give the other pony a chance to respond. He weaved his way around the other ponies saying "excuse me", "sorry", and the occasional "uh... I'll pay for that".

"Spike!" He bellowed out to the dragon, still talking to Rarity. Though, she was doing most of the talking while Spike just nodded and blushed at the unicorn. The dragon made no notice of Palkia, eyes glued to Rarity. "Spike this is urgent!" He yelled as he made his way through the remaining group of ponies. This group was playing pin the tail on the pony with passion. Most of the ponies would cheer loudly when the challenger would make it or close to the target, and groan when they missed. Palkia was incredibly confused by the ponies love of pin the tail on the pony.

With a groan he pushed himself out of the crowd and stumbled in front of Rarity and Spike. Rarity stepped back in shock and Spike seemed to be broken out of his trance.

"Oh my, oh... good afternoon, Palkia. Do you need something?" Rarity inquired.

He pointed a hoof at the dragon and said simply, "Spike."

"What do you need me for?"

Palkia didn't give him an answer, instead he scooped the dragon up and set him on his back.

"Hey I was talking to Rarity!" Spike whined.

"Do you have paper and a quill on you?" He asked as he made his way to a quieter part of the party.

"Yeah, always. What's this about?"

"I need to send a letter to Princess Celestia, it's an emergency."

The dragon's eyes widened and he reached behind his back with both hands and pulled out a piece of parchment and a quill. Palkia raised an eyebrow at where he got these things but quickly shook it off.

"Now, write this down and then inform the Elements of Harmony." He instructed Spike. Spike nodded and readied his quill. "Equestria is in-"

"Aren't you going to start with 'Dear Princess Celestia'?" Spike interrupted. Palkia gave him a quizzical look. "What? That's what Twilight always starts out with." Spike shrugged.

"Fine. Dear Princess Celestia, Your world and all others are in grave danger. Giratina has taken my sister and I's power away from us. The power of Time and Space. I request your help, my sister and I will be but normal ponies." Palkia struggled to keep his voice even at that last part, but continued." With this power he could destroy anything he wants at anytime. I know you will understand the gravity of this situation. Former Lord of Space, Palkia."

He looked back at Spike to make sure he got it all. Spike nodded with a grim look on his face and sent the letter off.

"Now, Spike, go warn the other Elements of Harmony. I'm going to find my sister." Spike saluted and ran off into the crowd of pastel horses. Palkia closed his eyes for a second before setting his sights on the door to the outside world. He set his jaw and took a deep breath. He reared up and kicked his forelegs with a snort.

Many of the ponies in the crowd saw this with widening eyes and quickly scooted out of the way. In a thundering gallop Palkia charged out of Sugarcube Corner with one destination in mind, the field where he appeared. His only clue... and the only weakened part of space he knew of.