The winds of a eerie breeze ran through his torn clothing. His wound had worsened, but at least the bleeding had stopped. Hours passed, and Jake felt weary. Hungry, starving, and dehydrated. He had no sense of direction anymore, and couldn't identify if he was going west or north. He sat on a log, trying not to pass out from the loss of blood, "No.." He said, "Not yet..not till I reach her. Not till I have her head on the end of my sword..not till I have her blood shed and staining my hands.." Jake couldn't think of anymore ways to express on how much he hates Chrysalis, but he definitely knew why. He'd never forget why.

He felt a sudden sting on his wounds. Wincing, he was calmed by a familiar voice, "Calm down, Jake..let me heal you."

After his wounds managed to heal thanks to the magic, Jake finally asked, "Who are you?.."

The hooded Alicorn lowered her hood, revealing Luna's eyes and bright smile. Her eyes leaked with tears that stained her cheeks, "You're alive..I knew it..!" She ran into his arms, hugging him tightly. He was just as happy to see her. He returned the tight embrace.

The two were continuing along the forest. Luna took point. "So..", Jake started, "Everyone thinks I'm dead? Really?"

Luna nodded, "Yes, I'm afraid so. Too many years had passed. Celestia had no choice but to relieve the kingdom before it got out of hand." She turned to him, stopping in her tracks, "But we never lost faith.."

"We?" Jake asked. Luna smiled, "Twilight, Celestia and all of your friends, Jake. We knew you would never die..even without your powers."

Jake smiled, "Wow..thanks. That's really-...wait..You said 'years', right?" Luna nodded. "But..I've only been here for a day.."

Luna disagreed, "No no, you were gone for 5 years..more than that actually." Luna looked more concerned, "Jake?..what year do you think it is?.."

"2012, right?"

"Oh my..this isn't good; the forest has its grip on you.."

"What are you talking about, Luna?"

"Jake, its been 6 years..its 2018. If you believe that you've been here for a day alone, then that means..that you've been walking in circles for 6 years..."

Jake jumped in surprise, "What!? No way!"

A bush rustled in front of them. They stopped and turned their attention to it. "Show yourself!" Luna commanded. The bush rustled and shook, getting more and more violent till it ceased to a halt, "They're watching us..the Changelings.."

Jake shook his head, "Maybe you're right..this isn't a good idea..I'm weak without my powers..but..maybe Twilight can help me learn my skills again. Couldn't you teach me too?" Luna nodded, "Probably.."

"Then it's settled. Let's get the hell out of here.."

Twilight stared at the map of Equestria. She glared at the field, waiting for a signal to pop up, "Luna shouldn't be taking this long.."

Applejack chuckled, "Relax, Twilight. He'll be here. When he does, you'll see the beepy thing. Plus, since she just left, it'll be hours till it-" The signal goes off.

"So..we're waiting here in the field for who?" Jake asked. Luna nodded, "You'll see..I must go inform Celestia of your return. Stay here till Twilight gets here.." Luna vanished away.

"Wait!..Damn, she's fast.." Jake said, falling back against the grass. He looked up at the sky, gazing at the clouds. He looked back at his past in Equestria. He remembered when he battled Discord; the rush of battle. He remembered when he first discovered his absolute power. His abilities as a Nightma-

"Wait a second!" He said, shooting up. Just then, he saw her. Twilight stared at him with tears rolling down her cheeks.

She ran into his arms, bawling her eyes out into his torn shirt. He chuckled, "Twilight..I'm so sorry for leaving like that.."

She sniffled and looked up at him, "You'd better be.." She smiled and kissed him as passionately as possible. He happily returned the kiss, holding her close to him before pulling away, "I missed you, Jake.."

"I missed you too, Twi..but now's not the time for reunions.." Jake said, "We are at war with Chrysalis. And without my powers..."

The heavy flaps of wings interrupted them. Celestia and Luna floated down, accompanied by a couple guards, "Powers or not, I raised you to be our hero. Although..she has an advantage.."

Jake went silent, biting his lip in thought. He rose his head back up to Celestia. An idea hit him like a truck, "She does have an advantage..but I think I know how to even the score.."