Chapter 7: Guardian from Yin-Yang Realm

Twilight and her Rescue Team had manage to not only rescue Ben, but also restored his Good Chi to his true self. But at the great price in saving him, he lost his Triforce Element Cutie Mark when he failed to kill his own friends. He returned it not only to Shadow Dragon but also creating his Dark Side: Dark Ben. The Age of Darkness continued to rage on...

Three Lords, Apocalypse Ponies, Dark Mystic Ponies and Dark Ben had been gathered at Chamber of Nothingness. Their dark plan had gone well. Dark Triforce Awakening continued roaming across both realm while slowly weakening the Seal of Grimmore. Both Realms will be theirs soon, and everything will be changed...

Smaug chuckled evilly and darkly, "Everything has gone according to our plan. Dark Ben was created. Triforce Element is Shadow Dragon's grasp as the true holder of Triforce Elements. Just two more days to go, Grimmore will be freed."

"Indeed. Both Mystic and Equestria Ponies will pay for sealing me in this Tarturus," Grimmore said darkly.

"Indeed. The Three Lords can finally restore the Order. Something that foolish Princesses and Mystic Ponies had fail to do," Dark Curse said darkly. He glanced at Dark Ben, who remained bowing before his three masters, "With Dark Ben's existence, the Dark Triforce Elements shall continue to reign over this realm, and so will its Prophecy. The chaos shall destroy anything that stands in our way."

Smaug nodded his head, "For now... Dark Ben, you will take order only from me, Dark Curse, Grimmore, Twilight Moon and Shadow Dragon only."

Dark Ben nodded his head and bowed before his masters, "Yes, my masters. I lived to serve only you, and no one else..."

Three Lords of Equestria smiled and smirked darkly as they were both pleased and happy to hear what Dark Ben had said. Things had gone well...


After the meeting, Shadow Dragon and Twilight Moon were on the bed. They both had some concerns and troubles, even though they were in victorious and they were almost achieving their World Domination.

"Where are they? How could they left us?" Twilight Moon asked painfully while she sniffed.

Shadow Dragon hugged her close to him before kissing her lips, "I don't know. After what we had done for months, they grew hate us now."

"We should have told them about the plan. They need to know what you had done to Forbidden Knowledge, and why you purposely wanted Dark Ben to be created."

"That's true. But in time, we keep secret until Ben defeated his Darkness. He can't keep on running away from it. He has to face it or become him forever. But for now, we wait and I shall train Dark Ben to be perfect soldier."

"Yes..." Twilight Moon climbed on his front. She smiled, "Ready for more?"

Shadow Dragon smirked, "Really? Do you really need to ask? You're enjoying this, aren't you?"

Twilight Moon smirked as she pushed Shadow Dragon down before kissing his lips. They both hugged each other tightly yet gently. They gave each other's kissing passionately and gently. They pushed each other out and in while breathing heavily. They both chuckled and giggled happily and amusement.


Friendship Rainbow Kingdom...

Twilight and her friends returned home safely. As soon as they entered the kingdom, they heard some crashing and smashing some stuffs such as portraits, books, papers, boxes and glasses. They quickly headed to the kitchen. They found the mad and angry Pinkamena was destroying the whole Living Chamber.

Pinkamena screamed in anger, "BEN! DAMN HIM! HE WAS SO WEAK TO TRUST SHADOW DRAGON! AND NOW LOOK WHAT HE HAD BROUGHT UPON ON ALL OF EQUESTRIA!"

Golden Heart spoke calmly, "Sister... Please calm down."

"No! This is the last straw! The next time I see Shadow Dragon or Twilight Moon, one of them is gonna feel my wrath! I'm gonna rip the Triforce Elements right off that Dark Pony's Flank!"

She took the knife out and shown her mad and angry face. She turned and howled in anger. Everyone yelped in concern and worry, and even Rainbow Dash fainted by falling her back. She spotted a black wolf.

Pinkamena yelped in shock, "You heard of that, didn't you?"

Everyone nodded their heads slowly, Pinkamena smiled in embarrassment while shaking her head.

"I wasn't referring to Ben. I'm saying that I am going to cut that Dark Ben to pieces by starting with his Triforce Elements off from his flank. This is to redeem your ancestor. That's the good cause!"

She gave the cute smile while she held the knife on her mouth. She giggled, which made spooky and creepy to her friends...

They even manage to awaken Princess Celestia, Princess Luna and Tao from their meditation states. Though three ponies were okay, Tao was beyond okay. He was completely injured due to the argument between Laxtinct, Discord, Ed and Fred in taking care of three ponies while Mighty Heart headed out for getting more supplies.

Fluttershy, Cutie Mark Crusaders and Mighty Heart helped and treated Tao in his proper treatment. He was covered by more bandages on his legs, chest and even his head. Most of ponies felt worry and concern about.

Princess Celestia turned to Twilight as questioning of Ben's whereabouts. Twilight revealed Ben's Black Wolf form. She was in deep shock when she learned of Ben being transformed into Black Wolf and lost his Triforce Elements to Shadow Dragon. She questioned Ben, but he remained quiet as he headed off to his room. Twilight informed her allies and friends of what had happen from Dark Mystic Palace. Princess Celestia and Luna were in shock and concern of the event.


Concern for her beloved son's behavior, Princess Celestia sighed as she decided to check on him. Twilight, Nyx, Spike and Flash followed her as well. Climbing up the stairs to third floor, they entered Ben's room. They found Ben sleeping on his bed. Koga whined in concern as he tried to comfort him by nuzzling him. Ben ignored and looking at his photo frame of his family group from 'Happy Lunar Family New Year' event.

Ben's family looked concern and worry as they approached him.

"Ben... Are you alright?" Princess Celestia asked in concern. Ben remained silent. She sighed, "Ben... Listen to me. What you did back then before you were turned to your Dark Side is never been your fault. You did what you had to save me, Aunt Luna and Tao, even taking the risk."

Nyx sobbed, "Please, daddy. It's not your fault. You didn't know that Shadow Dragon and Dark Mystic Ponies had set everything up."

"Come on, Ben. You can't sob around because of the mistake you had made. You've gotta get up now. We need you to get the Triforce Elements back before anything could gone wrong,: Spike said in worry.

Ben remained silent and quiet. Flash and Twilight approached to Ben. They sat on the bed and neared to him.

"Come on, Ben," Flash said in worry, "Spike was right. You can't let that stop you now. Because now we need to do something. If you want to fix the wrong, then do it now. You have to stop feeling sorry to yourself and help us to deal with this problem."

Twilight nuzzled Ben's head, "Please, Ben... We need you. We have to stop Three Lords of Equestria now before they could destroy anything, and especially freeing Grimmore from his imprisonment. Whatever happen before, I still love you. Be good or evil, there's always a light withing you."

Twilight kissed Ben's forehead. Ben still refuse to talk as he turned and looked away from her or his friends. Ben's family was in shock and concern. Despite the comfort and confident talks, Ben refused to talk. They sighed in concern and despair. After what Ben had been through, he was in deep shock, scared and traumatized by his action he had done.

The only way Ben can move on and help them was he had to help himself. They knew it would be difficult for him. They decided to leave him alone. Princess Celestia, Nyx, Spike and Flash exited the room.

Twilight nuzzled Ben's head gently, "Whatever you need, always know that we are here for you. We'll help you to overcome the problem. I promised."

Twilight kissed on Ben's head gently before she turned and exited the room. Ben whined like a puppy while sighed. What can he do now for his friends and family? Nothing...


On the Living Chamber, everyone was very upset and disappointed that everything they had done was all for nothing. Mighty Heart, Cutie Mark Crusaders and Fluttershy were helping the wounded and injured Tao, who was sitting on his wheelchair.

"Feeling better now, Mr. Tao," Fluttershy asked.

Tao nodded his head while groaned in pain, "For now, yes... All I can feel is my bone cracking. I cannot believe you actually let those Changelings, Laxtinct and Discord to take care of me! That was very stupid, Mighty Heart!"

"I am very sorry, Sensei," Mighty Heart apologized and bowed, "it won't happen again."

"Better be," Tao grunted in anger.

Everyone turned and found five saddened and upset ponies coming down the stairs. Princess Luna looked worry and concern about them. She knew that Ben was still having troubles to move on and especially letting go from his mistake.

Knew it was not the time to concern about Ben, they had to deal with their enemies and especially ending Dark Triforce Awakening prophecy and getting Triforce Elements back before anything could go wrong. Only two wise creatures can help...

They turned to both Tao and Moochick. Six ponies were not alone to question them. Tao's Family, Golden Heart's Company, Dragon Strike Force and Mane Five turned to them as well.

Twilight explained about the event from Dark Mystic Palace and especially when it involved Ben and his Triforce Elements. The rest of team were in shock and concern. Flare Tiger, Mane Six and Aquastroke nodded their heads in agreement and concern.

Megan turned to both Moochick and Tao, "Please, tell me that this can't be true. The story you all had told me. When Shadow Dragon got corrupted and turned into Dark, his Triforce Element had been moved out years ago. It couldn't back to him."

Tao sighed, "But it did... If the successor of the Element willingly return it to the predecessor, then it will return to him. Therefore, when Shadow Dragon mention if Ben failed his mission, his Triforce Element should return to him."

Moochick nodded his head, "The only way for Ben reclaimed his back, he has to defeat not only Shadow Dragon, but also his Darkness Self. That is the only way to redeem himself from danger."

"Was he referring to Dark Ben?" Applejack asked in curious and concern.

"I think so. But fighting with Ben's Darkness won't be easy," Fluttershy said in concern.

Laxtinct nodded, "Let's not forget about Ben had to fight with them. I wonder if we can help him to fight with them."

"Lax got the point. Ben refused to fight after what had happen to him," Blazefist agreed.

Saber sighed, "There's two option we had to deal with this."

Tao nodded, "It's possible, not impossible. But if you fail to defeat them both, you will lose your freedom and become their eternal slaves."

Rainbow Dash huffed, "Not gonna happen. We won't lose!"

Aquastroke smirked, "That's the spirit, Rainbow! We're gonna kick the flanks of Shadow Dragon and Dark Ben. We'll gonna win this fight!"

"YEAH!" Everyone cried happily.

Tech whistled happily, "Now, that's what I call the motivative plan! I know you guys won't lose! No matter how many enemies come and attack, you can never gave up! You guys are our last hope to save both Mystic and Equestria Realm!"

"Hip-Hip Hooray!" Fred and Ed cheered wildly.

Twilight and her friends looked shock and worry of what three former bad ponies had said. Even though they changed sides, they were more weirder and stranger than before. But the team had made the plan. A plan to save their home and get Triforce Elements back for Ben to use.

Nyx, Jade and Spike smiled in relief and happy to hear the news. They turned and headed out to inform their friends.


Nyx, Jade and Spike exited the Friendship Rainbow Kingdom. They met up with Cutie Mark Crusaders, Phobos, Seeker, Sammy and Ashley. Their friends and Ashley were relief and happy. Sammy was in reluctant, disappointed and upset.

Nyx approached Sammy and asked, "Sammy... Are you alright?"

"Sorry Nyx," Sammy said in upset.

"What's wrong? Why do you apologize?"

"If only I had learned about Dark Mystic Ponies' true plan about your dad getting involved, taking his Triforce Elements and creating Dark Ben, then none of this could have happened. I'm so sorry."

"It's okay, Sammy. It's not your fault. Your parents had been keeping secrets and especially dark plans from you and Ashley lately. They don't want you be involved of it."

"Don't involved of it?! That was stupid and selfish! I really hate that! I used to think our dad as heroes, but know... I don't know my own dad enough. I feel so stupid."

"Sammy, it's okay. Everything will be fine. Don't blame yourself. We'll figure something out. We'll get my dad's Triforce Element back. I promised."

Sammy smiled. He then kissed Nyx's forehead, "Thanks, Nyx. You're the best cousin I could ask for."

Nyx giggled, "Glad to help out."

Ashley smiled, "Glad to see you two alright and okay. Everything will be fine, and especially we had our faith to save the world."

Apple Bloom gasped, "I know what are we going to do next."

"Really? What?" Sweetie Belle asked in surprise.

Scootaloo smirked, "I know what you're talking about. We can help our friends and Ben to get Triforce Elements back! We are so gonna kick our enemies' flanks for messing with us!"

Jade giggled, "I know what you mean, and especially we know what are we gonna do next!"

"CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS RESCUE RANGERS!" Cutie Mark Crusaders exclaimed happily and wildly.

Spike sighed, "Somethings never change..."

Phobos scoffed, "Tell me about it..."

"Something's on top of the tree," Seeker exclaimed in worry. Cutie Mark Crusaders, Spike and Phobos turned to him as he pointed at the tree, "Right there. Something's in there!"

The tree's branches and leaves had been shaken off. Cutie Mark Crusaders, Spike, Phobos and Seeker yelped in concern and worry as they watched at the tree slowly and carefully. For the moment had passed, something dropped to the ground hard. They yelped and looked worry as they witness and encountered the mysterious creature.

It was humanoid Velociraptor-like but its head was curve-shaped, its claws were sharp, its back had two sharp blade-like and its tail was long as the serpent but had the blades on it. Cutie Mark Crusaders, Spike, Phobos and Seeker yelped in concern as they witnessed the true form of the monster.

It roared in anger and wild like Velociraptor. They screamed in fear. They quickly ran off at once while the monster followed and chased after them at once.

Upon hearing the roaring sound, Twilight and her friends came out from the Friendship Rainbow Kingdom. They encountered and found Cutie Mark Crusaders, Spike, Phobos and Seeker were running away from the monster. Asking about the new monster had to wait, they had to save and rescue their friends first.

Cutie Mark Crusaders, Spike, Phobos and Seeker quickly hid behind of Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Tao, Moochick and Ligthningblade, who were ready to fight and battle with their enemies while defending the young ones.

Rarity, Pinkie Tailtech and Icy fired their Eternal Gatling Blaster, Party Launcher, Typhoon Blaster and Freezing Blasts at the creature, who quickly dodged them in high speed. Just a second, he appeared before two mares. They screamed in shock before they gotten slap hard to asides. Blazefist and Laxtinct launched and fired their Blazing Meteor at it, but it blocked and deflected the attacks while charging straight at them both. It slammed them both to the ground hard.

Applejack and Aquastroke launched their Mind Whiplash and Water Whip in grabbing the creature's hands tightly. The creature roared in anger as it tried to pulled its hand back hard while they pulled it hard to them. Rainbow, Shorty and Saber charged in as they quickly slashed, struck and thrust their Mystic Magical Spear, Twin Flame Sword and Twin Dragon Swords at it for few times. For the moment had passed, it screamed in anger. With pure anger and rage, it swung the lasso's grip on its hands up and slammed it down, causing both Applejack and Aquastroke to fell to the ground hard. It then swung and threw them right on three ponies to the house's walls hard and painful.

Terrorcreep charged in and fought against the creature with his swinging, thrusting and striking axes, but it dodged the attacks quickly. Fluttershy summoned her Roasin Crystal Shield while blasted her Optic Crystal Blast at the monster, but it dodged the attacks as well. Terrorcreep swung his axe from his right but grabbed by it before throwing at Fluttershy and pounced her to the ground hard. Dragon Kick charged in as he tried to punch and kick on the creature but it continued dodging and blocking the attacks for few times. As soon as Dragon Kick gave the hard punch on its face, it grabbed its hoof before punched on his guts for ten times and then slammed him to the ground hard. Mighty Heart charged in at the creature, it quickly grabbed and held him before throwing to the walls.

Flare Tiger jumped and bit on the creature's shoulders hard and painful. Megan, Danny and Molly used their blasters and fired at the creature, but it dodged the attacks quickly while charging straight at them. Before they could do anything, it slammed them to the ground hard. It was about to kill them. Sunset came in and attacked it with her fan by slapping and sweeping on its face. It quickly slammed her to the walls as it prepared to attack.

Flash jumped and thrust his Spear of Wind at the creature before using his Hurricane Blade on the creature's neck for few times. Twilight and Sunset unleashed and launched their Hidden Power: Rainbow Magic Blasts at it hard and harder. The creature screamed in anger as it quickly grab Flash's neck tight before slamming him to the ground. It then stomped on his stomach for three times. Twilight and Sunset were about to launched another attack, but got punched to the floor very hard.

It growled and hissed loudly as it turned and glared Royal Sisters, Tao, Moochik and Lightningblade as they prepared to attack their enemies. But instead Fred and Ed charged and pushed it to the front, Tech brought the small version of Prisoner of Sphere and fired it at the creature. The creature trapped and stuck within the sphere. It roared in anger and wild. Twilight and her friends got up and witnessed the new creature they had encountered and met.

"What the heck is that thing?!" Applejack asked in shock.

Twilight gulped, "Whatever it was, it's definitely not around from here..."


Twilight and her friends brought the creature inside the Living Chamber as they had some discussion. Seeker opened the scroll and revealed the picture of the creature they had all encountered.

Tao cleared his throat as he explained, "The creature we had encountered is none other than Ximo the Guardian and Keeper of the Chi. Its duty was to keep and secure the Yin-Yang Realm's Chi and Secrets from any danger and that includes Grimmore. It takes no order from anyone and not even Three Lords could capture and control it unless it was willing to submit to its enemy. It uses its tongue to suck not only the Soul and Chi of its victim, but the magic, ability and Cutie Marks."

Moochick nodded his head, "It won't rest until it replace the Chi that were taken."

Rainbow groaned, "Okay... Seriously, what was Avatar's thinking?! I know he created the Yin-Yang Realm for strange and crazy imagination but having a guardian in that place? That was pretty stupid."

Rarity nodded her head, "Rainbow's right. That could have killed anyone."

"That monster is not very friendly," Fluttershy said in worry.

Tao sighed, "Mystic Avatar was trying to defend his creation realm from danger, and especially Grimmore. That realm is not only hold the key of salvation, but also defeating the enemies. We might have the possible solution in defeating them. We didn't expect the Ximo to went out of control when Avatar died in sealing Grimmore."

Moochik nodded his head, "For now, we can't take it back to its home because this creature is very sly and intelligent. We had to be very careful of it."

Twilight sighed, "Okay. It doesn't looks like we have much of choice. But for now, we need to get Ben's Triforce Elements back and defeat Dark Ben. Time is running out."

"Yeah. I agree with you about that, Twilight. But we need to take care of Ximo. Can't let that troublemaking monster to get loose," Applejack said in concern.

Pinkie nodded, "That thing could ruin the party, and especially turning everyone into zombies! Me hate zombie!"

Princess Celestia nodded her head, "Indeed. Twilight, you take all of your friends, Megan, Flare Tiger, Dragon Kick and Dragon Strike Force to Dark Mystic Palace and get Triforce Elements back. Sammy and Ashley will guide you back to there. Bring Spike, Phobos and Cutie Mark Crusaders, they will come in handy of tricks and errands to deal with. Luna, Tao, Moochick, Mighty Heart, Danny, Molly and Lightningblade will stay here in guarding the Ximo and protecting the Emperor and Mystic Crystal. We can't let our enemies to know of this." She sighed, "I also had to look after my son. I had to talk to him."

Everyone nodded their heads in agreement.

Tech smiled, "Then, take us with you. Me and my Changelings are the best distraction you ever had!"

"YEAH!" Fred and Ed exclaimed happily.

Every nodded their heads while shrugged of what Tech, Fred and Ed had said. Ever since Tech returned home with just pure Goodness, he had been... nice and friendly to everyone. Weird and strange, yet good to have one on their sides...


Twilight and her Rescue Team moved out at once while leaving Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Moochick, Tao, Mighty Heart, Lightningblade, Danny and Molly behind to look after the monster. They were on the mission of saving the world...

On edge of the hill and yet it was distance from Ponyville; Shadow Dragon, Twilight Moon, Dark Ben, Sevenstrike, Reaperdeath, Karai, Wild Maniac and Burnblast were standing and watching the event.

"We sure got problem now, buddy and especially that Alicorn princess wanted to get her boyfriend's Cutie Mark back. So not gonna happen," Burnblast scoffed.

Shadow Dragon nodded, "We won't. Unless Ben come and fight with me and my apprentice, he will lose everything. Starting with his precious friends. We must get rid of them before we bring forth the complete Age of Darkness."

"What needs to be done, my love," Twilight Moon asked curiously.

Shadow Dragon smirked as he turned to Dark Ben, "My apprentice... It is time for you to tame your own Beast Companion. Tell me, are you interested in Ximo the Guardian of Yin-Yang Realm?"

Dark Ben smirked darkly, "Whatever you need, it shall be done. This creature... seems... interesting..."

Shadow Dragon smirked, "I'm glad you like it. Once you tamed the beast, I want you to deal with your former self's weakness."

Dark Ben nodded, "I will, my master. They all shall fall. I had been disgusted by his weakness, failures and emotions. It will be done, master."

Shadow Dragon smirked darkly and evilly. Everything had gone according to his plan...

To be continued...

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Author's Notes:
1) Ximo the Guardian of Yin-Yang Realm is based on Chi Guardian from Xiaolin Showdown and Xenomorph from Alien Franchise.