MY LITTLE PONY: THE RETURN OF THE STORM KING

(Season Two)

Written by

Charlie. C. McEvoy

Robin McDonald

Based on

MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC

By

Lauren Faust

KINGDOM HEARTS

By

SQUARE ENIX

Address: 53 Lincoln Close, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 2NP, U.K

Phone Number: 07958440287

Episode Three: Matthew's Chaos Friend

ACT ONE

Location: The Storm King's Realm

In the hall, Matthew and King Sombra were heading to the throne room. King Sombra looked worried.

KING SOMBRA:

Are you sure about this, Matthew?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Yes, Sombra. If your father opens the door to the Realm of Darkness, the power will go into him and I can't let that happen.

KING SOMBRA:

Be careful.

Matthew and King Sombra arrived to the room, while the Storm King was sitting on his throne.

THE STORM KING:

Matthew, Lord Tirek has been destroyed when he absorbed Cozy Glow's magic.

Matthew looked sad.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

I'm sorry to hear that, Your Majesty.

THE STORM KING:

That's okay. Once I open the door to darkness, I will have the power to enslave every creature and...

Matthew interrupted the Storm King.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

I hate to say this, Storm King, but I can't let you do this.

The Storm King didn't look too happy.

THE STORM KING:

What?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

I don't think taking over Equestria and the Outside World will bring your son back.

The Storm King got up from his throne and walked up to Matthew.

THE STORM KING:

That's what you think, but I believe it will! Besides, you're the one who said you hate Charlie and you wanted to destroy him.

Matthew sighed.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

I lied. I lied, so I can go to Equestria with you and find Tempest.

The Storm King laughed.

THE STORM KING:

That pony with a broken horn?! You must really love her.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

She's more powerful than the darkness you gave me!

THE STORM KING:

I didn't give it to you. I just awoken it, so you can control the Heartless.

Matthew looked surprised.

THE STORM KING:

Grogar is responsible for my son's death, and I will not rest until he's destroyed. Then me and Chrysalis will rule Equestria and the Outside World. And you don't know what it feels like to be abandon twice!

The Storm King turned around.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

I know how you feel. Because you believe that Star Swirl abandon you when he fought the Pony of Shadows. Isn't that right, Steve Storm?

The Storm King turned to Matthew slowly.

THE STORM KING:

I don't go by that name anymore.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Well, that is your real name you use to be human and you are the first True Believer.

THE STORM KING:

Not anymore. When I tried to take over Equestria a thousand years ago, Celestia and Luna banished me to an island I've already claimed. Which is my realm.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

They did that because they are worried about you. They care about you. They're like sisters to you, and Star Swirl is like a father to you. They love you, Steve!

The Storm King got angry and took his staff out.

THE STORM KING:

I had enough of your lies!

The Storm King shoots lightning from his staff and Matthew used his Storm Keyblades to deflect it. King Sombra looked scared, while he saw Matthew and the Storm King fighting.

KING SOMBRA:

Dad, stop it! Listen to Matthew! He's trying to help you!

The Storm King couldn't see and hear King Sombra. King Sombra looked at Matthew.

KING SOMBRA:

Forgive me, Matthew.

King Sombra quickly went inside Matthew and possessed his body. King Sombra used his dark magic to push the Storm King to the wall.

KING SOMBRA:

I said, leave him alone, Dad!

The Storm King looked confused.

THE STORM KING:

"Dad"?

The Storm King looked surprised because he recognised the eyes from Matthew's face.

THE STORM KING:

Those eyes! That dark magic! Sombra? Is that you?

King Sombra looked shocked when he realised, he was possessing Matthew. So, he used Matthew's Keyblades to open the dark portal. The Storm King begged King Sombra to wait.

THE STORM KING:

Sombra, wait!

King Sombra went through the portal and disappeared.

THE STORM KING:

My son is alive!

(Opening Sequence)

ACT TWO

Location: Chaosville

A dark portal appeared in Chaosville, then King Sombra came out of it and unpossessed Matthew. Matthew was catching his breath and turned to King Sombra.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Sombra, did you just possess me?!

KING SOMBRA:

I'm sorry, Matthew. I had to do that. I couldn't let my dad hurt you.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Well, try to warn me next time.

Matthew and King Sombra were looking around.

KING SOMBRA:

What is this place?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Chaosville. Discord's home.

KING SOMBRA:

Discord?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

You know him?

KING SOMBRA:

Yeah, I've met him before I became the King of Monsters. What about you?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Let's just say he make me laugh because of his pranks, the way he dresses up and his chocolate rain.

KING SOMBRA:

Well, that explains a lot.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Anyway, I better call Charlie and tell him where we are.

Matthew got his iPhone out from his pocket and it looked broken.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Oh, no.

KING SOMBRA:

What's wrong, Matthew?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

My phone broke during the fight with your dad. I can't call Charlie.

KING SOMBRA:

So, what do we do now?

Matthew was thinking until he spotted Discord's house.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Let's go see Discord. Hope he's home.

Matthew and King Sombra walked to Discord's house. Matthew knocked at the door.

DISCORD:

No thank you! We don't want any more deliveries, invitations and letters from relatives!

Matthew looked confused and King Sombra smiled.

KING SOMBRA:

I'll handle this, Matthew.

King Sombra walked to the door.

KING SOMBRA:

And what about crystal ponies.

Discord opened the door and he looked surprised when he saw King Sombra.

DISCORD:

Sombra?

KING SOMBRA:

Discord.

DISCORD:

I can't believe you came back! The last time I saw you was...

KING SOMBRA:

Was in Skull-Shaped lair when you disguised as Grogar.

Discord looked surprised.

DISCORD:

You knew?

KING SOMBRA:

Of course, I knew.

King Sombra introduced Discord to Matthew.

KING SOMBRA:

This is my friend, Matthew O' Connell. He's from the Outside World.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Hi, Discord.

Discord smiled.

DISCORD:

Would you like to come in for a cup of tea, Matthew?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

A chocolate milk would be nice.

Inside Discord's house, Matthew and King Sombra were sitting at the living room. Discord came to the living room and gave Matthew a cup of chocolate milk.

DISCORD:

So, Matthew. Sombra just told me that he's inside you when the Storm King awakened your darkness, right?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Yes.

DISCORD:

And the Storm King and Queen Chrysalis are his parents?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

That's right. The Storm King was human and he is the first True Believer. His name is Steve Storm and he had a better life before Grogar came and turned it around. We know Grogar is...

Discord looked scared.

DISCORD:

Me? You think I made Steve and Chrysalis abandon Sombra? I never do that! I only met Steve when he's the Storm King after Sombra was defeated, and I've only took the form of Grogar from a human last year, so I can test Twilight and her friends!

Matthew saw the light in Discord's heart.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Human? What does he look like?

DISCORD:

He was white hair, orange eyes, wears a black coat and he was holding a Keyblade.

Matthew looked surprised.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

A Keyblade?

King Sombra looked curious.

KING SOMBRA:

Hmm. So, the human with the Keyblade is the one who made my parents abandon me.

Discord went to his drawer, took out two pieces of paper and gave it to Matthew.

DISCORD:

When that human went through the portal, he dropped two of these papers that said "Xehanort's Report #2 and #6". And I think it has something to do with your mum, Sombra.

Matthew and King Sombra was reading Xehanort's reports.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

So, Xehanort used Chrysalis to take over Equestria when she disguises as Cadance and replace the Mane Six with evil Changelings.

KING SOMBRA:

And Mum doesn't know Xehanort is Gorgar.

DISCORD:

Now do you believe me?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

It's okay, Discord. We believed you from the beginning.

King Sombra turned to Matthew.

KING SOMBRA:

Matthew, is it possible that Xehanort used my dad too?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

It has to be. I only know about Xehanort from the KINGDOM HEARTS series. But I've never met him in person.

DISCORD:

Matthew, if Steve awoken your darkness, who gave it to you?

Matthew looked worried and sighed.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

I think it was your cousin, Eris.

Discord burst out laughing.

DISCORD:

My cousin?! I don't have a cousin!

Discord slowly stopped laughing when he saw Matthew and King Sombra looking serious.

DISCORD:

You're being serious, are you?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

I only met her in the Human Equestria and she told me that I'm her boyfriend. But I can't remember. I only knew about her from one of the My Little Pony graphic novels. She's a princess and a lord of the chaos who cause destruction, not pranks and chocolate rain.

Discord looked sad. He got up from his chair and started crying.

DISCORD:

Don't say that. I don't wanna believe it.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Discord, are you crying?

Discord dried his tears.

DISCORD:

Yes, and you two deserve to know why. It all started when I was young.

(Flashback Sequence)

DISCORD:

Eris and I always pulled pranks on everypony, until she found out it doesn't cause chaos. So, a few years later, she destroyed buildings with her dark magic. Eris wants me to join her, but I refuse. So, when she went to another dimension, I never saw her again.

(Present-Day Sequence)

DISCORD:

That was the day before I've met Steve Storm, and everypony believes I cause chaos by pulling pranks and turning things upside down like making chocolate rain.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

So, you're not really evil.

DISCORD:

No. I'm just a draconequus who likes to have parties and cause mischief, but in a good way.

KING SOMBRA:

So, you only ruled Equestria, so, you can impress Eris and tell her how you really feel?

DISCORD:

Yes, and it would've worked if Celestia and Luna didn't turn me into stone.

Matthew understood Discord.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

I know the story.

Matthew walked up to Discord.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Listen to me, Discord. Eris was born evil, but you were born good in a mischief way. Some ponies may see that and some ponies don't. But lots of fans of My Little Pony from the Outside World believes you are good because you made them happy. You make happy, Discord. That is what I like about you. You can't pretend to be someone you're not. You should keep being yourself. And if Eris can't accept for who you are, then you don't need her. It's up to you.

King Sombra looked impressed.

KING SOMBRA:

That was well said, Matthew.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Thank you.

Discord looked happy.

DISCORD:

You're right. Fluttershy has been telling that for years. I shouldn't be someone I'm not. I should be myself. I've wasted my time impressing Eris. Well, not anymore! I should do what makes me happy, and that's playing pranks and being with my friend, Fluttershy.

Discord hugged Matthew, happily.

DISCORD:

Thank you, Matthew! You are my true friend!

Matthew smiled.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

I'm getting a feeling that you're gonna sing, right?

DISCORD:

Of course, I am! And I'm sure Disney won't mind if I borrow one of his songs.

Discord snapped his fingers and the drum set magically appeared in front of King Sombra. King Sombra played the drums and Discord sang "Friend like Me" from Disney: Aladdin.

(Musical Sequence)

After the song ended, Discord smiled.

DISCORD:

So, what do you think Matthew?

Matthew laughed.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Did you just sing the Robin Williams version or the Will Smith version?

DISCORD:

Ah, it was a little of both. I've watched two versions of the film, but I like the cartoon one.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Why?

DISCORD:

Because of Robin Williams! He's the voice of the genie and he makes me laugh!

Discord looked sad.

DISCORD:

But it's a shame that he's gone.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Yeah, I know.

KING SOMBRA:

Sorry to interrupt, Matthew, but don't you think you should tell Discord about the um...

Matthew looked surprised.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Oh, yeah. I almost forgot.

Matthew turned to Discord.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Discord, I've been with Steve, undercover and it backfired. So, could you take us to Charlie's castle?

KING SOMBRA:

Matthew tried to reason with my dad and it didn't work, now he knows I'm back. I don't he will take over Equestria and the Outside World. I hope he tells my Mum.

Discord quickly got up from his chair.

DISCORD:

Well, why didn't you say so! Of course, I'll take you to Charlie's castle! I'll use my magic!

Discord snapped his fingers, then he, Matthew and King Sombra disappeared.

Location: Dragon Lands

Grubber and Smolder were in the hatching grounds.

GRUBBER:

Wow! Look at all of these dragon eggs!

SMOLDER:

Ember said they'll in a couple of days.

Grubber looked surprised when he saw a big purple dragon egg with green poka-dots.

GRUBBER:

I've never seen an egg that big before!

SMOLDER:

That's because it's rare. Ember told me if any creature with light take the egg, they'll be bonded for life.

GRUBBER:

Well, I'm not ready for that yet. Smoldy, do you really want to see your brother? You saw how angry he was when we last saw him.

SMOLDER:

I have to see if Garble's all right.

GRUBBER:

I know, Smoldy. It's just if Garble sees me, he'll throw me to the ocean and you know I'm not a very good swimmer.

Smolder smiled and wrapped her arms around Grubber.

SMOLDER:

You're cute when you look scared, Grubby.

Grubber looked embarrassed.

GRUBBER:

Smoldy, not in front of the eggs.

SMOLDER:

Let them look.

When Smolder was about to kiss Grubber, they saw Matthew, Discord and King Sombra magically appeared in the hatching grounds.

DISCORD:

Well, here we are.

Matthew looked curious.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Wait a minute. Charlie's castle doesn't have dragon eggs.

Discord realised he made a mistake.

DISCORD:

Whoopsie!

ACT THREE

King Sombra looked angry at Discord.

KING SOMBRA:

You took us to the Dragon Lands?!

DISCORD:

Look, I'm sorry. I was just excited when Matthew boost my confidence.

Matthew calmed King Sombra.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

It's okay, Sombra. He made a mistake. I'm sure he'll try again.

Grubber and Smolder walked up to Matthew.

GRUBBER:

Matthew, is that you?

Matthew looked surprised when he saw Grubber and Smolder.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Grubber! Smolder!

Smolder turned to Grubber.

SMOLDER:

You know this human?

GRUBBER:

Yes, he's Charlie's old friend.

Smolder walked up to Matthew.

SMOLDER:

So, you're the human who sent us that message at the School of Friendship.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

That's right. I'm Matthew O' Connell.

Smolder looked shocked when she saw King Sombra.

SMOLDER:

Sombra's alive?!

Grubber calmed Smolder down.

GRUBBER:

Relax, he's not gonna hurt us! Fizzlepop told me that Sombra's heart is inside Matthew, and only his friends can see him and hear him.

Smolder understood Grubber.

SMOLDER:

Oh, I see.

Smolder turned to King Sombra.

SMOLDER:

And I suppose you are the son of the Storm King and Queen Chrysalis?

KING SOMBRA:

Yes, how did you know?

SMOLDER:

Charlie told me.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

At least he did the right thing.

Ember flew to the hatching grounds and landed the ground.

EMBER:

What's going on here?

Smolder saw Ember.

SMOLDER:

Lord Ember, nice to see you.

Ember walked up to Matthew.

EMBER:

Who are you?

Matthew was being noble to Ember.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

My Lord, I'm Matthew O' Connell from the Outside World.

Ember smiled.

EMBER:

You're Charlie's friend who's been working with the Storm King, undercover.

Matthew looked surprised.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Did Charlie tell you?

EMBER:

No, Smolder did.

Smolder smiled, then Matthew introduce Ember to King Sombra.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

This is Sombra. He used to be the King of Monsters.

Ember looked at King Sombra.

EMBER:

King Sombra? The one Radiant told me about?

King Sombra looked surprised.

KING SOMBRA:

Radiant? Radiant Hope?

EMBER:

Yes.

KING SOMBRA:

When did you meet her?

EMBER:

A few years ago.

KING SOMBRA:

Is she still in the Dragon Lands?

Ember looked sad.

EMBER:

No, she was gone last year.

King Sombra looked confused.

KING SOMBRA:

What do you mean, gone?

King Sombra realised what Ember meant by gone.

KING SOMBRA:

You don't mean...

Ember nodded.

EMBER:

Come with me.

Matthew and his friends followed Ember to the writing on the wall.

EMBER:

Before she disappeared, she carved this message for you.

King Sombra saw the message and he looked surprised.

(Flashback Sequence)

(Sub-Text) One year ago

In the hatching grounds, Radiant Hope who's now an Alicorn was watching the dragon eggs. Ember went to see Radiant Hope.

EMBER:

Are you all right, Radiant?

RADIANT HOPE:

I'm fine, Ember. All these eggs are gonna hatch very soon.

EMBER:

I hope so. You've been living in the Dragon Lands for nine years now. You're lucky my Dad invited you to stay.

RADIANT HOPE:

I know.

Ember noticed that Radiant Hope looked sad.

EMBER:

You're still thinking about Sombra, aren't you?

RADIANT HOPE:

Yes, but he's a monster and I just have to accept it. I still don't know why he had to destroy why he had to destroy Princess Amore... Ow!

A crystal sphere magically appeared, bumped on Radiant Hope's head and landed to the ground. Radiant Hope picked up the crystal sphere.

RADIANT HOPE:

How odd? It's one of those old record your own message crystal spheres.

In the crystal sphere was King Sombra in the Storm King's Realm.

KING SOMBRA:

Hello, Radiant. I know you don't want to see me, but this is very important. I know who my parents are. The Storm King is my dad, and Queen Chrysalis is my mum. They've abandoned me after they erase my memories. I don't know why I had destroyed Princess Amore. Maybe is because I wanted to do the same thing to my parents. I'm not asking you to forgive me, but I wanted to say I'm not a monster to you. If I find a way to redeem myself, I will find you. I love you, Radiant.

After King Sombra's message ended, Radiant Hope looked sad.

RADIANT HOPE:

My whole life I've believed he's a monster and it wasn't his fault.

Radiant Hope went to the wall and carved a message with her magic.

EMBER:

What's that?

RADIANT HOPE:

It's a message for Sombra.

Radiant Hope turned to Ember.

RADIANT HOPE:

Ember, I don't have much time, but if you see Sombra, promise me you will show him my last message?

Ember looked sad.

EMBER:

Okay, I promise. But what do you mean last message?

Radiant Hope's body was covered with light, then she disappeared and her heart floated to the sky.

(Present-Day Sequence)

King Sombra saw Radiant Hope's message and heard her voice in his head.

RADIANT HOPE:

"Dear Sombra, I saw your message and I believe you. But I don't have a lot of time. I just want you to know that I care about you and you are not a monster. You're my friend and I'll always be with you. I love you, Sombra. Radiant Hope".

King Sombra looked sad and Ember understood his pain.

EMBER:

I'm sorry, Sombra.

KING SOMBRA:

She was my only friend. She looked after me when I was feeling ill. She got rid of my darkness before Mum gave I back to me. If I've known Radiant was in the Dragon Lands, I would've gone there and see her. But now it's too late.

King Sombra started to cry and Matthew comfort him.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Sombra, is there anything I can do?

KING SOMBRA:

No, Matthew. I just need to be alone for a while.

After King Sombra disappeared, Discord whispered to Grubber.

DISCORD:

You do know he's inside Matthew, right?

Ember turned to Matthew.

EMBER:

Matthew, what did you see in Sombra when he told you about his parents?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

I saw the light in his heart. I don't know what it's called, but I had a feeling he was telling the truth.

EMBER:

That's light is called the Light of Truth. Celestia and Luna told me only the True Believers and good creatures can see that.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Really? I guess I am a True Believer.

EMBER:

Matthew, I need to ask you something. Do you want to have children?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Yes, but I'm already taken.

Ember giggled.

EMBER:

That's not what I meant! Let me show you.

Ember took Matthew to the big purple egg with green poka-dots.

EMBER:

This egg is very rare. If any creature with light takes it, they'll be bonded for life.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Really? Has any dragon tried it?

EMBER:

No, I guess they don't want to yet.

Matthew was thinking.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

At Hearts and Hooves Day, Fizzlepop and I were talking about having kids and she always wanted to be a mother. Well, this is her lucky day. I'll take it.

EMBER:

Are you sure, Matthew?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Yes, because I won't kick my kid out like my parents did to me.

Matthew slowly reach to the egg and picked it up. The egg was glowing with light. Everyone looked surprised and happy.

SMOLDER:

Yes!

GRUBBER:

That was a close one!

EMBER:

Congratulations, Matthew. You're gonna have a healthy baby dragon.

DISCORD:

Looks like you're gonna be a good father.

Matthew smiled, then King Sombra magically appeared in front of him.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Hold my egg, Discord.

Matthew gave Discord the egg and he walked up to King Sombra.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

All you all right?

KING SOMBRA:

I've been doing a lot of thinking. I lost Radiant Hope, but I don't wanna lose you, Matthew. You're the only human who understands my pain and what I've been going through, and I want to do whatever it takes to make it right.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

It's okay, Sombra. We're gonna help you.

KING SOMBRA:

Really? I hope everypony in Equestria forgives me?

Matthew smiled.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

They will. Trust me.

King Sombra smiled, until he heard Garble's voice.

GARBLE:

Well, well, well.

Garble walked up to Smolder and Grubber.

GARBLE:

If it isn't my little sister and her fat hedgehog.

Smolder didn't look happy.

SMOLDER:

I told you not to call him that.

GARBLE:

Then why did you come to the Dargon Lands?

SMOLDER:

Because I want to see if you respect my decision.

GARBLE:

Respect?! What do you know about respect? I thought you never want to see me again!

SMOLDER:

I never said that! You did!

Matthew and his friends were watching Garble and Smolder auguring.

GARBLE:

If you listen to me, I wouldn't say that to you!

SMOLDER:

Why don't you like Grubber?

GARBLE:

I can't tell you why!

SMOLDER:

Why? Why can't you?

GARBLE:

Because I don't want you to find out that I'm in love with a pony!

Smolder and the others looked surprised.

SMOLDER:

What do you mean you're in love with a pony?

Matthew walked up to Garble.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

What kind of pony?

GARBLE:

She's an earth pony. Let's leave it at that.

SMOLDER:

Really? Who's the name of the earth pony? Tell me!

Garble looked worried and Ember order him to answer Smolder's question.

EMBER:

Answer her, Garble!

Garble sighed and explained.

GARBLE:

Her name is Coloratura. After Ember became a dragon lord, I flew to Manehattan and heard a lovely singing voice. That's where I've met her. Coloratura and I have been dating for five years now. She plays the piano and I play the drums. But she wants me to tell you about us. That was few weeks ago.

Smolder didn't looked impressed.

GARBLE:

Smolder, if you found out what I was doing before, I wouldn't be able to live with myself.

SMOLDER:

But you can live with this? Lying to me? Forbid me to be with Grubber, when you know I'm in love with him? You should never hide that from me.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

She's right, Garble. You can't make her stop being with Grubber when she's in love with him. It's wrong.

Garble looked sad.

GARBLE:

I know. But I just want Smolder to know my secret.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

We all have secrets, and we can't hide them forever. Even if they are embarrassing. Did Fluttershy laughed at you when she found out you're a poet who plays the drums?

GARBLE:

Of course, she didn't. She was happy about it and I didn't feel embarrassed anymore and...

Garble looked surprised.

GARBLE:

Oh, no! I've almost made a terrible mistake!

Garble turned to Smolder.

GARBLE:

Smolder, I'm sorry. I should never stop you and hid my secret from you. So, if you're gonna spend the rest of your life with Grubber, then I respect your decision.

Smolder smiled and hugged Garble.

SMOLDER:

It's okay. I forgive you.

Garble smiled and hugged Smolder back. Matthew smiled, unitil he and his friends Queen Chrysalis in her Sephiroth form. Queen Chrysalis saw Garble and Smolder hugging each other.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

Look at these dragons hugging. So full of love.

Matthew and King Sombra looked surprised.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Chrysalis?

KING SOMBRA:

Mum?

Queen Chrysalis saw Matthew.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

Matthew! Surprise to see my new form?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

You look like Sephiroth.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

That's right. And I wouldn't have this form if I didn't "borrow" your book.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

So, you took my book.

Garble and Smolder stopped hugging and saw Queen Chrysalis.

SMOLDER:

Wait, you're Queen Chrysalis?

GARBLE:

I thought you're turned into stone.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

Not anymore. I don't know who released me, but I'm glad some pony did.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

What do you want?

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

My husband is very upset when you betrayed us. So, he wants me to destroy you!

Queen Chrysalis pointed her masamune at Matthew.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Go ahead. Because if you do, you will never see your son again.

Queen Chrysalis looked confused.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

What?

Matthew turned to King Sombra.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Do it, Sombra.

KING SOMBRA:

Are you sure?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Yes.

King Sombra went inside Matthew's body and possessed him.

KING SOMBRA:

Mum!

Queen Chrysalis looked surprised as she put her masamune away.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

Sombra? You're alive?

King Sombra walked up to Queen Chrysalis.

KING SOMBRA:

Yes. I want to know, Mum. Do you really think taking over Equestria will bring me back?

Queen Chrysalis burst into tears.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

Yes! I've been devastated when Grogar made me and your father abandon you! But when Celestia and Luna destroyed you, my heart was broken. That's why I wanted revenge on everypony!

KING SOMBRA:

Mum, I was with you in Grogar's lair. Why didn't you anything?

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

I was afraid you won't remember me!

King Sombra felt sorry for Queen Chrysalis.

KING SOMBRA:

Oh, Mum. When I came back from Limbo a few times. I was hoping we'll be a family, but all you care about is your revenge. I understand that's important to you.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

No, darling, that's not true.

KING SOMBRA:

Yes, yes, it is. Your life is different now, and I'm not going to bother you any longer.

Queen Chrysalis hugged King Sombra.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

Sombra, it's you I love! You, not my stupid revenge!

Queen Chrysalis was crying.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

I can't believe your dad never told me!

Queen Chrysalis let go of King Sombra and opened a portal with her magic.

KING SOMBRA:

Mum, come back!

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

I just need some time to think!

Queen Chrysalis went through the portal and disappeared. King Sombra unpossessed Matthew and he looked sad.

KING SOMBRA:

Mum.

Ember walked up to King Sombra.

EMBER:

Are you all right?

KING SOMBRA:

I can't believe my Dad never told her. Matthew, we need to...

King Sombra saw Matthew on his knees, holding his chest.

KING SOMBRA:

Matthew, what's wrong?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

My chest hurts! Something's wrong!

King Sombra spotted the darkness in Matthew's heart. King Sombra turned to his friends.

KING SOMBRA:

It's his darkness! It's in his heart!

Everyone gasped.

GRUBBER:

We gotta get Matthew to Charlie's castle and fast!

EMBER:

Garble, help me lift him up!

Garble helped Ember lift Matthew up. King Sombra turned to Discord.

KING SOMBRA:

Discord, don't make another mistake.

DISCORD:

I won't.

Discord snapped his fingers and everyone disappeared.

Location: The Castle of True Believers

Charlie and Starlight Glimmer were in the hall. Charlie was trying to call Matthew on his iPhone.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

I've been trying to call Matthew several times, but no answer.

STARLIGHT GLIMMER:

Don't worry, Charlie. He'll call you back. He's properly trying to reason with Steve.

Discord and the others appeared in front of Charlie and Starlight Glimmer. Discord turned to King Sombra.

DISCORD:

See? I told you I won't make another mistake.

Charlie looked surprised.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Discord, what are you doing here?

Starlight Glimmer gasped when she saw King Sombra.

STARLIGHT GLIMMER:

Sombra?!

KING SOMBRA:

We'll talk later. Matthew's in pain.

Charlie took a look at Matthew and saw the darkness in his heart.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Matthew's heart is spreading with darkness. Get him to my room, now!

STARLIGHT GLIMMER:

I'll go get Robin, Kevin and Patrick.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

I'll call Celestia and Luna.

Starlight Glimmer ran to find Robin, Kevin and Patrick, then Charlie and the others took Matthew to Charlie's bedroom.

ACT FOUR

In Charlie's bedroom, the True Believers, Starlight Glimmer, Ember, Garble, Discord, Grubber, Smolder and King Sombra were watching Matthew lying in bed, unconscious. Robin turned to Charlie.

ROBIN MCDONALD:

Is he okay?

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

As far as we can tell, yes.

ROBIN MCDONALD:

So, what's happening to him?

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

The darkness in his heart and it's starting to spread a little bit faster.

KEVIN DALY:

I can't believe Matthew never told us that Sombra was inside him.

Kevin looked at King Sombra.

KEVIN DALY:

Ah... At least he's not the reason Matthew's weak.

KING SOMBRA:

Thank you, Kevin.

PATRICK WALTER:

So, what are we gonna do, Charlie?

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

I don't know. But Matthew's heart is strong and that means he'll turn into a Heartless, unless we do something.

Fizzlepop Berrytwist burst in Charlie's bedroom.

FIZZLEPOP BERRYTWIST:

Where is he? I heard he's here!

Fizzlepop Berrytwist gasped when she saw Matthew.

FIZZLEPOP BERRYTWIST:

Matthew!

Fizzlepop Berrytwist ran up to Matthew.

FIZZLEPOP BERRYTWIST:

Matthew, speak to me! Are you all right?

Charlie calmed Fizzlepop Berrytwist down.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Don't worry, Fizzlepop. He's unconscious.

FIZZLEPOP BERRYTWIST:

What happened?

EMBER:

Matthew's heart is spreading with darkness.

SMOLDER:

And we don't know how long he'll become a Heartless.

Fizzlepop Berrytwist looked frighten and turned to Charlie.

FIZZLEPOP BERRYTWIST:

You gotta do something! You must save him!

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

I don't know how, but I've called Celestia and Luna, and they'll be here any minute.

Cozy Glow entered Charlie's bedroom.

COZY GLOW:

Charlie, Celestia and Luna are waiting for you in the hall.

Charlie turned to his friends.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Everyone, look after Matthew, until I get back.

Charlie and Cozy Glow left the room and closed the door behind them. Charlie and Cozy Glow saw Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Celestia, Luna. Thank goodness you came.

Princess Celestia and Princess Luna walked up to Charlie and Cozy Glow.

PRINCESS CELESTIA:

How's Matthew?

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

He's unconscious, but we won't know how long he'll last. I'm worried he'll might end up like Tirek.

PRINCESS LUNA:

Well, since you've already told us what happen to Tirek, we know why.

PRINCESS CELESTIA:

If any creature has the darkness for a year, the light will be impossible to save them.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Matthew has the darkness for three months now. Your magic can get rid of it, right?

PRINCESS LUNA:

I'm afraid it doesn't work that way, Charlie. But you can save him.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Really? How?

PRINCESS CELESTIA:

Do you remember when I said Matthew was meant to have the Moon Keyblade?

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Yeah, you did back in Las Pegasus and...

Charlie looked surprised.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

You don't mean...

PRINCESS LUNA:

Yes, Charlie, you have to give Matthew the Moon Keyblade. It is the only way to save him. It won't get rid of his darkness, but it will save his heart.

Charlie looked at Princess Luna's Cutie Mark on his right hand and sighed.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

I guess I have no choice.

COZY GLOW:

No, Charlie! There must be another way.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

There is no other way, Cozy. I may have not gotten along with Matthew from the beginning, but I'm not gonna lose him.

Charlie, Cozy Glow, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna entered Charlie's bedroom.

FIZZLEPOP BERRYTWIST:

Charlie, what did the Princesses say?

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

They said I have to give Matthew my Moon Keyblade.

Robin and Kevin gasped.

ROBIN MCDONALD:

Charlie, are you sure?

KEVIN DALY:

If you do that, you will only have the Sun Keyblade.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

I know.

Charlie walked up to Matthew and hold his hand.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Matthew, the Moon Keyblade belongs to you now.

Princess Luna's Cutie Mark on Charlie's right hand transferred into Matthew's left hand. The darkness in Matthew's heart moved to his body. Matthew opened his eyes and got up.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Where am I?

Everyone looked happy.

ROBIN MCDONALD:

Matthew, are you okay?

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

I feel fine.

Fizzlepop Berrytwist hugged Matthew, happily.

FIZZLEPOP BERRYTWIST:

Oh, Matthew!

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Fizzlepop? What am I doing in Charlie's room?

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

The darkness was in your heart, Matthew. But that's okay, I gave you my Moon Keyblade to save you. The darkness is still in your body, but it will never touch your heart.

Matthew looked impressed.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

You gave me one of your Keyblades to save my life? Was it the only way?

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Yes.

Matthew looked around the room.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Where's Sombra? Can you guys see him?

KING SOMBRA:

I'm right here, Matthew.

Matthew saw King Sombra in his normal form.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Sombra! You look different. How?

KING SOMBRA:

When Charlie gave you the Moon Keyblade, my heart went out of your body and I came back to life. This is what I look like before the darkness.

Grubber touched King Sombra's hoof and gasped.

GRUBBER:

He really is alive!

King Sombra looked sad.

KING SOMBRA:

Yeah, but that still won't fix what I've done to Princess Amore.

PRINCESS CELESTIA:

I believe it will, Sombra.

KING SOMBRA:

What?

PRINCESS LUNA:

When we first restore the Crystal Empire, we found all the crystal pieces of her and save one for you.

Princess Luna gave King Sombra a crystal piece.

KING SOMBRA:

It's her unicorn horn.

PRINCESS CELESTIA:

Whenever you're ready, come to the Crystal Empire and Cadance will show you where Amore is.

King Sombra smiled.

KING SOMBRA:

Thank you, Princess.

Matthew saw his egg on the table and felt relieved.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Phew! My egg is safe.

FIZZLEPOP BERRYTWIST:

Matthew, why did you bring a dragon egg?

Matthew and Fizzlepop Berrytwist were looking at their friends and Charlie knew why.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Okay, guys, we better leave Matthew and Fizzlepop alone.

While everyone was leaving Charlie's bedroom, Matthew gave Charlie two papers of Xehanort's reports.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Charlie, this is Xehanort's Report's #2 and #6. Discord gave them to me.

Charlie looked at the papers and smiled.

CHARLIE MCEVOY:

Thanks, Matthew and it's good to have you back.

After Charlie left his bedroom, Matthew turned to Fizzlepop Berrytwist.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

After I tried to reason with Steve, Sombra and I had escape to Chaosville. Then Discord took us to the Dragon Lands by mistake and Ember told me if any creature with light takes that egg, they'll be bonded for life. So, when I took the egg, it was glowing with light!

Fizzlepop Berrytwist looked surprised.

FIZZLEPOP BERRYTWIST:

So, that means we're gonna have a baby dragon! It's what I've always wanted! I mean I wanted to travel Equestria. But now I've done that, I'm ready to take the next step. I'm ready to be a mother.

Matthew felt happy and hold Fizzlepop Berrytwist's left hoof.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Fizzlepop, I'm so happy. I don't know what to say.

FIZZLEPOP BERRTWIST:

Come on, Matthew. You don't have to keep calling me by my real name. It's too friendly for me.

Matthew smiled.

MATTHEW O' CONNELL:

Fair enough, Tempest.

Location: The Storm King's Realm

In the hall the Storm King knocked on his bedroom door because he heard Queen Chrysalis crying.

THE STORM KING:

Crissy, are you all right?

QUEEN CRYSALIS:

Come in, Stormy.

The Storm King entered his room and Queen Chrysalis lying on the bed in her changeling form.

THE STORM KING:

What's the matter?

Queen Chrysalis got up and turned to the Storm King.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

Our son is inside Matthew, and you knew all along, didn't you?

THE STORM KING:

I only knew this morning, my dear. I'm sorry.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

Stormy, I don't think we should take over Equestria.

THE STORM KING:

Honey, we've been planning this for a long time.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

That's because Sombra was gone, but now he's back, we can get the power of darkness and use it to destroy Grogar, and we'll be a family again.

Queen Chrysalis hugged the Storm King.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

Please, honey.

The Storm King looked sad and hugged Queen Chrysalis back.

THE STORM KING:

Okay, Crissy. I promise we'll just destroy Grogar.

QUEEN CHRYSALIS:

Thank you, Stormy.

While the Storm King and Queen Chrysalis kissed, Xehanort was in the hall watching them and walked away.

XEHANORT:

Not if I destroy you first, Steve Storm.

(End of Episode)