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The sound of a leaking pipe echoed the hallways of the old castle. Clanking noises could be heard as the sweat fell down the brow of the hard working pony. Pulling back, he took a look at his machinery with a satisfied smirk. He was nearly finished. Bash! Clank! Thud! The unicorn gently put down his tools as he let out a controlled sigh. Leaving the room, he shut the door as he trotted along the staircase. The banging got louder as the unicorn neared a door. As the door knob jiggled, the door creaked open. No sooner did it open, a flying tray rushed past his face. Looking into the room he saw the source of the commotion. Princess Light stood in the middle of the room, mane out of place, and huffing. She was trying to escape from her chains as she looked at the unicorn. All she wanted was to get out of there and be able to bring him to justice. "I see you're awake." he said. "Let me go." she growled. "Okay." the unicorn replied. Light's defensive behaviour quickly melted at the response. The unicorn removed Light's chain and horn lock. Immediately she went for the door. As soon as she reached the door, something blocked her from going through as she hit and bounced back from the barrier. "Ow." she said rubbing her head.
Laughter filled the room as the unicorn said, "Do you really think it would be that easy?" Shaking her head she tried to power her magic only for it to be blocked out! "This room is laced with a special rock that cancels out any magic." he said. "Why the horn lock then?" "You could never be too careful." he smiled. "Then how come it isn't affecting the door or you for that matter?" she asked. "Because it's not magic, it's my invention. It enables me to use magic freely and keep you in place." he said. Light scowled at the unicorn. "Why so tense?" he asked. "You've got to be kidding me." Light said in disbelief. "Suit yourself." he shrugged. "Why are you doing this?" the mare glared. "I don't have to explain anything to anyone." the unicorn retorted. Light huffed, feeling agitated. "Why not?" He didn't reply as Light decided a different approach. If she was going to be stuck here, she was going to get some answers. "You must be a pretty powerful unicorn to be able to open and close portals like that." she said allowed. "Pff yeah right," he grunted, "If that were the case I would do everything myself without the help of your magic." Curiosity rippled in the alicorn as she tilted her head. "A unicorn great at magic but can't harness it?" The unicorn shook his head, "It doesn't matter, in just a few more hours, everything will be ready." "What are you going to do to me?" "Just know you're a vital part to my plan." he said. Light scowled at the unicorn, becoming frustrated. "You still wear that hood to hide your face. Who are you, really?" Silence filled the room. The unicorn didn't say anything as he turned to face the Princess. Slowly he took his hood off to reveal his face. A light-grey unicorn with piercing blue eyes. His messy turquoise and grey mane laid around the corner of his sharp gaze. As Light stared back at him, she couldn't help but feel some sort of familiarity when looking at him. "My name is Teal Sparks." he revealed. "Teal Sparks." Light repeated.
What she didn't expect was how quick he moved towards her as he pressed her against the wall. "I'm tired of being nice." he said. "Oh right and before you were?" she snapped as she kicked him off her. Teal shook his head as he said, "Your magic is the only way I can get back what is mine." "Like what, the throne?" she replied. "Please," he scoffed, "Like I'd ever want anything to do with those no good, lying, alicorns." "Wait what?" she said, "You're not trying to take over the world or something?" "Take over the world?" the stallion said with a raised brow, "I don't want to take over the world. What a stupid cliche." "Then if not take over the world, what is this all for?" Light asked. The unicorn growled with frustration, "You Princesses are all the same! You just never shut up!" Light lashed her tail as she could feel her neck fur rise up. "I never did anything to you," she spat. "But I still need you." he persisted. "But why me? Why did you bring me here?" Light confronted. "You're the only way I can find my parents!" Teal shouted. Light's furry slowly drained away as she blinked a couple of times. That wasn't the answer she was expecting. "What?" she said softly. "I was only 10 when it happened." he began.
It was raining that early morning. Teal would usually be the first one awake. He was making breakfast for his mom and dad's wedding anniversary. Just as he was finishing up was when a knock came to the door. Little did he know as he walked toward the door, it was a life changing moment. He opened the door to be greeted by palace guards, some of which he recognized giving his parents were good friends with the Princess. "Hi!" he greeted, "Do you want me to go get my mom or dad?" The guards looked at one another as they all took a step back. Princess Luna walked towards the front to meet young Teal Sparks. "Princess Luna!" he smiled as he went to hug her legs. Looking up at her he repeated, "Do you want me to go get my mom and dad to discuss grown-up stuff?" Luna felt a lump in her throat as she signaled the guards to give them a minute. "Where are your brothers?" Luna asked. "In our room," Teal replied, "I was just about to get them so we can give the breakfast I made for my mom and dad's wedding anniversary." It was already going to be hard to tell him and this just made it worse. Luna kneeled down as she said, "Teal, you and your brothers are going to be coming with me for a little while." The unicorn smiled as he said, "Really? Like in the castle?" "Yes, in the castle." Luna nodded. "That's so cool!" the young unicorn cheered, "Sleepover at the castle!" He turned to go to the room as he said, "I can't wait to tell Light and Neon and mom and dad-" "Teal." Luna said as the colt stopped. Teal could see that the Princess was sad. "Why are you sad Princess Luna?" he asked innocently. Luna did her best to hold back her tears as she took a deep breath, "Teal, your mom and dad won't be coming with us." "Why not?" Teal asked, "That's not fair that we go and they don't."
"Your parents, they're gone." finally getting to the point. He tilted his head, "Gone where?" "They're not with us anymore Teal." Luna continued, it had to be done. Teal blinked a few moments as it began to sink in and started processing what "gone" really meant. He scowled up at Luna as he said, "No, no, you're lying." "Teal," Luna said as the colt turned his back saying, "You're lying, they're in there room!" He ran down the hallway as he opened the door to his parents room. But the room was empty. This wasn't happening. This can't be happening. Luna went over to him as he turned to face the alicorn. "What happened?" he questioned, "Where's my mom and dad?" "Teal, it's very hard to explain right now, they're just gone." Luna tried to say. "I DON'T BELIEVE YOU!" the young colt shouted, clearly in denial. That's when the door to his room opened. Young Light Rays was rubbing his eyes as he stood in the doorway. "What's going on, Teal?" he asked, a bit hazy. Teal looked at his little brother as his baby brother, Neon Gust, started making a fuss in his crib. "Why is Princess Luna here?" Light asked as he went to go pick up Neon and try to get him to stop fussing. "Teal I know you're confused right now but let me-" Luna began. Teal's mind was clouded as he looked angrily at Luna. He rushed to her and started hitting her hooves, which didn't do much harm. "Liar! Liar! Liar! Liar! Liar! Liar!" he repeated before collapsing to the floor. Tears streamed down his face as Luna kneeled down. She used her wing to pull him in close as Teal Sparks hugged Luna's neck, sobbing into it. Light Rays knew something wasn't right and felt scared. He started tearing up in the doorway as he held onto his baby brother, who continued to cry. Luna couldn't keep back her own tears as she reached her wing forward to bring the other two unicorns to her side. They stayed like that for a couple more moments, just holding onto one another.
What happened after that was sort of a blur. Teal remembered keeping his brothers close to his side as they were escorted to the castle. Luna had said that from there on she and Princess Celestia would be taking care of them. Rays immediately formed a closer bond with Luna. Neon wouldn't be affected as much as his older brothers. Teal however took some time to adjust. There wasn't a day that didn't go by when Teal would mourn for his parents. He just couldn't understand how they disappeared. Teal wouldn't think much of his parents until years later….
Teal was now 16. After rightfully earning his place at the School of Magic, he had begun his studies of the world and the theories of alternate realities for a couple of years. While he did study magic and knew how to use his powers, he could never get past basic magic which irritated him to no end. He would confine Princess Celestia who would then suggest trying his special talent in inventions to try and improve on his magic. One fateful day he was working on a new invention that would enable him to get him to space so he could get a reference to what their world would look like from an outside view, when he stumbled across a certain book. It must have fallen out of someone's bag. When he opened it he couldn't believe what he was reading. Actual writings and findings of other worlds! There were pictures and journal entries! But as he continued to read was when he discovered something that would yet again change everything. "I have no idea how this could have happened. One minute I was saying goodbye to my good friends Gear Clockwork and his wife Neon Sunshine and the next minute a random portal opens in the garden, sucking my friends in. I had no idea where that portal came from! Could it have been from Sombra's world? But that portal lies by the statue of Discord. What if this was the daughter of Sombra's doing? I did suspect that filly to be more powerful than Sombra himself but the possibilities could be endless. They could be anywhere! I can't go in search of them now, it's too dangerous! What will come of their poor kids? What will I tell them? I can't tell them, not now at least…" -Luna.
He couldn't believe it. His parents were sucked into another world. And Luna did nothing about it! She knew, she knew where they were at! And what was this about a daughter of King Sombra? This was too much to take in. He stuffed the book in his satchel as he raced to the study room. He spent the next few hours working. Reading through the book and looking back at his own work, he began making connections and breakthroughs. "So if my calculations are correct, that means the world my parents are stuck in is-'' Teal Sparks said aloud before the door opened to the room. "Teal, are you still working here?" came Luna's voice, "Why not come and take a break and eat with your family." Teal scowled as he replied coldly, "You are not my family." Luna felt like she was hit physically. "What?" she asked, surprised by this unexpected response. "You knew all along what happened to my parents," he said as he turned to hold the book up, "And you never said a word?" Luna gasped as Celestia came behind her. "Where did you get that?" Luna asked. "That doesn't matter," Teal said, "You could have gone after them." "It's not that simple Teal." Luna began. "You didn't even try!" he spat, "My brothers and I suffered from not knowing how our parents went missing, for crying out loud you made us believe they were gone and-and they're not. They're still out there, and I'm going to find them." "Woah Teal now hold on," Celestia stepped forward, "Crossing worlds is something serious and has caused world-threatening problems in the past." "But my parents are out there," Teal said, "If you're too scared to cross other worlds then I can go myself." He began to make his way to the door as Luna stepped in the way saying, "Teal, you half to understand, it's not that simple." "Stop saying that!" he replied. "Teal we can't have you going and crossing worlds." Celestia said as she grabbed the book and his scrolls. "No! My work!" Teal protested. "Teal please, we can talk about this. It's not like we haven't been trying to find a way to bring them back." Luna said, "But I can't risk another worlds colliding." Teal stood there, his heart filled with rage. "You'll regret this." he muttered under his breath. Grabbing one of his inventions, a teleporting device, he said, "I refuse to stay here! You can tell my brothers I left to find the meaning of life or something but I promise this, I will return." He pressed the button as everything in the room began to swirl. "You'll be sorry you ever kept this from me and my brothers!" he vowed and in a flash he was gone. He spent the next few years trying to regain the equipment and research he needed before enacting his plan…
Light stood there in shock. A couple of seconds went by before Light finally realized, "If what you're saying is true, then that means you and Light Rays are-" "Brothers, yes." he finally said. "But how could you do this? If you love your brothers so much why would you-" "If fighting my own brothers means to bring our family back together, then I'll risk it all." he cut in. "But that's ridiculous!" Light protested, "There are other ways to-" She didn't have a chance to finish as the unicorn snapped, "I'm not going to hear a lecture from you too! I'm doing this for the greater good."
"But you have no idea what you're messing with." Light said. "Then allow me to enlighten you." he replied. He pulled out a board with lots of writing, loose papers, and blueprints. "As you already know, there are an infinite amount of universes out there. Traveling and unlocking ways to get to these universes are complex however we do know of few. Of course there's the mirror portals and with different spells can unlock different universes. Then there is magic, only a great amount of magic can achieve this, typically alicorns or powerful unicorns such as Starswirl the Bearded." He came by her side as he said, "And you, dear Princess, are one of the rarest of gems." "I theorize that because you are the daughter of the Great King Sombra and an alternate world Celestia, the magic you possess is greater than anyone could ever imagine. But of course no one is born a natural of their abilities, thus the difficulty of channeling your powerful powers and I for one can't wait any longer till you have full and complete control over it. Sure your emotions play a great role in controlling these special powers, but only that can go so far. " "By combining your powers with my mechanics, I will be able to open all the possible universes in order to find where they are at and finally bring them home."
Light's eyes dilated as she could feel her heart drop. "Do you have any idea what that could do?" she questioned. "You'll be putting countless of many lives from different worlds in danger!" "I know the risks," he said solemnly, "But I'm willing to take it." The stallion turned his back to the Princess as he walked back to the door. He stopped before leaving as he said, "I wish this didn't half to involve you or anyone really. I never wanted to hurt anyone, but I need to do this. For my brothers." Light pinned her ears back, "But at what cost?" He didn't reply as he flicked his tail, leaving the Princess alone once more.
This is it. Mythic held tightly to his satchel. Rays was in his armour as he offered a spare to Mythic, lucky for him he was able to fit into it. Misty had her own belongings put together as she couldn't help but look at Knight Rays. He caught her staring as they shared a kind smile. Looking away from Misty, Rays walked beside Mythic. "So, where too?" he asked. "I'm not sure," Mythic began, "But I do have an idea." Closing his eyes he powered his magic. He concentrated as beats of sweat dripped down his face. As he opened his eyes, magic glossed over them before flashing. "What was-" Misty began. "It's a detection spell," Mythic said taking a breath, "It allows the user to locate anything they may wanna find from ponies to missing artifacts. It's only been successfully performed twice." "Is it working?" Rays asked. Blinking a few times he said, "Let's see." Light came to his mind. Her alicorn figure, from her beautiful wings to her majestic features of her face. He was reminded of her smile and could almost hear her laughing as her mane bounced along with her. Locked in mind, suddenly his eyes widened. The spell began to take effect as he looked down. A trail started to unravel before him. Light and Misty exchanged a look as Mythic looked at them. "I can see a trail!" he smiled. "I don't see a trail." Rays admitted as Misty nodded beside him. "That means the spell's working!" he said, slightly relieved. The two ponies smiled at their friend. Mythic took a few steps ahead as he said, "Now come on, there's no time to lose! There's no telling how long this spell will last." Nodding the two ponies followed after Mythic.
They were quite a ways away from Canterlot. Mythic remained focused on the pah he could see as Misty and Rays stuck close to one another. "What do you think we're gonna find when we get there?" Misty asked. "The worst possible situation, an army of trained warriors, a monster, and possibly a monologue from our "friend"." he admitted. Misty giggled a little as Rays couldn't help chuckle himself. "So what do you plan on doing after you get back home?" Rays asked. "If I'm honest, I don't know anymore." Misty admitted. "What about your cooking? Surely you must be the head chef at your own restaurant or something?" "Hahaha," Misty said sarcastically, "Yeah right. Me the head chef?" "Why not?" he said. Misty sighed slightly, "Truth is, I'm nothing more than a bus-pony in the castle." "But you have so much talent!" Rays said slightly surprised. "It was supposed to be an internship to become a cook but my mentor hates me and in her eyes, I'll never be anything more than a bus-pony." she said. Rays darted his eyes as Misty looked up at him. "You're so much more than that Misty," he said, "Don't let anyone else ever say otherwise." Misty smiled at him, feeling her cheeks grow warm.
Suddenly the two ponies bumped into Mythic, not realizing he stopped. "What is it, Mythic?" Misty asked. "Did the spell fade away." Rays added. "It did," he started before pointing, "But I don't think we need it anymore." The two ponies looked up to where he was pointing as the two tensed up. Ahead of them lay an old, scary-looking, castle-like cottage. "It can't be." Rays said. Misty and Mythic looked at Rays as he took a few steps forward. "What can't be?" Mythic asked. "This place," he began, "This used to be my old home." They exchanged a look as Misty went towards Rays. She was going to say something before he straightened up with a narrow gaze. "Let's go save Light." he said. They all nodded as they made their way to the place.
The doorknob jiggled. Light looked darkly as Teal entered the room. "It's time." he said. "I'm not going." she said. Teal sighed, of course, things would have to be hard. "The sooner I get them back, the sooner you get to go home." he said, beginning to walk to her. She watched carefully at his movement, keeping a distance away from her. "I'll only ask one more time," Teal said, "Let's go." Light noticed as Teal, clutched onto something beneath his cloak. She remained calm as she said, "Fine." "That's more like it." he said. He first deactivated the invention to allow Light to cross through the door. Light waited patiently as he made his way towards her. Just before he reached her, Light threw the dust from the floor into his eyes. He let out a short cry of pain as he rubbed his eyes. Teal growled as he darted his eyes at her. "You'll regret that." he growled as he pulled out one of his inventions from his cloak. Throwing it towards her, Light smirked as she instead kicked it up in the air and as it fell back towards her she kicked it back at him. Teal reacted fast by grabbing one of his other inventions to counter the attack. As they impacted, this gave Light the chance to break the chain from the wall and make a run for it.
She darted past him as Teal realized her plan too late. "No!" he cried as Light kept running. The chain dragged along the floor as Light tried to figure out how she could get the horn-lock off but more importantly, get out of this place! She heard hoofsteps behind her as she looked around. Spotting an opening, she darted in there. She panted as she could hear the footsteps get closer. Holding her breath she heard them pass by as it got quieter. Letting out a sigh of relief she leaned back. Suddenly the wall gave away as she fell back. Falling with a thud, she let out a small groan. Slowly getting up she began to look around the room. It was cold, there were mirrors set up all across the walls. Walking along the way she noticed something at the back of the room, covered with a sheet. Curiosity arise within her as she walked towards it. Reaching her hoof up, she drew back the sheet as it fell to the floor. Taking a step back her eyes widened with worry. In the center of the invention stood a place mark, most likely for her, with lots of buttons, wires, and a clock. She took a step back, she needed to get out of there, she needed to get out of these chains, and most importantly, she needed to get help to take down this dangerous contraption.
"If I had known you'd come here, I wouldn't have reacted like I did." a voice filled the room. Light turned around to see Teal standing in the doorway. He held a calm expression on his face as he walked towards her. "This, by far, is worse than I could have ever imagined." Light stated. "Well the sooner we can find them, the sooner we can get this over with." he said getting closer to her. "You're crazy!" she said slowly starting to back away. "I can assure you," he said eyes narrowed, "I'm quite sane." "Teal," Light began, "Not for my sake but for the world's sakes, don't do this." "It's too late now." Teal said. "You're wrong!" Light glared. He took out a smoke ball in attempts to put her to sleep. Light ducked down as she rushed past him, knocking him down on the way. Just before she reached the exit, she was abruptly pulled back, gagging a bit from the pull away. Taking in some air she looked to see Teal had just barely got ahold of the chain on the floor. Better gripping the chain, he pulled her towards him as Light did everything in her power to fight back. But reluctantly, when powered by passion, gives you the strength you need to take on 100 lions! Pulling her close to him he sneered, "I've had enough of your stubbornness. I tried to be nice, I tried to do this the easy way, but I will not wait for another moment longer!" Pulling her along he placed her into position and pressed a button. She was now trapped behind a glass wall as she placed her hooves on the glass.
Mythic, Rays, and Misty slowly poked their heads through the door. The living space appeared to be empty. They slowly walked in as the door shut behind them. Looking around the room Misty couldn't help but say, "This used to be your house?" "Many moons ago," he said. "Are you a royal?" Mythic asked. "No. My parents loved castle-themed stuff and was the inspiration for this cottage." he said, "It's not as big as it appears. All the rooms are down here and upstairs was dad and mom's workspace along with a big storage room that could be accessed through the yard or a secret entrance by the staircase." "Was?" Misty uttered softly. It went silent as the unicorn stood by the doorway. His ears perked when a strange sound filled the room. "What's that sound?" he said as the two ponies went to his side. The room began to shake slightly before stopping. "Whatever it is, I bet we'll find Light there." Mythic said. Nodding in agreement, Rays said, "Come on."
Rushing up the stairs they first went to go look in the study room. Rays and Misty walked in as they looked around the place. Before Mythic stepped through the door he stopped, noticing the markings in the room. Although it looked beautiful, it reminded him of something. That's when it clicked. Misty looked behind her as she asked, "What's wrong Mythic?" "This room is laced with a special rock that cancels out magical properties," he said, "I'll stand here while you guys look around." Rays came across a board with papers filling it. Looking down he felt a paper at his hoof as he picked it up. Reading it he could feel his heart drop. "What is it?" Misty said coming to his side. "These blueprints," he said, "If what this says is true, we may all be in danger." Looking over at Mythic he said, "All our worlds." At that moment another shaking occurred, this time rattling the entire room. The large board started to lean as Misty tried to keep balance. Rays saw this as he sprung forward and pushed her to safety. When it stopped a paper had slid over to where Mythic was standing. Picking it up in his magic, he could feel the entire world stop as it slowly fell from his magic. Dashing away he called out, "Light!" Misty and Rays looked at one another before following after him.
The machine was up and running. Pulling a lever, some gears began to go in motion. Pulling his hood back over his head he said, "Just a couple of more seconds and I'll be able to open multiple universes and very soon I'll be able to bring them back." "I'm begging you," Light called, "Please, think about your brothers!" "I am thinking about my brothers." he said softly as he held a button. Suddenly a strong force hit his side as he lowered the button. Narrowing his eyes he saw three unwelcome guests. Light looked to see Mythic, Misty, and Rays stand at the entryway. She locked eyes with Mythic as he narrowed his gaze. "Let her go," he said, taking a step towards him. "You're too late!" he called, "I've got all I need right here." indicating his button. Rays extended his spear as he used his magic to wack it out of his hoof. It slid across the floor as he cried, "You fool!" "You take care of Light, I'll handle him." Rays said with a glare. Mythic started to make his way towards Light as Rays rushed to meet the unicorn. The two stallions met head on, both holding some form of weapon. "You know I've grown tired of you," he said. "I'm flattered." Rays taunted.
Mythic got to the glass where Light was kept as he laid his hoof on the glass, Light doing the same. "Mythic," she said. "Oh Light," he said, his heartbreaking seeing the state she was in with mane ruffled and chains around her neck and horn. Taking a step back he was going to get Light out of there when something hit his side. "Mythic!" she said. Teal had managed to push Rays away and hit Mythic away from interfering with Light. Before hitting Mythic again, Rays rammed his side. Looking around Light noticed the button that laid on the floor. "Mythic, the button!" she said as Mythic looked to where the button was at. Nodding he rushed over to get it. Teal saw this and went after it himself. They were neck and neck and just before any of them could reach it, Misty swooped in and grabbed the button.
Teal stomped his hoof as he said, "I've grown tired of waiting! I've waited 12 long years to get everything together. I will not wait another moment!" He used his magic to grab one of his weapons and threw it at Misty. She didn't react in time as it hit her, causing netting to come around her. The button fell from her hooves as she fell to the ground. Luckily, Mythic got there in time to catch her and remove the netting while Rays caught the button in his magic. "It's time to end this!" he said as he was about to destroy the button. "Light Rays don't do it!" Teal shouted, a hint of distress in his voice. Rays stopped for a moment. He didn't think he even knew his name, but that tone sounded vaguely familiar. The hooded unicorn took a few steps towards him as he said, "You destroy that button and we'll never get to see mom and dad again." Rays looked at him with round, confusing eyes as he finally unveiled his hood. Rays stood there in shock. "T-Teal?" he uttered, not saying that name in years. "If you know what's good for you, you'll hand me the button Rays." "B-But why?" he said, taking a step back. "I know it's hard to understand," Teal began. "After everything you ever taught me," Rays said, "Everything I've ever stood for." "Just give me the button," Teal said calmly walking towards him. "Why?" he said, his voice shaking slightly. Teal didn't say another word as he lunged towards his brother and grabbed the button from him.
"No!" Mythic cried as Teal pressed the button. The machine started to make lots of noises with bright lights filling the room. Light began to feel an awful pain course through her entire body as her eyes filled with pain. Her mane began to glow as the place began to shake. Suddenly magic shot out from the machine, hitting every single mirror covered around the room. Rippling started to begin as everything around them began to merge into a dream-like space. Misty rushed over to Ray's side as Mythic tried to go to where Light was. Teal looked around the mirrors as he said, "It's really working." Light kneeled down from the pain as Mythic finally summoned all the strength he had and broke her glass containment. He reached out to cup her cheek saying, "Light." "I'm fine," Light said weakly, "I've been through worse but we need to stop this machine or it will be too late and our worlds will crumble into each other." "How do I even shut this thing down?" Mythic asked. "There's got to be a way to destroy it." Light said, trying to stand up. Mythic removed the horn lock and chains around her. "The more time he keeps this many portals open, the faster our worlds get closer to getting destroyed!" Light said. "I know!" Mythic said as he tried to use his magic to destroy the machine.
Teal held one of his inventions as he began to search for his parents. "Rays! Rays?" Misty said frantically. Rays was just gazing at nothing as Misty tried to get him to snap out of it. "Rays we've got to help Light and Mythic!" she said. "I would have never thought of all creatures that my own brother would do this." he murmured. "Rays you've got to snap out of it," Misty said, "I know this must be devastating but we've got bigger fish to fry!" "And he dares say it's all for our parents?" he said. Misty shook her head as she grabbed Ray's face. "Ray look at me!" she said, raising her voice. They locked eyes as Misty continued, "We're here now. We need you here, snap out of it." He stared into her big bright green eyes. Slowly his clouded brain started to clear as he shook his head, putting his own hoof over Misty's.
"No!" came a loud cry. They looked over at Teal as he looked at his invention. "No! No! No! No! No! No!" he repeated. "I don't understand, they should be somewhere in one of these worlds!" he said. "How could you do this?" Rays said. "I did this for us! So we could be a family again." Teal shouted back. "But we were already a family," Rays replied. "But Luna, Celestia, they lied to us! They could have-" Teal's started. "What could they have done?" Rays questioned, "Don't you think they tried everything too?" "B-But they're somewhere out there," Teal persisted, "I just need to open more portals." Thunder shook the room as the ponies were tossed around the room. Looking around they could see different worlds surrounding them. "Teal, you have to shut it down! It's out of control." Light said. Teal looked around them as he looked at his invention. "Is this really what you want?" Misty called out, "Do you think your parents would want you to do this?" Teal looked down. "Teal," Rays said, "We've always been here for you. Remember what mom and dad always said, "Family comes in many different ways, not just by blood." They would have wanted us to move on and love again. Please, I want my brother back." Teal could feel tears welling up in him as he said, "You're right. I've been a fool!" Soon the place around them began to crack as Mythic said, "Okay you've realized your mistakes, that's great and all but we need to shut this thing down now!" "I-I" he began, "I can't! I built it so that when my parents are found, it'd deactivate."
The shaking continued as Misty said, "All our worlds are going to crumble if we don't find a way to shut that thing down now!" Light looked from the machine to Teal to the mirrors and finally at Mythic. Her eyes shimmered as she found the strength to stand up straight. "Light what are you doing?" Mythic asked. "I know how to shut it down," she said, "But everyone needs to duck for cover." Before Mythic could say another word, Light used her magic to grab Teal's cloak with inventions. Going back over to where the place marker was Mythic called, "Light what are you doing?" Looking over his inventions, she grabbed one of his orbs. Looking at the main contraption she yanked the clock from it. "By using this clock and the spike orb, I can stop any further crumbling, while destroying the mirrors, and keep everypony safe." "Okay and while that solves that problem, what about the cracks and merges we have now? How can we fix this?" "If the machine will stop when their parents are found, then we'll find them." she said. "What are you saying?" Rays and Teal said together. "I know exactly what she's saying, Light that's too much for one pony to handle!" Mythic said. Light smiled weakly as she whispered to Mythic, "I'm sorry." Taking a step forward she channeled the magic inside her. The pain increased but she had to save them. Her eyes revealed pure white as her mane began to glow. Opening her wings she used the invention and clock as they started to get put to work. Each mirror began to break as the shaking was beginning to slow. When all the mirrors were broken, she then brought forth the clock and held one mirror that wasn't broken. She narrowed her eyes as the purple magic shined in the room. "Flower, gleam and glow. Let your power shine," she sang, "Make the clock reverse, bring back what once was mine." Teal and Ray's eyes widened. "That song," Rays said as Teal added, "It can't be." "Heal what has been hurt, change the fate of time. Save what has been lost, bring back what once was mine. What once was mine." she finished. Everyone covered and protected themselves as a bright light shined across the room.
Everything was still for a couple of moments. Suddenly fragments of the world were starting to get put back to normal. Slowly the ponies started to get up. They were somehow outside as they looked around. Everything was quiet until they saw a bright light. The two stallions turned as they could feel a great deal of grief wash over them. Standing there were two ponies, a unicorn and a pegasus. A bright light was surrounding them as the two stallions walked towards them. "Mom?" Teal whispered. "Dad?" Light said. The ponies smiled as they opened their arms to them. The two ponies rushed over and embraced them as they began to cry. As they sobbed in their manes, Mythic and Misty watched from afar. The two boys pulled back to look up at them. They first looked at Light Rays. They said nothing out loud but from the look they gave him, it appeared to say it all. He laughed as he continued to cry as they looked to Teal. Teal lost his smile as shame suddenly washed over him. "I hurt so many ponies and I almost destroyed our home and other worlds-" he began as tears streamed down his face. "I've lost so much time and-" he sniffed before he caught the eye of his mother and father. His mother placed her hoof on his cheek as he looked at her. Like Rays, it appeared her eyes were doing all the talking. She wiped away his tears as he said, "I'm so sorry." His mother smiled as she lightly pressed her lips against his forehead. Pulling back the parents brought their boys together. They hugged for a long time before pulling back. The two brothers looked from their parents before at each other. They hugged one another as their parents smiled. The glowing began to stop as their parents were beginning to fade away. As they faded away Misty said, "Wait I thought Light brought them back? Where are they going?" The two brothers looked back at Misty. "That's what the plan was, yes," Teal began as Rays added, "But it only works to those who are still with us."
Misty and Mythic exchanged a look before Rays and Teal's parents were totally gone. It was quiet for a few moments before Mythic realized something. "Where's Light?" They looked around them before spotting her body, laying among some flowers. Mythic rushed to her as he kneeled to her. "Light!" he said. She didn't respond. "Light." he said again as he brushed his hoof next to her face. He gasped, she was cold. Tears began to well up in his eyes, "No. No. No. No. No!" He gently picked up her lifeless body as he pulled her close to him. "Breezie." he cried. Teal, Rays, and Misty stood together as they all watched. "It was too much for her to handle." Rays said slowly. "No, she could have handled it if I hadn't hooked her up to my invention." Teal replied, "And despite being incredibly weak, she used magic that was beyond anything Equestria has ever seen." "But she'll wake up, won't she?" Misty said in faint hope. "She saved everyone's lives and stopped the crashing of all worlds, but at a price." Teal replied. Misty embraced Rays as tears began to fall down their faces. Mythic sobbed into her fur as he held her tight. "You can't do this to me Breezie, not after I just got you back." Pulling back he looked down at her sweet, delicate face. He brushed his hoof over her forehead as he cried, "It's not like last time, I'm not as strong as you, I don't have your wonderful gifts. Light you gotta come back to me, I can't live without you. You're my world, you're….you're….you're my forever always." But there was no use, Light was gone.
They all cried. Mythic held onto her closely, his tears falling onto her face. As Misty looked up, she noticed her bag a few ways away from them. Parting from Rays, she picked up her satchel and gasped. Rays went to her side asking, "What is it?" Turning to him she held up a small bottle. In that bottle was the most beautiful water you'd ever lay eyes on. Rays looked back up at Misty. "No." he said in disbelief. "Yes." she nodded. "But that was a scratch." he said. "It's our only hope." she said. Looking to Mythic she went over to his side as she tilted Light's head up. Opening the bottle, she allowed the water to flow down her throat. Taking a step back they all patiently waited. Mythic leaned his head against Light's forehead as he whispered, "I love you Breezie, please come back." He began to hum her special tune as he continued to cry. As he hummed the tune, his magic sparked a bit without realizing it as a twinkle of his magic landed at the tip of her nose. Mythic began to feel warmth in his arms as he looked at her face. Light's face began to twitch before she let out a small breath. Rubbing his hoof on her cheek he said, "Breezie?" Ever so slowly, Light opened her eyes. Her beautiful violet eye shined slightly as she looked up at Mythic's tear stained face. "Mythy?" she uttered softly. "Breezie," he smiled. "Oh Mythic," she said softly, "I missed you so much." The two embraced one another as they let the tears fall. As they cried Teal asked, "But-but how is this possible? She was-" "Dead, yes." Rays said, "But that water, it has magical healing properties." "While I've studied healing properties of various items and elements, not even the most powerful healing elements could ever bring back a life!" "But with love, anything is possible!" Misty said dreamily as she laid her head on Ray's shoulder.
Everyone returned back to Canterlot. While there was much explaining to do, they were able to sort things out. Teal finally made amends with Luna and was ready to repair all the damage he caused. Light exchanged her final farewells with Luna as they were left to the portal. "How did you manage to lock the portal?" they asked. "I was able to create a lock by using a piece of the magic suspending rock to power my invention to keep it locked." Teal answered. Typical, it was the rocks fault.
The sun was beginning to set as Mythic, Light, Misty, and Light Rays stood by the portal. "You know there's still one thing I don't understand." Misty said, "Why were you surprised by what Light was singing?" "Long ago, long before King Sombra was born, it was King Leoford and Lady Spark Light. Equestria had fallen into a dark period of time. There was fear among the land, not knowing what was to come of it. So Lady Spark created a song, a song that would not only bring comfort but said to also bring great healing to the land." Ray said, "That song was said to hold great power and when harnessed by someone with great and wonderful works, it was said could heal anything!" "And that's why I knew about the song," Mythic realized, "Because my mother came from this world too." "And it's also why my parents sang it to me." Light added, "And must be why there's a connection with my magic."
Mythic turned to Rays as he walked over to him. "It was nice meeting you dude." Mythic said hoof-bumping Light Rays. "Same to you." Rays replied, "We'll keep in touch?" "Definitely." Mythic replied. Light walked towards Rays as she let out a huge sigh. Looking up at him Rays smiled as he bowed to her. "Princess, it has been an honor." Light smiled as she hugged him. Hugging her back she said, "Thank you for everything. You're a very good friend." Pulling back he said, "I enjoyed your companionship as well, and for what it's worth, you were a great friend too." Looking from Light to Mythic he said, "And I wish you and Mythic the best." She looked to Mythic before looking back at Rays. "I'm sorry," she said looking down slightly, "I never wanted to-" Rays hushed her as he said, "Don't dwell on it, you have your soulmate." Looking from Light to Misty he smiled warmly while saying, "And I think I've finally found mine."
Misty stared back at Rays as she could feel her cheeks flush red. Mythic looked from Misty to Rays as he smiled. Misty looked at Mythic as she said, "Mythic, I don't think I can go back." Mythic smiled at her, "I'll miss you." "And I'll miss you too," Misty said, "Thank you for everything, I'm glad we became friends." "Me too." he said. The two exchanged a hug. As they pulled back Mythic said, "Go to him." "Thanks," she beamed as she looked back at Rays, "I've finally found my soulmate." Light walked towards Mythic as the two held one another's gaze. "Ready to go home?" he asked and he held out his hoof. Placing her hoof into his she said, "I am, let's go home." Looking behind them one last time, they waved goodbye to their dear friends as they crossed through the portal. As they crossed the portal, Rays and Misty looked at one another. She squealed as the two rushed to each other. She jumped, catching Light off guard, as they fell back. Blushing, they chuckled slightly. "You don't suppose I could stay here for one maybe two, days?" she said sheepishly. "How about an extended stay?" he offered, "I'd love to introduce you to the rest of the cooking crew." Misty's eyes shimmered as she nuzzled the side of his cheek. "I think I'm finally home." she said.
Aurora walked along the hallway as she twirled the feather pen in her magic. She suddenly heard a loud noise as she looked behind her. It was coming from the room where the mirror was kept. Her heart raced as she went to the door. Opening it, the pen dropped to the floor. Light and Mythic looked from each other to see Aurora standing in the door frame. Light smiled as the water works began. "Light!" Aurora gleamed rushing to her. "Aurora!" Light cried, embracing her cousin. They were crying as they held onto one another tightly. Mythic smiled tenderly at their reunion as he heard footsteps approaching. "I thought I told no one else to come in here after what-" came King Sombra's voice. The two girls looked up as they saw Sombra standing there, teary-eyed. Aurora let Light get up as she slowly walked to her father. She stopped as he looked down at her. Hesitantly he put his hoof up as he placed his hoof on her cheek. "Light?" he said softly as a tear fell from his cheek. Light nodded, laughing slightly, "I'm home dad." Not a moment past as Sombra quickly pulled his daughter into his embrace, holding onto her tightly. "Oh dad," she cried, "I missed you so much! And I-I-" "Shh, shh. It's okay," Sombra said as he stroked the back of her head, "I'm right here." Aurora looked at Mythic as she hugged him, caught off guard he smiled as he returned her hug. "When we found out you and Misty got trapped in the mirror, we were told no one is to come in here," Aurora explained, "Then the strangest thing happened, it was as if there were cracks in the sky and there were a few shakings." Pulling back to look at Mythic she said with a sly smile, "You wouldn't know anything about that, would you?" Mythic chuckled nervously as he said, "The important thing is that everyone's safe and we don't need to worry about our "mystery foe" anymore." Light finally pulled back to look up at her dad. He wiped away her tears as he kissed the top of her forehead. "I've missed you Breezie." he said, wiping a few of his own tears away. Light smiled as Sombra finally looked from Light to Mythic. Mythic walked to the King as he smiled. Sombra hugged Mythic as he said, "I'm glad you made it home safe." Mythic smiled as he returned the hug.
"So what do we do now about the mirror?" Aurora asked. Light and Mythic had explained everything that had happened. Sombra looked to Light as he said, "What do you wanna do?" Taking a deep breath she said, "For everyone's safety, we need to replace the mirror. Somewhere where it's secure and safe." Turning away from them she smiled, "And I think I have an idea." The mirror was now in the long forgotten taverns of Starswirl the Bearded, where the Mirror was first kept at all those long years ago. Light came out from the room as she powered her magic. It locked the main entrance as she took a step back. "There," she said satisfied, "Now no one but ourselves will be able to get in." "Good job." Sombra said beside her as they exited the area. Returning to the main throne room, a servant came tumbling in. "Your majesty," he said as they turned to him. "Her highness Celestia and Luna have finally returned." No sooner did he finish than the doors opened. Celestia and Luna stood as everyone's face lit up! "Mom!" Light gleamed as she raced to her mother. Celestia was caught off guard as she held onto her daughter. "Woah Light," Celestia said. Light squeezed her as Celestia couldn't help but smile and return the hug back. When she finally pulled back Light said, "I'm so happy to see you." "I've missed you too sweetie." Celestia said as she covered her daughter in kisses. "So do we tell them about, well, you know?" Mythic whispered beside Sombra. "Ehh we'll get to it." Sombra answered honestly as he went over to his wife and kid. As Nova and Aurora greeted Luna, Sombra pulled Celestia into an embrace as he kissed her. She smiled as she deepened the kiss slightly as Light couldn't help but laugh. When they pulled back Celestia said, "Wow, you don't know how much I missed that." Looking at Light he smiled, "You have no idea." They laughed as they hugged one another tightly. "So how did everything go while we were gone?" Luna asked. Everyone looked at one another as they all laughed slightly. Luna and Celestia exchanged a look, clearly confused. "Mom," Light said, "We'll tell you all about tomorrow. For now, I just wanna enjoy my mother's return." Celestia smiled as she hugged her daughter once more.
Light's ears twitched as she blinked. She sat up in bed looking around. Vanellope was snoring over her perch as Light smiled. Getting up she softly nuzzled her pet before going out the room. She noticed that Mythic's room was open as she decided to peak inside. To her surprise he wasn't in there but the window was wide open. Curious, she looked out the window to find a rope dangling above her. Going out the window she flew up to the rooftops. Landing softly, she spotted Mythic sitting down, gazing above. She slowly walked over to him before stopping just a few steps from where he was sitting. A moment of silence passed. "I know you're there Light." Mythic said without looking at her, ""Care to join me?" Light smiled as she went beside him and took a seat. They looked at the star together. "It's crazy isn't it?" Mythic said. "Yeah, it really has." Light said, rubbing her hoof. Mythic looked beside him as he noticed Light's expression. "Hey," he said as she looked up at him, "What's wrong?" "Mythic, I'm so sorry for everything I've done." Light began. "Light I already-" he started. "I'm not just talking about the argument." she said. Mythic looked down slightly, catching on what she was insinuating as a bit of guilt arises in himself. "If that's the case, I should be the one to apologize." Mythic said. Light looked over at him. She smiled, "You know the more I think about it, the more I'm beginning to understand that this was a good thing?" "You do?" Mythic said, slightly confused. "Yeah," she said, "With Rays, he revealed a part of me I wasn't aware was an issue and from what I could see, it seems Misty helped you overcome some pretty big obstacles." "Yeah she did." he agreed. "But you wanna know the best thing they did for us?" Light said as she placed her hoof over his. "What?" he replied. "It was that our time apart, is what actually brought us closer together." "You know Light," Mythic smiled as he brushed some hair behind her ear, "I think you're right." They brushed their muzzles affectionately across one another, as Light's mane glowed slightly. Looking into each others eyes, Mythic whispered, "May I?" He didn't have to wait for a response as Light planted her lips onto his own. It felt like many moons since they last shared a kiss like that as they never wanted to part away from one another. But when they finally did, you could see in their eyes just how far they've come along. As they looked back at the beautiful night sky, Light and Mythic knew from then on, things would be okay. Arguments are healthy in a relationship, what makes it bad is if you cling onto anger, stubbornness, and pride. And for Light and Mythic, they needed time away from one another and to experience the different types of friendships with other ponies to fully comprehend the relationship they have with one another. While sometimes things go wrong, no matter what, if you're willing to cast aside your differences and be willing to make amends, your relationship will surely be the strongest of them all.
First off I'd like to apologize for the almost year long update. This last chapter was very hard to write. So many ideas came to mind and I guess I was at a sort of writer's block. A rather long one. But regardless I wasn't gonna abandon this story, for crying out loud it's the last chapter!
I hope you enjoyed the sequel to "Life's A Breeze" and stay tuned to see all this work come to life on my Youtube channel, coming very soon. As I stated in the original story, a story for Aurora will be in the works. It might not come as soon as I'd like but I want to be able to have a good structure for the story before posting. So as of now, they all lived happily ever after! Follow me on my Deviantart page Snoopy7c7 to follow more fun stories with Light, Mythic, and the entire Lightverse gang. With that being said, I'll see you all on the flipside.