My Little Pony: Equestrian Girls/Sodor On Vacation
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Season 5: Beginning of the Invasion
Episode 10 (71): A New Threat Emerges
In Equestria, what was thought be peaceful, now is in chaos as rogue changelings start flying all around Ponyville and Canterlot as they staged their takeover. But in the Crystal Empire, Princess Cadence was pacing around hoping to see Starlight and Tempest again. Shining came in as he pushed Flurry Heart in a carriage.
Princess Cadence: Oh, they should be back by now. We need the help we can get if we're gonna stop the changelings.
Shining Armor: Don't you worry Cadence, I'm sure Starlight will get the necessary help we need.
Princess Cadence: I hope you're right Shining. I'm just glad we managed to bring the portal here, otherwise the changelings will invade the human world.
Shining Armor: Can't argue with that.
Flurry giggled at the two of them, which they smiled. Then, they hear the portal starting acting up. They approach the portal as they wait for who's coming in. They see Starlight and Tempest stepping out. What came as unexpected for the couple was the Steam Team stepping out of the portal, and later Thomas and Sunset stepping out.
Shining Armor: Well now, did not expect those guys.
Princess Cadence: Same here, but I'm curious. Tempest, it's good to see you.
Tempest Shadow: The same to you Cadence.
Princess Cadence: Call me curious Tempest, but who did you bring with you. I've never seen them before.
Lady: They are the famous Steam Team I was telling you about. Sorry for the unexpected arrival, but I just wanna see this for myself.
Princess Cadence: Really now, so you're the famous Steam Team.
Thomas: We sure are, and you must be Princess Cadence. Sunset has told us about you.
Princess Cadence: Indeed, I am, and who are you.
Thomas: I'm Thomas, and these are my friends: Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily, Nia & Rebecca.
Shining Armor: Well now, it certainly is nice to meet you all.
Edward: You must be Shining Armor, it's nice to meet you as well.
Shining Armor: Indeed, I am, what good things have you heard from me.
Gordon: From what Sunset has told us, you were one of the highest regarded guards serving in Canterlot Castle, and was tasked to put up a shield to keep the castle safe from incoming threats.
Shining Armor: Spot on Gordon. You know, I can see you as a member of the Canterlot Royal Guard if you like.
Gordon: I'll keep that in mind.
Emily looked at what Shining has, she became curious and approached it. She looked inside it and was wide-eyed. It was a little baby alicorn who was trying to get comfortable, until she sees her and started giggling and bringing her tiny legs up just barely touching her.
Emily: (Gasps) Aww, aren't you just the cutest little baby I've ever seen. Who is this little cutie?
Princess Cadence: This is my little baby Flurry Heart.
Emily: Well, hello Flurry Heart, coochie-coochie-coo. Aren't you so cute, yes you are, oh yes you are.
Flurry Heart giggled and squealed as Emily tickled her belly. She certainly likes Emily very much. The rest of the Steam Team spread out as they look at the rest of the castle.
James: (Whistles) Man, just look at that view. You can see the entire town from here.
Rebecca: Yeah, I totally agree with you James. The view is magnificent.
Henry: This is certainly a magnificent structure that this castle is built from. Completely made of crystal, remarkable.
Percy: And there's crystal all over the town, cool!
As they look at the sites, Toby, Nia, Emily, Gordon and Thomas remained at the center of the castle. Thomas looked at Cadence's throne with curiosity when Sunset approached him.
Sunset Shimmer: Find Cadence's throne interesting.
Thomas: Sort of, I still find it hard to imagine that I would be sitting on one with Princess Twilight.
Sunset Shimmer: It'll take some getting used to, but soon, you will be able to sit on the throne one day. (Kisses his cheek)
Toby: Hey Sunset, you got a minute. You gotta see Flurry Heart.
Sunset Shimmer: I'm coming Toby, you coming Thomas.
Thomas: You go ahead; I just need some time to myself.
Sunset Shimmer: You okay Thomas?
Thomas: I-I'm fine, really, you don't need to worry.
Thomas walked away anxiously, Sunset started to get worried for him as Toby approached her.
Toby: You okay Sunset?
Sunset Shimmer: I'm okay Toby, it's just Thomas that got me worried.
Toby: Oh dear, it seems he's worried about ruling with Princess Twilight, ever since he was manipulated into becoming Nemesis Thomas. He's worried he might return and strike his revenge on everyone in Equestria.
Sunset Shimmer: Oh Thomas, I better go help him. He needs me for sure.
Toby: Well, you better find him. I've just heard from Cadence and Shining, that they're about to head with Tempest to the resistance base just outside of Ponyville.
Sunset Shimmer: I'll find him, don't worry.
Sunset raced off to find Thomas, while he raced down a hallway and stopped as he panted heavily. In his mind, Thomas was looking around until he sees purple eyes glaring at him through dark blue smoke.
Nemesis Thomas (Voice): You may think you've bested me last time, but it won't save you for long. I may be gone, but a fragment of my power still resides inside you, just waiting to explode and strike out. Enjoy your moment Thomas, because it won't last forever. (Chuckles evilly)
Back in reality, Thomas shook his head to get what he just heard out of him. He looked around where he was and noticed a small hallway that stretched to a balcony overlooking the Crystal Empire. He closed his eyes as faint trails of tears leaked from his eyes.
Thomas: I'm sorry everyone, I can't be the ruler I was meant to be. Not when I have this demon inside of me. If they see me for what I am, they'll lock me up for sure. I'll just have to be alone where no one will find me.
BG Music: The Midnight in Me- Twilight Sparkle (Equestria Girls) (Thomas singing)
Thomas:
It used to be so simple
It was a world I understood
I didn't know what I didn't know
And life seemed pretty good
(As he was singing the second verse, he sees a dark version of himself in the reflection of the walls, indicating it was Nemesis Thomas)
But now the darkness rises
From somewhere deep inside of me
His power overtakes me
Can I keep this demon from getting free
(As he was singing his third verse, he walks towards the balcony and stayed there)
If I can stay with the light
I know I'll be free
And I can start to behold
I can start to be me
(But around the final verse, he sees his friends in a mirror image but next to them was Nemesis Thomas overlooking at them, until he waves his wing as the image disappears)
But instead I'm struggling
With all that I see
And these friends
Mustn't see the demon in me
The demon in me
They mustn't see the demon in me
Thomas looked out on the view of the Crystal Empire, but even that couldn't make him feel better. He lowered his head as he softly cries, unbeknownst to him, Sunset was looking at Thomas. She couldn't believe what she witnessed, the love of her life was reduced to a sad heap crumbling from seeing a dark image of himself. Her eyes started generating tears as she wiped them off with her hoof. She slowly approached him and stopped.
Sunset Shimmer: Thomas, are you okay.
Thomas: (Sniffles) No, I'm not Sunset. I don't deserve being the next in line for the throne. I'm being haunted by my darker self and I couldn't bear with the trauma and pain I've been through anymore.
Sunset Shimmer: Don't say that Thomas, you can't just abruptly end your path like this. You have so many goals you want to achieve, so many adventures you want to take part in, so many memories you want to have from your friends and so many missions that seem impossible but you've proven that you can conquer those possibilities. Please Thomas, don't do this to yourself. I've already lost you once, (Sniffles) I don't want to lose you again Thomas. Please.
As she was talking, she placed her hoof on the side of his cheek. Thomas looked at her seeing tears started running down. He couldn't hold it in as he embraced her as he cried, Sunset was surprised but ultimately fell in the embrace as she rubbed one of her hooves on his back.
Thomas: (Sniffles) Thank you, thank you so much Sunset.
Sunset Shimmer: It's okay Thomas, just let it out. It's okay babe, I'm here for you, I promise. It's okay, just breathe, it's gonna be okay. I'm here.
The two stayed that way for a while. Meanwhile, the others were getting worried seeing that Sunset and Thomas have not arrived.
Starlight Glimmer: What's taking them so long. They should've been back by now.
Percy: (Gasps) You don't think the changelings have got to them!
Edward: I wouldn't have that cross my mind just yet Percy, but I sensed that something is troubling Thomas.
Nia: Why do you say that Edward.
Edward: Toby sort of told me that Thomas is being haunted by Nemesis Thomas. He's worried if he would be released again, it could bring untold destruction and wipe out anyone that stands in his way. Even though we defeated him, a small fragment of him still resides inside him. With that hindsight, Thomas doesn't feel like he should be ready to take the throne with Twilight, and wants to be forever isolated.
Emily: That's terrible.
Gordon: I know I should agree with you Edward, but Thomas needs to toughen up and power through and fully getting rid of his twisted tyrant.
Edward: I'm afraid that'll only get worse. Sunset is the only one who can help him, her words can help break Thomas out of this state.
Gordon: Time is off the essence Edward, the longer we wait, the more damage the changelings cost and everyone will be encased in cocoons if we don't act quickly.
James: (Shudders, retches) Gordon, don't say that in front of me, that's disgusting.
Rebecca: Wait, I think I see them.
They look to see Sunset and Thomas come towards them as they stop in front of them.
Percy: Are you okay Thomas?
Thomas: Yeah, I'm fine Percy. Sunset was there to help me out, and I can't thank her enough for everything she's done.
Sunset Shimmer: (Blushes) Aww, thanks Thomas. You're just too sweet. (Kisses his cheek)
Princess Cadence: Well, I'm just glad you're safe and sound. We should probably get going, otherwise we'll be late.
So the group walked away from the castle as they headed to the resistance base in Ponyville, while being watched from the shadows by someone unknown. As they were walking, Cadence, Tempest and Shining were more curious towards Thomas and Rebecca while Gordon and Emily slowly fly with them.
Princess Cadence: Thomas, can I ask you something?
Thomas: Sure, why?
Princess Cadence: Though this is more of a surprise for me and Shining, but we've never seen you and your friend Rebecca as alicorns. I think Twilight told me your wings are bigger than Celestia's. That's a real surprise, I never expect to see more alicorns in my lifetime. And she also told me you're next in line for the throne.
Thomas: Believe me, it's also a shock for me too. But I take it seriously, I know her duties on running the kingdom, and I understood her.
Princess Cadence: And I'm glad you're willing to rule alongside her, even though you do have your duties on Sodor.
Thomas: Well, that I agree with you.
Princess Cadence: Though we haven't really met, I wanna know, what are your friends capable of. Cause I'm seeing them with all sorts of weapons on their back.
Thomas: I'll tell you everything when we get to this resistance base you're talking about. By the way, you mentioned someone named Flurry Heart, who is she.
Shining Armor: She's our little daughter. Do you wanna see her.
Thomas nodded as Shining show him her daughter, even Sunset couldn't help but take a peak. Flurry giggled as she looked at the two.
Sunset Shimmer: Aww, she's so cute. You two are so lucky to have a child as special as her.
Princess Cadence: Thank you Sunset, she's certainly special to us.
Suddenly, the group heard a faint sound from far away. They turn to the source, as they see little black specks appearing and as they grew, it revealed to them as the rogue changelings that serve Chrysalis, as they snarl and hiss as they approach them. They quickly surround them from the ground and in the air. Percy, Henry, Emily and Nia shivered a little as they never seen anything this ugly.
Thomas: So, I take it these are the changelings you were talking about Starlight.
Starlight Glimmer: Yes, they are. Their ability is to shapeshift into any creature they see to blend in.
James: Way to bring that piece of info up at the worst possible time.
Changeling #1: Well, well, well, what do you we have here. Stray ponies from a long way of home. (Chuckles evilly) Easy pickings, don't you agree.
Changeling #2: Most certainly, these should be a good snack to take to the queen.
Changeling #3: Wait a moment, you numbskulls. Look over there, don't you recognize those three.
Changeling #1: (Gasps) No way, it's Cadence and Starlight, along with that alicorn that clobbered us.
Changeling #3: Well, won't the queen be pleased. Let's get them.
Before they can approach, Thomas stepped forward at them, eyes glaring and wings flared. The changelings were shocked to see this, and the same goes for Cadence, Shining and Tempest. They've never seen a wingspan as big as Thomas'.
Thomas: You lay your bugly hooves on my friends, you'll answer to me.
Changeling #2: Ha, what are you gonna do chump, you and your friends are outnumbered, leaving us with the duty of taking you, get them!
Thomas: You were warned, attack!
Princess Cadence: Thomas, what are you doing?!
Thomas: I believe it's time we show you guys what we're capable of.
So the Steam Team charged towards the Changelings. James, Toby and Nia used their magic to lift their weapons as they start their battle. Toby was swinging his scythe by his magic hitting changelings as they crash into the ground. His hooves then glowed and he slammed them on the ground, bringing out large tree roots as they grabbed more changelings and slammed them into each other.
Toby: That goes to show you, don't muck with a Sudrian.
More changelings came in with fangs poised to bite but were batted away by Nia with her Bo staff as she swings it around. More changelings came in from the air, but she used her magic to aim her bow and fired explosive arrows which made contact and sent them back. More came in and she revealed her sword as it powered up and sent a wave of orange plasma at them sending them flying.
Changeling #4: She's too armed, let's fly.
Nia: You best skedaddle, you gnats.
James used his magic to swing his ax all over the place and hitting changelings. More came in and that's when James' hooves shot out his skates as he skated across and punched changelings left to right.
James: Get in our way, and we'll teach you something you'll regret.
Cadence, Tempest and Shining watched as the Steam Team continue their fight. A group surrounded Edward, Percy, Rebecca and Gordon.
Changeling #5: Nowhere to run fools.
Gordon: Oh really now. You guys know what to do.
Edward: You got it Gordon.
Gordon: Catch me if you can, you bugs!
Gordon sped away with some changelings following him, while the remaining stay with the others. Gordon was using his speed to try to outrace them, and when they get close, he slammed them with his hammer.
Changeling #5: Get them you fools.
They charged towards them while the others were ready. Rebecca started flying as she used her magic to wield her spear as she struck other changelings until she charged her hooves and fired sun rays at them. Edward using his wrist blasters start firing all over the changelings, and Percy does the same while using his teleportation.
Shining Armor: Those guys are pretty unique, don't you agree.
Princess Cadence: Yeah, I think so. I think they might just be the force to take down Chrysalis and her band of changelings.
The last band are surrounding Emily, Henry and Thomas.
Changeling #6: Surely, these ones won't be so much trouble. This should be a sitch.
Thomas: I believe you're sadly mistaken. Let's show them what we're made of guys.
They charge towards them. Emily flew with the sword in her hooves as she fought more changelings. Her hooves then generated emerald Shurikens and threw them at the bugs which explode. Henry was using his chucks to bash each one, until he was disarmed. That's when his hooves powered up and he pounded the ground as vines pop out and grapple with them. Thomas was the most versatile, firing magic at them, then using his sword to slash at them. That's when they see what they didn't believe, he started generating gold dust much like Lady, and fired at them sending them back.
Changeling #1: RETREAT!
They soon retreated as they disappear from sight. The team came back together and look at Cadence, Shining and Tempest staring at them with wide eyes and jaws agape.
Thomas: I think that answers your question on what we can do Cadence.
Princess Cadence: Uhh, y-yeah I think it does Thomas. You and your Steam Team have truly proved that you're the help we need to combat the changeling threat. I'm sure the resistance will be very pleased to know that we can use your help. Come on, we don't have much time to loose.
So they continue their trek towards Ponyville, Thomas and Sunset walked simultaneously, she stared at him with half-lid eyes and swung her flank at him which bumps his. Thomas was surprised which Sunset giggled.
Thomas: Wait, let me guess, this is this world's version of swinging their hip at another person. Is that right.
Sunset Shimmer: You got it Thomas. And I'm sure there will be a bunch of special surprises when we do have dates in Equestria. I know you'll love it. (Kisses his cheek)
Thomas: I'll keep your word for it.
So as they walked, the same pair of eyes watched them in interest and disappeared in the undergrowth. When they get to Ponyville, they see that it's somewhat empty with most of its citizens hiding, not wanting to come out. Some buildings showing trails of smoke showing they've been blasted at. Solidified green goo were scattered as a sign that changelings have been here.
James: Ew, gross, I wouldn't want that stuff on my fur coat and mane in a lifetime.
Gordon: We can worry about that later, right now, we need to get to the resistance base before it's too late.
Lady: Yeah, you got that right Gordon. But at least some of the residents are still being safe for now, we still don't know if more changelings would strike again and take more citizens.
Tempest Shadow: At least from what the resistance told us, before you guys came here, a handful of Canterlot guards that managed to escape are working their hardest trying to find more citizens to bring safely to the base.
Percy: Uhh, no offense Tempest, but what Starlight said it's true, what if these changelings start shapeshifting into the guards and take them from within the base.
Discord: That, my caterpillar friend, I find highly unlikely and even if they somehow look like the guards, we'll take the intruder down and question him, it's that simple.
Gordon: What in Godred's name is that?
Starlight Glimmer: I was afraid of this. I think you guys had a run in with this particular fellow during your first visit to Canterlot if I recall from Sunset.
Sunset Shimmer: No, it can't be.
Then, in a flash, the master of chaos arrives Discord.
Discord: Hello, my old friends.
James, Henry, Percy, Thomas, Edward, Gordon, Toby, Sunset Shimmer & Emily: Discord?! Discord?! Discord?! Discord?! Discord?! Discord?!
Discord: Now, now, before you all start hammering me with accusations, allow me to explain.
Gordon: What more is there to explain, that you of all malicious, maniacal maniacs have the gull to steal Lady's gold dust magic to use it for your own maniac schemes and leave us to watch our island crumble into a million, fricking pieces! (Breathes heavily)
Discord: (Snaps Gordon's mouth shut) Whoa, for an express engine like yourself, you most certainly are a loudmouth. My ears are practically bursting. (Ears burst, and reappear)
James: Please tell me you didn't sign him up to your resistance, cause he's nothing but trouble.
Princess Cadence: Now, now you guys, I'm sure you have every right to accuse Discord for what he did to your home. But let me assure you, that he's changed for the better and now is serving with the princesses. While he can be mischievous yes, but he's still a reliable ally when you see it firsthand.
Thomas: I believe you.
James: WHAT?! Please tell me you're not considering agreeing with him after the trouble he's put us through.
Thomas: James, listen to me for a second. While I admit, Discord's actions are not acceptable and frankly, he should be locked up for it.
Discord: Oh, sure, rub it in why don't ya.
Thomas: But, from what Starlight has told me about you. You seem to have changed for the better, even if you still behave like Bill & Ben, but that's beside the point. The point I'm trying to make is that no matter what struggles he's gone through, we still consider him potential even in the most unlikely of circumstances. While I appreciate you helping us with the resistance Discord, just try not to make some of my friends ticked off if you get what I'm saying.
Discord: Of course, I'll agree to your terms, future prince.
Thomas: Now, Discord, could you please release Gordon's mouth.
Discord: (Sighs) Alright fine, though frankly I don't like his attitude at all, just saying. (Snaps Gordon's mouth free)
Gordon: Oh, thank Godred. While I appreciate you helping us Discord, it still doesn't mean I fully trust you.
Discord: That's perfectly fine with me my friend. Now that we got that out of the way I'm sure I recognize all of you guys. You must be Edward, Henry, I know you're Gordon, James, Percy, Toby and Emily, so nice to be acquainted to you.
Emily: Uhh thanks Discord.
Discord: Now, who are these two, I never seen them before since my last encounter.
Thomas: Discord, these are the newest additions to the team, meet Nia and Rebecca.
Discord: It's lovely to meet you ladies.
Nia: It's nice to meet you as well Discord.
Discord: So Cadence, do you still think we should be going to the resistance base.
Princess Cadence: I personally agree Discord, we need to get to the base as quickly as possible, before more changelings arrive.
Discord: I can do it all in a snap, you might need to brace yourselves.
So they did as Discord snapped his fingers, they teleported away to the resistance base. Meanwhile, in Canterlot castle, the lights were dimmed in the throne room as three changelings came in as they gaze at their queen, she stared at her subjects with her eyes piercing the darkness.
Queen Chrysalis: What brings you here on such short notice.
Changeling #1: Well, we would like to inform that the progression of capturing every single pony from Ponyville to Canterlot have been a smashing success. We're nearly done, if we find more.
Queen Chrysalis: Excellent, my takeover has been a success since the beginning of millennia. Soon, all of Equestria will bow to us and no one will stop us from taking over every stretch of land until there's nothing left. (Laughs evilly)
Changeling #2: Uhh, yes, while we agree with you. There's unfortunately been a new issue that we need to deal with.
Queen Chrysalis: And what issue is that!
Changeling #3: You see, while we we're doing a flyby, we happen to come across Princess Cadence, Shining Armor along with their new baby being accompanied by Starlight and the most elusive that we've recently found, Tempest Shadow. Along with another unicorn that we don't really know much about.
Queen Chrysalis: Cadence! Starlight! Hmm, interesting, tell me, did you actually capture them.
Changeling #1: Well, that's the thing. We also ran into that mysterious alicorn we told you about that clobbered us from trying to take them.
Queen Chrysalis: Her again?! She wouldn't dare try to mess up my takeover of Equestria, not now, not ever! I want you to find her and bring her to me this instant!
Changeling #2: We will, your queen. But that's also not going to be easy as well. Along the way, we encountered a strange group of ponies that were with them. They had strange powers and unusual powers that we cannot begin to process it. Two of them were alicorns, while the first wasn't as royal, there was this other one with a number one cutie mark and his wings are massive, bigger than Celestia's and he has that same power as that other alicorn we were trying to capture.
Queen Chrysalis: What?! You mean to tell me that there's another alicorn that they've just found, who's more powerful than the princesses and has a wingspan bigger than Celestia!
Changeling #3: Y-Yes, your majesty.
Queen Chrysalis: Preposterous! I want you fools to round up as many changelings as you can muster, find this strange group of ponies, capture them and bring them to me, especially that number one alicorn! Do you understand me!
Changeling #1: Yes, we won't let you down.
Queen Chrysalis: You better not.
The three changelings flew off, leaving Chrysalis to look out into the window while remaining in the shadows as she pondered on that mysterious alicorn.
Queen Chrysalis: This just got a whole lot more interesting. An alicorn, more powerful than Celestia and rivals them in wingspan alone. Hmm, hopefully I do get to meet this one, I'm sure he would be a blast once I strip him of his power. (Laughs evilly)
Characters in Order:
1. Princess Cadence
2. Shining Armor
3. Tempest Shadow
4. Lady
5. Thomas
6. Edward
7. Gordon
8. Emily
9. James
10. Rebecca
11. Henry
12. Percy
13. Sunset Shimmer
14. Toby
15. Starlight Glimmer
16. Nia
17. Discord
18. Queen Chrysalis