All of Equestria was shaken and it only took one day, one great battle where united peoples fought against the four tyrants, it was a great event that could shake anyone, but not that was the most terrifying and now the subject of rumors, even the appearance of an enemy from before eternity no was the topic number one, i.e. the threat that could destroy the entire known world, the topic number one was the appearance of a man in the magical world, no one saw a man in the magical world, few knew about their existence except those who knew the mirror portal of the worlds and today the whole world news spread about a man who, with the power of his imagination, was able to shake the whole world, overcome the greatest power that was given to ponies and defeat an entire army of scarlet legions, coming out of a great battle barely heated, with no signs of fatigue, no bruises, nothing to indicate any weakness .

The man seemed to have no weaknesses, being a complete madman as he called himself, and the questions about the man himself, conversations, rumors were as ambiguous as all kinds of answers, one thing was for sure Alex was a mystery to the whole world, which inevitably stood on the brink of extinction, one from the questions it was really right here, whether the human stranger is one of the elements that will lead to the destruction or is the one who will be the hero of the world, there were also no categorical and certain answers, no one was sure whether a man would do the same again, whether his next appearance will also mean another fight with the peoples of the world as it did two days ago before sunset.

It's been two days since everyone could breathe a deep breath after the conflict over the White Tail Woods, most ponies, dragons, changelings, buffaloes, gryphons and hippogriffs that participated in the fight just left the hospital after healing minor abrasions and bruises, even though Alex washed each one with his insane powers, the doctors found no major damage or wounds, Dr Whooves working with other doctors could find that the bruises and abrasions were superficial, it looked as if the man was fighting, according to Twilight, he defended himself, and he did it in a gentle and careful way, no in order to hurt, and in order to stop or stun.

After two such days at noon, Princess Twilight Sparkle was finally able to leave the royal hospital, for Canterlot was experiencing another sudden gathering of rulers from all over the known world, and the leaders and leaders of their peoples met again at another very formal meeting that was again held in the conference room. Entering the castle courtyard, navy blue Alicorn looked around at the nervously walking guardsmen who either talked about the past battle telling about what they had seen in person or gossiped about the man.

- man, it's amazing that they created the portal, I know why the whole world was shocked by magic. Twilight thought to herself, remembering that day when she first met a man in the eye, how she fought him, how she lost, and yet he helped her.

- He's not bad, someone like that can be crazy but can't be bad. Twilight thought again, suddenly her thoughts were quickly interrupted by her erstwhile mentor, now retired. Princess of the sun.

- Twilight!. Celestia shouted.

Celestia ran out through the palace gates seeing her former student and her reverie which almost caused a crash with the lamp.

- Twilight Sparkle, come on, we're all waiting for you, we have to decide what to do with this individual from the human world.

- his name is Alex Kowalski.

- yes, yes, Twilight, Alex Kowalski, come quickly, time is pressing.

Celestia led Twilight Sparkle, wanting to take any steps as soon as possible, almost forgetting about the second threat, which is Akeron and his four chosen ones, it was strange for Twilight Sparkle who did not forget about the real enemy which Akeron became, an enemy from before eternity who wants to the first to destroy and subdue the whole world, and secondly, it wants to free itself from eternal prison in an unknown way.

- yes !, there were many questions and those concerning the lord of the elements will also be asked, but why everything bad had to start with a human. Such a thought passed through Twilight's mind again, who, being so pensive, did not seem to pay attention even to the sun princess. Until both princesses stopped in front of the great council chamber where stood the same square table where rulers and leaders from all over the known world were seated.

Princess Luna, Star Swirl Leader of the Pillars, Stygian, Discord, the royal couple from the Crystal Empire, Cadance and Shining Armor, Queen Novo, Chief Thunderhooves, Thorax King of the Substitutes and Ember Queen of Dragons. Each of the attendees was now exchanging personal comments about the man and descriptions of his powers, from the fiery sword, the electric ax to his ability to change the shape of his armor to portals and power over time.

The first and most important topic at the moment that was taken up by the bearded sage concerned the power of man and his ability to manipulate time, changing what he wanted, being able to age or rejuvenate everything and everyone, from one living creature to entire cities or forests, just as he did with the battlefield.

- this, this man, is indescribably dangerous, as well as his power, which seems to have no limits, it is scary to think that such a power of imagination has been assigned to a man suddenly appearing in our world, it is too scary, no one has such power in our world and this man broke everything we know. Star Swirl said, looking at the written examples of human power. Pictures and sketches.

- this something, this man, it's hard to believe that something so dangerous got into our world and through the human portal, then I understand what caused the trembling of the magic of the whole world! which caused the rejuvenation process, he, the human, the human portal!. The bearded sage added shouting every fifth word.

- so what can we do, this man, he dragged us all over the battlefield, defeated us as if he was doing it for the spot. Said Thorax, terrified of the whole situation, who had personally seen and experienced the indescribable powers of man.

- terrible, when I think about him, I still feel this strong chill in my bones. Queen Novo said, trembling at the thought of a human like her pale pink fur and purple mane.

- it is even more terrible that someone so crazy wields such power, for which our world gave him such abilities. Ember asked, coming closer to the changeling, not wanting to be alone in the present moment and in danger.

- nobody knows it, probably the mere teleportation with a human portal gave man such powers and this also caused the magic of the whole world to revive. Princess Luna said.

- my sister, you have an insight into the world of dreams, right. Celestia asked and her younger sister Luna quickly nodded her head.

- not my sister, I am not able to find the dreams of a man, even in this respect he seems to be beyond my reach, is he really above all of us. Princess Luna said, staring blankly at the stole as if she felt guilty.

- don't blame yourself princess, this man seems to be immune to anything, even the banishment spells used by my friend Star Swirl, if it doesn't bother him. Stygian said

- so what could it mean if we are all powerless!. Chief Thunderhooves retreating from the table with visible fear, when the brown bison retreated from the table, everyone had a similar condition, except maybe one creature who did not show fear of man.

- worse, even the power of friendship, the power of harmony cannot stop him. Cadance added, hiding in her husband's embrace.

- yes, what is able to stop him and why it seems that only Scootaloo, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle stopped him, and why and what is so important to him in the tears he has collected. Asked Shining Armor helping his wife in difficult times.

- you have heard, he said that he is a madman, so everything can be valuable to him, even such a prosaic element as tears. Discord said with a hint of indifference.

- there were really many questions about the man, for some of them the man himself gave a hint, so why no one saw it and why no one saw that Alex is not the enemy here, but Akeron. Another thought crossed Twilight Sparkle's mind as she listened attentively to the conversation of the leaders and chiefs of her peoples, finally Princess Celestia standing next to her caught her attention.

- Twilight Sparkle, tell me why are you persistently silent, do you have any idea for a human or?. Celestia asked, she and everyone gathered looked at the only one who saw in a man not an enemy but a friend.

- why everyone talks about a man as an enemy, after all, he is not our enemy. Twilight Sparkle said in her own opinion of the man.

- what are you saying twili. After all, this one. Shining Armor said, but was quickly interrupted by his own sister.

- his name is Alex Kowalski. Twilight said with a slight scowl of annoyance.

- ok Alex, Alex beat us all, come on we threw everything we had at him. Shining Armor said.

- neither courage, nor friendship, nor harmony, nothing worked for him!. She shouted Queen Novo as she tried to control her own trembling.

- this man, crushed us to dust, chewed and spat out as if we were nothing. Discord said with distaste, remembering how he had been defeated in an instant by a human.

- because we were the first to attack, Alex just defended himself nothing more!. Twilight Sparkle said in a slightly raised voice as if she wanted to scold her own brother and everyone else gathered here.

- so you think I did wrong to try to banish a man from our world, that I provoked his attack, you really think so!. Surprised Star Swirl asked what and what but he did not expect the answer from Twilight herself.

- yes, you provoked him, you struck him first, and he only defended himself, he could crush us to dust and he dealt with only minor abrasions and bruises, and he treated the scarlet armies with more power, if he used more power on us, we would really be long ago on the other side. She told Twilight which again met with complete surprise gathered in this biggest bearded sage himself. But he, too, did not want to be passive to the present attack.

- Twilight, don't pretend to be a saint, because you attacked a human yourself. Said Star Swirl sounding rather malicious which surprised everyone including the two princesses of the sun and the moon who looked with slight contempt at the bearded sage. even the spirit of chaos was surprised by the words of the bearded sage.

- Yes, I did it because I had no choice what only I could do, to oppose all of you, no !, I couldn't do anything and I sincerely regret it. Twilight said, sounding quite emotional. Seeing and hearing the entire conversation, Stygian suddenly approached Twilight, giving her his support.

Seeing and hearing the entire conversation, Stygian suddenly approached Twilight, giving her his support.

- I regret to admit it, but Twilight may be right, you have already made a mistake Star Swirl once, now maybe you did it again by hitting someone who saved our friends three times, only this time he came out of the shadows for the first time. Said the short unicorn reprimanding the bearded sage.

- me? or me ?, no!. Star Swirl said, staring hard at the table with a clear conflict in his head, closing his eyes tightly.

- enough please. Cadance said suddenly.

- whether it mattered what was, even if we made a mistake that day or not, it doesn't matter anyway, man, Alex, is out there somewhere and you don't know what he can do. Cadance added, seeking the strength and consolation of Shining Armor's grip again.

- you heard what he said about destiny, nothingness, his world. The tears he appreciates because they are not in his world, if he decides that we are the same and he will attack us soon. Thorax stated.

- exactly, it only takes one thought in his crazy mind and we're all done. Ember added.

- he can do anything, even throw a great mountain on our heads. Discord said, stroking his head.

- if only the mountain can crush us all in its terrible form of this divided titan!. Chief Thunderhooves shouted.

- worse, worse !, it can freeze us all, this man seems to have no limits of his crazy imagination power!. Queen Novo said, grabbing her head to stop the trembling of her navy blue mane.

- he won't do it, I'm sure you heard what he said, this world is in danger, yes, and I agree with it, but not by its power. Twilight Sparkle said, turning their attention back to themselves.

- what do you mean. Celestia asked breathlessly as she waited for an answer.

- after all, we have all heard Alex talk about destiny, nothingness, Akeron is his servant, destiny had its emergency plan and the ruler of the elements who rests in a prison in the interior of the world is our biggest problem here, he and his four chosen ones. I am asking why this is not our main topic of dispute, Akeron!. Said Twilight Sparkle, tapping her front hooves on the stole.

- good question, forgive us, this man means Alex scared us so much, he, his madness and power. Star Swirl said, staring blankly at the table.

- Believe me, Alex is not our main concern here, besides, I think I've already met him a bit. Twilight Sparkle said this time showing her smile and confidence in one question.

- What?. Everyone said at once.

- you know what you know about him, say it quickly. Star Swirl said, again surprised and absorbed in his ferocious knowledge of man.

- see for yourself, Alex stopped when Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom appeared, and when he fought Cozy Glow, he turned her into an adult form with the power of time, and Scootaloo's tears stopped him completely, and you know why. Twilight Sparkle asked.

- for what. Ember, Celestia, Queen Novo and Luna asked at the same time.

- gosh, did any of you listen to him?, He said he was half a baby, never but that would never attack a little innocent child, or an adult who is still a child. Twilight Sparkle said, looking after each meeting as they all looked at each other.

- so he's not that scary?. Stygian asked.

- what could it mean?. Thorax asked.

- is he such a madman. Discord said.

- is it possible for him to be so crazy, crazy, grown up and a small child at the same time, is it possible?. Chief Thunderhooves asked, leaning over the table.

- do we all have to be childish in order to become children so that he will stop harassing us. Princess Luna asked.

- what kind of oppression, can you hear me. Twilight said, breaking her hooves again.

- so what should we do with the human. Celestia asked with a determined look on her white face.

- what, to talk to this man?, and if so, how and where to find him. Princess Luna asked, equally determined to the human being.

- I don't know and I don't mean how to talk to him, but how to find him, it's probably looking for a needle in a haystack, but first we have to focus on the four tyrants and their lord, Akeron is our main problem and Alex can be a remedy for new ones evil with which we have not yet come into contact. Just how to do it, how to find you. Twilight said as she pondered the human case.

- I might know something. Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded in the conference room.

Everyone looked at the orange-colored unicorn mare introduced by the two guards with a red-yellow mane that had lived in the human world for a long time.

- Sunset Shimmer. Twilight yelled enthusiastically as she teleported to her friend and hugged her tightly.

- Twilight wounds not so hard or you'll strangle me. Sunset Shimmer said.

- I'm sorry, you know, I haven't seen you for a long time. Twilight said, rubbing her mane nervously.

- no problem, besides, I haven't seen you in the human world for a long time either, but to the point. Sunset Shimmer said.

Sunset Shimmer picked up the backpack from the guardsman, going to the table, began to take out all the contents, starting from comics to a poster of a famous movie, comparing everything with the lists that were collected after the great battle.

- Spike visited me a day ago, he told me about what happened to your world, as soon as I heard about the powers of this man, what is his name?. Sunset Shimmer asked.

- Alex Kowalski. Twilight replied.

- oh thank you Twilight, yes Alex, he has the power of the imagination and focuses it mainly on these heroes and heroines, the hammer and the ax of thunder belong to this hero. Sunset Shimmer portrayed the comic and character on a movie poster that perfectly matched the description of the power and appearance he had taken in human hands.

- this shield belongs to this man, his name is Steve Rogers, he is so sweet between us. Sunset Shimmer said, and practically every girl, even Cadance, who looked at the captain's image with a dreamy look, agreed with her words.

- it's not a cookie, it's a meat. Cadance said dreamily.

Upon seeing this, her husband Shining Armor quickly took the photo and ruffled it.

- a bit of seriousness, besides, he's a human. He told Shining Armor which was met with his wife Cadance's soft chuckle.

- my dear jealousy. Cadance said, winking at her flushed and slightly irritated husband.

- here you are right, brother, this guy is not as handsome as. Twilight said when she suddenly bit her tongue, nervously looking at everyone for her happiness, everyone was focused on Sunset Shimmer, her friend showed all the comics whose powers were manifested by Alex himself, Star Swirl was the first to discuss the topic of human power and his madness.

- so human powers are focused on these heroes and heroines, hammer, ax, sword, bow, portals, time powers, aura of fire, lasers of power, knowledge, shield, armor, steel wings, scarlet cloak, red aura, and form giant, his fiery and ethereal form are duplicated from two great anti-heroes, the great magma titan and the evil ethereal master of magic and secret arts, both appeared in two films, Alex focuses his powers with the power of imagination with these heroes so why is he not them just such a madman unless he is also like those two evil heroes from the movies, these two giants. Star Swirl in shock asked again.

- probably because he does not share some principles, or as he said himself, as I heard from your overheard conversation, it follows that Alex, due to his theories of the evil of destiny and nothingness, is completely different from any hero or anti-hero, I find it difficult classify to anyone, besides, we still know too little about him, but in some respects he is right about the human world. Sunset Shimmer said, getting everyone's attention back to her, including the greatest Twilight Sparkle who, standing next to her, looked straight into her eyes.

- He's right, I mean?. Twilight asked.

- I observe the world of people and I know one thing, the human world has become cold, insensitive, it is actually a shame to cry, show sensitivity, hardly anyone can cry even in loneliness because they are afraid of exclusion, exile or stigmatization, it's as if Alex was really right, now the world of people is angry, broken by conflicts on many levels and levels, interests, power, fear, lust for the world, man is ruled by his own creations, and maybe indeed by destiny which also has plan B, and Akeron is his greatest herald, it is very likely and I have to say straight, Twilight may be right about man here, he is not our enemy but Akeron, destiny and nothingness. Sunset Shimmer said.

- I always thought that destiny was our ally, that it made me choose Twilight Sparkle, but if not, why what made me choose. Celestia asked.

- by willpower, you have heard Alex say that everyone has the willpower to shape their own fate, we choose, we shape, us and only us, not the force that rules us and could lead to the evil that the human world leads. Twilight said.

- you really believe that, Twili. Shining Armor asked and his sister nodded her head.

- it is worth believing, because maybe it was destiny that summoned the evil of the world like Tirek, Chrysalis, Sombra and Cozy Glow, and if so, Alex can really be a cure-all. Twilight said.

- but we know too little about him. Ember said quickly as she straightened her old wings.

- I can help with that. Sunset Shimmer said enthusiastically, attracting the attention of the crowd.

- you but how. Discord asked quickly.

- you want to find him. Thorax asked.

- Do you want to talk to him?. Queen Novo asked.

- how. Chief Thunderhooves asked.

- not in this world, I am returning to the world of people, I am taking with me a memory portrait of this man, I know his name, so finding him nowadays will not be a problem, in three days I should return with the necessary knowledge about man. Sunset Shimmer said, giving everyone new hope except one who needed nothing because she already believed.

- so settled, Sunset Shimmer goes to the human world, finds the necessary information about the human, and Equestria will continue to be constantly watched, hopefully Akeron and Alex do not show up with another attack by then. Princess Celestia said, sounding authoritative as always.

- Alex won't attack first unless Akeron does first, so let's focus on the scarlet legions. She told Twilight Sparkle to which everyone looked at each other admiring her naivety.

- Okay, should we also wait for three days now?. Ember asked.

- not because again, each of you has your duties, you can, you have to come back to yourself, as soon as Sunset Shimmer comes back from the world of people we will contact you, we will send letters and what will later turn out to be. Princess Luna suggested.

Thus ended another meeting, guests from near and far began to diverge to their homes of lands and peoples, meanwhile Twilight Sparkle decided to accompany Sunset Shimmer on her way to the magic mirror, the ponies portal to the human world, and as it turned out when both stopped in front of In the sunset mirror Shimmer noticed something that no one before, an orange unicorn with a red-yellow, fiery mane stopped in front of the mirror to look into her friend's eyes once more to see the same spark.

- Twilight, I can ask you something. Sunset Shimmer asked.

- sure ask what you want. Twilight replied smiling broadly.

- You know, Twilight, I haven't seen you like this for a long time.

- you know, Sunsed, this whole thing, Akeron, a global threat.

- no, no, that's not what I mean.

- what about.

- about your gleam in your eye, wound as I have not seen it in your eyes for a long time, the last time I saw it on earth when you and your human acquaintance were close. Sunset Shimmer said, carefully examining her friend.

- What!?. Twilight said, sounding nervous and trying to avoid glare.

- that glint in the eye, but bigger than you, even there I didn't see it as much as today. Sunset Shimmer said, standing with her back to the mirror and facing Twilight escaping her gaze.

- Sunset, you know a lot of people react differently.

- meaning.

- you know, Sunset, the whole world we know has stood on the brink of extinction, Equestria seems to be the main target, I don't know why Akeron focused so much on our home. Said Twilight Sparkle as she tried to save herself from Sunset Shimmer's gaze.

- you know, everyone reacts differently, but your eyes are not full of fear, they are full of hope.

- because I believe in man, I believe that Alex is indeed a response to the attack of the lord of the elements, maybe in fact destiny is evil here, and he forged his destiny with the power of willpower, found our world in need. She told Twilight what her friend began to think with great concentration.

- maybe you are right, in any case we will find out everything about him soon, in three days we see each other again unless something keeps me there longer, hold on and don't forget, Equestria is counting on you, everyone you love counts on you as much as you do on them, don't give up, be strong and stay close to yours friends, do not lock yourself in the castle here, away from them, or close to them. Sunset Shimmer said.

- thank you for everything Sunset, thank you I'll do as you please and see you in three days. Twilight Sparkle said, hugging her friend goodbye.

Sunset Shimmer crossed the magic mirror appearing on the other side of the human world, and Twilight, remembering the human world, began to smile again, this time in the sky in front of one of the castle towers, a black raven with scarlet eyes began to quickly run away to its master.

THIS TIME, NEW ABYSS.

Hours later, New Abyss, in the very center of the great crater, the power of the scarlet has finished healing the four tyrants, Akeron himself listened to the words of the scarlet raven, who spoke of a man, a madman, half adult, half child, struggling with destiny and nothingness, and now with his legions at least that was the first impression.

- Akeron, so what are we doing about the human. She asked Chrysalis as the raven released the latest information gathered from Canterlot.

- we have to think of something exactly. An angry Tirek added, who could not come to terms not so much with defeat but with the fear he had overcome when he fought a bigger man than him.

- as you have heard, we have to wait, even me, let this flea bring knowledge about man from the human world, without knowing about him, we can do nothing, but by getting to know the nature of the enemy, we will be able to manipulate, use and use him for our purposes. Akeron said as his head projection looked at all the elect.

- so you want to wait and what's next, how do you want to fight the man or use him. Look at me, what he did to me, in an instant I became an adult. Said Cozy Glow, showing her fully adult form created by the will and power of man.

- tell me how you want to use him, this man who can do anything with us. She added Cozy Glow with a complete confusion in her mind.

- to use, oh yes, whether he will fight or not and so I will be able to continue to download essences of power from fighting ponies, yes I will get the essences of both sides, because each of the ponies has good and evil in it, no matter how clean everyone has it in itself and the vessel collecting essences is not yet full. Akeron said directing his attention to the suddenly appearing scarlet pedestal on which rested an object called a gyroscope.

- gyroscope!, power well! what is she supposed to do, I need to know. Sombra said impatiently.

- this vessel which collects the essence of power and at the same time a distiller, collects bad power and good power, and the one which there is more will be transformed to the other side, an ideal boundary between the two forces is created, but when it is filled, both forces, good and evil mix at my will and later. Here Akeron started to laugh out loud, letting everyone understand his inevitable success.

- then what. She asked Chrysalis curiously as she looked at the white and black color of the gyroscope.

- then I will revive my greatest creation from the distant past, something that will give, ha ha ha ha. Akeron laughed again at the same moment another question was asked.

- and what about man or his essence also powers the gyroscope. Cozy Glow asked.

- unfortunately no, he is a madman, above all, as is his power, but it will not change anything anyway, because when I revive my servant, he will defeat the man.

- what if not. Sombra asked.

- I'll be a winner anyway, anyway. Akeron said laughing in a wicked way again.

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How to understand the mind of a madman, perhaps only when he himself tells you the whole truth, but even then you cannot be sure of everything. And Akeron himself, well he probably has everything the bad guy should have, but if he is also predictable, judge for yourself.