The smoke cleared to reveal the landed objects to be chariot aircrafts. Emerged from them came four ponies and one hulked humanoid with horns. They all wore tight black uniforms that even strapped over their heads, on top of that they had purple unicorn armour with yellow trimmings and had over their eyes goggles.
At first, they stood still and quiet, until the tallest pony on the left of Night mare moon started to slowly howl and lifted up his upper arms and then swung them down pointed right at the group with his right leg stretched out and halted his howl with a bark. Cremetop!
The tall lean one on the opposite side then did a similar motion that reflected Cremetop s movement and shouted. Buttersly!
The shortest one next to Cremetop spaced out his back legs and stretched up his upper legs and then pulled down his hooves aimed away from each other and shouted. Yogut!
The one next to Buttersly then waved his mane and flashed into the pose that Yogut stood in and yelled. Chester!
The final one, which was the hulked humanoid with horns revealed to have his back turned away, but the bended over to appear his bullhead between his head and bent his arms with his hands spread out and yelled. Iron Will!
Each one of them then took their own individual poses (Which I m not going to bother explaining) mixed together and all cried out. And together! We are the Shadowbolts!
Stood before the Shadowbolts, Night mare moon and the diamond dogs gaped at them in such confusion. The only really sound that was given to their arrivals was a gust of wind that blew on pass.
It took a moment before Night mare moon could say. Greetings Captain Iron Will, I am thankful that you have made it.
The minotaur stepped forward, he revealed to have a combed black mane and ring in his nose. The pleasure is mine! Captain Iron Will and the Shadowbolts are here! To solve your day! Each time he spoke, he would flex himself into a new sporadic pose. Just tell us what you need doing! And we ll get right on it!
Uh, yes well, did you bring the new scouters we asked for?
Indeed! We have! Show our highness! Chester!
The pony pulled out from one of the chariots a cast and opened it to reveal a whole new set of scouters.
With a delighted snicker, Night mare moon s horn glowed and one of the scouters then glowed and levitated right to her and fitted onto her. Excellent and are they then new updated scouters?
New and improved! Yes! More reliable! More accurate! But the boys! Back at the base! We re not sure if you wanted the latest fashion?
Um, latest fashion?
We may look like we re wearing goggles! But really! These are the latest scouter designs! And they go so well with outfits! That we thought! They d go well with you! My highness!
That s okay; I ll think what you said later. For now, as you understand there s a very important mission.
Whoever s upset you this time! We ll make sure they pay double this time!
Make sure you do. Our little unicorn pet, Trixie appears to have gotten rabies and has turned against us.
Yogut flinched at the sound of Trixie s name and placed an ugly snarl on his face. Cremetop leaned close to him and whispered. Yo, Yogut, something up?
Oh nothing.
Trixie you say! I knew it was a matter of time! Captain Iron Will and his team will personally make sure she suffers big time!
There s something though I d more preferably you focused on.
And what is that! Your highness!
Trixie stole what s called the Orbs of harmony, four of them to precise and has a fifth one as well.
Orbs of harmony! You mean the ones that grant any wish! If all six are gathered!
Exactly, gather. Get them back for me and I promise you Captain, you ll be richly reward.
Trust me your highness! Serving you as the captain of the Shadowbolts! To work on a very important mission! And to happiness to you! Is reward enough that I will not regret! Iron Will turned back to his squad and yelled. Alright Shadowbolts! You heard your highness! Let s move it out!
Yes captain! The squad circled around one another and started to run in one place. They soon started to next butt shoulders into one another and roar. After they made several roars, Iron Will shouted. Who are we! and was responded by the team. The Shadowbolts! They then aligned themselves into a zigzag line and with one step sorted them into a straight line. The Shadowbolts go! yelled Iron Will and all sped off the ground all at once off to their mission.
They had left Night mare moon and the diamond dogs completely gawked at what they had just witnessed.
Caught up with Trixie, all four of the heroes formed around her and followed.
The great and powerful Trixie asks if Twilight is really not here and if not is, she on the way?
Sorry to be the one to tell you she isn t here and I don t know if she s coming. We didn t exactly count on having you and this big evil organisation on going on here, replied Applejack.
Truly? So she just sent you and stay home to admire herself of something!
No, she was still recovering from the damage you inflicted upon you.
Trixie thought you had something special that regenerated you people instantly? But before anyone could answer. Wait! Here we are, down there. Hurry let us all get six Orbs of harmony together.
Trixie had landed back down to the ground and rushed over to her collection of Orbs of harmony. About to place the she held with them, she sensed the four halted behind her. Faced around, she saw all them all glare at her and Pinkie Pie at the back with their Orb of harmony held away from Trixie.
Please don t tell me what I think you re doing.
In that case we ll just as you this, said Applejack. What happens when we put all six Orbs of harmony together?
I ll tell you what I will do if you don t. Now hand them here, so that I can wish for infinite power and be able to save us all.
We came to wish our friends back! Not to help you! shouted Spike.
Really? Just so they can die all over again because you didn t make the right decision!
Watch how you speak! yelled Rarity.
Or you ll what? Trixie noticed all their eyes peeled back and their teeth cringe, but not at her. Trixie s ears flopped down and she asked. They re right behind me aren t they?
Captain Iron Will says hallo to Trixie and to all her new friends!
And one of them speaking in third person worse than I do. Trixie then turned to see the Shadowbolts stood in a straight line in between them and the Orbs of harmony.
Captain Iron Will has to ask what you have to say for yourself Trixie, before you face the might of the Shadowbolts? asked the minotaur, stood straight with his chest out.
One thing already came to mind. Trixe twisted herself around and used her magic to fling the orb she had. Catch!
Buttersly dashed from his position and immediately flew after the orb and caught it in his hooves. Returned to his place amongst the Shadowbolts, they all sniggered at the stupefied faces of the pony.
Nice try Trixie, but you re dealing with Buttersly, one of the fastest ponies in the whole universe, said the tall lean pony.
Darn it! You! Destroy it or else! snapped Trixie at Pinkie Pie.
With no real thought put into that demand, Pinkie Pie dropped the orb to the ground. About to stamp down on it with her right hoof, the orb simply disappeared before she could. Looked around for it, they saw it was in the hooves of Yogut.
Looking for this? asked Yogut.
How d he do that? Is he like the fastest pony among them or something? asked Spike.
No, the shrimp one there actually knows how to stop time somehow, said Trixie.
Don t call me shrimp! You have no right to even talk about me!
Don t tell me you re still upset that I wouldn t go out with a worm like you?
Woah? You actually asked the unicorn on a date? asked Cremetop.
Shut up! All of you shut up! I thought you Trixie was really pretty! And I thought you and I would make a really good team together! I didn t even give enough of an explanation to why you wouldn t go out with me! Just called me stuff like shrimp!
The other three Shadowbolt ponies were clapped Yogut on the head and back. It s alright, Yogut, we don t blame you for wanting to date Trixie. She is really pretty and she has no idea on what a guy she s missed, said Chester.
Thanks you guys, said Yogut as he sniffled.
The heroes moved their eyes between one another because of how awkward the scene was. Trixie just sizzled and blushed at the situation.
Alright, that s enough with the waterworks! Time we got down to business! yelled Iron Will started to flex and pose each time he said a sentence. He clicked his goggle scouter and watch numbers shuffle in front of him. He moved his sight to each pony after it gave a fixed number. Iron Will is impressed! You! Trixie! Have a power level of fifteen-thousand! That is so amazing, I d offer you a place on the Shadowbolts if you hadn t upset my team and our highness!
Ah well, it s the thought that counts, replied Trixie sarcastically.
As for your friends! Their powers range from four-to-five thousand! That is arguably good allies you have! But here s what we ll do! We ll divide you into two groups! One will be Trixie! One will be all the rest and-! He got interrupted though when he saw Pinkie Pie rise her hoof up ecstatically. Um yes! You at the back there!
Can our group be called Cupcakes!
Sure why not! This group will be Cupcakes! The other! Trixie!
Could that be the great and powerful Trixie.
Um, does it really matter?
It s a big deal.
Fine, one groups Cupcakes! The other s the great and powerful Trixie-! He then noticed Pinkie Pie raise her hoof. What now?
Sorry! What group am I in again?
The one that Trixie s not on!
That s Cupcakes right!
Pinkie Pie, mind not making the monster anymore angrier? asked Rarity.
I m a minotaur! Why doesn t anyone-! He slapped his face though as he realised what he got himself into. Okay, I ll just leave you to sort yourselves out. I m taking these off back to her highness, Night mare moon! Iron Will grabbed the Orbs of harmony, three under each of his huge arms and flew off back to base. The heroes and Trixie watched in agony as Iron Will took off with the Orbs of harmony.
Let me have Great and powerful Trixie team! I want Trixie! snarled Yogut as he was already about to make his move on her.
Oh no Yogut! We all want a piece of Trixie, she ll be the most fun, considering how we ve never liked that attitude of hers and it s rare we have a one on one fight with someone outside the team, said Chester. The Shadowbolt then pinched four hairs with his teeth from Buttersly s tail and caused him to yelp. Alright team, here s how we do this, shortest hair gets Cupcakes, longest one gets the favourite one, Great and powerful Trixie.
The other three Shadowbolts eagerly took one of the hair strands, but everyone except Cremetop frowned when they compared hair lengths they got.
Yahoo! I got Great and powerful Trixie!
Come on! Can t we swap Cremetop! You can get all the runts that way!
No thanks little buddy. I cut you a solid last time, I m not doing it again! I ll let you go first though afterwards you can watch me pummel Trixie and I ll probably let you have what s left afterwards.
Grr, fine!
Alright! You heard you small fry! We ll see how long you can survive against Yogut here! yelled Chester.
The heroes gathered ready to fight Yogut, who stepped out to face them.
There wouldn t be any advice you d like to give us about Yogut, Trixie? questioned Rarity.
Only that if Yogut didn t have his abilities, he wouldn t be even the diamond dogs would take him in.
So he relies on his abilities.
Enough talks, come on you losers.
Guys just one pony, everyone surround him! shouted Applejack.
All four of them vanished and reappeared on all corners of Yogut. Soon as the Shadowbolt realised he was surrounded, everyone assaulted him, but he held his breath and disappeared.
Where d he go? asked Pinkie Pie.
Yogut ran behind Spike about to trample him, but the baby dragon quickly swerved around and swiped Yogut with his tail. The Shadowbolt was knocked from the blow and hit metres away.
How d you know I was there?
Quick everyone! Now that he s down! Applejack led a charge at him, which panicked Yogut and almost made him forget to hold his breath.
Soon as he did, he saw all four of his attackers frozen. Around him the observers were frozen still as well, even the clouds and wave didn t move.
Struggled to hold his breath already, no thanks to the startle he just had. Yogut focused and found four rocks that he was able to pick up and was able to leave levitated right in front of his assaulters. After that, he rushed behind one of the mountains and finally breathed again.
Everything moved once more and all four heroes crashed forward into the rocks in front of them.
Ouch! cried Rarity. What did he just do?
They heard Yogut laugh from behind the mountain. Applejack raised his right hoof to try and keep everyone quiet.
Get him!
Pinkie Pie! yelled Applejack.
Spike fired an energy blast that aimed for where Yogut was. Suddenly appeared in front of it though was Pinkie Pie who was struck by it and exploded against her.
Pinkie Pie! screamed Spike.
Cough- cough! I m okay! responded Pinkie Pie staggered out of the smoke with her hair a mess and her body singed. With a simple shake though, Pinkie Pie turned back to bright as normal. Good thing it wasn t too serious a blast.
Focus! Where s the little rat now? shouted Applejack.
Here! Yogut stood before Applejack, but disappeared and reappeared on the mountains. No wait here! And shortly reappeared elsewhere. I mean here! , Here! , Or maybe I m here!
This isn t going well; he can use his abilities in flash and is able to move us or anything anywhere he wants, said Rarity.
There has to be a way! We re just no thinking! Rarity, see if you can use Astounding flare on the little creep?
If you think it will work. She saw Yogut on top of a mountain top while he snickered at them. Astounding flare!
The flash burnt against Yogut s eyes and blinded him. He was now fumbled around and shouted. My eyes!
Now that was a dirty move, said Chester.
What can I say, all Yogut does is use dirty moves as well, replied Buttersly.
Good point.
Everyone charge! yelled Applejack.
They all rushed at him again, but must to their disappointment, Yogut vanished again.
Darn it! He could still use his abilities to get away.
That wasn t funny, said Yogut. He came out from behind a cliff and gritted viciously at all of them.
Would you stop messing around Yogut? I want my turn against Trixie!
It boiled Yogut, to be reminded that. But he was right; it was time to stop messing around.
Don t give up sugarcubes, we ll-. Applejack suddenly felt herself paralysed however and soon the rest of the ponies were the same, all unable to budge or say a thing. All they could was move their eyes and see Yogut clumsily walk on two rear hooves and his upper hooves were aimed at them.
You ve lost now. I ve used my mind freeze ability, another mysterious trinket of mine that doesn t require me to hold my breath. Although I admit it requires me to hold up both my upper hooves, I won t have to do it for long. Focused his mind, Yogut summoned forth an energy that formed into a jagged speared aimed at the ground. Pony was evidently started to get worn out from the effort he put into this, but smirked. You all maybe pretty strong. But trust me when it won t matter, my mind freeze makes you all defenceless as well. Therefore just one good job of this and we re going to get a big mess.
The four struggled, but it was no use, they were just trapped.
Not going to say goodbye to one another, ah well su-. Just as Yogut was about to throw the energy attack, a beam fired through him and caused him to pause. He could barely speak, yet was able to push the words out. Trixe... how could you... I truly loved-. Yogut exploded before he could finish his words.
All four were released and dropped back to the ground safely and saw with her right hoof raised out, was Trixie who stared at the cloud of smoke without remorse.
Did Trixie just take out Yogut! screamed Chester.
It was so cold the way she done it too! said Cremetop.
Did you just save us Trixie? asked Pinkie Pie. Are you like a good guy now?
Keep dreaming. I just did it while I had an opening. After all if we re to win this, we need every opportunity we can get.
Guess that makes sense for a lowdown pony like yourself to take such a low blow, said Applejack.
Remember, we re allies here and it s best you addressed me as the great and powerful Trixie, if at least just Trixie.
Well, Trixie guess who s up next. Cremetop stepped forward from the group with a displeased look on his face. This here is personal now and just so you know, you aren t going to get any openings this time.
You sure you re going to be able to handle a ruffian like him? asked Rarity. I can feel his energy, he s quite the menace.
The great and powerful Trixie is too great to be brought down by someone like him.
Does that mean you have a plan or something? questioned Spike.
Trixie placed an annoyed frown across her face. Just sit here and watch as I handle things.
The group watched nervously as Trixie stepped forward. They didn t like her odds as the two combatants got closer and compared their energy s more easily.
Finally walked back into princess Celestia s chambers after she took care of a few things, Daring Do saw the three little ones play nearby while Celestia watched them fondly. She turned her head with a disappointed glance at Daring Do, when she arrived.
You didn t go with the others?
Of course not, I m here to protect you princess Celestias. Daring Do laid down nearby to the princess on a more humble carpet.
I am both honoured and flattered by your dedication to me Daring Do. But those four are our only hope to defeat Night mare moon. They need you if they are going to achieve that.
It s not my problem.
It is Daring Do. With them gone, who is to go out there and stop my sister from gathering all six Orbs of harmony. If she does, all hope if lost and it will mean the end of us all.
You know that s not fair, saying that.
Is it fair to them? Daring Do, they need you. I have nothing left to offer them. Only you on behalf of the pegasus have something left to give, the help they need.
Daring Do looked at the ground. She thought hard with her eyes fixed. Eventually she pulled her head back up to Princess Celestia with a hard stare. You promise to be alright while I m gone?
Night mare moon can t do anything to me. She needs me to live in order to gain her wish. Besides, I have three young ponies here to help protect me.
Okay then, I ll get going then. Daring Do got up to her hooves and began to exit the room. Just as she opened the door though, Scootaloo rushed up to her and asked.
Hey, Daring Do? Where are you going?
Just gone to help the others, I ll be back I promise.
Can we come with? asked Scootaloo and the two other young ones.
Um no, I need you to stay here and protect princess Celestia.
Oh, alright, moaned all three of them.
Daring Do moved up to Scootaloo and messed up her hair with one of her hooves. Hey, your tasks more important, your guarding the princess here. Make sure she s alright when I get back.
The three gave a fake smile to her and Scootaloo responded. Okay, we promise.
Good, catch you later then.
Daring Do had then finally left the chambers to go to the heroes rescue.
Paced around the outside of her ship, Night mare moon grew impatient with how long it took for the squad to come back. She didn t know if Trixie had made her wish yet or she had hid them somewhere that not even the Shadowbolts could find them.
Your highness! shouted a diamond dog, stood on top of the ship and pointed up.
Night mare moon looked up to landed down was Iron Will with all six of the Orbs of harmony his arms.
You ve done it captain!
Not a problem your highness! shouted Iron Will. He placed down the Orbs of harmony before Night mare moon and start to flex and pose again. captain Iron Will and his Shadowbolts do not disappoint! We bring back one-hundred percent satisfaction! Guaranteed!
Excellent, though where is the rest of your team so I can congratulate them?
They are in the middle of providing one-hundred percent satisfaction! They are dealing with Trixie and her friends and giving them what happens when you cross Night mare moon and her Shadowbolts!
Night mare moon started to get distracted by the movements and poses Iron Will made. Shook herself out of it. That s fine then. Now is the time to make my wish and be granted infinite power. She then gave some space to the Orbs of harmony that now radiated amongst one another as they could feel their power desired. Greet dragon! I beckon you! Rise and grant me my wish!
The two braced themselves, Iron Will showed a bit on anxiety, while Night mare moon grinned in delight ecstatically. The both cooled down though when the realised that nothing happened.
Um, Iron Will would like to ask if this is meant to happen.
In matter of fact, it isn t. My sister must ve changed the summoning chant required to awaken the dragon.
Your highness! Allow Iron Will to find your sister and get the chant out of her!
Not necessary captain. In matter of fact, a little family reunion between us does interest me. I ll leave you to guard the Orbs of harmony. You have my diamond dogs minions under your command if you need anything while I m gone.
Iron Will will not let you down!
Good to know. For now, farewell.
The alicorn then dashed off and left Iron Will and her other menus. Once she was gone, Iron Will turned to one of the diamond dogs nearby.
You! Gather the other foot soldiers! Due to the fact Iron Will is here! He can t just sit around! He must strive for Night mare moon and the best way to do that will to give her minions some personal training!
Uh- yes sir! Right way!
Stood faced one another, Trixie glared at the large pony Cremetop. The shadowbolt towered over the smaller pony with a goofy, but malicious grin. After a gentle breeze cut through, Cremetop spoke.
Well, Trixie, what are you going to do, I m giving-.
The unicorn punched Cremetop with an uppercut, then delivered a second which knocked Cremetop off his two front hooves. Trixie then sprung up in front of him and gave a round house kick to the face. She was frustrated though when she saw it only nudged Cremetop s head slightly.
The Shadowbolt made a devious smile and grabbed Trixie with both of his upper hooves, before she dropped back down. That wasn t very nice Trixie. Cremetop slammed Trixie back down onto the cloud surface. The unicorn felt her spine being forced to bend to the way she was dropped and screamed. While she did, Cremetop kicked Trixie and propelled her over the surface and slammed into one of the mountains.
Climbed out from the wreckage coughed and bruised, Trixie still managed to notice Cremetop s charge at her and quickly shot herself into the air. While Cremetop was then confused at what just happened, Trixie fired a barrage of energy blasts that rained down on him. Burst through from created smoke and ashes created by the attack, Cremetop speared through and rammed into Trixie and hit her higher into the air. Cremetop appeared above Trixie out of nowhere then and trampled down on her and sent her hurtle back onto the ground.
Had to pull herself up, Trixe was already a mess, with her hair frizzled, bruised and hindered movement. Cremetop however was just dandy and barfed out from mouth an energy beam at her. Looked grim, Trixie was surprisingly able to move backwards out of the way.
She then fired out gathered energy at Cremetop. With the simple lift of his right hoof, Cremetop blocked the energy and caused it to harmlessly split in half. Soon as the attack was finished, the Shadowbolt received a punch to the face by Trixie. The unicorn started to hammer into him with all her hooves, but it didn t leave much of an effect on Cremetop, in fact, he just smirked as each punch was like nothing more than prod against him. The Shadowbolt eventually blocked one of Trixie s attacks with his own hooves.
You might as well just give up Trixie, if this is all you ve got.
Before Trixie could angrily react, Cremetop kicked her in the stomach and doubled her over. He was then able to put his upper hooves around her and lock against her waist and grab her head with his legs and then descend them both slam into ground with Trixie head first.
Got off her and stepped back, Cremetop to see the way Trixie seemingly stood on her head. She flashed back up though and started to try and viciously jab at the Shadowbolt, but he was easily able to parry and dodge each blow.
Darn it, Trixie is doing impressively well, more than I thought against a much larger and stronger opponent, but there is little hope for her, with the way things are going, said Rarity.
We have to do something! yelped Pinkie Pie.
Pinkie Pie s right. Trixie s our star player, we lose her, our chances are seriously dropped, said Applejack.
What can we do. If group Cupcake jumps in, the rest of the Shadowbolts might jump in, said Spike.
Okay for a starter, let s not call ourselves group Cupcake. I d more prefer we were called team Applebuckuroos or something, replied Applejack.
Let s just forget the names in general. I bet if we just mosey on over there to the other fiends, we can maybe politely ask if we can jump on in.
I think we should go for Rarity s sweet idea. Spike even raised his hand in support.
Well, better than what I can up with, so might as well give it a shot.
Rarity tided her hair a bit from their battle with Yogut and shuffled her pose a bit and trotted over to the Shadowbolts that paid attention to the fight. Um, yo-hoo, boys.
Huh, responded Chester and Butterslice, both turned their heads to stared at Rarity, entranced by her beauty.
The fight over there is a little unfair at the moment. We thought that we d mix things up a bit if little young me and my friends could step in to make things a little more fair, if that s alright with you two gentlemen.
The two gawked for a moment, but Butterslice eventually nudged Chester and got him to clear his throat and speak. Uh sure, no problem. Though you know you could fight against me if you wanted, I d go easy on you if I did.
Butterslice then jumped over Chester Or me, heck why fight when-. His friend tried shove him back and started to wrestle with one another
Oh that s alright boys, thanks for the offer, but I d much rather help level the fight with that s going on. Rarity swung back around to her friends and winked, while the two Shadowbolts tried to cool down.
Rarity s so awesome at the way she talked there, said Spike with his tongue out.
Alright, so you all heard that? Good let s start sorting on a plan to jump in there, said Applejack.
Punched against Trixie s chin, Cremetop caused her to flip backwards and then receive a kick to the back. Trixie tumbled and hit across the ground, but eventually managed to catch herself with her two front hooves and halt her skid backwards until she got her two other hooves against the ground.
Cremetop was about to make another charge into her, but Trixie s horn radiated and Cremetop was frozen and glowed with a similar colour.
Have you in my magic, said Trixie. She still gritted from the agony she was in from all the bruises and cuts. She began to build up her power and energy that she grew an enormous aura that forked up chunks of the solid clouds from the surface and trembled the island. Cremetop had an uncertain look about this and was anxious at what right now happened. You thought just like everyone else that you could just defeat the great and powerful Trixie, but your own. I am one of the last unicorns and it s me who is destined to return my ponies back to greatness! She lifted up her two upper hooves and surged her gathered power into them aimed at Cremetop. Now behold my wonders as I eradicate you from existence. Great and powerful cannon!
The attack erupted forth into a great beam of energy that grinded against the ground and roared through the air. It struck against Cremetop and washed against him for a few moments until it exploded completely against him into giant mushroom cloud that had an impact so huge, it caused the waves to ripple and for everyone to nearly be blown back.
Huffed and gasped, Trixie was sure she got him.
Oh Trixie.
The unicorn was completely speechless and horrified to see still up his hooves with no trouble, Cremetop. The Shadowbolt hadn t been unphased though, his uniform was now shredded, his mane mangled and some of it torn off and his goggles glasses had broken to show his slated eyes. Other than a few bruises as well, the results that Trixie had expected were far from what she hoped.
That wasn t very nice Trixie, just like it wasn t very nice how you killed Yogut. I may as well just finish you before you do anything else that isn t nice. Took in a deep breath, Cremetop prepped himself up for another blast. It didn t look like Trixie would be able to do anything with the condition she was in, the attack had been costly on her energy and she had taken far too much damage from him.
Just as Cremetop was about to open fire, Applejack and Rarity had appeared on both flanks and bucked him in the sides. It caused him to spew on the blast instead haphazardly. It was still about to hit Trixie, but snatched her into the air out of the way was Spike and Pinkie Pie. Gotten her out of the way in enough time, the blast indirectly continued and struck against one of the islands and destroyed it completely in one boom.
You shouldn t have done that, said Trixie completely exhausted.
Don t worry, Rarity talked to the other two guys and said they d let us jump in, said Pinkie Pie.
Not that, you ve ruined my pride for interfering with my affair!
Sorry Trixie, but I m pretty sure your life s more important than your pride, said Spike. They then rested Trixie on the surface nearby. Stay here and recover, while we try and have a go against him.
You, little punks, spoke Cremetop, effected by those double buck kicks. Both of them were about buck him again, but Cremetop ignited with this powerful aura that blew them both back.
Hey! Cremetop, could you go easy on the cute one there? shouted Chester.
Moved his head side to side at all four of the female ponies, Cremetop faced back to Chester. Um, which one, they re sort of all cute?
Dropped down him, Spike delivered kick onto his head that drove him into Pinkie Pie s buck kick. He was then dazed long enough for all four of them to appear in his face and fire point blank energy blasts that threw him across the island and splash into the river.
I ll take what you said as a compliment, said Rarity.
The one with the dazzling purple mane! yelled Buttersly.
Stormed back out of the river like an angry shark, Cremetop appeared in front of the group with a relaxed grin on his face. But I get to pummel the rest as much as I want right?
Might want to leave one for Buttersly here.
Hey! You mean you!
The two started to squabble with one another and didn t focus what was at hand.
Animals, said Rarity with her voice down.
Alright, everypony, let s get him with an old fashion roundup!
They all charged at Cremetop, all at once and started to circle around him. The Shadowbolt was befuddled to what they were up to; until he received a swipe punch to the jaw from Pinkie Pie who rushed pass him. He then got one from Rarity, then Spike. Swung up his arm, expected to hit Applejack with it, the pony was right in front of him with a large amount of energy shaped in a red apple between them.
How d you like the Apple family speciality!
Bucked the large apple against Cremetop s face it exploded out into a mushroom cloud that consumed them both.
Expected that to have worked, Rarity, Pinkie Pie and Spike watched the smoke clear but were shocked to see Cremetop unharmed by the attack and pinned Applejack s head to the ground. Her hat had fallen a distance from them.
If I didn t know any better, I d say you all were starting to get on my nerves. Compressed his weight on Applejack harder, he caused her to scream out as she felt her head burst like a fruit. Let me see, should I leave you for those guys or should I just squish you and leave the pink one.
How about neither, said Pinkie Pie. She dashed up to Cremetop ready to socket it to him, but he opened up his jaw and fired a point blank blast into her that hurtled her across the air with a trail of smoke.
You brute! Rarity ran at him, but managed perfectly pivot himself and stamp down on her head with one of his back hooves.
Got you both now. Cremetop looked to see where the baby dragon. He saw that the baby dragon was petrified by his display and stood there trembled with his eyes wide, unsure what to do. It made Cremetop laugh out and say. Oh aren t you going to do anything about your friends? Or at you just going to stand there and be the baby dragon you are? He crunched down harder on both Applejack and Rarity and caused them both to wail in pain louder.
We told you to go easy on the purple mane one you idiot!
Cremetop was too entertained though to listen to Chester. He continued to grind down on Applejack and Rarity and cause their eyes to roll to the back of their heads, their voices to shrink and their bodies to twitch.
Unable to take it, something happened to Spike. A massive aura built over him that cracked the ground beneath him, made him grow three times his size and give out a monstrous roar at Cremetop.
The large pony was stupefied by what happened, that he didn t do anything when Spike appeared up and slugged him across the face and hit him off his friends. While Cremetop flew back, Spike caught him by the neck and twirled them both a round in a complete circle, before he chopped down on the Shadowbolt s side that splashed him into the river. Spike then breath down an inferno of fire at the water and split the river apart to directly fry against Cremetop.
When Spike was finished with his breath attack, he relaxed and all of sudden shrunk back down into his original form and descended downwards confused. When he landed on both feet still puzzled, the two other Shadowbolts were too.
Did that dragon just grow big for a moment to kick the snot out of Cremetop and then turn back to normal? asked Chester.
I think so.
Sprung back out of the water for a third time, Cremetop came back out with his smirk. He gave a stunned look however when Spike had returned to his short scared self. The Shadowbolt was singed and had bruise where Spike punched him, but other than that he was very much fine.
This guy s- a monster, Pinkie Pie struggled to say. She was charred and badly hurt from that one attack and was only able to lay slumped against the ground with smoked sizzled from her.
Applejack and Rarity weren t much use either, they hadn t moved even after Spike had save them, but were at least still alive.
This left Spike on his own as Cremetop towered over him.
I have no idea what that was, but looks like it was a letdown. Ah well, if you re just going to stand there like that again, might as well just make you road trail. Cremetop lifted his upper right hoof to stamp down on him. Rammed into his side though, was Trixie and the Shadowbolt was hit back.
Spike watched amazed at how Trixie just did that. But the unicorn still wasn t able to hold her breath or stand right with the condition she was in.
Uh, thanks for saving me Trixie.
Shut it!
Wow, Trixie you are impressive, said Chester.
She went for another dirty opening there though.
That s true.
Cremetop had caught himself on all four hooves before he fell flat against the ground. He turned to Trixie with a wide smile across his face.
Your fights with me remember, not these worthless trash.
Oh don t worry there s enough fight to go around from me.
In just a flash, Cremetop rammed Trixie and shot her back crashed into mountain.
No! cried Spike.
He tried to punch him, but Cremetop spun about and double back kicked the baby dragon way back off. Before he found out how far he went back, Cremetop appeared over him and dropped down with both upper hooves pressed. Spike was crushed was almost struck through the cloud island with the way he was hit deep into it.
Barely conscious anymore, Cremetop simply trotted off him and observed his hand work all around him. I think this fight s almost over.
All the Shadowbolts snickered, while everyone else groaned and tried to move, but to no avail. It seemed all hope was lost. But a roar was heard up in the sky and everyone was drawn to see fall through nearby in the air this large round aircraft that descend onto the world not too far from them.
Twilight, spoke Pinkie Pie able to sense her energy. She s here.
Rested on her seat, the purple unicorn softly spoke. I m here.
Got up, Twilight trotted over to the door. It opened up for her and stood at the entrance and observed the land before her. She smiled cheerfully.
I didn t think this place would be this beautiful, it s amazing. Felt a surge of energy though out in the valley, she frowned. I can t think about that now, my friends will be needing me.
Levitated into the air, Twilight concentrated and tried to feel out the energies. She felt about three powerful energies in completely different directions away from one another. However she felt a number of energies very nearby, four of them were pretty fed, while she felt three pretty powerful energies nearby. I don t know what s going on, but I m going to take a hunch that my friends are that way.
Powered up, Twilight hurried herself to that general direction as fast as possible.
Huh, who the heck is Twilight? asked Cremetop.
We ll sort that out later Cremetop, just stop taking your time and kill one of these guys already, said Buttersly.
Don t rush me. It s been a while since I ve had toys that didn t break so quickly. He then made his way over to Spikie, who tried to get up, yet wasn t able. But I guess it s time I did get this over with. He lifted his hoof ready to stomp down on Spike and crush him. Been fun, but unless you ve got anything more, I m about to finish this.
Stamped down, Cremetop was befuddled when he saw his hoof smash into the ground instead. Huh? Looked around to where he went, he found Spike being held upside down by the tail by a purple mane pony with a black mane and pink stream. Hey who the heck are you!
Rolled her head over her shoulders to glare at Cremetop, Twilight glared at him and said in an aggressive tone. Mind shutting up and staying there before I deal with you.
Cremetop was stunned by that retaliation. The other two Shadowbolts however stared at Twilight s horn, before she turned away.
Is it just me or is that pony a unicorn? asked Chester.
Rested Spike back down, Twilight gently nudged him with nose rubbed against him. Come on Spike, speak to me.
T-Twilight.
Here, I ve got a Zenzu apple seed.
With the use of her magic, she pulled out from a pouch one of the seeds and placed it in Spike s mouth. She pulled out a couple more of the seeds to Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Applejack and fed them it. One by one, they popped back to normal and got back up relieved.
Wait! Are they getting back up? yelled Buttersly.
Looks that way!
Twilight! All four shouted and rushed to Twilight to huddle around her.
We re so glad you re here, spoke Rarity.
I ve so missed you Twilight! Spike had hugged against Twilight happily.
I m glad to see you all as well. I m even gladder that I made it here in-.
They were interrupted by the sound of a landslide and emerged from it groggy was Trixie who could barely stand.
Trixie?
Yeah, she s right now on our side or at least I think she is, said Spike.
She even saved our lives all at once and saved Spike again! Pinkie Pie told Twilight.
She did? I ve missed out on a lot then. But if it s true that she been helping you and saved your lives a number of times. I see no reason giving her this extra zenzu apple seed.
Be honest Twilight, I think it s a bad idea. Now that we have you, I see no reason to continuing trusting her.
Sorry Applejack, but if she saved your lives, I ought to repay her.
Levitated on over the zenzu apple seed, she passed over Trixie s hung jaw and few her it. Almost instantly Trixie stood perfectly strong again, but shocked at the development. How is it that I, the great and powerful Trixie, feel rejuvenated? She looked up and only just now noticed the other unicorn. Twilight, so you are here.
Twilight chuckled. I only just arrived. Moved her eyes back to everyone else. Who did all this to you anyways?
Oh, it was that big guy over there! yelled Pinkie Pie.
The one who could really use a makeover, said Rarity.
Soon as Cremetop realised he was the centre of attention again, he placed on his best sinister smile on him. Twilight was impressed however and just frowned at him.
You guys just take five and wait here, I ll take care of him.
I doubt there s going to be any real discussion, said Rarity.
Is there every.
Be careful, Twilight! shouted Spike.
I will.
Twilight walked up to Cremetop and stood before him. The big brute smiled back down at her. Hey guys, what s this one s power level?
I m on it. Chester clicked his goggles and shortly replied. Ha! It s only ten-thousand, that isn t any better than Trixie s!
Ten-thousand? I ll just take care of this one as well.
Be quick then. I got bored just after you finally did something about the baby dragon? asked Buttersly.
Fine. Cremetop reared up himself with both upper hooves aimed at Twilight. Within a second though, Twilight swerved around and bucked him with a single hoof that kicked straight into Cremetop s stomach. The Shadowbolt tried to scream at all his vital organs been nearly squished, but could barely make a sound out of his gaped jaw. Soon as Twilight made a few patient steps forward, Cremetop dropped onto the ground with his upper arms curled around his gut and didn t do anything else to move.
Everyone was just speechless at what just happened, even the other heroes whose jaws nearly snapped from their cheeks.
Most surprised of all was Trixie who eventually glared at Twilight and thought to herself. Impossible, this-this Twilight wasn t nearly as powerful when we fought back on Equistria. How is it that she was able to down Cremetop with a single effortless strike, when it took I, Trixie, everything I had to simply gave him a bad hair day. How does she do it! How does she grow this strong in such a limited amount of time!
D-did you see that Buttersly! That unicorn just took down Cremetop!
I saw it! But I don t believe it! She moved too fast for me to see what happened!
But that can t be! You re meant to be the fastest person we know, excluding Night mare moon!
I know!
You two! snapped Twilight. We don t need to fight, therefore I m giving you the opportunity to stand down and go home.
The two frowned at her unamused. The vanished and reappeared on both flanks and glared at her.
Don t think just because you ve bet one of us, you ve just won, said Buttersly.
Yeah, Cremetop may have been stronger than both of us individually, but combined we re a whole different thing. The two snickered at Twilight mockingly. What s wrong? You going to do anything about that? The two were about to snicker again, but Twilight had decked Chester on the nose. The Shadowbolt staggered back and held his snout, while Buttersly was shocked. What the feck!
Um, sorry, I thought you two were waiting for me to do a move?
You call that a move! That there was just a cheap shot!
Um, Chester, might want to chill down for a minute?
No! Chester flew up to the air and lifted up his upper left hoof and twisted around. She just asked for it! A red orb of energy glowed over his raised hoof, it was so bright that its colour aggressively radiated over him. Wrecker ball! Winded himself back at Twilight and slammed the ball at her.
Both Buttersly and Twilight sprung up scattered out of the way. With a flick of his wrists though, Chester got the attack to bend its course and follow the direction she had went. Saw the attack came after her, Twilight moved out of the way to let it swoop pass her. The attack though came back down again and tried to hit her. Soon the two moved around each other so fast, it started to become hard to keep up with what went on.
Frustrated how fast she was, Buttersly aimed his hooves and surged up his energy and screamed. Stop it! He fired out a tremendous beam that aimed for Twilight. Noticed it, Twilight disappeared out of the way and all Buttersly struck was Chester s attack and caused both to detonate in the air.
Buttersly you idiot! I almost had her!
Don t call me an idiot!
What should I call you then after such an idiot mistake like that?
You honestly thought you almost had her!
Hey don t fight, I assume you guys are friends and-, said Twilight in the air above them.
Keep out! The two yelled. They stopped though realised what happened at the moment. She s right, said Chester.
Yeah we shouldn t be fighting each other.
I m sorry Buttersly.
I m sorry as well Chester, let s try not to fight again.
You go it.
It s excellent you two have worked out your differences. I hope it s made you more reasonable to talk about the problems we have between each other.
Heck no, responded Chester.
We re still going to kick your ass.
Redstar! screamed Chester. The pony zoomed forward into a red sonic of light that swept pass Twilight, the unicorn had just manage to dodge out of the way, but suffered slightly from the wave of air that was pushed aside by Chester s attack.
Blueshot! screamed Buttersly. He then zoomed forward as well into a beam of blue light. Twilight pulled herself up and rolled through the air to avoid that attack. It wasn t long though before Chester rocketed pass and Buttersly tried again soon afterwards.
They kept up their assault, but Twilight kept being able to get out of the way. Just as Twilight thought she could calculate their speed, she tried to kick down at Buttersly, though he had managed to change his course in time.
The two didn t try again and went upwards diagonally into one another. Their two attacks fused on contact and became spin wheel of purple energy. Everyone gaped at it as they sensed the mass of power gathered into it and started to build up, everyone but Twilight who continued to stare at it ready.
Purple whirlwind attack! The two Shadowbolts hurled the energy at Twilight and continued to spin in an effort to saw her in half. Reversed away from it, it looked as if the unicorn was about to try and out run it, but just before it touched her, Twilight shot up. The attack shifted its angle to continue to go after her, but soon as it had, Twilight had enough time to build up her energy and call out. Friendship s mighty beam! A powerful attack ignited from Twilight s hoof and easily overpowered the other disk and dissolved it.
While both Chester and Buttersly couldn t get over how she did that, Twilight had been able to call off her attack before it hit the ground and then vanish and appear in between the two. Just as Chester and Buttersly were about to react to this, Twilight power up and her aura was enough to shove Chester and Buttersly haphazardly through the air.
Grinded her teeth angrily at the scene, Trixie became more and more aggravated at how powerful Twilight had become. Chester and Buttersly had easily proved how much better fighters they were than Cremetop and yet she was able to hit them around like two stuffed teddies. It caused Trixie to question how something like this was possible. She had worked hard all her life to attain the level she had gained, years of hardship and battles, while Twilight up there had been almost equal to her and now far surpassed her in a mere few weeks, it wasn t right.
Recovered upright again, both Buttersly and Chester locked eyes on Twilight and growled at her menacingly.
Stop it! If you continue, I will have no choice but to end this the wrong way if I have to!
Don t speak like your better than us! shouted Buttersly and charged into punch her.
Closed her eyes, Twilight whispered. I really didn t want to have to come to this. She countered Buttersly s charge with a propelled punch to the face that crashed him backwards through the air. Chased after him, Twilight caught up and tramped down on his abdomen with all four hooves that slammed the guy downwards. Just before he hit the ground, she appeared underneath him and whammed him in the gut with a single punch.
Over and done, Twilight threw Buttersly to the ground and the Shadowbolt just laid there with his tongue hung out and entire body limped. Everyone was so amazed by what she just did. Still up in the air though and looked down in disbelief while he trembled, Chester whispered. No! Not Buttersly to.
Fixed her eyes at him, Twilight shouted up to him. Now! Go and leave in peace or else!
Tense his muscles though and gritted his teeth, Chester screamed back at her. You can forget that! I m going to get the captain! And he will so rip you apart when he gets his hands on you! The Shadowbolt then rocketed away back in the direction his team had came.
Twilight watched him disappear until her heard Spike yell from behind him. Twilight! That was amazing!
The other heroes ran over to her again and embraced around her.
How were you so easily able to beat all those ruffians? asked Rarity.
Well Pinkie Pie s dad invented an aircraft to get here and built inside it a gravity machine that I was able to train in before I got here. I ll have to admit that it was quite intense.
Wow! My dad actually did that! I didn t know he was that amazing! He s like super amazing now!
Um Sugarcube I hope you don t mind me asking you this, but you didn t actually kill those two fellows we were up against? asked Applejack.
There was a croak from Buttersly who started to twitch and a slump groan from Cremetop.
Oh no, I couldn t do that. I simply just took them out. In a few days they ll hopefully be able to move and leave this place on their own.
Crashed down through the air, Trixie stamped down both upper hooves smashed onto Buttersly s head, which made a gross crack sound. Before anyone could react, Trixie s unicorn glowed and Cremetop ignited into an flames that swallowed him.
Trixie! screamed Twilight. The fellow unicorn didn t react though and just leered at the Cremetop s ashes. How could you! After I spared your life, I thought you d have learnt the good of sparing others as well.
Gave a disrespectful spit at the ground towards Twilight, Trixie sneered. Do you not see that by sparing them they would ve one day returned for vengeance, the opponent you are up against are ruthless and evil that they will not simply change their ways because you show a bit of sympathy for them. If you want to live through this, you must finish this to the very end.
She couldn t be any more right Twilight. Trixie was just about ready to kill all of us before these here Shadowbolts turned up. I say we go through with finishing her. Applejack brushed her hoof against the ground ready to start with her, but Twilight lifted her upper leg in the way.
No Applejack. I m sure Trixie can change, I m sure everyone like her can change, it just takes time.
Applejack was about to argue, but reminded that they did have Twilight and there had been enough fighting for one day and there would be more to come, so relaxed. Looked back at them though, Trixie spoke coldly.
It s that weakness you call mercy and kindness that will one day bring you down Twilight, it is the weakness that I, the great and powerful Trixie will never share and you know it.
We ll see Trixie.
Off onwards to help the other heroes, Daring Do could feel their energies and questioned what happened. She could feel all five of them start to rapidly fade, but they rejuvenated again and all three of the other powers she felt went down.
Her attention though had been snatched however as she felt this overwhelm of power on the move. Tried to pin point where it headed to, Daring Do halted and froze when she realised it headed straight for princess Celestia.
No!
With a power like that it was most likely Night mare moon. There d be no way all three little girls that were left there would stand a chance and even more, she had no idea of the limits of punishment she would inflict on princess Celestia.
Glanced to the other side, Daring Do had only considered this problem for a second and spoke. I m sorry! She then fired back onwards to princess Celestia as hastily as possible.
You sorry excuse for Night mare moons soldiers! You call those assertive roars! Captain Iron Will commands you to do again! This time with more feel and passion!
The exhausted column line of diamond dogs had their tongues slobbered out exhausted. Unable to argue though, they raised themselves straight, with their chests out, right leg crossed, and left arm over chest and right arm chest in a ballerina pose.
captain Iron Will will take that worthless pose as good enough! Now! As followed up- down- up! Spin! Stamp! Flex! Roar!
The diamond dogs followed his command, squatted, rose and squat again, rose back up, spun in place, stamped, bulged their arms underneath their chests and roared at Iron will. Their roars however were pitiful at how dry their throats were from all these attempts.
Slapped his face, embarrassed by this, Iron Will pondered on what to do.
Captain! Captain!
Chester? The minotaur turned about to see Chester descend down and arrive before him, the pony panted and struggled to control himself. Chester I order you to regain your composure and inform Captain Iron Will of why you re back here and look like a something disgraceful and without the rest of theam.
Th-that s the thing captain, the entire team, everyone but me, they re gone!
What! Captain Iron Will finds this highly unlikely, the Shadowbolts are absolute one-hundred percent unstoppable unless up against Night mare moon! There s no way that the entire teams gone!
But it is captain! I ll admit that Trixie took out Yogut with a low attack, but both Cremetop and Buttersly were overpowered and beaten by one pony!
Are you joking?
Could you please just come and look captain?
Fine, but you are right not an embarrassment. For now have some dignity! And regain your composure! Captain Iron Will watched Chester stood up straight again and both faced to the alignment of minions. Men, captain Iron Will off to investigate a sudden incident, so he is to leave you in charge of Night mare moon s base and her Orbs of harmony! Guard them with your life or face the consequences! There are also apparent openings amongst the Shadowbolts, if this is true, we will be handing out auditions for. What we will be looking for are candidates that can perform the finest poses that can even impress Night mare moon. Captain Iron Will and Chester will give you all a demonstration, so feel flattered at such a privilege. Now! Chester assume position!
Chester punched his right hoof into the air and crossed his other upper leg across his chest and stood on one hoof. Captain Iron Will stood on the edge of his hooves and clapped together, squatted and pushed both hands out. What might have looked impressive totally wasn t with just the two of them who stood there, now awkwardly in front of the diamond dogs who tried not say anything.
If someone has truly done this to the Shadowbolts! He or she will pay! For now captain Iron Will will now come for the fool!
Blasted off, Captain Iron Will flew off to the field, followed by Chester.
The heroes and Trixie had stayed put where they were. They thought it would be an idea of they discussed things before they rushed right out.
So Night mare moon has all six Orbs of harmony, said Twilight. That s bad, Zecora, the pony who trained me, warned not to cross with her due to the fact she s very powerful.
Would you put a stop to all that planning as if you re going to steal back any of the Orbs of harmony. Night mare moon will have most likely already made her wish. Trixie had laid on a flat smooth rocked sulked at how close she bee.
No, not actually, said Pinkie Pie, suddenly appeared in front of Trixie.
What?
Don t you know? When the dragon appears, the sky gets all dark and spooky and I bet you d see him from here.
Wait? Then what is stopping Night mare moon from summoning the dragon? Trixie asked Pinkie Pie.
A password, said Twilight. Our dragon requires a specific chant in order to be summoned, I m sure Night mare moon knows what the password is.
So I still have a chance for infinite power, Trixie thought to herself.
Everyone s attention was caught again when they felt this overwhelm of power rush nearby. Appeared over them, was Chester again, but with him was the Iron Will.
Okay they re back already, said Spike.
Is that some kind of monster that s came back with?
Um, no actually it s a minotaur, replied Pinkie Pie.
That s her captain, that s the one that took out Cremetop and Buttersly!
The minotaur scanned across the battlefield and saw his fallen comrades. So you are right, captain Iron Will believes you now. Now for captain Iron Will to deal with the matter.
The two descended down and faced the group with displeased frowns.
Captain Iron Will does not know this other unicorn came from, but I assure you, there will not be one left standing!
You guys should leave, me and Trixie can take care of them.
Come again Twilight? You actually telling us to leave this lowdown pony to watch your back and for us to get going?
I don t mean to offend you Applejack, it s just that I know Trixie can take on Chester and I can take on the minotaur. You four can therefore go towards the ship and see what you can do about getting the Orbs of harmony back; we ll catch up with you later.
You sure you want to do this? questioned Rarity.
Yes, now go.
Everyone stood there and grumbled for a few seconds, but Applejack reluctantly fired up from the ground and followed after her were the three others. Soon all that was left was Trixie and Twilight and the two last Shadowbolts.
Hope I can count on your Trixie?
Not responded to her, the other unicorn stepped forward. Take it Night mare moon choose not to take care of business herself as usual.
Night mare moon might have took care of you herself! But she is away to take care of other business! Therefore, captain Iron Will hopes to have dealt with all of you before she returns so as to provide one-hundred percent satisfaction!
Wait so you mean to tell me that she isn t at the base?
Captain Iron Will will not answer anymore of your questions, be ready to fight and feel the wrath of the Shadowbolts.
Interesting. Rolled her eyes to Twilight who was concentrated on the two Shadowbolts, Trixie powered up and took off after the other four.
Trixie!
She s getting away! yelled Chester.
Relax. She will not get far! Soon as I m done here! She will be next for taking Yogut! Readied himself to fight. Now! You! Prepare to feel the wrath of captain Iron Will!
Due to Twilight not focused on, she wasn t prepared for Iron Will to charge up and wallop her in the cheek. Thrown back by the blow, Twilight had only barely managed to get hooves back onto the ground and skid to a halt before Iron will appeared behind her with his fist pulled back.
Ran up to her, Iron Will dodged the buck kick and then grabbed her ankle and pulled her over his shoulder. But before Twilight slammed the ground, she aimed her upper right hoof and fired a blast that struck Iron Will s chest and caused him to slip his grip of her. Returned back down, Twilight attempted to punch him, but Iron Will blocked it with his hand and tried to kick her. She vanished though and reappeared a distance away from him.
You re stronger than what I thought you were going to be!
Aimed his hand at her, he fired a energy blast right at her. Amazed by how big and fast it was, Twilight only had time to reverse and counter it with her own energy that detonated them both. The collision had caused an impact of force that blew against Twilight, but was unharmed by it.
We don t have to keep fighting. If you stop now, I ll let you go back to where ever you came with my word that you won t be harmed.
Who are you to give captain Iron Will such pitiful demands!
Someone whose merely been holding back.
Peh, captain Iron Will sees you as no more than all talk. Don t bring up such idle threats unless you back them, because captain Iron Will is far too smart for such things.
Alright, then, let me show you. Braced herself, Twilight cried out and powered up. An enormous purple aura surrounded the unicorn and large lumps of solid clouds were removed from ground and lifted and the surface underneath Twillight started to be pushed down into large crate.
Amazed by the sight, both Iron Will s and Chester s took while to realise their scouters had activated. When they did noticed, Iron Will jittered. I-I-it s already over thirty thousand! Impossible!
Relaxed when she saw the looks on both their faces, Twilight stood calmly once more. You two give up then?
A mad grin stretched across Iron Will s face. Chester however was quite relaxed and gave a suspicious smile.
Captain Iron Will will perhaps surrender on perhaps one condition and that condition is that you counter this attack. Before Twilight could argue, Iron Will had removed his scouter and passed it to Chester. The minotaur then clutched his fist and poured his energy into it, it soon radiated with a mighty darkish-blue glow.
Braced herself for it, Twilight was ready for it. Iron Will made a small chuckle and then punched himself right into his left chest. The blow of power wrapped around his hand, tore away chunks of his armour and splattered on blow and made an awful crack sound.
Twilight cringed and her hair stood on ends. What the! I think you meant to do that to me?
That was not the attack that was the preparations for it. While Twilight pondered what he meant, Iron Will plucked his fist out of his chest and stretched out his limbs. Change now!
Still stunned, Twilight was caught by a strong force that made her to open her mouth and pour from it, a stream of aura that extended to Iron Will. The minotaur as well slipped out a stream of aura that extended as well and the two energies symmetrically joined. After they had Twilight felt her very essence being pulled out and flowed through the stream. She could also feel herself slide pass something that went in the opposite direction.
After that she felt herself finally pour into something and everything was dark.
Wh-what s happened to me, why do I feel so heavy and weird- arrgh! And why do I feel like I m in a lot of pain and why s my voice different! Realised she could open her eyes, she lifted up to look at her hoof, but panicked when she saw it wasn t her hoof, but a grotesque enormous blue hand. What s happening? She screamed. Looked up in front of her, she muttered. I-is that me!
She saw her own body with a long and evil smile across her face. Have you really not noticed what has just happened?
What?
Captain Iron Will has a secret ability known as the body change which he only uses under circumstances like these. It is fully effective and is guaranteed not to fail, however captain Iron Will does admit that there is side effects, which include getting use to the body, like these hooves, but he is sure to grow accustomed to it eventually.
What about me! Give me back my body!
Captain Iron Will does not take orders from you. Chester then flew up and helped Iron Will place the goggles over his eyes. Because captain Iron Will is pleased with this new body, he will not kill you, instead he will leave you as you are. Come Chester, let us now go to take care of the others that defy Night mare moon.
Yes captain.
Twilight tried to reach out to them and say something, but she was far too weak from the grievous wound that all she could do is watch them fly off.
Princess Celestia held her head high as she watched the doors open and trot her way in, Daring Do. The pegasus tried to hold her head proudly before her, yet the shame became too much for her and dropped her head back down.
Daring Do! shouted the fillies. Your back!
Yeah- sorry. I know you sent me to help the others, but I couldn t leave you princess Celestia, not unguarded while danger looms upon you.
Gave a warm smile back, the princess replied. It is alright. I understand how loyal and brave you can be Daring Do. But we must look to the matter of what else we can do to help the others. Daring Do moved her head back up befuddled by what she just said. Little ones, come here will you? The little ones then stepped on over up to her.
What is it princess? questioned Scootaloo.
This is very important. I need all three of you to go to the assistance of your friends and help them anyway you can.
Why, is something wrong?
No, but we need to give everything we have to succeeding, so I must ask you three to support them.
We really want to help princess Celestia. But how are we meant to go after them if me and Sweetie Belle can t fly. Not like Scootaloo can carry us all.
Tapped them on the forehead with her horn and caused them to ignite in a burst of power briefly one by one, princess Celestia then said. I m sure that will help. I have also given you an ability Scootaloo that will help if necessary. I must ask for you to leave now.
Thank you princess Celestia.
Go now little ones and whatever you do, don t change course, you must reach them if we re to see this through.
Okay, said all of the fillies and hurried outside. You can count on us! shouted Applebloom. Scootaloo hesitated however and glanced at Daring Do. Are you guys going to be alright?
The older pegasus smiled back. Don t worry, I ve got this, you just worry about giving back up to those Earth ponies.
Smirked back at Daring Do, Scootaloo hurried outside pass the palace walls, where she found Sweetie Belle and Applebloom nervously stand over the edge and peered downwards at the bottom.
Don t worry you guys, flying is easy.
Easy for you to say, you have wings, replied Applebloom.
But flying without them I know is easy. Just focus on how much you want to and concentrate all your energy into your centre and you get the hold of, just do it.
Did as she instructed the two closed their eyes and thought hard. Opened them again, Applebloom muttered. This isn t- hey! She found herself in midair along with Sweetie Belle. Wow! I m flying! I can t believe it! I m flying!
Me to!
Hurry up you guys! Princess Celestia said we needed to get there, let s get moving!
Finally! We might actually get to do something! said Applebloom.
The three flew onwards to go and help.
Back inside the castle, Daring Do noticed the princess sweated feverishly and gave hard breaths now. Princess, what s the matter?
I m alright, I ve just been trying to hide this, but I m afraid I can t any longer. The death of so many innocent Pegasi at the hooves of my sister is causing much pain and stress in me. I m right now holding on. But I m only trying to so that our friends can make their wish with the Orbs of harmony.
What are you saying?
I m sorry Daring Do for not telling you sooner.
Stared at the princess, Daring Do soon just rested her shoulders and calmly said. It s fine, just hold on. She shortly placed her guard up again when felt a tremendous shake power all at once. For a while Daring Do s face was pulled back by the fear of this, but got a hold of herself, she frowned and got up. One sec.
Be careful Daring Do.
I will.
Closed the door behind her, Daring Do went up to the front gate and opened them, it was there that she saw before her, Night Mare Moon.
Greetings, I m here to see my sister. Could you kindly show me to her?
Go away, you re not welcomed.
Not welcomed? But isn t this where my sister resides here doesn t she?
Quit with the wisecrack and just beat it.
Fine, I ll quit with the wisecracks, but don t think you can turn me away from pitiful rudeness. Glowed her horn. I ll just let myself in. The door behind Daring Do was then flapped open. Just as Daring Do turned her head back in fight, she saw that Night Mare Moon was already there.
Leave her alone! shouted Daring Do.
Greetings sister. Your doorpony was rude, so I helped myself in.
Apologies, dear sister and hallo. How may I help you?
My you don t look well. Doesn t really matter though, I m just here to ask you, my sister, what the password to the Orb of harmony is?
As if I d tell you, I won t forgive you for the lives you turned on and all the more you ve taken.
There are even more lives out there sister that I can take sister, like that pegasus out there.
Leave her alone! Daring Do had stamped up behind Night Mare moon with a determined look on her face.
Oh, you again, shouldn t you be standing next to a door or something?
If you don t leave this second! I ll make you!
Are you seriously threatening me? Night Mare Moon laughed. She then looked back to princess Celestia. Sister, if you continue to bore me with your usual stubbornness, I ll find my own entertainment with this pony, she may even tell me the password I need. Do you really want me use her as entertainment though, imagine what I ll do to her personally...
Daring Do was about to snap at her, but princess Celestia spoke. I will not stop my bodyguard from her duties, therefore I will allow her to try and stop you.
Both looked shocked at her, but Daring Do gave a proud smile soon afterwards.
Frowned however, Night mare ,oon sneered back. Very well sister, if you truly wish this, then I ll leave this decision on your consciousness. The evil alicorn made her way out. Come then, let s do this outside, I m sure my sister will be able to hear you screams from there.
With a hardened frown, Daring Do followed after her.
Daring Do, whatever happens, you ll have made me proud, but please buy as much time for the others.
I will princess and thanks for everything, I couldn t be any happier of your faith in me.
Thank you as well and good luck.
The pegasus gave a respectful not and went after Night mare moon. Soon as she entered outside, she spoke. Let s not do this here, I know a better place we can fight.
Hmp, I have nothing respect of where an opponent would rather choose her final moments, so very well.
Follow me then! Burst off Daring Do went straight on, in the complete direction everyone else was, she aimed to buy much time as possible indeed. Shortly followed behind her was Night mare moon, it made the pegasus relieved that she fell for this so far.
The diamond dogs patrolled outside the aircraft base. Their arms hung from their shoulders and gave heavy eyes around one another and would occasionally try to make conversation with one another. This changed though when a barrage of energy blasts streaked across the air and wiped out several of them on the rooftop. Before any of them could properly react, Trixie appeared amongst them seemingly out of nowhere and started to give single blows to them that would finish them instantly.
Inside the ship, a large group of diamond dogs rushed along the corridors towards the exit with grim looks on their faces. Their looks changed from eye popped and sweats when they saw in front of them, Trixie with a smirk on her face. Their scouters had activated and measured her power, which caused the diamond dogs to start their yelps and turn to cower.
Raised her upper right hoof and fired from in an energy wave that pushed through the corridor and swept over them and annihilated them completely.
Now. She couldn t sense anymore of Night mare moon s minions. They were now all completely destroyed. Looks like I got here before the others, good. I want some extra time to get ready before they re here.
Removed her torn and wrecked armour, she had gone into the shower room after that she had gotten some fresh armour on from the armoury. Refreshed and perfect all in the space of fifteen minutes, she felt nearby power about to arrive and grinned.
Quickly, Trixie went outside to hide herself behind one of the airships legs and waited.
Rested onto the ground, all four heroes couldn t see that much evidence of what had transpired. The diamond dog s had been completely eradicated, so didn t know what had happened.
Is this Night mare moon s base? asked Spike. Why is it unguarded?
I can t sense any energies either, said Rarity.
Don t know, all I know is that the Orbs of harmony are here, replied Applejack. She held up the Orb radar and watched how a bleep dot slowly got closer to the centre.
Let s go exploring! Pinkie Pie already bounced forward off.
After a while of their search, Pinkie Pie already shouted from her head poked out the smashed window of the aircraft. I found them, come see!
Good job Pinkie Pie! replied Rarity outside.
That was fast work, said Applejack.
They rolled out all six of the Orbs of harmony into the open. It worked perfectly for Trixie, who continued to hide and kept her power low.
Now all gathered around the six items that glowed at the reaction of those who wanted their wish. Everyone smiled them so happy and gave sighed relieves.
This is it, it s time we wished everyone back, including my brother, said Applejack.
Let s do it! shouted Pinkie Pie.
May you do the honours Applejack? asked Rarity.
With pleasure. Cleared her throat and stood up straight, Applejack spoke. Great dragon, we summon you so that you may grant our wish, arise.
Stood back from the orbs, they all waited eagerly, but nothing happened. They all gave confused frowns and looked at one another.
Um, well I m new to this, but when does this other dragon come out? asked Spike.
It should have by now, I don t get it, replied Applejack.
Oh, maybe it can t hear us! Pinkie Pie moved her head up to them and yelled at the top of her lungs. Great and powerful dragon, we summon you so that you may grant our wish, arise!
Still nothing though. Perhaps there s something we re not doing correctly, said Rarity.
Like what? questioned Pinkie Pie.
It s just a guess, but maybe we re not using the correct chant. Who s to say the Pegasi have the same chant for their Orbs of harmony like we do?
What are they doing, hissed Trixie inside her thoughts. Where s this dragon and what are they on about, I m starting to get really impatient here.
Suddenly a surge of power passed through their minds and all of them became shocked by it. What the hay, two energies, one much like that Chester guy, but this other, I don t know what it is, but it s not Twilights, said Applejack.
It has to be, said Spike. Otherwise if it s Chester s and then it s most likely the minotaur person and that means...
Twilight lost, said Pinkie Pie.
Just great, more problems I have to deal with, whispered Rarity.
Oh my goodness! Rarity pointed up one of her hooves in the sky and they saw with so much relieved smiles that it was Twilight, but were also a bit confused with the goggles she had on and behind her was Chester.
The two figures heard the group s cheers and descended down to them. Everyone had then hurried to rush around who they thought was Twilight.
Twilight, I knew you could beat that minotaur a thing or two, said Rarity.
So glad your back and looks like you were able to do it without Trixie s no good help, Applejack spoke.
What s with the goggles anyways they make you look funny? asked Pinkie Pie.
And what s with him being here, is he on our side now or something? questioned Rarity.
Kept silent, they gave poker faces that soon changed to tiny snickers.
Don t you get it? Spike didn t join the reunion. Instead he had stayed where he was a glared fiercely at the two with his fist crunched. That isn t Twilight.
Oh now don t be ridiculous Spike, of course it s-. Rarity had received a slap to the face that knocked her into the dirt by Twilight.
What the! Twilight what-! Applejack then received a buck that sent her back into one of the ship s legs and almost crunched it out of place.
Are you alright-! Twilight however grabbed Pinkie Pie and headbutted her which caused her to stumble back dazed.
Now do you guys believe me?
Sort of, but how can you tell other then the fact she just gave us a couple of roundhouse blows there? asked Applejack as she got back up.
Just look at her eyes, tell me that s the sort of look that Twilight would give you.
Spikes actually quite correct, Twilight would never give a horrid look like that, said Rarity.
Captain Iron Will is not impressed by how long it took you to figure it out it wasn t Twilight.
Okay, now that is definitely not Twilight, said Pinkie Pie.
Of course it is not, you should ve figure that out when he... or she... Chester! Help me out here. I am originally a man, but now I am in a girl s body?
Well um, well you have girl parts so-.
I d have to say you re more a guy in a girl s body, so technically you re still a guy, said Pinkie Pie.
Hey! He asked for me to help!
No! No! Captain Iron Will has to go with the pink pony on this one.
You just don t like the idea of being a girl do you captain?
Captain Iron Will would much more prefer it, if he was to remain a dude, even though he s in a girl s body. It s hard enough that he must deal with that he s in a pony body. But it is a fair deal with the power it has provided me. I can just feel its strength course through me and I cannot wait to test it out!
What did you do to Twilight? shouted Applejack.
Your friend Twilight just fine, but many be experiencing some difficulties. Far as you should be more concerned is the trouble you are in, for touching Night Mare Moon s Orbs of harmony, captain Iron Will will need to punish you for such a mistake you have made!
Within a flash, Iron Will rushed up to Applejack and slammed her and crushed her right through the leg of the ship again. Rarity charged at Iron Will s flank in an attempt to punch him, but he turned in time and blocked it. She then made a flurry of attempts to hit Iron Will, but he was able to dodge and block all of them. Pinkie Pie quickly joined and made her own attacks, but it was no use. Soon Iron Will just grabbed both their heads and bonked them together and then point blank energy blasted them backwards.
This is too easy, you all are too pitiful to the new and improved captain Iron Will! Looked around, he saw the baby dragon. All Spike did now was tremble and stutter as Twilight s body towered over his. What s wrong, you going to do something or you just going to let captain Iron Will smash you in!
Hit him Spike! shouted Applejack as she pulled herself up.
I can t! responded Spike and closed his eyes. I can t! No matter how much I know it s not really Twilight! I can t hit her!
Dang it! Applejack ran at Iron Will to stop him. He quickly swerved himself around though and buck kicked in the chest and crashed her back. With one swing, he then slapped Spike and tumbled him across the field.
You better get over this, otherwise you re just going to let me kill you all without giving captain Iron Will s new found powers a real challenge!
They re not your powers, its Twilight s! Pinkie Pie tried to ram Iron Will, but he ducked down and halted her with both upper hooves and flung her across the air and banged onto the ships.
Strange captain, you should be finished these guys with hits like those, they only have a power level of roughly five-thousand at best.
Did you check your scouter to make sure they aren t hiding anything?
Did so, Chester clicked his goggles and was shown a list of information. Okay, ten-thousand at best. But Cremetop treated these guys no better than diamond dogs, you should be crushing them with thirty thousand.
Peh, captain Iron Will s just having trouble getting use to this power. Now where was I? Oh yeah, crushing this insignificant bug. Walked on over to Spike who was still stunned by the blow, Iron Will lifted the body s hoof ready to finish him in one go.
Iron Will s and Chester s scouters suddenly switch on and got them to move their heads up. Everyone else did as well and they were all shocked to see slowly drifted through the air, with its arm across its chest, Iron Will s original body.
Well, if it isn t captain Iron Will s former body, said Iron Will. He did not think he d see it so soon.
Twilight, said Applejack tensely.
Hey guys, I can tell by the looks on your faces that you just as shocked as I am about the situation I m in. Twilight breathed heavily and her left eye winced. Came here as soon as I could though to help out.
What the heck happened to you, what are you doing in Iron Will s body?
I don t even know how I got in here, Pinkie Pie! All I know is that he now has mine and I need to get it back.
Sorry, captain Iron Will doesn t give return policies.
We re going to have to make you change that policy then, said Applejack.
All three ponies and the minotaur surrounded Iron Will on the ground ready.
Give captain Iron Will a break, he is far too strong for all of you put together, there is no way you can beat him!
Well I don t know if captain Iron Will s noticed something, said Twilight sarcastically.
Noticed what!
You power level; it s decreasing at a rapid rate.
Do not try to fool captain Iron Will! He sees your bluff before you even made it!
How about you get Chester to check your power level then?
Very well, Chester! What is captain Iron Will s power level?
On it! Chester gave a dumbfound look though when he saw the measure on his scouter.
Well?
It s- um, well it says here on the scouter that your power level is-.
Just hurry up and tell me!
It s nine-thousand-four-hundred.
What! That is absurd, when the scouter measured this body it was over thirty-thousand!
You still don t get it! said Twilight. I was strong in my body not just because of its physical strength, it was because of the hard work and determination I place into it and most of all it was the friendship of those around me that made it strong. You don t have any friends do you, captain Iron Will, nor are you determined and the fact you switched bodies to gain its power shows you aren t very hardworking. There my bodies starting too weak due to how it doesn t recognise you.
You re wrong! Captain Iron Will is a determined and hardworking soldier in Night Mare Moon s ranks. Captain Iron Will is also a very good friend, take Chester here. Chester ask captain Iron Will a question! Any question and captain Iron Will is sure to know it!
Oh um, what s my favourite colour?
Iron Will s stuttered and began to sweat. Uh, blue?
Actually captain its red.
Well, Chesters still a very good friend of Iron Will and even so he does not buy this baloney that you preach, he believes that there is something you re doing to fool him!
If you say so, Rarity now!
Rarity charged at Iron Will. The captain turned around to counter her with a punch, but missed and was rammed in the chest as result. Flung back, Iron Will received a buck kick from Applejack that flew him into the air where Pinkie Pie appeared above and slammed down on him. He was then caught by his Twilight that slammed her fist into his chest and caused him to croak out.
Tossed Iron Will back to the ground, Twilight spoke to him. Believe me now.
Got back up onto all four hooves, Iron Will growled. It doesn t matter! Captain Iron Will can beat you all with a power level of ten-thousand, just watch!
Have it your way! But we re going to beat the stuffing out of you until you give back what s Twilights! shouted Applejack.
Jumped into the air, Iron Will was pursued by all four who rushed him and started to punch and kick against him. The captain was barely managing to block and parry all of them, if only thanks to them holding back to the fact he had Twilight s body. Chester! I need assistance immediately!
I ll be right up there captain!
Chester powered up, but before he took off he was tapped on the shoulder. Rolled his head over his shoulder he saw it was Trixie and cringed at the cocky smirk on her face.
Chester! Where-!
Applejack stamped down on Iron Will s head and drove him back down towards the field. The heroes gasped though when they saw he was about to hit Spike who continued to shake.
Spike! Hit him! yelled Applejack.
I-I can t! I know that s not Twilight! B-but I can t hit her!
Spike! It s alright! I ll forgive you any day for hitting me! But I can t forgive you if you get hurt!
Iron Will had shortly recovered from his descent and planned to use the momentum to slam down on Spike. He was shocked however to find that Spike had grown threw times his size and gave him a ferocious bestial look. Spike rushed up to Iron Will and socket him across the face, which spiralled him across the field and banged into one of the ships legs.
Shook his head a bit, Iron Will almost didn t dodge the swipe from Spike that ripped out of good chunk of the support leg. Iron Will pressed his hoof against Spike s abdomen and fired an energy blast point blank into him. Grinded backwards, Spike had suddenly shrunk back down and relaxed after the attack was finished.
Stared at what just transpired, Applejack spoke. Someone s really going to have to find out what that s about.
Darn it! Chester! Where did you go! Don t tell Iron Will you just cowered!
Everyone! Rush him again!
This time everyone, including Spike assaulted the Iron Will.
Nearby, Trixie had buck kicked Chester from airborne and struck him into ship, right into its corridors. The Shadowbolt had back onto the floor and just managed to block Trixie s punch with one of his hooves. They then locked up their other front hooves and were locked in stalemate.
You re maybe a part of the Shadowbolts, but without Buttersly, you re pathetic!
Don t kid yourself! I was a part of the Shadowbolts before I made a great team with Buttersly!
The two powered up and their auras pushed against one another and caused them to stumble back from one another. It gave Chester the chance to clasp his upper legs together and fire from his hooves an energy blast. Chopped through it with the blast with one of her upper legs, Trixie pulled back ready to punch him. Stormed right up though, Chester struck her first crashed her right into one of the rooms.
The Shadowbolt began to then fire a barrage of energy blasts right into the room. Unaware though that Trixie had appeared to his flank, the unicorn buck kicked him and Chester was ploughed back outside the ship.
Rolled back himself right way up again, Chester boiled with frustration. There should be no way you can beat me! I have a higher power level!
In a matter of fact you are right, said Trixie drifted out from the ship. But there s something that I, the great and powerful Trixie have managed to learn from the ponies from Equistria. One that will increase my powers by great deal.
Y-your joking!
Am I? Let us see then if I? Trixe am truly joking. Braced herself and concentrated, Trixie cried out. Spirit element! All of a sudden there was a burst of aura that ignited around the unicorn, one that caused Chester s scouter to activate.
No way... That can be possible! I m a part of the Shadowbolts and your nothing more than just some weak unicorn!
Could a weak unicorn do this?
Right in front of him in the blink of an eye, Trixie did an uppercut to Chester s chin that spun him upside down. With one chop, Trixie cracked the side of his armour and caused the Shadowbolt to turn around. The last thing the badly beaten pony saw was Trixie s hoof that unleashed a wave of blue energy and annihilated him completely.
Nearby everyone felt the sudden ignite of power rush through them, except Iron Will. He had been confused to why they had been distracted, but didn t complain. Shot up into the air he punched Applejack, kicked Pinkie Pie, hammered down Rarity and headbutted Twilight, all in one combo that scattered them in different directions.
Ha! Do not turn your backs on captain Iron Will, cause if you do, you ll feel a force to be reckoned-!
Almost out of nowhere, Trixie had shown up and punched Iron Will in the cheek and caused to make him roll backwards across the air until he could recover himself.
What the! Trixie!
Hallo Iron Will, ready to die?
How dare you speak that way to captain Iron Will?
My, captain, if I didn t know any better, I d have to say that you were scared.
Scared! Captain Iron Will scared of a weak unicorn like you?
Huh? Chester said almost the same thing before I killed him. Quite shame really, because that means only your left and you are now up against the great and powerful, Trixie. Trixie s grin grew wider when she heard Iron Will s gasp. And soon, I will be the first to ascend super unicorn state.
Super unicorn what?
You know, from the legends?
What legends?
It seems that Night Mare Moon kept that a better secret than she did with the unicorn empire. But no worried, will enlighten you. You see, the real reason I believe Night Mare Moon destroyed our empire was due to the legends of the super unicorn. It s said to be a state that can only be gained by only the greatest and most powerful unicorns and those who rightfully take this state, go onto becoming more power than they could ve ever dreamed. I will gain this state and I will use it to realise Night Mare Moon s own fears that will defeat her!
You re insane!
Am I? Doesn t really matter, I m afraid you re doomed anyways captain.
Before Iron Will could make a response, Trixie punched into him again. The unicorn started to then give a flurry of punches and kicks into the captain.
Watched the scene from below, Rarity shouted out. We need to do something, otherwise I m afraid Trixie will completely ruin Twilight s body to a point we can t return Twilight into.
That s what I m afraid, but it doesn t look like Trixie s determined on not leaving much left for me to return to.
Tried to give a counter kick to Trixie, Iron Will missed her. The unicorn kicked him back once more and appeared behind him to give a furious buck kick that drove right into Iron Will that caused him to cry out. She then moved above Iron Will and axed down her right lower leg onto his shoulders and propelled him way down onto the ground. The impact of his crash caused a wave of smoke to spill out and the surface to sink down.
Iron Will now laid completely helpless and badly bruised and didn t show much evidence of being able to move. It was therefore that Trixie homed down on him. When she did, Iron Will grinned. Already on his back and limps spread out, he shouted out. Change! Now!
All of a sudden Trixie was paralysed. She tried to move but couldn t and felt about to spew out.
What s going on? asked Spike.
Just as Iron Will was about to open his mouth, jumped in the way was his old body. Trixie could feel herself freed, but witnessed something strange that happened.
I m back in my body again! Yes! Ouch!
Wait what! No, captain Iron Will was suppose to go Trixie s body, this is not right!
Wait, so now Twilight s in her body again and Iron Will is in his body again?
Um wait! No! Iron Will swerved around to face Trixie. Captain Iron Will is still in Twilight s body!
With a smirk, Trixie responded. Oh, that s fine then.
Curved around him and looked though she was about head for Twilight, Trixie angled around and bashed straight into the flank of Iron Will.
What are you doing?
You should really consider not speaking in third person; it leaves a few flaws too many. Although still don t know what s going on and whether you re Twilight or not, either way it works for me.
Oh yeah! Captain Iron Will is not intimidated by-!
Punched straight into jaw, Trixie begun a combo of kicks and punches across the minotaur body.
Beneath them, the others rushed over to Twilight.
You alright Twilight? asked Applejack.
Yeah, but the fight s still not over, Trixie may have the upper hand at the moment, but she needs to be careful of Iron Will s body change ability.
Soon as Iron Will finally had the chance to try and punch back, Trixie vanished and buck kicked him from behind and knocked him further into the air. The unicorn pursued after him. Flipped around to face her, Iron Will grinned and stretched out her arms.
Change! Now!
All of sudden again, Trixie was paralysed and no one was near her. On the surface however, Twilight had spotted a bird fly nearby. With the use of magic, she dragged it through the air and placed it between Trixie and Iron Will. In moments still up there was Iron Will, who had his eyes peeled back, his head moved back and forth and he strangely flapped his arms and began to move away from Trixie, who watched befuddled.
What just happened?
Captain Iron Will was about to body switch with you, but it seems I succeeded in stopping him.
What is he doing now though?
That s no longer him, the real Iron Will s down here in that birds body!
A nearby bird that had tried to sneak away paused and began to actually sweat.
While Twilight was helped back up by Applejack and Spike, Trixie had descended down behind the bird that was now Iron Will.
Isn t this interesting. Trixie then trotted after the bird as it scattered off in panic. Looks like I have a little birdy to smash.
Heh-heh looks like Trixie found someone her own size to pick on, said Twilight.
About to stamp down on the bird, Trixie paused and retracted her hoof. I ll pretend I didn t hear that. I, the great and powerful Trixie, wouldn t want to get feathers and guts over my shiny hooves anyways.
Well now that that s done with, it s good to have you back Twilight, but what now? asked Spike.
Follow me.
Just trust her guys, I know we technically can t, but I did just save her big time, she s hopefully paying back the face.
Alright Twilight, but we re not going our guard down, you hear me, replied Applejack.
They followed Trixie into the ship with Twilight who continued to be dragged.
Trixie, I mean to ask something. Back there, I felt this huge rush of power nearby, you wouldn t happen to know anything about it? asked Twilight.
Let s say that not only did I acquire the ability to sense power levels. But I, the great and powerful Trixie, learnt to use your spirit element as well.
But how? That took me days to master and I needed help from Zecora.
I just felt something about your aura when you used the spirit element against me. I could feel another half of me react to it, that I finally realised that I could do it to.
Hm, I wonder if it s because we both share the spirit, magic. It would explain why you would ve felt it.
Either way it doesn t really matter. They entered one of the unharmed medical bays. Trixie had marched up to one of the desk tops and begun to rummage through it. Soon as I ve figured out how to use the healing tank, we should be able to get Twilight fully recovered before Night Mare Moon s return.
Ah good, you did quite a number on me Trixie, so I ll have to admit, it ll be good if you put me back together.
Found a piece of paper that Trixie could read over, she used the magic of her horn soon after and clicked open the medical tank. Alright, just place in there and allow me to hook her up. Spotted the hesitation on all their faces. Would you just stop this nonsense and do it already. I owe Twilight for foiling Iron Will s attempt to put me in that body that is to undeserving body.
Trixie does have a point. I d certainly owe any pony repay in debt if they saved me from being placed in such an outrageous body, said Rarity.
Oh, alright, but I still don t like this the slightest.
Relax Applejack, I think it s cool Trixie s helping us. She s a unicorn like Twilight, said Pinkie Pie.
Just don t get use to it, said Trixie quietly.
Soon as they helped Twilight into the medical tank, Trixie had adjusted her in and closed it. After that liquid started to fill it up.
She s double crossing us already! shouted Applejack.
She s right, she s being drowned! responded Rarity.
Hold on Twilight! I ll get you out!
Before Pinkie Pie could buck the capsule, Trixie jumped in the way infuriated. Would you clowns stop panicking! The reason I, Trixie, placed that mask on was so she could breath so that the elixir could fill up the tank and go to work on healing her body you nitwits!
Oh, everyone replied.
Now that that matter s resolved how about we all get you suited up. If we end up against Night Mare Moon, there might just be a possibility I could use your help, but you will not last long like that unless something s provided.
Uh, what did you have in mind? questioned Spike.
Again, follow me.
Led them across the ship again, Trixie led them into the armoury and there she passed each one of them a suit of armour. All four them started to look and observe the armour curiously.
Wow, is this unicorn armour? asked Spike.
I d have to admit, quite stylish, though I d have to admit I was hoping something a bit more like yours Trixie, I think dark blue goes more with the situation, said Rarity.
I m not giving you these because we re going to an armour fashion contest after. Just put them on over your heads, they should fit quite simply.
Wow, they re stretchy, said Pinkie Pie as she pulled on the thing.
They all eventually slid on all four armour and soon the ground was suited up.
Good, now that that s done, I ll be off to take a nap, I have been up too long for my magnificent that it s time I laid down. You all keep an eye out for Night Mare Moon and get me once she arrives.
Yes your highness, said Applejack sarcastically.
Man, I feel like I m ready to take Night Mare Moon all alone in this armour with how flexible, but strong it is. The dragon bounced around and punched and kicked in the air full of energy.
Try not to get too excited, replied Applejack.
I d have to agree, but I m glad that we can count on you Spike in case we do have to, Rarity told Spike and patted him on the head. When she did, the baby dragon turned to mush again and caused the three ponies to laugh.