Chapter 5: No One Gets Left Behind
Within the Everfree Forest, most of Dragoon Brigade were unconscious and sleeping after the big fight inside the lake. Princess Ember was lying on the tree's roots while knocked out of conscious. She gasped in shock as she quickly got up at once. She breathed and panted heavily while showing fearfully and worried. She sighed before groaned in anger.
"I HATE WATER!" Princess Ember exclaimed in anger while lying down on the floor, "I'd never ever get into water again."
Captain Moltzar breathed heavily as well while groaned, "Why that little runt?! I'm gonna make him sorry for this!"
"EMBER!"
Princess Ember and Captain Moltzar yelped in concern as they got up. They found the greenish flame portal stood before them. Dragon Lord Spykoran was glaring at them both. They both gulped in concern while showing their feared and worried looks.
"Do you have him?! Have you captured Prisoner 626?!" Dragon Lord Spykoran demanded in anger. Captain Moltzar and Princess Ember gulped in concern while muttered of finding the answers. He groaned in anger, "Ember, I'm getting impatient with this! I have no choice but to relief you both from your duties! I will handle with this by myself!"
The greenish portal disappeared from both Princess Ember's and Captain Moltzar's sights. The princess groaned in anger before slammed her head on the tree hard for disappointment and disgrace. Captain Moltzar was speechless for the moment before he laughed in amusement.
"I can't believe it. It really happens!" Captain Moltzar exclaimed happily and proudly, "And now we do my way! Gather up, every dragon!"
As Captain Moltzar got up at once, he quickly gathered and rallied his army at once. Princess Ember turned to her crew as she was dumbfounded and shocked of it. Is he serious?!
At the Dragon Throne Area, Dragon Lord Spykoran groaned in anger as he slowly sank down on his seat. Mei Ling and the generals were within the area as well.
Dragon Lord Spykoran groaned in anger and annoyance, "I knew I should haven't put Ember in-charge. The damage is done..."
"Technically, sir, Ember volunteered," Mei Ling corrected.
"Whatever! If you want something done, you have to do it by yourself," Dragon Lord Spykoran said dryly and angrily. He turned to Mei Ling, "Mei Ling, gathered the army. We're moving out!"
"But sir! Won't that attract the ponies' attention?! Princess Celestia may not approve of it."
"It doesn't matter. I want Prisoner 626 captured. Nothing is important than the protection of my grandson! And I will make sure he is safe from danger!"
Mei Ling sighed as she saluted firmly, "Yes, sir! It will be done!"
As Dragon Lord Spykoran stood up from his seat, he marched out. Mei Ling and her generals followed him. They're preparing their Dragon Army in ready to fly over to Equestria as they find, hunt and capture Prisoner 626 for good.
At Golden Oak Library, Twilight Sparkle and all of her friends were up. They were all smiling happily and proudly as they all can't wait to start and surprise Nyx. They have spent whole night in fixing and preparing the surprise party. It was tiring yet worth their time and effort! Today is her day! They're gonna make the best out of it.
Twilight Sparkle and Spike climbed up the stairs to wake Nyx up. As they arrived and entered into their room, they approached Nyx's cradle. They were about to wake her up but heard some sobbing and crying. They both looked at each other in confusion and concern. Something must be bothering her. And not to mention, there was no sign of Phobos either. Something is not right.
Twilight Sparkle and Spike approached Nyx while shaking her a bit. Nyx gasped while getting up. She turned and found her family standing before her. And just before they could ask, Nyx jumped and hugged them both. Twilight Sparkle and Spike, uncertainty and concern, hugged her back in comfort for the moment. They then departed now.
"Nyx, is there something wrong?" Twilight Sparkle asked in concern.
Spike turned and looked at the empty cradle, "And not to mention, what happen to Phobos? Did something happen to you guys?"
"No... It's not serious..." Nyx said unhappily while wiping her tears off. She sighed, "Phobos really is fugitive. And... And..."
Twilight Sparkle shushed gently while nuzzled her daughter's head, "It's okay, Nyx. I understand. Whatever he did before, I'm pretty sure it's misunderstanding. He just... He just need to find something to prove his innocent."
"Do you think we ever get to see him again?"
"I don't know. Let's just hope he's fine from danger."
Nyx sobbed tearfully, "He's not bad. He's just cranky and upset. But why? Why did he have to go? Why? He's a good dragon. It's not fair."
"I know, Nyx," Twilight Sparkle sighed while patted Nyx gently, "I wish I knew."
Spike sighed for the moment before he yelped. Both Twilight Sparkle and Nyx knew what this means. Spike belched out loud while firing a scroll out. Twilight Sparkle and Nyx ducked down at once while levitated the scroll at once.
Twilight Sparkle opened and read the scroll carefully as she slowly shown concern and scared looks. Nyx and Spike noticed it.
"We have to tell the others," Twilight Sparkle exclaimed in concern.
And just before Nyx and Spike could ask, Twilight Sparkle immediately picked them and charged down the stairs. She shouted to her friends about the emergency letter - send by Princess Celestia. She read it out loud for her friends to listen. It's serious one...
At the Everfree Forest, Phobos was sleeping and snoring on 'The Ugly Duckling' storybook. He was still upset and sad yet pain that he has to leave Nyx and his adopted family behind for their protection. He did it due to fear of Peta and other enemies may come and find him by hurting and torturing them for him especially Dragon Lord Spykoran - he wasn't pleased and determined to catch Phobos by means of necessary.
Phobos yawned in annoyance as he slowly get up from his sleep. He looked at the storybook again. He sighed while touching it. He wished that he could have a peaceful life and family like Nyx and her family.
RUSTLE! Phobos yelped in concern as he looked up and found Captain Moltzar and his team coming out from the bushes. They were all armed and readied with their weapons.
Phobos gasped in concern, "Moltzar!"
"So, you finally remember me? I thought I'd be heartbroken," Captain Moltzar said in amusement, "Well, either way, you're coming with me!"
"Please! Leave me alone! I don't want any trouble! I just-! I just want to go back home!"
"For what, little fella?"
Captain Moltzar stopped as he felt like stepped on something. He looked down and found the storybook lying down there with the pictures of 'The Ugly Duckling' story. He was in shock and surprise about it. He then looked up while looking at concerned and scared Phobos.
"Family..." Phobos answered.
"I see. It looks like these ponies changed you a lot, even though you've lost some of memories. You did say that you wanted to have that kind." Captain Moltzar said pitifully. He chuckled a bit as he looked up with the crimson eyes. His soldiers have the same thing. He smirked, "But I'm afraid that we cannot let you have one."
"Oh no... Moltzar, your eyes-! You've been infected! Listen to me, we can-!"
"You must be destroyed. By order of Demon Lords, you have disobeyed the order and betrayed the army! You must be dealt with! Prepare to die!"
"Think again!"
Phobos took and threw the mud on Captain Moltzar's face hard, making the latter yelped. The Moon Dragon turn his tail and ran off at once. Captain Moltzar screamed in anger as he and his Dragoon Brigade gave the chase on Phobos.
Princess Ember emerged from the bushes at the last moment. She's in her golden armor while holding the dragon's helmet. She turned and found where the Dragon's chase is heading at - Sweet Apple Acres. She gasped before groaned in annoyance while slapping her face hard.
"Dragon Lord Spykoran is so gonna kill me now! I have to stop this!"
Princess Ember put the helmet on as she then gave the chase on both allies and fugitive...
Twilight Sparkle and all of her friends were at the Sweet Apple Acre's Barn now. The celebration has to put on hold as Princess Celestia has summoned Twilight Sparkle and her friends including Ben Mare and Spike for important discussion, which involved about Spike and Moon Dragon. Cutie Mark Crusaders stayed behind, with Granny Smith and Big McIntosh keeping an eye on the children.
"Can't we come with you, mummy?" Nyx asked in concern and upset.
Twilight Sparkle sighed, "Sorry, Nyx. Princess Celestia called us and Spike for important discussion. And she doesn't want you to be there because it might upset you."
"You don't think Phobos is behind of this?! He can't be!"
"We don't know. But we're gonna find out. But for now, I need you and your friends stay here. Granny Smith and Big McIntosh will be back here and keep an eye on you. Got it?"
Nyx sighed in disappointment, "Yeah..."
Twilight Sparkle smiled before kissed on Nyx's forehead, "Good girl. We'll be back soon! I promised."
Twilight Sparkle and her friends, along with Ben Mare and Spike heading off to Canterlot Town for an important meeting with Princess Celestia and her council. Cutie Mark Crusaders looked at each other as they wondered of what to do. The rest but Pipsqueak and Nyx formed the circle and chat about their next mission.
"What's next?" Sweetie Belle asked.
Scootaloo sighed, "I was hoping we can do it now."
"But we can't, remember? We have to wait until Twilight Sparkle and her friends here by 12." Apple Bloom insisted in concern, "So, we just have to keep Nyx distracted until that time. Any idea?"
"We could play chess?" Twist suggested. Cutie Mark Crusaders gave her 'are you kidding' looks. She blushed, "I liked playing chess. It's kinda fun."
Dinky Doo hummed, "Maybe do some crusading on cutie marks?"
Four Members thought carefully before they shook their heads. Dinky Doo sighed in concern and disappointment about it. Nyx and Pipsqueak have their own chats.
"Any idea of what they're talking about?" Nyx asked.
Pipsqueak yelped before cleared his throat, "Not that I know of."
Nyx hummed while glancing at Pipsqueak's nervous looks. She sighed, "Either way, I've been thinking that I should find Phobos."
"What?!" Cutie Mark Crusaders asked in surprise and shock.
"Yeah. I have to find him. I don't know why he was fugitive but I know one thing, he's my friend and part of family. And I'm not leaving him behind."
Cutie Mark Crusaders looked at each other for the moment. They all nodded while smiling. They turned and commented that they will help her to find him as well. Nyx smiled in relief and pleased of it.
SCREAM! Cutie Mark Crusaders turned to their back and found Phobos running towards them. He stopped at once while catching some breathe.
"Phobos?" Cutie Mark Crusaders asked in surprise.
Nyx gasped as she hugged Phobos tightly, "You're back! I knew you come back!"
Phobos departed the hug, "Yeah, as much as I want to hug, we've gotta run and hide now!"
And just before Nyx and her friends could ask, they heard some loud noise and even spotted fire shooting up to the sky. The Cutie Mark Crusaders looked worry and concern. Phobos quickly pushed them all the way to the barn.
Cutie Mark Crusaders but Nyx gasped in concern and worry, "No! Not that!"
It was too late! Phobos and Cutie Mark Crusaders have already entered the barn. They then looked at the sights of party decoration including banner - 'Happy Birthday, Nyx'! Nyx and Phobos looked surprise and shock while Cutie Mark Crusaders were upset and disappointed about the surprise.
"What the heck?!" Phobos asked in shock.
Nyx thought carefully before gasped in realization. She turned while smiling, "You all were celebrating my birthday, weren't you?! It's no wonder why everypony acted strangely especially my mummy and others! You all were doing this for me!"
"Yeah... It was surprise birthday party..." Cutie Mark Crusaders said in concern before snarled at Phobos, "Thanks a lot, Phobos."
And just before Phobos or Cutie Mark Crusaders, they heard roar and fire breathing noise. The Moon Dragon yelped in concern as he knew Captain Moltzar and his army are closing by now! He has to do something to protect his friends before things get worse...
At the Canterlot Castle, Twilight Sparkle and her friends have arrived at the throne chamber where Princess Celestia, Princess Luna and Golden Heart were waiting, along with the box of Elements of Harmony.
"Princess, we came as fast as we could for the emergency," Twilight Sparkle said firmly yet worriedly. She noticed the box near to Princess Celestia, "Princess, why do you bring the Elements of Harmony here?"
Applejack hissed, "Did something bad happen?"
"New bad guys to deal with?" Rainbow Dash asked excitedly.
"Don't tell us that Discord is back?!" Rarity asked in concern.
Fluttershy shivered in fear and worry, "Or worse - The Changelings escaped?!"
"Is it party time?!" Pinkie Pie asked happily. Everyone turned and glared at her in shock and concern. She shrugged, "What? That's gotta be a good reason of this."
Princess Celestia sighed in concern as she prepared to speak, but stopped by Princess Luna, who has the concern and uncertain looks.
"Sister, are you sure it's wise?" Princess Luna asked in concern.
Princess Celestia sighed, "I must, Luna. They all deserve the truth especially Twilight Sparkle and Spike. I cannot bear to hide this secret anymore."
"Mum, what is going on?" Ben asked in concern.
Princess Celestia sighed, "Spike, have you ever wonder where or who you're belong to ever since you began your Dragon Quest?"
"Yeah... I did once, Princess Celestia," Spike admitted, "But why?"
Twilight Sparkle nodded in concern, "Yes, I have to agree with Spike. Is there something wrong?"
"I should have told you for a long time," Princess Celestia said in concern and shame, "Spike, you... you... You have a family."
"What?! How?!" Twilight Sparkle and her friends asked in shock and concern.
"It is true, everpony," Princess Luna confirmed. She sighed, "Spike's family is a true friends and allies to us since they befriended with Megan, Danny and Molly. They have been with us from the beginning until today. Like you, Spike; they all have courage, wisdom, compassion and loyalty to their friendship with ponies."
"Who were they?" Twilight Sparkle asked.
Princess Celestia sighed, "Spykoran Dragonair - the first Spike is the one that Megan and her siblings befriended since the Dark Ages. After the Equestria has been founded, he became the first Dragon Lord of North for over two thousand years. He has a son named Spiketail 'Spike' Dragonair Junior, who married a female dragon named Lady Clair. They both have two children - Spiketail 'Spike' Zygon Dragonair II and a second child is none other than you, Spike - Spiketail 'Spike' Draco Dragonair III."
"Why did they left me here?! Don't they care and love me?!" Spike demanded in upset.
"Of course, they do, Spike. They all loved you so much," Princess Celestia said calmly. She sighed in pain, "Unfortunately, your parents were murdered by Demons from the day you were an egg. And rumors spread that your brother and his team headed to Demon Land for vengeance but never heard of him. Dragon Lord Spykoran was heartbroken of his losses, and so do we."
"No..." Spike said in shock and pain. He then cried tearfully, "How could this be?! I've lost my family?!"
As Spike cried, Twilight Sparkle approached and hugged Spike in comfort. Their friends joined in as well.
"We though we've lost you, Spike." Princess Luna said in pain, "But we're glad that we were wrong."
"One night after the Dragonair Family killed. We heard a knock from our doorstep," Princess Celestia said, "And when we checked it out, the egg was left there. It was yours."
"We don't know who did it. But I did take a glimpse of someone - he was a Moon Dragon."
"We all thought that Moon Dragons were all experimented and turned into monsters by Demon Lords during the Demon War. But clearly, one of them resisted and abandoned them."
"Whoever he was, he must have rescued and taken it back to here for us to look after."
"My grandfather must have noticed me. But why didn't he come and get me home?" Spike asked in concern. He noticed Twilight Sparkle and her friends looked worry and upset. He cleared his throat, "Not that I've got problem with it. I'm happy to be with my ponies."
"He did notice, Spike. We even told him about it as well," Princess Celestia explained. She sighed, "He did plan to get you home, Spike. But after seeing you with the ponies, he decide to leave you in their care instead."
Princess Luna nodded, "You have bonded with the ponies well. They're your family like how we treated the first Spike before."
"Wow..." Twilight Sparkle and her friends remarked in surprise and relief.
Spike hummed, "I guess it's true. I wish I could have met or seen him."
"I'm sure we'll see him again, Spike," Twilight Sparkle said while patted Spike gently, "After all, you're my family."
Spike smiled and hugged Twilight Sparkle, "And so are you."
"But who is this Moon Dragon?" Fluttershy asked in concern.
Rainbow Dash nodded, "Yeah. There was one Moon Dragon came out of nowhere and attacked Twilight Sparkle to get Spike."
"It's not the same Moon Dragon, is it?" Rarity asked in concern.
Pinkie Pie groaned, "This is so confusing and headache."
Princess Celestia shook her head, "No, Pinkie Pie. The Moon Dragon that saved Spike's Egg is very small. And the one who attacked Twilight Sparkle and Yuri is corrupted brute Moon Dragon. They're both completely different."
"We also don't know who is the small Moon Dragon. But we do get the information from Golden Heart," Princess Luna said in concern yet suspiciously.
Golden Heart nodded, "I don't know much of it. I think Phobos is the one, who rescued Spike."
"That's impossible. Phobos doesn't seem to remember about Spike or any of his family," Applejack said in concern.
Ben Mare nodded, "Yeah. But he doesn't seem to be a good dragon."
Twilight Sparkle hummed calmly, "He seems to have suffered amnesia since he got hit by the cart."
"Possibly," Princess Celestia said in concern. She sighed, "I planned to let Spykoran knows about the problem."
Princess Luna nodded, "Indeed. We don't need some dragons to go wild and angry to capture Phobos."
"That could have set the war between ponies and dragons," Golden Heart added in concern.
"Wait a minute! Something did happen to Phobos when he was being attacked twice," Fluttershy said in concern.
Applejack hummed, "You don't mean that Dragon Lord Spykoran actually-!"
"I don't think," Ben Mare said in concern, "It really happens. He thinks Phobos is responsible of his family's death especially Spike being danger."
"Oh no..." Spike said in concern, "CMC are in danger!"
"We've gotta go back now!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed in concern.
Pinkie Pie nodded, "Yeah! There's no telling if Spykoran's Dragon Army or bad Moon Dragon gonna hurt CMC or Ponyville when they're after Phobos!"
"I agree! We must leave now!" Rarity exclaimed in concern.
"I can't believe that we left the foals behind!" Twilight Sparkle said in shame and upset.
Princess Celestia passed the box to Spike, "Take the Elements! You will need them to defeat the enemies! They may not give you a chance to attack. Good luck, my little ponies."
With Twilight Sparkle nodded, she and her friends immediately left the throne room as they headed back to Ponyville before it's too late...
"Come out, come out, wherever you are!" Captain Moltzar demanded angrily as he and his Dragoon Brigade searched around the Sweet Apple Acres. He chuckled menacingly, "You can run! You can't hide from me! I'll get you! Even if it means hurting your little friends! They're not my problem anymore!"
From the barn, Phobos and Cutie Mark Crusaders took a peek through the door and saw everything. They looked at each other as they wondered of what they can do.
"What are we gonna do?!" Sweetie Belle asked in concern.
Scootaloo nodded, "Yeah, we're too small to fight those guys."
"Only if Twilight Sparkle and her friends didn't leave this place," Apple Bloom said in concern.
Phobos hummed in concern while looking at the party decoration. He thought of an idea of how to beat his enemies. He slowly turned and gave them his mischievous smirk. Cutie Mark Crusaders gasped in shock and concern.
"NO!" Cutie Mark Crusaders protested.
Phobos groaned, "We've got little options, guys. It's them or us."
Nyx sighed, "I hate it when he's right. So, what do you need?"
Phobos nodded as he explained his plans to Cutie Mark Crusaders of what and how they're gonna repel and defeat his enemies for good.
As Captain Moltzar and his gang continued their search on Phobos, their crimson eyes continued to glow darker and reddish. They all growled angrily while wildly. They stopped as they heard a squeaky noise. They slowly turned to their backs and found a teddy bear on roller skates rolled and skated straight at them. They approached it with caution and patient while armed and readied.
BOOM! Captain Moltzar and his gang yelped painfully as they screamed and got thrown off separately. As Captain Moltzar groaned painfully while slowly getting up, Phobos screamed as he jumped and landed on the bounty hunter dragon's face. Moon Dragon screamed wildly and scratched on his former friend's face hard and fiercely.
Dragoon Brigade did the same thing just before they hit by various objects and obstacles - swinging hay bales from the barn, marble for the dragons to get slipped and fell down hard, throwing stones, firecrackers and fruits on them and even let the animals went wild and attacked them.
When Nyx threw an apple cider on one of the dragons, the water poured on his face as he screamed in pain. She stopped and noticed his crimson eyes slowly turned into normal. The dragon looked confuse yet worry and scared as he begged for mercy while saying that he didn't mean any harm.
Nyx gasped, "Crusaders! Use the Apple Ciders! They would snap the dragons out! Hit the eyes!"
Cutie Mark Crusaders nodded in agreement. They quickly poured all of Apple Cider into their water gun before they sprayed on all of Dragoon Brigade very hard, which slowly turned them back to normal. Phobos and Captain Moltzar continued punching and kicking at each other fiercely and wildly. Their fight has almost damage and destroyed the Sweet Apple Acres, including Nyx's birthday party.
Princess Ember arrived at the scene as she saw the event. She looked shock and worry.
"Spykoran is so gonna kill me now!" Princess Ember hissed in concern. She charged in while shouted, "Knock it out! stop attacking! Stop attacking! By the name of Dragon Lord Spykoran and Dragon Lord Torch! Stop now!"
But the fight continued as most of Dragoon Brigade ignored her. Princess Ember gasped upon looking at the Cutie Mark Crusaders were about to get attacked and slammed by the dragons. She jumped and slide on the ground hard as she quickly grabbed and pushed to the barn hard.
Princess Ember sighed, "Are you alright?"
SPLASH! Princess Ember was wet by Cutie Mark Crusaders' Apple Cider splash. She shook her head very hard while glaring and growling at them.
"What was that?!"
"You're not angry like others?" Nyx asked in concern.
Princess Ember groaned in anger, "I wasn't until now! Why would you do that, kid?!"
"The others had strange red eyes and all acting like monsters," Apple Bloom explained.
Sweetie Belle nodded, "So, the only way to snap them out is Apple Cider."
"Yeah. Besides, we don't even know how many more of you got those?" Scootaloo added in concern.
"Red eyes? Act like a monster? This sounded like..." Princess Ember said in concern before she gasped, "The Virus Byte! That explains everything! Captain Moltzar and his crew got infected while Prisoner 626 is freed!"
"Phobos! His name is Phobos," Nyx corrected.
Princess Ember sighed, "Whatever. But thanks for the idea. You don't mind giving me a Apple Cider blaster. That idiot owe me some punches!"
"I don't know..."
"I don't expect you trust me. I expect you to know that dragons never want to start a war. All we want is peace and no troubles."
Nyx looked closely at Princess Ember closely for the moment. She saw the eyes of sincerity and compassion. She sighed and nodded in agreement. She passed an Apple Cider Blaster to Princess Ember. She and all of her friends charged in and fired their Apple Cider Blasters at the couple of Dragoon Brigade crew.
Phobos got slammed to the ground hard before he got kicked and stomped by Captain Moltzar for few times. As Captain Moltzar slammed his feet on Phobos down, the Moon Dragon growled and took a bite on the Captain's feet hard.
As soon as Nyx and her team defeated and cured Dragoon Brigade, they turned and found Captain Moltzar is almost killing Phobos. Nyx threw her blaster at him. Phobos grabbed and fired his at Captain Moltzar's eyes, causing him yelped in pain. Princess Ember charged in and kicked her captain off while Nyx and her friends helped Phobos up before hugging him tightly.
Though the fight was over, but the Sweet Apple Acres and Nyx's Birthday Party were badly damaged and ruined...
"What happen?" Captain Moltzar grunted painfully. He got his head whacked hard. He yelped in pain, "Ow! What's the big idea for?!"
Princess Ember growled, "That's for putting the innocent ponies in danger! Not just that, you and your crew were infected! Why didn't you tell me?!"
"How am I supposed to know?! It was just scratch!"
"Yeah! That little almost caused a big mess here!"
Nyx and her friends have a chat with Phobos of whether he's okay or not. And at the same time, they were looking at the sights.
"I can't believe it..." Twist said in shock and upset.
"My home... It's ruined and destroyed," Apple Bloom said in pain and shock.
Dinky Doo approached and patted Apple Bloom's back, "I'm sorry, Apple Bloom. I really am."
Sweetie Belle hissed, "Not only that, all of our party decoration and presents are gone too!"
Scootaloo groaned and nodded, "Yeah. We've worked so hard to make this happen. And now, it's a mess."
Pipsqueak nodded while glaring at Phobos, "This wouldn't have happen if it weren't for-!"
"Me!" Phobos exclaimed in anger while looking away, "I'm sorry, okay?! I didn't know it was her birthday! I didn't mean to ruin it. This is why I left. I shouldn't have come back here."
Cutie Mark Crusaders glared at Phobos as they all can't forgive him for what he has done. Nyx also felt upset and angry with him for the mess he make. She knew her family and friends worked so hard to make the best birthday surprise for her. She wondered of why he came back. He could have fly away but instead he came back here.
"Why? Why did you come back?" Nyx asked a bit of anger and upset.
Phobos sighed, "Because you guys are family. I thought I could ask for help. But I mess up. I didn't mean it."
"Phobos..."
"I guess I'm not needed here. I'm leaving."
Phobos approached both Captain Moltzar and Princess Ember. He held his claws up while bowing down in defeat. Everyone was in shock and concern. Phobos is giving himself up for the mess he make. It surprised everyone, and even his pursuers.
Just before they could do anything, a demonically pumpkin dropped to the ground. It exploded while knocked almost everyone out hard. They all moaned and groaned painfully. Suddenly, a mysterious black figure and his dragon ride landed on the ground. The figure growled while searching for someone until he found Phobos lying on the floor.
Phobos suddenly levitated. Nyx and her friends noticed it while gasped in shock. Nyx jumped and grabbed Phobos's legs while pulling him down but got pulled instead. Her friends came and chained together in pulling them both back. Like their friends, they got pulled up to the sky to the wizard standing on his demonic version of Moon Dragon.
"Seems that infected preys have failed, I have to take the matters into my hand." Peta snarled angrily, "Finally, I have you now, traitorous Experiment 626. I will make you suffer for what you have done from thousand years ago."
Peta levitated and put Phobos and Cutie Mark Crusaders on his electrical cage, located on his Moon Dragon's back. He smirked and chuckled in amusement.
"I see you have made some friends. Strange that an experiment like you should have such friends. Pathetic. They too will suffer the same fate!" Peta exclaimed in amusement, "To the Demon Land!"
Phobos rammed on the cage as hard and fierce as he can in breaking free, despite receiving electrical surges on him. As he broke through it, he turned and about to free his friends. But Peta nudged his Moon Dragon. It roared wildly as it quickly flapped its wings very hard, causing Phobos fell off. Phobos was screaming while falling on midair straight to the land.
"PHOBOS!" Cutie Mark Crusaders screamed.
With Phobos slammed on the ground, Peta rode his Moon Dragon off with his prisoners. Princess Ember, Captain Moltzar and the Dragoon Brigade slowly recovering from the headaches and attacks.
Twilight Sparkle and her friends charged and arrived at the scene. They gasped in shock and concern as they stopped and saw the event. They screamed and called the names for the little ones in concern and shock. They were too late to save Cutie Mark Crusaders.
Phobos groaned as he slowly getting up from the ground. He suddenly got levitated and pulled towards Mane Six, Ben Mare and Spike. They were all glaring at him.
"Alright, Phobos! Start talking!" Twilight Sparkle demanded angrily.
Ben Mare nodded, "And no more lies!"
Spike huffed, "You've got lots of explaining to do now, buddy."
"About what?!" Phobos asked in concern.
"Don't play innocent at us, mister! We saw what happen!" Rarity exclaimed in anger.
Applejack nodded, "What does he wants with Cutie Mark Crusaders and my sister?!"
"Yeah! We want them back now!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed in anger.
Pinkie Pie screamed in anger while glaring at ruined of Sweet Apple Acres and party, "Somepony gotta do something with this! And it's ruined! The party is party popped!"
"Well, are you going to tell us?" Fluttershy asked in annoyance and anger.
Phobos gulped fearfully before chuckled. The ponies continued glaring at him. They all waiting for his answers. As he was about to answer, the dragons jumped and attacked him while rolling all the way to the barn. Phobos got trapped in his metal cuffs.
Captain Moltzar laughed in amusement and happily, "Finally caught you now!"
"In the name of Dragon Lord Council, you are under arrest!" Princess Ember declared angrily, "And therefore, you're coming with us!"
"See? I told you we get him!"
"Yeah. Took us to get him because of your incompetence and irresponsible action!"
"Hey! Don't you dare put a blame on me, young lady! How am I supposed to know that Virus Byte could actually turned me into a whacko!"
"Yeah right. I'm suppose to believe in you."
"You'd better! I've been hunting on him for thousand years especially his kind."
"Whatever," Princess Ember said in annoyance as she slowly turned to her back. She yelped in concern, "Uh oh. Locals!"
"So much for our stealth." Captain Moltzar remarked before waved, "Hello, little ponies."
"Where are they?" Twilight Sparkle demanded angrily yet softly. The Dragons remained dumbfounded while Phobos remained in silent and looked down in shame. She growled in anger, "Where are the Cutie Mark Crusaders - Nyx Midnight, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Pipsqueak, Dinky Doo and Twist?! Where are they?!"
Fluttershy nodded while giving the Dragons her 'Stare', "Answer us now! You don't want to make me mad!"
Captain Moltzar, Princess Ember and the Dragon Brigade yelped fearfully and worried as they quivered and shivered in fear and worry.
"Trust me. You'd better answer her or I'll do," Phobos said dryly.
Captain Moltzar yelped fearfully, "Look! I have no idea of what's going on! We're here only for this little dragon, no one else!"
Princess Ember nodded, "Yeah! We didn't mean to hurt the kids! Honest! I'm very sorry that we couldn't get them back. I really am..."
Twilight Sparkle and her friends were in deep shock and upset. They slowly knelt down hard while hugging for comfort. They all cried in despair as they all have lost the young ones. The dragons looked shame and pitiful at them for the mess they created especially Phobos.
Phobos approached Twilight Sparkle and her friends while looking shame and guilty.
"I'm sorry, Twilight," Phobos said in shame. Twilight Sparkle and her friends looked at him. He continued, "Yeah. I'm the most totally jerk in Equestria while not caring of anything or anyone I care about. But there's one thing I have to tell - I'm not proud of what I have done before especially being a jerk and coward. I would never ever hurt Nyx or anyone else I care especially Spike. And believe me, I know one thing I learned the most from Nyx - I know where I belong - a family. I want them to be safe. And I'm willing to take it..."
"Phobos..." Twilight Sparkle and her friends said in shock and surprise.
"That was you? You brought me to Princess Celestia?" Spike asked.
Phobos nodded, "Yeah. After what they have done, it's the least I can do to make up for the mess I make. I never want to hurt anybody..."
"What was that?" Princess Ember asked in shock and surprise.
Captain Moltzar shrugged, "I have no idea. He was never like this before."
Phobos turned to Captain Moltzar and Princess Ember, "Mind helping me out?"
"WHAT?!" Princess Ember screamed in anger as she grabbed and held Phobos, "After what you have done to me and us especially Lord Spykoran's, you expect me to help you just like that?! Just like that?!"
Phobos nodded, "Well, duh. It's the least you can make up for the mess we make."
"He does have the point," Captain Moltzar said in amusement, "I guess we have the deal? You want us to help you get your friends back, but in return, you come with us for trials and our freedom?"
Phobos nodded, "Best of all, you get the chance to impress Dragon Lord."
Princess Ember groaned in annoyance while Captain Moltzar chuckled in amusement, "Fine. It's deal."
"Really?!" The ponies asked in shock and surprise.
Captain Moltzar chuckled, "Yes, my little pony! We're gonna rescue your little friends!"
"Let's just hope Dragon Lord Spykoran doesn't kill us for this mess," Princess Ember said in concern, "The things I do for love especially my boyfriend's brother."
"What was that?" Spike asked.
"NOTHING! Let's get going! We've got some little fellas to rescue!" Princess Ember exclaimed quickly, "To our ship!"
As the Dragoon Brigade lead the way to their ship, Twilight Sparkle and her friends follow them at once. It's time to rescue their friends.
"You sure you keep your word," Twilight Sparkle asked.
Phobos nodded, "Don't worry, Twilight. I'll make sure that Nyx and others be back for you before you can say lunch time."
"What?"
"Bad impression. Try to mimic pony's words."
"Yeah. That would be bad from slang pony."
Peta was riding his corrupted Moon Dragon in the sky. He was heading back to Demon Land with his prisoners. He smiled proudly that he finally caught the traitor and bringing snacks for his masters to feast.
Inside the cage, Cutie Mark Crusaders remained silent while showing despair and pain expression as they were taken away from their home. They may not come back alive. Nyx looked at the sky. Cutie Mark Crusaders looked concern for their friend as they decide to check on her.
"Hey, are you okay?" Apple Bloom asked in concern. Nyx remained silent for the moment. She sighed, "We're really sorry for the birthday party."
Sweetie Belle nodded, "Yeah. Today isn't a good day."
"We really try so hard to make it perfect," Scootaloo said in disappointment, "No thanks to the dragons."
"Yeah..." Pipsqueak, Twist and Dinky Doo said in agreement.
"It wasn't the party that upset. I was angry..." Nyx said in upset, "Angry at myself for blaming Phobos. I actually know the truth about him and why he left. But I was upset and angry at him for ruining your effort. When I saw the birthday surprise, I was touched and happy that you all really want to make me happy and proud to have birthday party. But now, it's a big mess because of me."
"Nyx..." Cutie Mark Crusaders said in concern.
Nyx sighed, "I wish I could have done something better for him. I really do wish I could say how much sorry I am to him about being angry at him."
"Why not now?" The familiar voice called.
Cutie Mark Crusaders gasped in shock and surprise as they looked up including Peta and his Moon Dragon. They saw a big carrier with artificial dragon wings-like flying close to them. They even saw Dragon Brigade, Mane Six, Spike, Ben Mare and even Phobos.
"Hiya!" Phobos greeted happily.
"WHAT THE?!" Peta exclaimed in shock and concern, "How?! How could a runt like him can escape me?!"
"Maybe you need to work with your hunting skills. I heard you're terrible at it!" Captain Moltzar exclaimed in amusement. He chuckled, "Unlike me, I caught him from the past and now! I'm still the best!"
Princess Ember groaned, "You do realized that Prisoner 626 agreed to surrender you if we help him get his friends?"
"His name is Phobos!" Twilight Sparkle and her friends exclaimed in annoyance.
Princess Ember rolled her eyes in annoyance, "Whatever."
"Battle station!" Captain Moltzar exclaimed wildly.
As his Dragoon Brigade quickly armed and manned the turrets, they all were ready to attack Peta and his dragon.
Peta growled, "If it's the fight they want, it's the fight they will get!"
Peta nudged his Moon Dragon as they flew up and swooped straight down at the Dragon Crarier while firing their Dark Magic Blasts and Moon Flames at it. Captain Moltzar and his Dragoon Brigade gave the loud battle cry as they fired their canons at the enemy. Mane Six, Ben and Spike helped them as well.
"Remember! Don't hurt the kiddos!" Phobos exclaimed in annoyance.
Captain Moltzar groaned, "Easy for you to say!"
"I'm going in! Cover me!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed firmly.
Phobos nodded, "Me too!"
As Rainbow Dash and Phobos flew up to the sky; Twilight Sparkle, Rarity and Pinkie Pie fired their Unicorn Bursts, Eternal Style Blasters and Party Canon at Peta and his dragon, who dodged them while firing their attacks at the good guys. Rainbow Dash and Phobos flew close to Peta and his ride, they tried to reach the cage but missed as their enemy avoid and dodge them and attacks.
Fluttershy charged in as she gave her enemies the 'Stare', causing her enemies paralyzed in fear. Applejack used her Roundup lasso on Peta's ride. The cowgirl pony tried to pull it back. Princess Ember and three to five of Dragoon Brigade charged in and helped her in pulling the ropes back. Peta noticed it as he fired his Dark Magic Blasts at his enemies but Ben came and deflected the blasts for few times in defending and covering their friends.
Rainbow Dash and Phobos came to the cage. Fluttershy also joined her friends. Phobos fired his Moon Flame in opening the cage. With it done, all of Cutie Mark Crusaders quickly climbed on Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy's backs. And just before Phobos could get Nyx, he yelped as he got bounced over to the front while Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy got knocked hard to left - forcing them to withdraw back to the Dragon Carrier.
"YOU?!" Peta and Phobos gasped.
Nyx gasped, "PHOBOS!"
Spike gasped, "Twilight! Do something! Use the Elements!"
"We can't! We might hit Phobos and Nyx!" Twilight Sparkle said in concern.
"Sorry, guys!" Rainbow Dash apologized.
Fluttershy nodded, "We tried to get Nyx!"
"What can we do?!" Applejack asked in concern.
Rarity hissed, "We can't do nothing!"
Pinkie Pie nodded, "It's not like we can make Ben and Spike used as Pony Canon to go and knock the bad guys while getting Nyx back before we use our Elements to push Peta and his goon back!"
Twilight Sparkle and her friends looked at Pinkie Pie while showing surprise yet amusingly looks. Her random ideas could work...
"Abomination!" Peta exclaimed in anger.
Phobos blew his raspberry at his former master, "Aloha, stupid head!"
Peta growled as he tried to slam his magical staff at Phobos, who dodged and avoided the attacks, causing the wizard hit on his own ride.
"You're useless! You're traitor! You're flawed, Experiment 626!" Peta exclaimed in annoyance as he slammed his staff on Phobos to the ground. He growled, "Any last word, traitor?"
Phobos smirked, "And don't forget - I'm cute and scaly! And I've got tons of best friends and family here! Surprise!"
Pinkie Pie fired the party canon, causing both Ben and Spike fly straight and knocked Peta's head very hard. Phobos took the staff and whammed it on Peta hard to the ground. Three of them climbed all the way to the back. They helped and gotten Nyx out. Ben, Spike and Phobos hugged Nyx happily.
"You came..." Nyx said happily.
"Of course, silly. We're family," Spike commented.
Ben nodded, "And above all, we can't celebrate the party without the birthday girl."
"Nopony gets left behind. Let's go home," Phobos smiled.
"No one leaves here!" Peta exclaimed in anger as he armed with his magical staff while ready to attack him, "I will not allow you to leave, especially the son of Spiketail! I will finish the last descendant for good, just like what my pet did with your beloved mother's little brother!"
Spike gasped, "So, you are the murderer! You're gonna be sorry for this! I'll make you pay for hurting my family, jerk!"
"Too bad! Too little-! OUCH!"
Peta got hit by a Dragon Flame, causing him to scream while putting the fire out. Princess Ember came and brought both Ben Mare and Spike down while Phobos held Nyx as they all headed back to Dragon Carrier. Twilight Sparkle and her friends were armed with their Elements of Harmony.
"Twilight! We're good! Make Peta pay! He's the one who murdered Yuri!" Spike said firmly.
Twilight Sparkle nodded firmly, "Thanks for the info. We'll defeat him by harmony, not hatred! Girls, time to send this guy back where he came from! This is for Yuri and Stealth!"
"YEAH!" Mane Six exclaimed wildly and happily.
As Peta put the fire out, he turned to the front and found Twilight Sparkle and her friends have activated their Elements of Harmony. The girls are ready to fire their powers.
Peta groaned, "This is why I hate ponies..."
Mane Six unleashed and fired their Friendship Harmony Blasts in blasting and blowing Peta and his corrupted Moon Dragon off. The wizard and the dragon were sent as far away from here. They both sent to Demon Land to be trapped for good!
With the enemies defeated, everyone cheered wildly and happily as they all have defeated Peta while rescuing Cutie Mark Crusaders for good! They all chatted happily and proudly of their success while hugging with each other passionately.
"I'm glad you're safe," Twilight Sparkle said happily while hugging Nyx.
Nyx nodded, "Yeah. Thanks to Phobos."
Twilight Sparkle turned to Phobos, "Thank you, Phobos. And I'm sorry too for everything."
"It's okay. I'm glad to help especially my family," Phobos commented.
Spike nodded, "Can we go home now?"
"Yes, we are." Twilight Sparkle smiled.
The Dragon Carrier turned and headed back to Ponyville. The fight is over. Now they can finally begin the party for Nyx...
To be Continue...
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Author's Notes:
I originally wanted to put all mutated and corrupted Moon Dragons here as well as ending Peta and his corrupted Moon Dragon as well but decide to put it on the next story - involving Tirek the First (G1). And for Peta, he will be back from the very first story he appeared.