Summer Sun Celebration Disaster
Luke and Dameon looked into the town or Ponyville. Dameon had managed to get a job at the farm and during the week or two they were there, they managed to furnish the house, mattresses, lights, and even actual couches. It was also during that time they met four other ponies that were Applejack's friends.
The first one they met was Rainbow Dash, she was the athletic, brash one of the group. Luke met here on his first day, as she was quick to point out. Luke just shrugged off the look that Applejack had given him and explained.
The second one they met was Pinkie Pie. This freaked out Luke, remembering from the last place they went to that Pinkie interrogated him. She also managed to get them both out of town unnoticed when they were taking some of the furniture home.
They met Rarity after that, who asked them all sorts of questions, most of which involved fashion, such as if she could use their scales for a dress, to what they knew about current fashion. They, of course, couldn't answer most of them.
They also met Fluttershy. She seemed rather interested in them, until they spoke. Then she turned into a shy pony.
It was the day of the Summer Sun Celebration, which they learned from Applejack. They both decided to help around the town and wandered the town, doing jobs that needed to be finished. Luke was with Applejack getting apples for food. Dameon was just wandering around, helping them prepare for the Princess's visit.
Dameon saw a shadow pass over him. He looked up in time to see a flying carriage go through the air. He was mainly going towards the carriage to see if Pinkie would be near, since he knew that the ponies coming were obviously new. Sure enough, when he got close enough, he heard a gasp and saw a dust outline of Pinkie next to a purple unicorn and a small dragon beside it.
"You must excuse Pinkie Pie," Dameon said, "She gets excited when new ponies come to town. I'm Dameon, by the way."
"I'm Twilight Sparkle, and this is my assistant Spike." said Twilight.
"Ah, so you must be the one who is checking the progress of the celebration. Correct?" asked Dameon.
"Yes, we are. Do you by any chance know where Sweet Apple Acres is?" asked Twilight.
"Yeah, just follow me." said Dameon.
Dameon led them through Ponyville, pointing out various shops. They made it to Sweet Apple Acres. They heard a "Ye-haw!' and they both looked to see Applejack bucking the apples out of a tree.
"Howdy there Dameon," Applejack said when she saw them, "Who're these two?"
"My name is Twilight Sparkle," was all Twilight managed to say before she got caught in a tight hoof shake.
"Welcome to Sweet Apple Acres Twilight, we enjoy making new friends here." Applejack said enthusiastically, after letting go of Twilight's hoof. Dameon noticed that Twilight's hoof was still shaking when Spike quickly reached up and stopped it, giggling.
"Well, we're here to check the preparations, and you're in charge of the food?" questioned Twilight.
"Why, we sure are. Care for a sample?" asked Applejack.
Twilight smile and said, "As long as it doesn't take too long."
Dameon saw Applejack move towards the bell. He knew what was up and quickly grabbed Spike, and had barely enough time to grab Twilight before Applejack called out, ringing the bell, "Soup's on everypony!"
Dameon quickly jumped back pulling Twilight and Spike with him. They both yelped as the stampede came by them, but leaving them unharmed. "You're lucky I was fast enough." was all Dameon said, smiling as he remembered him being caught up in it.
He sat them down at the table as Applejack started to introduce all of the Apple's large family. Luke came up a few seconds later with Applebloom. Dameon shot him a questioning look before Luke walked over and whispered, so only they could hear, "I taught her how to do the puppy dog eyes. You shoulda seen it, it was fucking adorable."
Dameon smiled and nodded, it was then he realized that they managed to talk Twilight into having some food.
About half an hour later Dameon was showing Twilight around again, her stomach extended.
"So what was next?" asked Dameon.
Spike immediately said, "Up next is weather duty."
Somewhere behind him, Dameon heard Twilight say, "I ate too much pie."
Spike continued saying, "There should be a pegasus pony named Rainbow Dash clearing the clouds."
Twilight looked around and grumbled, "Well she's not doing a very good job is she?" Sure enough the sky had clouds hanging around. Twilight was then hit by a moving blur that sent both the blur and Twilight into a mud puddle.
Dameon smirked as he saw Rainbow stand up and shake the mud off of her. Rainbow Dash then turned around to see what she ran into when she saw Twilight. She laughed a bit before saying, "Sorry, here let me help you." She flew off and grabbed a raincloud. She then jumped on it as rain poured out soaking Twilight. Rainbow looked over the cloud before saying, "Whoops, seems as if I overdid it."
"You think, Rainbow?" asked Dameon.
Rainbow sent a playful glare his way before spinning at high speeds, drying both the puddle and Twilight. Rainbow landed and then saw what she done. She snorted before falling onto the ground laughing, along with Dameon and Spike.
Twilight just rolled her eyes and said, in an annoyed voice, "Let me guess, you're Rainbow Dash."
Rainbow Dash stood up and said, "The one and only. Why, you heard of me?"
"I heard that you were supposed to clear the skies. I'm Twilight Sparkle, and the princess sent me to check on the weather."
"Yeah, Yeah, that'll be over in a jiffy." said Rainbow as she lay down on a low cloud. "Just as soon as I'm done practicing.
"Practicing? For what?"
"The Wonderbolts. They're going to preform at the celebration tomorrow and I'm going to show them my stuff."
Dameon, who managed to stop laughing, started laughing again. The other three there looked at him strangely, and he managed to gasp out, "Inside joke." That, of course, brought more laughter to him.
They just rolled their eyes and Twilight asked, "The Wonderbolts? The most talented fliers in all of Equestria?"
"That's them."
Twilight snorted before saying, "They would never accept a pegasus who couldn't even keep the sky clear for a single measly day."
"Hey! I could clear this sky in ten seconds flat." stated Rainbow.
Dameon immediately sat up, not wanting to miss this.
Twilight narrowed her eyes before saying, "Prove it."
Dameon started his mental timer along with Zalgo as Rainbow Dash hit the clouds out of existence.
"There, ten seconds flat. I'd never leave Ponyville hanging." Rainbow Dash said with a smirk. Dameon just laughed at their shocked expressions along with Rainbow dash.
Twilight grumbled as Rainbow Dash flew away. "Next is Carousel Boutique." said Spike. "It's the decorations."
"Oh, it's nearby, in fact, it's just across the street." said Dameon.
Inside the Carousel Boutique Dameon heard Spike say "Beautiful." He heard a whisper behind him and he turned to see Pinkie hiding behind a curtain. He walked over and to anybody who wasn't paying attention he seemed to be examining the curtain.
"Dameon, we need some help setting up the party, meet me in the Library." Dameon didn't question it, he just nodded before saying to Twilight and Spike, "Sorry, but I have to go. I have to go to work now. I hope you enjoy you're stay in Ponyville." He quickly walked out. He sighed before rushing towards the library.
When he got there he was immediately put to work by Pinkie, hanging up streamers, helping them make the punch, anything he could do. He saw Luke a few times helping out also. Suddenly a pony shouted, "She's coming!" Luke quickly raced forward and turn out the lights.
They saw the door open then quickly shut, followed by Spike saying, "Huh, rude much?"
Before Twilight could say anything Luke quickly flicked the lights back on followed by everybody there shouting "Surprise!"
Pinkie was by Twilight's side instantaneously, Dameon and Luke couldn't hear her, but they were surprisingly glad that they couldn't. Twilight walked over towards the table and poured herself a drink. She almost drank it when Dameon quickly rushed forwards and snatched it off the table.
"That was close." He said, looking towards Twilight before explaining his actions, "You almost drank hot sauce."
Twilight went upstairs after Pinkie ate a hot sauce covered cupcake.
_ Later that Night _
They all stood at town hall waiting for the princess to come and raise the sun. Dameon and Luke were standing side by side. This world has too much evil in it, and they were going to figure out what was evil. They weren't paying attention to the mayor, they were preparing for a fight.
They heard shocked muttering and realized that the princess didn't appear. They looked where the princess should have been, and saw a blue miasma flowing onto the balcony. It then took the form of a black alicorn wearing blue armor. They both ignored the pony talking, trying to find the quickest way to get up there.
The alicorn, known as Nightmare Moon started to laugh. Luke muttered under his breath, "Screw it!" He slammed his hands into the ground and a massive pillar of ice rose up underneath his feet. He used the momentum and launched himself at Nightmare. He twisted his waist which made his right leg swing over and kick Nightmare in the side of the head.
"How dare you touch me!" roared Nightmare. Her horn glowed slightly and a bolt of lightning shot down towards him. Luke raised his hand and caught the bolt. He then threw it at Nightmare who dodged it. This provided enough of a distraction for Dameon. He coated his arm with fire and shouted out, "Falcon Punch!" It sent Nightmare into and through the wall.
Dameon saw the panicking crowd and muttered, "Kage Bushin no Jutsu." Three clones appeared and Dameon said, "Make sure they get out safely."
Luke looked over to Dameon and nodded before saying, "Let's go kick some ass." Then, they both jumped through the hole in the wall the Dameon made.
_Meanwhile_
"Elements, Elements, Elements. How can I stop Nightmare Moon without the Elements of Harmony?" Twilight asked herself, looking for a book about the Elements of Harmony.
"And just what are the Elements of Harmony? And how did you know about Nightmare Moon's coming? Are you a spy?" demanded Rainbow Dash.
"Whoa there Rainbow," Applejack said. "Simmer down. She's not a spy, but she does know what's going on."
"And what was up with Dameon and Luke?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"What do you mean?" Twilight asked, it seemed as though that Luke and Dameon were friends with these five, so they might know about them.
"I mean did you see them attack Nightmare! Why would they even do that? I thought that they didn't like fighting!" exclaimed Rainbow Dash.
"Well then again," Rarity said, "We don't really know much about them. They're both still enigmas for us. Did you see what Luke did? He made a pillar of pure ice!"
"Yeah, Dameon even made clones of himself! They escorted most of the crowd out."
"Now, what's going on?" asked Applejack to Twilight.
Twilight explained everything. They were all silent for a bit before Pinkie Pie said, "Element of Harmony, a reference guide."
"Where did you find this!" exclaimed Twilight, she had been looking everywhere for it.
"It was under E!
Twilight quickly read it and said, "I'm going to the Ancient Castle of the Pony Sisters."
"And where's that?" asked Rainbow Dash.
"It's in the Everfree Forest."
_Meanwhile_
"Damn it! You sure she went this way?" asked Luke as he was hit by a low branch.
"Positive," Came the reply, "I saw that strange miasma move this way. Hell, it even left us a trail to follow!"
Sure enough, it seemed as if some of the miasma was coating the ground in front of them. It first went to a cliff, then a river, and finally a bridge that fell apart after they rushed over it. They continued following until it stopped at a large door. The door was connected to a wall of stone and moss.
"It seems to go into here." said Luke.
"No shit Sherlock." deadpanned Dameon.
They both pushed open the door and walked in. After they got inside the door slammed shut behind them.
"I have a feeling that shit is about to hit the fan." was all Dameon said before there was a bright flash of light and they disappeared from the main hallway.
They appeared somewhere else, but it was still near the castle. They looked around before they saw her. Nightmare Moon stood at the top of some stairs, glaring down at them.
"Well then," came a voice entirely different from Nightmare's, "What do we have here? Zalgo the king of corruption and Purification the murderer of thousands of demon kind? Working together!? I thought I'd never see the day."
Warning bells went off in Zalgo and Purification. They both knew who that voice belonged to. "Luke/Dameon!," They both called out, "This is the a major demon of lust! You must be careful!"
Dameon and Luke both knew that they were in trouble when both Zalgo and Purification were warning them.
Luke quickly summoned his bow and Dameon took out his Ninjato. They were both ready for a fight.
Dameon charged forward, slashing wildly. Nightmare ducked underneath it and slammed her hoof into his stomach sending him flying back. Luke quickly fired an arrow, which was dodged. Dameon stood up shakily, grasping his stomach before charging back in, managing a small cut on a surprised demon.
"What! You should at least be knocked out!" roared Nightmare. She charged forwards and impaled her horn on Luke's leg as he tried to jump out of the way. Luke stood up immediately, but instantly regretted it as white hot pain shot through his leg. Dameon covered himself in fire and charged at her, hoping to catch her off guard, but was mistaken as she flapped her wings taking to the air, and making Dameon run into Luke.
They both stood up before Luke muttered shakily, "It's going to be a long night."
_Meanwhile_
Twilight and the others pushed open the large doors, and made their way to the main room.
"Three, four, five. Where's the sixth element?" asked Pinkie.
"I don't know, but I've got an idea." said Twilight ass she lay down in the circle of the elements her horn glowing.
"C'mon girls, she needs to work." said Applejack.
"No! They're so close to getting them!" roared out Nightmare before vanishing into miasma. Luke and Dameon collapsed on the floor. Both of them had wounds all over their body. Gouges from Nightmare's horn, bruises and broken bones from slamming into walls after Nightmare's hits. Blood poured from many of them.
They managed to get a breather before the miasma came back. The shakily rose to their feet, Dameon with his Ninjato and Luke with his bow. The miasma disappeared, leaving Nightmare Moon and Twilight Sparkle. "Finally decided to show up?" asked Dameon from behind her.
Twilight turned around and almost puked. Luke noticed the expression and said, "Yeah, we look horrible. Now we got to defeat Nightmare."
Luke fired off another arrow, which was dodged and Dameon came up from behind, landing a fiery punch to the back of Nightmare's head. "Twilight. Whatever she brought with you, she doesn't want you to get it. Whatever it is, do what you have to do!" shouted Luke. He charged into the battle and swung his bow like a bat. It connected and sent her flying towards the wall. "Twilight go!"
Twilight raced towards the elements, under her breath she muttered, "Just a spark." Over and over again.
The stones were surrounded in purple. Nightmare quickly teleported in front of Twilight, trying to stop it when Twilight was launched backwards.
"No, No!" cried Nightmare Moon as Twilight smirked.
The glow surrounding the stones disappeared. "No! Where's the sixth element!?" cried out Twilight.
Nightmare Moon started to laugh, she rose on her hind legs and stomped down, destroying the stones.
Then Dameon came from behind and hit her hard across the side. "Remember us?" he gasped out.
"We won't go down that easily." Luke said, smirking. "Now I want to try something new." He raised his arms up. The air around them seem to be frozen, then they actually froze into the form of ice needles. "Let's see if you can dodge this!" He threw his arms towards Nightmare and the thousands of needles flew at her. Nightmare quickly flew out of the way, but was surprised when a blow hit her on the top of her head.
"Clones. Rather useful don't you think?" Dameon asked before he slammed down his fists on her head.
"You think you can hurry the fuck up Twilight!" Shouted Luke as he tackled Nightmare into the wall, despite his injuries.
"I-I don't know what to do!" Twilight cried out. It was then that the other five burst through the door and gasped. Twilight followed their line of sight and noticed both the destruction of the room and something strange happening. First, the entire room was in shambles. Holes, scorch marks, even blood stains were across the room. The second thing was that there was a shimmering light floating in the air. That light floated over to Dameon and Luke and wrapped itself around their neck, though they were too busy to notice. From each shining light came a necklace. The one on Luke's neck was a strange half gem, half of it was blue, the other half white that gave off it's own light. The one on Dameon's neck was even stranger. It seemed to cut into thirds. The part on the right was a bright red-orange, on the left side was a strange metallic gray color, and in the middle was pure black, seeming absorbing the light from the room.
Dameon suddenly felt empowered. Before it felt like he went ten rounds with Chuck Norris, now he felt as if he could run around the castle they were in twenty times without breaking a sweat. Luke was also feeling the same way.
Twilight gasped as the Elements of Harmony's shards were floating in the air. It then hit her like a ton of bricks. The spark was.
Luke and Dameon tuned out whatever Twilight would say and threw themselves into the battle with newborn ferocity. Luke slid underneath Nightmare and kicked up sending her flying through the air. Dameon quickly used the shadows around the room to launch himself upwards until he was above Nightmare Moon.
"You know," Dameon started, "You might want to learn how to DODGE!" He slammed his fist into Nightmare's stomach, making her plummet to the ground. She hit the ground with a thud and Dameon crossed his arms and aimed his body to hit Nightmare. He used the shadows on the ceiling to push him down faster. He slammed into Nightmare and immediately rolled away after he hit, and not a moment too soon, as Nightmare slammed her hoof where he was a second before.
"I will not fail again!" roared Nightmare, before a rainbow colored blast hit her head on. Meanwhile, both Dameon and Luke hit the ground, their strange energy disappearing.
Zalgo and Purification walked over to them. Purification started, "Another portal is opening."
Zalgo continued, "I feel something familiar about this portal... oh well. It should be somewhere nearby, quickly, before they ask questions."
They stood up shakily and heard the familiar sound of tearing paper as a portal appeared behind them. They looked back at the ponies quickly, and then walked through the portal.
The ponies smiled at the sisterly exchange in front of them, before realizing that they were missing two people. "Where's Luke and Dameon?" asked Rainbow Dash.
Something strange happened then. They all heard the sound of ripping paper and they watched in shock as Luke and Dameon fell out a dark circle.
Dameon stood up before saying, "Zalgo, report."
Luke followed, "Purification, you too."
If possible, they seemed to change within those few moment they didn't see them, but to those two, it was easily past a few dozen years. Their voices seemed emotionless as well. Then, they saw the scars. Dozens of them crossed their bodies. A large ones on their stomachs and smaller ones across their arms.
"Luke? Dameon?" asked Fluttershy, not believing that they were the same Luke and Dameon from before. Their heads snapped towards the her so fast they heard bones breaking.
"F-Fluttershy? What the hell! Zalgo, why are we back here!?" Dameon asked the air around him.
Meanwhile, Zalgo and Purification were trying to figure out the situation. Before they came back here, they remembered getting Luke's and Dameon's necklaces back and then falling through another portal, to here.
Luke looked over at Dameon before saying, with a smirk, so far the only emotion that he shown since Dameon's surprise, "Looks like we have some explaining to do." His voice, though, seemed strained, as if he was not used to talking.
Dameon just groaned before looking at them. "We might as well. Is our house still here?" The Elements nodded in reply. "Then let's go there."
Walking outside Dameon groaned a bit looking at the chasm in front of them. The bridge obviously wouldn't hold them. "Fuck it." muttered Dameon as he thrust his arm outwards. A metal bridge appeared and with a thunk it slammed into the other side of the chasm. "Let's go."
After they got to their copper house Luke sat them all down without a word. They sat across from each other. "Well, let's begin, Shall we?" was all Dameon said before going on to what happened.