[Short Story Inspiration]
Have you ever read FanFic's where someone insults the main OC, and then all of a sudden the OC starts throwing bangers! You know, the type of retort you wish you would have spit to the bully who insulted your mom. I'm talking about the ones that end a man's whole curreurrr!
"Boom, bam, bap, badabbabum, POW!"
You can't come back from that! Then the dude picks a fight with Protag-kun, only for the inevitable shit to go down! I LOVE HOW THEY MAKE THEMSELVES LOOK GOOD!!! There's no shame in having your character be intellectually better than the douchebag!
If your OC can't give a proper reply, the story will look very unappealing.
[Chapter 10: Truest Good and Evil]
The halls of the castle still remain empty, where could those guards be hiding? Are they gone forever? Will they ever come back? Those were the thoughts of the pegasus filly walking through the desolate castle. Tired of listening to the echoes of her steps, she stopped to briefly take a look at something she was carrying.
It was the horn of Shining Armor, which still remain with her despite the previous day coming to an end. The current season is winter, a somewhat cold yet calm snowy day. Lapistoria didn't thought so, as every day seems to now carry a risk to it. That being Galaxy's complete control of life.
To think somepony gets to decide who gets to live and die by preference. It was sickening to the point where Lapistoria stop finding meaning in her objective. Especially since she couldn't stop him from killing Shining Armor.
Lapistoria: (Sorry Princess Celestia, Equestria is doom... I'm going home.)
[Start of the 12th day: 17 days remaining]
The little filly was now by the castle gate. With no guards to bid her farewell, she opted to fly over the gate without thinking twice on what she's leaving behind. She hasn't told Spike or the princesses of her immediate departure, and it's better if it stayed that way. She didn't want any pep talk, nor motivational speech about how "hope" is yet to be grasp. The only thing she needs right now is her family in Baltimare.
Walking through the streets of Canterlot fell slightly different from the last time. It wasn't the snow, it was the citizens. They're all just speaking mean things about Galaxy. About how he's a privilege commoner that doesn't deserve the title of prince. By far this is the weirdest Arrival Scenario.
Lapistoria: (Why are these ponies insulting Dark Matter like that? Isn't he loved by all? Talk about playing with fire, are they begging to be killed?)
The little pegasus couldn't put the pieces together. And in all honesty, why would she? Is not like if common sense is a defining trait of this collapsing world. So the little filly simply conclude this was just Galaxy's attempt to justify his suffering. Even though it's obvious they're being manipulated by him.
Lapistoria: (I better get to the train station soon, or else Dark Matter is gonna...) Gonna... Huh?
All of the high status ponies shut their mouths at the arrival of somepony important. Who else could it be other than the one they were bad mouthing. The alicorn prince Galaxy, and his six girlfriends started walking down the street as if they own the place. The entire crowd step aside, with some covering their mouths in hopes that their insults didn't traveled to his ears.
All of them wore black attire design by Rarity. It almost looks like they're going to a funeral or something? Foreshadowing can be such a cruel mistress.
Rainbow Dash: Do they really think we didn't heard them yapping about you? These rich ponies think they're better than you!
Rarity: If Canterlot has a flaw, this has to be it. If only they knew how much you suffered.
Galaxy: It's ok, their words are meaningless. I don't care about what they think of me because I've grown out of the weakling I once was. Emotions such as anger are beneath me now. If any of these rich imbeciles want to keep on barking, then I'll welcome it. I know clearly they're just a bunch of jealous pretentious morons.
Applejack: Well said Galaxy! Cool and compose. If I were you fella, I would be bucking a wall down by now!
Twilight: Yeah... we shouldn't be angry in a day like this. Come on, let's go to Celestia's castle and... wait...!
Out of all the ponies that moved out of the road, only one stood firm. The six mares and prince stop and made eye contact with the courageous, or should I say FOOLISH pegasus filly that stood in their way. There was a reason Lapistoria didn't move, it was simply because there was never a reason to do so. Galaxy is already well aware of her location.
It would have been the same as playing hide and seek with only one place to hide. Flat out easy and pointless.
Applejack: Hey, ain't that the little filly that it's living it cozy on Celestia castle?
Rainbow Dash: Wow Captain Obvious! What gave it away? The fact that we've seen her already!?
Applejack: Can it Rainbow! I just can't recall her name that's all.
Fluttershy: She giving us a s-scary look. It doesn't h-h-help that everypony else is staring at us t-too!
Galaxy: Let me take care of that.
The proud prince caring smile turned into the most serious face in the universe. All of a sudden, a massive burst of Conqueror's Haki was aimed at the privilege rich idiots, knocking all of them unconscious in an instant! Their spirits were not fit to go against the Color of the Supreme King!
Lapistoria was stun, the crowd collapse just like that, and she's now going to confront him? Talk about unfair to the highest degree. The pegasus wanted to fly away as fast as she could, but even if she were to transform her wings, the difference in speed between the prince and filly was flat out asinine. A fable race about a tortoise and hare that doesn't underestimate is not enough to compare the two. A better comparison would be a drag race between the physical embodiment of the speed of light, and a pet rock named "Sluggish".
Galaxy: What's wrong filly? Your legs are trembling. Let me guess, it's the cold right? Pretty good excuse if I do say so myself.
The prince words made the six mares laugh hard, almost like if he told the most funniest joke in the entire world. It took a while for them to stop laughing, but when they did, they got back on track.
Lapistoria: Gah...! (As if I need more proof that I'm not capable of doing this! Please, if you want to meet Princess Celestia go ahead! JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!!!)
Galaxy: Go on Twilight, and remember, ask nicely. We don't want to make ourselves look bad.
Twilight: Right! I'll do my best.
Walking over to Lapistoria, The Princess of Friendship stopped in front of her with her head held high. Metaphors can go screw themselves, nothing beats literally looking down on others. With that, Twilight extended her hoof towards the filly, to then ask for a simple request.
Twilight: Please, give "it" back to me.
Lapistoria: Huh, did I took something from you? Is it Spike? If so, I don't have him, and you can't have him.
Twilight: You know what I said, give "it" back.
Lapistoria: And I believe I don't, because you're being super vague about it. What is this "it" thing anyways?
Pinkie Pie: Wow, she really is a dumb-dummy filly isn't she!? More of a dumb-dumb than Rainbow!
Rainbow Dash: Uhhhhh... was that a complement?
Twilight: The horn you have, It's my brother's. Give it back to me now...
Lapistoria: !!!
The shock expression in the filly's face was apparent. No words can describe the sheer amount hypocrisy she was witnessing. Her "brother's" horn? What kind on nonsense she was speaking about? With major confusion, Lapistoria took out Shining Armor horn, but in her doubt, all she could do was look back at Twilight.
Lapistoria: I thought you didn't had a brother?
Twilight: You're holding his horn, that's more than enough proof. Give it now.
In a short moment, Lapistoria took a glimpse of Galaxy. He has a smirk that said; "How are you gonna get out of this one?" The little pegasus ignore it, and proceeded to spit some facts.
Lapistoria: You sure look desperate; "Give it BACK! Give it NOW!" Yapping like if you actually loved your "brother".
Twilight: We are going to make a funeral for him! HOW DO YOU THINK I FEEL!? Don't talk like if you knew him! What makes you think you're more qualified to keep it!?
Lapistoria: You're right Princess Twilight, I didn't knew your brother that well.
Twilight: Then I'll take the horn.
Lapistoria: BUT! I've befriended others who truly did love him, and cared for him, and were willing to help him through his struggles... You did no such thing...
Lapistoria brought the horn closer to herself, until it touch her chest. She thought of his parents, Luna, and Spike, as they were the ones who truly deserve this horn. Twilight couldn't bare it, the anger was getting the best of her, and it did. The Princess of Friendship ruined the moment by slapping the little filly as hard as she could. Her friends reacted according to the situation, with gasps and open mouths, while Galaxy remain serious, as his character should do.
Twilight: You are so ANNOYING!!! GIVE IT TO ME!!!
Before Twilight could touch her again, something awoken inside Lapistoria. Something that felt similar to her wings yesterday, but not to the point where it actually affected them. This time it was her mind, and she demonstrate it by shooting the princess with some sort of energy blast. Twilight was send flying towards her friends, but Galaxy manage to catch her in time before they got hurt.
Galaxy showed fear for the first time, but it was overshadow by anger. Seeing his fiance being hurt by some insignificant filly really grind his gears.
Galaxy: *Tsk* (Earthbound/Mother PSI. And the bitch hurt Twilight... UNFORGIVABLE!!!)
Lapistoria: How ironic, the love she feels for her "brother" is mediocre compared to the love she feels for his killer.
Pinkie Pie: Girls, is it just me? or is she giving some SUPER CRAZY VILLIAN VIBES!!!
Applejack: Yep, truly a bad apple if I ever seen one. How in tarnation is this rotten runt living in the same roof as the princesses!?
Rainbow Dash: Who cares! Let's just beat her the old fashion way! TWILIGHT WAKE UP, WE GOT TO USE THE ELEMENTS!!!
Twilight: Uggghhhhhhhhh...
It's no use, in the state Twilight is now, she'll be unable to activate her Element of Magic. The girls were in disarray, they couldn't keep it together. Without Twilight, they're just a bunch of girls horny for the same stallion. Luckily, that same stallion is going to do something about this.
He put Twilight down next to the girls, then stood up to start something with Lapistoria. The pegasus wasn't in the mood to fight, so she tried giving an excuse to get out of this.
Lapistoria: Don't fight me Dark! We both know I'm as harmless as a summer wind. I won't bother you anymore!
Galaxy: A summer wind can also turn into a hurricane, I'm not letting you go. But if you don't want to fight, let's settle this with words. I'm a master at "Talk-no-Jutsu".
An argument was brewing at the scene. Both pegasus and alicorn remained quiet to see which one will talk first. Galaxy didn't want to be the first, countering is infinitely better than of bringing a topic. And to the prince relief, Lapistoria spoke after a smooth winter breeze graze the street.
Lapistoria: You killed Shining Armor, I won't give "it" to you either!
Galaxy: I am a God, why would I care about the horn of somepony else?
Lapistoria: Because... your fiance wants it?
Galaxy: You can keep it, that just shows how evil you are, being the antagonist of this cartoon and all. You should really reconsider your life choices, cause this path is gonna get you killed by forces you can't comprehend.
Lapistoria: Comprehend...? COMPREHEND!? WHAT IS THERE TO "COMPREHEND" IN A WORLD LIKE THIS!? Just look at you! You wouldn't know what "Evil" is even if you had a dictionary!
Galaxy: You hurt my girlfriend... I can't think of anything more evil than that.
Lapistoria: Oh... Then I guess everypony around us is just taking a nap! And Shining Armor trip and fall on a rug of knives!
Galaxy: Keyblades*
Lapistoria: SCREW YOU!!!
All it takes to be right, is to act like you're not wrong, and Galaxy is really good at it. Lapistoria couldn't keep her emotions in check. It's flat out aggravating to speak to this stallion, let alone being near him. She wanted to run away, but anger has a hard grasp on her heart. If she flees, all she'll feel will be regrets on the final days of Equestria.
Galaxy: Shining Armor needed to die, he was corrupted by dark magic. Only a filly like you would find hope in a stallion like that. You're no hero girl, know your place.
Lapistoria: And yet here you are; Dark Matter: the pinnacle of heroism! *Sigh* WHAT'S A HERO ANYWAYS!? Would you know one if you saw it!? And suppose you did... WOULD THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY!?
For some reason, Galaxy didn't knew how to respond to this one. The little pegasus didn't even put much thought into that insult, it just came out of her feelings. The response she was expecting was something around the lines of, "I AM a hero!" or "It doesn't take long to look at one self in the mirror." Instead he was taken aback, while having a hoof firmly covering his face.
Galaxy: You're right... I'm no hero... The darkness, Dark Matter, he's still lurking in my soul... The past still hunts me to no end... I'm a monster undeserving of love... I'm a burden...
Lapistoria: Uhhh...? Glad you know...?
Rainbow Dash: I don't believe that for even a second!
The five mares got behind the morally confused alicorn, all with something motivational to say. This was when the filly realized, words ring no meaning on deaf ears. It didn't matter how convincingly she made her words sound, it was never going to make them think any less of him.
Galaxy: Girls...?
Applejack: You're lying to yourself partner. Don't ever think that of yourself, be more honest with you feelings.
Pinkie Pie: You gave us so many good moments, and you make us laugh countless times. For the record, it was 12,573 times! I've been counting!
Rarity: You have such a generous heart. At times it feels like a dream to have you, and we never want to wake up.
Fluttershy: You are kind in every aspect. Always thinking about the well being of others, while also considering their feelings.
Lapistoria couldn't help but look around at the unconscious ponies that insulted them before. It's just incredible that Fluttershy said such a blatant lie in front of the proof.
Lapistoria: ??? (I beg to differ...)
Rainbow Dash: You're even extremely loyal! Helping us without thinking twice, and without saying no. I can't ask for a better lover-
Twilight: -Or Hero!
Galaxy: Twilight! You're awake!
Twilight: I am... and you know why? Because you are the magic that brings meaning to my life... our lives!
The inspiring words of the group gave the stallion a reason to believe in himself. He found it surprising that he ever doubted on his legitimacy as a hero, or so it seems. You see, this was more than just simple theatrical play. He was never aiming to be morally superior, or to be doubtful of his title, that's just the cherry on top. His aim was to pander to the emotions of the Element Bearers.
Honestly, Loyalty, Laughter, Generosity, Kindness, and Magic. The mere act of calling their names is enough to hint what's about to happen...
The secret 7th Element of Harmony was about to be reveal
The Elements slipped away into the sky, spinning around something that was appearing in the middle. Sparks flew out like fireworks combined with a meteor shower, until finally... it happened...
All of the previous elements went to their respective owners, while the new seventh one descended slowly to Galaxy. His element was a crown embedded with a dark blue gem that had his cutiemark on it, a spiraling galaxy with a shooting star. The shooting star in the gem was a different color, a vivid red that shines as bright as their future.
Twilight: Galaxy, that's a new Element! What do you think it represents?
Galaxy: I know what this is... Always... Since the day I step hoof in Equestria.
"This is the Element of Understanding!"
Lapistoria couldn't believe it, she CAN'T believe it! She bare witness to the most stupidest, dumbest, ludicrously idiotic thing in Equestria. There was no doubt about it, the universe bend to Galaxy's will, and he started plowing it with his cockadoodler! A child shouldn't see this, let alone be in the receiving end of it.
As Galaxy and his entourage levitate into the sky to test the new power of the Elements, Lapistoria flare up, and her wings changed to the ones she used the other day. This wasn't something she did consciously, the pressure was so intense that she instinctively transform.
Lapistoria: WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS!? I DON'T WANT TO FIGHT!!! STOP!!!
They didn't answer, by the looks of it, they are going to let their actions speak for themselves. This argument was going to end with the greatest counter of them all; Pure unadulterated MURDER! Nothing beats killing to win, especially under these circumstances. Unwilling to be killed, despite being inevitable, Lapistoria cover herself in the aura of her wings.
For an added bonus, she put her new PSI powers to use, and cast PSI Shield α a layer above her spirit.
Lapistoria: (I'M GONNA DIE! I'M DYING! I'M DEAD!)
They were all ready to fire, however, something immediately stood in their way. Landing In front of the filly was Princess Celestia, who just came out of nowhere with a strict look on her face. Although Galaxy still wanted to shoot, the other girls hesitated at the sight of their princess, so he needed to comply to their wishes. In the end, a beam of rainbow and pure friendship was fired up in the sky.
Celestia now got behind Lapistoria, as this beam was still dangerous even if it was not aimed at them. A God like pressure of wind send the unconscious rich pricks flying to the heavens, and the snow from the mountain turned into a dangerous avalanche. But worst of all was what the beam did to the sky.
Lapistoria: The... The atmosphere...!
There was a gigantic hole that ripped away the blue of the sky, showing the deep vast space and stars. Flat out terrifying for the little pegasus, since she was the main target of the beam.
Lapistoria: That was going to hit Canterlot... It was going to hit Equestria...! IT WAS GOING TO HIT ME!!! URG! BLEAH!!!
Just as the streets were cleaned up by the shock wave, the little filly chunder uncontrollably, dirteing the road once more. This got to be her second worst day in here, with the one beating it being yesterday. The Princess of the Sun gave her assistance, while the girls came down, screaming their hearts out at Celestia for not letting them finish her.
Twilight: WHAT ARE YOU DOING PRI-
Pinkie Pie: SHE'S EEEEEEVVVVIIIIIIILLL-
Rainbow Dash: SERIOUSLY THAT LITTLE-
Applejack: HOLD ME CAUSE I'M GONNA-
Rarity: WITH ALL DUE RESPECT YOUR HIG-
Fluttershy: FILLY MUST BE PURGE!!!-
"ENOUGH!!!"
The princess voice ring louder, there was no way to continue blabbering any more with that demanding stare piercing their souls. Now that everypony was quiet, Princess Celestia lifted Lapistoria, placing the pegasus on her back, as she was too scare to move. She then walked through Twilight and her friends quietly, showing how little she cares to talk to them.
After she got through them, she saw Galaxy right in front of her. That crown on his head was an eyesore, it contrast with his depressing black tuxedo.
Celestia: Didn't knew they give Elements to humans?
Galaxy: Didn't knew you like carrying burdens?
Celestia: Funny... Anyways, I don't understand? With all that power you could punish all the people that wrong you. Is there a reason why you don't want to go back?
Galaxy: If I do, I'll become that weak powerless human again. I'm also not interested in revenge, why would I do something so pitiful?
Celestia: Do you really believe yourself to be a hero?
Galaxy: I AM a hero, It doesn't take long to look at one self in the mirror.
Celestia: Suit yourself...
It was as simple as that. No complicated dialect, no deep sentences. Just leave accepting what happened, and don't look back. As long as words don't turn into actions, it's not a crime. Celestia made a wise move leaving them to do their thing. Once they were out of sight, Twilight got near Galaxy, and kiss him on the cheek.
Twilight: Are you worried about Princess Celestia?
Galaxy: Yeah... Discord manipulated her to obey that filly. Lulu is also possess...
Twilight: Could there be a solution?
Galaxy: I don't know... I don't know... (SIKE! I can disperse that spell no diff! But man... TODAY WAS SOO FUN!!! I love this angle to the plot. Evil filly possessing the rulers of Equestria!? I couldn't plan something so marvelous even if I FUCKING tried!) I'll figure something out, no need to worry...
Twilight: I hope so... Say, that crown makes you look cute!
Galaxy: You think so?
The rest of Galaxy's day was spent with the girls talking about his new Element. Their infatuation toward him reach a degree where it cannot be measured, a love with no limits. They even forgot about Shining Armor's funeral, the thought never crossing their minds.
In fact... Who is this "Shining Armor?"
Moving over to the princess and filly, they were not going to a specific destination. The Princess of the Sun wanted to give the pegasus a moment to breathe and gather her thoughts. Poor Lapistoria was having a panic attack, calling Celestia's name over and over again, while keeping her eyes close to not see that hole in the sky. Her face was buried in the princess mane, hooves trembling as she's holding for dear life. The anguish of her voice almost got Celestia concerned for her well-being.
Lapistoria: Princess Celestia *Sob* Princess Celestia! *Hiccup* UGH! CELESTIA!!!
Celestia: Calm-calm now, it's all over, you can relax now.
Lapistoria: I c-can't *Hiccup* *Gasp* I CAN'T! *Cough* *Cough* I'm dying Celestia! IM GONNA DDDIIIIEEEEEEE!!!
Celestia: No you're not, you're alive and kicking, that's a good thing! You lived...
Lapistoria: WWWWAAAAAHHHHH!!! *GASP* AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
The little filly couldn't control her emotions, she truly messed up here. The city of Canterlot was in complete disarray, not to mention the ponies that were blown away. This was a full on massacre, genocide to the highest degree. It was absolutely horrifying seeing all of this as the one who was meant to die. Even Princess Celestia was in the verge of losing her mind.
But she didn't, and instead she's going to make sure they're in the right state of mind. While walking around, Celestia found a bakery named "Soft Venture". The owner was going to close for the day due to today's events. The princess got close, and when the owner turned around, he couldn't believe what he was seeing. "Why would the princesses be in a place like this, in a time like this?"
Celestia: If it's too rude to ask, Can you please open your establishment for a bit?
Bakery Owner: M-MY APOLOGIES! Right this way your highness!
Celestia: There's no need to apologize. If anything...
"I should be the one making the apologies."
[End of Chapter 10]