Twilight and Cadence were helpless as Mephiles was charging his attack. The alicorns tried to use their wings and horns but Chrysalis used her magic to disable them with her green goo.

Cadence: Twilight if we don't make it out of this, I just want you to know that-

Twilight: Don't say that! Cadence the others will be here soon. (Whispers) I hope.

Suddenly Mephiles out of no where Shadow Spin Dashes and hits Mephiles sending crashing into a nearby building.

Chrysalis: Mephiles!

-She flies to Mephiles. Shadow runs over to the princesses.

Shadow: Are you two ok?

Twilight: We are now. Thank you.

Shadow: Don't mention it.

-Then the Stallions and the rest of the Mane 6 showed up as well.

Shining: Cadence are you alright?

Cadence:I'm fine thanks to Shadow.

Mane 5 and Spike: Twilight!

Twilight: I'm fine girls.

Sunset: Good to see you're safe Twilight.

Twilight: Same to you.

Flash: Hey guys I hate to ruin the moment but he's back.

-They turned to see Chrysalis and Sombra who suddenly appears from the shadows holding the Crystal Heart while Mephiles who stood between with his arm broken.

Mephiles: It's been too long Shadow the hedgehog.

-Sets his arm back back in place making a cracking sounds.

Pinkie and Cheese: Gross.

Mephiles: Sombra. Chrysalis. Take the Crystal Heart and return to the lair. I will follow soon.

Chrysalis: As you wish my love.

Sombra: Mephiles. Don't forget about our deal.

Mephiles: I didn't. I will bring the girl when I'm done. Now go.

Sombra: Ok.

-Chrysalis and Sombra created a Dark Portal Sombra walked through it first.

Cadence: They're getting away with the Crystal Heart!

Shadow: Oh no they're not! CHAOS SPEARS!

-Shadow fired multiple spears that were heading for Chrysalis when suddenly appeared in front of Chrysalis. He used hand to deflect them all as Chrysalis entered the portal and it closed.

Shadow: No way!

Shining: He just block them with ease.

Twilight: With one hand.

Rainbow: This is dynamite.

Mephiles: Impressive Shadow. I actually felt that. It was like a mosquito bite.

Shadow: Bastard.

Mephiles: Though you could do better.

Shadow: Ok I want answers!

Mephiles: You really don't remember do you?

Shadow: All I know is that you're name is Mephiles and that I'm to stop you.

Mephiles: Is that all?

Shadow: What else is to know?

Mephiles: So much more than. Allow to explain everything including how I came to be in this world.'

Shining: I say we attack him now and make em tells us everything.

Flash: I agree. He caused so much chaos and destruction.

Mephiles: Silence boy! This is between me and Shadow.

Shadow: What do you want from me?

Mephiles: I want you to join me?

Everyone: WHAT?!

Rainbow: You're crazy!

Applejack: Shadow would help a monster like you.

Pinkie: That's right!

Fluttershy: Yeah you big meanie.

Shadow: They're right. What makes you think you I join?

Mephiles: Because I know you all too well. You are more like me than you know.

Shining: He's nothing like you.

Flash: He may be arrogant but I see him as good friend.

Sombra: Friend?

Chrysalis: He has really has fooled you hasn't he.

Mac: What are ya'll talking about?

Mephiles: Shadow has no allegiance to anyone but himself.

Twilight: That's a lie!

Mephiles: Oh you didn't tell them did you?

Cadence: Tell us what?

Mephiles: Shadow wasn't always the good person you think he is.

Spike: What is he talking about Shadow?

Rainbow: He's lying that's all Spike.

Shadow: No...he's not.

Everyone: WHAT?!

Shadow: I've done terrible things in the past and i regret all my past actions.

Twilight: What...What things have you done?

Shadow had a ashamed look on his face.

Mephiles: He was willing to kill every living being in his world. All because of the death of someone close to him.

-Everyone just looked at with a look of disbelief on their faces.

Spike: Shadow. Is what he saying true?

Shadow: Yes.

-Twilight was hurt and had a depressed and disbelief look.

Mephiles: You see. Shadow and I are very similar in every way.

Twilight: Don't you dare say that!

Mephiles: Hmmm.

-Everyone looked at Twilight.

Twilight: Shadow is nothing like you. Ever since he came to world I felt kind of special with him. I can't explain it but it's like we have a special connection. So he made mistakes in the past but the only thing matters is that he changed and is a better person. I can see that everytime I look at him. He'll be our friend no matter what!

Shadow: Twilight….

Rainbow: That's right ya creep!

Rarity: He's proven to be a true friend.

Applejack: He even saved our lives.

Sunset: We all mistakes.

Big Mac: But learning from those mistakes only makes you better.

Cheese: So what if he did those things he's not the same person he was.

Pinkie: That's right even though he's still grumpy.

Flash: I'll admit it, I didn't like him much before because of my feelings for someone. But I respected him not matter what. I can see why Twilight has feelings for him.

Mephiles: Feelings? What feelings?

-Cadence walks in between Shadow and Twilight.

Cadence: The most powerful feeling there.

-Cadence puts Twilight hoof in Shadow.

Cadence: Love.

-Shadow and Twilight just looked at each other blushing.

Rarity, Pinkie, Aj, Rainbow, Fluttershy, Spike: Awwww.

-Sunset smiled as Flash Sentry put his wing over her back. Shining Armor just smiled seeing his sister happy.

Mephiles(thinking)So Shadow it would seem you found someone as well.

Shadow: Twilight i need you to take everyone inside the castle.

Twilight: But what about you?

Shadow: I'm going to finish this.

Soarin: Then let us help you.

Shining: Yeah with our new powers we can beat him easily.

Cheese: That's right.

Mac: Eeyup.

Shadow: I know but I wouldn't forgive myself if anything to you all. So please let me fight him alone.

Sunset: Are you sure Shadow?

Shadow: Yes.

Twilight: You heard him everypony get inside.

Mane 5 and Spike: Okay!

-The Mane 5 and Spike headed to the castle.

Soarin: Come on guys let's go with the girls.

Cheese: Right behind.

Mac: Wait up.

Shining: Cadence let's go.

Cadence: Ok.

Shining: Flash, let's get going.

Flash: Give me a sec. I'll be there.

Shining: Ok.

-Cadence and Shining leave with the stallions, the Mane Six and Spike.

Sunset: Flash we should get going.

Flash: I know. Hey Shadow.

Shadow: Yeah Sentry?

Flash: You better beat this guy alright?

Shadow: I will.

Flash: Besides, we still need to finish our fight.

Shadow: Count on it.

Flash: Alright Sunset let's go.

-Flash picks up Sunset Shimmer and flies to the castle.

Sunset: Flash I swear if you drop me,,

Flash: Trust me I won't let anything happen to you.

-Back to Shadow and Twilight.

Shadow: Twilight you should get going.

Twilight: I can't just let fight him alone.

Shadow: I'll be fine.

Mephiles(thinking) No you won't.

Twilight: Okay. Please be careful Shadow.

Shadow: I will. Now get going.

Twilight: okay(kisses Shadow's cheek) good luck.

-Twilight leaves heading to the castle.

Mephiles: Finally. All that drama was making me sick. If I had a mouth, I would have thrown up by now.

Shadow: Let's move this somewhere. What do you say?

Mephiles: Fine by me. It makes no difference to me.

Mephiles takes out the purple chaos emerald.

Shadow(thinking) A chaos emerald.

Mephiles: Are you ready?

Shadow(pulls out his green emerald) Ready when you are.

Mephiles and Shadow: CHAOS CONTROL!

-Shadow and Mephiles teleports and leaves the area. Twilight stars outside from the castle.

Twilight: Please Shadow, come back to me.

-Elsewhere far from the Crystal Empire Celestia and Luna flew as fast they could to the empire.

Luna: Sister I fear something has happened.

Celestia: Yes I sense it too.(thinking) I hope Twilight and the others are alright.

-Suddenly out of nowhere a bright ball of light appeared in front of them.

Luna: What is this?

Light Orb: We don't have much time.

Celestia: What you are talking about? And what are you?

Light Orb: I'll explain everything on time, but for now Shadow needs help.

Luna: What do you mean?

Light Orb: He's is about to fight Mephiles alone and I fear he isn't strong enough.

Celestia: What can we do to help?

Light Orb: I need you to summon Shadow's allies from his world.

Luna: What are you talking about?

Celestia: More importantly why do you want us to summon them.

Light Orb: Because Mephiles, Sombra, and Chrysalis have joined forces.

Luna: WHAT?!

Celestia: Sombra and Chrysalis. Oh no.

Light Orb: I also sense Tirek has returned to Equestria to finish what he started so many years ago.

Luna: Enough! Tell us now. Who are you?

Celestia: Luna calm yourself.

Light Orb: She's I'll tell you everything on the way now hurry.

Celestia: Ok.

Luna: Fine.

-The Light Orb and the Royal Sisters took off fast to the Empire.