As some time passed, Twilight had finished packing things she needed for her mission.
She put her saddlebag on. Twilight and Spike made their way to the room where Shadow
was reading the book given to him.

Twilight: Enjoying the book, Shadow?

Shadow: It's ok I guess, but Daring Do's adventures are nothing compared to what I
have.

Spike: Really? Like what?

Shadow: I traveled through time and space, fought demigods, an army of aliens, and
even my so-called "Father" to save the world.

Spike: Cool.

Twilight: Wow, that is certainly more than Daring Do ever did.

Shadow: Yeah, and most of my adventures revolve around these.

Shadow showed his Emerald to Twilight and Spike.

Spike: It looks delicious.

Shadow: Don't even think about it little dragon. This isn't any ordinary gem, it's a
Chaos Emerald.

Twilight: A Chaos Emerald?

Shadow: Yes, there are seven Emeralds in total, and each of them has great power.

Spike: What kind of power?

Shadow: Here, allow me to demostrate.

Shadow grips his Emerald, channeling his energy into his other hand which began to
flame with a green aura around it.

Twilight: That's incredible!

Spike: Incredible? More like amazing!

Shadow: Well thats just a fraction of what I can do.

Twilight: Really, what else can you do?

Shadow: I can also control time and space itself, fly for a short period of time,
energy blasts, plus I'm so durable that I can even survive a fall from space.

Twilight: You fell from space...and survived?

Spike: So your like invincible right?

Shadow: No not entirely. I can be hurt by other chaos beings equal in power to me.

Spike: Chaos beings?

Shadow: Think of it as magic, it flows through every living thing and all you have to
do is just need to tap into that power and take control of it.

Twilight: Interesting. But your chaos powers are not

Shadow: There's someone here can use chaos?

Twilight: Well, sort of,

-Discord suddenly appears in the center of the room with a flash.

Discord: SURPRISE!

Twilight and Spike: DISCORD?!

Discord: Well well well. What do we have here? If it isn't my "good friends" Twilight
Sparkle and Spike. I couldn't help but overhear your WONDERFUL conversation about my
ABSOLUTE favorite topic!

Spike: You were LISTENING?

Twilight: What do you want Discord?

Shadow: You know him?

Twilight: Unfortunately...

Discord: Oh come now Twilight how is it unfortunate to be in company of another
friend? Speaking of friends, mind telling me who your new pal is?

Twilight: *sigh* Fine. Shadow, this is Discord, Spirit of Chaos and Mischief.

Shadow: Discord huh? I guess that name suits you considering the way you look.

Discord: And you look nothing like that "hilarious" comment which I will gracefully
ignore.

Shadow: Hmph, well allow me to introduce myself. I am Shadow the Hedgehog, The
Ultimate Lifeform and Master Of Chaos.

Discord: Impressive titles.

Shadow: Damn right.

Twilight: Shadow we should get going the others are probably waiting for us. You two
can banter about looks and titles later.

Shadow: You're right, we don't have time for messing around.

Discord: Oh, so you're just going to take a trip to the Crystal Empire and not invite
me?

Twilight: How do you know-?

Discord: You said it yourself Twilight. I AM the Spirit of Chaos and MISCHIEF.

Spike: Figures he would know.

Discord: I also know about Mephiles and him being in our world even disturbs me.

Shadow: So shut up talking so we can go find this guy and take him out.

Discord: Shadow I am here to help you and my firends but do you really think you can
go around looking like this?

Shadow: What the hell are you going on about?

Discord: I mean that you should get REALLY Chaotic and use the element of surprise.

Twilight: We already have that in our favor with him just being here.

Discord: Oh really? Didn't I overhear that both Shadow and Mephiles are from the same
world?

Shadow: Yes, but we haven't met.

Discord: That doesn't matter. This being may not be someone in YOUR knowledge, but
that doesn't stop him from knowing about YOU.

Shadow: You do have a point.

Twilight: Alright, I guess we humor you Discord. But what do you mean by element of
surprise?

Discord: Well...if we transformed Shadow into something more low-key and
unrecognizable...such as a pony….

Shadow, Twilight and Spike: WHAT!?

Shadow: Screw that, I prefer the way I look.

Discord: Come on now, think about it. Mephiles will never see it coming and plus I'll
make it so that you can switch forms at will so you can be a hedgehog and a pony.

Spike: .

Twilight: As much as I hate to admit it, it's not a bad idea. But only if you are up
for it, Shadow.

Shadow: As much as it pains me to say it he's right. Ok I'm in and you will make it
so that I can changes forms at will right?

Discord: You have my word. Now let's begin the transformation!

Meanwhile in the Dark Forest, Mephiles made his way through the forest while reading
a book on Equestria's history.

Mephiles: Interesting. This world has more to offer than I thought but if I wish to
rule this world, I may need some assistance.

Out of nowhere a group of 3 changelings come out of nowhere and surrounded Mephiles.

Changeling 1: Well what do we have here?

Changegling 2: Looks like dinner to me brother.

Mephiles: You foolish creatures have no idea who you are dealing with. But allow me to make you a deal.

Changelings 3: And what would that be?

Mephiles: Take me to your queen.

Changeling 1: And if we refuse?

Mephiles: You die.

Changeling 2: Oh screw this guy I'm hungry.

Changeling 3: Lets kill him now.

Changeling 1: OK. Prepare to die.

Mephiles: Don't say I didn't warn you.