Meanwhile in Canterlot, a unicorn stallion walks through an alleyway while levitating a bucket of oranges. He bumps into someone in a cloak and apologizes for nearly bumping into him.

Lord Tirek: "Is he friend, or is he foe?" the pony wonders. I can assure you... I am no friend. I am Lord Tirek, and I will take what should have been mine long ago.

-He consumes the unicorn's magic, causing the unicorn's eyes to lose their color and his cutie mark to vanish while making Tirek stronger.

-Tirek laughs evilly. Celestia Wakes Up in her room scared and gasping for air.

Luna: Sister, are you alright?!

Celestia: I just had the most terrible dream.

Luna: Why do you think I am here? You know as well as I that this was not a dream, but a vision. Tirek has returned.

Celestia: Then we haven't much time. The stronger he becomes, the more we are all in danger. As if Mephiles wasn't enough, now Tirek is back.

-It's the next morning. Twilight just got out of bed, and walked out of her room. She then hears some talking coming from the sewing room that was down the hall. She then enters the room to see Rarity and Fluttershy working on some uniforms.

Rarity: Oh. Good morning darling. You're up pretty early.

Twilight: I could say the same for you. What are you two doing in here?

Fluttershy places a uniform in front of Twilight.

Rarity: I just wanted to modify them a bit Twilight. You know to give them some more attitude and pizazz! Just look at what we have been doing. Each uniform is catered to each competitor with a different color and their cutie mark on the side. Aren't they fabulous?

Twilight: They look great Rarity, but are you sure you are allowed to do this?

Fluttershy: Yes. She asked Cadence about it last night when you were talking with Shadow.

Twilight: Oh. Do you girls need any help with anything?

Rarity: I think we are fine darling. Thank you for the offer though.

Twilight: Well I leave you two to your work.

-Twilight leaves the room and bumps into Sunset. The two butt heads and fall down.

Twilight: Ow. That hurt.

Sunset: I'm so sorry Twilight. Are you alright?

Twilight: I'm fine. It only hurt for a second. So how did you sleep last night?

Sunset: Great. I haven't slept that good in a while. Cadence has got it made.

Twilight: She sure does. So do you want to grab some breakfast with me?

Sunset: Ok.

Twilight: Hey can I ask you something?

Sunset: Sure what is it?

Twilight: Do you still like Flash?

Sunset: To be honest I still do like Flash. But the human Flash still likes you, but when I came back I wanted to try and be with this worlds Flash.

Twilight: And are you two together?

Sunset: No. This Flash likes you as well for some reason.

Twilight: Well I kinda went out with him a few times.

Sunset: Oh.

Twilight: But I'm not sure if he's the one for me.

Sunset: Why do you say that?

Twilight: He's a great guy but I think I like somepony else.

Sunset: It's Shadow right?

Twilight: (shocked) How did you know?

Sunset: It's not hard to tell he seems like a good guy for you.

Twilight: He is but what if he doesn't like me the same way. He does want to return to his world anyways.

Sunset: Well why don't you just ask him?

Twilight: I'll try.

Sunset: We should get going we don't want to miss breakfast right?

Twilight: Ok let's go.

-The two walk to the kitchen where Applejack is cooking with pinkie helping.

Sunset: What is that amazing smell?

Applejack: It's my famous apple cobbler. I thought about making it for everyone. We have quite a long day head of us.

Pinkie: Yes we do! Come on girls sit down so we can taste it!

-the girls sit down. Applejack brings small plates with samples of the cobbler. The three then try it.

Sunset: Wow! This is amazing!

Twilight: Your right! So good!

Pinkie: This is so AMAZING! BEST APPLE COBLER EVER!

Applejack: I'm glad you all like it. Granny Smith taught me how to make it.

-Shadow walks in

Shadow: Good morning.

Twilight: Oh. Hi Shadow. How did you sleep?

Shadow: Umm..fine, Just fine.

Pinkie: Shadow! You HAVE TO TRY THIS APPLE COBLER THAT APPLEJACK MADE!

Shadow: Ok.

-Shadow tries it.

Shadow: This is great. Thanks for the food Applejack.

Applejack: No problem Shadow. You ready for the tournament today?

Shadow: I'm always ready for a fight.

Twilight: You seem pretty confident.

Shadow: Of course. I'm always confident when it comes to fighting.

-Rainbow dash enters the room.

Rainbow: What's up everyone?

Sunset: Nothing except trying Applejack's apple cobbler.

Rainbow: Let me try!

-RD tries some.

Rainbow: This is as good as your apple family cider Applejack.

APPLEJACK: Well thank you dash. I do my best. Hey would you mind taking these two plates to Fluttershy and Rarity who are in the sewing room?

Rainbow: Sure no problem. I'll be back in a flash!

-rainbow takes the plates and rooms out of the room

Sunset: So Shadow have you learned how to control your magic yet?

Shadow: Huh?

Sunset: I mean if you're competing in a tournament as a unicorn, you should be able to use magic during a fight.

Shadow: No I haven't yet.

Twilight: I could help you.

Shadow: You can?

Twilight: Of course. I am the element of magic you know. Come on. Let's head outside. Want to come watch girls?

Pinkie: Sure!

Applejack: I'm up for it.

Sunset: I'd love to see how you teach magic.

Twilight: Alright then let's go.

-the group makes their way outside but Shadow turns and notices a picture of Starswirl.

Shadow: Hey Applejack.

Applejack: Yeah?

Shadow: Who is this pony?

Applejack: That's Celestia's and Luna old teacher, but he's long gone now.

Shadow: Oh ok.(in thought) He's look alot like my old mentor.

Shadow then makes his way outside with the other except RD. Rainbow returns to an empty kitchen.

Rainbow: Hey! Where is everybody? Well since they won't be back for a while .

-Rainbow starts rapidly eating the cobbler.

Rainbow: (food in her mouth) So good!

-Outside Twilight is training with Shadow using targets. Pinkie, Applejack, and Sunset were watching.

Twilight: Come on Shadow you can do it! Remember focus your power in your horn just like you focus your chaos power in your palms.

-Shadow's horn glows green for a few seconds, but then shorts out.

Shadow: (breathing heavily) I can't do it Twilight.

Twilight: Yes you can. Just focus your power.

Shadow: Ok. I can do this.

-Shadow's horn glows and little green sparks are flying out of it.

Twilight: Now, fire at the target.

-shadow fires a green energy blast and shatters the target.

Pinkie: He did it! He really did it!

Sunset: Great job!

-Shadow was worn out and falls to the ground. Twilight uses her magic to levitate him to a nearby bench. Sunset gives him some water, and he drinks it.

Shadow: Thanks I needed that.

Sunset: No problem.

Twilight: See it wasn't so hard right Shadow?

Shadow: Yea, but it's very tiring.

Sunset: You will get used to I'm sure.

-Shining and Cadence walk up clapping their hooves together.

Shining: Excellent job Shadow. You really impressed me.

Shadow: Thank you your highness.

Shining: No need for that. Just call me shining.

Cadence: Shadow, Rarity wanted me to tell you that she has your fighting uniform ready for you to try on. She's at the locker rooms in the stadium.

Shadow: Alright then. Twilight could you take me there?

Twilight: Ugh, sure.

Shining: I'll go with you. I need to get ready too.

Twilight: Your competing too BBBFF?

Shining: Of course. Time to show everyone what your big bro can do.

Shadow: BBBFF? What's that?

Twilight and Shining: Big Brother Best Friend Forever. HEHE.

Shadow: I see.

Shining: I'll see you later dear. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine.

Cadence: I know. I know. Now, go on.

-The three leave the area.

Sunset: Is it me or is Twilight and Shadow starting to like each other?

Pinkie: Ha! I knew it all along!

Cadence: Sunset I think you may be right.

Applejack: Isn't that sweet. Wait doesn't ugh Flash like her too?

Sunset: He does?

Cadence: I guess. I mean they did have that moment when Twilight came back from your world sunset. And I saw him blushing and looking at Twilight as he went back on the train I came from when I visited Twilight a while ago.

Pinkie: Love is so exciting. Come on we are going to miss the tournament if we don't hurry!

Cadence: Don't worry they can't start without me there.

-At the locker room Shadow stretching along with Shining Armor.

Shadow: So are your nervous Shining?

Shining: Not really. I'm only worried about embarrassing myself in front of my wife.

Shadow: You won't trust me.

Soarin: Hey guys what's up?

Shadow: Hi Soarin. Are you ready to go?

Spitfire: Of course he is. He is in the best shape of his life!

Shining: It's nice to see you Soarin. How's life as a wonderbolt?

Soarin: Pretty exciting. Always on the go. It's a rush. Well, I'll see you later Spitfire.

Spitfire: Good luck. I know you will be great.

-Spitfire leaves. The rest of the competitors arrive, and get changed into their uniforms. Shadow's is black with white edges with his cutie mark on both sides.

Shadow: Now, this is more like it.

Shining: Rarity did a great job.

Soarin: Yea. She even added little wonderbolt lightning bolts on mine. It's so cool.

Cheese: Well hello guys ready to do this?

Mac: Eeyup!

Flash: Shadow come here for a second.

Shadow: What's up Flash?

Flash: I was wondering how do you feel about Twilight?

Shadow: Twilight? Well she's impressed me alot and I guess she a good friend. Why do you ask?

Flash: Oh ok just asking. Anyways I hope we get to compete against each other.

Shadow: Same here. But I want to get this tournament over as soon as possible.

Flash: I understand. Just know that I got your back when we meet this threat to Equestria.

Shadow: Good to hear.

Soarin: Come on you two it's time for the opening ceremony!

Flash and Shadow: Oh.

-The two walk out with the others and stand in the middle of the fighting ring. The stadium is full of ponies. The The Girls were next to the where the boys were. Cadence is on a podium in front of the ring.

Cadence: Welcome one, welcome all to the Crystal Empire's official fighting tournament!

-Crowd cheers

Sunset: There sure are a lot of ponies here today.

Spike: Why wouldn't all of the citizens of the empire show up?

Sunset: I guess you're right.

Rainbow: Hey guys look it's Soarin, and Shadow!

-Rarity notices a certain with the other competitors.

Rarity: Wait! Is that .? Prince Blue ..Blood!

-Rarity faints into Applejack's arms.

Applejack: It's alright Rarity. He doesn't even know you are here. Don't worry.

Cadence: Now you all have traveled from all over to compete HERE today. Remember to fight fairly, and if you get thrown out of the ring you are eliminated. Now, let the tournament begin!

-The crowd roars again.

Cadence: Our first will be Prince Blueblood Vs Shadow!

-Crowd cheering.

Twilight: Wow. Shadow going against Blueblood.

Shining Armor: Blueblood may be a spoiled arrogant person but he's a good fighter though.

Shadow: Well then it should an interesting

-Rarity appears out of nowhere Shadow grabs him and shaking him while yelling.

Rarity: There is nothing interesting about Blueblood and I want you to embarrass him Shadow!

Shadow: Oh come on Rarity, he can't be that bad.

-Blueblood comes over to where Shadow and the gang is.

Shadow: Hey Blueblood I'm looking followed to our match.

Blueblood: I don't socialize with the lower class trash.

Shadow: What?

Blueblood: You're just a peasant compared to me.

Shadow: WHAT!?

Blueblood: I'm going to win and prove to everypony why I'm royalty.

-Blueblood walks away heading to the arena.

Shadow: Rarity considered him embarrassed.

Rarity: Oh thank you deary.

Twilight: Good luck Shadow I'll be cheering for you.

Twilight hugs him.

Shadow(blushes) Thanks Twilight.

-Flash watched in jealously looking at Shadow as Twilight hugged him. Sunset took notice of him and was a little sad that he didn't pay her much attention.

Sunset: (thought) Why won't that Pegasus notice me? What did I do wrong?

Shadow: Alright here I go.

-Shadow makes his way to the ring where Blueblood is.

Cadence: Let the first match . BEGIN!

Blueblood: This is a waste of time. Why don't you give up and walk away?

Shadow: Why don't you shut the hell up?

Blueblood: Insolent little. Do you know who I am?

Shadow: Yes

-Shadow leg sweeped him and kicked him in the air. Blueblood was screaming as he fell back down as Shadow was making his way out of the ring as Blueblood hit the ring.
Blueblood didn't make it up for the 10 count.

Shadow: And I don't give a damn.

Cadence: Shadow wins the first round by knockout.

-Crowds cheers while Blueblood gets up slowly.

Blueblood: This can't be. I'm a prince. I'm not supposed to lose. You cheated!

-Shadow turns around and says.

Shadow: Yeah prince that's a royal pain.

-The crowd laughed and Blueblood ran out the ring crying.

Rarity: I owe Shadow big time.

Twilight: I'm glad he won.

-Cadence begins picking the next two fighters for the next round.

Cadence: The second match will be Soarin of The Wonderbolts Vs Flash Sentry Royal Guard of The Crystal Empire.

Flash: Here we go.

Soarin: Yeah alright.

Sunset: (thought) Come on Flash I know you can beat him.

Rainbow Dash: This is going to be so awesome!
Back In Canterlot in the Throne Room, The two sisters discussed the new danger that is Tirek.

Luna: Celestia we need to act now before Tirek becomes too strong for us to handle.

Celestia: I know Luna but if he has taken enough magic he could very well take ours as easily.

Luna: But there must be something we can do?

Celestia: First we need to get to Cadence and Twilight and warn them.

Luna: Agreed, but what should we do about Tirek?

Celestia: I don't know. We can't allow Tirek to roam freely. If there was someone who could find him.

Discord: I believe I may be of assistance.

Celestia and Luna turned around and saw Discord floating in the air.

Celestia: Discord.

Luna: How long have you been here Discord?

Discord: Long enough to know that you are both so desperate for some help.

Luna: Why you!

Celestia: Luna wait. Why exactly are you here Discord?

Discord: Well I heard you need someone to take care of Tirek for you. And who better to do it than me the Master of all things Chaos!

Luna: Are you saying that you will confront him yourself?

Discord: Bingo. And while I do that, you two can go help Twilight and her little posy.

Celestia: Do you really think you can handle Tirek by yourself?

Discord: Of course I can I'm Discord. Remember that I almost defeated you two long ago. Oh who doesn't love memories? You know Celestia I much preferred you with pink hair.

Discord snaps his fingers to turn Celestia's hair a light pink.

Celestia: Huh?

Discord: You see much better.

Luna: Turn her hair back this instant you beast!

Discord: Hey watch it with the insults or I won't help you.

Luna: Fine.

Discord: See was that so hard?

Celestia: Discord we don't have any more time to waste. Please turn my hair back to normal now!

Discord: Fine. Sheez. I was just trying to help.

He returns her hair to normal.

Luna: Well sister do you still think we should let him have this task?

Celestia: (sighs) Alright Discord, go find Tirek and stop him before Equestria falls into complete darkness.

Discord: Oh trust me I'll make this quick and now you two should get going.

He snaps his fingers, and the two are wearing tropical shirts and have luggage near them.

Celestia: We won't need these.

Both sisters take off their shirts, and throw them and the luggage.

Luna: Now, let us go sister.

Celestia: Alright, you go tell the guards we are leaving.

Luna: Understood I'll be back soon.

-Luna leaves out the throne room.

Celestia: Discord please stop Tirek we can't allow evil to rule Equestria.

Discord: I will I promise.

-Celestia hugged him. Discord was in shock.

Celestia: Thank you.

Discord: You're welcome. Now I best get going.

Celestia: Ok and please be careful.

Discord: I'll be back as soon as possible. Goodbye Celestia.

-Discord snapped his fingers and was gone just like that. Celestia smiles then leaves out the room to find Luna.