Equestrian Heroes

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Naruto x Rarity x Twilight x Fluttershy x Applejack x Pinkie Pie x Rainbow Dash x Ditzy x Luna x ? x ?

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Inner thoughts, Text read, Italics used to represent characters speaking in different language.

Demonic rage, Demonic characters, Kurama Speak

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Story Start

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Twilight gulped nervously upon seeing the maze entrance, which was imposing and adorned with flying banners. A collective gasp is heard from the mares as they all stopped before it.

Fluttershy was terrified. "We have to go in there?" she softly asked.

Rainbow walked forward. "Nope," she said as she flapped her wings. "Discord forgot about these babies!" She went airborne. "I'll just do a quick flyover and we'll have the Elements in no time."

A sudden flash of light left no trace of "these babies" on her flanks. All her forward momentum then came to a crushing halt, leaving her to drop like a ton of blue bricks.

"My wings!"

Fluttershy promptly lost hers as well, prompting a yelp, and a double flash stripped both unicorn mares of their horns.

"Your horn!...My horn!" they both gasped, then screamed at the realization.

A ball of light suddenly appeared at the maze entrance, and solidified into Discord, who straightened his mismatched body up to full height as lightning forked across the sky. After his exultant laughter died out, he leaned down to point at the ponies with his lion-paw foreleg. His bushy eyebrows and goat beard are white, the eyes are beady and red with yellow scleroses, and one was slightly bugged out.

"You…you should see the looks on your faces! Priceless!" he said giddily, then giggled.

"Give us our wings and horns back!" Twilight demanded.

"You'll get them back in good time." He then teleport over to Applejack, then nudged her side as he continued. "I simply took them to ensure there's no cheating." He slithered to the pegasi, then to Twilight. "You see, this is the first rule of our game—no flying, and no magic."

Rainbow was unnerved at this. "The…first rule?"

He rested on the nearest hedge, "The second rule is, everypony has to play, or the game is over and I win."

He then winked out with one last laugh, also dismissing the jelly.

"Never fear, girls. We have each other."

"Yeah!" Rainbow agreed. "We'll get the elements and blast that creature back into garden prop in no time. We just got to stick together."

Applejack and Fluttershy traded reassuring smiles, and Pinkie and Rarity did the same while standing behind Rainbow.

"Together!" the mares said as they all took one step ahead.

They were all startled into an assortment of panicked responses by the hedges that suddenly shot up from the ground to wall one off from the next. As it was, they have been split up into six parallel lanes; in addition to that, another hedge had sprung up behind to cut off their retreat.

"Stay calm, girls! Everypony head to the middle as fast as you can and we'll regroup there!"

"Moving out!" Rainbow responded.

"See you in the center!" Rarity called out.

"Yee-haa!" Applejack whooped.

"See you guys there!" Pinkie Pie shouted.

"Girls!" Fluttershy had uttered, but everypony had already taken off.

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It had happened so fast he almost didn't catch sight of the two beams of raw magical power. He almost didn't see them blast the mad god down the corridor and destroying an entire hallway of one of the castles many long corridors.

"Anything I should know?" He asked as he instantly went into Sage Mode.

"Draconequi can't effect ice directly because its created by taking away heat and their magic doesn't work on something born from the absence of something. " Celestia explained as the three of them shot down the corridor. "Wait until you have an opening to use it. We'll only get one shot in order to damage him critically."

The ground underneath Naruto had begun to turn to mush to which he began by jumping away from the spot. Heads made of rock began to appear from out of the ground as they began to fire rocks at the blond at supersonic speeds.

Naruto began dodging and twisting out of the way of the attacks as he charged down the area. Using his own power over the earth he channeled his chakra into the ground turning it into swamp land.

Out from the murky swamp popped Discord who was rested on the floating drinking a glass of lemonade. Taking the tiny umbrella out of his drink he enlarged it just in time to block a blast from Celestia.

Channeling her magic into the sky Luna began to call forth a great storm. The skies darkened and clouds turned gray.

They needed to buy Luna time. Naruto teleported and flung electric charged kunai at the chaos bringer only for him to disappear with a snap of his fingers.

"You have such interesting powers my boy. Why be a slave to harmony when you can be free and be a harbringer to chaos?"

"I'm not someone you can turn!" Just as he spoke this the god of Chaos appeared behind him poised to cut him down with his claws. Faster than the eye could blink the mad god was struck by Celestia's fist sending him exploding into hundreds of tiny mini-discords.

The tiny discords all began to pile together with cries of dog pile until he became whole once more. "My my," He commented massaging his jaw. "…that one almost hurt. Almost. Peace seems to have made you weaker Celestia. Where my power is as strong as it has ever been!" He bellowed as the ground began to erupt with chaotic swirls of violet, honey, orange, and crimson energy. Discord creating a throne of himself made out of barbwire and jagged swords as he used his magic to rip out several creatures from across the globe. A Hydra. A Manticore. Basilisk. The Amphisbaina. Crocotta and other beasts.

The beasts set their sights on what was to be their meals only for the Crocotta to be struck down by a bolt of lightning.

Luna's magical power extended outwards as a series of bolts began to rain down on the creatures and harsh winds erupt through the landscape.

Undeterred Naruto and Celestia charged forth. With a single wave from her blade several hypersonic blades erupted with power and precision decapitated the heads of the hydra all at once and carving its body into cubes.

The manticore would soon find its head flying off its body from a single punch from Naruto.

"Oh come on! Where's the Pizzaz! The Build-up! The epic struggle! Don't just oneshot everything. You lot are truly no fun at all." Discord remarked with a childish pout. "I guess its true what they say. You want something done you got to do it yourself." He then hopped on top of his throne, imagining on a jogging suit as he began to do stretches. "Got to stretch out the old joints." He murmured to himself before a blast of magic shattered his throne.

Teleporting down below he landed just in time to be hit by a Rasenshuriken. The area where Discord was exploded into a sphere of chakra as the ground below it was ripped apart by the thousands of mini blades tearing everything into nothing.

Luna soon joined them on the ground as the technique ended.

"Ooh rather destructive. I give it a five out of ten for the fact it wasn't funny."

'Not even so much as a damn scratch.'

"This being is on a completely different level from anything we ever faced. Nightmare Moon at least had to follow the fundamental rules that governed this world. This creature perverts it like its nothing."

"Don't tell me after all these years this is the best you got. I am quite disappointed." He remarked with a shake of his head. With that he opened up his palm as a sphere of chaotic energy began to form. "And I do hate being disappointed. I suppose its time to change things up a bit. Why just amuse myself with two groups? This is my grand return! I'll the entire world know I'm back."

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South of the nation of Equestria was that of the nation Cervidia. Known for its many lush forests and meadows it was the capital of the Cervidaes whose country laid on the continent south of the continent of Equesnia.

Within the confines of a massive forest stood an impressive wood structure that continued onward for miles. Foilage of vines, leaves, and bushes intermixed with the impressive wooden structure that stretched on for miles.

Much of its infrastructures were adorned with lavish emeralds placed into the pillars while also used with other decorative jewelry lining its halls.

Walking its halls were the Cervidae species. Consisting of deer of different family there were also species of elk, moose, reindeer, and other similar species.

Sitting upon the throne was a pretty doe with platinum blonde hair and almond colored coat. She was wearing a shimmery emerald dress that reflected the sunlight and glittered. On her feet were shoes of platinum. On her neck she wore a silver neck piece with a single emerald nestled into its finely crafted centerpiece. Tall and slender Queen Deemeter was known for her grace as well as her mastery over nature magic.

"If that is IT for today I shall adorn the court." Her voice, as sweet as a gentle breeze could be as powerful as a raging storm when angered. Deemeter was one of the planets eternal deities, connected to nature itself as Celestia and Luna were connected to the Sun and Moon.

As such since this afternoon she felt a sense of dread she could not place a finger on it. She hadn't felt an imbalance like this since…

"It cannot be. Celie and Luna saw to it that he was sealed. I shall bring up the matter if only to put my mind at ease. Now that things have settled down and we have jailed most of our prisoners my people can give her people aid." The Cerviade were a rather peaceful species, even more so than the ponies. Deemeter was a leader that believed in fairness, but was also a rather stern ruler. For she believed in dealing with problems instead of allowing them to fester. Especially if such problems refuse to repent for their crimes.

Getting up from her throne the graceful queen was making her way down the oak steps before suddenly they had changed into ice.

She was sent tumbling to the ground, legs tangling together as she tried to prevent her fall, and ended up on her back, with her limbs splayed in awkward and uncomfortable directions.

Her escorts quickly made their way to her. "Queen Deemeter, are you okay?" one of them asked in panic. Not once had their graceful queen took such a spill.

"Hey there Queenie!" Discord called, draping over her throne. "How is my favorite goddess of the harvest?"

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In another location there were many hulking creatures on a stone Platform. The structures all around them were made of the finest carved stones.

Hues of grey, black, and blue blocks, slabs, and pillars made these tall structures. Marble statues of gladiator like warriors made of the decorations as cheers bellowed from the entertainment that was to be had.

The Minotaur's statue allowed them to tower over a lot of the other species as well as their bulk making them unfavorable to fight using direct combat.

Right now several Minotaur were participating a in a brawl. "You call yourselves warriors!" One bellowed from the side. This was the General, Iron horn. Dressed in a white suit the Minotaur was one of their nations mightiest warriors. Renamed for the Iron Horn attachments placed on his broken horns as a result of losing them in a battle against a dragon. "Fight with all the might you have. Those love taps will hardly phase our enemies."

That was when several of the mice that had gathered to nibble away at the droppings were suddenly transformed into Manticores turning things into complete and other Chaos.

Discord snatched a bag of Popcorn out of one of the running attendees hand. "Oh I just love a good gladiator show." He commented as he watched the Minotaur fight for their lives against his chaos enchanted Minotaur.

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Applejack groaned as she continued walking through the white abyss. The last thing she could remember was walking through the maze when she encountered those weird talking apples telling her all kinds of nonsense. Instinctively, she knew they were lying, trying to deceive her.

It was as Celestia had informed them through her letter. Each of them had a power bestowed upon them by their element. She was a Truthsayer. The ability to detect the truth and distinguish lies. At first it was little things, but slowly and surely it was growing stronger.

The sound of a creature's roar echoing among the trees and screams drew her attention. Applejack was able to make out from a far away distance the image of a hydra. The screams of her friends could be heard.

There was no time to waste. So, Applejack ran towards the battle hoping to reach them in time.

She came to a halt as the forest area exploded within a series of wind blades. Once the attack cleared she went to ground zero.

The sound of coughing drew her attention.

Gasping, Applejack ran toward the source of the commotion, and felt her heart wrench as she came upon Naruto, on the ground, two puncture wounds on his body.

"Oh no…" Applejack said, kneeling down next to him.

"Applejack…?" Naruto asked, opening squinting at the sudden bright light of the sun, "We were looking everywhere for you…"

"D-don't talk!" she cried out.

"…he summoned…a Hydra…different…much fiercer… I don't think…I'll make it."

"Yall listen here okay. Ya going to be fine, its not bad. C'mon ah've seen ya come back from worse. We need ya. Can't ya heal yerself or sumthin'?" Applejack asked quickly, remembering he had that ability.

"Used up too much chakra. At least…at least the others are safe."

"Is anypony around?!" Applejack shouted, hoping that any of their friends would show up.

"AJ…I'm sorry." Naruto said, closing his eyes lightly.

"No!" She said, lightly patting him on the cheek, "You need to stay right here with me!" Her voice began to crack and her throat threaten to constrict.
"…others need you. Stop Discord."

"Ah won't leave you." Applejack said, feeling her eyes start to fill with tears.

"Heh… Sorry," He smiled, "I really wanted to stay with you and everypony. To raise a family with you. As long as everypony else is safe." His hand reached up, brushing her hair and knocking off her hat. "Keep them safe Appleja…" His eyes fell shut as his hand fell to the ground.

The only thing that could be heard was one mare's bellows.

She hadn't felt so hollow. Not in years. She trudged along the forest as if in a daze. Finally her friends had arrived. "Applejack? Where's

What could she tell them?

'When the truth hurts to much to say sometimes its better to have a lie take its place.'

"J-Just tired himself out. Right now we just need to focus on sealing away Discord." She hadn't felt so numb in her life.

Rarity stepped forward. "Are you sure he's okay?"

"Of course they are…" She said, "Ah'm the Element of Honesty, after all…"

The world around her began to fade as her mind began to break under the assault that was foreign magic.

Where the Elements laid in their hidden hiding place shined six gems. One gem, Honesty, lost its magic and turned into a lifeless black gem.

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The City of Griffonstine once a lavish and prosperous city had seen better times. It was only because of the Griffin's edge in the technological race that they were still considered one of the powers in the world. There trade with other nations being the only means supporting their fragile means of life.

The current king of Griffonstone was in a meeting with his council. Nightmare Moon's release of their prisoners had hit their nation rather hard because of their people's tendency to lead towards greed.

King Guto, the Fourteenth king was a tall Griffin dressed in fine black robes with golden trims and bore a traditional golden crown. A Japanese violet griffin with Goldenrod colored beak and claws he was herald as one of their greatest leaders, but his loss at the hands of the Arimaspi damaged his pride greatly and left him to the opinions of others in such disgrace.

"I think a little bit of chaos here and here should liven things up." A map had suddenly appeared, startling them as the glowing heads of discord made their ways to locations of key towns within their city.

One of the many warriors at heart the Griffin warriors immediately grabbed for their weapons, unaware of the tartarus that was soon going to be released upon them.

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"Everypony! Where are you!? Hello!" Fluttershy carefully walked through the confusing tunnels. One moment she was in the maze where the next she was inside some weird place? Was she in a cavern? In a mountain.

A roar of a beast that caused the tunnels to shake and dust and pebbles to fall from the ceiling nearly caused her to seize in fright.

She didn't know how long she stayed there. She had been too frightened to move until.

"Fluttershy!"

"Flutters!"

Those voices. Her friends.

"Hey!" A voice echoed down the hall, "I think I heard something down here!"

Gasping, Fluttershy ran toward the source of the voices. She may have been afraid of what might eat her, but she was more afraid of being alone for much longer.

Suddenly she heard their screams which bolted her into action. Down the drop she went landing on her haunches. Dazed she didn't stay that way for long when she took notice of the largest dragon she had ever seen and it had her friends cornered.

For a moment Fluttershy was wondering why weren't doing something when it struck her upon noticing Rarity's lack of horn. Discord had taken away their ability to defend themselves.

"If only Fluttershy was here…" Twilight sighed, "She could talk this beast down.

Throwing caution to the wind, Fluttershy ran into the room, and shouted as loud as she could muster, "Um, excuse me."

"Fluttershy!" They all called from the other side of the dragon.

"You're okay!" Pinkie smiled, "We thought we lost you!"

"You have to beat this dragon like you did the other one. Quickly." Twilight said excitedly.

By now, the dragon was turned and facing her, giving her an expectant look, expecting her to do something.

"I don't think you should be doing this, um, Mister Dragon," She said politely, "I'm not sure why you're so upset with them, but I'm sure we can find a peaceful solution to your problems."

It frowned to her.

"So, what do you say?"

He looked at Fluttershy was an eyebrow raised, blowing Fluttershy out of the room, sending her tumbling backward.

Fluttershy could not and would not be deterred. "Y-You would not consider me a proper meal, honest. I have plenty of gems at my home just let us be and you can have them, all of them!"

Rarity's wails were enough to spark Fluttershy to reach deeper inside of her. "Mister Dragon!"

Sighing, the dragon rolled his eyes, and turned back to the yellow Pegasus.

"Just let us be. We know a place where you can find plenty of gems to eat!" Fluttershy pleaded, "Just let my friends go!"

"Give in! Show the dragon what you keep buried deep inside."

He growled, and bared his teeth to her, as she felt like her heart was about to give out.

"P-please!" She said, tears welling in her eyes.

"Kindness is a weakness. Sometimes you have to be cruel to get what you want."

However, he ignored her.

Lifting Rarity up over his head, the dragon opened his mouth, and hung the pony by her leg, upside down, her arms dangling just above his teeth.

"Get angry! Get mad!"

"ENOUGH!" Fluttershy shouted over the roar, silencing the dragon instantly.

With agility and strength that she had honed over the past few weeks Fluttershy maneuvered over the beast. "IF YOU WON'T LISTEN TO REASON MAYBE YOU'LL LISTEN TO THIS!"

And at that moment Fluttershy used the full force of the stare on the beast, expecting him to soon have his sins and pain of his victims thrown back at him, only for nothing to happen.

But how? Why wasn't it?

A puff of some sent Fluttershy plummeting towards the ground. She landed with a thud as her body shimmered from pain. The images of her friends faded away.

The dragon had been none other than Discord and he wasn't too pleased. "Why? Why won't you give in!" He slammed Fluttershy into the wall who let out a yelp then whimpered.

"Why won't you fight back! Get angry! Become cruel!" It didn't make any sense. He had tampered with her mind and perception with Chaos magic. All she had to do was get angry enough, unleash her cruelty. So how? Why hadn't she been broken.

"I…I am the Element of Kindness. I-It's just not in my nature to be mean."

This wasn't how it was supposed to go. She was ruining his fun.

Flying over to him, she bared her own teeth to it, as she felt the searing anger course though her.

"And you don't care if everyone sees you as weak and pathetic!? Doesn't that make you ANGRY! Doesn't that make you want to shout somepony's head off?"

"W-Well when people say cruel things it can be hurtful, but I know I can count on my friends to stand by me. It doesn't have to be this way. I…I won't compromise who I am. Even against somepony like you." She had faith in her friends and she couldn't betray them by doing anything that could weaken them for when the time came.

Unfortunately for Fluttershy, Discord not only played games for enjoyment he played to win.

"There is only one way this will end and I won't allow myself to be stopped by some brat." Grasping her by the throat he seized the screams that tried to get through as he tore through her mind, forcibly inverted all that Fluttershy was.

With that he left her to collapse on the ground.

For a brief moment something had stirred within Discord. Something familiar but he dismissed it. He summoned a fan to chill himself. Now it was time to head on to the next one.

First was Deceit and now Cruelty. Time for the next one.

A second of the Elements of Harmony lost its magic as its connection with its bearer faded to near nothingness.

Time was running out and at this rate Harmony would lose.

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