“Wha…” AJ said weakly.

“Ha… g… good one.” Dash stammered. “Y… you aren’t Nightmare Moon Rarity…”

“Not surprising in all honesty…” Star said, his eyes had turned red, a purple mist flowing from the edges.

“But… How?” Twilight asked.

“I suppose… You can thank me for that.” Star said.

“That’s right… I was beginning to hallucinate and… Nightmare stepped in and stopped it.” Rarity said. “One thing led to another… and part of Nightmare went into J.”

“We can both agree that it was fun.” J said. “And I mean both of US. I don’t know about you though.”

Rarity kept silent for a moment and looked away, “Yes… it was fun.” She said quietly.

“I would imagine.” Star said.

“Now… there’s only what to do with you…” J said staring at Star.

“I could make a few suggestions… But there is something more important to address at the moment.” Celestia stated entering the room.

J looked over at Celestia, “And what is that?” He asked.

“Don’t toy with me Nightmare.” Celestia said sternly.

J remained perfectly calm, “Ah… yes… Princess of The Sun…” He said as if suddenly remembering it, “You’re not on my list of priorities right now.”

Celestia glared at J, “I’d ask what those are… But I could say the same.” She said glancing over at Star.

“Oh no… Don’t let me break up your reunion.” Star said.

“So you agree with me for once?” J questioned as a small smile appeared on his face. “That’s a pleasant surprise.”

“So long as you do not hurt anyone… I won’t need to step in. So what is your plan?” She asked.

“My plan?” J questioned, “I didn’t have much of a plan. I was never any good at planning. I was too concerned with my anger and getting back at Equestria for abandoning me. And you all know J isn’t much of a planner.”

“Don’t get cocky… I meant with him.” Celestia said pointing at Star.

“Yes I’m here if you forgot.” Star shrugged.

“Put him to sleep and tear him into MY world.” J said with a smile.

“No.” Celestia said, “You aren’t doing that. So start thinking.”

J’s smile faded, “Okay.” He said with a shrug, “There’s always the use of the elements… But… that could have some… unforeseen consequences.”

“Like what?” Dash questioned.

“Death.” J said. “Or permanent magically sustained paralysis.”

“NO!” Star shouted, two voices intertwined.

“I wouldn’t help.” Rarity said, “That’s to big of a risk to take.”

“There’s still one… last thing that could happen. A complete memory wipe.” J finished. “And… unlike amnesia… it can’t be reversed.”

“You’re not helping your case.” Celestia said.

“You’ve dealt with him before. You should have SOME idea on what to do.” J said. “Being split means… oh I don’t know… I DON’T HAVE ALL MY POWERS!”

“Yes that is quite the pickle…” Sombra said leaning against the wall.

“What… Happened.” Star questioned.

J turned to Sombra, “So… you show your face finally.” J said.

“Yes… It feels better to be on my own two feet.” Sombra said moving to the bed and sitting against the back next to Star. “Though this one’s isn’t too bad.”

“My god… I think it’s finally happened.” J said in a shocked tone.

“What would that be?” Sombra asked.

“Evil is going chill.” J said. “I never thought I’d see that day… well… I never expected to see daylight again but everyone knows how that turned out for me… twice.”

“Very cute… But I know when I am outmatched.” Sombra said glancing from J to Celestia and Twilight. “Or would you prefer…” He said as Fluttershy collapsed to the floor in pain.

“Leave her out, this is between you and I.” J said.

“I thought so.” Sombra said as Fluttershy took a breath in and relaxed.

Star kicked Sombra to the wall and jumped up, choking him.

“You… Don’t… Touch her.” Star growled angrily. Sombra’s eyes shot open.

J grabbed Star and pulled him away, “Idiot you’ll kill yourself if you kill him!” He said throwing Star onto the bed.

“I’ll die before he hurts any of them…” Star said.

J looked between Fluttershy and Pinkamena. He kept silent as he looked back to Star.

“Fine… I won’t… Touch them.” Sombra said absently.

J turned to Sombra and stared down at him. A slow smile spread across his face.

“What…” Sombra said glaring at J.

“Nothing yet. Just… a precaution.” J said turning away. “I have… one last person I desire to see.” He walked for the door.

“And who would that be?” Celestia asked.

J remained silent as he walked out into the hallway.

“Should… should we stop him?” Dash questioned.

The door was closed by a trial of mist.

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There was a soft knock at Orion’s door.

“Hello?” Orion said as he cracked open the door.

“Hey Orion.” J said with a smile, “Is it alright for me to come in?”

“Okay…” He said opening the door.

“Thank you.” J said as he quietly stepped inside. “Hello Luna.”

“Hello...J.” Luna said awkwardly, looking him up and down.

J stood there and let her, “I wouldn’t harm any of my friends.” He said with a shrug.

“What… Do you want?” Luna asked.

“Is it wrong of me to come say hello to an old friend?” J asked with a widening smile as his eyes glew a little bit more.

“If that’s why you were here…” Luna said.

“Why else would I be here?” J asked.

“I can name a few reasons.” Luna said.

“Oh… tell me one or two.” J said.

“Take control of me again… And try to take over Equestria?” Luna said.

“It’s too bad I gave up those two goals.” J chuckled, “But… in reality. I’ve finally given up on trying to take what I’m not meant to have.”

There was a pause, “Would you… Like to sit down?” Luna asked.

“I… actually by now expected to be screamed at, almost killed, or teleported out… so… yes that’d be nice.” J said.

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AJ grumbled as she glared at Sombra.

“What’s wrong… Didn’t you enjoy your shower?” Sombra cackled.

AJ kept silent for a few moments, “Well yah helped along our relationship and got us two great kids…” AJ said with a smirk.

“Which pushed me to get mine.” Star said cuddling Sarah and Serena close. “A bit… Ironic don’t ya think?”

Sombra’s smile faded as he grumbled, staring out the window.

J blinked inside the house, “Hey… how did I end up at Orion’s house?” He asked.

“Good question.” Star said.

“Well… Luna seemed really happy over something… so whatever I said must have been good!” J said as he hugged Rarity, Dash, and AJ. “And who’s he?” He asked looking at Sombra.

AJ whispered something to J.

“OH HELL NO!” J said standing up and slowly walking over to Sombra.

“Whoa easy killer…” Star said restraining J with his magic.

J shot a smirk to Star.

“And what do you want?” Sombra asked.

“I wanted to tell you that you suck at your job my good sir.” J said, “A Lord of Darkness that helped bring four children into the world, and that’s not counting the ones to come, because of his supposed evil plan. That is what I like to call a fail of such magnitude that you should turn yourself to stone with your head hung in shame.”

Sombra’s magic sparked to life and sent J into the wall, “Insignificant little…” He grunted angrily.

“Go ahead trees hurt more than walls.” J said brushing himself off.

Star glared at Sombra.

“Hrm… You’re not worth my time…” Sombra mumbled dropping J.

“Well… I’m out of insults for the day… too much fail in the ro-” J was cut off as Star’s magic snapped to life and shut J’s mouth.

“Shut up you fucking moron.” Star said.

Sombra looked at Star surprised.

J stomped his foot once and glanced at the door.

“Star… yah might want to let J go.” AJ said. “Emile and Ethan are about to come in.”

“Just watch your tongue.” Star said releasing J.

“Okay.” J shrugged. He hugged AJ and whispered something to her.

“Finally.” AJ sighed.

“Oh! I almost forgot…” Fluttershy said, “Didn’t you say you needed something earlier?”

J shot straight up and backed away slowly, “N… no! I said no such thing!” J said quickly.

“Are you sure? Because when you came to my cabin you had something you needed help with. You seemed kind of… Embarrassed?” Fluttershy said.

“Me… nah…” J said quickly backing up towards the door.

Sombra teleported in the doorway smiling, “No… We’re all friends here. What is it that’s troubling you… Friend?” He said.

“NEVER!” J screamed bolting for the window.

Fluttershy stepped in front of J, staring at him pleadingly, “Please tell me?” She asked.

“Fine…” J said, “But… you’ll have to catch me first!” He said vanishing.

“No you don’t.” Rarity said teleporting J right in the middle of everyone.

J sat down and remained silent.

“So what’s wrong?” Twilight asked.

“It’s a problem you don’t have to deal with.” J said.

“I don’t think it can be worse than what we’ve already been through.” Star said glancing at Sombra.

“What?” Sombra said with a shrug.

J remained silent. He looked at the ground.

“Come on… what’s the worst it could be?” Dash asked.

“Tapeworm.” J said quietly.

“Excuse me?” Fluttershy questioned.

“I… contracted… Tapeworm…” J said quietly. He quietly mumbled something.

“I…” Star said quietly. A small smile formed on Star’s and Sombra’s face as they started snickering.

“Laugh and you’ll get it too.” J said.

The two immediately stopped.

AJ shrugged, “Ya… do have a wolf form.” She said.

“Why… did you want to hide getting tapeworm?” Dash asked.

“How about we talk more in private…” Fluttershy said.

“Sure…” J said standing up.

“Maybe we sh-” Star said before Fluttershy glared at him. He held up his hands defensively and stayed quiet.

“Try anything magically to listen in… and… you know what happens.” J said.

“Fine…” Star and Sombra mumbled at the same time.