Weeks later the girls didn’t know what to expect from the gala, at first they thought it was going to be a boring party. Though with Discord poking around for a ticket to the gala the others were on guard for another reason. Pinkie was acting different again, like she knew something yet would not tell them. Rarity had taken her time with the outfits wanting to match each one to the worlds they went to. Basing them around the culture and the way of life they lived all the while giving them an elegant and fashionable flare. She even had made Midnight Sun’s, Comet’s, Inkwell’s, and the mysterious mare the writer always hung around with clothes for the ball.

“Are you ready?” the fashionista asked looking at her friends as the approached the castle. Her sister ran forward with her friends excited to be there. Her friends nodded their head before heading into the castle. Twilight was beside her mentor making sure that everything was going smoothly. Discord arrived a little later with his guest and Rarity made sure to stay away from it. It wasn’t because it was made of slime but because when Discord invites a guest chaos was about to ensue.

She sighed before sitting down at the fountain rubbing her head. She couldn’t believe what she had to go through a few weeks before. She heard a cooing sound and looked over to see Moonlight Wisp rolling over in her sleep.

“I’m sorry, did I cause you to stir?” the white unicorn questioned levitating the young hybrid next to her. The young foal yawned before opening her eyes and looking around. Instead of freaking out for being in the new place she climbed onto her hooves and stretched. It kind of reminded her of Spike when he woke up. Right down to the little claws growing out of her hooves. When she talked to Aurora about it the dragon informed her that since the magic keeping her in a pony form was gone she was gaining more dragon like features. The dragon hybrid began to walk around on the stone of the fountain fascinated by the water.

“I see that she is feeling better.” a voice spoke and Rarity looked around, seeing no one. Levitating Moonlight Wisp to her side the tailor began heading back into the party.

“Not enjoying the party?” the white unicorn turned to see Luna approaching them wearing a pale white gown.

“I am more or less worried about Discord and what he is doing.” sighed Rarity before thinking. “I appreciate your concern about Moonlight. After all you were the one who suggested that we bring her to Hades.”

“Yes.” Luna looked at the foal with a sideways glance. “My sister was concerned as well.”

“Well thank you.” the tailor told her and Moonlight was now watching Luna. “I thought you would be busy tonight. After all not everypony is attending the gala.”

“Celestia was the one who suggested that I attend. Something about taking the night off.” the Princess of the Night answered seeing slime leaking from a closed door. “Something is wrong.”

“Probably Discord’s guest.” Rarity replied before opening up her mind to hear what was going on in there.

“It’s all over!”

“We have to do something!”

“Where is he?

“How long do we have to remain hidden?”

“I know they are here somewhere.”

“Foolish ponies. Running around over a minor issue. They will be easily conquered!”

Rarity’s eyes snapped open feeling chills going down her spine before looking at Luna who was trying to open the door.

“If they take this world then they will have a way into Azeroth.”

“Who are you?” she growled her horn glaring and Luna looked towards her with a disinterested look on her face. “I heard Princess Luna on the inside. You are just using her body.”

“You should just learn to mind your own business.” Luna spoke her voice deeper as her eyes glowed bright green. “Killing you would draw too much attention to me. Yet you will cause only more trouble, so for now. Sleep.”

Rarity was about to say something but her eyes felt heavy as she collapsed to the ground. Moving her next to the fountain the doors opened and the possessed alicorn walked inside.

Fluttershy had just finished chewing out Discord and the gala went back to a relatively normal state. Ponies were still wary of the Smooze yet it didn’t seem to care. Twilight was still surprised that Celestia had invited Discord to the dance. When Luna entered Celestia excused herself to go speak to her sister. The newest alicorn sighed before shaking her head. She moved towards the pillars looking around for Flash Sentry. He was chatting with Soarin at the buffet, she let out a small chuckle before turning around. The mulberry alicorn saw a figure move in the shadows and decided to investigate it. It led her towards the two sisters and she caught a part of their conversation.

“Are you sure?” Celestia asked quietly looking around at the crowd. Luna nodded her head saying. “I can prove it sister.”

“Go ahead, show me these agents of Sombra.” the elder alicorn said and the younger one moved away. Twilight saw her look around for a moment before walking over to one of the guests.

“I see your true form demon!” she said loudly, the guest looked taken aback about to protest then it began to laugh.

“You are too late!” it snarled before the sound of ripping flesh caused everypony to look towards it as a large purple creature appeared in thick black smoke. More began to appear as the guests began to scream. Celestia tensed before erecting a barrier around them.

“Illidan!” a voice shouted and a tall figure came running out of the shadows. “What have you done?”

“Saving your people from a surprise attack!” snarled Luna and Celestia looked towards her as a figure walked out of the shadows with six others behind him. “You don’t want anymore to die now do you?”

“You do not care how many have to die to achieve your goal.” snarled the taller figure and the dark blue alicorn rolled her eyes before removing the cloak. More cloaked figures walked out of the shadows. Sombra just watched this with a raised eyebrow as Rainbow stared at one of the figures her form tense.

“Silence them.” he ordered an alicorn with a deep mulberry coat, she looked over at him with glowing eyes before casting a spell freezing them in place. “I see that you did not invite me Princess Celestia.”

“You are not welcome here Sombra.” Celestia replied glaring at him before looking around. Discord flinched as he recognized each of the ponies with him. The reflections of the Bearers of Harmony, how they managed to get out was beyond him.

“A pity that your sister or whatever is in her had to reveal my minions before I did. It would have made quite an entrance.” commented the dark unicorn as he walked down the stairs looking at the crowd. The Felblade Assassins looked around with a sneer. Sombra stopped in front of Midnight Sun and looked at him directly in the eyes.

“Take him, I can’t risk anything.” Sombra ordered before two of the felblades grabbed the dark grey stallion and dragged him off. Comet let out a shout trying to break free tears welling up in his eyes as Gears tried to use her magic.

“What do you want Sombra?” Celestia said trying to break free of the alicorn’s magic. “And who are they?”

“I don’t want to ruin a surprise just yet Celestia. However I can’t just stand by and wait while you play Ruler.” explained the unicorn king as he walked around them.

“You will not have to for long.” a new voice spoke as figures appeared out of the air. Some were tall and others were short.

“Star Shaper, Sky Dancer you made it.” the being with Luna’s voice sighed in relief. Discord looked like he was struggling with something before spying a familiar figure in the crowd. He appeared next to her and whispered something in her ear. The pony nodded and Discord vanished, her eyes changed from gold to bright blue as flames rose up around her.

“Sombra in the name of the Crystal Heart I order you to leave!” all eyes went to the figure as there was now a fox glaring at him. Discord appeared behind Luna and the figure she was struggling with and pulled out a soul put Luna’s back in. He looked towards the place where he had nearly thrown Tree Hugger into a different dimension just as the large assassins dove towards the fox.

“Well there is no time like the present to take my test.” he mumbled under his breath before pretending to snap his claws and several figures vanished. He looked down and frowned before shrugging and deciding that the castle wasn’t worth retaking. Especially with the new development of the secret the three spirits had kept all this time. He was going to save the ponies though, just so Fluttershy wouldn’t be too mad at him.

Twilight was screaming in surprise as she fell through whatever Discord had sent her and the others through. She looked around seeing them beginning to slip through three tunnels. She tried to call out but her body was beginning to contort. That was when she saw lights following her but her mind was beginning to grow hazy. Her vision blacked out just as she hit the ground.

Author's Notes:

I do not own MLP or any other series in this fanfic