Author's Notes:

I do not own MLP or the game references/characters. WARNING: THIS CHAPTER IS ONCE AGAIN DARK AS IT DEALS WITH DEATH.

Time passed and Rarity’s generous heart reached out to many different bandits and beings who would do harm if it wasn’t for their personalities. All wanting a home that she provided for them, the Furious Five began to visit the village below the valley. Monkey spending time with the children and listening to their stories. The Láng twins becoming the protectors of the village. Then one day the crystal began to dim as heavy hoofsteps rang throughout the cavern. Rarity sent the brothers to evacuate while she and Dorian moved to investigate. She had heard that a powerful being had escaped the Spirit Realm and that Po left to master Chi. Something she could only dream of, she wasn’t a master of the fighting styles. ‘Other than Mistwalker.’ she reminded herself as she readied her staff waiting at the bottom of the stairs with the panther. A heavy thud landed behind them as they both spun around. A large bull with glowing green eyes grinned at them as he stood tall. Dorian threw a fireball at him as Rarity used her magic to create a mist around her.

“Yue, it has been sometime.” a deep voice spoke as sparks lit up the mist. “Have you missed me?”

“Excuse me?” Rarity said her eyes narrowing the mist being blown away. “WHERE ARE YOUR PANTS?”

“I must agree.” Dorian spoke up from behind the bull. “It does suit the whole exile look you have going on there.”

There was a chuckle from the green eyed beast as he swung his chain weapon around. One end wrapping around Dorian and yanked him forward earning a slight squawking sound followed by a phrase that Rarity dared not repeat. A green glow surrounded the panther as he reached out his hand towards Rarity sending some of his energy towards his staff before he became a small green statue only for it to fall apart in the Bull’s hands. The massive creature growled before looking at the unicorn who snapped out of her stupor quickly. She was not ready to fight a being such as this but she had to give her people enough time. She began to cast a spell only for a large hand to grab her horn as the bull said. “You are not Yue, yet you have her power.”

“Let me go.” she growled before looking to his mind and gasped at what she saw. Images of this beast, Kai, besting the masters including Oogway. Tears welled up in her eyes as she let out a scream causing the crystal to turn blood red before going dark. Her staff glowed in the stillness as a snake began to wrap around it a blue gem in its mouth.

“Are you sure you want me to have this?” Applejack asked as she took Iron Bull’s heavy sword from him almost groaning at the weight. “I mean you… to be honest you look bad. You didn’t have ta take the hit for me.”

“Listen… Jacky… I wanted to take that hit for you.” coughed Iron Bull holding his side. “I made… a promise to the Inquisitor and to Rarity. It was to take care of my friends and if I met any of hers to not let any of you get hurt.”

“Dumb Bull.” Applejack tried to hide her tears as he began to fade into dust. “What’s going on?

“I’m already dead.” he whispered wiped away the tears from her eyes. “Doesn’t mean I’m not always with you.”

“Please.” she sobbed holding the sword close at began to change. It became a curved blade with an apple gem placed just above where the blade and hilt met. Just above a rope seemingly holding it together yet with no possible way how. At the top of the hilt was a diamond shaped hole with two strands of leather flowing from it. All that was missing was the eyepatch that they had connected to. Applejack gripped the hilt just as Flash Sentry was knocked back by the mechanical beasts that were attacking the Citadel. She growled as she readied her weapon before shouting. “HORNS UP!”

Twilight was quiet as she walked along, the quest they were on… it was ending badly. They had lost two members of the party, two were captured, and two left to go their own way. She went with those who were left to rescue the two, Merry and Pippin. She had told them who she was at the start of the journey and the Wizard, Gandalf had believed her. She still missed her teachers: Celestia, Solas, and Mythal. One she didn’t know where she was while two had given up their form so she could start and finish the journey by herself. She knew that she wasn’t alone, Spike was still by her side no matter what. All she had to do was figure out why she was on the journey with the elf, dwarf, and human. Not with the two hobbits and the One Ring of Power.

“Seriously, how did a supposedly civil discussion turn out like this?” groaned Rainbow Dash as she shoved away an orc. “And how did you convince Thranduil to let you out?”

“I told him…” Cassandra grunted as she punched one in the face. “That even if you managed to convince Thorin to let you go with him that he wouldn’t let you take anything out.”

“You know me so well.” Rainbow’s eyes glowed as strands shot out of her back nailing all of the enemies around them. “Sweet. Cassandra did you see that?”

The lack of response gave the rainbow maned Pegasus pause as she turned her said to see Cassandra moving to help some of the Dwarves. The fast flier turned her attention back to the battle before heading over to the city knowing there were some people who needed help.

“Cassandra!” Ori’s voice shouted causing her to turn around and see the dark haired female wounded by an Orc. She was still fighting and when their eyes locked the Seeker yelled. “Go!”

Looking between the city and her friend she felt herself starting to freeze again. Shaking her head she focused only to jump when she heard a voice behind her. “Hiya Rainbow!”

“Pinkie?” the Bearer of Loyalty asked causing her to spin around and see her pink haired friend. “How did you…?”

“No time to ask, go help her.” the pink party pony said as she took out daggers flipping them for a moment looking towards the city. “I’ve got this.”

Rainbow thanked Celestia for her friend before going to help her companion. Her sword sliced through the Orcs before she managed to get to Cassandra’s side. She fought back the enemies as the polite dwarf tried to use his own scarf to help the wounded warrior.

“It’s not working.” he told her his own hands shaking. “Why…”

“Rainbow.” coughed her teacher and her student was by her side despite the confusion from the Dwarf. “You have to move on.”

“I can't… I can't let you die.” the Pegasus replied grabbing her hand. “Where’s Dori?”

“Listen to me.” coughed the warrior grabbing her shoulder. “My body failed me long ago, I was grateful for this chance to aid you. I will still help you and I will always be by your side. Keep fighting and stay true to your values. Do not turn from the light because times are tough, stay true to who you are… Ori. I am truly sorry that the time we spent together was short. You truly are an amazing person...”

The wind picked up as Cassandra closed her eyes for the last time. Her body began to fade before turning to ash, some of it hitting the rainbow maned pegasus’ shield and sword. Both glowed as an engraving appeared on in the shield and a gem at the top of the sword. Both of a lighting bolt, the Pegasus began to breathe heavily. She shook her head trying her best to keep her anger under control as she began to fight again. Ori did his best as well.

Pinkie sat on the floor of her tavern in Edge, she was feeling tired. After Midgar was destroyed they had built their own society. Though she felt that her time the was nearly up. There was heavy footsteps that caught her attention as a male with short silver hair. In his grasp was an unconscious Star Shaper.

“Is big brother here?” he asked looking around and Pinkie stood up replying. “I don't know. Do you see him?”

The man frowned as he glanced around before shaking his head. Pinkie Pie moved to his side noticing him tensing before saying. “We can always throw a finding big brother party.”

“What's a party?” the one question that caused Pinki to both squeal and gasped in surprise before she cleared her throat saying. “It is a gathering of friends and family where there’s music, games, you know fun things!”

“Fun? Like playing and fighting?” this caused Pinkie to sigh saying. “I’ll show you.”

Cole watched Pinkie start setting up for a party, he smiled knowing if anyone could show the joy in the world to the clones of Sephiroth it was Pinkie. He faded downwards into the knives still on the table. Three gems appeared on each hilt, two blue and one yellow.

Fluttershy breathed harshly as she ran through the halls towards the infirmary. Rainier had just gotten back from the attack on the Undercity. The only problem was that he was gravely injured in the altercation. She walked into the room to see him sickly pale laying on the bed he chest weakly moving. Next to him was a large pair of pale yellow wings, she moved over to him saying. “Thom….”

“Cecilia.” he mumbled opening his eyes and gave her a weak smile. “Don’t worry about me.”

“Don’t say that.” she said kneeling by his side and grabbing ahold of his hand. “Please don’t go.”

The healer near them began to move away having done all that she could. His wounds were too great and he was only holding on for the girl at his side.

“Found something.” he grunted and Fluttershy shook her head. “Not the wings, in Northrend. There was a Tauren with a baby dragon in her hair. She said that her tribe found her in a tree.”

“Moonlight.” the eyes of the pegasus widened before she began to tear up when she heard him fading. “Thom, please don’t go.”

“I’m always going to be with you.”

Silence fell as the male breathed his last, Fluttershy sat there frozen even when they came to remove the body. When they asked what was to be done with the wings she told them she wanted them burned. It wasn’t until Anduin came to take her to the funeral did she move. The kind pony was still in shock as she stared at the fire unable to process anything. Her shield glowed as three butterflies appeared on the edges the same happening to her sword. Her friend stood by her side as Varian placed a large hand on her shoulder. None saying a word knowing how this had hurt her to see her one of her father figures pass.