Login

Turning the Glass Part 1: Shifting Sands

by Hikarikurai24587

Chapter 39: Darkness Gathers

Previous Chapter

Chapter Thirty Nine: Darkness Gathers

“WHY DID YOU STOP US?!” roared Stormy her gold eyes glaring at Dawning Gloom who was pacing back and forth. “WE COULD HAVE HANDLED IT!”

“That is not the issue.” Dawning replied not even looking at the angered pegasus, having forced her into her original form. “You shouldn’t have been there in the first place. King Sombra has a plan for a reason. Getting on his bad side is not a good idea.”

“That plan is to wait and let them prepare for war. It is a stupid plan.” Dark Scar pointed out from her spot on a sofa. “Why are we here?”

“We are allowed to torment our others not attack Ponyville outright.” argued Dawning giving a pointed look towards the two pegasi. “As for why you are here, we are going to make a plan. Sombra does not want the Elements of Harmony to get stronger. It is why we were made.”

“Oh that’s why you summoned me?” huffed a voice, Dawning glanced towards the door seeing Diamond Shade walking in with gems in her hair. “I should just leave then.”

“If you try Dawning Gloom will just drag you back with her magic.” the dark version of Pinkie Pie spoke walking in behind her. Red eyes glared at Stormy who glared at her before a hoof slammed against the ground as the Earth Pony shouted. “ANGER IS MY THING SO YOU BETTER CALM DOWN!”

A rush of dark energy exited Stormy entering the Dark Pie. Dawning sighed before saying. “Calm yourself Ire, Stormy is just angry because she was recalled.”

“Meh.” was the only reply given by Stormy having the anger drawn out of her. Ire felt herself shake not wanting to torment Pinkie Pie.

“We’re missing someone.” commented Diamond Shade her eyes glancing around the room. “She better not be getting into my things.”

“She wouldn’t dare get near that dragon.” Stormy spoke before hearing laughter, her eyes glanced upwards seeing the dark orange pony crawling on the ceiling. “Release your illusions you snake!”

“Cider Bite come out.” Dawning Gloom ordered as brilliant green eyes appeared in the shadows. “Now that we are all here we should speak of our plans.”

“I want Fluttershy first.” Dark Scar was the first to speak earning a glance from Stormy Shadows. “I have a plan to get to her. She didn’t want me going after the ponies of Ponyville and we are not allowed to attack. Yet I believe that her strange friends can be used to our advantage. All I need is a way in, a way to extend her suffering, and a way to prevent the others from getting into the castle.”

“I can provide all three… how long are you talking about?” Dawning questioned wondering what the cruel pegasus was thinking. Dark Scar smirked as she said. “I want a single day to feel like a year then to trap her for a week in a personalized Tartarus.”

“I can draw the occupants out of the castle if you like.” Cider Bite offered earning a suspicious look from the two ponies. “You want the Monsters and Fluttershy only right? Well you need to get the Spartans and the residents of the castle out of the castle. I can do that.”

“What about Applejack? Won’t she be able to see through your illusion?” Ire pointed out not wanting to know what was being planned in the silence. Cider Bite smirked as she said. “Nah, Applejack won’t be there. Twilight Sparkle and the others won’t be able to tell.”

“Then Dark Scar is first. Stormy you will wait your turn.” ordered Dawning her glowing eyes shifting over to the pegasus who was taking a nap. Her horned glowed as brilliant chains bound her to the floor causing the dark pegasus to hiss and struggle. Diamond Shade had already left to get back to whatever she was up to before being summoned. Using her magic Dawning Gloom opened a portal directly into the castle allowing Dark Scar and Cider Bite inside before moving into herself. The portal sealed behind her.


The halls of the castle were quiet as the group snuck through castle halls. Cider Bite used her illusions when a Spartan passed by her eyes watching them carefully. One of them made her nervous as he paused and looked around where they were hiding. Dawning had to teleport them away when he got too close. Finally they found the rooms where the Monsters resided and Dark Scar began to work. She started with Sans and his brother letting her cruelty twist their SOULs. She moved from Monster to Monster as Dawning kept them asleep. She knew that Dark Scar only wanted Fluttershy and having them awake now would cause unnecessary trouble. Once they were done the group moved outside waiting for dawn to come.


Dark Scar was giddy, her magic wouldn’t affect the Monster’s form. Like her it would create a mirror version to torment Fluttershy. Instilled in these creatures was the knowledge that if they destroyed the originals they would be destroyed as well. ‘Only one way to stop them Fluttershy.’ Dark Scar had to hold in her laughter as she thought about the torment Fluttershy would go through. ‘You haven’t seen how cruel I can be.’


“Is there anything we can do?” Frisk asked looking into the void towards the creature living there. The strange being thought for a moment before signing. “There is little we can do. The spell upon them would be powerful. Yet we can change it so she could have some rest. Dark Scar would not keep an eye on Fluttershy until near the end.”

“How do you know?” Frisk questioned his hands trembling. He glanced back at the image wanting to be with his friend. He looked back to see the creature signing. “Dark Scar thinks one week would allow her to crush Fluttershy. She will check in once in a while but not all the time. It would be like watching seven years worth of torture. It can get boring.”

Frisk nodded his head as they began to get to work twisting the enchantment to give Fluttershy moments of relief. Both knew interfering would catch the attention of the being who stuck near Dark Scar. Frisk’s own shadow, the demon who whispered in his ear.


Dark Scar smirked as she watched the sun rise, Dawning Gloom keeping Fluttershy tired enough to stay. The Main Six walking out to start their day. Then when Applejack was out of sight Cider Bite summoning forth the image of a demon causing all to rush to defeat it. Dawning sealed the castle off before vanishing knowing it wouldn’t take long for the Spartans to realize it to be an illusion. Their task was completed, Dawning remembered that Princess Luna was inside the castle. Glancing towards the room she shrugged knowing the Princess wouldn’t be affected by her magic and was free to leave at anytime. The castle would just seal behind her.


Sans rolled over in bed sweat beginning to form as the magic took hold. His eyelights appeared flickering as a creature rose from his body. Like him it was a skeleton but wearing black his eye lights watching as Sans went back to sleep. Frowning he wondered. ‘Where the hell am I?’


Fluttershy didn’t know why she had felt tired. At first she had felt rested after helping Luna, then a sudden wave of tiredness overtook her. Twilight had offered for her to stay a bit longer heading out to give a lecture to school children. She was about to settle when she felt better, frowning she got up to make some tea. That always perked her up walking out of the room she noticed a chill on the air. ‘Odd, winter should be over by now.’ she thought pausing in misstep as she heard the door behind her slam shut causing her to spin aroun around with a yelp. Her heart pounded in her chest as she backed up wanting to get to the kitchen as soon as possible.

“Hello my child.” Fluttershy stopped in her tracks seeing Toriel. She had meant to see her when she had arrived but it happened during the previous day. Her pace increased as she went to greet her friend only to see the brilliant light of her fireball rushing towards her. Her eyes flowed as a shield wrapped around her as Toriel screamed. “YOU KEPT THE HUMAN FROM ME!”

Fluttershy backed away her eyes wide as Toriel moved forward quickly before seeing the look and smirking. “I will forgive you, all you have to do is….”

“Fluttershy run!” Flowey’s voice caught her attention causing her to turn around and fly as fast as she could. Her eyes spotted two red pricks in the darkness of the castle her eyes widening as she saw Sans standing there.

“Sans.” Fluttershy breathed as she moved towards him only to pause realizing that the red glow was coming from him. “Sans?”

He grinned and she could see the sharpened teeth as he lifted his hand his glowing red. Bones surrounded her causing Fluttershy to freeze in a panic as they launched towards her. Her eyes squeezed shut as she let out a scream.


Twilight’s head turned towards her castle hearing the scream ‘There shouldn’t be anyone left but….’

“FLUTTERSHY!” Twilight yelled flying towards the castle her staff appearing by her side. She reached out to the handle only to be blasted back by energy. The door shimmered and Twilight looked towards the demon realizing that it hand vanished. She kicked at the door only for it to bounce her off the barrier in place.

“NO!” she yelled realizing the trick, her heart pounded against her chest as she thought. “There has to be someone… Princess Luna!”

Twilight flew up to the window peering through seeing Luna still asleep. She pounded against the glass seeing the barrier as well. The Princess of the Night was still fast asleep. Twilight groaned before flying to the group to take account on who was there. Her eyes shifted hoping to find some form of hope in those who weren’t there. The Spartans she had hoped stayed in the castle or even for Inkwell and Comet to return. Her eyes glanced up and in the distance she spotted her reflection watching her with great interest. Gritting her teeth she whispered. “What have you done?”

Author's Notes:

I do not own MLP, Undertale, or anything other form of media mentioned in this fanfic. Enjoy!

Return to Story Description

Login

Facebook
Login with
Facebook:
FiMFetch