The two sides engaged in combat with Stone going after his resurrected father, while Spike and the elements of harmony plus Vinyl went at it with Grogar.

Stone and Silver sword clashed, as the zombie spoke, "Son, I hope you know what you have to do."

"Trust me, father. I know." Stone promised, as they continued to fight in swordplay.

As the others fought Grogar hand to hand, the necromancer goat mocked, "You're faring no better than last time!"

"Wanna bet?" Spike asked, as he swung his bladed tail at Grogar. The necromancer backed up to dodge, only to trip backwards on a bump of earth Rarity had emerge.

"Watch your step." Rarity giggled.

Grogar frowned as he got up and blasted his dark magic at everyone, "I will eliminate you all!"

"Not today!" Rainbow sent a blast of thunder at Grogar, who was pushed back into a pile of debris.

He emerged and, was about to attack only to hear someone, "Yoo-hoo!" he looked and saw standing on top of another pile of debris was Vinyl who was dancing around and making funny noises. Grogar watched feeling annoyed, but was distracted long enough for Applejack to sucker punch Grogar making him roll across the road.

"Bulls eye!" Applejack pumped a fist.

"Nice one, A.J!" Sunset called, as she used combustion on Grogar who ran around to avoid the shots.

Grogar suddenly got nailed by a blast of magic courtesy of Twilight, "Still think we're not faring against you?" The Princess mocked him.

"This is but a warm up." Grogar said, as he used his magic to raise plain zombies from the earth.

"More zombies?" Fluttershy trembled.

"These guys don't look tough," Pinkie said, as she used her ice element to create blades on her arms. She ran and beheaded the zombies, "Just go for the heads!"

Vinyl hearing this started running around the zombies using lasers from her belt to blast the undead creature's legs, before launching magical energy musical notes from her horn at their heads knocking them off.

"Hope Stone's doing much better." Spike hoped.

Back with the two sword users, Stone and Silver continued fighting with Stone making sure to avoid his fathers sword or risk getting a permanent scar like Spike's.

"Stone, I'm about to activate Tempest!" Silver warned him.

"And so am I." Stone answered, as both glowed with a silver aura before both fought at the speed of lightning.

As the group continued fighting Grogar and the zombies, Applejack looked over and could only see two blurs moving about, "Dang, they're so fast ya can't even see them."

"But I can." Vinyl said, as she was able to see the two moving at normal speed thanks to the speed tracker in her sunglasses.

"How're they doing?" Spike asked, as he set fire to some zombies who turned to dust.

"Well, Stone's hanging in there, but his pop is pushing him past his limits."

"As long as he can stick him." Twilight said to herself.

Stone and Silver continued to fight with the zombie speaking, "That's good work, boy. Don't hold back! Fight till you cannot fight anymore!"

"I know. It's what you taught me. To never stop until the last breath!" Stone's aura glowed brighter as he started moving faster than his dad.

"Looks like Stone's taken control of the fight." Vinyl called.

"What? No!" Grogar growled.

Stone fought his father, while thinking, 'I have to time this right... And... now!' he grabbed the seal from his coat and stuck it on his father's torso, "Now, Twilight!"

Twilight hearing Stone spoke, "Sunset Shimmer, together!"

"Right!" the two concentrated their magical energies activating the seal on Silver's torso.

As the seal glowed it embedded itself into Silver who suddenly stopped using Tempest. He screamed as a dark aura was leaving his body much to everyone's confusion. When the process stopped, everyone was concerned, until Grogar shouted, "Silver, don't stand there! Fight him!"

Silver turned to Grogar looking angry, "I don't take orders from you."

"What?!" Grogar gasped in shock.

"Twilight, it worked!" Stone cheered.

"What have you done?!" Grogar demanded.

"We set Silver free from your control." Twilight answered.

"And now I feel an overwhelming urge to do some good!" Silver gripped his sword and activated Tempest again.

In a flash of silver all the zombies Grogar had summoned were cut to ribbons, "Whoa." Rainbow gasped.

"That's fast." Fluttershy said with a hand over her mouth.

Grogar paled, but remained tough as the father and son stood together, "Shall we?" Stone asked.

"After you." Silver answered, as the two fought Grogar head on, with the necromancer unable to keep his tough look up and became scared.

'I can't face Tempest times two! I have to retreat!' he thought, before speaking up, "I'll be back!" he vanished.

"He got away." Fluttershy sighed.

"Maybe, but we still won." Twilight reminded her, as Silver approached.

"Thank you, everyone. If not for your combined efforts I would've continued to commit atrocities under the order of Grogar."

"We couldn't let you be used like that," Twilight spoke, "Especially since you don't belong among the living anymore. No offense."

"None taken. I've accepted the fact that my time came to an end. I just wished it wasn't so soon." Silver looked down, only for Stone to lay a hand on his shoulder.

"You still did all right by me. I learned all I know from you."

Silver smiled, "And you turned out better than I ever hoped."

"Thanks, dad."

Twilight spoke, "Now that you're no longer bound by Grogar we can return your soul to the afterlife." she was ready to perform another spell, only for Stone to stop her.

"Wait, Twilight."

"Stone?" Spike asked.

"Don't send him back yet. There's something I'd want him to be around to witness." Stone said. Twilight was concerned, but smiled knowing exactly what Stone meant.

Meanwhile in Tirek's lair, Grogar stood before Tirek who was not pleased, "You failed me, Grogar!"

"My sincerest apologies. But next time I'll make sure I..." Tirek cut him off by blasting him with his own magic. Luckily for Grogar he avoided the attack.

Tirek growled, and spoke, "Next time I'll send someone who actually knows what they're doing. Until then, I'm benching you."

"Benching me?!" Grogar asked in shock, "Sir, you can't honestly..." he noticed Tirek glaring at him and looked ready to attack again, "Very well. I'll wait until you need me again." Grogar took his leave while hiding a look of anger on his face.

Two days later at the school, it was the official day for senior graduation. Spike and the girls were present as the seniors were on stage receiving their diplomas from Principal Celestia. When Stone was called up, he received his diploma from Celestia and faced the crowd of people who applauded. Octavia applauded the loudest, while Vinyl and the others chuckled to themselves.

Watching from a distance was Silver who made sure to stay out of sight. But he was close enough to watch his own son graduate from high school which was something he wanted to see.

Later on at the Drake residence, everyone was partying for Stone, who was just happy to finally be done with school.

"Congratulations, Stone. With you gone Snips and Snails will be happy." Spike said.

"I know."

"So now that you won't be around the school what will you do?" Applejack asked.

"Try and find work outside what we do here."

"And I'll help him with that." Octavia promised.

"Good to hear," Silver said, "Son, I have a graduation present for you. But first you must earn it."

"What is it?" Stone wondered, as the others were curious.

"You'll find out after you've earned it."

"How can we earn what he doesn't know he's being given?" Pinkie asked.

"In due time. But we should do this someplace more appropriate," Silver answered, as he used his own magic to project a portal, "This way." he entered the portal followed by the others.

The group reappeared in the backyard of a Japanese styled home, "What is this place?" Rarity asked.

Stone who was surprised, answered, "We're in Jockeypan. This is my old home."

"You lived here?" Octavia inquired.

"Yes. Before Grogar..."

Silver laid a hand on his shoulder to calm him, and it worked, "We will have a fight here. And we'll see if you're worthy to claim my gift to you."

"Shouldn't he be worthy enough since he helped free you from Grogar's control?" Spike asked, only for Stone to shush him.

"It's all right, Spike. I can do this." Stone assumed his other form.

The two drew their swords, as Silver turned to the group, "Someone give us the go."

"Well, as they say in Japan," Pinkie began before screaming, "HAJIME!"

And with that, the father and son once again engaged in combat. This time, however, Stone was fighting better because he knew he wasn't fighting his father as an enemy.

"Now this is an awesome fight." Rainbow said, until Pinkie sat everyone in a fold out chair each.

"Have a seat, guys. Front row center to the greatest show in Equestria!" Pinkie sat down, and pulled a bag of popcorn out of her hair and began eating, before offering, "Want any?"

The group looked repulsed, "Not if it came from inside your hair." Lyra answered.

They turned their attention back to the fight, as Silver spoke to his son, "You've really been keeping your skills sharp."

"The last thing I want is to be a slacker sword wielder." Stone replied, only for Spike to fake a cough, "Lazy ass!" Stone squinted his eye at Spike.

"Well, son. If you're gonna give me this much a challenge, then I'm gonna have to really get serious with you." Silver activated Tempest.

"Then so will I." Stone activated Tempest as well. Like before they were moving so fast it was impossible to see them.

"Well this is gonna be boring if we can't see it." Spike grumbled.

"Leave that to me." Twilight said, as she used her magic on Spike and the girls.

Suddenly they were able to see the two fighting at their enhanced speed. They watched seeing Silver was striking back at Stone who was doing all he could to keep his dad from striking him.

"Come on, Stone!" Octavia called.

"Yeah, boy! You got this!" Vinyl cheered.

"If you lose then you're no teacher of mine!" Spike shouted.

The rest of the girls joined in cheering Stone on giving him the confidence boost he needed, "Hear that, pop? That's the sound of support from my friends!" he attacked his father faster and harder than ever, even surprising the famous sword pony himself.

Stone put all he had into his next attack and used his sword to knock Calldander out of his dad's hands. Silver was taken aback by his son's move, and suddenly met with a punch to the face knocking him to the ground ending his Tempest mode.

Stone landed and put his foot on Silver's torso and aimed his sword at his neck, "What do you have to say to that, dad?"

Silver who was in shock that he was defeated in a fair duel against his own blood was lost for words. Suddenly he smiled, and answered, "You've won, Stone. Congratulations."

Spike and the girls cheered, as Stone helped his father to his feet. The group gathered around their champion to congratulate him, along with Octavia pulling him into a kiss.

"Congrats, man. You kicked major ass." Spike fist bumped with Stone.

"Thanks for your support, guys." Stone replied, as his father approached.

"Well done, son. You prove yourself against me once again. And for that I am proud to bless you with this." he held out his own sword to Stone.

"What're you doing?" Stone asked in confusion.

"Giving you your graduation gift, of course."

"But Calldander's your sword. I cannot accept this." Stone denied it.

"It was my sword," Silver corrected him, "But my time is over, and Calldander needs a new wielder. And I can think of nobody better than my own blood."

Stone felt moved by his dad claim. He looked at Calldander again before he took it, "I accept your gift, father."

Silver smiled, as his skin started peeling off like paper. Everyone was shocked, as Bonbon spoke, "What's happening to him?"

"My soul's finally free from this reincarnated corpse," Silver explained, "All thanks to my unfinished business of watching my son officially become a man in my eyes. And, Spike."

"Yeah?"

"Give Dragon Lord Torch my regards. I finally got my honorable death that I wanted. Farewell!" his soul left the body that turned to dust.

Stone watched as his father's soul ascended back to heaven, "Farewell, father." Octavia stood at his side, as he held her close.

Spike was curious as he thought to Bahamut, 'Who's Dragon Lord Torch?'

Bahamut chuckled, 'You'll know in time.'

Spike and the girls smiled seeing how happy Stone looked. The dragon boy looked over at Vinyl, and then at Twilight who nodded to him.

Spike walked tp Vinyl and spoke, "Vinyl."

"Yeah, Spike?"

"You were very brave in helping us fight Grogar and his zombie minions. We're lucky to have someone like you as part of the team. And I'm lucky to know such a cool girl who not only has great taste in music, but a strong heart as well."

"Thanks, but are you going somewhere with this?" Vinyl raised a brow.

Spike nodded, "Yes. Vinyl Scratch, would you become part of my harem." he asked her.

Vinyl was taken aback by his offer and blushed. She looked to the other girls in Spike's harem who smiled clearly showing no signs of having problems with it.

Vinyl smiled and jumped Spike wrapping her arms around him. Spike managed to catch her without falling back. The girl removed her sunglasses and spoke, "Yes. I will." she leaned in and kissed Spike who returned it.

The two parted, and Spike spoke, "How soon can ya move in?"

"I can do it right away."

"Perfect. We'll have a room all ready for you."

"Thanks, Spike." Vinyl smiled, until she was pulled away by Bonbon and Lyra, "What up, you two?"

"Just for a heads up if you're planning to get into Spike's bed. Don't count on it." Bonbon began.

"You have to wait a week after moving in before getting that privilege." Lyra explained.

"Say what?" Vinyl asked in outrage.

"That's how it was for us." Lyra answered.

"Luckily we only have two days left before our week is up." Bonbon smirked, as she and Lyra linked arms.

"Come on, everyone. Let's go home." Twilight said, as they all agreed. She opened a portal for them and they entered.

That night at Octavia's apartment, which was now officially hers and Stone's, now that Vinyl moved out.

Stone was sitting up in bed looking at two individual pictures. They were both of him as a child and with his parents. He looked at his picture of him and his family in Equestria. Standing next to his father was a dragoness about his father's size. She had purple eyes, black scales with brown spines, and a bust that rivaled Rarity's milk jugs.

He smiled at the picture before looking at the one of him and his family in the human world. In the human world, his mom was a beautiful woman with long brown spiky hair and tan skin.

"Mom. I'm sure if you were here today you would be so proud." he told the picture of his mom.

"Stone?" Octavia asked, as she walked in wearing a bathrobe, "You're still up?"

"Yeah. Just looking at something."

Octavia slipped out of her robe and was in the buff. She crawled into bed and looked over seeing the pictures, "Is that your family?"

"Yeah. Before Grogar took their lives."

"Your mother. She looked so beautiful." Octavia marveled.

"I know. I never showed her picture to Spike because he'd probably ask for a copy so he could..."

"That does sound like something he'd do." Octavia admitted.

"But on the upside for him, he's got another girl out of the latest debacle." Stone reminded her.

"Yes. And with Vinyl finally living with him and the others, this place will be our love nest."

"I love you, Tavi."

"I love you too, Stone."

The two engaged in a passionate kiss, before they each turned out the light. In the darkness of the bedroom the sounds of moaning and groaning could be heard, along with the sounds of the bed moving.

Author's Notes:

Don't miss next time where it's Spike's birthday, and the girls wanna do something very special for him.