Cave of Harmony

Emerl returned back to reality from the bizarre sleep he had with Harmony as he saw Buttershe was making breakfast for the colts which was a mixed variety of hay, fruits, and tea. Silent Dash seemed to ate quickly as he wanted to get his speed up to ninja worthy, Onxy Gem had an elegant manner as he savor the food, and Apple Crusher was the only normal food eater as everyone finished they dropped their plates to the bucket and began washing them. Simba was eating on a random cockatrice that he hunted yesterday. Emerl was surprise by the discipline she had on these colts as she came by to greet him.

“So Sir metal head what's the agenda for today?” She piped up a banter at the robot

“Well madam Butt, we are going to get together, pack, and head off to the idiot's stadium.” Emerl respond with equal banter.

“Hey don't call me butt” she pouted as she asked, “So what's the meeting about?”

“Oh just providing some gifts to ensure safety and thanks for sticking around.”

“Well I can understand the foals, yet I think I can survive without it sir metal head.” she said as she was about to walk out until Emerl called out.

“Oi you want to refuse a gift from the Tree of Harmony?” That halted her as she questioned the robot.

“Why? We only stayed with you, yet it apparently wants to reward us?”

“Blame the tree it's forcing me to reward you. Besides it always give rewards for making friends with the guardian.” Emerl gave another question. “ Do you want the gift?” Buttershe raised her eyes

“Well that crazy mare come out and force me?'” Emerl nods as Buttershe let out a stress sigh “ Fine just let me prepare the foals while you do you're thing.” she trot away while Harmony rant inside his head.

'Crazy!! I will show that mare whose crazy when she gains a meek personality.' Emerl mentally sprayed water at the mare. 'No bad mare, no revenge seeking someone for petty comments.' She gave a pout as she thought, 'Oh I think I will provide her a gift that her descendant will love.'

Emerl disregard the message as he prepared for the gifts as he focus through the tree and directed the energy flow of each power it will provide the group as he spotted the trap. 'Really the nature's love, you know animals will be intimate to the user. Right?' Harmony only pouted as she reasoned. 'Hey if she thought others were crazy why not make others crazy for her?' Emerl only paused as he mentally wack her with a stick as she respond 'What did I do?'

Everyone gathered as Emerl finished making the preparations. He gave an announcement to everyone. “I called you guys out to give a gift from the Tree of Harmony for being trusted companions, despite that it was only a couple of days.” Emerl mumbled the last part. “ Without further adieu, let's get the gifts over with Master Buttershe just stand in front of the tree and everyone don't panic if you see any white glowing eyes.” Buttershe did as she was instructed as she embraced the Harmonic magical energy flowing through her body. Emerl noticed her natural energy became tamed as her body was getting younger which a message pop indicating the gifts / Nature's embrace, eternal youth, and emotion sensor./ Emerl only stared as she looked so close to fluttershy it was like a mirror to the real thing. Emerl thought, ' I noticed her previous age had a rough scowl on her forehead and maybe a darker shade of pink. Damn that natural magic must have made her appearance seem young.' She screamed as she noticed her youthful appearance.

“What the buck, I was 38 and this stupid thing regress me back to the age of 20.” - she took notice of her new abilities. “Why do you guys have a sense of dread and shock?” Before she gave a stern look at Silent Dash. “Hey focus on the situation solider and stop staring at my flank.” Silent Dash's coat turned red as he avoid staring at her. “Hey if you don't explain what's going on I will chop the tree down consequence be damn.” she asked directly to Emerl as his finger twitched by Harmony's petty revenge.

“Okay calm down Buttershe the tree just gave you eternal youth, enhance empathy, and better control of nature manipulation. I'm sure we ca- “ Emerl could only explain that far before an axe hit him in the forehead as Buttershe began charging at the robot with intent to kill.

'Why do I have deal with a tsundere out of all things.' Emerl thought as he ran from the enraged mare.

“I am going to remove your bowels from your body and feed your heart to a bucking dragon.” She screamed as she chased after him with her prime azure blade.

'Wow that mare does not know how to take joke.' Harmony thought while she sweatdrop from the scene in the safety of her original body.

After a good chase around and good moment of relaxation, Buttershe will accept the change as she preferred to die in battle than a comforts of a bed. The mark musketeers were arguing who would go first while the adults waited for the decision to be made. Buttershe told Emerl that their augments usually stop if they harm each other as that gives a lesson value to learn, yet Emerl felt nervous that the mark musketeers will pull a cutie mark crusaders moment.

“Hey I need this gift to becoming the best assassin ever!” Silent Dash said as he prepared his knife on his teeth as the Onyx's horn glowed ready to strike. They glared intensely until Apple Crusher intercept asking with an annoyed look. “Can we just do this peacefully and not make our master angry?” They stare at Apple Crusher before seizing their actions.

“How will we decide to do this? “ Silent Dash asked as he was ready to dash to the tree.

“It's simple we pick a rock and toss it to see who can through the farthest. “ Apple Crusher response received a deadpan as they smacked the leader in the head. “Ow! What was that for?”

“Don't choose a game we could loose you infinitesimal brained idiot!” Onyx yelled as

“What the buck does infinitesimal means?” Silent Dash asked as he was confused by the term

“It's the size of your brain and what you use to go buck yourself?” Onyx exclaimed angrily

“ I don't know what the word means, but them are fighting words you dumbbuck.” Silent respond as he tackled the white unicorn.

“Hey everypony we can't let a fight get in the way of- ” That is all Apple Crusher could say before he hit in the face with a rock. He pound his hooves together and crack his neck with great anger and valor he announced. “That's it!!” He joined the fight as only dust cloud could be seen by their fighting. The adults were viewing the whole fight as Emerl was concern for the cave while Buttershe was relaxed with a bit of a smiling for the entertainment. Simba was napping until he woke up by the racket and went to Emerl. Emerl was about to break it up until Buttershe place a hoof up.

“We should stop them before they break something.” Emerl said

“Don't worry they are expressing their brotherly love by doing this.” Buttershe commented

“Well I can question how, yet my main concern would be if they break something?” Emerl asked which made her roll her eyes.

“Look I don't know if your males do this, but stallions sometimes fight over stupid things like they're doing. So calmed down if they break something I will guarantee to punish them.” Emerl laugh as she said this.

“Trust me the guys go hell lot more crazier than these colts in fighting especially when we are drunk, but the girls does the same shit as the guys so I can't say who does it more. Now your lucky I'm not like the other humans or they would try to kick your ass.” This sparked a curiosity for Buttershe “You think a human can beat me?” Emerl laughed as he said. “It's possible depending on the person, yet some of my kind can be violent and dangerous that can make dragons seem like a puppy.” Buttershe was about to retort until Emerl asked a question.

“Why did you take the colts as your apprentice?” Buttershe frown as she thought back and respond.

“I made a bet if they couldn't scratch me in a fight and long story short they did it while I was drunk.” Emerl gave a stoic stare at the mare.

“ You made and lost a bet when you were drunk in some bar.” Buttershe slowly nod when Emerl busted out laughing as the mare smack the robot. He pulled his hands up giving a ease up signal.

“Sorry it's just that a legendary knight lose to a bunch of brats even at their weakest is funny.” -He quickly calmed down as he wanted to know more. -“So why continued this apprentice deal if you weren't serious?”

“Well a knight always sheer the debts they owe and I saw the pain in those colts to convince me they were determine to prove themselves.” Buttershe gave a sad smile as she remembered.

“I wonder what past they have to convince you to continue?” Emerl asked as Buttershe gave a simple summary while Simba saw the trio fightning near the tree which he attempt to tell Emerl.

“Silent Dash was force to kill in an early age when his mom have fallen into the madness by an dark entity only heard by rumors. He swore revenge on the being who force his mom to kill his dad and nearly killing him until he was force to quickly end her life. Silent had to raise himself through the experience as his neighbors and friends shun him before he met those two. He appears strong to avoid weakness, yet it's a mask to hide the pain and guilt of killing his love one.” Emerl was sadden a flashback of himself being a murder to his creators came to mind. Simba was biting him to pay attention to the trio, yet Emerl still felt like hearing more.

“Onyx Gem was believe or not a noble child from the unicorn kingdom until he was disowned by his family for going against unicorn superiority. It was supposed to be a simple farewell until one of the members used dark magic to manipulate the family to attack him. Then most members were force to hang themselves before the King and Queen were able to interfere which resulted the colt's disgust with nobility. He left the kingdom to Equestria to find a new life” Buttershe had a sad expression while looking at the ground. “ He only acts like a brat to cover the pain and remember the good times” Simba had tried to kick Emerl as he was brushed aside which he tried to stop the musketeers before lasting 2 seconds as he was kicked to a wall.

“Apple Crusher was the worst as most of his family were massacred by the extreme prejudice of the pegasi and unicorn tribe members despite the peace laws were enacted.” Buttershe had an angry expression as she continued “It was believed that the ponies participated had enough 'evidence' to prove they weren't involved as the survivors were convicted for false crimes as only several apple members escape the conviction. Luna and Celestia were force to take their side as the bastards had the backing of the King and Queen. The younger members were given to foster care by their tribe members. Unfortunately Apple Crusher was abandon by his foster family as he met the two other colts and somehow formed their little team.”

Before the conversation could expand a flow of energy was read by Emerl's scanner as he saw see the trio were in front of the tree as all there eyes were glowing.

[“I've tried to warn you, but you were so interested with their backgrounds than the musketeers fighting near the tree”] Simba complained as Emerl glared into the pup.

“Well too late to interfere now as we have to wait until their done, yet how can a kid manticore lose to three colts” Emerl said as Simba was piss while Buttershe smack the robot on the head.

“Hey they are my apprentice. They can handle against a fully grown manticore by themselves.” She bragged while adding an apologetic tone to Simbra. “Sorry pup I didn't mean to crush your pride.” Buttershe gave an apology hug as Emerl chuckled which earned a glare from the manticore cub.

The trio were done as Emerl received another message / 3 Lucky Seven mix with all or nothing /. Emerl was confused by the single ability declaration. 'Harmony was suppose to give each one a single gift. I know luck is a factor, yet it shouldn't be the main reason they would win. Oh well I might test the ability out.' Emerl stand in front of the trio as they tried to recover from their knowledge insertion about their new power as Emerl was about to ask Silent said. “Hey mister Emerl can we spare for a bit we feel very lucky.” Emerl chuckled as he nods which the colts cheered as they waited outside to prepare. Buttershe looked at the scene and thought. ' It might fun and besides iron bucket will take my apprentice more serious.' she followed as Simba stare at the Tree of Harmony and thought. 'Why does everyone get super power ups except me? I wonder if this tree can make me equal to big bro?' The young manticore cub began to tap the tree as his eyes glowed and his body began to change.

Meanwhile outside the cave

Everyone was silent as the Master pony was declared referee for the match as Emerl agreed to use handicap by fighting with only his hands and feet. The colt were nervous at first when they have to face someone who was their savior and defeated their princesses, yet it diminishes as they were closer to one another. Emerl have been receiving warnings to avoid fighting the colts together as he disregard it and charge at them the moment Buttershe said “Go.”. The colts were on guard as they saw only blur until Emerl stopped in front of them as he stare at the cave for one second before being tackled by Apple Crusher follow by Onyx as he quickly placed some seal tags to immobilize Emerl. Silent Dash knew his opponent is unable to move as he strike at him with his knife which surprisingly hit all the robotic joints. The result was unexpected as the robot fell to pieces and the trio won without giving a lot of effort which cause a yellow earth mare laughing her flank on the ground as she declared the colts the winners.

Emerl quickly overpowered the seal as he pulled himself together and ran to the cave as the colts were confused by his action. The trio decided to follow the robot while leaving their yellow mare master behind as she continued laughing.

Inside the Cave

Emerl saw Simba standing in front of the Tree of Harmony as it's Energy is flowing inside him. Emerl was about to interfere when Harmony mentally commanded him. 'Hey Emerl let Simba make his decision and stand there.' It gave Emerl an eerie feeling to see his cub turning black while his eyes glowed. It only lasted for a moment when the colts came that Simba began his metamorphosis as his shadow surrounded him into a sphere. Emerl wonders what crazy consequences Simba accepted this power for when he came out as a a lion. His aura flowed with a purple color while his body is mostly a black fur/coat mix with red hair/mane when he opened his eyes it was a yellow slit. The colts were truly awed by the change as Emerl questioned Harmony.

'Any change I should expect and his gift seems to be a completely different identity so what did you do exactly?'

' Nothing bad just change his DNA to a shadow demon lion which you will need a familiar companion besides me when the day happens. So expect him to have the abilities to eat the souls of enemies, manipulate his body to any form he desires, and he will be loyal to you no matter what path you'll decide.' Harmony explained

'You do know he can never mate without risking losing his mate by time and you did explain the consequences of being part of a person's shadow right? ' Emerl worried as he could feel Simba's thought attached to his ' Hey big bro I made the choice to stay with you.'

Emerl only stare when he punched the lion in the face as the colts and cub were shocked. They can see a tear as he explained. “You know by accepting this deal you'll never go to heaven or hell and join me to oblivion if I permanently die. You gave up the only chance to see your family just to stay with me.” Emerl only glared that gave the cub a view on his anger, sadness, disappointment, anda small trace of gratitude. “So I will ask why do you want to risk your happiness for my company?”

Simba stood up and stared at the robot when he eventually found the courage to talk. “Emerl I know you're angry about my decision, but I couldn't let you suffer the curse alone. I mean miss sync heart warned me if I do this, then I couldn't see my family and my future mates. However, I would regret not helping my savior and my family's avenger from avoiding his own happiness. You helped me and provided a home knowing you didn't have to so I am in debt to you regardless..” Before Simba could say anymore he was bonk on the head by Emerl.

“You do know Buttershe avenge your family's death by the way either of us would have wanted you to live a full life instead of being a slave. What you did was foolish and the only way to free you is for permission to release the deal or I have to personally kill you. Either method will kill you, yet there might be a chance to join your family. I am only disappointed by your decision. ” This gave a damp for the cub as the colts came for his defense.

“He still did it for you. At least let him stay with you mister Emerl.” Apple Crusher said.

“Yeah you have to admit that is dedicated loyalty that us musketeers would do for a friend and if you disregard that then my hooves will convince you otherwise.” Silent Dash said with the tough act as he pulled his hooves in the air.

“ Sir Simba has done what most would consider true noble for an ally. Who are you to say if he shouldn't do it for a person he cares about. Even if he will miss us when we die.” Onyx exclaimed as the others were surprised.

“Wait, he is going to outlive us?” Silent Dash asked

“Well is there anyway to make sure we can do the same as Simba did?” Apple Crusher asked wanting to help the poor cub.

“No guys if we live longer, then our sons and daughters will die before us. Besides Simba found Emerl the same way we found our Master as an older sibling who cares for us.” Onyx explained as Simba started to regret his choice thinking about his children dying before him.

“I guess it's okay I mean what will happened if I lived longer. It'll ruins living the moment and make life boring.” Silent Dash said in his tough mask as he thought about his mom's death by his hooves and a promise he made to both his parents.

“Yeah, I still have kin in my lives so it wouldn't be fair to separate the apples with living longer than needed.” Apple Crusher thinking about his remaining family.

“Big Bro I only did it because you became my family the moment you took care of me. Even if I wasn't in debt you I will still make the deal since you have never abused me like the tribe as they made me feel weak. I love them don't get me wrong, but I was always the runt even when newbies beat me in a fight.” The lion cub cried as he continued. “After the monster took over I grew strong enough by hatred, yet after meeting you I felt that hatred was weak compare to your power. So I choose this to better myself than being useless and wait on the sidelines when my new family dies the same my old one did.”

This gave Emerl paused as he hugged the cub and told him “ You are never useless Simba as long you never give up on yourself you can never be useless to anyone. Your family is proud to have you and still proud despite that the previous one died defending you. So lets cut the drama and move on alright.” He mess with his hair as Simba gave a playful smack as a response. The colts join in as they playfully noogie the cub until a voice came in.

“So any reason why everypony is standing here instead of preparing for the damn coliseum?” Buttershe called out when she noticed Simba. “ Oh the damn thing change you to a lion.” Simba only stares at the yellow mare with adoration when he quickly dashed at the mare as he began to lick her. “What in tarta..pfftsff.hahaa...st.ha..ohp haaa....” Emerl sweatdropped as he thought. 'I guess nature embrace boosted his new instinct. I think this well take a while to get use to.” The colts were laughing at their master's misfortune as she was tickled licked by the shadow lion cub.

An hour later outside the cave

After the incident the Buttershe gave her apprentices some warm-up exercises: Silent Dash is practicing his stealth as he hid in the environment and striking at the training dummy with his tanto blade while avoiding the master's gaze which was an improvement as she only witness 12 out of 15 marks. Onyx Gem was sealing the devices Emerl made using magic scroll marks. Afterwards he was doing some light training with his magic by multitasking with using combine spells while defending from some magic golems made by Buttershe's sealing marks. Apple Crusher was destroying 3 magic golems while equip with battle gauntlets as he crush a good portion of their bodies despite the regeneration marks on it's body. He had crumpled 5 golems before one of them landed a direct hit.

The master was retraining her nature magic by focusing on the incoming attacks from the multiple traps designed by her students as she evades all in record time. Then, she practice her sword styles with her old blade as she disappeared for a second before returning back to her spot before the trees in front of her fell to pieces. Afterwards, she tested some seal marks by making some explosive fighting gloves as she destroyed 20 reinforce seal mark boulders made to withstand 10 unicorn blasts.

After her warm up she force her students to force her as she realize their new gifts were impressive, yet she discovered the lucky seven only effects only 10 meters on the battlefield while the trio have to be approximately 1.5 meters close to activate. Plus, she said one thing that separated the trio from close contact “Ha! Gays!” That made Silent Dash fly two meters away as the master quickly dispatch Onyx by a poke on his pressure point which she found out their abilities are active when conscious. Silent tried a sneak attack while Apple only charge at her only to be grabbed and twirled around as both of them crashed into different trees. Silent only woke to feel a quick hit on his neck to feel his world going as Apple Crusher did the only thing sensible.

“I gave up Master, please spar my friends and I will take full discipline for failure.” Apple Crusher said while bowing down.

“You do know that any other opponent will end you right?” Buttershe raised an eyebrow as she she walked closer to the colt. “However, I admire your will to protect your team so I can cut you some slack.” The moment she got close Apple Crusher activated a seal pounding his gantlets together which blinds the master for a counterattack. He strikes at the blind Master only to hit air and saw only darkness as he heard. “Nice brat, but you seemed 100 years early from beating me.” His body fell like the rest of the colt.

Emerl came out to see if the B team was ready only to see knockout colts and a Master who was relaxing as he only sigh when he called Simba for help. Emerl decided to ask Simba to use his adult manticore form to carry the colt as they left there was a specific item they left behind which made the plan a success. During the travel they decided to take a brake when one of the colts found a particular item.

“Hey guys I found some strange gem?” Silent calling out to the other colts.

“Let me see that Silent. Mmmm oh you found a blood diamond quite a good find which I wonder if a dragon was nearby.” Onyx examined which confused Apple Crusher.

“I don't know why you fancy them rocks if they only use are to being decorations.” Apple commented earning a scoff from the unicorn of the group.

“Oh course you will say that. There are certain gems use to store, amplify, and do who knows what when you apply the proper use for them. If you show a little interest in gems you can perform magic.” Onyx lecture as Apple only rolled his eyes

“The only thing them rocks were helpful was giving you the idea to boost my gantlets to crush them. Besides as long I got my hooves I'll keep fighting until I know I'm beaten.” Apple place his hoof to his chest as a boast of strength.

“Well I don't about you guys, but I had this rock say some weird things about” Silent said as he attempted to repeat the message. "I am the Crimson Avenger [may something]. If you need help with fighting evil or knocking the royal sisters down a peg or two let me know and I'll help." He narrowed his eyes thinking out loud. “I think Master wanted to prank us because no one other than mister Emerl could take on the princesses.” Apple gave a raised eyebrow.

“What about Discord? He could have lay it as a trap to break us apart? Apple asked which confused the others. “Well think about it he plays with other people to cause misery so is it wise to keep it?

“You do have a good point Apple maybe we should leave it so we can avoid unnecessary problems.” Onyx suggested as Silent stare at it.

“I feel like keeping it since it looks cool. Besides our suppose Luck must have prevented the thing from activating and maybe nulled the thing so it's safe.” Silent responds as Apple only gave a stern glare.

“Dang it Silent, you shouldn't be messing stuff without all of us agreeing it could lead to trouble like Onyx said.” Apple scold as Silent only eye rolled.

“Hey come on we're the mark musketeers we can handle anything that comes our way.” Silent bragged as he kept the blood diamond in his inner pocket.

“Fine! But if this bites us in the flank I have the right to say 'I told you so' and a buck to your flank.” Apple said before Silent gave a mischief grin.

“Sorry brony, but I don't swing that way maybe if you tried Onyx it might work.” Silent said earning a glare from both of his teammates.

“You know what I mean. Now come on we have to meet up with Master and mister Emerl are waiting.” The group went to meet the others.

Meanwhile

“So Simba you are allowed to eat only damn people souls despite there are probably innocent on the enemies side.” Emerl trying to explain to Simba on some of his abilities.

“How can I tell from good or bad if I can smell a little evil taint on most that I meet?” Simba asked after being explained about his weaknesses as a demon which are holy weapons and his inner desires.

“ Well if they have a bit of evil taint, then question them to get the reason for it and handle it based on what you think.” Emerl tried to simplify. “There are always a gray area into these things Simba when you learn to experience them it could be better in the long run.” Buttershe was watching the whole conversation as she decides to add into something.

“Little cub, life is always a trial that no one could ever know without seeking out. If you follow someone else's order for all your life you can never know the meaning of individuality. You should keep in mind that your master still allows your mind to think freely so please remember your mortality before giving into your inner evil.” Buttershe said earning a lick on the cheek from the shadow demon.

“Alright thats enough for explanations and breaks it's time to rescue everyone from Discord's reign.” Emerl said as the mark musketeers returned just in time.

“So anything happened during your scouting mission soldiers ?” Buttershe asked while receiving a nope from them and continued on. After an hour the crew left a sound was echoing the forest as a blue box appeared out of nowhere.

3 hours later at the coliseum

After the group arrived they saw the princesses in front of the portal as Luna waved for the group's attention. This surprise the whole group for they never expect royalty to join their team. The colts have mixed feelings for the princesses arrival: Silent Dash was surprise, yet he kept a steady guard since Discord can play tricks on people. The other two felt the same toward the idea of Discord's trick, yet Onyx was a bit unease while Apple was stoic that the princess were here. Their tension were mostly shattered when Emerl and their master returned the gesture making it official that is the real princesses.

“Oi Sunbutt and Moonbutt what are you lovely mares doing here?” Emerl asked before receiving a smack from Buttershe.

“Well excuse the iron idiot for his rude manners, yet I want to know what my old students are doing in front of the portal instead of stopping Discord? In fact, what were you two doing the last couple days?” Buttershe asked while giving a stern look.

“It's nice to meet you two again. We were preparing for the fight that Sir Emerl was asked to do as you may figure Madam Heart has entered our names as ally combatants for the deal. Celestia explained with the majestic image before getting nose bop by Emerl which surprise the white alicorn.

“Alright enough with the royal image we are all friends so just behave like normal ponies or continue receiving bops per each majestic speech you give.” Emerl said as Celestia gave a stern look as a child was doing something in appropriate. “Besides I know Luna wanted to ask a question.” To prove a point Luna couldn't stop moving as she wanted to ask Emerl something.

“Your right Sir Emerl! I wanted to know if your horn can connect to anywhere.” Luna asked

“Wait what?!!” Emerl exclaimed in shock if he heard right as everyone except Celestia were gaping at the question.

“I asked if the horn you have on your head can connect to anything?” Luna questioned which gave Emerl a awkward moment.

“Well my horn can fit to most places, but I think it will kill you if you attempted anything on it.” Emerl respond as Luna gave a disgust look.

“No you pervert I meant can your horn connect to anywhere online. Honestly, Celestia told me you would understand what I meant by your horn can connect anywhere.” Luna explain as Emerl glared at a giggling Celestia.

'Great now I have another one to deal with.' Emerl thought while everyone except the orange earth pony laugh as they felt their tension ease further.

“So what have you two been doing since our last encounter?” Celestia asked

“You know protecting my home and found these guys while doing it.” Emerl responds even though he was still glaring at the alicorn. Simba decided to show himself which startled the princesses to almost attacking the shadow demon cub. Luckily, Emerl explained the situation and the princesses were weary, yet they will tolerate him as he stayed in his shadow.

“Your Majesties I was on an self discovery quest of finding a purpose in life until I found myself some new apprentices-” Emerl interrupted by clarifying “They got it by beating you in a bar while you were intoxicated” The yellow mare smack the robot as she continued. “who I'd trained to fulfill my goals of being an instructor for the weak and misfortune.” She ended as the princesses were impressed

“ Wow you finally moved on from your guilt about your husband's death.” Luna asked

“Yeah this idiot helped speed it up, but I would have eventually found it.” Buttershe said while Emerl had a playful expression of being insulted.

“I wonder how you kept yourself looking so young over the years sensei?” Celestia asked with curiosity as Buttershe gave a sigh.

“You thank this idiot again for forcing a gift on me or meeting someone more annoying than you two during your adolescence.” Buttershe responds

“We weren't that bad sensei and you were extra strict on us especially since we were nearly the same age or at least we were 10 years older than you.” Luna declared as Celestia nodded in agreement.

“ They asked me to teach you two because I've beaten most of the guards without breaking a sweat, plus my nature magic was at it's prime for you mares to learn from. Your half-right Luna you were willing to learn while Sunny wanted to only read books all day.” Buttershe said which Celestia gave a small pout.

“So tell us about your apprentices sensei?” Celestia asked

“The first brat is named Silent Dash who trained in the area of speed and stealth which progress well enough to avoid my current eyes three times during practice. He still have his flaws by being arrogant, attention seeking, and a stalker, yet he does get clean quick hits. I made him practice avoiding a swarm of timberwolves while wearing a orange suit to boost some motivation. Anyway, Silent come greet your previous generation and you better not embarrass me. “ The princesses sweatdropped as the blue pegasus went up to them.

“Hi um I'm Silent Dash the stealthiest pegasus on the world and pleasure to meet you.”Silent said in a quite voice. “Um can I ask how was your training with Master.”

“ Oh it was treacherous young one, she force us to face a manticore without any magic as a trial because we were alicorn. She forced us to perform hundred push-ups, wing-ups, sit-ups, runs, kicks, punches, and swordswings before sunrise or we would be punished. I barely done most, yet she cut me some slack for pushing my effort which I am grateful. However, my sister seemed to lacked the fighting spirit and tried to reason with sensei only to receive a hoof in the face.” Luna began laughing as she continued. “ Dear sister was punished by forcing to watch her books burned in front of her while wearing a powerful inhibitor ring on her horn. She cried for each book as she gave each one names.” Luna continued laughing until she was hit by a boulder. Everyone stared at the solar princess as Celestia tried to pretend to being concern which Buttershe sighed.

“Oh Lulu it seemed Discord must have threw some giant rocks at us.” Celestia voice sounded genuine concern which didn't fool the adults who knew her. “Maybe we should enter the stadium before he uses more tricks on us?” Celestia asked trying to move on. Luna blast the boulder off of her as she glared at her sister.

“Sister how dare you throw a giant rock at me. You can be so vain sometimes.” Luna sneered

“I do not know what you're talking about Luna? The more time we waste the more Discord will influence the whole world.” Celestia said trying to cover up her actions by focusing on the situation.

“It's true that we have to move on, but it doesn't mean you're excuse from doing that to Luna.” Emerl stated with a deadpan expression

“Don't bother their sibling rivalry is the main reason they completed their training. We will save the introductions for later, yet princesses the unicorns name Onyx Gem and the earth pony is Apple Crusher. Now Emerl walk in there and start the plan.” Buttershe said as Emerl drop it and move on. The sisters heard their teacher as they composed them, yet anyone can see their eyes staring intensely at one another.

The Gizoid walked into the portal to notice that everyone warped away from their location. The robot was immediately sucked into the portal only to feel the distortion of time and space before blacking out. The moment he woke up he was located in an area of fleetships as he notice Celestia and Luna by his side unconscious . When they woke up he asked if they were alright.

“We are well my friend.” Luna declared as Celestia saw something from a distance.

“I believe we have company, it'll be rude to keep them waiting ” Celestia said while flaring her wings preparing for battle.

“Alright mares we are fighting the future of the world so remember to have fun while our possible captive viewers watch us kick ass.” Emerl said with his finger guns lock and loaded.

The enemies composed of copied Gammas and his siblings as they prepared their guns at the trio . The trio charged at the army with near mach one speed as the challenge has begun they had predatory grin ready to lay waste of their soulless enemies. Meanwhile, Discord was drinking a glass of chocolate milk while enjoying the show.

Author's Notes:

It took a bit of time to get to the point, but I had to think about some character development or at least some of progress with the side character. If anyone questions the Buttershe's age well I range between the life of Starswirl who lived from before the windigo(he had to be 20 to 30 since Celestia and Luna were fillies during that time.) to after NM ( with the Sombra incident must have past before or after Discord's reign I'm betting before). So she would have to be born a couple years before the windigo or after. So I would say from before windigo to NM would be at least 50 years since Starswirl also experimented with time space and attempting to move the sun. So the NH he would be 70-80 years old.

Simba is basically a kurama(naruto) and shippo together so he has shippo innocences, yet he will harm his opponents if threatened.

Apple Crusher is neutral to the princesses, yet he doesn't forgive them for being part of some of his family members death. He was raised to never let anything get in the way with family even revenge since Emerl and Buttershe is family he has to treat their friends with respect.

Onyx doesn't feel disconfort by the fact those two are rulers. If it was just royalty he would hate them unless they prove him otherwise.

I have plans for Buttershe, yet I would say when the time comes she will be a yami to herself.(Hint two people share the same body and need a item to swtich)

Why didn't I make Harmony talk that--
Harmony: Oi you know your dead right! (She picked a flamethrower out of nowhere)
me: Wait I did it because it was a benefit for Emerl. So you can spare me.
Harmony: Well I like the tin can. (she gave a quick second) nope (she fired at will)
me:aahhh!!!(left a burning corpse in the ground.)
Harmony: By the way yes it's Amy Anderson from Crimson Avenger owned by elementbridge who make an appearance in a chapter or two to raise some hell.
Doctor: Hello I came her--(he got kick by Harmony)
Harmony:You aren't suppose to come yet.
Derpy:Hey leave him alone!! (she glared at the harmonic earth pony)
Harmony: Hey heres a muffin(she toss at the doctor)
Derpy: (dive at the muffin and ate it) where did she go
Harmony has left as the doctor examine my laptop
Doctor: This seems like a computer that controls our universe.
Derpy:Let me try it (she typed raining muffins and it happened) yay
Doctor: Ditzy be careful you do----(laptop turned off)