Shards of crystals flew up into the air as Chief smashed another crystal golem, continuing to rush towards the Crystal Empire to prevent Sombra from harming the ponies that resided there. He spun around and punched the head off of a golem and kicked it's body into another, causing them both to shatter.

Miller stabbed his tendrils into two golems and slammed them into each other before using his magic to pick up the shards abs throw them into other golems like throwing knives. "We're almost there!" He yelled as he smashed through another golem.

'Go, you've got a clear shot to the Empire!' Eris exclaimed as Chief shot a charged blast of a plasma pistol into a golems face.

"Miller, on me." Miller nodded and jumped to Chiefs side, both of them making the final stretch towards their destination through a clear path in the army of golems that could be considered cannon fodder to them, and most likely Sombra.

"What about the golems? If we don't destroy them they might try to hurt the ponies here." Miller asked with concern.

"If I know anything it's that this world runs on typical movie and TV show tropes, so if we get into the Empire they'll most likely just fall apart as we get away." Chief stated with th a hint of amusement. "If not, we'll just blast them to pieces."

Chief turned out to be correct in his assumption as the golems fell apart as soon as they touched the border of the Empire. Nodding in satisfaction they both turned to the real threat, King Sombra, who had completely covered the outer areas of the Empire with his black smoke, his head forming as he looked down at the ponies in a street.

"My crystal slaves." He spoke in a very unnerving voice, causing many ponies to feel uncomfortable as well as terrified.

"How're we supposed to kill him? We don't exactly have the crystal heart with us this time." Chief asked Eris as he loaded his battle rifle.

'Maybe aim for the spots he's using to come together into a physical form, he's only disguised himself in that mist, he's under there somewhere. But...he can still break up info mist and reform somewhere else...' Eris suggested, unsure of what to do herself.

"Look! I've get the crystal heart!" The trio heard Spike yell to the top of his lungs as he began to jump down from the huge towards in the centre of the Empire. Sombra wasn't exactly fond of this and dove into the ground.

"That, is, mine!" He roared out as huge crystals began to rise up to Spike with a physical firm of Sombra standing on the tip.

"He's going to get to Spike if we don't do something. Any ideas?" Miller asked as he tried to stretch his tendrils up to reach Sombra but failed.

"I've got one idea, but I'll need either a tank or a rocket launcher." Chief answered as he aimed at Sombra, but was unable to get a clear shot at such a long range.

"I've got a rocket launcher here with the spare ammo, here." Having said that Milker pulled out a standard halo rocket launcher. "Will this do?"

"Yes. Now let's get closer so I can get a clear shot in." Chief took the rocket launcher and placed it on his back while holding his battle rifle ready. Both took a moment to look over any damage they may have taken. Luckily Chiefs shield had absorbed most of the damage dealt to him but his armour had still taken some damage during the fights. Miller had a few cuts and bruises, but his body had quickly began to heal the wounds.

After that, they dashed off into the nearest street, running past fleeing civilians and dodging whatever was thrown their way by panicking ponies. As they ran they saw Spike desperately trying to get away from Sombra with the crystal heart in his arms, ready to give it to Cadence. The young drake breathed his fire onto the cry talks that began to form around him as Sombra grew closer and closer.

Jumping into the rooftops with the help of Miller, Chief ran along while switching his weapons. He kept aiming at Sombra with the Rocket launcher but didn't stop running until the end. When he did reach the end of a row of buildings he jumped down to the street before using his strength to jump up a second time. After repeating this processes a few times he finally reached an area where he could clearly get a smooth in on Sombra. He lugged the rocket launcher over his shoulder and linked his helmet to its targeting system to make sure he hit his target.

He waited for a few moments begore launching the rocket. The middle will take them down. Chief had aimed at the crystals below Sombra, knowing it would send Sombra falling and give Spike time to get to Cadence. The rocket his it's mark. Completely shattering the crystals Sombra was so fond of.

As Sombra fell he looked up in horror as he saw Spike almost reaching Cadence and Shinning Armour. He growled before the green and purple on his body began to change before it disappeared. 'Great...now we need to find him.'

Chief shook his head and jumped back down into a street with Miller following behind him.

"I'll go see if the Element bearers are alright and will deal with any hostiles that might try to attack, you go after Sombra and keep him from Spike."

Chief nodded and dashed off towards the area that Sombra had fell to. 'Do you actually have a plan this time?'

"You know I don't."

'You're gonna get us killed one day Marcus...'

Chief chuckled before turning a corner, only to find a large amount of black crystals blocking his way.

Author's Notes:

Please enjoy this new chapter and feel free to point out any errors.