Twilight was in utter shock to see Discord of all creatures. He looked different, though. It seemed whatever Starlight had done had changed him somehow. He had a long thick beard, as well as a few small battle scars here and there.

He had come to her rescue. But why? She thought, ‘Why would he be rescuing me? Are we allies in this timeline? And how much has time, change things for my other friends?’ she began to ponder even more.

But Discord interrupted her. “Twilight, don’t tell me you're pondering again. We need to get moving. I am not sure how long before the guards get here,” he said.

But then Twilight had an idea. “Discord, you can sense any kind of magical anomalies right, and you been around for a long time,” said Twilight with a smile on her face.

“Well, of course, Twilight, you are talking to the Spirit of Chaos here, but what is this about?” He asked with a confused look as to what she was thinking.

“Well, this is going to sound crazy, but I am not the Twilight you knew. I am a Twilight from a different time.”

“Why that's impossible! You look like the same Twilight that died during the third Dark War,”

“Yes, but was your Twilight an Alicorn?” she asked.

“Well, of course, you were, that's how you united the rebels factions during the second Dark War,”

‘Well that didn’t help, that at least explains why nopony reacted to my look,’ she thought.

“Now enough of these questions, we need to mov - ” said Discord as he grabbed her. Doing so, he sensed the time anomalies that seem to be all over her. “I can sense it,” a moment past. “You use the time traveling spell, didn’t you?”

“No, actually a unicorn named Starlight Glimmer did. I just got pulled along the way and then trapped in this timeline,” said she as Discord placed Twilight on his back.

“Hmmm, I never thought that spell would be able to work that well,” he said.

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Twilight held on to Discord’s back as he ran through the hallways. “So I'm assuming you can’t fly outside the Empire either,” asked she as she was wondering why he didn’t just take to the sky.

“Actually, normal magic is nonexistent outside the Empire, but chaos magic and some other forms work just fine,” he replied as he continued his run through the hallways.

“Then why aren’t you flying?” she asked.

“Because any magic used that not powered by those dark amulets; aside from shapeshifting, this close to the Empire will be noticed by its rulers,” said Discord as he continued to run.

“You, mean these Mother And Father figures."

“Ah, so they are not your mother and father in your Timeline."

“No, Nightmare Moon is not my mother in my timeline."

“Well, the rulers of the empire adopted this timeline’s version of you, as well as several other powerful ponies, like Trixie,” he said as he kept running.

Out of nowhere, the guards caught up with them. The guards were being led by Dark Sentry. “Stand back soldiers I will handle them,” he ordered.

‘What? I thought he was on our side,’ she thought.

“Twilight do you trust me in your timeline,” Discord asked.

“Yes, but what are you planning?” she said with a worried look.

Dark Sentry charged forward with a spear out. He swung, as Discord dodged. Then Discord headed for the nearby window. He jumped through it.

“Discord, you are just as crazy in my timeline,” she said as they fell.

“Don’t worry they’ll meet us on the way down,” he replied.

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“So are you guys ready?” said a certain rainbow mane pegasus mare with a metal wing. She wore a blue tech suit like the rest of the ones with her.

“Yeah!!” said the rest.

“I think I should still go with you,” said the pegasus in the wheelchair.

The mare that was leading them walked up to him and said, “No Soarin, I can’t take a chance of hurting you again.”

“I don’t blame you for what happened, Rainbow Dash,” he replied.

“Yeah, but I still blame myself,” said Rainbow as she kissed him.

She walked to her motorcycle and climbed aboard. “Now remember, these motorcycles have limited fuel. We need to get in there, rescue Twilight and get out. Once we get her out of Fallen Canterlot, we'll head to the CD ruins,” she put on her helmet and activated her motorcycle.

“Wait what about ‘F’?” said one of the others.

“Knowing him he mostly has ‘SS’ rescuing her as we speak, but that dang draconequus will still need some help if he is to get her out of there, now let's move out,” said Dash.

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Discord and Twilight were falling down the Tower. Twilight thought this was the end, when out of nowhere, driving up the side of the building, were four weird looking machines with ponies on them. “What the?” said Twilight as suddenly Discord grabbed her.

“Good, ‘SS’ you got Twilight, now give her to us and we’ll get her out,” said Rainbow Dash.

‘Wait I know that voice, Rainbow Dash,’ thought Twilight as she was placed the back of the machine that Rainbow Dash was on. Then Rainbow turned as the others did the same. “Hold on,” she said. Twilight wrapped her arms around Rainbow Dash, then they drove off the tower and onto a nearby building as Discord continue to fall.

“Wait, Rainbow, what about Discord?” said Twilight.

“Don’t worry Twilight, did you forget that ‘SS’ can shapeshift?” said Rainbow Dash, as they kept driving. Discord transformed into a small bird and flew to safety.

******

Meanwhile, back in the Tower, Lightning Dust ran to Trixie, and reported, “Princess Dead Star the prisoner has escaped.”

“What?!” said Trixie as she slammed her fist.

“It seems Rainbow and her gang of Cloud Rebels are trying to get her out of the city,” said Lightning Dust.

“Fine then. Open the lowest dungeon,” said Trixie as she stepped off her throne. “Let see how my ‘sister’ Twilight handles my husband.”

“Yes, your majesty."

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As they drove through Fallen Canterlot, Twilight was pondering about how these strange machines worked. She had never seen such technology. She had always heard theories but had never seen something like this.

“Hmm, something's up, she should've sent the Shadowbolts after us.” said Rainbow Dash.

Then suddenly the ground began to shake. The ground opened up a few meters ahead of them and out came forth a giant 30-foot tall monstrous-looking unicorn. It’s coat was white, and it had a blonde mane.

“Oh shit,” said Rainbow Dash. “Princess Dead Star sent Blueblood after us!”

The drivers turned left and tried to go through some ruined buildings, hoping the buildings would slow the beast down. Instead the beast, Blueblood, just knocked several buildings down.

“I don’t think these buildings are stopping him, Rainbow Dash,” said Twilight.

“Fine then, TL, throw some grenades at him,” ordered Rainbow.

“Yes boss,” said a black pegasus with white mane beside her.

Twilight looked to see Thunderlane. She had been so distracted by everything else that she didn’t even notice who else was with Rainbow Dash.

Thunderlane threw a few grenades at the beast. Twilight look to see massive explosions above her. The explosion hit Blueblood, knocking him down, as they drove off.

Meanwhile, in the sky, Trixie watched from her magical flying chariot. “Oh, did my loving Blueblood go down,” said Trixie, as she pulled another piece of strange tech. This one had a twist knob on it. “Don’t worry, this will fix you up,” said Trixie as she twisted the knob, which caused a reaction in the collar on his neck. Blueblood reacted in pain as he got back up, then he started chasing them again.

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Rainbow Dash and the rest had gotten to the edge of the massive crater that Twilight had seen before. Only seeing it again did Twilight realize how deep it was. It was a mile deep.

Once they got to the edge, they stopped. “Dang it, where is Soarin?” she said worriedly. “He should have been here with the airship by now.”

Suddenly Blueblood caught up with them. Now they were trapped, with Blueblood on one side and the massive crater where this timeline’s Twilight had died. It seemed like Twilight would be joining her other self, if they didn’t figure out something soon.

But then hope arrived in most unlikely of forms as a gigantic, 100 foot tall wingless, fearsome serpent-like dragon descended from the sky. Landing in front of them, the dragon was purple with green frills, and a long, bushy green mustache. And riding on the dragon’s back was a mare dressed in a skin tight dark purple costume. She wore a dark blue mask, and a purple hat and cape. The mare looked a lot like Mare Do Well. The dragon and the mare were blocking Blueblood’s path.

“Oh great,” said Rainbow Dash, with an annoyed look. “The Leaders of the Cave Rebels are here,” as she looked up at them. “Spike and Rarity.”

“That’s Spike and Rarity?” said Twilight as she stood in shock and awe of how different Spike looked in this timeline. His looks and features looked nothing like her timeline version. He seemed to look like one of those the legendary eastern dragons from across the seas.

‘How could changes in the timeline change Spike so much?’ thought Twilight as she stood there. Just then Rainbow Dash said, “Take cover,” Everypony, including Twilight, got off their motorcycles, and headed for some nearby rubble.

Spike let a huge plume of green fire. It engulfed Blueblood, but he just kept moving. “Well that isn’t going to work, but it was still a good try darling,” Rarity said to Spike.

“Fine then, let’s try the spin cycle,” said Spike as he lowered himself long enough for Rarity to get off his back. Then he flew up and grabbed Blueblood with his tail. Once Spike had his tail wrapped around Blueblood, he flew right up into the sky. Spike flew even high and then proceeded to fly around in a giant circle. Over and over, until Blueblood lost consciousness.

Meanwhile, Rarity was standing on the ground. Twilight got curious, so she tried to approach her, not noticing Rainbow Dash trying to stop her. Twilight had no idea what was about to happen next. “Hey, it’s finally good to see another familiar po - ”

Out of nowhere, Rarity swung at Twilight with a hidden crystal blade. Luckily, Twilight jumped back in time to dodge it. “Don’t think for a second dear, that you coming back from the dead is enough to make me forgive you, for what happen during the third Dark War.”

“What do you mean?” said Twilight as she was taken back by the fact that one of her own friends had just tried to attack her.

“Don’t act like you forgot! Half my army lost their lives in that last assault,” she said as she took another swing at Twilight. But Twilight dodged again.

“What?” Twilight questioned. She was really worried now.

“And now darling, as much as I would love to avenge the death of my soldiers,” she said, as she put away her blade. “You are useful to the cause, so I will let you live. For now.”

Meanwhile, in the skies, Spike kept spinning around and around. Finally, the flames went out on Blueblood. Then Spike sent him crashing to the ground right at the group.

Twilight looked up and screamed, seeing Blueblood falling from the sky, about to land right on top of them.

“Oh a game of ping pong dear, that'd be lovely,” Just then Rarity grabbed out her hidden crystal blade. She swung the blade, which sent a magical wave into the air. This knocked Blueblood back to Spike. As Spike hit him with his tail and did the same.

This would continue back and forth for several swings, each time Rarity would send out a magical wave that would somehow come out of the blade until finally, “Spike darling this game has been going on for a long time. You think we should end it, dear?”

“Sure, I don't mind,” said Spike as Blueblood went flying up to him. Then Spike spun backward and hit Blueblood with his tail. This sent Blueblood flying into the massive crater.

Spike landed long enough for Rarity to climb back up, but then Twilight ran over. “Wait, Rari -- ” but Twilight was stopped by Rarity’s crystal blade again.

“Now see here, Twilight Sparkle, if you are about to ask me for help in another one of your crusades, then count me out,” Rarity put away her blade and then climbed back up. “Now once this is over I will be avenging my soldiers by putting you back in that grave of yours.” The threat sent a chill down Twilight’s spine. “Come on Spikey, darling, let’s go. Rainbow Dash can handle things from here.” And with that, Spike finally flew off.

Twilight stood there with a mix of emotions - terror and sadness in seeing how different Rarity and Spike were from their original versions. Little did she know there was more than met her eyes.

Finally, Soarin showed up with the airship. It looked like a boat with wings and a top covering it. It did not look like it was powered by magic, but rather some unknown technology of this timeline.

Rainbow Dash and the rest got on board, however, Twilight just stood there, unaware of a fly landing on her shoulder. “Twilight, what's wrong? They’re not like that in your timeline?” said the fly.

She turned her head to see the fly was Discord. “No, they are not like that in my timeline. Not at all,” said Twilight as she got aboard the airship.

******

Trixie landed her magical flying chariot, then got out to check on Blueblood. “Oh, my poor monster,” she said without a single bit of emotion in her voice. She grabbed out a strange gem, then summoned some dark magic from her horn, using it to activate the gem. Out from the gem shot a light that took the shape of a screen with a moving image upon it. The gem was a form of long range communication.

She contacted a middle age, dark purple batpony stallion with a gray mane, in a long white laboratory coat. “ Doctor Night Fright, the Great and Powerful Trixie needs you to fix up her husband.”

“Yes, of course, Princess Dead Star."

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Trixie ended the message and contacted somepony else. The screen this time showed purple batpony stallion, but this one had a green mane and his age was roughly around Twilight’s age.

He was laying naked in a hot tub with a naked, light yellow unicorn mare wrapped around him. “What is the meaning of this? Princess Dead Star, how dare you interrupt my alone time with my wife!”

“Prince Nexus Star,” Trixie covered her eyes. “The Great and Powerful Trixie did not mean to interrupt your alone time, but we have a problem.”

“Fine, Fine,” said Nexus Star as he got out and grabbed a towel. “Okay, I have a towel on, now tell me what is going on here?”

Trixie uncovered her eyes, and spoke, “It seems Twilight is alive.”

“What? That’s impossible I know my nuke took her out,” he said.

“Well apparently not, because she is alive.”

“Alright then, if she is alive, did you figure out why she waited more than a year before returning?”

“No. Unfortunately, she escaped, thanks to Rainbow Dash and her Cloud Rebels.”

“Well, then why call me?”

“Because they left in an airship, and the Shadowbolts can’t fly as fast as one of those ships.”

“Fine, I’ll send my Alphabolts after them.”

“Oh, not just them, The Great and Powerful Trixie wants revenge for her husband as well.”

“What? That beast of yours? What happen to it this time?”

“That mare and her insidious dragon happened.”

“Fine, them too, my Alphabolts will be there in a second,” he said as he walked over to his clothes. Once there he grabbed out another communication device. He activated it and spoke. "Commander Gryford, send a dozen Alphabolts to Twilight's grave."

"Yes, your majesty."

<The Airship POV>

Twilight sat down in the back of the airship as she looked around to try and assess what was going on. Discord was still on her shoulder. He tried his best to fill in any missing info. “So this Airship works on a sort of electricity. Do you have that in your timeline?”

“Well, sort of, just not this advanced.”

“Alright then, this airship as well as the motorcycles you rode on, they’re made by a company call Nox Corp. Do they sound familiar?”

“Yeah, I was once rivals with the CEO’s son back in school. Jack Nox.”

“Wait, you were rivals with Prince Nexus Star?” said Discord with a worried look.

“What?”

<BOOM>

Suddenly the airship started to fall from the Sky. “Shit, we been hit!” said Soarin.

“By what?” said Twilight as she looked outside only to see what looked like metal batponies. They were attacking the airship “What are we going to do?” said Twilight.

“Thunderlane, Fleetfoot get on the turrets and shoot those things down,” shouted Rainbow Dash as she and Soarin were trying their best to keep the airship in the air.

Meanwhile Twilight stayed down. “What are those things?” Twilight asked Discord.

“They’re the Alphabolts. Cyberized batponies design by Prince Nexus Star,” Discord replied.

“Who?”

“Well it seems you know him as Jack Nox,” said Discord. “He designed them to go ten times as fast as any pegasi.”

Thunderlane and Fleetfoot tried their best to shoot down the Alphabolts while Rainbow Dash and Soarin tried their best to pilot the airship. But the airship was hit, so now they were slowly crashing, and they were still above the massive crater. Rainbow Dash and Soarin tried their best to find a good place to land, but it would have been best for the Alphabolts to be gone instead.

Thunderlane and Fleetfoot eventually shot down them down, but they were still crashing. “That’s all of them,” said Fleetfoot.

“Alright then everypony strap in, prepare for crash landing,” said Soarin.

******

Meanwhile, Rarity and Spike were flying, heading home, not knowing what was about to hit them. “Rarity, do you think we did the right thing?” said Spike. “Letting them handle themselves?”

“Darling Spike, Rainbow Dash may be blunt, but she is not stupid. She'll get Twilight to safety,” then she turned and said, “Meanwhile, we’ve got our own problems to worry about.” She noticed the Alphabolts directly behind them. “It seems Prince Nexus Star sent his Alphabolts after us.”

“What are we going to do? I can only dodge them with you on my back.”

“Darling, are we above any of my caves?” She asked as she grabbed out her Crystal Blade and prepared for battle.

"I think so,” said Spike as he looked around. “Wait I see one, several meters ahead, but it’s too small for me to fit.”

“Then shrink down,” said Rarity, as she swung her blade at some the Alphabolts that got to close.

“But if I shrink back to normal size then I will lose my ability to fly and I can’t take the chance of hurting you,” said Spike worriedly.

Rarity simply reassured Spike that everything will be would okay. “Don’t worry, as long as I’m with you, I’ll be okay.” She nuzzled him.

“Right, here we go,” said Spike with a warm smile. Rarity held on while Spike headed straight for the cave.

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Author's Notes:

For those that do not know Jack Nox. He is an OC I've had in a few other stories. The stories I've used him for before this were base before time altering. In the original timeline Jack was a team mate of Flash Sentry. He was also Twilight's rival in Celestia school. Later, much later you will encounter a few OCs from other fics base on the original timeline. Though if they in this one, they will be different in some ways.

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For ones that have actually read my Flash Saga. Jack attitude hasn't really changed much. He just more aggressive due to the fact in this timeline he was raised directly under Mother and Father. Oh and the ship I had planned for him is the same, so yeah that is the mare you think it is in the tub.