Here is my Equestria Girls: Friendship Games that was asked for :x soooooo yeah, here! I’m working on other special “after the fact” chapters to keep the story going a bit. However, I am working on other stories at the same time. So, those who love the story, please bear with me on this project. Remember, this is IF Xeron lived in their world.

Night Claw walked down the streets of Ponyville, many of the small town’s residents have accepted the new comer after finding out he was Twilight’s personal guard. Though, there were quite a few that kept their distance from the abnormal batpony… He didn’t talk to anyone, except for the Mane Six or one of their family members. Even then, he just stayed near Twilight the whole time.

Today, was a very rare occasion, since he was walking through the streets, alone. Many eyes were watching him, concerned as to why he decided to visit the small town alone. Despite many being obviously staring at him, the stallion simply walked towards the town park. He had been there previously, on many occasions, with the girls but this time he seemed like he only wanted to be there alone. Once at a large tree, he slowly lowered himself down, tucking his legs underneath, and laid down. “Right here is a good spot.” Night Claw thought, as he slowly closed his eyes. “Twilight told me to take a break, and rest, here in the Park while her, and the others, deal with that time paradox problem… Got to say, it actually feels nice to re-?”

His ears shot up, the moment a familiar voice called out. “Help… Mee!!” The batpony shot up, looking around for the source, but couldn’t see a soul.

“That sounded just like Twilight!” His mind yelled, the predator-like eyes trained and searching for the princess. When his eyes caught the glimpse of a portal opening over Ponyville’s Town Hall, his eyes went wide. “What in the Night Haunter’s claws?” He muttered, noticing smaller ones opening up before a much larger one cracked open the sky.

The moment he saw a few humans actually fall off the edge, caught by others. His iris shrank when he saw some of the Mane Six, only humanized! They were starting to fall through the portal, some trying to save others. The stallion could see some sort of winged, horned, corrupted human laughing at the ‘Elements of Harmony’. “Oh, hell no, that isn’t happening.” Night Claw mentally growled, opening his wings and exploding off. His eyes locked on the portal.

“What are we going to do!?” Rainbow Dash said, looking up at the Corrupted Twilight.

“Ah don’t know, but we gotta keep everyone from fallin’ down that hole!” Applejack said, as the group tried to pull everyone back up, the Crystal Prep Students trying to help.

Sunsent Shimmer looked around, holding their world Twilight’s pendant. “There has to be something we can do to stop Twilight-?”

“Hey, everyone, is it me, or is that Pony heading straight for us?” Pinkie Pie asked, looking in the portal with a raised brow.

Sunset Shimmer looked over at Pinkie Pie before something exploded through the portal! The force behind their arrival actually pulling everyone out of it, and to safety. The group looked up, trying to find what had caused that, but just saw some sort of midnight blue figure up in the sky. Before long, they started to descend to the ground, the group looking away just as he slammed on to the ground. When they looked back, they saw an eight foot, armored, giant with wings! He was kneeling on the small crater he just created, talons and claws dug into the ground. He slowly stood back up, the bladed appendages removing themselves from the concrete ground.

He slowly started to look around, searching the crowds for something, or someone. “W-Who is he, Sunset?” Rainbow Dash asked, looking at their Equestrian friend.

“I-I don’t know, Rainbow Dash… I’ve never seen anyone or pony like him before.” Sunset Shimmer replied, the being becoming more frantic in his search as Corrupted Twilight seemed to try and figure what he is, too.

“Where is she?” Xeron thought, the Astartes ignoring the whisper of what he was, while he searched for Twilight. The Elements of Harmony were here, and Twilight was with them when they left to deal with that Time Paradox problem. “She’s not here!” His helmeted gaze suddenly locking on to the Corrupted Twilight, floating above the groups. “You!” He growled.

“M-Me?” Corrupted Twilight asked, looking around before returning her gaze to the Astartes.

“Where is she!?” Xeron roared, before his jump pack came to life, the wings opening, and he flew towards the Corrupted Twilight! His claws opened, and ready to catch his prey. “What have you done with her!?”

Corrupted Twilight flew away from his flight path, and starting to shoot magic towards him! The armored giant surprisingly agile, for someone his size. “I don’t know who you’re even talking about!” She replied, trying to avoid his massive claws, one even nicking her arm and caused a small scratch to open up.

“Do not lie to me!” Xeron roared, ignoring his senses and focusing more on trying to figure out what this corrupted human has done with his Twilight.

“Man, she doesn’t stand a chance against that guy… He’s actually got her on the ropes, and her magic doesn’t seem to affect him, what so ever!” Rainbow Dash said, the group slowly joining Sunset Shimmer, and watch the giant chase after Corrupted Twilight… Her magic actually bouncing off his armor, almost like it doesn’t want to hurt him.

“Agreed… But, who is he searching for? I mean… He didn’t really mention their name.” Rarity said, watching the exchange. “The brute just started attacking Twilight without warning.”

The group started trying to figure out what this being could be wanting, while Sunset Shimmer just watched Twilight’s magic bouncing off of his body. She’s seen spells being deflected before, but this was not deflection. It was really like her magic didn’t want to harm him, at all. “What could this mean?” She thought, before everyone gasped, as the being grabbed Corrupted Twilight by the throat, forcing her to the ground! “Oh no!”

Xeron, slowly, pulled Corrupted Twilight off of the ground, forcing her blazing teal eyes to look into his blank red ones. The girl could feel the rage from within his body, while trying to free herself from his iron group. “Tell me… What have you done with her, and I might let you live.” He growled, hearing her fast heart beat… Her familiar heart beat?

“I-I don’t k-know what you are… Talking a-about!” Corrupted Twilight managed to say, his grip choking her.

Xeron suddenly growled out a bit more, his grip slowly starting to tighten further. But stopped, when Sunset Shimmer screamed. “Please! Don’t hurt Twilight! She doesn’t know what she’s doing!”

The Astartes froze upon hearing that, his helmeted gaze locked on to the corrupted human. His grip loosened some, but not enough for her to be freed… Just enough for her to breath without trouble. Xeron slowly pulled her face closer to his helmet, Corrupted Twilight could feel the shocked, and concerned, aura that surrounded him now. “T-Twilight? Is that…. Really you?” Despite it being metallic, his voice actually sounded gentle to her.

This was her chance, Corrupted Twilight snapped out of her fear and sent a blast of magic at him! This close, Xeron was hit at full force, his grip releasing her, and flew back to the six teens. He landed with a loud thud, as Corrupted Twilight slowly flew back up. “Now that is dealt with… Time for me to get back to what I was planning.” She said, smirking, as her magic started to open more portals.

Sunset Shimmer, who noticed the being’s reaction when he found out that it was Twilight he was fighting, rushed over to the fallen Astartes. “A-Are you alright?” She asked, kneeling down next to him.

“Yes… I’ve taken worse…” Xeron said, slowly sitting back up, and noticing how evily Twilight is laughing right now. “Is that really… My Twilight up there?” He asked, looking at Sunset Shimmer.

“My Twilight?” She thought before shaking her head “That isn’t Twilight, from Equestria… That is our world’s Twilight. But, the Equestrian Magic that came here, has corrupted her. She has no idea what she is doing right now.” Sunset explained, the giant slowly pulling himself back up. “We need to stop her, before our world is destroyed.

“How do you know about Equestria, mortal?” Xeron asked, looking down at her, and then to the ‘Elements of Harmony’. “And, if that isn’t my Twilight, what are the Elements of Harmony doing here?”

“You’re in a parallel world, they are this world’s elements, except without magic.” Sunset Shimmer said, looking up at him. “And I’m Sunset Shimmer… I’m actually from Equestria.”

Xeron’s gaze jerked towards her! A slight growl coming from his helmet. “You’re Sunset Shimmer!?” He practically roared, but returned his gaze to the Corrupted Twilight. “I understand everything now… If you can, try and figure something out. I’ll try and distract this world’s Twilight Sparkle.” The group nodded, as his wings opened back up, the Astartes flying over to the Corrupted Twilight.

“Sunset, what are you planning on doing? I mean… We don’t have any magic anymore.” Fluttershy asked, watching the two beings hover in the air.

“Actually… We do, Fluttershy.” Sunset said, smiling at her.

Xeron just hovered in front of the Corrupted Twilight, his emotionless gaze locked on to her while she just looked at him… Her hands filled with magic. “Wanting a second round, big guy?” She asked, a smirk on her face.

The Astartes shook his head, then let out a sigh. “I’m not going to hurt you… I can’t.” He said, looking straight at her. “I didn’t know you were Twilight, when I attacked… Now, I am here to reason with you. You need to stop this, Twilight.”

“Why! I want to know more about magic, I want to control it!” She said, starting up the evil laugh again. “And no one is going to stop me! No one is going to push me around anymore!”

“Stop this!” He roared, making her flinch at the harsh response. “This isn’t you, and I know it.” Xeron looked at her, feeling a pull within his heart. “Is this why the magic corrupted you so? Because you were lonely in this world?” He asked her, Corrupted Twilight’s eyes becoming normal again. “If so… I am sorry. Had I have known, I would have come here to help…. I would have done what I can to prevent you from feeling alone.” His tone was caring, gentle, to her… The Corrupted Twilight didn’t know what to think about him now. After finding out that her name was Twilight, his entire demeanor towards her had changed.

Her eyes then returned to the blazing teal color, shaking her head. “It is too late for that!” Corrupted Twilight yelled, before sending two blasts towards Xeron! They hit, and caused him to back up, and lose altitude…. But the Astartes continued to stay up in the air.

“I’m not… Going to fight you.” He said, looking at her, before she hit him with two more blasts. This time, Xeron hit the ground, and squatted there, placing one claw on the ground.

“Then get out of my way!” She yelled, preparing to send another blast of magic at him, sending another blast that hit his back.

“N-Never…” He managed to say, as she glared at him.

“No one will stop me from learning more about magic…” She looked at her hand, the blazing energy making her laugh a bit. “The magic I now wield!”

“That isn’t real magic!” Sunset Shimmer said, making the Corrupted Twilight look towards her… She, and the others were now glowing. “What you have, isn’t real magic… It is simple power. Real magic comes from Honesty. Loyalty. Laughter. Generosity. And Kindness.” Sunset Shimmer started to flow up, beams of light coming from the others and going into the pendant. “I understand you, Twilight… And I want to show you the most important magic of all!” She threw the pendant down, causing it to explode and a flash of light enveloped her. When it died down, Sunset Shimmer was now a lighter version of Twilight, her wings made of flames and a horn on her forehead. “The Magic of Friendship.”

Xeron smiled behind his helmet, and quickly moved to the side, as Sunset began to close the portals. The Astartes knew the situation was now under control, and stood on the sidelines, like always. However, his attention was grabbed when one of the humans, with a panicked look on her face, was trying to get away. Something about her rubbed him wrong… His gaze never left her.

The two were suddenly engulfed in a bright light, causing Xeron to look back towards the two of them. When they reappeared, Twilight was normal again, tears in her eyes. “I am… So sorry…” Xeron smiled at her, she looked exactly like his Twilight…. The Astartes slowly knelt down, he didn’t have anything else left to do here now. The group talking while he took a rest. Alicorn Magic, as he found out, freaking hurts when it actually hits you! Even for an Astartes….

His attention returned when that human, as he heard was called ‘Principle Clinch’ began complaining about magic being used by ‘Canterlot High’ during the ‘Friendship Games’… But when the Crystal Prep Students commented about how she was the one who forced Twilight to use the magic in the first place… Rage burned within the Astartes soul.

“Well I-…” Principle Clinch froze, feeling a shadow loom over her, along with a murderous gaze locked on to her back.

“So it was you who caused all this, and harmed Twilight so…” Xeron said, making Principle Clinch turn around, and face the massive Astartes. “If my Twilight hadn’t convinced me to not kill, unless it was the last resort… I would have torn you apart by now.” He leaned down, the red lenses of his helmets glowing. “Consider yourself lucky, mortal. For my claws thirst for blood right now…. However, I love Twilight far more than I enjoy my need to instill fear.”

Principle Clinch felt like fainting now, that she was within his gaze and the demi-god threatened her life. “Um… Excuse me?” Xeron turned around, and saw Twilight behind him. “W-Who are you?” She managed to ask, the Astartes kneeling in front of her.

“I am Xeron… However, in Equestria, I am known as Night Claw. The personal guard to Princess Twilight Sparkle. Though, you may call me Night.” He said, reaching up, and placing a hand on to her shoulder. It was gentle to the teen, comforting. “Even though you aren’t my Twilight… You are still Twilight, in one way or another. So, that means I will always be there for you, if you need me.”

“Um… Mr. Claw?” Sunsent Shimmer spoke up, looking at the giant. “But… Who are you to Twilight?”

The Astartes looked at Sunset Shimmer, it felt like his gaze was studying her. “To be frank, I am more than just a bodyguard to her, Sunset Shimmer.” He stood back up, and walked over to the former Equestrian. “I know of you, who you are and what you’ve done, Sunset Shimmer.” The teen looked down, unable to look the giant in the eyes of his helmet. If Twilight told him of the crown incident, and what she did, then that means this being possibly holds a grudge against her…. She suddenly went wide eyed, when his claw was gently placed on to her shoulder. “But if a Monster, like me, can be redeemed and forgiven… Then so can you.” His words made her smile up at him, the Astartes giving a nod. “It is a pleasure to finally meet one of Twilight’s new friends.”

“Like wise, Mr. Claw.” She said, nodding to him.

“Now then! Major question is…. How to get back, with those portals closed…” Xeron said, looking around. The entire group was confused.

Sunset Shimmer giggled a bit. “Oh, I have an idea….” She said, with a sly grin on her face.

The girls were having a picnic in front of the Canterlot High School statue, when the portal suddenly opened up and Twilight came through it. “I am so sorry I didn’t get her sooner. I didn’t get your messages ‘til just now because I was in a time travel loop and it was really the strangest that has ever happened to me.” She suddenly spotted their Twilight, and became wide eyed as she waved at her. “Make that… The second strangest…”

The girls began to giggle at Princess Twilight’s reaction, before they hugged her. “It’s good to see you again, Princess Twilight.” Sunset Shimmer said, before motioning to their Twilight. “I like you to meet, our Twilight.”

Princess Twilight walked up to her, feeling rather awkward at the moment. “U-Uh… Hello. I’m Princess Twilight Sparkle… Um… Hello.” She said, holding her hand out.

Their Twilight, nervously, shook her hand. “U-Um… H-Hello.” She said, also feeling a bit awkward at the moment.

Princess Twilight nodded, smiling at her before looking at the others. “Not to mention, I was looking for someone, who said they’ll be waiting for me when I got back… But I couldn’t find him.” She said, giving a concerned sigh. “So, can you explain the problem to me again?”

“Oh, we’ve already figured it out, Princess.” Sunset said, hugging her again. “Though… There is another problem… Something has been stalking Canterlot High after the incident at the Friendship Games.”

“What do you mean… Stalking Canterlot High…” Twilight said, becoming extremely concerned.

“It has been hunting down anyone who breaks the school rules, scaring them half to death.” Sunset Shimmer said, the group trying to muffle their laughs. “Those that have seen him, say he’s eight feet tall, body completely metal and midnight blue!” Twilight went wide eyed, this being sounds just like someone she knows…. “No one will go near the gym, because many say that is where he lives.”

“Well then, let us not delay! I think I know what is causing this….” Princess Twilight said, the group following her to the gym.

-Canterlot High Gym-

The group stood outside of the gym, as Twilight approached the doors. “You sure about this Twilight? I mean, from what I hear, he’s rather dangerous.” Sunset Shimmer said, the group doing everything they possibly could not to burst into laughter.

“I’m sure, he won’t harm me.” Princess Twilight said, as she opened the doors and got quite the shock.

“Welcome back, Princess!” The groups all called out, surprising the Princess.

“H-Huh? I thought…” Princess Twilight said, looking around, completely confused.

“Oh… He’s here.” Principle Celestia said, walking up with Vice Principle Luna. The principle pointed above them.

Twilight followed her finger and saw, hanging from the ceiling, Xeron! He had the wings of his jump pack wrapped around his body, and looked down at Twilight before waving a claw. “Hello, Princess… Sorry if my absence had you worried.” He dropped down from the ceiling, and landed near Twilight. “Though, I had a strange time getting to meet your friends in this world.”

Princess Twilight hugged the giant, smiling. “You scared me to death! I couldn’t find you anywhere, and Princess Celestia had no idea where you were.” She said, smiling.

“So, Twilight… Who might Xeron be to you? We know he’s your bodyguard, however… He said he is also something else.” Sunset asked.

The Princess’ eyes went wide, at the mentioning of that. She started to twiddle her thumbs a bit, smiling. “W-Well…. Everyone… H-He’s also, well… My coltfriend?” She said, with an innocent smile.

“What!?” The group all said, shocked at the giant, who merely shrugged.

“A lot has happened, and well… I have known him for years-…” Princess Twilight saw Flash, with a shocked look on his face. “Oh no… Flash…” She muttered.

“Let me handle that.” Xeron said, walking over to the rocker, and looked at him. “Flash Sentry… Princess Twilight has told me a lot about you.” He said, the teen barely past his waist. “I understand that this may come as a shock to you.”

“Y-Yeah… But I can understand why she picked you. I mean, I do live in this world while she lives in another…” Flash Sentry said, rubbing the back of his head.

“True, however…” He leaned in, close enough to whisper to the teen, holding his claw up like the others could read his lips…. Despite the helmet. “I may be with the Equestria Twilight… But I have the strangest feeling your world’s Twilight could use someone like you. With the short time I’ve been here, I can already tell that they are exactly the same.” He said, smirking behind his helmet.

Flash smirked at the comment. “Your right… Though, I have the feeling you’re going to be just as protective over her.” He laughed, holding up his fist, confusing the Astartes for a moment.

He simply nodded, and bumped the teen’s fist with his own. “You got that right, Sentry… Take care of her.” The teen nodded, while the Astartes walked back over to the group. “Situation resolved…” His eyes went to Canterlot High’s Twilight, who seemed nervous. “Twilight, of Canterlot High… I was being serious by what I said before. You ever need someone to help you, or just to talk… Don’t hesitate to contact me.” She nodded, as Princess Twilight and Xeron left the gym, the two walking down the hallway and back to the statue.

Twilight suddenly giggled, making the Astartes look down at her. “You know, Xeron…. I’m starting to wonder if I should start sending you on Friendship Quests with me and the others.”

“Don’t get your hopes up, Twilight… I’m still a Night Lord.” He laughed.