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Equestria Girls: The Elements Awaken

by FourShadow

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Chapter 1: Toxic Warning

It had been several months after the events of the Friendship Games.  All of the Shadowbolts were well aware of what had happened that day. Their greed and desire for wanting to win the games, had almost gotten all of them killed. Twilight was consumed by the magic, and the magic turned her into a she-demon nicknamed Midnight Twilight. She wanted the magic of Equestria, but she kept on destroying parts of her own world to get it. And now that she's attending Canterlot High-school, Principal Abacus Cinch could do no damage to Twilight after she tried to get Principal Celestia to forfeit after an event that SHE helped start.

But as for the Shadowbolts now, life goes on. The Shadow Five have kept on doing what they normally do, but they still knew about the magic that came into the world.

But for some Shadowbolts, danger would soon be entering. Indigo Zap was driving her car late at night in the small town that everyone at Canterlot High School would hang out at, as a small drive. But something caught her attention. She caught sight of someone just limping across the street. She decided to try the whole "Friendship" idea, and see if he needed help.

"Hey!" "Hey!" yelled Indigo Zap. "You need a hand?"

The figure just stood still for a second, and turned to face her with a dark and grim expression. He had on  black boots, short black leggings, with a green waistcoat except without the obvious coat arms wrapped around the front, and his belt had a biohazard symbol on it. He also was wearing a green tank top, a black finger-less glove on his right hand, and on his left hand he had a mechanical arm. The last features this mysterious teenager seem to have was a black eye patch, with a yellow menacing eye, and robotic pointy bat ears.

"Hey, wait a minute, its you. Tox.... Toxigo. Yeah, Toxigo. What are you doing out here?"

"I'm walking home to my house. Its better than living life in the city." His expression stayed grim as he remembered everything else about the last couple of times he encountered her. "What are you doing out here Shadowbolt? Shouldn't you be blackmailing other students into releasing a power that they cannot control just to win a stupid game?"

Indigo understood what he meant, but netherless, she still wanted to try and talk to him. "Well, dude, come on, that's behind us. The Friendship Games are long over, you shouldn't be getting mad over it."

"And just why shouldn't I? You blackmailed your classmate, one of the best students at Crystal Prep into releasing a power she had no control of nor understanding. And on top of that, our own principal tried to make it seem like the fault is on the other side even though you all were there and clearly saw her start this incident in the first place! Do you not care for human safety!? Do you want to die early!?" He then pointed his walking stick at her in anger. "You all are horrible people! You know the entire time at the game I was rooting for Canterlot High School!? They're a better high school than Crystal Prep. And below of that, I tried to make friends with you guys, and all you cared for was winning a stupid game that you thought you should be gloating about. Guess what!? They get it! You won again! BIG DEAL! In fact, these games were never about competition, they were supposed to be about our schools getting to know each other and socialize. But no, you all had your minds and brains onto just winning to prove that you're better... like all CPA students believe...."

Indigo was now terrified of him. She understood he wasn't happy to see another classmate, especially one who did something incredibly stupid. "But, Toxigo. Come on, that's over now."

Toxigo was now enraged at this. Then out of nowhere, Indigo was forced right towards him like if gravity was forcing her right at him. She was then hovering in the air face to face at Toxigo's one functioning eye, terrified

"Wait how is this possible!? Uh... You're not gonna hurt me, like I did to you before.... Are you?" Indigo asked nervously. Sweat ran down her face waiting for an answer. Tox did give an answer, along with the menacing look of death from his yellow demonic eye.

"Nothing is over Indigo. I'm an ex-Shadowbolt now. And if you thought you could get me back with bribery or blackmail? Guess what, no more. I've had it with you all. Crystal Prep, sucks. Period. All of you are horrible, I hope you die in a fiery meltdown, and you will pay for all the abuse and torment you've done. Cause guess what, you're not getting off the hook so easy of what you did to Twilight. And you also aren't getting off the hook for everything you've done to me. Remember Sour Sweet pushed me down, and then you ran me over with that infernal car!? Guess what?" He leaned in closer to whisper to her face, and she was terrified to face the one eyed teenager. "My arm, your car."

He then let Indigo back down, and then out of nowhere, he launched a fireball towards the car Indigo was driving, and it exploded. Parts scattered everywhere, and the entire car was in flames. Indigo looked in horror as a car she didn't own was now totaled. She was about to protest, but then she saw him walking away.

"Hey! You're gonna have to pay for this!" Indigo yelled.

Toxigo looked back at her still not happy. "Guess what? Its magic, you can't explain it. How are you going to explain to the fire department, or the cops about magic? Abacus Cinch got off scot-free for something like this. And now, I am too. Goodbye Shadowbolt. May you all suffer and burn to the ground."

But as he was walking away, a tear ran down his face in anger and sadness. So he then started running down the sidewalk path trying to hide his emotions from everyone, as well as get as far away from the area of possibly being put under arrest as quick as possible.

He ran right past another house whose light was still on because, well it was 11:30. And as he ran right past it, the door opened up peaking out the same old Pinkie Pie. She thought she'd heard something, but she just shrugged it off and closed the door again.

"There was no one out there. Although I swore I heard someone feeling down."

"Well maybe you were hearing things again Pinkie. Besides, who would be out at this time of night?" replied Rainbow Dash.

"Santa Claus? Hobos? A green guy with a prosthetic arm who came from Crystal Prep Academy now moving into Canterlot High after blowing a car that belonged to the Academy and who saw everything that happened at the Friendship Games and is bent on getting back at everyone at Crystal Prep for what they did to Twilight and for everything they did to him but knows he needs to hide a secret that he's actually from another world where he has elemental powers?" She gave a smile after that, but everyone gave questioning looks.

"Should I?" asked Twilight.

"Its Pinkie Pie, don't question it." replied Rainbow Dash.

"Oh, okay", replied Twilight.

After that weird event, everyone went back to sleep. Back with Toxigo he kept on walking and went into his new home. It didn't have much but that was because the movers still needed to do the unloading of his things. So he looked around at his things and remembered all the bad memories that had happened. Getting hurt by the Shadow Five, getting his new prosthetic limb, and even people almost getting killed at the Friendship Games. But he decided no more, he wasn't going back to that horrible school now. He was gonna start a new life at Canterlot High, and no one could stop him. Toxigo then turned into the distance watching the smoke from the explosion into the sky.

"If you ever come back, Shadow Five, you'll soon understand what happens when you try to mess with me...." Tox said while a yellow eye illuminated in the darkness of his home.

Movie Song Intro:

Many years since I arrived

Many years it took to rise

hooves are now my hands

and wings no longer fly

I almost took the shot and nearly died

Many years and now I'm here

the only one left to scream in fear

my life means nothing when I got you running

away with pain in flames...

Now I'm free to live a new life and take it as mine

All the time I'm living

I get stronger, with power and force

As long I keep my secret safe

Cause I'm Toxic right to the core

All I want is friends and so much more

I had survived, when I arrived

Cause I am Toxic right to the core

And soon I'll come right to your doors

My identity is hidden now

But I do know they'll be finding for me now...

Robotic Speaking: 11 years ago, he was attacked

Attacked by the changeling queen

and now he's been afraid of everything around him

But he's aware of the events in Equestria

Several visits and he's aware of Princess Twilight

But she's not aware of another living alicorn

What the heck am I saying?

He's running from you!

Princess Twi, Magic's her game

Rarity, Generous and tame

Rainbow Dash, loyalty ensue

Fluttershy, She's kind to you!!!

Applejack, honesty is real

Pinkie Pie, laughter's her deal

Lets hope they won't find out who I am.....

Unleash the Magic

Cause I'm Toxic right to the core

All I want is friends and so much more

I had survived, when I arrived

Cause I am Toxic right to the core

And soon I'll come right to your doors

My identity is hidden now

But I do know they'll be finding for me now...

Chapter 2: New Day At Canterlot High

A new day at Canterlot High had begun. Everyone was excited and thrilled as a new event was coming up. (Man a new event, Really? How many special events does Canterlot High have?) It was the beginning of a new school year, and they were setting up a party for new students and parents, and it was in a few weeks and it still needed everything to be set up, but it was no worry for any of the students. And in this high school, the now Human Seven have been up to the task of keeping an eye out for more magic to come. Right now, the group was hanging out in the music room where they were often at, discussing their plans for setting up this new event.

"Okay so we know Pinkie's gonna help set up the decor, and Rarity's gonna get Big Mac and two others to help with some of the music entertainment, what else do we have?" Sunset asked.

"Well we've already got the fliers up for the party. I'm sure everyone's coming." replied Fluttershy.

"This party's gonna be awesome! Better than the Fall Formal! Uh... no offense." said Rainbow Dash remembering what happened at that event.

Sunset merely sighed and said "None taken. Again."

"Even if the party will be great, does anyone else wonder if we'll face some old enemies again? I'd hate to run into the Dazzlings." Applejack asked.

"I don't know. Considering what we've dealt with so far, it won't be long until another supernatural enemy from Equestria comes here to try and take over again." Rainbow replied.

But while they were talking, Sci-Twi was finishing up fixing her spectrometer. Unlike before where it was used to detect and steal magic, this time around it was only used to be tracking the magic rather than stealing it. She finally got it done, and then met the others in the music room. "Hey guys, finally got the spectrometer finished, now we can simply track magic rather than steal it."

"Well that's good to hear, glad it won't be taking the magic right out of us." replied Sunset.

"Well after all of the mess we went through in the Friendship Games, I'd made sure that would never be the case again." Twilight responded.

Their old friend Flash Sentry then entered the room to check in. "Hey guys, glad to see you're doing alright. How's the magic detector coming?"

"Its finished, so now we can track the magic without stealing it. I wouldn't want... Well, you know..."

"No I understand." Flash responded.

Flash knew it all too well about what Twilight meant. He remembered her transformation into the raging she-demon. He had never been more scared of her in his life. But after finding out that it was Crystal Prep's doing, he felt slightly better after that. "Oh before I forget, you know a new student's coming to here at Canterlot High. He just moved into the neighborhood." said Flash.

"Oh no, I forgot I was supposed to show him around. But what with there's the welcoming party and...."

"What if I showed the new guy around? Maybe give him a feel of Canterlot?" asked Flash.

"Oh can you?" asked Sunset.

"I'd be glad too." Flash answered.

"Thanks Flash. I appreciate it." Flash gave a smile back, and headed out to the front to welcome their new student. Meanwhile outside, Toxigo was standing, looking at the remains of the Wondercolt's statue, with an added addition to his clothes, a black arm stocking to cover up his prosthetic limb. He cringed after remembering what happened that day. But he remembered that he was starting a new life. Away from the selfish and hurtful Shadowbolts, so he could open up about anything at the school.

"Keep it together Tox. You'll be okay. Just don't think about Crystal Prep, think about what CHS has to offer. It probably offers more than what Crystal Prep had. Especially considering the friendship that grows."

So just to keep himself calm, he started up some old music from his iPod. He hit it to play Little Bitty Pretty One by Thurston Harris. That got him calm down about going to a new school. So as he clapped and hummed along with the beat, and entered inside, he started to dance for a bit as he enjoyed the tune of the beat. He leaped, and jumped, spun around, pretty much just enjoyed the beat and even sang along.****

Little bitty pretty one...

come on and talk to me

lovey dovey lovey one

come sit down on my knee...

He then stopped dancing around after hearing someone's footsteps down the hall. Following which he stood still and waited for that someone to come on down. Then he saw a guy with a gray coat and blue hair enter into the hallway. "Hi, so you the new guy?" asked Flash. Toxgio stood silent for a bit as he was afraid of what to say, but he could tell he was shy.

"Dude, you shy?" Flash asked.

Toxigo just nodded for a bit and didn't say a word, and put his fingerless glove covered hand on his prosthetic arm in fear. But luckily Flash wasn't judging.

"Hey, you don't have to be afraid. Everyone's shy on their first day" said Flash. "I should probably introduce myself first. I'm Flash Sentry. Welcome to Canterlot High School, and I'll be your tour guide for the day. What's your name?"

Toxigo stayed silent again, looked away with his one eye, but finally got the courage to speak to him.

"Tox-- Toxigo. My name's.... Toxigo." he replied sheepishly. Flash then gave a friendly smile to him to welcome him. But then seeing the odd metallic ears caught his attention.

"Hey uh, if you don't mind my asking, I apologize for staring at you, what is with your ears and the eyepatch?" he asked.

"Oh, that, um, I got them from an accident. Lost my ears in an accident and they only way to be able to hear again was for these things to be installed. But I rather not talk about that. Bad, bad memories. And as for the eyepatch, I'll reveal that later."

Flash replied after with, "Well that's okay. That's understandable. Anyways, you're gonna love it here. Canterlot High is a great school. Ready to start the tour?"

"Um, sure. Yeah. I've heard good things about this place. Lead the way."

The two of them then proceeded to walk down the hallways of Canterlot High.

Chapter 3: Bad Memories

Flash, had started to show Toxigo around Canterlot High, showing what it has to offer. And Toxigo was very impressed to see what they had, but he still stayed silent for most of the time.

"Science Lab's down there, computer lab is on your left, and also right here coming up is the music room."

As the two boys moved along, Toxigo was looking at all of the rooms that the school had to offer, and he was very impressed. They were all better than what Crystal Prep had to offer, and plus he stepped into the school for only a few minutes and no one was being mean to him. But he stopped when something caught his dark and grim eye. He saw a glass holder, and in it was a trophy labeled 'Friendship Games'. The blue haired rocker stopped after he noticed he wasn't moving, and they walked back to see him looking at the trophy.

"Oh, I see your eye is on our trophy from the Friendship Games. First one we've won if you believe that."

Toxigo was once again silent like he normally was, but finally he gave a response. "No. I believe you. Thumbs up to you guys." he said in a depressed tone.

Flash was confused by this, Toxigo turned from being a new shy kid to being depressed.

"Um, thanks, I guess?" Flash responded. Toxigo looked at the trophy again, and faced him again.

"You okay dude? You look like you're feeling down." asked Flash.

Toxigo decided that he couldn't hide what he felt about them. Since now that he's going to Canterlot High School, he could tell them how he felt about Crystal Prep Academy and badmouth everything about them since he had a major hatred.

"Okay to answer that Sentry, yes, I am feeling down. Very, very down."

"Well how come? Is it because of a first day, today not a good day for you, or something else bothering you?" asked Flash.

"No, there's something else that's bothering me.  And I honestly think I should probably be honest with you guys before I go making any remarks or moves here. I... I... "

He was hesitant to explain he came from there, but he finally built up the courage to say so.

"I'm an.. ex-Shadowbolt. I used to go to Crystal Prep Academy, but I dropped out because of, everything they did. The Friendship Games, the students, and even Principal Abacus Cinch." Flash then listened in on his story, wanting to know what exactly made him leave.

"Well if you're from Crystal Prep, how come you're coming here? Usually those who go to Crystal Prep are--"

"Obnoxious, whiny, little jerks who only care about winning and nothing about what happens when you push someone too far into unleashing a supernatural power they never seen before?" Tox finished. "Somehow I managed to be the odd one out of the school despite how many people are there and the types of people that go there."

"Well why did you go to Crystal Prep to begin with?" Flash asked stopping partway in the hallway.

"When I came to Crystal Prep, I hoped I could one day do something good for humanity, make a difference. But all that school did was make me hate my life, stay away from people, go into isolation, and lose my faith in everything. And from that school, I hated EVERYTHING! I hated Principal Cinch, I hated my classmates, I hated even living! And what's worse is all of the horrible things, they did to me. Because I was an easy target and the odd one out, they would torture me nonstop,  And worse, they went too far. This supposed bipolar chick named Sour Sweet, got me into an accident that resulted in me losing my ears and I had to get these synthetic replacements. Needless to say, they've actually improved my hearing as now I can hear things far away. But that wretched Indigo Zap, she, she blackmailed me into not telling anyone about it, because she knew that I was an orphan, and if Cinch found out that I was an orphan and coming here, I would get kicked out."

"I don't see the logic in that, but go on" said Flash.

"But... there's more. Indigo, is the reason, I have this." Toxigo proceeded to pull off his black arm stocking, which revealed the synthetic limb.

"She ran over my arm with her car, and she pulled the same blackmail stunt. But the last straw that had been done, was by a rocker student like you, his name's Neon Lights. During shop class, he wasn't careful with the working drill and he forced the drill bit while it was spinning right into my eye, and after several operations, it couldn't be fixed. So this eye patch was all that could be done. But what hits me hard, right in the heart is what they..." He paused at this as he had a hard time getting this out. He was about to reveal what they did to Twilight at the Friendship Games, but again was hesitant.

Flash was worried for a second. "What did they do? Its okay, you can tell me. We're not gonna laugh."

Toxigo gave a gulp, took in a deep breath, and finally explained in one giant yell. "IT HIT ME HARD BECAUSE OF WHAT THEY DID TO TWILIGHT! THEY BLACKMAILED HER INTO RELEASING MAGIC THAT THEY HAD NO IDEA HOW TO CONTROL BUT LIKE MORONS THEY ONLY THOUGHT ABOUT THEIR STUPID REPUTATION RATHER THAN WHAT THIS POWER COULD DO TO LIVES OF INNOCENT CHILDREN, OR CIVILIANS! AND ON TOP OF THAT, THEY TRIED TO TURN THE BLAME ON YOU GUYS!? THEY ARE THE WORST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS, BUT NOW I'M AFRAID BECAUSE I BLEW UP A CAR THAT INDIGO ZAP WAS DRIVING THAT DIDN'T BELONG TO HER AND NOW I THINK SHE'S GONNA COME BACK AND KILL ME! And... I... " Toxigo finally had let out all of the rage and anger he'd been holding in. That outburst he had on Indigo the night before didn't help because she was part of the people that hurt him. He then dropped to the floor, in tears from one eye, but luckily Fluttershy was around the corner and came over to give comfort.

"You okay? What's wrong?." said Fluttershy.

"Our new student's an ex-Shadowbolt. Apparently they did some horrible things to him and I guess all the pent and rage just finally came out after seeing the trophy we won at the Friendship Games." Flash replied.

"Are you sure you're okay?" asked Fluttershy.

"No... Its okay... I had to let it out eventually. I shouldn't have yelled at you. You didn't deserve that..." Toxigo said still in tears.

"Just let it all out dude. Just let it out and tell us how you feel." Flash answered.

"Alright... I better explain what I mean." Toxigo explained.

Luckily with Fluttershy and Flash around he was okay. He explained to them everything that the Shadowbolts had done to him, and they listened to everything. They understood why he was in the condition that he looked like, she understood his utter hatred for Crystal Prep, and the all of the emotional, mental, and physical pain he was in. But he didn't tell Fluttershy or Flash about how exactly he blew up Indigo's car due to not wanting to give himself away, but Fluttershy stayed around to offer him, her kindness.

"Its okay, you don't have to worry any of Crystal Prep anymore. You're here at Canterlot High, and we don't do those things. All we give is the kindness of friendship." said Fluttershy. Toxigo felt much better knowing that the school he was at wouldn't be trying to hurt him. "Thanks, Fluttershy. But wait, we only just met, how come you're being nice to me?" he asked.

"Sometimes we just have to show a little kindness." And from that very line, she ponied up just they all did whenever they showed off one of their elements. Toxigo just stayed on the stairs watching as she went through the pony up, and then once she landed back on her feet, he just gave an odd expression questioning it.

"Well, that happened. But, its magic. I'm not gonna question it. I already questioned logic at the Friendship Games, and its just magic. Well, I better keep moving. Got to see the rest of Canterlot. Thanks for talking to me about my issues." Toxigo said thanking Fluttershy.

"Its not a problem at all, if you have any problem just talk to me."

Flash and Fluttershy just gave a simple smile, and Toxigo walked off somewhere else pondering what had happened.

"She ponied up, but how? There is magic here but just how did that happen? I'll find that out later, best they not know what I am. Cause if they knew, Ooh... "

Toxigo then left the hallway into another, also jamming out to his music that he played without a headset. Luckily the entire school was in its break session, so he could jam out. He pulled through his playlists and hit Long Tall Sally by Little Richard, and just danced around in freedom. Far from the "prestigious" Crystal Prep Academy.

Chapter 4: Discussion

After Fluttershy helped him with his problem, she eventually headed on down to the lunch room where the Human Seven would be at during this time of the day. However, Fluttershy was terrified to hear about all of the horrible things Crystal Prep did to him, she imagined they would be awful, but she didn't think they would stoop so low that they would hurt one of their students. So she decided she would tell the others at lunch. So she got her food and sat down with them, and Flash entered the cafeteria and was invited to talk with them as well.

"Hey, where'd you go? We've been waiting for five minutes." said a complaining Rainbow Dash.

"Oh sorry everyone, I'd had to stop by our new classmate." replied Fluttershy.

"So, who is this new person joining us?" asked Sunset.

"Well he's uh, an, uh... ex-Shadowbolt."

"Wait a minute. He came from a school who constantly tortured us after we kept losing at the Friendship Games, and now he's coming to us? Ugh, I'm sure he was already nasty the minute he came to this place." said Rainbow Dash.

"Actually from what Flash said, he isn't mean. But so far he's been pretty shy, and he was actually sad when he entered in here."

"But why? How can anyone be sad about entering here?" asked Rarity.

"That's something we've got to tell you." Flash said with a look of concern. "And from what he's told us, its not good."

"Well let me tell you what he told me. He said..." Fluttershy and Flash proceeded to tell the entire story of what he told them. All of the girls were shocked to hear what came from Fluttershy. They knew the Shadowbolts were mean but they didn't know they would stoop to that level. But they also learned this was way before Twilight came to Crystal Prep. Twilight was shocked to hear what they've done, and by comparison, what they did to her was playful compared to what they did to Toxigo.

"I can't believe the students at Crystal Prep would display such utter behavior!" said Rarity in utter shock.

"Are they really that sadistic? That's.... that's just, awful!" Rainbow cringed.

"That's what he told me, he also said he dropped out because he wanted to get far away from the Shadowbolts and he knew everything that happened at the Friendship Games. But he ran away the minute Twilight turned into, well, a she-demon."

"So, that's why he's attending this school? To get away from the Shadowbolts?" asked Applejack.

"Well from what I know he's afraid of everything they've done, so I wouldn't blame him. I'd probably feel the same way if I'd lost ears, or if a car ran over my arm." Fluttershy then shuddered.

"Aw, well that guy doesn't have to worry. He's far away from those meanies." said Pinkie Pie.

"What was his name anyway?" Rainbow asked raising a brow.

"I...uh.. I didn't get his name." Fluttershy replied meekly, shrinking down in her chair.

"I did though. He said his name was Toxigo Paralysis I think, and aftering hearing about his story, his look kind of makes sense. The eyepatch, the arm, and ears all kind of add up to what he told me."

"Wait, what?" Sunset asked. "You mean he lost limbs?"

"Right, you don't know about those. He got prosthetic limbs, basically machines to replace a body part that was lost. In his case, he had ones for his ears and his left arm. And an eye patch to cover one of his eyes. But the weird thing was the arm looked like it was the arm of any robot character from a science fiction film or cartoon"

"Oh. Well at least he got his limbs back. Sort of. But wait, taking in what all of the Crystal Prep students did to him, it kind of sounds like they wanted to murder him." Sunset said with a look of worry.

"Well he's not dead now." Pinkie replied.

"But I do have to agree with Sunset. This sounds a little too abusive for Crystal Prep." Applejack stated.

"Maybe they're just mean to him and are less harsh with us. Maybe Tox did something that made them act that way, or he's just an easy target." Flash replied. "But wait, weren't they mean to you when you were at Crystal Prep?" He asked Twilight.

"Yes but they weren't... this, mean. Whenever I was around I just got glares, a few insults, maybe a shove against the shoulder, or even mean silence. But this... This is just.... I don't even know what to say."

"Its horrid, that's what it is." Rarity replied.

"Well, hopefully now that he's coming to Canterlot High like I am he'll be far away from danger for a little bit." Twilight remarked.

But that was the speak of the devil, as out of nowhere the fire alarm kicked in scaring the students. Suddenly Micro Chips ran into the room covered in smoke. "A chemical blew up in the science lab, and it just started a fire!" Soon after that, everyone started to evacuate the building, by that point everyone was standing in front of the High School escaping the fire, even Toxgio ran out. But there were still others inside. For one, Applejack looked around and saw that her sister Applebloom wasn't out there.

"Wait, Applebloom's still in there! I got to go after her!" Applejack tried to run back inside but Rainbow stopped her. "We can't go in during a fire! I'm not gonna let you die!." Toxigo then got an idea.  After a thought, he started to run into the building, and even the Human Seven were shocked to see what he was doing.

"Wait, what is he doing!? He's gonna get himself killed!"

Everyone outside was worried, but he had already made it inside, and they couldn't stop him.

Chapter 5: Element Of Kindness/Trouble Ensues

Toxigo ran inside the high school to attempt to get some people out of there. So he ran right past some of the lockers, and ran right up the stairs where the fire was coming from. There he could see inside one of the science rooms there was a fire, and it was spreading. Luckily he had a plan to get them out. Toxigo found some students worried and unsure of where to go during the fire, but he could get to them. "Hey!" That got the attention of some of the scared students. "Over here! I've got a way to get you out!" The students then came over to where he is, and Toxigo fired a beam of energy from a blue jewel in the palm of his mechanical hand, and the blast opened up a portal that showed the outside steps to the remains of the Wondercolt statue. In a fit of panic, everyone ran right through the portal without question, shocking everyone on the other side.

"What in tarnation!? Where did that portal come from!?" Applejack yelled.

"Some guy with green skin and an eye patch got the great and powerful Trixie out of the fire!" Trixie said beaming with pride.

Fluttershy knew who fit that description. "Wait, that's what the new student had. He had green skin and an eye patch."

"Yeah, that's Tox!" Flash exclaimed.

"Wait, so he's the one who got you out?" Sunset asked. Trixie simply nodded at that.

Back inside, Toxigo kept searching for any other students around, and he came over to hearing a sound of a cry of pain. "Hang on, I'm coming!"

Turns out the cry was from Applebloom. She had attempted to escape from the fire but she had broken a bone in her foot. She managed to get as far away from the room as possible though. Toxigo luckily had found her. "Hey, you okay?" Toxigo asked.

"No, I snapped a bone in my foot." She said, but then she looked up to see that the person who responded wasn't anyone she knew at Canterlot High.

"Wait, who are you?" Applebloom asked.

"I'm a new student. Name's Toxigo. Ex-Shadowbolt. Hang on, I'm gonna get you out." Toxigo said, reassuring her safety.

"Wait, if were one of the Shadowbolts, why are you helping me?" Applebloom asked.

"Well, sometimes we just have to show a little bit of kindness"

Then out of nowhere, suddenly Toxigo ponied up. His ears transformed from being on his sides, to being on top of his head like horse/bat ears. Along with that, green wings spawned from his back, and a long green ponytail came from the back his head and went down. "I don't know why that happened, but right now I'm more focused on getting you out of here." Toxigo said not losing his focus.

So he lifted Applebloom up, and slowly walked out carrying her towards the portal. But something to his attention as he looked behind him and saw a vision of a girl with long orange hair, and she was dressed in punk like attire, and she was smiling evilly. But she suddenly left his vision, and even though he thought he saw her, he just made the assumption that it was really the smoke inhalation giving him strange visions.

So Toxigo got Applebloom out of the building, and over to her family members. Everyone was finally out of the building, but Toxigo didn't want the building to burn down, so he ran right back inside.

"Hey, come back! You're gonna die in there!" yelled Sunset.

But he was already in the building. He saw where the fire was coming from again, but it was going to be more of a challenge because the fire had spread. He remembered he was indestructible to fire, so he then ran right through it, but he was extremely hot from it.

"OW! OOH! OH THAT'S HOT! AGH THAT BURNS!"

So he finally made it to the fire, and using his water power he put out the fire. So, then after that, he simply walked down the stairs and over to the front with the others. "The fire is out!"

Everyone then cheered after hearing that. But as that went on, Applejack looked around for a second, and noticed Applebloom was missing, again. She knew that couldn't be right since she couldn't walk with one foot, but she also knew none of the students around would have the right mind to kidnap someone. Well, none that were enemies...

"Applebloom! Where'd ya go!?" Applejack yelled. But then she looked and saw a paper taped onto the bottom of the statue with her emblem on it, and with her name that said Applejack. She then turned the paper around to see that it was actually a ransom note. It read, If you ever want to see your sister back alive and unharmed, you must open up the portal so we may be freed. Signed-

"Sunset! The Dazzlings are back, they took Applebloom!" Applejack yelled in fear.

"What!? Wait, how did they get her!?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"I don't care how they got her, they have my sister, I don't want her harmed!"

Toxigo heard every word of this, and immediately sprung into action. He stepped onto the sidewalk and gave a sniff of the air, he picked up a scent of where they came from, and followed the path. The Human Seven then saw Toxigo standing out there, and questioned what he was doing. So they ran over to him, questioning him.

"Um, what are you doing?" Sunset asked.

"I'm giving a sniff of the air. I believe I can find your sister." Toxigo said as he was about to run off, but Applejack wasn't so sure.

"How do I know you're being honest? We've only just met you, how do we know you're not the one who did it?" Applejack questioned.

"Applejack, he was inside the building when Applebloom was out here, and he got everyone out and put out the fire. I don't think he would be one behind this." Sunset said.

"Just tell some others, and get help. I promise to be back with your sister alive." Toxigo then raced on off, leaving a worried Applejack and her friends worried, and questioning the bizarre student.

Chapter 6: The Villains Hideout

Applebloom was dragged and forced from the area by three figures in hoods. She couldn't see a thing under their hoods, and she couldn't identify them which made it worse. So the three then entered an area which was common in the suburban area outside of Canterlot, which was the Everfree forest, a famous hiking ground for anyone in the town or city and is well known for many of the creatures that lived in there. But in this part of the woods, she was dragged into what looked like a campground that was empty, and she saw there were some tents set up. The sad part is, only the three hooded members lived in the tents. They tied Applebloom's hands behind a pole so she wouldn't escape, not that she would since her foot was broken, but they wanted to take extra precautions.

Applebloom struggled to try and escape, but sadly she couldn't. "Who are you, and what do you want with me!?" Applebloom said sounding scared out of her mind. The hooded members then took their hoods off, revealing underneath that it was Adagio Dazzle, Aria Blaze, and Sonata Dusk.

"Well we're the Dazzlings, I'm sure you remember us from the Battle of the Bands." Adagio responded. Applebloom was now more terrified than ever after seeing them.

"I thought you ran away after the battle." Applebloom asked questioning them.

"Well we did run, but we never left. But to answer your second question, you are our leverage. We would consider getting revenge on the Rainbooms, but it isn't worth losing something else that's of value. Now, here's the deal. The Rainbooms are gonna open that portal that resides in the statue if they want you back alive." Adagio explained.

Applebloom then struggled again to try and escape but sadly got nowhere near to even getting a little free.

"You're not going anywhere kid. You might as well just forget it, cause no one is coming to save you." Aria then said sounding grumpy as usual.

The three Dazzlings not saying anything else after that, went into their tents closing out for the night, but they kept the fire going so their leverage wouldn't get cold. Applebloom struggled hard but it was no use; she couldn't escape.

At that same time Toxigo was hidden in trees watching the entire thing. He knew who the Dazzlings were because he snuck in CHS and saw the events happening at the Battle Of The Bands. Luckily for him, he didn't at any time at all fall under their spell. But he knew their motive for kidnapping, and he had to get Applebloom out, but he didn't know how. He didn't want himself revealing vital information to the enemy, but he also didn't want to leave Applebloom alone with no way of someone finding her. Luckily he had a plan for this. He pulled out a small book of notes that he took in ever he was in a situation of danger. Reading through his personal book of helpful hints, and flipped onto a page about making wishes.

"Alright lets see what I remember here. In order to make a wish to go through for its full amount of time you want it, say the secret words, and give up part of your own magic... Hm...Alright, if I'm gonna save her, I'm gonna need some help. Lets see.... What power can I give up... Lets see, Metal, Ice, Fire, Sound, Mind, Nature... wait, Lava. That's never been used, and it will never be used. Because someone's about to give it up."

So Toxigo got down into the forest ground level, made movements with his arms and hands showing an energy ball, and then summoned his wish. "By the Elemental Alicorns of Equestria, I give up my Element of Lava. My wish, is for there to be equivalents of the Dazzlings, only they are the exact opposite of evil. They're noble, sweet, kind, helpful, loyal, honest, brave, and they have their powers!" Toxigo then rose into the air as a light energy beam  shot from his chest and evaporated, then he fell onto the ground face first. And as he was pushing himself back up after the fall....

"Are you okay?" asked a familiar voice. Toxigo looked up to see three figures, each of them were revealed to be the Dazzlings, only these weren't the evil Dazzlings he knew. These Dazzlings were the ones he asked for in his wish. Each of them were friendly versions of them, but they also had different attire on. Adagio had the same boots and leggings, but here, she had on a shirt-skirt that wasn't poofed out, she had a bow around her waist, along with bracelets above her hands. Aria also had different attire. She had a green button up coat, purple and black skirt, purple and white leggings, and high heel boots. And last but not least, Sonata who almost had the same attire as her other version, but the only difference here was that she didn't have any punk related clothing like the others, her shirt was pink, and she had a small blue tie. Toxigo then gave them a nod, and AU Adagio helped him up.

"Thanks" Toxigo responded. "Its no trouble at all. So, you summoned us to help you with something?" Adagio asked. "Yes, I did. Its a rescue mission. Here's what we'll do..."

After some explaining of his plan, the three Alternate Dazzlings were on board.

"I'm on board." AU Aria replied.

"Lets save that young Applebloom" Adagio responded.

"But stop the other Dazzlings right?" Sonata asked.

The other two sirens and Toxigo simply nodded in response, and they moved into position to save Applebloom.

Chapter 7: Dazzlings Vs Toxigo and Dazzlings?

After a bit of planning, Toxigo and the Alternate Dazzlings were ready for action. First, Toxigo stole a pot and bat from their tent that they had stored kitchen supplies so that they could get their attention. He then very loudly, walking around the camp in shadow, banged the pot with the bat really loudly attempting to get their attention.

"Hey Dazzlings! We've got a dead body out here with your name on it! No really, there's a sign that says 'Body killed by Dazzlings!' I suggest you go and take it!" Toxigo yelled.

Applebloom saw Toxigo, but all she saw was darkness covering him, then Toxigo ran off as the Dazzlings emerged from their tents.

"Who's making that noise, I swear I'm gonna rip their guts out." Aria said sounding grumpy as usual.

They looked around, and didn't see a thing. All they saw was tied up Applebloom, the burning fire to keep her warm, and their tents. But something caught their attention, they listened in on a very strange noise. But this noise they heard sounded like, singing. The same type of singing they did back during the Battle Of The Bands. In fact, this singing was eerily similar to them. Very, eerily, extremely similar to them. The Dazzlings listened again, it sounded exactly like them. But they didn't believe it would be possible because their pendants had been destroyed.

"Isn't that our singing voice?" Sonata asked.

"Yeah, it is..." Adagio responded.

Then the three looked around the area to search for their mysterious voice. They walked for a few seconds away from Applebloom, but the minute they turned around they found her gone.

"Oh great Adagio. You just let our only chance of escaping here, escape." Aria responded.

"Maybe if someone had tied up the ropes tight enough she wouldn't have escaped." Adagio said.

"Hey, I tied them up tight. They were impossible to get out of." Sonata responded.

"Well if she escaped, She probably didn't go far. She can't go far with a broken foot." Adagio said with an evil grin.

"Well unless a friend came and freed her from the ropes, and knew that Sonata wouldn't be smart enough to tie her up, then yes, she can go far." Toxigo responded.

The three sirens turned around to see a dark figure which to them was unidentifiable but they could see Applebloom clearly.

"Who are you?" Adagio asked.

"How about I explain who I am, in song..." Music was about to kick up, but then-

"No I'm just teasing you sirens. I'm not clever enough to come up with lyrics right now." Toxigo said laughing a bit.

However, his tone of laughing soon stopped, as he gave an evil grin facing the sirens. He then started floating up leaving the sirens in a state of shock. Then emerging from the dark shadows, came in the other three alternate sirens.

"Wait, how is.. where... how...?" Adagio said in shock.

"How did I get alternate versions of you three sirens?" Toxigo asked mockingly. "Well, if you have the abilities to bend magic to your own will, then it is possible. And I... believe in magic...." Toxigo said sounding like he was going to kill them.

Then the three alternate siren's all ponied up, and rose in the air along with him, leaving Applebloom on the ground with her crutch watching them but having no idea how to react. Then dramatic music rose up, and Toxigo then started making another move against the sirens, this time firing magic beams from his fists and one working eye that was spreading around them like magical energy balls that had escaped. Along with that, he and the alternate sirens began singing a very scary tune.

Freed, freed....

Free...Now lets make some....

I'm possessing magic, I'm possessing magic

I've possessed some magic, magic....

I possessed some magic, I own some magic, I control the magic

I believe... in magic....

The three sirens stood still in fear, but Adagio while showing fear secretly had a new plan in mind. She was aware Toxigo possessed magic, and she was going to think of a way they could get it from him. Little did she know, Toxigo could read her mind, and he was many steps ahead of her. Then the four stepped back onto the ground, and the alternate sirens awaited orders. Toxigo then simply replied with an over the top expression on his face, and yelled "ATTACK!!!!!".

The four of them then charged at the real sirens and soon a great battle had begun among them. Toxigo and AU Adagio started going into a three on three slap off with the real Adagio, with real Adagio slapping AU Adagio, AU Adagio slapping Toxigo, and Toxigo returning the favor by slapping the real Adagio. Sonata and AU Sonata engaged in a one on one staring contest, and Aria and AU engaged in, well actual violence. They punched, kicked, kneed each other in the groin, and even tried ripping each others hair out. Applebloom during all this just stared in confusion of what was going on. She just attempted to move herself to sit down on a log and watched them brawl.

AU Aria finally won her fight with her double, and to keep her from getting back up, she tied Aria to the pole Applebloom was tied to, and wrapped duct tape around her head across her mouth to silence her. She then made another move by tackling the real Sonata to the ground making the AU thankful she's out of the staring contest due to pain in her eye.

"Oh thanks Aria. Agh, that hurt." AU Sonata said rubbing her eyes.

"Um, not be questioning your logic, and for the record I am kind of glad you got her to stay still for that long so I could tackle her to the ground, but why a staring contest?" AU Aria asked.

"I didn't plan ahead. We were only made a few minutes ago, I didn't have much time to plan anything" AU Sonata responded.

"Well that's okay. Besides, we've got two down, and one left." AU Aria said as she finished tying up Sonata to the pole as well and also putting a gag on Sonata as well. The two alternate sirens went over to the two on one slapping match, questioning if they would ever finish.

"Um, are they ever gonna be done with the slapping? This is kind of dragging out." Sonata questioned.

"Who knows, they could go at this forever." Aria responded. After a few minutes Aria just got annoyed at them continuously slapping and decided to end it by grabbing the real Adagio's fist to stop her from making another attack.

"You know, this is kind of dragging out Adagio. Maybe you should stop slapping each other, your faces are seriously red with pain." Aria said to AU Adagio.

"I apologize Aria, we've been occupied and lost focus on the real mission at hand." AU Adagio responded.

"Okay, wait. What happened to the other sirens?" Toxigo asked. Aria and Sonata simply turned their heads towards the real ones, and eventually all three turned to see them. "Oh, well that was easy." Toxigo said.

"How exactly did you capture them?" AU Adagio asked. "Well it just took several amounts of beating of for Aria, and well Sonata was in a staring contest, with, well, Sonata, so it was easy to pin her to the ground." AU Aria responded.

AU Adagio just nodded at that, and then they moved the real Adagio to be with them.

"I don't know how you've made other versions of us, but I assure you this, we will get out of here and back to Equestria, and we will get revenge on those infernal Rainbooms. That includes you Tox, and you-wait, what are you doing with that, no, you put that down now MMHH!" Adagio got a rag shoved into her mouth, and just like before, they wrapped tape around her head to keep it in place.

Then after AU Aria finished, all of them, including Applebloom that AU Adagio helped walk over all faced Adagio.

"Now you listen to me Adagio, I know you've failed in an attempt to rule this world. But guess what?" Toxigo then leaned in towards Adagio some more, eye to eye.

"You're not going to be hurting anyone. And don't think about questioning how I'm able to use magic, you won't be around me enough to find out how. That's going to be told to someone who isn't evil. Now if you'll excuse us, I've got a family member to help. So Applebloom, shall we go?" Toxigo asked to Applebloom.

"Um....Sure, I guess." Applebloom responded sounding unsure.

Then the three alternate sirens transformed into energy balls and evaporated into the blue jewel in the amulet that Toxigo had around his neck. Adagio never seen anything like it, but it was in the form of an equine like form, and it was golden with blue in the middle diamond and around the eyes. Toxigo and Applebloom simply walked out leaving the three sirens tied up with no way of breaking free.

"Oh don't worry Dagi. I'm sure you can escape that easily. I intentionally did a bad job of tying them so you can break out of those. I'm not gonna let you die!" Tox yelled back.

Chapter 8: Element Of Honesty/The Truth

After Toxigo and Applebloom left the campsite with Toxigo helping Applebloom move, what with a broken foot and all, they started a conversation as they walked on the sidewalk.

"So, how exactly did you do all of that?" Applebloom asked.

"Do what?"

"Float in the air along with there being doubles of those Dazzlings? Or really any of that, which I just saw?" Applebloom asked.

Toxigo stayed silent and looked forwards as they continued to walk away. Toxigo didn't want to admit who he was to her, but he knew he couldn't erase any of those images from her head, so he had to be honest.

"Magic."

That was all Toxigo had said to her as they continued on. Then Toxigo pulled out a phone from his pocket and handed it to Applebloom.

"Here, you should call your sister, she'll want to know you're okay."

Applebloom then took the phone, dialed in the number and gave Applejack their location. Soon, a truck came by driven by Applejack who had found them.

"Oh good heaven's you're alright!" Applejack exclaimed, being happy to see her sister. "They didn't hurt you did they?"

"No, but what they wanted me for isn't good."

"But why did they take you?" Applejack asked?

"Because they wanted to get back into Equestria using the portal in the statue, and the only way they could see on getting back was for them to take someone you all care for, and use him or her as leverage so you'd let them out." Toxigo explained.

"Oh, its you. Well, thank you kindly for saving my sister." Applejack said thanking him.

"Not a problem, Applejack." Toxigo replied. But Applebloom gestured to Applejack she wanted to talk alone about something.

"Uh, can you excuse us for a moment?" Applejack asked. Toxigo just simply nodded and let them talk in private.

"Sis, while I'm thankful he saved me, there's something off about him. He used... magic." Applebloom whispered

"What do you mean, he used magic?"

"He was floating into the air, and out of nowhere, doubles of the Dazzlings came out of nowhere and helped him."

Applejack looked back at Toxigo who just stood patiently, and then her attention was back at Applebloom.

"Okay, I'll talk with him to see if he does. Maybe he'll tell the truth."

Applejack then turned to face Toxigo.

"Do you need a ride back to your place?", Applejack asked politely.

Toxigo gave one nod, and went into the backseat, while Applebloom went to the shotgun seat. The ride back to Applejack's farm so she could drop Applebloom off was silent the entire time. No one said a word, and barely anyone moved a muscle. Applejack just kept her hands on the wheel, and kept her eyes on the nightly lit road. So after stopping at her home, Big Mac came from the house and helped Applebloom into the house. Then Applejack talked to her granny, or Granny Smith in this case, and so Applejack came back to the truck. Toxigo then moved himself to the front seat of the truck, and they got back out on the road again.

"So, uh, Applebloom told me you used magic to stop them. Is.... is that true?" Applejack asked trying not to sound suspicious.

"....Yes."

"Oh, well, uh... How, did you use magic, exactly?"

"Its magic, you don't need to explain it."

Applejack was a little agitated at that response. "Okay, I'm going to be honest with you. Applebloom told me you used some form of magic, and I know that you saw everything that had happened at the Friendship Games with Twilight being forced to unleash the magic"

"I still question how no one was paying attention to the plants entering from the portals when their attention was on the games. Seriously is everyone just nonchalant they see giant monsters like yesterday's thing?"

"You're getting off-track here. She saw you use magic, she's telling the truth, and you've got to tell me what happened."

Toxigo didn't respond after that, he was afraid of what she might say. "Applejack. I would honestly, tell you the truth. I would, but.... every time I told the truth, it ended up going up in my face. Besides, what makes you think you'll believe I'm telling the truth?"

Applejack then responded with, "I'll know when you're telling the truth. And you don't have to be afraid. I'm not gonna judge you for what you'll say."

Toxigo then paused for a second, gave a sigh, and then answered with, "Alright. I'll tell the truth. But, can't it wait until tomorrow? I'm a little tired, I've been fighting three attractive women who can't sing for three hours."

Applejack pause for a moment, and decided if he wasn't going to talk tonight, it be worth him talking tomorrow. "You swear you'll talk tomorrow?" she asked.

Toxigo replied with "I promise with my one working eye."

Applejack then simply said "Fine", she knew he was being honest and so they would talk tomorrow. So she dropped him off at his place, following which she returned back to her home. Toxigo then entered his home, and slid against the door onto the ground landing on his butt thinking about what he was going to do. He was going to be found out, and he had no where else to go.

The next day at school was much more peaceful than what had happened with the fire. The students continued their lives as normal, but they couldn't keep their minds off of one thing. Students saw a synthetic limbed guy run through fire without getting a scratch, and all continued to let that boggle in their mind.

Outside Toxigo approached the school. It was now 7:45, just 15 minutes before school started. He stood still in fear of what their reactions might be if they had found out he was something much more. So slowly walking in, he kept a lookout for if anyone was calling for him. But just as he was about to look down the left hallway, he met a greeting from Principal Celestia

"Before I forget, some girls wanted to talk to you over in the music room". she said politely.

Toxigo nodded, and proceeded to walk down the hall, there he got a few stares from some of the students as they knew they saw him run through fire. So, he turned to the side, and gave a knock on the door.

"Hello?"

"Uh, Applejack, its me. Toxigo, you wanted me to explain myself yesterday, I kept my word." Toxigo responded.

"Oh, come on in."

Toxigo then opened the door and entered in, but to his shock there were a few other girls standing in the room. In the room with Applejack was Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie, Sunset, and Twilight. He got such a huge shock that his back hit against the door and slid down again. "You never said anything about there being others", Toxigo replied sounding annoyed beyond all belief.

"I figured others would want to hear what you had to say about using magic."

"Next time tell me these things so I would be ready." he responded.

"Just tell us how you were able to use magic." Applejack said again. So Toxigo got back up, brushed the dust off of his clothes, took a deep breath, and finally was ready to reveal his secret. "Okay, uh.... This is hard, I.... I want say this right." Toxigo started off.

"Sugarcube, it will be alright. We're not gonna judge you."

"Okay, uh... Well, you know at the Friendship Games, there was the attack from that raging she-demon firing portals at Canterlot High because Crystal Prep Academy blackmailed Twilight into using it to win a stupid game which resulted in everyone's lives in danger?"

"Yes...."

"Well, if you think I'm just one of the students aware of the magic, you're wrong. I know what that was. That was Equestrian magic, and all of the magic that was being fired was used to open up portals into Equestria."

The Human Seven paused for a moment. They were all thinking the same thing the minute he brought up Equestria to them. Could he really be, from Equestria?

"Wait, wait a minute. How do you know about Equestria?" Sunset asked.

"Because I know you are from Equestria, Shimmer-cakes. So am I."

Sunset's face drooped in shock after hearing that response, and she blushed after being called that. "Wha-wh... What? And Shimmer-cakes, really? But wait, what do you mean you're from Equestria?'

Toxigo took a deep breath, faced them right in the eye, and said. "I, am a unicorn. From Equestria. The only reason I'm here in this dimension is because I've had a rough past in Equestria and I wanted to escape my past and come here to begin a new life. However, I've made some bad decisions when I came to this world which led me to Crystal Prep and to me losing some limbs, and anger busting out, and all right up to where we are now." Toxigo finally said and turned his head away in case of angry or over the top reactions.

For a while, the room went silent. No one said a word, no one moved a muscle, no one made a sound. They had all taken in what he had just said. Their newest student, who they only heard was tormented by their rival school, more than Twilight, and possessed magic to save Applebloom, was from Equestria. The only question that came to their minds, is he really a unicorn from Equestria, or is their new student something more sinister? Applejack however could tell from the tone in his clear and somewhat raspy voice wasn't lying, and so she approached him.

"Thank you."

"For what? Spilling the only thing that kept me awake every day to a bunch of girls I don't even know. And Shimmer-cakes?"

"No, you were being honest with us. And we were honest with you saying we wouldn't judge you."

Suddenly out of nowhere, Applejack rose in the air and she ponied up again, only to be followed by Toxigo who gave a green glow with the transformation, sprouting the ears, tail, and wings again. "Okay, I don't know why I'm floating in the air along with you or ponying up but does anyone have an explanation?"

"I do actually. All of us pony up when we're showing the truest part of ourselves, which allows us to do just that." Sunset said. After that, Toxigo's wings evaporated and his ears transformed back into place, and now they all finally began their conversation again. "So, you're from Equestria?"

"Yes, I am Sunset."

"How long...."

"Been here for 6 years now. I arrived when I was 12 in human years. And if you think I've been planning on world domination, don't. I would have done something by now. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to head to class. See you girls later I guess, and have a nice day."

Toxigo then left the room leaving the Rainbooms and Twilight alone, questioning everything that had just happened. Oh and Pinkie was chewing on a cupcake. But she did see something odd. Sunset had been blushing at the sight of Toxigo, which led to a thought inside Pinkie's mind, Does Sunset have a crush on him?

Chapter 9: Escaped From Equestria Song

Later during the day, the Human Seven were having lunch in the cafeteria discussing their newest Equestrian student, but it was clear that him flat out saying he was from Equestria didn't fly with them. The thing that was all going on in their minds was that whether he was telling the truth about living with them in peace, or if he had something sinister in that prosthetic. He was still very, very, suspicious. And during that same time, Toxigo was on his way to the lunchroom as well. But he quickly noticed the seven of them in there, and decided to listen in on the conversation because he knew they would probably be talking about him. So a small antenna raised from his left robotic ear so he could listen in, plus it helped with his bat hearing. Suddenly, he managed to hit at a frequency where he could hear them.

"Something doesn't feel right girls. I don't think anyone would admit that they're from another world just like that." Sunset said sounding worried.

"I could tell he was being honest Sunset. But as for why he ponied up, I don't understand that though." Applejack responded.

"Maybe he ponied up because he's like us! OOH! Or-Or, maybe he's like Princess Twilight!" Pinkie said with glee, and a big smile.

"I don't think that's the case Pinkie. But something else feels off about him. Its like he's hiding something else from us."

"What else would he have to hide? He's from Equestria, he's lived a bad life here with the Shadowbolts, and is now starting a new life with Canterlot High. What else is there?" Rainbow Dash asked. While she had fought the forces of evil magic before, she was just as curious as to who he is.

"That's just it. I feel like there's something else off about him, but I just can't put my finger on it." Sunset replied.

"We'll if he is planning on doing something truly nefarious, I'm sure we can stop him just like with the Dazzlings." Rarity reassured. Back outside, Toxigo stood silent thinking about everything they said. They didn't have any signs of good feeling towards him, and he didn't know how to explain himself about it. But then he got an idea.

Later, Flash and some of the band mates entered into the cafeteria room with their instruments, and set up their equipment to the side. Soon some others saw what they were doing and began questioning what they were doing. "Um, what are you doing?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Oh we're-" Flash then pulled out a slip of paper that was handed to him by Tox "-helping make the musical score for another song number. Basically, we've got someone outside waiting, he asked us to help with a song." Flash responded.

"Oooh! Another song!" Pinkie squeed with glee.

Soon, Flash's group started up the music, everyone's focus was on the shadow outside the lunchroom doors. Soon Toxigo's foot kicked them open and he proceeded to enter the cafeteria, and everyone's attention was on him.

"Hello CHS. I'm sure some of you have heard of the recent activity involving a young Applebloom?"

Everyone nodded.

"Did she say anything on the use of magic, involved?" Tox asked.

Everyone nodded once again and a few murmurs of saying "Yes" spread.

"I'm the one making the magic happen where she was. The magic I used was only to bring in backup to help save her from the revenging Dazzlings."

Everyone then looked at each other worried. All their thoughts were was on whether he would use the magic against them, and Toxigo could tell that's what their thoughts were on.

"Alright, if you're thinking I'm planning on taking over the school, I'm not. In fact, why don't I explain myself. Flash?"

The music kicked up, and another song began:

Toxigo:

When I was younger, just a small little colt

I didn't think I'd be hurt by the Shadowbolts

My entire life I'd been running and hiding

But now Canterlot's the folks I'll be siding

Because you all are the ones with the Magic of Friendship!

Tox then jumped onto one of the lunch tables, continuing to sing.

And back then my momma said.. (What did she say?)

I said "Toxigo I think someday..."

"Maybe as a teen,

you'll get back at the changeling queen"

And Tox immediately leaped off the table doing a ninja roll and made a jump into the air landing on his feet.

Escaped From Equestria... (Escaped from Equestria)

I have a talent for running from death (death)

Escaped from Equestria... (Escaped from Equestria)

Just keep away from my venomous breath (deadly breath)

My hatred is strong for the Shadowbolts

But hating them has done me nothing

Escaped from Equestria

I'm still strong surviving

Soon the Alternate Universe Dazzlings entered into the room and joined in on the singing leaving everyone in shock, but everyone waited to see what they planning on doing.

Adagio: Here is he girls, he's toxic to the core

Aria: Watch him drink down that chemical, oh my gosh!

Sonata: He's a pony and he'll never ever try to make a kill

Dazzlings: Who wants a pony that makes the blood go chill

Oh my gosh, its the queen!

Toxigo: I think not, come on girls, start this scene!

Escaped from Equestria... (goodness gracious)

and I'll enjoy the new life that I picked

Escaped from Equestria, and I've got the hots for the Sun shining chick

When I start extracting the magic

Cinch had been saying to lose would be tragic... (tra-tragic)

And though I may cause you some of you distress

Somewhere and heaven above me, I know that my mom is proud of me...

A tear then came down his eye remembering a horrible flashback of a terrible event that had occurred with his mother.

Toxigo: I escaped from Equestria, and I'm alive...

The song had finally ended, and silence had filled the room. The only sound that came was a little bit of Pinkie giving some applause but everyone stared at her, and she immediately stopped. Eventually someone broke the silence.

"You know, I don't think we understood what you were singing exactly. I lost track of what you were explaining."

Toxigo paused for a moment, took a moment to breath in, and explained. "I lost my mother to a queen bent on ruling and I've been running and hiding until I came across the portal to this realm. Little did I know that the magic I possessed came with me to this world, and I've used it to help fight off the Dazzlings, and by the way, they're not the Dazzlings that are right behind me. These ones I created to be the exact opposite of the ones you know, so they won't try to takeover anything. And in my time that I've lived here, I've been beaten up by the Shadowbolts, I've lost an arm, my ears, an eye, and I may have blown up a car a few nights ago. That is my story to tell. I do not plan on ruling this world, and if I was, I would have done it by now. So, either you can hate me, or just let me live in this world with no conflicting danger whatsoever."

After his explanation, he waited to see if anyone was going to say anything nasty to him or freak out over that he was from Sunset's world. So far, nothing. Until Trixie came up and said, "The Great and Powerful Trixie doesn't hate you, if anything she's glad you saved her from the fire that broke out yesterday." She replied with a smile.

"Yeah dude, besides, someone who's not gonna take over, that's cool by me." replied Sandalwood.

"So, you're all alright with me attending Canterlot like the rest of you?" Toxigo asked.

Everyone gave a resounding "Yes", and Toxigo gave his thanks and proceeded to just get lunch. He and the alternate Dazzlings all took a table and ate in peace while everyone in the background and other tables talked about their new discovery. The Human Seven on the other hand, had other suspicions, of course, but they agreed to a plan. They each would hang out with him, one at a time and see if he has anything suspicious to hide or if there's something he didn't tell them before. But for now, they would let him eat in peace.

Chapter 10: They're Dazzling and Loving It

Later that day, the Human Seven came to a group meeting in the music room again for discussion over the random musical number that appeared in the cafeteria. "So, he just admitted his identity to everyone in the cafeteria, after our discussion a few hours ago?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Yep!" Pinkie said with a smile.

"I will admit if he did create those alternate Dazzlings, he certainly has good fashion sense, have you seen their outfits?" Rarity asked.

"While they do look friendly, it doesn't matter right now. What matters is if he's actually being serious about not hurting anyone." Sunset replied. "But we've got to do something that will allow us to check in on any amount of his activity to see what he's up to."

"So are we all going to take turns looking after him?" Pinkie asked.

"Yes. Just based on his behavior when he met all of us at once he seemed uncomfortable. We'll all take time to know him just one at a time. Since Fluttershy and Applejack already spent time with him, I guess that leaves to the rest of us to get to know him. So the question is, who wants to go next?" Twilight asked.

"Why don't you go Sunset?" Applejack asked.

"Oh.. uh.. well.... Um... Actually I think it'd be better if someone else talked to him first."

"Hold on a second." Pinkie then zoomed up close. "Avoiding wanting to talk to him, yet still wanting to get close to him, blushing after being called Shimmer-cakes... Ohmygosh! You totally have a crush on him!" Pinkie exclaimed with joy.

"What!? No, I don't!" Sunset was blushing after hearing that.

"Yes you do. You're blushing hard! You totally are in love with him! Ohmygosh, what should we call you two? Maybe Shimigo? Toxset?" Pinkie exclaimed.

"I don't have a crush on him!"

"Yeah you do. You're lying. You're a worse liar than Applejack." Rainbow Dash replied.

"Okay, so maybe I do! So what if I find his eye-patch cool or, his eye beautiful with the yellow glow, or even find his punk look hot?... Uh, did I say that out loud?"

"Yep." came from everyone.

"Okay, can you please promise me you won't tell him, I want to tell him myself. If I ever get the courage to do so. Ugh, still can't believe I admitted that."

"Oh relax darling, I'm sure you'll have the courage to do so. And don't worry, none of us will judge you if you ever want to go out on a date with him, I will admit he is quite handsome with the dark and grim look.  And if you ever need help on ever going on a date, I'm the one to talk to." Rarity replied.

"Thanks Rarity. Now back to the real situation here, does anyone want to go do some spying?"

The room went silent for a little bit, but eventually Rainbow Dash stood up. "I'll go. He'll probably want someone to show him some of the cool stuff around town. I got it." Rainbow said with pride.

"Okay, just be subtle, and don't give him an indication that we're attempting to spy on him." Sunset assured.

"Relax, what's the worse that could happen?" Rainbow Dash asked, only to get a not so amused face expression from Sunset.

"I promise I won't give him any signs that we're spying."

However little did they know Toxigo listened in on their entire conversation with a raised antenna from his metallic bat ear, but he didn't get upset. He knew he would have to gain their trust in order to get by them.

"The lack of subtly is disturbing. Seriously, that's just unprofessional."

Later near the end of day, Toxigo was opening up his locker getting his stuff to leave. Rainbow Dash was at the end of the hallway with a group he was familiar with, the contestants that didn't make it to the finals; Flash Sentry, Sandalwood, Micro Chips, Derpy, Lyra Heartstrings, and Bon Bon "Sweetie" Drops. The group started walking down the hallway only to stop as Toxigo immediately said something.

"Rainbow Dash if you think secretly reporting back to the others about my behavior and activity will get them to like me, that's not gonna work."

Rainbow Dash's jaw had lowered in surprise.

"Wait, what do you mean?" Rainbow asked.

"I know you girls don't trust me well enough after my out of nowhere musical number." Toxigo said as he closed his locker and extended his walking staff out. "But I understand I have to earn your trust if you girls are going to let me stay in this world in peace. So if you all want to go into the order of giving reports back on my activity, fine. Just don't write things down that shouldn't be said or written down. So, are we going somewhere?" Toxigo finally had finished.

Rainbow Dash pulled her jaw back up and said, "Yes, I figured some of the popular students here at CHS should show you around town. But to introduce them, this is--"

"Flash Sentry, Sandalwood, Micro Chips, Ditzy "Derpy" Doo, Lyra Heartstrings, and a Ms Bon Bon "Sweetie" Drops?"

Rainbow Dash's jaw went down again, and all Toxigo did was just stand in silence. "You should really close your mouth. Flies can get in that way, and let me tell you they're not tasty." Toxigo replied.

Rainbow simply fixed her jaw again, and the group of 8 exited out again. They walked out of the highschool into the small town where everyone seemed to hang out and Toxgio saw many of the different places they had. He saw a police station, the music store that Vinyl Scratch owned, and a fast food joint called Inside-Out Burger. Eventually the group hung out against the basketball court fence. After staying in silence for a bit, the group decided to go walking again, only this time they had struck a conversation with Toxigo learning a little more about him.

"So wait, because you have your magic that means you are able to conjure up spells?" Micro asked.

"That's correct techie. Since I have my magic with me, I can use it for my own desires. Mostly all I use it for is for spell practices, escaping bad situations, or even giving people a good scare." Toxgio replied. "In fact I actually have a spell book with me I look into for spells."

"Cool. So, does that mean you can cast any spell you want in this world?" asked Derpy.

"Sort of, but I don't use it too much. Mostly just to avoid attention. Unfortunately I seemed to fail at that in the last 2 days. One, using a fireball to blow up a car out of a rage. Two, suddenly sprouting wings, ears, and tail during random times. Three, floating in front of Applebloom with three Alternate versions of the Dazzlings. And that's about it." Toxigo finished.

"Dude, that's awesome. Did anyone teach you that stuff?" asked Sandalwood.

"No, I taught myself how to do all of that. When you spend all of your time running from your past, you've got to do stuff on your own."

"But wait, don't you have any parents worried?" asked Bon Bon.

Silence was all that came from Toxigo after that question. He actually had never met his mother, as he actually has no memories of her or any relative. All he remembered of the past was running, and running, and running.

"Um, did I upset you? I'm sorry if I did." asked Bon Bon.

"No you didn't upset me Bon Bon. I just... I don't like talking about that subject. I never actually met my mother, all I remember from her was to keep on running to stay alive."

Rainbow's face shown she was questioning what he had said. "Wait, what do you mean stay alive?" Rainbow asked.

"I don't want to talk about it Skittles. It hurts me enough as it is." Toxigo responded.

"....Skittles? Really?"

As the group turned around the corner, they ran into a familiar foe. Adagio stood in front of them looking incredibly ticked off. Toxigo however kept a smug smirk on his face remembering that he basically owned them when he faced them.

"Hi Dagi. I see you got out of the ropes I intentionally did a bad job of tying."

Adagio just stood keeping that angry face expression.

"Wait, you tied up the Dazzlings?" Rainbow asked.

"Yes. Yes I did. It wasn't easy I'll tell you that. Especially when it came to trying to take them down. Oh wait, Dagi, you still got a small strand of the duct tape on the side of your face. Just saying. Come on, lets leave her be."

The group then walked away, except for Rainbow Dash who looked back and said. "I'm watching you."

Adagio gave a look back and walked off again. Entering into an alleyway, she slammed her fist not so hard against the brick wall in anger. She wasn't happy with how she had beaten by another entity from Equestria, only this one wasn't familiar or an old enemy. This one was something different, something odd, something... magical. As she proceeded to walk down the alleyway over to another part of the town, Aria Blaze and Sonata Dusk joined her from two different sides. Together the group walked again this time looking to take a hostage once more, only this time, they know they can get something even more. A human's safety and health back, for Toxigo's magic. As they turned around a corner, they had found Lyra and Bon Bon exiting out of a candy store getting candy, only for them to turn and see the Dazzlings standing in front of them. The three then gave an indication saying to go forward and they proceeded walking.

"Just keep walking Drops, Heartstrings. Don't obey and we will hurt you." Adagio said with an evil tone in her voice.

Only as they were passing by a loading truck, their heads turned to see Thunderbass, Brawly Beats, Trixie Lulamoon, Vinyl Scratch, and Octavia Melody standing there, looking unhappy. Adagio then turned her head behind to see Flash, Derpy, Sandalwood and Micro Chips right behind them keeping them from escaping. Aria then nudged her arm for her to turn her around to see Rainbow Dash and Toxigo standing with Lyra and Bon Bon giving smug expressions. Rainbow gestured with her cyan colored arm for them to walk away, and the three walked away as they should have. The giant group then gave a yell at them saying to go away, and then proceeded to walk away.

"Huh. Its funny. Back in the Battle Of The Bands, they were Dazzling and loving it." Thunderbass commented.

The group continued walking away again, only to find coming from another alleyway were the Dazzlings again. This time, the group all shot their arms towards them like if they were going to grab them and yelled "AH!" at them. The Dazzlings immediately ran away after seeing their group again. Later the gang decided to go and play basketball as a stress reliever from their return. Rainbow Dash was quite impressed with Toxigo, he was a natural at the game and got along with everyone that played. But as the basketball was tossed to him and as he tossed it to someone else, he stood frozen in fear. The sight of who the basket ball was tossed to kept him standing frozen in place, not sure of what to do. Everyone soon turned to see who he was facing, he was facing 6 Crystal Prep students, some of which aided the Shadowbolts in the Friendship Games. They faced Jet Set, his girlfriend Upper Crust, Royal Pin, Suri Polomare, Fleur De Lis, and their ringleader Neon Lights.

Chapter 11: Chase/Element of Loyalty

Silence. Silence, was all that was filled in the basketball court they were in right now. Rainbow Dash and her group were now face to face with the bullies who had hurt Toxigo. Jet Set, Upper Crust, Royal Pin, Suri Polomare, Fleur De Lis, and their "mafia boss" Neon Lights. The only bullies that weren't with them were the 5 Shadowbolts that managed to stay in the Friendship Games longer. But the Wondercolts group that were there standing could clearly tell Toxigo was afraid of them. He had been standing still, facing them with a look of fear on his face.

After a bit of silence Rainbow decided to break the awkward silence. "Hey, you guys are from Crystal Prep Academy. Cool to see you guys again. You guys want to want basketball with us? We could use some more players." Rainbow offered.

"We're not here for any basketball, rainbow pride. We're only here, for him," Neon said pointing a gray finger at Tox.

"Why are you here for him in the first place?" Flash asked.

"Why don't we explain. You see, the little snot head has been a pain in my backside for a long time. Actually, he's been a pain to all of us. Constantly asking us if we wants to hang out. Well we kept saying no because one, we didn't care about him, two, he shows no pride in Crystal Prep and three we've had lots of work to do. But, the main reason we've come is because he's made life at Crystal Prep even worse. Cinch was upset that we lost at the Friendship Games, and by the way, she still declares you all cheating. And she took her anger out on us by adding on more homework and cutting down on the extra-curricular activities so that we still stay on top. But then this little mucus colored Metal Gear Solid kid just had to blow up Indigo's car. We heard Indy trying to explain to Cinch someone else did it, but that only enraged her and she added on the workload. All because of him. And now, he's going to pay."

Toxigo slowly backed up in fear, only to hear words come from his new friends.

"Okay, first off all, Cinch brought the failure onto herself by even blackmailing Twilight to releasing the stolen magic to begin with. Second, she only has herself to blame for constantly dropping all of the workload on you. He has nothing to do with you, and I'm surprised you have the nerve to try and pin the blame on him after all of the suffering you've done to him." Flash exclaimed.

"And what are you ever talking about?" Jet Set asked in his snooty voice.

"How about when you ripped goggles of his head during shop class making him lose an eye? Or Indigo running over him with the car to begin with? Or... Actually I don't know how you lost the ears, Tox how did you ever lose those to begin with? Didn't you say Sour Sweet was responsible for it?" asked Micro Chips.

"Sour Sweet helped, is what she did. Lemon Zest is the primary reason for this. During another torture session they slipped the headset on my head and played the music really loud. So loud in such I didn't hear a thing and at that point, Sour Sweet did... something that I can't even begin to describe to any of you because its just gross and disgusting but overall, got my ears ripped off! I had to build these mechanical replacements. Needless to say, they have improved my hearing quite amazingly."

"Okay..." came from Micro Chips.

"First off, what happened in shop class was he didn't get out of the way and got a drill bit right into his eye. And what about the Friendship Games? You never gave any support to us or help whatsoever." Neon sneered.

"Maybe he didn't want to give support for everything you all did to him! You never wanted to talk to him, you picked on him, abused him, and you constantly got away with it and you never got repercussions for it! And you're seriously taking your anger out on him for the Friendship Games? That's just petty of you! Its just a competition that you always beat us at and never let us forget it! And why don't you just leave him alone, what the heck is wrong with you! Just because he wants to be your friend means you have the right to hurt him!? Not... Cool. Now, if you want to leave peacefully without any issues, I suggest you get out of here and beat it. You mess with my friends, you mess with me." Rainbow Dash replied.

Just at that exact moment, Rainbow's body gave a blue glow and she grew pony ears, wings, and a tail once more. Royal Pin cringed at the sight of that, while Jet Set and Upper Crust's eyes were wide open with their jaw's hanging out. Neon Lights simply just gave an angry unsmiling face expression and the group started walking away. Soon Rainbow Dash put an arm on Toxigo's shoulder giving him an indication that he was okay. So the Wondercolts group started to walk away from the area, except for Trixie who gave one last look at them. But as she was about to walk away she almost tripped forwards on her face. She knew she didn't step on any rocks, and the trip felt like someone's foot. She turned to see that Suri Polomare was giving a smug expression on her face that was a mockery of an apology, along with her arms going out saying "sorry". But Trixie had tricks up her sleeve, she raised an arm out gesturing for her to wait, looked back at the Wondercolts, and back at Suri and shrugged. She extended an arm asking to start over, only for her to swing a kick towards her kicking her down.

"That's for hurting Toxigo, and for tripping the Great and Powerful Trixie!"

Trixie then decided to walk away with her victory intact, only for Suri to toss something towards the back of her head.

"Oh it is on!" Trixie yelled before tackling Suri to the ground.

The two rolled over, punched, kicked, and spit at each other but neither were defeated. Eventually Fleur De Lis had to just simply walk up and take Suri just to get out of there, only for Trixie to kick her in the flannel skirted butt. But after that, other Crystal Prep students started running in, and Trixie knew she needed backup.

"Guys! Hey guys!" Trixie yelled.

Eventually the group heard her and started charging into the area to chase after the Shadowbolts. Soon it became a wild goose chase between the Wondercolts and Shadowbolts. They raced all over the town trying to take each others side down, but so far no luck. But as Toxigo was charging down a tunnel way where trucks would drive from, he got an idea. He made a left, and as Neon, Pin, and Jet Set came charging down...

"Mira, Mira, Mira!"

Toxigo yelled in Spanish at them towards the other end of the tunnel, after that, the three Shadowbolt boys felt someone jumping over them. They were met with a surprise from Toxigo's Alternate Dazzling allies. "Hey Bolts!" The three yelled as they leaped over them like a game of leapfrog. What the Shadowbolts didn't know is that Toxigo has secretly sent mind messages to the Wondercolt students and filled them in on a plan to mess with them.

So in the first round of the chase AU Sonata yelled at a few Shadowbolt boys and they pursued after her. What they didn't know is that she somehow managed to climb onto the top of a building and had an archery kit with her. Only this time she was using tacos to launch at the Shadowbolt boys. Each one of them got pelted with them.

"Who launches tacos at people!? Seriously!" A Shadowbolt boy yelled.

"Hey, don't you talk that way about my tacos! I like tacos!"

".... That's the stupidest thing I ever heard Smurffette!"

AU Sonata stayed in silence still keeping her happy smile and just simply fired another taco towards the Crystal Prep boy.

Over on AU Aria's end, she was getting some Crystal Prep girls to chase her into Vinyl's music store where they had set a trap. This time, the Shadowbolt girls were getting pushed out by Vinyl, AU Aria, Ringo, Valhalen, Thunderbass and Brawly Beats. Each one of them gave a snickering smile followed by an uncontrollable laughter, and then they ran back into the store and closed it just to make them mad.

On AU Adagio's end, she was over at a junkyard area and gestured some of them to chase her.

"Come on boys, huh? WHOO!!!! Come on Bolts, come on! WHEE-HE-HEEE!!!!"

Adagio ran up the hill of junk while being chased by three Crystal Prep boys, but as they reached to the top, they had realized they walked into a trap. Their eyes had locked onto Adagio and her giant group of Wondercolt students. Eventually all of them started chucking scraps of food towards them giving them the hint saying "Go Away!".

However, on Toxigo's end, things were about to go down. He spray painted a giant sign on a brick wall in an alleyway that said Shadowbolts Suck. Unfortunately, he turned his head left to see Royal Pin standing, then turning his head left he saw Jet Set and Upper Crust standing, and it wasn't long to see that Neon Lights. Fleur, and Suri had arrived.

"Oh...marvelous."

Meanwhile everyone else was keeping the other Shadowbolts occupied with their pranks and tricks. AU Sonata and the Wondercolts had some new tricks ready to try on them.

"Mira, mira, mira!" Sonata shouted with glee.

Eventually some Shadowbolts saw and chased after her.

"Hey Bolts, come on! WHEE-HE-HEEE!!!" Sonata squeed with joy.

She ran around the corner only to stop to see Thunderbass, Brawly Beats, Norman, Heath Burns, and Cloud Kicks to squirt them with water guns.

"Thanks guys!" Sonata yelled.

"Just keep going, we'll hold them!" Beats yelled.

Sonata then ran off once more and ran into Adagio and Aria.

"Oh, hey girls. How was the prank attack on the Crystal Prep students?" AU Sonata asked.

"It was fun but I don't see how fighting them is going to solve any issues here. Fighting has never solved anything." AU Aria replied.

"True as that may be, Toxigo wanted us to help engage in fighting back the enemy that destroyed his life. Besides he's our creator, we have to help him." AU Adagio responded while also dodging a flying frying pan in the air.

"Where is Toxigo anyways?" Aria asked.

In another area, Rainbow Dash, Trixie, Micro Chips, Sandalwood, and Flash were running away from more Shadowbolts but found themselves trapped in an alleyway with only one way of escaping, and that was the path ahead of them.

"Why did you have to tackle Suri?" Micro Chips said sounding afraid.

"Suri should never have tackled the Great and Powerful Trixie!"

"Well it doesn't matter right now, we have no way of getting out of here." Rainbow exclaimed. At that moment, Royal Pin, Suri, Fleur, and Neon Lights came to the front of the group. "No way of escaping now, is there, Wondercluts." Neon sneered with an angry grin. "You should have just let us win the Friendship Games, and maybe we wouldn't be here, now would we?"

"You were going to release a power you couldn't control dude! That's just dangerous!" Sandalwood yelled.

"And what did you do to Toxigo!?" Rainbow yelled in fear.

Their eyes turned to see Jet Set and Upper Crust tossing his unconscious body in front of them, showing many signs of damage. He had millions of cuts, bruises, scratches, and some bones were bent the wrong way. He also had several dents and damage that were done to his mechanical arm, and some fingers were shown to be almost all the way off, with some wires that were disconnected. Along with that amount of damage, they could see his mechanical bat ears had some damage to it and millions of dents into it. Concerned for possible death, Sandalwood bent down to place a finger on him to check for a pulse.

"I can't tell if he's dead."

"Well of course he's not dead. You think we're monsters? You really think we would actually kill him? We may be jerks but even we're smart enough to know murder is something no one can get off of so easily."

"When I get my hands on you, you will be sorry!" Rainbow yelled with a tear down her face in anger. She was now really angry that someone hurt one of their friends, and maybe almost killing him.

"And just how can you stop us? There are more of us, than there are of you. Besides, its time someone teaches you what happens when you mess with Crystal Prep students."

Neon lived to regret those words, because at that moment, things were going to go down. Darkness covered the alleyway, and at the exit and none of them knew why. But just as Neon was about to go forward, he heard a very odd hissing sound. Everyone looked to see where it was coming from, but no one could find where it was coming from. But as they turned around, they were faced to face with Fluttershy. Only this Flutttershy wasn't anything like they've seen. Her white tank top looked like it had been scratched at, her skirt had pink bats on it instead of butterflies, her ears were bat-like, she had fangs, and her eyes were red as blood. The five Wondercolts immediately stepped back out of fear.

"You mess with my friend, you mess with FLUTTERBAT!"

"And me!" AU Sonata yelled as she joined in helping Flutterbat, following which AU Adagio and AU Aria stepped in as well.

"You stepped on my friend, well now, we will step on you!" Adagio yelled in anger.

"And what are you going to do about it?"

"She's going to call in powerful allies, more stronger than any of you!" came a familiar screaming tone.

"Some familiar, some you've never seen before." came from another entity.

Everyone's eyesight's were on the two figures that were standing in front of them. Rainbow Dash and the Wondercolts recognized them very well. The first one was Demon Sunset Shimmer who they had faced at the Fall Formal, and the other one was Midnight Sparkle who emerged at the Friendship Games.

"Now we will give you all a choice, either you run away like pansies and never tell anyone what you saw..."

" Or forever be trapped in a world none of you will ever survive in!" finished Midnight Sparkle.

All everyone did was slowly back away, only for the group of scary entities to roar at them and they all ran away like babies. After the running away like cowards, Midnight Sparkle and Demon Sunset Shimmer floated into the air and evaporated like paper being set on fire.

"Is he okay?" Trixie asked sounding worried.

AU Adagio leaned down, flipped Toxigo over on his back and pulled her head in to listen to his heart, and gave a thumbs up to Trixie, and she gave a breathing sigh as relief. But suddenly, they noticed something odd going on with Toxigo. He was slowly, somehow, bending his bones and structure back in place. ****

His leg that was twisted in a very odd manner was slowly moving back into normal, the wires that were shown to be out and to be the things making the fingers move reconnected back into place, and the mechanical fingers moved back into their sockets. They also noticed the metal bending itself back out from being smashed in on his arm. Soon, he slowly stood back up, and turned his back facing forwards, after making some bones crack.

"I said this before, and I'll say it again. I hate the Shadowbolts. Now if you'll excuse me because I've spent a majority of today running like crazy, I'm going home to take a shower. If you want to hang out again, give me a call. I actually enjoyed hanging with you guys." Toxigo said as he started to walk off with the four girls.

"Wait, hold on" Rainbow asked.

"Yes?"

"How did you make those things, and why did they defend us?"

"I created them using a wish. I wished for this area to be created with an illusion with its purpose being to give the Bolts a scare. I knew I couldn't fight them while I was surrounded, and plus I didn't want expose my magic to them because if I did, then they would do all sorts of blackmail against us."

"But they have phones, wouldn't they be able to record the information?" Micro asked.

"An excellent question Micro Chips. Luckily I planned ahead, and I tapped all of their phones, so there would be no way for them to get evidence against us."

"Okay, well what about the demon Twilight and Sunset? Or even that. Flutter, bat, thing?" Flash asked.

"Well with an insane amount of luck and quick thinking, I secretly made a wish to create a scary vision of Midnight Sparkle, Demon Sunset Shimmer, and Flutterbat. The only real ones are the Alternate Dazzlings, they'll actually defend humanity from evil. And if you're wondering why they defended us is because I made them. My mind and their minds are all connected, basically I'm all of them, in different forms. I made more them so I could defend you guys. I wasn't going to let any of you get hurt by the Bolts. I'm a Wondercolt now, and Wondercolts always help one another. Plus as you said, you mess with my friends...you mess with me."

At that moment, Toxigo then ponied up again showing off the robotic pony ears, green wings, and long ponytail. But he didn't question it this time around, he stopped questioning things after all of the magical encounters at Canterlot High, plus getting a short and not very explained explanation on how the girls pony up. So Toxigo, Flutterbat, and the AU Sirens all left the alleyway to walk back to their home, and Rainbow Dash's small group looked at them walking off in the sunset, giving them a smile.

"You know something Flash?" Rainbow asked

"What?"

"I know you and Fluttershy said he didn't seem like a bad guy. But now I'm starting to believe it. And that's awesome." Rainbow smiled.

Chapter 12: Sleepover At Pinkie's

The next day at school, the Human Seven were all talking together once more to hear what happened on Rainbow Dash's day with Toxigo. Rainbow had explained everything that happened. The Shadowbolt's reason for pursuit, the Alternate Universe Dazzlings coming in to save them, the back up being given by Sunset and Twilight's former monster forms, and Flutterbat. All of them were in deep thought over the entire thing, but suspicion was still living.

"So he basically remade our old enemies to defend you guys?" Sunset asked still trying to comprehend the entire situation.

"Yes, I know it may sound pretty crazy, which it is, but its true. He defended us from the Shadowbolts. I don't think he's evil guys." Rainbow replied.

"Well maybe if that's true or not we still need to check up on everything about him though. But still, keep a low profile on him though."

"That may be a bit of a problem Sunset."

"Why?"

"I walked over to his locker and it turns out he heard our entire conversation. But its okay, he says he knows he has to earn our trust if he's going to live around here!" Rainbow said quickly. Sunset just face palmed after hearing that their plan had just been discovered. But Twilight had some hope for them. "Wait, hold on, you said he knew he had to earn our trust from him right?"

"Yes."

"Well then we can still see if we can. We just need to get him to come to an environment where all of us can observe him, Anyone have any ideas?"

"OOH! I have an idea! Slumber party at my place!" Pinkie said with joy.

"I have to agree with Pinkie on this one, if he's in the house with us, we can observe him while we have fun with him." Rarity replied.

"I suppose we can try that. Alright, sleepover at Pinkie Pie's. But how are we going to convince him to come over?"

"What if I ask him, he's talked to me before." Applejack asked.

"I don't see how that works but okay, if you want to ask him, go right ahead." Sunset finished.

Later that day Applejack walked through the hallways looking to see where Toxigo was. But because they didn't want her going alone, Rarity volunteered to go with Applejack to talk with Toxigo as backup persuasion. So they made a sharp turn left and found themselves going to an empty room where it was almost completely dark. They tried turning on the light-switch but no luck had came. But after pausing, they listened in on a very ominous tune. They heard music playing inside the room, followed by ladies singing. Soon, small lights activated shining onto each person in the room. Each light revealed Toxigo, Adagio, Aria, and Sonata. Right now, they could tell they were practicing their singing so they waited for them to be done with their song entitled, The Sirens' Call.

Listen to our song...

Don't turn away....

Our magic is so strong...

You will obey, led astray...

During the song, Rarity noticed a blue gem that was shown to be implanted inside Toxigo's mechanical palm, but that wasn't the major concern she had right now. Once they had finished their singing, Applejack and Rarity gave them clapping applauds. But all of them stood frozen after seeing Applejack and Rarity standing there. "Um... How long were you standing there?" Toxigo asked.

"Long enough to think you all would be an absolutely amazing singing group." Rarity replied.

"Uh.. okay." Toxigo awkwardly replied. "So, what brings you to my own personal room of magic practice?"

"Well we heard how fantastic you were with Rainbow Dash yesterday about helping her, and we wanted to see if you maybe wanted to come to a sleepover as a form of celebration." Rarity asked.

"Celebration? No, no, no you don't need to go to any trouble for celebration. I was just doing what any man or woman should do. But, if you want me to come over for a sleepover just as friends I'll gladly come."

"Alright, its settled then. We'll see you at the sleepover." Applejack finished.

"Wait, what time do you want me to show up?" Toxigo asked.

"I guess maybe after school, sometime around 4:00. We'll hang out, get some work done, party, stuff like that."

"Okay, I'm in. See you then Jackie." Toxigo finished with a smile.

Applejack still faced him with a "Really?" expression, but Rarity's eye was still on the gem in his palm.

"Hey uh, Tox, darling. I apologize for staring but what is that gem in your arm?" Rarity asked.

"What gem?"

"The one that's in your palm."

Toxigo looked back at his palm and continued the conversation. "Oh this? Oh this is an energy emitter. Basically, its the essential piece I need if I'm going to fire any amount of energy from this arm. Other words, an energy blaster" Rarity still gave a smile of interest on her face. "Very impressive."

"Thank you, Rare."

After their plan and conversation, they walked out of the room and continued to go back to their normal class schedules, but they didn't focus because they were anxious to see Toxigo again so they could learn a little more about him.

It was later that day, or should I say night, Toxigo had finally came to the sleepover at Pinkie's. All seven girls were there and all were allowed to, plus Pinkie's parents were out of town on a business trip owning a rock farm, so it meant Pinkie and her sisters staying home, luckily none of them were planning on bothering any of them.  During the night, they managed to make their game of Truth or Dare more interesting by allowing the AU Dazzlings come in to play.

"Okay, okay, Pinkie Pie, truth or dare?" Toxigo asked.

"Dare!"

"Okay, I dare you drink down this entire bottle of soda, with one gulp."

Everyone did an "OOH" at that, but Pinkie accepted the challenge. She opened a bottle, and chugged it down like a bottle of beer. When she finished, she gave a big burp.

"Okay then, I shouldn't have underestimated you there, that's very impressive. I don't think I can chug down a bottle like that."

"Its not so hard for me! However, it does leave a little... Little... be right back!" Pinkie then zoomed off upstairs.

"I take it she's going to the bathroom?"

"Yep."

"Understood. So who's turn is it?"

"Alright, its my turn." Rainbow said. "Truth or dare?"

"Well because I'm not in the mood to being honest right now, I pick dare."

"I dare you to leave a scary voicemail to Abacus Cinch, principal of Crystal Prep."

"Rainbow Dash, that's diabolical." Toxigo said with over-dramatics.

"And?"

"I was just saying. Let me just get my phone!" Toxigo excitedly pulled out his phone, dialed in the numbers with his synthetic fingers, and then held it to his ear.

"Hold on, its ringing, and... okay, message will be sent in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Hello there Abacus.... This is the devil himself... I know what you've done.... You hurt Twilight at the Friendship Games... You should never have messed with a power you don't understand... If you want to live, you must apologize to her, and to everyone you've insulted... Crystal Prep isn't the best school... Best schools would never be gloating about their scores,.. If you don't obey me and apologize to everyone you insulted about your precious reputation.... I will send the demons of Tartarus after you.... Now be quick, you've got 24 hours.... MUAWAHAHAHA!!!!"

Toxigo hung up the phone while everyone's jaws were hanging out and eyes were widened by what Toxigo had said.

"When I leave scary messages, I leave scary messages. And I don't mess around."

It wasn't long until everyone then started laughing and Toxigo joined in on the laughter.

"Okay, best prank call we've done yet." Rainbow said.

"Yeah... Oh, wait I wanted to ask Toxy something." Rarity replied.

"Sure Rarity, what's that?"

"Truth or dare?"

"Okay I guess I'll go a little risky, truth."

"Did you ever try to make a friend while you were at Crystal Prep?"

Silence filled the room in awkwardness, but Toxy did reply.

"I actually did try to, but I didn't have much since most of them are just mean. And it didn't help when I tried building myself a friend."

"You tried to do what?" Sunset asked.

"I wanted to try and build myself my own friend, but that didn't work during the time because I didn't have any magic or special parts to get it made."

Soon the doorbell rang leaving them all questioning who could it be.

"Pizza guy?" AU Adagio asked.

"I don't think so, that's way to early, and we ordered pizza just 2 minutes ago." Twilight responded.

So she went to the door and opened it up, what she didn't expect to see was the five Crystal Prep girls that they had played against in the Friendship Games. Indigo Zap, Sugarcoat, Sour Sweet, Sunny Flare, and Lemon Zest.

"Uh, hey what are you guys doing here?"

"We wanted to talk to you about something."

Toxigo immediately recognized that voice, and the first choice of action was to throw himself over the couch like a sack of potatoes and hide behind it until they all left. The girls all gave questioning face expressions but remembered he didn't like them and they hurt him to no end, so hiding behind the couch was the only option.

"Uh, sure come on in." Twilight offered to take their coats and hung them up and they entered into the living room, where they saw Applejack, Rarity, a returning Pinkie, Fluttershy, Rainbow, Sunset, and the Dazzlings in their PJs. Luckily for Tox, he had hidden behind the couch and the furniture was set in a way that none of them could see him.

"I take it you all are having a slumber party?" Sunny asked.

"Yes, it is a Friday night." Fluttershy responded.

"Very lovely dearie." Replied Flare in the polite friendly voice as she always had.

"So, why are you all here?" Sunset asked.

"I wanted to talk to you about something. Its about this guy. I don't know if any of you know him, are you familiar with someone named Toxigo Paralysis?" Indigo asked.

"Eyepatch, bat ears, synthetic arm?" Rainbow asked, getting a resounding nod from Indigo.

"Rainbow Dash, I think you mean the student that they all abused and hurt from day one until he just drove down to the breaking point and blew a car belonging to Crystal Prep Academy." AU Adagio replied.

"Wait, how do you know about that?" Indigo asked.

"Because he admitted he blew up the car, to all of us off screen because he was afraid to face any of you!" came from Pinkie.

"And I can't blame him, y'all hurt him every day of his life, and it sounds like you wanted to kill him." came from Applejack

"But wait-"

"Not to mention some of your classmates tried to attack Rainbow Dash just because of that incident. And why? Because all of you were being stupid-heads, and you didn't think about what could happen, when you released magic that none of you know how to control." came from Sonata.

"Now, hold on a sec-"

"And add on actions worthy of committing an act of murder because you didn't like him!" Rarity yelled.

"Just, wait! Alright, look none of us are proud of what we did! All of us are to blame for what we did. But its only because were caught up in the Friendship Games, we all tortured him because he didn't show any support for Crystal Prep. Our constant gloating and obsession with winning caused him to rebel against us. We got so upset he didn't support us and basically insulted us so much that we did things. Things that we aren't proud of, things we... should never have done. I ran over him with the car, Lemon Zest made him go deaf, Sugarcoat locked him overnight in a video-game arcade with no way of escaping without setting off the alarm, Sour Sweet pushed him down a flight of steps making him have to go to the hospital several times for dislocated bones, and Flare gave him several scratches and punches and kicks at random times. Look we don't expect him to be happy with us, and if he's enraged with us, its perfectly reasonable. We just hope he's okay."

"I am fine, Zappy. No thanks to any of you or your classmates though."

The Shadowbolt girls turned their heads to face the hallway and saw Toxigo standing there with a black bathrobe and drinking hot chocolate from a coffee mug. Along with his one brow raised giving an indication of unamuse. His yellow demonic eye stared at them straight on, as if looking right into their souls and wanting more than to give them pain.

"Lets just say my mental condition has become much better than I was at Crystal Prep, not that any of you helped at all." He said before sipping another bit of his drink.

"Toxy, I-"

"Forget it Indy, I don't want to hear anything from you."

"Okay is it Zappy, or Indy? And why do you call her that?" Rarity asked.

"She and I used to be a couple, until she blackmailed me to continue to be with her after she found apparently I'm an orphan. Not to mention when I refused to be with her anymore, that's when all of the torture from her began. One of which was that she threatened to tell Cinch that I am living alone in a house underage without an adult, and if she did tell, I would be taken away from what little life I had and put into foster homes. Little snitch then gave me insults about not having a mommy."

"WHAT!? You threatened to take his life away because he didn't have a mommy! You diabolical monsters!" Pinkie yelled.

"That was too over-dramatic. You should really wait for the conversation to be over before making any comments." said a deadpan Sugarcoat.

"Thank you, Sugarcoat. Funny how they gave you that name, I take it you're always mono-toned and brutal to every person you meet? Sometimes I wonder if you talk to your mother with that mouth. You ever tell her that she looked like a giant purple eggplant in the purple dress?" Tox said with sarcasm.

"Talk about not having a mother dearie." Sunny Flare sneered at him, becoming very agitated.

"Don't start Flare, I'm still not forgiving you for all of the cuts you did with that knife in home economics, surprised you didn't get caught during it. Oh and I heard everything you said, I'm not forgiving you.... Sugarcoat, you're too honest, you should learn to lie every now and then. Flare, hath no accent, stop saying dearie to everyone. Sour Sweet, I know for a fact you're not bipolar, you're just mean. Lemon Zest, your headset is up way too loud, how can you hear what people are talking to? And Indigo, the chick that tried to talk me into letting go everything you did to me. You look like you're trying to be a copy-cat against Lightning. Remember old Lightning Dust?"

Everyone paused in silenced after hearing that last sentence while Lemon and Sunny were trying to hold back Sour from charging at Toxigo and beating him up, and Tox had a smirk on his face watching their anger boil.

"Dearie, stop. You know we came here to apologize, not start another fight."

Sour noticed her actions and got back standing straight, brushed the dust off her uniform, and had her hands behind her back and gave a nervous smile.

"I find it quite interesting how you say you wish to make up your actions but yet you still insult me and try and hurt me. How hypocritical of you Sour Patch." Tox smirked.

"Um, Tox? You're not still holding grudges against us? Are you?That's a very stupid question considering what we've done." Sour asked.

"Oh you two-faced Sour Patch. Normally I would have pressed charges against you and all of your friends for everything you did and I would have exposed all of my hard evidence against you, but hey, why not let you off scot-free much like Cinch got off for her crimes. She gets off scot-free for blackmail, insulting a faculty to their faces in a microphone, forcing someone to release a power they have no control of, disregarding the safety and intelligence of their students, and for almost letting all of us possibly die. But getting to the point, I'm letting you off because its in the past. However..."

Toxigo's arm immediately transformed into a little two-barrelled rifle weapon that started charging up and he pointed it at the five Shadowbolts, and suddenly his yellow eye turned into an empty void of nothingness.

"If I catch any of you anywhere near me, or if you try to beat an apology out of me, you will wish you never have done it. Capiece, Shadowbolts?" Tox said with a demonic tone.

The Shadowbolts nodded quickly in fear, and Toxigo's arm transformed back to normal, as well as his eye.

"Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going away from you, because I don't want to talk to you anymore. You can talk to me when you learn not to mess with an entity from another world. Actually, don't talk to me at all. You don't need to talk to me, you don't deserve to talk to me, and you will never talk to me."

Toxigo then left the hallway going upstairs to the door in Pinkie's room, entered in and slammed it shut. He then slid down onto the floor and kept his eyes closed, and turned off his ears. To have only silence around him.  

He eventually exited out of the room but he didn't go talk to any of them. At that point, everyone was ready to head to bed. But Toxigo on the other hand couldn't sleep. He decided to just stay up, while drinking hot chocolate. He sat at the cobblestone counter top on a bar stool sitting near the island countertop in Pinkie's kitchen. Just drinking his hot chocolate, in sorrow. He stared down at the chocolate and marshmallow filled drink and stayed silent for about a few minutes until he heard someone coming down.

"Hey Tox. What are you doing up?"

That voice had come from Sunset who had came down in the middle of the night for some water.

"I'm just having a drink. What about you?"

"I'm getting some water. How come you're up this late at night? Can't sleep?"

Tox simply shook his head basically saying yes. "I can't go to sleep, especially after those Bolts came in here looking for me. They may say they want to make sure I'm okay, but I'm smart enough to know that they want me to pay for giving them more trouble."

"Tox. They didn't come here to cause trouble. After you went upstairs they talked with all of us and said they were feeling guilty for what they did to you. Just like they did with Twilight."

"Yeah, well its going to take more than sorry to repay for what they did. All of the abuse, the insults, the blackmailing, its too much Shimmer-cakes."

Sunset didn't know how to reply to that. She knew every word that Tox said was right, as for none of them should be forgiven so easily for the things that did to him. But she knew that they were desperate and truthfully wanted to make things right with him, so it would be up to her to try and get them all alone together to talk out their issues. But for now, she thought she would take time to talk with him to get to know him on other levels seeing how she never talked to him personally. So she simply pulled out a stool chair and sat across from him.

"Hey Tox, I'm.. I'm sorry."

"For what? You have nothing to be sorry for."

"No I do. When you admitted who you were to us, I honestly didn't think you actually came here to live in peace. I honestly thought you were up to something else like planning on ruling Equestria or getting more power, but based on how you're doing; going to Canterlot and hanging out with us, I think you're a good guy. Er, colt, stallion, whatever how old you are."

"No Shimmer-cakes, its okay. I understand I had to earn your trust. Honestly from my view I didn't think you would believe it so easily so I thought I'd had to earn your trust by hanging out with you guys. And I must ask, do you, trust me?"

"Yes. Yes I do."

"Thanks. Shimmer-cakes."

After a pause the two sat in silence for a bit, but Sunset wanted to start fresh.

"I think we should start over. How about, we ask each other questions, and once we've answered them, we keep on going. You okay with that?" Tox gave a smiling nod of approval. Sunset then extended her arm out for a handshake. "Hi, my name's Sunset."

Tox was on board with what she was doing and decided to start fresh as well, and he gave a handshake back. "My name's Tox. Toxigo, if you wish."

"I'll just call you Tox, for now. So, I have to ask, when did you find your way to this world?"

"I entered in this world at some point when I was 8 or 9 in human years, I honestly have no idea what period of pony years I'm at right now, its been so long, and my memory of Equestria isn't great. Okay, my turn. How does a unicorn like you end up here in the human world. I saw your demon form 2 years ago, but I don't know what led to that?"

"That was back when I was evil. I turned into a raging she-demon after placing a crown on my head that was an Element of Harmony from Equestria. The power was too much and soon I turned into a giant demon wanting total power and control of Equestria after abandoning my studies under Princess Celestia. Okay, my turn. I understand you kept on running and running from a queen, right?"

"That is correct."

"How did you find your way into this world?"

"I stowed away on a train to the Crystal Empire and stayed hidden for a couple of days, and after sneaking into the Empire I discovered that mirror that led into this world. And because I didn't want her to find me, I ran right through it, learned about how this world worked and worked my way up to here right now. Luckily she never found me. Now back to me, how did you end up becoming friends with everyone after becoming that, demon, thing?"

"It wasn't easy, I can say that. I had to earn everyone's trust back by working for it. It was painful at first, but after working through it, having friends is actually quite nice."

"I can imagine so. And I have to admit, it feels nice having you girls as friends rather than those Shadowbolts."

"Yeah."

"Oh wait, another question, I have to ask this, my friends told me you had powers. How are you able to use magic here?"

"That's a good question and I believe that's worth answering. I didn't possess magic when I got here, but I believe something had happened during some of my visits to Equestria. I had found, this little thing."

Tox showed the Amulet around his neck, which Sunset had no idea as to what it is.

"This little thing has allowed me to tap into my magic abilities, which has helped a bit. When I lost some of my body parts, and had to replace them with the technology, I combined some of its magic into the machines, which gained me a little more power, and the machines became one with me. As for how it ended up where I found it, I have no idea. But that is how I am able to use my magic here in this world."

"Oh, okay." Sunset replied trying to process all of the information just told her.

After a bit of silence fell, Tox decided to break the ice again once more.

"So, you date much? Just, thought I'd ask."

"I did date Flash but that was only to raise popularity. I didn't really like him."

"Oh alright. I guess..." Tox awkwardly replied.

Sunset thought again about what she was going to say, and then spoke.

"So... uh, I'm going to say this. I know you think everyone thinks low of you, but the truth is they don't. They're just too afraid to know the real you. And I think I've seen the side of you that you really are."

"Thanks, Shimmer-cakes."

After once again, more silence. And during this, Tox didn't realize it, but he was slowly moving his synthetic hand onto Sunset's orange hand. He picked up on it, and moved it away trying to avoid any awkwardness. Sunset blushed after seeing him quickly retract his arm back. Eventually Toxy got up from his chair to go get some more marshmallows into his cup, and before walking back he slowly felt the red on Sunset's hair, which he slapped his arm to stop. But little did he know Sunset kind of liked it.

Sunset then walked over to get some water for her cup, and then paused to take a closer look at the muscle on Tox's real arm, and was quite impressed. Tox's left ear twitched a bit signaling that he knew she was there, but Sunset didn't move a muscle. She stood by next to him, drinking from the plastic cup, and she heard a metallic clanking noise. She saw Tox had placed his hand on the table as well as he was opening up the gauntlet, checking the wiring and circuitry. He then flipped the lid back on, and was right up face to face with Sunset. Both backed off and blushed after being almost uncomfortably close. But in their minds, they didn't find it uncomfortable at all. Tox and Sunset both moved their hands closer to touch one another, and their eyes and eye were locked onto each other in a romantic hypnotizing trance, but just as they were going to lean in closer--

"Hey."

Both Tox and Sunset screamed out in terror and backed off in awkwardness and saw standing near a cabinet with chips in her hand, Pinkie's sister Maud.

"Just came down for a late night snack." Maud said in her usual deadpan voice. She grabbed her chip bag and then walked away from the kitchen going back upstairs.

"It still bugs me thinking that Maud is related to Pinkie. How is that even remotely possible?" Tox asked.

"I wondered the same time I ran into her."

After a little bit of laughing at that, silence filled the room once more. "Well I better get back to bed, I need some sleep. Night Toxy."

"Goodnight Shimmercakes."

After Sunset left for bed, Tox gave a smile thinking about the evening. Talking with Sunset had helped his anger issues and he was starting to fall in love with her. But he would have to wait for another time to be asking her out on a date, or anything beyond that. But the very thought of being with her made him very excited.

Chapter 13: Element Absorption

Over in Equestria, the land had been back at peace once again. Twilight had stopped another entity once again, this time, she had stopped a unicorn named Starlight Glimmer who was bent on destroying the timeline of Twilight ever making friends, but every change she made the future got even worse and worse. But thanks to Twilight, she managed to convince Starlight to not do so, and so she now studies under Twilight as her prodigy. Twilight was also told tale of Sunset's adventure back in her dimension with the Friendship Games, and needless to say, Twilight was shocked after seeing sight of her double. But that soon would be the least of Twilight's worries, or for anyone's worries in Equestria....

For what nopony knew, every time Toxigo made a wish, bits of his magic or Elemental Energy as he called it left his body and escaped through a portal to go back to Equestria. Runaway magic wouldn't be such a problem considering all of the magic used in their world, but little does Toxigo know what happens to the magic that he gives up making his wishes.

The energy orbs that enter into Equestria fly over certain parts of the cities but into a very dark and horrifying area. Into a scary and horrific cave with sharp rocks and gross oozing, gooey, green blobs. They would then zoom by many creatures with glowing blue eyes and they would fuse something. It wouldn't be a bad thing, but what could be the worst possible creature for the energy to fuse into? The creature that the energy fused into gotten stronger with power, and the figure's eyes glowed more menacing than they already were.

The creature laughed manically, then facing thousands of glowing eyes around it said "Our time has come. We will be reborn, soon enough..."

Chapter 14: Party Planning/Element of Laughter

Back in the human world, everyone was still at Pinkie's house. The sun was rising up to the early morning of Saturday and all of the girls, and the one guy was still sleeping. Well, almost all of them. Pinkie however was awake at this time, busy making herself an early breakfast, and because she was alone, wearing only a bed shirt. And while she was making breakfast she was jamming out to Man I Feel Like A Woman.

Going out tonight, I'm feeling alright

Gonna let it all hang out...

Gonna make some noise, really raise my voice

Really gonna scream and shout...

At that same moment Tox walked into the kitchen with his black robe with a toxic symbol on the left chest pocket and his wacky Vinyl Scratch styled hair all messed up. He saw Pinkie jamming out to the song and she eventually saw Tox. "Hi Toxy!"

"Morning Pinks. Mind if I dance along?"

"No go right ahead. Someone's in a happy mood."

Tox began dancing in a very silly manner along with Pinkie Pie and he began to explain. "Well last night, I had a talk with Sunset and... we've hit it off!"

"Ohmygosh congratulations!"

"Pinks, calm down. But there's actually more to that story than from what I said. She came down for a drink in the middle of the night, we eventually struck up a conversation and..."

"And what?"

"Ugh. We were locked onto each other like two people in love except Maud walked in and ruined the moment."

"Aw. I'm so sorry! I'll go talk to Maud about it."

"No Pinks, its okay. She didn't know, she was just getting a late night snack. Don't be mad at her. Okay?"

"Okie-dokie-loki!"

"But what do you say I change the song here, I know a good song to jam to."

"Sure!"

Tox immediately pulled out his iPod, placed it on a little radio, went through some of the songs and hit play on one. Soon the room flowed with Long Tall Sally by Little Richard. Pinkie and Toxy began dancing to the music along with also making a mess while making breakfast. Both began singing along with the song, dancing around, and just being silly. This suddenly triggered something in Pinkie as she soon began glowing, ears sprouted, a tail formed, and floated into the air. "I guess you've got the same thing like everyone else as well." Tox responded.

"Yep!"

Eventually Pinkie floated back down and the ears, and tail evaporated. At that moment, Rarity and Twilight entered into the kitchen. "Morning Pinkie." Twilight said.

"Morning Twilight."Pinkie said with glee.

"Morning Sparky."

Twilight paused after hearing that comment. "Sparky?"

"Yeah, I came up with nicknames for all of you guys. Pinkie is Pink, Rainbow is Skittles, Rarity is Rare, Applejack is Jackie, Fluttershy is Shy, you're Sparky, Adagio Dazzle is Dagi, and Sunset is Shimmer-cakes."

"Um, alright."

"So darling, I must ask what's gotten you into a much happier mood then you were when the Crystal Prep students came by- oh, sorry my bad. I forgotten what they had done."

"No, its alright Rarity. In fact I'm in a much happier mood from yesterday because I got to spend time with Shimmercakes."

"Oh congrats darling, I take it you two got along well last night?"

"Yes, yes we did."

"And...?" Came from Pinkie.

"I'm not saying anything else Pink."

"Oh come on!"

"What is she talking about?"

"Toxy, its okay if you two didn't make it."

"Tox what is she talking about?" Twilight asked.

"Ugh, fine. We both were in a locked trance onto each other until Maud came in and ruined the moment."

"My, my, someone's smitten."

"Rarity, please. Not, now. It still kills me I didn't make a move. Anyways...." Tox asked. "So, any of you guys have plans for today?"

"I have to go help finish setting up the Welcome New Students party. Wanna help?"

"I don't see why not, I've got nothing else to do. Sure, of course. But wait, what about everyone else?"

"You don't worry them darling, we'll tell them you're out." Rarity answered.

"Thanks Rarity. Also tell Adagio I have an extra set of keys, the other keys I gave her are in her sleeping bag. Lets go Pink!"

"Okie-doki-loki!"

Both Tox and Pinkie zoomed out of the house and entered into Tox's Plymouth Fury car, and drove off to the high school again. So the two of them moved their way down the hallways and over to the gym where they were setting up the party, only for...

"Oh my god! What happened here!?"

The entire gym party that Pinkie had set up had been completely destroyed. The streamers were all torn up, the banners had been tagged, the tables had been tossed over, and walls had been spray painted in black. Pinkie's puffy hair had suddenly deflated into just straight hair giving sign of depression. Tox looked around at some of the damage to see if there were any clues but so far he hadn't found anything. He found a few remains of balloons that were popped, more destroyed banners, and a few more tables knocked over. But as he looked up he saw that they had camera's set on the side. Tox immediately got an idea. He proceeded to speed out of the room, disable the camera, and race back running up the wall and got to the chip out of the camera so he can have a look at it. He then placed it in a card reader on his arm, and firing from the gem in his palm he shot out a beam that displayed the video for them to look at.

Both of them examined the footage to show that a few students in Crystal Prep uniforms had snuck into the place the during the Friday night the girls were having a sleepover, and they had trashed the place. The camera luckily managed to catch a few familiar faces like Neon, Royal, Jet Set, and even Suri. Tox immediately stopped showing the footage after seeing them. "I can't believe this, what reason what would they have to trash the place?"

Tox then thought back to their last encounters with them but he couldn't find any reasons for them trashing the gym, outside of either wanting back at Tox or just to destroy CHS's reputation. But Tox's focus was onto Pinkie right now who looked like she was about to cry over all of her hard work gone for nothing. But Tox didn't want that to happen, so when Pinkie didn't look at him, Tox performed a spell on himself which created a big flash and that got Pinkie's attention, but when she turned she didn't see anything.

"Pink! Over here! Right behind you!"

Pinkie turned around to see he was face to face with a very little pony. Pinkie was looking down at a small little pony, who was Toxigo. He had green fur, a ruffled up mane, one mechanical talon for his prostetic limb, pointy robot ears, and he had a toxic symbol for a cutie mark. Pinkie's hair then puffed back up to normal and was in Aw at the sight of the green pony.

"Ohmygosh you're so adorable!"

Pinkie immediately gave Tox a big squeezing hug. "Uh Pink? I can't... I can't, breathe!"

"Oh, my bad. So wait, is that your original form?"

"Yes, this is what I actually look like. I'm a unicorn."

"But wait, why did you turn back into that?"

"Because I didn't want to see one of my best friends cry. I wanted to get a smile on your face. And I can see it worked."

Pinkie gave a smile back but then looked back at all of the damage that had been done. "How am I going to fix all of this?"

Tox's horn then lit up with a yellow glow, and soon parts of the shredded banner were immediately restored to its normal look. Eventually, using his magic he set everything back into its exact position and he managed to fix anything that had been ripped to pieces, broken, or shattered. After fixing one more banner with a puff of smoke, the entire gym room had been restored to its original shape. "Alright, now that its fixed, what do you say to a little celebration?"

"Yes, of course!"

Tox then in a bright energy glow transformed back into his human form again once more, and then Toxigo pressed play on a little CD player that was near the stage and soon music began to play again. This time, the song that was playing was The Spectacle by Countess Coloratura. Tox and Pinkie both jammed out to the music that had came from her song, and this time out of nowhere, Tox ponied up once again and Pinkie's eyes were locked onto that.

"Okay, this is just getting random now." Tox said.

"What do you mean?"

"I keep ponying up every time for random reasons and I don't know why. First it happened when I helped save Applebloom, then it came to being honest with Applejack, then defending Rainbow Dash by creating other people when I was knocked down, and now I pony up just by dancing with you? I don't get how this works."

"I think you're like us. All of us pony up when we're showing the truest part of ourselves. You're obviously from Equestria, and I think you have the same reactions just like we all do."

"Yes but how am I connected to you guys? I have no history with you guys whatsoever so how can I possibly be related to any of you? So how can I possibly pony up like all of you when you're all connected to the Friendship magic?"

"Maybe we'll find out another time. We should probably tell the others we're done."

"Good idea. And once it hits Monday, I'm laying all of this evidence over to Celestia, she deserves to know this."

"Agreed."

Tox and Pinkie then left the building, locked the door and went back to their own homes to await for Monday next week to reveal the hard evidence, for the damage...

Chapter 15: Deal?

Over back at the Dazzlings camp, the three were sitting around a campfire discussing a new plan to try and get their magic back, and to escape from the human world.

"Come on Adagio, its not going to work. That eye patch guy is too smart and he knows how to stop us." Aria grumbled.

"Maybe so, but we can take advantage of his abilities. We just need to get one of those pesky Rainbooms then we can get his magic."

"But how?"

"I'm working on it!" Adagio yelled in anger.

Little did they know that they were being watched upon by a pair of green eyes in the forest. The figure kept herself hidden in the trees, but soon her cover was blown by a mere step on a twig, which got the Dazzlings attention.

"Someone's there!" Sonata exclaimed.

"Its obvious, Sonata, you didn't have to state the obvious." Aria complained.

They got ready into fighting stances as they saw a shadowy figure walking into their camp area. The darkness kept her covered until she had finally stepped their way over revealing to be...

"Sunset Shimmer?" Adagio asked in shock.

"Hello Dazzlings. Its been a while."

"Why are you here?" Aria grumbled.

"I only came to here to strike a deal with you. I understand you're lacking magic at the moment and I was wondering if maybe we could work together. For both of our interests..."

"And why would we do that and... Wait a minute. Sunset never talks like that. Sunset Shimmer never talked like that at all. Wait, are you-"

Sunset suddenly twisted her head to the left facing up and the sound made a big cracking noise leaving Sonata cringing in disgust. Sunset then turned her head facing them once again now her eyes glowing menacing green. "Let me introduce myself, I am Chrysalis. Queen Chrysalis."

"Wait a minute, Queen of the Changelings?"

"The same one, Adagio. Now let me explain, I've recently been undergoing a strange power development. Elemental power actually."

"I don't follow." Sonata shrugged.

"I'll explain that my dear Sonata. The Elemental power came from Elemental alicorns. They used to live way before most of the civilians in Equestria. Back in the time when Celestia was a young adult, and when all of you were young. The alicorns ruled Equestria helping create the land, and I was once one of them. I was the original Elemental Princess of Form, meaning I could change my own appearance at will. But because I wanted more power and wanted to rule Equestria with an iron fist, they said I was crazy. It wasn't long until I sent in my changeling army to destroy them all. However because of Celestia, she defeated me along with her infernal sister and banished me from Canterlot. But as to the events of right now, someone has possessed the Elemental energy. Someone has been giving up each ounce of it and each time he or she does, it comes into Equestria and goes to me. I've been growing stronger with power ever since. So much power that I've been able to create a portal entering into this world, and I've been able to find all of you."

"Why were you searching for us?" Adagio asked.

"Because I know you all have been banished from Equestria and you would absolutely care to come back to your own world. And I know that a certain Sunset Shimmer used to be Celestia's prized student and a friend of ugh... Princess Twilight. Taking her would make a perfect reason for the Royal Sisters to give up and let us take over. So, why not cut a deal. I understand that there are certain girls including Sunset who've been keeping you from getting your escape to Equestria. I'll help you kidnap them, and then once we have them, we will all head back. First Canterlot, then the world. Interested?"

The three Dazzlings all then gathered into a huddle to discuss an agreement.

"Adagio, I'm not so sure about this. She feeds off love, we feed off of hate, I don't know how much we can work together." Aria responded.

"What choice do we have? Its either work with her, or be forever stuck in this world with no power. So lets just go along with it for now, and wait to see if she is going to betray any of us." Adagio replied.

Adagio paused for a moment, then gave a dastardly evil smile. "I think we can come to an agreement my good queen."

Chrysalis still in her Sunset Shimmer disguise gave a smile back as well. "Glad we all can work together towards a common goal...."

So now it was settled. The four of them would all work together to devise a plan to rule Equestria working together.

Chapter 16: Sleepover at Toxigo's

Another week had past for the students at Canterlot High, for them it was just same old, same old. But for Sunset's friends, they were going onto another hang out with Toxigo. This time, they were invited over to his house for a sleepover for Friday evening, so all of them were finally going to be able to see his new home. The group that was walking over for a sleepover this time around was Pinkie, Rainbow, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Applejack. All of them have brought their sleeping bags and gear and were either walking or driving their way to Tox's. As they saw the front lawn and outer exterior look of it they could see a few things. The outside of it looked like a Japanese styled house with arches going out on the corner ends, and it was swamp-ish looking as there was one pathway walking over to the door and it was surrounded by water with some plants sticking out and a few lily pads floating. Along with those, there were small trees with pink flowers blooming from them that were on opposites sides of the bog water.

"Oh my goodness, I love the nature. Its breathtaking." Fluttershy said with happiness.

"Not bad. Very nice." Applejack responded after.

"Are we going stay and watch his bog grow or are we going inside?" Rainbow complained.

The group then walked on the cobblestone pathway over to the door and knocked. "Who is it?" came from AU Adagio.

"Um, its us. Is that AU Adagio, or the real Adagio?" Applejack asked.

"Oh wait, I forgot. Tox said you girls would be coming over." AU Adagio responded. Adagio then opened up the door for them and let them come inside. Soon the five girls were going "Ooh" and "Ah" at some of the things that were inside his home. The saw some posters for pegasi flyers called the Wonderbolts, a few plants, and old and unusual objects that they could only assume were relics or mementos. While they were looking around they also saw a few bookshelves built into the walls with such a huge amount of books that even Twilight would constantly harass Tox just to see what he had. As they moved their way over to the living room where Toxigo was hanging out they also saw a few bathrooms, a very large kitchen, and what they could guess was an office room but it was closed and locked. So they entered into the living room where the rest of the AU Dazzlings and Toxigo were.

"Hey girls, glad you could make it." Tox said with a smile. Everyone then proceeded to find a seat on any area of furniture and while they began their conversation they also looked at some of the things he had inside of his house. They caught sight of many old items that Tox explained were old items he brought over from Equestria, some DVDs on shelves, and some more random items. Eventually the group started watching TV and eating snacks and continued to learn more about him.

"So wait, you tried to make an online video series giving info on where you're from, but people took it as a joke?" Rainbow asked.

"Yes.  It started out just as me attempting to get help to say I'm from another world, but as others saw it, they just assumed it was a comedy show. People never took it seriously. But then again I'm a human trying to tell someone I'm from a world filled with magical flying horses. Who's the crazy one now." Tox replied.

Everyone gave a nod, but Fluttershy could see Rarity's attention wasn't on their conversation. "Toxigo darling, I apologize for staring, but what is that around your neck?" Rarity asked politely.

"Oh this? This is a relic from Equestria. Its called the Alicorn Amulet. Whoever is in possession of it and uses its power can become, well, extremely powerful. I found this thing buried in the Everfree Forest in Equestria. Heh. Its kind of funny really."

"What's so funny?" AU Sonata asked.

"It kind of looks like the last thing my mother gave me before we were separated. She said to use this if I'm ever attacked by the changeling queen. Its almost if...." Toxigo's face then dropped to total shock, he suddenly remembered what had happened. "Oh my god, I remember why it was out there. I couldn't handle using it against the queen so I had someone keep it as a display in their shop. I should never have gotten rid of that thing, Celestia knows how much damage this thing could have done!"

"You didn't know Sugarcube. Its not your fault."

"Yes it is Applejack. This thing is dangerous, if anyone tries to use this thing it will corrupt them. And I don't know why, but for some reason it hasn't corrupted me when I used it. But as for how its not corrupting me, like it has for everyone before me... I...I know why."

"Well, what is it?"

Tox stayed silent after hearing that question. He knew exactly why he wasn't corrupted. But he couldn't tell them why, telling them would cause them to freak out, and constantly ask questions as to why he didn't do this, or why did you do that. He just simply cover his face in his hands while his elbows rested on his lap in frustration. "I know why, but I can't tell you. And I'm sorry, but... I just can't."

"Well that's okay, you don't have to. You shouldn't be forced to do so." Fluttershy responded.

"Absolutely darling."

"Yep!"

"Nothing to worry about."

"Thanks girls. I appreciate it." Tox finished. Soon the night continued on as the group continued with more games. Soon it came to them playing Twister, some action video games, and watching comedies like Spaceballs, Goonies, and so forth. Eventually everyone went to sleep and drifted off into their dreams through the night. But all that went onto Toxigo's mind was knowing the entire situation now. Sunset knows that he's from Equestria, he's had a run in with the Shadowbolts twice now in the 2 weeks he's tried to avoid them, and he almost let all of Equestria be endangered by leaving behind the Alicorn Amulet. But for now, it was safe being around his neck. And if anyone tried to take it from him, they couldn't because his hearing was incredibly strong, so no force could make a jump on him. For now, he'd just go back to sleep.

The next morning, Tox and AU Adagio were up making breakfast while some of Tox's favorite tunes were playing from an iPod mounted on a radio. Everyone was still asleep, but they knew eventually the smell of sizzling bacon and steaming pancakes would wake them up. For now, they were in the middle of an argument.

"No, absolutely not."

"Come on, its not a bad thing!" AU Adagio yelled

"I don't care, when you have guests over you need to wear pants! You can't go walking around the house in just a hoodie and underwear. I can see your butt for crying out loud and that's not an image I want during breakfast. Can you just please, go put on pants or pajama bottoms?"

"Ugh.. Fine." AU Adagio then walked upstairs to go put on a pair of pants while Tox continued to make breakfast for everyone. The first one to wake up was Rarity who's hair was in a frizzy mess, and she was wearing a pink fuzzy robe. "Morning Rare." Tox said with a smile.

"Morning Tox." Rarity replied groggily.

"You sleep well?"

"Yes I did in fact. Those mattresses were very comfortable."

"That's good. Pancakes?"

"Sure, thank you."

Rarity then sat on a stool chair sitting at the concrete counter top that was on the left of the stove where Tox was cooking. The next song then came onto the radio which was Come On, Lets Go by Richie Valens. And soon Tox was singing to the song and dancing a bit. Rarity then noticed his enjoyment of the old 50s tune.

"You really seem to like the 50s styled music don't you darling?"

"Yes I do Rarity. When I came into this world and after looking at some of their music I fell in love with the old style of music from the 50s to the 80s. I don't really care for this modern age of music with the dubstep and the rappers and such. I just find those obnoxious."

"Understandable." A little bit of silence was filled until Tox spoke up again.

"Oh by the way I didn't say this before but congrats to you girls at the Friendship Games. You were amazing."

"Oh thank you darling. I didn't even know you were rooting for us."

"I rooted for you girls when I was watching the games. That was back when I was suffering in Crystal Prep Academy. None of them saw it but I rooted for Canterlot all the way simply because they care about each other, they can wear whatever they want, they're not uptight about winning, there's less restrictions, and because of all of the strange magic that's been happening, you all know there is more to life than winning."

"Aw well thank you for your support. You are quite the gentleman darling." Then Rarity's phone vibrated and she took it out and read a message extremely quickly. "Oh no."

"What, what is it?"

"Principal Celestia wants to see us soon. I don't know why, but apparently its something to do with Cinch."

"Ergh... Not the Shadowbolts... Do I have to go?"

"Well I could use a friend to be by my side."

Tox paused for a moment to think. He really didn't want to go see his enemies again, but at the same time, he had friends with him, so he made an exception. "Okay. I'll go. But can we at least wake up everyone so we don't leave them by themselves in my house? I don't feel comfortable leaving them on their own."

"Of course Tox."

So the group of now 8, after picking up Twilight and Sunset, headed over to the high school to go see Principal Celestia. They walked through the empty hallways, and entered into Principal Celestia's office where she was waiting for them.

"You said you wanted to see us, Principal Celestia?" Twilight asked.

"Yes I did. I apologize for calling you all up during the weekend but this was urgent news that couldn't be ignored. It seems our old friends from Crystal Prep want to "settle scores" with you. They've challenged us to a redo of the same challenges in the second match of the Friendship Games."

"Wait, can she really do that? I don't think she can do that."

"I would normally say no, but it seems they've managed to capture evidence of your magic existence and are using it to blackmail us."

"How so?"

"Some of their students caught you setting yourself on fire and using what I assume is energy powers to create a shield around yourself."

Tox's faced dropped after hearing that. Right now, he was in utter worry and fear.

"But I zapped all of their phones! They shouldn't have gotten evidence!"

"They got the evidence when you were alone and unguarded." Celestia replied.

"Oh... crud. *gulp* So, what happens if we say no?"

"They said they would report the information to higher authority exposing the magic at our school, and probably finding out about the world that you and Sunset Shimmer live in."

Tox and Sunset both gulped after thinking that in their head. Not only would it be bad for people like the FBI or the President to find out about the magical existence, but they could possibly try to take down every living being in Equestria. Tox then sighed in frustration and said...

"What do they want us to do?"

"They only want to challenge us to a rematch. So that would mean having you girls compete once again. And they want both schools to be there when it happens."

"Great. Just my luck. My chance to get away from them has been brought back to having to face them again."

Everyone looked at each other with concern. They couldn't let magic be exposed, but they also knew that they couldn't let Crystal Prep try to get rid of them from the face of the earth, so there was only one thing to do. Go through the competition like before.

Chapter 17: Resolution of the Friendship Games

The next week had came and the competitors were all getting ready for the supposed "redo" of the second round of the Friendship Games. Not that there was any friendship in the games, but lets move on. At Toxigo's home, he was getting all of his gear together so he can meet up with Rarity and Pinkie.

"Now, do you have everything you need?" Adagio asked.

"Yes mother." Toxigo mockingly said.

"Gear?"

"Yes."

"Alicorn Amulet?"

"Yes."

"Know all of the rules?"

"Yes."

"Remember to have underwear?"

"Do you really need to ask that?."

"Just double checking. See you when you get back."

"Okay. And tell Sonata to stay off the internet! I don't want her having nightmares from those very graphic images she saw." Toxigo yelled out just before stepping out the door.

"Okay. Bye!" AU Adagio said before Toxigo closed the door. At that moment, Adagio lept out of her chair and ran into the empty garage. Except it wasn't empty. It was being used as an autobody working area. Right now, Adagio was working on a strange machine. The machine was colored bronze, made of titanium, and it was in the shape of a living human being. Soon Adagio pulled a lever on some machinery and electricity bolts fired down towards the titanium form. Then, once the bolts had stopped zapping, the figure's eyes had opened up and arched its body up.

"ITS ALIVE!!!" Adagio yelled in joy.

Both schools were now over Canterlot High again, ready for a redo of the second round, Almost all of the students found having a redo absolutely stupid and ridiculous considering the Friendship Games were over and because the writer had zero idea on how to work here, but they ended up coming anyway. The competitors entering in were the same girls as before, but this time, they were going in pairs of threes for the challenges. For the archery, it was now Sour Sweet, Royal Pin, and Fleur vs Twilight, Applejack, and Fluttershy. The roller skaters were now Rarity, Pinkie, and Toxigo vs Sunny Flare, Lemon Zest, and Neon Lights. And in the final group, it was Sugarcoat, Indigo Zap, and Upper Crust vs Sunset, Rainbow, and Flash Sentry. All the students were in the bleachers ready to watch, the teachers were in their chair, and the competitors were ready. Down below in the skating track, Tox and Rarity were having a conversation discussing the peculiarity of the redo of the Friendship Games.

"Rarity, remind me again, why are we doing a redo of the second round?"

"Because they have hard evidence of our magic against us that they took on their phones, and if we don't do a redo as they wanted, they'll expose our secrets to the world. We can't let any of it happen."

"Yes, but why a redo of just this challenge? It makes no sense whatsoever."

"Maybe the writer didn't have an idea on how to do this scene and was too lazy to come up with an idea and decided to go with this." Pinkie replied with a cat grin.

"Okay...." Tox said with a hint of awkwardness. "So overall, there is absolutely no point in having this redo, it only exists to further the plot?"

"Yep!" Pinkie exclaimed.

"Very well then."

While they were standing waiting, Sunny and Lemon were looking at them, questioning as to whether they should talk to them. Soon Lemon spoke up, and asked. "Hey, Toxy. You uh... You doing okay?"

Toxigo didn't say a word and kept his focus forward.

"Dude, you alright? We're just worried about you."

"You're not worried Lemon. You never were. You weren't concerned about making me deaf with your headset, why would you be worried now?"

Lemon didn't say a word after that, being worried of him possibly attacking her. So then they all waited, then as Dean Cadence blared the horn, the competitors began. The archers got to their places and went through the archery with no problems. Eventually the skaters began and moved their ways across the track. Toxigo led the charge followed by Rarity and Pinkie, and with Neon, Flare, and Lemon right behind them. Toxigo moved his feet in perfect motion to keep himself faster than the Shadowbolts. Luckily Rarity and Pinkie were up close with him and were ahead in the lead. In the stands, all of their classmates were rooting for their teams as they watched them continue to race and run. But in the archery stands, Sour Sweet's cheering wasn't for their own team. It was for the Wondercolts.

"WHOO!!! Go Toxy!"

"Why are you rooting for that snot colored guy?" Royal Pin complained.

"Because I want to fix one of my mistakes. Something that none of you seem to care about."

Back down on the racing track, Pinkie and Rarity continued skating in a perfect grace but then Sunny Flare and Lemon Zest pulled up next to them. "Hey dudes!" Lemon yelled.

"Hi!" Pinkie yelled.

"Lemon? Sunny? What are you doing? Shouldn't you be focusing on winning this?" Rarity asked.

"We aren't concerned about winning this. We don't care about winning this. All we want to do is leave Crystal Prep." Flare responded to Rarity.

"Well, why?"

"I know we five told you were we feeling bad about Toxy and wanted to make sure he was okay, but, we want to make up to him. Apologize, talk to him, anything."

"I highly doubt he will talk to you so easily. Considering everything you all have done to him, I don't believe he'll forgive you girls so easily." Rarity replied.

"I don't expect him to forgive us easily. I just want to make up to him. All of us do. And by the way, Cinch hasn't been piling a workload on us."

"What do you mean?"

"Neon Lights told Tox and some of your classmates she's been piling the workload on us. She hasn't. He's only been spreading rumors just to get all of us to work together to try and take you all down once more. And that includes Toxy."

"I cannot believe him! He would do that!?"

"He's a bully Rarity. He may not seem like it, but he is. In fact, he's the whole reason we're in this, he influenced Cinch to have us enter in this redo in the first place." Flare replied sounding sad.

But as the two of them continued to talk, little did they see that Neon was planning a dirty trick against Toxy. Neon was speeding forward and waited for the right moment to strike, but--

"Toxy, look out!" Pinkie yelled.

That got Tox's attention as he spun around saw Neon getting ready to grab him only for Neon to fall face first into the asphalt, letting Tox get away from him. Neon pulled himself back up again and chased after Tox. Only this time he was aiming for something else. As a personal revenge for himself and for all of the Crystal Prep students, he attempted to lunge at him to rip his prosthetic arm. Right. Off. Neon threw himself forward but Tox evaded the lunge, Neon stopped in the middle of the path to try and block Toxy's way but he just went around him, and he tried to jump at him from left and right but he still had no luck.

"Is Neon trying to take down Toxy?" Twilight asked.

"I believe that varmint is." Applejack exclaimed.

But then out of nowhere, a figure in a hoodie, blue skirt, bright blue skin, and short black leggings underneath the skirt came running in on skates entering the skating track. She came charging in at Neon but Neon saw her coming in, and he swung a fist towards her face. The punch knocked her down so hard she fell and the hood was flipped off revealing to be...

"Rainbow Pride!?"

Everyone gasped to see that Rainbow Dash had skated onto the track. But as they turned to see the motocross bike still there, they saw Rainbow Dash and Sunset Shimmer were still standing there. Indigo and Sugarcoat were both shocked to see Rainbow Dash still leaning against the seat cover on the bike, and they had no idea for how there was a second one down on the skating track.

"Wait a minute, there's two of you!? Ugh, never mind. I've got business to take care off." Neon said with a scowl.

Soon Neon skated after Tox again and this time both of them were engaging in a fight. Each threw punches and kicks at each other while skating, but both of them kept standing and skating while the audience watched their fight and started betting on who would win. Most of the bets were on Neon, but a few students had their bets on Toxy. But eventually it came down to Neon and Toxy grabbing hold onto each others arms pushing and shoving, and they persecuted each other with words. And little did they know they were being followed by the Rainbow Dash double and she tagged Tox and Neon with hidden mics and what they were saying carried over to the loud speakers for everyone to hear.

"What do you have against me Neon? Just because I wanted a friend it gives you a reason to pick on me!" Tox glared  clenching hold of his suit.

"You don't understand snot-skin. You've been a pain in our backsides ever since you came to our school. Constantly trying to make friends, wanting to stand out, it sickens me to no end." Neon sneered.

"How can it sicken you!?"

"Our attention was on the Friendship Games, you never paid attention to it, and you never showed any pride in us. We're the best school America's ever gonna get, and you know it."

"Really? You have the audacity to say that!? So you're saying the best school here will beat up a student for his entire life for not showing support, and get everyone in the school in on it, while the staff didn't do anything about the bullying, constantly abuse him to a point he just wanted to personally wanted to die!? And why are you even mad at me? Shouldn't you be mad at Cinch. You said she piled on a workload." Tox replied.

"Oh she didn't pile on a workload. I only spread a rumor just to get everyone at Crystal Prep to turn their back on you. So no one will be your friend. So no one will ever want to be friends with a pathetic, prosthetic limbed, outcast."

"I never had friends there to begin with!" Tox yelled.

"I know! But now you can't!"

"Guess what Neon? I don't want friends there anymore. Because hanging with all of you these years has led me to only death, pain, and destruction. Well guess what, I'm not taking it anymore. You can't hurt me anymore, and I'm certainly not letting you hurt me here." Tox snared.

"Oh about that? All of the events happening here, I convinced Cinch by showing my video evidence of your actions to make it look like you and Canterlot High were threatening us. Still can't believe that old hag fell for it. Not to mention all the rules she made being less strict and being more merciful. That's not the Cinch we know. Which leads us to right here and right now." Neon said getting ready to try again.

"You're soulless Neon. You only do these things for petty personal revenge. Yes I get you hate change, yes I get it that you hate me, and what happened at the Friendship Games. But I beg to ask, what is there to gain by doing this? You'll only get yourself into bigger trouble than you already have."

"The only trouble that's going to happen is to you. And what makes you think you're more powerful than ever before? I've heard several conversations with you about that."

"Because all of your abuse has made me more powerful than ever before, and I possess something that Crystal Prep doesn't have."

"And what might that be, Metal Gear?"

"Friendship. Compassion, empathy, honesty, kindness, laughter, loyalty, generosity, acceptance, forgiveness... magic. Something none of you possess in your precious academy." Tox mocked.

"SHUT UP! Its time someone told you not to come to Crystal Prep, and to never, interfere, with people's, LIVES!!!!"

At that moment Neon ripped his prosthetic arm right off and threw it far enough that it landed in the concrete ground of the archery area. But the way it landed activated a light from the gem in the palm which shined a holographic projection. And at this point Tox had frozen in place and just from the look on his face, Rarity, Flare, Pinkie, and Lemon could tell he was about to go onto an emotional breakdown. The projection that was displaying were all from his vision. They showed the attacks and abuse from the students at Crystal Prep, which also included the five Shadowbolt girls he absolutely despised. Everyone was in shock and awe at the horrific images that they were looking at. Fluttershy was so horrified that she ended up crying and Applejack had to hold her. Sunset and Rainbow had their jaws and eyes widened in horror of the sight of the torture and gross visuals that they were looking at, and Sunset was tearing up. Even Abacus Cinch was horrified at what she saw. But for poor Tox, all he could do was run. And he ran right out of the arena and didn't come back.

After Tox ran out of the area, Abacus Cinch, Principal Celestia, and Vice Principal Luna walked on down to the track and managed to gather everyone around who was involved. Those would be the Human Seven, the Shadowbolt girls, Neon, Royal, Jet Set, Upper Crust, Fleur, and Suri.

"What happened here is unacceptable!" Cinch yelled.

"I agree, is this the Friendship Games or the Hunger Games?"

"I was speaking on your behavior Neon!" Cinch barked.

The CHS students were shocked to hear the tone from her. They knew she was mad at them for supposedly "cheating" at the Friendship Games and for not beating them in the competitions, but not a single one of them thought Cinch would get mad at her own students for their hurtful actions

"That goes, for all of the behavior done by my students. All of you are in serious trouble. You bully that poor child, who only wanted a friend, and you treat him like he was nothing but a bug! What you've done is unacceptable, and I won't allow that kind of behavior at Crystal Prep!"

"But you blackmailed Twilight into the Friendship Games! Why are you suddenly now taking responsibility for this!?" Indigo yelled.

"That was the old me, Indigo. Looking back on what I did, that was most unprofessional and downright evil. And I should never have blackmailed Twilight in the first place. No one should be forced to release a power they don't understand nor control, and I should never have forced her to make that decision in the first place, our world was almost destroyed due to my actions, and that is unexcuseable. But we're getting off topic here. After all that was shown from that... limb, I've seen enough to know that my top students are doing more than bullying."

"Oh come on! That's not the Cinch we know! Why are you suddenly making these new rules about being more soft on us? What happened to the lady who was tough, strong, knew how to rule things!? You've become nothing but an old hag!" Neon yelled.

Everyone gasped after hearing that comment. They could only imagine what would Cinch's response would be.

Abacus then paused to keep her cool, but continued on. "As far as all of you are concerned, you all are in a heap of trouble. You are all suspended, until such time as you learn to not abuse your classmates. I would have expelled you, which should be the more appropriate option here, but I'm going to let your parents decide your own fate. I've already called your parents, and they'll be picking you up momentarily. Now I suggest you wait outside for them to pick you up."

The students then proceeded to leave, but Abacus said something else in between. "Indigo, Lemon, Sunny, Sour, Sugarcoat, you're not going anywhere. You come back here." Abacus said with a stone, cold voice.

"I'll get to you five in a second. I however have things to say to Canterlot High. To all of you, I am greatly sorry for all of my actions. I understand I shouldn't have gotten off the hook so easily with what I've done, and I don't expect you to forgive me so easily. But I want you to know, I am deeply ashamed. What I've done is unacceptable, and I want to make up for it."

"How so Principal Cinch?" Principal Celestia asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I heard some of my students had trashed your gym room where you were planning on having a party for new students and welcoming parents. What if I helped prepare for the party? I could order and make some of the food for you all."

"I would suppose so."

"If you're not going to interrupt the party and turn everyone back against each other when they starting to get along for once! Which put all my time and effort to waste!" Pinkie yelled with anger. She had been wanting to say that to Cinch ever since her party was ruined.

"Of course Ms Pie. Not this time. The party will continue without any interruptions from me or any student from Crystal Prep. Now, as for you five..."

Sunny, Sour, Sugarcoat, Indigo, and Lemon all cringed in fear as to what their punishment would be. "I've seen enough footage showing what happens when you've become irritated over a simple game, and I've seen what happens when I pushed you all to do my nefarious bidding. I don't even know what do to do with you five."

"Wait a minute Principal Cinch. I think I may have an idea. They all said they were feeling guilty about what they did to Toxy and I think I might have an idea on how they can all resolve their issues." Sunset replied.

While Sunset explained her plan Twilight ran over to where the mechanical arm had hit the group and grabbed it while also picking up whatever parts had fallen off from it. She then rushed back over to where the group was standing.

"Its damaged pretty badly, a lot of parts had fallen apart. I think I can fix it but I'm going to need time. When is the Welcome New Students Party?" Twilight asked.

"Its happening tomorrow."

"Not a problem. I can have it fixed by then. I just hope Tox is okay."

But at that moment, they all turned their heads around to a responding voice who was leaning against a railing next to them.

"I just got a call from Tox. He's not really happy. And he sent a message saying Die, Crystal Prep, Die." They were facing the double Rainbow Dash that they had seen before but had no idea how she was there. But what made this Rainbow stand out was that her voice was sounding a tad distorted and she was speaking through a vocoder.

"Does anyone have a reason for how there can be two Ms Dash's?" Abacus asked.

"Outside of the Equestria's Rainbow Dash learning to adapt to this world very quickly, I have no idea." Twilight responded. Then hitting a few buttons on the arm, she managed to trigger an identification on the second Rainbow Dash. "Uh guys? This Rainbow Dash isn't living. She's not even someone from Equestria."

"Well then what is she?"

"She's a-" Twilight didn't finish her sentence because at that moment she accidentally hit a button on the arm that shot electricity bolts towards the double shocking her instantly. However she still managed to keep awake while crouching on the ground, but everyone could soon see she had steam coming from her. Once she got back up they all backed off in shock. The electricity surge had shot a bit of her skin off, and major chunk was revealed on her left eye. From their vision it revealed to show bronze metal skin, and with an orange eye. Almost everyone was frozen in place after what they had seen.

"Is...Is that, a Terminator!?" Pinkie yelled.

"You've been watching way to much sci-fi movies Pinkie. But that is... awesome!" Rainbow exclaimed.

The now revealed and steaming cyborg had no option in mind. So she decided to run out of the arena while everyone else let her go.

"What...was...that!?" Came from a yelling Indigo. "Please tell me that wasn't any magical creature or spirit that Tox whipped up to punish us!"

"No, what I was going to say was that she is an android." Twilight responded.

"A what?" Cinch asked.

"That's a creation in science fiction. Basically a robot with a human appearance." Sugarcoat bluntly stated.

"Well whatever it was, it was not something I was expecting." Cinch finished.

While the sight of the android wasn't something they had expected, that wasn't anything that was on their mind right now. A plan had been set in motion for the welcoming party. The five Shadowbolt girls would all apologize to Tox, big time, and Cinch would help Canterlot with the Welcoming New Students Party. But for now, they only hoped Tox would be okay.

Chapter 18: The Party, The Meltdown, and the Element of Generosity

The next had arrived, and that day was the Welcome New Students Party. Everyone arrived in the gym and could see Pinkie's decorations all scattered across the walls and ceilings to brighten up the room. Along with the decorations, Vinyl Scratch was sitting at a table with her equipment playing music to make the party go on, a disco ball was spinning around shining lights, and all of the new students went to mingle with the already attending students. Celestia and Cinch watched as everyone was enjoying themselves, and continued to help unload the food.

"I must say Principal Celestia, Canterlot High certainly knows how to party."

"We have thrown a few parties from time to time."

In Twilight's lab she was attempting to fix Toxigo's arm but had little to no luck. The technology that was built into it was difficult to understand and she was only making it worse and worse trying to fix it. "Sunset I can't fix it. I haven't seen this kind of technology before and I don't know how to fix it."

"How did he ever manage to fix this?" Sunset asked.

Rainbow Dash then entered the room, took a look at the arm, and then responded with "I think I know how. He used his own mind to make the metal bend back into shape I think. I was there when he did it. But as for how it bends back into shape, I don't know."

"It bends back, like this." Came a voice out of nowhere.

Suddenly the metal on Toxigo's arm started bending back into shape forming its normal self again. The finger circuits and wires reconnected, the control panel buttons started going back into their sockets, and the metal covered itself back up again. Then it levitated into the air and violently reconnected with Toxigo as he moved it until it was back to normal. Then opening one menacing yellow eye he faced them. "Sorry I ran off like that yesterday."

"Don't be, it wasn't your fault." Twilight responded.

"Are you okay?" Sunset asked while also grabbing him in a strong hug. Toxigo wrapped his arms around her back exchanging a hug as well, and responded. "I'm fine. Glad my arm's back though. I'm sorry to run off like that, I didn't mean to worry you."

"I just hoped you were okay. And I'm glad to see you're alright." Sunset said with a smile.

"Thanks Shimmer-cakes. So, is there anything I missed?"

"A little bit, but we'll explain later. Any chance you can follow me?"

"Sure, I guess."

Sunset led Toxigo to a room where she tried experimenting on the girls to see how their magic worked but failed horribly, and she led Toxigo into the room where she stayed in while trying to experiment on Rainbow Dash, and then the minute he walked in Sunset immediately closed the door and locked it. Toxigo looked back and tried speaking but the room was soundproof. Luckily Twilight activated a sound system so they could talk to him and hear him.

"Sorry, can you say that again?" Sunset asked.

"I said, why did you lock me in here?"

"Because we needed you in there for something."

"For what?"

At that moment, the five Shadowbolt girls walked into the room where he was, and they got locked in as well.

"No no no no no no no! Why'd you lock them in here with me!?"

"Because they wanted to apologize."

"I don't want to hear it!"

Sunset groaned at what she had heard. But then with a gentle voice to Twilight, "Can you keep an eye on them for a few minutes? I'm going to step out for a bit."

"Of course." Twilight responded.

So then Sunset left the room and walked over to the gym where the girls were hanging out in. Everyone was enjoying the party and not a single interruption had occurred. They watched as guests were enjoying the music, the food, and all of the festivities around them. But then Rainbow came charging to them with a look of worry.

"That supposed robot double of me is back again." Rainbow said.

They looked and saw the double of Rainbow Dash enter in, dressed in black war boots, long blue and somewhat shredded pants tucked into them along with a lightning bolt belt buckle. She also had on a white tank top with a gear shooting a lightning bolt on it. She also had her hair extended out which was covering the right side of her face, and from the bit of black that was on the side underneath the rainbow hair they could tell she was wearing an eye-patch, and her left eye was shown to be orange instead of magenta. The double looked around for a bit and then walked on the outside of the crowd and went through the double doors down into the hallways, and the girls then followed after her. The double Rainbow Dash then walked in with her black war boots into the room where Twilight was hanging at, and everyone else came in.

"Well we found the double of Rainbow Dash. Any chance you can do a scan on her?"

"Sure, I guess." Twilight responded. She then pulled out the pendant which did a quick scan on her, but the results came back saying 'Android'. She scanned again and again and again, but she got the same results. "I think we'll be safe guys. Whoever, she is, isn't someone from Equestria, and she hasn't done anything to cause us harm."

The robot continued to stand still and stared back at the group, but then looked at Toxigo standing far away from the Shadowbolt girls which got everyone's attention.

"How long have they been like this?" Applejack asked.

"Only 10 minutes, but I don't think its good for them to be alone too long. We know he's got magic in his arm, and what if he uses it against them? He could possibly kill them." Twilight replied with worry.

Rainbow then thought of an idea and fired up the laptop next to the control panel. Then going onto YouTube she pulled up a video. "I think this will get them to talk to each other." She hit play with a cyan finger and soon the audio began carrying over in the small booth room.

"Next on TMZ..."

All six of them immediately freaked out at what they were hearing. "No!" Tox yelled banging his fists against the glass. "Don't play that! Those who watch that show lose their minds and become stupid!!!" Even the girls were freaking out over what they were hearing.

"I was hanging out with Countess Coloratura once and they stalked her around! They called her a mean lady when she wanted them to stop asking questions that were just wrong and way too personal!" yelled Lemon Zest

"We won't keep you all in there if you promise to make up!"

"Make up!? Why would I make up with them!?" Tox yelled in anger and then transformed his arm into a cannon, and all five of them backed up in fear raising their arms in surrender and all were clearly terrified. "All of you from day one kept on bullying me and tried to make my life living Tartarus! You didn't care about how I feel, and you never did! And suddenly now you want to see I'm okay? I'm sure you'll get brownie points for doing that!"

"Um, Tox? Dearie... you're not gonna kill us? Are you?" Sunny asked sounding scared and looking absolutely terrified as she clenched onto Sour Sweet's hand.

"Oh I'm going to do more than kill you Flare. I've wanted to attack you all for so long after everything you've done, and its time that all of you learn that you should never mess with an entity from another dimension!"

"Girls? I think we've made him worse..." Sour Sweet said scared.

"Worse? Oh I'm much more than worse Sour Lips. I should be thanking you for what you've done. All of your harassment has made me stronger and more powerful than ever before. But I think hurting you for your abuse, blackmail, and stupidity is worth much more. And now that I've got a weapon in my system, you all are finally going to pay for what you've done... And I will... I..."

Tox tried pointing his arm straight where the shot would be fired from but he couldn't control it. He was shaking up, and he couldn't get himself to shoot them.

"I... ERGH!!!!!!! I can't do it! I can't get myself to shoot a bunch of soulless, lowlife, teenagers! I cannot get myself to kill a human being, and I never will! But I hope you understand that I wish you went to the gates of Tartarus and I hope that Lord Tirek sucks all the life out of you!"

He then fired the blast against the wall which shot down the door. Once the smoke had cleared, they could see Tox was on the floor crying from the pain and anger. Then out of nowhere, Indigo slowly moved towards him and held him in a hug.

"I am so sorry... I know you don't forgive us and I don't expect you to, but... I am sorry!" Indigo said as tears came out. Suddenly Sugarcoat started tearing up as well and crouched down to where they are.

"I.. I'm actually blunt to you and everyone because, my mother told me honesty was the best key. She told me that after finding out that my adult brother had gotten kicked out of college for blowing something up. Eventually she ranted and raved and told me to be 100% honest with her for the rest of my days. I... I never wanted to say anything hurtful to you, I just thought... I don't know anymore." Sugarcoat said with tears coming from her, and she then joined in on the hug as well. It wasn't long until Sour Sweet joined as well.

"I shouldn't have been mean either. I may act like I'm bipolar, but actually, I only act mean because I didn't want people to see me as a pushover. So whenever I start to be nice, I ended up being mean. And... Now I see me being mean has almost destroyed you!" Sour yelled and cried at the same time, and then she joined in as well. Soon Lemon and Sunny joined in and all 6 were then hugging each other. Eventually after a little bit, they all calmed down and got themselves back up. Toxigo then cleared his face of his crying emotion and they all began talking like mature adults.

"Toxy I understand if you don't want to forgive us easily. We don't expect you to, and you didn't deserve our abuse. And if you hate us, I understand."

Toxigo then paused for a moment to breath in and out, and then talked back, looking her in the eyes. "I don't hate you Zappy. I am however still mad at you that you all got away with it. But, if you all really want to make it up, you're going owe me. Big time."

"I understand Toxy. And we kind of made a start for it."

"How so Zappy?"

"We heard that you were getting harassed by the hospital for not having enough money to pay for your medical bills for the robotic limb replacements, so we all chipped in and used our money to pay for your bill. You won't have to worry about them anymore dearie." Sunny Flare replied.

Toxigo then gave a bit of a weak smile and looked at Flare and said, "Thank you, Flare. All of you, for that."

"Not a problem dude."

"No worry at all."

So the group then exited out of the booth still clearing their faces from tears, but were shown to be okay.

"So, are you guys okay?"

"I'll be fine Sunset. They still have a lot to do if they're going to earn my respect though. But I suppose for now I can drop the grudge."

Sunset then gave a smile back and a head movement that was suggesting to look behind him. So the Shadowbolts and Tox turned to see the android Rainbow Dash. The Shadowbolt girls all gave a small yell of "AH!" and backed off. Tox however moved forward and tried to see if he could get a better look. He observed the android but he couldn't tell anything about it. He slowly walked around it, observing every square inch as possible, but so far nothing.

"Where exactly did you see her?" Tox asked raising a brow.

"She appeared during the Friendship Games redo round. Twilight ran a scan on her, she's a robot." Sunset finished.

"What makes you say that?"

"When her skin was torn off she had bronze metal revealed and she looks exactly like Rainbow Dash." Twilight responded.

Tox looked back at the blue skinned automaton who just stood there looking at him. She didn't make any movement, and the minute Tox started moving to the door, she followed after him. But because he didn't know what to do, he said, "I don't know where you came from, but you should go home. Okay?"

"Okay."

The robot then walked out of the room and exited out of the school.

After a bit of questioning their world's logic, they walked back to the gym and joined in on the party. Soon they all sat at a table and continued to talk.

"So, they have to earn his respect if he's going to fully forgive them?" Applejack asked.

"Yep. Simple as that."

"Well at least you're all finally making up. Heaven forbid we have another rivalry fight again." Rarity replied.

Everyone nodded at that, and proceeded to join in on the party festivities. The group sitting at the table watched as the Shadowbolts jammed out and had fun with everyone in the disco shining party. Tox heard Abacus Cinch call for his name, and he walked over to talk to her.

"Yes Principal Cinch?"

"First of all I'd like to apologize for not doing anything to stop all of the bullying you had to deal with all of the years. I should never have run Crystal Prep with the idea of being one on top and having no mercy that it drove them to the point of abusing anyone that stood in their way."

"I don't understand the logic behind that, but keep going." Tox replied.

"But most importantly, I am glad to see you're alright. It's probably for the best you come here to Canterlot High. It seems they understand a lot more on the concept of being proper than anyone at Crystal Prep. But if there's anything you need or want to talk about, my door is always open."

"Thank you Abacus Cinch. Although I must ask, what was going on in your head when you were gonna have Twilight unleash the magic?"

"That was all my anger and competition side speaking. My mind wasn't in the right place at the time and I should have known better to not mess with a power you don't understand nor control."

"Okay. Just promise you won't do something like that again?"

Giving a friendly smile, Abacus looked at Tox and said. "That is a promise, I plan to keep."

Tox gave a smile to Abacus, and then proceeded to have a seat at the table with everyone else as they enjoyed the party. Tox however noticed Sunset was looking a little sad, but he figured out why. She had been watching some of the young couples that were dancing out on the floor, and just by the look on her face, he could tell what was up with her. Eventually at some point, Tox gestured Rarity to follow him out of the gym and back into their music room.

"What is it darling?"

"I uh.. You good with clothes?"

"Yes I am. Why do you ask?"

"I need a suit. I want to ask Sunset if she wants to dance."

"Well of course!"

Toxigo didn't remember what had happened, but he remember being tossed into a separate room where he went through several suit changes. Eventually he found just the one he wanted. He now wore a dark green blazer, with the sleeves tucked up, black pants, and wore a minty green tie. He looked into a mirror staring at his reflection finding himself to be a very handsome stallion, er man.

"I appreciate you helping me Rarity. I know it seems a little much to ask..-"

"Oh its not trouble at all darling. Helping my friends in need is what gives me energy!" At that moment, Rarity ponied up, once again sprouting the ears, and the long ponytail. Eventually she died down and turned back to her normal self, and exited the room. Tox faced himself in the mirror just checking himself one last time, and exited out of the room, walking into the gym room and sat down at the table Sunset Shimmer was sitting at.

"Hey Shimmer-cakes." Tox said with a smile.

"Hey Toxy. Nice suit." Sunset replied.

"Thanks. I love your dress."

"Thank you."

"So, uh, how's the party going? Looks like everyone's getting along pretty well."

"They are. And the party hasn't been interrupted once, not even by Abacus Cinch."

"That's good to hear." Tox replied. He then paused for a bit and could see Sunset was feeling a little down. "You alright Sunset?"

"Yeah I'm fine, just remembering when I used to have Flash. But as I've said before, he was just for popularity. But now that I think about it, I do kind of wish I was dating. Someone to hold hands with, someone to go on romantic dates with, someone... to love, you know?"

"I know Shimmer-cakes. I know."

After a bit of silence Toxigo thought over how she was feeling. Even thought they both were friends, they still had feelings towards one another. And he wanted to take her out on a date, but tonight wasn't going to be the night for it. But he got an idea as to how to cheer her up. So he got up, faced her and asked--

"Hey uh, you want to go out on the dance floor?" He asked extending a metallic hand. Sunset gave a smile and took his hand. And just like before, he ponied up again, and he died down once more. Soon the both of them walked down onto the dance floor as now they were playing a slow song. But the song that was playing now was We Belong Together by Robert and Johnny.

You're mine... and we belong together....

Toxy and Sunset both then danced together to the slow moving song enjoying each others company, and both stared into each others eyes and eye as they danced to the music. In the backgrounds, there were other couples who were dancing as well, and Flash was dancing with Sci-Twi as well. And as they danced, the Shadowbolts sat at a table and smiled as they watched their new soon to be friend finally relaxing from all of their terror. As the Shadowbolts watched him dance with Sunset, they all made an agreement from there on, they would all settle at Canterlot High School to study the Magic of Friendship, that way they could live much better lives, pay for all of their mistakes, and be better friends with Toxigo, but for now, they would enjoy the party.

Little did any of them know that they were all watched by a pair of monstrous green eyes, who had watched everything. And little do any of them know they soon will be in something very bad...

Chapter 19: Echo Dash

The next day at Canterlot High, everyone continued to attend their classes as normal and proceed on with their homework. But there was something wrong that had occurred to Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna. There have been no signs of Sunset, Twilight, Pinkie, Applejack, Rainbow, Rarity, Fluttershy, or Toxigo. It wasn't like for almost all of them to be late for class, so they knew they had to do something. They called their parents but they said that they never came home which got them worried. So they decided to try another option, they called up the five Shadowbolt girls to go try and check up on them. So the five girls being Lemon, Sugarcoat, Sunny, Sour, and Indigo all walked together house to house trying to find out as to what has happened to them, but none of them got an answer. But there was one house they hadn't hit yet, and that was Toxy's. So they made an agreement to walk on down to Toxy's Temple of Doom.

"You really think he wouldn't come back to school from yesterday?" Sugarcoat replied.

"You don't know, and I don't know, maybe he didn't really accept our apology. And quite frankly, I still wouldn't blame him." Indigo replied.

"But how do you know where he lives?" Sunny asked.

"I know because in the few months we actually dated each other, I knew he liked Japanese styled architecture, and if he had the option to have his own house, I'm sure he would have a house in the...." Indigo didn't finish her sentence, because what caught her eye made her stop.

They all had made it Toxigo's home, but just from the huge amount of damage on the front, they could tell a great battle had taken place over at it. There were large holes in the house, debris floating in the swamp water, and electricity sparks coming from the lights.

"Whoa dude... what happened here?" Lemon asked.

"Looks like either something got loose, or something tried getting in and caused destruction." Sugarcoat responded.

So they tried walking their way into the house but they also encountered a bunch of more broken debris and they all tried to avoid anything that would be falling, and also watching their steps in giant holes and broken floorboards. After they walked downstairs they found Toxigo lying on the ground, looking beat up, and with his mechanical arm ripped off with the circuits still sizzling. Indigo then crouched down and helped Toxigo off the ground. "Tox? Tox? You alright?" Indigo asked get rid of some more debris.

"Do you think he's okay!?" Sour yelled in worry.

Tox's yellow eye then opened up but winced slightly at the light shining from the hole in the roof, and he pulled himself up. "Z-Zappy?"

"Oh my god! Are you okay?"

"No... I'm not. I just got attacked yesterday."

"Well what happened?"

"The Dazzlings, they attacked me, and... they destroyed my warriors. They've all been obliterated. But one thing's for sure...the Dazzlings weren't alone."

"How so?" Sunny asked, clearing off more debris.

Tox then stood back up and attempted to get a drink while also explaining his situation. "Someone posed as Sunset Shimmer to make an attack to trick me into letting them in, following which she attacked me, obliterated my warriors, and left.  And I overheard everything, they kidnapped Sunset, Twilight, and the others."

"Well what do we do?" Sunny asked.

"I don't know Flare, I... I don't know. Worse thing is I know who led them. It was Queen Chrysalis, queen of the changelings. They take on the form of the person or pony you love and they feed off your love for them. And there's no doubt she'll double cross the Dazzlings because they feed off of hate, and love and hatred don't blend well together."

"Is that another one of those magical creatures that exists in that world where the giant killer plants reside?" Sugarcoat asked.

"Yes Sugarcoat. As crazy as it sounds, they're from the same world."

"I didn't say it was crazy. After our encounter with the plants at the Friendship Games, I'll just about believe anything. Even if you tell me that Bigfoot exists, aliens probed you, or even if you were possessed by a ghost and made you black out and you wake up in the ruins of a drunken midnight party."

Everyone gave an awkward stare towards Sugarcoat at that last response.

"Well what are we doing here standing around for? Wasting time for an evil succubus to try and take over?" Sour sourly said.

Sour picked Tox's synthetic arm right off the floor and set it on the counter, and Tox moved into a position where the circuits would reconnect with magic, and thus his arm got connected once more. But they all stopped after hearing a strange clatter noise.

"Dah! What was that?" Indigo asked.

"Its probably just more of my house falling apart Zappy."

But another clattering sound appeared followed by a smash.

"Or on the other hand, someone has been listening to our entire conversation." Sunny sounding scared replied.

Sunny was right, for someone was inside the house with them. So to defend themselves, they all grabbed kitchen knives out of a wooden drawer and Tox transformed his mechanical arm into a cannon weapon. They listened in again and found where the source was coming from, and it was coming from the garage. So they proceeded to walk on over to the garage after the door to it fell forward and looked to see where it was coming from. Fortunately, they found the source which was hiding behind a giant stack of boxes.

"Who keeps piles of boxes around? Seriously?" Sunny groaned.

"Hey, don't you complain about my boxes! I like boxes!" Tox yelled back.

Their eyes then turned back towards the boxes and could see a shadow of a figure hiding behind it, but the question was, who is it? The small group creeped their way forward for a few steps but still kept their eyes out for anything that may jump at them.

"Alright, whoever you are, come out now, and we won't kill you!" Sour Sweet yelled.

"Yes because I'm sure that will get him or her to exit out." Sugarcoat complained.

"Girls, not now. Alright just... if you're not a Dazzling or a changeling, I suggest you show yourself." Tox replied. The group kept holding their weapons waiting for action, but as the figure revealed herself...

"I am Dash. Built to protect those who cannot protect themselves."

The figured revealed herself to be a robot. She had bronze titanium skin, orange glowing eyes, and apocalyptic styled rainbow hair, but what scared almost everyone, was that she, even though was a robot, was naked. Everyone then screamed "AHHH!!!!"

"SHE'S NAKED! AHH!!!!"

In a bit of a flash, Indigo threw a towel towards the supposed naked robot, and she wrapped herself in it to make them more comfortable in talking to her.

"So, wait a minute, you're the android that we all met back in the Friendship Games redo, and the double we met back at Canterlot High?" Sunny asked.

"That is correct Sunny Flare. I was given orders to arrive there to see how my creator was doing."

"And may I ask, who built you?" Tox asked raising a brow.

"Creator is identified as Prince Toxigo Paralysis. Creation date, 4/6/2015. You tried to build me so you could have your own personal friend, but you didn't have much luck. But you never gave up on building me, you kept me together and wouldn't give up until you found an essential power unit that could work without me shutting down. That was a bit of help from your creation of the Alternate Universe Adagio Dazzle. She gave me orders to arrive at the arena where your Friendship Games rematch would be occuring, and to help protect you from any attacks. But as of yesterday, all of the magic that you gave up to create wishes now resides inside the soul of Queen Chrysalis."

Tox then stopped in place after hearing what she had just said. "No... No, it can't be. I'm the reason she's become powerful?"

Dash gave a sad nod responding to yes, but then spoke up again. "Yes, But there is some good news here. She cannot handle too much of the magic. If she absorbs any more magic, her heart will go on the verge of an explosion, and will weaken her fighting, which should allow you time to try and lay a hand on her."

"What makes you so sure Dash? What makes you think I can defeat her?"

The android Dash paused for a moment, and then gave a response. "Because you are Prince Toxigo, you've faced the Queen before, and she has never been able to destroy you. And while I may not have a heart, I do have a brain. And I know you can stop her." Dash finished giving a smile. Tox then gave a hug to the android Dash, who gave a pat on his back with her titanium arms. "Thank you, Dash. However, I'm going to need a moment, this is a little much to take in."

Dash gave a nod, and everyone waited around for a moment, until Sugarcoat spoke. "You seem to be handling this news pretty well. Very, unrealistically, well."

"I've seen exploding birds, two of the High School Musicals, Epic Movie, Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor, and more of the worst things all of humanity has made and done. This pales in comparison. But if she is making a move, we need to move now."

"Not a problem. I've managed to rig a tiny listening device onto the Queen herself. And based on numerous amounts of checks, she hasn't figured out the device is on her yet. But I have heard her say she plans on making a striking attack on Canterlot in one week."

"Then we have no time to lose. First, we need to get you clothes, Second, we let everyone at CHS know they might need to evacuate the area in case of a possible invasion, or see about rounding allies. Third, we suit up, load up, and head to Equestria. Now, lets go!"

Dash then got herself dressed in the outfit she wore the day before and headed out with the Shadow Six and students. And while they were walking, they began a conversation.

"You know since we know that double is an android, I'm going to need a new name for her. Any ideas?" Tox asked.

"Robo Dash?" Lemon asked.

"No."

"Dashatron?" Sour replied.

"No."

"The Dashinator?" Sunny asked.

"No."

"Rainbowwave?" Sugarcoat asked.

"No, no, no. It needs to be something simple, something that says what she is. Lets see, she's got bronze skin, her voice echos because of the vocoder in her throat-"

"Echo."

"What did you say?" Tox asked.

"Echo. My name, is Echo Dash."

"Alright, Echo Dash, Shadow Five, lets go!"

They all arrived at Canterlot High School and prepared to make their plan....

Chapter 20: Captured/Attempted Kidnapping

"Will you keep them still!?" Chrysalis disguised as Sunset yelled.

"I'm trying, they keep budging!" Adagio yelled back. She was in the process of trying to tie up Rainbow Dash, but she kept on struggling to get free, but had no luck.

"We will get back at you, and you'll be- MMM!" At that moment Rainbow got a rag shoved into her mouth and duct tape rolled right over it. After Adagio finished tying the knots, she moved her over to the other Rainbooms who were all tied up as well, along with Sci-Twi. While Rarity and Fluttershy were scared out of their minds, Rainbow and Applejack kept trying to break out of their restrains but had no luck, and Sci-Twi and Pinkie just sat and waited for what they were planning on doing. And with Sunset, Aria and Sonata held her as Adagio and Chrysalis continued to converse, and she was tied up and gagged like everyone else.

"So we've evaporated his creations, we have their magic, lets get going!" Adagio complained.

"Not just yet, Adagio. We still need to know if he's going to make a move against us. He'll no doubt come up with a plan to stop us."

"And just how are we going to check on him?"

Chrysalis turned her attention onto Sonata and Aria who still kept Sunset secure. "Why not send them in? We need someone to stay behind to keep an eye on them."

"Ugh, why us? Why don't you go check on them?" Aria complained.

"Because I'm the one running the plan here, now go!"

"But Sonata's just annoying and she's gonna make us stop for tacos!"

"I do not! Besides I already ate!" Sonata argued.

"Just....go." Adagio finished.

Eventually the two younger sirens then headed out and left to go find them. Sunset while watching them leave had only one thought in her head. Be careful Tox.

Meanwhile over at school, the Shadowbolts, Echo now back in her Rainbow Dash skin, and Tox were over at Principal Celestia's office to explain the situation they were in. But little did they know, that Aria and Sonata were preparing to make a move.

"...And so we have to get ready to head over to Equestria to stop them."

"I see. Is there anything I can do to help?" Principal Celestia asked.

"The only thing that comes to mind is... wait, of course. I forgot, one second!" Tox then ran out of the room, and quickly returned with Sunset's book which had her cutie mark on it. "Keep this book with you on all times. If it buzzes, its probably an answer from me. You can also write back to me to give me an update. However, if there is a notice saying that the army has gotten to strong, I want you to evacuate everyone from the area, in case that they might want to take over your world."

"Very well."

Just at that moment, the electricity sizzled, the lights flickered, and suddenly they went out and left them in the darkness. And out of nowhere, they listened in to the sound of a high pitched scream of terror, and it was coming from Lemon Zest. Suddenly the power flipped back on, and they all quickly looked around except for Toxy, and saw Lemon wasn't there.

"Where did she go!?" Sunny screamed.

"I don't know, I'm sure she just loves to scream like that for fun!" Sour yelled.

"Lock the doors. Lock down all the doors, now!" Tox ordered. Soon they all ran out of the room and did just that, they got to every door leading to outside, and locked them up tight. And to make another move, Tox using his mind powers, sent secret messages to a majority of the student body's heads telling them to lock down the school to keep the two sirens from escaping.

Aria and Sonata were trying to escape with a handcuffed and tape gagged Lemon Zest, and they were trying to move fast. Lemon kept struggling to get free but sadly had no luck. "Why did you grab her Sonata?! That wasn't in the plan!" Aria complained.

"I thought we had to get leverage to get out of here!"

"We already have enough leverage, and because you made a move, now we have to take her with us!" Aria grumbled while forcing their hostage away.

"Well don't blame me for trying!"

"LMT MM GH!!!" Lemon muffled.

"Will you shut up!?" Aria yelled.

"You're giving us away!" Sonata whispered.

They forced Lemon to follow with them as they attempted to bust down a door but had no luck as they were locked up tight. Their next option was to go through the gym doors but as they entered into the main foyer, all of the hallways were blocked by the Shadowbolt students, and none of them were looking happy. "Give us our friend back, now!" Indigo angrily said.

"Or what?" Aria replied.

"Maybe you should do what she says and let her go."

Aria and Sonata turned their heads to the right to see Echo Dash standing there determined. But to Aria and Sonata's viewpoint, it was just Rainbow Dash in a different hairstyle and had on different clothes. "What!? How did she escape!?" Aria freaked out. But her demeanor immediately changed to angry and enraged as she pulled out a hammer that hung on a side of her pocket and she tried swinging at Echo. Echo however was prepared, she dodged left, right, up, down, and all around. However, Aria managed to strike one blow to Echo and that was to the side of her face up near her left eye, and she groaned in pain.

Her groan was so loud it go a few students attention and they all surrounded the sirens to keep them from leaving, and Aria faced back to Echo and got a bit of a shock. This Rainbow Dash she was fighting didn't get any blood spilled, but rather part of her skin shell, showing part of her bronze endo-skeleton and orange eye.

"Wha..Wh--Wait, what!?"

"Lights out, sucker." Echo then swing a roundhouse kick to her chest knocking her to the ground, and making a spinning kick towards Sonata and both were on the ground cowering from Echo, while Lemon stayed standing watching and trying to get out of her restraints but still having no luck.

"You stepped on my friends. Now I will step on you!"

"Echo, Echo, its okay. They're down, no need to attack them anymore. Just keep them here, I'm going to free Lemon."

Tox then walked over to Lemon Zest showing signs of being relieved, and proceeded to pull the microfoam tape off her mouth. "You alright Lemon?"

"I am now, agh..." Lemon was scrunching at her face from having the tape ripped off her mouth. "But, wait, why did you save me? I thought we had to earn your respect first."

Tox continued to cut through the handcuffs while explaining himself. "Well Lemon, I may have said you had to earn my respect, but that doesn't mean I would not help you. Besides, I already forgave you guys."

"You sure?"

"I'm sure Lemon. In fact just to make it clear to you, I forgive you." Suddenly at that moment, out of nowhere, a burst of green and yellow energy surged through his body. Then he floated into the air, and once again sprouted a tail, wings, and his robotic bat ears transformed to the top of his head forming robotic pony ears, and then he landed back onto the ground, and the tail and wings went away and his ears transformed back to normal. "Wait, what was that!?"

"Did you just... do that?" Lemon asked.

"I..I think so. How did that happen? I didn't show off any traits from the original Elements of Harmony. Echo, you have an idea?"

"Yes I do. Little do ponies or the princesses know that there are many other Elements of Harmony in Equestria that haven't been discovered. And judging from your conversation and your emotions, you fired off because you said you forgave them."

"Wait, so you're saying I'm an Element of Harmony?"

Echo then gave a smiling nod, and all of the students all give smiles and over in several conversations they were admiring how amazing that was. "Pretty cool there Tox."

Tox's attention turned towards Flash Sentry who stood by with the Shadowbolts.

"Well thank you Flash. I appreciate the compliment." Tox then paused for a moment to think and he got another idea, and turned his attention to Flash once more. "Hey uh, Flash? You interested in saving the world? And possibly seeing the world that Princess Twilight goes to?"

"Yeah, I would. Sure, what do you need me for?"

"I'll tell you in a minute." Tox then turned his attention back to Aria and Sonata who were terrified and became even more terrified after being levitated into the air by a green aura.

"I'm only going to ask you this once, why did you come here, and what has become of Sunset Shimmer?"

"I'm not telling you. Why not ask Sonata, she'll probably give an answer to you because she's an idiot." Aria grumbled.

"If you're not going to tell me, then I might as well enter into your mind to see what has happened." Suddenly a mind wave entered into Aria and Sonata's head, all coming from Tox. Everything went silent for a moment, and then he opened his eyes back to reality. "Nevermind, I have the rest of the information I need. But because I don't want you to remember any of this..." Tox then sent mind waves into their heads again, this time with the intent of wiping their memories clean of what they have witnessed, and they both blacked out.

"Alright, keep them locked up here. They can work their way back to their group somehow. As for us, Shadowbolts, Echo, follow me."

Everyone then returned back to their classes as normal and the small group of remainders all sat in chairs while Tox talked to the Shadowbolts, Echo, and Flash discussing a form of a plan, and they had Aria and Sonata thrown into a closet both tied up and gagged. "Okay, so now I have the rest of the information we need. Sunset and the others are going to be used as bait to take over Canterlot in Equestria. However there's one thing that bugs me, if she's going to have total power, why not take my Amulet? That gives ponies complete power, I don't see how she couldn't take it."

"Maybe Chrysalis or whatever couldn't take it because it's attached to you in a way that she can't take it. Or it might have defended you from getting hurt." Sugarcoat replied flatly.

"That's a good point Sugar. But I'm not sure. That doesn't matter now though, we got to get to Equestria to get help and to stop the Queen and those sirens from taking over. I understand if you don't want to do it, and its alright to say no. So if you don't want to do it, just say it now."

The room remained in silence for a little bit, until Sunny spoke up. "We said we had to repay for our mistakes we've made by helping you dearie, and I believe this is something we should all help with."

"Count me in! A chance to fight supervillains? I'd do that anyday!" Lemon beamed with joy.

"Me too." Sugarcoat responded.

"Finally something I can lay my rage out on!" Sour agreed.

"If this means helping a friend in need, I'll gladly assist." Flash agreed.

"What about you Indy? You in?"

"Alright you've gotten me excited I just can't say no. I'm in!" Indigo replied.

Soon they all put their hands all together in agreement, and they all stacked hands on top of one another to show their agreement and loyalty. That leads to... Montage Time!

Tox got the Shadowbolts and Flash all into training and equipment using. Tox had to teach them all how to walk on their hands and legs to teach them how to walk like regular ponies, he had to teach them how to use new weaponry he developed with some of the equipment in Twilight's laboratory, mostly light cannons and pulse rifles, and he even gave them a few lessons on Equestria to keep them prepared like some of the towns, the creatures, and town folks. But every once in a while he had to toss erasers at Lemon to get her to focus. But after a few hours of training, they all were ready to move. Now they stood as Tox walked back in forth like a drill sergeant talking to them.

Indigo now wore long jeans, a pink shirt with an indigo shaped cloud shooting a lightning bolt, and running boots, and she kept on her aviator goggles. Lemon Zest now wore leggings, a green skirt, a small pink vest, and her headphones was now turned into a headset so she may communicate with any of them. Sugarcoat now wore a yellow shirt with an image of a stick of dynamite shown on it, and also with a flat skirt with yellow boots. Sunny Flare now wore a small black jacket, a pink skirt with a rain cloud on it, pink boots, and her hair was growing out and had yellow bows on them. Last one was Sour Sweet, she had on a pinkish purple skirt with a heart, underneath a diamond with a circle underneath. She also had undid her hair and let it hang out instead of held knotted up. Flash just kept on his normal clothes, but had extra additions like an headset with an eyepiece, and he had a light Gatling gun cannon hanging on his back. And for Echo, she just kept her normal clothes she had on, but wore an eye-patch to cover the missing skin again.

"Alright, if we're going to take them down, we need to get to Equestria first. But that leads to some concerns. The portal in the Wondercolt Statue leads to the castle of Princess Twilight. I would like to avoid going through that way because one that's the most obvious place to go to, and the Dazzlings can follow us through that way. So before we go, I'm going to use this-"

Tox showed them the same spectrometer that Twilight used to suck the magic out of people.

"--To absorb the magic from that portal so they can't follow us through that way. I'll give it to Sunset once we get her back so she can destroy it once this entire thing is over. In the meantime I was busy, I had built a new machine that will blast a portal open and take us to Equestria by going into a hyperdrive like portal. Sort of the like the ones you see in those Star Wars films. And now, we've got all of our things. Weapons, gear, knowledge of Equestria, we should be good. Everyone ready?"

Everyone gave a resounding "Yes", and so they started to move. But Sour stopped them for a brief moment. "Wait, what about the two Dazzlings that are tied up in the closet? Are we going to leave them there?"

"Yes, we are Sweets. Adagio will find them eventually, and we don't have a lot of time, now come on, lets go." Tox finished.

They exited the room leaving the two Sirens trying to scream underneath their gags to be let out, but all that came out were muffled pleads.

Chapter 21: To Equestria!

Later in the day, the five Shadowbolts now wearing their new clothes and containing their equipment, all stood in the gym where they had set up their teleportation machine. And they were all going over their equipment for one last check.

"Okay, one last think to check. You all have your own weapons, Each one of them fires off energy which should do enough to stun the changelings and or evaporate them. I also put in thought of your traits and skills and talents and have made your equipment suited to fit each one of you. I'm glad you all are helping me in saving the world, and I hope we all can stop the Queen and her plan. Any questions before we go?" Tox asked.

Lemon raised her hand, and Tox then said something else. "Do you need use the bathroom?" Lemon then gave a nod, and Tox made a hand wave letting her go use the bathroom. Which led him to say another question. "Does anyone else need to use the bathroom before we get sucked up into a vortex?" Only Sugarcoat and Sour raised their hands, and Tox let them go use the bathroom as well. Eventually they came back and got into positions. Suddenly little lever clamps appeared from the floor and held onto their feet.

"Uh, why are our feet stuck by the clamps?" Sour asked.

"I'm going to release you one at a time, if we all get thrown in we'll constantly hit each other before we even get there. So we're all going to be released one at a time. Echo, begin the countdown."

Echo then activate the machine, and began counting down. Soon the machines began activating. "10. Machine activation. 9. Sealing doors. 8. Light cannons on. 7. Checking circuit boards.... 6. Activating Portal." Soon the machine began to activate, and a burst of energy formed in the ceiling above the group. Suddenly a portal opened up and it started sucking up objects up into it. The strength of the wind flowing in the room was so strong that everyone's hair started moving to the wind.

"Please make sure your clothes stay on your body and keep your hands and arms to yourselves during the portal ride at all times."

"Alright, once the clamps are opened, we'll all start going into the portal. Who wants to go first?" Tox asked.

"Ooh me! Me, me, me!" Came from Lemon Zest who's face shown to be giddy with joy.

Tox then gave a smile, pulled out a little device with a button, and pressed it, which released Lemon Zest and she raised an arm above pretending to be a superhero. "To infinity and beyond!"

It wasn't until long that soon Sunny was fired up into the portal, followed by a spinning Sugarcoat, a screaming Sour Sweet, and eventually Indigo Zap yelling in joy "WHOO!!!"

After the last Shadowbolt got fired up into the portal, Flash, Echo and Tox jumped up into the portal going through the vortex joining all the flying Shadowbolts, all on their way to Equestria.

The group of eight were now soaring through a long stream of energy around them like they were going in hyperspace to another planet, only this was taking them to another dimension. Leaving all thoughts of the past behind, the group was ready for action and ready to fight an entity who would no doubt take over the world. During the travel, the Shadowbolts all were starting to act silly what with having the ability to float in zero gravity. Indigo started swimming around, Lemon held onto a single body pose like if she was a superhero, and even Sugarcoat was having fun just spinning around watching everything around her,

Tox watched as the girls were enjoying themselves floating and flying around in their bubble, but turned his focus onto Sunny Flare who was keeping her focus forward and looked at all of the energy flowing right by them.

"Hey Flare, enjoying the ride so far?" Tox asked as he floated right next to her.

"So far, yeah I am dearie. Its quite nice actually." Flare said looking towards Tox's one eye.

"Hey, uh, mind if I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"How come you always act like you're a British lady with the politeness and constantly calling people dearie?"

"I... I don't know. I guess it always comes back to my childhood. When I was a little girl, I always admired British characters on television, and I wanted to be like them. But then I found the hard truth that I'm not British unlike that Rarity girl. But I always keep the act because I want to be an actor. I wanted to be in the performing arts like with the celebrities up in Hollywood." replied Flare upside down.

"You should take that up. I'm sure you can be amazing at it."

"Well its all in a matter of landing a role. Its impossible for actors to get work these days, and some people when they audition, they don't even get a part just because some directors or writers don't like them. I don't want to be like those people."

"I understand you want to get up there in Hollywood, but I know you can do it. Just follow your own dream, the only person who's stopping you, is yourself. Just keep going for it, and I know you can do it. All you have to do is believe in yourself. I know it may sound something out of a cat poster, but it is true."

Sunny gave a smile back, and turned her head forward once more, before asking this question. "We almost there yet? We've been floating for a while now."

"We should be getting there in a few moments. Everyone, get in close."

All of the Shadowbolts, Echo, Flash, and Tox got closer together and held onto each other hands in preparation for the crash. Unsure if they would all survive, everyone clenched their eyes shut and awaited for them to arrive.

In Equestria, night time had taken place, and tonight was a special occasion. Twilight and her friends along with Starlight Glimmer were all gazing at the stars above while also having their own picnic.

"The stars are so beautiful this time of night." Twilight remarked staring at the constellations.

"They are absolutely gorgeous darling." Rarity responded. "Oh I almost forgot to ask, how are things going for Sunset back in the other world. You said there was something to tell us."

"Well get this, someone from here in Equestria has found a way into the world and has been living there for almost a decade. From what Sunset's told me, he sounds like a nice guy although he's had quite a bad past."

"What makes you say that?" Fluttershy asked.

"Sunset told me he had been bullied a lot at the school he's attended and he's part robot I think."

"Wait, so he's a cyborg?" Rainbow asked.

"I guess so."

"That... is... so... AWESOME! Okay, you've got to get him to come here, I've got to meet him."

"I don't know Rainbow, from what Sunset told me, he can get a little unpredictable." Twilight replied.

"How unpredictable can a cyborg get?"

"Maybe he'll want to enslave an entire world with his own personal army that cannot be controlled by no one but by himself." Pinkie said quickly while giving a cat grin.

"Whoever he is, I'm sure maybe at some point we can meet him. Based on what Sunset's been doing, she sounds pretty busy."

"Well its good to hear she's doing much better than she was a few years ago." Applejack replied, then turned her attention onto the sky. And from down in the town, they could see fireworks were firing off into the sky above in a celebration.

"Looks like somepony accidentally set off the fireworks again." Spike said as he observed with binoculars.

But as they conversed, Starlight's attention was suddenly back on the sky. The fireworks did die but something else in the sky had caught her attention. 8 white dots were slowly moving down from the sky, and it looked as if they were going to crash into Equestria. "Uh, Twilight? What do you suppose that is?"

All of the girls turned their heads to see the odd dots slowly moving towards Equestria. "Are we getting a meteor shower?" Applejack asked.

"I don't think so, just by judging their positions and the amount of energy coming from them, I think something far from Equestria's about to crash down!" Twilight exclaimed.

"Twilight, what could possibly be outside of Equestria?" Rainbow asked.

"I don't think that's the issue right now." Rarity said quickly.

"And why's that?"

"Because they are coming right for us!"

Their heads turned to see the supposed meteorites were coming straight towards them. So after quickly getting out of the way, they watched the meteorites soar above them and crash right into a grassy area surrounded by trees. The crashes had dug into the dirt, and there was steam coming from each one of the objects. Now, none of the ponies had ever seen objects from outer space crash land into Equestria, which led to one thing in their minds. Wait till the next morning, and then call for some help in case there is anything dangerous inside the meteorites. You could say they should check out the mysterious object now, but they didn't want to get anywhere near something that could possibly kill them all on their own.

Chapter 22: Princess Twilight

The next day, it was a beautiful day with a sun shining. The birds were out chirping, the folks were out walking, and the grass was moving to the wind blowing. There were lots of animals out playing, leaping and jumping about, and many bugs out buzzing and zooming.

And today was a new day for Tox, Echo, Flash, and the Shadowbolts. All of them currently were asleep, and twitching in their dream lands. Indigo was lying herself on Lemon's back, Sugarcoat was sleeping on her back like a vampire, and Sunny and Sour were sleeping on rough dirt. The only ones that were up were Tox, Flash, and Echo. And so while they were still asleep, a yellow aura surrounded each one of them, and they were being levitated over near some water. Tox then waited for a moment, and then he tossed them all into the water which woke them up.

Eventually they all swam back onto the beach and got themselves dry. "What was that for!?" Sour yelled. "That was so you all would get up. I tried nudging you and I yelled. Apparently you're all heavy sleepers."

The five of them then got back up and got themselves dry. "I don't know why, I feel really weird." Lemon stated.

"How so?" Tox asked.

"I feel like my body went through a transformation, like we've taken on a different form of animal."

"Actually you did Lemon."

"Oh, well that explains the hooves. Wait, why do I have hooves!?" Indigo yelled realizing what has happened.

"Really? You're only now noticing this?" Tox rhetorically asked.

All five of them froze their faces in shock and in terrified news, all screamed loudly so hard that glass shattered all over town, birds flew from their nests and even ponies fell down in shock.

"Uh-- You can stop now. No, you're all fine." Tox tried saying over their screaming, but they still kept going.

One Eternal Hour Later

Flash raised a hoof to a metaphorical watch on his supposed wrist, and then placed it back down on the dirt before saying "One hour, that's a new record."

Tox grew tired of them screaming and so he threw them all into a lake again. "GET A HOLD OF YOURSELVES!"

And once again, the five of them walked out of the water and were once calm again. "Okay, sorry, its just gonna take a bit of time to get used to this." Sunny replied.

"Just don't do that again. But now that we've gotten that out of the way, lets see what we go here. We've got, four pegasi, two earth ponies, and two unicorns. We should be good. Now, we're gonna go into Ponyville, and I'd advise, we all stay together and don't do anything that will grab attention. Okay?"

Everyone gave a nod and they soon began trotting along the dirt. After looking at some of the sights, they then walked into Ponyville and kept an eye out for anything odd or suspicious. And while they kept walking they soon began asking questions on things they were never taught.

"Hey uh, dude, something I got to ask. What's with the tattoo on the side of your butt?" Lemon asked.

"Oh that's the cutie mark."

"*snicker*, what?" Came from Lemon trying her hardest not to laugh.

"I know how girly this sounds, but basically, its a symbol that represents your calling in life, and your special talents. For example-" Tox then turned to a side to show his cutie mark. "-mine means my specialization in magic" he finished showing the now golden and blue Alicorn Amulet shaped emblem with diamonds surrounding it.

"But why- *snicker* is it placed right over on the side of your butt? It looks like you got bad tattoo placement!" Lemon tried asking but that just resulted in her laughing hard along with Indigo, while Sugarcoat, Sunny, and Sour had straight faces looking unamused. "You do realize we all tattoos on our posteriors as well? So technically we all have butt tattoos" Sugarcoat asked.

Eventually, the two of them stopped laughing and noticed their cutie marks as well, and stopped in silence. So after their pointless laughing the group walked over a bridge and stood outside the town of Ponyville, facing the citizens go on their daily lives. "Okay, we need to move quick. We'll split into groups to cover ground, and use the earpieces to stay in contact with one another. Sunny, Indigo, Echo, you're all together. Go to the east side of town."

The three pegasi then left and went that direction. "Sugarcoat and Sour, you head to the west part of town." With that, Sugarcoat and Sour trotted off. "And Lemon, Flash, you're with me. We're going to see Princess Twilight."

"Wait, Princess, Twilight?"

"Twilight in this world is a princess, where as in your world she was a meek, shy, and small student that you all liked to pick on for no reason."

Lemon immediately blushed at that last comment before saying "Do you really need to mention that to, Princess? This doesn't have to be told to her, does it?"

"No, it doesn't. I'm just explaining who this world's Twilight is."

After that, Tox, Flash, and Lemon trotted along looking around Ponyville, while getting a few stares as they saw the sight of three new ponies coming into town. Luckily for Tox, he had disguised himself as a unicorn so he wouldn't get attention from his wings, however the arm, the eyepatch and ears did get some odd looks from ponies. But it didn't bother him much, the only thing bothering him now was Lemon having learned to use her magic and cranked up her headset at a volume normally reserved for movie theater sound commercials.

"Lemon turn that down. Lemon turn that down. LEMON TURN THAT DOWN!" Finally got Lemon's attention and she paused the music. "Dude, what?"

"You need to focus right now, we've got a mission right now and many lives are at stake." Flash spoke.

"Sorry, its just... Forget it."

"Lemon, I know you've got a reason, why don't you just tell me."

Lemon and Tox stopped near a water fountain and both sat on the ledge, while Flash kept his eye out for anything or anypony, and Lemon began to tell her story. "I always kept my music loud because it reminds me of my mom. She was a rock and roll player back in the old days, and she got me hooked onto heavy metal when I was a little kid. And as a birthday gift, she gave me this headset that I always carried with me 24/7. But, ever since she died, I... I never let this baby leave my side. I always kept this with me because it reminded me of the good times I had with her." A tear came down Lemon's face, but Tox wiped it away with his metal talon on his prosthetic hoof. "Oh Lemon, I didn't know, I'm... I'm so sorry."

"Its okay. You didn't know."

"But wait, if that's the reason you carry that with you, why don't you tell people, maybe then they wouldn't get so mad."

"I tried, people always thought that was just so I wouldn't have to listen to them. And now that I think of it, it does happen that I don't listen to them. I just, never realized how rude I'm being with these..."

Tox gave her a smile, and hugged her tightly to let her know she's not alone. "You aren't rude Lemon, you're just misunderstood. Like all of you are." Lemon accepted the hug and wrapped her hooves around Tox's giving him a hug as well, and they both backed off. "You know, when I was trying to hug you?"

"Yeah?"

"It feels so weird with hooves!" Lemon laughed.

"I know Lemon, but hey, you won't be stuck like that for that long. I promise. But for now lets just keep moving and-- Oh my god, don't look!"

"What?" Lemon asked before looking.

"I said don't look!"

All three of their eyes were facing down on the concrete rocks they were sitting on, and away from the direction Tox asked not to look at.

"Why are we looking at the concrete?" Flash asked.

"Because Princess Celestia is with Twilight! That's not good!"

"Princess, Celestia?" Lemon asked.

"Long story short, she's the ruler of Equestria who raises the sun, and is not one to be trifled or messed with. Ugh, but I still need to talk to Twilight. *sigh*, guess we're gonna have to face them either way. Come on, lets go."

Princess Twilight and Princess Celestia were standing outside of the castle doors talking about what Twilight had seen last night. Zecora and Starlight were also with her, as they were trying to figure the odd source of what had crashed from the night before.

"And you say this mysterious object came from outer space?" Celestia kindly asked.

"Yes, but there are a little bit of clues that don't add up." Then Twilight used her magic to levitate bits of clues that she had picked up from the crash, including some oil, a few nails, and some droplets of acid. Zecora got a closer look at the material and gave her remarks. "The black puddle is stuff of oil, a part for machines like a Tesla coil. The second item is a nail I see, the bit had fallen from a prosthetic knee. The final clue is not from a bomb dud, but is the liquid of acid-"

"Blood." Tox finished. Suddenly all 8 of their eyes turned to see Toxigo standing along with Lemon Zest and Flash Sentry. "That liquid you are observing, Zecora is my own blood. I leaked acid blood from the crash, luckily there wasn't a whole lot of a blood that had been lost."

"Wait, who are you? And how do you have acid for blood?" Twilight asked, but then turned her attention towards Flash. "Flash? I thought you were in Canterlot, why are you here?"

"Uh, Twilight? I'm not the Flash you think I am."

"Wait, you-"

"Yeah I came here. Oh, wait, I better let him talk first, he's got something important to say. Go ahead." Flash responded facing Tox who was waiting.

"Thank you, Flash. My name is Toxigo, Princess. And the reason I have acid in my veins is because being one Element of Toxicity means I am immune to anything that's toxic, and having acid blood gives me a defense mechanism if anyone tries to hurt me." Tox then turned his head to face Zecora once more. "Zecora, I'm surprised you haven't figured out what has happened to a certain device you've had hidden away?"

"What is the device you speak about, and the safety of you that I'm starting to doubt?"

"I'm talking about a certain Amulet used by one Trixie Lulamoon who used it to try and gain control of Ponyville, but failed due to Twilight having her friends and allies by her side. Smart thinking I must say, Princess." Tox answered with a hint of complimenting.

"The Alicorn Amulet? But that's hidden away."

"Is it Twilight, is it?" Then in a puff of green and yellow smoke, the Amulet now shown still in its yellow and blue coloration instead of dark black and red, appeared around his neck. "This little baby was actually a gift from my mother, something that I had demanded to be hidden by a store owner, but I can see that had let to chaos, so now, this bad boy is staying with me at all times."

"What do you mean it was a gift from your mother?" Celestia asked.

"Oh right, I forgot. My mother was an alicorn princess, and my father was a dark overlord who tried to takeover the Crystal Empire. But, talking about my past isn't why I've come, plus doing so has been wasting my time, and I've been giving a bad impression about me. Right now, I need your help. Any help I get can, I need it."

"Why would we trust you? After you stole a very dangerous Amulet no less?" Twilight asked with a bit of anger.

"Twilight please, I need help. Shimmer-cakes is in danger and its my fault for her getting in trouble to begin with!"

"Shimmer-cakes? What does that... wait a minute. You mean Sunset Shimmer?"

Flash and Tox gave a confirming nod, and Twilight talked some more. "Why is Sunset in danger and why do you call her Shimmer-cakes?"

"Because of my stupidity of giving up magic to make wishes come true, that's given the Queen Chrysalis enough power to try and take over once again and she's made her way into the dimension she resides in and she's planning on using her as leverage to try and take over the world. Starting with the entire city of Canterlot."

Celestia, Twilight, Zecora, and Starlight all gave a gasp in shock, but Celestia turned to see several ponies staring at them, and asked them to go into the castle to discuss what is going on. Tox then explained he was the mystery pony living in the human world, the fact that the Dazzlings are now teaming up with Queen Chrysalis and that he is to blame for the Queen having that much power. Flash also explained how he brought in him, and the Shadowbolts to give him help on the mission, as well as the fact he was able to use magic because of the Amulet.

"If I could take back my wishes I would, but I can't. And if I didn't make wishes I still would be dead by the bullies living in that world. I know its a lot to ask from all of you, and you don't have to say yes. But understand, I need your help, and I.. I miss Sunset. I don't want anything to happen to her, and if anything does, its my fault. Please, I'm... I'm begging you here."

Everyone was silent for the time being that they were taking in the information that they were just told. Twilight was conflicted with herself on what to do. On one hoof, she should be mad that he did something so stupid, but on the other hoof he wanted to repay his mistakes and get Sunset back unharmed. Celestia however, had her focus on Tox himself, who's voice clearly shown he was shaken up and scared for what might happen to her. And so with a comforting wing wrapped around Tox, Celestia lowered herself to face Tox's one eye to give him comfort. "Do not worry. We will find Sunset, and we will get her back unharmed. And I am truly sorry for everything that has happened to you before. But I assure you now, we will help you."

Tox gave a smile and both of them hugged. "Thank you, Princess Celestia." Both broke off from the hug, and faced everyone. "So, Twilight. Are you in?" Tox asked, and Twilight gave a smile and nod confirming a yes. "Okay, well if we're going to find them, we're gonna need to round up everyone. I'll see about calling in the Shadowbolts."

Tox then fired a beam from his horn showing a holographic screen showing the front of Echo Dash who had on her Rainbow Dash skin suit. "Echo Dash, where are you?"

"Wait, that's Rainbow Dash. Why did you call her Echo?"

"I'll explain that later Twilight." Flash responded.

"Anyways, Echo where are you?"

"I am with the pony equivalents to Rarity, Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash."

"Where are the Shadowbolts?" Tox asked.

"They're all with us. A little tied up at the moment, but they're with us."

"Define tied up, Echo."

"Tied up. To bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted." Echo then gestured her head to the left to move the supposed screen, and Tox turned the screen view towards them and it showed Pinkie, Applejack, Rarity all facing them tied up and looking unamused, and Fluttershy was still hiding behind Applejack during that. "Echo, care to explain to me why they're all tied up?"

"Disobedience of your orders specifying not to attract attention and not to cause trouble resulted in them being tied up." The screen then turned back to Echo Dash, and then Rainbow Dash appeared to the side. "Echo here explained why she didn't attack us and said something about wanting our help. Wait, who are you?" Rainbow finally saw she was talking to an unknown person, but she saw Twilight standing with him. "Hey Twilight, who are those guys with you?"

"Rainbow, just get over here with everyone. And that includes...." Twilight forgot who the others that were with them, until Tox spoke up. "Echo and the Shadowbolts."

"And that includes Echo and the Shadowbolts. We'll see you soon."

"Okay Twilight. We'll be there soon."

After hanging up, Tox then banged his head against the door in frustration. "One job, one stinkin job, and that was to not attract attention or cause trouble, how is that hard to do!?"

Chapter 23: Load Up

Twilight, Starlight, and the rest of their friends were all concerned. The look on Tox's face wasn't a happy face, especially after finding out that his allies that he brought with him attacked random ponies, attracted unwanted attention, and thought they all could take down equines that they had never met.

"You have got to be kidding me! Why did you attack the equines!?"

"They were staring us like we were weird." Indigo argued.

"We were acting weird, we all kept walking on our back legs like humans." Sugarcoat bluntly stated.

"Still, you attacked them!? Why!? Actually, no, I don't care anymore, I'm just gonna say it. You cannot attack civilians in other dimensions who know their environment better than you! I can't believe I have to tell you this, but I really shouldn't. Imagine what would happen if you did that to the enemy, they would immediately find out we're here, take you, and strike an attack! It's bad enough I let Sunset get taken along with everyone else, but I can't let anyone else be kidnapped! If you gave yourselves away like that to the enemy, they would take us down, and every world in our universe, would be taken over! GOT IT!?"

The five Shadowbolts in pony forms with their heads down in shame all gave slow nods along with face expressions showing they were clearly terrified of him.

"Good. Now come on, we've got to make a ship, and we got to get moving."

Soon the giant group started to get moving, but the Shadowbolts stayed in the back, far from Tox worried they would make him mad again, and everyone could tell they were sad and ashamed about what they did. Flash having concerns for Tox, galloped ahead and trotted next to Tox. "Hey dude, you alright?"

"No I'm not Flash, I'm stressed out of my mind. Its bad enough that Sunset or the others aren't here, but our situation is worse. Queen Chrysalis probably has enough power to basically obliterate me, its my fault her getting this much power to begin with, and on top of that, I basically lied to everyone about what I really am, and I'm afraid of losing everyone I love! I... I..."

"Dude. Its alright. I know how you feel actually."

"You do?" Tox asked raising one brow of his yellow eye, while also wiping one tear away.

"Yeah, I do. I've been under lots of stress before. Like back in the Battle of the Bands, I honestly thought it was my fault that we didn't win the competition. I thought that it was all of my fault for us not winning, and from there my friends go mad at me for it, and they even yelled at me when we were trying to figure what song to play so we could win. I got so stressed out that even there I wanted to just quit, and not be their friends anymore. And when you said that you were stressed out over the situation, you got me thinking of back when we were in the human world. So, yeah, I understand how you feel. But I can tell you this, it gets better. Soon, you'll be able to resolve all of those issues, and you'll be back with your friends before you even know it. And don't worry about being stressed. I'm positive that you will succeed and you will win."

Tox gave a smile to Flash and gave a nod. "Thanks Flash. Your wisdom is admirable. I appreciate your support, and I'm glad you understand what it means being in my hooves."

"I understand that, more than you know it."

The group eventually found a stopping point in the center of town where they had addressed to all of the civilians in Ponyville to take shelters in their homes, and to not step out until they handle the situation, luckily they had several royal guards to stay in Ponyville in ever a case that the changelings would invade. But as the giant group stood together, Tox gave them the plan on what they would have to do.

"Alright, here is the plan. We're going to create a giant ship using all of our brains and wits, magic, technology, hard work, blood, sweat, and gears. After we make the ship, we'll park near the Changeling hive, go inside and try to get our friends out, and we're only going for just that. Nothing else, we don't need any of those bugs chasing after us. Once we rescue them, we head to Canterlot, set up defenses, and prepare for any of them to attack. There is one thing that I forgot to mention though, I don't know how they'll make their way back to here in Equestria considering the only path back here is through the portal that lies in Twilight's castle which is now heavily guarded, and I asked Principal Celestia to destroy the transporter I assembled in the gym so they can't follow us there. But there are chances they probably will have found their way back here, so I strongly suggest everyone put all of their strength and wits into it. I thank you all for the support you've given me, and all the help I can get."

Everyone gave smile and nods in response to his speech. "And because I'm feeling a little generous-" Suddenly his one eye glowed, and he transformed back into his human form, and soon Indigo, Lemon, Sour, Sugarcoat, Sunny, Echo, and Flash all reverted back to their human forms. "I figured it would take to long for you girls and guy to learn how to operate weapons with hooves, so I thought it'd be best that you stay in your human forms for the rest of the time."

Flash turned to the side to look at Twilight, and in comparison, they were close to just normal size people. Even then, it still looked unusual to look at.

"Now, if we're going to stop them, we better load up. We've got a long journey ahead of us."

The group began to start building the ship, and Toxigo began instructing them.

"Lets get down to business, to defeat, the Queen!

Lets unleash the magic, Like Crystal Prep's, tough dean!

The group started getting material together to start creating a giant boat. Many parts stood about like metal, wood, chemicals, nails, and much more.

"Sunset's not here this time around

but you can bet, before we're through

Canterlot, those changelings, won't come to..."

"Echo is my android

Good to have, around

Flash Sentry's a newbie

always seen, in the background

Put all your might in, to stop those bugs!

Plus with swimming siren thugs

Canterlot, those changelings, won't come to..."

Soon everyone moved quickly and started assembling the giant ship. It was coming together very quick, but it wasn't finished. And everyone had their own little thoughts on the fighting situation at hand.

Indigo: "We're all gonna beat those guys"

Lemon: "Say goodbye to those who knew me"

Sugarcoat: "Boy was I fool for thinking we'd have tech"

Sour:" All those bugs are gonna die!"

Sunny: "Why do they do all not hear me?"

Tox: "Why is it I'm always a wreck?"

Be a mare...

We must not waste our time slouching around

Be a mare...

While there's still evil lurking about

Be a mare...

I faced those changelings many moons ago,

mysterious as the rise of Lord Sombra...

Time is racing for us

till the changelings, arrive

Losing to Chrysalis

will cost all, our lives...

There's not a lot of us to stop them now

But we must try our hardest here

Twilight: Oh we will, stop all of, the changelings.....

Soon the boat was near completion, and everyone was facing each other proud to see what they've accomplished.

Praying for Sunset's not gonna help us

She's trapped with others right now

Lets work together and fight them all

mysterious as the rise of Lord Sombra...

Be a mare...

We must not waste our time slouching around

Be a mare...

While there's still evil lurking about

Be a mare...

I faced those changelings many moons ago,

mysterious as the rise of Lord Sombra...

After the song montage, everyone looked up to see their masterpiece had been finished. The ship was now complete and ready to go. On it, there were several turbo engines at the back of it to speed up, and some near the front to get it off the ground. The paneling was made of wood, there were anchors hanging off the side, a ladder to climb up on, and giant sails to keep it sailing in the sky. And light cannons were mounted on the sides of the ship so ponies and the humans could wield them.

Soon, everyone started walking on a loading board and got onto the ship, Tox got into the main cabin where he'd be taking control of driving, along with Flash and Indigo, and everyone else was hanging onto something on the ship so none of them would e falling.

"Alright everyone hang on tight, we're gonna be blasting off in a few moments. Echo, you have the countdown."

"10. Clearing launch area... 9, pulling up ladders, 8, cargo supply checked, 7, checking circuit boards.... 6, firing turbos... 5... 4.... 3... 2...1... BLAST.... OFF!!!!!"

The giant ship fired flames and energy from its turbos, and floated up into the sky, then making a circle turn, it flew across Ponyville and started heading off towards the mountains. Inside the cabin, Tox had set the ship in auto-pilot mode, so he could go onto the deck and talk to the others with a look of determination on his face. He was determined to get his friends and his Shimmer-cakes back, and he wasn't going to fail.

"Sunset, here I come."

Chapter 24: Colonial Wondercolts/First Encounter

Up in the skies above, the flagship now labeled the CHS Shadowbolt written in bright blue, yellow, and purple, soared above in the cloudy air heading towards the changeling hive. Many pony civilians saw them above, but they just ignored them as no form of attack or harm had been coming from it. On the ship, the Shadowbolts all gasped in awes and oohs as they watched the sky above them.

"I never been this high in the sky before. Its amazing." Flare replied.

"My dad took me on several airplane trips, he showed me sights like this when were over in airfields back in Cloudsdale. It was awesome!"

But both of their thoughts were interrupted when they heard Sour Sweet throwing up, and she was holding onto the railing near the side of the ship, letting the contents of her stomach fly over the ship. "Oh look there's my pancakes." Sour stated sounding sick.

"Ew...." came from Sunny and Indigo. "Since when do you get airsick?"

"I guess I never have been one for being up in the air. I never went on airplanes so, I guess the feeling's just new.... Oh, one moment." Sour then leaned back over against the railing again and let more contents out, and Applejack trotted over hearing the noise. "I take it she can't handle the high grounds?"

Sunny and Indigo shook their heads saying no.

"Ah. That's understandable. Not everyone wants to be up over a thousand feet in the air like this."

Later, Twilight talked with the other girls, the pony equivalents, about their thoughts on the situation at hand.

"Hopefully Sunset is okay. I'd hate to find out anything bad happened to her." Fluttershy stated.

"I hope so too, but I rather not assume anything until we know for sure." Twilight replied. "But we at least have some more friends willing to help us, and someone who seems very concerned about her."

"You mean the cyborg?" Rainbow asked.

"He has a name you know."

"I know, but it seems cooler to call him Cyber-Tox instead of just, Tox. What kind of name is Tox?"

"Rainbow, you know I can hear you from over here, and to reply to that statement, what kind of name is Rainbow Dash?" Tox said over the loudspeaker. Rainbow was about to speak, but Tox spoke again. "Actually never mind I got the idea of it. Don't explain that."

"How did he hear me? He's in the cabin!"

"I talked with him before, the cybernetics built into his ears allow him to hear things from far away and pick up frequencies no one else can pick up. Quite amazing isn't it?"

Everyone gave a few "yeahs", and "I guess so"s, and Pinkie simply said "Yep!".

Up in the main cabin, Flash, Echo, and Tox continued to control the ship and kept it on its course. "Flash, activate navi-computer. See where we are on the map."

"Got it captain." Flash then messed with the controls and found the location they were at. "We're almost there actually."

"That's good."

Twilight then entered into the cabin, keeping her wings in place. "How's the control going? Are we almost there yet?"

"Navi-computer dictates that we will arrive in less than 30 parsecs." Echo replied.

"What did she say?" Flash asked.

"We'll arrive in almost about 5 minutes. I think." Tox answered.

Flash then walked over to a station chair, while Twilight sat in the other one and the two began striking up a conversation. "So, this is what you actually look like?"

"Yeah, I'm sorry its a little frightening to see me as a... well, horse form."

"No I figured I'd see you in horse form soon enough. So, is it true, you're a princess?"

"Yes, its true. But I don't really carry that title everywhere I go though."

"Not to mention the fact that almost everyone ignores that title on you." Tox interrupted.

"What!? What do you mean?"

"Think about it Twilight, you got ignored several times that you're even one with royalty, and even the ponies here have the audacity to be rude. Something they never picked up."

"That's not true." Twilight said quickly trying to deny it.

"Yeah it is. And don't try to deny it, I can see into your head, I saw everything regarding those timelines. Someone's got serious denial issues." Tox said smirking.

"Don't worry about him, I think you're fine." Flash replied.

"Well thanks. So, how is the Human me in your world?"

"She's doing really good, everyone's warmed up to her. Just wish I didn't remember the thing that happened to her before."

"And whats that?"

"Oh, its nothing. But what I'm saying is sort of a touchy area, and it kind of drives Tox the wrong way."

"He's not lying Twilight." Tox yelled back keeping his eye on the sky.

"Well just tell me, what happened?"

"Alright, uh... Okay, truth be told, they never told me what happened to her because they said it would make me mad. And truth be told, it probably would but I'd still like to know. I will say this, something that happened with our world's Twilight turned her into a raging she-demon."

"Just like with Sunset at the Fall Formal. But that was when she placed my crown on her head, what ever happened there?"

"Uh, I think its best Tox tell you. He knows this story better than I do."

"Basically Twilight, what happened is the "teammates" your equivalent had pressured and blackmailed her into releasing magic she had accidentally stolen in an attempt to win a high school competition. Very, petty. In fact, I think its almost interest- Whoa, oh dear!"

"What, what's going on!?" Flash screamed.

"We're about to crash right into the mountain. Echo, I said to have it fly over the mountain, not into it!"

Echo accidentally hit the side of her mouth as the ship leaned to the right, and soon speech came out in Spanish instead of English, but Tox understood what she meant.

"What do you mean the rudder can only turn left or right!? What kind of ship can't go up or down, I told you that in the plans! Oh, oh dear! HANG ON!!!! AHHH!!!!"

Everyone started screaming as they were about to crash right into the black rocky mountain. Everyone turned their heads away not wanting to see, and then everything went black.

Twilight and Flash came to, to notice that the ship had shot itself right into the mountain. Part of it was leaning forward down, and the back rudders were sticking out. Their eyes then locked onto everyone pulling themselves together trying to get up. Sugarcoat getting up, got her hair back into place, and placed her glasses back on her face, while also helping up some of the others. "Well, we made it."

After getting everyone back on their feet and hooves, they managed to pull the ship out of the mountain and park it over to another mountain. Soon after planning, and going over plans, a small rescue team started loading up. Tox, Flash, Sour, Indigo, Sugarcoat, Lemon, Sunny, Echo, and the Mane Six, minus Twilight, all started heading into the tunnel.

"Alright, before we go in, I must add in this comment. You all look like awesome war heroes. Colonial Marines."

"Wouldn't it make more sense to call us Colonial Wondercolts?" Sugarcoat bluntly asked raising a brow.

"That's a good point actually, yeah, Colonial Wondercolts fits much better."

Everyone was now suited up, and ready to move. Flash Sentry had on a headset with a microphone, camouflage pants, and he was holding a pulse rifle in front of him. The only addition of his clothes he didn't have was the gray jacket because it would be hot inside the cave. Lemon had camouflage like everyone else, but she wore it on her jeans, she wore black boots, and a white tank top. On her belt, she had a small device that Twilight had built to track magic, and on her head, she had a headset equipped with a microphone and antenna, that way she could pick up sounds from far away and listen in the enemies conversation, and she had armor that had a Gatling-like gun attached to it. Indigo Zap had her goggles flipped down over her eyes, fingerless gloves, a pulse rifle, and gray shorts. Sugarcoat had the same kind of equipment like Lemon, only she had on a visor that would allow her to see deeper in the mountain, along with picking up more frequencies. Sunny Flare and Sour Sweet as the last ones, had armor padding on their arms and feet, and wore camouflage shorts, and gray tank tops. Last one being Echo, she kept on the same clothes she usually had, but also on an eyepiece to look further as well.

The trip entering into the mountain, seemed to be going quite well. No signs of danger were yet to come. But in everyone's eyes, the changeling hive was very disgusting to walk through. Several amounts of gooey, green blobs kept on leaking and they splattered all over the cavern every time a single one made a drop. The group luckily were able to avoid each one that made a fall. As they made a right turn, Echo and Lemon took the lead up front, holding magic trackers to detect for any sight of their friends.

"Okay, everyone's asleep. I hope it stays that way, I'd hate to start a war in a few minutes." Tox whispered. Everypony and everyone gave nods in response and kept moving forward.

As the group moved further into the cave, they suddenly, finally got signs of where their friends were placed.

"Locked on targets. About a few feet away." Echo stated.

Everyone kept their stances and eyes open to look out for any changelings to attack. Sugarcoat kept surveying the area, and looked at the structures in the wall, very reminiscent to a bee hive. But luckily for them, there had been no sight of the bugs around.

The group came across one small area, almost of like a room, and they found 6 of their friends, strapped to the walls by the goo, all asleep, still having tape across their mouths. "Well, we found them. I just hope they're alive."

The ponies kept their guards up holding hoof-held weapons while the humans attempted to cut through the goo. Suddenly, the girls started slowly waking up, and they all groaned at the feeling of getting the tape ripped off their mouths.

"Ow... agh... that hurts... Tox, you came for us!" Twilight exclaimed, but then got a shh.

"Twilight, shh... Not so loud. We're inside the changeling hive, and they'll wake up by loud noises. But I'm glad to see you're all okay. Where is Sunset?" Tox whispered.

"Sunset is over near the changeling throne. They were ordered to keep a close eye on her for the Queen's plan." Applejack said quietly.

"Okay, I got to go get her free." Tox started to get moving, but-

"Wait, some of us should go with you. As backup, of course." Sour whispered.

"Okay. Flash, Sour Sweet, you're with me. Everyone else, stay on guard, and defend. Alert us for any changeling movement."

"Yes sir." Echo whispered. The human Rainbow Dash raised an eyebrow facing Echo and asked. "Is she one of the changelings?"

"Incorrect. I am Echo Dash. Built to protect those who cannot protect themselves." Echo replied.

"We'll let them have a quiet conversation." Tox said before leading Flash and Sour away. After crawling through some more passageways, and cave taverns, they eventually found the queen's throne. Over on the left of it, their eyes turned onto the sight of Sunset knocked out, tape across her mouth, and glued to wall just like the others. Soon they quickly moved towards her, and Sour and Flash cut through the goo, and Tox removed the tape off of Sunset's mouth. "Shimmer-cakes? Come on, please... don't be dead."

Sour could see the look of distress that had laid on Tox's face, hoping for Sunset's health to be intact. And hope had been given as Sunset slowly woke up and saw Tox in her peripheral vision. "Tox? You saved me."

"Technically, we saved you while he yelled at us,, but he did plan everything and led us all to here, so yeah." Sour replied.

After Sunset got free from her bonds, Tox held onto an arm so she could get assistance walking. "Uh, Sunset, just a quick question, if you're here, does that mean, the Queen is here?"

"No.. the Queen, and the Dazzlings are all here..." Sunset whispered.

"What!?" Tox whisper yelled. After a short pause, he noticed something he didn't pick up on. He turned his head around facing the darkness above along with the others, and noticed a pair of green glowing eyes in the dark. Suddenly the figured emerged revealing herself to be a powered up, buffed up, and stronger, Queen Chrysalis. She now had six legs, set in the position of a praying mantis, her front two legs were now giant claws with two talon fingers on each one, fangs and thorax's jarring out near the sides of her jaw, and horns and spikes were poking from the back of her head, down near her mosquito wings. And she constantly made clicking noises with her jaw as she spoke.

"Son of a queen." Flash muttered to himself.

"What a lovely surprise, to see her friends try to come in and save her. Surprised you had the gall to try and break into my hive to free your friends, but enough talk, you're going to die...." A beam of energy started to glow from her horn, as she was getting ready to obliterate the group where they stand.

"Get out of here, I'll hold her back." Sour told them.

"What!? Sour I'm not gonna leave anyone behind-"

"I said now! I may not have lived a great life, but I'll have it said that Sour Sweet held her own against a Xenomorph Queen."

"Uh, that's not the same thing." Flash replied.

"Doesn't matter, it feels like it! Just go now!" Sour sourly told them.

The three then ran out of the cavern, and Sour stood proudly with a determined expression on her face. "I may not have done a lot of good in my life, but that's starting now!" In a quick motion, she pulled out a Gatling light cannon and pointed it at the Queen, and that got the Queen to back up in fear, and her face showed she was afraid.

"Hasta la vista, Queenie!"

The Queen backed up towards the wall in fear of the weapon, and Sour charged it up ready to blast her. But suddenly, she hit the wrong button, and that made the energy cells fall out from the bottom of the gun, making it run no more. Her face dropped to fear after hearing the gun immediately die on her, she turned her attention towards it, and then quickly back towards the Queen. "Wrong button."

The Queen then immediately grew an expression of anger on her face, and got back onto the ground and the energy glowing on her horn powered up. "Thanks for failing miserably. I will send my regards to Toxigo... MUAHAHAHHAHA!!!"

The group of three kept moving their way back towards the others, and all they heard was a scream from Sour which sent a chill down Tox's spine. "No, we got to go back for her!" Tox immediately turned around, only for Flash to hold him back and say. "She told us to keep running, and that's what we got to do. I don't want to leave her either, but right now, she said for us to get out of here with everyone alive."

Tox stood for a moment taking that in consideration, but realized there was nothing he could do to save her, and they kept moving forward.

With the others, they kept their guard up trying to search for anything out of place, but so far they had nothing. Unfortunately, the speak of the devil had spoken, and their trackers were going off. "Whoa, hang on I got something!" Lemon exclaimed. "There are multiple signals, all over the place."

"I don't see anything." Indigo replied.

"Indy's right, there isn't anything around here." Applejack said.

"No, I'm telling you, there's something moving and its not us!" Lemon exclaimed.

Lemon was right, for three different life forms were moving in the darkness. Three figures with illuminating eyes moved int the darkness and were getting ready to move into position for attacks.

"They're all around us man, they're everywhere."

Pony Fluttershy shined a light around the place, and nothing had appeared. But a human figure in the darkness with wings, leaped from the dark walls grabbed Fluttershy tossing her into the air, and fired a beam of energy from the fists making her vanish in a beam of energy.

"Fluttershy!" Pony Rainbow Dash yelled, but suddenly the figure's glowing purple eyes fired towards her sending her into the same void Pony Rainbow Dash was in, and in return human Rainbow Dash fired towards her and she started running to the right to avoid her fire.

Twilight, Starlight, and Celestia were horrified to see that in the cabin, the vital signs for their Rainbow and Fluttershy went to flat-lines.

"What's going on!?" Twilight yelled.

"Ponies Rainbow and Fluttershy are down!" Echo yelled.

Pony Pinkie, Rarity, and Applejack opened fire towards another moving figure, but she too blasted energy beams that had the same result on them just like Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash.

"We just lost the rest of the ponies!" Lemon yelled. "DIE!!!!"

Lemon fired her light cannon towards the figure which knocked her down leaving a familiar grunt. "Wait, I know that grunt." Human Pinkie replied. She moved towards the knocked down figured and saw Aria Blaze knocked out. "The Dazzlings! They're here!"

And in a few moments, Flash, Sunset and Tox ran right into the area they were in. "What just happened!?" Flash yelled.

"We just lost the pony versions of us!" Rainbow Dash yelled in anger. "Those Dazzlings are now destroying us! Wait, where's Sour?"

"We lost Sour, she told us to get out while she held the Queen. But I think she's been... been... obliterated!" Sunset screamed.

Tox's rage slowly grew as his fist was clenched up, and he loaded up his arm into its rifle mode. "Rainbow, Lemon?"

"Yeah?" Both asked.

Tox loaded up his arm gun, making a cocking noise, and yelled- "LETS ROCK!!!!"

"YEAH!!!!"

Changelings began emerging from the walls and attempted to make attacks against the group but they loaded up the light cannons and fired them back. Clicking, buzzing, and screams of battle came into the cavern as they continuously fired towards the bugs. Sweat ran down their faces, eyes were locked onto their targets, and the sound of shouts and screams of the waging battle bounced off the walls spreading through the cave.

"They're coming out of the walls! They're coming out of the freaking walls!" Indigo yelled.

"On your right man!" Lemon screamed, and soon others started screaming.

"Rainbow right behind!"

"On the left!"

"BLAST THEM!"

"They're coming out of the walls!"

"Guys, listen, you got to get out of there!" Princess Twilight yelled in the mic.

"Lemon, Tox, hold your fire!" Human Twilight yelled. She held her hand up against her ear so she could attempt to listen from her headset piece from Princess Twilight, but she could barely hear a thing. "What!? What!? Say that again, all after, retreat!"

"I said I want you to retreat back to the front of the cave where-"

At that moment, the human Twilight didn't listen in any more, for she was grabbed and tossed into the air by a pair of arms, and then a shot of energy fired at her which everyone assumed obliterated her.

"Twilight....Please... no..." Sunset teared up.

All that had fallen were her glasses which landed on the ground and Sunset quickly grabbed. Back at the CHS Shadowbolt, Twilight, Starlight, and Celestia watched the video screens in horror at the sight of them all being attacked by the changelings. Tox had built in the system so that Twilight could communicate with them from the ship, and he attached cameras to each and everyone one of them for her to see their point of views. And her jaw dropped when she heard them talk about the other Twilight being obliterated.

"Get them out of there, we must leave!" Celestia ordered, and Twilight quickly picked up a headset and yelled into it. "Tox, Sunset, who ever is left, just get out of there now!"

"Got it Twilight, we're running out now!" Sunset yelled.

On the screens, they could see into Indigo's and Tox's POV cameras and watched as they freaked out attempting to flee the area. "Where's Twilight!? Where's Twilight!?" Tox yelled into Indigo's camera looking terrified.

Indigo being horrified at what she seen yelled as she ran "Twilight's gone, lets just get out of here!"

Tox realizing that they were ambushed and had fallen right into a trap, yelled. "Lets go Wondercolts!"  From the camera point of view, Twilight, Celestia, and Starlight could see them fighting off the changelings from their helmet cams. Flash fired towards one with his pulse rifle, Lemon had an over the top expression on her face as she fired several energy rounds to more bugs, and Tox fired bullets from his arm cannon.

"Come on, move it, move it!"

"We got to get out of here-"

"Lemon look out!"

"Flash right behind!"

"Lets go Wondercolts!"

"Keep moving!"

"We are leaving!"

"Sunset, move it!"

More shots from their light cannons fired towards the bugs, and the other two Dazzlings who attempted to destroy them as well. Back on the CHS Shadowbolt, Princess Twilight knew what she had to do. She rushed over to the cabin, and started the engine heading towards the mountain where the changeling hive resided. The engines put in all their might to rush over to the cave, and luckily they had came just in time for they were about to get out of the cave. They quickly threw out the walking board and came sight to see them escape just in time.

The first ones leaving were Applejack and Fluttershy helping carry Rarity who had twisted her leg in the fight, followed by Sugarcoat getting a hand from Sunny Flare and Rainbow Dash due to Sugarcoat getting a big bit on her leg, and followed by Pinkie and Indigo running for their lives.

"Wait. where's Sunset?" Rainbow asked.

The last ones about to exit out were Sunset who was getting a helping hand by Flash. Along with Echo, Tox, and Lemon who kept firing their weapons at the bugs and were moving their way towards the ship.

"Hurry, come on!" Rainbow yelled.

"Tox! We are leaving!" Sunset yelled. Lemon continuously fired more energy rounds at the changelings which continued to stun them and knock them out onto the ground.

"Get em Lemon!"

"Blast them!" Lemon yelled.

She pulled the trigger again, but it didn't fire anything else, which she could only assume meant she had run out of ammo.

"Oh, shoot!" Lemon freaked.

She quickly took the armor that was connected to the gun off so she could lighten the load, but it also knocked her headset off, and Tox quickly made it float into the air and went right into his hand so he got ahold of it. "Don't worry, I got your headset!"

"Thanks!"

Lemon pulled out another light cannon gun, which was a smaller one which she mounted on her arm and she fired some more energy rounds. Sunset and Flash quickly got onto the ship, and Echo pulled herself onto the boat, and Tox ran up as well, but stopped for a moment to notice Lemon still firing towards the changelings, and Sonata and Adagio were waiting to jump at her at two different sides. "Lemon, look out!"

Lemon took immediate action and fired some shots at Sonata who became knocked out, but Adagio took advantage of her being distracted and fired a beam of energy from her eyes which did the same effect just like with everyone else.

"LEMON!!! NO!!!!" Tox screamed in fear. He tried running back to go back, but Indigo kept holding him back. "No! Let me go I got to save her!"

Indigo in a bit of anger, grabbed him, faced him right in the eye and yelled. "Forget Lemon, she's dead! Get us out of here Princess!"

In a quick motion, the ship pulled itself away from the cave, and fired a missile towards the top of the cave, and boulders came tumbling down blocking the front of the cave, trapping the changelings, the Dazzlings and the Queen all inside, meaning now they all have more time to prepare to stop her. After making another spin, the ship activated its turbos and it shot off into the hopefully, peaceful valley.

Chapter 25: When You're Evil

Back in the collapsed, cave, Adagio was pulling her two stunned siblings over to the throne room, plus with some help from Chrysalis who was using her magic to help move them over. "Can't believe this, one shot, and they get stunned." Adagio complained.

"Their weaponry was supposed to counteract against our magic. More powerful that I had imagined it to be."

"Well how come you froze when that red-haired girl pointed one gun at you?"

"That type of weaponry can obliterate me. Whatever it was used to make it, and whatever it contains can take us down. We don't want to be down early in our conquest for Equestria, now do we my dear Adagio?"

"Good point." At that very moment Aria and Sonata finally woke up from their stun chamber and got off from the dirt and pavement and stretched.

"Agh, how long have we been unconscious?" Aria asked.

"About thirty minutes." Chrysalis replied.

"Did we get any of them?" Sonata asked.

"Oh we did my dear Sonata. And all of them are trapped in the Realm of Darkness where they'll stay alive. Well, almost all of them."

Chrysalis cocked her head to the left to see Human Twilight held captive, as she was sitting on the ground while her feet and hands were trapped in the sticky green blob, and she had a gag wrapped around her mouth to silence her.

"I still beg to ask my dear Queen, why didn't you banish her into the same realm with the others?" Adagio asked.

"Because Ms Dazzle, everyone else has no use for me, she on the other hand has some much more use than I ever imagined. I took a look into her mind and have found the most interesting piece of information.." Chrysalis then started circling Twilight as she spoke, "Our little Twilight turned into the most horrifying being I could ever imagine, she had transformed into a she-demon properly named... Midnight Sparkle..."

Twilight's face shown she was absolutely scared of the thought that could be forming inside the Queen's head.

"What's the point here Chrysalis?" Aria grumbled.

"The point being is that we're going to have her, help us... by transforming her into the very nightmare that continues to haunt her to this very day."

"And just how are we going to do that? In case you haven't noticed our powers do not work in that manner." Adagio asked with some concern.

"I am well aware of that Adagio... that is why I am calling forth someone who can do it...."

At that moment, Chrysalis fired a beam into the ground which opened up a portal that kept on blowing air into the cavern, then out of nowhere, several figures appeared. Ponies that looked like they would be soldier ponies with dark and evil knight armor appeared, along with another pony that the Dazzlings had never seen before. This pony was a dark gray stallion, with purple florescent flames steaming from his green jeweled eyes, with a red horn, a cape, and several amounts of armor on him.

"I... have returned.... Wait, where am I? How am I alive? I died..." The stallion said while rubbing the side of his head, only to turn to see Chrysalis.

"Chrysalis you old warmonger, its been so long since I've seen you. You look absolutely stunning..."

"Why thank you Sombra you old nightmare." Chrysalis responded.

This pony that she had brought back was King Sombra, an enemy of Princess Celestia back from 1000 years ago. The Dazzlings however had never heard of King Sombra for they were banished into the human world and so they never saw King Sombra before.

"I must apologize my good Queen, but I beg to ask, who is this King Sombra?"

"Well my dear Dazzlings, I was once the ruler of the Crystal Empire, but alas I was defeated by Princess Celestia and her sister... And now I am back, I can reclaim the empire..."

"Now hold on my good king... I had summoned you back because I require your help..."

"And what do you propose in this deal?"

".... We all rule Canterlot, side by side, king and queen, and you take revenge for the death of your son..."

King Sombra gave a devilish smile and grin giving an indication that he was interested. "You've sparked my interest... now how shall we begin our attack?"

"First things first, I need you to do a little transformation spell on a prisoner of mine. Specifically... Make her the nightmare entity that she fears to this very day...."

"Very well." Sombra turned his attention to Human Twilight and his eyes glowed as he read her mind. "My, my, that is one horrifying she-demon. If I wasn't afraid, I'd be shaking in my hooves. Lets see about a little, remaking..."

Sombra fired a beam from his red sharp horn towards Twilight and raised her into the air, which she then started glowing with dark purple energy from her heart, which engulfed her whole, transforming her back into Midnight Sparkle.

"MUAHAHAHAHAA!!! I am back once again!" Midnight boomed.

"Excellent... Now with the sound of a siren's call, the changing bugs, an entity of fear, a she-demon, and a changeling queen, nothing can stop us now!"

"Hehehehehe... its so easy when you're evil..." Sombra replied.

At that moment, a light shined on him in the darkness, and music soon began to kick up, and he began singing.

When old Discord's causing chaos

And Tirek's life stealing

They scream at me, the fear you see

I'm the evil king

To the stallions I'm the boogie

To the mares, I'm the Tantabus

But call me by any name

Anyway, it's all the same

I'm the pain in your horn

I'm the cramp in your wing

I'm the foe causing gore

I'm the rot right in the core

I'm the foot in which you trip

I'm a pin in every hip

I'm the thorn in your side

Makes you wriggle and writhe

And it's so easy when you're evil

This is the life for me

The Queen tips her crown to me

I do it all because I'm evil

And I do it all for free

Your pain is all the pay I'll ever need

While there's foals that get a scare

While there's armies to prepare

While there's dust left to flick

While there's necks to be snapped real quick right in the battle zone

I'll be there, I'll be making the ground blown

It's a war, I'm glad I'm in it

'Cause there's one more every minute

And it's so easy when you're evil

This is the life for me

The Queen tips her crown to me

I do it all because I'm evil

And I do it all for free

Your pain is all the pay I'll ever need

I pledge my allegiance, to only myself

And I promise on my damned soul

To do as I am told, King Solaris

Has never seen a nightmare quite like me

Not only does his job, but does it happily

I'm the spider on the web

I'm the darkness down the hall

I'm the venom in your blood

I'm the nightmare in your skull

I'm a jumper on your back

An extra turn on the track

I'm the dying of your heart

A stabbing pain, a sudden start

And it's so easy when you're evil

This is the life for me

The Queen tips her crown to me

I do it all because I'm evil

And I do it all for free

Your pain is all the pay I'll ever need

And I do it all for free

Your pain is all the pay I'll ever need

And I do it all for free

Your pain is all the pay I'll ever need

"Once we take Canterlot, all of Equestria will fall before us, and nothing can stop us...."

Sombra's eyes glowed scary red once again, and he closed them in the darkness, finally finishing his song, and going to sleep, waiting for when they begin the attack on Canterlot, and all of Equestria.

Chapter 26: I Quit/Toxigo's Backstory

Back on the CHS Shadowbolt, everyone was slowly recovering from the battle that had just occurred. Everyone was down in the medical ward and a few of them were getting patched up from their wounds. Sugarcoat sat on a bed while bandages were being wrapped around the bottom of her left leg, just above her foot. Rarity had a full on bandage to set her right foot back into position after she twisted it, and Sunny was getting a bandage wrapped around the top of her head after hitting it against some of the walls of the cavern during their escape. As they were getting patched up, Indigo was checking the computer for their vitals which all read to be okay and healthy. But she checked a screen for Twilight's vitals which were all high on normal.

"Hey, guys check it out. Twilight's still alive. Her vitals are all alive, she's healthy and okay!" Indigo said with still a state of panic.

"Then we're going back for her." Tox replied.

"What!?"

"I'm not leaving anyone behind!"

"Forget that I'm not going back in that hive with those monsters!"

"Its not right to leave them behind!"

"Toxigo!" Indigo then got right up in Tox's face and unleashed a major amount of anger and distress. "Think about it, we got our butts handed to us, we just lost Lemon and Sour, and those bugs have an entire army on their side! You are trying to win a war that you have no chance of winning!"

"This isn't the Friendship Games, Indy!" Tox yelled.

Silence filled the room, and both Indigo and Tox stood glaring angry faces with each other with clenched fists. Nostrils were flared, expressions were angered, and everyone was wondering if they were going to fight each other.

"This... isn't... the Friendship Games. This isn't like you simply beating them at a game. This, is not a game. The fate of our entire world depends on us, and we have to save it."

"Oh my god, you sound just like Cinch saying the games depend on her! Do you not see that you have no way to win this!?"

"INDIGO BLARING ZAP! Do you not know I am aware of this!? I am fully aware of the situation at hand, I know we've lost some people, but we just gained more as well! And Sour sacrificed herself to save me, to keep me alive and going. I'm not letting her go down in vain. Right now, the fate of our entire world depends on me, its my fault for getting our friends into that position to begin with, and I am going to fix it by finishing off that Queen, once and for all. And if you don't believe we have a chance of survival.... Then I suggest you get off my ship, and go back, to Earth. You can simply go into my room and enter through the mirror. I have it locked onto the Wondercolt statue. If you want to avenge them, then I suggest you shut, up. If you want to leave, then get out of my sight. I don't need any whiners on my ship, and I certainly don't need anchors to drag me down."

Tox immediately left the ward in anger, and slammed the door hard. Almost everyone exchanged faces with each other, and all had their own thoughts and concerns on their argument. Indigo during all of this, decided to quit.

"Well I'm going. I'm not gonna stay around while she obliterates more of us. Come on Sugar, Sunny, we're getting out of here."

Indigo started to make her way towards the door, but she turned to see Sugarcoat and Sunny hadn't moved from their original positions, except for them both standing side by side, shoulder to shoulder, and both had their arms crossed and neither one of them looked happy. But Sugarcoat almost lost her position when standing as she tried moving forward, but Sunny moved quick enough to save her fall. So it ended up being that Sugarcoat held an arm on Sunny's shoulders for support and Sunny wrapped an arm around her stomach to help keep her standing.

"Well?" Indigo asked.

"I'm not going anywhere. Not when something this bad is going on. We can't just walk away from this." Sugarcoat bluntly said.

"I'm afraid I have to agree with Sugar. While I am sad that we had lost poor Sour and Lemon, we cannot just keep focusing on what we lost. We must keep moving forward and help them win this battle. Its what they would want us to do. If you keep focusing on what you left behind, you'll never see what lies ahead." Sunny replied.

Indigo didn't know how to respond to what they had said, but she knew she couldn't force them to go with her. "Fine. Stay here and let them kill you. But don't come to me if some of you perish in the fight." Indigo left the ward, and they never saw her again. Supposedly going through the portal back to Earth. Sugar and Sunny however were less than happy to see Indigo leave them all alone. Sugar however couldn't keep it in, thinking about what had happened to Sour or Lemon. It got the other girls attention to hear her.

"Sugar? Are you okay?" Applejack asked easing a bit, waiting for a blunt response.

"*sniff* No..."

The girls were surprised to hear that tone from Sugarcoat. None of them in their lives had heard any form of emotion from her other than just being blunt with people.

"I guess it just hit me thinking... Lemon and Sour are dead... and we're never seeing them again!" Sugar then sobbed at what had happened and Applejack came over holding Sugar in a tight embrace letting her cry on her shoulder.

"Wow, I never took you for having these kind of feelings." Sunset said.

"T-that's because I never wanted people...I.. I'm like that. I wanted everyone to think I'm just blunt and nothing else."

"But you're more than that Sugar. I know you're not blunt, you've got feelings like everyone else."

"No... feelings make me weak. Just like how we all thought about Canterlot High..."

"Sugar, no." Applejack then faced Sugarcoat in the eye. "Feelings don't make you weak. It shows you have a heart like everyone else. And its not your fault for losing them. I personally can assure we won't let them go out like that."

Sugar then wiped a tear from her eye, and Applejack held her again, and Sunny Flare and Rarity joined in as well. And as they hugged in an attempt to stay calm, Sunset turned her attention to the computer Indigo was facing and could see Twilight's vitals were perfectly healthy and okay. "Indigo's right. She's okay."

"Well shouldn't we go in and get her out?" Rainbow asked.

"As much as I hate to say it, she's right. There are too many of them in there, and if we barge in now they'll probably take us all out. But we're not giving up. We just have to keep on going."

A few of them gave nods and some gestures showing they were on board with her idea, and then Sunset turned her attention towards Princess Twilight. "Twilight, I... I am so sorry. You alright?"

Twilight wiped away a tear trying to stay calm and cool. "I'll be alright. I have hopes that they'll be okay. I know they can't be dead."

"Well duh! Obviously the plot wouldn't demand for them to be dead because this is a rated PG!" Human Pinkie jumped out of nowhere with a grin.

"Um... what exactly is she saying, dearie?" Sunny asked.

"Its Pinkie Pie, don't question it." Rainbow finished.

Later that night, everyone finally had head to bed. Toxigo however couldn't sleep just thinking about the events that had happened. He tossed, turned, grinned his teeth, placed the pillows in between his legs, took his socks off, but nothing helped.

An hour or so passed, and he still couldn't sleep. So he got his clothes back up and he went onto the main deck and hung onto the railing. Looking down he could see they were hovering over Ponyville where the only things that could be seen were the houses and the street lamps shining on the cobblestone and rocky paths.

All through the 10 minutes he stood watching Ponyville from an above height, he drank from his cup of marshmallow and hot chocolate. But he didn't keep his focus on it when suddenly he heard some hoofsteps walking right behind him.

"What do you want Twilight?"

"I am not Twilight, young one."

Tox turned his head to see the mare he was talking to wasn't Twilight at all. But instead this was Princess Luna, formerly Nightmare Moon, and Princess Celestia's sister.

"Oh, uh, Princess Luna. Nice to meet you. What are you doing here?"

"My sister sent a message to me explaining the condition of the situation you had been placed in. I apologize for not arriving sooner."

"Oh no that's fine, we just lost more people I'm sure that will be easily forgiven." Tox said with a hint of sarcasm. Luna's face showed she wasn't happy with his response, and Tox took a note of it.

"*sigh*, I'm sorry. I shouldn't be giving you attitude, I've just had a stressful day."

"Why is that so?" Luna asked now relaxed and less angry.

"Well first, I don't know what to do about trying to stop an angry, energized, and powerful Queen from taking over all of Equestria. Two, its my fault for her getting that power to begin with. Three, we just lost several of our best friends who may or may not have been killed, and one of them just quit on me. Four, I have been stressed out every day since I hung out with Sunset and her friends because I just lied to their faces about who I am. I lied to Sunset, I lied to Pinkie, Rainbow, Applejack, Twilight, EVERYONE! And now I believe they're not gonna be friends with me because I didn't tell them everything about me out of spite thinking they would never be my friends to begin with! Dagh..."

Tox cover his face trying to hide his tears, but suddenly felt someone holding him in a hug. Tox's eye opened to see the back of someone's hair which was bacon-like. Instantly he knew it was Sunset Shimmer holding him, and Tox wrapped his arms around her exchanging the hug back.

"Um... how long did you hear all of that?"

"I heard everything Tox. And I'm not gonna stop being friends with you because you didn't tell us everything. If it was something really personal I would understand." Sunset said facing him in the eye.

"*sigh*, well, I have to be honest. There's something else about me that I didn't tell you. And I think its time I told the truth about where I am from." Tox replied while wiping a tear away.

"What do you mean?"

"I told you I came from here, but I didn't say where I came from though."

"Okay, well where did you come from?"

"That's the other thing. The place sadly no longer exists, but I believe I can show you if we simply either go into my mind, or we can go back in time to where those events unfolded."

"I'd much rather see how those events unfolded, but I don't see how that is possible." Luna replied.

"I have an idea. I can cast a spell that will allow us to see the events, and we can just move through like ghosts that way we don't alter anything."

"That's great and all but shouldn't we get the others up for this?"

"Well not everyone, just simply you, Twilight, Pinkie, Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow, and myself."

"Alright, I'll go wake them up." With that, Sunset walked down to the lower decks to get them up.

Once everyone was up, they sat inside a circle, holding hands with one another. following which Celestia and Luna fired off energy from their horns and the energy engulfed them all inside the circle. Once they woke up, they looked to see that they weren't inside the ship, but instead were sitting on the dirt in a village. The houses were all made of stone and brick, each one had their own little gardens, the doors were made of wood, they had little torch holders on the sides of the doors.

The gazing at the houses stopped once they hear the laughter of children, or foals in this case. They turned their attention and what they saw made Twilight and Sunset gasp. The foals that were playing, were all alicorns. And once their heads turned they saw even more alicorns around them, and they were all talking among one another.

"They're.... they're.... alicorns!?" Twilight squeed.

"They are, in fact. This is Alicorea, Kingdom of the Alicorns. Alas, only 6 Alicorns remain. Three of which I've seen in my eyes, two lying in the Crystal Empire, and one which has been with you the entire time."

Sunset had no idea what he was talking about. "Wait, what do you mean one that has.... Wait. You... You're an..."

Tox faced her and gave her a nod. Soon the images around them transitioned to a house environment, and everyone took a seat in the chairs.

"Do not worry, you won't be affected and you won't affect any of them around you. They'll just go through you like a ghost. But if my watch is correct, I should be coming down the stairs soon...."

At that moment, everyone's eyes turned to a somewhat younger version of Tox, only he was an alicorn. His appearance this time shown was black and green spiked hair pulled slicked back, a bio-hazard symbol for a cutie mark, and he had no artificial limbs whatsoever. Plus he had no eye-patch, so he was able to see with both eyes.

The young Tox then trotted over to the living room, and then two shadowy figures which were all pitch black and unidentifiable entered the living room as well.

"Those two that are there are supposed to be my parents, but I have lost all memory as to who they are. But now that you have seen what I look like, let me show you as to why I kept running and running."

Suddenly the surroundings changed again only what they saw around them was utter chaos. Houses were destroyed, shrieks were echoing, and millions of explosions, lasers, and yells occurred. Eventually they got another look and saw Queen Chrysalis and her changeling army fighting against the alicorns. And during the fight, they could see the young Tox, younger Celestia, and younger Luna fleeing from the fight. Soon they heard Tox speaking, only here, he started singing.

I see a life flashing, speeding blur

I see days neither fun nor free

I see a future caused by her....

This should not be meant to be

Our city was filled with magic

Many masters, came to rise....

But my days ahead came dark and tragic

No time for hope when all hope dies...

The Queen's changelings came right after me...

All they wanted was my powerful jewel...

But my acid blood hit right to her knees....

We all engaged in a final duel....

Soon they all watched a battle going on between King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis vs Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and young Toxigo

She became stripped of her title...

Now no longer, an alicorn...

But the item I had held became vital

I held my own and a hate became born...

The images changed to watch as Toxigo began running in a snow-like environment. Eventually he came to step into a cave, and he froze himself into  a giant wall of ice.

I froze myself in an ice prison

There I stayed my same young age...

But a burning fire had finally risen

I was freed right from my cage

Soon they watched as he was being freed from his ice prison by some ponies setting fire near it to melt it.

Locked in over a long thousand years...

Explanation, came arranged

But the entity came back and rose my fears

No time to plan when all has changed

Whatever I had been

Having no one here to care

Because of Queen Chrysalis

All I am is an endless nightmare

After a bright flash of white, they all saw they were now over in the human world, during the same time that Sunset Shimmer reigned. Their eyes turned to face Tox, and all stayed in silence after learning everything about him.

"Um, not to sound rude, but I don't quite understand what happened." Applejack asked.

"Easy! Tox lived in an Alicorn village but soon was taken over by Queen Chrysalis and her army of forming changelings to try and gain total world domination but Celestia and Luna fought off the Queen winning victoriously while Tox kept on running which resulted in him freezing himself for a thousand years where he was freed from his prison, and then came charging out of the area without any questions and ran into the portal in the Crystal Empire where he ended up in our world and suffered a terrible life of abuse from Crystal Prep students and then ended up here with all of us!" Pinkie exclaimed then catching her breath.

"Basically, yes." Tox replied. "And that led me to come over to the human world where I suffered even more years of a living Tartarus."

The images around them showed flashbacks of Tox's past with Crystal Prep, but what they saw right now was Tox unconsious, with his body almost spread to the road.

"Oh no. I remember this flashback. We better skip to the next one."

"Aw, come on! How bad can it be?" Pinkie asked.

Suddenly a car's engine revved up and a lights blared on.

"Pinkie there is imagery that will be shown that you don't want to see!"

The car then sped up heading right for Tox, and everyone knew what was going to happen.

"Change the flashback, change the flashback!" Rarity yelled.

The images then changed again this time showing the battle between the Rainbooms and the Sirens during the Battle of the Bands. They saw Tox watching from behind the hill, and they saw bandages wrapped around his ears.

"Oh I remember this, this was when you all fought the Sirens at the Battle of the Bands. I remember, you almost got taken down but at the last moment, Look Out! Sunset Shimmer has risen!" Tox dramatically said.

"How come you have bandages wrapped around your ears? Its like they aren't even... Oh. Wait, never mind," Applejack realized what had happened in that time.

The surroundings changed again this time over at the Friendship Games, where they looked at what was going on with Twilight and Crystal Prep.

"I know I'm asking you to beat a team that isn't playing fair, but Canterlot High must understand that even with magic at their disposal beating Crystal Prep is simply, not, an option." Cinch said.

"Yeah nor is blackmailing your student you moron." Tox snarled.

"Tox, why are we over at the Friendship Games flashback?" Rarity asked.

"Oh I wanted to see the look on the Princess Twilight's when she sees what Crystal Prep did. Okay, okay, so that's not the reason, I wanted you all to see what had happened to me when you girls went to cool off with Twilight."

Toxigo sped up the flashback a bit to get straight to the point. After declaring everyone a winner, the girls walked inside the school while everyone else began conversations with each other. Tox during all of this, having one eye, and looking as ruffled up and beat up as he always did, had a look of anger on his face. They watched as the past Tox walked right up to Neon Lights who didn't see him, and punched him right across the face, forcing him to land on the ground, attracting attention.

"What the heck man!?"

"That's for constantly abusing me, and for that little stunt you pulled against Twilight."

"We didn't pull any stunt on her! Maybe we should pull one out on you!"

Tox smirked deviously after hearing that. "I'd like to see you try to two-timing cheater. And try to take me down when I've got this." His arm then transformed into its two barrelled weapon at Neon, and everyone backed up in fear. "I'm not going to be fighting you Neon, but I will say this, you done messed up. I will be leaving now, and you all need to think about what you've done today. The Friendship Games aren't about proving who's superior, but clearly you're too corrupted to even realize it."

Tox then ran away from Canterlot, down to the right side of the school on the sidewalk, and never came back. The girls then looked at the now present Tox who looked upset at what he had seen.

"Looking back, I shouldn't have stooped to his level and tried to hurt him. And looking at everything I just showed you, now I'm starting to think Indigo's right. Every situation that I've shown you all I ran away from it, and I never had the guts to try and fight back. Maybe its best that you all should fight them without me."

Everyone's eyes opened to see them still sitting together in the circle where they all saw the past, and they got up to talk for real.

"Okay, Tox, look I know you've been afraid of everything that's happened around you, but that's all in the past. In the past few weeks we've seen you do things you haven't done before. You revealed who you are, you defended us, you worked with us, all you've done is help us in our times of need. I know you've changed, and you know it too. But we can't do this without you, we all need you.... and... I need you."

Tox froze in place after hearing what Sunset had spoken. No one had ever said that to him in his entire life. He turned his head to face her and asked, "You... you need me?"

"Yes I do. Ever since we've all met you, you've been really helpful to us, and you've always came in our time of need."

"You helped pull some of our classmates away from death.-" Came from Rainbow Dash.

"You pulled through for us at that Friendship Games rematch--" Said Applejack.

"Not to mention you coming in to save us from that wretched Queen." Rarity finished.

"And you're just super-duper amazing!" Pinkie finished.

Tox gave a smile to the girls, which lightening their faces to see him still with them.

"Alright, you're right. I came through for you girls, and I'm not going to stop here. We're gonna work together, we're gonna kick butt, chew bubblegum, and take names!"

The girls all cheered in victory.

"Okay, you all better get some sleep. Tomorrow, we prepare some new forms of equipment to counteract against the Queen. And I have just the ideas on how to fight them...."

Chapter 27: Suit Up!

The next morning was much more peaceful than the morning before. The sun was shining bright, the birds were happily chirping, it was going to be a start of a beautiful morning. In Sugarcoat and Sunny Flare's bedroom, they were still snoring heavily. Some of their clothes were strewn about, the sheets and pillows and blankets were spread all over their beds, and they spread their bodies out on the beds like animals.

The alarm clock went off and Sugarcoat's fist smashed it to bits. She opened an eye to see it smashed to bits, and then proceeded to get up. Smacking her lips and yawning, she used the bathroom that they installed on the ship, picked up her clothes that had been placed on the floor onto the bed, and she put on a bathrobe. She then placed her orange glasses onto her face, and then Sunny woke up just by her feet making the floorboards creak.

"Morning Sunny." Sugarcoat said.

"Good morning dearie." Sunny said groggily.

Sunny then got her bathrobe on and they entered into the kitchen where Echo Dash was cooking.

"Morning Echo. Do you know where the others are?"

"Rarity La Belle is downstairs with the help of Fluttershy in making new robes and attire for when we battle the changeling army."

"Okay well what about everyone else? Where are they?"

"Subject RD/2187 and Toxigo are target practicing on the upper deck. Sunset, Pinkie, Applejack and Princess Twilight are making pancakes in the other room, and the royal sisters are alerting all of the royal guards to set up defences here in Canterlot."

"Wait, we're here?" Sunny asked.

"I pulled the ship in over to Canterlot while you all were asleep. Right now we're parked at Canterlot Castle."

"Well at least the trip was saved." Sugarcoat bluntly stated.

"Yes. Now if you can call up Master Tox and the others to alert them that their breakfast is ready, that would be helpful."

Sugarcoat and Sunny all got the girls and two guys to come to the dining area and all took their seats and started to eat their breakfast.

"Morning Flare, morning Sugar." Tox said.

"Morning", came from the two of them.

"Has Indigo come back?" Sunny asked.

"Think about it she isn't at the table, so what do you think?" Tox replied sounding blunt.

"I don't think she'll be coming back since she's giving up so easily." Sugarcoat said.

"Well I don't care at this point, we need to keep going. Besides, there's still plenty of us, we can do it."

Tox then took a sip from his chocolate milk, and spoke again.

"Oh before I forget, Sunset there was something else important that I didn't tell you. When I was with the Shadowbolts, we had an encounter with the Dazzlings, and for some reason, I ponied up out of nowhere. And that was just from me saying that I forgave them."

"Wait, you ponied up?" Twilight asked.

"Yeah, I did. And it happened several other times before. And that was just repeating the traits from the rest of your human friends. But for some reason I don't know why I did just flat out of nowhere."

"I think I may have a reason for that. The Tree of Harmony that used to reside in the Everfree Forest, holds different Elements on its branches to represent the Elements of Harmony. But there has been rumor going that for the empty branches, there would new elements unlocked in time. I think your pony ups with the repeats of everyone else was signaling something to you. Yeah... I think you have unlocked an element."

"Yeah, unlocking an  that explains how I ponied up at the Battle of the Bands." Sunset replied.

"Yes, yes it does. But if that's the case, then maybe there are others out there who have elements as well. In fact, we discovered two others who had elements. Flash is one of them, as well as Coppermane."

"Who, now?"

"Oh that's right, you don't know him. He's actually an ex-Shadowbolt like you are, and he kind of shares a dark past like you do too." Flash replied.

"What does he look like?"

"Coppermane has white skin, copper colored hair, bit of a shy guy, and nowadays he's seen with a hoodie with a white music staff with a treble clef, along with sparkles in the background." Sugarcoat bluntly stated. "We saw him with Fluttershy at the Friendship Games."

Tox's face kept a look of confusion.

"I'm sorry I still don't recognize him, you got a photo?"

Fluttershy pulled a phone from her pocket and showed some photos of her and Coppermane together.

"Oh wait I recognize that guy. I saw him at Crystal Prep, but then one day he lashed out at Neon Lights... happiest day I ever got at Crystal Prep. Tell him I said thanks for that."

"Oh, um... okay.. I guess." Fluttershy responded.

"And now that I think of it, I've seen that guy rocking the grand piano a few times. Very impressive talent right there."

"Yeah..." Fluttershy blushed.

"Tox's eye then looked at Fluttershy again, and spoke up. "Wait a minute... is he your boyfriend?"

"Uh-huh."

"Nice..." Tox's mouth grinned. "So, wait, why did he lash out at Neon?"

"He lashed out because he was being pushed to the breaking point. Everyone constantly picked on him and they wouldn't leave him alone, so he, blew a fuse and... um.. beat him up."

"Ouch... my deepest sympathies to your boyfriend Shy. Well, at least going to CHS got him away from the CPA kids right?"

"Sadly no." Sunset replied.

"Neon Lights tried to sabotage their relationship." Rainbow replied.

A look of grim anger appeared on Tox's face, and his fists were clenched tight to the point they were almost turning white, but he stopped and took a deep breath to calm down.

"Wow. Just... wow. How low does he step? I'm starting to think he's got no soul, he only hurts people just to prove he's better than them. Typical." Tox then took another bite of the pancake. "Remind me, when we get back to slap him right across the face."

"No, its okay, you don't have to go to that much--"

"Fluttershy. Neon Lights has hurt me enough and he can hurt me all he wants, but no one hurts a friend of my friend. Any friend of yours, is a friend of mine, and I'm not gonna let him get away with that."

"If you say so dearie." Sunny replied, then took another bite of her food.

"So-" Sugarcoat then finished chewing. "-what exactly are we doing to get ready for this battle?"

Toxigo moved his synthetic finger over a map of Canterlot City and the castle giving them directions on what to do.

"Okay, here's what we're gonna do, we're gonna mount the Changeling Cannons in different parts of the city, so they can take out the changelings in different areas, luckily they're impossible to get rid of. We should have a chance to take them down. And all of us are going to split into groups so we may handle different soldiers and warriors that come through to try and kill us."

Sugarcoat and Applejack looked at each other both nodding in agreement.

"Now here are the groups. Jackie and Rare will take the east where pony Rare's boutique is set up, Skittles, Echo, and Shy, will take the south side where you'll find a shop with a giant pair of scissors over it, you'll take the street there. Flash, Pinks, and the Royal Princesses will take the west side. The rest of us, being Shimmer-cakes, Sugar, and Flare will take the north side."

Tox then looked up to everyone and everyone faced him as he spoke.

"I couldn't have picked any other group of friends to fight along side with. I'm glad you all came for me. Now..." Tox loaded the barrels on his arm rifle, and smiled, "-Lets have a battle."

Everyone headed out and started prepping their machines and gear, in fashionably enough, a song montage.

Equestria.....

Everyone started putting batteries and energy cells into the light cannons, and began testing their laser swords, or the weapon that Tox learned to make after watching their world's film called Star Wars.

We've come this far, and we're not going back (No Way)

Prepare yourselves, cause we'll make an attack! (Attack)

Don't try and find us, we'll be tracking you down! (Right Now)

And when we're finished we'll be saving this town!

All the way, (all the way)

All the way, For Equestria!

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

All the way (all the way)

All the way, for Equestria!

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

Later, everyone started getting their new battle attire on. The Mane Six, which included Sunset, all wore kimono/robe-like outfits, each with their cutie mark emblems on them and all in different colors. Sugarcoat now wore a super-tight spandex outfit, which was all in black with blue and yellow lightning bolts, her belt had little sticks of yellow and blue colored dynamite, she had blue goggles which went over her glasses, and on her back she had a Gatling light cannon. Sunny Flare's attire was new too, she had on a spandex outfit as well, only hers was purple with black streaks, her belt had a rainy cloud emblem on it, on her sides she had shurikens in the shape of her hair clip, a headset on her face with a microphone, and she had chest armor, with spikes on the shoulder pads. Flash, on the other hand, equipped himself with golden Royal Guard armor, along with a Spartan helmet, a sash, and running boots. He too had light cannons strapped to his arms so he could fire them off towards the enemy.

Sunny: We fought real hard and we're gonna win...

Sugar: We're only telling you once....

Sunset: Our magic comes from the inside out

Toxigo: What you see's what you get, you won't ever forget

All the way, (all the way)

All the way, For Equestria!

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

All the way (all the way)

All the way, for Equestria!

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go!

Na, na, na-na-na, oh

Na, na, let's go...

Everyone had gotten into positions, and all were ready, for when the enemy would come.

Chapter 28: We Will, We Will Stop You

Everyone got into positions onto the streets, holding their energy cannons and stood into positions looking like war heroes. Sunny Flare then lowered her visor down to look towards the oncoming army of changelings, but she noticed some other additions. She saw the sight of ponies wearing dark armor, with helmets with green eye holes, dark black manes and tails, and their armor was horned.

"Well I can say this for a fact. They have more backup with them."

"Wait, what do you mean?" Tox then pulled out some binoculars to take a closer a look and immediately recognized them. "Hold on a nano-click, those solders are Sombra soldiers. But that doesn't make sense, they are only ruled by King Sombra. *gasp* Oh no..."

"What?" Sunset asked.

"If they're lead by King Sombra, then that means...." Tox look through the binoculars again and saw King Sombra was leading the march. "Uh oh. We're in some major trouble now."

"Why? Is King Sombra leading them?" Sunset asked.

"Worse. My dad is leading them! Look!"

Tox handed the binoculars over to Sunset for her to see, and she saw King Sombra. "I don't understand, I'm looking at King Sombra, how is.... wait. No... "

"Yeah."

"King Sombra, the lord of darkness and fear, is your dad!?" Sunset screamed.

"Yeah I forgot to mention that. Sorry."

"Is there anything else we don't know about you?" Sunny sarcastically asked.

"Well other than I robbed a bank using only a ballpoint pen, I may have stolen some cans of whip cream from Pinkie, and I hacked Lemon Zest's YR-Book account posting inappropriate photos of her. And I'm a woman."

"Wait, what!?"

"Just kidding on the last one, everything else is true though." Tox replied.

"Both of you, we need to focus right now." Sunset interrupted.

"Right, right, that's a good point. By the way, is Sugarcoat ready on the motorbike?" Tox asked.

"Yes, she's ready and waiting for when they attack." Sunny replied.

"Good. Tell her to keep her position." Sunset replied.

"Got it. Sugarcoat, orders are to stay in position until changelings charge in." Sunny radioed Sugarcoat.

"Copy that. Over and out." Sugarcoat replied.

Over in another part of town, Rainbow Dash got into position by getting onto a motocross bike, sitting at an end of the street, with light cannons mounted on the sides of the bike. She still had the kimono robe attire, but with some extra additions like a helmet to keep on (because, safety first, duh) and holding a light cannon on her back to carry in case her bike goes down. Fluttershy took position onto a rooftop holding a light cannon mounted on her arm, and Echo stood right next to her with two light cannons mounted on her arms, an eyepiece over her left eye, and on her back was a jet-pack. But while the two of them were on the rooftop, Echo flipped down her eyepiece and decided to get a closer look. Looking through the visor eyepiece, it zoomed in on the oncoming army, and found even more figures.

"Charging army indicates four more life forms have joined their army." Echo said.

"Who else with them?"

"Scanning now.... Life forms are of three sirens, in the form of humans. Another life form identified, as Twilight Sparkle."

"Twilight's okay! Wait, why is she with them?"

"Phyiscal form has shown she is in possession of portal magic, black wings with streams of light blue, and she is hovering in the air with the sirens. Subject is re-identified as Midnight Sparkle."

Fluttershy's face dropped after hearing what Echo's last reply, she knew exactly what she was talking about. And in a quick move of action, Fluttershy moved her mic piece down, and spoke into it.

"Uh, girls? We may have a problem." Fluttershy said.

"Copy that Fluttershy. What's the issue?" Came from Applejack's com.

"The Dazzlings are there, and our other Twilight. She's turned back into the she-demon again!" Fluttershy whisper yelled.

"That's...not...good. I'll radio Sunset and the others to let them know." Applejack replied.

Over with the villains, the armies and their leaders slowly moved towards Canterlot Castle getting ready for a charge down.

"Our chance for revenge is right in front of us girls, all we have to do destroy them all." Adagio said.

"I can't wait to take down those infernal Rainbooms. Can't believe they managed to escape though." Aria grumbled.

"It doesn't matter now young Aria. There's still several of their friends that have been eliminated, and we can eliminate even more of them. While you all handle them, I'll take Canterlot Castle. I'll see if the Royal Sisters need some rearrangements.... If you manage to capture that despicable green one named Toxigo, bring him and any other friends with him to me... I'd like to personal suck all of the magic out of him."

"No problem my dear Queen. No problem at all..." Adagio replied.

"You shall die Celestia... you killed my son, now I will avenge him...."

Over back with Sunset's end, the group of three readied their weapons for battle, with looks of determination.

"The first wave's coming in!" Flare shouted.

"Got it Flare, lets do this. Be careful, Chrysalis. Because we will, we will, stop you...."

And thus, the invasion had begun. Changelings, SombrasSoldiers, Midnight Sparkle, and the Dazzlings began terrorizing the town by firing several amounts of lasers towards the buildings basically trying to destroy them. In the streets, the Sombra soldiers began charging and soon Royal Guards began charging and they engaged in a battle. They rammed into each other, they gave each other kicks, and knees, and punches with their front hooves, they just kept on fighting. Fluttershy and Echo from the rooftop managed to help out the guards by being snipers. Fluttershy shot some of the Sombra soldiers by shooting arrows, which she used during the Friendship Games. Only here instead of the arrows being lethal and killing anyone, they were charged with electricity so she can stun them.

Rainbow also took the time to ram some of the Sombra soldiers down by speeding up on her motocross bike, which had the energy cannons mounted on the sides, and as she sped up, she held onto a button on the handle bars which pulled the trigger on the energy cannons which locked on and shot down several Sombra soldiers,

"WHOO HOO!!! This! IS! AWESOME!" Rainbow shouted in victory.

Over at Flash Sentry's end, he loaded up an energy rifle, and managed to hit every target that came his way. Changelings came from every direction, but with the help of Pinkie using her party cannon rifle, she and Flash shot down all the changelings that came at them.

"Whoa, nice shot Pinkie." Flash complimented.

"Thanks! Whoop, look out!" Pinkie pulled the trigger again and shot confetti and streamers towards another changeling, and the bug was so shocked he flinched back and he started coughing up confetti.

"Ugh... that's not very tasty." Pinkie said.

Over at Applejack and Rarity's end they were hiding behind some tables they set up as a defense board in front of pony Rarity's boutique, and were patiently waiting for any changelings to attack.

"Ready Rarity?"

"Absolutely Applejack. Oh and I absolutely adore these robes, they're spectacular. Where did Tox say he got the idea from?" Rarity asked.

"He said he got the idea from this science fiction film called Star Fights or Star.... Star Wars, yeah Star Wars. He wanted to make clothes that would help us move around better. I don't see how fighting in Japanese robes will help, but I'm not gonna argue with his logic." Applejack replied.

The two of them peaked up and saw some Sombra soldiers standing rubbing their hooves against the ground signalling that they were going to charge. Soon their eyes glowed, and they began charging, only for Applejack to chuck apple shaped grenades at them which gave them electric shocks and knocked them out. Eventually some more changeling soldiers hit the ground and shot lasers towards them which Rarity blocked by quickly activating a shield from her gauntlet which deflected right off the shield back towards the changelings knocking them down.

"Nice block." Applejack smiled.

"Why thank you darling, all thanks to Tox's handywork." Rarity beamed.

Over at Sunset's end, the group of three were all ready for action as dozens of Sombra soldiers right in front of them.

"I've been waiting to do this for a long time." Tox grinned. After cocking his rifle arm, the group of three opened fire upon the Sombra soldiers as they came running in. Energy came blasting, hooves came charging, and roars were cried. Eventually Sugarcoat with a grin, came charging in on the motocross bike and started shooting down the solders like an action hero.

"WHOO-HOO!!!!" Sugarcoat yelled.

Soon Sugarcoat stopped firing at them after realizing she was out of energy shells, and made a jump off the bike which launched itself towards more soldiers ramming them over. After gazing towards more fallen enemies and giving a fist gesture in victory, she pulled out the energy Gatling cannon hanging on her back, and activated it, stood next to Sunny Flare and pointed it towards the changelings charging in, both yelling towards them.

"Normally I wouldn't say this, but this is kind of fun! Its like a videogame!" Sugarcoat shouted.

"Like those Death Trap games you play?" Sunny yelled over the firing noise.

"Yes, exactly! I never felt happier and more alive!" Sugarcoat laughed.

Both of them stood back to back as they shot down more changelings in the air with the energy cannons, and soon Sunset and Toxigo joined them as well, as now it became four all with them standing together. Eventually Sunny and Sugarcoat stopped using the cannons, and started using their other weapons. Sunny started throwing her shuriken hair clips towards the enemy which bounced off all of the changelings in the air, and went right back to her hand. Sugarcoat then pulled out some dynamite sticks from her holster, and flung them towards the changelings which exploded and got them stuck into huge globs of cotton candy.

"Remind me to thank Pinkie for the idea." Sugarcoat said.

Sunset began making fighting moves of her own, going all Jackie Chan on the changelings that came near. She used several amounts of judo, tai kwon do, and karate. Toxigo performed the same acrobatic movements as well, but also throwing in several magic shots, rifle shots, and even more karate. After all of the changelings got knocked down and unconscious, the four of them cheered in victory, however, that was a bad idea because they soon were surrounded by the Dazzlings.

"Hello Dagi, its been a while." Tox replied smirking.

"Too long, Toxigo... And you're coming with us."

"I don't think so Dagi."

But at that moment, Adagio fired off an electric shock from a gun at Toxigo and Sunset who both became knocked out and fell to the ground unconscious.

"Good thing we stole those from the police officer. That would have made complications. Now you two will be coming with us unless you want to see your friends die."

Sugarcoat and Sunny had no choice but to listen to her. So they raised their arms in surrendering, and Aria snagged their hands in electrocuffs, and their hands were placed at the back of their heads.

"Now lets go, the Queen is waiting for us in Canterlot Castle."

So Adagio picked up a now electro-cuffed Toxigo and Sunset and carried them both on her shoulders leading away, while Aria and Sonata held their weapons against them gesturing them to follow her, all the way to Canterlot Castle unnoticed and unseen. But little did they know a figure in black and purple spandex tights, with streaks of lightning bolds on them, and a mask with gold goggles, had been watching the entire time.

Chapter 29: You Always Were Blunt Sugarcoat

Over at Canterlot Castle, the Dazzlings stood in the throne room, where Queen Chrysalis was standing facing the electro-cuffed prisoners which were on the ground, on their knees looking up, Toxigo, Sunset, Sugarcoat, and Flare. All of them were terrified to be facing the Queen of the changelings, especially when they're cuffed and on the ground unable to get free.

"Its been a while since we last met, haven't we, Toxigo?"

"If I recall, the last time we met was when you tried to kill me after you set me free from the ice. Wouldn't have minded if you just left me there for eternity."

"Oh but that wouldn't be fun my dear... Hehehehehe... And just who are these other two girls with you? I've never met such a more delicious looking meal...."

"They came with him all the way, they were some of the other girls who attacked our warriors. Shadowbolts, I presume." Adagio replied.

"You mean that other elite flying team? Hm...they don't look anything like the other Shadowbolts." Chrysalis said as she got closer and observed them while also smacking her lips in hunger.

"Because they're humans my good Queen. Now, about our payment."

"What payment?"

"You promised you would recreate our old pendants so we can have our singing voices again, but so far we aren't getting those, so I suggest we get paid, now."

"Just you wait, Adagio dear. I will go get Sombra and Midnight so they may join us in the slaughter." Chrysalis then marched off making the ground shake and exited through the door, leaving the Dazzlings in the throne room guarding the prisoners.

"Its a lie you know." Tox spoke.

"What did you say?" Adagio replied confused, then moved up front so he could look him in the eye.

"Chrysalis isn't going to go through with your demands. She's gonna double cross you."

"And why do you say that?"

Tox's jaw dropped after hearing that question, and he stared blankly at them like they were idiots before raising his tone.

"Really? You can't be this serious? This is Queen Chrysalis we're talking about. Queen of the changelings, queen of creatures bent on manipulation and feeding off of the love from everyone, a master of deception, and a compulsive liar. You really expect her to honor. Her. Word?"

Adagio was caught in a shock she didn't know how to respond.

"Well uh--"

"Adagio. Listen to me. All of you Dazzlings."

Aria and Sonata both walked up and stood with Adagio facing Tox in the eye, and let him continue speaking, and Sunset, Sugar, and Flare all listened to him.

"I know you all wanted back at the Rainbooms and Twilight for a long time, I get it. Believe me, I wanted to get back at the two girls right behind me for stuff they did in the human world to me. Not very good things. But planning revenge isn't worth it. Revenge isn't something that will keep you satisfied. The only way to get out of the situation is to either ask for forgiveness, or move on and make amends. If you join us, we can get you a lifetime of happiness."

The three Dazzlings paused and took in thought over what Tox had offered. For a long time they desired to get back at Twilight and her friends for taking them down at the Battle of the Bands, but not a single one of them considered taking a different route then getting even. Adagio took some thought and gave this to ponder, if she is lying to us.... I much rather suffer punishment by them than being obliterated by her.

"But why do you think she'll betray us, outside of those other reasons?" Aria asked.

"Because love beats hate."

But the Dazzlings didn't have time to respond as soon Queen Chrysalis, Midnight Sparkle, and King Sombra walked into the throne room, all grinning maliciously. Midnight continued to hover in the air and joined right next to Queen Chrysalis who took a seat in Celestia's throne.

"Alright my good King, you may choose who to kill first..."

The Dazzlings got out of the way, but then Sombra stood frozen in shock at the sight of Toxigo being one of the prisoners ready to be attacked. He hadn't seen him in a long time.

"No... Its not true...."

"Hello... Dad." Tox snared.

"Son, I.... its been too long." Sombra replied in a somber tone.

"Well it certainly hasn't been too long for you start terrorizing ponies homes here in Canterlot."

"No, son I didn't choose to do that."

"Well you chose to terrorize the Crystal Empire on your own so why not here, and now?"

"Will you just ignore that little bug and kill him!?"

Sombra didn't go through with the command, but instead turned to face her with an angry face expression.

"Why is my son in chains?" Sombra demanded after stomping a metal covered hoof.

"Oh you didn't know? She planned on killing me so she could blame the royal sisters for it so you'd be bent on killing them instead of her. But guess its easy when you're evil to not even care about those around you, isn't it?" Tox glared at Sombra. Sombra stood still in silence unsure of how to respond. He hadn't seen his son for a long time, and the reason for his attacks against the Crystal Empire in the first place was to get back at Celestia and Luna because he believed they had killed his son due to Chrysalis manipulating him. But now hearing upon the fact his son was still alive, he thought back to everything he had done. He couldn't undo what had been done, but he can pay for his mistakes.

"What are you waiting for Sombra? Kill him..."

"No." Sombra turned around and stood in front of the four of them standing his ground.

"What!?"

"I said no! I attacked the Crystal Empire to get back at the royal sisters because you had told me they killed the only son I had. Well now I see you're still just as manipulative as you always were. Well that ends here, I am not going to let you hurt my son or his friends!"

"Fine, I'll let the Dazzlings kill you." Chrysalis then turned her eyes towards the Dazzlings, but Sonata stood forward and stood her ground against the Queen with an angry face expression.

"No! I'm not gonna stand by and kill them! I never thought about living a new life instead of constantly failing at revenge, but now I am! I may an idiot, but I know killing them isn't the right thing to do! And this was never about us to begin with, this was all about you!"

Chrysalis froze for a moment, then gave an evil smile and laughed manically.

"Well if that's how you feel my dear Sonata, I WILL BANISH YOU INTO THE REALM OF DARKNESS ALONG WITH THE TIMBERWOLVES AND EVERYONE ELSE!" The Queen opened fire on Sonata and zapped her, and she vanished, going into the same realm with Lemon and Sour. Aria was so terrified at what she saw, she tried walking back to flee, but soon Chrysalis turned to face her and trapped her in a corner.

"And I do appreciate your loyalty to me Aria, but I'm afraid Sonata was right. This is all about me! I BANISH YOU TOO!" Chrysalis then zapped Aria who joined Sonata in the same void.

After zapping them, Chrysalis stomped her bug legs onto the ground as she walked up facing the group of cuffed humans, and Sombra still stood his ground.

"Goodbye, weaklings... I never loved you puny mortals anyway...." But just as Chrysalis was about to zap them, she was thrown back by an enoromous blast of energy which shook her to the side and knocked her down. She quickly got back up on her feet and saw the sight of someone standing in a mechanical armored suit. The girl then moved forward with a determined expression on her face and spoke.

"You give love a bad name, bug!"

The girl it turned out was Indigo Zap operating one of the war suits that Tox had stored away on the CHS Shadowbolt.

"Oh that's what happened to that battle suit." Tox stated.

Chrysalis hissed towards Indigo, and she made a punch using the machine right across her face, and then kicked her right in the chest knocking her down. She then pressed a button and the mechanical fighting suit transformed itself out of her, and then flew up and kept on fighting, revealing Indigo in black and purple spandex tights, with streaks of lightning on it, a belt with gun holsters, shoulder pad armor, gauntlet communicators, golden goggles flipped over her eyes, black boots, and on her back she had what looked like a long hoverboard, and another energy cannon.

"Indigo! You're back!" Sunny exclaimed.

As they all talked, Sombra using his magic, macheted through the cuffs on all four of them, and they all quickly got back up.

"I thought about what you said and you were right, I shouldn't leave you all alone to fight them. I agreed I was going to pay for my mistakes, and if that means fighting along side you guys in a war, then so be it." Indigo grinned.

Tox then looked at Indigo with a smile and said "Well I'm glad you've come back to help us."

"I hate to interrupt right now, but we should probably run right now!" Sugarcoat interrupted.

"Right, come on!" Tox led Sunset, the three Shadowbolts, Adagio, and Sombra away from the throne room, but they were all chased by changelings who came charging after them, but Sombra ordered some of his soldiers to counteract and fight against the bugs to buy them time. The group ended up locking themselves in a kitchen room, and they barricaded the doors to keep the enemy out.

"Well, that happened." Sugarcoat bluntly stated.

"I don't even know how to respond right now." Tox said.

Sunset not paying attention to them, turned her attention towards Adagio who had been adverting their attention. She walked up towards her, and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Adagio? Are you okay?" Sunset asked.

"*sniff* no...."

Sunset was taken aback at what she had heard. Adagio Dazzle was actually, seriously, emotionally crying.

"What's wrong?"

"I... I am so sorry... I didn't know we could have gone a different way. But now I lost my sisters...."

Adagio then nearly choked Sunset giving her a tight hug, and Sunset exchanged a hug back trying to comfort her. She allowed Adagio to cry on her shoulder just letting her sadness out.

"I'm so sorry Adagio." Sunset said in a gentle tone.

"No, you have nothing to be sorry for. I'm the one who needs to apologize. You offered me a chance to redeem myself and I never took it. Its all my fault you're in this mess in the first place. And now my sisters are gone...."

Tox slowly walked up towards adagio and wiped away another tear with his synthetic finger. Adagio opened her eyes to feel the cold touch of metal on her face and saw Tox right behind Sunset looking at her with sympathy.

"I may not be able to get them back, but I can assure you this, they won't go down just like that. We're fighting to stop Chrysalis, and we will stop her. I promise. In the meantime, why not help us figure a way out of here?" Tox offered.

Adagio gave a nod, and accepted the light cannon that Tox offered her. She strapped it to her right arm, and Tox gave a quick instruction before turning his attention to his father.

"Why is it now you're helping us? You clearly didn't care when you were fighting against Mom. In fact if my memory serves correctly, you killed her! Why do you now want to help us?"

Sombra could tell his son wasn't happy, but he began speaking.

"Son, your mother is still alive. In fact, she's with Luna in the city fighting more of those changelings."

"What are you talking about, I don't... No. She's....But that doesn't make sense! I was adopted!"

"While that is true she adopted you, she cared for you very much. And its my fault for turning against you too. But I want to fix my mistakes."

Tox took a moment of silence to process this, but realized he had no choice. They were all trapped in a kitchen with only one way out, so its either stay and get caught or work together to escape and stay alive.

"Fine. But just stay out of my way, the queen is being taken down by me."

Tox turned his face towards everyone else who gave questioning looks as to what they were talking about.

"Are you kidding me! Is there anything else we don't know about you that's important right now!?" Sunset waved her arms in anger, but then flinched the minute she heard a slam against the door.

"Oh no." Sombra whispered.

The humans cocked their energy guns to prepare for them to charge down the door. Sombra stomped his hooves towards the ground, and Toxigo readied his arm rifle.

"What was that conversation about?" Sunset asked.

"That's not important right now. Sunny, please tell me you have the tracker on you? I'd like to know how many of them are there."

Sunny quickly activated the tracker and pointed it towards the barricaded door. Sweat ran down her cyan skin as she constantly looked down towards the tracker and at the door just making sure they weren't going to bash it down.

"9 meters!" Sunny stated.

The group stood together with their weapons all ready and waiting for them to charge through.****

"8...-" Sunny quickly looked at the tracker. "7....-" And Sunny kept on looking up and down and up and down just keeping her guard up. "6... 5..."

"That can't be right, that's right where we are." Indigo replied, as she leaned in closer to see it.

"Well if they're in the room then...." Sunset started to speak, but then thought of a disturbing idea. What if the changelings weren't in the room, but rather, under, or on top of the room? Tox stood on top of some counter tops to get up to the ceiling, and leaned in closer to listen in. The sound that he heard was lots of buzzing noises coming from the top of the ceiling. And he got such a huge shock the minute changelings started bursting through one part of the ceiling he fell right down onto his back.

"They made it through! Get them!"

Sunny, Sugarcoat, and Indigo fired the light cannons like crazy towards the changelings that kept on bursting through, but they were going through the shells like mad. Indigo fired so many shells that she was starting a pile of bullet shells around her feet, and soon it kept on piling up that the shells were right up to her chest, and she still kept firing like Rambo.

Sugarcoat turned to the side to see the shells piling up and smiled.

"You'd make Rambo proud!" Sugarcoat shouted.

"Maybe!" Indigo yelled back.

"Dad! Do you have an idea on how we can out of here!?" Tox screamed.

"Yes I do, follow me! We got to go through the back, that will take us to a hallway, and we just need to keep running down the halls till we make it outside!" Sombra replied over the rifles firing.

Sombra and Sunset made it to another door and attempted to get it unlocked, while Tox held a finger to his metallic ear to contact for help.

"Echo! Echo come in!"

"Echo here, over."

"Get the CHS Shadowbolt over here for an immediate evac! We've got to get out of this castle!"

"Roger. Over and out." Echo replied.

Adagio was getting into the fight, she kept on shooting each and every one of the changelings and she didn't miss. But she slowly moved her way to where Sunset and Sombra were, trying to get the door unlocked.

"Can't you just kick the door down?"

"I tried that, it's not working, we're trying to pick the lock!" Sombra yelled.

"Alright you buggers, you want some!? GET SOME! Get some! Get some! Yeah!? How do you like that!? You like that you miserable ticks!?" Indigo shouted as she kept on using the ammo from her energy rifle. With a huge grin, determined eyes, and ignoring everything else around her, nothing was stopping her.

"Come on! Come on! Come on you buggers! Come on you too! Oh you want some of this!? I'll give you some!"

But Indigo couldn't keep her focus on them for much long because soon a hole burst through the floor, and some changelings grabbed onto her and were dragging her down.

"Hey! Get off!" Indigo tried firing at them, but she couldn't focus.

"Indigo!" Sunny yelled. She ran over to try and pull her out of the hole, but other changelings interfered and tried to kill her, but she took them down.

Indigo tried her hardest to climb up, but too many hooves wrapped around her, and she disappeared into the hole yelling. Sunny looked back at it but she was too late. First Sour and Lemon, now you...

"Sunny, come on!" Tox shouted.

Sunny and Sugarcoat had no choice but they ran towards the door now unlocked and the group made it through. The locked the doors just in case, and all took a moment to breath. Tox looked up and noticed Indigo wasn't there.

"Indigo didn't make it, did she?

Sunny shook her head sadly in response.

"Well, at least she went down fighting alongside with us. But right now we got to keep going." Tox replied as he loaded up his gun.

The changelings immediately ran through the doors, and the group started running again pursued by the swarm of bugs.

"We're on our way! We'll be near the castle in 5 minutes!" Echo spoke into the ear com.

"Alright, just wait for us to arrive!" Tox shouted.

The group kept running down the hall, trying to avoid getting caught by the bugs. In the front, Sombra was leading, with Sunset behind, followed by Tox and Adagio, continued by Sunny Flare, and Sugarcoat stayed at the back trying to keep the bugs off their tail. Even though Sugarcoat kept shooting one by one, they still kept going. She pulled the trigger again, but found she was out of bullets. She threw the energy Gatling cannon to another bug, and just simply pulled out an energy pistol.

"Sugarcoat! Move!" Sunset yelled.

The group ran to the right into another hallway, while Sugarcoat kept firing. Another bug sped up and caught up to her and gave a big bite on her leg which injured her.

"OW! Agh... I'm down!" Sugarcoat shouted.

The group stopped partway to hear her scream.

"Sugarcoat!" Tox shouted.

As Sugarcoat tried to crawl on the ground, Flare decided to go back and help her.

"Go! Just keep going!" Flare said as she pat the side of Tox's shoulder before running.

Flare ran over to where Sugarcoat was and helped her up.

"Where are you hurt?"

"One of them gave a big bite on the leg." Sugarcoat moaned.

Flare got her back up on her feet helping her attempt to walk, but unfortunately a changeling landed in the way and knocked them down, only to be shot by Flare. The two of them turned heads to look at the army of changelings heading their way, and both looked worried.

"You think this is our end?" Sugarcoat asked.

"I believe so. Well, at least it will be said we went down fighting. I think that's quite an accomplishment." Flare weakly smiled to Sugarcoat who rested her head on Flare's chest and Flare wrapped an arm around her just to stay close to her as they would face their end.

"You know, if Lemon was here, she'd probably find our skin tight spandex outfits sexy. She's always wanted to look hot in fashion", Sugarcoat bluntly stated.

Flare gave a light laugh towards Sugar's comment. "You always were blunt Sugarcoat."

"And you were always polite." Sugar then looked up to face her in the eye. "That's what I liked about you."

Flare gave a smile and rested her head against Sugar's. "Thank you, Sugarcoat."

The two of them turned their heads up to see Midnight Sparkle laughing manically hovering above them.

"Oh what a happy display of affections. To bad neither one of you will live long enough." Midnight laughed manically just before charging up her hands with energy.

"You know I'd much rather die by exploding myself than being zapped into the realm they rest in." Flare stated.

"I think that can be easily arranged. I got a few bombs on me left." Sugarcoat replied as she pulled out a grenade from her holster. "This is an actual grenade, its not one of the candy ones I had made." Sugar then popped the top off of the grenade and was ready to pull the trigger.

"You want to die with me?" Sugarcoat asked.

"I'd rather die with you than be killed with them." Flare smiled as a tear went down her face.

"Toxigo would be proud. And this,  goes for all of our friends. For Sunset, for Lemon, Sour, Indigo. Everyone." Sugar then hit her thumb onto the button and Flare wrapped a hand around hers, following which all of their hands were wrapped around the trigger.

"Let this be sign, that we will stay friends, now and forever." Sugarcoat finished before closing her eyes.

Flare closed her eyes with tears still going down but with a smile on her face.

Back with the remaining four, they all made it to a ledge of a balcony in another part of the castle where they had lost the changelings, but they listened in carefully and felt a big explosion inside the building which they could see smoke coming from inside and part of the top of the castle came down. Tox turned his head back to look in the smoke filled hallway, and a tear came down his face taking in notice that Sugarcoat and Sunny didn't make it.

"At least they went down fighting. Much like the other Shadowbolts."

But he didn't have much time to mourn for all of their heads turned to see Echo had gotten the giant ship over to the ledge, and everyone jumped across and landed on the deck. Once Echo saw everyone was on board, he turned the ship around and fired the turbos to launch it towards the city to regroup with everyone else.

Chapter 30: Element of Forgiveness

After escaping Canterlot Castle, Echo parked the ship onto the tracks where the train station was since it was the farthest location from the castle, and the changelings continued the attack. The five of them got off the ship and they met up with everyone else who was waiting for them.

"Why is Adagio with you guys?" Applejack asked sounding annoyed.

"And for that matter, how come Sombra's with you as well?" Princess Twilight asked.

"Well guess what-" Sunset was about to explain but Pinkie interrupted.

"King Sombra is actually his father?"

Sunset's jaw almost dropped but then remembered that you should never question Pinkie Pie.

"Yeah, that's right." Sunset replied.

Rainbow rubbed her hand on her face trying to process the information, but then looked with a straight face. "Is.... Is there anything else we don't know right now?"

"Well there might be a possibility Sugar and Flare died from a grenade in that castle, and Indigo it turns out came back at the last minute to save us, but we just lost her as well so--"

At that moment, they heard the sound of a sewer grate clattering, and they turned to see a grate fire up into the air and hit the ground. Hands came out of the hole, revealing Indigo Zap climbing out of the hole with a different appearance now. Her hair was ruffled up, one of the lenses on her goggles was cracked, a scar went down her right eye with some blood going down, the top of her suit was now gone revealing the black tank top, and there were some cuts and little bits of the legs of the suit gone.

"Hi guys, what's up?" Indigo asked.

"Indigo... You're alive! What happened?"

"They dragged me down, but I managed to kick them away and I had to crawl through the sewer systems over to here to escape their sights. Now, two things, one what where's Sugar and Flare, and can someone get me a band-aid? The blood is coming from eye, and that doesn't feel good."

Applejack came over to her with a medic kit, and Sunset explained what happened to her. Indigo as she felt the small band-aid below her eye though over the situation with a concerned face, but she straightened herself back up.

"Well, you don't have to worry. I'm still around and I'm staying. But, I should say, Tox... I'm... I'm sorry. I shouldn't have left, I made a promise to stay with you by your side but I didn't do that. I... I..."

"Indigo. You were stressed out, and that's understandable. No one should be pressured like that. I am glad you've come back to help, and I forgive you for your actions. You, forgive me?"

Indigo gave a smile and said. "I forgive you."

"Thank you, Indigo."

Just at that moment, Tox ponied up once again, and the wings, the tail, and the ears sprouted once more all in a glowing green aura, and landed back on the ground, and the pony parts vanished.

"Again?!" Wait a minute..." Tox stopped and looked up.

"What? What is it?"

Everyone looked to the sky as they watched Midnight Sparkle float into the air with two bubbles following right behind her. In them, they could see Sugarcoat and Flare still alive but detained in the bubbles.

"Holy crud, she's got bubbles!" Indigo shouted.

"So they didn't explode themselves, that's a relief."

Midnight Sparkle above, as she floated in the air fired an energy beam into the sky which opened up a portal into just a black circle. They didn't know what was inside the portal, but they knew they were alive.

And so with some quick thinking, Tox instructed them all with the plan.

"Okay, new plan, free Sugar and Flare, Lets go!" Tox ordered.

"Actually, why not let me and Adagio handle this one? Midnight did kind of take both of our respective friends, and I feel we should be the ones to handle this situation." Indigo asked.

"Very well, if you want to do that, then fine. But please contact us if you need help. We're gonna work out a new plan." Tox replied as everyone left leaving Indigo and Adagio behind in awkward silence.

"So...I believe there's a flying motorcycle somewhere in the hangar area. Want to drive, or you want me to drive?" Indigo asked.

Adagio stood still in silence to think for a moment, but got an idea. "You're driving, and you're gonna need someone to keep the bugs off your back." Adagio smirked as she twirled a light cannon around.

A few moments later, the two of them were on a Shadowbolt colored motorcycle which had jet engines mounted on the side, and metal wings that folded out. With a new set of goggles on her eyes, a helmet on her head, and wearing a fresh new spandex tight suit, she was ready to move, along with Adagio sitting behind her wearing Shadowbolt spandex tights as well, and she had on a helmet too.

"Ready Dagi?" Indigo asked.

"No." Adagio replied sounding scared beyond all belief.

"Alright!"

Indigo sped up on the motorcycle and they charged through the concrete streets in Canterlot trying to get enough speed so they can blast off into the air. Eventually they found a straight road for them to use, and as Indigo revved on the motorcycle, Adagio held onto her tight and the two of them listened as the wind blew past their heads as they sped up on the long and windy road. Eventually the engines fired off and the two of them blasted off into the air with the sole intention of freeing Sugar and Flare from the clutches of Midnight.

"How exactly do you know how to ride this thing, and do humans even have this kind of technology?" Adagio asked.

"I read the instructions, and humans don't have flying motorcycles. This thing is what happens when you combine Equestrian magic, technology, and an advanced mind. I helped Tox make this thing, and its awesome!"

As they reached up to the sky, Midnight had Sugar inside a glowing purple aura, and the look on her face was terrified.

"Twilight! Come on! I know you're in there! You have to fight the control!" Sugarcoat yelled.

"Twilight is no longer here weakling... there is only Midnight... And just like everyone else, you will-- AGH!!" Midnight nearly lunched back after being hit by an energy blast. She turned to see Indigo on the bike hovering in the air.

"Twilight, listen to me! This isn't you! You are a nice girl, you would never hurt your friends!"

"Oh please, friends only made things weak, you all held me down, and you only wanted me to release the magic to win a petty game..."

"That's in the past Twilight!" Indigo shouted.

Just at that moment, they heard a scream and saw Aria fall through the hole and hanging onto the side trying not to fall, and then Sonata fell as well and Aria grabbed her hand just in time.

"I got you!" Aria shouted.

"Aria! Sonata! You're alive!" Adagio had tears of joy streaming down her face to see the sight that her sisters were alive.

"Adagio, you're actually, crying?" Aria asked.

"Yes! But this is happy tears!"

"Well any chance you can help us get down? I don't want us hurt from the fall!" Sonata asked.

Luck had come to their way as Rainbow Dash, Sunset, Tox, and Flash flew up with jet packs on their backs.

"Hang on! We'll get you down!" Rainbow shouted.

"Wait!" Aria shouted.

"What?" Sunset asked.

"There are others in there! The pony versions of you guys, and the other two girls we zapped, they're in there!" Sonata shouted.

Midnight was about to shoot them, but Sunset moved quickly to keep her from performing that action. And in a quick motion, Tox handed her a spectrometer just like Twilight's, and as she opened it up, it transformed her entire self into Daydream Shimmer.

"Get everyone out, I'll handle Twilight!" Sunset said.

Daydream led Midnight far from the portal, and everyone got into action. Indigo decided to give Adagio control of the bike as she jumped off and activated her hoverboard. And so one by one, they all got into the portal and first carried out the unconscious pony equivalents to their friends in their arms, and flew back to the CHS Shadowbolt while Tox stayed behind to keep the portal open.

Daydream and Midnight kept firing portal blasts towards one another and neither one could make a hit. They chased one another by hovering and soaring through Canterlot where several citizens had to duck and find cover in the city streets. Everyone watched in shock and awe at the sight of the two god-like girls battling.

Tox as he held the portal open by holding one hand onto an outer ring just to keep it active watched Sunset fight against Midnight in the streets below, and he couldn't help but give a smile.

"That's my Shimmer-cakes."

Soon the others hovered back up next to the bubble that Sunny was trapped in.

"Hang on Flare, we're getting you out!" Indigo shouted. She aimed the light cannon towards the bubble, which evaporated it, and Flare almost fell but Indigo reached just in time to grab her. Both of their attention was turned towards Tox and Rainbow who crawled out of the portal carrying unconscious Sour Sweet and Lemon Zest.

"Alright, lets go! We got them all out of the portal, now lets get to the ground!" Tox ordered, and they all flew themselves back to the CHS Shadowbolt,

Back with Daydream Shimmer and Midnight Sparkle now were at a magical energy beatdown firing two beams towards one another to hit the other, but neither were getting the upper hand. Until Daydream started moving closer and the energy was getting more towards Midnight. The glowing yellow and orange and red beam hit Midnight first which engulfed her into a void of pure white, and she faced Daydream Shimmer who offered a hand to her.

"Twilight, I know you're in there. Just let me help you..." Daydream offered.

Midnight faced Daydream with a few blinks but chose her hand, and in flash, the two of them were back on the ground back to normal.

"Wait, what just happened?" Twilight asked.

"You don't remember?"

Twilight shook her head responding no,

"I'll explain later, right now we got to run."

And with that Sunset and Twilight ran back to the train station without getting caught by any changelings in sight.

They got onto the CHS Shadowbolt, and they went into the medical ward where Sour and Lemon were hooked up to some IV units and still not awake.

"They're healthy and okay, but apparently that portal knocked them out into a sleep mode. They'll wake up. Eventually." Applejack replied.

"Well, at least they're alive." Sugar replied as she was cleaning some of the black dirt off her face.

"As soon as they wake up, I'm going to give them a big apology for what I've done." Indigo replied.

"Its not your fault dearie." Sunny said as she placed a hand on her shoulder. "Besides, you already made up for your actions by coming back to help us."

Indigo looked at Flare in her purple eyes, and she gave a smile and hugged her. "I'm just glad you're all alive. I don't know what I'd do without you."

"You'd probably go into a deep depression and not talk to anyone to the point where your emotions would bottle up and you'd lash out at someone." Sugarcoat bluntly stated.

"That's putting it mildly Sugar." Flare replied.

"Hey, girls, come on. We've got to talk." Tox said before stepping outside.

The three of them looked at the two asleep girls one last time, and left the medic ward. But Indigo came back one last time, giving them both hugs real quick.

"We'll win this fight for you girls. I promise." Indigo said to the knocked out Shadowbolts.

The three of them joined everyone else outside, and the Dazzlings stood with them all looking bashful and ashamed, and Adagio held onto her sisters giving them tight hugs for fear of losing them again. After reuniting with her sisters, Adagio cleared her throat, and talked.

"Look um... I'm new to this whole 'friendship' thing, but do I just assume we need to apologize, for what we did?" Adagio asked.

"I'd believe that would be the appropriate response considering all the horrible, inconsiderate--... um, yes darling." Rarity replied.

"Alright, I... I'm sorry. I know we don't deserve your forgiveness--"

"Hold it right, there, Dagi. I can tell how you're feeling, and I understand. But you did actually help us back there, and I can tell you care for your siblings a lot. And because you helped us get our friends back, I forgive you."

Tox then ponied up once again much to the Dazzlings shock and surprise.

"Okay, why is this... Wait a minute. I get it. I understand it now!" Tox yelled.

"What, what do you mean?" Sunset asked.

"I get it now. I understand why I ponied up all those times before. I ponied up to all your elements because it was a sign. The pony ups were all signs saying there was another Element of Harmony. It makes sense!"

Soon the 7 girls, and Flash all started floating in the air and glowing along with Tox.

"Honesty...." Applejack then ponied up.

"Generosity...." Rarity then ponied up.

"Kindness..." Then Fluttershy.

"Laughter..." Pinkie.

"Magic..." Human Twilight.

"Acceptance...." Sunset Shimmer.

"Compassion...." Flash then ponied up.

A yellow eye opened up with the black diamond retina changing color to green as Tox spoke the final word. "Forgiveness..."

All of them rose into the air, hands joining together in harmony, all growing long and luminous hair. Flash had grown long blue hair that extended all the way to his back, and orange wings that sprouted from his back, and horse ears grew on the sides of his head. Toxigo ponied up as well, as the metallic bat ears transformed to the top of his head appearing on the sides, the back of his hair extended out glowing minty green, alicorn wings extending out, and his eye glowing bright. Everyone else which included the Dazzlings, the three Shadowbolt girls, the Royal Sisters, Indigo, Echo, and Sombra all faced them with grins as they watched them burst with energy.

"We possess something that can never be taken down or destroyed, something that lives inside of all of us You all have changed the way I look on life. No matter what comes, no matter the foe or entity that stands in our way, I will always consider you all my best friends. Nothing can bring me down. For a while, I believed I was no one, but now, I see the truth. I was meant to be with you all, I was meant to join all of you in peace and harmony to save Equestria. United we stand, now and forever, divided, we fall! Hand upon hand, brothers and sisters, no one shall be greater than all. Today, it will be said we saved our world. Because we possess the most powerful force in the universe: The Magic of Friendship."

Once they all landed onto the ground, everyone looked at each other with smiles

"Here's what we're gonna do, we're gonna win this fight, and we'll keep on going. Sombra, Princesses, and Echo, evacuate the citizens from the area, this fight's gonna be pretty... messy. The rest of us being Shadowbolts, Dazzlings, Element Bearers, we're gonna fight Chrysalis, together. Today... the Elements of Harmony, have awakened."

"Ready! Break!" The group shouted.

Chapter 31: Only One Way To Stop Her

The group of girls and two boys now still in their pony forms, all got their gear and armor ready to battle the queen, along with some of their other friends to help along the way. And as they all stood along side each other, Flare slipped on shades on her face, and gave a grin.

"The name's Flare. Sunny Flare." Flare stated acting like a British spy.

Sugarcoat slipped shades over her eyes making another grin, and replied with. "Its time to kick butt and chew bubble gum."

"And I've got plenty of gum!" Pinkie exclaimed as she pulled small box of bubble gum from her hair.

"Always good to have a supply Pinks. Now, about how we'll face her, I have a few ideas." Tox then using his magic, poofed from their views, and teleported back to them with supplies. Some of the war surplus they could see were some skates, guns, bombs. and armor. Soon he started picking up items one by one passing them to different people.

"Dazzlings?" Tox then passed three different spectrometers to the Dazzling sisters. "These will allow you to pony, er, sea up.. they'll get you power. Use it wisely, handle with care, and don't go overboard with it."

The three sisters took the spectrometers given to them, and hung them around their necks since they had a string wrapped in it so they can carry them.

"Flare, Sugar, and Indy, I got you girls skates so you can speed up a notch. They'll allow you to go super fast, I figured that would work since you all competed in competitions relying on speed."

The three Shadowbolt girls then put on the skates, and stood up keeping their balance.

"And the rest of us already have enough power from the pony ups, but just in case, I got some extra weaponry and gear."

And with that notion, Tox passed Pinkie a colorful looking gun that looked like it contained popcorn for ammo, a jetpack to apply onto Rainbow's wings, tough armor for Applejack, and several bits of gear and supplies.

"Alright ladies, its time..." Tox then cocked his arm rifle to load up and grinned. "Lets have a battle."

The group of 15 walked towards the Queen who had swatted parts of some buildings with her front claws, and her attention was turned to the girls and boys all standing prepared to face her.

"Queen Chrysalis! I am Prince Toxigo Paralysis!"

Indigo face palmed after hearing that opening statement. Did he really just say Prince? What else do they not know about him? Tox heard them facepalm but he decided to just get to the point.

"Whatever, you attacked my mother, prepare to die!"

Chrysalis made the first move, firing energy beams from her eyes which only hit the concrete creating a hole. She snarled after seeing her miss, and then turned her head only to get a punch across the face by Rainbow speeding by. The punch was so strong she almost fell to the ground but she caught herself, only for her attention to be on Indigo, Flare, and Sugar on the ground who were all speed skating. They grabbed ropes and they sped around her legs to get her to trip and fall down.

"The bigger they are, the harder they fall!" Indigo shouted.

And with that Chrysalis tripped to the ground, only for her to break through the ropes and stand back up.

"You really think you puny creatures can stop me?"

".... Yeah! Duh!" Tox replied.

Chrysalis fired another beam after another just trying to annihilate just one of them, but she had no luck. She felt an energy blast to the back of the head and came face with the Dazzlings all floating in the air with the pony ears, wings, and pony tails.

"You attack my sisters, and now I break your bones!" Adagio shrieked.

The three Dazzlings charged foward firing laser beams from their demonic pitch red eyes, but Chrysalis wasn't affected by the blasts and she swat them to the side with her front left mantis claw and the three of them crashed through the window of a florist shop. The three of them popped their heads up from the crash, and Sonata had a a pot-less flower on top of her head.

"That could have gone better." Sonata stated.

The girls weren't having so much luck after all, including the two boys. Applejack attempted to ram right into her foot only for her to be kicked down, Rarity tried distracting her by shining a light in her face, she just kicked her down as well. Flash tried fighting back by using a light cannon and aiming it at her face, but that only damaged her slightly and she quickly regenerated. However she started groaning in pain and held onto her chest in pain.

"Yes, now heres the chance!" Tox said.

Tox flew up into the air, striking several punches to the face, with an over the top angry expression on his face.

"This! *punch*  Is! *punch* For! *punch* Taking! *punch* My! *punch* Friends!"

Chrysalis then opened her threatening eyes and gave a punch across his face with a mantis claw knocking him to the ground. But pain sent to her stomach again and she was trying her hardest not to fall down in pain.

"Why is she groaning in pain?" Fluttershy asked.

"The power that's inside her, she can't handle it." Twilight replied.

Chrysalis just smiled and stood back up looking at all of them.

"You filthy liars... I can handle this power, I was destined to handle it, I was made to handle it. Do you think I can't? I am the Queen, I was fit to handle it, something none of you can..."

They were soon all levitated and wrapped around a green aura right in front of her face, and with a quick notion she tossed them far off into the air only for them to crash right onto the CHS Shadowbolt ship. After the group pulled themselves back up from the baseball throw, they all looked at one other with distress.

"Well this is just great! We're in some pretty huge trouble now!" Indigo freaked.

"What are we going to do!? We were almost killed by an angry queen, and she's gonna explode and take us all with her!" Human Twilight yelled.

"Twilight, calm down! Look I'm sure we'll find a way to stop her in time." Sunset replied trying to keep her calm.

"We can't." Tox said.

Sunset couldn't keep her breath after hearing his response.

"What!? What do you mean we can't?"

"Shimmer-cakes. Only I can stop her. And that will probably mean I might possibly... blow up." Tox winced waiting for Sunset's response.

Sunset couldn't believe a word he said. Did she hear that correctly? Did she hear him say he might blow up?

"Please tell me you're kidding." Sunset asked trying to keep herself together.

Tox sadly shook his head no. "I'm not. The only way to keep our entire world safe is for someone to absorb bits of the magical energy that is inside Queen Chrysalis. If part of her power is gone then she'll just take Canterlot instead of all of Equestria. And I don't want any of you to die, so I'm the only one up for the task."

"But, you can't! If you absorb that power, you'll die! I... I...-" Sunset was in tears just hearing what he had to say. She couldn't bare the thought of losing her best friend. "-I can't let you die! I love you!"

All the girls gasped after hearing her say that out loud. She just flat out stated, she loved Tox. She had always loved him from the very start, and couldn't stand the thought of him dying. The thought had sunken into everyone's minds, and they all waited for Tox to respond. Tox had been quiet after hearing her remark, and he walked up to Sunset still crying in her hands. She looked up to face Tox, and he wiped away a tear with a synthetic finger and feeling it against Sunset's cheek.

Out of nowhere, Tox pulled her close and gave her kiss right on the lips. Sunset was about to resist, but she didn't. She held him close and kissed him back. And when they didn't notice it, Pinkie quickly slipped out her phone and took a photo of them kissing just for Sunset to keep as a memory, and put the phone back in her pocket. Once they both broke out of the kiss embrace, Sunset placed a hand on his face with a weak smile. Tox then took her hand off, and stood in front of the Mane Seven including Flash, facing them all.

"Shimmer-cakes, I know you care for me deeply, and I'm glad you do. In fact, truth be told... I love you too, I always have, and I always will. But... if you truly love me, you'll let me go. You know you must, and you know I'm the only one who can do this."

Chapter 32: Unleash The Magic/Punch It, Sentry!

Toxigo:

I realize that you always deeply loved me,

its so sweet of you to care for me that way,

to meet a lady just like you, I've met one or maybe two

But the best ones drop right out and go away

At that moment, the three Dazzlings appeared from the different sides of Toxigo, all singing along in perfect harmony, agreeing with him that there is no other option they have to stop the Queen.

Dazzlings:

(Oh, wuh-oh-wuh, oh oh, wuh-oh-wuh)

Now, I understand you learned major revelations (oh-wuh)

It's nice you care not the safety of yours  (oh-oh-oh-oh)

But if I don't win this war

Well then we'll be near done for

She'll explode and take us all right with the core

Dazzlings:

(Oh, wuh-oh-wuh, oh oh, wuh-oh-wuh)

Unleash the magic, release the magic,

If we lose then we're to blame...

that Queen had used us, and she abused us

So why can't we do the same?

(Oh, wuh-oh-wuh, oh oh, wuh-oh-wuh)

Toxigo:

Call me crazy, call me wonky,

say this plan will go rocky

More important are the lives that will be lost

A chance like this won't come again

I'll regret not taking it

Isn't saving all our lives and health worth the cost?

Soon the three Shadowbolt girls started singing along as well, all on board with Tox's plan as well.

Shadowbolts:

(Oh, wuh-oh-wuh, oh oh, wuh-oh-wuh)

Unleash the magic, release the magic

we're not enemies after all

our only reason, for our actions

is hoping Chrysalis soon will fall

(Oh, wuh-oh-wuh, oh oh, wuh-oh-wuh)

Soon Toxigo began moving away from them, and the 6 girls that were singing along with him, had to do their best to keep everyone away from him so they didn't get hurt.

Toxigo:

What I am saying's very simple

And since its saving the lives of yours

I only want to keep our world away from

Being in the claws of hers

And as for me, and all the others....

We only want to stop that evil spawn

And I'll sacrifice myself and my

legacy will live on....

Shadowbolts/Dazzlings:

Unleash the magic, release the magic

If we lose then we'll all die

But we will win it, since he began it

Its times like this that the stakes are high

Unleash the magic, release the magic,

If she wins then its our fault

She will be finished, and be diminished

Its time to put that Queen to a halt

Unleash the magic, release the magic

If she wins then its a crime

But he can win it, since we're all in it

Its all on him to not fail this time

Dazzlings: Unleash the magic, free the magic now...

Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now...

Adagio and Indigo then had to try their hardest to keep Sunset from charging right after Toxigo, and soon Twilight and Flash had to hold onto her to keep her from chasing him.

(Dazzlings: Unleash the magic, free the magic now)

Tox: Imagine all that'll go by letting her free...

(Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic)

Soon Tox stood facing the Queen with a grim but determined expression.

(Dazzlings: Unleash the magic, free the magic now)

Tox: And now winning this war depends on me...

(Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now)

And with that line, Tox held his hands onto the Amulet, and began absorbing the energy from Chrysalis's heart, and she started becoming dizzy constantly nearly falling over just trying not to fall, and Tox began feeling the surge inside his heart.

(Dazzlings: Unleash the magic, free the magic now)

Tox: And what gates might open if she tries to take it...

(Shadowbolts: Unleash the magic, free the magic now)

"Tox! No!!!!" Sunset yelled trying to charge after only to be held back by Twilight.

Tox had absorbed enough energy now his ears transformed back into pony form, and his hair extended back out, and his wings formed. But some bad things started to happen, he saw parts of the metal on his arm were starting to fire right off, a laser started firing from his non functional eye, and his left synthetic ear just exploded into nothing but spare parts.

(Dazzlings: Unleash the magic, free the magic now)

Tox: And my friendship's all I really want to see...

Unleash the magic, free the magic

Unleash the magic, free the magic,

Unleash the magic, free the magic,

Unleash the magic, free the magic...

Now...

Chrysalis had fallen down due to the pain of all the energy absorbed from her system. Weakly and slowly, she opened her green eyes to face Toxigo still glowing with the energy inside his body.

"Why... save... me? You know...there's no saving yourself...."

Toxigo faced her with one eye glowing due to the power, while the other one kept firing another laser beam.

"Because I don't want myself saved. I want my friends safe, and that means keeping you safe from the power overload."

"You knew I was going to die?"

Tox gave a nod replying to her question.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Would you have believed me?" Tox asked.

Chrysalis sadly shook her head no, and Tox forced himself to float up into the air, and more energy beams kept blasting from him. Cracks of shining green and yellow were forming on his chest, and pieces that were falling off were firing off energy. His eye kept blasting laser beams, more bits of metal started falling off, and he began screaming in pain.

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The group started to run back towards the CHS Shadowbolt, and had to keep their best to not get emotional during the sight of one of their friends possibly going to die.

"Don't look, just keep going!" Rainbow yelled.

"No! I have to save him!" Sunset teared as she tried to run back but kept getting pulled back by Flash.

"We can't save him, he wanted us out of here for a reason!" Flash yelled.

They were about to keep running, but they noticed King Sombra had stopped partway and was slowly moving towards the area where Tox was gonna die.

"Where are you going?" Princess Twilight asked.

"Twilight, I have made mistakes being in this world. Many mistakes. Mistakes I cannot undo, or take back. I think its only fitting that I stay with my son and die along with him. Besides, I can create a shield strong enough to keep the explosion inside Canterlot so it won't take all of you with it. Just get out as fast as you can!"

Princess Twilight simply nodded and everyone ran right onto the CHS Shadowbolt. Celestia made a quick count for everyone, and confirmed everyone was all accounted for.

"Punch it, Sentry!" Indigo shouted.

Flash slammed his foot against the gas pedal in the cabin, and the turbos fired off moving them away from the city. They had to fly through parts of the city that were exploding from the several amounts of fire, and the changelings that were bursting through. After making their way through the smoke, they were nearly clear from the city of Canterlot, and they could look back to see a giant red energy bubble form over the entire city, making it clear Sombra had kept his word.

In the medic ward, the beds kept on shaking, and Indigo and Flare had moved quickly down below to disconnect the IV units, and they held onto Lemon and Sour in their arms, and Sour had woken up from all of the shaking and loud crashing.

"Hey, what's happening!?" Sour shouted.

"Its okay! Just stay calm, and you'll be alright!" Indigo replied.

Sugarcoat somehow made it into the ward, trying her best not to fall, held onto the sides, and Indigo grabbed her hand, and the 5 of them pulled themselves together on a wall, and held onto it as more of the ship shook as Flash was attempting to get them out of the area. They looked out the window, and in a few moments--

KABOOM!!!!!

The explosion shook the ship, and it nearly knocked everyone to the sides. Flash managed to keep the ship stable, and noticed the explosion that only stayed inside the bubble. So, he hit a button which he spoke over the PA system.

"We're okay. The explosion stayed inside the bubble, it didn't make it with us." Flash spoke.

Rainbow looked out the window seeing the damage along with Applejack, both them disheartened to see the explosion.

"Well... its over." Applejack stated.

Inside the medical ward, Lemon slowly woke up after the explosion, and slowly opened her eyes to adjust to the light. After smacking her lips and yawning, she met eye to eye with Indigo right with her.

"In... Indy?"

"Hey Lemon. How you feeling?" Indigo asked as she pulled Lemon closer.

"Alright, I guess. Did, did we win?"

"Yeah.... we won."

Lemon then slightly moved her head to see the spandex tight Shadowbolt suit Indigo had on and looked back up to her eyes.

"Where'd you get the sexy spandex tights? Its kind of hot."

Indigo couldn't help but giggle slightly after hearing Lemon's comment. "I'd thought you say that."

Sour then looked around the room and where they were at.

"Where's... where's Tox?" Sour asked.

None of the three girls responded to her question, but instead stayed in silence

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Lemon asked. "Don't just stay slient, just tell us! Is he okay!?"

"Lemon, Sour, we have to tell you something. I'm sorry but... Tox sacrificed himself to save all of us, and all of Equestria." Flare replied in a gentle tone.

Lemon couldn't talk after hearing that response. She had just heard the guy they promised to make up to, had died to keep them alive, which made Lemon feel more guilty than ever before. All she could do was cry into Indigo's shoulder and Indigo held her in a tight embrace.

Chapter 33: Dear Sunset Shimmer/Back To Earth

The CHS Shadowbolt pulled itself into the damaged city of Canterlot, and from the look of it, the explosion took half of the city with it. Parts of the buildings toppled off, bricks and concrete were in shattered bits, and shards of glass scattered over the streets and in the shops. Everyone got off the ship, including Lemon and Sour who were now able to walk again and they dug through parts of the rubble to see if there were any remnants of survivors, whether it would be Chrysalis, Sombra, or Toxy.

Princess Twilight using her magic helped moved some of the debris along with Celestia, but so far they found nothing. But they soon found one sign of survival, they found bits of King Sombra's crown, which Celestia levitated to examine.

"Looks like King Sombra died in the explosion."

"Well he at least made up for his actions against Canterlot." Sunset replied.

"Hey!"

The two of them turned around to see Lemon pulling up a dark green crown almost the side of her head.

"I found Chrysalis's crown! Don't know what happened to her though, I don't see her!" Lemon called out, and then Sunset continued to go digging in the rubble.

Sunset continued to look through the debris, and she found something gleaming in the sunlight. She found the Alicorn Amulet on the ground looking as if it was snagged off from someone's neck. Worried sick, she held onto it and kept looking for signs

Sunset threw some more debris out of the way, and found an object that stood out. Lustrous silver metal which revealed to be Tox's arm. She pulled it out and saw the limb incredibly damaged. Wires were hanging out, one of the fingers was almost near just detaching from the wiring, and the jewel inside the palm was shattered in just blue shards.

"Oh no... Tox! Toxy!" Sunset called out.

She then looked at the palm one more time and saw a slip of paper that was taped to the palm, which had Sunset's cutie mark on it. She pulled the paper off, unfolded it, and closed it back in a mili-second because she was unable to read it. Sour Sweet saw the paper she threw, picked it up and unfolded and saw why she threw it.

"Don't you want to see what it says?" Sour asked.

"No, I don't." Sunset replied.

"What's it say Sour?" Lemon asked.

Sour looked to Sunset who didn't look back at them, and Sour cleared her throat to read the letter.

"Dear Shimmer-cakes, Sparky, Royal Princesses, Pinks, Skittles, Rare, Jackie, Shy, Dazzlings, and Shadowbolts.

By the time you find this letter in the wreckage from the explosion, I will probably be in a million pieces or be dead, floating in a void of darkness and fear. I wrote this letter in ever the case this would happen, and honestly I knew this would happen when Chrysalis absorbed the power. I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want you to be worried for me. I care for you girls and boy so much I didn't want you to get hurt because of me. But to get the point as to what I wrote this, I wanted to leave my final words and wishes to you all. I give my thanks and love to Sparky, Pinks, Skittles, Rare, Jackie, and Shy for getting me out of my dark and grim shell into a life where I got attention and where I was cared for, I had never been more happier in my life. So I graciously thank you for helping me.

Dazzlings, I understand the position you've all been in, wanting more power and yet getting nothing out of it. But there is a greater power that you can get so much more out of. Under the teachings of Sunset Shimmer and her friends, I have learned much more from them, and if you learn from them, I can guarantee you a life of happiness. Shadow 5, I understand you all have been feeling guilty for what you've done to me, and I have forgiven you. But if you all want to make up for what you've done for me, here's what  you'll do. You will attend Canterlot High School to learn the Magic of Friendship, you will try to be friendly to all of the staff and students around you, and you will do what Sunset says. And if you can, please rebuild parts of my home if you can, turn it into a haunted house maybe, just spruce it up so Echo can be able to live there on her own, and do check up on her just to make sure she's still functioning.

My last notes go to Sunset Shimmer. Shimmer-cakes, I love you with all my heart, and if I would, I would have loved to spend eternity with you. You cared for me greatly in the last couple of days, and I always cared for you. And I know it won't be easy for you to move on without me, so if you want, keep the Amulet I always keep around my neck, around yours, so you can have a reminder of who I was. Just be careful with the power, DO NOT let it corrupt you. You're the only girl I trust with that much power now. And as for the arm, keep it with you just in case you might need it. It can be used as a weapon to defend yourself, remember that. And as for my final request, when you go back to Earth and explain this story, if you ever do plan on some funeral or something, instead, make it a celebration for the victory and for what you've gained, rather than focusing on what you've left behind. I know you'll be able to move on without me, and I hope that you can. I love you Shimmer-cakes, and I always have, and I always will. And always remember, you possess the most powerful magic in the universe, the Magic of Friendship.

Love,

Prince, Toxigo Paralysis."

Once Sour stopped reading the letter. Sunset walked back looking at the letter the whole way through, then folded it up and put it in her pocket. Human Twilight having concern for Sunset, walked up to her to check on her.

"Sunset? Are you okay?"

"*sighs*, I'll be alright. I at least know, he loves me. But, now I won't be able to see him again."

"If you want to talk about this, I'm here for you."

Sunset then out of nowhere held Twilight in a tight embrace crying on Twilight's shoulder, and Twilight held her back allowing Sunset to let her emotions out. Everyone taking in notice Tox was dead all held their heads down in respect for who've they lost, and even Lemon took off her headset to pay respect.

"We will never forget you, Toxigo Paralysis. Your sacrifice has saved us all." Celestia commented.

It was later in the afternoon. Everyone had gotten over to Twilight's castle, and the girls and boy were ready to go home. But before any of them left, Princess Twilight spoke with them one last time just before they went.

"Sirens. Before any of you leave, I spoke with Celestia and she said you all are allowed to roam free here in Equestria. Since you all have helped fight for our freedom, the charges that have been placed on you before have been dropped."

Adagio thought for a moment. They were finally free to roam in Equestria, but they thought back to what Toxigo had done for them. He never killed them, he helped save Adagio's sisters, and he sacrificed his own well being just to keep them alive. She thought about this again, and decided to go through with his final request, and to go back and live out the rest of their lives in the human world.

"As much as that sounds amazing Princess, I think it'd only be... nice, if we stay in the human world to learn from, Sunset Shimmer about...friendship." Adagio replied.

"Very well. But the portal is always open if you want to come here."

"Thank you, Princess."

And with that, the Dazzlings entered through the portal back to Earth. The Shadowbolts then looked at Sunset, giving her friendly smiles.

"We'll be waiting for you guys on the other side." Sugarcoat said.

So the 5 Shadowbolts, Flash, and Echo Dash all made their way through the portal going back to Earth. Leaving Sunset and the human equivalents with Princess Twilight.

"Sunset, you sure you'll be okay?" Princess asked.

"I'll be alright Twilight. And I'll carry out Tox's last wishes and watch over his stuff." She said looking at the Amulet held in the grasp of the synthetic hand.

"And we'll keep an eye on the Dazzlings, and any signs of other Equestrian magic on the loose. But what about your friends? Will they be okay?" Human Twilight asked.

"They'll be fine. I got them over to a hospital and they should be well enough to come back here. And don't worry about cleaning up Canterlot, we have that covered. Stay safe girls. I'll be sure to visit to see how you're doing."

"Thanks Twilight." Sunset replied, just before kneeing down and accepting a hug from the small horse. She got back up on her feet and walked towards the portal, followed by the other girls entering through as well, thus returning back to Earth.

On the other side, the 10 of them were waiting for the group of 7 to come back, and they all saw them return back.

"So, I trust talking with the Princess went okay?" Adagio asked.

Sunset simply nodded still holding the arm and amulet with her. Their attention was turned to the sound of an opening door and they saw Principal Celestia walking down seeing all of them.

"Sunset, are you girls okay. Tox told me to keep an eye out for when you all return." Principal Celestia then saw the three Dazzlings all together, and they gave nervous smiles to the principal who wasn't happy to see them.

"Principal Celestia, its okay. They apologized and they helped us against the actual enemy." Twilight responded.

"And what has happened to Tox?" Celestia asked.

"I'm afraid the poor darling has.... has..." Rarity started to explain but she couldn't get herself to say it.

"Tox died trying to save us and keeping our entire world from being destroyed!" Sour finished, just before sobbing into her hands and being pulled into a hug by Flare.

"Oh... I'm so sorry to hear for your loss. Should we send you all home to recover?"

"No..." Sunset depressingly said.

"Well, shall we arrange a funeral?"

"No. He asked us to instead of mourning what has been lost to celebrate what has been gained. And from that, we just got three of our enemies reformed, and 5 former students of CPA coming to join us. So, maybe I don't know. Pinkie you think you have enough energy to make a victory party?"

"I would, but I just can't get myself to smile right now. Maybe next week? I should be better by then." Pinkie asked with her hair just flat and deflated.

"Alright, thank you." Sunset sniffed.

Pinkie then walked over to Sunset holding her in a tight embrace to let her cry on her shoulder, and soon all of them joined together in a group hug, including the Dazzlings, Flash, Echo, and the Shadow 5. It would take some time for things to be okay, but they all had each other to get through what had been gained, and what had been lost.

Chapter 34: Toxic Angel

The next week, everyone at CHS attended the war celebration. Students were in dresses and suits, all wanting to look well to not only celebrate their victory with making amends with the Dazzlings but also paying their respects for Toxigo who was now lost to their worlds. Both Earth's, and Equestria. All of them were a little hasty when it came to seeing the Dazzlings and the Shadow 5 considering everything they knew about them. However everyone was kind to the two separate groups and the two groups were kind to everyone at CHS as promised they would.

As for the Mane 7, they were preparing themselves to go to the party, and all were just finalizing their hair and makeup for the party. Soon a knock on the door came.

"May I come in?" a boy from asked.

"Yes, come on in." Rarity replied.

Soon entered in a boy with reddish hair, pale skin, and in a nice suit. This boy was Coppermane, Fluttershy's boyfriend.

"Hey. I'd thought I'd come in to see how you girls are doing. You doing okay?"

"Most of us seemed to have recovered alright, but Sunset's taking this pretty hard." Fluttershy replied.

"I can't blame her. And I'm sorry if I'm not feeling as sad as you girls are, but I'm here if you want to talk about it." Coppermane replied holding Fluttershy in a tight embrace.

Twilight then walked over to where Sunset was to check on her, and she was staring into a mirror with the Alicorn Amulet around her neck.

"You ready?" Twilight asked.

"Yeah. I am... Just give me a moment." Sunset replied.

Twilight left Sunset alone to look in the mirror one more time. She looked at the Amulet around her neck, and then looked back as one tear ran down her face. "Lets do this."

Sunset made it out of the room she was preparing herself in and walked towards the stage, got up, and Celestia was about to hand the mike. On the stage, there were several green and yellow lights shining around it, and there was a display case with holders showing Toxigo's arm for everyone to see, still looking nearly disassembled. A light had shined on the synthetic arm illuminated in dark and mucky green, and all over the auditorium there were lots of darkly lit lights all in green and yellow.

"And now, Sunset Shimmer has the stand." Celestia then handed the mike to Sunset.

"Thanks Principal Celestia. Hello everyone, welcome to the party. This is actually celebrating two things. One, the Dazzlings we have faced before are now reformed and on our side. And this is also sort of a small funeral for, my best friend. Toxigo Paralysis who had joined us, is sadly no longer with us. He has died by sacrificing himself to save us from death. But he has asked us, for his final wish to celebrate this party instead of mourning over his loss. However, I would like to devote a few minutes to honoring his memory." Sunset spoke in the microphone.

Soon Sonata Dusk, Aria Blaze, and Adagio Dazzle joined onstage together behind her getting ready, all dressed nice and clean.

"This song, I'd like to dedicate to my best friend Toxigo Paralysis who sadly is no longer with us. But if he was here, I'm sure he'd love to see that we all are doing alright. Anyways, I devote this piece, to you Toxy."

After Sunset spoke, the music began to kick up nice and slow, and Sunset began singing.

I didn't think he wanted freedom here

How would I know that there was more to fear

He's been here so long, how could this be?

Saving us from an evil entity

Toxic Angel, please come to me

Full of life and of strong toxicity

Toxic Angel I'm on my knees

We will stay strong and keep up a major legacy

Did we just lose?

Were we beaten?

Had taken down the bug cretin

Trying to find him, now I'm not so sure

I hoped what's left isn't blood and gore

The Dazzlings then moved up and sung along as background chorus for Sunset.

Toxic Angel, please come to me (Come to me...)

Full of life and of strong toxicity

Toxic Angel I'm on my knees (on my knees)

We will stay strong and keep up a major legacy

(Yeah, yeah, yeah....)

I was concerned you were an entity

Just wanting control of our family

(Yeah...yeah, yeah....)

Can't stop thinking that you'd made me smile.

And you fought them all Toxy style

Going crazy while the engines slammed

Then my heart skipped when I saw his hand...

"I looked on the ground and found his arm, but it was the saddest thing I've ever seen. All in ruin, strapped with the Alicorn Amulet, one letter, telling me to keep moving on. For we have the Magic of Friendship, and nothing shall stop us. I will always love you Tox. Now, and forever...." Sunset spoke in between the song.

Toxic Angel, please come to me (Come to me...)

Full of life and strong toxicity

Toxic Angel I'm on my knees (on my knees...)

You'll live forever in my memory!

Sunset was nearing the end of the song. As as she reached the end, she beamed with energy with bright glowing orange, and ponied up. But this time, she grew the ears and tail, but she sprouted Alicorn wings as well. Everyone would have cheered but they were going to be respectful and wait for her to be finished.

Toxic Angel please come to me (Come to me...)

Full of life and strong toxicity

Toxic Angel I'm on my knees (on my knees)

I will miss you for eternity.....

Once Sunset finished the song, everyone cheered for her, and she looked down at them, giving a weak smile for the crowd, and she knew in her heart, Toxigo, would be proud.

Little did any of them know, that outside in the orange sundown, something else has come. A meteor was flying over the town and had crashed right into the grassy hill near a mansion. The mansion looked very old and disgusting, as if no one had been living in it for many years. But that was only the exterior, what laid inside was the real question.

The footsteps of a young girl were hitting the mud as she ran over to see the meteor had hit the ground, and was steaming very heavily. She shined a light on it getting a closer look and all she saw was darkness. Until a green eye with a black diamond retina illuminated in the darkness only giving out one word of dialogue.

"I have risen...."

My Final Notes

To everyone who actually took the time to sit through this fic, I thank you all for doing so. I have been trying my best to get this dang thing done before summer starts but it looks like that won't be happening. However I thank you all for reading it.

What do I think of this whole fic? Its not great... I could have done some things better with this fic, but this is a first fan fic, so its not going be perfect. I don't expect any fic of mine or anyone else's to be perfect. I'm glad I made this fic, and I hope some of the people out there enjoyed it.

People giving me thumbs up and nice comments has helped me a lot. Well, I haven't gotten a lot of nice comments, a few, but not a lot. In the time I wrote this, I hoped I'd get a high amount of praise for it, and it would help because I'm currently dealing with depression, and it hasn't gone away. I don't know when it will go away, but it certainly won't be going away.

But I give my thanks to Harmony Pie and Nordryd for listening to me when I needed someone to talk to. And thanks to Nordryd for all of the helpful feedback he's been giving me all the way. Also if you haven't seen any of Harmony Pie or Nordryd's work. Check them out, they're awesome! :pinkiehappy:

On a side note, when I wrote this fic, I made this, so I could have something to do, something to keep my mind off of my depression, and it has partly helped. Until I found some parts of this site aren't really that great. I don't have any artwork to show off, no cover art to display, nothing. So that part has made me sad. And plus I can't upload stuff from the home computer, and that sucks. And that made me more sad because I can't really do much with this site.

But to everyone who actually took the time to read this, and has actually enjoyed this I thank you. Stay tuned for when I work on more stuff in the future, I have a few ideas in mind on what I want to do.

Signed,

FourShadow.


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