Author's Notes:

Hey guys! I wanted to let you guys know before hand that this chapter jumps around a lot. However, before you complain that I skipped a lot of important information, just know that I will explain what happened in the next few chapter. This was to set up the following chapters, so please don't freak out at the lack of information or what might have happened. All will be explained. Please try to follow the chapter as best you can and be open minded. Time in Tartarus doesn't flow any differently compared to Equestria like many of you thought, but it will be explained, trust me!

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Star Eater

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MPF Scores of all Fairy Tail wizards

1: Laxus - 76,515 - SS -Dragon Slayer
2: Luna - 2690 - A – Unknown - 8003
3: Celestia - 2187 - A - Unknown - 7371
4: Nightmare Moon - 2202 - A – Unknown - 7112
5: Duster - 1074 - A - Beast Soul - 1688
6: Kong - 1599 - A - Unknown
7: Twilight Sparkle - 423 - A - Memory Make Magic - 1146
8: Pinkie Pie - 94 - A - Territory Magic - 916
9: Vinyl - 390 - B - Unknown
10: Big Mac - 145 - B - Palm Magic 341
11: Magic Touch - 152 - B - Fire Magic 327
12: Applejack - 120 - C - Earth Magic – 255
13: Zecora - 209 - C - Unknown
14: Kahn - 205 - C – Unknown
15: Rainbow Dash - 116 - C - Ice Magic - 202
15: Soarin - 98 - C - Air Magic – 202
16: Cider Blossom - 90 - C - Palm Magic – 197
17: Octavia - 196 - C - Unknown
18: Neeta - 184 - C – Unknown
19: Thunderlane - 95 - C - Drill N Rock Magic - 170
20: Rarity - 81 - C - Requip Magic – 150
21: Levy - 137 - C - Unknown
22: Spike - 78 - C - Unknown – 124
23: Fluttershy - 4 - D - Green Magic - 82
24: Scootaloo - 26 - D - High Speed - 79
25: Applebloom - 24 - E - Unknown - 57
26: Sweetie Belle - 22 - E - Unknown - 41
27: Erza
28: Mirajane
29: Pantherlily
30: Jellal?

"Master! What are you doing!?" I screamed out. I was confused as to why Laxus was taking so many hits. "Fight back!" I pleaded as I watched the battle continue.

"Uggh!" Laxus groaned out after taking a hit to the face and was sent flying.

I grunted and got ready to fight the assailant. "Bring it on!" I shouted and rushed at the man.

"NOOOO!" Laxus shouted at me.

I looked over my shoulder to look at the Master, confused as to what was happening. This was a mistake. I heard a growl from behind me and turned to see the man in front of me and was about to strike. I have grown much more powerful, but I knew I wasn't a match for him....I just wanted to help Laxus. I watched as the man charged up an attack and launched it at me. I used my arms to block the attack, but when the attack hit my arms they were blown back. I was wide open for an attack and the man responded instantly. He charged up even more flames in his hand and I closed my eyes. I prepared for the worst, but heard a grunt from in front of me, thus was followed by moans of pain. I opened my eyes and saw Laxus standing in front of me to block the hit. I reached out to grab him, but as I did an explosion from in front of Laxus blew both of us back. Laxus's body slammed into me and we were sent flying. I groaned as I got up and looked at Laxus. He was very injured. His chest had a massive wound on it that went down to part of his stomach and was leaking out blood from the earlier attack. I was stunned by the damage he had received. Not even from our training in here have I been able to severely wound him like this. I was so focused on Laxus that I had forgotten about the attacker. I heard a roar and looked up to see a mass of flames coming straight for us. I was getting ready to block it, when Laxus got up and ate the flames. I was stunned at what I just witnessed. He literally ate the flames and started to cough afterwards. He looked at me and grabbed me around my stomach. He then shot off with his lightning to escape from the man who attacked us.

"Master! You need medicine!" I shouted at him.

He looked down at me and I saw his face was pale from the battle. He looked sick and soon started to wobble in the air. He started coughing and used his other hand to grab his throat. He started to make unintelligible sounds as he started to claw at his throat and veins started to expand on his throat. He seemed to be choking and after flying us miles away he started to fall out of the sky. He unwrapped me from his arm and used both of his hands to claw for air. I instantly started flapping my wings as I grabbed him, but we were falling and I wasn't used to them yet. Thankfully, I was able to slow our descent and took shelter in a formation of rocks. I laid Laxus down and looked at his chest. I paled at the damage and how bad it was, but the worst part was is that we were still stranded in Tartarus with no help. I had no choice, but to cauterize the wound. I heated up my mouth to prepare the procedure. Laxus was still clawing at his throat when I shot my flames across his chest to stop the bleeding.

"AHRRGGHHHTTT!" He gurgled out in pain.

I winced at his pain and felt sorry that I had to do such a thing. I was shaking I was so nervous about everything. We were in Tartarus and Laxus was very badly injured. I have been relying on him for everything, but something happened to him in that last fight. He looked stunned at who it was and tried talking to the man, but it was no use. They fought, but Laxus didn't fight back. He just took every hit as if in a stupor. I looked down at my hands and saw them shaking violently. I then heard Laxus stop groaning and looked at him only to find that he wasn't moving. My heart instantly fell into my stomach as my face paled. I placed my fingers below his nose and felt his breath, so I knew he was alive. It was obvious now that he was unconscious. I grabbed my knees and wrapped my wings around my body to comfort myself. I would have to stay on alert and be prepared to defend Laxus if anything else attacks us.

As I looked at Laxus, I frowned. Many things have happened over the last couple of weeks and Laxus has dealt with every demon to cross our path with little difficulty, but something stopped him in this last fight. I don't know if he was training me like he had been since we got here or if it was something else, but now I have to protect him and I will.....or die trying.

I was feeling strange as I looked around the guild. I soon felt very sick and was not sure what was happening. I was floating around the guild when Duster came up to me.

"Master. Mirajane is still locked away in her room." Duster informed me.

I was about to respond when I felt the blood drain from my face and felt a searing pain on my chest. "AAAAAAHHHHH!" I screamed out and instantly the entire guild looked at me in concern as I fell out of the air.

"Master!" Duster cried out as she tried to help me.

I heard many start to approach me and looked down on me. I was struggling to breath. I started to claw at my throat and gasp for air because of a burning sensation coming from there. I saw many calling out to me and others rushed off for help. I couldn't answer any of the questions they were all asking. I soon screamed out as the pain on my chest increased as my body felt like it was on fire. I remember many looking at me and screaming, but my vision started to go black. I could only mumble back as I started to slip into darkness. I knew that Laxus must be injured and concern was the last thing I felt before I blacked out.

I awoke with a gasp for air and sprung up on my bed. I looked around and saw Luna was with me, along with Erza.

"Master!" Erza cried out. "Are you okay?" She asked me.

I checked my body and felt parts of my body were still sore. "I believe so...." I stated.

"What happened Master Mavis?" Luna asked me.

I sighed as I remembered what happened. "I believe that Laxus has been injured...." I told them and Luna looked concerned instantly.

"Is he okay!?" Luna shouted at me.

"I don't know his condition, but it affected me, so he must have been badly injured." I stated and both girls looked as though they wanted to say something, but I continued. "However, since I am still here, he must be recovering." I told them softly.

Erza had a look of relief on her face, but Luna was still worried. "Do you know what might have happened?" Luna asked me.

I just shook my head. "I have no idea, but I think it would be best if we have faith in Laxus. He will return....I just know it." I finished and went back to sleep.

I awoke with great pain. It was difficult to breath, but I forced myself into a sitting position. I looked around and saw Spike was huddled up, but appeared to be shaking. I groaned, which instantly got his attention. He looked up and I saw a scar going down his right eye. I was instantly worried about him, but he seemed to be looking at me the same way. I was still surprised at how much he has grown in the last few weeks.

"Spike?" I groaned out.

He smiled when he realized I was fully conscious. "Master! You're awake!" Spike exclaimed and he started to walk over to me. He fell to his knees and looked at me with tears in his eyes. "Are you okay?" He asked me.

I just groaned. "I think so. I am in quite a bit of pain, but I'll live. What about you? What happened to your eye?" I asked him and he looked down.

"You've been asleep for three days master." Spike stated and I was shocked I was out that long. "I had to do what I could to protect you." Spike said softly.

I smiled at him. "Would you mind telling me what happened?" I asked him.

He looked up at me nervously. "Those flying demons attacked us. I had to lead them away from you, but the three of them caught up to me and I had no choice, but to fight." Spike started. "I know you told me to use my head, but I had no choice. If they followed me back you could've been injured. So I fought them and won, but one of them got a good shot in on me." Spike explained. "It was a hard fight, but I used what you taught me and I made sure you were safe." He told me.

I smiled as I reached my arm out and patted him on the head. He looked up at me surprised. "Good work." I told him with a smile. "I might be dead if it wasn't for you." I told him and he just smiled at me. "How are you holding up? Do you still have some of the blood diamonds left?" I asked him and he nodded. "Good. I still need some rest, but I think I can help if any other demons approach us. You get some sleep, while I take a watch. You look like you need it." I told him and he nodded.

"Yes master, but let me know if you need anything." Spike told me.

I smiled. "Will do. Get some sleep." I said softly and he laid down beside me. He fell asleep almost instantly. He must have been awake the past three days straight, I thought to myself. I studied our position and saw that we were in some sort of rock formation that surrounded us perfectly. I smirked as I looked at Spike, but soon frowned as I thought about who did this to me.

"Fuck....." Was all I could say.

I am banging on the green wall with my two hands, trying to break free. Things have gone terribly since Laxus's absence. Discord had broken free and created all sorts of chaotic destruction. Thankfully, the girls were able to handle him easily enough. However, now we are in another predicament, but this time, my sisters are both gone and mother is still in a coma. Luna and Nightmare went to the gates of Tartarus to see if any word has been heard of Laxus and Spike. Mother has been asleep since her return, which I don't blame her for, but it has worried all of us. Unfortunately, today during Shining Armor's and Cadence wedding, the changeling horde decided to invade. Chrysalis is more powerful than I after feeding continually for the last couple of weeks. I faced her, but am ashamed to say, that in this time of peace I have grown weak and am no longer able to access my full power. Such foolishness on my part. I could only pray that Twilight and the others will be able to reach the Elements in time. With their new magic they should be able to put up quite a fight. However, my hopes were crushed as the girls were dragged back into the throne room. Many of them looked worn and beaten. I am guessing they put up a good fight, but against these numbers, it would be difficult to succeed.

I thought back to Laxus. He would probably surprise all of us and take out this army single handed. How I wished he was here, but he wasn't. I looked to my student and saw Chrysalis towering over her. I studied her form as I could only watch helplessly. She was about as tall as me and seemed to possess great magic power even without her stealing Shining Armor's love. She was gloating as she went over to hug Shining Armor in a disgusting way.

A small tear made its way from my eye as I felt powerless and useless. The rest of Fairy Tail was back in Ponyville and none of them had any means to get here in the time we needed, nor did we have a way to contact them. If Kong and the cats were here, we would have been able to make a counter strike, but it appears that Chrysalis planned this very well. Our strongest forces were all spilt and in different areas. She must have been planning this for a while. I watched on as Chrysalis gave the order for her changelings to feed. They all flew off, but soon a loud explosion carried across the room. Instantly, a part of the roof caved in and in dropped a young adult dragon with purple wings and green hair. He was bent over as he was crouched on top of the changelings and his hair was covering his eyes and it was hard to see who it might be, but two things were clear. This dragon was larger than me and it had crushed the guards that had just flown out of the throne room.

"What have you done!?" Chrysalis screamed.

The dragon stood and swiped his hair back, thus revealing a familiar face. It was Spike.

"Spike!?" Rarity and Twilight both yelled.

Spike looked over at them and saw that they were injured. He instantly growled in the direction of Chrysalis and his face became serious. With a beat of his wings he propelled himself forward to attack Chrysalis. This startled everypony in the room, but Chrysalis held up her hand and shot forth a magic beam. Spike engulfed his hands in a green flame and formed the flames into a blade that ran up and down his arm. He sliced clean through the magic beam and continued to rush Chrysalis. However, before he got there, she summoned a scythe and was getting ready to intercept him. As he rushed her, she gave an evil smirk and was getting ready to cut him down. The girls were screaming his name, but he didn't listen. Chrysalis swung her scythe and just as it was about to connect Spike disappeared. He was back several feet and seemed to be confused himself. I then heard a sigh from beside me and I turned to see Nightmare Moon was next to the pod that I was trapped inside. I smiled as she started to tear an opening in the pod.

"What did Laxus tell you about fighting an enemy stronger than yourself?" Nightmare asked Spike.

Spike sighed and let his flames diminish. "He told me to use my head and observe the situation first...." Spike said in a deep voice that was very smooth.

Nightmare just chuckled as she finished breaking me free. Chrysalis saw this and looked on in horror. "NO!" She screamed.

"Thank you sister." I told Nightmare. She just smile in return and we flew down to the floor. I glared at Chrysalis who instantly took up a fighting stance as the girls started cheering for Nightmare Moon and I. I took a fighting stance and got ready. "This ends now Chrysalis!" I told her with conviction.

She gritted her teeth and crouched. I responded in kind, but I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to see Nightmare looking at me and shaking her head. "That wont be necessary." Nightmare told me.

I was about to ask for clarification when a bright golden light burst in through the windows and holes in the ceiling. It felt warm, but I could sense the power behind it was massive. "Fairy Law!" I heard a familiar voice say. A voice that I hadn't heard in almost two months. The bright light got brighter and many of us covered our eyes as we listened to the power take its course. It didn't take long for the light to start dissipating and we were able to open our eyes soon enough, but what we found was shocking. Chrysalis was on the floor and seemed to be gasping for breath. I was confused and so was everypony else. I turned to my sister only to see she was also surprised.

"What happened?" I asked Nightmare as I slowly approached Chrysalis.

The older looking Spike answered my question. "Master used Fairy Law. One of the legendary spells of Fairy Tail that only a select few know." Spike said as he approached Chrysalis. "Depending on how much magic is put into the spell it can render anypony the master deems as an enemy incapacitated or kill them. As you can see, the master put in enough magic to stop the changelings that were outside and put her in the condition that you see her now." Spike explained as he gestured to Chrysalis. "I'm just glad we made it in time, but what happened?" Spike asked me.

I smiled at him. "I think many of us are wondering about what happened to you two as well. However, I believe it would be best to get these invaders and our injured ponies, taken care of." I told him.

He turned and looked at me for the first time. My eyes widened in shock when I saw a massive scar going from his right eye down his cheek. I covered my mouth in shock as I went up and started to study his face. I placed my hands on his cheeks and he smiled when he saw how worried I was, but the others seemed to notice this as well. The other girls ran up, but it was Twilight and Rarity who gasped in shock when they got a look at his face. Twilight almost shoved me out of the way, which surprised me, but I smiled at how much she cared for him. Rarity had tears in her eyes as she looked him over, but I turned to Nightmare.

"How did you get here so fast?" I asked Nightmare.

She smiled at me. "When Luna and I reached the gate a few days ago the guards had told us that they had seen no sightings of Laxus or Spike. Our sister was obviously upset and she decided she was going to stay for a few days." Nightmare Moon explained to me. "However, nightfall came and we saw a deformed figure in the distance. We were surprised because, as you know, no demons dare come close to the gate. Once it got closer we were able to see that it was Spike carrying a heavily wounded Laxus. We went out to help them, but Laxus was barely conscious and even Spike looked exhausted." She said with a serious face. I could tell from her expression that it was bad. "We brought them back to the medical bay and patched them up, but it was a miracle that Laxus was alive at all. Unfortunately, they didn't have the experience nor the means to help Laxus. In fact, he shouldn't even be moving." Nightmare told me with a wince.

I cocked a brow at her statement. "What do you mean?" I asked her confused.

Twilight heard us and came over followed by Spike and the others. "What happened to Laxus, Princess Nightmare?" Twilight asked.

Spike stepped forward again. "He was fatally wounded." Spike stated grimly and everypony present paled, myself included.

I was about to respond when I heard the flapping of wings behind me. I turned around and saw Luna carrying in Laxus, who was holding his chest. I looked closer and saw blood on his shirt. "He needs medical attention now!" Luna screamed with worry.

"Rainbow!" I shouted, thus instantly gaining her attention.

She looked at me and flew over. "Yes princess?!" Rainbow asked back.

"I need you to fly to the medical wing and bring anypony who is available here!" I told her with authority. "I will not let our master, the one who found my mother, die!" I stated and she nodded.

Rainbow flew off as fast as she could and I went to over to Laxus. I got on my knees and started to use my magic to heal him. I looked at his face and saw that it was pale. He seemed to be suffering from blood loss, but that would explain the blood on his clothes. As I continued I saw Laxus's head fall to the side. Many gasped, but I put my hand to his nose and felt air, so I knew he was unconscious. I looked to Luna, who appeared to have been crying. I saw the fur on her face was wet and appeared that other parts were matted. I felt sorry for what she was going through. To lose the one you love and for him to be returned in this condition was heartbreaking. It made me wonder, what could have dealt such a grave blow to Laxus. I looked around the room as I did my best to heal Laxus, but he was very badly injured, so I was mostly stopping the blood from pouring out the wound on his chest. The amount of blood that was trying to get out told me that there was quite a bit of damage and I didn't have the heart to look at it. With my magic at work I looked around the room and saw many were looking on in sadness, but it was mostly Luna and Twilight who seemed to be the worst.

"Spike..." I said softly to gain his attention. "What happened?" I asked him.

"I think its time you told us." Nightmare added.

Luna and the others all looked at him. The once childish dragon that I knew from two months ago appeared to be gone. An expression of seriousness that I had never seen before on the child was now on his face, but it seemed to carry over to his entire presence. From this I knew, that whatever he had seen or gone through must have been very difficult, but then again, they were stuck in Tartarus for two months. He sighed as he looked around and saw everypony looking at him.

"I regret to inform you that even I don't understand what happened." Spike said in his deep voice. "The master has not said a word to me about his reasoning, but I saw everything that happened and even to this day, I don't understand why Master didn't fight back." Spike told us.

My eyes widened in realization at what he was implying. However, before I could question him, Luna asked her question first. "You mean to tell me that he got these injuries on purpose?!" Luna shouted at him, but Spike couldn't even look at her.

He looked down and opened his mouth, but stopped when we heard groaning. We all looked over and saw Shining Armor waking up as Cadence helped him to his feet.

"What happened?" Shining Armor asked nopony in particular. "Is the wedding over?" He asked Cadence.

She started to cry and hugged him, which surprised him, but as he started to look around the room he instantly became alert that something had happened. I could tell that he wanted to ask questions, but Twilight went over and hugged him.

"BBBFF! You're okay!" Twilight exclaimed and hugged him along with Cadence.

I smiled at the exchange and so did Shining Armor. I heard foot steps approaching us and so did the others. We turned towards the door and I saw Captain Spitfire and Lieutenant Soarin enter the throne room. They looked in shock at the damage, but soon realized that we were okay and they sighed in relief.

"Your Majesties!" Spitfire started. "The changeling army has been pacified somehow. All soldiers in the city have been rendered unconscious!" Spitfire stated with a salute. "We are here for your orders Princess!" She exclaimed.

I sighed as I continued to focus on Laxus's wounds, but knew that this needed to be taken care of. "Round up as many of them as you can. I don't know how long they will be incapacitated. Laxus used a spell to defeat the enemy by himself." I told Spitfire and Soarin. Spitfire scowled at the mention of Laxus, but Soarin looked thrilled.

"Master is back! No wonder the enemy was defeated so easily." Soarin stated and Spitfire turned to glare at him.

"We could have handled it!" Spitfire told him firmly.

Soarin sighed and just nodded. "Of course." He said reluctantly.

I cleared my voice to gain their attention. Both looked at me and saw that we were all looking at them. "Send word to every guard! I want all changelings gathered and put in the dungeon. If we run out of room, put them in a room and put a magic dampener around the room to prevent them from escaping. I also need a team dedicated to helping anypony in need. Hopefully the battle was over before any permanent damage was done to our ponies and city." I told them. Both saluted and flew off.

I looked back down to Laxus and saw that Laxus's head was now in Luna's lap. I smiled at how much she cared for him, but I doubt she should be moving him to much. I was about to say something when Rainbow Dash returned with some members of the medical team. They rushed to us and started looking over me and my sisters.

"Not us you idiots! Him!" Luna shouted at them and startled most of them. They all looked down to Laxus and their eyes widened.

"I thought he was the one stuck in Tartarus?" One of the doctors said.

I saw Luna getting mad, so I spoke before she could. "Doctor, it is imperative that you save this stallion. He has saved Equestria many times and saved our mother, your queen. I suggest you get started." I told them with a cold tone that made them all pale. I moved out of the way and let them start working on Laxus. "Luna. I understand you want to stay with him, but you must let the doctors do their jobs." I told her.

She slowly and reluctantly moved away from Laxus. She stood and she seemed to be shaking from sheer nervousness. I went over and hugged her to comfort her. She hugged me back, but I could tell that she only wanted to be by Laxus.

"How did you get back here so quickly?" I asked my sisters.

"When we figured out the extent of the masters wounds we prepared to teleport here to get him the proper medical treatment. We didn't know that Canterlot was under siege." Nightmare stated as Luna moved away. I didn't pay attention to her as I continued to listen to Nightmare. "When we got here we were instantly under assault by some of the changelings who saw our arrival. This proved to be inconsequential as we defeated every changeling dumb enough to attack us, but surprisingly, Spike here held his own and really helped." Nightmare said and all of us looked at Spike. "He easily took out 5 of their soldiers at once and not a single one hit him." Nightmare explained further and many were looking at Spike in shock.

"What happened next?" Pinkie asked and as I turned to look at her I saw she had some popcorn in her hands. I just sighed as I did my best to ignore her.

I looked back to my sister. "Laxus told us to head to the throne room. Somehow, he knew that the leader of the changelings was here and that you were defeated. He then told us to stall the changeling leader while he prepared his attack. When I asked him what he was planning on doing, he said that he was going to end this pointless fight and told us to come help you." Nightmare explained. "As you can imagine, Luna was not happy about him doing anything in his condition." Nightmare said.

"Not like we could stop him." Spike stated.

I wanted to respond, but was cut off before I could. "What do we do with her?" I heard Luna ask, but her voice was cold as ice.

I looked over and saw Chrysalis shaking. I furrowed my brow and looked at her. "Shining Armor! Take her to the dungeons and make sure she has her own cell. Put some dampeners on her body instead of her cell. I don't know how much magic power she will have when she snaps out of her stupor." I stated. "I also want a group of guards posted outside her cell and outside the dungeon. I don't want her to do anything without us seeing it." I stated in a tone of authority.

Shining Armor saluted, but Cadence did not look happy. "What about the wedding? What about his injuries? He needs to rest!" Cadence shouted at me.

All of us looked at her in shock. I, myself, have never heard her yell at me before, but I knew it came out of concern for her future husband. I smiled and went over to her. She stood her ground, which was admirable, but I wasn't going to hurt her anyway. I wrapped her in a hug that surprised her, but she soon returned the gesture. Tears came to my eyes when I think about how long she might have been foalnapped for. I looked down at her and gently pushed her chin up so I could look her in the eyes.

"Cadence...." I started softly. "I understand you are worried, but I believe Shining Armor is very capable at doing his job and right now he is needed." I stated and she opened her mouth to reply, but I continued. "You on the other hand appear to be malnourished and have injuries all over your body. I will have Shining take you to the infirmary first, but he will be doing his job....Unless, he believes he his unfit for duty." I stated and all of us turned to look at Shining.

He smiled and saluted me. It was a little sloppy, but his heart was there. "I am ready for duty Princesses!" Shining said. "However, much like you suggested, I would like to get Cadence checked up on." He stated and I smiled. I gave him a nod and he came over to Cadence to escort her to the infirmary.

He wrapped his arm around her and started to leave, but Twilight rushed toward them. She went to the other side of Cadence and also helped to escort her. I smiled at her and how much she cared about those two. She certainly proved me wrong about following your gut. I should've listened to her when she said something was off about Cadence. I sighed as I thought back to my own stubbornness. I heard footsteps approaching me from behind and I looked over my shoulder to see the rest of the girls.

"Anythin we can do ta help ya princess?" Applejack asked me.

I smiled at the girls. "Well...." I started. "If the five of you are not injured I would appreciate any help you can give for getting the palace cleaned up to prepare for the real wedding." I told them.

"Course princess!" Applejack said. "We all will help any way we can!" Applejack stated.

I smiled. "Anything for Cadence your Highness! She has been through an awful lot." Rarity said.

"No problem princess!" Rainbow said.

"Actually, Rainbow Dash..." I started. "I have another task for you." I told her and she looked at me confused.

"What?" Rainbow asked me.

"I need you to fly to Ponyville and inform Master Mavis what has transpired here. Help from the other guild members would be appreciated as well." I told her. She nodded in understanding and shot off towards the guild.

I started to look towards Laxus, only for my vision to start darkening. I grabbed my head to steady myself, but it didn't seem to be working. I looked up and saw many of those still present looking at me in concern. Nightmare walked towards me and seemed to be saying something, but I couldn't hear it. I looked at her and narrowed my eyes to try and read her lips, but it was no use. With the last of my strength I saw Laxus laying on the floor being worked on by doctors. I soon felt myself falling and the last image that I saw was the ground coming closer. Then darkness.....

"Somepony catch her!" I shouted out in fear. I saw Celestia's eyes become hazy. I instantly was on alert, but she seemed to steady herself only for her to fall over moments later. Thankfully, Princess Nightmare Moon caught her. I sighed in relief.

"I believe that my sister needs her rest." Princess Nightmare Moon informed us. "I will be taking her to her room. Doctor!" Nightmare shouted to the medical team working on the master. They looked over to her. "When one of you is available please send somepony to Celestia's room. I believe she is fine and only in need of rest, but better to be safe than sorry." Nightmare said. One of the doctors nodded and Nightmare left with Celestia wrapped in her magic.

The other girls started to leave and I watched them go, but Rarity turned around to look at me. "Are you coming Spikey Wikey?" Rarity told me. I smiled, glad that she cared and wanted to spend time with me.

However, I sighed as I looked at her. "I think it would be best if I stayed with Master Laxus." I told her and she looked surprised that I turned her down. More than anything I wanted to spend time with her right now, but if I learned anything from Tartarus, its that Master likes knowing where he is when he wakes up and seeing me put him at ease. "I spent the last two months with him and I'm not going to leave him now." I told Rarity. "Besides, I would like somepony to check on my eye." I said softly and she smiled at me.

"I understand darling." Rarity said and left with the other girls.

I went over to stand by the doctors, but far enough away so I wouldn't get in the way. I watched as they pulled off his shirt and Luna gasped in horror. I flinched when I saw the massive wound on top of several different scars.

"It seems this stallion has received burns on top of burns." One of the doctors said aghast.

"How did this happen?" Another one of them said.

I looked to Princess Luna and saw her crying. I sighed and stepped forward. "It was me. I did it...." I said softly. The entire group of doctors and Luna looked at me in shock. "It was the only way to save him and I didn't know what else to do." I said in shame.

Luna stood on shaking legs as she looked at me. "What happened?!" She asked me firmly.

"Laxus was wounded very badly on his chest. We got away, but the wound was impossible for it to heal on its own. The massive area that you see is from the original wound." I explained. The wound covered almost his entire chest. "When we got to safety, Laxus passed out and I tried to help him, but I couldn't stop the bleeding." I told them and then ignited my hands in green flames. "I used my flames to cauterize the wound as best I could, but it was horrible without something metal to heat up, so I improvised with my hands." I said as I thought back to the times where I had to perform the emergency treatment. "I had to do this several times because of us being under attack by demons constantly and the master reopened his wounds multiple times. That is why I had to continually burn him." I told the group with a shaky voice. I was still upset by my actions and how weak I was.

I held my self and tried to stop shaking, but even though I have this more adult like body, I haven't aged a day. I am still a child at heart. I remember thinking back about how I used to wish that I was older, but now I wish I had never gone through such an ordeal. I got what I wanted though. I had to make the decisions of an adult and act like an adult. I tried to stop my shaking, but soon felt arms wrap around me. I looked and saw that Princess Luna was hugging me.

"Thank you. Thank you..." Princess Luna whispered to me. My eyes widened and I hugged her back. I smiled and was grateful for the hug because I honestly needed it. She let go and I looked down at her. She smiled. "You really have gotten big Spike." Princess Luna told me and I chuckled.

"Yeah..." I said softly. "It was an accident." I told her with a small laugh.

"How was it an accident?" I heard Princess Nightmare Moon ask me. I turned and was surprised she had already returned, but figured she teleported or something.

I looked at her and saw she had a cocked eyebrow. I looked back to Luna to see she was also confused. I smiled. "I think it would be best that I told the story all at once." I told them. "I know everypony is gonna want to know about what happened and I'd rather only tell the story once..." I told them shyly. I felt uncomfortable saying no to them, but I was hoping they would understand.

Instead of being angry both smiled at me. "It would appear that you have matured emotionally as well." Princess Nightmare Moon said. "You have a more commanding presence about you as well." She stated.

"I agree. It seems that much has happened to you, but it appears that you have kept true to yourself in the end. Well done Spike." Princess Luna told me.

I felt blood rushing to my cheeks as I blushed. Both princesses giggled at this. "Thank you." I told them softly.

I was about to continue when the doctors raised the master in their magic and got our attention. Luna was instantly beside them watching carefully and Nightmare Moon and I followed behind them. We walked from the throne room to an empty room in the castle. It appeared to be a hospital room for private patients. The doctors started setting up the master in a bed and hooking him up to all kinds of machines. I saw that there was an extra bed and without asking I went over to it. I studied the bed and fell on top of it, but when I did, it only took a few moments before I let sleep take me. It has been a long couple of months and laying in a bed made me realize how tired I was. I let darkness take me, but not before taking one last look at the master. I saw that he was placed in the bed and the doctors were still working on him, but I couldn't stay awake. The last thing I heard was light giggling. I ignored it as I started to snore.

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P.S. Next chapter will be longer than this one. This was to set up everything that has transpired over the last couple months and what is going to happen next. Look forward to it!