Having been completely surrounded by the creature, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash had no way to escape with the remaining survivors.

"Who are you! What made you so steamed that you had to go level Canterlot and Ponyville!" Rainbow Dash yelled, raising her hoofs at the monster.

The creature simply chuckled and said,

"Simple, my poor, pitiful pegasus. Because you deserve it."

"Huh?" Rainbow Dash wondered in a clueless manner.

"We don't understand! Why are you doing all of these mean, nasty things to us when we didn't even lay a hoof on you!" Fluttershy shouted.

The creature looked towards Fluttershy in a sharp manner, causing her to freeze up. Rainbow Dash stood in front of her to make sure that she didn't get hurt.

"For many years, you have took the very lands that belonged to every creature from beyond Equestria." the creature said.

"What're you talking about?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"I knew of a dragon that was formerly your friend. He was a kind, innocent dragon. Living for many years under the servitude of your kind and having to put up with your cruelty, it shattered my heart to see that you were merely using him to serve your trivial ventures."

Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy looked at each other in confusion as they tried to figure out what the creature was implying.

"Though I suppose it matters little, concerning the fact that you were powerless to cease this attack from our new kingdom. Your kind has reigned supreme for far too long! It is time for a new rule. A rule where your kind has no place among ours!"

Having heard enough, Rainbow Dash shouted,

"As if, buddy! We've dealt with punks like you before and you are no substitution!"

With that said, Rainbow Dash charged at the creature. But suddenly, she was engulfed by this ooze that surrounded her. The creature grabbed Rainbow Dash and threw her back at Fluttershy. Then the creature spread out the ooze and asked,

"So who wants to die first?"

The creature eyed one of the nobles and the serpents came out of the ooze. They slithered very fast and started consuming the noble. Seeing this infuriated Rainbow Dash and charged at the creature once again. This time however, the creature dodged and she fell into the ooze, getting herself bit everywhere by the serpents. Screaming in pain, Rainbow Dash crawled out of the ooze with most of it still on her. She started to feel her skin burn as it started to spread on her body. She was able to wipe it off, but she still felt the after-effects. The creature then eyed Fluttershy, causing the latter to cover her eyes with her wings.

"What's the matter? Afraid of the dark?" the creature asked with a low growl as it moved its way towards Fluttershy.

Fluttershy tried backing away as tears rolled down her eyes once more.

"N-No! Please! Don't hurt me!" Fluttershy pleaded as tears continued to stream.

"Do not worry. You will have nothing left to fear after you die." the creature said with a devilish grin as it got ahold of Fluttershy and summoning the serpents to bite her.

Before it could eat her, it felt Rainbow Dash and Fancy Pants hit from behind, albeit with with minimal harm. It pinned the two of them back against the wall as Fluttershy's eyes started to flash. Rainbow Dash had no idea why, but she had to get out of the creature's grasp before it could do any further harm to Fluttershy. But its tail was so strong that she could barely push it away. When all hope was lost, Applejack busted through the door and kangaroo-kicked the creature into the wall, stunning it.

"Everypony, follow me to the train! It won't be long until that monster regains itself!" Applejack shouted.

Wasting no time, Rainbow Dash and Fancy Pants grabbed Fluttershy and ran out of the room. They moved through the ooze that was in the way, but they managed to get out. Going after them, the creature ran on all fours and tried to get to them. But just then, it felt itself disappear.

"What? No! I just need a little more time! NO! You can't deny me this! You must not-!"

The creature disappeared as the ponies kept running. They had no idea why, but it was a relief for them. For some reason, they haven't seen any creatures attack them yet. But suddenly, multiple Manticores appeared out of nowhere and started giving chase. Almost every survivor was picked off one by one, but they somehow managed to make it towards the train with most of the survivors. Rainbow Dash started calling for names while Fluttershy was still unconscious, but Applejack and Fancy Pants stood by to make sure that she was okay. Ten minutes later, Fluttershy sprung up and regained consciousness.

"Are you okay, Fluttershy?" Rainbow Dash asked.

Just then, the former started to recall what happen to her and started crying.

"It was horrible! When that... that thing grabbed me... he started showing me these horrible things! Everypony was dead... Angel Bunny and the other creatures in my cottage along with Equestria were dead... even... even..."

Fluttershy broke down again and started crying again. Rainbow Dash moved closer towards her and hugged her.

"It's okay, Fluttershy. It's not here. We're safe."

"I know, but... it felt so real... but what happened to your wings?" Fluttershy asked, looking at Rainbow Dash's wings.

"Don't worry about it. They're just-"

Fluttershy interrupted Rainbow Dash and said,

"No. The first thing that I'm gonna do when we get to the Crystal Empire is that I'm gonna bandage your wings. No exceptions." Fluttershy said with slight assertiveness in her voice.

Rainbow Dash groaned in defeat and said with a small smile,

"Okay."

"So what the hay happened in there? And what was that thing in the castle?"

Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Fancy Pants each took their time to explain what has happened back at the Canterlot Castle. An hour or so went by as they continued to talk. After that, Applejack looked at them with certainty and said,

"So that monster was the one behind the attack? I guess it would be an understatement if I said I was surprised. Wait, did anypony see my family in Ponyville?"

They all raised their shoulders in uncertainty, worrying Applejack even further as the train continued its way to the Crystal Empire. One half-hour later, they made it to the Crystal Empire where everypony was waiting for them including the survivors.