A month has passed since the Changlings have joined the alliance of Terra. Ever since then the changlings have been working alongside ponies very well. And our heroes have also been training them as well. Also during the month timeskip Keshaun, Caleb, and Justice gained the abilities of changlings from her DNA. And speaking of our heroes let's see what they are doing.

(Intro sequence except Chrysalis and Cadance join in)

Pov: Keshaun

It was a nice August afternoon and everyone in the library was doing their own thing. Until Spike gave Twilight a letter from Celestia about a test and now all hell has broke loose.

"Where are all my quills? Brbrbr. No, no, no, no, no... Ugh! I need the Magical Compendium volumes 1 through 36! Where is it?!" Twilight said grabbing things that she doesn't need.

"Twilight, I think you should calm down. It's just a test." Justice said as Twilight did the opposite.

"Just a test? Just a test!? Princess Celestia wants to give me some kind of exam, and you Justice are trying to tell me to calm down because it's just a test?!" Twilight asked getting in his face.

"Um yes." Justice said sweating as Caleb and I facepalmed.

"3...2...1." Keith said counting down to Twilight's rage bursting.

"And here comes the boom." Gilda, Garbelle, and Chrysalis said as Twilight began to scream.

All of a sudden a burst of magic induced rage caused the whole library to fly 97 feet in the air landing back in tact.

"97 feet. Must be a new record." Keshia said as our parents chuckled a bit.

"Anyway Twilight. I'm sure that you won't need anything but your mind for this test." I said smiling.

"I guess you're right. It might not be a written test." Twilight said calming down.

"Yeah. Anyway we should get going." Michael said.

After landing in Canterlot we decided to wait for Twilight to get her test. I decided to wait by the Eris statue.

"Hey want to talk?" I asked Eris telepathically.

"Sure red boy. I got nothing better to do. I was just wondering about when you were going to talk with me about Azi." Eris said mentally smirking.

"What do you know then?" I asked

"He is getting help from villians from every single dimension. He could've gotten me but I wanted to be a dick to him. So I teleported him to a sun somewhere." Eris said as I chuckled a bit.

"Nice. Anyway I'm pretty sure Celestia wants you out of that state soon. Mainly so you can join my harem. So wait soon." I said getting up.

"Thanks for the heads up. Red boy. Also nice ass." Eris said as I blushed a little.

"Hey guys what up?" I asked walking back to the group.

"Not much Justice is watching movies on his phone with Ash, Flare, Tora, Spike, Kalista, and Burner, the girls are girl talking, our dads are watching a baseball game, and I'm reading to past the time." Caleb said holding a spell book.

"Okay. Well I'm gonna listen to some music. Later." I said pulling out my phone.

As soon as the song started my body began to relax. As if I was laying on a cloud. Then my eyes began to shut from the chilling music.

As the song began to stop, I woke refreshed to see Twilight and the others waiting for me to wake up.

"Hey guys, what I miss?" I asked getting up.

"We're going to the Crystal Empire." Twilight said.

"That place is up north right. Well then let's go." I said as we head towards Ragnarok.

"Do we need anything else from Ponyvile or are we going straight there?" I asked in the cockpit.

"We're going straight there partner." Applejack said.

"Okay then. Data set course for the Crystal Empire." I said as Data appeared.

"Roger Keshaun!" Data said as the airship launched back into the air.

(Intermission brought by a chibi Ragnarok flying.)

After an hour or so of flying Twilight told us about what she's to do for this test. After that we made it to the train station that lead to Crystal Empire.

"Wait Data, why are we stopping here?" Justice asked confused.

"Ragnarok or my scanners can't get a clear lock on it because of the snow. We'll have to walk the rest of the way." Data said.

"Good thing Shining is going to meet with us." Twilight said unbuckling her seat.

"Well time to bundle up I guess." I said as Rarity began to smile.

"And you all thought I didn't need to pack clothes for everyone." Rarity said as we all grabbed a jacket from her suitcases.

As we made it outside. The frozen landscape blizzard made the Deer Kingdom look like a small chance of snow in Hawaii. As we journey through the blizzard for a few minutes until I saw Shining in winter gear. On his head was a pair of binoculars that look like shades.

"Shining, over here!" Justice yelled waving his arms around.

I shushed him so an avalanche wouldn't happen. Then Shining ran towards us as fast as he can.

"Glad you all are safe, but we better get to moving. There are things out here we really don't want to run into after dark." Shining said as we nodded.

After a bit of walking. A gastly howl sounded through the tundra. Ash, Flare, Tora, Kalista, and Burner got scared by it.

"What was that?" Flare asked shaking from fear. Then I picked up the freighted five up and began to carry them.

"Don't worry. It's alright. I got you all." I said as they calmed down.

"Anyway let's get going. Now!" Shining said as we walked some more.

All of a sudden a shadowy mist darkened the sky even more until a purple light shined.

"Run!" I yelled as we all booked it to the empire.

As we ran I saw a light blue barrier in the distance. I know two things. One: That's Cadance's magic, and Two: We made it to the Crystal Empire.

"There it is! We're almost there." Shining said as the shadow got closer.

"Guys, misty is on our butts." Justice said

"Everyone get in front of me!" I yelled as I stopped.

"Keshaun what are you doing?" Michael asked as handed him Ash, Flare, Tora, Kalista, and Burner.

"Go now! I got one shot on this." I preparing some hand signs.

As everyone entered the barrier. I stood in front as Sombra got closer and closer.

"All right edgelord. You're on thin ice! Snow style: Harden Snow Wall Jutsu!" I yelled slamming my hand onto the snow as it made a wall harden snow.

"Get fucked Sombra." I said entering the barrier.

As I walked towards everyone I saw that mostly everyone was panting and sweating from the running.

"Everyone okay?" I asked as everyone picked themselves up.

"Yeah. We're fine." Twilight said still panting.

"Good. Cause you guys got to see this." I said looking at the empire.

"Whoa!" Justice and Caleb said looking nat the castle

"Sparkleriffic!" Pinkie said bouncing around.

"Incredible." Fluttershy and Gilda said.

"Awesome." Garbelle said.

"Beautiful."Keshia Alice and Yuki said.

"Cool." Ash, Flare, and Tora said as Kalista and Burner squawked in excitement.

After a bit of walking we made it to outside of the castle.. Getting more looks of the empire.

"It's gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous! [mumbles incoherently] There are no words!" Rarity said seeing the beauty of the empire.

"Focus, Rarity. We're here to help Twilight, not admire the scenery." Applejack said.

"She's right, we better see how Cadance is. Because the barrier seems to be a bit faded." Caleb said as the barrier began to flicker.

When we got to the throne room I saw Cadance was using a barrier spell. But she also looked like she hasn't eaten in days or gotten any sleep.

"Cadance!" Twilight yelled running towards her as Cadance does the same.

"Sunshine, sunshine, ladybugs awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake!" Twilight and Cadance said doing the dance before giving each other a hug.

"You okay Cadance?" I asked.

"I'm fine. I just didn't eat yet." Cadance said smiling before having a dizzy spell.

"You're not fine. She can't go on like this forever, and if her magic were to fade... Well, you saw what's out there waiting for that to happen." Shining said as we looked out a window.

"That's why we're here." I said as everyone else nodded.

"Well, with Cadance putting all her strength into keeping her spell going, and me trying to keep an eye on signs of trouble in the arctic, we haven't been able to gather much information from the Crystal Ponies." Shining said as Rarity got more excited for the wrong reason.

"Crystal Ponies! There are Crystal Ponies?!" Rarity asked excited as we looked at her with a deadpan expression.

"Um, ahem. Please continue." Rarity said calming down.

"We have to believe one of them knows how we can protect the Empire without having to use Cadance's magic." Shining said supporting her from falling.

"Then we'll do that while you help Cadance. Harden snow doesn't last long." I said.

"Okay. I'll try my hardest, I've gotten better with healing." Shining said as his magical aura surrounded Cadance.

"Let's get some answers then." I said as we went to the empire square.

After making to the square. We made a plan for what to do.

"Okay I got it. Justice; you and Twilight go ask anyone northeast. Caleb; you, Rainbow, Chrysalis, Applejack, and Rarity, check northwest. I'll go with Fluttershy, Gilda, and Pinkie to the east of the empire. Dad, you and Mom go west with Ash, Flare, and Tora. Keith, you and Yuki go south. Marcus and Alice go Southeast. Spike; you, Garbelle, Kalista, and Burner go southwest. Is that ok with you all?" I asked making the plan.

"Yep." Everyone said as Kalista and Burner squawked in agreement.

Switch of Pov: Justice

After a bit walking Twilight and I met someone to talk.

"I'm sorry. I wish I could help you. But I... can't seem to remember anything before King Sombra came to power. And I don't want to remember anything about the time he ruled over us." A mare said shaking her head.

"King Sombra's spell must be why their coats aren't... crystally." Twilight whispered.

"Yeah. I wondering something about it." I said.

"Have we really been gone a thousand years?" The mare asked as we nodded.

"Yeah. Your kingdom has been gone for that long." I said a bit saddened.

"It feels like it was just yesterday." The mare said hold a hand to her head.

"Well thanks for talking with us." Twilight said as the mare walked away.

"Well she wasn't any good." I said crossing my arms.

"Maybe the next one might have something." Twilight said determined.

Switch of Pov: Caleb

In the northwest corner of the empire, Rainbow is trying to get info in the wrong way.

"A way to protect the Empire! You know anything about it or what?" Rainbow asked getting someone's face scaring them.

"Good grief." Applejack and I said facepalming meanwhile Rarity is fantasizing about being a crystal pony.

Switch of Pov: Keshaun

In the east side of the empire. I began to look for any books or Ponies that know about the Crystal Empire.

"You sure you don't know were any form of information is?" I asked talking to a stallion.

"No I'm sorry but I really don't know anything." The stallion said.

"It's okay. I'm sure I can find a Library somewhere. But if you remember something try and find me." I said smiling and walking away.

"Well I got nothing." I said slumping over.

"I'm the same then." Gilda said sighing.

"Me three also." Pinkie said bouncing around.

"I think I got something." Fluttershy said quietly.

"Really? What is it?" I asked excited.

"A stallion said that there was a library near here." Fluttershy said pointing to the east.

"I'll call everyone then." I said getting my D-GEAR out.

"Hey guys, Fluttershy told me that there's a library near the east side of the empire. So meet us at the entrance." I said into the D-GEAR.

After waiting for an hour or so. Everyone got here with no info as well.

"Well I'm sure we'll be able to find something in the library." I said opening the doors and seeing that this place is allot more bigger on the inside than the outside.

As we continue to look like tourist. An older mare walked towards us. She must be the librarian.

"Ahem. May I help you?" The older mare asked.

"Sorry we're just looking for a book." I said.

"We have plenty of those." The mare said sarcastically.

"You do. You really do." Twilight said in awe.

"We just need a book on history of the Crystal Empire. Or anything on the barrier of the Empire." I said.

"Yes. Of course. History, history... Ah, yes." The librarian said before pausing.

"Do you know where it is?" Caleb asked.

"I... I can't seem to remember. I'm not sure I actually work here." The librarian said as Rainbow and Gilda groan.

"We'll just have to look for it ourselves. It can't be that hard. Let's split up and take different sections of the library." I said heading down the stairs.

It's been two hours and we're still looking even after making shadow clones.

"Anyone find anything?" I asked as it echoed though the halls.

"Nope." Everyone said looking through the books they found.

"I got it! 'History of the Crystal Empire'. I just hope it has the answers we need." Twilight said holding the book.

"Let's take it to Cadance and Shining then." I said walking towards the door.

(Intermission brought by a chibi Keshaun, Caleb, Justice, Spike, mane six, Gilda, Garbelle, Kalista, Burner, Michael, Keshia, Marcus, Alice, Keith, and Yuki heading to the castle.)

"A 'Crystal Faire'. According to this book, it was established by their first queen and became their most important tradition. The Faire was held every year to "renew the spirit of love and unity in the empire so they could protect it from harm". My friends and I could put it together. Everything we need to know is in the book!" Twilight said showing the book to Shining and Cadance.

"That sounds promising to say the least." Shining said as Cadance just nodded.

"How long do you think that barrier is gonna stay up?" I asked.

"Probably a few more hours at least." Shining said healing her.

"We'll take care of the fair. You keep healing her." Caleb said as the rest of us went outside.

After that we began to make the fair as close to the book said as possible.

"It looks amazing! I don't know how I could've done this without you! One last check to make sure everything is in place, and then the festivities can begin!" Twilight said as I brought a statue of a heart to the middle of the castle ground.

"What's that?" Applejack asked pointing at the statue.

"The last page of the book mentioned a Crystal Heart as the faire's centerpiece, so Twilight made one from her magic and some stone." I said.

"Nice work, Twi. Think we're ready to get this faire up and runnin'." Applejack said while I was dusting my hands off.

After finishing some more things for the faire, Twilight and I went to the castle balcony to begin. I grabbed a Flugelhorn and began to play.

"Hear ye, hear ye! Princess Cadance and Prince Shining Armor do cordially invite you to attend the Crystal Faire!" Twilight said in a microphone as I played some more.

"Well I have to help Fluttershy with the petting zoo. So later." I said jumping from balcony.

"You okay?" Twilight asked as I landed on my feet.

"Yeah. Anyway later." I said heading to the faire.

After meeting up with Fluttershy. I saw that she also had Ash Flare and Tora in the petting zoo and they were enjoying the petting.

"Guys! We messed up!" Rainbow yelled flying over to the statue.

"Wait what?" I asked as we rushed over to the castle.

"I didn't know it was an actual relic! The book didn't mention anything about the Crystal Ponies powering the Heart! There was a page missing... How did I not notice?!" Twilight said rechecking the book to show a page was ripped out.

"It's not your fault Twilight." Cadance said collapsing from exhaustion.

"I thought you heal her?" I asked Shining.

"I did but the barrier drains her energy faster than I can heal it." Shining said holding her.

"Um, guys. Sombra's coming!" Justice said pointing at the barrier.

As we looked outside the barrier began to disappear at an alarming rate. Then I saw a crack in the snow wall getting bigger. As all of a sudden the wall fell down Crystal Ponies seeing their king back scared them to hell as they ran to their homes.

"Shining use the spell! Now!" I said as he did that.

"We got to find the real Crystal Heart." Caleb said.

"Twilight, Spike and I will find it. Everyone else keep the Crystal Ponies occupied and happy. It might lead us to the heart." I said as Caleb and Justice nodded.

Meanwhile King Sombra growls in rage. As the barrier made by Shining stopped him.

To be Continued

(Outro sequence)
(Post credits scene: With the author.

"Finally back after the wedding. Hope you enjoy this chapter. I don't really have anything for today's post credit scene. So bye guys." I said smiling.)

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