-TERRARIA, SPACE: MOON-

Pinkie Pie was lying within a crater that was etched into the moon’s surface, a result of Echo Silhouette’s attack. Shroom was currently caressing the pink pony’s form as the humanoid changeling looks down upon her and comments:

“That was a commendable effort, Pinkie Pie,” He smirks, “And I must admit, I haven’t gotten this excited from a fight since the battle with Cthuhlu all those years ago.”

As Shroom brushes a hand through Pinkie Pie’s mane, and at the very moment Echo leaves the crater and turns around to leave, a sudden pillar of rainbow-colored light fires up into the air from within the crater, a loud ‘SHIMMING’ sound roaring out as a result.

……….

This event garners the attention of not only Echo but Athena as well as she smirks and comments from high above the battlefield:

“Well done, Pinkie Pie. It’s time for you to use the power of a Demi-Ancient.”

……….

The other trainees were beginning to regain their consciousness as Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack slowly opened their eyes with grunts of pain while also rising off of the lunar surfaces they were etched into. However, each and every one of their gazes is shot towards the multicolored pillar of light in the distance.

……….

Echo looked upon the pillar of rainbow light in anticipation as he instantly recognized this power. He takes on a combative stance and says:

“It’s good to see you again, Lady Harmony.” He smirks.

Moments after, an equine figure could be seen rising up from the crater in an almost perfect T-pose, but within the beam of light. Their forehooves were spread apart and their hind legs slumped down to the lunar surface while their tail and mane flutter about.

Incidentally, Shroom could be seen rolling nearby as the pillar of light seemingly pushed him out of the crater. The truffle finally stops rolling, lands on his back, and rises halfway; sitting on the ground before placing a hand on his head.

“S-Shroom…” He said with slight pain.

The beam of light suddenly dissipates as the floating form of Pinkie Pie is revealed seconds after. Her eyes were currently closed, but at the very second she opens them, two series of multicolored lights cover the Angelic Wings on her back and seemingly form a new appendage for the party pony. As a result, Pinkie Pie was now sporting a pair of fae-like wings, all too similar to The Empress herself.

A pink aura was now constantly present around the pony’s form as she began to open her eyes. Pinkie looked over her form, and glances over her right shoulder to look at her new pair of wings, as she giggles and comments:

“Oooh! These look so pretty! They’re just like momma’s.”

A series of hand clapping catches the pony's attention as she turns her gaze towards Echo Silhouette who, in turn, is responsible for the celebratory gesture. Pinkie forms a vibrant smile and waves a forehoof.

“Hello, Echo! I’m ready for round two now!” The pink pony shouts. “You like my wings?!” She questions as she turns sideways.

Echo chuckles, “They look just as vibrant as your mother’s, Pinkie Pie,” Echo then shifts his combat pose and raises his right index finger. He performs a gesture that matches his coming words: “Come at me, Pinkie Pie!”

The pink pony thrusts her forehooves forward, “Woohoo!” Pinkie shouts as she zooms towards Echo in a beam of light.

The changeling’s eyes widened as he comments:

“She’s a fast one…”

All around him, Echo could hear Pinkie Pie’s laughter echoing out as if multiple party ponies were laughing in unison. Incidentally, this was all too accurate as four pink ponies suddenly appeared around him, forming a perfect square. In addition, each mare was aiming a forehoof towards the changeling as they shout in unison:

“Everlasting Rainbow!” A series of thirteen stars are unleashed as each one takes on the color of the rainbow.

Echo kicks off into the air in order to dodge, but the stars actually shoot up into the air after him, in a heat-seeking fashion. A chase soon begins as the changeling flies away from the multicolored stars behind him. He glances over his right shoulder and sees that three of these stars are closing in. However, he smirks as he pulls out Rarity’s Ice Mirror.

The four Pinkie Pies looked on in anticipation as they seemingly controlled the stars by extending their forehooves towards their attack. However, a beam of light mixed with ice appears behind one of the Pinkies as Echo’s fist makes an impact, causing that ‘Pinkie’ to burst into rainbow glitter.

The remaining party ponies all nod to each other as they fuse back together into one. Then, the single-and original-Pinkie Pie rushes forth with a forehoof prepared to strike Echo’s form.

The changeling smiles as he clenches his right hand into a fist, “You’re starting to show me a good time, Pinkie Pie!”

“Then let’s get this party started, Echo!” She responds.

The two roar out as their appendages is mere seconds from colliding with each other.

[FWATHOOM]

A powerful shockwave kicks up the white dust of the lunar surface as a crater forms beneath the duo. Then, a high-speed flurry of punches takes place as Echo and Pinkie Pie’s continuous contact causes the moon’s landscape beneath them to be torn up in the process.

Both grunt as they throw their appendage to strike at the other, but in turn, their opponent would block the attack before retaliating moments after. Then, Pinkie Pie manages to kick Echo away with a hind leg before surrounding her hand with rainbow-colored energy.

In response, and recovering from the pink pony’s strike, Echo charges up his own attack within his right hand as a green flame mixed with green energy builds up within his palm.

The two roar out as they thrust their appendages forward and unleash two beams of magical energy. One emerald green, and the other, rainbow-colored. The two beams collide as a beam struggle takes place soon after. Both combatants plant and dug their feet and hooves into the ground as they resist and try to enforce their attack.

……….

As the conflict between Pinkie and Echo rages on, the other ponies managed to re-group during this time, and even Shroom made his way towards them as they all observed from nearby.

“This is just like when Fluttershy fought Cthorator,” Rarity comments with wide eyes.

“Oh my gosh, has it really been that long since then?” Fluttershy questions as she recalls those events.

Rainbow Dash was currently box punching the air while saying:

“Go, Pinkie! Give em’ a left, and a right!”

Shroom was hopping in place in a celebratory fashion next to the cyan pegasus.

Applejack lets loose a chuckle, “That crazy mare always got ah’ s’rprise to pull out in times like this.”

A sudden series of wing flaps makes itself known as Athena lowers herself and lands next to the trainees. She then looks off to the distant battle and says:

“Pinkie is doing incredibly well,” Athena looks down in thought, “However...”

The ponies hear this and with all of their ears perked up; Shroom turning to Athena questionably, Applejack is the first to question:

“‘However?’”

Athena turns to everyone else present, “Despite her power increase, and even if it’s temporary like that of her sister’s, there’s another weakness Pinkie Pie has here.”

The ponies and truffle look to each other in confusion as Rainbow Dash ‘pffts’ and says:

“Pinkie’s got this in the bag! I mean, just look at her!” The cyan pegasus points her right forehoof towards the battle.

In the distance, Rainbow’s hoof pointed towards Pinkie Pie unleashing an attack she called: “Sun Dance!” As a result, six pillars of light surround the pink pony’s form and spins around her like a wheel. She then chases Echo with her attack as another chase takes place.

……….

“She’s so awesome right now!” Rainbow exclaims. “How can she lose this one?”

Athena closes her eyes, “Echo is far more experienced as a fighter, and even if Pinkie Pie’s power surpasses his, she doesn’t have the stamina to back it up,” She then opens her eyes and points towards Echo, “Just take a look at what he’s doing.”

Everyone turns towards the changeling as they still see him dodging Pinkie Pie’s attacks while also clashing with others. Athena continues:

“He’s not trying to retaliate just yet, but he IS performing a very smart tactic.”

Rarity turns back to the Ancient, “I’m sorry, darling, but I don’t see what-”

“Ah’ understand,” Applejack comments as her fellow ponies, and the truffle, turns to her in response. “Echo’s try’n to wear her out, poor sugarcube’s gonna tire herself out at this rate.”

Athena nods, “As I mentioned earlier, her body isn’t conditioned to keep this power going for much longer,” The Ancient turns to Fluttershy, “Her shortcoming is similar to yours, Core of the Slime Gods.”

……….

As the battle between Echo and Pinkie Pie progressed, and much like Athena assessed, the pink pony was currently having trouble catching her breath in exasperation as her body had clear signs of damage. All the while, Echo’s body was in a similar state as Pinkie did indeed land successful hits onto her opponent. But unlike Pinkie Pie, he wasn’t gasping for air in a tired fashion.

“You’re an amazing pony, Pinkie Pie,” Echo comments. “And this battle gets my heart pumping!” He flashes an amused smile and points to the pink pony, “Over two thousand years, and of all the ponies I’ve fought in my entire life! Pinkie Pie, I, Echo Silhouette, declare you as the strongest!”

In one swift motion, the changeling disappears before the pink pony who, in turn, brings up a shield made entirely of light. Echo’s right fist collides with the shield, all while Pinkie Pie gasps and tries to catch her breath, but the force of the changeling’s attack being pressed against the protective shell causes it to crack. In that very instant, the fae-like wings on Pinkie Pie’s back fade away into rainbow glitter as her Angel Wings take their place.

The pink pony’s eyes widened as she could feel a loss of power, “O-oh no!” She exclaims.

Echo’s fist was now en route to the pink pony as the world slowed down all around her. However, rather than give in to fear, the pink mare simply smiled, closed her eyes, and raised her head up high. She waited for Echo’s coming strike. And waited… and… nothing?

The pink pony sneaks a peek by opening her left eye, “H-huh?” She questions with a fit of shock as both of her eyes are now open.

The fist of the changeling was mere inches from the pony’s face, and Echo chuckles as he taps Pinkie’s muzzle, “Boop.” He said.

Pinkie Pie blinks twice and scrunches her face from the gesture, “Wait, huh? Why did you stop?” She tilts her head, “Aren’t you going to beat me?”

Echo chuckles and brings back his extended arm, lowering it to his side, “You really are strong, Pinkie Pie.”

She sighs sadly as her ears fold against her head, “No I’m not, I still couldn’t beat you even with that power.”

“Your power was actually pretty damn good, but you lost due to your inexperience, Pinkie,” Echo responds, crossing his arms afterward, “But what I mean is that it also takes strength to sheath your sword when you know you’re about to lose.”

“Huh?” The pink pony questions, even more confused.

Echo raises an index finger, “Have you ever heard of the saying: ‘Live to fight another day?’” He lowers his hand, “Not many can suck up their pride and stop fighting when up against a stronger, or more experienced foe. Like the difference between you and me. By ‘escaping’ you live to fight another day, and you can grow even stronger for the next battle.”

“Ooooooh, I get it!” Pinkie Pie exclaims in a mixture of happiness and excitement.

Both Echo and Pinkie Pie share a laugh together, but the pink pony's laughter slowly dies down as she's rendered unconscious. Echo catches the mare's limp form, but deep within the pink pony’s mind, a certain Empress was having the time of her life.

-MINDSCAPE-

Harmony ‘squees’ loudly as she hops in place on the grassy fields of the mindscape, deep within Pinkie Pie’s consciousness.

“I’m so proud of her! Ohoho, she was fantastic!” She dances in place once more, spinning around, but suddenly ‘gasps’ and says:

“Oh! I can show this memory to Oblivion when he gets back!” The Empress ‘squees’ once again and looks up to the ‘skies’ of the mindscape, “I’m so proud of you, Pinkie.”

A distant mental voice responds to the Empress, quiet, but still audible.

“I know, babe. I felt what she did too,” Says Oblivion, appearing in a ghost-like state.

Overhearing his words, The Empress giggles, “I always knew that she had that fire inside of her,” She then widens her eyes, “Hey, wait a second, mister! Why didn’t you say hello when she was here?”

“She’s not ready to know yet. I don’t want her to know her father is, well… the literal end of all things.”

Harmony sighs, “Oblivion… she’d love you no matter what, you know that.”

Oblivion smirks, giving a light chuckle, “She probably already knows anyway. You know what she’s like.”

Suddenly, a certain pink pony jumps onto Harmony’s back and shouts:

“I already know! Uncle Anububu told me everything!" Pinkie shouts while raising her forehooves, "Welp, looks like I fell asleep after my fight with Echo ended, hehehe.”

“Anububu, huh. Something tells me he met up with his old ex. Hey, Pinkie. Good job out there, you’ve turned into a strong mare.” Oblivion says, though mentally cursing himself for staying longer than needed.

The pink pony giggles with a hoof covering her muzzle, “Thanks, papa! Ooh! About Anubis’s ex,” She smiles mischievously, “Do I have a story for you and mama.”

-TERRARIA, YHARIM'S KINGDOM: TEMPLE-

Within the inner sanctum of Yharim's Temple, a number of individuals were leaving the Jungle Tyrant's throne room. Some were familiar faces such as the Storm King and Signus, while one, in particular, was now leading his followers down a hallway: Lunaris, or now known as Siranul, leader of the Lunar Cultists. Or formerly known as a gathering of lunatics.

The large frame of Yharon stepped into the corridor, and alongside him, was a dark pink pony.

'So now you see why it was very important to halt my brother’s plans,' He says to her internally, 'That war council has everything prepared to strike at Camelot.'

'You know I couldn’t care less about his plans, right?' She responds vis their mind link, 'I just want my sis back.'

Yharon chuckles, 'It’s funny, you and-' He cuts himself off, 'On second thought, I won’t finish that.'

'You may as well, you started it. Oh great, bitchsune’s here.'

As was stated by the pink mare, a serpentine individual floated out of the throne room and glares at the pony. Cosmos stares at Mena for a manner of seconds before pointing a claw at her and shouting:

“You and me, Oblivion’s abomination!” She growls, “If you think I forgot that little kick you gave me back in the cells, you’re dead wrong!”

“The intention was for you to remember it. What do you want, Bitchsune? I’m busy.”

Cosmos now sported a condescending smile, “Too chicken shit to face me, are we? I called you out, girlie!”

“... Now I’ve got to ask, do you REALLY want a piece of me?”

“Oh, I do, seeing as it was YOU who got me in trouble with Yharim!”

“Y’know, I really liked watching you get what was coming to you. I especially loved the part where you mewled like a newborn.” Mena says, walking towards the Kitsune Tyrant.

On cue, another set of footsteps echoes out as another individual donned in mysterious armor exits the throne room, the Jungle Tyrant himself. This garners the attention of the two soon-to-be combatants. A fitting phrase as he chuckles and comments:

“It would seem a form of ‘release’ is needed here?” He turns to Yharon, “Have everyone gather in the arena."

Yharon lifts his head higher, “Are you doing what I think you’re doing, brother?”

Yharim chuckles, “If these two want a fight, I’ll let them go at it,” He then glances towards the kitsune tyrant, and says internally to her mind:

-Consider this your final chance to prove you’re worth a damn to me. Should you lose, you and I both know where you’re going.-

Cosmos growls in response:

-I will butcher her!-

‘I hope you know, Yharon, that I’m not going to be holding back on this abusive fucking excuse for a mother.’ Mena says mentally to Yharon.

Yharon chuckles, ‘Truth be told, I don’t want you to,' he responds in the same fashion, 'And this will be the perfect opponent to display the results of our time together.’

A sudden ‘clap’ echoes throughout the hallway as Yharim brings his hands together, “Then we are set for a match. Yharon, you will take Mena to the arena and be prepared for their coming battle within the next hour. Spread the word to all in my kingdom,” He turns away and starts to walk towards an exit, “After all, who doesn’t enjoy a little entertainment before our big event in Camelot?”

Cosmos watched Yharim take his leave, then turned towards the pink mare, “Ohoho, I will make you suffer. Consider this hour to be your last, wench!”

“That’s real cute coming from a slut. See you soon, Cosmos.” says Mena calmly, turning her back on the Kitsune Tyrant and walking away with Yharon.

……….

Somewhere in Mena’s mind, the voice of Oblivion chuckles, “I’m getting the feeling you’re ready to kick her ass, Mena.”

“Ah, I knew I’d find you deep in here, brother,” The voice of Valencia comments.

“Oh hey, Valencia. Ready to watch my daughter deliver the Oblivion Special to a well-deserving furball??”

Valencia giggles with a forehoof covering her muzzle, “She’s just like you in practically every way, Oblivion. It was a pleasure to watch her grow.”

“Yeah, she grew so much she ate you alive, last I checked.” Teases Oblivion.

Valencia sits down on her flank, and shrugs, “I’ve long forgiven her, brother. She needs only to forgive herself.”

“Yeah, I guess. Since when did you decide to use the term ‘brother’ by the way? Thought that was Athena’s thing.”

“Well, I figured since I'm Anubis’s opposite, and he’s your actual brother, it kind of just works for me. You know?”

“Athena’s gonna copyright strike you.”

She laughs, “And the Harpies are gonna copyright her Seraphs. Let’s not forget that they technically existed before the seraphs did.”

“You’re not wrong. I can’t wait to see how Mena has grown. I’m quite proud of her. Her and her sister.”

“I look forward to it as well, brother. However… Cosmos isn’t a foe to be taken lightly. You and I both know how crafty she can be.”

“And yet, she also underestimates her foes… I believe Mena can do it. Cosmos is no Ancient, after all.”

“True.” Valencia responds, but looks down towards the ‘grounds’ of the mindscape, “But neither was Yharim... and look what he did to us all. He tore our families apart and destroyed our homes.”

“We grew overconfident. It is a mistake I will NOT make again… nor will I allow Mena to make it.”

Character inventory/equipment:

Fluttershy: Statigel Armor(pony, equipped), Overloaded Blaster, Eviscerator, Crimslime Staff, Corroslime Staff, Slime Staff, Finch Staff, Snow Flinx Staff, Hornet Staff, Blood Clot Staff, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Healing Potion, Honey Comb(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Slime Mount, Staff Of Necrosteocytes, Purified Jam.

Rainbow Dash: Necro Armor(pony, equipped), Star Cannon, Minishark, Eviscerator, Aquatic Discharge, Bloody Rupture, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Healing Potion, Aero Stone(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Victory Shard, Slime Mount.

Zecora: Crimson Armor(zebra, equipped), Dune Hopper, Sausage Maker, Beenade, Tooth Ball, Aorta, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Various Potions, Rocket Boots(equipped), Honey Comb(equipped), Sand Cloak(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Bloodstained Gloves(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Skeletron Hand.

Starlight Glimmer: Meteor Armor(pony, equipped), Space Gun, Starfury, Vein Burster, Purple Phaseblade, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Mana Potion, Healing Potion, Victory Shard, Rocket Boots(equipped), Aero Stone(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Slime Mount, Book Of Skulls, Skeletron Hand.

Rarity: Meteor Armor(pony, equipped), Space Gun, Hornet Staff, Snow Flinx Staff, Ice Mirror, Blood Clot Staff, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Mana Potion, Angel Wings(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Slime Mount, Book Of Skulls, Skeletron Hand, Staff Of Necrosteocytes.

Applejack: Crimson Armor(pony, equipped), Vein Burster, Orange Phaseblade, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Rope, Metal Detector, Healing Potion, Angel Wings(equipped), Honey Comb(equipped), Flurry Boots(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Slime Mount, Bone Glove, Skeletron Hand.

Twilight Sparkle: Meteorite Armor(pony, equipped), Space Gun, Book Of Skulls, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Mana Potion, Ichor, Victory Shards, Aero Stone(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Slime Mount.

Pinkie Pie: Crimson Armor(pony, equipped), Vein Burster, Blue Phaseblade, Bloody Rupture x2, Aorta, Deathbringer Pickaxe, Blood Lust Cluster Axe, Metal Detector, Angel Wings(equipped), Honey Comb(equipped), Flurry Boots(equipped), Brain Of Confusion(equipped), Mana Polarizer(equipped), Bone Glove(equipped), Honeyed Goggles, Slime Mount, The Blood Butcherer, Skeletron Hand.