Starlight Glimmer and Plasma Bolt, an enemy to Mane Six and apprentice to Zylte , has surrendered to Princess Twilight Sparkle, as well as stopping Roman from bringing death of the Mane Six's past versions. They had turned over to a new leaf after realizing the true meaning of Friendship. They is now Princess Twilight Sparkle's students...

At the Castle of Friendship, Starlight and Plasma muttered in concern as she looked around of the area. She struggled in finding the library. She almost lost in the castle. Other than that, she had a new mane-cut, which is similar to both Sunset Shimmer's and Rarity's.

And each time she passed the room by, she approached Metal Ponies. But instead they ignored her and moved to next chores to work on. She sighed in upset as she knew why. They're still angry and upset with her for Mind Control Spell and Blackout Spell on them. Starlight Glimmer sighed in upset as she approached to another door, hoping for somepony can help her out.

"This castle looked a lot smaller from the outside." Starlight Glimmer remarked. As she opened the door, she found Spike brushing his teeth inside the bathroom. She yelped as she quickly closed the door, "Whoops! Sorry, Spike! I guess I'm still trying to find my way around."

Spike chuckled and muffled a bit from within bathroom, "No worries. And by the way, morning!"

"Morning to you too. You don't happen to know where the library is, do you?

"Next door on the left!"

Starlight Glimmer was in shock and surprise of what she heard. It was beside the bathroom's left side?!

Starlight Glimmer giggled in amusement about not realizing how close the library is. As she entered the room, she found Twilight Sparkle and Ash chatting with each other while the princess was working in listing down the scroll.

"What I'm saying is that you're rushing things again," Ash said in concern, "Should we like ask her more about Zylte and the Shadow Army, and even their plans. This could be the key to end them for good."

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "I understand. But I think interrogation makes her very uncomfortable. Besides, I promised her that I'll be her mentor. And I will. Don't you think you're too suspicious on her?"

"It's call 'cautious', sweetie princess. You could never know when the enemy strike back at you especially when one just suddenly turn over to new leaf."

"Well, everypony deserve second chance especially Starlight Glimmer. You were give that chance before, Shadow Dragon. I'm sure she and you share the same in common. And I believe in her."

"But still..."

"Ash, I saw her past. It was silly but very painful, frightful and heartbreaking for her to handle it. Her best friend left her for Princess Celestia's Gifted School for Unicorns. She was all alone. And I feel sorry for her to get confuse and misunderstand everything."

"Well... I..."

"Trust me It will be fine," Twilight Sparkle insisted.

Ash was in dilemma for the moment about Starlight Glimmer and even compare to his tragic past. He sighed as he nodded in defeat. Twilight Sparkle smiled as she gave him a passionate kiss by cheek. She turned and found Starlight Glimmer was standing at the entrance.

"Starlight, good morning, come in!" Twilight Sparkle called.

"Sorry I'm late. I got a little turned around." Starlight Glimmer said as she entered the library. She was in shock and surprise to say, "I still can't believe you're letting me stay here... as your pupil... after everything I did."

Ash rolled his eyes in amusement, "I'm surprise as you are, Starlight."

"Well, I'm not one to dwell on the past, and neither should you. The castle is your home now," Twilight Sparkle said while nudged her boyfriend's chest a bit. She levitated and showed the scroll to Starlight Glimmer, "and as far as being my pupil goes, I was just trying to figure out what your first friendship lesson should be!"

"Oh, well, it looks like you're really narrowing it down!" Starlight Glimmer remarked in surprise.

Ash chuckled, "Oh, Starlight, you have no idea how much work and research your mentor has been through..."

Twilight Sparkle nodded in agreement, "He's right. These are just the A's. After this, I move on to the B's!"

Twilight Sparkle pointed at the pile of scrolls and papers, which shocked and surprised Starlight Glimmer. It pressured her a lot of handling the lessons. She wondered if she can handle it or not...

Starlight Glimmer gulped, "I know I'm just learning about friendship, but I didn't think there were this many lessons for anything. How do we choose?"

Ash nodded as he looked through the piles of scrolls, "She does have the point. Maybe we should pare things down a bit before we go through them."

"I guess you're right," Twilight Sparkle nodded in agreement. She turned to Starlight Glimmer, "Why don't you join the others in the throne room? They're planning our trip to the Crystal Empire when Shining Armor and Princess Cadance have their baby!"

"Throne room! Got it!" Starlight Glimmer saluted. As she rushed out of library, she returned with embarrassing looks while nervously laugh, "Um, which way is the throne room?"

Ash and Twilight Sparkle sighed in amusement while rolled their eyes as they can't blame her since Starlight Glimmer is trying to get use to the Castle of Friendship...

At the Throne Room or Meeting Chamber, Mane Five were discussing about what to do when the baby. Ashley and Twinkle were there as well. Starlight Glimmer entered it.

"Well, I think we should leave ASAP. I don't want to miss the Crystalling!" Rainbow Dash insisted excitedly.

Fluttershy hummed in concern, "But, um, shouldn't we wait for the invitation?"

"Frankly, I'm not exactly clear on all the customs and traditions of the Crystal Empire," Applejack said in concern. Rarity nodded in agreement with her best friend. She continued, "especially when it comes to a Crystalling."

Curious about the subject, Starlight Glimmer approached her friends and asked, "What's a Crystalling?"

Rarity sighed, "Well, that's just it, darling. Princess Cadance and Shining Armor's baby is due any day, and we're still not sure. The Crystal Empire was gone for a thousand years. A lot of their customs are a bit murky."

"Well, one thing for sure," Twinkle said calmly, "It's gotta to do with Crystal Ponies' special and rare occasion holiday to celebrate."

Applejack nodded, "We know it's got somethin' to do with the new baby."

"And Human Ponies of Ice," Ashley added.

"And the Crystal Heart," Fluttershy added.

"And some kinda cool energy," Rainbow Dash added.

"Party... Party... Party..." Pinkie Pie squealed happily as she threw her confetti up high, "And... a party!"

Everyone laughed in amusement and happily at Pinkie Pie. She really loved parties a lot, even though she doesn't know much of Crystal Empire's tradition. Spike entered the throne chamber while holding both scroll and vase. He taken his seat.

"It's not hard to understand. Most things in the Crystal Empire aren't." Spike explained, "I've had to help Twilight do a lot of research on Crystallings."

"Interesting... What do you find about Crystallings?" Applejack asked in amusement.

Twinkle nodded, "Yeah! I want to know how it works! I don't want to be embarrassed myself in front of my first born cousin! I have to look good."

Spike giggled as he took the vase up and explained,

"Whenever a baby is born in the Crystal Empire, the parents bring it before the Crystal Heart. They get the purest shard of crystal they can find, then pick a crystaller to present the baby to everypony who comes. The Mystic of Ice judge the baby's heart before giving the blessings. Then they all share the light and joy they feel, feeding it into the crystal that joins with the Heart, and increases its power! And this is going to be a royal Crystalling, so pretty much the whole empire will show up. No doubt that Icicle and her ponies will be there as well. That hasn't happened in a millennia!"

Ashley whistled, "That's something... It's no wonder he talked with Princess Cadance a lot about her baby in private. She wanted my aunt to be prepared for it."

Twinkle nodded, "True. Since Mystic Guardian of Ice created the Crystal Heart in the first place, so the Mystic Ponies have to be there for judge and give blessings to the baby. So, they can be part of Crystal Empire."

Starlight Glimmer hummed, "What do you mean it increases the Crystal Heart's power?"

"The energy it uses to protect the Crystal Empire, I guess." Spike answered.

"Protect it from what?"

"I... didn't help Twilight with that part."

Ashley hummed, "Well, whatever it is, it must have a good reason to have that event."

Twinkle nodded, "Yeah. Hopefully, nothing is serious..."

Everyone nodded in agreement about Crystal Heart. It's most mysterious for it needing more energy to protect from something dangerous...

At the library, Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon were discussing with each other while handling and preparing the Friendship Lessons. Starlight Glimmer arrived and entered the library.

Starlight Glimmer called, "Hey, Twilight, can I ask you something about the Crystal Empire?"

Twilight Sparkle smiled as she turned to Starlight Glimmer, "Huh! Funny you should mention it. Because I just narrowed your first friendship lesson down to three options, and one of them is in the Crystal Empire!"

Starlight Glimmer looked surprise of what her mentor had say.

Ash groaned in concern, "Twilight, I don't think that's a good idea we start with the first lesson. She's not ready to see him."

"She has to, Shadow Dragon. And I have faith in her," Twilight Sparkle said calmly. She turned to Starlight Glimmer, "I found out that's where the first pony you ever cared about lives!"

"Sunburst?" Starlight Glimmer asked in concern.

"Of course, that's just one idea. We could also go to Griffonstone." Twilight Sparkle exclaimed happily as she explained about going to Griffonstone. Starlight Glimmer got frightened and panicked about reuniting her old friend. She stopped as she found her pupil being distracted. She asked, "Starlight? Is something wrong?"

Starlight Glimmer yelped, "What? O-Oh, no, heh, those all sound great!"

Twilight Sparkle smiled, "I know! I guess you were right – it is gonna be hard to choose one!"

Starlight Glimmer laughed nervously, "Yeah..."

Ashnoticed Starlight Glimmer stunned and frightened. He suspected that reuniting her old friend is too much for her to handle. He should talk with Twilight Sparkle about it.

Starlight Glimmer was walking around the Castle of Friendship. She was looking for her room to get some rest. But each time she came across the door and opened it, she entered to wrong room. And each time she found Metal Ponies working or taking a break, she tried to ask them but ignored her or busy with other things.

Starlight Glimmer groaned, "Ugh! I am never gonna find my way around this place!

During their walking, Ashley, Spike and Twinkle noticed Starlight Glimmer being distracted and upset. They approached and checked on her.

"Gee, Starlight, what's wrong?" Spike asked.

Starlight Glimmer sighed, "I don't know, Spike. Twilight's figuring out what my first friendship lesson is, and I guess I'm not exactly thrilled with the options. Well... with one of them."

"Is it about Sunburst?" Nyx asked curiously.

Ashley hummed, "Reuniting with an old friend? Doesn't sound terrible. I think it's great. You and him were very close."

"It's not that easy, guys," Starlight Glimmer said in concern as she recalled how much close she and Sunburst went though. She sighed, "When we were foals, Sunburst knew everything there was to know about magic. He always knew just what to do. And he was always there to help me. But that is when-!"

"We know that! We've been there before!" All three of them interrupted.

Twinkle gasped in realization, "You're worry about telling him your past action?"

Starlight Glimmer nodded, "He's probably some big important wizard now, and... I can't even find my way around Twilight's castle."

"Well, if Sunburst is that good at magic, maybe he'd appreciate your, uh..." Spike hummed calmly before he cleared throat, "exploits."

Starlight Glimmer looked away in concern. Ashley sighed as he patted her back gently, "You should talk to Twilight about it. I'm sure she'd want to hear what you have to say."

"I know. But I don't want her to think I'm not ready to learn or that I'm not grateful for everything she's doing." Starlight Glimmer said in concern, "And not to mention, Shadow Dragon doesn't trust me. I can't blame him for that."

Twinkle sighed, "He's just protective of us and mummy. Don't worry, he'll learn to trust you. I promised."

Starlight Glimmer sighed, "I hope so..."

"Everypony! Come quick!" The voice called.

The children and Starlight Glimmer rushed all the way to the balcony, where Twilight Sparkle and Ash held on the barrier like they were waiting for something. The Princess of Friendship smiled happily as she spotted a snowflake-like invitation card flowing towards her by the wind's blow. As she raised up, her right wing caught the card. It opened up for her to read.

Shadow Dragon smiled, "A Crystalling invitation is here! This means..."

"Yes! Shining Armor's a father! I'm an aunt! You're an uncle! And you guys are cousins!" Twilight Sparkle said proudly and happily as she nuzzled Ash's head. He nuzzled her a bit. The children gave the applause happily. She turned to Starlight Glimmer, "Well, this settles it! Since we're going to the Crystal Empire, your first friendship lesson is going to be... reuniting with Sunburst!"

Starlight Glimmer gulped, "Great..."

Twilight Sparkle, her friends and family were now travelling to Crystal Empire via the Ponyville Train. Along the way, they were resting and wondering of what to do with the baby for a while since it's a long way to reach.

Starlight Glimmer looked nervous and worry about reuniting with Sunburst. Twilight Sparkle was reading the book about babies. The children chatted with each other happily about meeting the baby. Applejack was looking after her gift. Rarity was sewing the blanket. Fluttershy was holding her baby doll. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie were sleeping. Ash was meditating calmly and firmly.

Rainbow Dash yawned in waking up from her nap. She turned and noticed Applejack's gift. She then asked, "Um, Applejack, what is that?"

"Oh, just a little somethin' for the young'un." Applejack explained as she removed the cloth. It was revealed to be a wooden baby rocking cradle's. She explained, "Made from genuine Sweet Apple Acres apple trees. We make 'em for all the Apples, and anypony related to Twilight is practically family."

Twilight Sparkle smiled happily to hear it.

"Yeah, it's okay..." Rainbow Dash said in amusement. She lifted her Cloudsdale baby's hanging toys which has rainbows, clouds and lightnings-shaped. She smiled, "But it's no Cloudsdale mobile! Bam!"

Everyone awed in amazement and surprised in looking at Rainbow Dash's mobile baby's hanging toys.

"Well, a mobile is real nice..." Applejack smiled, "as long as you have somethin' to lay in so you can look at it."

Rarity placed the blanket on cradle, "And a fetching blanket to keep you warm."

"I'm sure Shining Armor and Princess Cadance will love all our gifts." Twilight Sparkle said calmly, "But I think they're more happy we'll be attending the baby's Crystalling."

"Me too! I can't wait to see my cousin! For the first time!" Twinkle squealed happily.

Ashley nodded, "Yeah! If my mother was here, she would be freak out about it! Believe me, my mom always exciting for the babies especially when it comes from her family."

"Ooh! I can't wait to see all that light and love make the Crystal Heart even more sparkly and shiny!" Pinkie Pie remarked happily.

"Remember, Pinkie, the Crystal Heart is an ancient and powerful relic - created by Mystic Guardian of Ice," Twilight Sparkle reminded calmly, "Without its magic, the Crystal Empire would be lost to the Frozen North."

Ashley hissed, "I don't even want to know that."

"Wow, this Crystalling sounds pretty important. I'd understand if you wanted to... you know..." Starlight Glimmer nervously said, "wait to do a different friendship lesson when we get back."

"Are you kidding? This trip is perfect! Not only do I get to see the baby and take part in the ceremony that helps maintain the magic of the Crystal Empire," Twilight Sparkle exclaimed happily as she held and hugged Starlight Glimmer tightly and passionately, "but I'm starting my new pupil off with the most amazing friendship lesson ever! I can't wait!"

"Right... Me neither..." Starlight Glimmer said in concern as she departed from hugs. She turned and found Spike shook his head in pointing at his adopted mother. She sighed, "Actually, Twilight, I am a little worried about meeting Sunburst."

"Oh, trust me. I know what it's like to see old friends. But I'll be right there to help things along." Twilight Sparkle said confidently as she unrolled the long list of scroll to the ground. Everyone was in shock and surprised by it. She continued, "I've broken the whole lesson down into a few easy steps to ensure this reunion goes off without a hitch!"

Starlight Glimmer laughed nervously as she looked away. She yelped in surprise as she found someone sitting down on his seat while crossing both hands and legs. He was glaring at her. He is mysterious blue skinned humanoid falcon with bule wings in his White modern armor and Shadow Visor.

Starlight Glimmer gulped as she approached and asked Ash, "Uh, Ash, who is that white armored chicken?"

Ash looked up and found a knight sitting down on his seat, "Hmm... Jet the Fierce Flyer - one of Dark Sacred Knights from Darkness. By the way, he's humanoid blue falcon, not an chicken."

"Any idea of what's he doing here? Why is he glaring at me? I'd never seen him before or even done anything wrong to him or his crusade."

"I don't think that's the case. Dark Sacred Knights are kinda like Mystic's Black Ops. While they did obey to the Mystic Emperor, they often take some serious and important matters into their own hooves or hands because they can handle it or know something we don't."

"Really? Does he know about my past? You don't think he's come to kill me?"

"Unlikely... Whatever his purpose is, be careful of him. It can't be good."

Starlight Glimmer gulped in concern, "Okay. Thanks for the warning..."

Twilight Sparkle hissed, "You sure know a lot about him and his kind. But I didn't see them come to Grand Equestria Pony Summit. That's kind of rude and disrespectful to his kind and master."

"They have no interest in politics or negotiation. Their main concern is defend both realms, and deal with greater threat," Ash explained seriously and firmly. He sighed,

"I've known when my father told me the story of 'Dark Legendary of Thirteen Knights'. I also freed them from their deep slumbers from the Dark Country. And they helped me save both worlds from Dark Mayhem and his empire. Dark Sacred Knight maybe our allies, but they're not friendly. They're very secretive, mysterious and powerful warriors that Human Ponies ever have. We should be very careful of it..."

Everyone looked in concern and worry of what he just said. And they don't really like it or even want to know capable of Dark Sacred Knights are. But why is Jet doing here? What is he planning? Why Starlight Glimmer?

As the train arrived its destination, Twilight Sparkle and her friends got out from the train. As the Princess of Friendship explained her plans to her friends, she bumped onto somepony else. She looked up as she found a familiar pony standing before her.

Twilight Sparkle gasped, "Shining Armor!"

"Twilight...!" Shining Armor called in tired tone.

"Ash! Welcome back," Flash Sentry greeted while saluted happily.

He saluted back, "Good to see you too, Flash Sentry."

Both Twilight Sparkle and her older brother gave each other a passionate hug. They then departed.

"I didn't know you were meeting us!" Twilight Sparkle said happily.

Panicked and tired, Shining Armor exclaimed, "Of course I am! It's me, right here. Here I am. Why wouldn't I come meet my sister? Though we have met before, heh-heh..."

Flash Sentry hissed, "Not again..."

Twilight Sparkle and her friends looked surprise yet shocked and concern with his tone and looks. Shining Armor's mane and tail is completely messy while he has small stubble mustache and beard. He reminds most of her friends, and even children and Ash about Twilight Sparkle and her panicking personality.

"Oh boy... Shining Armor's in Panic Mode," Ashley remarked.

Twnkle nodded, "Must be runs in the family. I hope I won't go crazy as my mummy or Uncle Shiny..."

Ash chuckled in amusement, "Somepony's been working out late night..."

Twilight Sparkle grunted as she gave a nudge on his chest. She turned to Shining Armor, "Are you all right?"

Shining Armor smiled and exclaimed frantically, "Never better! Being a father is amazing! And wonderful, and amazing, and confusing, and amazing, but surprising too, you know? I mean, not that you'd know. You wouldn't know, I know... You know?"

Twilight Sparkle and her friends looked very uncomfortable and worried about Shining Armor. Ash chuckled a bit while covering his mouth. Twilight Sparkle smiled uneasily while nudged his chest hard in not making her older brother angry. Flash Sentry gave a gentle slap on his forehead.

Shining Armor sighed, "Sorry. I haven't really slept since Cadance had the baby. Come to think of it, she hasn't either. It sure would be great to get a break."

"Yeah. A big boy really needs lots of rest since he was handling his first baby," Ash said in amusement. He chuckled happily, causing Shining Armor hit on his face. He yelped in pain, "OW! That's really hurt!"

Shining Armor grunted, "Let's see if you like this when you have a baby with Twiley! What am I saying?! I'm not letting you near her! You hear me?! Not letting near her! NEVER!"

"You'd never change..." He said in annoyance.

"Ooh, I'm so sorry, Shining Armor. I don't know what I was thinking! You two probably need all kinds of help!" Twilight Sparkle said in concern. She turned to Starlight Glimmer, "I'm sorry, Starlight, but I guess combining your first lesson with this visit wasn't such a good idea."

"Oh," Starlight Glimmer said in relief tone. She quickly said, "uh, don't be ridiculous! You're an aunt now especially your boyfriend is gonna be an uncle while your children are cousins! That's way more important than some friendship lesson."

Twilight Sparkle hummed, "I just wish there was a way to do both."

"Maybe there is!" Spike said in realization as he rolled his scroll up. He suggested, "You've already done the work for Starlight's lesson with this list. All we have to do is follow it!"

Twilight Sparkle and her family smiled in realization and relief while Starlight Glimmer slapped on her face hard.

"Spike, you're a genius!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed happily. Starlight Glimmer gritted and muttered in annoyance at Spike. She smiled happily, "Then it's settled! Shining Armor and I will head straight to the castle, and you two can head straight to Sunburst's!"

Noticed Je standing behind of him and his friends, Shadow Dragon was uneasy and worry about the Flyer's purpose and glare at Starlight Glimmer. Still doubtful and suspicious of Starlight Glimmer, he decided to give her head start again.

"Starlight, remember what I said before. Just don't do anything to provoke him or even pick a fight with him! He's watching you now."

Spike saluted, "Aye-aye, Princess and General!"

Starlight Glimmer nodded nervously, "Uh-huh."

Spike and Starlight Glimmer turned and marched out in finding Sunburst's home. Twilight Sparkle and her friends spotted Jet also emerged from the train as he followed Starlight Glimmer.

"Does that guy always follow Starlight?" Rainbow asked in annoyance.

Twinkle shrugged, "Whatever it is, he must have a good reason to do it. Must be Dark Sacred Knights' important order."

Twilight Sparkle turned to Shining Armor, "Alright, big brother, let's go see this amazing baby pony!"

Twilight Sparkle and her friends noticed Shining Armor snoring and muttering about the baby. They all smiled and giggled in amusement especially Ash as he finally get to see embarrassing moment for his girlfriend's older brother. Prince of Crystal Empire really worked very hard to look after and care for his baby so much...

Unknown to any of them, Zemo, Mimi and Wicked were hiding behind the train station as they overheard everything. The mysterious masked warrior smirked in pleasant to hear it. He and his wife headed off at once for their darkest plan...

Starlight Glimmer and Spike continued their walking in finding Sunburst's home. But they were also been followed and spied by the knight. They noticed it. And they don't really like it. Nevertheless, they both continued their search on Sunburst.

"I know you're a little worried about this reunion," Spike said calmly while holding his long scroll, "but I'm sure Twilight's got everything covered."

"Everything except how I'd rather do absolutely anything else." Starlight Glimmer remarked in annoyance, "And not to mention, we're being followed and spied by one of Dark Sacred Knights..."

"Oh, I bet she's taken that into account too. It's all part of the lesson. Trust the lesson." Spike said calmly. He then glanced at Jet. He turned to Starlight Glimmer, "And for him, all we have to do is not to make him angry or annoyed, or even try anything bad."

Starlight Glimmer nodded in agreement. She stopped and noticed a large statue of Spike standing near on the main street of Crystal Empire. She smiled in amusement as she hatched the plans of avoiding reuniting with Sunburst.

"Hey, i-is that... you?" Starlight Glimmer asked curiously. Spike nodded in agreement. She quickly asked, "Why is there a statue of you in the Crystal Empire?"

Spike smiled, "Because I saved the Crystal Empire twice. First one is that I saved it from King Sombra. And the second is during Equestria Games. But third one goes to Twilight and King Sombra for saving it from Umbrum Ponies. That day was very scary. I had nightmares. But it's no big deal"

"It most certainly is!" Crystal Ponies insisted happily and proudly.

More of Crystal Ponies came and chatted happily about Spike being hero and save the Crystal Empire twice, other than King Sombra died in saving Crystal Empire from his own kind.

Starlight Glimmer smirked in amusement, "That's it! We're not going anywhere until I get the whole story!"

Taken advantage in avoiding to see and reunite with Sunburst, Starlight Glimmer levitated and rolled the scroll up. Crystal Ponies gathered as they wanted to hear the story from their savior. Spike sighed in defeat as he agreed to tell the story. Jey continued watching the event from behind.

"Hmm... She hasn't contact with Amon or any of her former colleagues yet," Magna Delta said suspiciously. He sighed in concern, "However, I pity for her as she bear guilty and shame on her shoulders, making her unable to face with him. Poor unfortunate soul..."

Shining Armor has guided his sister and friends all the way to Crystal Empire Castle. They have arrived at the baby's chamber.

"Before we go in, I should probably tell you." Shining Armor said in concern, "Seeing the baby might be a bit of a shock."

Flash Sentry nodded in concern, "Trust me. It's kind of mix feeling about his baby..."

Shining Armor then opened the door while leading Twilight Sparkle and her friends into it. Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, exhausted and tired Princess Cadance, and even Trevor, Sonic, Frostblade, and Flame - her purple older sister with pinkish and white mane and tail in short yet spike ponytail and her Cutie Mark is Pyrokinesis Symbol, were there and near to the cradle bed.

Twilight Sparkle giggled a bit, "Come on, big brother. I've met babies before. I expect meeting this one won't be any different."

Ash nodded, "Unless you're too chicken of handling your own baby."

Shining Armor groaned in annoyance, "Very funny..."

Twilight Sparkle and all of her friends approached the bed cradle. They witnessed the white Unicorn Baby, which was covered in blue blanket around her. She was very cute and beautiful. And just before they could admire her, they gasped in shock and surprised as they witnessed the blanket just unfolded by itself?!

Unfolding the blanket not only surprise them, everyone witnessed the baby's true form - an Alicorn with pinkish-purplish mixed mane and a cyan stripes on it. She cooed happily before she sucked on her little right hoof.

"Okay... Not what we expected..." Ash said in shock and surprise, "Is this even possible?"

Twilight Sparkle gulped as she turned to Princess Cadance and Shining Armor, "The baby is an Alicorn?!"

Princess Cadance sighed and nodded in agreement. Twilight Sparkle and her friends were full of surprised and shocked by the baby's appearance.

"But... But..." Rarity frantically exclaimed in shock, "But I thought Alicorn horns or wings had to be earned by accomplishing some great, princess-worthy deed!"

Applejack nodded in concern, "Yeah. How can you just be born with 'em?"

"The birth of an Alicorn is something Equestria has never seen!" Princess Celestia said in concern, "It is beyond even our understanding. The only ponies who knows about this is our mother and father, and even our uncle. But he was too busy with his duty."

Princess Luna sighed in concern, "And to be honest, we too want to know more about our kind. But sadly, we only know of deeming worthy chosen one to become an Alicorn by our blessings."

Fluttershy hummed, "That's not very reassuring."

"Even so, I'm glad that I'm not the only Alicorn to be born," Twinkle commented as she tickling the baby's belly, making her giggled happily. She giggled, "She's so cute!"

Ashley nodded while gently patted the baby's mane, "She sure is. She almost reminds me of you..."

"Wow! A unicorn, and a Pegasus!" Pinkie Pie squealed happily while looking at the baby, "So she could be a super-strong flyer and have crazy baby magic!"

Rainbow Dash smirked, "Well, I know all about super-strong flying!"

Twilight Sparkle nodded, "And I can help keep tabs on her magic!"

Suddenly, the baby sneezed out loud as her horn fired a powerful beam straight up. It destroyed every level's ceilings of Crystal Empire Castle. Everyone was in shock and surprised while looking at her. The baby rubbed her nose gently before went to bed.

"It appears her magic is more powerful than that of a newborn unicorn!" Trevor commented.

"Dear God." Frostblade said in shocked.

"And not to mention, the crowds have already started to gather." Sonic said in concern as she was looking at the window.

Watching the crowds approaching the castle from window, Solflare hummed in concern, "It's going to be a very busy day for the Crystalling."

Princess Cadance hummed in concern while patted her baby, "Do you think we should call it off?"

"Um, we've all faced a lot worse than baby magic." Rainbow Dash commented in amusement.

Rarity nodded, "I can't imagine cancelling such a beautiful and important ceremony over something so potentially adorable!"

Everyone chatted and nodded in agreement. It's not wise to cancel the Crystalling since it's an important tradition to Crystal Ponies, despite the sudden surprise from the baby's appearance and ab abilities.

"In light of the little one's abilities, this Crystalling might be more important than ever." Princess Celestia nodded in agreement. She turned to Princess Cadance, "Perhaps you should address your subjects and remind them of that."

"I should help as well," Flame said, "My father left me in-charge of preparing the Crystalling. We can't afford to delay it."

Princess Cadance nodded in agreement. She then gave a gentle kiss on her baby, making her wake up and giggled happily. She and three princesses, two adisvor and the hedgehog immediately left the chamber. Twilight Sparkle and her family turned to Shining Armor, who was almost fall in sleep.

"Shining Armor! Do you have everything you need for the ceremony?" Twilight Sparkle asked.

"Huh? Oh, no!" Shining Armor exclaimed frantically and panicked while walked around in a hurry, "I still have to interview the honor guards, choose the purity crystal, and pick a crystaller!"

Flash Sentry groaned, "Not again..."

"Somepony has gone panic..." Ash said in amusement. He yelped in pain upon feeling a box toy on his head. He groaned, "Hey, that hurt, you know!"

Shining Armor huffed, "Oh yeah? Let's see how much hurt it can be when you become a father to a baby?!"

"Alright, take it easy." Twilight Sparkle interrupted while patted her older brother's shoulder gently, "Pinkie, Ashley, Twinkle and I can stay here with me and keep an eye on the baby. The rest including Ash will help you with everything else you need."

Ash and Shining Armor groaned in annoyance, "Do I have to work with him?!"

"That's the order, guys," Twilight Sparkle said playfully, "Well, we'd better get things down now before the Crystalling. Let's go."

Ashr and Shining Armor groaned in annoyance as they both headed off at once. Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Flash Sentry and Frostblade followed them. Twilight Sparkle and her team kept their eyes on the baby. She needed to be there for the Crystalling.

Spike finished his story of how he saved Crystal Empire. Starlight Glimmer enjoyed the story, and also relieved to avoid her first lesson. Crystal Ponies cheered wildly and happily while some of children demanded him to continue with Equestria Games and King Sombra's sacrifice in defeating the Umbrum Ponies.

Spike smiled, "Well, as much as I love reliving my heroic deeds, Starlight and I have an important lesson to do, by order of the Princess of Friendship!"

Crystal Pony Children groaned in upset and disappointment about it. Spike gave them his autograph. Starlight Glimmer looked worry and feared. Both of them headed off to Sunburst's home at once. Now, she has to deal with her lesson - reuniting with Sunburst.

Spike sighed, "I know you're nervous about seeing Sunburst, but it says right in step 3, to, uh, 'Deal with your fears by facing them, not by putting it off'."

"Ugh. Let's go get this over with." Starlight Glimmer remarked in annoyance, "And hopefully to avoid making contact with Jet."

Spike nodded in agreement as he took a glance at Jet. The Fiecre Flyer continued to follow them, even though Spike saving Crystal Empire story is over.

Upon arriving at the green crystallized version of hut with crimson rooftop, both Spike and Starlight Glimmer approached it. And just before she could do anything, he held hoof as he explained about the list's next step. It annoyed and surprised her.

Spike sighed, "I know Twilight can be a little nitpicky, but this is your first lesson as her pupil, and it's important that we do it right! The first step - 'Before they see each other, be sure to highlight the importance of the meeting'."

"I'm pretty sure we can skip that." Starlight Glimmer commented.

"But if we skip it, the whole lesson could go south! You'll never be able to learn anything about friendship at all!"

"Fine. We'll do it."

"'Highlight the importance of the meeting' – check! I can't believe you wanted to skip that!"

Starlight Glimmer took a deep breathe before knocked the door for few times. The door was opened as the figure emerged from it. He looked exactly the same pony she used to know, except he has a small goatee, glasses and worn blue wizard's cape.

"Sunburst?" Starlight Glimmer asked.

Sunburst gulped, "Yes? What can I do for you?"

"It's... It's me, Starlight." Starlight Glimmer answered, "We used to be friends?"

"Starlight? As in... Starlight Glimmer?!" Sunburst asked for confirmation. Starlight Glimmer nodded. He gasped in surprise, "My goodness, it-it's been a long time! What, uh, what have you been up to?

"Me? Oh! You know, some of this, some of that, different... stuff. Right now, I'm sort of Twilight Sparkle's new pupil."

"The Princess of Friendship?"

"Heh... yeah... that's actually kind of why I'm here. I mean, I know you're probably very busy."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, I figured after magic school, you'd go on to do important wizard work, but..."

"Oh. No. Y-Yes! Uh, y-yes, that's me, yup." Sunburst nervously chuckled, "Important wizard! Really busy with lots of, uh, wi-wizarding... stuff."

Both Starlight Glimmer and Sunburst were in silent while looking away. They were too shy and nervous to talk with each other due to something they don't want their childhood friend to find out. Spike looked concern about it.

"Maybe we should have skipped highlighting the importance of the meeting after all." Spike said in concern while looking at the scroll. He turned to Starlight Glimmer, "It's now or never, Starlight Glimmer. We have to at least explain what Twilight wants!"

"What does he mean?" Sunburst asked in concern.

Starlight Glimmer smiled and blushed as she agreed to explain and talk with Sunburst of why she and Spike were here in the first place. Jet remained quiet while looking at the event...

As the Crystal Ponies gathered at the front of Crystal Empire's Castle, Princess Cadance made some announcement to them. Royal Sisters and even Flam, The Twins, and Sonic were there, watching and listening to her.

"Dearest citizens, I am sure you are all just as thrilled and ready for this Crystalling as myself and Shining Armor."

Crystal Ponies cheered wildly and happily. Shining Armor saw the event from behind the stage's curtains. He looked worry and panic like he was about to lose it. Shadow Dragon laughed in amusement at him. Flash Sentry and five Royal Guards were there to represent Shining Armor's honor guards.

Shining Armor screamed, "I'm not ready!"

"Take it easy!" Rainbow Dash said as she brought two helmets to him, "Just pick whoever looks the most like honor guard material."

"Right... right." Shining Armor nodded as he levitated the helmets.

Shining Armor turned and gave the glare at both nervous Flash Sentry and laughing Ash. He threw the helmets straight to both faces hard, making the rest of guards walked away at once. Both Ash and Flash Sentry fell to the ground hard.

Ash took the helmet out, "Seriously?!"

"Sir, maybe you shouldn't laugh at him too much..." Flash Sentry said in concern, "He's been stressed lately."

"Yeah, I can tell..." Ash said in annoyance. He looked at Shining Armor continued panicking. He sighed, "Shining Armor, will you relax? Everything's alright!"

"I can't! I just can't!" Shining Armor exclaimed in anger.

"Why are you so worry? You should be proud that you're a father! It should be easy for you to handle!"

"For you, maybe. You're just lucky. Ashley, Twinkle and Spike are children! Mine is a baby! It's stressing me down!"

"Sorry." He apologized while rubbed his head gently, "Ever since I exiled from my home, I'd never get a chance to raise a baby before my life..."

Shining Armor sighed, "I'm sorry. Fatherhood is way more stressful than I ever thought."

Ash and his friends nodded in understanding and agreement. This is Shining Armor's first time to become a father. But what surprise them is Shining Armor apologized to him? That was new...

Frostblade sighed, "Well, either way, we should get things done ready. I will teach you how the Crystalling done. But first the crystal of purity."

"Now, I know choosing the crystal is a very important decision," Rarity said as she approached with the box of five rectangle shaped diamonds before Shining Armor. She smiled, "So I have gone through the trouble of arranging them in order from incredibly pure to outrageously pure."

"Um, Rarity, don't they all sort of look the same?" Fluttershy asked in concern.

Rarity smiled, "Oh, well, to the untrained eye, perhaps. What do you think, Shining Armor?"

Shining Armor looked worry and concern while staring at the box. He screamed, "I don't know!"

Everyone looked in concern and worry about Shining Armor, who dropped to the ground while held his head tight.

Flash Sentry sighed, "I hope Twilight and others are having better luck with the baby!"

Unfortunately, Twilight Sparkle and her friends struggled in catching and stopping the baby. Twinkle used her levitation in pulling the baby back. Pinkie Pie also help by holding and pulling the little filly back hard. But the baby was strong to fly around the chamber.

By using their Unicorn Burst and Dual Blades, both Twilight Sparkle and Ashley deflected and destroyed the Unicorn Bursts that the baby had fired. They have to get the baby calm down before this gets out of control...

Sunburst allowed Starlight Glimmer and Spike into his house. Both of the ponies were about to have a chat while having the tea at the fireplace. However, both Sunburst and Starlight Glimmer were nervous and worried as they have no words to speak to each other.

"So... the Princess of Friendship wants you and I to be friends again?" Sunburst asked nervously.

Starlight Glimmer hummed, "Heh, I know. Weird, right?"

"Uh, I don't understand." Sunburst said in concern, "Did something happen to you after I left for magic school?"

"What?! No!" Starlight Glimmer exclaimed in concern as she stomped her hooves on the table hard. She levitated the teapot in pouring the tea on her cup. She nervously said, "I-I don't see what that has to do with anything. W-Why would you even ask that?"

The teacup is over-poured. Sunburst looked concern and worry about his old friend like she was keeping a secret she's afraid to tell. Starlight Glimmer put the teapot down.

"I mean, did something happen to you after you left for magic school?"

"What? Um, no. L-Like you said, I'm a i-important wizard. What about that guy? I'd never seen an elf before in my life..."

Starlight Glimmer took a glance at Magna Delta. He's watching the event from outside of Sunburst's home. She groaned in annoyance as she was getting irritating by his spying on her. She explained to him about why he was here while avoiding telling him about her past. Behind the pile of books, Spike struggled in finding the right step or lesson to back Starlight Glimmer up.

At the Crystal Empire's Castle altar, Shining Armor and his friends have managed to get the preparation done for the Crystalling. The Prince of Crystal Empire breathed heavily yet calmly as Rarity combed his mane gently and calmly. The rest of his friends were waiting for the next move.

The castle's door opened. Three Princesses of Equestria and Flame, Twins and Sonic emerged from the castle as they were meeting up with others now.

"How's things here? I hope Prince of Crystal Empire didn't strive you crazy," Sonic remarked in amusement.

Frostblade smiled proudly, "Not a problem. We get things done in time."

Shining Armor said proudly, "Okay. I chose the honor guard - both Flash Sentry and Ash, picked the purity crystal, choose Flame and Frostblade as our Mystic of Ice to give our baby their blessing, and I know exactly who I want to be our crystaller."

"Hard to believe that Shining Armor chose you to be his honor guard," Frostblade said in amusement.

Donned their Crystal Armor and helmets, Ash and Flash Sentry saluted to Shining Armor. Everyone was amazed and shocked to believe that Shining Armor picked Ash as his honor guard, despite the resentment and doubt they had for each other. Frostblade and Flame smiled and nodded in agreement. The preparation is almost complete...

Shining Armor hummed, "So, all we need is..."

Princess Cadance sighed in annoyance, "The baby?"

Shining Armor yelped in concern and worry of what he just heard. He has forgotten about his baby!

Everyone then heard some shouts. They turned to the Crystal Empire Castle's entrance as they found Twilight Sparkle and her team arrived to the area. The Princess of Friendship used her Magic Bubble from letting the baby go as Twinkle was holding her baby cousin tightly. Ashley and Pinkie Pie looked tired and exhausted while following their friends. Shining Armor was relief that everything is fine.

As Princess Cadance used her magic in separating her baby from holding Twinke, Twilight Sparkle levitated her daughter down. The baby landed on the Princess of Love's left hoof. However, the baby whimpered unhappily as she wanted to play more with her older cousin.

Everyone noticed the baby began sniffling tearfully. And just before they could do anything, the baby cried out loud unhappily, tearfully and literally. Her cry caused a powerful sound wave in making the ponies covered their ears tightly.

Her cry even have stopped the Crystal Heart from spinning. It got several cracks. It broke to pieces while dropping to the ground hard. The ponies gasped in shock and fear. Crystal Heart is destroyed!

"That can't be good..." Trevor said in concern.

Flame nodded in concern, "Dad will be furious about it if he finds out about this!"

Applejack gulped, "I'm guessin' that's gonna make it harder to do the Crystalling."

"It's worse than that." Twilight Sparkle said in concern as she opened the curtain a bit. She was looking at the blue sky is covering by the dark snowy storm. She hissed, "Without the Heart, the Crystal Empire's about to be buried under a mountain of ice and snow!"

Sonic and Tyler hissed, "Houston, we have the problem..."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Crystal Empire is now in grave danger. Will they survived or buried under the mountain of ice and snow?!

....

As the dark storm approaching the Crystal Empire, Twilight Sparkle and her friends were still looking at the shattered pieces of Crystal Heart. They couldn't believe in their eyes that the baby destroyed it.

"So... not only can we not take part in a fabulous ancient ceremony," Rarity asked in concern, "but we're also about to be frozen solid!"

Trevor nodded in agreement, "Without the Crystal Heart's magical protection, the entire city's about to become a winter wasteland!"

"But what about when King Sombra ruled the Crystal Empire and the Crystal Heart was missin'?" Applejack asked in concern and worry, "The city wasn't covered in snow then!"

He shook his head, "The Heart wasn't missing. It was still in the castle. King Sombra had just hidden it."

"I'm afraid he is correct. If he did, Umbrum Ponies will survive it while Crystal Ponies don't," Flame said in concern, "and the storm clouds are already forming."

Opened the curtains, Princess Celestia hissed, "We must deal with this at once."

The dark storm were forming up while launching some thunder and lightning. Rainbow Dash smirked as she cracked her hooves gently and calmly.

"I can totally fly up there and bust those puppies! No problem!" Rainbow Dash smirked.

Just before Rainbow Dash could fly, Princess Celestia closed the curtains, "I wouldn't advise it, Rainbow Dash. Those storm clouds are not like the ones you know."

Princess Luna nodded in agreement, "This far north, the weather has a will of its own, and now it will only grow stronger, enveloping everything in its path."

"Including the Crystal Empire," Princess Cadance exclaimed in concern.

Twilight Sparkle added, "And us along with it!"

Hearing what the princess had say about the danger Crystal Empire are facing at; the ponies and the creatures looked scared and concern of it.

Sonic hissed, "Well, we'd better think of something before it's too late..."

At Sunburst's Home...

"There's gotta be somethin'..." Spike said in concern while looking through the list.

On the study table, Sunburst was sitting on his reading table while Starlight Glimmer was looking at him. They both continued their chats.

"I know Princess Twilight is keen on the two of us rekindling our friendship," Sunburst said calmly yet concern, "but... it's been so long. I don't see how anything on that list is going to help."

"I know, right? It's not like there's some spell that would magically compel us to pick up where we left off." Starlight Glimmer said in concern.

"Well, actually, there's several. Mist Mane's Material Amity, Rockhoof's Rapport, Flash Prance's Fellow... ship..." Sunburst said calmly as he levitated and shown the books to Starlight Glimmer. He stopped upon looking at her sarcastic looks. He cleared his throat, "But I-I get the feeling the princess isn't looking for a spell."

Starlight Glimmer chuckled, "Definitely not."

"Got it!" Spike exclaimed happily as he read the list out loud, "And if all else fails, ask them to share an embarrassing moment from their past, maybe even something they regret!"

Starlight Glimmer and Sunburst looked shock and scared reaction like they had a terrible and regretful secrets to talk about. They have sweat drops.

"Uh, I don't see how that would help," Sunburst said nervously.

"Uh, yeah! We should just get out of your mane." Starlight Glimmer said in concer while levitating Spike. They both were heading towards the door. She continued, "It's pretty obvious this isn't going how Twilight hoped, and I'm sure you have plenty of important work to do..."

"What?" Sunburst asked in concern. He gasped in realization as he levitated a book up, "Oh! Right, yes, heh-heh! Uh, no rest for the wizardly."

Starlight Glimmer nodded in agreement as she and Spike immediately leave Sunburst's home. They all headed out at once. Jet followed them at once.

As the dark storm continued flowing and approaching the Crystal Empire, Twilight Sparkle and her friends were still chatting and planning about saving the kingdom.

"There must be a spell that can restore the Crystal Heart!" Twilight Sparkle asked in concern. She turned to Flame and Frostblade , "Do you have any idea?"

"Perhaps, there is," Flame said in concern.

Frostblade hissed in concern, "But we don't know how. We never had the Crystal Heart destroyed before."

"I'm afraid that they're both right," Princess Celestia said in concern, "The only pony who has that knowledge is Icicle."

Princess Luna hissed, "And the worse is that we weren't able to contact her from our mind link. The storm is clouding our links. We're on our own. We have no knowledge of what to do."

"Maybe..." Princess Cadance nodded in concern while shaking her baby gently. She gasped in realization as she passed hers to Shining Armor, "The library here at the castle is nearly as extensive as the one in Canterlot. There's a good chance we can find something there!"

"Can you hold off the storm?" Shadow Dragon asked four sisters.

"Yes, for a time," Princess Luna said in concern, "but even our magic will eventually succumb to the power of the Frozen North."

Frostblade hissed, "I'd never have done with weather control before in my life."

"I can. But my Ice Magic isn't strong enough," Flame said in concern. She then engulfed in blazing flames, "But my fire can keep ponies warm for the moment."

"We will do what we can, but you must hurry." Princess Celestia said calmly.

Princess Celestia and Princess Luna flew up to the sky, they fired their Celestial Sun Beam and Lunar Moon Beam in bursting the dark clouds. Flame is on top of the tower as she engulfed in blazing fire while shooting at the sky. It was creating an Artificial Sun to keep the ponies warm.

Twilight Sparkle turned to her friends, "I don't know how long it will take to find the right spell, but you should probably tell the crowd outside to get somewhere warm!"

Princess Cadance nodded in concern, "And try not to mention the Crystal Heart. We don't want to start a panic."

"I don't think that's the problem, guys," Sonic said in concern as she took a peek outside, "We've got bigger problem!"

Twilight Sparkle and her friends opened the curtain and checked on the event. They found Crystal Ponies screamed and running away in fear as the citizen returned home safely. The Crystal Guards were armed with swords, spears and shields. They even witnessed two familiar faces with three officers and large numbers of black soldiers.

"Say what?!" Applejack asked in shock and concern.

Fluttershy shivered and quivered in fear, "It's-It's Darryl! He's here!"

"Why?! What is he doing here?!" Pinkie Pie asked in concern.

Flash Sentry gulped, "He's here for a rematch! Shining Armor did defeat him during the Third Shadow War!"

"No! Not now!" Shining Armor exclaimed in concern and worry while holding his baby, "Damn it! Why?! Why now?! I... I can't duel with him now..."

Seeing Shining Armor pressured and worried while holding his baby, Ash realized and knew what he has to do. He gave the firm and calm face.

Ash hissed, "Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Flash, Ashley, Sonic and Fluttershy; come with me. We'll deal with Darryl and his army. The rest of you, find the books about restoring the Crystal Heart!"

"WHAT ABOUT ME?!" Fluttershy and Frostblade asked in concern.

"Fluttershy, you have to reason with Samantha . She is the only pony Darryl can trust. Frosty, you have to help Twilight to figure out about the Crystal Heart's problem," Ash explained calmly. He sighed, "We'll do what we can do to buy you some time."

Twilight Sparkle hugged Ash for the moment. She gave him a passionate kiss, "Please, be safe and stay alive. I don't want to lose you again."

Ash smiled, "Don't worry. I'll be fine. Promised."

Ashley nodded, "We're gonna give him the fight he'd never forget!"

"Hopefully, we can hold it long. We're dealing with super Shadow Warrior!" Flash Sentry said in concern.

]Ash and his team charged out from the altar. They have to stop and prevent Devil Destroyer and his army attacking Crystal Empire.

Twilight Sparkle turned to her team, "I'm gonna need all of your help. The crystal library is enormous!"

Shining Armor smiled, "You can count on us, Twily!"

The baby turned and looked at Twlinkle . She giggled happily while shaking her hooves. She teleported on her older cousin's face. Twinkle shrieked in shock as she pushed and thrown the baby out. Shining Armor and Princess Cadance gasped in shock.

And just before Shining Armor could grab his baby, she teleported in a blink of an eye. He neighed fearfully and freaked out.

"Where'd she go?!" Shining Armor asked in concern.

Upon hearing the giggling noise from the Crystal Empire's Castle, Princess Cadance gasped, "She's inside! Hurry!"

Twinkle whined in concern and worry, "I'm sorry, Uncle Shiny and Auntie Cadance!"

"It's alright. You didn't mean it," Shining Armor said calmly while patter his niece's head gently, "The baby's magic grow more powerful and random. It's hard for us to catch!"

Princess Cadance gave the firm and calm looks, "But that doesn't mean we're giving up! We have to keep her safe from danger!"

"Come on! We've got no time to lose," Twilight Sparkle exclaimed firmly.

Twilight Sparkle and her team charged straight into the castle at once - find and keep the baby safe from harm, and they have to save the Crystal Empire as well!

Zemo and Mimi were on top of the building. The masked warrior smiled in pleasant that everything has gone according to his plan. He can't wait to start it when the heroines did save the Crystal Heart...

Starlight Glimmer and Spike continued walking across the Crystal Empire's Street while chatting about what happened just now, Jet continued following them.

"Well, Spike, looks like my biggest fears came true." Starlight Glimmer said in disappointment and upset, "I wouldn't be surprised if Twilight decides to give up on me entirely."

"Aw, it's not your fault. I'm the one who said all we needed was this list." Spike said in upset as he blew his Dragon Flame to burn it to ashes.

"It's not the list, Spike. Or you. Or Twilight. I'm the one Sunburst doesn't want to be friends with."

"I don't remember him saying he didn't want to be friends."

"He didn't have to say it."

"Well, Twilight obviously thinks you're worth being friends with!" Spike said in comfort. He hugged her happily, "And I do too!"

Starlight Glimmer smiled in relief, "Thanks, Spike. At least I have two friends, even if one of them has dragon breath."

As Spike departed from hugging, he noticed and felt something strange and different. His body felt some cold or even colder than before. He quivered and shivered in cold.

"That's not dragon breath. It's freezing!" Spike exclaimed in concern.

Starlight Glimmer gasped as she felt it, "Oh, you're right! But I thought the Crystal Heart was supposed to keep the cold weather out."

"The Crystal Heart has been destroyed by the baby," Jet said calmly and firmly. Starlight Glimmer and Spike turned to him. He continued, "Without it, the Crystal Empire will engulf in snow and become a wasteland forever. As we speak, Twilight Sparkle and her friends were searching a way to restore it."

"WHAT?!" Starlight Glimmer and Spike asked in shock. They groaned, "Why didn't you tell us?!"

"That is not my objective..." Jet answered bluntly.

Spike groaned, "Somehow I don't even want to know if you care or not about lives. Come on. We've gotta get back to the castle now!"

Spike and Starlight Glimmer trotted off at once. Jet followed them again. They all headed straight to the Crystal Empire castle.

As the Crystal Ponies screamed and panicked in fear while running away, Crystal Royal Guards charged and attacked Darryl and his army. He swung his halberd in knocking them out at ease.

"My lord, I know you want to settle with Prince Shining Armor over the battle," Vile the brown unicorn with short mustache, grayish mane and short tail worn the black Chinese Strategist robe and head-wear said in concern while blocking his master's way, "But I don't think he has time for this!"

Darryl huffed before gave a big slap on his strategist, "Then, I will make him have time! I will not leave until I defeat him! Nopony defeats me!"

"But father..." Skycrusher the pinkish Earth Pony worn the blackish battle armor with red mini-skirt and twin red-feathers helmet approached her father on the front. She continued, "I was told that Crystal Empire are having Crystalling! They're celebrating Shining Armor and Princess Cadance's baby!"

Samantha nodded in agreement, "Our daughter is right! You don't really mean to attack so dishonorably, don't you, my love? This is involving a baby."

"Nothing but lies. I'm not falling for some simple tricks," He said in annoyance as he pushed his wife and daughter aside. He held his halberd tightly, "He can hide all he wants. I will tear this place down to pieces to find and challenge him!"

"My lord, look! Guests..." Gigaton the bulky gray Pegasus with Roman Crimson mane and tail style worn the pointed his pike out at Ash and his team's arrival while Crystal Royal Guards armed. He chuckled, "And look at that, no rulers with them."

"Then, I will make them tell me where he is!" Darryl exclaimed in annoyance. He roared in anger, "Where is he?! I have come for the rematch! I do not care of politics or some sort of celebration you weakling celebrate!"

"Wow... And I thought Shining Armor got anger issues," Sonic remarked in amusement.

Rainbow Dash nodded in agreement, "Tell me about it. I can't believe that we have to fight somepony like him!"

"You can't just waltz in and do what you want!" Applejack exclaimed in anger and annoyance.

Fluttershy nodded angrily, "I agree. Don't you know it's rude of you to interrupt the baby's first celebration of Crystalling? Didn't your mother teach you some respect?"

"Frankly, I don't think he cares..." Flash Sentry said in concern as he noticed Devil Destroyer's irritated looks. He turned to Ash, "So, what's the plan? Fighting with Darryl is gonna be a tough..."

"Do what we have to until they figured out of the problem," Ash said firmly as he threw his Summoning Crystal out. Pikachu appeared on the ground, growling calmly yet angrily. He armed with his Light Blade, "You want Shining Armor? You've gotta to deal with us first!"

Darryl huffed in annoyance, "So be it. I've always want to challenge you again, Ash. A worthy opponent for me to face! Prepare yourself! Take them down!"

"Hold the lines! Hold it as long as you can!" Ash exclaimed firmly, "Fluttershy, talk with Samantha . She's the only pony who can help us!"

Both Darryl's army and Ash's team charged straight at each other. As they clashed, they began battling fiercely and wildly.

Darryl screamed as he swung his halberd on Ash, who dodged and avoided the attacks from him for ten times. Flash Sentry flew and rammed him very hard and quick. Darryl landed his back hooves down hard before grabbed Flash Sentry and knocked the latter down hard. Darryl was about to slam his halberd on Flash Sentry, Ash jumped and kicked the Demon Warrior out. Ash helped Flash Sentry up as they both armed with their Light Blade and Spear. They both charged and engaged with him, who fought back very fiercely.

Ashley blocked and deflected the fiercely and aggressively attacks from Skycrush, who used her Crossed Pike. Rainbow Dash and Sonic, using their speed, punched and kicked on Vile for few times. Applejack and Gigaton charged and rammed their headbutts against each other very hard and fierce. Pikachu and Black Demon roared wildly, fiercely and angrily as they charged, rumbled and bitten at each other. Fluttershy tried to talk with Samantha .

Both Crystal Royal Guards and Darryl's Army attacked with each other fiercely and wildly. The heroes have to keep the brute army at bay as long as they can.

At the Crystal Empire Castle's library; Twilight Sparkle, Princess Cadance were still finding the books about Crystal Heart while Shining Armor, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Twinkle, Trevor, and Tyler were keeping an eye on the baby. It's proven difficult as the little foal was flying around the library. They are chasing after her from every section of library.

As Twilight Sparkle continued searching on the books, she groaned in frustration, "Anything up there?"

Frpstblade looked below section of library while hissed in concern, "Nothing! Still searching!"

"Not yet! I'm not even sure how these are organized!" Princess Cadance answered while looking through the books from book shelf.

Princess Cadance stopped upon looking at her baby sitting on the empty space of bookshelf's top level. And just before the princess could grab the baby, the little one hiccuped while firing the powerful beam out. Princess Cadance dodged down in time. As the princess checked on her baby, the little one disappeared.

Princess Cadance turned to her back and found the little giggling one was flying around Twilight Sparkle. She then passing her aunt by. Shining Armor and Twinkle were chasing after her.

"Shining Armor, I thought you were taking care of the baby!" Princess Cadance asked in concern.

"I'm trying!" Shining Armor exclaimed in concern.

Twinkle groaned in concern, "Come back here! Don't make cousin Twinkle get you!"

Shining Armor and his friends continued chasing after the baby around the library. Twilight Sparkle and Princess Cadance continued searching for the book. Starlight Glimmer and Spike arrived and entered the library as they were in shock and surprised of the event. Jet arrived as well.

Starlight Glimmer gasped in concern, "So, it is true?! But how?!"

The baby pulled Pinkie Pie's legs while flying backwards. Pinkie Pie explained, "Yeah... The baby's an Alicorn and she accidentally destroyed the Crystal Heart, so Twilight and Cadance are looking for a spell to put it back together and save the Crystal Empire from turning into a giant wasteland of ice and snow."

Starlight Glimmer and Spike were dumbfounded and surprised by the event. As the baby continued dragging Pinkie Pie; Shining Armor, Twinkle, the twins and Rarity surrounded them. As trio jumped, the baby teleported while they knocked on Pinkie Pie and each other hard. They got knocked out hard.

As Princess Cadance continued searching, she gasped while levitating old book with golden crest. She turned to Twilight Sparkle. She landed on the ground and showed it to her.

"What about this? Trotter's Tome of Reliquary?"

Twilight Sparkle looked through the pages. She gasped happily, "I think this is it!"

As Twilight Sparkle shown the book's page to Princess Cadance, the latter read it carefully.

"'Spell of Relic Reconstitution'!" Princess Cadance read Trotter's Tome of Reliquary book, "I can't believe we found it!"

Frostblade nodded, "Yeah! Everything will be alright!"

Twilight Sparkle sighed while closing the book, "It's a good thing, too! Without this, I don't know what we'd do!"

As the ponies tried to catch the baby, Jet summoned and launched the golden Magical Barrier at her. It got and caught her within. The ponies sighed in relief that they finally stop her. Jet held his Magical Barrier of the baby while having face-to-face.

"It is so hard to believe that you could cause so much troubles..." Jet said in amusement, "Now you have been dealt with."

The baby hiccuped in shock as she unintentionally fire the beam out. Broke through the magical barrier, it hit Magna Delta's armor. It deflected at Twinkle's Magical Barrier, Rarity's mirror, Shining Armor's Armor Shield and Starlight Glimmer's Magical Barrier. It then shot straight at Twilight Sparkle's book. It created a hole on it! Everyone was in shock and worry now!

"Oh Shit!" Trevor and Tyler excaimed.

"Unbelievable..." Jet said in shock, "I've been humiliated by a baby?!"

"That spell was the only thing we found in the whole library that was even close to what we needed!" Twilight Sparkle said in shock.

Starlight Glimmer gulped, "I'm so sorry, Twilight!"

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "It's not your fault, Starlight. None of us were expecting any of this."

"Do you think you can remember the spell?" Princess Cadance asked in concern.

"I only read it through once!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed in concern.

"Well, if anypony can exactly remember something she read for the first time two minutes ago," Rarity said calmly and confidently, "it's you, Twilight."

"I'll try." Twilight Sparkle said in concern as she looked through the holed book, "But I'm not sure how long it'll take."

"TWILIGHT," The familiar voice shouted through everyone's mind, almost make everyone squirmed in pain. Ash's voice continued, "Please, tell me that you've got the answer!"

"Not yet!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed, "We're still working on it!"

"Well, do it fast! I don't think any of us can hold this much longer! He's breaking through the defenses! The storm is getting closer!"

"We will. Hold him as long as you can!"

With no words or sound, the mind-links has been disconnected. Twilight Sparkle and her friends prayed that Ash and his team are safe from harm.

"I want to help my mummy too!" Twinkle exclaimed firmly.

Frostblade nodded, "I should stay here to help. I remember some of it."

"Me and Tyler have a good photographtic memory of the page, Let us help too!" Said Trevor

"I'll help if I can," Princess Cadance said firmly. She then levitated her baby from Jet's Magical Barrier. As she placed her little one on her back, she turned and looked at Shining Armor, "but we should evacuate the city just in case! You need to lead everypony to the train station before the tracks freeze over! Ignore Devil Destroyer too!"

Shining Armor nodded while nuzzled his wife's face gently, "We will. But between you and Twilight, I'm sure you'll remember the spell."

Shining Armor, Pinkie Pie and Rarity trotted out of library at once. They have to alert the Crystal Empire about the situation before it gets ugly. Twilight Sparkle began writing down on the scroll while recalling the Spell of Relic Reconstitution. Princess Cadance, Twinkle, Frostblade, Trevor, and Tyler were there to help her out.

"Let's hope this spell is the one we need," Frostblade said in concern.

"Me too..." Twilight Sparkle said in concern. She turned to Starlight Glimmer, "Starlight, I'm just sorry about your lesson."

Starlight Glimmer grunted a bit, "Oh, that doesn't matter now. Sunburst and I don't have anything in common anyway. He's a big important wizard! And I'm re-learning everything I ever thought I knew."

"Sunburst?" Princess Cadance asked in surprise, "I don't recognize the name, but if he's an important wizard, you should bring him here. Maybe he'll know what to do if the spell fails."

Thought for the moment, Starlight Glimmer gasps, "Of course!"

Starlight Glimmer quickly headed off at once. Spike turned and looked at Twilight Sparkle, who nodded in agreement that the dragon should go and help her out. As he headed off, Jet followed them at once.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends noticed Princess Celestia and Princess Luna struggled in pushing the dark storm back while Flame struggled in firing and stabilizing her Artificial Sun out for long enough. They need to pick up the pace now!

Starlight Glimmer, Spike and Jet have arrived at Sunburst's hut while closing the door from being breached by the snowstorm.

"Sunburst!" Starlight Glimmer called. Sunburst turned to her. She continued, "Haven't you looked outside?!"

"Snow? That's..." Sunburst said in shock while looking at his window, "not right. The Crystal Heart—"

"Is gone! The baby – Shining Armor and Cadance's baby – it's an Alicorn!"

"Really?"

"Really! And her magic is a little berserk, and well, I guess she destroyed the Heart! But Twilight thinks she can fix it and Princess Cadance thought you could help!"

"Me?" Sunburst asked in shock.

Starlight Glimmer nodded, "Of course! You're an important wizard in the Crystal Empire! It just makes sense!"

"Right... right... right right right." Sunburst said uneasily while looking away. He turned to bookshelves as he began reorganizing them, "You know, I'd like to help, I-I really would. I-I just have so much, um, important wizard work to do around here."

Starlight Glimmer and Spike looked confuse and shock about what Sunburst had say. Jet remained silent while watching the event.

Ash and his team continued battling with Devil Destroyer and his army fiercely and wildly. The dark storm is almost on top of Crystal Empire.

Pikachu bitten on Black Demon's long neck tightly for the moment, the black dragon clawed on the Hydragoon's face hard while dragged and thrown the latter to the ground hard. As Rainbow Dash and Sonic charged at her enemy, Vile dodged down and fired his Dark Lightning Strikes on her on the beast. Gigaton held and thrown Applejack on both of her friends.

Ashley tried to deflect and block the attacks as quickly as he can but Skycrush's aggressive and mighty attacking weakened his defense and speed. Skycrush grabbed and thrown him straight at Fluttershy, causing both of them rammed straight at both Royal Crystal Guards and their friends out like bowling ball knocked the bowling pins.

As Darryl swung his halberd at both Ash and Flash Sentry very hard and fierce, both of them dodged and avoided the attacks swiftly. And at the same time, they struck back at him by punching, kicking and even swinging their weapon. The more hits he gets, the angrier and annoying he gets. And just before they could do anything, he screamed in anger and wild as he swung and whirling his halberd for the moment. He swung his at them hard to their allies.

Ash and his team groaned and moaned in exhaustion and pain. Darryl and his army approached them as they were armed and ready to attack.

"I won't ask again," Darryl snarled, "Where is he?!"

Sonic groaned, "Will you just listen for once in lifetime?! We have to get out of here! Because if we don't, this place is gonna turn into a winter wasteland! All of us will be buried too!"

"You're bluffing! I won't fall for it again!"

Applejack hissed, "We're not! This is serious! We can't stay here!"

"Damn! This guy's stubborn!" Ashley groaned in annoyance.

"Even if you want a duel with Shining Armor, I really don't think it's going to happen." Fluttershy said in concern. She turned to Samantha r and Skycrush, " Please, you have to tell him, Lady Samantha and Skycrush! You're his family! He'll listen to you."

Rainbow Dash nodded while quivered in cold, "Come on, it's freezing out here!"

"We're gonna die soon!" Ash exclaimed in concern, "We've gotta get out of here!"

Samantha and Skycrush looked at each other as they worn scared and worried looks. Vile and Gigaton remained silent for the moment. Devil Destroyer growled in anger while roared at Shadow Dragon and his defeated team.

"Stop stalling time now! Get him out to fight!" Samantha demanded in anger, "We've seen snow before. This one is no different at all!"

"Not like this!" Shining Armor shouted in anger. He and his team emerged from the altar area. He glared at Devil Destroyer, "We don't have time to argue or even having a duel! Princess Cadance has decided to evacuate the city!"

"LIAR! Am I supposed to fall for that?!"

"Put your goddamn pride aside for once, Darryl! Think about your family and friends?! Because I do! If you want to kill me, then do it! Get over it, you cowardly dishonorable warrior!"

Heard of what Shining Armor had said, He groaned in anger while his army were in concern and worry about it. Darryl roared in anger as he was ready to attack Shining Armor. Samantha and Skycrush quickly blocked his way with their stretching hooves up.

"Father, no! Don't do this!" Skycrush insisted, "That is not the warrior's way!"

Samantha nodded, "Heed to him for once. He has the reason of this mess."

Darryl groaned in anger. He disliked attacking unharmed ponies especially his opponents. And of course, he loved his family so much. He agreed to listen to Shining Armor.

"What is this all about?! What's with Crystalling?! Why worry of the stupid storm?!" Devil Destroyer demanded in annoyance.

Shining Armor sighed, "It was my daughter's special day to become part of Crystal Empire. But without Crystal Heart, we can't do Crystalling or even stop the snowstorm from attacking us. We will all be buried under the snow! And therefore, it's no longer safe for us or this kingdom!"

Darryl's Army chatted and screamed in concern and worry about what Shining Armor had say. They really need to get out of here now. Crystal Ponies heard that as well while looking scared and worried that they won't be safe for much longer. He remained quiet for the moment while looking shock and disappointed about delaying his rematch.

Darryl groaned in anger, "Then, we have no choice but to leave this place."

"About time you figured out," Flash Sentry groaned

Sonic nodded, "We need to go now!"

Darryl huffed, "I will lead the way. When we're done, we'll duel! No more excuses!"

"Fine by me!" Shining Armor said firmly, "Everypony, move it!"

As Darryl mounted his Black Demon, the Demon Warrior roared as he nudged his ride in charged off. His army followed their leader. Shining Armor and his team followed them behind while calling and getting all of Crystal Ponies out from their home and residents. They all now heading straight to the train station.

"What about others?!" Ash asked in concern, "We can't just leave them?!"

Shining Armor hissed, "Don't worry about them. They'll be fine. I hope..."

At Sunburst's home, Starlight Glimmer and Spike continued chatting and persuading him to help them to solve the problem now.

"Sunburst, I know you're busy, but did you hear what I said?" Starlight Glimmer said in concern. Sunburst ignored as he continued shuffling and organizing the books. She groaned in anger, "Sunburst!"

Sunburst stopped as he turned to Starlight Glimmer while sighed in upset, "Look, Starlight, I want to help. I do. But I can't. I wish I could."

"What do you mean?!"

"Fixing an ancient relic? I-I can't even come close to doing something like that!"

"But I thought you were an important wizard!"

Sunburst hissed in anger as he broke down in tears, "Well, you were wrong, okay?! I'm not an important wizard! I'm not even a wizard at all!"

Sunburst quickly ran into his dining tavle while both Starlight Glimmer and Spike were in shock and surprised by his response. They followed and checked on him. He was staring at the fireplace while looking upset.

"I know it's hard for you to understand, but not all of us end up achieving greatness." Sunburst said in disappointment.

Starlight Glimmer was in shock as she took her seat, "What? Why wouldn't I understand that?"

"Really? You're the protégé of the Princess of Friendship! I don't think she picks just anypony for that!" Sunburst said in disappointment as he turned and faced at Starlight Glimmer. He continued while looking down in shame, "I'm sorry I'm not the big important wizard you were expecting."

"Sunburst, I don't care if you're a wizard or not. I'm just surprised. You always knew so much about magic. I mean, look at all these books!"

"Yeah, well, reading about magic is one thing, but you don't know what it was like at magic school! To know so much and not be able to do any of it!"

Angered, pained and upset by Sunburst's assuming about her; Starlight Glimmer exclaimed about her story while breakdown in tears.

"Well, you don't know what it was like to be left behind! And then getting so bitter that you follow a Ash Pony and become the best magician and revolutionary soldier to steal the cutie marks from an entire village. But then get defeated by Twilight and her friends, so you travel through time to get back at them, but they beat you again and teach you about friendship, but you're so terrified ponies will find out what you did that you can't make any friends!"

Sunburst was in shock and surprised by Starlight Glimmer's tragic story especially travelling through time. His glasses almost come off on his muzzle. He quickly put his properly.

Spike smirked while looking at Starlight Glimmer, "See? I told you he'd be impressed."

Sunburst sighed in upset while looked at his old childhood, "I'm sorry we lost touch. Maybe if I had reached out, you could have helped me at magic school, and I could have helped you to..."

"Not become totally evil?" Starlight Glimmer asked in amusement. Sunburst smiled in embarrassment. She sighed, "Let's just say I know what it's like to have something you're not exactly proud of."

"When you showed up thinking I was some big wizard..." Sunburst stopped of not getting details about his lies. He apologized, "I'm sorry. I should have told you the truth."

Starlight Glimmer smiled as she hugged Sunburst, "It's fine. At least we worked it all out. I think Twilight would be proud of us."

"Well, if you ever want to tell her about it," Spike said in concern while looking through the window. The storm is getting worse than before. He turned to his friends, "we should probably leave now!"

Jet nodded, "He is right. Time is of the essence. We must leave now!"

Starlight Glimmer gasped while pushing Sunburst out, "I forgot to tell you! They're evacuating the city! You need to get to the train station, unless you've got a spell here that will drive back the Frozen North and fix the Crystal Heart so the baby can have her Crystalling?"

"Crystalling...!" Sunburst asked in surprise. He gasped in realization, "Of course! I know how we can solve this problem!"

And just before ponies could ask, Sunburst quickly headed towards his library as he was searching and looking for the books that might help and save the Crystal Empire especially celebrating the Crystalling for the Alicorn baby.

Princess Celestia and Princess Luna continued yet struggled firing their Celestial Sun Beam and Lunar Moon Beam in pushing dark snowstorm back. Flamw also struggled holding and firing her Artificial Sun up to the sky for long to give warm enough for ponies to feel. But nevertheless; Shining Armor, Ash and their team were leading the Crystal Empire's evacuation.

While Shining Armor and Ash guided and led the Crystal Ponies to safety, Devil Destroyer and their army charged and pushed the snow aside as quickly and hard as they can. Ashley, Applejack, Fluttershy, Sonic helped and get the astray ponies back to the group as quickly as they can. Dragoking fired his Mystic Dragon Flame while Rainbow Dash rammed and punched in clearing clouds to clear sky but the atmosphere still feel cold.

As Shining Armor and the group continued running and marching through the Crystal Empire, they encountered Jey holding Sunburst, Starlight Glimmer and Spike stood before them.

"We have to go back!" Starlight Glimmer exclaimed in concern.

Sunburst nodded, "I know how to stop this!"

Darryl groaned in anger while holding his halberd at them, "We don't have time for your games, morons! You either get out of my way or you will-!"

"Hold you temper," Ash stopped Devil Destroyer's hooves. He was about to attack but stopped and calmed down by Samantha and Skycrush. He turned to Sunburst and Starlight Glimmer, "Are you sure you know what you're doing?"

Starlight Glimmer remained calm while Sunburst looked firm and confident as they all nodded in agreement. Magna Delta and Spike even joined in as well. Shining Armor and his team looked at each other as they wondered if they should take the risk or not. Time is of the essence...

Twilight Sparkle continued writing down on her scroll while Princess Cadance, Frostblade, the twins were still thinking and recalling of the spell incantation. Twinkle was looking after the baby by patting and tickling her happily.

"Uh," Twilight Sparkle said while stopped writing down on scroll. She passed it to her friends for a look, "I think that's everything?"

"It looks right to me, but..." Princess Cadance said in unsure and worried tone, "there's only one way to find out!"

Frostblade nodded, "Agree. It's now or never!"

"Let do this!" Trevor nodded

"Time to save Empire, Again" Tyler

Twilight Sparkle fired her Relic Reconstitution Spell at the shattered pieces, which slowly levitated to top. Princess Cadance and Frostblade joined in as well. They put all the pieces back together as one. Crystal Heart has returned to its original form. It has been fixed...

SHATTERED! The Crystal Heart's pieces fell to the ground hard. Twilight Sparkle and her friends were in shock about it.

"What the hell!" The twins exclaimed.

"The spell failed," Nyx said in concern while hugging the baby, "So, it's over?"

"No..." Frostblade said in shock and denial, "No! No! I won't accept it! I didn't come here to see it fall in ruins after so long what my father has been fighting for! It can't be!"

Twilight Sparkle remained silent while looking at shattered pieces of Crystal Heart. She looked pain, despaired and lost as she felt like she failed the kingdom...

"An old student of mine believes he does."

Twilight Sparkle and her group turned and looked at the front entrance. Shadow Dragon and his team marched into it, including Royal Sisters and exhausted Flame. Ash and Shining Armor trotted towards their loves while hugging them in relief and happy. Ashley and Spike went and checked on Twinkle, who hugged her brother and sister back while they did the same.

Sunburst approached the shattered pieces of Crystal Heart. He was in deep shock and surprise as he couldn't believe that a baby like Princess Cadance could do such a thing...

Twilight Sparkle approached Sunburst as she explained while levitating a scroll, "I tried putting it back together with—"

"The Spell of Relic Reconstitution. No, that won't do it." Sunburst asked while looking at the scroll. He crushed it. He levitated the book out while showing Twilight Sparkle, "The Crystal Heart's been around for millennia since Mystic Guardian of Ice created it. Restoring a relic like this is way beyond one spell. You need to combine it with something else. Something unique to the relic itself. Something that strengthens it and provides it with power...?"

Twilight Sparkle read the book carefully. She gasped, "The Crystalling!"

"Is that even possible?" Trevor asked in concern.

Frostblade sighed, "I'm clueless as you are. How does it works?"

"Combining that spell with the light and love of everypony gathered including the blessings of Mystic Pony of Ice for the ceremony, together with..." Sunburst continued explaining while passing a book to Starlight Glimmer, "Somnambula's Weather Abjuration to clear away the snow...

and a little Fledgling's Forbearance for the parents..." Sunburst said calmly as she passed a scroll to Shining Armor and Princess Cadance. He turned to Nyx and the baby. He tickled the giggling little one, "Heh. That should curb the little one's power fluctuations."

"You think we can do this?" Frostblade asked in concern.

Flame sighed, "We don't have much a choice. We're the only Human Ponies of Ice here to perform the ceremony and give the blessings. Just remember the steps."

Princess Cadance smiled while looking at Sunburst, "You must be Sunburst. Starlight said you were a powerful wizard."

"Oh, I'm no wizard." Sunburst corrected Princess Cadance.

Everyone but Spike and Jet gasped in shock and concern. Princess Celestia remained silent as she knew about it.

"But he studied magic his whole life! You should see his house!" Starlight Glimmer insisted frantically, "And since nopony has any better ideas, what do we have to lose?!"

"HA! Books doesn't count, little piggy," Vile exclaimed in amusement, "But what counts the most is experience."

"Does that matter now? We need to solve the problem before it gets any worse," Skycrush said in concern.

Samantha nodded, "We can't just leave these ponies behind!"

Gigaton hissed, "He claimed he's no wizard. So, why should we put our faith in him? There's no doubt it's his escape. We should get out of here now!"

"No..." Darryl said firmly. Everyone was in shock and surprise. He turned to Shining Armor. He asked, "I'm not leaving until I get my rematch. If it means taking the risk, then so be it. This is no different than my killing on the swine Diamond Dog! I know mine. But what is yours?"

Vile and Gigaton were about to interrupt. Darryl growled in anger while glaring at them both. They both remained silent.

Shining Armor remained in concern while looked at his family and friends for the moment. Princess Cadance nodded as she levitated the scroll while passed her baby to her husband. He sighed as he turned to Sunburst.

"I had planned on asking Twilight to be our crystaller, but since it seems like she'll be busy..." Shining Armor said calmly while passed his baby to Sunburst. Sunburst smiled and nodded while holding the little one. He turned to Devil Destroyer, "When this is done, you'll get the rematch. And if you lose again, I want you never ever set your hooves on my kingdom again especially my family!"

Darryl huffed, "Deal, Shiny Boy. Well, what are we waiting for?!"

"I hate to say this, but Devil Destroyer is right. Everyone, to your station!" Ash ordered firmly. He turned to him, "If you ever try something funny, this will be our final round. And I'll be sure to send you to hell!"

"Don't worry. I don't plan to backstabbing at my opponent without the reason," Darryl said firmly, "Then, let's go!"

Shining Armor and others charged out of the altar. Twilight Sparkle, Royal Sisters, Starlight Glimmer and Twinkle remained behind as they positioned themselves on four directions of it. Twilight Sparkle and Twinkle fired their Relic Reconstitution Spell on the pieces as they slowly formed the heart-shaped. Royal Sisters and Starlight Glimmer joined in as well. But it wasn't enough to hold it long.

"So, she truly really wants to help," Jet said in amusement. His claws glowed in golden, he huffed firmly, "I shall help as well!"

He joined in as well by creating a strong barrier in holding the shattered pieces of Crystal Heart together. Twilight Sparkle and her friends were surprise yet relief of it as they continued holding the Crystal Heart together as long as they can.

The snow continued raging on. Shining Armor and Princess Cadance stood on the stage while Sunburst and the baby stood on middle. Both Frostblade and Flame were closed near to the baby. Ash, Mane Five, Flash Sentry, Lance Justicestrike ,Spike, Trevor, Tyler and Sonic stood behind of them. Darryl and his army stood on the front of all Crystal Ponies.

Flame and Frostblade stood firmly as they both chanted and prayed humbly and firmly for the moment. The baby glowed in blue mixed with whitish aura-like as she giggled happily. Both Human Ponies approached and placed their right hoof on her forehead as the symbol of ice appeared.

"Little one, we give you our blessings," Flame said firmly and calmly, "You're pure kindhearted pony. I give you my blessings of beauty for appearance, voice and heart."

Frostblade smiled, "And so as mine you shall receive - my blessings of compassion, wisdom and bravery from inside and out."

As Human Ponies of Ice finished their giving blessings, they moved aside. Shining Armor and Princess Cadance kissed the baby's forehead, the little one giggled happily while glowing brightly. She then ascended to the sky. Starburst held the purest diamond shard up high.

Sunburst declared, "Citizens! May I present the newest member of the Crystal Empire!"

As the baby spread her wings out, she giggled happily. The Crystal Ponies looked up and awed happily yet proudly. They all bowed down to the ground in respect forms. It glowed brightly in cyan while spreading across the Crystal Empire. Darryl and his army were in shock and surprised of the event.

"Amazing..." Skycrush remarked in surprise.

Samantha nodded while smiling, "It's beautiful..."

Sunburst then placed the shard down. It absorbed the power and essences of Crystal Ponies. With it complete full, he turned and ran towards the altar where Twilight Sparkle and her friends struggled in holding the pieces together. As he jumped and placed the shard into the Crystal Heart, it then glowed brightly while spinning around continuously. The cracks and shattered parts slowly formed the parts together as one completely.

And just before Twilight Sparkle and her team could respond, Crystal Heart launched the powerful blast and beam across the Crystal Empire. It repelled the dark snowstorm out across the town while crystallizing everyone to their Crystal Modes. The ponies cheered wildly and happily as their hometown is safe from harm.

Darryl's Army awed in amazement yet happy including himself. After having some thoughts about it, he turned and walked away. They were shocked and surprised by his movement. They quickly followed him at once while asking his motives as well.

"My lord," Samantha asked in concern, "Are you alright?"

Skycrush nodded in concern, "Do you not wish to duel with Shining Armor for a rematch? That was very unlike of you."

Darryl scoffed, "Fighting a warrior who has a child is not worth to my time of a rematch. And it's unacceptable and dishonorable. When he leaves the Crystal Empire, I will come for him. That's the promise."

Vile sighed, "My lord... He truly has an honor and compassion, though often stupid and wild when it comes to fight."

"Well, at least, we're alive," Gigaton said in amusement, "That's a count, Lord Strategist."

Shining Armor noticed Darryl and his army leaving Crystal Empire. He smiled a bit of both relief and happy. He muttered softly yet gently - 'Thank you.'.

At the altar, Starlight Glimmer and Sunburst have their own moments to talk. Royal Sisters were there to watch the event.

"For a pony who isn't great at magic, you did pretty well." Starlight Glimmer remarked happily.

Princess Celestia nodded in agreement while approaching Sunburst, "Indeed. I'm glad to see you've found a way to share your unique gift, Sunburst. You may be more of a wizard than you think."

Sunburst and Starlight Glimmer looked at each other. They both smiled proudly and happily. Magna Delta smiled beneath his mask to see that everything is fine at the end.

Twilight Sparkle and Twinkle reunited with their friends and family. The Princess of Friendship hugged her boyfriend as he hugged her back while Ashley gave each other a sibling hugging. Mane Five, Flame, Frostblade, Trevor, Tyler, and Sonic chatted happily about it.

As the baby slowly descended to her parents while Shining Armor and Princess Cadance were about to hold her, something rammed the parents out while grabbing the little one tight to the ground. Everyone gasped in shock as they encountered a familiar witch holding the baby.

"MIMI?!"

She smirked in amusement while tickling the baby, "Come and get the baby, if she matters to you..."

"GIVE HER BACK!" Everyone shouted in anger.

And just before Twilight Sparkle and her friends could do anything, Mr. Wicked appered and fire dark magic at them.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends moaned and groaned as they slowly opened their eyes. They found themselves at the Crystal Empire's cold outskirt. And before them was a strange giant chessboard-like. Like every chess pieces, it has ancient black and white statues - Alicorn King and Queen, two Unicorn Bishops, two Pegasus Knights, two Earth Pony Rooks and eight Equestria Symbol Pawns. They don't really like this especially with the baby gone missing.

"It's about time you've make it..."

The ponies looked up ahead as they found Zemo and the Masters of Evil stood before them. They all gasped in concern and shock. Zemo was holding the baby on his right hoof.

"My baby!" Princess Cadance exclaimed in concern.

Shining Armor held his wife in comfort while glaring at Zemo, "If you hurt her-!"

Zemo chuckled in amusement, "I'm not gonna hurt her. Not until Ash and I have some unfinished business to attend."

"What do you want?!" Ash demanded in anger.

"Just want to play a game with you, old friend. That's all I asked."

"Is this a joke?! Because if it is, I will rip you apart! And believe me, I am not joking this time!"

"I am serious, Ash. If you win, the baby goes free." Zemo said calmly as he moved to his black chess set. He even passed the baby to Mimi to hold. He continued, "But if I win, I will claim your prize as mine."

Ash hummed in concern while thought a bit. He sighed, "I accept it. You'd better honor it, or I'll beat you to crap!"

Twilight Sparkle and her friends gasped in shock as they were about to interrupt him. He reassured them that he will be fine while instructing them to be ready if anything goes wrong. Not convinced or even like it, they nodded to do it.

As Ash marched to his white chess pieces set, his friends gone to their positions - Royal Sisters, Princess Cadance, Shining Armor, Flash Sentry, Jet, Sunburst, Trevor and Starlight were behind of him, Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Twinkle, Tyler and Pikachu stood on left side, Rarity, Fluttershy and Spike were on right side, and Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Sonic and Ashley stood on the behind of The Masters Of Evil.

Zemo smirked beneath his mask, "I see... You're cautious and weary of my traps? Impressive. I thought you'd prefer to have courage to fight than planning."

Ash scoffed, "There's a lot of things you don't know about me. I'm not planning to lose to you! Are we in or out?"

Zemo smirked, "Begin..."

Both began playing the chess game while their allies watched the game. Both mysterious masked warrior and Mystic General remained calm and patient as they carefully observed the surroundings and make the move to capture the chess pieces. And at the same time, they were trying to conquer each other's kings. Jet stood still while silent as he was making contact with someone else...

Nearly two hours have passed, Ash lost 10 of chess pieces while his remains: Alicorn King, 2 Unicorn Bishop, Pegasus Knight, Earth Pony Rook and 3 Pawns. Zemo lost 11 of them while his remains: Alicorn King, Alicorn Queen, 2 Unicorn Bishops, 2 Earth Pony Rooks and a Pawn. Ash's chess pieces had surrounded Lelouch's Alicorn King while his enemy's pieces were distant except a pawn and queen were 5 meters away from hero's.

Ash smiled as he placed his Rook on the end for a check. He's ready to checkmate on Zemo. Twilight Sparkle and her friends sighed in relief as they finally win the competition.

Zemo smirked in amusement, "Correction. Checkmate!"

Ash and his team gasped in shock and concern of what they just heard. They witnessed Zemo's Alicorn Queen approached and knocked the king out. Ash lost?!

"No way... I've lost?!" Zemo asked in shock and concern. He groaned as he glared at Lelouch, "You win. I admit my defeat. But let the baby go. She's too young to be your prize!"

Zemo chuckled in amusement as he levitated and passed the baby to Princess Cadance. Twilight Sparkle and her friends don't really like where this is going now...

"You're mistaken my prize. It's the Chosen Ones of Six I wanted! And you did exactly of what I wanted!" He turned and gave Mr. Wicked the order.

Everyone was in shock and concern as they realized that the baby is actually a bait. Zemo wanted Shadow Dragon's prize - Twilight Sparkle and her five friends from the start! And just before the girls could react, his powerful Stare made a huge impact on them. They stood still and calm for the moment. They then shown their eyes in crimson while smiling strangely yet creepy. Ponies became concern and scared of it.

"We are here to obey our master!" Mane Six exclaimed proudly yet bluntly and mindlessly, "All Hail, Zemo!"

"Oh my god... Why are they talking like this?!" Flash Sentry asked in concern.

"Twiley... No!" Shining Armor exclaimed in shock.

Princess Cadance quivered in fear, "What... What did you do to my sister-in-law?! What the hell did you do to them?!"

"His Eyes of Demon Control took a hold on them," Princess Celestia said in concern, "They have no choice but to obey him, even if it means to attack us."

Princess Luna nodded, "This was a trap! And we sprung it for him to get them!"

"No! Not my mummy!" Twinkle exclaimed in concern.

Spike hissed, "Twilight, Rarity and the girls won't do it! Would they? They were good to us..."

"I don't like it either," Sonic said in concern.

"Sunburst, is there anyway to break the spell?" Starlight Glimmer asked in concern.

Sunburst gulped, "I'm afraid I don't have, Starlight! This is an ancient magic spell! Nopony or even Mystic Pony could break it off! Nothing can..."

"Zemo! Let them go! It's me you want!" Ash exclaimed in anger.

Zemo smirked while chuckled in amusement, "You're right. It's you that I wanted. Ladies, enter your Rainbow Mode and attack them! Put them out of commission!"

Ash and his friends gasped in shock. Mane Six entered their Rainbow Mode while smiling darkly yet amusingly. And just before their allies could do anything, the girls charged and attacked them.

Ash and his allies tried to reach and reasoned with Mane Six. But with them under Mr.Wicked's Eyes of Demon Control, the girls have no choice but to attack their own allies brutally and ferociously. Ash and his allies have no choice but to dodge and avoid Mane Six's attacks swiftly and quickly. Luckily, Shining Armor and Princess Cadance held their baby tightly while Ashley held both Spike and Twinkle.

As Zemo and the Masters continued watching the event, he remarked Ash and his allies as 'pitiful' to get beaten by their own heroines. A sudden chill across their faces, as well as noticing Jet remained firm and calm as he blocked and deflected the attacks while defending his allies.

And just before they could do anything, they saw a giant shadow enlarged and loomed on the ground. They turned and found a humanoid warrior with black flight pads and angelic wings worn black metal robotic European Armor with white cape and ancient yet robotic Gundam's helmet-like and mask-like with crimson gem. He wielded a giant crimson axe-like called Extreme Axe Blade. Just before they could do anything, he swung his weapon on the ground, causing some snow blinding their eyes.

With his Eyes of Demon Control blinded, Mane Six broke freed from Wicked's control. The girls were confused and concerned of what has happened. Ash and his allies were surprise yet relief and happy as they charged and hugged the girls tightly yet passionately and happily.

Zemo groaned painfully as he wiped the snow out, "Damn you, Scarlet! You interfered my game!"

"Sorry to ruin it. The game ends today, Baron!" He exclaimed in anger, "Prepare to die!"

Scarlet was about to swing his Extremw Axe Blade at them. But unfortunately, the black smokes emerged. They both disappeared from everyone's sights. Scarlet groaned in anger while Jey remained silent.

"Another time... Another time, old friend..." Zemo said in amusement, "I will return, Ash. I hope you and your friends are prepared for my next trial, old friend..."

Jet groaned, "He got away."

"Like he said," Scarlet said calmly and firmly, "He will be back. Let us go now..."

And just before Twilight Sparkle and her friends could do anything, both the Dark Sacred Knights disappeared from everyone's sights. They were all confuse and concern about the situation yet they were relief that everything is safe and fine especially the baby...

After the crazy adventure and battles, Twilight Sparkle and her friends have survived the worst. They're now at the train station to meet up with Night Light and Twilight Velvet. Ash even recalled his pet into his Summoning Crystal.

"You would not believe the crazy weather that delayed our train. Came out of nowhere." Night Light remarked in amusement. He approached Twilight Sparkle, "I'm just glad you're safe from danger. I was so worried about you especially Shining Armor, Cadance and the baby."

Twilight Sparkle sighed while rolled her eyes in amusement, "Oh, dad..."

"But it was all worth it to see this peaceful little angel!" Twilight Velvet smiled as she approached and tickling the giggled baby, "Awww, so sweet! Come to your grandmare!"

Twilight Velvet levitated and held the baby before shake and rocked her gently. Mane Six and their allies smiled happily to see everything is fine at the end. Suddenly, the baby inhaled of air as she not only sneeze but also unleashed her powerful magic beam again. Everyone but Twilight Sparkle's parents screamed and quickly hit the deck at once before she's gonna blow!

Instead, she sneezed normally before licked her mouth gently. Twilight Sparkle and her friends were in shock and surprised, and even her own parents.

"What was that?" Night Light asked in surprise.

Shining Armor chuckled, "We have Sunburst to thank for that."

"I hope he takes his role as crystaller seriously." Princess Cadance commented in amusement, "Something tells me the baby will need a pony like him to look to for magical advice."

Twilight Velvet sighed while looking at the baby, "Cadance, darling, aren't we gonna name the poor little dear, or are we gonna spend our entire visit just calling her 'the baby'?"

"We were thinking..." Princess Cadance said thoughtfully, "Flurry Heart".

Shining Armor nodded, "You know, to remember the occasion."

"Aw... That is so cute..." Twinkle commented happily.

Ashley nodded, "Yeah... For a girl..."

"I think it's lovely." Twilight Sparkle commented as she gave a kiss on Flurry Heart's head.

Flurry Heart giggled happily. Twilight Sparkle then hugged her parents for the moment while saying goodbye to them. She and her friends including the children boarded the train now. Starlight Glimmer and Sunburst had one last time for chat and moment before they departed.

"Well, I think you're the Crystal Empire's big important wizard," Starlight Glimmer commented, "whether you like it or not."

Sunburst blushed, "I don't know if I'll have time for any wizarding. I'm a crystaller now. That's a big responsibility."

"I can't think of anypony more qualified. Just... promise you'll stay in touch?

"Hm, like I'd ever lose touch with my oldest friend."

Both Starlight Glimmer and Sunburst gave each other a passionate hug before they departed. Twilight Sparkle saw everything from the train's window, and she even given disappointed and guilty looks. The family noticed it.

"What's wrong, Twilight?" Ash asked in concern.

"I don't know," Twilight Sparkle said in concern, "I think I have a lot to learn about being a teacher."

"What are you talking about?" Twinkle asked in shock and concern, "Your lesson went perfectly! Starlight and Sunburst got over their past and rekindled their friendship!"

Ashley nodded, "Yeah! Everything's alright at the end. You should be proud of it."

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "No thanks to me. I know a lot happened. I just wish I could have given my pupil the attention she deserves."

Starlight Glimmer entered the train's hallway as she sat besides with Fluttershy while looking outside of window.

"Well, I know she needed to be put on the right path," Spike admitted calmly. He smiled, "but giving her the space to make her own decisions worked pretty well. Isn't that how Celestia taught you?"

Ash hummed, "Spike does have the point. And look how far you've come? You've made lots of friends. You learned lots of lessons and morality. You defeated most of villains and enemies. You helped and guided the lost souls back on tracks. And best of all, you have us. You should be proud of it, princess..."

Twilight Sparkle thoughtfully before smiled, "You know, I never thought about it! But I guess it is!"

"Maybe you're a better teacher than you thought." Twinkle commented.

Spike nodded, "Yeah. You'll be the best one as Princess Celestia."

Ash nodded before giving Twilight Sparkle a gentle kiss by her cheek. Starlight Glimmer waved to her old friend - Sunburst - one last time. She turned and smiled at her own mentor, as did the latter. The train whistled as it began chuffed and made way back to Ponyville. Everything is fine...

Within the dark chamber, Zemo and Masters of the Evil were chatting.

"The Heroes of Harmony in out control for only few moments until the Damn Scarlet ruined everything." said Moonstone.

"True, But one day Ash, Twilight , and their allies will fall to Great Lord Nightshade." said Zemo as he glared his eyes.

Scarlet and Jet appeared at the Darkness Country. They both continued chatting about not only Starlight Glimmer, but also Zemo and his team. Scarlet hummed calmly upon hearing Jet's report.

"Should we continue keeping an eye on her, my lord?" He asked in concern.

Scarlet huffed firmly, "Continue the surveillance on her. She must have some answers about her master and Shadow Ponies, as well as Zemo and The Masters of Evil. So, it was true. The Herald of Melancholy has escaped from his prison. This mean... He will free the rest."

"What we should do? We don't know where he is or his hidden base?"

"Leave it for now. But keep your eyes and ears sharp of his tactics and movement. He could be near to you, as we speak..."

"Got it. We should alert the others about it."

Scarlet nodded, "Yes, we should. Let's go."

Both marched all the way to their home base. The new adventure and battles to be fought has begun...

END...