"And that's basically what a Celestrian is," I explained to everypony, as we arrived at our next time. They asked me what a Celestrian was after I mentioned the name several times.

"So you're immortal, just like like the Princesses?" asked Rarity.

"Well, not exactly. Not exactly like them, I mean. I'm immortal in that, I don't die unless it's my time, and I age rather slowly. I can still get hurt, and I can still die, but I don't stay dead. I resurrect in a few minutes or so, maybe days or months, but occasionally, in a year or more," I tried to explain as best as I could, but they didn't seem to get most of it. "You'll understand when it happens," I told them, and they nodded. "Also, I think I ate too much pie."

"We all did," said Applejack, and we all chuckled.

Not noticing when we were before, I did now. This place, we were back at the dilapidated ancient castle.

"The Elements of Harmony!" noticed Twilight.

"That means..." I began to say, then turned around as I saw the past mane six walking up the stairs, "That they're here!" I finished, as I pointed in their direction.

"What should we do?" asked Trixie.

"We could scatter, and try to find the Princess that is here," I suggested.

"Can't you just turn us invisible again?" asked Rainbow Dash.

"You saw how well that turned out," I told her. "Hmm, maybe I could....nevermind, dumb idea."

"What is it?" asked Twilight.

"I was thinking of putting you six's minds inside the past six's bodies, but that might not be a good idea," I said.

"It's worth a shot," said Rarity.

"Well if you say so," I told them. "You will still remember everything that's happened, even to this point, but you must still defeat Night Mare Moon. Trixie and I will hide somewhere," I explained. They all nodded in agreement to the plan. As soon as the past six came up the stairs, I merged the future six with them. They were surrounded in a flash of white-ish and pink-ish light. Soon, there was only one set of the mane six. "It worked!" I exclaimed, as Trixie and I ran off to hide behind a stone.

"Now we wait?" asked Trixie.

"Now we wait," I repeated. And so we did. The mane six found the stones, Twilight tried to make the spark but failed, and Night Mare Moon seemingly destroyed the Elements. However, Twilight's friends were already there with her, so the Elements immediately reacted. They activated, and surrounded the ponies.

"What? This can't be!" yelled Night Mare Moon. The ponies fired their Elemental rainbow beam at Night Mare Moon, the room was filled with light, but the strangest thing happened. Night Mare Moon remained. She wasn't defeated. The ponies touched the ground again, and noticed this.

"How--?" began Twilight, but was soon interrupted by Night Mare Moon's maniacal laughter.

"Hahahaha! You're puny Elements cannot stop me!" exclaimed Night Mare Moon.

"Maybe not the Elements of Harmony," I said, "but the element of surprise!" I lunged at Night Mare Moon. She was momentarily stunned, and I took advantage of that. I lunged at her once more and hit her. I was going for a third time, but she recovered herself, and used her magic to stop me. I was surrounded by a dark blue and purple-ish outline and flung at the wall. I hit it pretty hard and slid down.

"GREEN!" yelled the mane six.

"I'm alright. Good thing my watch is impact-proof, and proof everything else too," I said as I got up.

"Ah, so the famed 'Hero of the Multiverse' has come to try and stop me? I'm honored, but you cannot win!" thundered Night Mare Moon.

"Meh," I muttered as I got up. I changed to my Celestrian form, "That's better."

"So you are indeed a shape-shifter?" asked Night Mare Moon.

"Well, I guess you could say that," I responded, "but enough talk! I shall liberate Princess Luna!" And with that, I charged at her. I had no idea what I was doing, to be honest. Magic engulfed me once more, and I was sent flying back to the wall. "Ugh," I muttered once more. And the cycle of 'once more' continued as I kept trying to charge at her. From Night Mare Moon's view, I could most likely be seen as stubborn. But to Twilight and her friends, I was persistent.

"Would you like to continue?" mocked Night Mare Moon, as I got up from the same wall for the 50th time. I didn't reply, and leaped at her this time. She was surprised, and I managed to grab her from the neck. She started to shake me off, but I clung to her. I was eventually tiring out, however.

"Getting...dizzy..." I said, as I started to lose grip.

With one final shake from Night Mare Moon, she yelled "GET OFF!" and I was flung down to the ground in front of her. I fell on my back, and pain surged through me. I couldn't get up, but I could still watch as Night Mare Moon was walking up to me. "You are quite the stubborn one, aren't you?" she asked with a hint of sarcasm.

"No..." I managed to say, "I-I'm persistent." I held my head up, but I saw her two fore-hooves up high above me. Then, Night Mare Moon brought her hooves down and crushed my chest. "AAAGHH!" I jabbered. I was trying to remove her hooves from my chest, but the pain was too great. My hands fell to my side, my head down with a loud *thump*, and I was losing consciousness. Twilight couldn't stand to see this any longer, so she galloped at full speed towards Night Mare Moon. Her friends followed suit.

"Ah-ah-ah! Any closer and you're dear friend here gets it!" thundered Night Mare Moon. Twilight stopped in her tracks, and so did the rest of the gang.

"Don't hurt him!" bellowed Twilight.

"D-Don't worry a-about me, Twilight...Defeat Ni-ight Mare M-Moon at all c-costs..." I managed to say. Night Mare Moon got off me, and slowly levitated me by my neck using her magic. "Gak!"

"Stop it!" screamed Fluttershy.

"Yeah, put him down!" demanded Rainbow Dash.

"Leave him outta this!" yelled Applejack.

"Hm-hm-hm, as you wish," replied Night Mare Moon. She looked at me once more, seeing pain and a tiny dash of fear in my eyes, before lifting me up high. I almost touched the ceiling, when she slammed me down to the ground, leaving a pretty big crater in the ground. Debris flew everywhere, but the ponies avoided it with no problem. Trixie wanted to come out and help, but she knew she couldn't, it would make things worse.

"GREEN!" cried the mane six once more. No response. Everything was quiet. This silence stayed for a while. They looked down inside the crater, but it was too deep. I was nowhere to be seen.

"Your precious hero is gone! Now truly, the night will last forever!" declared Night Mare Moon triumphantly. Despite all the pain I felt, I started to rise. I could not allow such a thing to happen. I felt a strange sensation go throughout my entire body as I levitated up and out of my crater. "Wha-? How can this be?"

"I'm still alive," I said. "because I never give up. And I shall not let you win!" All of the mares stood back in astonishment, but Night Mare Moon also stepped back in fear. Light began to engulf me and the mane six, and I was changed back to pony form. We all levitated with light surrounding us and then the strangest thing happened: A golden crown with a green jewel at the top- that was in the shape of a spiral staircase- appeared on my head.

"What is this?" asked Night Mare Moon and I simultaneously. Then, Night Mare Moon speculated, "A seventh Element? Is it possible...Could it be?"

"What?" I asked, annoyed.

"It's the Element of Perseverance!" shouted Celestia. If we could, we would've turned around to face Celestia, but we were preparing what I like to call a 'variation' of "Final Color Blaster".

As Night Mare Moon stared full of trepidation, I told her once more, "As I said before, I'm persistent." And with that, the mane six and I fired the rainbow laser at her. The rainbow engulfed her, as she started screaming. But then, it was all over. Luna was liberated from the nightmare she became. Celestia went over to her sister, and the two hugged. The mares and I fell down to the ground.

I dusted myself off as Twilight asked, "Why didn't the Elements of Harmony work the first time?"

I then explained to everyone, "I believe it was because of me." They looked at me obviously confused. "I mean, I shouldn't have merged the future you with the past you. If I didn't do that, the 'spark' would of happened. The 'spark' that didn't happen because you already knew that these ponies were your friends. You didn't realize they were your true friends like you were supposed to, hence why the Elements still activated, but didn't work." They seemed pleased with my explanation, as was I. "But I just altered the future by making a seventh Element."

"Speaking of that," began Twilight, "How did you know that was the Element of Perseverance?" asked Twilight to Princess Celestia.

"It was part of the prophecy of Green. It said he would stop the rising evil darkness, while also creating a seventh Element," explained Celestia.

"Was Night Mare Moon really the rising evil darkness? If so, then I have absolutely no reason for being here, since these six would have stopped her anyways," I reasoned.

"No, I don't think that my sister was the one you had to face. The prophecy was received by many other Gods you know, not just me." My mind stopped for a second, trying to process what Celestia just said.

"You mean--"

"Yes, I am one of the Gods that watches over this domain. As is Luna, but you know her case..." she looked at her sister sadly while saying the last part.

"So, you said that other Gods received the prophecy, I'm assuming it didn't mention the Elements of Harmony, since they are just part of this universe and none else."

"Actually, since they make a powerful weapon, the Gods know of their existence."

"Oh, well that makes sense. Anyways, the prophecy, it speaks of a rising evil darkness that I must stop, while creating a seventh Element. Does that mean I have to create many 'seventh' elements in the other universes too?"

"No, that was just in this world. The prophecies that the other Gods have may require you to do some other things."

"Ok. I'm guessing this rising darkness is going to be multi-dimensional, since other Gods know about it. I'm also assuming, that I may have to make more friends that will aid me on my quest to defeat this monster. Speaking of monster, I faced a weird looking monster when first time-traveling to save Twilight. Could that have been the evil, or was that a minion or something?"

"You are correct, your friends will help you along the way. As for the monster you faced, it may indeed be just a minion. But enough of this, we must find the present Luna so that we can finally go back to our own time. We may discuss this later." I was right then, this was the present Celestia merged with her past self (apparently, she and her past self were here watching when I merged the past ponies to the future ponies) who was comforting the past Luna, who seemed to understand most of what we were saying.

"Right then, let's get going! Then we can make a 'We're-back-from-being-thrown-across-time' party!" suggested Pinkie Pie.

"You really are random..." I said. "But first thing's first, I have to separate you from your past selves so that they may continue to live in the past. They will remember defeating Night Mare Moon as it was supposed to happen, but Luna will know the truth. That is, if her majesty wishes?"

"No, I'd rather forget this so as not to sound crazy when asked what happened. Or worse, be burdened with lying to my subjects, assuming they accept me back of course," replied Luna.

"I understand," I told her. At this point, Trixie was standing along side the mane six.

"Thanks Green, for freeing me from the monstrosity inside me. I wish you all the best of luck in finding...me," said Luna, chuckling at the last comment. We all stifled a laugh, feeling it was much needed.

"How'd ja recover so quickly from yer injuries?" asked Applejack.

"I used a healing spell," I answered. "Well then, let's separate you all!" I cast the spell to separate them, and in a flash of white and pink again, the past ponies appeared, all unconscious.

"Don't worry, I'll be sure to let them know what happened," winked Luna.

"Alright, but I need to make you forget what truly went on here. Are you sure you want to do this?" I asked Princess Luna. She simply nodded. I cast an amnesia spell, and she too went unconscious. "Don't worry, I'll cast a wake up spell that'll work in 10 seconds, so as to give us time to leave." And so I did. Then, we jumped into a time portal with my remark, "I sure hope it isn't as hard to get Luna as it was to get you, Princess Celestia."

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We arrived at a familiar bridge at night. The moon was full, looking as pretty as ever. I knew all too well where and when we were; Night Mare Night.

"I can't believe that you made a new Element, but still didn't get a Cutie Mark!" blurted Rarity, disrupting my thoughts.

"Yeah, me neither." I responded.

"You really oughta get one, so as to blend in better," retorted Rainbow Dash.

"It would certainly be weird to see a full grown stallion without a Cutie Mark," added Fluttershy.

"Okay, I get it. I'll ask the Cutie Mark Crusaders for help later, but right now, we need to focus on finding Princess Luna." As I said that, I realized all this time, I've only been with the mane six, Trixie, Spike, and the Princesses. Nopony else. "I gotta get out more," I concluded, laughing in my head.

"Well, since we are indeed in the festival of Night Mare Night, we may find Princess Luna in the town," hinted Twilight.

"Well, the thing is, with you nine here, it would be hard to go into town without messing up the time-line. It would be best if you hid, since you insist on continuing with me on this quest," I told them.

"Sure, but where would we hide where we won't be seen?" asked Spike.

"Hmm, try behind those bushes over there," I said as I pointed in front of me.

"Seriously?" bawled Rainbow Dash.

"Seriously," I smirked. The gang went over to the bushes with Rainbow Dash muttering something. They all hid at once and right on cue, too, as somepony in particular was approaching the bridge. I decided to hide myself as well, at least for now, under the bridge. The pony who was coming was none other than Princess Luna herself. Not the present one, but the sad and lonely past one. She went up the bridge and sat there, staring intently at the moon with a sad look on her face.

"Somethin' buggin' ya?" I asked her.

"Who said that?" asked Luna in her Canterlot voice.

"Just a humble follower and servant of Princess Luna," I replied, coming out from under the bride and showing myself to her.

"Then why hast thou hidden from us? Art thou frightened as well?" demanded Luna.

"I came out to see you, didn't I? Of course I'm not scared of you! Why would I be scared of someone as magnificent as yourself?"

"Thou liest!"

"Bien sûr que non! I mean, of course not! I don't get why the others are afraid of such-" (I was going for beauty, but instead went with,)" a marvelous Princess," I lied of course. I knew that these ponies liked getting scared. After all, it is kinda fun. The Princess eyed me carefully, as if trying to tell if I was lying (which is rather hard since I'm wearing sunglasses), and I was going closer to her. I was going to try and speak with her.

"Art thou an alicorn like ourselves?"

"Well, there's a funny thing about that..." I tried explaining to her that I wasn't, but since there was no other term for a winged and horned pony, I just stuck with it. "Why are you out here, anyway? Shouldn't you be enjoying the festivities?" I tried to genuinely show concern for her well being, and it worked. She trusted me.

"It hath been 1000 years, and the traditions have changed a lot. We are not familiar with the new customs, as you can tell we still use the old Canterlot voice. Because of that, we seem like a stranger to these ponies. But on top of all that, because they know us as Night Mare Moon, they are still scared of us."

"Look, I know how thou feelest- I mean how you feel. I had a friend who also dealt with the same problem, but she actually lived through the time. She hates the language, saying it 'changes too often', but she was right. Anyways, what I'm getting at is..." I couldn't possibly tell her the truth, could I? If I told her now, Twilight would-

My thoughts were interrupted by Luna, "Thou art saying?"

"That you should try to understand these ponies. They only saw you as Night Mare Moon, of course they're going to fear you. But you should try to fit in, nonetheless." She smiled at me, finally understanding what she needed to do. I smiled back sheepishly. "The night sure is pretty," I commented.

"Dost thou meaneth that?" asked Princess Luna. I looked back at her. For a while I was lost in her beauty, her mane blending with the night sky.

"Yes, of course! You know, I've always been more of a night person. Whenever I see the full moon- as it is now- I just can't help but notice how beautiful it is. That, and along with the magnificent night sky filled with all those gorgeous stars flicker away, it just gets to me. It's all so, (other than hard to put in words) astonishing. Just like..." I had to cut myself off there. Luna was blushing so much, she looked like a tomato. I can't make a girlfriend here! I thought. I'm not allowed to!

"Thou speaketh such marvelous words..." remarked Princess Luna. She leaned in closer to me, and I leaned back. Probably a big mistake, thinking it would upset her into thinking I was a liar and was still afraid of her, but it didn't. She pulled me closer to her and kissed me on the cheek. Phew, at least she didn't kiss me on the lips. It was then that the past Twilight came, in her 'Star Swirl the Bearded' costume.

"Hey Princess Lu--" she stopped, and then stared at me. "Who are you?" I got an 'Oh sh**'feeling but Princess Luna answered before I could.

"He is but a humble follower and servant to thy Princess, Luna."

"But then, why is he so close to you?" asked Twilight. At this, I was terribly embarrassed. She could tell.

"He hath been helping us understand why you ponies cower before us."

"I think you should go with her, so as to, uh, 'practice' with your newfound knowledge," I told Luna. At this, she agreed. And so, both mares went into town. I let out a sigh and thought, "That was a close one. In fact, way to close for comfort."

"You truly are kind-hearted," said a voice coming from above. It was the present Princess Luna.

"Oh," I started, "You saw all that?" I said sheepishly. She could tell I was blushing deeply, and she too, blushed a little.

"Yes, it was certainly...something." That's when I thought 'Oh crud' again. "Do not worry, I am not mad at you. I am glad that you actually cared enough about me to tell me all that. Did you truly mean it? All of what you said about the night?" she asked me.

"Yes, I did. Back home, the moon looks beautiful, but is nothing cpmpared to this one. But the moon is even less compared to..." I had to cut myself off again. Don't want anypony to get the wrong idea, but I feel I was too late.

"Do go on, Green. I insist you finish your last sentence," tempted Luna.

"A certain mare..." I muttered. 'What am I doing?' I asked myself. As if my luck couldn't get any worse, Luna slowly approached me as she landed. "Uh, Princess?"

"Yes?"

"We should really get going..." I mumbled.

"Should we?" smirked Luna, now extremely close to my face.

"Eep! Y-yes!" I squeaked. Seriously? How was a confident adventurer like me getting toyed with by her?

"Do we have to?" complained Luna, as she suddenly pulled back faster than she pulled in. That was unexpected.

"Erm, yes, we do." I can't believe it. I was getting aroused by her...I shivered at the mere thought of such a thing. I tried not to comment on her pretty eyes, and told the rest of the gang to come out of their hiding place.

"Ya certainly seem t'have a 'thing' for Luna," smirked Applejack with a smug face. I tried to give her an irritated look, but I gave her a 'that's what it seemed like, huh?' look.

"What was going on out there, sister?" asked Celestia, as if she didn't already know the answer.

"I was toying with Green and messing with his emotions. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that," she replied.

"It's ok. Y-You can't mess with something that's not there, right?" I joked sheepishly. It seemed to work, however, since everypony started laughing, including Spike. I laughed awkwardly, too. I was still shaken up by what happened. 'What would of happened if she...?' Those thoughts went away as Princess Luna turned to face Trixie.

"You're going to be in a lot of trouble," she told Trixie.

"Don't worry, she's sorry," I said. "And I believe her."

"Well then, I do believe it is high time we leave. We will discuss everything once we get back to the castle," declared Celestia. We nodded in agreement and jumped into what I thought would be the final portal for the day. I was wrong, horribly wrong. Some mysterious force messed with the time portal and I ended up going into a different time. All I could hear was the screaming of, "GREEN!!" After all that, I blanked out. Next Chapter: 5. Discord Meets Green Estimated time remaining: 56 Minutes