//------------------------------// // Conflict // Story: Keyblades in Equestria // by Zeryurijin //------------------------------// Everything had gone so well as according to the plan. Thanks to Mych's thought of lending the Keyblade's power to amplify Twilight's teleportation, the group was able to travel from the library, all the way to the castle in Canterlot. The unicorn knew where to place everyone, the throne room as Celestia had mentioned where they were holed up. Everything was working out fine. That is. . until the process of emerging. Some dark strong pulse interrupted Twilight's magic. As the group appeared, the shock wave caused by the doors being torn down, split them up and knocked them all into separate corners. Zavier was on one side with Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Rarity. Mych was on the other, holding an unconcious Twilight while Applejack and Rainbow Dash could only watch on. All kept hidden, Mych at times, had to tug Rainbow Dash from wanting to just burst out there, as Nightmare Moon dispatched the guards. No one could intervene as she bound their Princess up and gloat about her triumph. The last line was crossed when Nightmare then sought to amuse herself by torturing Celestia. Zavier had been feeling it ever since it started. Some power was stirring within Mych, his facial features were struggling to maintain composure. He was always calm and collected even in situations past, where the events were far more severe. This was not like him. The more Celestia was being beaten down and taunted, the more his body language was twitching, on edge, ready to burst. Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy had taken interest as had Applejack and Rainbow Dash. This was. . unbecoming of Mych's demeanor, something was pushing from inside. It didn't take her long to put it together and the realization had struck her like a boulder. The dark energy distrupted Twilight's concentration causing the spell to end abruptly. She's out cold while Mych is acting strange. There is a conflict of auras inside him struggling for control. The keyblade's power. . . the relationship between Twilight and the Princess. . . .oooh damn. Her conciousness is inside Mych! And with what is already there. . . .Oh. shi-! Nightmare Moon just stared at the stranger. Its physical appearance reminded the dark alicorn of her master's build. But without that cloak and cowl to mask his visage. There was also a mix of auras coursing through this one. That didn't change the fact that what it was bearing in its hand was harmless. Some faint fear stirred within her heart, a fear that her fellow dark allies could sense and know all to well. . .it was a threat. And so long as this thing stood before her with it, it was a menace. "Ha! Me. .fear you? Fool! Have you no IDEA who you are addressing?! I am Nightmare Moon! And I will not be denied my prize!" The Heartless and Nobodies started to move forward, but a stomp of her hoof halted their advance,"No!. .this one is mine! Gather the princesses and eliminate any pony who gets in your way. .GO!" They moved around and went to gather what their leader had instructed them to, leaving the pair to just glare at one another,"Hmph!.. .miserable wretch.. I'll take even greater pleasure watching you su-" It lunged at her with impossible speeds. Nightmare barely had time to bring up a barrier as the item in question came down hard, driving her. . her into the floor by a couple of inches, the impact creating a small crater from the blow. It snarled at her, its voice sounding like two speaking at the same time,"You harmed Celestia. . You'll PAY FOR THIS!" Another weapon appeared in the other hand (It could wield two?!) And quickly drove Nightmare Moon back, its blade shattering her defense like rock to glass. The alicorn hissed in anger and summoned her pools, the dark claws lunging at her opponent. It ported here and there, slashing through those arms like nothing, screeches of pain was all her efforts were rewarded with. And then it went on the offense again. . . . The Heartless and Nobodies rushed a weakened Celestia, her sister still huddled nearby. They would have succeeded where it not for Zavier's intervention. She left the company of the ponies blocking their path with her Keyblade drawn,"Beat it. . .before I send you all packing." The Dusks snarled and leapt at her, the Dragoons' flew high to attempt to take her from the sky. The Soldiers rushed while the Heavy Armors brought up the flanks. Celestia watched as this other being merely brought her weapon up, hand resting upon its blade and uttered,"Release!" A quick flash of light and her clothing change: Wrapped in white and silver attire, Zavier floated by some magical means while her Keyblades spun in front of her palms. She darted among her adversaries and Celestia watched as she cut them down in an impressive display of skill. Those weapons in her hands hummed with a gentle light and each dark creature cut down was gone, leaving a heart to drift to the sky. The silver creatures fared no better as she avoided them with grace and the Keyblade struck them down. What Nobodies and Heartless that were not part of the assault, managed to slip around in an attempt to steal the princess away. . only to find a tanned pony with a hat, a white unicorn using magic to hold a small boulder and a cyan pegasus standing there blocking their way,"Where do you think your going?" The pegasus said with a smirk. Dusks lunged at them. . only to find Applejack's hind legs knocking them off their feet and sending them across the floor. Rarity hounded the small Heartless with the small boulder she carried, smashing them when they tried to flatten themselves upon the floor. Rainbow Dash for her part, heckled and harried the Dragoon's above, who were screeching in anger as this bothersome pest was out performing them in the air and delivering kicks and blows when she could. This left Fluttershy to tend to Twilight who was still un-responsive. The yellow pegasus was nervous and trembling, unsure of what to do. Until Celestia beckoned,"Bring her here, Fluttershy. . and my sister as well." The pony nodded,"O. .ok." she meeped. Tucked under her injured wing, the alicorn looked down as Fluttershy shivered,"I. .I don't know what happened your majesty. One minute we were coming here. .the next we were thrown on either side of your room." The pegasus squeaked as Celestia hugged the pony against her body,"It's alright Fluttershy. I am just relieved you and your new friends were able to make it." A low groan sounded, drawing their attention as the Thorn Armor collapsed, Zavier standing there, with her weapons poised. She turned and made her way back, bowing to the pony before them,"Princess Celestia I persume?" she asked. The alicorn nodded, amazed this one knew her name already,"T. .that is me child. Tell me. . how did you. . .oooh." She started to collapse upon the ground, Fluttershy gasping in shock as the others huddled around,"Princess!" Zavier was there, a hand upon her majestic body, tracing a few fingers along her neck, checking the pulse,"She's been poisoned. . .the thorns.. .and she's pretty hurt." Rarity spoke,"But. . we never gathered any first aide kits. . and the hospital is probably in ruin. She won't make it." Zavier nodded,"Nothing I can't handle, Rarity." Gently laying her head down, she backed up and poised her Keyblade above their ruler, the ponies watching in worry, "Purge." she whispered. A gentle wind blew around them, Fluttershy squeaking as she clung to Rainbow Dash tightly. She struggled and had her friend loosen her grip before the pegasus crushed the air from her lungs.Applejack listened as her princess's weak breathing grew stronger, but still in pain. Zavier then whirled her Keyblade around in an arc and touched the horn,"Curaga." A green circle appeared around them, and a soft hum of warmth filled their bodies. They watched as the injuries on Celestia's body faded, the tattered wings become whole once again and her colors brighter.Even her right leg was mended and soon her eyes opened once more. Backing off to give her space, they watched as Celestia unfurled her wings to stretch and then shake herself down,"Thank you my friend." She said to Zavier who, in turn bowed,"Your welcome, your majesty." A shudder along the walls as the castle shook drew their attention to the end of the throne room. Mych was flung back only to land on his feet while digging both Keyblades into the floor, tearing up two trenches as he halted the effects of the back lash. Nightmare Moon stumbled in, eyes burning with fury and anger, her coat and wings marked by the Keyblade's touch,"Insufferable. . bothersome. . .gnat!" The dark alicorn was breathing hard. This damn creature had been pushing her too hard. The arms failed her, the dark fires she hurled were met with that damn weapon destroying them. Even her horn was proving a mistake for each time she tried to strike him, those cursed items struck back. . and their effects burned! Eyes darted to where Celestia and Luna were. .and widened. . She was up! And fully healed! Its not possible. Her minions had given Celestia good thrashing. And the poison she infected her body should have kept her down. This wasn't happening! "NOOOOOO!" She brought her front hooves up and smashed the ground in front, driving a tremor along towards them. Zavier was quick on her feet, driving the Keyblade down and unleashing her own power to counter this one. Mych rushed in with a snarl, catching the Nightmare Moon off guard. She cried out as those blades hammered her body repeatedly then gasped sharply as he crossed the blades against her neck,"Never more." it said. The slash was finished and Nightmare cried as the impact sent her tumbling along the floor, crashing into the ruined wall where the doors once stood. It hurt too much. The wounds sustained were taking too much effect on the alicorn to be able to mount another attack. Footsteps drew tire eyes up as she lay crumpled to see it approach, those infernal weapons clenched tightly in hand,"W. .wait. . . " she barely whispered. "No.. .never again. This ends Nightmare Moon. You'll never harm Princess Celestia or ANY pony in all of Equestria." She shook her head with weak replies of ,"Wait.. wait, wait, wait, wait." Cringing against the wall while the creature rose one blade up to drive through her, the fear of death for once was a reality for the dark alicorn. "MYCHASI STOP!" The hand wavered as it turned its head looking to the source of that call. Zavier stood there at the entrance to the throne room, eyes set and Keyblade in hand,"Remember your training and cease this! This is not you!" He grunted, one hand rising to clutch his face as though to dispel some lliusion that had been pulled over the eyes. Nightmare Moon saw an opening and a dark grin played across her muzzle, Now is my chance to strike him down while he is distracted! She started to summon another Dark Flame. . .only to find herself staring at his hand palm out, fingers poised like a dragon's claw ready to strike, as one formed in front of those shocked eyes perfectly. The impact of it range so close, hurtled her through the remains of the wall and sent her tumbling into the courtyard. Zavier rushed as Mych was pre-occupied. He felt her move and turned with a growl only to find her hands on both his arms,"Restraint!" she hissed and two marks appeared. A symbol formed under his feet as a barrier went up, his growl of surprise was met with lightning based chains that bound him. Mych roared at Zavier, shattering the remaining windows as she bound him immobile, taking his Keyblade from him. She then struck him on the head with the handle, knocking him out cold and leaving him slumped in a kneeling position. No pony dared to move as they watched this. Zavier left him there and merely made her way over to where Twilight still was. Taking Mych's Keyblade, she touched her horn with the hilt and a transfer of power was felt. Twilight opened her eyes with a sudden gasp and bolted upright, hoof on her chest as she breathed heavily Her friends cheered as they surrounded the unicorn, thankful she was back and in good health. Celestia watched all of this before turning to see Zavier sit on the foot of the stairs and stare at the walls. "This is gonna be one hell of a report back to Master Sid when this is all over." In the courtyard, Nightmare Moon limped over to a dark portal, one she conjoured up with what little power she could call forth,"This. . . isn't. .over." she snarled under her breath before slipping through the gate, leaving Canterlot to return to her master. . .in defeat.