//------------------------------// // The Brainwashed & Powerful Trixie // Story: The Revenge of Tirek // by Matthew Stone //------------------------------// Tails lost sense of direction. Either or not being at Canterlot, he must go somewhere trustworthy and safe. Eventually, he sees a castle made like it’s covered in diamonds. The Crystal Empire. He flies down, having his speed lower as he navigates for a platform to land on. As he comes to the section where the crystal pegasis fly off and land, Ian walks around the area, noticing Tails coming in. The fox lands hard to the ground, but Ian comes in front, helping him stop to lower his speed. Tails then stands still on the ground, with Ian holding him in place. “Rough trip?” the dog asks the fox. “Very.” Tails answers. Just then, Celestia, Luna, and Cadence arrive to the landing zone as soon as they discovered the fox flying from the balcony they stood on. The princesses inspect the fox, in reasonable suspicion. “Are you brainwashed, or not?” Celestia asks. “Not. Broke free from Cosmos’ spell.” Tails replies, “She probably won’t hesitate to make another evil me.” “You have practiced enough power to fight these wretched spells from what I can remember.” Luna believes, “You look safe enough.” “Where are Twilight and the others?” Tails asks. “Shining Armor and Mokuba went to meet Twilight and others at Canterlot.” Cadence answers. “They’ll be inspecting Manhattan to search for any survivors afterwards.” Luna adds. “Think I should get to both these places?” Tails asks. “I think so.” Celestia nods, “But be careful. More spheres might be scanning through the skies.” “Thanks for the heads up.” Tails waves, as flying off. “I better follow along, just to make sure he’s safe.” Luna said to her sister. Celestia nods, and Luna keeps her distance from Tails while flying. “Have you spoke to Leo about how Discord is behaving?” Celestia asks Ian. “Well…. we saw him trying to take an overdose….” Ian shudders. Celestia whimpers along with this too. “Leo told me he got the message from Spike as well.” Ian says the good news, “The potion will also help with removing the corruption spells from the other ponies.” “Thank heaven.” Celestia sighs. “Is there anything else you want me to do?” the dog asks. “Just go comfort Discord with your friend Leo.” Cadence suggests, “We will need help looking at our stock about what needs to be added to the potion. And everypony in the village told me they felt like contributing. Just be sure to look after their safety and environment as well.” “That’s why Leo and I am here.” Ian nods, “I think I better search through the castle too though. You know, in case the crystals are for the…” “And for intruders.” Cadence adds. As Ian leaves, Cadence and Celestia are alone on the platform. “This… is far more than a test.” Cadence lets Celestia know. “And what would I solve next?” Celestia thinks out loud, “My ponies always depended on me. But… I don’t know what to do now. Tirek…. released again…. This is too much for me to bear…” Cadence places her hoof on the princess’ shoulder. “My guards are keeping our supplies secure.” Cadence says, “We’ll use whatever we got to hold unknown enemies back from this kingdom until we think of how to protect Discord and the citizens.” Celestia nods. “I want everypony to be safe… that’s all I want.” Celestia wept, “The same with Discord….” Twilight is coming up the stairs from the lower library, full of hope and planning for the next steps. It was also in the middle of the stairs when Fireblaze approaches up to her. “So Twilight, will the spell… if you found it…. will it cure our friends… even Discord?” he asks. “Of course it will.” Twilight says, “Now we must share this to Zecora so we can create it. “That sounds good.” Fireblaze smiles. It’s now in an abandoned town of Hoffington, where Trixie is warming up her own herbal tea on her fireplace. She does the usual home life. She always camps with her wagon wherever she does her magic shows. “Making tea, great and powerful com artist?” a mysterious voice asks. Trixie turns to see that Sunset Shimmer is there in front of her. “Oh, well hello.” she said in surprise, “Do sit down. The great, apologetic Trixie always expects…” “I know.” Sunset sighs, “Rosemary… is it?” “Youthberry, if you’re guessing the flavor.” the female wizard responds. Sunset then sips the tea she’s given from her as she sits down. “So, what are you doing back in this world?” Trixie asks Sunset. “Have you heard about Discord’s suicide attempt first off?” Sunset asks. Trixie drops her teapot in shock. Though she has her magic fix it up. “He WHAT? Sure he was evil once, but why do that to himself? It’s wrong.” she sobs for him. “That’s what I said to myself when I heard about it too.” Sunset replies, “I still stay hidden when sneaking into Equestria, and I heard the news through the streets. And…” “What?” Trixie asks. “Once again, Ponyville is taken over.” Sunset tells her, “I just observed some red skinned, horned boy ordering some set of balls to surround the place.” “V!” Trixie shouts. “You heard of him?” Sunset asks. “Know him!” Trixie answers, “We have no time!” She then runs into her wagon to get her things. She then comes out, determined and gruff in front of her acquaintance. “I say to go to Canterlot to…” “Warn Celestia?” Sunset Shimmer finishes for her, “Why not Twilight? She’s already there.” “Oh. That will work too.” Trixie grins. Sunset then turns around, noticing something off. Gilda is in front of them. But the female griffon isn’t alone. Trixie especially frowns when she sees Prince Everest approaching by Gilda. “A good surprise to see you two, right here in this rotten ruins cape.” Everest chuckles. “Wait, Gilda? You’re hanging out with a mean prince?” Sunset asks in shock, “What’s going on here?” “Wait, he’s a prince?” Trixie asks in surprise, when looking at Everest, “I never even heard of you.” “Never heard of me? Geez.” Everest snarls. “This is Prince Everest of the griffon kingdom.” Gilda introduces, “He wishes to give you two permission to entertain his citizens.” “That’s really nice, but we must…” Sunset tries to decline. “But it will be an honor if you arrive.” Everest smiles, “I’ll pay handsomely too. A thousand bits, maybe?” “A THOUSAND?” Trixie beams. “Trixie, I told you everything that happened. Can’t this wait?” Sunset grumbles. “But it’s just one show.” Trixie tries to negotiate, “Can’t we just do… one?” Sunset sighs in annoyance. She knows helping Twilight is more important, so she’ll be going. However, Trixie already took the bait. “Do what you like…” Sunset sighs. “Then I’LL go.” Trixie tells Everest. “Good. Don’t be late.” Everest said. Trixie then prepares her wagon, and makes a magical meatball to pull it like a carriage. Meanwhile, Everest observes Sunset heading toward the direction to Canterlot. The prince then looks at the brainwashed Gilda. “Trixie will be following into my trap.” Everest whispers to her, “Make sure Sunset doesn’t get close to succeeding.” “Yes master.” Gilda moans. As Trixie starts her trip, Gilda follows Sunset from behind, without having her knowing. Trixie’s wagon comes close to the gated entrance of the griffon kingdom. Everest walks peacefully up front, having Trixie feel satisfied that going through the walls is safe. The magician pony feels weirded out though. She doesn’t see any griffon citizen in the streets as she pulls through the dirt road. At the end, Everest stands in the middle of the empty road. Trixie just stays seated on her wagon stool, feeling the movements of the gate doors closing behind her. She then has her magic erase the meatball wheel of her transportation vehicle. WOOSH! Trixie then looks around in shock as she sees ropes lassoing around her body by the other griffon soldiers. She then sees the sinister look on Everest’s face. “HEY! What is the meaning of this?” she yelps. Prince Everest comes up to her slowly. “Oh, my friend just wants to give you something.” he replies, snickering. As Trixie gets pulled down and tied up, she sees King Sombra leaning out through the alley shadows, smiling. His appearance becomes vivid, which makes Trixie really afraid. “SOMBRA?” Trixie screams. “AH Trixie. I Know you remember me, and you did use my Alicorn Amulet. Now let me give YOU something” Sombra soothes. Then, he gives her a grisly image of her fears, as it enters into her mind. She begins to scream, as she feels her body sucked through the green hole of hatred and abuse. Trixie then sees the unreal images of the main six and their friends, telling her that they don’t want her anywhere near them or anywhere, and that she’s still evil. “WHY? WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESRVE THIS?” Trixie yells in pain. Then, her eyes began to glow with green, and darkness comes out her eyes…. as she is now under Sombra’s control. Tirek then steps out of the shadows of the alleyway, looking down upon the fearful magician. “Good work Sombra. Now we must find Sunset Shimmer.” he said, “Until then, Trixie will be working for us. HAHAHAHAHAHA!”