Magic and Games.

The cutie mark crusaders are once again trying to help a fellow blank flank, find his destiny.

When he suddenly disappears with no signs, they'll have to figure out what happened to him before it's too late!

When Scootaloo comes up with a crazy idea to try entering a game to find him, the three crusaders arrive in a place not like the Ponyville they've known, and they'll have to find Wild Ace if they want to return home again.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story is in the PROCESS of being rewritten, and will be posted with a new version at some point. Thank you all for your understanding and patience.

Edited by: https://www.fimfiction.net/user/275628/EverfreePony

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Chapter 1 (Edited) · 29th Jan 2018 · 1,573 words
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Chapter 3: Learning the Game. · 29th Jan 2018 · 2,920 words
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Chapter 4: Level Two · 29th Jan 2018 · 2,021 words
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Chapter 5: Dangers · 11th Feb 2018 · 3,162 words
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Chapter six: Level Five · 10th Jan 2019 · 1,913 words
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Chapter 7: The strength of your Heart · 28th Jan 2019 · 4,456 words
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stormpony rail 654

stormpony rail 654 #1 · Feb 2nd, 2018 · · · Chapter 4: Level Two ·

I like this magic and games story and your welcome.

Kichi

Kichi #2 · Feb 13th, 2018 · · · Chapter 5: Dangers ·

Well, it's a good fic I have to say it.

Nailah

Nailah #3 · Feb 13th, 2018 · · · Chapter 5: Dangers ·

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Thank you!

Golden Fang Ryu Shenron

Golden Fang Ryu Shenron #4 · Jun 12th, 2018 · · · Chapter 1 (Edited) ·

“I don't know but I see it on the shows Rarity watches all the time. Who knows what could've happened to him. Heck, he might've even just vanished or ran away.” explained Sweetie Belle.

Huh...had no idea Rarity was into that stuff .

“Maybe we should use the dice.” suggested Scootaloo as she picked up two dice and rolled them onto the board game. At first it seemed like nothing happened, but then almost in the blink of an eye, a narrator spoke out of nowhere and Apple Bloom was in armor, and Sweetie Belle looked like a mage, and apprently Scootaloo was her guard pony.

Just like in the cover art picture !

“Really? I'll try.” smiled Scootaloo as she lifted her wings up and began hovering in the sky and a huge smile spread across her lips. “I can fly. Oh my gosh this is epic!”

Oh...oh Scootaloo.

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Golden Fang Ryu Shenron #5 · Jun 12th, 2018 · · · chapter 2: Level One ·

“Woo!!! I knew it! I knew this was my destiny.” he smiled towards himself, he couldn't wait to tell the CMC about this.

I wouldn’t be surprised if it was, Ace...since you do seem to love 🎮...just like another certain colt.

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Golden Fang Ryu Shenron #6 · Jun 12th, 2018 · · · Chapter 3: Learning the Game. ·

Scootaloo was too excited about flying to even be worried about her spear skills right now. She looked on ahead able to see more of the landscape then either of her two fellow crusaders. The grass felt so real and fresh, the smell of it lingered even in the open sky. The clouds moved all on their own without having to be moved by pegasi like her, and up ahead she could make out the signs of a town.

Scootaloo deserves this moment .

“Oh...I'm....my name is Angel Heart.” replied Angel Heart with a soft sigh. She just wanted to be able to do something but it seemed like no matter what she tried she wasn't any good at anything where as her father was such a talented and respected smith and here she was just trying to find something she could do to help out around the town.

Angel Heart...that’s a cute name!

“Ah come on Angel, you have to be good at something, maybe it's something you never even thought about trying. Don't worry you have the best when it comes to helping ponies find their cutie marks! After all they don't call us the “Cutie Marked Crusaders” for nothing.”

Exactly AB!

Angel Heart just looked at Apple Bloom and the other two as they smiled towards her. She really hoped they were right because the only thing she was good at was finding herbs to heal the burns she caused her father every time she tried to use the forge...

Don’t worry AH...if anypony can help you find your calling, it the cmc! Which is why they are on my list of top favorite ponies!

Golden Fang Ryu Shenron

Golden Fang Ryu Shenron #7 · Jun 12th, 2018 · · · Chapter 4: Level Two ·

He assumed they were looking for him, but this was quite the massive game world, he could be to Level 25 by the time they found him. Not that he cared really, it gave him more of a chance to test out his skills and limitations. Though he was hoping maybe he could impress Sweetie Belle, he knew she had this thing with another gamer...what was his name? Oh that's right Button Mash. But...well ever since he had first laid eyes on her, he had this huge crush, but he'd never tell her that. Never...he wasn't that kind of pony, but if he had a shot to be with her, he'd take it anyday...even if it meant he would have to give up his passion of gaming, he truly wanted her to see he had a soft side too. Wild Ace couldn't help it. He imagined Sweetie Belle on the other side of the skeletons and that a boss skeleton was holding her hostage, and suddenly it was like he had gained a new fire between his hooves. There was no way they were going to keep him at Level three now. With a huge smirk he began headbutting his way through one skeleton after the other, until he reached the other side, and pressed his hoof on the same crystal. Now he was ready for level four, and nothing could stop him now.

Do I sense 🚢 ?

“Help me!!!!!!!” he shouted. Then remembering he was alone and suddenly wishing he would have never started this. He sat down on his flank, tears in his eyes. The game was real...that was supposed to be cool right? Then why did he feel so horrible?

Because it’s real Ace...it’s all too real nowhere

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Golden Fang Ryu Shenron #8 · Jun 12th, 2018 · · · Chapter 5: Dangers ·

Poor Angel...she lost her daddy.... I hope the cmc will be able to help her...she needs them more than ever.

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Golden Fang Ryu Shenron #9 · Jan 10th, 2019 · · · Chapter six: Level Five ·

“Alright, here goes nothing!” he shouted, bolting straight up the tree. He kept climbing until he reached the top, and was able to see over the top of the tree. He looked to the skies above him, seeing birds flying back and forth. There was no sunlight shining down, just a dense cloud cover. That's when he spotted it, he noticed the key, almost seeming like it was suspended in the air. He just had to figure out how to get it. Staring at the clouds, he had a lot of strength, but he couldn't use magic. It would be nice to have Sweetie Belle here right about that, but heck, he wouldn't mind it if Button Mash was here too. He needed someone to be here so he didn't feel so alone, so overwhelmed by what this game was throwing his way.

That and because Button Mash is one giant Video Game Nerd!!!

Good to see that this story is still alive! Can't wait too see what happens next!!!

Strawberry Surprise

Strawberry Surprise #10 · Jan 10th, 2019 · 1 · · Chapter 1 (Edited) ·

This is going to be the basis of my next D&D campaign, just so you know.

Starlight Nova

Starlight Nova #11 · Jan 11th, 2019 · · · Chapter six: Level Five ·

Didn't this used to have more chapters?

Kichi

Kichi #12 · Jan 11th, 2019 · · · Chapter six: Level Five ·

It's Alive! Next chapter is going to appear in 2020?

Nailah

Nailah #13 · Jan 11th, 2019 · 1 · · Chapter six: Level Five ·

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Nah, the plan is for next Thursday at latest. I can only apologize for how long it took, but I've been through a lot off site. But I'm back now so all my stories will be updated.

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Golden Fang Ryu Shenron #15 · Jan 28th, 2019 · · · Chapter 7: The strength of your Heart ·

“Since I can fly now, I could just take you across ya know?” she puffed out her chest fur, a lot more confident now that she could actually fly. It didn't even cross her mind that once they got home, she'd still be the same flightless filly, she had been before, her excitement getting the better of her.

I think that be just great Scoots.

“Oh course! Why wouldn't I be...” she fidgeted a bit nervously, fixing her mane. Her inner self shook her head. No she wasn't fine, but there was no sense in worrying over nothing. Yeah...nothing. It was just a bridge. Nothing for her to be scared of.

Don't look down......just don't look down Angel, and you'll do just fine.

“Listen, I know how hard it can be to feel like you have no purpose, and to search endlessly with no answers in sight, can drive any filly crazy, but you've got to believe me when I say this. It takes time, when you finally realize it, it will be a moment of your life you shall never forget. You see...the three of us struggled to find our purpose for the longest time, but we've never felt closer since gaining our marks,” explained Apple Bloom, hoping that something might help put Angel Heart at ease. She was growing through a tough time, and Apple Bloom was reaching out to her, to show her concern, and her compassion as a leader.

Take it from those who have plenty of experience on trying to find their destinies. Don't worry Angel...you will find your calling!!! And you have the best ponies to do it!!!

“You're just a coward that ruins ponies lives. You should be ashamed of yourself for the things you've done. Not like your lackey's here are any better. I mean seriously, you might be bandits and all, but filly napping is a bit extreme don't you agree?” she let out a huff of air after her little rant. Let's see if this leader was as tough as he acted or if it was all just games.

Well they are in a game...but then again...WAY extreme.

“Listen, filly you ain't got no chance against me. You might as well just surrender now and leave with some of your dignity intact,” spoke Sky Chaser with a huff, however he hadn't expected a pegasi to jump on his back in the middle of his conservation.

Oh Sky...you have NO idea who you're dealing with!!!

“Father never gave up on me...even in his last movements he wanted to help me to find my purpose, if I give up, his death will mean nothing. Alright, Crusaders, let's go get those herbs!” smiled Angel Heart as she lead the way out of the remains of the town. Of course, she couldn't help having a bittersweet feeling, as she glanced back, to what she had known as home for so long. With a heavy heart, and a clear head, she made her first hoofsteps forward to a new path, and suddenly she could see she might have been looking at things wrong this entire time.

Just keep going Angel, the CMC will be with you all the way!!!

“So...you've played these games before?” she asked.
“Oh yeah, Button Mash and I would play them all the time, but don't tell Rarity that I borrowed her manuals...” chuckled Sweetie Belle.

So...Rarity's a gamer too huh? Honestly, I'm not really that surprised...there's a lot of things we don't know about her!!!

“Why would I tell? Your secret is safe with me,” smiled Scootaloo, deciding to wrap a wing around Sweetie Belle, We crusaders gotta stick together, no matter what. Who knows what all awaits us.” Scootaloo wasn't sure what awaited them in the future, the one thing she did know was that as long as she was with her friends, it would be awesome.

Good luck Angel Heart, CMCs!!!

Nailah

Nailah #16 · Jan 28th, 2019 · 1 · · Chapter 7: The strength of your Heart ·

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Glad to see you are enjoying the story, but boy this means I'll need to write faster to keep up with your speed reading. xD.

Golden Fang Ryu Shenron

Golden Fang Ryu Shenron #17 · Jan 28th, 2019 · · · Chapter 7: The strength of your Heart ·

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Lol, you're not the only one who commented on my speed reading. But yeah, I'm still really enjoying this story!

Nailah

Nailah #18 · Jan 28th, 2019 · 1 · · Chapter 7: The strength of your Heart ·

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Might I ask your thoughts on the sections with Wild Ace? Do they interest you as well or is it mainly the Cmc's ark that is more interesting? I have taken what the one pony said into mind, and I feel some of what she said is valid, but I haven't really gotten into exploring further into Wild Ace's personality and such. Just as Angel Heart is growing, so will he.

Golden Fang Ryu Shenron

Golden Fang Ryu Shenron #19 · Jan 28th, 2019 · · · Chapter 7: The strength of your Heart ·

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Oh I like both Wild Ace and Angel Heart, and not just because they're OCs. I like seeing good character development, like I'm doing with my own story, and their development are quite good. Ace seems like the adventurous and wild type to me, hence his name, and one who is eager for adventure, despite his fear of it, and is willing to face any challenge. As for Angel heart, she seems to be a really sweet girl, a bit on the timid and scared side, but one who'll assert herself if the moment calls for it, kind of like Fluttershy, only not as timid or shy.