After an entire year spent training alongside Duscan and Ducard, the time finally came for Bruce Wayne and the Equestrian heroes at long last. Having learned all they could in the art of combat, both physical and mental, one final test still awaited. Bruce and the Equestrians sat in the throne room, dressed in black ninja armor, along with Henri Ducard. In his hand he held the blue flowers Bruce and the others carried up the mountain. Now dried and shriveled, Henri dropped the dead flower into a bowl, and used a pestle to grind it into a fine powder.
“A criminal isn’t complicated, and what you really fear is inside yourself,” He explained. “You fear your own power. Your own anger. The drive to do great or terrible things… you must journey inwards.”
“Pardon me for asking Mr. Ducard, but what does that have to do with us?” Twilight asked. “We don’t fear power or anger.”
“Well… we try not to…” Fluttershy admitted meekly.
“From what Duscan told me from watching your training, what holds you back is your inability to do whatever it takes to achieve your ends,” Ducard answered. “That is the fear you must be willing to overcome to become more than what you are.”
He soon began pouring hot water onto the powder, which instantly dissolved into a steaming boil. He proceeded to hand the bowl to Bruce.
“Drink in your fears,” He commanded. “Face them. You are ready.”
Bruce accepted the bowl, breathing in the smoke, and his began spinning instantly. Images of bats, the opera, himself falling, and the night his parents died flashed through his mind. While this went on, Duscan approached with a large goblet in hand. He walked over and handed the goblet to Ducard, who turned toward Twilight Sparkle, along with the remainder of the Mane Six and Spike.
“Are you all ready for your final challenge?” He asked them.
“Yes, we are,” Twilight nodded.
“Ya got that right,” Applejack agreed.
“Been ready since day one,” Rainbow commented. “Why we had to do all the toner stuff…”
A quick jab in the ribs, courtesy of Applejack, promptly silenced Rainbow. Looking inside the goblet, Twilight’s eyes widened at the glowing substance inside.
“What exactly is our final task?” She asked nervously.
“Duscan told me he offered you the opportunity to partake in the wonders of the Lazarus Pit,” Ducard answered. “You refused.”
“We meant no offense by it, Mr. Ducard,” Rarity responded.
“We truly didn’t,” Fluttershy nodded.
Ducard merely held up a hand for silence, to which they complied.
“Worry not, acolytes,” Ducard assured. “I understand the Pit’s powers seem unnatural and archaic. But once you partake in them, only then shall you understand what you are meant to be. This is why I made this your final test. Each of you must drink from the goblet filled with the waters of the Lazarus itself.”
The Mane Six and Spike turned wide-eyed and nervous, looking at the goblet in Ducard’s hands then back at Ducard.
“Uh—and w-what h-happens to us when we d-do?” Spike stuttered nervously.
“Even a small amount you ingest will not entirely alter your being to incredible extents,” Duscan assured. “This is but a temporary dose; however, it will grant you a small amount of the power it wields.”
Ducard proceeded to hand the goblet to Twilight Sparkle, who hesitantly took it in her hands. The rest of her friends and Spike looked inside the goblet with the glowing liquid with serious hesitation.
“Are we really doing this?” Rarity asked.
“We ain’t got any other choice, sugar cube,” Applejack responded.
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tempted before about the Pit,” Spike said honestly.
“I’m actually super-duper excited to find out what it tastes like!” Pinkie smiled. “Is it sweet? Spicy? Sour? Ooh, I REALLY want to know!”
“I’m guessing it won’t be any good, Pinkster,” Rainbow commented.
Twilight looked amongst her friends before staring down into the goblet. So many doubts swam through her head. The princess was clearly skeptical, even after watching Duscan show them its abilities. Then again, the power of this water was clearly very powerful and beneficial. If it can heal a man on the brink of death, she could only imagine how it could benefit to all the ponies of Equestria… or even the other tribes.
With great hesitation, Twilight slowly lifted the goblet to her lips and drank the liquid within. Almost instantly, Twilight coughed and sputtered from the horrible taste of the water. It tasted like a combination of sea water and gasoline. However, what it lacked in taste, it made up for with a powerful force coursing through her.
“Are you okay, Twilight?” Fluttershy asked concerned.
Twilight could feel each of her senses and every muscle in her body growing stronger. Looking down at her arms, she noticed she had gained more muscle mass and she could actually hear the fresh falling snow hit the ground from the bottom of the mountain. And to her surprise, when she felt her back, no longer did she feel the strain she had endured from a previous adventure.
“I’m… I’m alright!” Twilight nodded. “I feel great! I haven’t felt this powerful since we discovered the Elements. You need to try this.”
The rest of the Mane Six and Spike looked at Twilight, then amongst each other nervously before eyeing the goblet. Rainbow was next to pick it up as she looked amongst the others. Shrugging to herself, she herself took a drink. Eventually, one by one, the remainder of the Equestrians partook in the Lazarus waters and each one felt themselves growing stronger. Once it was all said and done, the entire group found themselves feeling better than when they landed upon this world.
“Can you feel the power of the Lazarus flowing through your veins?” Duscan asked.
To which the Equestrians merely nodded as they admired their newfound power.
“How does it feel?” Ducard asked as well.
“It’s awesome!” Rainbow said excitedly. “I feel even better than when I first became a Wonderbolt!”
“I haven’t felt this good since the day I got married!” Rarity agreed.
“Wowie-wow-wow!” Pinkie grinned widely. “It’s like a really, really, REALLY big sugar rush!”
“For once in my entire life, I don’t feel afraid of anything,” Fluttershy spoke.
Ducard smirked at them as he pulled a mask over his own head. He motioned for Bruce to do the same.
“Why the masks?” Bruce asked.
Henri’s eyes started to glow an eerie blue color; instead of answering, dozens of ninjas emerged from the shadows into several long lines. In the meantime, the older man melted into the lines.
“Great, I have to do this drugged out of my mind!” Bruce thought.
The room itself was distorted as he moved through the lines of ninjas, searching while the older man’s distorted voice seemed to be coming from everywhere.
“To conquer fear, you must become fear,” Ducard said. “You must bask in the fear of other men… and men fear most what they cannot see.”
Henri emerged from the lines and attacked Bruce, who parried and spun, only to have the ninjas move and the older man disappeared once again. One ninja among many, and he began speaking as Bruce searched.
“It is not enough to be a man… you have to become an idea… a terrible thought… a wrath.”
Ducard attacked from behind and the young man barely avoided it as the ninjas moved once again, hiding his target among their ranks. God, this was getting annoying! He resumed searching and spun when the ninjas shifted again, revealing a wooden box.
“Embrace your worst fear,” Henri instructed.
Bruce cautiously approached the box, slowly lifting the lid to peer inside. Bats exploded from the box, startling him so bad he dove to the ground as they flew around him, clawing at his armor. After a few seconds, they were gone, and Bruce, breathing heavily, got to his feet returning to the line of ninjas – only for Ducard to attack from behind, this time slashing his arm before disappearing again.
Bruce suppressed a curse, realizing this would make it easier for the older man to find him. Suddenly, he got an idea. Staying low, he sliced the arms of two different ninjas, and neither of them winced.
“This better work or else all this training will have been for nothing.”
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While this went on, Duscan remained with the Mane Six and Spike. They were still admiring their strength and the great feeling it gave them.
“You know, I wouldn’t mind feeling like this every single day of my life,” Spike commented. “Would make me look forward to getting up in the morning.”
“I hear ya, little dude,” Rainbow agreed.
“I am glad you all admire the power, but it’s high time to put it to the test,” Duscan spoke up. “Your final test.”
With a snap of his fingers, a large number of assassins circled the Mane Six and Spike. All of them were armed with swords, guns, and all assortments of weaponry. This left the group basically defenseless as they had nothing to defend themselves with.
“Use the power of the Lazarus to defeat your enemies,” Duscan instructed. “You must do whatever it takes to secure your victory… or die.”
“Wow, comforting!” Rainbow said sarcastically.
The Mane Six and Spike assumed their defensive stances, as the assassins closed in upon them. Then, in a single instant, mayhem and bedlam broke out as the assassins leapt into action and the Equestrians braced themselves. This fight was definitely more intense than their prior training, for these assassins were actually trying to kill them. Either they were going to win this fight, or they’d die at this very moment.
Twilight dodged sword strokes from the blade of one assassins and threw off blows and swift kicks like a true ninja. However, the assassin managed to gain the upper hand with a swift kick that sent her backwards, slamming her against a column. Taking one look toward Duscan, Twilight noticed him giving her that same look he gave her during the entire training.
Do whatever it takes to win…
Closing her eyes, Twilight allowed the Lazarus’s power to take over and she snapped her eyes back open as the assassin raced toward her with the sword ready for the kill. The power within allowed her to leap with a flip over the assassin and grab onto his back. She threw him with such force that he actually went straight through the stone wall and out of sight. Her eyes widened as she stood for a good minute, looking toward the hole where the assassin crashed through. She didn’t have time to contemplate, however, as another assassin charged toward her sending her back into the fight.
Rainbow and Applejack were both dueling a barrage of assassins like a cohesive unit. For the most part, the girls held their own. Eventually, the assassins overwhelmed the pair and had them on the ground, kicking their sides without mercy. Reaching deep inside, they both looked at one another and allowed themselves to tap into the power of the Lazarus. Using their immense strength, they pushed the assassins off them and sent them flying around the room. They pressed on with the attack against the assassin group, and with every swipe of their fists and a stiff kick thy could hear bones breaking with every attack.
Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy both tapped into the power of the Lazarus, and neither of them were the same super-excited or shy ponies they once were. Now within their eyes were stone-cold killers on a violent, vicious assault upon their enemies. Rarity no longer cared about anything other than violence and pain as the Lazarus effect took hold of her. Being a dragon, Spike was already a force of nature. But now with the Lazarus’s strain coursing through him, he became a true fighting beast.
Meanwhile, Duscan watched with a smirk as his new weapons dismantled and destroyed his own assassins one-by-one…
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Ducard moved through the lines, stalking the young man as he resumed speaking, mildly disappointed that the bats hadn’t worked.
“Become one with the darkness…” He whispered.
Fighting back a sigh, he saw a ninja with a familiar injury. He shoved the man to his knees, pressed his sword against his neck, and removed his own mask.
“You cannot leave any sign,” Ducard scolded, disappointed.
All of a sudden, he felt the cold steel of a blade held against the back of his neck. A masked assassin stood behind him.
“I haven’t.”
Ducard smirked as Bruce removed his mask, revealing himself as the one holding the blade. Ducard glanced around at the ninjas nearest them and saw that they had slashed sleeves. The remaining ninjas sat on the floor, revealing Ra’s Al Ghul, who sat upon his throne clapping. To the side, the Mane Six and Spike continued to dismantle the League’s assassins until they heard the clapping.
“Impressive,” The old Asian man spoke, in perfect English.
Judging by the tone, this man clearly approved of Bruce’s idea and success. Putting away their blades, Henri led the entire group toward the throne and stood before him. Duscan made way to the side of the elder Asian man. Ra’s stood, moved to a nearby brazier with a branding iron sticking out, and two ninjas brought the murderer from the other day to the throne room. Soon Ra’s began to speak…
“’We have purged your fear’,” Ducard translated with pride. “’You are ready to lead these men. You are ready to become a member of the League of Shadows’.”
“About time,” Rainbow commented.
“That felt so good!” Spike smiled. “I’ve never noticed before, but nothing seems to beat the feeling of cracking bones!”
“I admit it did feel satisfying to make someone else feel weak and pathetic for a change,” Fluttershy agreed. “I don’t want it to end!”
All this talk made Twilight freeze in place, actually contemplating what she was hearing. It was one thing to hear this kind of talk from her more bolder friends, but hearing her usually shy and gently friend, even her little dragon brother, speak such venomous thoughts… it was disturbing. She turned back toward them, displaying concern in her eyes.
“Guys, do you even hear what you’re just saying?” She asked. “This isn’t like you at all; this isn’t like any of us! You’re talking about brutality and violence. We’re meant to be agents of Harmony and Peace, not rushing into damage and destruction.”
Hearing Twilight talk made everyone look amongst each other, as if recognizing she was making a point.
“She’s right…” Applejack spoke, removing her hat. “Wut’s become of us?”
“I-I-I-I don’t really know,” Pinkie said, worriedly. “One moment I have this rush of energy and an insatiable need to beat something… but now I feel worse than the time I had that food coma at the Las Pegasus buffet.”
As reality started to dawn upon the group, Ra’s Al Ghul gestured to the bound man.
“First, you must demonstrate your commitment to justice.”
Bruce frowned the moment Henri handed his sword to him.
“No, I’m no executioner,” He shook his head.
“Your compassion is a weakness your enemies won’t share,” Ducard warned him.
“That’s why it’s so important,” Bruce countered, refusing the sword. “It separates me from them.”
“You want to fight criminals,” Ducard reminded Bruce. “This man is a murderer.”
“This man should be tried!” Bruce argued.
“By whom?” Henri snorted. “Corrupt bureaucrats? Criminals mock society’s law. You know this better than most.”
“You’re wrong!”
It was then that Henri and Bruce turned toward Twilight, who finally decided to speak up.
“You’re talking about killing a man in cold blood!” Twilight interjected. “You call that true justice for the world?”
“That’s because it is the only true justice,” Duscan said, beside Ra’s. “Think to yourself, princess. How many times have you defeated the same villains and locked them away thinking they’ll repent for their crimes? They’ll just escape, causing more chaos and misery to others… endangering the lives of those you swore to protect. There’s no redemption for evil; evil must be destroyed at all costs. That’s how you become more than what you once were, it is the only way to evolve.”
It was then Ra’s al Ghul’s turn to speak, in an accented English.
“You cannot lead these men unless you are prepared to do what is necessary to defeat evil.”
“Where will I be leading these men?” Bruce asked, surprised.
“Gotham,” Ra’s responded. “As Gotham’s favored son, you will be ideally placed to strike at the heart of criminality.”
Though uncertain if he truly wanted to know, even with the concern of the Equestrians, this was one mystery Bruce couldn’t ignore.
“How?” Bruce asked uneasily.
“Gotham’s time has come,” Ra’s al Ghul answered. “Like Constantinople or Rome before it… the city has become a breeding ground for suffering and injustice… it is beyond saving and must be allowed to die. This is the most important function of the League of Shadows. It is one we have performed for centuries. Gotham must be destroyed.
“What?!” Bruce and the Equestrians yelped, alarmed.
Hearing those words made Twilight fully realize what exactly they’ve been training for all this time.
“You were never training us to save the world at all,” Twilight spoke, shocked. “This whole time you were intending to use us as weapons! To destroy any and everything you deem ‘beyond saving’… that’s why you wanted us to use the Lazarus Pit so much…”
Not only did Twilight realize it, but so did the remainder of her friends. How they all felt such a small amount they ingested altering their minds during that fight with the assassins. It made them violent, destructive, and willing to kill. And to hear it all from a man no longer needing anyone to translate for him, it only proved how serious this circumstance truly was.
“When Gotham falls, the other cities will follow in short order,” Ra’s explained. “Nature’s balance will be restored, and Man will finally return to solitude.”
Neither Bruce nor the Equestrians could believe what they heard. The young man turned toward Ducard.
“You can’t believe in this!” He hissed.
“It’s not true…” Fluttershy shook her head, tearfully. “Tell us it’s not true…”
Henri merely shot a warning look in response.
“Ra’s al Ghul has rescued us from the darkest corners of our own hearts,” He whispered quickly. “What he asks in return is obedience and the courage to do what is necessary.”
“So you’d willingly sell your soul for justice?” Rarity asked appalled.
“I know my place in this world!” Ducard hissed. “It is time you learned yours…”
It took a moment for Bruce to gather his thoughts in place, before turning toward the bound man who knelt before them.
“I’ll go back to Gotham,” Bruce vowed. “And I’ll fight men like this! But I won’t be an executioner.”
“And we won’t become your weapons of mass destruction!” Rainbow spoke determined. “We are the Guardians of Harmony; we will do things our way!”
“Bruce, please, for your own sake,” Henri whispered emphatically. “There is no turning back…”
“Don’t listen to him, Bruce!” Fluttershy pleaded. “You’re better than that!”
Bruce turned toward his friends for a moment, then back to his mentor before taking the sword. He slowly raised the blade, preparing to strike while the murderer bowed his head and trembled at his feet.
“Bruce, please!” Twilight whispered. “Is this really what your parents would’ve wanted? They believed that you would grow to be a great man. You do this, you’d be turning your back on that faith in you… forever.”
Bruce froze over her words, allowing them to course through his head. He then swung down, narrowly missing the murderer’s neck by inches. Instead, he struck the white-hot branding iron, flipping it through the air and into the mezzanine where all the explosives were stored.
“What are you doing?” Ducard asked, startled.
“What’s necessary, my friend,” Bruce answered.
*WHAM!*
One hit toward the older man in the head and he was knocked out instantaneously. A howl of rage drew Bruce’s attention, as Ra’s al Ghul leapt forward and slashed toward the younger man with his sword. Bruce managed to block the incoming attack and a fight ensued between the two men. The league scattered about, fleeing for their lives as the storage area exploded, destroying the building in the process.
“Come on, we must help Bruce!” Twilight called out.
As the group raced toward Bruce, Duscan leapt before them with a look of pure hatred upon his face.
“You truly are weak and pretentious, princess!” He spat. “We give you the chance to become something greater than you were and you toss it away like a child’s plaything!”
“We are not killers, Duscan!” Twilight argued. “What you ask of us is not something we condone or would ever contemplate. We will never be like you!”
Duscan reached behind him and grabbed his dual katanas in hand.
“Mark my words, you won’t have a choice in the matter,” He growled. “Either you kill me here and now… or burn with us all!”
Duscan lunged toward the Equestrians, his swords ready to slice their targets in half. Quick as whips, the Equestrians split off as the blades struck the ground from whence they stood. The girls, along with Spike, grabbed for any weapons scattered around to use from katanas to staves, few of which Twilight and Rarity lifted with their magic. Rainbow Dash, without a weapon, lunged forward with a roar and a fist ready to strike, to which Duscan delivered a swift kick in the air and sent the Pegasus girl flying back.
Pinkie Pie and Rarity charged toward Duscan, who blocked a kick from Rarity and countered with a kick to the chest. Simultaneously, Duscan sent Pinkie back with a back kick with the other leg. Applejack swung with a katana, which Duscan blocked with one of his own, while Fluttershy tried to swing a wooden broom at his head. But Duscan sliced off the head with his other sword and shoved her back with one foot. Then Duscan quickly swung an elbow to Applejack’s forehead, sending her back a few paces.
Twirling a staff around with his hands, Spike swung and missed Duscan who dodged smoothly like a snake. Spike attempted to thrust the wooden staff toward his head, only for Duscan to block with both katanas, then swung a left leg to Spike’s stomach, then a swift right kick to the back knocking him down. Twilight and Rarity raced to take down Duscan, who leapt in the air and delivered two kicks, one to each chest, sending them flying back and reeling with pain.
A wild scream caught Duscan’s attention as Rainbow Dash came swinging with nunchaku twirling around her head. She swung madly toward Duscan who merely ducked and leaned away, as Rainbow madly tried to hit her target. But after one failed swing, Duscan leaned back and slammed his head against hers. The impact made Rainbow’s eyes roll, as she felt a dizzying sensation from the blow, until she slowly fell backwards onto the ground.
Duscan turned only to quickly dodge as Twilight returned to battle and swung her sword against her former master, who dodged with ease. The strike of their blades caused sparks to fly away as the student and master sparred at one another with blades. Twilight found herself working up a sweat trying to keep up with Duscan, who parried and swung without a single hint of strain upon him. Twilight quickly retreated as Duscan pursued her with blades ready to pierce. And then, just as she reached a corner, she ran up the surface and flipped over Duscan, just as one of his blades pierced through the stone leaving it embedded against the wall. Duscan quickly turned and blocked her sword, both pressing their blades against each other, grunting, and groaning for control.
“Give it up, Princess!” Duscan snarled. “I taught you every move you’ve ever learned here; I know what you’ll do before you can even strike.”
“You may have taught me to fight, Duscan,” Twilight frowned. “But not… everything.”
Then suddenly, Twilight quickly swung a foot below the belt, and Duscan cringed and gasped with pain as he felt a burning sensation between his legs. But Duscan hadn’t long to recover when Rainbow flew forward and delivered a round house kick to the head. Duscan stumbled to the side, right toward Applejack and Rarity, who both delivered swift kicks to his face, turning him towards Pinkie Pie, who smashed a nearby vase at the top of the man’s head.
Duscan stood struggling to keep his balance when he saw Fluttershy charged forward. Fluttershy raised her own fist and Duscan found he hadn’t the strength to block, waiting for the incoming blow. But all of a sudden, Fluttershy’s fist stopped inches from his face, much to the man’s own confusion. Before he could speak, Fluttershy dropped, and Spike leapt onto and hopped off her back delivering a stunning crane kick under the man’s chin, a kick so hard that a tooth flew out of his mouth. Finally, Duscan couldn’t take it anymore as he ultimately collapsed onto the ground. The Equestrians gathered around Duscan, who laid upon the floor in a state of unconsciousness.
“This much I learned from you, Duscan,” Twilight spoke. “Being immortal does not make you indestructible.”
Suddenly, a cracking noise from above drew their attention, as the burning ceiling started to fall apart right where Bruce and Ra’s al Ghul were fighting. Thinking quickly, Twilight conjured her magic to drive Bruce out of the way as the ceiling ultimately collapsed atop of Ra’s, killing him instantly. Getting up, Bruce spotted Ducard’s unconscious form, made his way over and swung the older man over his shoulders as explosions continued to rip the place apart.
Grunting with strain, Bruce staggered toward the front of the building as it continued to collapse around them. Another explosion knocked them both through an ornate screen. The two men tumbled through the air and onto the snowy slopes of the mountain. Bruce grunted upon landing, spotting the still unconscious Ducard and slid down the slope toward the edge of a cliff. Bruce launched himself down the icy slope headfirst.
When they were mere feet from the cliff edge, Bruce grabbed the older man’s arm and used his other gauntlets to smash into the ground. The blades dug deep into the ground, stopping them near the ledge where Henri now dangled over as Bruce struggled to lift him back up.
Amidst all the chaos, the Mane Six and Spike raced down the hill and grabbed hold of Bruce, pulling him (And even Ducard) to safety. Once they were safe, Bruce carried the older man over his shoulders fire-man style down the mountain to the tiny hamlet. The Mane Six and Spike followed closely behind, Twilight Sparkle dragging an equally unconscious Duscan within her magical grasp. Soon as they reached the village, the people actually watched as they headed for a certain hut and kicked the door open, surprising its owner, an old man.
The old man stared at the group and their burden for a moment before motioning to some mats. The young man gently laid Ducard onto the mats, while the Equestrians did the same for Duscan. The old man used a wet cloth to carefully wipe away the blood from the men before glancing at Bruce, who headed for the door.
“I will tell them you saved their lives,” He promised.
“I only hope they will appreciate it,” Rarity wondered.
“I seriously doubt that!” Rainbow responded.
“What are we to do now?” Fluttershy asked.
“The Dazzlings and Chrysalis are still out there,” Twilight answered. “We must leave this place and track them down. Granted, I have no idea what plans they’re concocting right now, but I do know we must stop them at all costs.”
Bruce paused and turned back, looking at Henri’s unconscious from.
“Tell him… I have an ailing ancestor who needs me,” He requested.
He placed his hands together, then performed a formal bow before leaving the hut. He knew he had a job to do, and he needed to get home first and foremost. With his intent in mind, he turned back to his new friends, who all waited to hear his instructions.
“Come… we need to get to Gotham.”
“Best idea I’ve heard since we got here,” Spike sighed, massaging his head.
Be there soon after work.
Well... That was certainly intense!
Sweet chapter
It is times like this when morals truly come into play as far as heroes determine how they see themselves and what drives villains to be what they are. Sure, having a taste of the waters from the Lazarus Pit did make them stronger to some degree but it also showed the worst side of the girls' yet... good thing Twilight recognized it. And when seeing Bruce made to put away a murderer, he realized that he just couldn't bear to do something so cruel even if the action would be justified.
And what would lead off is a grueling fight of which takes place during this scene and our heroes were able to hold their own against some very powerful assassins. Will this be the last we see or hear of the League of Shadows. Probably not, but right now their main focus now is getting back to Gotham as soon as possible.
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That was the whole idea. A test of morals and skill in this case. To think what could've happened if our heroes gave in to their darker sides.
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Oh yes, I do believe so myself. Came out just the way we were hoping for.
It's true that some evil can't be redeem in this world. Think of the most evil people in our world's history. Hitler, Stalin, Mao Zedong, Mussolini. They killed so many innocent people in the name of thier...empire and justice. In the end, thier greed and arrogance cost them dearly.
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It is true, not 'everyone' can be redeemed of their crimes. Sometimes, the acts they performed are so intense and many lives were thrown away for their cause that their reputation forever makes them monsters in the eyes of those who look back at history. Such powerful figures, and barely anyone stood up against them before the height of their power. But even if they did... with these guys, all it would take is just 'one' snap of their fingers and those who speak out against them are dead.
Amazing chapter! It’s a good thing Twilight remembered and, reminded her friends about there morals before it was to late. I could, only image what would happen if they’ve fallen into that path
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"And defeat Chrysallis and the Dazzlings"
You forgot that part.
So much action XD, never underestimate the Elements of Harmony, what a chapter woot woot
You mean ingest, right?
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Well thankfully, they did not subject themselves any further to the effects of the Lazarus as they initially planned. Hopefully, that stuff was only temporary and a few trips to the powder room will surely relieve themselves of what was in their system. All we can do is hope that after one taste it did not leave any lasting cravings.
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It just goes to show that just because they are ponies does not mean they are simple beings (Even if one of the team members is a dragon, no need for a further reminder of a fact I already know about). There is a reason after all that they've stood tall against their most powerful adversaries so often.
Seeing a trend that the Mane 6 usually get their own adversary to face while the usual main character of whatever story is pitted against the original main villain. Duscan definitely telegraphs his intentions more obviously than daddy R'as.
On another note while I do hear Liam Neeson's voice in my head while reading sometimes it will switch over to David Warner on occasion, though I of course have a deep appreciation for both.
The Equestrians got a taste of the Lazarus Pit, and though it made them feel powerful, it started warping their minds. And it's good they came to their senses to realize what they were being trained to do all this time. But now they're going back to Gotham with Bruce to deliver justice not as assassins, but as the guardians they are.
(In riffing mode)
Tom: But if you make people just blindly follow you and teach them how to execute those deem “unredeemable” then you turn them into….murder robots made out of meat!”
Tom: I didn’t know there were two Bruces here….(chuckle)
Tom: (moves his claws down to cover what and where the human nether regions would be)
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH,……AIIIIIIIY..heYIII…..yeeeeyiiiAAIIIIIIIIII! Right at Six o’ Clock!
To quote Duncan from Total Drama:
Duscan: “Quote”
Behind the Scenes: Fight Choreography
Fight choreographers for the film, Justo Dieguez and Andy Norman, trained actors and stunt performers using the Spanish Keysi Fighting Method, the method is a self-defense system whose training is based on the study and cultivation of natural instincts.
That's been intense, to put it mildly. Our heroes manage to emerge victorious from their final test. Bruce shows that he controls his fears and that he can become one with the darkness. The phrase "Men fear what they cannot see" will influence the way he fights. The Mane 6 and Spike end up getting a taste of the Lazarus' Pit, becoming the unstoppable warriors they wanted to be...or so they thought. That water has only brought out the worst in them. It may have eliminated their fears and insecurities, but also their morale, empathy, and ability to think for themselves (I've also been surprised when I've listened to Spike and Fluttershy).
Worse than The League of Shadows were not the vigilante group they thought, but an anarchist criminal organization. They weren't training them to be heroes, they were turning them into assassins, human weapons. No wonder they rebelled against their masters (although Twilight helped, I doubt Bruce would have relented), besting them in a brutal battle. Maybe Ra and Duscan have trained them, but he doesn't know them. You have to admit Duscan, keeping up against The Mane 6 and Spike is admirable. But his arrogance caused his downfall. Still, they decide to save his and Ducard's lives (although they may regret it later).
They will have won a fight, but the real battle has not yet begun. Knowing the danger that is approaching the city, the protagonists go there. Despite their ordeal, they soon discover that worse things await them... and that what they have learned will be key to overcoming them.
the crusade against crime begins...
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Random Dude: "YAY! Graduation!"
Trixie: (Sarcasm) "Great. What is it? Multiple choice?"
Starlight Glimmer: (To Trixie) "Shhh!"
Apple Bloom: (To Zecora) "What are they making with that flower, Zecora?"
Zecora: (To Apple Bloom) "That is a tale I can't tell. That flower onscreen I have not yet seen."
Big Mac: "Nope."
Big Mac: "Eeyup."
Big Mac: "Ee...sounds about right."
Marble Pie: "Mmm-hmmm."
Mudbriar: "...I'm not one to approve his methods, but technically speaking, he's got a point."
Lightning Dust: (To Mudbriar) "Eh, what do you know about risks, and overcoming fears? He's speaking my language! The reason we're the best is because we're not quitters! We don't let anything slow us down! No fear, no pain!" (To her team) "RIGHT WASHOUTS?!"
Rolling Thunder: (To Lightning Dust) "Right, captain!"
Short Fuse: (To Lightning Dust) "Roger that." (Takes a sip of his drink and spits it out at Tempest Shadow) "DIET?! I ASKED FOR 100% BUTTER BEER!!!" (Receives a death glare from Tempest Shadow)derpicdn.net/img/view/2019/3/6/1978582.png
Scootaloo: (To Apple Bloom) "I have a bad feeling about this..."
Big Mac: "Nope."
The Audience: "WHAT?!"
Apple Bloom: "Is he serious?!"
Grubber: "Is it edible?" (Receives a dope slap from Tempest) "OW! What?"
Cranky Doodle Donkey: "He can't be serious."
Big Mac: "Eenope."
Trixie: "Hey. It can't be worst than those black melons we've had to chug, back on Tatooine." (Looks up to see Princess Luna looking unamused) "...And hey. The best way to sample a new culture is to try its exquisite cuisine!" (Smiles sheepishly at Luna)
Shining Armor: "Oh! I can't watch this." (Covers his eyes with his hooves) "But I must...peek." (Looks through a gap between his hooves)
Grubber: "Nope. Definitely not edible."
Stygian: "I'm sure she'll be alright. Will she?"
Capper Dapperpaw: (To Stygian) "Well...if it's anything like the whole garden of Tusken Raiders' black melons we've had to stomach since crash landing on Tatooine to rescue our Princess Luna and escape with our lives, and a story to tell of our camaraderie...she'll live."
Fleur-de-Lis: "Ooh la la!"
Random Dude: (Suggestively) "Oh yeah~"
Bulk Biceps: "YEEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!!!!"
Trixie: "HMPH!"
Not wanting to be outdone by Twilight Sparkle...again... Trixie snatched Princess Luna's black melon drink, and drank it. Trixie then tries to flex her muscles...which droops like spaghetti.
*Waaaah waaaah waaaah waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah SFX*
Starlight Glimmer: (To Trixie) "I told you to eat more vegetables!"
Granny Smith: "I've got a feeling that this ain't gonna end well."
Big Mac: "Nope."
Stone Cold Steve Austin: "Don't do drugs, kids."
Spitfire: "Only after making a few crashes here and there, Crash."
Fleetfoot: "Yeah. And let's not mention the..." (Whispers) "Apple cider party."
(Fleetfoot and her fellow Wonderbolts laugh in agreement)
Sugar Belle: "Me too!" (Looks lovingly at Big Mac)
Minuette: "If you have that much energy, then you could really run around the whole world, Pinkie!"
Cranky Doodle Donkey: (To Minuette) "Oy, don't encourage her..."
Gilda: "Good for you, butterfly."
Tempest Shadow: "Spoken like a true warrior."
Random pony: "Let's get dangerous!"
Random unicorn: "Oh yeah!"
Moon Dancer: "OH!" (Turns to the ponies) "Oh, sorry. You kinda came outta nowhere and scared me there."
Random unicorn: (To Moon Dancer) "Sorry. I'm just a huge fan of Princess Twilight! And you are her old friend, Moon Dancer! Right?"
Moon Dancer: (Blushes) "Yeah, we go way back. Nice to meet you...uh..."
Luster Dawn: (To Moon Dancer) "Luster Dawn! Pleased to meet you!""
Scootaloo: (Sarcasm) "Gee. No pressure, or anything..."
Scootaloo: "Let's rock and roll!"
Eric Bischoff: (To Scootaloo) "You said it, little filly! LET'S ROCK N ROLL!!!"
Night Light: (With his eyes closed, saying his prayers for his daughter) "Oh great Faust. Please, I implore you, protect my daughter..."
Starlight Glimmer: (Cringing) "Ooh, that's gotta hurt."
Flurry Heart: "C'mon, Aunt Twilight! GET HIM!"
Bulk Biceps: "YEEEEEEEAAAAHHHH!!!!"
The audience: *GASPS*
Flash Sentry: (Horrified) "D-D-D-D-Did you see that?!"
Moon Dancer: (To Flash Sentry) "I'm afraid so. And I can't unsee it! It's unbelievable!"
Luster Dawn: "And kinda gruesome! I knew Princess Twilight's always busy protecting Equestria and all...but not THAT brutal. Has she?"
Stygian: (To Luster Dawn) "This is actually the first time I've seen such raw intensity!"
Flash Magnus and Rockhoof both looked sick to their stomachs.
Flash Magnus: "Ugh! Son of a Windigo! Even we weren't that brutal. Were we?"
Rockhoof: "Nnnnnope."
Seeing Fluttershy being turned into a savage cold-blooded predator, the three former bullies – Dumbbell, Hoop, and Score – instantly turned white as the skeleton costume they were wearing.
Also, Lil'Cheese was feeling rather uncomfortable seeing his mother turning into a different pony – like out of a creepypasta story. Cheese Sandwhich shares his son's feelings.
Sweetie Belle: "Rarity?"
Gabby: (Worried) "Spike?"
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Invisibly, something, or someone, had been watching Spike's growth with a great amount of interests.
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"Hmmmm. You are on your way to reaching your potential, Spike. Mother will be proud."
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Autumn Blaze: "Now he's speaking Ponish?!"
Crazy Steve: "He's speaking sweet English!"
The Audience: "WHAAAAATT?!!!"
Ember: "Whoa. That's intense coming outta you, Spike...but I like it!"
Gabby: (Frightened) "I don't!"
Mr. and Mrs. Shy: "Goodness GRACIOUS!!!!"
Zephyr Breeze: "Uh...okay. I know my sister and I don't always see eye-to-eye. But...who are you? And what have you done to my sister?"
Lightning Dust: (Sips her drink) "Hmmm. I spy me a new recruit!"
Random dragons, griffons, yaks, and some ponies: "BOOOOO!!!!"
Prince Ruthorford: "YAKS like rushing into damage and destruction!"
Lightning Dust: "GROW SOME BACKBONES, PRINCESS!"
Rolling Thunder: "What a pushover."
Shining Armor: (To Rolling Thunder) "HEY! That's my sister you're talking!"
Cheese Sandwich: "That was a seriously messed up day for both of us. Let me tell you..."
Princess Luna: "He means for him to execute!"
Ember: (Agreeing) "Nope!"
Gilda: "Ya got that right, buster."
Big Mac: "Eeyup."
Bulk Biceps: "YEAH!"
Ember: "Yeah! No mercy!"
Big Mac: "Yup!"
Bulk Biceps: "YEAH!"
Ember: "I may be a Dragon Lord. But I'm not much into all that politics, or any of that court, or justice, mumbo jumbo. I say whoever does the crimes, must fry!"
Garble: "I second that!"
Gilda: "Make that three!"
Starlight Glimmer: "That's not how it works!"
Ember: (To Starlight Glimmer) "Well, it should, Glim-Glam!"
Ember: "What's the big deal, Princess Sparkle...Sparkl..." (Shakes her head) "What's her problem? If the man's a criminal, then he deserves to die, right then and there! Every criminals should!"
Starlight Glimmer: (To Ember) "Uh...I wouldn't say that if I were you..."
Ember: "SEE?! He gets it!"
Starlight Glimmer: "That's not true! I know it's not true!"
Ember: (To Starlight Glimmer) "And how would you know?"
Starlight Glimmer: (To Ember) "BECAUSE I WAS A WANTED CRIMINAL AS MUCH AS ANYPONY WAS, UNTIL TWILIGHT TOOK ME IN AND REDEEMED ME!!!"
The audience all looked at Starlight Glimmer in surprise. It wasn't long before some of Starlight Glimmer's fellow reformed villains stood up in their seats, to stand beside her.
Trixie: "Make that two."
Capper Dapperpaw: "Got room for another?"
Stygian: "Or perhaps four?"
Tempest Shadow: "...As much as I don't approve...I deserved every drinks or foods being thrown at me..."
Last, but not least, Princess Luna stood up and walked from her seat to stand beside Starlight Glimmer.
Princess Luna: "Like Sunset Shimmer, I was misguided by my own arrogance and rage towards my sister. And I've paid the price for it. I did my time, and I've resolved to make amends for the errors of my way, thanks to Princess Twilight and friends."
Lightning Dust: "About time. Now they're getting somewhere..."
The Audience: "WHAT?!"
Starswirl the Bearded: "Ludicrous!"
Stygian: "It is one thing to take a life, even if it is a criminal. But what he's suggesting is...is...genocide!"
Princess Luna: "Worse than an entire massacre of Tusken Raiders!"
Pipsqueak: (To Princess Luna) "Speaking from experience?"
Trixie: "And you were this close to falling the same dark path that dumb bacon head did years ago."
Starlight Glimmer: (Mocking chuckle) "Oh-ho-ho! Like you were any better, Trixie? With the alicorn amulet? Enslaving Ponyville, just to get back at Twilight for upstaging you?"
Trixie: (To Starlight Glimmer) "Quit bringing up my dark past, Starlight. But then again, you'd know all about it since you traveled back in time to mess up Twilight's future." (Stuck her tongue out)
Starlight Glimmer: 💢 "Watch it, Lulamoon."
Crazy Steve: "YOU WANT THE TRUTH?! YOU CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!"
Scootaloo: "YEAH! YOU TELL 'EM, RAINBOW DASH!!!"
Bulk Biceps: "YEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!"
The audience all gasped in horror.
Button Mash's mother: "Don't look, Button!" (Covers Button Mash's eyes)
Thunderlane: (Covers Rumble's eyes) "This goes for you too, Rumble."
Rumble: (To Thunderlane) "I'm ten years old! And I've seen a lot of scary stuff in this theater. I think I'm good..."
Silverstream cried and hugged Gallus, who comforted her.
Random Dude: (Screams like a little girl) "AAAAHHH!!!"
Random Dude: "Oh! He missed." (To Bruce Wayne) "YOU OWE ME A NEW PAIR OF TROUSERS!"
Random Dragon: "Hey look! Fireworks!"
Clump: "Must be new years already!"
Silverstream: "YAY! HAPPY NEW YEAR!" (Dances with Gallus and sang)
🎶Should old acquaintances be forgot and never be brought to mind
Should old acquaintances be–
Gallus: (To Silverstream) "It's not even new year's eve, you silly hippogriff. Not in this world, or in that crazy world!"
Gilda: "Oh no, he didn't!"
Princess Celestia: (Nods her head) "I'm proud of you, Twilight."
Gilda: "Ooh. That's gotta hurt..."
Snips: "Ouch! That's what I call a headache..."
Starlight Glimmer: "That guy can move!"
Luster Dawn: "Yeah! I'm going to have to study his fighting techniques more often."
Scootaloo: "Oooh. Ow..."
Thunderlane: "That's got to leave a mark..."
Rumble: (To Thunderlane) "Will you get your hooves off? I can't see!"
Princess Luna: (Shakes her head) "Like the Rule of Two..." (Covers her face with one of her wings, in shame, while Starlight Glimmer and Stygian comforted her)
Every male audience: "OOOOH!!!"
Cheese Sandwich: "Right in the batteries!"
Big Mac: "Eeyup!" (0_0;)
Gilda: "Oh! Right in the schnoz!"
Sandbar: "That's gotta hurt..."
Random Dude: "PSYCHE!"
Thorax: (To Ember) "...Did you teach him that kick?"
Ember: (To Thorax) "No." (To Garble) "Did you?"
Garble: (To Ember) "Nope." (To Big Mac) "Hey. Big red guy. Did you teach him that?"
Big Mac: "Nope!"
Princess Celestia: (Quoting Big Mac) "Nope."
Princess Luna: "It's a curse..."
Big Mac: "Eeyup."
Trixie: "Here's hoping you don't lose another friend, like last time..."
Silver Shill: "Speaking of which...I wonder how, Dr. PhD is holding up, in Gotham City, with the others?"
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Me: "How long does it take for a taco to be done?"
Yeah...believe it or not. I'm hungry and I was ordering myself some tacos, to take back to the hideout. For an entire year, I have to at least go out and roam the city than just hiding away, running from three imps assassins, a hellhound, three vengeful sirens, plus one vengeful changeling.
Me: (Sarcasm) "This job gets more and more exciting. Doesn't it?"
I'm in my civilian outfit, so none of the villains would recognize me.
Announcer: "Pickup orders for #13!"
Me: "Yup! That's me!" (I went up and paid for my order. I was on my way out, when I happened to bump into Sonata Dusk) "Sorry."
Sonata Dusk (To me) "No. I'm sorry."
Me: "What the–Sonata?!"
Sonata Duske: (To me) "Huh? Have we met?"
Me: (To Sonata) "Uh...no, no...I, uh...I said 'Por favor Disculpame.' That means please excuse me."
Sonata Dusk: (To me) "Oh...you're excused..."
I was just about to walk out, when I happened to notice the glum look on Sonata's face. I can't help but feel bad for her, but I also wanted to be cautious, especially towards a siren like her. Still...I can't help but remember and knowing what Fluttershy would do in a situation like this.
Me: (To Sonata) "Hey, uh...I know we don't know each other for long. But...you seemed a little...down in the dumps. You wanna talk about it?"
Sonata Dusk: (Looked rather doubtful) "I don't know. My sisters wouldn't approve of me talking to strangers and...they'd blow a fit if they find me conversing with you..."
Me: "Oh, don't worry. It'll be our little secret. I'm just a...a friendly neighbor. Name's....name's..."
Sonata Dusk: "What? What is it? What's your name?"
Me: "...My friends call me, P.D."
Sonata Dusk: "P.D.? Sounds familiar. But a I like it! Nice to meet you, P.D.! I'm Sonata Dusk!"
Me: (Hesitantly shakes hands with Sonata) "Nice to meet you, Sonata."
Sonata Dusk: "Omigosh! I just realized...for realsies, you and I have last names that starts with the same letter! We're like...D BUDDIES!!!"
Me: (Sweatdrops) "I don't know about that...but okay." (Chuckles nervously to myself) "But anyway, tell me about yourself, Sonata. You fitting in okay? People treating you right?"
Sonata Dusk: (Frowns sadly) "...To be honest, no..."
Me: "...Want to talk about it?"
After much pressuring, Sonata started ranting and raving about the ill treatments she's been getting from her sisters and then some. Needless to say, I'm shocked to hear she's had it worst than I thought.
Sonata Dusk: "...and then, she TOSSED ALL MY TACOS INTO THE WATER!!!"
Me: (Whistles loudly in surprise) "Oh...I mean, ouch! Those tacos must've cost a lot of pretty pennies and...that girl just doesn't appreciate you all that much. Huh?"
Sonata Dusk: "That's what I said! But every time I try to talk about it, Adagio would just tell me to shut up! Or...to be quiet. And lately, both she and Aria are heated up more than usual! They tell me to do this, or do that, or don't screw this up, or FORGET ABOUT THE TACOS ALREADY!"
Sonata dropped her head down on the table, shaking and crying, before I gave her a taco for her to stress eat.
Sonata Dusk: (Politely takes the taco) "Thank you." (Munches on the taco to drown her sorrow)
Me: "...Pardon my saying, but your sisters sounded really messed up. Have you thought about...maybe...ditching them? Running away? Find a better life?"
Sonata Dusk: "I...I can't do that! Adagio and Aria...they may be uptight and all. But they're my family! The only family I have left. I can't run out on them."
Me: "Well...they don't sound like they're treating you like family."
Sonata Dusk: "Maybe...but that's just who they are. Adagio's always been the leader and...Aria's always...headstrong. But we've always looked out for each other."
Me: (Skeptic) "If that's true, then...what kind of family would throw away the tacos you've scrimped and saved for them? Or even...hurt you?" (Sonata looked doubtful, and unsure of how to argue with that statement) "Families take care of each other. They don't belittle you... And I understand, you've always looked out for your sisters, through and through...but have they ever got your back? And then some?"
Sonata Dusk: "...I don't think I should be talking about this anymore." (Gets up and was about to leave) "Thank you for your tacos."
Me: (Following Sonata) "Hey, wait. I'm not asking you to leave them. I just want you to think for yourself this time, and for you to make your own decisions on what's best for you."
Sonata Dusk: (Turns to look at me) "And...how is running away the best for me? Where will I go?"
Me: "What if I told you I could get you a job where you'll get a lifetime of tacos?"
Sonata Dusk: "Mmmmm! Sounds yummy! But...what about my sisters? They'd come after me."
Me: "I can worry about them for you." (I held my hand out for her) "Trust me."
Sonata looked at my hand for a moment, when her communicator blared up.
Adagio Dazzle: (On the communicator) "Sonata! Sonata! Where are you?!"
Sonata Dusk: (Speaks on the communicator) "Yeah? Hey, Dagi! I...Yes, yes, I'm on my way!" (Looks at me) "I gotta go."
I watched Sonata run off into the distance. I sighed as I turned to return to the hideout. Even if I was unsuccessful with winning Sonata over to the "light side" or the good guys, at the very least, I can say I've tried. I just wish that she would make the right decision in the future, and that she would be totally happy with her decision...even if it means she and I would eventually have to fight someday.
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Galen Marek: You have to admit, they've really shown commitment ever since they trained.
Ahsoka Tano: Maybe, but there's always a catch to this when it comes to training.
Sunset Shimmer: Like the moment you went for Jedi Training, you can never see your family or people again?
Huyang: Precisely Sunset Shimmer.
Postwar: He's somewhat right. Sometimes fear can make us hesitate when fighting our opponents. By doing that, they'd catch wind of it and that's when they'll go for the kill.
Petro: You speak from experience?
Postwar: (He shows them the scars on the side of his chest), In more ways than one.
Ben Solo: What's that going to do?
Postwar: It's part of the test. When you face your opponents, sometimes your senses and what you see can betray you. One must learn to trust your instinct, and feel your opponents around you when facing them.
Zatt: They say that now. But the moment when you least expect it, that's when it will stab you in the back.
Gungi growled in agreement.
Postwar: And also rob a piece of yourself along the way.
Ganodi: It can do that?
Postwar: It can. When you take the waters, it can heal you, even from the brink of death. But the moment you do that, your soul will be tainted with bloodlust, making you kill folks, whilst at the same time, a piece of your soul is dragged by dark forces. It's like the Force, there is good, but there is also dark, and the darkness can rob you of your very soul bit by bit until you break before it's too late.
Sunset Shimmer: I... know that better than most.
Galen Marek: Same with me.
Petro: Whoa, where can I get some of that. (gets smacked behind the head by Ganodi)
Ganodi: Didn't you just hear what Master Postwar just said.
Ben Solo: He's right. I don't like the scary water.
Sunset Shimmer: Besides, you can't take shortcuts, otherwise you'll end up making a big mistake.
Postwar: Sorry you had to go through that though.
Sunset Shimmer: (smiles in grattitude) Thanks.
Postwar: Now comes the next part of the test.
Byph: What's that?
Postwar: Watch and see.
Postwar: I remember doing this.
Sunset Shimmer: You do?
Postwar: Yeah, I went over this when the founders of my order trained me and the fellow recruits. It was quite hard. And I thought the Witcher trials were hard.
Galen Marek: I remember a similar training. Proxy and other Proxy models used their holograms to turn into past Jedi that had been stored in their records and I had to constantly fight them. After that, I test myself against the Storm Troopers.
Cal Kestis: Vader had a twisted sense of training.
Postwar: All Sith do. But then again Anakin became what he is because the emperor had been slowly manipulating him since he was a boy.
Postwar: Even if it is twisted, glad to see that they're learning different fighting forms. Every world can teach you things. Even if it's different from the lessons you have, sometimes you can use other lessons to your advantage for both the body and the mind.
Cal Kestis: How much training did you have?
Postwar: Put it this way, in six months when I was away from my home, I spent fifty years training in different worlds. When you come back, you turn back to normal, but the years of training and pain you endured still remains.
Katochi: Wow, no wonder you're a master.
Postwar: Who walks on a different path.
Everyone gasped at what they said.
Petro: Whoa, you're right, it really does rob a piece of yourself.
Sunset Shimmer: That's right. This is why Jedi try to learn discipline, to make sure we don't succumb ourselves to things like this.
Ahsoka Tano: Couldn't have said it better myself.
Cal Kestis: How did that happen?
Sunset & Postwar: (Groans), long story.
Postwar: He's right, killing isn't the right way to do things. Sometimes we have to show that we're better than this.
Sunset Shimmer: No argument there.
Postwar and Sunset pondered about this. For somehow, he did have a point. If they had just finished Chrysalis off, then she wouldn't have captured all of them and she wouldn't have joined the legion of doom, same with Tirek and Cozy Glow. And now that they're free and recruited by the Benefactor, they're going to do whatever it takes to destroy the Multiverse's balance. Even the Dazzlings, though except one, have caused a ton of trouble and turned Sunset evil.
Postwar: And I thought the Terrorists at Somalia was bad.
Sunset Shimmer: What do you mean?
Postwar: Very long and painful story.
Postwar: And here comes the backstabbing.
Zatt: Called it.
Ben and a few others cheered at the choice Bruce made, especially on being clever.
Cal Kestis: You gotta admit, Twilight has a way with words.
Sunset Shimmer: (smiles with fond memories), That she does.
Petro: There's commitment, and then there's crazy.
Ahsoka Tano: And I thought the Inquisitors were crazy.
Postwar: You get a lot of sick people these days.
Sunset Shimmer: No argument here.
Zatt: For a bad guy, he is skilled.
Postwar: Though I think Galen and I can take him. (Looks at him), you ever wanted to use two lightsabers instead of just one. If you want I can give you another.
Galen Marek: I'll...think about it.
Postwar: Classic princess. Sometimes we have to fight a little dirty when it comes to certain advantages. One doesn't have to like it, but only if you don't have any other choice.
Ganodi: You can say that again.
Postwar: One doesn't have to like saving the enemy, but sometimes we have to prove that we're better than this.
Sunset Shimmer: Agreed.
Zatt: Wow, boy was that intense.
Petro: You can say that again.
Ganodi: Now they're going to return back to Gotham.
Postwar: I wonder how they'll react when they find out he's rich.
Sunset Shimmer: Probably with Rarity complaining that she didn't get the luxury she deserves.
Postwar: I swear that girl needs to learn to control herself. Same with Rainbow.
Sunset Shimmer: (Rolls her eyes), tell me about it.
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Alpha’s Log #366
Me: “Testing, testing. 1, 2, 3, 4? Discord’s Theater. Come in! This is Phantom-Dragon, reporting Alpha’s Log #366. Today, I happened to run into Sonata Dusk and…she seemed to be rather down on her luck.”
“I talked to her, while in disguise. She seemed to be in a…she seemed rather depressed, and not her usual scatterbrained bubbly self. Something tells me that her sisters are really starting to get to her, which means they’re concocting something diabolical to unleash onto all of Gotham City. Something worse than the stunt they pulled on Sunset Shimmer.”
“This is bad. We have to be on our guards! But also…personally, I think Sonata deserved better. Maybe I could offer her a job at Discord’s Theater…if she wasn’t also trying to kill me.”
Extra Cuts
Me: “Discord!”
Discord: (Appears in a flash of light) “No need to shout.”
Me: “Discord. You mind explaining to me what this is all about?”
Discord: “Explain what? How indescribably handsome I am? And how I’ve been the coveted star of the Cinematic Adventure for two years straight in your world’s real time?”
Me: “…Care to explain how you got Krystal and Isabelle involved? Somehow, I know that this got your claws and paw prints all over it.”
Discord: “Now that’s a wild accusation to make, Doctor Phantom.”
Me: “I’m not a doctor.”
Discord: “Shut up. Maybe I did, or maybe i didn’t. Either way, you’ve got nothing on me.”
Me: “Yeah right. I know these characters from some video games back home, from where I’m from. And they’re—“
Discord: “Wasting away! And you’re all about the gaming industry. You’ve even got a Game Quest series that’s been on hiatus for TWO YEARS!!!”
Me: “It was recently revived! I was looking over some notes I had—Why am I even talking to you about this! Just…Just put Krystal and Isabelle back to where they came from!”
Discord: “And rob you the opportunity to right a wrong?”
Me: “What?”
Discord: “You ever heard of wasted opportunity or character development? Well this is your big chance! Krystal is good. But what she’s lacking is a solid development in the character department. She needs a mentor, a parent, someone to mold her into the person she needed to be!”
Me: “And?”
Discord: “And that’s you, Doc!”
Me: “ME?! Oh no. No, no, no. You got the wrong guy, I’m…I’m not exactly cut out for a…a mentor.”
Discord: “You’re a Mandalorian. And you know the creed. You found an orphan, so you can’t abandon her until she’s properly returned to her kind, or has come of age!”
Me: “This is a costume, Discord. Not the real thing. Also, I think Krystal already has come of age. 16 years, and she seems like an independent woman already.”
Discord: “Overruled! Now get your butt off the chair and raise your mentee, like you should’ve been raising your Game Quest series, ages ago!” (Snaps his fingers and send me away)
Discord: “HMPH! Amateurs. You’d think, after all these years, P.D. Would know a thing or two about time management or counter productive. But then again, neither have I!”
(Bounces his eyebrows at Mr.E and Drama).
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Discord: “I spy with…my little eyes…” (Sees the Mane Six and Bruce Wayne returning to Gotham) “Our friends…OUR FRIENDS?! THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING! Everybody, battle station! TITANS GO!”
Me: (To Discord) “Wrong movie, Discord…”
Discord: (To me) “SHUT UP!”
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Your comments on the theater are very good. The back thing was because of his experience in "The Conjuring", right? That nostalgia.
I loved the moment of heart to heart talk between P.D. and Sonata, I hope that will help the second one. As for that dragon/ess, it has caught my interest. Who is he/she and want does he/she want?
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Me: Whatever you say, Captain Klutzy~
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Juniper: They’ve came a long way in their training
Sci-Twi: Putting a lot of effort in it to. Really shows there focus
Fluttershy: I-is that true (the shy girl ask)
Arctic:(nods a little) Fear can be a dangerous thing. Even, showing a litter of it in battle enemies can use it against you
Arctic: Fear can be dangerous. Any showing of it and can be a opening for the enemy
The Equestrian girl look among themselves and couldn’t help but nod. They, may have fought powerful enemies but even they have fears among themselves
Fluttershy: s-so what’s gonna happen now? (She ask)
Arctic: Now, they’re in for another part of the test they’ve set up for Princess Twilight and her friends.
Rainbow: Another one? What are they gonna do this time?
Applejack: I have to agree. What are they gonna put them through?
Arctic: You’ll see..and it’s not gonna be something pretty (he said with a bit of seriousness in his voice)
Juniper: So they’ll get a temporary boost? That doesn’t sound so bad
Arctic: I wouldn’t be so sure.
Rarity: Whatever do you mean? It’s not like they’re dipping themselves in a full pool of that water
Arctic: You’re right, but even a small taste can effect a person. And can be for the worst
Pinkie: Is it that bad Acey (she ask with a worried tone as she look over and sees that he just gives a nod to her)
Everyone expected for Arctic eyes widen a bit and sees what was happening to the princess
Juniper: w-wow. It did that much from a taste of it.
Arctic: It did. (He said to her) those waters have powers beyond belief.
Sci-Twi: But, there is still more to it like you mentioned. (She ask remembering the feeling she had when they were almost tempted by the Lazarus Pit)
Arctic: There is. While it can give you power like that..a part of you will be taken in return. (He said as he sees the a bit of worried on their faces)
Arctic: Now here’s the test they will be put through
Fluttershy: I-I hope that this is the last test (she said softly) they been through so much already
Pinkie: Hope Bruce will be ok during this
Rarity: I’m sure, it’ll be ok darling. Though, I’m a bit more worried for Princess Twilight and our pony counterpart.
Juniper: Yeah, we don’t know how much the Lazarus effected them..
Pinkie: He could’ve, gave them some words of encouragement. (She said a bit upset)
Rainbow:Yeah, from we seen from him I doubt he would Pinkie (she said to her)
Sci-Twi: I know you said the Lazarus is bad. But, they seem to be doing good
Juniper: yeah, fighting in different ways can help you in the near future
Arctic: True, especially if you’re smart enough to pull some of those things off by getting the drop on the enemy
Applejack: Guessing, you been through something like that?
Arctic: A few times, been in situations where I have to pull a few tactics and outsmart some people I face.
The girls gasps hearing what was said as Fluttershy cling onto rainbow arm whimpering a little from this
Pinkie: t-that’s not like them..especially Fluttershy.
Arctic: and that’s what the effects of the Lazarus Pit can do. It will affect you to come over to a darker path. With the enjoyment of bloodlust to
Fluttershy: I-I don’t like it. It’s wrong (she said hiding her face as she felt rainbow rub her head)
Sci-Twi: I had a bad feeling about it before But, to think it would effect a person this much..it’s just awful.
Juniper: Especially, for Princess Twilight and her friends.
Rarity: But, that’s just wrong!
Rainbow: If they killed, that’s makes them no better than those villains they face! (The rainbow hair said with anger)
Applejack: Your darn right it won’t. They want justice, not be there for there enemies death sentence
Arctic:His wrong. Luna,Discord, Sunset, Starlight, and many others were redeemed because of them. They have done evil yes. But, Twilight and her friends were able to reach out to them and show them a better path with friendship. While there some who don’t expect it, at least they were willing to reach out and make up for what they did
The Equestrian Girls all nod and Juniper to who had a soft smile knowing he was right, she to wanted revenge but ended up making friends with Sci-Twi and the others and make up for what she did.
Sci-Twi and Juniper: WHAT?! (They said also in shock)
Rainbow: That confirms it, that guy really is nothing but bad news
Pinkie: Yeah! Nothing but a big meanie!
Arctic: One of the few things that most won’t see coming or at least prepare is backstabbing
Juniper: Especially if it’s when two villains working together. Never know when one will backstab the other
Rainbow: Aw Yeah! you show him Bruce! (The rainbow hair cheered)
The others also smiled and cheered for Bruce on making the right choices and listening to Twilight words.
Rariry: My word! Has he gone Insane?!
Arctic: Insane would be putting it lightly there Rarity
Applejack: The fella giving them a hard time.
Juniper: He really showing his skills on them to.
Sci-Twi: what’s worst, he thought them everything they know here.
Arctic: That may be true. Even though, he thought them the moves there. Doesn’t mean he’ll know everything they do.
Fluttershy: R-Really?
Arctic:(he nods his head) just watch and you’ll see Flutters
Arctic: And like that, they won.
Juniper: Wow, didn’t think the princess would do something like that
Arctic: Maybe, but dirty tricks like that can help. Even, some villains won’t expect a hero to pull something like that.
Sci-Twi: I guess you have a point. Especially, if you were a tough position to get out of.
Arctic:(he nods his head) Exactly
Fluttershy: At least, they decided to save them, e-even if they were mean.
Sci-Twi: I Just hope that they’ll be grateful for what they did. (She said)
Applejack: They better, it will show that they stick to their morals, even after what they did. The princess and her friends, even Bruce save them still
Rainbow: Doubt they will (she said to herself)
Arctic: Now it’s back to Gotham
Sci-Twi: hopefully things didn’t get too bad.
Juniper: They, have been there for a very long time. Who knows what Chrysalis and the Dazzlings been up to. They, might’ve gotten more people to join them
Arctic: Well, when they get there The princess and her friends will have a plan and have Bruce along with them. (He said but then looked to the side a bit* Though, I do hope Sonata ok and that she isn’t being through more harsh treatment (he said softly to himself)
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Discord: (To Hunter) “That’s MISTER Captain Klutzy to you, Hunter! Look alive! We got a bank robbery in progress!”
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Hunter’s Extra Cut
Me: *rolls eyes and dawns a black suit with a cloth mask and follows Discord to the bank with Krystal and Mina following along*
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Shadow's Extra cut
Me:(radio)"be careful out there you guys, oh BTW 2 things, 1.) The computers upgrade your suits so you can teleport outta any jam you get into, and 2.) If you have any problems with the police force, just ask for the Commissioner and tell him that Shadow is back in town and you have no troubles".
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Hunter’s Extra Cut
Me: Thanks Shadow, but it’s not time yet for Gotham to know of Nightwing or Batgirl. Right now, we do the practical approach.
Future G5
Discord Memorial Cinema
Zipp: (suspicious) What’s he up to now?
Izzy: I’m more worried about the other guy.
Me: Talk about the Gruesome Twosome.
Pipp: (worried) Is this a trap?
Me: I can’t say. I know what happens, just not the finer details.
Zipp: Woah, woah, woah, stop right there!
The film projector put the film on pause, causing a multitude of groans from the audience.
Alphabittle: Hey, what happened to the movie?
Haven: (unamused) My daughter’s having another crisis about things not making sense…again.
Phyllis: This happens often?
Haven: Oh, she has grown to understand patience, but sometimes…
Alphabittle: I get it. Old habits die hard.
Phyllis: I understand that.
Me: (likewise with Haven) Zipp, what’s so important that you had to stop the entire film?
Zipp: Why did it suddenly cut from Bruce’s mind when he was just about to enter his test back to Twilight and the others? Wouldn’t it make sense to do one after the other? Is Bruce’s test less important compared to Twilight and her friends’?
Me: To answer your questions in order: I wasn’t the screenwriter or the editor, I already just answered that one, and most definitely not. Now that that’s out of the way, we can continue the film, though I’ll have to adjust the voice-activated commands of the projector sometime later.
Hitch: I’m calling it right now: that liquid’s from the Lazarus Pit.
Me: (baffled) Did he seriously just call them “acolytes”?
Hitch: Aha! Called it, baby!
Zipp: (unamused) Don’t do that again. It’s embarrassing to watch.
Hitch: (arguing) Pipp did the same thing two days ago.
Pipp: I did not!
Izzy: And that’s a good thing right? (unsure) R-Right?
Me: It’s like being offered some drugs off the street.
Hitch: DRUGS?! WHERE?! WHERE?!
Me: Inside the movie.
Hitch: (embarrassed) O-Oh, right.
Zipp: Do you seriously get jumpy whenever drugs are mentioned?
Hitch: DRUGS?! WHERE?! WHERE?!
Zipp: (smirking) I was right.
Hitch: (embarrassed, mumbling) S-Shut up, it’s part of my job.
Izzy: Oh, yeah, me too!
Zipp: Count me out. And I mean it!
Alphabittle: I’m with Ms. Dash on this one.
Sunny: (scared) Princess Twilight, are you okay?
Me: (Geordie accent) I ‘ad a feelin’ tha’ pit would be an allegory to drugs.
Hitch: DRUGS?! WHERE?! WHERE?!
Zipp: (to Sunny) Was he always like this?
Sunny: Before becoming sheriff, it instead would be “pegasi”.
Hitch: PEGASI?! WHERE?! WHERE?!
Sunny: He would scour the sky for any sight of pegasi if the word was ever mentioned within earshot.
Hitch: PEGASI?! WHERE?! WHERE?!
Zipp: How come this never happened when he said the word “pegasi” before?
Hitch: PEGASI?! WHERE?! WHERE?!
Sunny: You’ve never seen him agitated by the mention of drugs before.
Hitch: DRUGS?! WHERE?! WHERE?!
Pipp: (to Me) Why are you talking like that?
Me: (Geordie accent) Ah faind the Geordie accent ta be one a’ the more…fun-er accents ta try on.
Zipp: This sounds nice and all, but I’m not sure of the true intent.
Izzy: WHAT IS GOING ON?!!
Sunny: STOP…SHA-HA-HA-HAKING ME!!
Pipp: (fearful) BRUCIE!!
Me: And so the stepping stones for the blueprint are beginning to seep through the cracks.
Zipp: What blueprint?
Me: You’ll see.
Opaline: (unheard) Misty! I have an alicorn premonition that something powerful is happening! PICK THE HAY UP!!!
Me: True nightmares brought to life.
Sunny: What about Princess Twilight and the others?
Me: They’re over there.
Me: Famous last words if I ever heard.
Izzy: (gasps) Does that mean that—?
Me: Yep, it’s one of those “Jinxed Sayings”. I’ve been compiling a list of them as of late if you’re interested.
Sunny: Don’t listen to him!
Hitch: Now she agrees with me.
Me: (unamused) Time and a place, sheriff.
Hitch: Don’t do drugs, kids!
Zipp: Oh, so when he says the word “drugs” everything’s okay, but when I say it…
Hitch: DRUGS?! WHERE?! WHERE?!
Zipp: …I’m in for a long night.
Any young foals in the audience had their eyes and ears covered by terrified parents as the adults all cringed at the sound of cracking bones.
Me: (Geordie accent) As Ah thought.
Sunny: (confused and distraught) Why is he doing this?
Me: (Boston accent) Gotta test out da new toys somehow or otha.
Izzy: But they aren’t toys! They’re ponies!
Me: (imitating Mike Pollock) Precisely!
Zipp: So he can talk.
Sunny: I thought he was going to remain mute.
Zipp: (shocked) I expected Rainbow Dash and maybe Spike to act that way…but never did I think Fluttershy!
Sunny: (to League) How could they?!
Red: (thoughts) They never wanted to help them, they just wanted new weapons to crush their enemies.
Haven: Disgraceful!
Phyllis: Disgusting!
Alphabittle: Despicable!
Sunny: (worried) What does this mean for Bruce?
Me: We’re about to find out.
Pipp: YES!! Uh-I mean…yay, Brucie.
Izzy: I’m confused. Did he say that in order to defeat their villainous enemies, they must then become the villains themselves?
Zipp: (angrily) Hypocrites.
Me: You’ve hit the nail on the head, Izzy.
Izzy: I hope not. That sounds painful.
Ponies: (surprised and worried) What?
Sunny: Why?
Ponies: (with Equestrians and Bruce) WHAT?!!
Me: (darkly) And so, the truth is finally revealed.
Sunny: (upset) Why are they doing this? What did the people of Gotham do to them?
Me: They have deemed Gotham City unworthy of standing, and are willing to sacrifice thousands if not possibly millions in the name of justice for the criminals.
Red: (thoughts) That would leave Bruce alone without a home to return to, without a memory of his parents’ deaths.
Me: By committing to this twisted ideology of “justice” these guys have weaved, they are no better than the criminals themselves who roam the world. Or the most hated human organizations in history.
Sunny: Like whom?
Me: Hitler and the Nazis, Stalin and the Soviets, North Korea, Prohibition Mobsters and Gangsters, the Ku Klux Klan, the Proud Boys; I could go on forever honestly.
Zipp: (agreeing) Yeah!
Me: These men have lost faith, and therefore lost hope. Without hope, there is no strength nor heart.
Red: (thoughts) ‘Without hope, there is no strength nor heart.’ Is that how people do not feel lonely when on their own?
Me: (to reader) Pay no attention to that, folks.
Zipp: (angrily) Says you!
Me: This guy must have had a rough childhood.
Red: (thoughts) Was he lonely?
Mares/Stallions: (cringing) OOOOHHHH!!!
Zipp: She just hit him where it hurts the most.
Me: Right in the crown jewels.
Posey: (irate) This is so immature!
Me: (singing) Not for kids~!
Hitch: (cringing) I felt that.
Pipp: I didn’t think she could do that.
Zipp: You tell him.
Hitch: Was he really that delusional?
Me: There are points in your life where you must realize that the mind and body are two separate entities. What you believe may not be the reality. (to Hitch) I can’t say for sure, Hitch, I’ve never heard of Duscan prior to this.
Haven: Goodness! That was too much!
Me: This is only the ending of what I assume is the First Act, with plenty more action heavy scenes to come later.
Haven: I never did enjoy “action” movies; they’re too overwhelming for myself.
Phyllis: Wouldn’t it make more sense to leave them behind? I’m just saying.
Alphabittle: I agree with that statement.
Me: But then that would have proved their point, and Bruce’s and Twilight’s arguments would have been null and void.
Me: I’d be careful with what you say, Twilight.
Izzy: Why? (gasps) Is it another one of those Jinxed Sayings?!
Me: (unsure) Eh…somewhat, I think? Maybe I’m just reading this wrong.
Zipp: (sarcasm) That’s definitely not going to come back and bite them?
Sprout: (confused) Huh, where?
Me: I’ll give you a hint: you use it to sit down on things.
Sprout: (suddenly scared) AHH!! Don’t let them, please!
Me: High time if you ask me. By now, who knows what havoc those villains are committing. It’s off to Gotham City at last.
Izzy: When will they become superheroes?
Me: Soon, Izzy. Very, very, soon.
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Me: “Everyone. Here’s my plan to reforming Sonata. When the Dazzlings attack, I will confront Sonata…AND OFFER HER A TACO SUPREME! And I’ll say, ‘HEY! Do you like tacos? Because I can hook you up Discord Theater’s premium membership to get you a lifetime supply of tacos! And all it takes is a one big redemption!”
Sonata Dusk: (In my voice) “YES!!! I’ve been waiting for someone to ask me! I’M IN!!” (Takes my hands and we go skipping down the yellow brick road)
Me: (To Sonata) “Best friends forever!”
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Me: “Yeah, Discord. Who, and WHY in the ENTIRE MULTIVERSE, would I say that?”
Discord: “C’mon, everybody’s thinking about it…”
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Arctic: Sounds like a wonderful plan Phantom. (He said with a small smile) I’m willing, to help as much as I can. Especially, if there is a chance to show Sonata a different path.
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And if Chrysallis gets in the way of the plan, I'll take it on myself.
Random Dude: "YAY! Graduation!"
Myself: " Who said that?"
Trixie: (Sarcasm) "Great. What is it? Multiple choice?"
Starlight Glimmer: (To Trixie) "Shhh!"
Dodger: " No it won't be."
After saying so he looked at me and I nodded in response knowing what was to come.
Apple Bloom: (To Zecora) "What are they making with that flower, Zecora?"
Zecora: (To Apple Bloom) "That is a tale I can't tell. That flower onscreen I have not yet seen."
Big Mac: "Nope."
Big Mac: "Eeyup."
Fleck: " And we’re always proud of you when you try."
Big Mac: "Ee...sounds about right."
Marble Pie: "Mmm-hmmm."
Mudbriar: "...I'm not one to approve his methods, but technically speaking, he's got a point."
Lightning Dust: (To Mudbriar) "Eh, what do you know about risks, and overcoming fears? He's speaking my language! The reason we're the best is because we're not quitters! We don't let anything slow us down! No fear, no pain!" (To her team) "RIGHT WASHOUTS?!"
Rolling Thunder: (To Lightning Dust) "Right, captain!"
Short Fuse: (To Lightning Dust) "Roger that." (Takes a sip of his drink and spits it out at Tempest Shadow) "DIET?! I ASKED FOR 100% BUTTER BEER!!!" (Receives a death glare from Tempest Shadow)
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I waved my wand and called, " Petrificus Totalus!" From which short froze inplace unable to move or talk thus he fell on the floor and I said the following.
Myself: "Mr.Fuse I do apologize for the mistake of drinks but I'm afraid we at this theater will not and never will tolerate loud outburst like that so unless you wish to be a statue for the remainder of the movie I suggest keeping that anger in check. You understand!?"
And grunted yes so I undid the spell.
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Scootaloo: (To Apple Bloom) "I have a bad feeling about this..."
Eric: " Me too because what Bruce has to take my wife does too."
Big Mac: "Nope."
Fleck: "YOU’RE GOD DAMN RIGHT!"
Myself: " Uh, Fleck no foul language here please."
Fleck: "Sorry."
The Audience: "WHAT?!"
Apple Bloom: "Is he serious?!"
Grubber: "Is it edible?" (Receives a dope slap from Tempest) "OW! What?"
Myself ( to Grubber ): " Listen good, that monstrosity is something I will never wish on my worst of enemies. "
Cranky Doodle Donkey: "He can't be serious."
Myself ( Telepathy): " No Twilight don't listen to him."
Twilight ( Telepathy): " Massager, you know what this stuff can do?"
Myself ( Telepathy): " I do."
Big Mac: "Eenope."
Trixie: "Hey. It can't be worst than those black melons we've had to chug, back on Tatooine." (Looks up to see Princess Luna looking unamused) "...And hey. The best way to sample a new culture is to try its exquisite cuisine!" (Smiles sheepishly at Luna)
I didn't listen as I was still Telepathically speaking to the Mane six
Myself( Telepathy): " Rainbow, Pinkie please, I beg you that stuff will taste of hot burning accid mixed with numbness, euphoria then finally uncontrolled violence. You drink this and you'll be Jekylled."
Rarity ( Telepathy): " Jekylled?! Darling I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that term."
Myself ( Telepathy) : " Jekyll was a human scientist who sought to reed the world of evil. He believed he could remove the evil half of a person's soul, all the hatred, violence, and lust people have in them. He created a formula just for that."
Fluttershy ( Telepathy): " Oh my, and what happened to him?"
Myself ( Telepathy): " He tried it on himself and instead of removing his evil, it brought it out in the form of a deformed, twisted and dangerous version of himself called Hyde. Hyde rampages the streets of London killing anyone he could and liking it, as for Jekyll he remembered all the bad things after each episode and began to go mad in guilt and thrill suffering from splitting personalities of him and Hyde and getting addicted to the formula."
Twilight ( Telepathy) : " But what else can we do?"
Shining Armor: "Oh! I can't watch this." (Covers his eyes with his hooves) "But I must...peek." (Looks through a gap between his hooves)
Myself ( Telepathy): " NO! NO, NO DON’T DRINK IT"
Grubber: "Nope. Definitely not edible."
Stygian: "I'm sure she'll be alright. Will she?"
Capper Dapperpaw: (To Stygian) "Well...if it's anything like the whole garden of Tusken Raiders' black melons we've had to stomach since crash landing on Tatooine to rescue our Princess Luna and escape with our lives, and a story to tell of our camaraderie...she'll live."
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Fleur-de-Lis: "Ooh la la!"
Random Dude: (Suggestively) "Oh yeah~"
Bulk Biceps: "YEEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!!!!"
Trixie: "HMPH!"
Not wanting to be outdone by Twilight Sparkle...again... Trixie snatched Princess Luna's black melon drink, and drank it. Trixie then tries to flex her muscles...which droops like spaghetti.
Myself " Oh no!"
Wahhhh wahhhh wahhhh
Starlight Glimmer: (To Trixie) "I told you to eat more vegetables!"
Granny Smith: "I've got a feeling that this ain't gonna end well."
Big Mac: "Nope."
Stone Cold Steve Austin: "Don't do drugs, kids."
Dr.Gangle: " This is not like any ordinary drug."
Spitfire: "Only after making a few crashes here and there, Crash."
Fleetfoot: "Yeah. And let's not mention the..." (Whispers) "Apple cider party."
(Fleetfoot and her fellow Wonderbolts laugh in agreement)
Fleck ( To the Wonderbolts) : " Awe, this sounds interesting. Tell me more!"
Sugar Belle: "Me too!" (Looks lovingly at Big Mac)
Minuette: "If you have that much energy, then you could really run around the whole world, Pinkie!"
Cranky Doodle Donkey: (To Minuette) "Oy, don't encourage her..."
Gilda: "Good for you, butterfly."
Tempest Shadow: "Spoken like a true warrior."
Dodger: " That's why we would also ware our mask in the Death Eaters."
Random pony: "Let's get dangerous!"
Random unicorn: "Oh yeah!"
Moon Dancer: "OH!" (Turns to the ponies) "Oh, sorry. You kinda came outta nowhere and scared me there."
Random unicorn: (To Moon Dancer) "Sorry. I'm just a huge fan of Princess Twilight! And you are her old friend, Moon Dancer! Right?"
Moon Dancer: (Blushes) "Yeah, we go way back. Nice to meet you...uh..."
Luster Dawn: (To Moon Dancer) "Luster Dawn! Pleased to meet you!""
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Scootaloo: (Sarcasm) "Gee. No pressure, or anything..."
Scootaloo: "Let's rock and roll!"
Eric Bischoff: (To Scootaloo) "You said it, little filly! LET'S ROCK N ROLL!!!"
Myself: " This is one rock that should never be rolled."
Night Light: (With his eyes closed, saying his prayers for his daughter) "Oh great Faust. Please, I implore you, protect my daughter..."
Starlight Glimmer: (Cringing) "Ooh, that's gotta hurt."
Flurry Heart: "C'mon, Aunt Twilight! GET HIM!"
Bulk Biceps: "YEEEEEEEAAAAHHHH!!!!"
The audience: *GASPS*
Eric: "Well! There goes Bill!."
Fleck: " Poor Bill!"
Flash Sentry: (Horrified) "D-D-D-D-Did you see that?!"
Moon Dancer: (To Flash Sentry) "I'm afraid so. And I can't unsee it! It's unbelievable!"
Luster Dawn: "And kinda gruesome! I knew Princess Twilight's always busy protecting Equestria and all...but not THAT brutal. Has she?"
Stygian: (To Luster Dawn) "This is actually the first time I've seen such raw intensity!"
Myself: " Stage two: increases killer instincts.
Stygian ( To me) : What?"
Myself: " I tried to warn her through Telepathy what that stuff will do. She has passed stage one euphoric increase of strength and agility, now she's in stage two increase killer instincts."
Flurry Heart: "What’s Stage three?"
Myself: "Guilt, depression and addiction."
Flash Magnus and Rockhoof both looked sick to their stomachs.
Flash Magnus: "Ugh! Son of a Windigo! Even we weren't that brutal. Were we?"
Rockhoof: "Nnnnnope."
Seeing Fluttershy being turned into a savage cold-blooded predator, the three former bullies – Dumbbell, Hoop, and Score – instantly turned white as the skeleton costume they were wearing.
Also, Lil'Cheese was feeling rather uncomfortable seeing his mother turning into a different pony – like out of a creepypasta story. Cheese Sandwhich shares his son's feelings.
Sweetie Belle: "Rarity?"
Gabby: (Worried) "Spike?"
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Autumn Blaze: "Now he's speaking Ponish?!"
Crazy Steve: "He's speaking sweet English!"
Dr.Gangle: " Statistically speaking every culture in every universe has a similarly be it history, language or customs."
The Audience: "WHAAAAATT?!!!"
Ember: "Whoa. That's intense coming outta you, Spike...but I like it!"
Gabby: (Frightened) "I don't!"
Mr. and Mrs. Shy: "Goodness GRACIOUS!!!!"
Zephyr Breeze: "Uh...okay. I know my sister and I don't always see eye-to-eye. But...who are you? And what have you done to my sister?"
Lightning Dust: (Sips her drink) "Hmmm. I spy me a new recruit!"
Random dragons, griffons, yaks, and some ponies: "BOOOOO!!!!"
Prince Ruthorford: "YAKS like rushing into damage and destruction!"
Lightning Dust: "GROW SOME BACKBONES, PRINCESS!"
Rolling Thunder: "What a pushover."
Shining Armor: (To Rolling Thunder) "HEY! That's my sister you're talking!"
I lifted my head, did Twilight just snap back to her senses, there can still be a chance for her and them.
Cheese Sandwich: "That was a seriously messed up day for both of us. Let me tell you..."
Princess Luna: "He means for him to execute!"
Ember: (Agreeing) "Nope!"
Gilda: "Ya got that right, buster."
Myself ( Telepathy): " Girls, that's right wake up form the trance."
Pinkie ( Telepathy): Massager?! We're sorry you had to see that, you warned us but we didn't listen to you. ( She realized something) Oh on! My little Chesse saw everything, tell him mommy is sorry he saw that."
Rarity ( Telepathy): " And Sweetie Belle!"
Applejack ( Telepathy): "And Apple Bloom!"
Rainbow Dash: ( Telepathy): " And Scootaloo too!"
Myself ( Telepathy): "It's ok girls but hurry Bruce I about to stage a rebel and I'll expect he'll need you're help."
Big Mac: "Eeyup."
Bulk Biceps: "YEAH!"
Ember: "Yeah! No mercy!"
Big Mac: "Yup!"
Bulk Biceps: "YEAH!"
Ember: "I may be a Dragon Lord. But I'm not much into all that politics, or any of that court, or justice, mumbo jumbo. I say whoever does the crimes, must fry!"
Garble: "I second that!"
Gilda: "Make that three!"
Starlight Glimmer: "That's not how it works!"
Ember: (To Starlight Glimmer) "Well, it should, Glim-Glam!"
Ember: "What's the big deal, Princess Sparkle...Sparkl..." (Shakes her head) "What's her problem? If the man's a criminal, then he deserves to die, right then and there! Every criminals should!"
Starlight Glimmer: (To Ember) "Uh...I wouldn't say that if I were you..."
Ember: "SEE?! He gets it!"
Starlight Glimmer: "That's not true! I know it's not true!"
Ember: (To Starlight Glimmer) "And how would you know?"
Starlight Glimmer: (To Ember) "BECAUSE I WAS A WANTED CRIMINAL AS MUCH AS ANYPONY WAS, UNTIL TWILIGHT TOOK ME IN AND REDEEMED ME!!!"
Myself ( to Ember) : " Starlight once brainwashed an entire pony village into giving up their talents so they wouldn't make her feel inferior after she felt lifted behind not getting her cutie mark at the same time her friend did. When Twilight and the others freed them she tried to travel through time to undo their friendship but created several timelines that brought Equestria to ruin finally seeing them she decided to change her ways and is now standing here before you."
Sugar Belle: " I was one of the ponies from that village and we all came for forgive her."
The audience all looked at Starlight Glimmer in surprise. It wasn't long before some of Starlight Glimmer's fellow reformed villains stood up in their seats, to stand beside her.
Trixie: "Make that two."
Capper Dapperpaw: "Got room for another?"
Stygian: "Or perhaps four?"
Tempest Shadow: "...As much as I don't approve...I deserved every drinks or foods being thrown at me..."
Last, but not least, Princess Luna stood up and walked from her seat to stand beside Starlight Glimmer.
Princess Luna: "Like Sunset Shimmer, I was misguided by my own arrogance and rage towards my sister. And I've paid the price for it. I did my time, and I've resolved to make amends for the errors of my way, thanks to Princess Twilight and friends."
Lightning Dust: "About time. Now they're getting somewhere..."
The Audience: "WHAT?!"
Starswirl the Bearded: "Ludicrous!"
Stygian: "It is one thing to take a life, even if it is a criminal. But what he's suggesting is...is...genocide!"
Princess Luna: "Worse than an entire massacre of Tusken Raiders!"
Pipsqueak: (To Princess Luna) "Speaking from experience?"
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Trixie: "And you were this close to falling the same dark path that dumb bacon head did years ago."
Starlight Glimmer: (Mocking chuckle) "Oh-ho-ho! Like you were any better, Trixie? With the alicorn amulet? Enslaving Ponyville, just to get back at Twilight for upstaging you?"
Trixie: (To Starlight Glimmer) "Quit bringing up my dark past, Starlight. But then again, you'd know all about it since you traveled back in time to mess up Twilight's future." (Stuck her tongue out)
Starlight Glimmer: 💢 "Watch it, Lulamoon."
Crazy Steve: "YOU WANT THE TRUTH?! YOU CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!"
Myself: " Thank you Steve!"
I then tossed a chocolate tart at him and he caught it with his mouth.
Scootaloo: "YEAH! YOU TELL 'EM, RAINBOW DASH!!!"
Bulk Biceps: "YEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!"
The audience all gasped in horror.
Button Mash's mother: "Don't look, Button!" (Covers Button Mash's eyes)
Thunderlane: (Covers Rumble's eyes) "This goes for you too, Rumble."
Rumble: (To Thunderlane) "I'm ten years old! And I've seen a lot of scary stuff in this theater. I think I'm good..."
Dodger ( To Rumble): " Define scary?"
Rumble: " Try a witches spirit bent on killing children because the parents moved into her land or a cured doll bent on steeling your soul."
Silverstream cried and hugged Gallus, who comforted her.
Random Dude: (Screams like a little girl) "AAAAHHH!!!"
Random Dude: "Oh! He missed." (To Bruce Wayne) "YOU OWE ME A NEW PAIR OF TROUSERS!"
Fleck: " Eew, could you please keep that info to yourself. "
Random Dragon: "Hey look! Fireworks!"
Clump: "Must be new years already!"
Silverstream: "YAY! HAPPY NEW YEAR!" (Dances with Gallus and sang)
🎶Should old acquaintances be forgot and never be brought to mind
Should old acquaintances be–
Gallus: (To Silverstream) "It's not even new year's eve, you silly hippogriff. Not in this world, or in that crazy world!"
Gilda: "Oh no, he didn't!"
Tubby Nugget: " Oh yes he did!"
Princess Celestia: (Nods her head) "I'm proud of you, Twilight."
We all clinched our eyes as we saw that.
Gilda: "Ooh. That's gotta hurt..."
Snips: "Ouch! That's what I call a headache..."
Starlight Glimmer: "That guy can move!"
Luster Dawn: "Yeah! I'm going to have to study his fighting techniques more often."
Fleck: " Trust us kid you don't want to see."
Princess Luna: (Shakes her head) "Like the Rule of Two..." (Covers her face with one of her wings, in shame, while Starlight Glimmer and Stygian comforted her)
Every male audience: "OOOOH!!!"
Cheese Sandwich: "Right in the batteries!"
Big Mac: "Eeyup!" (0_0;)
Myself: " why does it always hurt seeing that happen to someone else?"
Fleck: " That's one."
Gilda: "Oh! Right in the schnoz!"
Fleck: " That's two!"
Sandbar: "That's gotta hurt..."
Fleck: " That's three. And finally!"
Thorax: (To Ember) "...Did you teach him that kick?"
Ember: (To Thorax) "No." (To Garble) "Did you?"
Garble: (To Ember) "Nope." (To Big Mac) "Hey. Big red guy. Did you teach him that?"
Big Mac: "Nope!"
Fleck: " That's four"
Princess Celestia: (Quoting Big Mac) "Nope."
Princess Luna: "It's a curse..."
Myself ( to them ) I disagree, immortality can be a burden but if you have someone to share it with it can be bearable. You don't believe me look to yalls left/right."
The two princesses did just that and saw each other remembering that they did have each other.
Big Mac: "Eeyup."
Trixie: "Here's hoping you don't lose another friend, like last time..."
Silver Shill: "Speaking of which...I wonder how, Dr. PhD is holding up, in Gotham City, with the others?"
I too was curious about that so as the others were watching I snuck off to use my crystal ball. I found Phantom in Gotham and he was actually talking to one of the Dazzlings.
Luckily it was Sonata, just buying toccos ( that girl really loves toccos) when they parted ways I sent Sonata and little letter and watched as she picked it up and read.
" You always have a choice! Signed Massager."
Fin