The city is in a state of unrest. The bronies have been plaguing Equestria and the ponies have been treating them like dirt. Now, both communities believe that the only way to solve the problem, since neither side wishes to atone or forgive, is to fight it out. This leaves two friends, Apple Bloom and Black Gryphon, to come up with a solution and make peace between their respective neighborhoods. Will their efforts to mend the bond between the ponies and the bronies succeed, and what dark secrets will be uncovered in the process?

There's going to be a lot of characters, both canon and original, in this story so get ready. I won't be mad or surprised if you forget a few names.

Based on and inspired by AnimatedJames' PMV

Twilight Sparkle was banished from Equestria a long time ago for a crime she didn't commit. The rest of the Mane 6 have been searching for her to tell her that she can return. When they do find Twilight, they realize that the trials of surviving outside Equestria have changed their old friend. Not all the changes are necessarily good.

As they return to Equestria, they must figure out who is opposing them. Shadows lurk in every corner, enemies watching for a single misstep. Not to mention, Twilight's shadows are creeping up on her. But even if they do manage to face the trials and troubles, do they have what it takes to face what awaits them back home?

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Editing team: Stinium_Ruide
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Ex-coauthor: computerneek
Ex-editor: Holtinater

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.........Um, hello, my name is Doctor Daniel Phillips, and I am the lead scientist overseeing the Gateway Project, one of the most cutting-edge technologies in existence today. With it, we can open wormholes to worlds far beyond the reach of conventional space travel, and even into other dimensions if we can work out the right frequency. As of late we have discovered over a dozen habitable worlds that have been slated for colonization, but as of yet no signs of intelligent life. Yet I hold out hope that one day we might find such a world, however remote, and put our best foot forward in opening relations with our new galactic neighbors. Yet not all of the planets we find are poppies and roses, so instead of sending in humans to explore them, we have these little babies.

Oh, right, you can't see me because this is an audio-only feed. My mistake. Well, I guess I'll just have to explain it to you. These cybernetic wolves, known in our group as the Mech Hounds, are outfitted with the most advanced computers in the world, along with some of the most cutting-edge robotics and weapons money can buy. Now right at the moment we only have a dozen of these little critters, but don't let that fool you. Each of these little babies carries enough firepower to level a small town, although it would take them a couple days to do so if they were working alone. They also have the programing to work out almost any situation in a matter of seconds, although they still have many of the logic problems that most computers face when confronted with something that does not fit within the established parameters of their programming. Yet, regardless of their possible shortcomings, they do the heavy lifting upon initial exploration where humans cannot, dealing with threats as they see fit in order to assess the habitability of a planet for human use. I could tell you more, but that would be breaking protocol.

So, without further ado, I'll turn you over to our logistics specialist, who will be happy to tell you all about how these little babies are going to change the world, or rather, worlds, that humanity has come to call home.................

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This is a story that delves into the boundary between life and machine, where AI is something that has only been dreamed of, even with the most advanced computers available. Then again, these machines have never encountered magic before, so who knows what might happen. I guess you'll just have to read the book to find out for yourself.

Tartarus. Normally referred to as 'the prison with the really bad beings' or 'Cerberus's home'. What these ponies don't know is that deep within Tartarus sits a kingdom ruled by a male alicorn that lives as a 'Ruler of the Damned' as titles go. This alicorn was a stallion who kept eyes over the prisoners and of course of all evil itself within his walls. Every now and then, the ruler of the kingdom would come out, inspect the prisons and so forth, hell even speak with the prisoners.

The ruler of this kingdom is known as Prince Infernum, the son of Helvette, otherwise known as 'The Immortal Judge'. The problem was Helvette may of been known as Immortal, but even that came to an end when he vanished, leaving only a note of him 'dancing with eternal flames now'. As time went on, Prince Infernum has acquired many names from his power and kingdom such as 'Wielder of the Black Flame' 'Son of The Immortal Judge' 'Ruler of The Damned' 'The Eternal Jailer'

Unfortunately, the latest escape of Tirek didn't go unnoticed as he had to deal with the problems to arise. One such problem is the constant checkup letters sent to the princesses of the wards and prisoners. All of it was slowly going into routine that Infernum got used to.... that was until two of his residents went to check up on the prisoners and encountered six mares who had entered Tartarus to do a personal checkup on Tirek and a mistake had occurred.

What fallout will come of this? Will a long hidden secret be unfurled that the Princesses kept? Will their mere appearance cause problems in the future? Only time will tell.

I'm... not sure what happened. I remember the unicorn guy, what was his name? Starmswill the Tearded? I don't know, names are kinda off for me right now. So anyway, there I was with this unicorn then, BOOM! I found myself in the middle of his laboratory, albeit ruined.

Bit strange, isn't it?

So I started to walk, following this odd looking stripey thing, and found this cute little town. Seriously, it's utterly adorable.

And that's when I saw her, the lovely Celestia... ah, it sends my gears a flutter! Although I don't know who the blue alicorn is... or the lavender one... wait, I don't know anyone here apart from Celestia!

Thanks to Infinite Carnage for pre-reading and Draconian Soul with help on Zecora. Go check out their stuff! Cover art was done by myself.

What would happen if James get's sent to a world filled with technicolor-ed ponies by Discord & is transformed into one of his favorite Pokemon, a zoroark? Some good comedy & a little mischievous tricks. Will James be able to get back home or will he be stuck as a zoroark in Equestria for good.