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// At the End of the Neatherealm 
// Story: The Mighty Machines 
// by Epicdiscord214 
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The Siren Sisters flew toward their chained master. They changed to their human forms and bowed their heads.
"Lord Arcanus, we have news for you." Serena asked.
"Report." Arcanus said.
"It seems that Kul'as has failed." Serena said. "It seems he was defeated by a band of wirewolves."
"That's a pack." Carol said.
"What?" Serena asked.
"Wolves come in packs, not bands." Carol said.
"The first smart thing you say, and you say it now?" Melody asked. "I was right. You are the worst."
"And... the Golden Apple?" Arcanus asked.
"It seems to be sealed inside a giant, frozen monster." Serena said. "We can't get in and we can't break it. Retrieving it might be impossible."
"Good." Arcanus said. "The last thing we need is the Golden Apple in our plans. All we need is our informant in Equestria to reawaken for our return. Is it certain?"
"Yes, master." Serena said. "The one who calls herself the Sinister Sorceress has enough magic power to reach us and be influenced by us. She'll get Pandora's Box and your conquest will be certain."
"Just one problem." Melody said. "What if the wirewolves follow us? I don't think they'll like it when we attempt to conquer Equestria."
"You let me worry about them." Arcanus said. "Remember, with Lord Grogar backing us up, no one will ever bring us down."





"So... now what?" Joe asked.
The Mighty Machines were looking at the horizon with their frozen enemies behind them.
"First things first." Ricky said. "Aaron, are you sure the Apple is safe in there."
"I searched the Blot top to bottom. There's no way anyone can get it out of there."
"But just in case," Pixie Dust said, "I'll keep it here so that no one gets too close."
"Now, we try to go back home." Ricky said.
"Again?" Terry asked. "Isn't that what caused this whole mess in the first place?"
"This is going to be different." Ricky said. "We messed up because we were looking for an easy way back. But sometimes, the easy way isn't necessarily the right way. But with Kul'as out of the picture, I'm sure we can make something out of the stuff in his castle."
"I suppose." Marty said. "We could use some of the equipment there to build our own portal back to Equestria, but it's going to take some time."
"I say we take the time to save the Neatherealm!" Joe said.
"What?" Terry asked.
"You heard me." Joe said. "Remember, Kul'as may be out of the picture, but Arcanus is still large and in charge. If this place is down in the dumps, then we should probably pick it up. We could spread Equestrian hospitality around the Neatherealm until we get home."
"This isn't Equestria, you bolt-brain!" Aaron shouted.
"No, he's right." Ricky said. "This place hasn't seen any light for hundreds of years. Everyone is dark and miserable. If we could help everyone out, then we didn't come here to the Neatherealm for nothing."
"Devastate!"
"Ha!" Joe said. "That's three for three!"
"What?" Terry asked. "You understood him?"
"Oh, of course." Joe said. "We're wirewolves. We always understand each other. We just need to learn how to listen."
The Mighty Machines leaned forward to Devastator's direction. He opened his metal jaw and said the first word everyone else heard ever.
"Friends."
Aaron sighed. "All right. We'll help everyone until the portal is done."
"I'm down with that." Marty agreed.
Terry sighed. "This has to be the most ridiculous plan ever... of all time... but I'm in."
"Don't worry, guys." Joe said. "We'll return home.

"And eeeeeeven if there's trouble
Nothing can keep us down"
"We'll keep the Neatherealm in peace" Marty sang,
"As long as we're around"
"Everybody can, for now, feel" Aaron sang,
"Safe and soooooouuuuuuund"
"Oh, I can't wait for tomorrooooooow" they all sang.
"Who knows where the future is meant to go" Terry sang.
"Devastate"
"And if the river is bound to flow" Marty sang.
"A path in which you can't say no" Aaron sang.
"OH, I CAN'T WAIT FOR TOMORROW" everyone sang.
"I JUST CAN'T WAIT FOR..." Ricky sang,
"TOMORROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW"

Watching them leave, a herd of clear figures watched them walk away. They were the same people as in the prologue. The only difference is how alive they are. For the first time in eons, they smiled.

"THE NIGHTMARES EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEND"





"And we did it." the Shadow Blot explained. "We found so much technology in Kul'as' lab and slowly built a portal. Of course, when we finished, we learned the Siren Sisters had already made it. We arrived, we helped defeat Arcanus, we went through all that Tambelon stuff, and now, we're here."
Princess Celestia didn't blink for one second. "Wow, Ricky. That was quite an adventure."
"You have no idea." the Shadow Blot said. "But it was all worth it to finally come back. Honestly, I'm glad all that stuff happened. Otherwise, when I return, I'm not sure if I'd be the same Ricky I was when I left."
"Well, I'm proud of you." Princess Celestia said. She then placed a quick peck on Ricky's metal cheek. He was surprised when it happened. "I look forward to our next tea time." She turned around and left the room. Ricky watched her leave and a smile grew in his metal mouth. For the first time ever, he felt happy again.