At the Fire Opal Tent, Shorty Thinking and Tailtech were researching on Rainbow Energon and Dark Rainbow Energon for whole day. For various times, they tried creating and experimenting the Rainbow Cure from various chemicals. But most of the results ended up in either exploding and blowing at their faces or they got mutated into monstrous and demonically-like monsters.
They spent working on it for whole day. They found no results now...
"Terrific..." Shorty Thinking said in defeat as he threw the notepad to the ground hard, "Another failure results! Damn it!"
Tailtech yelped in concern, "Shorty, calm down! We'll try it again tomorrow. I promise you that it will be a better results."
"I doubt of it. No matter how many times we tried, the result's gonna be the same. It's hopeless..."
"Even so, we shouldn't give it up. Remember why we're doing this, Shorty. If anything bad happens to the girls, then we have to be there and saved them. Do it for Rarity and her sister."
Shorty Thinking sighed in defeat, "Fine. Shall we?"
"Maybe we should take a break," Tailtech said in concern, "After all, I do need some s'mores. I am so hungry."
Shorty Thinking hummed in concern, "Yeah. I guess I was too busy with my works. I almost forgotten about my lunch. Well, dinner is good."
"Then, come on. Let's get something to eat! I can't wait to hear about scary stories especially Shadow Dragon's!"
"Tailtech, that story is nothing but myth! Knight's at the America? That's very stupid and unbelievable too."
"But you've gotta love it. It's the best."
"It defies the logic!"
As Shorty Thinking and Tailtech exited and left their camp, the tubes of Rainbow Energon and Dark Rainbow Energon shaken lightly as they both glowed dimly in light and dark. The voice of eerily and darkly sounded within the tent.
In the evening, middle of deep forest, everyone including Autobots and G.I. Joe have gathered at the fire pit. The students were eating their s'mores while students tell their own scary story to scare the class off. Mr. T was writing down on his notepad about the students' stories. Gloriosa Daisy was nowhere to be seen since she claimed that she was getting dinner ready.
And now it is Rarity's turn to tell her scary story. But unfortunately, it was not everyone has been expecting...
"And that's when she looked down and realized she was wearing purple socks with a burgundy dress!" Rarity exclaimed dramatically and fearfully before screamed. Everyone remained in silent. She calmed down as she exclaimed frantically, "Purple and burgundy, darlings! The same color family!"
Rarity screamed frantically and dramatically in fear and concern. The students groaned and sighed in annoyance and disappointment about the story she makes. They all commented and remarked about her story.
Mr. T sighed in annoyance, "Ms. Rarity. If you want to make a good spooky story like this, I cut down that drama of yours. It's very irritating."
Timber Spruce nodded, "I'm with Mr. T. about it. But good try, anyway."
Flare Tiger sighed, "Can't say that I'm surprise."
"[Hound sarcastically said] Wow. That was a terrifying story. [Roadblock chuckled] Yeah. I'd be wetting my boots right about now. [Drift] Making story as fearful and terrifying is harder than it looks. [Crosshairs scoffed] But this is the worse story I ever heard of. [Flint] I second it. [Lady Jaye sighed] Yeah. Someone needs to tutor her about making a good story. [Rainbow Dash] Pretty Lame if you asked. [Applejack] Yeah. She's not really good at this story. [Fluttershy] I think it's okay. [Saber Dragoon] Well, at least, it's better than listening to Laxtinct's complaining about campaign. [Aquastroke] Yeah. I can't stand on it for a second. [Laxtinct] Aw, come on!"
Shorty Thinking sighed while shaking his head in annoyance, "Honestly, I'd never understand why she keeps doing this."
Tailtech shrugged, "I guess she's trying to make her spooky story more interesting and spooky."
"Oh yeah?" Smokescreen remarked, "I bet my story is ten times than hers!"
"You?!" Tunnel Rat asked in annoyance. He then scoffed, "Ha! My mom done it better than yours! Ten times, pal!"
"Wanna go through that again?!"
"Be my guess, tin can!"
"Will you two knock it off," Arcee said firmly and angrily. Both Smokescreen and Tunnel Rat got silenced. She sighed, "Honestly, it doesn't matter of how good the story is. Everyone has their own unique to tell about it, even the one got too dramatic for no reason."
"Hey!" Rarity exclaimed in annoyance.
Sweetie Belle sighed, "Actually, they're right about this. Your story is kinda lame."
"I mean - wearing purple socks with a burgundy dress," Apple Bloom asked in surprise yet annoyed, "It's not very scary when I imagine of it."
Scootaloo sighed as she crossed her arms, "At least, it's not a slenderman again."
"Can't we try something that doesn't involved some scary stories?" Nyx asked hopefully, "Can't we make the story about superhero or prince saving the princess? That'd be good, right?"
Everyone and even her own friends groaned in annoyance as they all shook their heads in denial and upset. Is she serious about it?
"Sorry, Nyx," Apple Bloom said calmly, "As much as I like the fairytale and some superhero comic, I'm gonna go for the camp scary story."
Scootaloo nodded, "Yeah. But as long it's not the Slenderman story again, I'd be fine."
"Yeah, me too," Sweetie Belle squeaked happily, "I wanna hear more about witches!"
Nyx sighed in disappointment, "I guess I'm outvoted."
"If you're scared, Nyx," Twilight Sparkle said calmly as she held her little sister close to her, "I'm here to protect you. After all, what sisters are for."
Lance Justicestrike smiled as he patted Nyx's head gently, "Count on me too. No scary monsters scares you off so easily."
"Thanks, guys. You're the best," Nyx smiled in relief as she held and hugged both of her siblings.
Vice Principal Luna cleared throat, "Anyone else have a spooky story?"
Han Zero nodded, "Yeah. And please, don't give us some boring story. Give us something exciting and juicy to feel."
Everyone remained silent as they have no idea of what spooky story they can tell. Autobots looked at Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Prowl and Arcee. These five Autobots shook their heads as they refused to talk about it. G.I. Joe found Spirit sweating in fear and worry while Snake Eyes looked down and Jinx held her mentor's hand gently. This made the team uneasy and concern. With their smiles in interest, Dragon Strike Force except Laxtinct turned and glanced at Shadow Dragon. He groaned in annoyance and refused to talk about it.
"I have one." Timber Spruce called while holding his hand up, "But I'm warning you, you might as well hug a friend now." He smirked in amusement, "That's how scary it is!"
Some students yelped and gasped in shock and fear of what they just heard. They all chatted in concern and worry about it. Spike whimpered as he jumped on Fluttershy's lap, making her to hug him. Bulk Biceps held and hugged Snips and Snails. Cutie Mark Crusaders squealed in fear as they hugged Lance Justicestrike tightly and passionately.
Dragon Strike Force except the worried and scared Laxtinct looked skeptical and doubtful. Autobots and G.I. Joe looked curious and surprise of the story.
Timber Spruce smirked, "It's time I told you about 'The Legend of Gaea Everfree'."
"Who the what now?" Wheelie asked in surprise.
Brains shrugged, "Beats me. He could be talking about three headed Predacon!" He quivered in fear, "Ooh. I don't want to hear that story."
Nyx and Cutie Mark Crusaders squealed in fear, "Me neither!"
Timber Spruce, "If you want to know more about her, then prepare for it. It's about to get wild."
"Wait!" Laxtinct exclaimed in fear, "Does it spells G-A-I-A?"
Timber Spruce chuckled a bit, "Actually, 'Gaea' is with an 'e', not an 'i'. But it does pronounced and sounds like 'Gaia'."
"Seriously? I thought it's a Mother Nature from Greeks"
"Yeah. It's confusing, I know. But this one is not a Greek Mythology Titan."
"Okay. But scary, is it?"
"Yes, it is, buddy."
Laxtinct groaned in upset, "I have to ask..."
['The Legend of Gaea Everfree' Story]
Few years ago before Camp Everfree ever founded and built...
"Many years ago my great grandparents came to this forest." Timber Spruce narrated, "Seeing its beauty, they decided that it would be the perfect place for a camp."
Both ancestors of Timber Spruce's and Gloriosa Daisy arrived at the forest, along with the group of their friends. They awed in amazement and surprise of how beautiful and perfect the forest is. They all looked at each other as they smiled happily. They have made their decision about it.
"But once they started building, strange things started to happen."
As the ancestors and their friends began working and building their own cabin, their equipment and working progress were attacked and halted by strange and odd vines and roots. This make them surprise and shock of it.
"One pitch-black night, when the wind was howling, a tree branch crashed through the roof of their cabin. They screamed and ran outside, only to see the giant creature rising from the earth."
During windy howling in the night time, a giant tree fell and crashed on the cabin's rooftop. The ancestors immediately screamed in fear while exiting it at once. On the shores, they encountered the mysterious demonic figure emerging from the forest. The creature glared at them.
"She had wild hair, like the roots of a tree. Her mouth had jagged rock teeth and her eyes were pools of black tar. But her aura shimmered like diamonds. Anywhere she went, she left a trail of gemdust in her wake."
The ancestors were horrified and scared upon looking at the monster's appearance.
"Trembling, my great grandparents asked who she was and what she wanted. In a deep and hollow voice she told them that her name was Gaea Everfree – an ancient spirit who held domain over the forest, and that my great grandparents were trespassing on her land."
The ancestors trembled in fear and worry as they asked. Gaea Everfree answered darkly and angrily about her reason as her body and hair glowed in dark crimson aura-like.
"They begged her to let them stay and build their camp to share this wonderful place with others. Gaea Everfree finally agreed, but warned them that they would not be able to keep it forever. Some day she woils return and reclaim the forest as her own."
The ancestors kneed down as they were pleading and begging Gaea Everfree to let them stay. This calmed Gaea Everfree down as her crimson aura died down to her greenish aura. She then threatened them of her warning as she slowly retreated back to her forest. They all sighed in relief that they're safe from harm but wondered if they can stay here for long enough or not...
[END]
[Reality]
"So if you see a trail of gemdust, you'll know that it is..." Timber Spruce said calmly, making everyone to look at him in fear and curious. He then shouted in both loud and scary, "Gaea Everfree!"
Pop the eyes in the dark! The students screamed in fear. Protective instinct kicked in, Aquastroke got up at once as she fired her Hydro Blast at her targets. It was hit but...
"Blah!" The female voice coughed heavily, "What's the big idea of shooting a water on me?!"
Everyone yelped in surprise and shock of what they just heard. The mysterious figure slowly emerged out from the dark while carrying the wagon of dinner. And she is wet...
Gloriosa Daisy spitted the water out, "Thank you for giving me a cold shower. I haven't done that since this morning."
"Gloriosa?" Aquastroke said in surprise, "That was you?! You were Gaea Everfree?!"
"Hmm... Did Timber Spruce tell you one of his Gaea Everfree story again?" Gloriosa Daisy asked in annoyance as she glared at the annoyed Timber Spruce. She sighed, "You have to forgive him for his silly scary imagination. I don't know of where did he get the idea from."
"Actually, I'm the one who should say sorry. I was trying to look after the kids."
"No harm done. I would do the same for my family and campers too if I ever encounter some wolf or monster to deal with."
Aquastroke sighed, "Good to hear. Thanks, Gloriosa."
"Not scary but entertaining," Mr. T remarked in amusement while writing down on his notepad.
Rainbow Dash groaned as she covered her face with her hands, "This is embarrassing..."
"Aw... She didn't mean it, Rainbow. She's just protective," Fluttershy said in comfort, "It reminds me of Terrorcreep."
Scootaloo nodded in agreement, "Fluttershy does have the point about it."
"Anyhow, I brought the dinner for you all to eat," Gloriosa Daisy said calmly as she passed the box of foods to the campers. She then sat on the log near to Timber Spruce. She sighed happily, "So, any spooky story you wanna talk about? Coz I'm all in!"
The students shrugged and shook their heads as they have no spooky stories to tell. Ripcord turned and looked at Spirit, Snake Eyes and Jinx.
"Yo, guys. Wanna tell us about it?" Ripcord asked in amusement. His friends turned to him, "By the looks of yours, it says it's terrifying and real."
Flint nodded calmly, "Yeah. Come on. It can't be worse than Gaea Everfree's story."
"I'm with them too," Tunnel Rat said calmly, "Just spill it out, guys. We won't wet our pants like these kids especially our teenage heroes and heroines."
"HEY!" Dragon Strike Force, Mane Seven and Cutie Mark Crusaders exclaimed in annoyance.
Spirit sighed, "I do not think it's wise to talk about it. It is... regrettable, pain and shame for us to bear."
"Spirit is right," Jinx said in concern as she turned and looked at Snake Eyes, who was looking down while clenching his both fists. She held his gently, "This one is a true and tragic story we ever face in our life. Please, do not ask us about it..."
The campers and students awed in disappointment and upset about it. G.I. Joe and Autobots knew their allies' tones well - something terrible happen to Spirit, Snake Eyes and Jinx from not telling their 'spooky story'.
Lady Jaye sighed, "It must be painful for you all to handle. Don't worry, we won't bother you much."
"I agree with Jaye," Scarlett said calmly, "You don't have to tell us about it."
"So much for spooky stories..." Pinkie Pie said in disappointment.
Rainbow Dash sighed in annoyance, "Yeah, so uncool..."
Spirit looked on how unhappy and disappointed campers are. He turned and looked at Snake Eyes and Jinx as he wondered if they should tell or not.
Jinx turned and looked at her mentor. Snake Eyes gave in some thoughts for the moment. He sighed in defeat as he nodded reluctantly. His student patted him gently on his back. Spirit nodded in relief as he turned and faced at both his friends and students.
"My friends. We agree to tell you our spooky story" Spirit said calmly and firmly, "Brace yourself. This will not be an interesting story you find to expect..."
The campers chatted happily finally get some spooky story. Some of them weren't please about it. Others were surprised and shocked of it especially G.I. Joe team. Mr. T smiled as he prepared himself of writing down on his paperclip.
"Dude, are you sure?" Roadblock asked in concern.
Duke nodded, "You don't have to do this. And I know you're doing this for the kids."
"True. But we must. In order for them to be prepare for the danger, so they'll not suffer terrible fate as ours," Spirit said calmly. Everyone sat down on their logs as they looked at him. He began narrating, "It happens five months ago after our Friendship Games..."
['Resident Demons' Story]
Five Months ago...
"Snake Eyes, Jinx, Sergeant Stone and I were summoned by General Hawk and Joe for an important mission. This mission involved rescue the villagers and dealing with their demons from the Africa. Yes. It was skeptical and hard to believe about it. But nevertheless, we all have accepted our mission."
12 hours later...
In early morning, five of G.I. Joe Tomahawks have arrived at the plain field of Kenya, Africa. As the helicopter transports landed on the ground, the G.I. Joe emerged and dropped out from them.
Armed and readied with their stun and tranquilizer guns, the soldiers marched through the tall grasses and jungle forest while avoid from provoking with the wild animals. They spent for four hours in finding the village while remained vigilant of demons and saving the innocent lives.
"We have fought these demons before since Friendship Games and Battle of Phoenix Fortress, and so we make some necessary preparation against this threat - stun guns and tranquilizer. We were ready for this threat."
G.I. Joe arrived at the burnt village. They then entered the place at once as they searched for the villagers, survivors and demons through huts, streets and even villages. But so far, they found nothing.
Sergeant Stone looked suspicious and worry about it as he held his tranquilizer gun tightly. Feared and concerned in looking around the village and hearing in silence, Spirit rubbed his necklace's Sabertooth's teeth gently. Snake Eyes and Jinx armed with their swords for any sign of the demons. The soldiers were armed with their guns as well. Something is not right around the village.
"Or so we thought. When we entered an unknown village, we met with no one and not even demons but silence. It was too... quiet... until..."
MOANED! One of G.I. Joe spotted someone on the ground, moaning painfully. The soldier approached the villager. And just before he could do anything, the villager grabbed and brought him down. The villager screeched loudly. The soldier gasped in fear as he took a glance on the villager's face - pale yet demonically looks with crimson demonic eyes and fangs. The soldier screamed in fear as the villager attacked him.
The scream attract G.I. Joe's attention. They followed the noise and found the villager biting and chewing on the soldier. Shocked and scared of what they were looking at, the soldiers quivered and shivered in fear. Jinx covered her mouth with her bare hands. Snake Eyes clenched his fists on his sword. Spirit looked pale and sweating in fear while rubbing his necklace again. Sergeant Stone was in shock and scared while holding his gun tightly.
After the soldier was killed, the zombified villager slowly get up and turned to G.I. Joe. ;He moaned eerily as he approached them. And Snake Eyes charged in as he decapitated the villager's and even the deceased soldier's off. The soldiers were in shock and concern of what they just saw.
"We were attacked. Our soldier was killed by zombified villager. Like what happen to Sunset Shimmer and Twilight Sparkle before, he was turned into a demon. Snake Eyes killed him before we could subdued him. But that wasn't over, it's just the beginning."
SCREECHED! G.I. Joe yelped in concern and worry as they looked to their back. They found more of villagers. And they were all zombified. This shocked and surprised.
"I really hate zombies..." Sergeant Stone said in concern.
"Oh no," Jinx said in concern, "We're too late."
Spirit hissed in concern, "How could this have happen? Why?!"
"Forget why! We've got the mission!" Sergeant Stone exclaimed in concern as he armed and aimed his gun at the enemies, "If we can get one, we may find the cure for them! Get ready!"
The zombified villages screeched wildly and angrily as they all charged and attacked G.I. Joe. The soldiers fired their tranquilizer and stun guns on them. As the zombified villagers dosed to sleep, their numbers continued increasing as they were charging and attacking the soldiers. One-by-one, the soldiers fell and get killed and infected by them. G.I. Joe struggled to survive and overcome the battle.
Snake Eyes decapitated his enemies at once. This surprise and shocked his team.
"What the hell are you doing?!" Sergeant Stone demanded, "We need one of them alive!"
Snake Eyes shook his head in denial as he continued decapitating his enemies. The zombified villagers continued pouring in the numbers while attacking the team. This convinced them now.
"He's right. This mission is a failure," Spirit said in concern.
Jinx hissed, "They're... They're all gone now. Even we did get one, what happen if we all get infected, Stone?!"
Sergeant Stone sighed, "Then, it's pointless. There's no other way. Set the charges up now!"
"The village was infected. All of them were turned into demons. We continued our mission but our troopers were killed and infected by them. Snake Eyes did something necessary to save our hides. And we reluctant to do it."
Snake Eyes and Jinx continued decapitating the zombified villagers. Sergeant Stone, Spirit and a few of soldiers fired their guns at them. The team were covering for four bombers to set the charges up around the village.
With the charges set and timed in 60 seconds, the team immediately leave the place at once. They all exited the village while the zombified villagers followed them. As time reached its limit, the charges exploded in blowing the village and its zombies up. G.I. Joe jumped and escaped the place.
Though it was successful, G.I. Joe especially felt shame and upset as they have failed to save the lives.
"We blow the village up. We spared their sufferings, but we couldn't save the villagers or even stop the demons in time. We failed our mission."
[END]
[Reality]
The students and campers including Rainbooms, Dragon Strike Force and Cutie Mark Crusaders were in shock, depressed and terrified by Spirit's spooky story. Timber Spruce and Gloriosa Daisy hissed in concern and worry about it as well.
Hearing Spirit's spooky or tragic story, it made G.I. Joe looked down and sighed in depress and pain. It also made the Autobots especially Optimus Prime in depress and pain as it reminded them of an event that turned most of innocents into demonic monsters by Shockwave.
Shorty Thinking sighed in concern as he looked away while Tailtech patted him from back gently. Mr. T was writing down on his paperclip. Their action attract Saber Dragoon's attention and suspicious on him. Something is not right.
Spirit sighed in concern, "And that's how it happen. And I wish this is just a spooky story, but it isn't."
Me. T sighed pitifully, "Truly tragic and pitiful to hear this tragic story..."
"[Rarity] I can't believe it. [Rainbow Dash] Man, that was so messed up. [Pinkie Pie] It's terrible! Those villagers! Got turned into zombies! So not good! [Fluttershy sobbed] This is not only just scary, it's sad too. [Ripcord] That is so uncool. [Tunnel Rat] Tell me about it. This is something I didn't expecting. [Flint] You're not the only one who feels the same way. [Lady Jaye] Yeah. I feel you, Flint. [Mikaela] How could someone do such a thing to villagers? [Sam] A lot of mad people did to humans. It's unbearable and immorality. [Drift] Unacceptable of the human's moral... [Smokescreen] But what could make the people into monsters? [Prowl] I wondered the same thing as well, Smokescreen. [Breakaway] Dude. How?"
"Do you have any idea of what's really going on, Spirit?" Saber Dragoon asked, "At least, who is responsible of it?"
Jinx sighed, "None of us. We don't know who created the demons or how they get there. But we do know that this is one of our enemy's plans."
"I think Jinx's right," Scarlett said suspiciously, "Someone have set that event up."
"Question is who?" Roadblock asked in concern.
Duke nodded, "Whoever it was, he has a bigger plans to make."
"What's done is done. There's nothing we can do," Gloriosa Daisy said calmly as she passed the foods to the students and campers, "But now we know about your story, we'll be ready for anything."
Timber Spruce nodded, "Yeah. Nobody is gonna trespassed our camp without the fight! They can bet on that one!"
Shadow Dragon scoffed, "Gee. I wonder how long can he stands against the fight."
Flash Sentry snickered in amusement, "Yeah, probably he lasts for one second. He then get turned into a monster."
Both Shadow Dragon and Flash Sentry snickered in amusement. This caused their girlfriends nudged them by their chests. Dragoking, Spike, Wheelie and Brains laughed in amusement while the boys groaned in annoyance.
"But they're right one thing," Aquastroke said calmly, "we'll be ready for anything especially zombies or demons."
Principal Celestia nodded, "I agreed. We're the proud Canterlot Wondercolts. We can handle it."
Gloriosa Daisy smiled, "Anyhow, Bon Appetti, everyone. Enjoy the dinner!"
Despite of what has happened from three G.I. Joe's past; four staffs were right about being ready and prepared for any danger. They all opened their box - a curry rice with burnt meats, potatoes and vegetables.
As the campers all took a big bite on their food, they all yelped and gulped in shock with their widened eyes. Their face sweated out while burned in red. The campers immediately left and went behind of bushes as they all coughed and spitted the food out from their mouth. Autobots remained in silent while looking concern and shock of what they were seeing. Gloriosa Daisy continued eating the food enjoyable and happily.
As the campers finished their throw outs, they returned to their seats while looking at their foods. They all began complained and commented angrily about the food.
Crossharis whistled, "That's gotta hurt."
Sideswipe nodded, "I believed they hated this kind of food."
Bumblebee sighed and nodded, "You've got that right, bub."
"What was that?!" Timber Spruce asked.
Mr. T coughed a bit before took a zip of water, "I don't know. But it's the worst food I ever taste in my life..."
"Okay, seriously," Shane groaned in annoyance, "who the hell cook this food?"
Cade nodded, "I have no idea! But this cook really needs to work on his cook!"
As she looked at the box's cover, Tessa gasped in shock. She then screamed. Everyone turned and looked at her.
"Guys. I think I know who cook," Tessa said in concern as she looked at them with fear and disgusted looks, "It's... It's Icy's!"
"ICY?!" Everyone but Autobots asked in shock.
"[Saber Dragoon groaned] No wonder it taste familiar! [Shorty Thinking] This is embarrassing! [Applejack] Yeah, no kidding! I can't believe that we actually eating hers! Again! [Cutie Mark Crusaders, Tailtech, Spike and Dragoking] Yuck! I hate it! [Sunset Shimmer] I thought you got the right food! [Twilight Sparkle nodded] Yeah. How did Icy's food get here in the first place?!"
Aquastroke groaned as she turned and glared at Laxtinct, "Lax! Did you get the wrong box again?!"
Laxtinct yelped in concern, "Please don't hurt me! I didn't know which one is it!"
Captain Rexstrike sighed, "Next time, I check the supplies."
"It can't be that bad," Gloriosa Daisy said calmly and happily. Everyone turned and looked at her. She hummed in surprise, "What? It's really good."
Mr. T hummed curiously and surprisingly, "Your sister has quite an appetite, doesn't she?"
Timber Spruce shrugged, "I have no idea how she handle it..."
Wheelie hissed, "Be glad that we Autobots need Energon."
"Yeah," Brains nodded, "I wouldn't wanna try Icy's food. Glad that she doesn't do well in making Energon."
Hound chuckled, "Yeah. I wouldn't want to imagine of that."
"Well. I suggest that we make some barbecue foods," Cade suggested, "I'm not gonna stick with these food for my life."
Sam smiled, "Yeah. That's something I agreed on. Who's with us?"
The campers and students cheered and chatted happily that they're gonna get some good foods - barbecued foods. Gloriosa Daisy continued eating her foods.
"Oh yeah! That's my favorite food!" Ripcord cheered.
"You bet it is." Roadblock smiled, "And don't worry, everyone; you'll get some barbecue. I can promise you for that!"
Roadblock, Ripcord, Tunnel Rat, Flint and Lady Jaye were cooking and barbecuing some meats and vegetables. The campers waited for their foods ready as they continued their spooky stories. Smokescreen turned and looked at Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Prowl and Hound.
"Hey, Optimus. Mind telling us about your spooky story?" Smokescreen asked happily.
Prowl groaned, "Smokescreen, we've been on this for hundred times! No! We're not gonna through that story again!"
"Prowl's right. This story is not a joke!" Arcee said angrily, "It's serious and painful. We lost most of the Autobots because of that monster!"
Bumblebee sighed, "I don't wanna remember that again. Never..."
"Me too, Bee," Sideswipe hissed in concern.
"Hey, what's up? Did something happen to you guys?" Sam asked in concern, "Is this real story?"
Cade nodded in concern, "And something tells me that this is gonna be one hell of spooky story we're gonna hear..."
"Aw shit..." Tessa, Mikaela and Shane said in unison.
Hound sighed, "It is, guys. And you're not gonna like it."
"You're not actually gonna do it, are you?" Crosshairs asked in concern.
Drift sighed, "I sincerely against the idea. The horror of it brings terrible nightmares to bots and humans. It is not wise."
Breakaway nodded in agreement, "I'm with the the samurai, yo. I'd say forget it!"
The campers chatted in concern as they don't really like where this is going - another terrifying and deadly than Spirit's mission in dealing with the demons.
"No..." Optimus Prime said firmly as he slowly sat down on the ground, "They need to know it. Despite what he has done to us, he told us the truth of our birth, Allspark, Cybertron and even the Creators' existences"
Wheelie and Brains gasped, "You wouldn't! I hate that story!"
Bumblebee moaned, "I don't like it."
Sideswipe nodded, "Yeah. And you think they're ready for it?"
"I don't..." Optimus Prime said firmly and calmly. He turned and looked at his friends, "I hope you're prepared for it. This will not be enlightenment than you think, my friends."
Mr. T smiled in amusement, "Another story to add in..."
"Why do I get the feeling that this is gonna give me goosebumps," Nyx asked in concern.
Apple Bloom sighed, "I have the feeling it's gonna be one."
"Yeah. Hopefully, it's not gonna be another zombie world again," Scootaloo said in concern. She groaned, "I hate it."
Sweetie Belle nodded, "That's something I hope for."
Lance Justicestrike sighed, "Well, guys. Here comes the third spooky story now..."
Optimus Prime sighed calmly, "This story tells the tale of the most peculiar yet deadly and dangerous psychopathic doctor we ever face in our lives. His name is Sunder."
Optimus Prime sighed as he began narrating, "10,000 years ago, after the Cybertron was turned into barren wasteland, Autobots and Decepticons were forced to separate and leave the planet in search for safe haven and the Allspark..."
[Psycho Doctor]
10,000 B.C.
"We were among them. Our ship was named Axalon. We traveled across the stars in hopes to search for the Allspark and a new home to live and stay. However, our mission has come to a naught until our fates crossed..."
A large roundish silver Cybertronian Spaceship-like was flying across the black world with thousands of stars. Inside its cockpit were Optimus Prime sitting on his command chair, Ratchet and Jazz were piloting the ship, Arcee was navigating the map in search for Allspark. Prowl was contacting any sign of their allies across the stars. The ship's training center, where Ironhide training Bumblebee and Sideswipe through combats.
BOOM! The Autobots yelped in surprise as their Axalon Spaceship got hit and blasted from the rear. It dived and landed on the flying meteorite. All of them were out of consciousness now. Suddenly, a large shadow loomed over the ship.
"After 30 hours of unconsciousness, I've make contact with the enemy - Sunder - the mad doctor who takes the order from my mysterious Creator."
30 hours later...
Optimus Prime groaned painfully as he slowly opened his eyes. As he tried to get up, but he was stopped by a tight cuffs around his body. He grunted as he struggled in getting out from the bed's trapper. He looked around in search of his comrades. He found no one but a dark in the room. He breathed heavily as he wondered of what's going on.
"Hello... Hello... Hello..." The dark yet twisted voice greeted in amusement. Optimus Prime looked up and found a black robot with red stripes worn demonic appearance of shaman mask. He growled and smiled in amusement as he looked at Optimus Prime, "You're finally awake. I was so worry about you. I otherwise I would be alone in my ship..."
Optimus Prime yelped in concern, "Who-Who are you?!"
Sunder smiled devilishly, "My name is Sunder. I am your doctor. I am here to help you..."
"Sunder revealed the darkest truth and history of Cybertronians. I was shock and denial of his twisted words..."
"What do you mean?!" Optimus Prime demanded in anger.
Sunder smiled, "Remove your pain and sufferings. And I will make you a perfect Cybertronian as the Creators' order."
"Wh-What?! Creators? What are you talking about?!"
Sunder chuckled in amusement, "You have no idea, do you?" Optimus Prime shook in confusion and concern. He smirked, "Well, I'm glad you asked me to tell a tale, Prime. Your kind were once my masters' proud and perfect laves and war machines. Unfortunately, Dynasty of Primes led the rebellion against our Creators and escaped our clutches and control including stealing the latest invention for their new home and new generation."
"Cybertron..." Optimus Prime said in shock and concern, "Why? Why didn't Sentinel Prime tell me?"
Sunder chuckled in amusement, "That mentor of yours is nothing but a figurehead and pretender to the dynasty for order and control of your home. Nothing more, nothing less."
"You're wrong! He may not be the true Prime, but he is our hero and mentor. He saved Cybertron! He built the civilization and principles of freedom. He brought peace, justice, freedom, security and hope for our kind! He is our hero and leader!"
"And you're a fool to judge the book's cover only, instead of learning its true pages..."
"Why should I trust you?"
"You don't, The Last Knight and Prime..." Sunder smirked in amusement. He chuckled as he turned to his medical tools, "Well now, I'd better make some preparation - I need dissect you and turned you into perfect little war machine. After that, your friends are next..."
"The thought of my comrades turned into slaves, I couldn't bear it. I was angered by his attempt. And so, I defeat Sunder. I then began my search and rescue my friends before anything bad happens to them."
"No..." Optimus Prime said in concern yet angered. Clenched his fists tightly, he screamed in anger, "I won't let you harm them!"
And just before Sunder could do anything, Optimus Prime freed himself from cuffs. He jumped and gave the punches on Sunder's face very hard to the ground. Optimus Prime transformed into his Cybertronian Truck. He drove off at once.
Sunder groaned painfully as he slowly get up. "You can run, but you cannot hide from me, Prime!"
Sunder then laughed darkly and sinisterly in loud tone. Even further away from his surgery chamber, Optimus Prime could hear his laughter echoed across the hallway.
For minutes, Optimus Prime came across to a big living chamber where he found his team trapped in the cage. They cried and called for his help. And just before he could free them, he stopped as he looked and found something shocking and scary - the heads of thousand dead Cybertronians mounted on the walls.
"What the..." Optimus Prime said in shock, "Are these..."
"[Ironhide] It is, Prime! They're the Cybetronians! [Prowl] It's that doctor. He dissected and murdered them! [Jazz] This is so not cool! [Ratchet] Prime, you have to get us out of here before Sunder comes! [Sideswipe] Yeah. I so do not want to lose my head now! [Arcee] Optimus, hurry! [Bumblebee] Come on! We can't stay here!"
Optimus Prime nodded as he unsheathed his twin blades, "I understand!"
"PRIME!"
Sensed danger from his back, Optimus Prime rolled to his left side at once. He turned and found Sunder armed his sword. The mad doctor glared at the Prime.
"I told you that I find you," Sunder said in amusement, "And now, I'm gonna dissect you!"
Optimus Prime narrowed his eyes in anger and determination, "Think again, Sunder. Prepare yourself!"
Sunder screeched wildly as he charged at Optimus Prime. The mad doctor swung his blade at the Prime, who blocked and dodged the attacks for few times. As Sunder thrust his sword at Optimus Prime, the Prime kicked the mad doctor off at once. Sunder shook his head before he screeched in anger while swinging his sword at Optimus Prime, who blocked and deflected the attacks swiftly. Both of them clashed their blades for the moment.
"Give it up, Prime," Sunder snarled in amusement.
Optimus Prime groaned, "Never. Begone!"
And just before Sunder could do anything, Optimus Prime gave a him headbutt. The Prime grabbed the mad doctor before slammed straight to the walls hard. Sunder is unconscious now.
Optimus Prime turned to the cage as he freed his comrades from the cage. The Autobots thanked their leader in relief and grateful. Optimus Prime nodded in relief. He and his team quickly reequipped with their
With Sunder is out of consciousness, Optimus Prime turned to the cage as he freed his allies and comrades from cage. The Autobots cheered and chatted happily as they're relief and pleased that they're freed from prison. Both Optimus Prime and Autobots took their weapons at once from the shelf board.
The Autobots made their way to the hanger in hopes to get to their spaceship shuttles. As they arrived to their destination, they found the Axalon was badly damaged but two more space shuttles. Optimus Prime gave the order to his team, which surprise and shock them. Disheartened and worried, the Autobots agreed and obeyed the order. Prowl, Sideswipe and Arcee took the first ship while Optimus Prime and the remaining team took the second one. They all blasted off to the space at once.
Sunder arrived at the hanger as he found his prisoners escaped with the space shuttles. Instead of angered, he smirked in amusement.
"After I rescued my friends and defeat Sunder, we quickly get to our space shuttles since the Axalon is badly damaged. Instead of going together, we split up at once to ensure that Sunder have a hard time to find us. And thus, we have escaped from him for now..."
[END]
[Reality]
Optimus Prime sighed in relief, "Sunder has not been heard or seen for years. And we continued our mission in finding the Allspark and a new home. But you know the rest now."
The students chatted in concern and fear about the story Optimus Prime has narrated. They know Decepticons especially Lockdown and his mercenaries that they attack and kill Autobots, but never expecting a serial mad doctor killer.
"That is so sick," Spike commented.
Dragoking nodded, "True evil and demonic..."
Sunset Shimmer hissed, "No wonder you don't like to talk about it."
"Yeah. You have no idea," Wheelie remarked sarcastically.
"That's something we agreed about," Brains nodded in agreement.
"[Rainbow Dash] Okay. I seriously need to quit from watching thriller and psycho movies from now on. [Pinkie Pie] Yeah, me too. [Rarity groaned] This is why I'd never watch this kind of movie. [Fluttershy and Cutie Mark Crusaders] SCARY! [Spirit] And I thought my story is terrifying and deadly especially zombies. [Scarlett sighed] No one is expecting of that. [Duke nodded] It's hard to believe that robots actually have a real psychopath. [Snake Eyes gave the signs. Jinx said] Sensei said no matter what kind of species you are, there will always have the force of good and evil. [Hound groaned] I haven't gotten over that. [Crosshairs] Yeah. It gives me the willies now every time I heard that story. [Drift] Indeed. I'm not favor of it. [Prowl] It's not a happy ending story. [Arcee] Tell me about it."
"You guys gotta be kidding me?!" Smokescreen asked in annoyance, "That was awesome and epic story I ever heard!"
Breakaway gave a whack on Smokescreen's head, "It was so not! That scare hell out of me, you know!"
"Yeah. And I haven't gotten over it," Sideswipe said in annoyance.
Bumblebee nodded, "Yeah. I hate that adventure..."
"I hope you're up for the barbecue," Roadblock said in amusement as he and his friends arrived with the food, "Coz they're on the menu now."
Lady Jaye nodded, "Come and get them."
Roadblock and his friends passed the barbecued foods to the campers and staffs. Gloriosa Daisy was eating Icy's 'Special Foods' while Autobots used Energon for their supplement.
"So, anyone with spooky stories?" Flint asked in amusement, "Because if there isn't, I would like to go for my early sleep."
Ripcord groaned in disappointment, "Aw c'mon! There's gotta be some awesome spooky story to hear."
"I'm with Flint," Tunnel Rat said sleepily, "I'm beat. I need some sleeps now. I think I have enough of spooky story."
"Well, you shouldn't," Saber Dragoon smiled, "There's one more. A friend of mine got that."
Aquastroke smiled and nodded, "Saber's right. Shadow Dragon got special tale to talk about."
"I'm in for it!" Tailtech supported it.
Shorty Thinking sighed, "I don't believe it because it defined the logic. But it's better than nothing now."
"Aw come on! Really?" Laxtinct asked in annoyance.
Everyone chatted in surprise and shock of what they just heard. They all wanted to hear about it. Shadow Dragon was annoyed and angered about it. Why did his friends have to
"I didn't know Shadow Dragon has a spooky story," Lance Justicestrike asked in surprise.
"So, is he gonna tell us about it?" Applejack asked curiously, "His looks says 'no way'."
Twilight Sparkle nodded, "After those two true stories has been told, Shadow Dragon is gonna have to spit it out."
Shadow Dragon sighed in annoyance and defeat, "Alright. But this is not a spooky story. This is strange and mysterious story. It's about my dad and uncles encountered the black knight at this camp."
Surprised and shocked of what they just heard, Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce spitted the water out. Everyone turned and looked at them. They both quickly make a false heavily coughs like they just choked by some foods. They then smiled happily.
Mr. T smirked, "So, it finally comes. Let's hear about this one."
Shadow Dragon sighed, "This happens 50 years ago..."
[Black Knight of Camp Everfree]
50 years ago during summer...
"When my dad and uncles were kids, they were sent to Camp Everfree during their summer vacation. It's the place they've always wanted to go. And they loved it so much. But..."
The school bus arrived at Camp Everfree. With the bus's door opened, campers emerged and climbed down from it, including younger version of Tao, Keone the dark brownish older with orange spiky hair in ponytail and Andrew the younger silver boy with navy mixed with yellow and black stripes spiky short hair worn their scout camp uniforms.
As the campers moved to the docks, they awed in amazement and surprise from witnessing the camp's landscape and its nature beauty. Tao and his brothers were among them as well. They all smiled happily as they can't wait to start camping...
"Strange things happen around Camp Everfree especially to my father because he saw a knight in shadows..."
The campers were setting the tents up. Tao, Keone and Andrew worked on theirs. As they were on working progress, they heard some cracks. They looked up. They gasped in shock from finding the tree's large branch is falling. The brothers barely and swiftly rolled to their lefts before it hits them. They were safe...
The campers and consultants helped and checked on the campers. Tao spotted a shadowy form of knight on the tree. Flashed with the red lights, it growled and snarled softly yet eerily and darkly. It shocked him.
"Whenever he saw the shadowy black knight, and even heard some eerily dark voice. But no one except my uncles believe in him..."
After few days in camp, Tao suffered some serious bad lucks - falling from rock climbing, broken fishing rod, fell into the pond, accused and framed for doing something he didn't do it, lost in the woods, trapped in cave, failed in sports and many more he has suffered. Whenever Tao went to different area, he saw the shadow knight and heard his eerily and dark voice from every location.
Tao tried to tell some people about the problem and the knight he saw. No one believed in him. Keone and Andrew approached and patted him in comfort.
"But one night, three of them decide to solve the mystery. And there's one place they haven't check it out - the rock quarry cave. They were almost reach their destination but stopped by some strange eerily dark voice. Out of nowhere, he appears..."
At nighttime; Tao, Keone and Andrew sneaked out from the camp. Using the flashlights, they were travelling across the woods to reach their destination - rock quarry cave. An hour of traveling, they almost reached to their destination. And just before they could enter the cave, they heard some eerily dark voice and feel the wind howling on them. It gives them a chill.
"Who dares to enter my domain?!"
ZAP! More thunder struck on the cave entrance. It shocked and surprised three brothers. A shadowy giant metallic knight-like magically appeared before them. His appearance gave a strong impact of fear to Tao, Keone and Andrew.
"As the Black Knight approached, my father and uncles trembled and quivered in fear. They quickly bowed down in respect and pleaded for mercy and forgiveness for the mysterious spirit. Instead of punishing them, he speaks with deep yet dark voice."
As the mysterious black knight approached the brothers, they bowed down in fear while pleaded for forgiveness and mercy. He stood still while looking at them.
"You have received my message," The Black Knight said calmly yet deep and dark, "Lift your heads up, so I can speak to you clearly."
As the brothers looked up, they faced the giant black knight. Looking at his dark appearance, it gives them a chill. But one thing they're here for - answers about Tao's misfortunes for days.
"Message?! What message?!" Andrew demanded in anger.
"Why? Why are you punishing Tao?" Keone demanded in fear, "He would never offend you, oh Great Black Knight."
Tao quivered and shivered in fear, "Why? What is the meaning of this? Why me?"
"Because I will give you an options. This involved of your future," The Black Knight said firmly, "For many centuries, I was this planet's Guardian and Protector, along with brothers and sisters. But now, its beauty and harmony is destroyed. I've seen so much of death and destruction for too long especially Second World War. It is too much for me to bear. And therefore, I decided to cleanse and recreate this world into better!"
"WHAT?!" Tao, Keone and Andrew asked in shock and concern, "You can't do this!"
"I will. And I will not run. I will not hide. And I will not ignore of this. I will do whatever it takes to save this world!"
"Please! Don't do this! We beg you! Give us the chance!"
"Why should I?"
"We can prove that world can change for better! Our home can be in peace and harmony! Nature can be preserved. The world can coexist! Everyone can be happy! Please!"
Black Knight hummed calmly before sighed, "Very well. I trust your words since you possessed good Chi..."
"Thank you! Thank you so much!" Tao exclaimed in relief.
Keone nodded, "We'll do our best to make a better world! We'll fulfill our vow!"
Andrew smiled uneasily, "It may take some time, but we will succeed it!"
"You'd better, acolytes. But be warned!" Black Knight said darkly and firmly before exclaimed loudly. Tao, Keone and Andrew yelped in fear. He continued in anger, "Should your kind attempt to disturb us, dishonor us, destroy us or even attempt to use us for apocalypse purpose; we will not be merciful to you all every again. But break the vow you have made today, we will complete our mission! Nothing will stop us! Remember that!"
Tao, Keone and Andrew yelped in fear as they bowed down at once. And before they know it, they heard the thunderstruck and wind howling for a brief moment. Sensing no threats on them, they looked up and found Black Knight gone.
The brothers sighed in relief yet they're concerned and scared about the vow they make with the Black Knight.
"With the vow has been made by my father and uncles, the Black Knight vanished from sights. So, all they can do is to make sure they make the better world. They also must not disturb the Knights again. So far, there was no trouble yet as the world keeps changing..."
[END]
[Reality]
Shadow Dragon finished his story. Everyone especially Mane Seven, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Autobots and G.I. Joe looked at him in shock and surprise. Dragon Strike Force remained silent yet firm and calm since they heard the story before. Both Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce looked uneasy and concern about the story.
Twilight Sparkle gulped in concern and worry, "Something tells me that this story is a real deal..."
Flare Tiger nodded, "Better believe it. It's real."
"Most peculiar yet mysterious story I ever heard of," Mr. T said in amazement as he finished his writing. He smiled and bowed his head down in respect, "We are thankful of it. This story is truly interesting. I'm glad to hear about it."
Everyone chatted and thanked Shadow Dragon for giving a good story. Confuse and surprise of it, Mane Seven and their allies joined in as well. This surprised and shocked him and even Dragon Strike Force especially Saber Dragoon, who eyed suspiciously and concernedly on Mr. T. Nevertheless, the team smiled and bowed back to respect their applause.
"Why is he interested of Shadow Dragon's story," Saber Dragoon asked himself softly.
Cutie Mark Crusaders yawned tiredly, along with Snips and Snails, Spike and Dragoking, and Wheelie and Brains. Principal Celestia smiled as she knew what this means while looking at the sky.
"Well, it's getting late especially the sky is getting darker," Principal Celestia said calmly, "I think it's time to go to bed."
Vice-Principal Luna nodded in agreement, "Indeed. We don't want some students to be sleepyheads for tomorrow morning activity and project to do."
"Eeyup. Time for shut eyes," Gloriosa Daisy said happily, "All right, everybody, time to head to you tents."
Everyone chatted happily as they all heading back to their tents for sleeping because tomorrow they have activities and project to do. Mane Seven and their allies made their way back to the tents.
"Tessa sighed, "Zombie story, psycho robot and now mysterious knight at Camp Everfree. Could this get any weirder?"
"Could be worse," Shane answered amusingly. Tessa looked away in annoyance. He groaned, "Aw, come on! I'm sorry of what I said! Really!"
"Too late..."
"Geez... Why girls are so sensitive?"
"[Smokescreen] I know Shadow Dragon's story isn't epic as Optimus Prime's dealing with Sunder, but it's very mysterious. [Prowl] Indeed. This Black Knight intrigue us very much. [Breakaway] Think he's one of you-know-what? [Arcee] I don't know. But it does fit the picture. [Hound] Yeah. The way Shadow Dragon described about him, it sure sounds like one. [Drift] Yes. I believe there is some connection between Earth and Cybertron."
Crosshairs groaned, "Why does the Earth always involved our stuffs?"
Sam shrugged, "Beats me. I'm guessing that there's more to us than meets the eyes."
Mikaela smiled, "One thing for sure. There's a reason why Cybertronians came here in the first place."
"One guess," Cade said calmly, "Energon, energy and power source of the Earth. That's what makes them come here."
Bumblebee nodded, "Can't argue you with that. That's definitely right."
"Not many planets have unlimited and good Energon Source like here. That's a reason why Dynasty of Prime, Autobots and Dcepticons come here," Sideswipe said calmly, "But I'm not sure about the Knights."
Optimus Prime nodded, "We'll find the answer to this mystery someday. All we can do is enjoy our vacation and relax from the fights."
The Autobots and their Human Allies chatted and nodded in agreement about what Optimus Prime has said.
"Hey, Duke and Road," Ripcord called. G.I. Joe turned to Ripcord. He asked, "Did you know about Spirit's mission? Is it real?"
Duke sighed in concern, "Yes. We did."
"We couldn't believe in it," Roadblock said in shame, "But it's reality. And for the first time, someone really did make zombie virus now."
"Say what?!" Tunnel Rat asked in shock, "Why didn't you tell us?"
"Please, my friend. Do not blame Duke and Roadblock for this," Spirit said firmly, "I asked them to withhold the information from giving to anyone or the public. I do not wish to create panic within the world. It will be difficult for us to handle."
Flint hissed, "That is so mess up. If that happens, we're gonna kill them than saving their lives."
"This can't be it. It just can't," Lady Jaye protested in denial, "There's gotta be another way to help the infected ones."
Snake Eyes shook his head while looked away. Jinx sighed, "We all wished it. But I don't think we're prepare for such tasks."
"Even so, we just can't give up," Scarlett said calmly yet firmly, "Because these people are counting on us. So, all we can do is keep saving and protecting from being harm at all cost, with or without the cure."
Duke nodded, "Scarlett's right. We can't give up. We just have to do our best. That's all.
Roadblock nodded, "Yeah. The hell we gonna let our enemies beat us down easily. Are you with me?"
Inspired and motivated by their leaders, G.I. Joe nodded and cheered firmly and proudly that they will not go down without the fight.
"Ooh. Three stories got me scared," Fluttershy said in concern.
"Why? It can't be real." Applejack asked in amusement.
Flare Tiger shook her head, "I wouldn't count on it yet."
Saber Dragoon hummed in concern, "I don't know, AJ. Some stories can be real - zombies attacking village from Africa, mad and psychopathic Cybertronian doctor and now the mysterious Black Knight of Camp Everfree. I'd say it's a real deal."
"It's gotta be real!" Laxtinct exclaimed in concern, "It feels real too!"
Pinkie Pie squealed in fear, "Me too! I feel it's real too!"
Shorty Thinking nodded, "To be honest, I usually dismissed the stories but there's one is true. And I intend to be more prepare for zombie virus."
Tailtech nodded, "Yeah. Can't be sure when it'll strike at us."
"Then, what about Gaea Everfree? She sounds scary," Scootaloo asked in concern.
Rainbow Dash nodded in agreement, "Gaea Everfree could be some creature that got booted from Equestria and ended up in this world. That's what happened with the sirens."
Sweetie Belle squeaked in fear, "Don't remind me! Singing and hypnotizing?! They are so wrong!"
"Yeah." Apple Bloom said in concern, "I wouldn't wanna imagine if Sunder or Black Knight of Camp Everfree is real as zombies."
Nyx hissed, "I hope it's just a story. I can't sleep well from listening to some spooky stories."
Spike groaned in annoyance, "Tell me about it..."
Dragoking sighed in annoyance, "Chicken dog..."
Aquastroke smiled as she patted Cutie Mark Crusaders' heads gently, "Don't worry, guys. I've got your back. I won't let anything hurt you, without the fight."
"Come on. That sounds like Timber was making up just to scare us." Lance Justicestrike said calmly, "At least I hope it is. Last thing I want is to have camp ruined by some power-crazed magical creature."
"Oh, hear-hear. We had to deal with more than our fair share of those. At the Fall Formal, a musical showcase, the Friendship Ga–" Rarity stopped as she found Twilight Sparkle looked down in shame and upset. She yelped, "Well, I mean, you know, everything turned out all right, of course."
Everyone remained silent while looking at Twilight Sparkle. They all know that event scarred and traumatized her a lot.
"Mmm." Twilight Sparkle sighed in tiredness, "I'm kinda tired. I'm gonna turn in."
Twilight Sparkle walked off as she headed back to her tent. Shadow Dragon followed her from back. Dragoking followed his master at once.
"Wow. She must have a hard time to get over it," Flash Sentry said in concern.
Wheelie and Brains huffed, "Well, she deserved it!"
"Knock it off," Sunset Shimmer groaned as she whacked on her Minicons' heads hard. She turned to her friends, "Maybe lay off bringing up what happened at the Friendship Games? I think she's still pretty sensitive about it."
Pinkie Pie smiled as she was eating her marshmallow, "Our lips are sealed."
Everyone nodded in agreement as they won't mention or talk about the event until Twilight Sparkle recovered and got over it...
As Twilight Sparkle was walking the hallway of forest trees, Shadow Dragon and Dragoking followed and managed to catch up with her.
"Hey, wanna talk?" Shadow Dragon asked. Twilight Sparkle remained silent. He continued, "Twi, that event wasn't your fault. You were forced by our enemies especially Principal Cinch to do a dangerous stunt."
"But it's still my fault," Twilight Sparkle said in guilt, "I became a monster and almost kill my friends and family. I'm ashamed of it."
Shadow Dragon sighed as he place his hand on her left shoulder, "I know. I've been in your place before. I did become a monster once before. I lost control of my powers when I lost Iris."
Realized in shock as she stopped, she turned and looked at Shadow Dragon, "Shadow, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-!"
"It's okay, Twi. Believe me. It's not easy to get over it."
"So, how did you do it? It feels so hard to get over it."
"I didn't, Twilight," Shadow Dragon answered firmly. Twilight Sparkle looked surprise and shock. He sighed, "You can't change the past, but you have to accept and learned from it to become a better person, not Midnight Sparkle. And I know you can do it."
Twilight Sparkle hummed in concern, "Easier to say than done, Shadow Dragon..."
"It's never gonna be easy, Twilight. It takes time. If you're scared, talk with your friends and family. They'll help you out, just like what they did with me."
"Hmm... I'll think about it."
Shadow Dragon sighed as he hugged her, "I know. But you best do it sooner. It'll ease your mind and pain."
"I guess so," Twilight Sparkle said as she hugged him back.
As both hugged each other passionately, Dragoking snickered a bit as he slithered towards them. He went around and around the couple in wrapping and coiling them close together, all the way to their lower torso. This surprise and shock the couples up. Instead of annoyance, they both laughed in amusement while holding each other's hands.
"Dragoking loves doing this, doesn't he?" Twilight Sparkle asked in amusement.
Shadow Dragon scoffed a bit, "Yeah. I think he watched too much of movies especially when it involves his kind."
Twilight Sparkle smirked slyly as she leaned close to her boyfriend, "But I don't mind it. You?"
"I don't mind either," Shadow Dragon admitted while blushed in red.
"One long kiss before we go to bed?"
"Be my guess, sweetie princess..."
Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle held and hugged each other gently as they leaned and landed kiss on lips passionately. Dragoking awed in amazement and happily as he tightened yet gently coiled and squeezed his long tail around them happily. The couples continued kissing for a while before they could return to their camp...
Both Decepticons and Cobra Command fleets were flying across the sky during the night time. They were still in search on their nemeses so far until Shockwave and Dr. Mindbender have the signal within their respective labs of organization's commanding ship.
"We've found them!" Shockwave and Dr. Mindbender exclaimed in unison, "I must report to my liege now! The negotiation is on its way now..."
To be Continued...
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