//------------------------------// // The Joining Of Arms // Story: Gidget Chronicles // by Ninyn //------------------------------// The trip through the portal was a success. To Twilight's surprise no one followed after her, *Twinblade.... Thank you...* she thought. Twilight stood in her human form and looked around. To her surprise not much had changed in Canterlot Highs World. The Alicorn Princess wondered if Nightwalkers darkness had ever touched this world too. Twilight shook her head as she ran into the school. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The school was lively. Sunset walked into the gym where many students were creating their own banners for the upcoming Canterlot High music event. Sunset saw the girls Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo paintings their banner and grabbed a paint brush smiling, "Mind if I help?" she asked smiling. Applebloom looked up and frowned, "No thanks we're good," she said bluntly. Sunset frowned lowering her eyes, "Oh... Ok," she said sadly. The mane 5 of Canterlot High saw Sunset and gave a sigh. Pinkie rolled her eyes to her and friends and smiled, "Sunset Shimmer!! OVER HEEEREE!" she called. At the call of her name a lot of the students turned and scowled. Sunset frowned and continued towards her acquaintances. Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna both took to the stage smiling wide. They took up the microphone ready to speak when Twilight came running into the gym. Every smiled at the sight. Even Sunset Shimmer felt pleased to see the princess. Everyone's expression changed when they saw Twilight. The mane 5 and Sunset ran to Twilight with worried expressions. They all whispered and frowned at the sight. Twilight smiled looking at her friends and sighed, "I need your help..." she took a breath. The girls all smiled ,"We're ready for anything you need!" they said. Twilight nodded and pointed at Sunset, "Sunset Shimmer I need you," she said. Every-one blinked and cried out in surprise. Sunset seemed shocked and a little distraught. Twilight sighed, "You're the only one I know with as much extensive knowledge regarding magic besides myself. I have a lot to explain to you," she said. The girls all frowned and followed Twilight out of the gym and into the music room. For a little while Twilight explained the events of Roark, the union of the multiple worlds and even the different abilities they acquired during the adventure. Sunset nodded at every word, "I've seen Lady Star Bright only once. But I never imagined that she was just as important as the princesses. I just thought she was an ambassador from another country. To think there are other places just as incredible as equestria... The Sentients.... Even this.... Nightshade... What do you need me to do?" she asked. Twilight took a breath, "I need to you to journey with me to other realms and learn a way to break Nightwalker's control over Nightshade," she said. Sunset nodded, "Is there anything else I should know about?" she asked. Twilight tapped her chin slightly, "Not that I can think of," she said. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gidget woke up yawning loudly. Qui was coiled up next to her sleeping soundly. There was music being played softly outside. Gidget threw on a large shirt and walked out to see Caster playing a small glass flute. It was really shiny which meant he just created it or he really loves that flute. Caster stopped when he saw her step out, "Good morning little one. Any dreams of interest?" he chuckled. Gidget rolled her eyes and sat on down on the log across from him. The Phoenix user was quite the talker. Even though he acts all foolhardy Caster can be quite the fighter if needed. Caster continued playing his flute. Gidget frowned, "So... Any idea where we can head next? I mean... You are the one who said you wanted to help, and you also know this realm more than I do!" she said. Caster continued playing smiling at every note. Gidget growled, "If we're to really help the realms we need to get a move on!!" she yelled. Caster opened one eye and sighed softly, "You.. Are too impatient. What you're trying to do is complicated... And dangerous. I don't even know where to begin regarding this "spell" you're looking for," he said. Awkright came out of his tent, "I may have a suggestion. Since the spell is meant to take care of what's been lost... Why not look for something that once belonged to The Gallant. If it's something to bring something close to him back it might work," he said. Caster frowned, "Unfortunately I don't have many things of his left. At least nothing really worthwhile to him," he said. Awkright frowned, "There must be something in your collection," he said. Caster heaved a heavy sigh, "Well... There may be one thing... But I'm not entirely sure. It's most likely on The Isle Of Night. But it requires an advanced amount of energy to find it. I don't know anyone skilled enough in arcane style to find the item," he said. Gidgets eyes lit up as she squealed with joy, "I think I know just the pony!" she said smiling. Awkright facepalmed himself dreading the presence of a pony. Caster shrugged, "A pony... A pony... Sure why not," he said. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight had returned to the Sentient Palace with Sunset Shimmer in tow. The two found Star Bright waiting in the medical bay. Sunset was in human form while Twilight was in her pony form. Star Bright smiled seeing the young ponies while rubbing Ninyn's head. Sunset frowned, "This is more than I could have possibly imagined! I mean... All these different worlds. All the different magic! Why hasn't any of this ever been recorded?" she asked exasperated. Twilight smiled and shook her head softly. Star Bright let a soft sigh and turned her attention to the girls, "Because for a time we, the sentients, thought it would be best that the realms knew nothing of one another. It seemed that only increased the danger for everyone. Three of my dearest friends are gone because we shut ourselves away from everyone. Now the realms are finding out what they can really do and what is really out there to explore. Little by little more realms and other ways of life are being discovered. It's all thanks to Nightshade and the first unity of the prime realms," she said. Sunset nodded, "That sounds a lot like a lot of responsibility for only a few to take care of... If there's anything I can do like Twilight says, I'll do it," she said. Star Bright smiled softly as a little bit of color returned to her eyes. Twilight cleared her throat, "Well... Lady Star Bright... Have you and Ozrick been able to think of a way to contain our magic through our bodies in Nightshade's realm?" she asked. Star Bright nodded leading the girls to Alchelms shop. Alchelm was busy looking over some scrolls while Ozrick was leaning on the table completely exhausted. Alchelm looked up as the trio came in, "Welcome my comrades, welcome. I suppose you've come for the equipment?" he asked. Star Bright nodded, "Yes Alchelm. I see Ozrick worked himself to the bone to create them. What have you got for the girls?" she asked. Alchelm nodded and pulled a lamp down by its chain opening a stair well leading below. Star Bright looked to the Ice Elemental and raised an eyebrow. Alchelm smirked, "Raven," he said. Star Bright rolled her eyes and smiled. Twilight frowned hearing the name leaving Sunset full of questions. Then again... What could possibly surprise her anymore. Alchelm led them below to a larger room completely surrounded by stone, "This is my personal bunker where I experiment. Ozrick and I had to contain what little amount of pure harmonized magic as we could down here or it would've erupted all across the palace, and quite possibly the rest of the realms!" he said. Star Bright nodded. Twilight's eyes widened, "Um... Alchelm... Just how powerful is the magic you've contained?" she asked. Alchelm turned with a cold stare, "It's quite more powerful than you or your princesses Ms. Sparkle. Even grander than when they bestowed their powers unto you against Tirek," he said. Twilight paled a little and nodded. Alchelm picked up two sets of gauntlets and with a wave of his hand he pulled forth a set of armor, "This set of equipment is completely formulated from harmonized magic. It will be able to feed off of the energy in The Gallant's realm and feed into your body's the energy necessary to cast any magic you need. They also provide an offensive magic that will match either your talent or personality, and if I'm correct-" he said handing them the armor. Star Bright looked to Twilight and changed the pony into her human form. Alchelm opened a small room, "If you would please as to kindly change into the garments need for the armor ladies," he said. Sunset blushed a little and walked into the room with Twilight in tow. Star Bright gave Alchelm a skeptical look. The Elemental merely shrugged, "Forgive me but it is necessary," he said. The girls came out with the armor on looking a little uncomfortable. Alchelm waved his hand causing the armor to fit to the girls specific size. The armor soon began to spark and glow rapidly increasing in color. Soon the once shining silver armor changed on each of them. Sunset now wore a dark orange and red armor with flames sprouting from her armbands. Twilights armor was now dark violet with a magenta tinge to the middle making it slightly brighter than the middle. Waves of arcane power surged through Twilights armbands. Alchelm smiled, "Excellent. I was correct. The Armor and gauntlets switched the color and personality of each user. Since both of you were obviously adept in magic the gauntlets formed into arm bands giving you full control of hand movements. This is most excellent indeed," he said. Twilight and Sunset looked at each other and smiled. Both girls giggled at each other and bowed to Alchelm, "Thank you kindly sir," they said. Alchelm nodded smiling, "The pleasure is all mine," he said. A sudden shockwave shook the palace and Star Bright shivered, "How could and Exion have gotten in?!" she cried. Alchelm soon became engulfed in armor and ran up the stairs with the girls in tow heading for the throne room. The company came to a halt to see Gidget, Caster, and Awkright lying on the floor. Star Bright was breathing heavily seeing the trio, "G-gidget darling?! W-what are you doing coming out of that realm?!" she exclaimed. Gidget stood up dusting herself off, "I was researching ideas on how to help the realms..." she said bluntly. Caster stood helping Awkright up slowly to his feet. The Exion grunted and groaned as pain coursed through his body. Alchelm raised a lance made out of ice pointing it at Awkright. Gidget quickly stood in front of Awkright, "Calm down Mr. Freeze. He's on my side," she said. Alchelm eyed Gidget closely and looked back to Awkright slowly lowering his lance, "You do know what he is correct?" he asked. Gidget nodded, "I've already been over this talk with Caster," she said. Alchelms armor dissolved eyeing the Exion Lord, "Should you betray her... You will suffer the consequences," he growled. Awkright rolled his eyes waving his limp arms around. Star Bright huffed and stood between the groups, "Well Gidget... What are you trying to do?" she asked the young girl. Gidget took a deep breath looking to the Sentient and the girls. She couldn't tell anyone her true motives but she could say a little. The young girl smiled and began to tell her tale.