In the interrogation room, Blazefist was tied to the chair. The commander was badly injured especially his face was bruised and bleeding. Terrorcreep groaned and screamed in pain as he was restrained and tortured by the rope with garlic scent and Latin Cross stick on him. Icy was on the ground as she was hurt badly.
The trio were interrogated and tortured by Ripper. Nezha Vengito was sitting on his seat while looking at the event. The Grand General wasn't please of it.
"My, my, my..." Ripper said in amusement, "You've got some spirit, mate. Usually not lots of fools can handle my interrogation, wanna know why? Because I kill them!"
Nezha Vengito groaned as he stood up and approached his enemies, "You will tell me what I need to know, my friend."
Terrorcreep growled in pain as he chinned up and glared at his enemy, "Go to hell..."
"You will never find the Last Knight." Blazefist grunted in pain, "No one knows it."
Icy nodded, "Yeah. It's because the legend said he disappears from everyone's sights..."
"I'm counting on it, fools. I have my confidence that we will find and capture Black Alpha," Nezha Vengito said firmly, "In fact, I was asking about who informed you about our base or the plans. It was supposed to be a classified information, not even the President or the United Nation knows it."
"Even if we knew about who," Blazefist grunted in pain, "We wouldn't tell you."
"Clearly you need some time to think about," Nezha Vengito said darkly. He turned and glared at Ripper, "Lock them in solitary confinement with their painful weakness for two straight days."
Ripper smirked beneath his mask, "Yes, my lord. It will be done."
Nezha Vengito left the interrogation room. Ripper gestured his security to come in as he wanted them to take three prisoners to solitary confinement area. As Grand General was walking across the hallway of prison cells, he was followed by both Soki and Silverclaw. Both of them looked angry and annoyed.
"Is there a problem?" Nezha Vengito demanded in anger.
"Yeah! The interrogation!" Soki exclaimed in anger while clenched his fists, "Do you have to go that far for the sake of information?! This is unacceptable and unforgivable!"
"Yeah. We didn't join you for power or you! It's because you got our family member!" Silverclaw growled in anger, "But this is even low of you to do this! Icy's just a kid! And that Goth Boy has to be there for shy kid because he's her only family and boyfriend she had!"
"This has to stop now! You said you want to make a better world for mutants?! But that's bullshit! It's already a better world! What's the point of doing this?!"
"Yeah! What are the Knights gotta do with your mission?! I ain't gonna play this game anymore, bob! And we want our kids back now! We're done!"
"No, you're not," Nezha Vengito said darkly as he gave a snap of his fingers.
And just before Soki and Silverclaw could do anything, Starkiller jumped and fired his electrocuted Dark Lightning on them. They both groaned in pain as they fell to the ground. Grand General turned, approached and glared at them.
"Let me refresh your memories again." Nezha Vengito said darkly, "Everything the humanity has done for the mutants is a lie. They still fear our kind. They still hate us. They want us dead. Even with peace treaty, the humanity will turn their backs on us. They believed that they dominated and controlled us." He scoffed in amusement, "We shall see. I will reverse that position. The humanity will know the meaning of 'the strongest survive while the weak destroyed. And that is why the Knights are perfect weapons to achieve my goal. Remember that well!"
Nezha Vengito turned and walked away. Starkiller followed his master at once. Both Soki and Silverclaw slowly get up while grunted and groaned in pain.
"If you refuse again," Nezha Vengito said in loud tone, "I cannot guarantee your family's safety again. I don't want to remind you again."
"Damn Starkiller! He'd never do that to us," Silverclaw said angrily, "What has happen to him lately? What the hell did Tactic do to him?!"
Soki groaned in pain, "I don't know. But I know that Nezha Vengito will never stop until he achieved his goal. He's never gonna let his hate go until humanity bow to him."
"So, what do you expect us to do now? We can't do nothing!"
"We have no choice but to obey Nezha Vengito, unless our family is safe from harm."
"Damn it..."
Both Decepticons and Cobra Warships have reached their destination - an old and ruined city. They descended and landed on the ground. Both factions emerged and climbed down from their ships as the officers and soldiers souring and securing the area for safe and secure.
With the are is cleared and secured, the leaders gave the order to both Cobra and Decepticons in setting up their camps here for resting and recuperation. Thus, the factions began working on it. Galvatron and Cobra Commander smirked beneath their masks as they can't wait to start the negotiation with their nemeses soon...
In midnight, Shorty Thinking and Tailtech were working on investigation and searching on their missing allies, instead of researching on Rainbow Energon and Dark Rainbow Energon. Saber Dragoon was exhausted and tired. As they were typing on their laptops, something glowed brightly on their heads.
They slowly turned to their backs and found something shocking and surprisingly - canisters and capsules of Rainbow Energon and Dark Rainbow Energon glowed in brightly yet darkly while interacting and clashing with each other.
Tailtech gasped, "What the-?!"
"How?!" Shorty Thinking asked in surprise and shock.
Throughout the night, everyone was sleeping in their respective tents, including Autobots were in their vehicular modes for recharging and recuperating. Most of them were snoring happily and loudly including Laxtinct, Saber Dragoon, Roadblock, Tunnel Rat, Ripcord, Smokescreen and even Hound. Some slept peacefully and quietly. Nothing could ruin the night.
However, something bad happened at the Sapphire Tent. Sunset Shimmer, Nyx, Spike and two Minicons were sleeping peacefully. But Twilight Sparkle groaned and grunted fearfully and painfully. She have some sweats dripping down across her face. Sometimes she pulled and wrapped the blanket around her. And sometimes, she pushed it out by her kicking her legs at it. And she muttered in fear and worried like...
"Twilight, don't be afraid," The gentle yet firm voice exclaimed, "I'm here for you."
Twilight Sparkle's Nightmare:
Twilight Sparkle looked scared and worry while panted heavily. She was running, as fast as she can, across the hallway of ruined city. No matter where she goes, her path was blocked by...
"Twilight, stop running! You have to face your fear."
MIDNIGHT SPARKLE! Twilight Sparkle witnessed her demonic alter-ego attacked and terrorized her friends, family and even her own boyfriend.
Midnight Sparkle absorbed most of Sunset Shimmer and Mane Five's magic into her mouth before killing them off. She then brutally and fiercely attacked and beaten Dragon Strike Force, Autobots and G.I. Joe to their injuries, unconsciousness or killed. She attacked her own family - using Magical Dark Whip beating Shining Armor and Dean Cadance to death, and forced Lance Justicestrike, Nyx and Spike into Demon Mutants. She turned civilians and military And the worse she hated herself the most - killing Iris Crystal by her back.
Midnight Sparkle smirked proudly and darkly as she turned to her back - Shadow Dragon on the bed, tightened by chains. He groaned in pain and anger as he struggled in getting out of it. She climbed on the bed as she crawled towards him. She landed on his body as she kissed him by lips forcefully. He grunted while resisted it.
Traumatized by the event, Twilight Sparkle screamed in shock, fear and pain. She couldn't bear to see it! It's too much for her to bear!
"Everything you see is in your head!" The girl's voice exclaimed, "Don't let it consume you! Fight it! Fight the evil within you!"
"Heed well to my word, Agent of Chaos," The dark voice said.
Twilight Sparkle gulped in concern and fearfully as she slowly turned to her back. She gasped in shock. It was the same figure she saw from her dream. His shadowy formed and revealed a humanoid warrior with black flight pads and angelic wings worn black metal robotic European Armor with white cape and ancient yet robotic Gundam's helmet-like and mask-like with crimson gem.
Seeing his appearance has made her quivered and shivered in fear. She slowly moved away from him.
"Who-What are you?!" Twilight Sparkle asked in shock and concern. She stopped panicking as she examined the knight's appearance carefully and thoroughly. She gasped in realization, "Are you the Black Alpha?! The Last Thirteenth Knight?!"
"Yes, I am, Twilight Sparkle," Black Alpha said firmly while looking at Twilight Sparkle, "But I'm not here for casual talk..."
"Wh-What do you want with me?! I've never done anything wrong to you or anyone else!"
"No. But you will to all of your friends and family as this realm has revealed your nightmare."
"No! It can't be! But Sunset Shimmer and Optimus Prime-!"
"Delay the inevitable, Twilight Sparkle," Black Alpha said darkly, "You cannot run. You cannot hide from your destiny. You are what you are meant to be - Agent of Chaos. Midnight Sparkle will return. And she will take your body and finish what she has started."
"No..."
"However, I will help and end your sufferings, Twilight Sparkle. I will make sure that Midnight Sparkle will never return to haunt you again."
"Really? How?"
"Come with me," Black Alpha said softly and calmly. He lowered himself down while extended his Cybertronian arm before Twilight Sparkle, "I will protect you from nightmares. I'll keep you safe. You will not turn into Agent of Chaos. I promise you of that."
"Why do you want to help me? What is it you want?"
"Destroy and recreate this world!" Black Alpha said firmly yet darkly. Twilight Sparkle gasped in shock and concern. He continued, "Rest assure. I will make sure there will be no more nightmares, curses and pain. All of you will reborn as the perfect harmony creatures."
"No! Why?! Why must you do this?!"
"The humanity have destroyed their own home - abusing their powers for greed and ambition, the destruction of a beautiful nature, the massacres of innocent lives, the rising of natural disasters and they have no values of friends, family or love at all. There is no denying of what they have done for the past millennium years. I cannot bear of this much longer! I must do it!"
"No! Please, don't do this! We can prove that we can change this! We can be better! We'll prove it!"
"It is too late, Twilight Sparkle. There is no second chance for the humanity now."
"Then, why me? Why would you spare me? Didn't you say that I'm Agent of Chaos? Won't you get rid of me for this world's sake?"
"Because... It's because..." Black Alpha sighed in annoyance, "It's complicated. You're too young to understand my pain and suffering. It is best that you come with me for your safety. Then, I will deal with our Greatest Enemy."
"Our Greatest Enemy?" Twilight Sparkle asked in concern, "Who is he?! Galvatron?! Cobra Commander?! Nezha Vengito?! Swipestrike?! Tell me! If he's dangerous, my friends and I can help you to stop him and save the world! That way the humanity can prove that they can change for better!!"
"Do not misunderstand me, Twilight Sparkle!" Black Alpha said firmly, "There is no second chance. And I've made my decision."
Shock and heartbroken, Twilight Sparkle dropped her knees to the ground. She then looked up to Black Alpha while held and clasped her hands in pleading position.
Twilight Sparkle pleaded, "Please, don't do this! I beg of you! Give the humanity a chance! I want my friends, my family and him to live! Spare them, please!"
"No! I will not," Black Alpha said darkly, "Please considerate my offer. I only want to protect you. I can save you from your fate but everyone you know and the humanity must accept it. If you don't, then I am sorry. This world will be destroyed and forgotten!"
Black Alpha disappeared from Twilight Sparkle's sights. Fear, despair and pain; Twilight Sparkle broke down in tears while screaming frantically.
"No! No! Nooooooooooo!"
Fear, pain and despair ran through her mind and feelings; Twilight Sparkle's eyes glowed in blue while her body is in dark lavender. She slowly transformed into Midnight Sparkle. Her magical powers surged through her hands, body and eyes. She noticed it before screamed and panicked in fear. She's losing control of her magic powers again.
"There is no escape. No one can defy their fates especially yours, Twilight Sparkle." Black Alpha said darkly, "Everything is set on stone. You should have accepted it, my little sister..."
"Nothing is set on stone," The girl's voice spoke gently, "Everyone decide and choose their own destiny, not by fate. You can change it, Twilight. Believe in it."
Nightmare Ends
Twilight Sparkle screamed in shock as she woke up at once. She looked and checked thoroughly around of her surroundings and even herself. Everything looks normal. She sighed in relief.
"Uh... Twilight..."
Twilight Sparkle turned to Sunset Shimmer, however, she found herself shocking and surprising. She found Sunset Shimmer, Wheelie, Brains and even Nyx below her. She even found herself, her bed, belongings and even sleeping Spike in his dog basket levitated from the ground. There's one thing she is going to do - screamed in fear and worry.
Overheard the screams, Shadow Dragon and Flash Sentry entered the Sapphire Tent at once. The boys gasped in shock and surprise of what they just saw.
"What in the world?!" Flash Sentry asked in surprise.
"H-How is this possible?" Shadow Dragon asked in shock.
Twilight Sparkle's fears and shocks overwhelming her levitation, causing everything to drop and fall down on the ground hard. Spike got a rude awakening from his sleep.
Spike sighed in annoyance as he tucked himself to sleep, "Is it time to get up already? I want to sleep!"
Nyx sighed, "Oh, Spike. You're really lazy dog than Dragoking himself."
Shadow Dragon approached Twilight Sparkle while held her shoulder, "Twilight, we really have to talk about this."
Twilight Sparkle hissed while shaking her head in protest, "No, we don't!"
Unknown to any of them, someone has seen and overheard the event. He quickly and stealthily moved away from the area.
Both Autobots and G.I. Joe were sleeping peacefully and quietly at their campsites. However, within his vehicular mode, Optimus Prime groaned and grunted in pain like he was having nightmares. He never had one before in his life...
Optimus Prime's Nightmare:
On metallic surface-like, Optimus Prime groaned in pain as he slowly getting up from the ground. He heard some beeping noise. He turned to his back as he found Bumblebee charged straight at him. As Autobot Scout jumped, Optimus Prime grabbed and slammed Bumblebee to the ground hard. Cade Yeager jumped off from the scout's shoulder.
As his eyes glowed in dark purplish glow, Optimus Prime looked bluntly and darkly at shocked and scared Bumblebee. Cade Yeager groaned in pain as he stayed close to the Autobot Scout.
"Forgive me..."
Just before Bumblebee could do anything, Optimus Prime tear the armor parts out from the scout. He then has a blade emerged from his left gauntlet. Both Bumblebee and Cade Yeager yelped and screamed in fear. Optimus Prime thrust and slammed his blade on them both.
"Optimus! Noooooooooo!"
Nightmare Ends
"Noooooooo!"
Screamed in shocked and scared, Optimus Prime woke up from his nightmare. He quickly transformed into robotic mode as he armed with both Star Saber and Shield in ready to fight. He panted heavily as he found himself back at the campsite. He then found Sam, Mikaela, Prowl and Arcee looked at him in shock.
"Optimus, what happen?" Sam Witwicky asked in concern.
Prowl nodded in concern, "Did something happen to you?"
Optimus Prime panted before he sighed calmly, "It's nothing serious. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you off." He disarmed his weaponry. He stood up firmly, "I must continue my work."
"You're sure? Want us to help you out?" Arcee asked in concern.
Mikaela Banes nodded in agreement, "I don't think you're in good condition to do the work."
"I am fine," Optimus Prime said firmly, "Do not concern of me too much. Please go and enjoy vacation. I'll be along soon. I just need to accomplish my work first."
Optimus Prime headed to his lab as he summoned his holographic screens. He began work on his 'projects'. Sam Witwicky and his friends looked concern about the Prime.
"There's definitely something not right with Optimus," Sam Witwicky said in concern, "We've gotta find out what and why..."
Mikaela Banes, Prowl and Arcee nodded in agreement with Sam Witwicky's concerns about Optimus Prime...
At the docks area, the campers were doing their activities - some were playing some sports while others were relaxing and sleeping.
Aquastroke was training both Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo for rock climbing. Applejack was teaching Apple Bloom about being campers and using surroundings as tools. Rarity and Sweetie Belle were stitching and fashioning the clothes. Saber Dragoon and Ace were working in their investigation and search on their missing allies. Fluttershy was feeding the fishes. Flare Tiger was looking after her. Pinkie Pie was talking happily about the camps while Laxtinct was ignoring it by listening to music.
Duke, Bumblebee, Cade Yeager and Sam Witwicky were discussing with Mikaela, Scarlett, Roadblock, Drift and Prowl about the retaliation plans against their nemeses and Ultimates. Spirit was meditating peacefully. Ripcord was practicing his swimming skills. Tunnel Rat was training the campers about surviving skills. Hound was still working and training on medic, with the help of Breakaway and Crosshairs. Arcee, Sideswipe, Flint and Lady Jaye were training in combats. Snake Eyes was training Jinx through her agility and disappearance acts. On the lake, Smokescreen was keeping an eye out for troubles while helping students out such as Derpy and Sandalwood of sailing the boat.
Optimus Prime was at his camp in working on his 'projects'. Shorty Thinking and Tailtech were still researching and working on Rainbow Energon and its dark counterpart.
Shadow Dragon, Twilight Sparkle, Sunset Shimmer and Flash Sentry were walking towards the docks. Lance Justicestrike and Nyx were following them from behind.
"So, what's up with her again?" Lance Justicestrike asked in concern.
Nyx sighed in concern, "She's still having nightmares. And she doesn't want to talk about it."
During their walking however, Twilight Sparkle looked scared and worry as if something has scared her or called her. She heard the voices in her head - Black Alpha's and mysterious girl's voice.
"You cannot escape from your fate," Black Alpha said firmly, "Only I can save you from it. Do it before the time comes."
"No! Don't, Twilight!" The girl's voice pleaded in concern, "You chose what you want, not what fate decides!"
"Don't be a fool, child! It will destroy you and the humanity!"
"You can overcome it! Be brave and strong! Don't be afraid!"
"It is pointless to resist. Submit to me before the time has come..."
"Don't give in, Twilight! Fight your darkness! Overcome it!"
Twilight Sparkle groaned in pain as she clenched her fists tightly. What they do want with her? Why are they haunting her? It reminded her of Mystic Tao's encounter on the Black Knight of Camp Everfree.
Shadow Dragon, Sunset Shimmer and even Flash Sentry noticed it. They can't ignore it too long.
"Okay, we seriously need to talk about it," Flash Sentry said in concern, "She doesn't look well."
Shadow Dragon nodded as he turned and looked at Twilight Sparkle, "Twilight, we need to talk about your nightmares. We want to help you."
"Twilight, he's right," Sunset Shimmer said in concern. Twilight Sparkle remained silent and concern. She sighed, "I know you don't want to, but I really think we need to figure out what's going on with your magic. If you could learn to control it-"
Twilight Sparkle interrupted as she turned and faced her friends, "But that's just it! I'll never be able to control it!"
"Twi, what are you talking about?" Lance Justicestrike asked in concern.
Nyx sighed in concern, "Sis, we've been on this for 10 times. There is no-!"
BAM! SPLASH! Everyone yelped in shock as they felt the ground shaken and quaked. They even got splashed by water. They turned and looked to the front. They found Smokescreen landed on the destroyed docks while Ripcord, Sandalwood and Derpy were floating on water. Everyone gathered at the area at once including Optimus Prime, Shorty Thinking and Tailtech.
"What happened?" Shorty Thinking asked in shock and surprise while holding and using his Energon Tracker. He then looked at it, "My Energon Tracker detected magic activity around here! Someone must have use it!"
Twilight Sparkle hissed, "I didn't mean to!"
Surprised by Twilight Sparkle's answer, Sunset Shimmer protested, "We didn't see anything, so we don't know what happened."
"Whatever it was, nothing could have hit the Autobot down that hard," Shadow Dragon said in concern and suspicious, "This is no accident or clumsiness! Come on!"
Everyone quickly approached and helped Ripcord, Derpy and Sandalwood up. Crosshairs and Breakaway helped Smokescreen up. Shorty Thinking used his Energon Tracker in tracking and detecting any sign of magic or Energon activity at the area.
"What the hell happen, mate?" Crosshairs asked in surprise.
Breakaway nodded as he looked at the destruction site, "By the look of it, you must have tripped something and cause serious damages!"
"Actually, it's more like something hit me on my back!" Smokescreen groaned in pain as he was rubbing on his head, "I was at the middle of lake, helping these two to sail back to the docks. And then suddenly, I got bam! And the next thing, I kinda landed on the docks."
Ripcord nodded while groaned in pain, "Yeah, no kidding! Damn, that really hurt!"
"Not worry. I've got your back," Hound said confidently as he prepared his medic, "This won't hurt a bit, kiddo. Breakaway! Cross! I'm gonna need some help to deal with this."
"Great," Smokescreen said sarcastically, "I miss Ratchet."
Spirit nodded as he approached Ripcord and the campers, "You're lucky that I'm a medic as well. TR, I need help now."
Tunnel Rat sighed, "Great. A dirty rat is doing a dirty work now."
"Gee. I'm so relieved," Ripcord said in annoyance.
Using his medical scanner, Hound checked on Smokescreen's body before fixing and repairing him. Breakaway and Crosshairs were assisting the commando on medical. Spirit and Tunnel Rat were checking on Ripcord and two campers. Everyone chatted in concern about the problem now.
Snake Eyes searched the area before shook his head in concern. Jinx sighed, "We don't see anything or anyone that attack Smokescreen."
"Me neither," Flare Tiger said in agreement as she searched the area, "but I definitely sense something off around here. There was magic around here."
"Great..." Sideswipe said in annoyance, "Just what we need - another magical case to deal with."
"That's one thing I was hoping not to hear," Flint said in disappointment.
Lady Jaye nodded, "Yeah. There goes to our vacation now."
Laxtinct squeaked in fear and concern, "You don't think it was the spirit, do you?!"
Twilight Sparkle sighed as she looked away while muttered to herself, "No, it was me."
Nyx Midnight overheard of it as she turned and looked at Twilight Sparkle, who moved away from her friends. She suspected of it.
"What do you make of this?" Roadblock asked in concern.
Duke hummed in concern and suspiciously, "Who knows? This could be either the work of our old nemeses or someone else."
Scarlett hissed in concern, "That's not very good."
Optimus Prime nodded, "Agreed. Whatever it was, they wanted to test their experiment before they could launch full assaults. I should have known of it."
Bumblebee beeped in concern, "What are we gonna do?"
"We should act quickly before anything goes wrong," Drift suggested, "We either find our enemies' hideout or wait for them to make their first move. Then, we strike them back."
Optimus Prime hummed in concern, "I agree with your plans, Drift. We must wait. We cannot risk the safety of campers. However, we must be on guard at all cost."
Duke nodded, "Yeah. No telling what kind of surprises we're dealing with now."
"Guys! I found something!" Tailtech called. Everyone gathered at the shore. He pointed at the sparkling colorful gem dust on the lake, "What is that?!"
Everyone chatted and discussed in surprise and shock about the colorful dusts on the lake.
"Oh my god," Mikaela Banes said in shock while looking at the color dust on lake, "Is that what I think it is?"
Sam Witwicky nodded, "I think it is. Think it's Gaea Everfree?"
"I don't see her anywhere," Cade Yeager said in concern as he looked around of his surroundings, "Whatever it was, it was here alright."
Tessa sighed, "Looks like we have to be on our guard."
"I can protect you," Shane said in amusement as he placed his hand over his girlfriend's shoulder. Tessa was annoyed as she pushed him aside. He sighed in annoyance, "Aw! Come on! When are you gonna let go of that, babe?! I'm really sorry about it!"
Saber Dragoon, Shorty Thinking and Aquastroke approached the shore. Shorty Thinking used his Energon Tracker in tracking and detecting the colorful gem dust while Aquastroke helped Saber Dragoon in collecting its sample.
"This is definitely not made of Energon or Magic," Shorty Thinking said firmly while looking at his device, "This is just a normal gem dust."
"But you're gonna study it?" Saber Dragoon asked curiously as he sealed the bag of dust, "It might help you with your research."
"I don't know, Saber. I highly doubt that the dust like this could change anything."
"Come on, Wally. How do you know if you don't try it? Who knows? It might be better."
Shorty Thinking groaned in annoyance as he took the bag, "Sometimes I hate how right you can be."
Saber Dragoon shrugged in amusement, "Well, I'm the people's person. And I know you too well to ignore a mystery case like this. And you're gonna study it until you're certain that it is not a threat or can used for your research."
"Well, you boys handle with science projects," Aquastroke said calmly as she looked at the destruction site of docks, "It looks like we've got some work to cut out."
"Aw man!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed in disappointment, "Why?! We worked so hard for this!"
Pinkie Pie groaned as she held the tray of cupcakes, "Here I just thought that I could take a break from this."
Fluttershy sighed as she looked at the healthy fishes, "At least the fishies are eating well."
"It looks like we've got some extra work to do, girls," Apple Bloom commented in concern.
Sweetie Belle sighed, "Yeah. And I thought it's going to be easy."
Scootaloo nodded in disappointment, "I guess it's not. Remind me not to say 'easy' again."
"Let's salvage what we can out of the water." Sunset Shimmer said calmly as she took some woods out, "Maybe we can still fix this?"
Flash Sentry nodded, "Yeah. Back to drawing board again. It's gonna take some time to get the dock down in time."
Rarity nodded firmly, "We have to try! Camp Everfree needs our runway!"
"Dock." Applejack corrected in annoyance.
Rarity sighed in annoyance, "Dock, yes, that's what I meant."
"Then, let's get back to work!" Shadow Dragon ordered firmly, "If anyone who wants to work, remain here. Those, who got activities, leave now."
Some students left for other sports activities or projects to work on while most remained to work and fix on the project.
Feeling shame and guilty of the docks and her classmates getting hurt, Twilight Sparkle turned and quickly left the docks. Her leaving didn't go unnoticed as Nyx found her entered the forest. The little one went after her at once.
As deep she goes into the forest, Twilight Sparkle arrived at the small waterfall clearing area. She began singing about her guilt and upset about Friendship Games, Battle of Phoenix Fortress and becoming Midnight Sparkle. She then took a seat on the log.
Twilight Sparkle: It used to be so simple
It was a world I understood
I didn't know what I didn't know
And life seemed pretty good
As Twilight Sparkle took a glimpse on the lake, she saw her dark wings emerged from her back. It shocked her. She turned and looked at her back for the moment, but found nothing, Despite it was nothing, she hissed in concern as slowly stood up while held her shoulders tightly.
Took a glimpse of her reflection on the lake, Twilight Sparkle saw her dark alter-ego doing evil again. It frightened her as she slowly moved back.
Twilight Sparkle: But now the darkness rises
From somewhere deep inside of me
Her power overtakes me
Can I keep this midnight from getting free?
Twilight Sparkle looked up at the bright sun in clear sky as she prayed and hoped that she's free from Midnight Sparkle, especially two voices in her head.
Twilight Sparkle: If I can stay with the light
I know I'll be free
And I can start to be whole
I can start to be me
Twilight Sparkle sighed in defeat as she took her seat on the log. She looked at her hands for a while before clenched her fists tightly. She realized it's futile and pointless to try.
Twilight Sparkle: But instead I am struggling
With all that I see
And these friends
Twilight Sparkle took a glimpse of her watery reflection. It slowly changed and formed the appearance of Midnight Sparkle. Her dark alter ego changed into the form of angry Black Alpha. It frightened yet scarred her a lot, causing her gently make a splash on it. After puddling, its watery reflection returned to its normal self.
Twilight Sparkle sighed as she looked down in shame while holding her upper arms gently. She can't let her friends know her nightmares especially Black Alpha and Midnight Sparkle.
Twilight Sparkle: Mustn't see the midnight in me!
The midnight in me!
They mustn't see the midnight in me...
Unknown to Twilight Sparkle, Nyx Midnight was hiding behind the trees. She witnessed and overheard the event. She turned and leaned her back on the tree while sighed in concern.
"Twilight..." Nyx said in concern, "Why did you keep hiding your nightmares from us? We want to help you..."
Heard and found Twilight Sparkle and Nyx went missing; Shadow Dragon, Sunset Shimmer and Flash Sentry were heading back to the Sapphire Tent at once.
"Damn it! How could I lose sight of her?!" Shadow Dragon exclaimed in upset tone, "I was suppose to look after her!"
"Easy, senpai! She couldn't have gotten that far. She could be nearby," Flash Sentry said calmly., "And besides, Nyx is with Twilight. They should be safe."
Sunset Shimmer nodded in agreement, "I agree. We need Spike. He knows where Twilight and Nyx are."
As the trio entered the tent, they found Spike was sleeping and dreaming peacefully and happily on his dog basket while Wheelie and Brains were playing video game of Mortal Kombat. Dragoking was drinking his Coke, as he was close to the puppy's dog basket.
Looking at the sleeping dog, Dragoking snickered as he has the idea. He poured his coke on Spike, causing the puppy yelped and jumped in surprise. The dog shook his body hard in drying himself out.
Spike groaned in anger as he turned and glared at Dragoking, "That wasn't funny, Dragoking! I was having the best dream."
Dragoking rolled his eyes in amusement, "Yeah. Being chased by squirrels. How hilarious..."
"Oh, hardy ha, Snakey! I'll get you back soon! I can promise you for that!" Spike said in annoyance. He spotted Sunset Shimmer, Shadow Dragon and Flash Sentry stood before him. He hummed in surprise, "Sunset? What's wrong.
"Do you have any idea where Twilight could be?" Sunset Shimmer asked in concern, "We really need to talk to her."
"Let's don't forget about Nyx," Flash Sentry added.
Spike and Dragoking gasped in shock and concern, "What happen?!"
"What did that demon girl do now?" Wheelie asked in annoyance as he was focusing on playing his video games. He scoffed, "Did she destroy the camp?"
Brains chuckled in amusement, "I wouldn't be surprise of it. She sure know how to make a mess of it."
Sunset Shimmer groaned in annoyance as she approached and gave a big whack on the Minicons' heads. They both yelped in pain while rubbing theirs gently and quickly. She sighed in disappointment as she wondered when they ever stop harassing Twilight Sparkle.
Shadow Dragon sighed in annoyance, "We don't know yet. But I'm confident that was not her doing. Something or someone else did." He turned and looked at Spike and Dragoking, "Think you boys can track Twilight and Nyx down?"
Spike and Dragoking saluted firmly and proudly, "Leave it to us!"
Spike and Dragoking headed off at once. Shadow Dragon, Flash Sentry and Sunset Shimmer followed the pets at once.
Twilight Sparkle was on her way back to the Camp Everfree, but unfortunately, she got lost in the middle of forest. But at the same time, she keeps hearing the voices inside her head.
"You know you're dangerous to your friends and family, Twilight. Submit now before it's too late." Black Alpha said firmly, "Only I can protect you from harm."
"You can overcome your nightmares. Don't run from it," The girl's voice said calmly.
"The risk is too high for you to ignore. Come with me now!"
"You can do it! Fight it! Prove you can change your fate!"
"Stop it! Stop it! Enough! I don't want to hear it!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed in anger and pain as she held her head tightly. She sighed calmly, "Keep it together. Deep breaths. You are not a monster."
As Twilight Sparkle arrived at the end of forked road junction, some screamed in shock caused her to scream as well. She turned to her right and found a familiar yet surprised and frightened counselor stood before her.
"Oh, hi." Twilight Sparkle greeted uneasily before [chuckled, "What are you doing here?"
"Uh, looking for you." Timber Spruce answered uneasily. He then looked at his back. He smirked in amusement, "And of course, your little sister."
Twilight Sparkle looked surprise and shock of what she heard. She turned to her back - she found Nyx, who quickly hid behind the bushes. The older sister sighed while shaking her head.
"Nyx, you can come out now," Twilight Sparkle said dryly. Nyx emerged from the bushes. The little one approached her. She sighed as she lowered down and patted Nyx's shoulders, "What were you doing here?"
Nyx gulped, "Uh... Following you?"
"Really? Why?"
"You looked sad and scared. And I want to make sure you're okay."
"Oh, Nyx..." Twilight Sparkle said in surprise. She then hugged her little sister passionately, "That's very thought of you. Thank you."
Nyx smiled as she hugged Twilight Sparkle back, "That's what sisters are for."
"Glad to see you two girls are back together." Timber Spruce said in amusement, "So, what were you doing here?"
"Oh, I just went on a nature walking, got a little lost." Twilight Sparkle answered uneasily.
"Let me show you the way before Mr. T knows about it. I hated his lectures and rules," Timber Spruce said in amusement as he led Twilight Sparkle and Nyx back to home, "I'm kind of an expert at these woods. I've lived here my whole life."
Nyx smiled, "That must have been nice. Growing up at a camp."
"Yeah, though it has its downsides. When I was younger, I wished we'd sell this place so we can live in a town like normal people." Timber Spruce said calmly. Both Twilight Sparkle and Nyx looked surprise. He turned and looked at her, "It's true. I was ten. I really wanted to hang out at the mall."
Timber Spruce, Twilight Sparkle and Nyx giggled happily together about the camp consultant's desire and wanting.
"I've never told that to anyone. You must be special." Timber Spruce complimented before he blushed. Twilight Sparkle blushed in surprise. He snickered a bit as he took something from her hair, "And not just because you have tree branch in your hair."
Twilight Sparkle yelped in surprise, "Uh. How long has that been in there?"
"Not long. Just the whole time we were talking."
"Well, why didn't you say something?"
Timber Spruce chuckled in amusement, "Just to try cheer my camper up especially you, Twilight. Come on, let's go now before Mr. T catch on us."
As Timber Spruce headed off, Nyx held Twilight Sparkle for the moment as the little one wanted to talk with her older sister.
"What is it," Twilight Sparkle asked in concern.
"Do... Do you really like Timber Spruce more than Shadow Dragon," Nyx asked, "I can tell by your looks."
"What?" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed in shock while blushed, "No! Of course not! I still love Shadow Dragon. He is and will always be my boyfriend, no matter what."
"Like how you feel about your nightmares?" Nyx asked in disappointment. Twilight Sparkle looked surprise and shock. She continued, "I know because I overheard it. I sometimes wonder if you're being honest or lying to yourself and others."
"Oh, Nyx. I'm not lying. I'm just withholding the truth because I'm scared of my nightmares."
"I know, sis. I have a nightmare once, but you talked and calmed me down from fearing it. So, don't you think that you should talk with your friends and others about it?"
"They wouldn't understand about it, Nyx. They will be afraid of me. And I don't want to lose them."
"Twilight, they're your friends. They'll never be afraid of you or abandon you. They'll always be there for you."
Twilight Sparkle thought for the moment before smiled, "I guess you're right, Nyx. Thanks."
Nyx smiled, "No problem. We'd better go now."
Twilight Sparkle nodded in understanding as she and Nyx followed Timber Spruce at once. Unknown to the girls, five familiar figures watched everything.
Sunset Shimmer hummed calmly, "I guess we can help Twilight deal with the magic stuff a little later."
"Yeah. Hopefully, Twilight can come and talk with us soon," Flash Sentry said in agreement. He then noticed Shadow Dragon leaned on the tree while looking away. He hummed in concern, "Senpai? You're okay?"
"Uh, I'm fine..." Shadow Dragon lied before sighed in upset, "I just hope Twilight is being honest to herself abut everything she said."
Sunset Shimmer turned and looked at Shadow Dragon, "Look, Shadow Dragon, if you're worried about Twilight choosing Timber over you, it won't happen. Like she said before, she loved you. She won't change her feelings. She just had a little crush and liking on him as friend."
Flash Sentry nodded in agreement, "Yeah. You're her number one. Nothing is gonna change that."
"I hope you're right," Shadow Dragon said in unsure tone, "I hope you're right..."
Within the abandoned refinery plant command area, Galvatron was drinking his Dark Rainbow Energon while Cobra Commander remained firm and calm. Baroness, Barricade, Destro, Soundwave, Firefly and Stinger stood before their leaders. Cyclonus and Scourge stayed close to Leader of Decepticons. Dr. Mindbender and both Tomax and Xamot were with their commander.
"You know your mission," Cobra Commander said firmly and calmly, "Bring them here. Do not cause too much of trouble. we don't want too much of attention."
Galvatron nodded in agreement, "Yes. We need to talk. Do what you must to get them to cooperate with us by means of necessary."
"Yes, my lord!"
Baroness, Barricade, Destro, Soundwave, Firefly and Stinger bowed firmly and respectfully. They turned and headed off to complete their mission at once...
At the shelter, Flare Tiger was assisting Saber Dragoon and Ace in investigating and searching for their missing allies. She stopped for the moment as she looked up at the sky. She felt the gentle breeze on her. She smiled mysteriously.
"It is time. I hope you seven are ready to embrace the new magic now..."
To be Continued...
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