Chapter 3
Goodbye World Of Equestria
(Fragments from Twilight's diary after day zero)
*It has been a day since the terrible invasion. I had awoken in the palace of Canterlot. My generals had informed me that there were few survivors that occurred at the Crystal Empire and that those creatures were rapidly
expanding, sweeping away everything in their path. They told me that Canterlot was under extreme protection and many ponies had seeked refuge in the city.
They told me that they had not discovered the whereabouts of my friends, my brother or my niece. I am very worried, but I have faith that I will see them again. In the past, we have come across difficult situations and have
come out triumphant, I will keep hope.
*Second day. I got the idea to use magic in order to go back in time and to somehow stop this horrible situation from ever happening. In order to do that I had to hide out in my castle in Ponyville.
I slipped away in order to leave Canterlot and I flew until I got to the small Ponyville. I wasn't guarded like I was at Canterlot. The same local ponies had taken precautions. Fortunately, the minions of evil had not come to
Ponyville, at least that is what I thought.
I entered my castle and for a moment I contemplated the mirror portal that lead to the other universe. Fortunately, it was turned off due to the fact that I had the book. It was for the best but I didn't want to involve that
world without magic. I searched for the formula to go back in time and stop this horrible future from happening; in reality I messed up.
As soon as I focused and concentrated my alicorn magic, it was a sign of alarm for them. It didn't take long for them to arrive at my castle. Those diabolical creatures began to destroy everything. In desperation I teleported
to Ponyville, causing them to follow me. I was so stupid. Those creatures began destroying the city, the ponies fled in terror as they came out of their hiding places in order to escape. It caused the evil minions to attack
innocent ponies.
I couldn't do anything. With a heavy heart I knew I had to escape. I opened my wings and I escaped to Canterlot. Ponyville was the target of those demons.
I had noticed that those creatures were attracted by magic and Alicorn magic even more, that was why they had attacked me.
As soon as I got back to the city a lot of the inhabitants of Canterlot had found out what had happened. It was my fault that Ponyville was destroyed.
They looked at me with hatred; my reputation was down the drain.
*It has been two weeks since the invasion, until now I still can't sleep at night. Those horrible creatures started invading different cities of the diverse species of Equestria. Every day I think of my friends. A few times I had
sent tracker ponies to help me look for them but unfortunately they have not been successful in finding them. On occasion my trackers have been in danger of death.
I don't know what I should do. The princesses, my friends and family...they were all assassinated by those demonic creatures. I have tried to calm down my city but all of those ponies and the guards don't trust in me.
*It has been one month since the invasion. I have tried to talk to my generals, explain to them some of my plans that involved staying in contact with all of the remaining villages and species of Equestria, study the weaknesses
and qualities of the invaders and if it were possible to be diplomatic towards these creatures.
From the looks of it they did not agree with me, I am starting to lose credibility. I don't know what else to do.
*Three months since the horror was unleashed; The ponies were discontented, the provisions began to be scarce and Canterlot was not self-sufficient; Many were against sending salvation squads to different towns of
Equestria. My generals do not like my community ideas. More ponies means more resources that were becoming scarce.
Without warning, they made a coup, telling me that I was no longer their princess and that because of me this situation was getting worse, they kept me locked up in my room. I did not resist because maybe they were right.
*Five months have. I stayed in my room the whole time, I had lost all hope, I was often informed of the events that were happening outside.
From the looks of it the majority of the clans had been annihilated, the minotaurs, griffons and diamond dogs among them.
They explained that the only ones that could resist them were the changelings, those mysterious creatures I had once faced alongside my friends.
I tried to convince the soldiers that we needed to form an alliance with the changelings and help to support them. Because they couldn't wait any longer they didn't listen to me. They told me that I no longer had a vote in
what they did and besides it was more preferable that they annihilate the changelings first. In their own words they said : better those 'despicable insects' than us.
*Six months have passed. It had been nothing but agony. They have informed me that Canterlot is the only capitol that is still standing, all of those other towns have fallen.
After the death of their queen Chrysalis the changelings could not resist and they were destroyed.
The dragons were next, they were easy prey due to their individualistic behaviors.
The city was besieged permanently by these creatures. From my room I listened to the cries and the prayers of the ponies. For some reason I do not worry so much and it was not because I stopped caring for the ponies, it
was because I had already lost hope.
My friends, my family, all of the ponies of Equestria....I failed them, now there is nothing left. Nothing to do but wait for our cruel demise.
Mom, dad, brother, niece, girls and beloved princesses. We'll meet again soon.
(End of fragment)
Twilight finished writing in her diary. She lat back on her bed. Even after all of these moths she still could not sleep. The screams of the ponies were louder than usual.
Suddenly, her door burst open. A blue unicorn pony entered with a pale purple mane and dark tufts of hair.
"Princess." Said the unicorn. "We must flee, those things have taken the city."
Twilight hopelessly ignored the unicorn. With her magic, the unicorn levitated Twilight and they immediately fled the castle.
"Please princess." Said the unicorn as they desperately tried to flee. "We need you."
Upon hearing those words, Twilight freed herself from the unicorn's magic.
"Don't use your magic." Said Twilight trying to recuperate. "Quickly.....we need to search for survivors and escape from here."
Immediately, both ponies looked for the surviving ponies and they fled the city.
Canterlot had fallen.
Seventh month of the invasion. Twilight and the small group of survivors had taken refuge with Zecora in the everfree forest. The strange this was that the everfree forest had not been attacked by the monsters except the
castle of the two sister and the tree of harmony.
Zecora explained that perhaps it was because the everfree forest was in a natural balance since it had not been invaded by any of the Equestrian tribes in a long time. Now it was the safest and most natural place to be.
The small group of ponies, including the cutie mark crusaders (Who were rescued by Zecora) remained in constant vigilance. Everfree was sometimes inspected by these henchmen.
In a large underground room below the house of Zecora, was where the surviving ponies were hiding, there were twenty ponies in all.
"I can't stand it anymore!" Twilight said furiously.
"Calm down Alicorn princess." Said Zecora while she prepared a formula in a vessel. "Control your inner demon."
"The memories of my friends and all of the destruction......does not leave me alone." Said Twilight. "I can't stop thinking about that hooded monster that ended Discord and the princesses."
Twilight headed for the exit.
"Where are you going Twilight?" Asked Applebloom who looked very worried.
"If we do not defeat them, there will be no future." Said Twilight. "I will go face them. I have to fight them!"
"Don't do it Twilight!" Screamed Sweetiebelle. "It's too dangerous."
"She's right. Celestia couldn't defeat him." Said Scootaloo. "Neither could Luna, not even Discord could defeat him."
Twilight hit the ground with her front hooves with fury.
"I have failed everyone." Said Twilight crying. "What can we do"?
"If only there was a better place." Said Zecora. "Where we could all be safe."
Twilight thought for a moment, she thought of something that hadn't occurred to her earlier.
"There is." Said Twilight. "I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner, but we have to be quick."
"Are you sure about where you want us to go hide?" Zecora asked as she finished the potion. "Because if we leave then vulnerable we will be."
"She's right." Said Applebloom. "Thanks to the few unicorns that are left, they haven't been using any of their magic and because of that we are safe."
"Yes." Said Twilight. "But we should go carefully."
The Cutie Mark Crusaders, Zecora and three other ponies decided to accompany Twilight. The rest decided to stay hidden in Zecora's hut.
They carefully walked back to Ponyville. They took in their surroundings, everything was destroyed. Some houses were charred and others were just ashes. What surprised them was that even though it was a post
apocalyptic scene everything was calm. There was no sign of any of those creatures. The sky remained half day and half night, everything was too calm.
They arrived to the small city of Ponyville that was completely destroyed. They slipped away to the castle that lay in ruins, they entered carefully.
"Follow me." Said Twilight, walking towards one of the rooms.
"What is the plan Twilight?" Asked Applebloom.
"Sincerely, I did not want to involve the world that does not possess any magic. They would be vulnerable to a magic attack." Said Twilight, as she opened the door to the room with her horn, but she really had no other
option.
They entered and they observed the mirror portal that was on the ground. Twilight checked that the mirror was still in working condition.
"Perfect. Now I just have to lift it." Said Twilight. "But I will need magic and when I activate my magic the minions will detect it. We will only have a second before..."
"Careful Twilight." Said Zecora. "We will cover you."
Zecora and the Crusaders stood guard, Twilight lifted up the mirro and connected it to her device then she connected the magic book that she used to communicate with Sunset Shimmer.
But something was not right, the portal wasn't opening and everything was connected.
"No!" Yelled Twilight in desperation. "Why isn't it working?"
Twilight began to check the portal with desperation.
"Quickly Twilight." Said Applebloom. "Or else..."
At that moment they began to hear noises and very threatening grunts.
"Let's get out of here." Said Sweetiebelle who was crying an ocean of tears.
"Just a little bit more." Said Twilight.
Twilight connected some cables and the machine was able to open up the portal.
In that moment a great quantity of monsters that began to attack Sweetiebelle, Scootaloo and Applebloom. Twilight was in a state of shock to see the little ponies being hurt.
Zecora immediately began attacking the monsters in order to help out the little ponies.
"Twilight...leave....you have to go..." Said Zecora. "Only you can save yourself."
"No." Said Twilight beginning to ignite her horn upon seeing the tragic scene. "I won't go without you guys."
Twilight began attacking the monsters with her alicorn magic but the monsters were stronger and they began to put all their focus on Twilight.
"Twilight." Said Zecora, trying to resist the monsters. "Stop wasting your time....leave and remember the last words from Celestia."
The monsters began to walk over to the mirror portal. Twilight with tears in her eyes decided to enter through the portal knowing that once she did she would no longer be able to see her teacher Zecora or her little students
anymore.
THE OTHER SIDE.
At the entrance of Canterlot High, a small party was being held. A 'pre-graduation' organized by Pinkie, although classes would be completed in a week.
It had been decided to do the small party at the entrance of the school because due to how the students were feeling at the moment, the school entrance brought back good memories.
The party was pretty simple with balloons, lights, music and food tables. All of the students including the main 6 were enjoying this event.
In all of those months it looked like nothing had changed except for a few things:
Fluttershy had a round belly seeing as she was 7 months pregnant and she was wearing a simple outfit for a pregnant woman. She remained seated because it was difficult to move.
In the meantime Discord piled a big plate with a lot of food for his beautiful wife.
.....
All of these months were not easy for the both of them. They only stayed in the Apple family guest room for a month because they did not want to be a nuisance to them. With the money they had, Discord and Fluttershy
rented a small apartment on the outskirts of Canterlot.
Fluttershy continued going to school and Discord in addition to being a teacher had other jobs.
The couple had a lot of narrow circumstances and conflicts which led to many arguments. But despite all of their problems they still managed to keep moving forward and not stop loving one another. They were very happy
waiting for the arrival of their first born.
.....
Discord brought the food to Fluttershy. Fluttershy devoured them quickly, leaving the chaotic boy a little surprised.
A little distance away, the rest of the main 6 watched them, they were happy for the couple.
"I'm so happy that it's going well for them." Said Sunset Shimmer.
"I never thought I would see Fluttershy pregnant or married." Said Rainbow Dash.
"In all honesty I envy her." Said Rarity.
"Really?" Asked the rest of the girls.
"Of course not." Said Rarity. "I was only joking."
"Wow." Said Applejack. "Pretty soon we're going to be graduating. We've made so many memories here."
"The end is coming soon." Said Pinkie Pie as she began to cry an ocean of tears.
"Not to worry." Said Applejack. "The fact that we're graduating doesn't mean that we'll stop hanging out or being friends."
"Group hug!" Said Pinkie.
They all shared one big hug.
"I just wish that our friend Twilight." Said Sunset Shimmer. "Was here with us."
In that moment the portal began to glow, the party stopped and all of the students stared at the portal in curiosity and fear due to the strange magical circumstances that it brought years prior at Canterlot High.
Twilight Sparkle appeared through the portal. The students were surprised as they had not seen the Equestrian in much time.
"Twilight?" Asked Fluttershy who was a bit surprised at Twilight's appearance. Her clothes were torn, her face was dirty and her eyes were full of tears.
Twilight looked at Fluttershy and was surprised to her pregnant, then she looked over at the counterparts of her friends.
She immediately reacted, she picked up the nearest chair.
"Twilight.." Said Sunset. "Are you alright"?
Twilight raised the chair in her arms to destroy the portal. Sunset began to panic when she saw Twilight doing this.
"Discord." Said Sunset. "Stop her."
Being the closest one to Twilight Discord immediately took the chair from her.
"Egg head." Said Discord. "What's wrong with you?"
"Idiot." Said Twilight angry and still crying. "We have to destroy the portal before it's too late."
"Late?" Asked Discord. "Late for what?"
In that moment the ground began to shake, the portal began to glow and the demonic creatures began to come out through the portal.
"Oh no!" Said Twilight with fear and worry.
The demons began to roar, the students began to flee the main 6 didn't move and they stood their guard.
From fear, Fluttershy began to scream. One of the monsters took one look at Fluttershy and wanted to attack her. Discord immediately stopped it from attacking his wife. He used himself as a human shield and he was hit
by the monster but he began to lose control.
A purple aura surrounded Discord and he began to grow wings and horns, the lord of Chaos had returned.
The main 6 saved Fluttershy and made sure she stayed safe.
As soon as they detected magic the demons began to go against Discord. Discord began to attack them and he was out of control. He began to attack with his right hand in a sinister way in all directions. His power was
immense and with it he managed to destroy most of the monsters, turning them into ashes and destroying some parts of the school.
One of the demons tried to go back through the portal but was intercepted by one of the rays of the lord of chaos.
The creature breathed it's last breath.
"Despicable creatures." Said the demon. "You will soon feel the fury of our lord...."
In that instant, Discord launched another ray that completely destroyed the demon. The creatures were defeated but Discord was still uncontrollable.
"It's time to unleash chaos!" Yelled Discord from his maniacal form and with an evil grin.
He snapped his fingers and began his chaos. Big gusts of wind and lightning bolts fell from the sky.
As soon as she saw this Fluttershy began to approach Discord. Her friends tried to stop her but it was futile once Fluttershy got close enough to Discord.
"Discord!" Yelled Fluttershy with tears in her eyes. "Please stop."
Discord looked at Fluttershy with rage and he walked over to her. The main 6 were terrified and they feared for their friend.
Discord was now face to face with Fluttershy. Discord lifted up his arm to snap his fingers.
In that moment Fluttershy grabbed Discord's hand in a sweet and caring way. Discord stayed silent and was confused. Fluttershy brought Discord's hand to her stomach and Discord could feel the baby kicking and it's
heartbeat. Discord remained still.
"Fluttershy." Said Discord as he regained reason.
Discord's head began to hurt, his wings and horns disappeared. Discord returned to normal and he fell to his knees.
Fluttershy went to help her husband.
"Discord." Said Fluttershy, sounding worried. "Are you alright?"
Discord looked all around, seeing the destruction he had caused.
"What happened?" Asked Discord.
In that moment they heard a loud bang, they all looked around to see where the sound might have came from. It was Twilight who had just destroyed the portal with a large piece of wood she found.
"I have something to tell you." Said Twilight with tears in her eyes.
TO BE CONTINUED...