//------------------------------// // Let the Games Begin // Story: Rise of the Numbers // by goldenrise365 //------------------------------// Dark Emperor was looking over the city from Canterlot Tower. "Soon, my followers, we will have all the power we need." A figure in a black cloak appeared behind him. "Hello sire." "Muertos. Have you gathered the Zombie-Type army?" "I have. They are waiting for you to open the portal when the time comes." "Good. This is why I made you one of my generals. Tell Dream to give me the Crystal Prep files when he gets them." "Yes sir. I will inform him immediately." Muertos disappeared. He then reappeared in the police precinct. In the cheif of police's office. "It is time to enact the plan, Dream Weaver." A man with white hair and white skin turned around in his chair. He wore a black trench coat with a white shirt and pants underneath. "I am happy to hear that. Chrysalis should have found the files by now. I will inform you when I get them." "Very well." Muertos left in a cloud of black smoke. "And next time use the door." There was a knock on Dream's door. "Come in." A man with blue hair and white skin wearing a police uniform walked in. "Hello sir." "Shinning Armor. How are you today?" "Pretty good. Besides the fact that my friend, Dean Cadence, has been acting weird." Shinning blushed. "Well everyone has their off days." Dream noticed the files in Shinnings hands. "Are those the files that Cadence got for you to give to me?" "Yes they are." Shinning gave Dream the files. "May I ask why you need the files of those specific students?" "I have noticed something off with our records, and I wanted to make sure everything was up to date." "Ok then. Have a good day sir." Shinning left. "You don't know what's coming my young friend." Dream scanned over the files of the students. "Let's see who we have here. Sugarcoat, always tells the truth, would be to annoying. Lemon Zest, music lover and rocker, ugh to high spirited. Indigo Zap, athletic and energetic, athletes are needed but to much energy. Sunny Flare, already can tell that she is too high class. Apollo Sunrise." He saw a picture of guy with yellow skin and white hair. "Too happy. Gray Scale." The next picture was of a guy with dark grey hair, and grey skin. "Seems to strong of mind. Guitar Rift." The next picture had a guy with red and brown hair, light brown skin. "Another musician." Dream Weaver looked over the next four files. "These are interesting. Sour Sweet, Twilight Sparkle, Yin Drake, and Nightfall Silver. These four are usually secluded from others. Their friends are social butterflies." A grin snaked across Dream's face. "This should be fun." -------------------------- The Future An older Show Time was loading up a ship that looked like the head of Cyber Dragon. "That should be the last of the gear." "Well that's good." A man with midnight blue skin and silver hair walked up to him. He had on a black t-shirt, blue jeans, black shoes, and silver glasses. He scratched his silver beard. "I should be able to set a coarse for the Games." "Are you sure about this Night? Do we even know if Sunset ended up in the same timeline as Dark?" "Sunset and Gold would have arrived earlier in time. But they haven't triggered anything because we're still here." Night looked around at the broken buildings. "Unfortunately." "Ok, I agree. I know we'll be able to get Gold back." Show got into the ship with Night following. His phone went off and he picked it up. "Hey Trix... Don't worry we'll be fine... We're just two heroes saving the day." Trixie laughed at his comment. "See you when we get back. Love you." He hung up. "I really wish we could change the future, but things will always happen," said Night. He entered a code into the ship and started the engine. "So how are you and Twilight doing?" "We're both good." Night got the ship into the air. "Spike has been keeping an eye on little Dusk while we've been working on the ship. She loves the cards we gave her. She says she'll help save the day when she gets older." "That's nice." Show brought up a time map. "Enough small talk, let's do this." "Aye, aye." Night hit the throttle and the ship sped forward. With each second it increased in speed. "Speed is still climbing." Electricity sparked around the ship. Buildings went by at light speed. "We have reached cruising speed." Night reached into the dashboard and billed out two gauntlets. He placed one on his arm and gave the other to Show. "We may have aimed for a specific time, but we don't know what we are entering." "Always be prepared." The ship began slowing down as they entered the timeline. "2017, here we come." ----------------------- Present Gold began to fidget after not moving for a few days. He opened his eyes and blinked the light out of them. There was a figure next to his bed. She looked familiar. "Sunset?" "I am Sunset, but not the Sunset you know Gold." Gold blinked again and saw an older version of Sunset. "Who are you?" "I come from the future. A terrible future at that." The older Sunset grabbed Gold's hand. "I fear that a enemy of mine wants to bring my future to your past. The others need you to help defeat him." Gold smiled. "Coming from you I believe that. By the way, are we a couple in the future?" Sunset teared up but smiled. "Hopefully after today yes." "Then let's get to work." Gold gathered his cloths and got changed. "Time to duel." -------------------- Sunset and the others were getting ready for the second event in the Friendship Games. They had some last minute encourage meant from some younger friends. The CMC were letting the girls know that they would be cheering for them all the way. There was also a group of boys with the CMC, they were the CMCB. Rainbow was talking with her little brother Bolt Dash. Bolt Dash had unkempt and messy red and green hair, brown eyes, and blue skin. He wore a red t-shirt with a storm cloud on it, blue jeans and red sneakers. The second one in the group was Bright Star. He had white skin, short green and blue hair, and blue eyes. He wore a blue shirt with a green jacket, green pants, and blue sneakers. The last of the group, and the leader of the group, was Shinning Spoon. He had orange skin, green eyes, and hair parted down the middle with half red and half blue. He wears a jean jacket, with a purple shirt, black leather pants, and orange shoes. "We know you guys will win the Games," said Bolt. Rainbow ruffled his hair. "That's what we're hoping for buddy." Shinning was talking to his cousin Fluttershy. "Don't be nervous Fluttershy. You'll do great." "Thanks Shinning," said Fluttershy with a smile. Star came up. "Just try your hardest." "Thanks Starry." Fluttershy gave him a peck on the cheek. On the other side of the field, it was a different story. Apollo tried wishing Sunny good luck. "Good luck Sunny. I know you'll do great." "Oh dearie. You really don't have to tell me something I already know." She patted his head. "Now why don't you let me focuses. We have to win after all." She skated away. "Of coarse." Apollo sulked back to his seat. His brother, Gray Scale, saw everything. "Tough luck bro." "Oh, and you had luck with Sugarcoat?" "You just have to wait for the right time." "Says the guy that criticizes everyone else." "Its not criticism if it's true." Apollo just sighed. Yin Drake was watching from behind the fence. He had skipped school for the past few days to avoid Sour and himself. Whatever happened to him, hurt her. He didn't want to hurt her. Sour looked to his exact location. He panicked and fled. When he was out of sight he let out a sigh. "If only I could return to normal." "I could help with that." Yin looked up to see a cloaked figure. "Who are you?" "Someone that can help?" The figure stuck out his hand. "Come with me." Out of options and time, Yin took the strangers hand. Dark mist surrounded him and entered his body. Illumiknight was driven from his body and Lancelot had full control. "Ready to serve." -------------------------- The girls were getting ready for the final event. After the fiasco of the second, they had no magic and no idea what to do. "I don't want to be part of these Games anymore," said Fluttershy. "But we have to win this," said Rainbow. "And I feel awful for what I said to Twilight," said Sunset. AJ placed a hand on her shoulder. "After this final event you can go and apologize." The girls turned to see Twilight walking out to the middle of the school grounds. A figure ran towards her and grabbed her arm. "Stop Twilight." "Nightfall Silver," said Cinch. "Get back here this instant." Night gave her a cold look. "No." He turned to Twilight with a concerned look. "Twilight, your messing with a power you have no idea how to use. I don't want you to get hurt. Just hand the device to me, and we can win this far and square." Twilight was surprised that someone outside of her family and Cadance cared about her. She smiled at the thought as tears stung her eyes. "Ok Night." She placed the device into Night's opened hand. Before Cinch could yell at Night, everyone heard clapping. They all looked to see Dark Emperor and his followers on the roof. "Well done Night. What a loving speech." A dark smile snaked across his face. "But it was for naught. You see, me and my followers have a previous engagement. The darkness has arrived!" Dark Emperor raised his hands as the sun and moon crossed paths. "The light is gone, darkness shall rain for eternity!!!"