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// Other Ponies with Powers 
// Story: The Power Ponies and the Legend of the Two Sisters 
// by Razor Blade the Unicron 
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	On a rock farm not that far off from Maretropolis, four Earth pony sisters were standing outside. Three of them had coats and manes of various shades of gray, but the fourth sister was bright pink.
"Diane, you're sure you want to work for this employer?" asked Maud, her voice filled with worry, as opposed to her usual monotone. "You've never wanted to work for somepony else before."
"I'm sure, Maud!" said the peppy pink Earth pony, making sure her saddlebag was on tightly. "Besides, if it doesn't work out I can just run on back home!"
"Diane, you can't let anypony know about that!" cried Limestone. "You don't know how they would react to it!"
Diane nodded, her poofy mane bobbing as she moved. "I know, Limey! I'll keep a secret! Plus, nopony'll be fast enough to know about it anyways!"
Her three sisters rolled their eyes or sighed at the bad jokes. Diane couldn't help but grin.
"Welp, I'd better get going!" said Diane. "I've got to meet my new employer in ten minutes!"
"Don't let anypony see you..." said Marble softly.
"Aye-aye! Bye, girls! Be back if I've forgotten anything or if this job turns out to be a flop!"
Diane zipped off, leaving a pink streak behind her. Within seconds, she had made it to Maretropolis, and was casually walking through the streets.





"Ms. Rarity!" called Coco from downstairs. "I've finished my work for today!"
"Excellent, Coco!" called back Rarity. "Now go home and take a nice, long break!"
"Thank you!"
Rarity couldn't help but smile as her fashion partner exited the building. It was wonderful to have Coco working for her! Though, it was much easier to do everything with her special little gift...
Time for today's practice before the new worker shows up! thought Rarity. Though I do hope that Ms. Pie isn't nosy or anything...
Using her magic, Rarity pulled out an outfit from her saddlebags, along with several gemstones. She quickly put the outfit on, and the gems automatically floated over and onto her mane. She nodded in satisfaction, and then concentrated on the gemstones on the legs of her outfit. They glowed a soft pink, and a needle and thread in matching color appeared in the air.
Alright, that's the basic...
In a brief flash of light, the needle and thread changed to a bolt of fabric. Rarity nodded, and the fabric changed into an dress. It then changed into a full outfit, and then an outfit with several pieces.
You can do this next part, Rarity...
Rarity gritted her teeth in concentration, and a second outfit appeared. A third one popped into existence, before all three vanished, and Rarity collapsed on the ground in exhaustion.
So close! One day I'll be able to do that third ensemble... But until then, I will keep practicing!
She quickly took off her outfit, and tucked back in her saddlebags. A knock sounded from downstairs, and Rarity quickly walked towards the stairs.





"Angel!" called a soft voice. "I'm back!"
The door to a tiny apartment room opened, and a buttercream pegasus walked in. A bunny hopped over to her, and tapped his foot in irritation.
"Angel, I know that you don't care for the big city." said Fluttershy. "But it's best that I'm here in case... It happens..."
She shuddered, and Angel automatically hugged her leg. She smiled, and gently patted Angel.
"Thank you. Now, would you like a tasty salad for dinner?"
Angel bounced up and down happily, and Fluttershy walked over to her fridge. She opened it up, and pulled out a salad that she had made earlier, and set it on the table. She grabbed two bowl, and split the salad into both of them. One she gave the Angel, and the other for herself.
"You know, Angel, I heard the most awful news!" said Fluttershy. "Apparently two civilians got injured by Mane-iac!"
Angel frowned, and tapped his foot with nervousness.
"I know! It scares me, too! But the Power Ponies were there to make sure nothing more happened."
Angel suddenly jumped over to the counter, and grabbed a newspaper. He gave it to Fluttershy, who gasped in surprise.
"Rainbow Dash got hurt by her?!?" she cried. "Oh, I just can't believe that! The Mane-iac is just so awful, and mean, and-" Fluttershy placed a hoof over her mouth and stopped talking. "Don't get angry, don't get upset..." she whispered to herself. "Don't get angry, don't get upset..." she took a deep breath. "Okay... I'm good. Oh, poor Rainbow Dash! I hope she's okay!"





In her secret lair, Mane-iac let out a cackle of glee. Not only had she gotten away from the Power Ponies, but she had also done some serious damage! Her favorite part was hurting those two civilians, as the Power Ponies normally managed to keep her away from all of them.
"Perhaps it's time I got the final piece of my Hairspray Ray of Doom!" cried Mane-iac out loud. "And I'll show those Power Ponies who's the mane villain in this city!"
She threw back her head, and let out another cackle. It was great to be evil.





"Dash!" cried Lightning, as Mane-iac grabbed her leg and yanked her backwards.
"Lightning!" cried Storm, flying towards her friend, before getting knocked out by the Mane-iac's mane.
"No!" Lightning tried to get away from Mane-iac, to no avail. "No, Dash, no!"
There was a sudden flash of light, and everything around Lightning vanished. She was left floating in something that looked like a cosmic void. She looked around frantically, and in confusion.
"Wh-what just happened?!?" cried Lightning.
Relax, young pegasus. said a kind voice. You are unconscious, and not in the waking world.
"Wait a second... It's you! This has happened before! You said that your were the sister in the legend, the one who banished herself!"
Indeed I am. Though, I do hope that my sister does not mind that I am using her dream power.
"I need to wake up!" yelled Lightning. "I need to make sure that Storm is okay!"
She is fine. I managed to wake you up for long enough that you could warn her. However, you did not manage to stay awake long enough to give her the full message, but that is because I am weak.
"But that means that the corrupted sister is going to come back! Nopony will be safe!"
I know. That is why I needed to warn somepony. You see, my sister will return and continue her plan to make the night eternal. However, until somepony finds and uses the Elements of Harmony, I will remain in the sun.
"Where are the Elements?"
Our old castle. I believe it is now located in some place called the Everfree Forest.
"The Everfree Forest? That's only about a mile away from Maretropolis!"
Is that where you are?
"Yes, I live in Maretropolis!"
Then perhaps you can help more than just giving a warning to others. You see, my sister knows that only the Elements can stop her, so she will try and destroy them. I need somepony to hold her off while someone goes to locate them.
"Do you mean me?"
You are the only pony I can contact.
"But I'm just a fast-flier! And even then, I'm not all that fast!"
I will give you some of my power.
"Th-the power of an alicorn?!?"
Indeed. Young pegasus, what is your cutie mark?
"Uh, a lightning bolt and three stars."
Then I will give you power to boost your abilities. Your speed and stamina will be increased, and you will have some control over light.
"Light? Why light?"
Your stars.
"Oh."
Now please hold still: I am going to give you my power.
Lightning Dust nodded, and closed her eyes as she felt magic rush into her.
Don't worry, Storm. she thought. I'll be there to help. I'll be a superhero to protect you, so you don't need to protect me.