//------------------------------// // Preparing for Dominence // Story: Martha & Skits's Adventure in Ponyville // by Zenitram Nadroj //------------------------------// On Flea Island, a burst of magic appears and clears to reveal the group from Zecora's hut. They all look around and see how different it is from their world. “So this is Wagstaff City, huh?”, Starlight asks. “It looks different from Zecora's hut.” They then hear screams and look up. They see all of the animals falling to the island. Discord snaps his fingers and makes a giant umbrella appear. The animals fall on the umbrella and slide off of it. “Where did all of these animals come from?”, Trixie asks. Fluttershy then notices Martha and Skits as they compose themselves. “Martha, Skits!”, she says. They then notice the voice and turn to the source, “Fluttershy!”, Martha says. Skits barks in excitement. The group approaches the two dogs and hug them. The other animals gather around the group and all roar in excitement. “How did you all escape that monster's prison?”, the yellow dog asks. “Well we got out thanks to Discord's ignorance.”, Rainbow says. “Alright, no need to play the blame game.”, Discord says. Skits barks. “Translation, Martha.”, Spike says. “Skits was just asking what are you all doing here?”, she says. “We came to save your world from being under that monster's tyranny.”, Twilight says. “But from the looks of everything, it seems he's already has this world in his clutches,”, Rarity says. “We tried to stop him, but then his minions possessed all of us and took the forms of us only as monsters like him. And then he threw all of us to Flea Island.” “Sunburst, you said you knew what you were doing.”, Thorax says. “I told you. I've never done something like this before.”, he says. “And I don't have enough energy to teleport us again.” “Plus, that monster has power more superior than mine and Luna's.”, Celestia says. “Not only that, but it's better than their magic.”, Martha says. “That's what 'superior' means.”, Luna says. “It means higher in rank, status or quality.” “Well, what are we gonna do now?”, Applejack asks. “How are we supposed to not only take down that emperor, but the princes and his entire army as well?” “AJ has a point.”, Shining says. “We're severely outnumbered.” “Oh. Oh. I have an idea.”, Pinkie shouts. “What do you got, Pinkie?”, Cadance asks. “How about we can teach all of these animals how to fight and use special abilities. That way we can fight alongside each other which will give us enough time to free the slaves and take out the emperor's army.” The group and the animals all stare at her in disbelief. “Pinkie are you serious?”, Flurry asks. Pinkie nods and smiles. “Pinkie that's crazy!”, Rainbow says. “So crazy, it just might work.”, Martha says. “Huh?”, the group says. “No, really. Maybe we can be able to defeat that monster and save everyone in the city.” “You know what? She may actually have something there.”, Luna says. “Really?”, Twilight asks. “Yes. It may take some time, but there's a slight chance that we'll save their world as well as our world.” Discord cracks his knuckles. “Well, here goes nothing.”, he says as he powers up his magic. Meanwhile, back in the city, the emperor is impressed of how much the town has been torn apart. The citizens are in chains, the monsters are being pampered, the city ha been turned into a wasteland and the emperor watches over the ruined world. “Look at them all suffer.”, he says with a smug grin. “Now I have two worlds under my clutches. Everything is now complete for me.” Suddenly he senses something familiar. “Wait, is that...?” He closes his eyes and senses the source coming from the island he sent all of the normal animals to. “My sons, approach me!”, he commands. The princes approach their leader and bow to him. “What is your command, father?”, they all ask. “I sense aura at the island I've sent all of those miscreants to. I want all of you to find out what's emitting this aura.” They all salute to him and head off to the island. “Is he saying Martha, Skits and the others are not alone?”, Helen asks. “What else could be with them?”, T.D. asks. Back on Flea Island, all of the animals are being trained by the Equestria friends. Martha and Skits are the last ones to complete their training. “Perfect, you're all ready.”, Twilight says. “Alright. Nothing can stop us now.”, Martha says. “Yes. Nothing except us.”, a voice says. They look up and sees who spoke. Above them are the monster princes. They all descend and confronts the group. “So you've all escaped from our father's prison.”, Martarmus says. “And you've given all of these creatures powerful auras like yourselves.” “That's right. We've trained them to battle against the emperor and save both of our worlds.”, Celestia says. “No matter. We won't allow you to take back this world.”, Horlagamous says. “You will all perish!”, Scorjosemal says. The animals prepare themselves, but are stopped. “No, Martha, save your strength for the emperor.”, Luna says. “We'll take on these monsters.” She nods. “Everyone, to the city!”, Skits says as he and the other animals leave the island. Two of the princes try to stop them, but the third one stops them. “Let them go.”, Martarmus says. “We still have these colorful brutes to deal with.” The prepare to face the ponies, dragon, changeling and draconequus and the group prepare to face the princes. The groups then start to fight. The princes and the friends use all kinds of flight, magic and strength against each other. Back in Wagstaff City, the citizens are building a monument of the emperor as he relaxes on his throne. Helen then starts to weaken and then collapses. “Helen!”, the rest of the kids say. They approach their friend and he composes himself. “I can't take it anymore!”, she shouts. “Hey, who said you could rest?”, the emperor asks. “Take this, you big furry beast!”, she says as she throws a rock. The rock hits him and he roars in anger. He approaches the kids and faces Helen in particular. Their families try to save them, but the monstrous animals corner them. “You should have never done that, little one.”, the monster says. “Now, you'll pay the price.” He levitates her and prepares to put her down. Suddenly, an explosion interrupts them and they turn to it. He then smiles. “Perfect. My sons have returned to relay the source of the aura I was sensing.”, he says. “But that won't stop me from teaching you a lesson for your insolence.” “You can't do that. We won't let you.”, a voice says. A silhouette emerges from the smoke and is revealed to be Martha walking on two legs. “Martha!”, Helen says. The other animals follow her also more sentient than before. “Oh, my gosh. They're all back.”, Carolina says. “And they've become more human-like.”, Truman says. “That's amazing.”, Alice says. The animals then approach the emperor. “You.”, the emperor says. “How did you all come back?” “Our friends managed to give us great power and we've been trained to fight.”, Martha says. “Now let everyone go and put both our and their world back to normal right now.”, Skits says. “Skits can talk? Well my suspension of disbelief is shattered.”, T.D. says. “Friends?”, Keretomatus says. He then realizes and growls. “Those colorful brutes from Equestria! So that's what I was sensing.” “It's your choice. Either surrender or fight.”, Martha says. “Hmm.”, he says as he scratches his chin. “Well I suppose I can comply with your offer...and choose the second choice.” He snaps his fingers and the monstrous animals gather. The animals then prepare for battle. “This is going to get messy.”, Milo says.