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// Chapter 9: The True Mastermind 
// Story: The Legendary Knights of Friendship 
// by Shadow Master 
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Flash Sentry and Sunset Shimmer were having fun as he was carrying her from his back like she was 
riding on a horse happily and playfully. Wheelie was in his truck mode as he gave a chase after them while Brains on his trunk. As the couple continued playing around, they came across Gloriosa Daisy's office, where they heard some noise within it. They approached and stayed close to the door as they eavesdropping on it.

"I just wish you didn't tell them that ridiculous story!" Gloriosa Daisy shouted in anger.

Timber Spruce groaned, "Ah, this is all too much for you! You have to let it go!"

"I knew it!" Sunset Shimmer exclaimed softly, "He wants her to get rid of the camp!"

And just before Flash Sentry could ask, the door opened and slammed right on both his and Sunset Shimmer's face. Gloriosa Daisy left the office, followed by Timber Spruce. As soon as camp consultants left, Sunset Shimmer groaned as she pushed the door out. She noticed Flash Sentry groaned in pain and dizzily.

Sunset Shimmer yelped, "Uh-oh! Flash, don't you dare-!?"

Unable to balance himself due to a slam on his face, Flash Sentry moved around the office before tripped on a can. Both him and Sunset Shimmer fell off the office's floor and slammed on the ground hard. They both groaned and moaned painfully.

"Flash, get off of me!" Sunset Shimmer groaned in pain. She yelped in feeling backache, "There's something on my back! It's quite painful."

A familiar voice groaned in pain, "Get off of us, babe!"

Flash Sentry groaned before shook his head hard. He got up before helped Sunset Shimmer up. They both looked down and found Wheelie and Brains flattened down on the ground. Both Minicons groaned and moaned painfully while looking dizzily.

Sunset Shimmer blushed embarrassingly, "Sorry, guys." Both Minicons gave thumbs up to her while smiling uneasily. She then looked around of her surroundings, "Where did they go?"

Flash Sentry shrugged, "I have no idea. But seriously, I just can't believe he really did that to his own sister."

Sunset Shimmer sighed, "I didn't wanted to, Flash. But it's the truth. We've got ta find him and end his stupid games for good."

Brains hummed in amusement as he pointed his finger at his direction, "Lucky you! I spy someone with green hair and wears a dome hat, walking through the forest."

Sunset Shimmer and Flash Sentry looked at Brains' pointing as they found Timber Spruce walked through the bushes. They both looked at each other briefly before nodded in agreement. They headed off and followed after their suspect. Wheelie and Brains went after them as well.





Minutes has passed, Sunset Shimmer and her gang looked around through the hallway of forests. So far, they found nothing or any sign of Timber Spruce. They've lost him. This makes them more suspicious and concerns of it.

QUAKE! Sunset Shimmer and her friends yelped in shock as they felt the ground quaking and shaking very hard. Hearing beeping noise; they turned to Wheelie, who held an Energon Tracker in tracking any sign of magic or Energon Frequency. Following its direction, he turned to his right and headed off. His friends followed him at once. 

Arriving at rock quarry area, Sunset Shimmer and her friends found glowing lights within the cave. They were in shock and concern of they were looking at.

"What the-?!" Flash Sentry, Wheelie and Brains asked in shock and concern.

Sunset Shimmer hissed, "Ah, shoot! He's definitely up to something!"

Sunset Shimmer quickly typed on her phone in sending messages to her friends about it. They need to know about this.





At the Ruby Tent, both Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle were still sleeping while their pets were guarding the tent. The couple slowly opened their eyes as they looked at each other while smiling weakly. He then touched her face gently with his bare hand while she approached and leaned her head against his chest.

"Hey there, babe," Shadow Dragon greeted warmly.

"Hey." Twilight Sparkle said gently as she nuzzled her head gently on Shadow Dragon's chest, "So, does this convince you enough about us?"

"Yeah, I guess so. Sorry for everything. I guess I let jealous blind me again."

"Honestly. You always get into the fight immediately without even thinking. That's what you get for getting into troubles."

"Hey, come on. That wasn't my fault. I was just... I was just trying to look after you. And I don't trust Timber Spruce. That's all."

Twilight Sparkle scoffed in amusement, "Right. But like you said, you're jealous of him." Shadow Dragon groaned in annoyance and defeat. She then lifted her head up leveled with her boyfriend's sights. She smiled, "But I still love you no matter what. I'd never give up on you."

Pleased and relief of her saying, Shadow Dragon smiled, "Neither do I, sweetheart."

Both Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle moved closely towards each other. He held her face up to his level while she had her right hand on his head and her left one on his back. They both closed their eyes while leaned and landed on each other's lips for a long passionately and peacefully. Nothing could ruin their moment.

RING! Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle yelped as they departed at once. She turned and grabbed her phone. She sat up straight as she checked on it at once. Her boyfriend sat up straight while looking at her message.

"It's Sunset. She says to meet her by the rock quarry." Twilight Sparkle answered calmly.

"Why?" Shadow Dragon asked, "Did something bad happen? I thought we weren't supposed to hike out that far."

Twilight Sparkle shrugged in confusion, "She says it's important!"

Shadow Dragon hummed suspiciously, "Whatever it is. Let's go and check it out now!"

Shadow Dragon got off the bed at once, Twilight Sparkle grabbed his hand while clearing her throat. He turned to her in confusion and concern.

Twilight Sparkle sighed in annoyance, "After we get our clothes in dressed first."

"Huh?" Shadow Dragon looked surprise as he looked at his body. He yelped in concern while blushed in red, "Uh. Right. Sorry."

Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle quickly got their clothes up. They then exited while bringing their pets together with them. They headed off to meet Sunset Shimmer and her friends at rock quarry now. 

However, unknown to the couples and their pets, someone has yet again watched the event. He smiled proudly yet darkly before held a military radio up to speak.

"The time is now. Bring the Fortress."





Entering the forest, Twilight Sparkle and her friends were running through it as they were looking for a way to rock quarry and meeting up with their friends. During their travelling, they spotted a light ahead of them.

"What is that?" Twilight Sparkle asked in concern.

Shadow Dragon hummed in concern, "I don't know. But I don't like it one bit."

Heard the noise of 'psst', the couples turned to their right and found something moving and making noise in the bushes. Emerged of Sunset Shimmer, she quickly took their hands and headed straight to rock quarry area, where everyone was hiding behind the bushes. They were looking at the glowing pinkish light within the cave.

"What's going on down there?" Twilight Sparkle asked in concern.

"I think it's Gaea Everfree." Sunset Shimmer answered firmly. It surprise the couples and their pets. She then showed her amusing looks, "Or rather someone who wants us to think she's back."

"Huh? What?" Shadow Dragon looked confuse and concern in asking.

Flash Sentry nodded firmly, "Long story short - someone has set the gemdust and cause some troubles at Camp Everfree. I give you a hint - someone you don't like being close to Twi."

Shadow Dragon groaned, "I should have known..."

"Let's not jump to any conclusion," Twilight Sparkle said calmly, "Let's just check it out. I doubt Timber would do such a thing."

"I hope you're right..." Shadow Dragon said in uncertain before putting a shades on, "Let's go..."

"Uh... Should I ask why you're wearing shades?" Flash Sentry asked in concern, "You'd never wear one before in school or mission."

Twilight Sparkle hummed, "That's because it's Shorty Thinking's gadget. What does it do?"

"Watch," Shadow Dragon smirked as he pushed a button on shades's right side. A small red circle on the shades's left edge blinked, "It not only record everything we see and heard, it'll transmit the recording to the others."

"Wow. That's cool," Sunset Shimmer said in amazement.

Twilight Sparkle hummed in uncertainty, "But still..."

"Look, Twilight, I know you hate spying, but we need to know of what's really going around in this camp." Shadow Dragon said firmly before sighed, "I'm sorry, but I still don't trust him about the secrets they're having."

Twilight Sparkle sighed in disappointment, "That doesn't surprise me much. But okay."

"Really?"

"Not because you're right about Timber, but someone need to make sure that you don't damage the shades. You know how sensitive and angry Shorty gets about his."

Shadow Dragon groaned, "Fine..."

Twilight Sparkle and her gang emerged from the bushes as they headed and entered the cave slowly and quietly. They do not want to surprise and scare their suspect until they know what they're dealing with now.

As they continued walking down the hallway of cave, the gang looked around of their surroundings - almost like an identical looks from any caves - thorns, pillars and even red stones. Ahead of them was a pillar of large white crystals stand.

"Wow..." Twilight Sparkle said in amazement yet surprise, "This place is beautiful."

"Yeah, till you destroy it," Wheelie remarked in amusement. Spike jumped on him to the ground while snarling at the Minicon. He groaned, "Kidding! Just kidding! Get off of me, you mutt!"

Spike huffed as he moved away, "Whatever. But I'm watching you..."

Wheelie groaned as he got up while dust off some dirt, "Yeah, yeah, yeah. Dogwatch."

Shadow Dragon hummed in concern and suspicious, "Do you feel it?"

"All I feel is my stomach rumbling," Flash Sentry remarked in amusement. Everyone turned and glared at him. He yelped, "Kidding! Just kidding."

Sunset Shimmer sighed as she turned to Shadow Dragon, "I felt it too, Shadow Dragon. There's an Equestrian magic here. I can... I can feel it."

"Feeling is nothing," Brains remarked dryly as he looked at his Energon Tracker. He looked up at the crystal pillars while looking around of his surroundings, "My tracker says we've got magic contact here. Somewhere around us. Something or someone is here alright." 

Dragoking hissed, "This cannot be good..."

"Wait. I thought Timber was just faking there was magical nature creature." Spike said in concern and confuse, "Are you saying it's real?"

"Timber? What does he have to do with any of this?" Twilight Sparkle asked in confusion.

"Nothing." The voice spoke softly, causing everyone to yelp in surprise and concern. As everyone slowly turned to their right, they found someone slowly emerging out from the shadows. It surprised and shocked them. She answered while her twitched, "It's all me."

"Okay... Did not expect that..." Flash Sentry commented.

"Gloriosa? But..." Sunset Shimmer asked in shock and confusion, "Timber. I was sure he was the one trying to make it seem like Gaea Everfree was back."

Shadow Dragon nodded in shock, "So did I."

Twilight Sparkle nudged Shadow Dragon's back by a punch, "Told you! He didn't do it." Her boyfriend groaned in defeat. She cleared her throat as she turned to Gloriosa Daisy, "But seriously, It was you who was trying to scare everyone away, Gloriosa? Why?"

"I would never try to scare anyone away from Camp Everfree." Gloriosa Daisy said bluntly as she was walking towards them. She sighed, "You wouldn't understand me."

BEEPING! Both Wheelie and Brains yelped in surprise as they looked at their Energon Trackers. They were pointing at Gloriosa Daisy. They make noise to the rest while pointing at her. Understanding what her little friends were doing, Sunset Shimmer grew suspicious of Gloriosa Daisy as she grabbed the camp consultant's hand.

Sunset Shimmer entered Gloriosa's mind now...





Entering Gloriosa Daisy's mind, Sunset Shimmer watched the camp consultant's past from childhood till now...


Gloriosa Daisy's Past


When Gloriosa Daisy was 10 while Timber Spruce was 7; their parents, relatives and friends led and took them and other young ones into the rock quarry cave. A few held the lighted torches and flashlights in shinning and flashing through the cave as they were travelling. Arriving at the end of the cave, they came across a giant knight-like statue with angelic wings and cape was holding a giant axe-like spear and holding a strange orb-like. They all donned the hooded red with ancient Christian Cross-like with round shape symbol on chest.

Standing before the mysterious statue, Gloriosa Daisy's family and friends squatted and bowed down to the ground while chanting harmonically and peacefully. Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce did the same as others, though they were curious and confuse. 

As they continued praying to the statue, it glowed brightly in pure golden light. They awed in amazement before they bowed to the ground for the moment. As they finished their praying, the statue became dimmed to normal without lights.

With their praying finished, they all stood up as they began leaving the cave while chatting calmly and gently. Gloriosa Daisy and her family were heading out as well. She took a last glance at the statue.

Her father patted Gloriosa Daisy's shoulder gently while smiling at her, "That is our hope. Our guardian. And our Cybertronian Knight of Justice - Black Alpha. He will always be there to protect us from danger and monsters."

"Wow. Is he a hero, daddy?" Gloriosa Daisy asked hopefully.

Her father chuckled a bit, "Yes, Gloriosa. He is. But to need his help, it is our duty and responsibility to keep him hidden and safe from any bad people and monsters, who wanted to use his power for themselves. We must be his knights as he is ours."

Gloriosa Daisy took a deep breathe before showing her brave face, "Alright! I wanna protect him too! I wanna be his knight."

"That's the spirit, sweetheart," Gloriosa Daisy's father commented while patted her hair gently and messily, "One day, you might become one of us..."

"I can't wait..."





Years later, a teenage Gloriosa Daisy and preteen Timber Spruce were standing before Black Alpha statue while the rest of their family and friends were behind of them. 

Standing on the stone stage was the man at age of 80's with less hair worn a hooded robe with shoulder plates armed with a long sword. Standing besides with a mechanical gentleman-like while other two stood behind the old man a blackish and orange mixed Cybertronian Soldier with winged door on his back and had a military cap-like, and broken state of Cybertronian Tank Warrior.

"Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce..." The old man said firmly yet calmly, "Step forward. It is time."

Both Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce kneed down before the man. He approached them as he held the sword up.

"Do you both swear to keep secrecy of our brotherhood's true history behind two worlds?"

Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce sighed, "I do!"

"Do you both swear to protect and keep our Cybertronian Knights from disturbed of anger, corruption and dangers?"

"I do!"

"Do you swear to help and protect both worlds from reaching its extinction?"

"I do!"

The man sighed firmly, "And do you swear that you will give lives to accomplish three important missions?"

Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce sighed firmly before showing firm faces, "I do!"

"By the right of our brotherhood and the power of our Cybertronian Knights," The man said firmly, "I, Sir Edmund Burton, knighted you both as the Guardians of Black Alpha. Guard him well, both of you; as your forefathers did before you. It is your duty and responsibilities now. I wish you both luck."

Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce looked up to Sir Edmund Burton and said together, "I will not fail you! I will protect Black Alpha, with my life."

"Arise," Sir Edmund Burton ordered firmly. Both Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce stood up. He smiled, "Welcome to our brotherhood, my sister and brother."

Everyone including their parents within the cave cheered and gave an applause wildly and happily while the statue of Black Alpha glowed brightly. This makes both Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce smiled at the sights. They're now part of brotherhood and knights as well as Guardians to Black Alpha...





However, Gloriosa Daisy; in age of 28, faced a critical crises as she was talking with Filthy Rich in her office alone. It shocked and scared her a lot.

"My, oh my. You fell behind on your payments, Gloriosa. I own the land now." Filthy Rich said in amusement.

Scared and worried as Gloriosa Daisy pleaded, "Please, my great grandparents founded this place. It's been in our family for generations! You have to let the camp stay!"

"Instead of turning it into a spa resort that will line my pockets with more money than this camp ever could?" Filthy Rick asked in amusement. He then chuckled, "I don't think so."

"Please! I-I-I-I just need a little more time!" Gloriosa Daisy pleaded again.

Annoyed by Gloriosa Daisy's plead, Filthy Rich said dryly, "Fine. I'll give you 'til the end of the month. Hmph."

With Filthy Rich left the office, Gloriosa Daisy began crying tearfully and upset.





At the lake, Gloriosa Daisy was crying and soaking with her bare hands while sitting down on the log. She then looked at her reflection.

"What will I do?" Gloriosa Daisy asked in fear, "I don't know where else I can hide and protect Black Alpha. But I can't just abandon this place. It's my only home..."

Gloriosa Daisy continued crying before sparkling aura-like with magical noise attracted her attention. She looked up and found it flying straight to the rock quarry. She quickly headed off in finding out of what's going on. As she almost reached to the cave, the magic aura-like entered and exploded very loud.

Concern and feared of Black Alpha's safety, Gloriosa Daisy entered the cave in checking on the statue. And there, she was amazed and surprise upon looking at the new appearance of a tall crystal stand-like stood in front of Black Alpha.

As Gloriosa Daisy approached the pillar cautiously, she was about to touch the geodes but hesitated and feared of them. She touched them. And before she knows it, her hand got stuck as the light glowed and flashed brightly in blinding and pushing her off from the stand. She was about to fall down, if not for the surprise appearance of wines and weeds formed a giant hand-like in grabbing and holding her up.

Seeing what happens, Gloriosa Daisy was in surprise yet curious by the event. She turned and looked at five colored geodes - orange, yellow, pink, white and blue; spinning wildly above her hand.

"My... My god... Has Black Alpha sends his powers to me? He trusted me?"





Weeks later, Gloriosa Daisy has been practicing of using the magic via geodes as a necklace-like. As long she has geodes, she can only summoned the magic of nature in attacking and assisting her in some heavy and dangerous situations. And one day, she told her brother about it.

Timber Spruce was uneasy and uncertain, "You don't know what those things are!"

"But I know what they can do!" Gloriosa Daisy exclaimed as she showed off her ability in summoning the vines in carrying her stuffs, "I've been practicing! I can control their power now!"

Timber Spruce groaned, "You don't know that for sure! Sir Edmund won't approve of this, even if it belongs to Black Alpha!"

Gloriosa Daisy huffed in ignorance, causing Timber Spruce hissed in annoyance. He turned and walked away at once. Seeing him leaving, she quickly grabbed and stopped him at once.

"This is our camp and it's being taken away!" Gloriosa Daisy said in anger as she held and clenched her necklace tightly, "If this has to be our last week here, I'm going to use whatever it takes to make it count!" Her eyes glowed in dark greenish glow, "Black Alpha gave me this power! He chose me as his knight! I won't back down without the fight!"





Yesterday, Gloriosa Daisy used her powers in helping the campers in every activity they're doing such as sailing and fishing. However, things didn't go as what she wanted. Gloriosa Daisy accidentally knocked Smokescreen off in splashing on his friends and campers, and even smashing the docks to pieces. After pushing the rocks aside while letting the water flowed out through the stream for others to fish. But it attracted others in checking on the area, forcing her to flee at once before she gets noticed.





Early morning, Gloriosa Daisy confronted Timber Spruce about last night and yesterday. She was very furious and angry while Timber Spruce remained firm and calm.

"What were you thinking?!" Gloriosa Daisy demanded in anger, "How could you attack a student?! All this for a girl?!"

"I didn't start the fight!" Timber Spruce insisted firmly and angrily, "I was just helping her! That's all! This brat attacked me first. Why do you always blame me?!"

"Because you'd never focus on your duty and responsibility! And now, a girl entered your life and you fell in love with her and think more about her! This is terribly a mess! Our parents and brotherhood are counting on us to protect Black Alpha!"

"I know that! Stop treating me a kid!"

"I won't if you stop spreading rumors about Gaea Everfree! It's getting bad and worse for our camp! No one will ever come here again because of that!"

"You were using magic all over the place! I had to tell them something to cover for you! That detective kid, Autobots and even G.I. Joe were almost onto us. We can't let them know our secrets especially our duty to Black Alpha! What did you want me to do?"

Gloriosa Daisy screamed in anger, "I just wish you didn't tell them that ridiculous story!"

"Ah, this is all too much for you! You have to let it go!" Timber Spruce pleaded in concern, "You can't keep up with this! Our secrets will be out!"

"I don't care!" Gloriosa Daisy screamed as she turned and approached the door, "I'll do whatever it takes to protect Black Alpha! I will not fail!"

Flashback Ends





After watching the flashbacks, Sunset Shimmer let got of Gloriosa Daisy's hand. The camp consultant glared at her while the others came to her aid and checked on her.

"What did you see?" Shadow Dragon asked firmly.

"Timber wasn't talking about letting go of the camp." Sunset Shimmer said. Everyone looked at her. She continued, "He was talking about you letting go of the magical geodes! All those things you were doing to make this week the best week ever, every time you used magic to do them, you caused another problem somewhere else! Timber was... covering for you!"

"WHAT?!" Gloriosa Daisy asked in shock, "How do you know what I was doing with the geodes? How do you know about the magic?"

"I can see things. Feel things." Sunset Shimmer answered firmly, "Because I have magic, too. And so do these two. And so do our friends."

"Anything else, you should tell us, babe?" Flash Sentry asked.

Sunset Shimmer nodded firmly, "She knew Black Alpha." 

Everyone gasped in shock and surprise. She pointed to the front. They all spotted it - Black Alpha statue stood before them. Her friends were in surprise and shock especially Twilight Sparkle, who was both feared and concerned upon looking at him.

"I don't believe it," Flash Sentry said in shock, "That's Black Alpha?!"

Shadow Dragon hissed while nodded firmly, "It is, Flash. And it makes sense finally. Black Alpha is the Black Knight of Everfree that my father and Twilight Sparkle have been encountering!"

"No... Not him..." Twilight Sparkle pleaded while shivered and quivered in fear. Noticing her reaction; he quickly held her, making her to hug him at once. She hissed, "Please don't let him go near to me! Please!"

Shadow Dragon shushed gently to his girlfriend, "Twilight, I'm here. Don't worry. It's okay."

Glaring at Gloriosa Daisy, Sunset Shimmer continued firmly, "She's not only a camp consultant for Camp Everfree, but also a guardian to Black Alpha. She's not the only one. Her brother, her family and friends were involved of this!"

"No way..." Flash Sentry said in shock and surprise.

Shadow Dragon clenched his fists, "So, your true secrets finally revealed. Now, we know."

Gloriosa Daisy groaned in anger while clenched her fists tightly, "Damn it. She can even see my past and secrets deeper! This isn't good! The brotherhood's secrets and Black Alpha are now compromised!" She turned and noticed three more remaining geodes - black, purple and red, "I have to do it. For my family's and Black Alpha."

"Gloriosa, I don't know what's really going on," Shadow Dragon said firmly, "But this has to be stop now!"

Flash Sentry nodded, "Yeah! You're putting everyone here in danger especially Timber! You're gonna destroy the camp!"

"Gloriosa, Timber wasn't wrong." Twilight Sparkle joined in, "Maybe you should stop using magic? Too much of it can be dangerous if you can't control it!"

Gloriosa Daisy groaned while clenched her fists in anger, "Oh, I got this! And I'm going to use it to save my camp and protect Black Alpha! I won't let you all take him away from here!" She turned and looked at three geodes on stone stand, "I just need more power!"

Everyone shouted in fear and concern, "No!"

And just before they could do anything, Gloriosa Daisy used her magic in summoning the vines out from the ground. The vines coiled and held two couples and their allies captives hard and tightly.

Gloriosa Daisy turned to the stand as she grabbed three geodes and added them to her necklace. The necklace magically shifted into S-Shaped necklace-like while holding eight geodes tight. And at the same time, she began her transformation by her magic. 

Shadow Dragon groaned in anger while looking at the shades, "Code Red! Code Red! Get Geodes!"

With Shadow Dragon's scream and cried at his shades, its red colored button slowly turned to orange colored with beeping noise like it was sending a signal to others.

She was replaced by a pale reddish woman with dark greenish flowing hair with light blue-colored aura worn crimson mask, wooden headband-like with green jewels, greenish leaves-like dress, wooden gloves and green boots with vines. She smirked darkly yet evilly.

"Sorry, lovebirds. I know what I need to do." Gloriosa Daisy said calmly yet amusingly as she was levitating while passing by her captives., "But I feel like we're not on the same page. So..."

Four lovebirds and their allies groaned and struggled in getting out from the vines' coils while screaming and calling her name.

As soon as Gloriosa Daisy was out of the cave, she turned and sealed is entrance with large and heavy rocks. Seeing what she was doing, everyone within the cave screamed in agony and anger.

"Nooooooooooooooooo!"

With the cave has been sealed, Gloriosa Daisy turned and headed off at once as she returned to the camp now...





Back at the Camp Everfree, Rarity were preparing the fashion designed dresses for her friends including Lyra Heartstrings, Bon-Bon, Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer. Most of them worn a forest themed dresses. Everyone was ready for the fashion runaway now. DJ Pon-3 was preparing and readying her old phonograph record for music. 

The rest of their friends, including Autobots and G.I. Joe were sitting down while watching the event. However; Shorty Thinking, Saber Dragoon and Tailtech were busy in dealing with urgent mail from the computer. They watched the video and listened to it carefully as they looked concern and nervous as their suspicious is becoming clear and confirm. Aquastroke was ignoring Rainbow Dash as she was training by punching and kicking on the tree's trunk hard.

Finishing snitching on Lyra Heartstrings's fashion, Rarity looked around of her surroundings as she found no sign of her other friends. She groaned in disappointment 

"Where are Twilight and Sunset? Oh, they're missing our dress rehearsal." Rarity asked in annoyance. She hummed in concern, "I was hoping that with their dresses, their boys will be awed in surprise." Everyone looked at her as they wondered if they should continue or delayed for their friends' arrivals. She sighed in defeat, "I suppose we can get started without them. Whenever you're ready!"

With DJ Pon-3 nodded, she began playing the phonograph record music. Rarity guided and led her friends in walking on the planks to front while performing and showing off both of their moves and clothes. She turned to Applejack, who was looking admirably and happily at her fashion.

"Hmm, told you you'd like it." Rarity remarked in amusement.

"It's alright... I guess." Applejack admitted embarrassingly while nervously, "I get to keep it after camp, though, right?"

"Of course," Rarity smiled. As Applejack headed off to the runaway, she turned to Shorty Thinking, "Wally Dear! It's almost time!"

"Go ahead. I'll be there soon," Shorty Thinking called back.

Though disappointed at Shorty Thinking's working, Rarity smiled as she knew he will be there to see her runaway. But for now, she joined with the rest for fun. Everyone including Laxtinct awed in amazement and surprise of the event. 

Scootaloo called Aquastroke to watch the event, however the coach ignored it and continued with the training. This has made Rainbow Dash shame of what she has said to her coach. But nevertheless, she continued with the runaway.

Shorty Thinking, Saber Dragoon and Tailtech looked closely at the monitor. They all began to shown their fears and concerns. They then looked at each other as they shown their firm and serious looks. They all nodded firmly.

"Looks like I was right about Gloriosa Daisy," Saber Dragoon said firmly, "We need to get everyone out of here now!"

Shorty Thinking nodded, "Yes. We don't have much time."

"Let's hope our cure works on her," Tailtech said in concern.

As the trio left the lab, they headed to the docks where everyone continued watching the runaway. Rarity smiled as she could not help but feel proud and happy of her achievement and creativity.

"This is only a preview. I've got another entire line I'll debut at the real thing." Rarity remarked proudly and happily. The music suddenly stopped. She groaned as she turned and found Shorty Thinking turned off the phonograph record. It surprised both DJ Pon-3 and Rarity. She then asked, "Why did you stop the-?!"

Shorty Thinking interrupted as he shouted through his loudspeaker, "Code Red! Code Red! Camp Everfree is under attack! Evacuate now!"

The students, including Mane Seven and Cutie Mark Crusaders, were confuse and concern of Shorty Thinking's shouts but his team, allies and school staffs looked at each other and nodded in agreement. They knew what to do now. Time is wasting now.

Principal Celestia took her loudspeaker in announcing the students to go to the bus and mess hall for safety zone. Vice Principal Luna, Han Zero and Captain Rex quickly helped and assisted them in getting to the area while ensuring them not to push and knocked each other off. 

Timber Spruce came out from his office, upon hearing the noise and ruckus. He was confused and concern of it. He headed towards the school staffs and students while asking and demanding of what's really going. As for Mr. T, he watched the event from his office's windows. Instead of finding out about the situation, he closed the blinds calmly without showing reaction.

Shorty Thinking, Optimus Prime, Duke and Colonel Lennox looked at each other as they nodded firmly. It is time for them to give an order. 

"Dragon Strike Force/Autobots/G.I. Joe/N.E.S.T. Team, Prepare for battle!"

With that has been given, four teams nodded and shouted in agreement. They immediately make preparation for battles in haste. They set up the barricades on the open field. The teams also armed and loaded their stun guns, taser sticks and even Artificial Energon Cure Blasters.

While the team handled preparation; Aquastroke, Flare Tiger and Tailtech were leading and pushing Mane Five, Lance Justicestrike and Cutie Mark Crusaders to the safety zones, where the other students were. The students complained and demanded in anger about explanation, however, they ignored it while continued leading them to the area.

"Coach, what the heck is going on?!" Rainbow Dash demanded in anger. Aquastroke was silent as she continued pushing her student. She groaned in anger, "Look! If this is about earlier, I'm sorry, alright?! I didn't mean to-!"

"Rainbow Dash! This is not the time to argue about that!" Aquastroke snapped angrily. Everyone looked at her in shock yet oddly. She sighed, "We don't have much time. You have to get to safety now!"

"Then tell us, already!" Rarity demanded in anger, "I'm still mad about the runaway you've mess up with."

Fluttershy nodded, "Please, maybe we can help."

"Yeah, we've got superpowers or magic powers," Pinkie Pie exclaimed happily, "And not to mention, we can go pony up too!"

"Yeah, good idea to help," Tailtech said firmly, "By staying here and wait for our signals!"

"Can't you tell us of what's really going on?!" Cutie Mark Crusaders demanded in upset tone.

Aquastroke sighed, "Camp Everfree got infected magic demon!" Her students gasped in shock and concern. She continued, "Our friends got caught! She's on her way here now! And we're wasting our time here! So, move now!"

"B-But coach! We can help!" Rainbow Dash insisted frantically, "We can help you stop her!"

"Is my sister alright?" Nyx asked in concern and worry.

Lance Justicestrike hissed, "What about the others?!"

"We don't know yet!" Aquastroke snapped angrily. Her friends looked scared and worried about. Reaching to the mess hall while pushing them in, She sighed while looking at them, "For now, stay here! And wait until we give word."

"[Everyone] WHAT?! [Rainbow Dash] No freaking way! [Applejack] Not a chance! [Rarity] You don't mean that! [Lance Justicestrike] We can't ignore this! [Fluttershy] We want to help! [Pinkie Pie] Our friends need us! [Cutie Mark Crusaders] Please! Let us help you!"

"Everyone! Enough!" Aquastrike said firmly, "You can still help us. If none of us or the cure able to stop her, then you five will. You are our last line of defense. Don't let us down."

Mane Five, Cutie Mark Crusaders and even Lance Justicestrike were surprise and shock of it. They still can help their friends by acting as the last line of defense to fight the infected demon with their natural magic.

"Don't worry, we'll be fine," Flare Tiger said optimistically and calmly, with a smile, "For now, stay with others and be ready for anything. Got it?"

Though the teenage girls and the young ones were very against the idea of sitting back or even let others to take a fight with the monsters by themselves, they reluctantly agreed with it. Aquastroke turned and headed off to join the battlefield. Flare Tiger and Tailtech remained behind in looking after the students and camp.

However; Nyx sneaked away at once but she was spotted by Lance Justicestrike and Applejack, who quickly chased after her.

As the team were making preparation, both Optimus Prime and Shorty Thinking approached Sideswipe in giving him instruction.

"Sideswipe, go and find the others. Bring them back safely," Optimus Prime ordered firmly.

Shorty Thinking nodded firmly as he typed on his computer wristband, "I'm giving you the coordinates to rock quarry. They're trapped inside the cave."

Sideswipe nodded as he transformed into his vehicle mode, "Got it! Rolling out now!"

And just before he could rolled out, Nyx ran towards Sideswipe before opening the door. This surprised both Optimus Prime and Shorty Thinking.

"Huh?! What the-?!" Sideswipe demanded in shock and surprise.

"Nyx?!" Optimus Prime asked in concern, "What are you doing?! You were supposed to stay with others especially with your friends."

"Going to save my sister!" Nyx exclaimed firmly and angrily. Optimus Prime and Shorty Thinking were shocked and concern of it. Before they could argue, she interrupted, "Don't argue with me! I promised to be there and help her! And I will! You're not gonna stop me!"

Shorty Thinking groaned, "I still think it's dangerous!"

"That's why we're going with her," Lance Justicestrike said firmly as he and Applejack arrived. He sighed, "Twilight is also my sister. And I'm gonna help her."

Applejack nodded, "Me too. Twi is my friend. And I'm not gonna leave her there!"

Optimus Prime and Shorty Thinking were still very against the idea of letting the others joined Sideswipe in rescue mission. But they knew these students well, and they're not gonna back down until their friends are safe from danger.

Optimus Prime sighed in defeat, "Very well. Stay close with Sideswipe at all cost."

"If anything goes wrong, come back at once," Shorty Thinking said firmly, "Understand?"

With trio nodded firmly, they got into Sideswipe's vehicular mode. He drove off to the rock quarry now. Optimus Prime and Shorty Thinking returned to their position.

Camp Everfree is empty now. Tables and fences were setup as the both defense and barricades against their enemies. Soldiers were placed in positions as they're ready to fight.

N.E.S.T Soldiers were placed on the front line. They armed with their stun guns and rubber guns. They were led by Colonel Lennox, Sergeant Epps, Sam Witwicky and Cade Yeager. Standing besides with them are Saber Dragoon, Snake Eyes, Jinx, Spirit, Drift and Prowl who were armed with their swords.

Optimus Prime and Duke were leading the second wave of defense - Scarlett, Roadblock, Tunnel Rat, Ripcord, Bumblebee, Hound, Smokescreen and Arcee. They were armed with stun guns and taser sticks. Laxtinct and Aquastroke were among them, who were in their Elemental Forms. He's in hardened rock armor while she armed with Water Tiger Claws.

At the corner of mess hall and storehouse; Shorty Thinking was leading the third wave - Crosshairs, Flint and Lady Jaye. They all armed and loaded their snipers, with their Artificial Energon Cure vials. Mikaela, Tessa and Shane were helping their friends by loading the blasters with cure vials, stun guns and taser sticks.

The heroes and soldiers were armed and readied for the battle on the open field. The campers and students including Mane Four and Cutie Mark Crusaders were hiding inside of mess hall and buses. They were watching the event while wondering of what's going on now. The camp is quiet while no sign of troubles or monsters so far until...

"Attention, campers!"

"GET READY!" Optimus Prime, Duke, Colonel Lennox and Shorty Thinking ordered firmly.

The heroes and soldiers armed and readied their guns as they witnessed something or someone moving and emerging from the bushes. They watched the appearance of Gloriosa Daisy or known as...

Laxtinct screamed like a little girl, "It's Gaea Everfree!"

The campers screamed and screeched in fear and concern of what they're looking at. They all muttered and chatted frantically and fearfully about it.

"She's real!" Cutie Mark Crusaders screamed in fear.

Trixie screamed in fear, "We're doomed! We're gonna die!"

The heroes and soldiers were in shock and surprise of what they were looking at.

Laxtinct squealed in fear, "This is so not good! We're dead!"

"That's not her, Lax!" Saber Dragoon remarked dryly as he armed and aimed his blades at Gloriosa Dasiy or known as Gaea Everfree, "Isn't it, Gloriosa Daisy?"

Everyone including Timber Spruce gasped in shock and concern of what they just heard. Shorty Thinking and Tailtech remained calm and firm as they knew about her identity already.

Timber Spruce hissed in shock and disbelief, "No... It can't be."

"Oh? What makes you say that, detective?" Gaea Everfree asked in amusement.

"We saw the video Shadow Dragon has recorded about your conversation from rock quarry," Saber Dragoon answered firmly and calmly. This angered Gaea Everfree to groan. He continued, "Not only yours secrets, I've discovered and found out about you and your camp's true background."

Everyone but Shorty Thinking and Tailech looked and chatted in surprise and concerns. They all wondered of what he has discovered about her and the camp.

"This was not only your 'brotherhood' base for Black Alpha but also your only home. And you failed to pay the taxes because this land was owned by Filthy Rich now, who was supposed to build this as his spa resort." Saber Dragoon explained firmly. 

Everyone gasped and chatted about it. His explanation and reasons has angered Gaea Everfree more. 

"Only three days left before your camp closed down, you've grown desperate, anxious and determined to ensure it will never be closed while showing how great it is. If your plan doesn't work as you hoped for, you'll take extreme measures to ensure its and Black Alpha safety by becoming a monster!"

"Is this what you want?" Shorty Thinking demanded angrily, "Is this what your family would have wanted for you?!"

Aquastroke nodded, "You only make things worst, Gloriosa Daisy. If you keep on like this, you will never save your home."

"Your intention of both caring your home and protecting Black Alpha is admirable and honorably. I salute to your loyalty and dedication." Optimus Prime commented firmly, "But becoming a demon will not save the camp from closing down. It will only create fears, rumors and stories about you and your camp as we suffered the same fate. No one will ever come here again. Your home will be destroyed, not by humans' greed or fears but by your anger and desperate."

"Don't do this," Sam Witwicky pleaded, "Stop this now."

Cade Yeager nodded, "We can help you. Please, listen to us!"

"Stand down," Duke said calmly, "We can end this peacefully. We'll find a way to save this place and protect Black Alpha."

Colonel Lennox nodded firmly, "Do it now or we will force to shoot."

As Gaea Everfree gave in thoughts of their words, her eight geodes glowed darkly. She then began heard some voices in head. She growled and groaned in anger. The heroes were still firm while armed with their weapons as they have yet make a move.

Gaea Everfree snarled, "You will try. But I will save this camp at any costs! I will not let Filthy Rich or anyone take this place and the Cybertronian Knight from here! I will fight till the end! I got this!"

"So much for diplomacy," Sergeant Epps remarked sarcastically.

Sam nodded in agreement, "Bad guys hates it anyway. And so are we."

"Then, you leave us no choice," Optimus Prime said firmly, "Use stun, rubbers and tasers only! Now engage the enemies!"

Duke and Colonel Lennox shouted firmly, "Open fire!" 

"Get the geodes!" Saber Dragoon ordered firmly, "It's the only thing that gives her power! Take them out! Shorty Thinking and others can sniped her down! ATTACK!"

Autobots, G.I. Joe and N.E.S.T Team Soldiers fired their stun blasters at Gaea Everfree. Aquastroke and Laxtinct joined the fight by unleashing both Hydro Canon and Stone Gatling at her. The corrupted Gloriosa Daisy quickly summoned the vines from ground and leaves from forests for defenses while attacking the heroes as well. The heroes quickly dodged and avoided the attacks while firing back at her. However, some of soldiers got killed or injured during the fight.

Saber Dragoon's team charged and attacked her by slashing and slicing the vines off or even the leaves storm throwing at them. The swordsmen were determined to get the geodes. Shorty Thinking's team remained behind and ready their snipers with cure vials at the right time. Gaea Everfree roared in anger as she determined to win this fight while trying to save her camp and her only home.

In both mess hall and buses, Mane Four and the students watched the event. Though amazed and surprised, they were in shock and concern of it. They wondered if the heroes can win or not. They then cheered wildly for theirs to win. Timber Spruce hissed in concern as he can only watch the battlefield. There was nothing he could do anything for his sister now.

"Let's hope our cure works on her especially when she had some natural magical items," Flare Tiger said in concern, "If it doesn't we're dead."

Rarity sighed, "It will work. It'll work. I think..."

"Me too," Tailtech said in concerns.





At the rock quarry, two lovebird couples struggled in getting out of the vines while their friends escaped it. Dragoking spitted the acids on the vines. Spike bitten them off. Wheelie and Brains used their lasers in cutting them out. Their friends quickly helped and freed two couples out of the vines. Everyone massaged and relaxed their limbs gently and calmly.

"Nice works, guys!" Sunset Shimmer thanked her little friends.

Sunset Shimmer patted their heads gently. Spike, Dragoking, Wheelie and Brains chuckled and blushed happily. She and all of her friends headed to the entrance. Both Shadow Dragon and Flash Sentry tried to push the rock aside. But no avail as they struggled to push a hard and heavy rock. They both groaned in defeat before panted heavily.

"So much for getting out," Flash Sentry remarked tiredly. He turned to Shadow Dragon, "Hey, senpai. Think your Mutant Form or using Aura Dragon Power?"

Shadow Dragon sighed as he kept his shades on his pocket, "I could try. But I doubt it'll be strong enough to move it."

"Maybe..." Sunset Shimmer said thoughtfully before she turned to Twilight Sparkle,  "Twilight, you have to use your magic!"

Twilight Sparkle hissed, "I don't think I can lift something that big."

"It's our only chance of getting out of here and helping our friends!" Sunset Shimmer insisted, "With Shadow Dragon's mutated form and Aura Dragon Power, it will be a while for us to get through."

"Or maybe, you might wanna stand back!" The voice called.

Two couples and their friends yelped and gasped in surprise upon hearing a voice. And just before they could do anything, the rocks slowly moved like someone is pushing them. As Twilight Sparkle and her friends waited, giant rocks have been removed as the light came in and blinded them. Briefly they covered their eyes while walking and exiting the cave.

After emergence of cave, Twilight Sparkle and her friends found four allies standing before them. Applejack and Sideswipe were holding some of giant rocks before throwing them aside. Nyx and Lance Justicestrike charged, jumped and hugged her to the ground. Three of them laughed happily and joyfully while chatted about her being safe from danger. Everyone sighed in relief.

Shadow Dragon turned to his allies, "Glad you found us in time."

"Yeah, no problem," Sideswipe commented.

Applejack nodded, "We'd better get back to the camp. No doubt others are dealing with new magical demon now!"

"Yeah. We'd better stop Gloriosa Daisy now," Sunset Shimmer said in concern. Sideswipe, Applejack, Lance Justicestrike and even Nyx looked at her oddly. She sighed, "I'll explain later. We have to go now!"

Sideswipe nodded as he transformed into his car mode. Everyone quickly get into it. He then drove and headed off back to Camp Everfree now.





The Battle of Camp Everfree was fierce as four heroic teams were determined and fiercely in trying to stop Gaea Everfree from going through with her plans. Swordsmen Team continued cutting down the vines, leaves and roots while trying to reach their target. The Stun Team continued firing at her while dodging and avoiding the attacks.

However, the corrupted form of Gloriosa Daisy was too powerful and strong for them to handle; despite they outnumbered and outgunned her. She continued defeated and repelled them back hard while dodging and protecting herself from the attacks.

Gaea Everfree used her strength of vines in whipping, slapping and knocking out the N.E.S.T. Team Soldiers. She blew a powerful storm of leaves in pushing all of G.I. Joes back. Using the trees' branches and roots in striking, pushing and knocking the Autobots off to the ground hard. She continued sending more of her vines and roots in attacking the swordsmen, who slashed and sliced them to pieces hard and swift. Shorty Thinking's sniper team were still standing-by and trying to get an eye on the target.

The students and campers chatted and whimpered in concern of watching the event. They all wondered if they will be okay or not. Mane Four and Cutie Mark Crusaders groaned in anger and upset as they can't do anything to help their friends.

"We've gotta do something!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed in anger, "I'd say we go out there and help them now! They can't beat Gloriosa Daisy by themselves."

"Me too! Coach needs us!" Scootaloo insisted firmly.

Rarity nodded, "I agree. Shorty Thinking can't get the target to snipe!"

Sweetie Belle watched thoroughly on situation, "Yeah. Gloriosa Daisy is good at the magic especially it's a nature power. She blocked the attacks with vines, leaves and roots."

"Yeah! Let's go in there and party!" Pinkie Pie screamed happily. Everyone looked at her oddly. She shrugged, "What?"

"But still, they say we have to wait until the right moment," Fluttershy insisted, "Maybe we should wait until they're certain they can't."

"She's right, guys. Remember what we told you the plans?" Flare Tiger asked calmly. Mane Four and Cutie Mark Crusaders nodded their heads in remembering about it. She nodded, "Then, you have to wait until the right timing."

Tailtech nodded, "At least, we can do is tired her out first. Then, you have the advantages in defeating her."

Everyone groaned in anger and disappointment. She sighed, "I hate waiting."

"Tell me about it," Rainbow Dash remarked in anger.

Four teams struggled in battling and fighting against Gaea Everfree, whom continuously throwing and unleashing her magical powers of nature at them. Some of them got thrown to the office's walls, straight to trees or into river. Others got punched, kicked and pushed very hard in sliding or landing on the ground hard. A few soldiers got knocked unconsciously, injured badly or killed fatally by the attacks. They were nowhere close to knocked out Gaea Everfree or even get her geodes. It's becoming more complicating and difficulty.

Angered and annoyed of waiting, Shorty Thinking's sniper team are becoming impatient with it.

Crosshairs groaned, "Damn it! Can't they hold her still or even get that geodes off?!"

"That Gloriosa put up a great fight with us," Lady Jaye said in concern, "There's no way we can breakthrough her if keeps up!"

Shorty Thinking groaned in anger, "I don't know what else we can do. We can't shoot her. It only provoke her to pay attention at us."

As if the idea hit him, Flint quickly took a sniper with lethal bullets. He purposely sniped them at Gaea Everfree's trees. Everyone yelped in concern.

"Flint! What are you doing?!" Lady Jaye demanded while stopping Flint, "We're supposed to wait, not attack."

Flint hissed as he quickly armed and aimed his sniper at his target, "It's called distraction! Our strike team can take her down!"

Shorty Thinking thought carefully before nodded in agreement, "In that case, let's give them some covering fire! But be ready with your cure vial! We need to cure her!"

"Got it!" Flint and Lady Jaye nodded in agreement.

Crosshairs smirked as he armed with twin blasters, "Time to let off the heat Step aside. Time to show you what the pro does!"

Shorty Thinking nodded as he turned to his com-link, "Guys, listen! Crosshairs is gonna give your some covering fire! But you need to distract her! And one of you, small enough, get that geodes off! We have to cure her now!"

Everyone responded firmly, "Got it! Will do! Will take care of it!"

Shorty Thinking nodded firmly as he and his sniper team armed and readied their sniper with cure vials. Crosshairs jumped off while activating his parachutes as he gone in blaze by firing his twin guns at Gaea Everfree, who quickly used roots in blocking and deflecting the bullets off. 

And just before Gaea Everfree could attack; other teams managed quick recovery while charged and attacked her by firing their stun guns, speared their taser sticks at her, and slicing and slashing her vines and roots to pieces. She was forced to gone in defense by blocking and deflecting the attacks, without striking back at them.

As Gaea Everfree was distracted; Saber Dragoon gathered his team, Optimus Prime and Duke. Joining them is Bumblebee, Arcee, Scarlett and Tunnel Rat. Ace was on his shoulder.

"Ace is gonna be our key to get that geodes," Saber Dragoon said firmly, "Find an opening for me to shoot him in there. And also get him out! This is our only chance."

Aquastroke nodded, "I'll do flushing Ace out!" 

Laxtinct squealed in fear, "Do we have to?!"

"We must!" Optimus Prime said firmly, "We cannot delay it too long."

Duke nodded, "Yeah. I hate to think what kind of sicko plan she has for us! Do it swift and quick!"

Saber Dragoon turned to Ace, "Right buddy?" His intelligent naked mole rat saluted proudly. He smiled, "Alright! Let's do this!"

"Right!" Everyone shouted in agreement.

Laxtinct looked scared and worry, "Eep!"

Saber Dragoon and his team headed off and charged at Gaea Everfree at once. Optimus Prime and Duke charged and fired their blasters at her, who blocked the attacks at once. Tunnel Rat quickly dug up a hole as he and Saber Dragoon traveled it down. Aquastroke, Arcee and Scarlett covered them by firing their blasters at the her roots and vines off. Bumblebee and Laxtinct charged straight at Gaea Everfree.

Noticing her enemies charging at her, Gaea Everfree quickly struck her roots in attacking and thrusting both Laxtinct and Bumblebee down. They both dodged and avoided the attacks. Luckily, their teams came to their aid and distracted her. With her distraction in blocking the attacks her enemies on every side, Tunnel Rat breakthrough and jumped out of the ground, close to his target. Saber Dragoon jumped out of it. 

Laxtinct came and gave his best friend a boost up. Saber Dragoon used his twin sabers in unleashing Zen Air Slashes in cutting them to pieces. And at the same time, Bumblebee came and gave a hard clasp of his clap in blowing them straight to Gaea Everfree. As she was blinded by pieces of roots, Saber Dragoon thrown Ace straight at her. Still blinded by them, Ace passed her by while took a bite on geodes necklace off of her. 

Spotting Ace out, Aquastroke fired Water Blast on the ground. Like jet booster, she flew straight at Ace as she swiftly and grabbed him in time. She landed on Arcee's palms. Optimus Prime and Bumblebee came and tear the roots and vines out while Duke, Roadblock and Scarlett used their grappling hook in holding Gaea Everfree tight.

"NOW!" Shorty Thinking shouted firmly.

The sniper team fired one shots each as they flew straight and hit Gaea Everfree's stomach hard. The cure slowly flown through her blood vein. She then screamed in pain and agony as her nature power shook around wildly. Everyone quickly back off while still arming and aiming weapons at her. 

For the brief moment of screaming and shaking, Gaea Everfree fell straight to the ground hard. She began transformed back to Gloriosa Daisy. With her defeated, everyone sighed in relief while commented that they were able to save the camp. Campers and students came out as they all cheered wildly and happily that their heroes save the day.

Timber Spruce charged and came to his sister's aid. He called her name while asking if she was alright or not. Gloriosa Daisy moaned and groaned painfully as she opened her eyes slowly. Timber Spruce gasped in relief and happy as he held and hugged her passionately and gently.

"You're alright! Thanks goodness!" Timber Spruce exclaimed in relief.

Gloriosa Daisy groaned, "W-what happen?"

Timber Spruce sighed, "Just happy you're alright, sis. I thought I lost you."

Gloriosa Daisy sighed, "Sorry for making you worry, Timber." She groaned in pain, "I'd never want to do that again. Please remind me that."

Timber Spruce smiled, "Promised."

Everyone cheered and commented happily and proudly to four teams about able to handle, defeat and cured Gaea Everfree back to Gloriosa Daisy. Some hugged each other happily. Others gave did some high-five. A few do some handshakes. Rainbow Dash wanted to give high-five to Aquastroke, who looked away in anger. Both her and Scootaloo were heartbroken and upset by her. Their coach was still upset over Rainbow Dash disowned her being coach.

Rainbow Dash sighed, "Man... So, this is how Shane felt for saying wrong things."

Sideswipe's car mode arrived at the scene. As Twilight Sparkle and her friends emerged out from him, he transformed into robot mode. They were all surprised and amazed of the event.

Flash Sentry said in surprise and shock, "Wow... Did they just-"

"I don't believe it," Applejack said in surprise, "They did it!"

Sideswipe groaned in anger, "Aw! I miss the fun part! So, uncool, man!"

Sunset Shimmer nodded, "Yeah. They beat and save Gloriosa Daisy. So, the cure really works! Well, it only works on corrupted or artificial monsters like her." Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon looked at her oddly. She sighed, "I'll explain everything later."

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "Well, either way, I'm glad that's over."

"Maybe..." Shadow Dragon said dryly and darkly. He slowly turned to both Gloriosa Daisy and Timber Spruce. The brother, who was helping his older sister up. He has his fists clenched tightly as he began walking, "Those guys got some explanation about the mess especially Black Alpha and the nightmares my girlfriend have been lately."

"Easy," Twilight Sparkle held her boyfriend back, "Don't push them hard. Gloriosa and Timber were just doing what they think is best. Please, go easy on them."

Shadow Dragon hummed in defeat, "Fine. I'll do it for you, Twi. Not them."

Camp Consultants approached to five heroic teams, who remained firm and still as they were looking at the siblings.

"Look. Thanks for saving my sister," Timber Spruce thanked, "I appreciate it."

Gloriosa Daisy nodded, "I guess I owe you some explanation about this especially me and my brother being Guardians to Black Alpha. We didn't mean to hide it because we hate you. It's because we have an oath to our knights and brotherhood."

"What's the reason of doing this," Optimus Prime asked firmly, "Why keep them hidden from us?"

Duke nodded, "Yeah. We're good guys especially the Autobots. You've got nothing to be afraid of us. You can trust us."

"No. It's not because of the trust issues," Timber Spruce explained, "Our brotherhood has been keeping and protecting 13 Cybertronian Knights safe for many years. We're trying to make sure the Knights are in anger and rage before the planetary alignment."

Gloriosa Daisy nodded, "We're trying to prevent the prophecy of doom coming true. But so far, 12 Knights have been stolen while the rest of our brotherhood were injured and killed. And now, we've got two more days before it happens. Please understand this."

Timber Spruce nodded, "We didn't mean cause a lot of troubles. We're sorry."

"Well..." Shadow Dragon said calmly and firmly. Everyone looked at him as they wondered what his answer and reaction. He sighed, "I'm still mad at about this especially last night." Both camp consultants looked away in shame. He continued, "But we'll do our best to help you with both prophecy of doom and the camp."

Optimus Prime nodded, "Our goals are same as yours. To prevent the prophecy of doom."

"Yeah," Duke said in agreement, "We're going to bring other 12 Cybertronian Knights back. You can count on that."

"All of us are gonna help too," Sunset Shimmer added.

Everyone nodded and exclaimed firmly, "YEAH!"

"You mean it?" Gloriosa Daisy asked hopefully. Everyone nodded in agreement. She sighed, "Thank you so much."

Timber Spruce sighed, "At least, nothing goes wrong."

BOOM! Camp Everfree got bombarded and attacked. Five heroic teams got badly injured or knocked out unconsciously. The campers screamed in fear and agony as four school staffs tried to calm them down while looking at their friends.

"Go! Run! Hide!" Shadow Dragon shouted.

Optimus Prime nodded, "Get them to safety!"

Duke groaned in pain, "We'll be fine!"

With it, the school staffs nodded as they quickly led and guided all the students away from Camp Everfree. Five teams groaned and moaned in pain as they came to face with their new enemies. They witnessed the arrival of the flying fortress. F-22 Jets were flying around the area like they were patrolling the camp.

A group of eight familiar warriors and the black armored soldiers were emerging out from the smoke especially one of them is familiar to the campers. This group is approaching five defeated and downed teams.

Shadow Dragon groaned in pain yet anger, "Nezha..."

Nezha Vengito smirked firmly, "It's been a while, my old rival."

"Mr. T?" Timber Spruce asked in shock and confuse, "Why? Why are you doing this?"

Gloriosa Daisy moaned in pain, "How could you..." 

"That's because Mr. T is not who he really is," Saber Dragoon snarled in pain while glaring at Mr. T. He groaned, "I know you're the suspect of this mess but I'd never know your real name until now. Who are you?"

Mr. T turned and looked at Sunset Shimmer while smiled calmly, "She knows the answer, don't you, Ambassador Sunset Shimmer?"

Everyone was confuse of what Mr. T has said. Sunset Shimmer gasped in surprise and shock. Flash Sentry had the same reaction as she is. They realized of Mr. T's identity and especially his unmistakable voice. And they also knew that there was only one person, who is able to figure it out of her identity and position.

"I should have known. All this time, you've been watching and learning more about us from the very day we met," Sunset Shimmer snarled in anger, "Isn't this part of your plan, Death Tactic?!"

Everyone but Nezha and his group gasped in shock and surprise of what Sunset Shimmer has said.

"Grand Admiral of Ultmates?! The Ultimate of Strategies?! The Mutant Genius?!" Saber Dragoon asked in shock and concern. He turned and looked at Sunset Shimmer, "Sunset! Are you sure?!"

Sunset Shimmer nodded, "Yes. I'm sure of it."

Mr. T but also known as Death Tactic smirked darkly, "Well done. You have now learn my true identity. But this time, we finally meet in person than the suits..."

To be Continued...

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