//------------------------------// // Planning Attack // Story: Return to Wonderland // by Hazel_Hester777 //------------------------------// “Okay, how is she?” Luna asked. Lauren looked down at Hazel. The Bipolar child had hung limp in her arms now. She wore herself out from her crying. She stroked her hair softly. “She’s fine, just fell asleep from her crying” “As expected, really” Twilight spoke up as she read her book. “I remember how she was emotional. And Hester was a part of her as a Familiar. Taking away her Familiar is like taking away a part of herself. Some feel like they’re gonna die if not reunited” That made Lauren look up. “Though, I don’t think it would kill her” she assured. “Nonetheless” Anastasia spoke up after taking a sip of tea. “We have to find her, and the others!” “I agree!” Gari spoke up. “We don’t want to risk so much as of the moment” “Right, so what’s the plan?” Lauren asked. “Well, Hazel is currently too unstable to be your guide, and Hester is currently held captive” Twilight spoke. “Still, we need help if we are to face the enemy” “Who is this enemy?” Lauren was confused. “I thought the Barrier was ever permanent and strong and no Anti could ever get in” “Of course the Antis can’t get in. We’re referring to the Corruption” Gari bit into a scone to calm her nerves. “Corruption?” “Hasn’t Hazel or Hester told you about it while they were guiding you?” Anastasia asked. Lauren then remembered about something that Hester referred to as Corruption, a type of force that would take control of something or someone in Wonderland and make them want to kill or destroy the area. It would make them insane, demented, or a killer. The Corruption itself could come from someone who was caught by it in the realm or something that happened in the real world. Wonderland and the real world were connected. Wonderland was a reflection of what happen in reality. But the main thing the realm was connected to was Lauren, and one day, Autumn. Since the Barrier was put to avoid any Antis from entering the Fandom side of Wonderland, the Corruption was now the only danger around. “Yes, Hester told me about it. She described it to be very dangerous. I remember when Hazel shuddered from the thought of it” “Exactly” Twilight pointed out. “But, how did the Corruption get in?” “Everyone in Wonderland has been well” Twilight spoke. “There hasn’t been any tragedy in the real-world either” Snowdrop caught a snowflake that went to her. “What about you, Lauren?” Hazel asked as she peeked up. Lauren was a bit surprised to see she was already awake. “Have you been well lately?” “How long have you been listening?” Anastasia asked, surprised and confused. “Has something begun to trouble you?” Hazel asked again, her eyes showing concern. Her voice sounded a little weak. Lauren looked at Hazel. She looked scared and concerned. It was almost as if the Bipolar girl had read her mind. She had been having some stress going on about the seventh season of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and the movie. She was pretty upset about the show’s future, and the future of Wonderland. She never really thought something as small as her worry and confusion as well as guilt would be enough to cause a Corruption in Wonderland. “Lauren” Hazel’s weak voice made her give back her attention. “Please be honest. I just opened for you. Now open up for us” The Wonderland Queen sighed. “I was worried about making the seventh season and the movie” That made everyone pay attention. “I got even more worried about all of you once I’m dead and gone. Yes, I have a daughter, her name is Autumn. But I worry if she would ever want to be the next Queen and thereby continue watching over you. I was scared that if she didn’t, then, what would become of all of you? But I never really thought my fears would just summon Corruption here. I’m sorry for that. Please, I’m sorry” Everyone looked at one another, even Hazel. They all knew what it all meant. They mostly feared what would happen once the series ends and what would become of Wonderland once Lauren was dead. She was the main source that allowed Wonderland to survive, even before she came. If she dies, they would need an heir to take the throne and thereby keep Wonderland from dying. “Why didn’t you say so, Mother?” Luna asked. That made her look up. “It’s not your fault that the Corruption got in. You were just scared and stressed about what would happen to us. It’s normal. There’s nothing to apologize for” the Night Princess continued. “And as for your daughter Autumn and how she will think of Wonderland, whether or not she takes the throne, well” Hazel spoke weakly, but they knew what she was saying. “Let’s all just see” That calmed Lauren down. “Thank you, everyone” They all nodded. “But what about the Corruption?” “We may have a theory about one who could be our culprit” Twilight rummaged through her bag before she came out with a single book with a symbol on it. She then kept on flipping the pages until she finally came to the one she was after. “We call her Digi Reset” The picture showed a mare that was a white Pegasus with a red mane with a white highlight in it. She wore a black chocker and violet collar. Her eyes were also red. “But, what would she want with several Bronies, Pegasisters, Familiars, OCs, and Canon Characters?” Lauren asked. “We don’t really know what may have caused her to be vulnerable to the Corruption, but one thing’s certain, she was never that normal” “And she wasn’t” Gari spoke up. “That freak took along some of my Brothers and Sisters too” “So, what do you suggest we do?” Lauren asked. “You’re going to need a few to aid us as guides” Snowdrop spoke. “But we can’t go without Hazel” “Why?” “Despite the separation, the bond between a Partner and Familiar is very strong. Hazel and Hester could still sense each other from miles away. We need to bring her along to help show us the way” “Am I like a compass now?” Hazel looked up after taking a sip of tea. “In a way, yes. But you’re still not well enough for travel, and we need some help to get our side stronger” “What do you mean?” Luna held Gari close. “While you were away, some things had turned out rather bad. Apart from the Corruption, something else had been a bother. We need to have it resolved first. Luckily, Digi Reset hasn’t done anything yet so we still have some time” “What exactly must I do?” “We’re all getting to that” Anastasia spoke up. “Have you heard of the Elements of Insanity?”