Twilight Sparkle's friends continued entertaining the Crystal Ponies. The locals regained their strength and spirits into normal states. Rarity made various Crystal Empire vases and hats from straws before passing them to the locals. As both Rarity and Spike continued working, Rainbow Dash flew towards them as she whispered softly that may shock and surprise them
"Twilight's doing what?!" Spike asked in shock.
And just before Rainbow Dash could explain, Spike headed off at once. Crystal Ponies turned and looked at them while wondering of what's going on.
"I... just found out they're offering face painting for the little ones," Rarity explained before she laughed nervously, "And so... He... really... loves getting his face painted. Haha."
Rainbow Dash flew off to entertain and sells some goods to the Crystal Ponies, hoping to buy some time for Twilight Sparkle and her friends to find Crystal Heart before it is too late.
Spike searched for Twilight Sparkle everywhere, but found nothing so far. He then found her and her friends were walking straight to the south direction. He quickly approached them at once but at the same time, he noticed her looking at the castle. But why?
Nevertheless, Spike called her, "Twilight, wait! I'm coming with you!"
Twilight Sparkle shook her head, "You can't. I have to retrieve the Crystal Heart by myself."
"What about others? You let them go with you."
"They agree to protect me, not assist me in finding and retrieving, except for Golden Heart. He provides me the advice. That's different."
"Okay, then. I wanna go as your bodyguard." Spike insisted before have his claws crossed beneath his armpits, "I promise I won't lift a claw to help you."
Stubborn as Spike can be, but he's loyal and good friend. Twilight Sparkle sighed as she levitated him on her back, "Not a claw, Spike."
"Are we done now?" Strikespell asked in annoyance, "We've wasted enough time now."
Ben Valorheart gave a glare at Strikespell, "Back off, Strikespell. Give Spike and Twilight have the moment. They're family."
Strikespell huffed, "I wonder what are you to me when Princess Celestia accepted you as her illegitimate son."
"Illegitimate?! What's that supposed to be mean?!"
"She hasn't told you. What am I not surprise of this? Always like to keep secrets as usual..."
"Would you give the straight point, damn it?! I've had it with riddles!"
"My point is that only true heir can take her place. And if you don't know the truth, then you're a fool."
"Why I oughtta-?!"
"Enough! We have more important matters to deal with," Golden Heart exclaimed in anger. He sighed calmly as he turned to Twilight Sparkle, "You figure something out?"
Twilight Sparkle nodded, "Yes. I think I might know where King Umbreon and King Sombra hid the Crystal Heart." She turned and looked at the Crystal Empire's Castle. Her friends followed her pointing. They were surprise and shock by it. She nodded, "The kings would've been counting on the fact that nopony would dare come looking for it here. They'd have been too afraid to even try."
"I hope you're right," Strikespell asked dryly, "I hate going through wild good chase."
"Yeah. I also hate your complains too," Ben Valorheart said firmly, getting a glare from Strikespell. He groaned, "What? It's true!"
Twilight Sparkle sighed, "I hope so too."
Twilight Sparkle and her friends returned straight to the Crystal Empire's Castle.
Applejack was looking after the counterfeited Crystal Hearts while making sure that nopony come in close to it. However, Rainbow Dash makes it worse by glaring and scaring Crystal Ponies off from looking at it.
"Uh, Rainbow Dash? We're supposed to be actin' like nothing's wrong." Applejack reminded Rainbow Dash.
Rainbow Dash scoffed, "Exactly."
"What I mean is, maybe you should let me keep the Crystal Ponies away from the fake Heart, while you show off your joustin' skills."
"Huh. Seeing my awesomeness does have a way of putting ponies into a pretty good mood."
Rainbow Dash flew off in finding Fluttershy. She found her friend, who was dealing with the petting zoo for ponies to enjoy petting and playing with them. Rainbow Dash then pushed Fluttershy off from behind while smiling proudly.
"Come on, Knight Fluttershy." Rainbow Dash said proudly, "It's showtime."
Applejack was in relief to see Rainbow Dash able to perform and entertain for Crystal Ponies, without rousing suspicious. The cowgirl pony can handle with her side by talking and suggesting them to enjoy the fun. However, she has some doubts and concerns as well.
"Come on, Twilight... These Crystal Ponies are more curious than a cat!"
Twilight Sparkle and her friends were inside of the Crystal Empire Castle. They all began their search on Crystal Heart thoroughly within it. However, they were not allow to assist and help her but to look after her. She struggled in finding it. They're now inside the meeting room.
Twilight Sparkle groaned in frustration, "It's gotta be here somewhere. It's just gotta be!"
"Twilight, you should at least let us help you," Ben Valorheart said in concern, "You're tiring yourself down."
Strikespell groaned, "Normally, I disagree with him but he's right. This would be waste of your time if you keep on like this."
"No! I promise Princess Celestia that I have to handle it by myself!" Twilight Sparkle protested, "I have to."
Strikespell scoffed in annoyance, "Was it so hard for you to ask for help?"
"W-What?"
"You heard me clearly. Was it so hard for you?"
"It's not matter of hard. I have to do it because Princess Celestia gave me a test to protect Crystal Empire. And I cannot afford to fail."
"Is that so? Then, ask yourself this - what is behind the test?"
"What do you mean?"
"Princess Celestia and Princess Luna are powerful enough to defeat the usurpers and yet she asked you to do it. Do you know why?"
"It's simple. Find Crystal Heart, defeat those kings and saved the Crystal Empire. That's what I'm doing now."
"No. There's not it. There's another reason why she chose you to do it. A true test you have yet face."
Ben Valorheart groaned in anger, "Would you just tell us already?"
"I won't..." Strikespell said dryly before looking at Twilight Sparkle, "If you want to learn the truth behind the test, I suggest you need to think, investigate and question your surroundings and ponies about your role and this test."
Spike groaned in upset, "You're not making sense again!"
"No, he is," Twilight Sparkle said in realization. She turned to Golden Heart as she asked thoughtfully, "Golden Heart, both Umbreon and Sombra were usurpers and not the true kings to Crystal Empire, am I right?"
"That's right, Twilight." Golden Heart nodded in confirmation, "If I recalled correctly, there was a former Crystal Princess used to rule this empire but she was turned into 'stone' and assassinated by the brothers. And therefore, they became the rulers of this kingdom."
"Okay. If I were them, where would I hide the Crystal Heart?"
"A secret entrance that leads to hidden chamber. It's the only logical explanation. And of course if I was those kings, I'd make sure that nopony has good magic to unlock it. And they're expert in Dark Magic."
Ben Valorheart hummed thoughtfully, "Wow. Everything did make sense. But one thing is not - how do we find the lock?"
"Look around, genius," Strikespell said dryly.
Twilight Sparkle and her group looked around of their surroundings as they began their search on trap door. She came across to the throne chamber. She then looked at the throne chair especially a giant crystal on its top. She gasped as she recalled of what her mentor has told her.
"If the Empire is filled with hope and love, those things are reflected across all of Equestria. If hatred and fear take hold..."
Recalling the Dark Magic her mentor has used, Twilight Sparkle gasped in realization.
"Of course!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed. Everyone turned to her. She continued, "I know where is it."
Twilight Sparkle faced at the throne chair. She closed her eyes as she grunted and focused the energy energizing and flowing through her horn. Instead of light purplish or magenta aura-like, its glowed in black with purplish and greenish bubbling while her eyes were engulfed with purple mists. As hard as she tried on summoning the dark magic, she was sweating.
With the Dark Magic in its full power, Twilight Sparkle fired it at the throne chair's crystal. It slowly engulfed in blackish. It then lighted and flashed darkly on the floor, slowly revealing a giant square hole with a long stairs to the underground.
Everyone awed in surprise and amazement of what they just saw. They couldn't believe in their eyes.
"I can't believe it," Strikespell said in surprise, "She mastered the Dark Magic. Now I see why my father and mother wanted her as their apprentice. And not to mention, she is the one..."
Outside of Crystal Empire's shield, King Umbreon and King Sombra continued attacking it. They stopped as if something surprised them.
"Did you feel it, brother?" King Umbreon asked in shock.
King Sombra nodded, "Yes. I do. Somepony is able to use Dark Magic in unlocking our secret door. This one is very familiar."
"Shall we visit?"
"Oh yes..."
Closing their eyes, both King Sombra and King Umbreon have their horns crossed against each other as they focused in creating and summoning the Dark Magic. They opened their eyes in revealing dark pupils with purple mists as if they're entering the portal or something.
At the Crystal Throne Chamber, Twilight Sparkle's team were admiring and commenting about her able to find and open the secret entrance.
"Whoa. When did you learn to do that?" Spike asked in surprise.
Twilight Sparkle smiled, "That was a little trick Celestia taught me."
"That was thankful," Ben Valorheart said in relief, "Let's get going now."
Two hollow voice exclaimed, "Congratulation! How clever you are..."
This surprise everyone but Strikespell. They looked around of their surroundings in search of the voice. And so far, they found nothing and yet they're still scared and worried.
"You heard that, right?" Twilight Sparkle asked in concern. Everyone nodded in concern. She hissed, "Who are you?! Show yourself!"
As if it obeyed Twilight Sparkle's command, the throne chair's crystal glowed darkly. Then, it came the appearance of two tyrant kings.
"It's so good to be home," King Umbreon remarked.
King Sombra nodded, "Indeed. It's almost like yesterday that we have conquered the whole empire under our control."
"Oh no! It's them!" Spike shouted in concern, "Somepony! Help!"
Ben Valorheart armed with his Master Sword but stopped by Strikespell, "Be quiet! It's not them!"
"He's right," Twilight Sparkle confirmed, "These are just mirror images. He's communicating with us from distance."
And just before Twilight Sparkle could approached the tyrants, Golden Heart held and whispered, "Be careful. Both of them are known to be manipulative and cunning. They may tried to convince or use something to weaken you."
Twilight Sparkle nodded, "Okay."
Both Ben Valorheart and Spike were confused and surprised while both Golden Heart and Twilight Sparkle remained calm and firm. Both tyrant kings stepped down the stairs while looking around of their surroundings. Two of them were disgusted by the appearance.
King Umbreon groaned, "I hate it. Too nice."
King Sombra sighed, "Must you complain a little things like this?"
"I just hate it."
"What a brat."
"What do you want," Twilight Sparkle demanded in anger, "Don't even try to distract me from getting the Crystal Heart. It's wasting of our time. You're both just mirror images."
"Clever girl," King Umbreon remarked as he and his brother approached and surrounded Twilight Sparkle. He licked his mouth, "But we're not trying to distract you."
King Sombra nodded, "Yes. Like we said, we're here to congratulate you for using Dark Magic." He sighed as he patted Twilight Sparkle's mane gently, "You know you remind of myself and my love especially yours eyes."
"And your beautiful appearance, matched as mine," King Umbreon whispered as he held and smelt her mane, "even the smell is same like hers."
"Wh-what?" Twilight Sparkle blushed uneasily while quivered and shivered in fear, "I remind you two of younger selves and your lovers?"
This angered Ben Valorheart and Spike. They were about to attack if not for both Strikespell and Golden Heart. All they could do now is watch and listen.
"Just me, young pony," King Sombra said gently, "So eager to learn. An empty coup that is wished to fill with knowledge. Such raw and fresh magic you have..."
King Umbreon nodded, "Indeed. My brother enjoyed learning magic and reading books. Both you and him shared common traits."
"But it's a shame that you sided with weaklings like Princess Celestia and her sister. You used your talents for your friendship and home."
"Yes. Like you, we used our magic and power for our home and loved ones. Such a waste of your talents and powers for nothing..."
"If you're two were good guys," Twilight Sparkle said suspiciously, "Why did you turn your back on everything you have fought for?! Do you have any idea what have you done from thousand years ago?! You betrayed your friends and ponies! You conquered and enslaved your home! And the worse - you hurt your loved ones!"
"No! They betrayed and harmed us! It was them who betrayed us!" King Umbreon exclaimed in anger, shocked Twilight Sparkle, "It was their fault for making us this!"
King Sombra cleared his throat, "Calm down, Umbreon. It's best we tell her the truth from the start..."
Flashback
1,000 Years Ago...
Before they were made as the kings, Sombra and Umbreon were orphans at the orphanage. They tried to befriend with Crystal Ponies but they get bullied instead. Nopony wanted to befriend with them.
King Sombra narrated, "When we were orphaned foals, nopony in Crystal Emprie treated us nicely but instead bullied us because we're different and weird. They even refused our friendship and us to join their fun. Until they came..."
Sombra and Umbreon encountered the younger fillies - Autumn Gem and a grayish purple unicorn with pale, light grayish arctic blue mane and tail Radiant Hope. Four of them became friends as they all enjoyed the fun and friendship for a long time. They all chatted happily of what they wanted to become when they grown up.
"Autumn Gem and Radiant Hope," King Umbreon narrated, "They were the only friends we can trust and play with. And we've been together for a long time. We even talk about our future. My brother desired to become a knight of Crystal Heart. Autumn Gem wanted to be a gardener. Radiant Garden desired to be a healer. And for me, I just want to be with her. Nothing separates us."
In every Crystal Faire, Sombra and Umbreon screamed in pain while unable to move. This forced them and their friends to miss while looking after the male unicorns from young till adults. Close to death, both Sombra and Umbreon were about to disappeared. Thanks to Radiant Hope, she miraculously saved and restored them to their regular bodies.
"However, during a Crystal Faire, we suffered and screamed in pain for unknown circumstances. It was that day that we all wanted to be part of it but missed it because of our sufferings. We've missed it every Crystal Faire. If it not for Radiant Hope, we would have died..."
Umbreon overheard the commotion between Crystal Princess and Radiant Hope. It broken his heart as he quickly fled his home. At outskirt of Frozen North, he came across a giant red crystals, where he learned the truth. Angered yet determined, Umbreon accepted his fate.
"But that day changed everything. The Royal Sisters wanted to take Radiant Hope away from me. I was angered and saddened by it as I fled my home. That is where I discover the truth behind our origins. It turns out that we were truly Umbrum Ponies. We turned into regular ponies to infiltrate and retrieve the Crystal Heart especially freeing our kind. And therefore, I accept my duty and heritage..."
Hearing his brother went missing, Sombra bade farewell to both Autumn Gem and Radiant Hope. His loved one gave him a red scarf. As he headed off to find his brother, he found something unexpected - Umbreon's betrayal and the truth of his existence. Despite what is happening, Sombra battled with Umbreon till the last.
"When I learn my brother went missing, I went after him. By the time I did, I found out the truth. Despite the lies, I refused to turn my back on them. I was left but one choice but to fight and defeat him. Eventually, he defeated me and reveal the truth for me to see..."
"But in the end," King Sombra and King Umbreon narrated unison, "We're united as one and conquered Crystal Empire in name of our ponies! But you know the rest."
Flashback Ends
Twilight Sparkle and her friends were in shock but pitiful and sympathetic of hearing the story. They couldn't help but feel sorry for them and their suffering especially being lied and used by their own kind for revenge. Strikespell remained calm and firm.
"What is your name, young mare?" King Umbreon asked.
Twilight Sparkle gulped, "Twi-Twilight Sparkle..."
"You know, Twilight. We're not lying about your potential and how much similar we are," King Sombra said calmly, "But you're wasting your talents for your weakened princesses. All they ever did is use you for their benefits, without even bother to help or tell you what you can or cannot do."
King Umbreon nodded in agreement, "Instead accepting Celestia's teachings, you should do whatever you want with your powers and magic. Forget about them. Forget about their teachings. Forget about the morality. And more importantly, forget about these so-called 'friendship' and 'love'."
"Its concept is a lie," King Sombra and King Umbreon said calmly and sinisterly, "Everything you did for them was for naught. And they did nothing for you."
Hearing and thinking of what tyrant kings have said, Twilight Sparkle looked down in shock and concern. She recalled of some events that her friends didn't anything for her - ignorance about her fears and something off with Princess Cadance impostor.
"Twilight, don't listen to them," Golden Heart warned Twilight Sparkle.
"That's a lie!" Ben Valorheart exclaimed in anger.
Spike nodded, "We've always been there for her, even though there's some mistakes we make!"
Twilight Sparkle shook her head from doubts before glaring at the kings, "They're right. My friends have been with me for a long time. They'd never abandoned me! They have been my side for a long time! And I won't let you hurt them!"
"Is that so," King Umbreon snarled, "Be realistic, Twilight! They're preventing you from reaching your true potential."
Just before Twilight Sparkle could protest, King Sombra laid his horn on hers. His Dark Magic slowly surged and flow into her. It shocked and surprised her as her eyes slowly turned into dark with greenish eyes, red pupils and purple mists. He had his slithering tongue touching and licked on her lips and then into a mouth. His was interacting and licking hers gently and passionately, making her sighed calmly and drowsy. Twilight Sparkle's face looked like she's been drugged.
The action angered Ben Valorheart and Spike. Strikespell and Golden Heart were in shock and concern. They were about to attack but pushed back by King Umbreon's Dark Magic.
King Sombra smirked, "If you accepted us as your teachers, we will teach everything we know about Dark Magic. You've already tasted it. Let me show you the true power of Dark Magic. Such as the Kiss of Seduction..."
And just before Twilight Sparkle could ask, King Sombra forced his lips on her while his horn glows darkly. Instead of resisting, she kissed him back. Her body slowly began transforming into dark purple colors and forming dark wings.
Ben Valorheart and his friends slowly regained their strength. They saw what happened as they were in shock and concern.
Both Ben Valorheart and Spike shouted, "TWILIGHT!"
Their shouts snapped Twilight Sparkle back to reality. She saw what is going. She groaned in anger as she unleashed her powerful Unicorn Burst in knocking King Sombra off. Ben Valorheart and Spike knocked King Umbreon off before coming to her side.
"Are you okay?" Ben Valorheart asked.
"Yeah," Twilight Sparkle said calmly. She turned and looked at both King Sombra and King Umbreon, "I feel sorry for you both. You shouldn't have accepted the fate that your kind has given you. You both should have stayed with your loved ones. They care for you because of love, not power."
King Umbreon sighed, "What a disappointment. No matter. Once the shield is down; we will find you. We will break you. We will torture you! And you will belong to us as our slaves! I promise you that Crystal Empire will fall!"
"Indeed," King Sombra said in agreement, "Before we go, we should give you a hint - prepare to face your fear. All of it!"
With the words have given both King Sombra and King Umbreon laughed maniacally and evilly as they disappeared from everyone's sights.
Twilight Sparkle sighed, "We don't have much time. I've gotta go!"
"Let me go with you!" Ben Valorheart said firmly.
"No, I have to do this," Twilight Sparkle insisted, "This is my test."
Ben Valorheart and Spike was concern and worry about it. They don't really like it. Strikespell remained firm and calm as he watched the event.
"She's right. She has to do it," Golden Heart said calmly. He sighed, "I'm afraid this is as far as I can go." Everyone was in shock and confuse. He turned and looked at outside, "If what those kings have said is true, Cadance will lose her strength to hold the shield. I have to help her."
"I understand. And thank you, also."
"No matter what anyone said about you or princesses, I have faith in you and so does Celestia and Luna. Good luck. Watch out for traps too."
Twilight Sparkle nodded in agreement as she hugged both Ben Valorheart and Spike passionately and warmly. As she departed, she climbed down the stairs while Golden Heart headed back to help Princess Cadance. Three of them stayed put and waited for their friend to come back.
As soon as Twilight Sparkle continued climbing down the stairs, Strikespell followed her. This surprised both Ben Valorheart and Spike.
"What are you doing?!" Ben Valorheart demanded.
"What does it looks like? Helping her," Strikespell answered dryly.
"But we weren't suppose to," Spike insisted.
Strikespell rebuffed, "Since when did we care about following everyone's rules? You do what you think it's right."
As Strikespell continued climbing down the stairs, Ben Valorheart and Spike gave in some thoughts about what he has said. They sighed in defeat. He was right. They hated to let Twilight Sparkle go off and handle the problem by herself. They rather go after and protect her now. They headed off now.
Reaching down the stairs, Twilight Sparkle found the door. She sighed calmly as she stood firmly before it. She looked at it.
"This is no doubt it's a trap," Twilight Sparkle said softly. She sighed, "But I can do this! I'm not afraid! I have to get the Crystal Heart now. No matter what..."
Without any hesitation, Twilight Sparkle used her Dark Magic on the door. It opened at once. She charged straight into it.
After she entering, Twilight Sparkle stopped at once as she witnessed something terrible and horrible. Ponyville was in ruin and burning in hell. Not just her town, but also other places in Equestria. She couldn't believe of what she's seeing.
"Wh-What happened here?!" Twilight Sparkle asked in shock and concern.
"Hello..."
Twilight Sparkle turned to her back as she faced a dark purplish alicorn with dark blue blazing mane-like and tail with streaks of dark magenta and purple, and dark angelic wings and worn a demonically armor. The mysterious alicorn smirked darkly and evilly.
Twilight Sparkle gasped, "W-Who are you?! What are you?!"
"I... Am... You..." The mysterious alicorn said darkly. This shocked Twilight Sparkle. She shook her head in amusement, "No. Better than you. Powerful than you. More beautiful and intelligent than you! I am the new improve Twilight - Midnight Sparkle!"
"No! That's not true! That's impossible! How is this possible?!"
"It is, Twilight. Accept the truth!"
"B-But how?! Why?!" Twilight Sparkle asked in shock, "Why am I doing this?! I couldn't-!"
Midnight Sparkle scoffed and rebuffed, "Foolish and naive little pony. Our friends betrayed us again! Our family abandoned us again! Your teachers forsaken us again! And our love let us to die! And so, we take our revenge on them!"
"NO! This is not me! They wouldn't! They couldn't!"
"Accept the truth, Twilight Sparkle! Nopony cares for us! If no one loves us, then they might as well fear us! We're destined for greater than being mere student! We're destined to be powerful! We're destined to be a great and mighty leader! And so, we are! We have everything we need and desire the most."
Midnight Sparkle then laughed evilly and maniacally. This caused Twilight Sparkle doubts, scared and uneasy about it. She still don't believe it.
"No! This is not who I am! This can't be! It just can't!" Twilight Sparkle denied in anger. She turned and glared at Midnight Sparkle, "You are not me! I don't know who you really are! But I will beat the crap out of me!"
Midnight Sparkle smirked, "Come and get me, brat!"
Twilight Sparkle charged and battled with Midnight Sparkle. The young unicorn used all of magic spells in defeating and knocking her dark counterpart, but instead she missed her enemy. As Midnight Sparkle continued dodging the attacks before levitating her in knocking on the walls, fences and even building. Twilight Sparkle then dropped to the ground hard.
And just before Twilight Sparkle could do anything, Midnight Sparkle stomped her to the ground hard. The young unicorn groaned in pain as she struggled in getting out off.
"Give it up! Give it in! You belong to Darkness. I am your Darkness! Accept your fate! Nopony ever care for you!"
Twilight Sparkle began crying tearfully, "No! No! No! Noooooooooo!"
However, she heard some muffled noise and it's calling her name. Why and how?!
Ben Valorheart and his team climbed all the way down as they found Twilight Sparkle was staring at the walls. And for some strange reason, she's not moving and looking at it. Strikespell looked at the door's jewel and even Twilight Sparkle's greenish pupil as he began realized of its effect.
"Get her away from the door!" Strikespell ordered firmly.
Without hesitation or concerns, Ben Valorheart nodded as he pulled Twilight Sparkle away from the walls. They both dropped to the ground hard. She snapped back to reality as she shook her head firmly while groaned in pain. He held and hugged tightly and warmly. Realizing he was worry for her, she hugged him back.
Strikespell did not face to the front as he was looking at the jewel. Spike, ignorant to warning and concerns, looked at the empty walls.
"What was she looking at? I mean... it's just a wall." Spike said in confusion. Unknown to him, the door's jewel glowed darkly. His eyes has gone green. He gasped, "...Ponyville?! Well, how did I get..." He gasped, "No! I don't wanna go! Please, Twilight, don't make me!"
Strikespell slammed the door hard in snapping Spike back to reality. Twilight Sparkle and Ben Valorheart approached to Spike as they gave him some comfort.
"Just as I thought," Strikespell said calmly, "King Sombra's dark magic. A doorway that leads to your worst fear."
Knew what Strikespell meant, Ben Valorheart turned to Twilight Sparkle, "Twilight, what did you see from that door?"
"A monster. No. My demon," Twilight Sparkle said uneasily. Everyone looked at her. She continued, "I become a demon because I was abandoned and left behind again. Everyone I know lied and hated me. So, I took my revenge by gaining more power and knowledge, even it means to become a demon."
"No. I would never do that to you," Ben Valorheart protested.
"I know," Twilight Sparkle said softly. She turned to Spike, "Spike, what was your fear? What makes you scared."
Spike sniffled, "We were home. You told me you didn't need me anymore. You were sending me away..."
Sensing fear and pain in Spike, Twilight Sparkle held and hugged him, "A fear that will never come to pass. I'm never gonna send you away. And I'm not gonna fail my test!"
Instead of Dark Magic, Twilight Sparkle used good magic in unlocking the door. Instead to their deepest fear, it leads to another chamber. They quickly entered it. However, they became annoyed and shocked of what they have just found out.
"Are you kidding me?!" Ben Valorheart demanded in shock, "Stairs again?!"
"Yes, again. Unless you're too chicken to handle it," Strikespell asked dryly,
"Shut up!"
Twilight Sparkle sighed, "That's enough, guys. Maybe you all should come with me this time. And no more fighting, okay?"
Strikespell and Ben Valorheart groaned as they nodded firmly. As Twilight Sparkle climbed the stairs, her friends followed her to the top now...
To be Continued...
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