My Brave Pony Starfleet Magic: Season VI

by DakariKingMykan

Episode 20: Final Part: Strange Things Happen

All the damages caused by Windy Bag’s antics were being cleaned up and repaired, but until they were complete, New White Tail Village was closed off to everyone. Even the innocent beings that had nothing to do with the plot and were rather supportive of Starfleet had to go stay with friends, or their summer cottages, and those that had no place to go stayed in Starfleet’s emergency shelters, which was like a large underground hotel where they could stay until all was fixed.

“We understand.” they would say.

“We’re just thankful you helped put an end to the nonsense before something really bad happened.”

As for those whom were arrested, they were kept in detention until the world high trial would begin, but things were already looking gloomy for most of them. However most of them were even given the choice between prison, or rehabilitation and community service.

Their children of the village, being too young for such prosecution or proceedings, they were immediately sentenced to rehabilitation courses; to help them learn the actual the truth about Starfleet, be more appreciative and realize things were not as bad as they claimed.

Arrangements were also being made with foster homes for the children, since it looked as if many of the adults would in jail for quite some time, especially Lippy’s entire family as they were the brains behind all this, but Lippy didn’t mind a bit and was looking forward to starting anew, with a loving and nurturing family that he could be proud to be part of.

Still, the big trial could not be held yet, not with the Kallanian’s at large and their threat still in effect.

Avyanna was in her chambers preparing herself for the wedding ceremony, casually humming the wedding march theme as she applied her makeup. She liked the look of her reflection…

“Mirror, Mirror on the wall
Who’s the prettiest ruler of all?” she teased to herself.

There was a knock at her door, making her features go sour. “Enter!”

Mayne entered to say “The preparations are complete, your highness. The wedding ceremony is ready to proceed.”

“Good, and while the ceremony is taking place, have the monsters ready to disembark. United Equestria shall now rue the day they ever stood up to me.”

Mayne bowed and left the room.

*Mykan’s POV*

I was kept under close detainment and heavy guard as I prepped for the wedding ceremony. I was wearing a white outfit with short sleeves, a golden belt and small red cape that only reached as far as the end of my back.

The unsuspecting aliens still knew nothing about what I had done, but so far I had not seen or heard a thing from any of the fairies I had unleashed. I was beginning to think maybe they didn’t make it; all those monsters after all.

Suddenly, the door to my chambers burst open and in came Mayne. “It is time.” he said sharply at me. I could sense the jealousy he was feeling and I just had to goad at him. “How does it feel, Mayne; seeing the princess married off to someone else, or the entire Kallanian Empire fall into the hands of an Earthling?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Mayne said “I am but a humble servant to the princess. I have no such desires.”

“Really, you could’ve fooled me. Come on, Mayne, it’s the empire you want. You could just take it.”

Maybe snickered softly at me “I prefer to wait for what is really yet to come: Your execution.” With that said, he led me out of the room and down the halls. Along the way, I noticed many monsters marching down the hallway heading for another area, most likely the room where the tractor-beam was with all its control.

I was sure now that the fairies had failed, however as I continued to be escorted down the hall I noticed one or two of the fairies hiding up along the huge ventilation shafts, and they gave me a thumb up saying everything would be okay, and to just play it cool.

As confused as I was, because of the monsters I saw, I had to trust them and played it cool.

The wedding ceremony was held in the princess’ very bed chamber, all the guests were the servants, a few guards, and even Varak was there.

I was positioned at the end of the room, and Mayne got the headband Avyanna promised I would have for my wedding band, the one that had the power to kill me if I acted badly.

“Let us begin!” Mayne announced. At his words, the guests all parted, huddling on either side of the red carpet that was spread from where I stood all the way to the door.

There was no music and nothing too fancy going on as the doors opened wide, and there she was, dressed a lovely blue gown with white streaks around the skirt. Half of her long brown hair was piled up high on her head, the rest was French breaded into four long threads that playfully draped down in front of her, and she wore a lovely white lily on the side.

“Whoa…” I couldn’t help but say under my breath as I watched her walk down the aisle, along the red carpet. The many guests bowed to her as she passed them, and she then was standing with me at the other end. “Mmm… you look marvellous, Mykan.” she said to me. I couldn’t help but smile at her, “Thanks, so do you.”

She fluttered her eyes at me, but neither she nor anyone else, except me, noticed the two fairies I spotted earlier creeping into the room.

Mayne cleared his throat, as he being Avyanna’s minister and right-hand would be conducting the ceremony. “Those who are about be joined… prepare yourselves. We shall commence with phase three.” he then faced me, holding the band in his hand. “Mykan Stevens, for having singled out by the royal council of Kallan, and for having proved your worthiness in battle, you shall be joined with Princess Avyanna in the bonds of matrimony… forever.”

“Talk about shotgun weddings.” I joked.

Mayne then raised the band preparing to place it on my head. “With this band, you will swear your loyalty, your affections, and your eternal devotion tot to the princess. Dare you reject this which is being given to you…?”

Just as the band was about to be fastened around my head, one of the two fairies switched off the lights making it totally dark in the room, and then both fairies used their magic to sneakily teleport me outside into the hallway.

Another one of the friends showed up, towing a ray gun she had taken from the armory for me to use. “I like you guys, but you sure came close.” I said as we dashed down the halls. While back inside, the aliens got the lights back on. “Go after him!” Mayne shouted, and everyone rushed out of the room.

Avyanna was most frustrated and growled softly as she pulled up part of her dress and joining the chase.

The alarms sounded and guards rushed to arms, running all down the hallway. Of course being in a big ship like that many of the guards ran down other hallways than the one I was running through, and any guards that came my way, I just stunned them with one blast from my gun, and the little fairies protected me with their own magic-- intercepting the rays as they came at me.

…they were trained very specially for speed.

“This way…!” one of the fairies said to me.

I followed the fairies down the hallways, stunning more guards along the way. I found we were heading down the hallway I saw the monsters marching down.

“After we found them…” one of the fairies said “…We figured it best to wait until they led us to the tractor beam’s location. Then we sprung our trap on them: We knocked out the guards and apprehended all the beasts.”

“Well that explains a lot.” I said “So you got them all?”

“Yes, most of our team has all the monsters. They are waiting for us near the hangar-bay.”

“Good, now let’s put that tractor beam out of action and get out of here!” I said.

I rushed down the hall with the fairies, and soon we infiltrated the room where the tractor beam and its controls rested. “It’s incredible...” I murmured as I admired the scene.

The weapon was a large central turbine mechanism that was straight into the wall powering up a huge cannon where the beam came out from beneath she ship. The turbine seemed to be powered by a combination of circuitry and energy generated by the pulse-light beams. How the rest of it worked was a mystery.

The control console that worked it seemed pretty straight forward as well, but I didn’t wish to run the risk of blasting it with my gun for fear of starting a chain-reaction that would blow up the whole ship.

“Stand back, it’s about to get wild!” I said to the fairies, and I began to smash the controls, pulling out wires and damaging circuitry, causing the lights to flicker a bit!

“He’s in there!” someone shouted from outside the door. “He’s messing with the weapon!”

Two of the fairies rushed to the door and set up a small barrier to prevent the guards getting in, but it wouldn’t hold for long. “Hurry… Keep going!” the last fairy said to me, and I continued to smash the controls and pulling out bits and pieces to the console and the turbine.

The turbine began to lose power and sparked a lot, but not dangerously, and it began to fall to pieces. Before long I had made a huge pile of junk on the floor. “Okay, do it!” I said to the fairies. The fairies nodded and used their warping powers to transport the junk pile, via two way portal, into the ship’s massive incinerator --knowing where it was from the blueprints we read-- destroying them for good and leaving the tractor beam itself hopelessly beyond repair.

Just in time as well, the barrier at the door was starting to weaken. “Okay, to the hangar bay!” I shouted, and we teleported away in time as the guards flooded in.

Since the fairies could neither warp me nor themselves back to United Equestria-- as Dimensional Pathways could only connect to planets and moons, but not vehicles-- and with the tractor beam out of action, we’d have to take one of the shuttle-wingers from the hanger.

The second we appeared in the hangar-bay however, we found Avyanna and her many guards, as well as Mayne and Varak standing there waiting for us, and all the many fairies held imprisoned within a large barrier sphere, and a second sphere beside theirs containing many prison spheres that held the massive army of monsters they had captured.

“I’d advise you to throw down your weapon, Mykan.” Avyanna said. With no alternative and being vastly outnumbered, I dropped my gun to the floor, and the fairies discarded their wands.

“It’s a real pitty it’s come to this.” said Avyanna “We could have made such a good couple, and you could have had so much.”

“Well, I guess I had cold feet.” I said, but the aliens were not amused. “I must admit your plot was very clever. It’s a pity you won’t make it back to tell the tale.”

Two of the guards took me, and another clasped the other three fairies and tossed them into the barrier with the others.

However, Varak looked at me with pity, and I gazed at him. This made him remember our battle and how I wouldn’t kill him.

In a swift move he grabbed Avyanna, holding her hostage by the neck. “What are you doing?!” she snarled at him “Release me!”

The guards all turned their attention to her and pointed their guns at Varak. “No, don’t!” shouted Mayne “You may hit the princess.”

I gazed pitifully at Avyanna, and she gazed back at me finally seeing what this was about.

“Don’t feel too downhearted, “I said to her “There may be other times, other chances…”

Frustrated, but realizing she was beaten once again, “Let him go.”

“Princess?” snapped Mayne.

“I said let him go!” sneered Avyanna. Obeying her orders, the guards dropped all their weapons, and released the fairies and the prison-spheres of monsters.

I approached Avyanna with a final message for her from Grand Ruler Celesto and Queen Celestia. “By word of their royal majesties: You have six hours to get your ship out of Starfleet Territories and never return, or face the consequences, and your diplomatic immunity won’t help you if you choose otherwise. So for your sake I suggest you go.”

She didn’t seem very angry with me, but rather impressed and she agreed to leave without fuss. “You were quite right; there will be other times, other chances. You may go.”

Not wanting to waste more time I headed for the shuttlecraft, which the fairies had already stocked with all the spheres, and they themselves all fit together in the rear cockpit, but I stopped a moment at Varak, and I nodded at him, “Thank you.”

Varak gazed sharply at me and said “I owed you a life. We are even now.” He turned away and said nothing more.

With that, I took one last gaze over at the princess, and soon I was on my way, and Avyanna made no attempts to shoot at me or retaliate. I could tell what she was thinking while she gazed at me; still believing that one day I would be hers, which I felt would not be likely.

As I headed back down to United Equestria, I watched as the Kallanium II turned round and soared off into space as was ordered.

When I got back to the planet, there was a great reception waiting for me. Crowds were cheering for me, and many spectators had signs and banners saying things like…

“WELCOME BACK, MYKAN.”

Or

“HAIL TO THE HERO!”

Pinkie Pie went crazy throwing endless amounts of confetti, and the Wonderbolts saluted by soaring across the sky making multicolored vapour trails.

As I exited the shuttle with the fairies, the royal council approached. We were pleased to turn over all the monsters to their possession so they could send back to the prison where they belonged.

“Well done, Mykan, very well done.” Grand Ruler said “You took a very calculated risk, and I must say things couldn’t have possibly been cut any closer. Nevertheless, thanks to you and your allies the Kallanian’s are gone, their tractor beam weapon is destroyed, and the monsters are apprehended.”

Celestia approached me carrying a cushion with a golden medal of the Starfleet insignia and a bright star at the bottom of it. “In recognition for your bravery resourcefulness in thwarting off the enemies, we award you with the golden insignia as a symbol and token of our appreciation and respect. Do you accept?”

I loved the look of that medal, but I gazed up at the queen and nodded proudly, and Princess Luna took the medal and pinned it onto my outfit, and she pecked my cheeks.

“Heh, shucks folks, I’m speechless.” I joked.

Everyone else shared a laugh, and in the midst of things, Lightning nodded over at me with pride, and I nodded back at him.

Though there was cause to celebrate, now was not the time. There was still much to do.

*POV Ends*

A week later, the world high trial commenced to decide Windy Bag’s fate for her flagrant acts of war. Her alliance with the Kallanians that nearly destroyed the whole planet, and as well as the following charges…

-Embezzlement of money and taxes.
-Fraud and Extortion
-Interception of important mail
-Kidnapping
-Child Abuse
-Attempted Murder, including to Queen Celestia
-Homicidal/Genocidal Acts
-Disregard and Destruction for People and Property

Everyone all felt that this would be a definite open-and-shut case! It was plain from the start to see that Windy Bag and her followers were horrid criminals and terrorists who resorted to treason and treachery to eliminate those who disagreed with them, and concerned with increasing their own images and obtaining rule!

This was all further proven by the fact that Windy was willing to kill her own fellow Equestrians, including The Queen, when she could not convince them to side with her resentment towards Starfleet!

Still, as Windy Bag demanded justice and it was only fair to do so despite the facts as the Chairman Pony of the Supreme Panel of Judges stated, “We shall quietly observe the evidence, we shall question witnesses and hear their stories, but mind you all we must keep facts in mind of the results of these charges. One pony is dead… many others were injured and left temporarily without their homes. This case is no doubt among the most serious there shall ever be of.”

The judges sighed in boredom, as did most on the council and those who, had gathered. Even their majesties felt this trial was somewhat pointless, but agreed to it. “The trial is now open.” Grand Ruler said.

Indeed the case was open-and-shut! Windy Bag was asked to take the stand and declare the reasons for her actions, and she sat in the special chair linked to the memory machine that would detect if she attempted to lie.

Already she was found guilty of all the crimes she was charged with, and the memory machine provided with ample and accurate portrayals of her misdeeds! Among them all was the poison food bag which she intended for Pony Mykan Stevens to take, but it was DD who ended up accidently ingesting the food and getting sick.

This greatly angered Buddy Rose and DD, but easily the entire courtroom was outraged by such actions!

Called to testify were none other than The Cutiemark Crusaders, Tree Hugger, and Lippy Sync, and their testimonies as well as their memories shown on the machine confirmed Windy’s treachery.

In her final statement, Windy had this to say.

“I did what I did because I do not approve of how this world is! We were all doing very well until Starfleet came and took over. Now look at us! We are forced into martial law by these overlords; we are treated as inferiors and slaves! All I demanded and fought for was for our Liberty and our Freedom, so that all involved could see Starfleet for what it really is!”

Lightning stood up and declared; “I believe I speak on behalf of everyone here and across the planet in saying… What you fought for was neither Liberty nor Freedom, but rather acts of terrorism, insanity, all based around bigotry and prejudice behaviour.”

Starla stood and added her piece. "There already is enough Liberty in United Equestria, and we fight for justice and freedom... but you... the fact that you refuse to realize this and coupled with what you've done; all I feel for you is sorry!"

Everyone applauded the two for what they had said, even the Equestrian ponies, much to Windy Bag’s annoyance and disgust.

Grand Ruler then stood and called to the Judges, “Will the Panel need to deliberate?”

“We see no need. We have decided on our verdict.” said the Chairman.

“You may proceed.” said Celestia. Everyone in the court stood waiting to final word from the Chairman. “It is the ruling of the supreme world high court of United Equestria that the defendant, Mayor Windy Bag, is found GUILTY of all charges, and is sentenced to prison and hard labor FOR LIFE!!”

Windy Bag was outraged as were all those who sided with her. Still, having aided her and proven to be equally as guilty as she, they were still given the choice between jail for a long time, not for life, or the rehabilitation program and community service. Many chose prison, as they were too stubborn to admit, accept, or be shown that maybe they were wrong.

…While everyone else in the entire courtroom cheered and applauded as Windy Bag was taken away. Handshakes and hugs were shared, and the crusaders cheered and cheered for joy.

Tree Hugger remained calm and cool, but she was just as happy that all was well… almost everything. Apart from it being tragic that Pony Mykan had died… she gazed through the crowd at Buddy Rose as he was shaking hands with the council and accepting congratulatory words. After all this time he still didn’t seem to be willing to accept her.

She decided to step out for a breath of air to help clear her mind, but Buddy Rose saw her leave the courtroom.

He suddenly felt Applejack give him a small nudge. “Go on…” she said “Go get her, boy.”

Buddy stammered but there was nothing he could possibly say that would convince anyone otherwise. Even he knew that he cared for Tree Hugger now.

“You’ll make her really happy.” said Artie.

Rhymey nodded and said…

“Let this be a new beginning for you.
And not just you, but Tree Hugger too.”

Everyone nodded at him, telling him to go for it, and Buddy wasted no time and headed straight for the doors.

Tree Hugger had already left the Supreme Hall of Justice, and was heading down the path feeling a little more down.

“Tree Hugger…!” Buddy called to her.

She stopped and saw him running up to her. “Whoa, like, what’s up?” she asked. Panting, Buddy Rose said “I… I have to tell you something.”

“Ah, it’s cool, you don’t have to.” Tree said, and she turned to leave, but he grabbed her hand stopping. “No… wait. I want to say this.” He paused and looked her deep in the eyes, “…You win.”

Tree raised any eyebrow in confusion “I win…? What…?”

Not taking his eyes off hers Buddy said, “When I was little, my grandmother used to tell me “In life, strange things happen. We never know where they’re going to hit us, but when they do your life just may change for the better.”

Tree Hugger blinked twice with wide eyes “Um… I’m still not catching it.”

Buddy Rose sighed “Well… let me put it you this way.” He said, holding her by her hips, and bringing his lips to hers, much to her surprise. Yet, she closed her eyes and kissed him back.

When they separated, her eyes were tinkling softly and her cheeks went pink. “Whoa…” that was all she could say, but Buddy had plenty to say to her. “Tree Hugger… something strange has happened to me: You.

-You’re great with kids
-Your housekeeping skills are outstanding
-You’ve got a knack with animals, nature and farming
-You can help people feel better with inner peace

You even know me better than I thought you did, and I’ve seen a lot in you now. You’re more like me than I ever imagined, and I really like that.”

“So… does that like… mean…?” she asked him, her eyes twinkling in anticipation and her heart beating really fast.

He smiled ever so lovingly at her and said, “Tree Hugger… you win. Let’s get married.”

Tears of happiness leaked down her cheek, but all she could murmur was “…Far-out.”, and she pulled him into another kiss.

Unfortunately, the moment was interrupted the sound of their friends cheering for them as they came up to them.

“Oh, Tree Hugger…!” Fluttershy cried as she hugged her friend “I’m so happy for you!”

Buddy Rose received a ton of hugs and handshakes, and another nudge from Applejack, “Way to go cowboy.”

Buddy smiled.

Pinkie bounced with glee and asked impatiently “When is it? When’s the big day.”

Buddy Rose and Tree Hugger looked at each other and both said, “Tomorrow.”

Everyone froze with shock.

 “What?!” snapped Rarity “Tomorrow?! But you… this simply isn’t! You can’t get married tomorrow!”

“There’s no dress, no catering, no arrangements…” added Starla. Even Lightning was shocked by this and said “There’s no way you can pull all that off.”

Tree Hugger chuckled and said “Like, clam down everyone…” and she gazed back at Buddy Rose “Strange Things can happen after all.”

He nodded at her, and they shared another kiss…

…The very next day, they were sharing their wedding kiss at the altar at New Ponyville Town hall, which was miraculously decked up and everything.

Everyone began to applaud to the newlyweds, Rarity wiped her eyes. Applejack could hardly hold it in and begun to blubber like a little filly. “It’s just so darn beautiful!” she sobbed.

“Eeyup…” Big Mac cried.

Though this was all so lovely, Lightning asked Fluttershy “How did all this happen so quickly again?”

“Oh, it’s simple…” Fluttershy replied and she told the others what Tree Hugger had told her…

Ever since she decided she wanted to get married, Tree Hugger had been planning her own wedding for a while. She already had her many hippie friends on her guest list as well as her other friends as well. She made a special booking with town hall that would be decked and ready any time she needed with all the ponies helping. Mayor Mare even performed the ceremony. Tree Hugger also had catering prepared and kept frozen ever since. Mostly vegetarian dishes, but she allowed the Cakes to add some of their fine confectioning as well, which was easy and quick to fix.

She even had her wedding dress made and kept it well fitted. It was long and silky with beautiful white flowers decked around the hem at the waist. The dress had long tulle sleeves that sparkled like dewdrops. Her veil was long and just as sparkling running all the way to the floor and was held in place on her head by a band of white roses.

It was also natural that Fluttershy would be one of her bridesmaids, and any other things --the best stallion, ring bearer, flower fillies-- they would be dealt with easily, and they were.

Rhymey was Best Stallion, the crusaders were flower fillies, and Lippy Sync was the ring bearer.

Other than those…Tree Hugger had practically everything ready in-waiting. All she needed was a Groom, and now she had one. Everything was going just fine… except when Mayor Mare gasped when he realized “…The rings!”

Buddy Rose and his bride gasped softly.

“Oh, the rings!” cried Tree Hugger.

Buddy looked behind him, “…Lippy, the rings.”

“Oops… sorry.” said Lippy and he handed the rings to Rhymey who passed them to the groom. Buddy and Tree smiled at little Lippy who felt a little shy, but he turned to face his new foster family sitting in the front row; his foster folks whom were loving and caring and glad to have him in their lives, and his new younger foster sister whom was playful and funny and wonderful to share with, and they smiled proudly at him.

The bride and groom then gave each other the rings and shared another kiss for everyone, and the cheering never ceased.

*Mykan’s POV*

I was very happy for Buddy Rose, and Tree Hugger too, but I was applauding a little slower, and I felt a little bit down.

“Are you alright, Mykan?” asked Celestia.

I looked up at her and smiled sadly, “I’ll be okay.” Then I turned back to see the happy couple being showered by flower petals and confetti. “It’s just… well, seeing them there. I used to dream that, one day, that would be me and Michelle.”

Their majesties felt really bad for me. “Oh, Mykan… we’re ever so sorry.” said Grand Ruler. “In all the excitement, we failed to think of that.” added Luna.

I took in a small breath to clear my head, “Hey, it’s okay. Nothing I can do can change that anyway. It’s also why I didn’t want to marry Avyanna. She’s hot and all that, but she’s really not my type. Besides, she was involved with Titan, and he killed Michelle. So, in a way, Avyanna is just as responsible for that.”

Their majesties didn’t say a thing, what could they say anyway, but they admired my bravery.

With that, we all adjourned to celebrate the new marriage in joy and fun.

(Promo)