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// Episode 20.5: Cold Heart 
// Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 2 
// by Shadow Master 
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In the same time as Applejack and Fluttershy left for Las Pegasus, Twilight Sparkle and Rarity were now heading to Frozen Iceland, Mystic Realm. It was a home for Mystic Ponies of Ice especially to Frozen Sage, whom Twilight Sparkle has problem with since a small incident at Crystal Empire. They even brought two suitcases of snow gears. They entered the Mystic Portal, which was located at one of Sweet Apple Acre's apple orchards.

Mystic Portal appeared and opened, Twilight Sparkle and Rarity emerged out from it. Both of them have arrived a beach of Frozen Iceland. Unfortunately for them, they yelped in surprise while shivering and shaking, upon feeling the cold atmosphere.

"Brr! It's so cold!" Rarity exclaimed in concern while feeling a cold breeze on her skin, "It's worse than Crystal Empire or even Yakyakistan! How could Mystic Ponies of Ice were able to withstand the cold?"

Twilight Sparkle shivered in cold before sneezed, "Honestly, I have no idea. But I rather get things done as soon as possible, while not having some argument with that bitch!"

"Twilight, you know she's still a Mystic Councilpony." Rarity reminded Twilight Sparkle firmly while putting a winter scarf around her neck, Russian hat and hoof-gloves, "I suggest that you refrained from that language."

Twilight Sparkle sighed before putting her ear muffs, winter scarf around her neck while worn the gloves, "Fine. But that doesn't mean I have to like her."

Rarity sighed, "Fair enough. Let's get moving."

Setting their winter gears, Twilight Sparkle and Rarity began the march from the beach to the Frozen Cold Capital, which was located on the north. Walking through snow, skating the frozen lake and even climbing up the mountain; they spent three hours of searching it through snowstorm. And so far, they found nothing. And not to mention, they were freezing.

Rarity groaned, "Twilight, are you certain that we're going to right way?"

Twilight Sparkle hummed in concern while looking at Mystic Realm Map, "Actually, Rarity. I have no idea. I'd never been anyplace on Mystic Realm before except Sacred Light Land and Wisdom Nation."

"Oh. That's terrific," Rarity remarked dryly, "We'll be no doubt freeze to death. We should have brought some dragons with us."

"There's one problem, Rarity. Mystic Ponies of Ice hate fire. Fire melt ice."

"Make sense. Guess we'd just have to find it now."

Twilight Sparkle and Rarity continued their voyage and search for the capital city. They then heard some hissing and screeching noise. They looked around of their surroundings while readied to attack as they don't like the sound of it. They then spotted some shadowy figures appeared beneath the snowstorm. While readying their Diamond Gatling Blaster and Star Sparkle Sword, they hoped that their mysterious strangers are allies.

While approaching to the mysterious figures, Twilight Sparkle and Rarity stopped at once as the creature jumped out from the snowstorm. They all hissing and screeching wildly and ferociously. They revealed to be a group of Demon Changelings.

"What in the world?!" Rarity exclaimed in concern.

Twilight Sparkle snarled, "Oh no! Demon Changelings!"

Rarity gasped, "You mean the same creature-?!"

"Yes," Twilight Sparkle snarled, "So, watch out, Rarity. They're very violent and dangerous than any Changeling we faced!"

Rarity groaned in annoyance, "Oh! I hate fighting! I sure wish we have giant robots or something!"

Twilight Sparkle gasped, "Here they come!"

The first Demon Changeling jumped and pounced at two mares. They both moved aside at once. Rarity fired her Diamond Gatling Blaster at him. Two more charged and readied to clawed at white unicorn. The purple Alicorn quickly swung her Star Sparkle Sword at them off. And just before she could do anything, five of them jumped and attacked her viciously and wildly for few times. The white unicorn fired her blasters in pushing and knocking the Demon Changelings off. Two more jumped and came and pulled Rarity's mane back, making Twilight Sparkle fired her Unicorn Burst in blasting them off.

A Demon Changeling Guard jumped on Twilight Sparkle. The monster took a bite on her neck, making her scream in pain and dizzy. Rarity quickly fired her Diamond Gatling Blaster in knocking him off. The princess groaned in pain while feeling a pain on her neck. The white unicorn came to her aid as she readied hers.

"Twilight, are you alright?" Rarity asked in concern.

Twilight Sparkle groaned in pain, "I'm fine. Just a small bite. I'll live." She hissed while glaring at Demon Changelings, "I don't think we can hold this much longer!"

As Demon Changelings approached and readied to attack Twilight Sparkle and Rarity, they got shot and stabbed by some ice shards and water blasts. And just before any of them could do anything, two familiar heroines and group of crystallized armored mares jumped and attacked Demon Changelings. Aquastroke used her Water Tiger Claw in slashing and defeating her enemies while Icy fired her Frozen Shards and Ice Beam at them. The Ice Mystic Warriors charged and attacked the Demon Changelings by swords, spears and firing their ice magic at them.

Aquastroke, Icy and their Ice Mystic Warriors have defeated and destroyed the Demon Changelings. Both heroines approached and helped both Twilight Sparkle and Rarity up.

Icy sighed, "That was a close call."

"Looks like you could use some help!" Aquastroke said amusingly.

"Aqua! Icy! We thank you for the aid!" Rarity said in relief. She turned and found Twilight Sparkle groaned in pain. She hissed, "We need to get her to medic now!"

Twilight Sparkle groaned a bit, "I-I'm fine, Rarity! It's just a scratch!"

Icy approached and checked on Twilight Sparkle's neck. She gasped, "This is serious! We need to get to the capital city now!"

"Yeah. A bite like this is not a good news!" Aquastroke said in concern as she helped and carried Twilight Sparkle on back. She hissed, "Hang on, girls!"

The girls quickly headed off to Frozen Cold Capital at once to help and heal Twilight Sparkle's neck. Why was it so serious about the bite?





Inside the crystallized yet frozen-like metropolis cities - Frozen Cold Capital, there was an old yet abandoned grayish rusty crystallized warehouse-like. Within it is filled with strange giant greenish slimy eggs-like, covered by webs, attached to the walls and ceilings. Two familiar Changelings were chatting and discussing with each other amusingly about their plans.

"And that's how my babies come alive, mom," Maul said amusingly.

Queen Chrysalis chuckled evilly, "An excellent plan, my dearest son. I'd never thought that you possessed an effective ability in giving the birth of Demon Changelings."

Maul chuckled amusingly, "It's all because of you, mother." He hissed, "I owe it everything to you."

"Indeed, you're right. I did gave birth and create you into this." Queen Chrysalis said amusingly before giving her innocent sad and concern looks, "Ooh dear. I hope you're not angry."

"Angry?" Maul asked in surprise. He chuckled loudly and wickedly. He approached and gave his mother a warm hug while smiled wickedly, "Oh, no, dear mother. In fact, I'm happy. Very happy because I have found my mate and perfect queen. She's mine to take."

"Of course, you do..." Queen Chrysalis said amusingly as she departed from hugging her son. She gave the disgusted looks, "But must you take her? She's horrible and disgusting..."

Maul scoffed, "Maybe to you. But she's my perfect mate. And I like her tongue. It's so tasteful and beautiful for me to ignore. I want her..."

Queen Chrysalis groaned in annoyance, "He really lust for her a lot..."





At the Frozen Cold Castle, Twilight Sparkle was being treated and healed from the bites on her neck. The mare doctors and nurses put some special ingredients - ice magic, seal's tears, lavender oil, two herbs and mist of coldness. With these ingredients, the bite marks on Twilight Sparkle disappeared as she'ss fully recuperated and healed.

Rarity, Aquastroke and Icy were waiting outside of medical wing. Twilight Sparkle emerged out from the room. The white unicorn sighed in relief as she gave the princess a hug. The lavender Alicorn returned the hug to her friend. After a brief hugging, Twilight Sparkle and Rarity departed from hugging. They both turned and looked at Aquastroke and Icy.

"Okay, now that I'm healed from neck bite," Twilight Sparkle said dryly and annoyingly, "Can somepony tell me what the heck is going on? Why are you worried about my neck having a bite?"

Rarity nodded, "And more importantly, why were there Demon Changeling here?"

"Let's just say that anyone especially mares and fillies got a bite from the Demon Changelings, they'll get both sick and crazily mad," Aquastroke said uneasily, "And the biggest problem is we don't know why they're here."

Icy nodded in concern, "Yeah. And I'm more worried about my mother. She could be the target they're after."

"I'm pretty sure that your mother is fine." Twilight Sparkle remarked dryly and annoyingly, "After all, she can handle anything especially 'stallions' she hated the most."

"And you still haven't let go of the grudge?" Icy asked in annoying tone. Twilight Sparkle nodded firmly. She sighed, "Why am I not surprise? My mom hasn't let go of her grudge on you either."

"Well, either way, we should get a bottom to this." Rarity said firmly, "After all, we not only have to deal with Demon Changelings but also find and solve Friendship Problem as well."

Twilight Sparkle nodded in agreement, "Agree. As long it doesn't come from her..."

Aquastroke sighed, "Oh boy. This is gonna get ugly. Either way, let's head to the throne chamber for discussion about the problems we're having."

Twilight Sparkle groaned, "Just what I need..."





Walking through the frozen yet crystallized castle's hallway, Twilight Sparkle and her friends have arrived and entered the throne chamber, which has the designs of traditional yet civilized Russian's designs and filled with the hallway of former Mystic Councilponies of Ice and the group of armed Ice Mystic Elite Guards as well.

Ahead of them was Frozen Sage sitting on her throne chair, along with Royal Solflare on her left chair. On her right side is Stormwar, a light brown Pegasus with a brown short mane and tail and her Cutie Mark was a Lightning Shape and Sword worn the grayish metallic armor-like and Huntress, a light pinkish Unicorn worn the black silk spy suit with purple cape and mask, armed with Crossbow Sapphire Blaster and her Cutie Mark is crossbow while the left side was Oracle Vixen, a zebra and her cutie mark is wild animal symbol.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends approached to the throne chair. They, especially begrudgingly Twilight Sparkle, bowed humbly and warmly to Frozen Sage while greeted her. Like Twilight Sparkle, Frozen Sage begrudgingly bowed her head down, along with her allies.

"Welcome, ponies from Equestria..." Frozen Sage said calmly yet bitterly, "What brings you here to my home of Frozen Iceland? Could this be the call of Cutie Map, I presume?"

Twilight Sparkle scoffed, "Nothing that concerns you the most, your highness..."

Rarity nudged Twilight Sparkle's chest a bit. She cleared her throat, "Yes, your highness. That is the reason why we're here. And our friends told us about your pest infestation."

"Yes, we indeed have pest infestation," Frozen Sage snarled a bit, "I still don't know how they get into my kingdom. But I will not stand idly by to let them do as they pleased."

"Even so, your highness, we should find out of what they're after," Aquastroke said in concern, "It can't be just some random attacks on mares."

Icy nodded in agreement, "Yes, mother. There must be something they're after."

"I'm not sure what. There are few Mystic Relics that are very crucial to us such as Mystic Crystal, Book of Ages and more," Frozen Sage said firmly, "There is one thing they maybe after..."

Frozen Sage sighed as her eyes glowed in yellow. The walls behind her slowly opened in two, which surprised everyone. She approached and took an ancient twin frozen yet bladed scythe and ancient icing skates. Everyone gasped in surprise while both Twilight Sparkle and Rarity were confuse yet curious about it.

"This is Icing Skated Blades," Frozen Sage explained calmly and firmly, "An ancient weapon that was once forged and wielded by Mystic Guardian of Ice. And it is said that this weapon was not only use for battlefield, but also summoned the spirit of Penguin. And it can be used as transportation when you're on snowland or even summoned ice-typed animals to help and assist the wielder."

"Amazingly fabulous..." Rarity commented in surprise.

Twilight Sparkle hummed, "Could this be the one that Demon Changelings after?"

"It's the only ancient relic Ice Mystic Ponies have kept," Icy explained, "The rest of relics are hidden and kept in safe by other Mystic Ponies."

Aquastroke huffed firmly, "If so, I'd say we deal with this problem at once."

"I agreed," Frozen Sage said firmly. She turned and glared at Twilight Sparkle and Rarity, "but this doesn't concern you both. Leave now or stay out of our way. We do not need some outsiders' help especially if it's Princess of Friendship or anyone has allegiance to her."

Twilight Sparkle remained firm and dry while her friends were in shock and concern. Stormwar, Oracle Vixen and Huntress remained silent and calm.

"Now, milady. I know you have issues in hoof," Rarity said in concern, "but you really need some help. You can't just-!"

Twilight Sparkle interrupted, "Fine! We won't!"

As everyone gasped in concern, Rarity asked, "But Twilight, you can't just-!"

"We weren't send here to help you." Twilight Sparkle said angrily to Frozen Sage, which shocked and concerned her friends, "We were sent here to solve friendship problem. And obviously, you don't have it."

Frozen Sage scoffed and nodded, "Obviously, I don't care. Don't stand in my way again, Sparkle."

Twilight Sparkle narrowed her angry eyes, "Of course not..."

Twilight Sparkle turned and walked away at once. Rarity, Aquastroke and Icy were in concern as they turned and headed off at once. Icy was halted and stopped by Stormwar, who shook her head firmly that she's not allow to go and help her friends. This upset and angered her as she wished her mother and Twilight Sparkle should let go of their grudge against each other.

While Twilight Sparkle and her friends were walking away, both Rarity and Aquastroke have their private chats about the latest situation.

"Think that Twilight and Frozen Sage are the Friendship Problem?" Aquastroke asked in concern.

Rarity sighed, "I think that's obvious. But does Twilight even knows it?"

"My guess is that she doesn't want to admit it. It's gonna be hard for us to talk to her about it."

"Well, other than dealing with Demon Changelings, the argument and grudge between her and Frozen Sage is the only Friendship Problem we've found so far. I just hope that she's willing to listen."

"I hope so, too, Rare. Because I used to act like her when I have a big grudge against someone else."

"I guess it's gonna be hard."





Inside the crystallized guest room, Twilight Sparkle and her friends were relaxing and settling down. Rarity was looking around of it. She was amazed and impressed by its interior designs especially how beautiful and crystallized the room is, reminds her of Crystal Empire. She even enjoyed the hot bath, despite the weather is cold.

"I must say," Rarity remarked in amazement as she emerged out from the bathroom. She was wiping and drying her mane and body. She sighed, "Despite the weather is undoubtedly freezing to death, the bath was indeed warm and perfect."

Twilight Sparkle nodded firmly, "Well, I'm glad you enjoy it. Now we can discuss about finding Friendship Problem."

"We already did," Aquastroke said uneasily, making the princess glared at her. She sighed, "You and Frozen Sage."

Twilight Sparkle groaned in annoyance, "You're joking, right?"

"I'm serious, Twilight. It's obvious."

"Don't be ridiculous. And besides, we're not gonna help her deal with Demon Changelings."

"Twilight, I know you're having difficulties with her," Rarity said calmly and firmly, "but don't you think that helping ponies is more important than your personal grudge against Frozen Sage."

"Actually, I am. I'm trying to find the 'real' Friendship Problem." Twilight Sparkle said dryly, "And besides, you heard the ice queen, she doesn't want our help."

Aquastroke sighed, "Still, Twilight, we have to help her and her ponies, whether you like it or not especially your Friendship Problem with her."

Twilight Sparkle groaned, "Why? Because Frozen Sage treated you and Icy better than me?!"

"No. Because Icy is my friend. I have to help her. And friends don't abandon each other. Think about it, Twilight. Isn't what friendship all about?"

"Fine. Let's say that this is Friendship Problem, you're expecting me to go and apologize to her?!"

"No. You and Frozen Sage should at least talk and get over the grudge. And together, we can go and deal with Demon Changeling Infestation for good."

Rarity nodded, "Yes, darling. I agree with Aqua. We can't just simply ignore it."

"Apparently, I can." Twilight Sparkle answered firmly and dryly. This concerned and worried Rarity and Aquastroke. She shook her head, "Either way, we should go and find the 'real' Friendship Problem. So, let's go and find it."

Twilight Sparkle headed off at once. Rarity and Aquastroke looked at each other as they both sighed in disappointment and annoyance. They knew it's gonna be hard and problem when their friend have a hard time to let go of grudge. Nevertheless, they followed her. And hopefully, they can talk to her about the problem.

And unknown to them, a Demon Changeling spotted and overheard the conversation from the guest room's window. He then has his small horn glowed in dark like signalling and communicating to others.





At the warehouse, Maul was checking and making sure his eggs are in good shape and protected. Queen Chrysalis instructed her Changelings for the assignments - some protected her son's eggs, others went and assisted their cousins on missions and gathering mares for their usefulness, and a few were willing to turn into their new forms by drinking the Demon Serum.

While the Changelings were handling and managing the matters, Maul stopped as his ears flipping. He has his horn glowed in dark as he was receiving message from his scout. Queen Chrysalis and her minions turned and looked at him. His horn ceased from glowing as he turned and looked at her and his kind.

"They're on the move. Now, my hive, get my little bride..."





Frozen Sage has gathered her daughters, generals and warriors at the war council. They were all discussing and making a plan to hunt down and defeat the Changeling Infestation especially defending the Ice Mystic Ponies and Icing Skated Blades.

"My lady, I have gathered the best and strongest mares to hunt down the infestation and defend our home," Stormwar said firmly and proudly, "I assure you that the Demon Changelings will not get what they wanted. We won't go down without the fight."

Oracle Vixen sighed, "Even so. We need to find and destroy the source. And by source - killing its leader. He's the responsible of the infestation."

"Yeah. Here's the problem," Huntress said in concern, "We still can't find him. He could be anywhere."

"Do your best to find him and destroy the infestation," Frozen Sage said firmly, "I will not allow this ongoing!"

"Then, what about Twilight and her friends?" Royal Solflare asked, "They're valuable allies to us. They could help us to deal with it.."

Frozen Sage gave a glare to her older daughter, "No. They have their business to attend while we handle our matters. That is all."

"Mother, please. Can't you let Twilight and her friends in?" Icy pleaded, "They're my friends."

Frozen Sage narrowed her angry eyes at Icy, "No. I don't need her 'Magic of Friendship' to solve my problem. All I need is brave and strong mares to fight against these invaders."

"But mother, can't you just put your grudge aside?" Icy tried to reason her mother, "We can't do this alone. We don't even know what we're up against. We don't know how strong and dangerous Maul is."

"Your daughter could be right, my lady. We should think things through," Oracle Vixen insisted in concern, "Our spiritual morale is low now. We will not stand a chance against the infestation."

Royal Solflare sighed, "Please, mother. Reconsider this."

"No. Apparently, I do know what I must." Frozen Sage said firmly, "We just need to find and hunt him down before he cause more problems. I refused to let my kingdom fall into another corrupted stallion's hooves again! That's the promise."

Huntress nodded firmly, "We understand, your highness. We'll do our best to find and bring that Demon Changeling to justice."

"We will fight besides you, milady," Stormwar said firmly, "till our death."

"Then, go do your job, everyone," Frozen Sage said firmly, "That'd be all."

Most of Ice Mystic Ponies nodded and saluted firmly to Frozen Sage. Royal Solfalre, Icy and Oracle Vixen were disappointed and concerned as they feared that dealing with Demon Changelings won't be easy as everyone thinks...





Walking through the Frozen Cold Capital, Twilight Sparkle and her friends thoroughly looked through and searched for Friendship Problem by talking and asking some mares about it from shopping malls, houses, residents, cities and even training dome. And so far, they found nothing.

This annoyed and disappointed Twilight Sparkle while Aquastroke and Rarity remained silent. Three of them knew that what the Friendship Problem is, though the Princess of Friendship won't admit it or even wants to solve the problem.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends were taking the break from the cafe. They were drinking some ice lemon tea and even eating some ice berries and snow cookies. The foods and drinks soothes and relaxed them much, even though they were cold especially in cold weather. Nevertheless, the ponies were relaxing and calming down from their search.

"So far, none," Twilight Sparkle said in disappointment and annoyance. She looked through the Frozen Cold Capital map, which has some red cross marks across the city. She groaned, "Why is it so hard? It should be easy for us to find and solve it in no time. What did we miss?"

While thinking about the Friendship Problem involved of both Twilight Sparkle and Frozen Sage, Rarity and Aquastroke looked at each other. They both nodded firmly and agreeable that they have to tell their friend about it now.

"Twilight, darling, we need to talk about it," Rarity said in concern. Twilight Sparkle nodded in understanding, though was focused on the map. She sighed, "Fine. I'll get to the point. You and Frozen Sage are the Friendship Problem."

Twilight Sparkle groaned in annoyance as she was about to argue. Aquastroke held her hoof up before the princess's face.

"Don't start arguing with me, princess," Aquastroke said firmly, "Whether you like it or not, you and that Ice Queen need to deal with it."

Twilight Sparkle groaned while showing her moody face, "Forget it. I am not going to! And you can't make me." Suddenly, Aquastroke pulled Twilight Sparkle's left ear, making her yelping and groaning in pain, "Ow! Ow! Ow! OW! That hurt?! Why did you do that?!"

Releasing on ear pulling, Aquastroke gave the motherly glare at Twilight Sparkle, "You're ignoring and not dealing the real problem! Plus, you're acting like a brat!" She huffed in annoyance, "You just have to bring my motherly side out, did you?"

"It's not my fault if that bitch hadn't start the mess about the love and stallions, then I wouldn't have-!"

"If you both had let go of that in the first place, then we all could have deal with the Demon Changeling infestation in no time."

"I could have if that bitch apologize to me first," Twilight Sparkle snarled a bit, "She tried to split and exile the stallions and colts from their family, friends and loved one especially mine! She nearly got my brother and Flash killed. I couldn't forgive her for that."

Aquastroke sighed, "I know, Twi. Believe me. I don't like being separated from mine either. I loved them too much."

"But darling, you shouldn't let it get to you," Rarity said calmly and gently, "That's in the past. It's over. But right now, you and Frozen Sage need to patch things up. So, we can deal with the infestation at once."

Aquastroke nodded, "It's time that you both put the grudge behind."

Uncertain and unsure about forgiving Frozen Sage, Twilight Sparkle sighed in defeat as she has no choice about it. And just before the princess could say anything, she and her friends heard the noise. They turned to a small alley, where they found a sickly mare warrior fell to the ground. She struggled of getting up.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends approached and helped her out. They gently put and lean her to the walls while grounded. Aquastroke used her Water Healing on the sickly warrior, however, she wasn't getting any better.

"Something's not right," Aquastroke said in concern as she continued using her Healing on the sickly warrior. She groaned, "She's not getting better."

"Oh dear... Poisoned? Or Dark Magic?" Rarity asked in concern.

Aquastroke shook her head, "No. Something else is infecting her. I don't know what. But I don't like it one bit. We need to deal with it now."

Noticing the mare groaned and yelped in pain, Twilight Sparkle asked, "Hey! Are you alright?!" The sickly warrior groaned and moaned sickly like she was about to throw up. She hissed in concern, "Hold on! we'll get help!"

Sickly mare screamed in pain, which surprised and shocked others. They saw the warriors' eyes moving upwards weirdly and scarily as she went blank. She opened her mouth widely. Her body began shaking wildly and crazily like something's coming out from her. And just before they could do anything, popped something out from it.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends gasped and screamed in shock and concern. They witnessed the strange larva-like hissing and screeched wildly. It began to crawl out and drop to the ground. The creature screeched out loud.

Twilight Sparkle gasped, "What in the world?! What the hell kind of bug is this?! How did it get inside of her?!"

Rarity groaned sickly while covering her mouth, "That is very disgusting! I thought having mud on your mane or hoof is worse!"

"What is going on here?!" Aquastroke asked in shock and concern.

Aquastroke then heard some hissing and screeching. She looked up and found more Demon Changelings flying and surrounding her and her friends. Other mares quickly escaped the scene. But some of them suffered the same like the sickly warrior as more Demon Changeling larvas emerged out from their mouths.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends armed with their weapons and readied to fight. Their enemies were readying to fight.

"Just what we need more," Aquastroke snarled a bit, "More pests to deal with."

"That's just great." Twilight Sparkle groaned a bit, "Why do I get the feeling that stupid bitch knew about this?"

Rarity turned and gave a glare at Twilight Sparkle, "Twilight, manners, please! We'll deal with Ice Queen later. For now, survive this first and then escaped!"

Twilight Sparkle groaned, "Right! Get ready!"

Demon Changelings jumped and attacked Twilight Sparkle and her friends. The mares turned and engaged the monsters fiercely and determinedly. Aquastroke swung her Tiger Claws and even used her water powers - Hydro Canon, Rainstorm and Ice Punch on them. Twilight Sparkle swung her Star Sparkle Sword while firing her Unicorn Burst at them. Rarity used her Diamond Gatling Blasters at them as well.

Three mares fought and engaged the Demon Changelings fiercely for few times. However, they became exhausted and tired after fighting. But more of their enemies have come and surrounded them while ready to finish them off.

As one of Demon Changelings pounced on Rarity, it got frozen up. Twilight Sparkle and her friends turned and found Icy, Royal Solflare and Oracle Vixen arrived to the scene, along with some mare warriors. They all surrounded and formed a perimeter around their friends.

"Boy, are we glad to see you," Icy said in relief.

"Looks like you could use some help," Royal Solflare asked confidently as she activated her blazing fire, "Good thing we came in time."

Oracle Vixen nodded as she summoned her Bear Spirit, "Yeah. And I could use this as practice."

"Thanks. We need all the help we can get," Twilight Sparkle said in relief.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends joined forces and engaged the Changelings and Demon Changelings as fierce and hard as they can.

Twilight Sparkle and her friends continued battling the enemies. Royal Solflare punched and kicked her enemies while firing her Blazing Fire Punches. Icy used her Ice Shards, Ice Beam and Frozen Walls in knocking the enemies off. Oracle Vixen used Elephant's Strength, Cheetah's Speed and Hawk's Flying to fight them off fiercely and determinedly. The Ice Mystic Pony Warriors fought and engaged them fiercely.

While fighting the Changelings, Twilight Sparkle and her friends have exhausted and used up all of their energies and magic. The enemies quickly took their chance in capturing their targets. Instead of Twilight Sparkle, they caught both Rarity and Icy up. The Changelings began flying away while both of them were screaming fearfully, which attracted others' attention.

Twilight Sparkle gasped, "Rarity, noooooooooo!"

"Sister!" Icy screamed in fear.

Rarity and Royal Solflare screamed in fear, "Twilight! Hellllllppppppp!"

Twilight Sparkle was about to fly but instead Changelings and Demon Changelings fired their magic blasts in knocking them to the ground, making sure their enemies won't follow them again. Twilight Sparkle and her friends groaned and moaned painfully as they were recovering from the attacks. They were now in shock and concern that both Rarity and Royal Solflare got capture and taken away.

While shocked and upset, Twilight Sparkle snarled in anger as she got up and turned away from the scene. Everyone looked at her as they wondered of where she was going.

"Twilight? What are you doing?" Aquastroke asked in concern.

Twilight Sparkle gave her friends an angry yet firm looks, "Frozen Sage and I have to talk now!"





At the warehouse, Rarity and Royal Solflare were brought before Maul and Queen Chrysalis. The white unicorn got sticky greenish goo glued and stuck to the pillar. Two Changelings struggled in holding the purple Earth Pony as Royal Solflare fiercely punched and kicked them off. She then fought and engaged others for few rounds. Eventually, she was overwhelmed and defeated. Royal Solflare stuck with greenish goo. Both of them were captured now.

"I can't believe Chrysalis is here. What could she be after," Rarity asked in concern.

Royal Solflare hissed, "I don't know. I don't like it."

While Queen Chrysalis was pleased and amused to see her enemies captured, Maul wasn't. He turned and gave a glare at his minions and mother's.

"I don't know if you're either cowards or completely useless!" Maul exclaimed in anger. He hissed in anger, "I said 'bring Twilight Sparkle to me', not these fools! You're worthless!"

"Wow. Is this how you treat your ponies? Some leader you turned out to be," Royal Solflare said amusingly.

Rarity nodded, "Indeed, though I wondered why you want with Twilight? What does she have to interest you? But I refused to let you get what you want!"

"QUIET, INSECTS!" Maul screeched in anger at Rarity and Royal Solflare. He hissed, "And trust me, she worth something to me! And too bad that you won't stop me." He scoffed, "Now I need to rethink my plans to get that princess."

"Why not use hostages? It works well, son," Queen Chrysalis said amusingly.

"No, mother. That is too predictable..."

"You haven't let me finished, son. Instead of just using frontal assaults or setting a trap, why not use two of them and add a surprise for them. That way we both get Twilight Sparkle. I get to torture her a lot while you mated her as much as you want."

Maul hummed amusingly, "Me like it..."

"Mate?" Rarity asked in concern. She gasped, "Is he making her a queen of his hive?!"

Royal Solflare hissed, "That can't be good. We need to warn our allies about it. I could use mental-link to my mother about it."

"You'd better do it. They need to know about it," Rarity said in concern, "Otherwise, Frozen Iceland is doom!"





At the war council, Frozen Sage watched the monitor screens, which shown her warriors have fought and defeated the Changelings and demonic counterparts while protecting and saving her ponies. She even received some reports from her intelligence that the areas are secured.

Both Huntress and Stormwar entered. They bowed and greeted her warmly. Frozen Sage turned and looked at them. She waited for the reports.

Stormwar gave the firm looks, "We have secured the city, save some innocent lives, and even destroy any signs of infestation in sights we encountered."

"However," Huntress said in shame while looking down, "We weren't able to locate and hunt down Maul and his hive. He's letting his minions loose to do whatever they want. I fear we won't stop them in time."

"Damn it," Frozen Sage snarled a bit before shown her cold and calmness, "No matter. We will squash them like bugs."

BANG! The Ice Mystic Ponies turned to their back as they found Twilight Sparkle and her friends arrived and entered the scene. Twilight Sparkle was furious and angry.

"What do you want?" Frozen Sage asked dryly, "Aren't you supposed to find and solve Friendship Problem?"

Twilight Sparkle narrowed her eyes in anger, "We would have if you had told us about the Demon Changeling Larvas inside the mares! We got caught off guard by more Demon Changelings when you're supposed to deal with them! And thanks to you, my friend and Solflare got captured!"

"WHAT?!" Frozen Sage asked in shock, "You let my daughter captured! How dare you?!"

"How dare I?! How dare you?! If you had inform us about the Demon Changeling Larvas especially dealing with them, she wouldn't have captured!"

"You should have apologize to me for insulting and attacking me from the Crystal Empire!"

"Well, you should control your temper and insults about the stallions because none of them are bad and evil as King Sombra or your husband! But I guess you're a bitch to understand feelings or even care because of the mistake!"

"Why you little brat?!" Frozen Sage snarled in anger, "I may have forgiven and given your family and Crystal Empire a chance to be together, but I have not for you."

Twilight Sparkle huffed in anger, "I don't need it, bitch!"

Twilight Sparkle and Frozen Sage gave the glare at each other fiercely while the rest was in silent and watched the event.

"Stop it," Aquastroke exclaimed in anger, "This is not the time to argue!"

Icy nodded, "Yeah! We need to rescue others now!"

Twilight Sparkle groaned in defeat before sighed, "Look, I don't have time to argue with you, Frozen Sage but I have someone that needs my help! I have to find and save Rarity!"

"So, do I, brat. I do not care about your friend, but I care about my daughter's safety!" Frozen Sage said in agreement. She gave the angry looks at Twilight Sparkle, "So, stay out of my way! This is not your fight!"

"It is mine now when my friend is involved! So, let me go now!"

"No. I want you out and never return here again!"

"Kick my ass, bitch!" Twilight Sparkle remarked in anger.

Everyone was in shock and worried about it. Frozen Sage's face slowly turned into red as the ice queen has had enough of her.

"I have put up my patient with you for long enough!" Frozen Sage snarled as she summoned her Coldstone Sword and Freezing Shield, "I'll teach you a lesson to the meaning of respect! In the ways of Amazon Warriors!"

Twilight Sparkle narrowed her eyes in anger as she summoned her Sparkle Star Sword, "Be my guest! I'll show what I can! I've defeated most of the villains including Tirek and Dark Curse themselves."

"Come and face me!" Frozen Sage exclaimed in anger.

Twilight Sparkle screamed, "I will!"

Aquastroke gasped, "No! Don't! Stop! Don't fight!"

Unfortunately, both Twilight Sparkle and Frozen Sage charged into the battle. They both swung their swords at each other for attacking and blocking fiercely and angrily for few rounds. Everyone moved away while dodging and avoiding the duel as well. Though they fought each other fiercely, they also wounded their allies and even damaged the command center. This is going to cause more problems for others.

Icy was in shock yet angered and upset as she can't stand of watching it due to the fact that Rarity and Royal Solflare were still in enemies' hooves. She jumped in between both Twilight Sparkle and Frozen Sage as the young princess summoned and formed two Frozen Walls in blocking and pushing them from fighting. And just before the mares could do anything else, Aquastroke came and knocked them to the ground.

"For ponies' sake, will you both stop fighting?!" Aquastroke exclaimed in anger and annoyance while glaring at Twilight Sparkle and Frozen Sage, "Our friends are in grave danger, and all you both thinking about is your grudge!"

Icy nodded in agreement, "I know you both don't get along, but this isn't the time! We need to help each other, not against." She sighed firmly before showing her cute angry face, "So, put your goddamn grudge aside now!"

Both Twilight Sparkle and Frozen Sage were in shock and surprise, as well as other Ice Mystic Ponies. Both the princess and Mystic Councilpony glared at each other while thinking carefully. They both sighed in defeat and gave one word,

"Fine. I'll do it..."

Aquastroke sighed, "About time. Now, let's think of how we're gonna find and stop Maul. Knowing him, he'll make some preparation and dirty tricks for us. He won't go down easily."

"That is true. There must be some place we don't know of," Twilight Sparkle nodded in agreement. Frozen Sage and her generals looked down in shame and concern about it. She sighed in annoyance, "Great. Just great. It's not like a letter can deliver to me like what Spike did."

BOOM! Everyone yelped in surprise as they found a scroll in front of them. While unsure and concern of how it got here, nevertheless, they opened and read the scroll carefully and firmly.

"If you want to see your little friends, give me what I'm after especially Twilight Sparkle. And that is all I ask. We're at the abandoned warehouse."

As expected, Maul was indeed came after the Icing Skated Blades but also Twilight Sparkle. This has complicated the situation, and even making everyone chatted in concern.

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "Fine. I'll do it."

"What?! No! We won't let you!" Icy protested.

Frozen Sage sighed in annoyance, "As much as I hate you so much, your surrender to those pests is unacceptable! We will think of something to get them!"

"But your daughter-!" Twilight Sparkle asked in concern.

"Won't accept it. I know my daughters well. They rather fight than let someone get what they want," Frozen Sage said firmly, "There must be something we can do. If we use frontal assault, both yours and mine will be in grave danger."

"What would Shorty or Terrorcreep do in this problem?" Aquastroke hummed thoughtfully, "They always think and plan by knowing your enemies. And knowing Maul, he won't honor his deal and kill us before we get the chance. Unless, we turn it against them..." She gasped in realization, "Maybe we can."

Knew what Aquastroke has said, Twilight Sparkle smiled, "Yeah. We can work this." She turned to her allies, "Okay, this is how it goes."

Twilight Sparkle explained about the plans she and Aquastroke has, especially what capabilities Demon Changelings have and anticipated their movements and plans. Ice Mystic Ponies nodded firmly about it. The plan could work...





At the warehouse, both Rarity and Royal Solflare were stuck together, with sticky goo wrapping and tying them up. They both groaned and struggled of getting out of it. And at the same time, they saw an egg stood before them. Its top opened in four as it revealed a strange creature slowly moving and unwrapping itself like coming out from the skin.

"Oh dear. What the hell is that?!" Rarity asked in concern.

Royal Solflare groaned, "I don't want to find out. We need to get out of here now!"

"Try as you might, ladies," Maul said amusingly as he and Queen Chrysalis entered the scene. He chuckled a bit while looking at the egg, "The Changeling Parasite will find and stop you by its incredible speed and hunger for your pretty stomach. Once you get caught again, it will put itself inside you to your stomach."

The creature slowly emerged and jumped out. It revealed to be a strange worm-like with fangs. It then sniffed as it was looking for something. It turned and glared at Rarity and Royal Solflare.

Maul smirked darkly while looking at Rarity, "And that's where the magic begins, ugly mule."

Rarity groaned in disgust before spitted at Maul's face, "Go to hell, demon! And that's for calling me 'ugly mule', you ugly son of bitch!"

Maul screeched in anger at Rarity before he was held back. Queen Chrysalis chuckled amusingly, "My, my, I don't recall you being feisty and fighter especially you complained and whined like a dramatic brat. I'm impressed."

Rarity snarled at Queen Chrysalis, "Oh believe me. I'm more than just a pretty lady. And I refused to let you go near to Twilight. Over my dead body!" She yelped, "What was I thinking?! I can't die! Too many things to accomplish! How cruel the fate is!"

Royal Solflare groaned, "Wow. No wonder my mother complained about Equestria's Mares being weak..."

"It doesn't matter. I'll get what I want." Maul said amusingly. He turned to Changeling Parasite, "Go and mate with her, pretty boy!"

Changeling Parasite screeched wildly as it slithered and climbed all the way to Rarity's face. It hissed slyly while looking at her. This make her uneasily and scared. It then screeched wildly while she screamed in fear. It jumped into her mouth while she muffled, choked and struggled fearfully and frantically in spitting the parasite. She can't let it get to her stomach to form a newly born Demon Changeling.

Changeling Parasite continued attacking and trying to get inside Rarity, who resisted and spitting it out. Two Changelings watched the scene amusingly while Royal Solflare was in shock and disgust of the scene. After some big struggle with Changeling Parasite, Rarity managed to spit it out. She then fired her magic in blasting it to pieces.

Rarity panted and coughed heavily while spitted some blood, "That's disgusting!"

"So, you've escape. Big deal! More to come!" Maul said amusingly. He turned and found a Demon Changeling Scout came to him, "What is it?"

"They're here," Demon Changeling Scout reported.

Maul smirked, "Good! Bring them out and be ready for it."

Rarity and Royal Solflare gasped in concern. They feared that Maul was willing to get what he wants now. They got removed from the sticky goo while escorted by Demon Changelings. All of them were heading and meeting with Twilight Sparkle and her friends.





Upon arriving to the front door, the Changelings and their captives found something unexpectedness - Ice Mystic Ponies were standing before them, along with Twilight Sparkle trapped as ice statue while Aquastroke and Icy were gagged and inside the cage. While holding the Icing Skated Blades, Frozen Sage stood before her enemies while her three generals stood close to her.

"Chrysalis?!" Aquastroke and Icy asked in concern and shock.

"No..." Rarity said in concern while looking at Twilight Sparkle trapped inside the ice statue, "How could they?!"

Royal Solflare hissed, "How could you?!"

"I do what I must. And of course, I hated this mare so much," Frozen Sage said firmly. She turned and glared at Maul, "Let them go now! I'll give you what you want!"

"Don't worry. I'll give them back to you now. Now my demands," Maul said amusingly.

Rarity and Royal Solflare gasped, "Don't do it! He's-!"

Queen Chrysalis quickly silenced her captives by magic in holding their mouths tight. As ordered, Frozen Sage held her generals back before marched in, along with Twilight Sparkle and Icing Skated Blades towards Maul. While glaring at the Demon Changeling Leader, she slowly passed both the weapon and Twilight Sparkle to him. He then pushed both Rarity and Royal Solflare.

"How could you?!" Rarity exclaimed in anger.

Royal Solflare groaned, "Mother, this is wrong!"

"We know what we're doing. Trust us." Frozen Sage said firmly, surprising both Rarity and Royal Solflare. She turned to Maul and Queen Chrysalis, "We are leaving now."

And just before the Ice Mystic Ponies could react, they heard some screeching and roaring. They found themselves surrounded by more Demon Changelings and even Queen Chrysalis's. Ice Mystic Ponies were in shock and angered by the trick and traps.

Maul smirked, "Whoops! Did I say you all can go?"

"And besides, better get rid of them than letting go," Queen Chrysalis said amusingly, "Too bad that your friends couldn't stop you in time."

"That's why we're prepared for this, Chrysalis!" Twilight Sparkle's voice said firmly, surprise Maul and his mother. They turned and found Twilight Sparkle stood before them. Not only her, Aquastroke and Icy got out from the cage while more of Ice Mystic Ponies arrived and surrounded the whole abandoned warehouse. She smirked amusingly, "I knew you all can't be trusted."

"How?! You were frozen!" Queen Chrysalis exclaimed in shock.

"Was I?" Twilight Sparkle asked amusingly. Queen Chrysalis was in shock yet angered. She smirked, "I put an illusion spell about me being frozen, which fool you well. So, it's over!"

"Says who?" Maul asked amusingly, "Everyone attack!"

Demon Changelings and Queen Chrysalis's screeched and hissed wildly as they all jumped and attacked Ice Mystic Ponies, who fought back fiercely and wildly. Oracle Vixen used her animal spirits to fight them off. Huntress fought while shooting her crossbow arrows at the enemies. Stormwar used her Thunder Katana for both attacking and striking her lightning attacks on them.

The Changeling Parasites joined as well - jumping and infecting into the mares. Some got caught by them while others escaped and killed the parasites and especially the eggs in time. Nevertheless, the battle rages on.

Both Twilight Sparkle and Frozen Sage were engaging with both Queen Chrysalis and Maul as they all have fierce swords fighting in attacking and blocking. Aquastroke and Icy reunited with Rarity and Royal Solflare as they were heading straight to help their friends while fiercely and determinedly fighting the enemies off.

Queen Chrysalis fired her Dark Magic at Twilight Sparkle, who sued Magic Barrier in blocking and deflecting the blasts. The Alicorn teleported and appeared behind of the Changeling Queen before firing her Unicorn Burst at her enemy. Recovered the attacks, the Changeling Queen turned and slammed her hoof punches at her nemesis's face for few times. Twilight Sparkle managed dodged down before jumped and kicked Queen Chrysalis's face and then the chest. Twilight Sparkle and Queen Chrysalis used their swords in attacking and clashing at each other fiercely for few times.

As both of them continued attacking and striking down at each other, Queen Chrysalis smirked as she spitted greenish sticky goo on Twilight Sparkle. The Alicorn struggled in getting it out on her face as the Changeling Queen was about to finish her off. Rarity came and fired her Diamond Gatling Blaster at the queen before Aquastroke launched her Hydro Canon in knocking Queen Chrysalis out. They both helped Twilight Sparkle, and even removed the goo out. The princess and her friend gave each other a warm hug.

Frozen Sage was focused on Maul, who was armed with Icing Skated Blades. He was interested to try it on her. As she was ready to fight, he screeched and charged wildly at her. He swung his blades at her, who use her shield to block and deflect the attacks, thought it has inflected a powerful damages on her for few times. She tried to take him down, but he dodged and avoided the attacks swiftly and quickly. With the help of his weapon's powers, he summoned the freezing solid water, skating, surfing and even firing the shards at her.

As Frozen Sage struggled in fighting with Maul, Royal Solflare and Icy came and joined their mother. Both of them tried to land their punches and kicks at him, who dodged and avoided them while punching and kicking them off for few times. And eventually, he fired his Icing Skated Blades in freezing them up. Three of them struggled of getting out, even though Frozen Sage and Icy were Ice Mystic Ponies.

"I love this weapon," Maul said amusingly as he aimed his weapon at three Mystic Ponies, "Get ready!"

"Back off, Maul! And leave them alone!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed firmly, "I won't let you harm the Mystic Councilpony of Ice."

"What?"

Twilight Sparkle and her friends charged and engaged with Maul, who dodged the attacks while fighting back at them by punching and kicking swiftly and fiercely, especially using the Icing Skated Blades in firing shards and attacking. He eventually frozen their bodies, leaving their heads. He approached and began licking and wrapping his tongue on Twilight Sparkle's, which she and her friends were disgusted and angered.

Three Mystic Ponies struggled of getting out from the frozen ice. Icy was angered especially as she refused to let her enemies get what they want.

"Damn it! It can't end like this! It can't!" Icy snarled in anger as she glowed in yellow, "I won't let him hurt others."

As Icy screamed in anger, the Icing Skated Blades glowed as well. This surprised everyone as well. It shaken and moved around wildly, which Maul struggled of holding it. After some struggling, the Demon Changeling let it go. The weapons flew straight to Icy. It surprised everyone. Nevertheless, she used it to unfreeze everyone. They all turned and glared at Maul and Queen Chrysalis.

"You know what? Who cares about that weapon? I hate it." Maul said in annoyance. He turned and glanced at Twilight Sparkle, "We'll meet again. Get ready for mating season!"

"WHAT?!" Twilight Sparkle asked in shock before groaned, "Never!"

Maul chuckled evilly, "Never says never! See ya!"

And just before anyone could do anything, Maul threw a smoke bombs, which covered the area in black smokes and even caused others to cough heavily. As soon as the smoke dispersed, the Changelings have escaped again. But nevertheless, the Frozen Iceland is safe again.





At the dinning room, Frozen Sage threw a feast for her friends and even Twilight Sparkle. They were chatting and holding the wines up for a toast.

"Twilight Sparkle..." Frozen Sage said firmly. Twilight Sparkle looked at her. She sighed in defeat while struggled saying, "T-Thank you for saving me and my daughters." She sighed again while looking at her former enemy, "I... I... I... I am sorry for mistreating you and your family. I shouldn't have let my anger blind me to see how much love stallions and mares loved each other. Like yours to Shadow Dragon and your brother's to Cadance."

Twilight Sparkle was surprised yet suspicious. However, she smiled calmly, "You're welcome. And I'm also sorry too. That was uncalled for me after the Crystal Empire incident."

"Yes. I agreed. I think it's time we put our grudge behind us."

"Yes. It's time."

Suddenly, both Twilight Sparkle's and Rarity's cutie marks glowed and blinked brightly. Everyone awed in surprise and amazement at the scene.

"It looks like we have solved the problem," Rarity said calmly. She turned to Twilight Sparkle, "Well?"

Twilight Sparkle sighed, "I was wrong. You and Aqua were right."

Aquastroke smiled, "That's good to hear. At least, it's over."

"Yeah," Icy nodded, "But what about Icing Skated Blades? What should we do with it?"

"You keep it," Frozen Sage said calmly, which surprised everyone. She smiled, "It has chosen you because of your heart and willingness to protect us and friends, my dear. And therefore, you should keep and use it to help your friends."

Everyone nodded and chatted in agreement with Frozen Sage's reason, which makes Icy smiled happily.

"Okay." Icy said happily as she held the big bowl of salads, "Who's up for salads?"

Everyone but Twilight Sparkle and Rarity yelped in concern as they all made excused about them being full and done with food.

"What's with them again?" Twilight Sparkle asked.

Rarity shrugged, "I have no idea. But it can't be that bad."

Icy passed the salads to Twilight Sparkle and Rarity. They both took a bite on the salads. They yelped in concern and shock as their faces slowly turned to green. They quickly trotted off and headed to the bathroom. They both vomited out while screaming and panted heavily. This confused Icy while amused Mystic Ponies a lot. What was that about?

END...

Review and Suggest...

Main Casts:
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity, Ice Mystic Ponies, Demon Changelings
Christy Carlson Romano: Aquastroke
Cristina Vee: Icy
Ted Lewis: Maul
Kathleen Barr: Queen Chrysalis, Ice Mystic Ponies, Demon Changelings
Angelina Jolie: Frozen Sage

Minor Casts:
Erica Schroeder: Royal Solflare
Maria Canals Barrera: Stormwar
Amy Acker: Huntress
Gina Torress: Oracle Vixen