//------------------------------// // Chapter 8: Conflict in the Schoolgrounds // Story: Jedi Knight In Equestria // by Thomlight Sparkle 1 //------------------------------// Sunday had passed by, and the Crusaders were improving brightly on Lightsaber combat, as they were scoring many hits at apples thrown at them. And what was more, Sturider then got to show each crusader the Lightsaber combat forms he chosen for them. Apple Bloom was a true natural for Ataru, as Sweetie Belle became so skilled in Soresu it was like she knew it before she was taught it. Scootaloo on the other hand had a bit of trouble getting the lingo of Djem So/Shien. She had the Shien variant figured out by Djem So was a little harder than she realized. But while she wanted to give up, she refused to and just keep going. The four had paused in their training when Twilight showed and brought Sturider a letter from the Princess requesting him to accompany her to Canterlot in a few days so they could meet. And what was more, the Crusaders were allowed to join him, which the 3 fillies were happily leaping to that. Twilight then stayed to watch how the training worked, as she took notes. To say the least, Twilight was more than impressed with how the training worked, it brought back memories of where the Princess taught her many magic skills. But this was more advanced since there were Laser Swords involved in it of course. And she took a real liking to R3-X3, never in her life had she seen someone quite impressive before. As she decided to try and study his Binary language so she could better understand him. Then when Monday rolled in, Sturider tagged along with the Crusaders to the school which he was greeted warmly by the other fillies and colts, as well as Cheerilee (except Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon). As they all took a fascination to his droid. Just before the bell rang, Sturider spoke to Cheerilee about the threat Diamond and Silver had thrown to him and the Crusaders and he request for Rax to sit in the shadows to keep watch. After being introduced to him, Cheerliee allowed Rax to stay, as long as he didn't interrupt the class, which the Droid assured her he wouldn't. As the school time went by, Rax watched over the Crusaders and the 2 bullies, just waiting for something to happen. Luckily, nothing did happen, and nothing had happened at recess or lunch either. However, what the Crusaders or anyone else didn't know was Sturider had given the Crusaders' Lightsabers to Rax, who had hidden them in a compartment in his head. To be honest, Sturider had a feeling the Crusaders would need their Lightsabers at some point, which is why he hid them in Rax. But Tuesday rolled by, followed by Wednesday, and still, nothing happened. The Crusaders figured that Diamond and Silver just gave up, but Sturider wasn't convinced. As Sturider stayed in his shuttle often tinkering with various things or cleaning his Blaster. And even surveyed the damage on his ship as he took notes of how he would fix it. Then a little later in the afternoon, he went to his quarters on the shuttle and began to meditate, as he did he slowly began to get a thought in his head. In the thought, Stu was viewing the Crusaders in their school playground, walking towards the table while chatting to themselves when they were tripped by Diamond Tiara. But then the thought moved forward ahead where he saw Scootaloo dueling against someone. But what stood out in the duel was a black-bladed Lightsaber. It was his Darksaber! Sturider's eyes shot open as he snapped out of his meditation. He then rethought what he saw, someone at the Ponyville School was gonna duel the Crusaders with his Darksaber! But who was it? Why did they take it? He had a lot of questions roll through his head but then he calmed down and then got up. "Well, I may now know that my Darksaber will be at the schoolhouse. But I must try and figure out who has it. For the Crusaders' good. I better contact Rax and let him know about it." Sturider said to himself as he went to his work table to grab his comlink. Rax was rolling along the lunchroom watching all the fillies and colts eating their lunches, as he constantly looked to and fro at the Crusaders sitting at one table while the 2 bullies sat at an other, talking to themselves as Diamond looked to have a devious smirk on her face. That didn't look like a good sign. But as he turned back towards the Crusaders, he then notice one of the Colts looking at them, but it seemed he was looking at Sweetie Belle the most. Rax then stopped as he took a good look at the colt. He had a brown coat, with dark orange and tan hair. He had some red-yellow amber eyes. And he wore a shirt with a picture of some odd-looking, blocky figure on it, colored green. But what was really odd was the colt's beanie hat. It had a propeller-thing on the top that continued spinning as if it was motorized or something. Rax had seen some strange outfits and accessories in his time with his master, but this took the cake. But as he inspected the colt, he then noticed that the colt was looking towards Sweetie Belle with a look that almost looked like the same kind of look that Master Skywalker gave to Senator Amidala. He didn't know the look's full meaning but it seemed to be a look of affection, but he couldn't really tell, since he was droid. He would have to bring it up to his Master some time. "Rax! Come in." Said, Sturider on the droid's own com. Rax then beeped in response. "I just had a vision. And it showed the Crusaders dueling against someone with my Darksaber." Rax then whistled in alarm. "I'm not sure if this is likely true, but keep a sharp eye out. And report to me if anything goes on." Rax then beeped and whistled in agreement as he continue to roll around the lunchroom watching for anything out of the ordinary. Later after lunch, Rax rolled out of the schoolhouse as the foals were later all coming out of the building. But as Rax was rolling towards the fence, he stopped as he heard someone fall to the ground. As he then turned his head back and saw the Crusaders piled up on each other as the 2 bullies then walked out the door laughing rudely. "Still tripping over yourselves, blank flanks?" said Silver Spoon smugly. "Only when you 2 jerks make us!" snapped Scootaloo as she eyed the 2 bullies with venom in her eyes. "So, what are you planning this time? If it involves wedgies or depantsing us, I swear you'll pay for it!" Scootaloo added as she rubbed her fists. "No, I have a different idea of how to put you losers in your place," said Diamond Tiara as she then reached into her purse and then to the Crusaders' shock as well as Rax's own; she then pulled out Sturider's Darksaber! As she then felt it, trying to find the igniter switch. "Where's the "on" button on this thing?" "Hey! It's Sturider's Darksaber!" exclaimed Sweetie Belle with a slight squeal in her voice. "You?! You 2 dumb jerks were the ones who stole Stu's Darksaber?!" exclaimed Scootaloo in shock and anger. "Oh, that's what it's called?" said Diamond Tiara slightly surprised. "I just thought it was just another laser sword, but black colored. Oh well, I was intending to use it prove to everyone that I was better than that Jedi since this "Darksaber" had a black blade, but I can use it to put you losers in your place! By proving I'm better at using a Laser sword than you!" "Oh, and to use it make your pants and skirts drop to add a cherry on top," added Silver Spoon. "Are ya' crazy?! Yer' gonna hurt somepony! That ain't no metal sword yer' usin'! stated Apple Bloom. "Oh can it, Apple Blank! I'm putting you 3 in your places right now!" snapped Diamond Tiara with deep hatred in her voice as she then put both her hands on the saber's hilt, feeling it until she finally hit the ignite switch, which the Darksaber then screeched as it's blade come outward. "Ah-ha! That's it!" Diamond then charges the Crusaders and swung at them, intend to strike on their skirt, shorts, and overall straps. "Watch out!" shouted Sweetie Belle as she shoved her friends to the side just missing the blade as it cut off a small part of the bottom of her dress just at the bottom helm, just missing her tail. Rax then quickly turned his whole body to face the Crusaders as an opening in his head then opened up as the hilt of Scootaloo's Lightsaber then slowly stuck out. As he whistled to the Crusaders. When the 3 looked towards the droid, Rax then launched their Lightsabers right out of his head, as the hilts flew in the air, the Crusaders each extended a hand and caught their respective saber, and just as Diamond charged towards them again, the 3 ignited their sabers at the last second as Sweetie Belle then blocked the next swing from Diamond Tiara with her own saber. "At last, something I think I'm gonna enjoy doing with you," said Diamond Tiara with a devious smirk as she held the Darksaber upward, as the Crusaders then stood in their opening stances of each respective Lightsaber combat form. Apple Bloom stood with a balanced two-handed guard: holding her lightsaber vertically with both palms, on the right side. Sweetie Belle stood back on her left hoof, and held the blade back in a one-handed grip, angled forwards with the blade arm held parallel, her off-hand held up in a challenge.  Scootaloo held her lightsaber above her head, angled back and down at an approximately forty-five-degree angle. "Really? You're start a duel with some weird stances? Lameo!" Diamond then charged again swinging the Darksaber at the 3 as Sweetie Belle blocked the shot, as Apple Bloom then started delivering fast strikes with her own saber as Diamond struggled to block each one., Before she kicked Apple Bloom in the shin, but then Scootaloo blocked the next shot Diamond started to throw at Apple Bloom as they held in a blade lock, as the 2 sabers crackled and screeched against each other. Rax couldn't stand to let his Master's Padawans end up being taken down as he then activated his internal com, trying to contact his master. Stuirder was currently in the field on Sweet Apple Acres, meditating as several rocks, a few sticks, and even some old, bruised apples were floating around him. But then they all dropped as Sturider's eyes shot open to the sound of his com-link going off. "Sturider here. What's up, Rax?" said Sturider as he turned on the com to talk into. As Rax then beeped and whistled frantically on the other end. "Whoa there, calm down. Just take a moment to relax, and tell me what is going on." Rax then slowly beeped and whistled. "What? The Bullies? Engaged the Crusaders in the playground? With my Darksaber?! Oh man, I'm on my way!" exclaimed Sturider as he then got to his feet and raced for his shuttle. As he ran inside he hit a switch as another door on the floor opened up, and then on a small hydraulic lift came a Undicur-class jumpspeeder, which he wasted no time hopping onto, as he then got it started. "Don't worry, girls!" Sturider said as he then took off out of his shuttle and sped towards the direction of the town. "I'm on my way!" Back at the school the Crusaders were still dueling Diamond Tiara as Sweetie Belle continue to block each shot she tried to hit her with. As the other foals in the playground were now watching the duel going on, but they stood at a safe distance to avoid getting hit by one of the sabers. As Diamond then was about to deliver another swing at Sweetie Belle, she then pushed Diamond back with a Force push. Which gave Apple Bloom the chance to race in and start delivering her own saber strikes at Diamond, as said filly managed to block each shot thrown at her, but was starting to get overwhelmed at the fast moves and strikes. As she then tripped over a rock, but as Apple Bloom paused briefly, Diamond scooped up some dirt and threw it into Apple Bloom's face, blinding her. And as Diamond then got up and swung the saber towards Bloom's overall straps, Scootaloo jumped in and kicked Diamond down. "Oh, you're gonna pay for that, you flightless do-do!" snarled Diamond Tiara as she got back up, but Scootaloo then raced in and start delivering fast Lightsaber strikes and swings of her at Diamond, as Diamond struggled to block them as she then slipped under one saber swing as she threw her own. As the 2 then paused as a small bit of Diamond's mane then fell off, as a small piece of hair fell from Scootaloo's own. Diamond Tiara stood surprised for a moment before she looked back at Scootaloo with fury in her eyes. "YOU RUINED MY PERFECTLY, GROOMED MANE!! NOW I'M REALLY MAD!!" she shouted as Diamond Tiara then charged again as Scootaloo spun her Lightsaber and let out a battle cry as she then leaped forward and clashed her saber with the Darksaber again as Diamond Tiara snarled. But then Scootaloo looked down at Diamond's legs and found an opening to strike. As she then lifted her right hoof and delivered a strong kick to Diamond Tiara's right shin, as the said filly yelled in pain before Scootaloo then gave a Force Push, which sent Tiara sliding back a few inches away. "Come on! We need to do this together!" stated Sweetie Belle as she and Apple Bloom rushed to Scoots' sides and then they all gave a Force Push together which was strong enough to send Diamond Tiara flying back, as she flew into the same tree Sturider shot at the other day, as she slammed into the trunk. She then landed on her flank as the Darksaber fell from her grip, blade extinguishing. As it landed a few inches from Diamond Tiara's side. "Diamond, Ah' always knew you wer' a true bully. But this is a new low fer' you! Ah' mean stealin' a Lightsaber from a Jedi we just meet?! And then tryin' to strike us with it?! Don't ya' care about anyone but yourself?!" exclaimed Apple Bloom as the Crusaders extinguished their Lightsabers. "You had no right to take Sturider's Darksaber! It does not belong to you!" stated Sweetie Belle, as she had a squeal at the last part of her sentence. "Yeah! I wanted to use it and thanks to you, I lost my chance! I really wanna strike you down right now! But I will not, since I'm learning to be a Jedi. But I swear you'll pay the next time you try this again!" snapped Scootaloo with a stamp of her hoof. "Oh come on, you 3 losers don't deserve to be Jedi! Me and Silver should be the ones being trained, not you! We're both a lot better than you 3 combined! And this Darksaber is mine now!" snapped Diamond as she then went to grab the said saber but then it went flying off the ground and into the hand of a very upset Struider. "Actually, it belongs to me, young one," said Sturider with a calm, stern voice as he stood next to the fence. As Diamond Tiara then gulped just as Cheerliee walked outside. "What's going on here?" Asked Cheerliee with crossed arms. Looking at her students who said nothing. "Well? Is anyone going to explain the situation here?" "Miss Cheerilee, the Crusaders attacked me with their Lightsabers!" stated Diamond as she pointed to the 3 fillies, still holding their Lightsabers. "What?! No, we didn't!" snapped Sweetie Belle with a squeal. "Diamond Tiara attacked us!" snapped Scootaloo. "And she did by using Stu's Darksaber she stole from him!" "Don't be silly! Tiara didn't steal anything from Sturider!" said, Silver Spoon. "Then where did she get the Black Lightsaber from then?" asked the brown colt with the propeller beanie. "Black Lightsaber?" asked Cheerilee. "What Black Lightsaber?" "We didn't really see what happened in the start, but we were watching the Crusaders fighting Diamond Tiara, and she was using a Black Lightsaber." explained a light grey unicorn filly with a blonde mane. "Miss Cheerille, you gotta believe us, we didn't attack Diamond!" stated Apple Bloom. "She attacked us, usin' Stu's Darksaber! We wer' only defendin' ourselves!" Cheerliee stood in place as she looked at Diamond and Silver and then to the Crusaders as she put a hand to her chin. "This is a serious accusation girls. And I'm not sure what to believe unless you can somehow prove this." And with that said, Rax then beeped and whistled as he then turned on a holograph showing who started the fight. "I just thought it was just another laser sword, but black colored. Oh well, I was intending to use it prove to everyone that I was better than that Jedi since this "Darksaber" had a black blade, but I can use it to put you losers in your place! By proving I'm better at using a Laser sword than you!" said Diamond Tiara in the hologram "Oh, and to use it make your pants and skirts drop to add a cherry on top." added the holographic Silver Spoon. "Are ya' crazy?! Yer' gonna hurt somepony! That ain't no metal sword yer' usin'! stated the holographic Apple Bloom. "Oh can it, Apple Blank! I'm putting you 3 in your places right now!" snapped the holographic Diamond Tiara as she then ignited the Darksaber and charged. "Watch out!" shouted the holographic Sweetie Belle as she shoved her friends to the side as the Holograph then switched off. As Cheerliee stood shocked at this while Diamond and Silver could only look in dumbfounded faces and then began to sweat in fear as Cheerliee turned to them with an upset look on her face. "Girls, I am very disappointed in you! It's bad enough with all those times you bullied the Crusaders and other fillies and colts in this school. But I will not tolerate any student in my school attacking others with a dangerous weapon!" snapped Cheerilee. "You could've gotten somepony killed with that stunt! And on top of that, we welcome Mr. Thom here into our community and this is how you respond? With thievery and defiance!?" added Cheerliee as Diamond and Silver could only stand in fear at their teacher. "You 2 are banned from recess and on detention for a week! March into the classroom!" said, Cheerliee as Diamond and Silver looked at the Crusaders with a look of hate before they walked into the schoolhouse. "And I'm going to have to call your parents about this!" added Cheerliee as the 2 bullies then gulped in fear. As Cheerliee turned to the Crusaders, "Well girls, while I don't allow such things like this in my school you 3 are off the hook this time since you were only defending yourselves. But I'm going to need you 3 to stay after school so you can help explain your side of the story". "Yes, Miss Cheerliee." said the Crusaders in unison. Then Cheerliee walked over to Sturider with an apologetic look. "Mr. Thom, I apologize for this trouble." "No need to apologize, M'am. I can totally understand the situation." said Sturider with a understanding look. "and if you need me to stick around after school, I'd be fine with that." "Thank you, Mr. Thom. And now if you'll excuse me. I have some phonecalls to make." said Cheerliee as she walked back into the Schoolhouse as Sturider then put his Darksaber onto his belt in the special leather loop he made for it. Just as the Crusaders walked up to him. "So, how was your first duel girls?" "It was kinda fun!" said Scootaloo. "But I'm glad it wasn't a serious duel." "Yeah! But I'm rather curious, how did you get here so fast?" asked Sweetie Belle. "I used my speeder to get here," answered Sturider as he then turned to let the Crusaders look at his speeder. "Wow! That is some fancy ride ya' got ther'!" said Apple Bloom with her eyes wide open in awe. "It kinda resembles my scooter!" said Scootaloo. "Except without wheels." 'It is kinda like a scooter, but it hovers instead of using wheels. Which allows it to go really fast." explained Sturider. "That sounds really cool!" exclaimed Scootaloo. "Can we see how fast it goes?!" "We can do that after we resolve the conflict, for now we must concentrate on the task at hand," said Sturider. "Yes, Master." said the Crusaders in unison. Shortly after school had finished, Sturider and the Crusaders were currently in the schoolhouse along with Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon, along with 4 older equines. The First couple consisted of a Male Earth Pony stallion with a tan coat and a slicked back, black mane, whom wore a business suit with a dark red necktie that had a dollar symbol on it. This was Filthy Rich, father of Diamond Tiara. And seated next to him was a female earth pony mare, whom had a pink coat and purple mane. Who was wearing a golden necklace on her neck along with a fancy, blue dress and golden belt. This was Spoiled Rich, Diamond Tiara's mother. And the other couple consisted of a male Earth pony stallion with a dark gray coat and light blue mane styled with gel, whom wore a business suit of his own and a blue bow tie, and was even donning a black, bowler hat. This was Bowler Top, Silver Spoon's father. While seating next to him was an Earth Pony Mare, with a platinum coat and a silver mane, whom was wearing a golden and bronze-colored dress, as well as a pearl necklace and small, blue cobalt glasses resting on her muzzle. This was Golden Jeweler, Silver Spoon's mother. As the four older ponies sat down as listened to Cheerliee explaining the situation, Diamond and Silver could only seat while sweating nervously as the Crusaders were a little worried themselves (even after they gave their side of the story) while Sturider sat with an emotionless expression on his face and Rax sat next to his Master. "So, you're saying that our daughter was trying to strike the Crusaders with a black-colored laser sword she stole from this man in the room?" asked Spoiled Rich with a confused look on her face as she indicated Sturider. "Believe me, I know it sounds ridiculous but this man can prove it," said Cheerliee. "Not to be rude, Miss Cheerilee, but I kinda find this hard to believe," said Filthy Rich. " I know you've told us about how my daughter has caused Trouble to the Crusaders before but this is completely unusual." "I have to agree with Rich on this one. I mean "Laser-swords?" "Black colored light"? added Golden Jeweler. "I've seen many unique things in my whole life but those 2 things don't sound like a real thing if you ask me. Plus, the only color that light cannot shine is black, everypony knows that." "Well, Mr. Thom can show you his laser-swords if you want," said Cheerliee, to which all four nodded, as Cheerliee turned to Sturider whom got off his seat and walked over. "I can tell you Miss Cheerilee is telling the truth," said Sturider as he unclipped his 2 main Lightsabers and ignited them, as the four older ponies eyes grew wide with wonder. "Bless me! I've never seen anything like this before!" exclaimed Bowler Top. "And I thought what that crazy Discord did to our town was unusual, but this takes the cake here!" "Hmph, I can now understand this whole Laser-sword business, but 2 blue Laser-swords are not enough to prove the actions of my daughter," stated Spoiled Rich. "I mean, do you have this "Black one" on you now?" "I do ma'am," said Sturider as he extinguished his main Lightsabers and then he drew his Darksaber and ignited it, which surprised the 4 older ponies so much that Spoiled Rich and Golden Jeweler nearly fell from their chairs in surprise. "And my droid can prove that your daughter was using it to try and strike the Crusaders." Added, Sturider as Rax rolled over to his side as he extinguished the Darksaber's blade. "Oh please! How do you expect that rolling trashcan to prove our daughter was using that black laser sword?" asked Spoiled Rich with a scoff. Which Rax bleeped in angry offense as he turned on the holographic clip of Diamond Tiara trying to strike the Crusaders. When the clip ended, the 4 older ponies looked to their daughters with a disappointed scowl. "Diamond Dazzle Tiara, I am very disappointed in you!" stated Filthy Rich as he walked over to his daughter who only could look up in fear. "It was bad enough with how you treated Apple Bloom and her friends the previous times, but this is not gonna to be put off lightly!" "I should say so!" stated Spoiled Rich as she stomped over. "You know the rules of School! No dangerous weapons are allowed on school grounds! Do you realize what this means for me since you defied that rule?! I may have to pay a fine to the school board for this!" "But... But mommy, you're always telling me to try and show how important I can be to everypony else!" stated Diamond Tiara trying to defend herself. "Yes, but using a laser-sword on school grounds and trying to strike your classmates with it is not what I had in mind!" stated Spoiled Rich. "And what's worse, you stole it from an individual who just arrived here! No one, and I mean no one steals anything from anypony in our family!" "I thought we had raised you better than this!" stated Filthy Rich. "What were you thinking?!" "But daddy, that Jedi wouldn't train us to be Jedi! And he's training those blank flanks to be Jedi! That should be me and Silver Spoon being trained, not them!" snapped Diamond Tiara. "That Jedi probably had a very good reason to decline training you, and further more. You should've come to us and asked us before you decided to ask him to train you," said Spoiled Rich. "And after this stunt you pulled, you can forget about us allowing you to be trained by him! I will not allow any daughter of mine to even handle a laser-sword no matter what color it is!" "Young lady, for this action at school today and for stealing a weapon from this individual, you're grounded for a month!" stated Filthy Rich. "Yes, Daddy," said Diamond Tiara in defeat. "As for you, young lady. You are just as guilty as Diamond is!" stated Golden Jeweler to Silver Spoon. "Yes, even if you didn't use that laser-sword to try and strike the Crusaders, can't you see how being in this whole scheme only made it worse?" said Bowler Top. "Yes, Daddy," said Silver Spoon. "And further more, even if you had come to talk to me and daddy about training with this Jedi, we would not allow it!" stated Golden Jeweler. "It's clear these laser-swords he uses are only to be handled by individuals that can use them responsibly. And after pulling this stunt with Diamond, it's clear you are not responsible enough!" "Silver Spoon, you're grounded for a month, young lady," stated Bowler Top. "And I'll be giving you plenty of chores around the house to do while you're grounded," added Golden Jeweler. "Yes, Mommy. Yes, Daddy," said Silver Spoon in defeat as well. "Now, you 2 march yourselves to the door and wait for us!" stated Filthy Rich as said fillies walked out of the room, but not before giving Sturider and the Crusaders a sharp glare as they walked out, as Filthy Rich then come up to Sturider. "Sir, I gravely apologize for my daughter's behavior to you." "As do I." added Spoiled Rich. "I know I can be a little too stern with my daughter when I want her to prove she is important as us, but I never would've thought she stoop to stealing a weapon from an individual who just came to Ponyville and using it to strike down her classmates." "And I speak for both me and my husband, on this matter," said Golden Jeweler. "I will speak to my daughter about this matter when we get back home. but I apologize for the trouble my daughter has given you and the Crusaders, sir." "Not to worry there," said Sturider with an understanding grin. "The important thing is, no one got hurt in the end," Sturider added as all four ponies nodded. "Also, I welcome you to Ponyville, sir. I hope things will be just fine for you here," said Bowler Top, shaking Sturider's hand. "And if our daughters do cause anymore grief to you, don't hesitate to let us know," said Spoiled Rich. "Of course, ma'am. But now I bid thee, "good day to you", said Sturider with a slight bow as he, the Crusaders, and Rax left the building. ----------- "Boy, Ah'm glad we got outta ther' with no trouble!" said Apple Bloom. "Yeah, I was worried we'd get in trouble for this!" said Sweetie Belle. "Well it seems the Force was on your side today, girls," said Sturider. "So, now that this is over with, can you show us how fast your speeder goes now?" asked Scootaloo with a gleam in her eye. "I don't see why not," said Sturider, as they walked over to his speeder as Rax hopped into his spot on the speeder. As Scootaloo then rolled over her scooter and wagon and hooked it onto the back of the speeder. "Ready girls?" asked Sturider as he stepped onto his speeder and looked back to the Crusaders were had already hopped onto Scootaloo's scooter and wagon, now wearing their helmets. "Ready!" said the Crusaders in unison. As Sturider then revved up his speeder and then with a whoosh they were off. As the speeder sped onward through the town, the Crusaders all whopped and cheered in glee. "This is awesome!" shouted Scootaloo. "This is a lot faster than moving under my own power!" Sturider could only grin widely as he listened to the Crusaders enjoying the ride, and now that he had his Darksaber back, he could let Scootaloo use it like she wanted to. But deep down he felt a little sorry for Diamond and Silver, but he assured himself that maybe they would see the light at some point.