Twilight's horn glowed a dark purple as blue flames danced around her. The flames twisted and rose, the snow melting at her hooves the heat grew more intense. Twilight's horn grew brighter as the flames suddenly began to draw closer to her. Her horn seem to slowly pull the flames towards it before a large roar could be heard coming from the magic seeping out of Twilight's horn.
Void blinked in surprise and dove just in time as Twilight suddenly released a large ball of blue fire right at her. Void hit the ground hard and quickly looked back, seeing that if it had stayed where it was a second longer, Void would have been toast. Twilight growled; it didn't sound like her voice though. It was primal, almost a pure instinctual growl.
Void cried out in surprise as Twilight suddenly disappeared and reappeared just inches from its face. With barely any time to react, Void was only able to put up a magic shield as a Keyblade struck with enough force to blow the snow from the ground around them.
Void stared the black and red blade as it began to crack the shield. It was different from any Keyblade Twilight had before. Much different.
Chaos Ripper... Chaos Ripper...
The words danced around in Voids mind. "Creature of the night..."
A voice spoke to Void but it was not Twilight's. Slowly, doubt and fear began to fill Voids body.
"Let me show you the true power of darkness."
"Twilight," Void spoke out loud, "Wake up! Something has gone wrong... Don't let the darkness take you!"
Void jumped back just as the shield broke apart. Twilight seemed to pause in curiosity. Tilting its head slightly like a cat suddenly noticing something that wasn't there before.
Taking a deep breath, the creature that took the form of Void began to melt away. Her body changing from that of a Shadow hybrid to that a more pony ascetic. A blue mane began to flow as Void dissipated completely.
In its place stood the Princes of the Night, Luna.
"Twilight..." Luna looked deep into Twilight's eyes, hoping to spot a familiar glow of the pony she knew all to well, but she couldn't see her. This worried her more. "Listen, I am sorry for deceiving you but I did it in hopes of drawing out your darkness. It appears I may have over steps my bounds. I think something has gone wrong!"
The Shadow Twilight tilted its head even more before chuckling, "She's not here at the moment. But I can take a message."
Luna jumped back in surprise as Twilight brought her Keyblade down, quick enough to cause the air around her to blow the snow away in front of her and create a small crater of dirt.
Luna fired a blast of magic in Twilight's direction who casually blocked it with her Keyblade. Luna felt heat rising from below her and dove as black fire suddenly shot past. "Where did...?"
Luna glanced down and saw a black hole forming under her. She move just in time to see another fire ball of purple magic shoot up from it. She took off, flying away as more began to spawn around her. "Twilight, fight back! Twilight!"
She is gone. You lost the moment you stepped this far in. Now prepare to take the consequences.
Luna dove back down as a beam nearly struck her. Luna dove behind a rock, she quickly put a hoof over her heart and called out, not just with her voice but her whole being. "Twilight. I need you... Twilight!"
***
"Twlight... Twilight!"
Twilight opened her eyes. She was floating in darkness. "What... Who?"
Sleep... Let me handle things. It long over due for me to take over anyways.
Twilight attempted to turn to the voice only to find that she could not move. She began to struggle, "Hey, what is going on? Who are you?"
I am you. The better part anyways.
Twilight shook her head, "No... I'm me."
I'm me she says. Its not just you anymore. You lost the right the moment you picked up that Keyblade.
Twilight twisted her head, trying in vain to find something to lock on to. Her eyes only tracking darkness. "So what are you?"
You really can't tell? You are practically swimming inside me.
Twilight did her best not to gag. She stuck out her tongue instead, "That's kind of gross." She glanced around for a moment. "So... You are my darkness. That thing that Luna was talking about?"
Oh hey, so we do have brain. Congrats. Yes, I am your darkness. Only took you a few weeks long to realize it. Yet your puny mind barely seems to realize that I have been watching you this entire time.
Twilight rolled her eyes, "You may be me but I don't think I like your... Er... Our attitude."
You aren't very good at listening. How am I supposed to act around you when you only call for me when things get hairy?
There was a long pause as if the darkness was waiting for an answer but Twilight had none to give. So the voice continued.
I guess if I am control I will have to get used to your back seat driving. Ugh, you win some you lose some.
"I'm not too keen on you taking full control... But I will admit I've seen the power of what you can do. I am not an idiot. I know you are the stronger one... But what exactly is going on outside?"
Right... Suppose its only fair I let you see out the window.
Twilight felt her body drift onto a floor. She couldn't see it but felt that it was there. A light emerged and opened a hole through the darkness in front of her. There, she could see through her own eyes. She was surrounded by snow and the castle stood nearby. There was no sign of Void... She was fighting Luna...
"Hey what gives? Why are we fighting Luna?!"
The Dark Twilight seemed to sneer. She tricked us. There was no Void. Only Luna. I am going to teach her a lesson about lying and forcing me out like this!
Twilight shook her head, "No! Stop. Give me back control! I don't care if she did trick us. Luna is my friend. I am going to lecture her to no end about this later, but I refuse to hurt her!"
You want back control?! Fine... But you must prove one thing to me first.
Twilight was about to ask what when the floor suddenly turned visible. It was a stain glass circle with the image her on one side, laying down with her Keyblade at her side while on the other, it looked like a darker version of her was laying down with a much more twisted looking Keyblade resting at its side.
Agiam suddenly appeared and Twilight caught it with her magic. There was a dark portal like thing suddenly in front of her and from it, stepped a darker color version of herself. She had yellow eyes and seemed to have a dark purple aura. She held a red and black Keyblade in her magical grasp.
"Luna wanted me to connect with you. To allow you to use my power. Well, I don't think you are strong enough to handle what I have to offer... But go ahead. Prove me wrong. Defeat me and not only will I give you back control, I will also let you use some of my power."
The Dark Twilight lunged and Twilight blocked the incoming strike with her Keyblade. "But if you lose, you are to remain here... Understood?"
Twilight gritted her teeth and jumped back, "Fine... But I won't lose. I have to win. Not just for Luna but my friends sake to. I will conquer the darkness, then we can get started on saving EVERYPONY!"
Twilight concentrated and felt a bit of fire rile up with her. She grinned and released a massive ball of fire right at Dark Twilight.
Dark Twilight rolled her eyes and casually blasted her own ball of purple and black fire. It completely consumed the red ball and kept going. Twilight cried out in surprise and dove out of the way just in time to miss getting scorched.
Did you forget? I am more powerful than anything you've held before. Not even your rage form could do much to stop me. I hold so much power, that I could dwarf anything you throw at me. Just give up, you lost before this fight even began.
Twilight charged forward and swung her Keyblade. Dark Twilight caught it with hers. "I don't care. I have friends waiting for me. I won't let them down!" Twilight pushed with everything she had.
The Dark Twilight casually pushed Twilight off of her. She swung forward and pushed Twilight back, striking her mid section and sending her flying across the platform. Twilight let out a small gasp as she hit the ground hard. She slid for a few feet before come to a stop. After taking a moment to catch her breath, she slowly rose back up again.
"I may not... Have your power..."
Twilight seems to glow slightly as a silhouette appeared behind her. "But I do have a power you don't have!"
"You of all ponies should know, I have power. The power of my friends!"
"Rainbow Dash!" An image of Rainbow Dash appeared and shot towards the Dark Twilight, pushing her back slightly.
"Fluttershy" An image of Fluttershy appeared and flew into Dark Twilight who could only grunt as her image pushed her back further.
"Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Applejack!"
All three appeared and shoved Dark Twilight back even more. "Ah..." Dark Twilight winced, trying to shake off their blows. "That is powerful, sure." She grinned, "But it won't be enough!"
Twilight smiled and shook her head, "That is where you are wrong, because my power doesn't end there."
More images began to form behind Twilight. "I also have the power of those I have met along the way. The new friends I had made."
"Dinky Hooves, Derpy Whooves, Nyx, Littlepip, Scootaloo..."
More images appeared and forced Dark Twilight to the point where her hooves were mere inches from the edge. "And even those who I have lost..."
An image of a pony in a hood appeared and swung is Keyblade down, knocking Dark Twilight's Keyblade from her grasp. He turned and gave Twilight a quick nod of a final farewell before disappearing.
Dark Twilight stood there, gasping for breath. Twilight shook her head, "Sorry... Me... But this is it."
Dark Twilight sneered."No! You may have some power, but it won't be enough. It will NEVER be enough!" Though it may not be apparent to Dark Twilight, Twilight could see that her darkness was at the end of her rope.
Twilight put a hoof over her heart and an image of Luna appeared. Her massive form towered over Dark Twilight.
Twilight's Darkness took a step back in terror and lost her footing. She cried out and tumbled over the edge, screaming all the way until her voice could no longer be heard.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh
Luna turned and gave Twilight a knowing look. She disappeared, leaving Twilight all alone.
I see... So it seems I, like many before you, have underestimated you.
Twilight looked up, not even the least bit surprised to be hearing Dark Twilight in her head again. "I am who I am, because of them. So... What do you say you let me show you what I can do from here on out."
Ugh... Fine... I'll lend you my power... NOT ALL OF IT THOUGH! I am still unsure about this. But you did beat me so clearly you are at this point in time, the stronger of us. So here. Just call on me when you need me alright? Just don't over do it. Remember, its not just you in your heart anymore. I can only give so much and I am not sure you are ready to handle the full package, alright? Deal?
Twilight smiled and put a hoof over her heart. "Deal."
The dark world around her faded and soon, Twilight could feel herself starting to feel the cold wind on her back.
***
Luna stood in the deep snow and waited. She had felt her heart being called out to so she knew something was up. Twilight had stopped fighting and was just standing there. Luna stood in front of Twilight, waiting to see what would happen. Twilight's eyes stared at nothing, seemingly lost in her own mind. Suddenly, a light poured from her. Only to be consumed as a darkness exploded outwards. Twilight's form became shrouded for a moment, only for something new to casually walk out from the dark cloud.
Twilight now had yellow eyes, but just her irises were yellow and glowing. She was now dark purple with bat like wings on her back. A new Keyblade was being held in her magical grasp. It looked like a bat wing with bits of white wings doted around it.
Way To Dawn
Way To Dawn
Way To Dawn
Luna took a step forward. "Twilight? Are you alright?"
Twilight blinked and smiled, "Fine... A bit tired though... Sorry that took so long."
Luna rushed forward and threw her hooves around Twilight, bringing her in for a close hug. "I'm so sorry. I promise to never do something like that to you ever again. I was a afraid I may have lost you for a moment there."
Twilight gasped in shock but calmed down and returned the hug. "Its OK, both she and I have managed to come together. My darkness is now a part of me and I plan to use her power going forward. Not force it but work along side it. I think she will be more happier that way."
Luna nodded, "Very good... Love the wings by the way."
Twilight blinked and stretched out her wings slightly. "Oh, this is interesting. They actually feel attached and I can actually feel these. Whoa."
Twilight gave her new bat like wings a quick flap. They felt like a part of her body, unlike her flame wings that just seemed to sit on her, these felt like they were attached to her body like another appendage.
Luna brought Twilight closer, "I'll give you some proper flying lessons later but for now... I think we could both use a rest."
Twilight yawned as her form melted away leaving a bareback normal looking Twilight. "Agreed... Agreed."
It was not long before Luna was teleporting them back inside the castle. Celestia's room became the designated spot due to its roaring fire.
Twilight had to admit, it felt nostalgic, snuggling up next to the fire. Luna was surprisingly warm. After everything that had happened, Twilight was glad to be at peace again. Her next adventure far from her mind as she drifted off to sleep. Luna making sure to keep her close under her wing as she too drifted off.