At Ponyville Town; Mane Six, Dragon Strike Force and Freedom Frights were armed and readied with their weapons and blasters. They were assisted and helped by the Royal Guards, Mystic Army and Metal Ponies. All of them were aiming at their targets - Lelouch and Celtic.
"It's over now," Shadow Dragon said firmly, "This is where it ends, Chaos Herald!"
"Yeah. You won't get away this time," Twilight said angrily.
"Is that so?" Lelouch asked amusingly before laughed out loud before turned and looked at Shiroi, who looked worry and feared. He smirked beneath his mask, "Well done, Shiroi!"
Everyone was confused and shocked by Lelouch's claim. They all turned and looked at Shiroi, who remained calm yet nervous and scared.
"Shiroi, what's he talking about?" Lance asked in concern. Shiroi remained silent. He asked, "Shiroi, what the hell is he talking about?!"
Shiroi gulped and stuttered, "Lance, I..."
"Oh, she hasn't told you, has she?" Lelouch asked amusingly. He turned and looked at Celtic, "Honey, would you do the honors?"
Celtic smirked as her horn glowed darkly, "With pleasure."
And just before anyone could react, Celtic fired her magical blast at Shiroi. Everyone was in shock and worried as they quickly went and check on her at once.
"Shiroi!" Lance shouted in concern.
Shiroi yelped and groaned in pain as her body began mutated, with the sound of static. She transformed into her true form - Kasai Songbird. Everyone gasped in shock and concern while glaring at her. Lance was in deep shock and confusion.
Kasai looked at her body as she realized her magic disguise has been dispelled. And now she has to face her former friends.
"Hey, you're that pony from the cruise!" Jade exclaimed in concern.
"What the hell?!" Shadow Dragon said in shock and concern.
Twilight shook her head in shock, "I don't believe it!"
Everyone chatted and muttered in anger and shock about Kasai. The whole world slowly darkened while leaving the spotlight on her.
Fluttershy sobbed tearfully while glaring at Kasai, "I thought you were our friend!"
Fluttershy faded away before Kasai shouted and pleaded, "Wait, please! I didn't mean to..."
"Ugh! I can't believe you and us were friends! Lying witch!" Boomer snapped before faded, "I'm outta here!"
Rob sighed before faded, "I should've seen this coming."
"I am Grunt!" Grunt snarled before disappeared.
Metalgear narrowed his crimson eyes before faded, "It's like they always say: Never trust the wolf in sheep's clothing."
"No! Guys! Wait!" Kasai shouted in concern.
All of her friends and ponies shouted and exclaimed in anger before disappeared, "Traitor! Bitch! You don't belong here! Go away, monster! Get lost! I don't want to see you! I though we were friends! Heartless! Backstabbing! Not one of us! Demon! Demon! Weirdo!"
Kasai screamed in pain and despair while covering her ears. She dropped to the ground hard before cried tearfully. She looked up and found Lance stood before her while showing his heartbroken eyes with tears.
"Please, Lance..." Kasai pleaded.
"No, I understand everything. You lied to me all this time." Lance snapped in anger.
Kasai hissed in pain, "Yes I did, but I can explain."
"Forget it. I don't wanna hear anymore. It's over for us." Lance remarked darkly.
Kasai gasped before screamed for him but Lance disappeared into dark. She then cried and sobbed tearfully. Both Lelouch and Celtic approached her from behind.
"See where lying can get you, Kasai?" Celtic asked amusingly.
Lelouch nodded, "Indeed. You don't belong to those mortals. They will never accept and love you again. You belong to us. You are, after all, descendants to Demon Ponies, my dear."
Kasai grunted before screamed in pain and tears, "Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"
"Nooooooooooooooooooo!"
She gasped as she gotten out from her bed. She panted heavily before breathed calmly and slowly. She realized that it was just a dream. She sighed in relief.
She turned and looked at the mirror, which shown Shiroi's image. She approached to it before touching the reflective surface. She sighed as she transformed back to her original form: Kasai. And at the same time, she was crying tearfully and painfully.
"What am I gonna do?" Kasai asked fearfully before looked at the mirror, "I can't keep this up anymore. I can't do it anymore. I can't... I can't..."
Red Arsenal has arrived and entered the Castle of Friendship. He was then greeted by Lance, who shown serious and concern looks, which only he knew and understand it. Lance led Red Arsenal to his bedroom. His best friend, Steel, was inside there as well.
Lance locked his room's door while turning the lights to dim. Three of them gathered around as they began their conversation. And it is very serious and troubling as well...
"Okay, Red; what's up with this secrecy?" Steel asked curiously and confused before snickered amusingly, "Afraid to say I'm the best and better than you? Coz I still am the best!"
"Very funny. You're still a loser. I'm still the best." Red Arsenal remarked dryly. Steel groaned in annoyance to hear it. He sighed as he turned and looked at Lance, "Anyway you know what has been going on, don't you, Lance?"
Lance hummed in concern before sighed, "Yeah, I do..." Red remained calm and firm while Steel looked confuse. He asked, "But are you sure, Red?"
"No doubt of it. And we have to find and stop her." Red Arsenal said firmly.
Lance hissed, "I still can't believe that she's been here for a long time."
"Believe it or not. It's the truth. She's been gathering information and plans for her master. And you know we can't let it happen."
"Yeah. I guess you're right about it."
Steel groaned in annoyance, "Would somepony tell me what the heck is going on? Why are we whispering?"
"We have a spy in our midst." Red answered dryly, surprising Steel. He continued, "And we know who she is..."
"Kasai Songbird..." Lance answered in concern.
"Kasai Songbird? You mean the bad chick that helped Lelouch to get the Gluto's Statue, and the one who saved your ass from Dark Xing?" Steel asked in surprise. Lance nodded firmly. He whistled, "Lance, you really know how to attract babes."
"Hey! Cut that out! I already have the girl," Lance snapped annoyingly yet amusingly before nudged his best friend. He smirked, "At least, I've got a girl while you are a girl, Revy Lagoon..."
Steel scoffed, "Oh! Try to be funny, huh?"
"Knock it off! This is serious!" Red Arsenal snapped in anger before sighed, "We need to find and stop her before she could do some serious damages to Equestria and Mystic Realm."
"Okay, Red. But there's one problem," Steel said calmly and firmly, "How on earth are we gonna find her?! She could be anywhere or anyone."
Red Arsenal nodded, "True. But Kasai can't be anypony, she has to be somepony we're very close to. And that way, she can access to our library or base for information, plans or even setting up her master's plans. I believed she has to be one of our friends."
"Seriously?"
"Yes. We must investigate all of them now. We have to catch Kasai now!"
"That's stupid, you know that?!"
"You've got a better idea, hot shot?"
"We could try to set a trap for her," Steel suggested amusingly and proudly, "We just need a bait to get her attention and then we trapped her. Not bad for a genius."
"Trap? Not bad. Genius? Hardly. Problem. How and what attract her attention?"
"Uh..."
"Nopony knows, genius! We don't know what she's really after?! So, the trap is pointless."
"At least, I'd never think that one of our friends is Kasai Songbird! I trust and believe in my friends."
"Are you really that dense and idiot?" Red Arsenal asked in annoyance before scoffed, "I'd never understand how you can be a good fighter or even you can be trusted."
"What was that?!" Steel demanded in anger.
Steel and Red Arsenal groaned in anger as they were about to pick a fight. Lance quickly come in-between them while pushing them aside.
"Guys, chill," Lance commanded. Red and Steel looked at him. He sighed, "Look, if we do either of those plans, we could make Kasai or her boss more alert and set a trap on us instead. And the only way we can find out of who Kasai is that we talk to ponies."
"You're kidding me..." Red and Steel said in annoyance.
"Well, at least, it's better than yours." Lance said firmly, "Either way, we should get started now. We should tell others about it, so they can be alert and be ready for her or Lelouch. And trust me, we're gonna end their spy game."
Red and Steel were still doubtful of Lance's plans, but they knew he has the points about Kasai Songbird. They reluctantly decided to go with his now. They nodded firmly. Lance smiled as he and his best friends left the bedroom.
Lance and his friends headed off to inform their friends and let them know about Kasai Songbird. And hopefully, they can stop her spying for good...
At Sweet Apple Acres, Apple Bloom was happily and proudly painting her family's barn. Her five friends have arrived to the barn. And they even brought the box as well. However, despite learning to use her Magic Sense to follow the direction, Alyson often take the wrong turn. This annoyed her friend to help her to follow the right direction.
"Hey, Apple Bloom! Rarity's reorganizing her shop, and look what she found!" Sweetie Belle said happily as she put down the box. She opened it and revealed some familiar items and props. She squealed happily, "Old costumes from the talent show!"
Scootaloo nodded happily, "We thought they'd come in handy in case we ever help a pony put on a play or need to make a quick escape disguised as clowns."
"Cool!" Jade said happily as she put an inspector's dress on her. She meowed happily, "I loved this one. It makes me like Saber."
"I don't think you're like inspector. Plus, he doesn't wear it like Rarity," Alyson said while rolled her eyes. Everyone looked at her. She sighed, "I'm blind..."
"Oh! Right..." Cutie Mark Crusaders said in realization.
"I'm still not use to it," Scootaloo said uneasily.
Jade nodded, "Yeah, me too."
"And also, I need to tell you guys something," Nyx said in concern. Everyone looked at her. She spoke, "My big brother asked us that we should keep our eyes for the look out on a spy."
"A spy?! Who?!" Cutie Mark Crusaders asked in surprise and concern.
"Kasai Songbird," Nyx answered in concern. Her friends looked confuse and uncertain. She continued, "One of Lelouch's Minions. Don't know much about her. But she's been spying on us and gathering the information for her boss, quite a lot of time."
"Wow. That sounds really bad," Apple Bloom said in concern, "This will be bad for my big sister and others."
"We can't let it happen," Scootaloo said firmly before sobbed tearfully and proudly, "I just got adopted into Rainbow Dash's family! I don't wanna lose them!"
"Keep your eyes out for anything," Nyx said firmly, "If we spot something wrong, we shout for help."
Cutie Mark Crusaders nodded, "Right!"
Suddenly, Cutie Mark Crusaders heard some humming like someone was singing. And it was coming from the apple orchard. They headed to the area, where they found Big Mac doing some apple-bucking and putting the barrels on wagon while singing happily and harmonically especially it's 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' song.
Jade whistle, "Wow. What's with the big guy?"
Nyx hummed while looking at Big Mac, "Is your big brother alright?"
Apple Bloom shrugged, "No idea. He's been like this since couple of weeks ago."
"You'd think he's hiding something?" Scootaloo asked curiously.
"Who knows... Who knows..." Sweetie Belle said in concern.
Big Mac has finished his apple bucking. He then brought the barrels of apples to the barn. After he has put down the barrels, he then approached to the mirror, where he whistled while combed his mane happily.
As he exited the barn, Big Mac was greeted by Cutie Mark Crusaders.
"Hey, Big Mac. You seem happy," Apple Bloom said happily, "Did something happen to you."
"Eeyup," Big Mac sighed happily before laughed happily and red blush, "Eeyup..."
"Really? So, what is it?" Scootaloo asked hopefully. Big Mac shook his head. She sighed, "No? And you're not gonna tell us why?"
"You'd think we might embarrass you again?" Sweetie Belle asked in concern. Big Mac nodded firmly. She hissed, "Come on, Big Mac. We won't do that again. Honest. And truthfully. So, can you tell us about it?"
Big Mac hummed before shook his head, "Nnope."
"Well, at least, you're gonna tell us where you're off to," Jade asked amusingly. Big Mac snorted a bit. She sighed, "Seriously..."
Nyx and Alyson gave some thoughts about it before smirked of the idea. Alyson spoke, "Okay, we understand. We'll leave you alone."
Cutie Mark Crusaders and Big Mac looked surprise and confuse as they looked oddly at Nyx and Alyson.
Nyx nodded, "Yeah. We wouldn't want to embarrass you again. And we promise not to bother or even tried to spy on you again."
Though he was suspicious and concern, Big Mac couldn't help but smile in relief and happy that two of Cutie Mark Crusaders understand him. He nodded happily as he headed off. Cutie Mark Crusaders turned and glared at Nyx and Alyson.
"Are you crazy?! What were you thinking?!" Scootaloo demanded in anger.
Jade nodded in agreement, "Yeah. Apple Bloom's brother is hiding something. Did you all see the way he was acting?"
"Yeah. He totally blushed," Sweetie Belle said in agreement, "That means something did happen to him! Or maybe someone else..."
"Well, whoever it is, we're gonna find out now," Nyx said amusingly, surprising her friends. They all looked at her oddly. She continued, "Eeyup. That's the idea."
Alyson giggled a bit, "Yeah. We only lied to Big Mac. He's gonna lead us to whoever or whatever got him blushed about."
"Oh! I get it," Apple Bloom said in realization before giggled, "That was quite cunning. Let's do it."
Cutie Mark Crusaders giggled amusingly and happily as they all headed off and followed Big Mac. They're about to find out of how and why he's been acting strangely.
While they were following Big Mac, Cutie Mark Crusaders hid behind walls, wagons and various objects as they were avoiding him detecting and spotting him. But so far, he hasn't stop as he continued walking and singing happily.
Upon reaching his destination, Big Mac stopped before the door. Cutie Mark Crusaders have arrived and hid behind the bushes. They poked their heads out to take a peek. He knocked it gently. He then waited for the pony to come out. Thus, she did it. And to their surprise and shock, they all couldn't believe in their eyes.
Scootaloo gasped, "No way..."
"I don't believe it..." Sweetie Belle said in shock.
Nyx nodded, "All this time... The pony Big Mac acted strangely was because of her..."
"Cheerilee..." Apple Bloom said in shock.
Cutie Mark Crusaders continued spying on Big Mac, who was talking to Cheerilee at the Ponyville Schoolhouse. They all seemed to be happy and warm up to each other since their 'first date' during Hearts and Hooves Day.
"Big Mac, welcome back," Cheerilee said gently, "It's nice to see you again. And thank you for delivering the apples to me. They're kinda sweet and juicy as usual."
Big Mac smiled and blushed, "Eeyup."
"So, did you like my chocolate? I got it from Sugar Belle and Party Favor. She said they're the best. And I have to admit they do taste the best."
"Eeyup."
"Hey, do you think you have the time to teach me about how to sing at the best high notes as you and Rarity have?" Cheerilee smiled before nudged at Big Mac's shoulder a bit, "And who knows? I might join the Pony Tones."
Big Mac laughed a bit before lovely looked and smiled at Cheerilee, "Eeyup. Can do."
"Oh, Big Mac. You're the best. It's one of the reasons why I loved the Apples especially you. All of you are honest and humble."
"Eeyup. You're the best, kindest and smartest teacher my little sister could have. Thank you for helping her and her friends."
Cheerilee blushed, "Oh, you're the best, Big Mac. Thank you."
Big Mac smiled, "Eeyup."
The Cutie Mark Crusaders couldn't believe in their own eyes and ears. They have never seen Big Mac and Cheerilee talked nicely and happily to each other a lot.
"Can somepony tell me what's going on?" Alyson demanded in annoyance. Her friends looked at her oddly. She sighed, "I'm still blind!"
"Sorry! Still trying to get used to it," Jade apologized.
"Wow." Sweetie Belle said in shock while looking at Big Mac and Cheerilee, "I didn't know that Big Mac and Cheerilee were getting closer than before.
Scootaloo nodded, "Yeah..." She gasped before looked at her friends, "You don't think..."
"I think it is. Big Mac and Miss Cheerilee... They... They... They-!" Apple Bloom stuttered in shock and exciting, "They really do like each other!"
Nyx yelped as she closed Apple Bloom's mouth, "Apple Bloom! Shush! You wanna get us into troubles?!"
"Sorry! I'm just so happy that they're together again!" Apple Bloom exclaimed happily.
"Or not..." Scootaloo said in concern as she and her friends spotted Big Mac left the Ponyville Schoolhouse while Cheerilee closed the door at once. She hissed, "What are we gonna do now?!"
Sweetie Belle nodded in concern, "Yeah. Those two deserve each other. They can't just keep visiting like they're just friends."
Nyx hummed thoughtfully before smiled, "I think I know what we can do..."
Red Arsenal and Steel went and informed the rest of their teammates about their plans. Lance went to find and talk with Shiroi, who was now at Hayburger Restaurant for lunch. He also joined it as well since he was hungry as well.
After they both got their hayburgers set with hoof-chips, both Lance and Shiroi were now at the table for eating and discussion.
"So, what brings you here?" Shiroi asked in surprise, "Not that I mind you to join me for our date lunch."
Taking a big bite on his hayburger, Lance sighed, "Yeah. I need to tell you something. Something very big deal."
"Wait. What?! You mean you're breaking up with me?!"
"What?! No! Not like that! Something important and terrible that only our team can handle it."
"Oh. I see. Sorry about that. So, what is it?" Shiroi asked curiously. Lance explained to her about his friends and his concerns over the spy. She gave the shock and worried looks before asked, "You mean..."
Lance sighed and nodded in agreement, "Yeah. But we don't know where she's hiding or what kind of pony she's pretending to be. We have to find and stop her before she did some serious damages."
Shiroi gulped nervously, "When you do find her, what will you do?"
"Truthfully, we just want to stop her. That's all," Lance admitted in concern before sighed, "But knowing my guys, they rather get rid of her for good. And you know how nasty Red, Steel, Boomer and Metalgear do with their enemies."
Shiroi looked nervously and worried before laughed, "I see. That would be crazy and brutal especially Red Arsenal."
Lance noticed Shiroi's looks, "Are you okay, Shiroi? You've been acting a bit of... weird?"
"Weird?! Did you call me 'weirdo'?!" Shiroi snapped in anger at Lance, who was shocked and concerned. He wasn't alone, the ponies has the same reaction. She continued, "And you know what thing I really and really hate the most is ponies like you all call me 'weirdo'! I hate it all because of my stupid power!"
Shiroi panted heavily and angrily before looking at her boyfriend's and ponies' concerns and confused looks. Her anger slowly softened and turned into worried and scared looks.
"I... I..." Shiroi said in guilty tone.
"Shiroi, I didn't mean to upset you," Lance said in concern, "I'm so sorry."
"No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't take an anger out of you. I really shouldn't have. I just don't like that word because of my powers."
"I see. Well, you're not the only pony, who felt that way."
"W-What? You?! You're kidding me? You're being weird?!"
"Yeah. Trust me. Happens 500 years ago, I also got issue with my powers and being an immortal pony. I also hate being called 'freak'. But I was lucky that my mom helped me out of my problems. I got it under control."
"Wow. Really?"
"Yeah. Maybe Twilight can help you with that problem. After all, she's the Princess of Magic and a good teacher for teaching Starlight and Sunset."
Shiroi hummed thoughtfully before realized and smiled happily, "You know what? You're right. I could ask her. And maybe keep an eye out on Kasai. Thanks."
"Hey, what are friends for. Plus, you're my girl," Lance said proudly before nuzzled her head gently. He smiled, "So, I'll see you later. Need to check on other guys now. See ya."
Shiroi nodded happily. After finishing up his lunch, Lance got up and headed off to check on his friends. She sighed happily. Lance is really a good friend and boyfriend for giving her a good advice about getting a better teacher to teach her control or remove her powers - Twilight.
Her friends have been treating her nicely and warmly ever since Shiroi has moved to Ponyville Town for performing and fulfilling her mission to her master. She now began questioning and doubting him now. Lelouch has been delaying her from fulfilling her wish for almost 10 years. She decided to change her decision.
As Shiroi took the sip of her soda, she looked down to get another bite but yelped in concern. She was looking at Celtic and a grayish Earth Pony with green and red eyes that have demonic serpentine irises, dark black spiky mane and tail, and his cutie mark is black mask with blue circle vision. She spitted the drinks on his face.
"You?! What are you doing here?!" Shiroi asked in anger.
"We need to talk about your loyalties," Lelouch said dryly and darkly. She gulped in concern. He continued, "Having second thoughts of joining their sides? I hope that is an act."
"What do you care about it?" Shiroi asked in annoyance before took a huge bite on hayburger. She muttered and mumbled in anger, "It's not like you're worried about me like I'm sort of a daughter to you. And it's not an act!"
"We are, dear Kasai," Celtic said amusingly, making Shiroi annoyed and angered. She smirked, "And we're concern that you're in the wrong crowd."
Lelouch laughed a bit, "Indeed. We 'love' you so much, dear."
"Save it, 'mom' and 'dad'," Shiroi said dryly and angrily, "Whatever you want, I am done with it. I'm not going to do another stupid mission again especially when you asked me to kill my boyfriend and his family!"
"How do you expect we complete my mission?" Lelouch asked dryly "My brethren needs him for this mission. To reawaken Yami and his true powers, his loved ones must be sacrificed. And I need you to accomplish it."
"Well, I am not going to do it again," Shiroi said angrily, "In fact, why don't you do it yourself? You're very powerful enough to beat him and kill them!"
Lelouch snarled, "I tried, fool. But the problem is that Black Alpha is waiting for me, ever since the attack on Crystal Empire and the cruise. And if I were to succeed the mission, I need you to do so!"
"I said I'm done with it," Shiroi said dryly, "In fact, I've already make my decision."
"Don't tell me that you decided to tell them the truth?" Celtic asked dryly. Shiroi nodded firmly. She scoffed, "Fool. Truth hurts a lot."
"Well, I rather do something good than living in a lie or even want to hurt them!" Shiroi snarled dryly, "I've had it!"
"If you do tell them the truth, then do you really think they can help you?" Lelouch asked dryly and darkly. Shiroi looked confuse and uncertain. He continued, "You need a reminder of what those ponies have done to you..."
Celtic nodded in agreement, "Yes. Those ponies from your old hometown did nothing but hurting and insulting you, instead of helping you! And in the end, it was because of them. They caused you to unleashed a terrifying and destructive power that destroy it. So, do you truly think you have the chance with an orphanage?"
Shiroi looked worry and uneasy of what Celtic has said. She then recalled of her painful traumatic past - 10 years ago.
Shiroi was an orphan, abandoned by her own parents and left at orphanage. At that place, she was being mistreated and bullied by other orphans for too many times because of her powers and difference from them. One day, they pushed and bullied her too much that caused her to unleash demonic power that has destroyed the orphanage. She was cried in tears of fear and pain of ponies mistreating her a lot. Lelouch and Celtic came before her as they offered and allowed her to join them.
"Only I can help you. You know that." Lelouch asked darkly. Shiroi remained silent. He smirked, "Good, Kasai... It is time you make the choosing."
Shiroi hissed, "Must I, Lord Lelouch?"
"Yes. You must. It's time for your final trial..." Lelouch said darkly and dryly, "Compete your mission now."
Cutie Mark Crusaders discussed of how they can help and get both Big Mac and Cheerilee get together as couples than just friends. They all nodded happily as they split up and talked with two ponies about it. Nyx, Apple Bloom and Jade went after Big Mac while the rest checked on Cheerilee.
Big Mac was on his way back to Sweet Apple Acres. Nyx and her two friends managed to catch up with him. As they were standing by his side, they noticed his eyes looked very happy with hearts-shape pupils. They can tell that he really got crush on Cheerilee. Unknown to anyone, they were being spied by a little frog from the alley.
"Hey, Big Mac, how are you? Doing fine?" Nyx asked cruiously.
Big Mac smiled and nodded, "Eeyup."
"Yeah. Did something magical happen to you?" Jade asked in teasing tone.
Big Mac nodded again, "Eeyup."
Apple Bloom sighed, "I'm gonna ask you a very personal question, and I want you to answer honestly." Big Mac stopped as he turned and looked at her, "Do you... have a crush on... Cheerilee?"
As three fillies were waiting, Big Mac gave sigh before smiled, "Eeyup..."
Three Cutie Mark Crusaders gasped in shock as Apple Bloom cheered and squealed happily, "This is so excitin'! My big brother has his very first crush!" She hopped and bounced around her older brother while cheering, "My brother has a crush! My brother has a crush! My brother has a crush!"
"Wow... That's something..." Jade said in amazement, "But you're sure the love potion isn't affecting him? Or is he trying to pull our hooves?"
Big Mac shook his head, "Nnope."
"Wow... You really do have a crush on her," Nyx said in surprise but stopped in realization, "Did Cheerilee know about this?"
Big Mac sighed and blushed in embarrassment, "Nnope."
"Aw... But you visited her for almost everyday!" Nyx said in disappointment, "Both of you must have known about loving each other so much! Can't just be ignorance or unaware about it!"
Apple Bloom nodded in agreement, "Yeah! You've gotta tell her!"
Big Mac sighed, "Even if I did, I don't think she'll pick me, not after what happen last time."
"Right... That date wasn't the best," Jade said in concern.
"Yeah... Sorry about that," Apple Bloom said in regret tone. She sighed, "But don't worry, we're gonna help you."
Big Mac gasped before exclaimed in anger, "No love potion!"
Apple Bloom, Nyx and Jade laughed happily, making Big Mac confused and concerned about it.
"Don't worry, Big Mac. We're not pulling the same trick again," Nyx said nervously yet amusingly before hissed in pain and concern, "My mom make me write down on chalkboard about 'I'd Never Ever Use the Potion Again' for almost 100s, with my bare mouth. That was disgusting."
Apple Bloom nodded, "Yeah. But don't worry, we've got this."
"Uh-oh..." Big Mac said in concern and feared.
Inside the Ponyville Schoolhouse, Cheerilee hummed happily like she was singing a song as she was rubbing off the chalks from the board. She then heard the door was knocked. She approached and opened it now. She found Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo and Alyson, who was staring at the bottom, before her head lifted up to face their teacher.
"Oh! Hey, girls! What brings you all here?" Cheerilee asked in surprise.
"Can we talk in private like inside?" Sweetie Belle asked hopefully. Cheerilee, uncertain and confused, allowed her and her friends in. She asked, "Now, this might sounds very personal. And we hope that you don't get mad at us again."
"Oh, Sweetie Belle. Now why would I do that?" Cheerilee asked curiously.
"Because we know you've got a crush on Big McIntosh?" Scootaloo asked uneasily, "And we wanna help you get a date with him."
"You what?!" Cheerilee asked in shock while blushed in embarrassment. She yelped before covered her face, "Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! Whatever ideas you've got, I don't wanna your help now especially the love potion!"
"Say what?" Alyson asked in confusion, "Did you do something stupid again?"
"It's a long story," Scootaloo said in concern and uneasy. She sighed, "Anyway, we're not doing that stunt again. Promised."
"Yeah. We're gonna help you get a date with Big Mac," Sweetie Belle said happily, "Apple Bloom and others are doing the same thing with him too."
Cheerilee hummed in concern, "I don't know. I still don't like it..."
"But do you really and really love him?" Sweetie Belle asked curiously. Cheerilee, was uncertain and embarrassed about it, nodded nervously. She smiled, "Then, you have to trust us. And this time, no more love potion. Just a good date between you and Big Mac. And we promised not to ruin it."
Cheerilee, still reluctant and uneasy about it, sighed, "Fine. But no more silly tricks again."
"YEAH!" Three Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered wildly and happily.
Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo and Alyson chatting and discussing with Cheerilee about the date with Big Mac. Unknown to them, the same frog from Big Mac's is also spying on them as well. He smirked amusingly as it quickly hopped off at once.
At the Dark Forest, the little demonic frog hopped and returned to the Demon Successors' Main Camp. Most of them were busy and minding their own business. The little frog arrived and entered the camp as he turned back into a familiar demon.
Gusty chuckled amusingly as he took his seat while began writing down on his book. And at the same time, he muttered and chatted to himself happily. Unknown to him, Song Wing entered the camp as she was sneaking right towards him from the back. She took a deep breathe while looking at him.
"Cut that out, Song Wing..." Gusty said dryly.
"What?!" Song Wing asked in annoyance. She groaned. She get to the front of Gusty. She asked, "How did you know I was behind of you?"
"You're my cousin, cous," Gusty said amusingly before shown dry and annoyed looks, "And I really hate your pranks. So, what do you want?"
"Just want to check on my cousin. So, what are you working on?"
"A plan to humiliate and defeat Nyx and her friends for our family's revenge!"
"Ooh! I love it. But seriously, what's the plan, genius?"
"Oh, you're gonna love this one. CMC are planning to set a perfect date for big oaf and teacher. And not to mention, I've found out something interesting of Lance's girlfriend. So, we're gonna ruin it! This will get us some payback!"
"And this works how?" Song Wing asked amusingly.
Gusty smirked, "Trust me. It will work. Love is always complicate thing especially to their brothers."
"How did you know about this?"
"What can I say? I loved studying them..."
"What am I gonna do?" Shiroi asked in concern before showing her concerned looks. She was walking down the Ponyville Street. She sighed, "I can't do this anymore. I don't want to hurt my friends anymore. But..." She then looked at her hooves before hissed in anger, "I can't stand on this stupid power anymore! I want to get rid of it!"
Shiroi then heard some commotions. She hid behind the alley's walls, where she took the peek and found Lance was meeting up with both Red Arsenal and Steel at the water fountain. She eavesdropping on their conversation.
"So, did you both tell anyone about the spy problem?" Red Arsenal asked dryly. Both Lance and Steel nodded firmly. He sighed, "Good. Kasai can't hide anymore. She'll be captured and brought to justice for good!"
Shiroi yelped in concern, "This is not good..."
"Wow, you sound tensed," Steel said in surprise.
"I am tensed," Red Arsenal said dryly and angrily, "If we don't stop her, who knew what kind of troubles and evil plans her masters have come up with. We can't let it happen!"
Steel sighed, "Right. Got the clue, buddy. So, we just keep our eyes on her, right?"
"Yes. That's the plan." Red Arsenal said firmly. He then noticed Lance's worried looks, "Is something wrong, Lance?"
"Huh?! No! It's nothing wrong! Really!" Lance said quickly and uneasily. Red Arsenal gave his serious glare at him. He sighed, "It's Shiroi. I'd never seen her so upset and angry when I called 'weird'."
Steel whistled amusingly, "Ooh... Lance..."
"Hey! Hey! Hey! So not what you're thinking!" Lance protested in annoyance, "I say 'weird' because Shiroi was kinda of off lately."
"Off?" Red Arsenal asked in shock and confusion, "What do you mean by that?"
"Well, ever since I mentioned finding Kasai," Lance explained.
Red Arsenal hummed suspiciously, "Yeah. That's something really off about her. Could she be..."
"Or maybe, it's just in your imagination," Steel remarked in amusement to both Lance and Red Arsenal. He continued, "I mean, come on, this is Shiroi we're talking about. She's friendly and nice girl we ever had. She's our friend. Plus, she's Lance's official girlfriend."
Red Arsenal groaned, "Steel, you son of bitch..."
"No. Steel's right. I shouldn't have think like that," Lance said firmly, "Shiroi is my girlfriend. And I loved her. And maybe, she's just having some bad day especially when I should be a little bit of sensitive."
"Cool!" Steel exclaimed happily, "That's the way! Stand up for your girl!"
"Honestly..." Red Arsenal said in annoyance before sighed, "But you're right. Shiroi is our friend. Nothing more, nothing less."
Eavesdropping her friends' conversation, Shiroi couldn't help but feel relief and happy to have them as her friends especially Lance being her boyfriend. At the same time, she was feeling shame and guilty about it. She sighed. She has to come in clean with them, but she has to start with Lance first since she used him to get to Shadow Dragon and accomplish her mission.
Shiroi sighed firmly as she emerged out from the alley's walls. She put a smile on her face as she was approaching to her friends.
"Hey guys!" Shiroi greeted her friends, who turned and greeted her. She smiled innocently and asked, "So, everything alright here?"
"Yeah. We're cool," Lance said happily, "You okay?"
"I'm fine. Thank you." Shiroi said happily before cleared her throat, "Say, are you free for tonight?"
"Well, yeah, I am. Twilight and dad have two weeks off to visit her parents."
"Cool! I just thought we both could have a date at the carnival. If you're okay with it?"
"I am yours, 'princess'," Lance said amusingly as he pulled Shiroi close. He gave her a passionate kiss. Departing from it, he gave a gentle smile, "Plus, I've always want to go to carnival."
Shiroi smiled, "Alright. So, I'll see you at my house."
"Oh yeah," Lance nodded happily.
Shiroi waved goodbye to her friends before headed off but not before Red Arsenal noticed her sad looks with smile. Something off with her.
Lance whistled, "So, I'll see you guys tomorrow. I've got date of destiny."
Lance hummed happily and harmonically in 'A True, True Friend' music tone as he headed off and returned to his home, leaving his two best friends behind.
Steel whistled, "Gotta love that guy. I'm so jealous of him getting a girl."
"Or unlucky..." Red Arsenal said seriously while glaring at Shiroi walking away. He spoke, "And I'd say we have found our suspect."
Steel looked surprise and confused, "Say what now?"
Both Lelouch and Celtic were at the Ponyville Town's playground swings while playing it for entertainment and fun. Still not wearing his armor, Lelouch looked up and glared at the sky. He sighed amusingly before smirked.
"Love has always complicate things, doesn't it?" Lelouch asked amusingly.
"It sure does." Celtic said in agreement, "Do you remember of how we met and fell in love especially making love for eternal?" She laughed a bit before smiled, "I actually hate your minions a lot because of their treatment to me as Mystic Pony and daughter to Yuko..."
"Yeah, I do. To my case, my beloved wife. I'd never treated you a slave since you have saved me from humiliation and assassination a lot."
"As slave, I was bound to obey and follow my master, no matter how harsh and painful it may have. Eventually I earned your trust and love for me. And to be honest, I have never expected that. A Chaos Herald fallen in love with a Mystic like me."
Celtic purred, "I'm in love and making it one with you."
Lelouch smirked, "Me neither. But I am glad that we both met and fell in love, as my prize wife. I am honored. We both shall have making love eternally. Even if you get pregnant, I will remove it and so we can continue till we die."
"It is. I enjoy it everyday and night," Celtic said amusingly and happily before cleared her throat, "And you'd think this is the right time to have her fulfilled her mission."
"Yes. It's time to see where her loyalty lies to..." Lelouch asked darkly and angrily, "Me or Yami... She must choose..."
And so, many ponies were getting ready for tonight's date at Ponyville Carnival including Lance, Shiroi, Big Mac, Cheerilee and even Cutie Mark Crusaders.
The Cutie Mark Crusaders were helping both Big Mac and Cheerilee ready for tonight. Apple Bloom helped Big Mac get a cool and better manestyle for his date. Nyx helped him to have confidence and confess his feelings to Cheerilee. Jade was in-charge of finding outfit or props to fit him such as having a bouquet of pink roses, removed his favorite horse collar, wearing white T-shirt with green apple and a black cowboy's jacket. Sweetie Belle trained Cheerilee with her singing voice to have fun with Big Mac. Scootaloo helped and taught her teacher about being a cool and tough girl. And finally, Alyson helped her be calm and romantic mare to confess her feelings to Big Mac.
Lance got himself readied for tonight's carnival such as making his mane as cool and stylish as possible, got himself a bouquet of irises and making himself clean and fresh to have a special date with his girlfriend. He headed straight to Shiroi to take her for the date.
And for Shiroi, she was looking at the mirror as she prayed and hoped that he still accepted her once she tell him the truth about herself. Hearing the doorbell, she realized that it's time. She met up with him at the door. Both of them were now heading to the carnival.
Tonight is the night they'll do it.
At the carnival, Big Mac was at its entrance, accompanied by his three little ones. And truthfully, he was nervous and worried while his whole body was sweating. He has never thought that he would have a crush on Cheerilee, who was his friend and a teacher to Apple Bloom, asking her for a date.
"You nervous, Big Mac?" Apple Bloom asked curiously.
Big Mac nodded worriedly, "I don't think I'm ready for this. Nnope."
Apple Bloom sighed, "Come on, big brother, you can do this."
"Yeah! You've dealt with apple bucking, winning the Sisterhooves Social Competition, and you seriously beating a crap out of Mei Kai!" Jade exclaimed happily and excitedly, "This is so nothing!"
Nyx nodded in agreement, "Jade's got the point. You can do it, Big Mac. Think of the date like doing your chores at the farm."
Big Mac gulped, "Eeyup."
"Oh, there you are!" The familiar gentle voice called, "And looks like I'v found you."
Big Mac and the kids turned and found something shocking and surprising them. They found Cheerilee has her mane tied with bow and worn white shirt with her cutie mark, brown cowgirl's vest, and greenish skirt with flowers, accompanied by Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo and Alyson.
Big Mac nervously stuttered, "W-W-W-Wow. B-Beautiful... Really beautiful..."
"You'd think so?" Cheerilee asked in surprise. Big Mac nodded happily. She blushed, "Oh, thank you so much. And you look so handsome, cowboy."
Big Mac blushed and laughed a bit, "Gee thanks..." He cleared his throat, "Ready for our first but real date?"
Cheerilee blinked her lovely eyes before nuzzled him gently, "I am, cowboy."
"And don't mind us," Apple Bloom said amusingly and happily, "We just keep an eye on troubles, and making sure that your date don't go sour."
Nyx nodded happily, "Yeah. You both deserve the best date."
"We do," Big Mac and Cheerilee said happily before shown their serious and angry looks, "But no love potion!"
Cutie Mark Crusaders laughed amusingly, "Don't worry, we won't."
Big Mac and Cheerilee marched into the carnival, along with Cutie Mark Crusaders entering it. Lance and Shiroi have arrived at the carnival as well.
"So, you'r ready for it, Shiroi?" Lance asked.
"I am," Shiroi said happily. And just before Lance could moved in, she spoke up, "Hey, Lance. If I told you something, would you be okay with it?"
"What brought up with this?"
"Nothing serious. Just want to know if you're okay with whatever I told you especially the mistakes I have made."
"Shiroi..." Lance asked in concern and curious. He sighed, "Look, whatever happens, I'm still with you, and so do our guys."
"Lance..." Shiroi asked in surprise, "Do you really mean it?"
"Of course, you're my girlfriend," Lance said happily, "So, forget about the problem and enjoy the game. Okay?"
Shiroi couldn't help but smiled, "Yeah. Okay..."
Lance and Shiroi headed off and entered the carnival for their fun. Unknown to them, they were being spied and watched by Red Arsenal and Steel, who were hiding behind the bushes.
"I can't believe you..." Steel snarled, "Why the heck do you want us to spy our guys on their date?!"
"Because there's something off with Shiroi." Red Arsenal said darkly and firmly, "And I intend to find out why and what the heck is going on."
Steel sighed, "And I'd think I'm gonna regret this. Lance is so gonna kill us for this."
"Like it or not," Red Arsenal said firmly, "We have to. I need to know if my suspicious is wrong about her."
"So do I," Steel said hopefully.
Red Arsenal and Steel emerged out from the bushes as they both entered the carnival. They both were spying and keep their eyes on both the couples. However, they weren't the only ones, who were spying on them. Gusty and Song Wing were in on the sky while Lelouch and Celtic were among the crowd as they were watching the events.
Both couples enjoyed their night dating at the carnival. And at the same time, they were being kept watched and spied by their friends and foes.
Big Mac and Cheerilee enjoyed some rodeo and western-themed entertainment such as eating their rodeo restaurant, playing lassoed on sheep or goats, firing their slingshot guns at the bottles, throwing the balls on the buckets, riding the cowgirl-themed adventure mansion and dancing in western style at the rodeo dance area. Cutie Mark Crusaders were keeping their eyes on them as they have to make sure nothing ruin the date.
Lance and Shiroi enjoyed their date as well. They all riding the roller-coaster and bumper cars, having fun at the spinning carnival ride, throwing baseballs at the pyramid of cans, riding the Mane Six Adventure Mansion, fun house, riding their dragon rides and dancing happily at dance arena. Unknown to them both, they were being followed and spied by Red Arsenal and Steel.
While two couples were enjoying their night date, Gusty and Song Wing used their tricks and cunning to ruin their dates such as using their wind powers to create a storm on them, creating machinery malfunction, creating terrible food, causing problems to the group or even trying to expose the identity of Shiroi. Nevertheless, both couples managed to overcome the problem, with the help of Cutie Mark Crusaders, Red Arsenal and Steel to fix date problems.
Unknown to them, Lelouch and Celtic were watching the event. The Chaos Herald of Melancholy has grown impatient with Kasai, who refused to make her move to finish her boyfriend off.
"Kasai is delaying me for too long. It looks like I have to force myself to get it done." Lelouch said darkly and angrily. He then looked down and found Gusty and Song Wing
Gusty and Song Wing were at the cornered of the carnival tent. They were both annoyed and angry that their plans are failing to ruin their date. Song Wing walked on left and right while Gusty was thinking and looking at the map.
"Tick-Tock, cousin! Do you get the idea of how we can accomplish it?!" Song Wing asked angrily.
Gusty groaned, "Unless nagging is counting, I don't see you coming up with the idea." He sighed, "I must say these couples are really intriguing and loved each other so much."
Song Wing hissed, "There must be something we can break them like making them ignorance to each other or at least hurt their feelings."
"Well, we do want that..." Gusty said in annoyance, "But question is how?"
"I can be helpful to you..." Lelouch said amusingly as he and Celtic appeared before them. He smirked, "I have the proposal for you."
Gusty and Song Wing were uncertain and suspicious about it but they knew that they already have out of option to accomplish their goals. They turned and looked at their new allies for proposal.
Big Mac and Cheerilee arrived at the restroom due to the latter need some timeout after a roller-coaster. Big Mac decided to wait outside for her. He sighed happily as he hummed happily of Fluttershy's favorite song.
Cutie Mark Crusaders were hiding behind the bushes as they awed happily and relief that two of them are together again. They then looked at each other for their discussion.
"I just can't believe that they're finally together again," Apple Bloom sighed in relief, "How would have thought that our blind date could work on them now?"
"Me too," Sweetie Belle said happily, "I'm just glad that nothing is ruin."
"Yeah. Now this is what we called 'happy ending'," Nyx said happily.
"Or not!" Scootaloo exclaimed in shock, "Look!"
Both Big Mac and Cheerilee got into a big fight and shouting at each other. They then sobbed tearfully before turned and walked away.
On top of the trees, Gusty and Song Wing saw the event.
"I can't believe it worked," Song Wing said amusingly, "Gusty, you're the frog. Working with him was brilliant. They're breaking up!"
Gusty smirked, "Yes... This is going to be juicy!"
Cutie Mark Crusaders were in shock and concern. They quickly split up and checked on the couples. Apple Bloom, Nyx and Jade went after Big mac while the rest checked on Cheerilee.
"Big Mac, what happen?!" Apple Bloom asked in concern.
"Yeah! What did you pick a fight with Cheerilee?! I thought you liked her!" Jade said in concern.
"Not anymore!" Big Mac exclaimed in anger while cried tearfully, shocking the children. He sobbed in anger, "She cheated on me! She cheated on me! She got a boyfriend from the start!"
"No... It can't be..." Nyx said in confusion and concern.
Big Mac headed off at once, leaving the rest behind.
Sweetie Belle and her friends went checked on Cheerilee, who was still crying in tears and despair. They then comforted her.
"Miss Cheerilee, why are you upset?" Sweetie Belle asked in concern.
"Please, tell us. What did Big Mac to you?" Scootaloo asked.
"He broke me... He broke me!" Cheerilee said in pain and upset, "He thinks I'm cheated on him when someone kissed me!"
"What?! Who?!" Alyson asked in concern.
"I don't know! But I'd never fall in love again!" Cheerilee cried in anger, "I'm done with dates!"
And just before Sweetie Belle and her friends could say anything, Cheerilee ran off already. They all stopped and couldn't help but sighed in upset. They then returned and regrouped with their friends, who also brought the bad news about Big Mac's anger to them as well.
"I can't believe this," Apple Bloom said in anger and upset.
"Yeah! They were so close to be together," Sweetie Belle said in disappointment, "I was sure that they both get their happy endings."
Nyx nodded, "Yeah. Who was that jerk ruined their date?!"
"I did..." The dark voice said amusingly. Cutie Mark Crusaders yelped as they turned back and found Lelouch stood before them. They gasped in fear and worry. He smirked, "That's right. I ruined their date for a friend of mine. They'd be please to deal with you for good. So, am I with my objective."
And just before they could ask, Lelouch teleported and replaced by Gusty and Song Wing. Cutie Mark Crusaders gasped in shock, "GUSTY! SONG WING!"
"In the flesh! Time to end your misery!" Gusty exclaimed amusingly as he sucked the air into his mouth, causing Cutie Mark Crusaders yelped and gasped in pain. They're losing their air. He smirked, "Die..."
Song Wing smirked, "Yes! Revenge is ours! Thank you, heartbroken couples."
Song Wing unleashed a powerful screech on her enemies. Combining both screech and sucking the air out, Cutie Mark Crusaders are slowly dying. Is this the end for them?!
And just before Song Wing and Gusty could finish their enemies off, the frog demon got kicked and slammed on the bat demon to the ground. They both groaned and grunted in pain before looked up. They found Big Mac and Cheerilee stood before them. Both ponies looked very angry.
"There is one thing that I hate the most," Big Mac said angrily, "Other than breaking our heart!"
Cheerilee snorted, "Hurting the children! Nopony hurt them while we're still around."
Gusty snarled as he was about to suck the air but has his mouth covered and blocked by a giant barrel. He then got himself punched by Big Mac. Song Wing screeched at Cheerilee, who covered her ears tightly, trying to resist the attack. She quickly put the earplugs on her ears before charged and rammed Song Wing to the walls. Both Big Mac and Cheerilee attacked relentlessly at both demons, who struggled and fought back.
As both groups continued fighting with each other, both Song Wing and Gusty were about to unleash their attacks again. Cheerilee quickly rammed the barrels, making the demons roll on them. They both landed on the hammer bell. Big Mac grabbed and slammed the sledgehammer on it, causing the demons launched up to the sky. The demons screamed in pain and wild as they were thrown straight to the Dark Forest.
Big Mac and Cheerilee went and checked on the Cutie Mark Crusaders, who slowly breathed calmly and gently. They all nodded happily, making both farmer and teacher in relief. Both of them looked at each other before sighed in concern as they owned each other something.
"I'm sorry..." Big Mac apologized in shame, "For saying that you cheated on me. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."
Cheerilee sighed, "I know, you big lug. But thanks for coming back to me and save these children. So, I can do this."
And just before Big Mac could ask anything, Cheerilee brought him close and kissed him happily and passionately. Cutie Mark Crusaders awed happily to see them being together.
"I loved happy ending..." Apple Bloom sighed, "I'm glad everything is good now."
Inside the Ferris Wheel, both Lance and Shiroi were chatting happily to each other. They both have truly enjoyed their time together especially Shiroi, who is still feel guilty and concerns about telling him the truth. However, they were still followed and spied by Red Arsenal and Steel, who were behind them.
As Shiroi looked down in concern, Lance noticed her looks and asked, "Shiroi, is everything alright? You're off again."
"No, I'm alright. I'm just happy to be with you. That's all," Shiroi said happily.
"Well. If you're happy, so do I." Lance said happily, "I'm just glad we met and dating together. You're a good friend and girlfriend."
"Thanks," Shiroi said in relief before sighed, "Lance, I don't deserve it."
"Shiroi?"
"Lance... There's something I need to tell. I should have told you long ago. I'm not the pony who you think I am."
"Shiroi, what do you-?!" Lance said in concern and confusion before gasped, "Shiroi! Your body!"
Shiroi looked at her skin, making herself gasped. Her body has not only fading but also mutating, making her screamed in pain and concern. She turned into Kasai Songbird, with greenish lines spreading across her body. She grunted as she fell down on the ground.
"What?! Kasai?!" Lance asked in shock and concern, "No way! Shiroi is Kasai?! You're Lelouch's spy?! This can't be..."
Kasai hissed in pain, "I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..."
Lance was in shock yet angered, "No..."
"You catch up pretty quick," The dark voice said amusingly with a chuckle. Lance turned to his back left. He found Lelouch and Celtic stood before him. He smirked, "We meet again, boy..."
"You?!" Lance asked in anger as he armed with Dual Blades, "What did you do to her?!"
"Teaching her a lesson..." Lelouch said amusingly, "I've poisoned her, with something you're familiar with from Demon Land especially if it's a demon frog."
"Poisonous Frog's Slime," Lance said in shock and concern. He turned and looked at Kasai, "Why?! Why did you do that to her?! She was your spy! Your friend! She could have gotten more information for you like Gluto's Statue or taken me out now!"
"She is not my friend. She is nothing but my pawn. And even I wanted her to kill you, she couldn't do it..." Lelouch said darkly and angrily, shocking and confusing Lance. He smirked, "She loved you, your family and even her own friends because of compassion and kindness, and even your love for her."
"Really?" Lance asked in surprise while looking at Kasai, "Do you mean that?"
Kasai grunted in pain, "Yes. Ponyville Town is the only home I ever have. You, Mane Six, Dragon Strike Force and even our friends are the only family I ever had."
"Cut that remark, child," Celtic said in annoyance, "We're the ones, who raised and trained you like a daughter to us."
Kasai snarled, "Well, you didn't do a good job than Fillydelphia has done to me! You both promised me to remove Demon Magic. But for damn 10 years, you did nothing about it but asked me to do your dirty work and even it means hurting innocent! I hate it."
"Foolish girl. You learn nothing again..." Lelouch said in anger as he grabbed and held Kasai up. He turned and glared at Lance, "Now, boy. Answer me this. Do you love her or hate her after what she has done to you?"
Lance was uncertain and concern while looking at Kasai, who has still poisoned, cried tearfully in despair and guilt. He has hated being 'lied' and 'betrayed' especially hurting his family and friends. He could tell that she was really shame and regret of her mistakes. Nevertheless, Kasai is still Shiroi, the very girl whom he has loved since that day. She did help, care and love him, his family and friends.
"Yes..." Lance admitted firmly, shocking and worrying Kasai. He continued, "What do you want me to do?"
"Lance, no!" Kasai shouted in concern.
Lelouch smirked as he shown the blue vial of Poisonous Frog's Slime cure, "Excellent. Fulfill what she has failed to do, Lance. She will be free and get cured."
"Don't do this, Lance! Please," Kasai exclaimed in fear, "Don't kill them for my sake!"
"I know," Lance said firmly before placed his twin swords close to his neck, "At least, this will be enough for you."
Lelouch, Celtic and Kasai were in shock of what they saw. Lance is willing to commit suicide to save her.
"No!" Kasai shouted in concern.
"Impressive," Lelouch remarked, "Killing the offspring of Yami to reawaken his inner demon for the sake of her love? You reminded me of his loyal servants before Hikari died."
"Will you honor it or not?" Lance demanded in anger.
And just before Lelouch could say anything, an arrow struck on his back. It exploded, causing him to let Kasai and vial drop. Luckily, Steel; appeared out of nowhere, grabbed the vial while firing the Blazing Chakrams at both of Lelouch and Celtic. Lance then quickly grab and drag her away from them. As they recovered, they got shot and wounded by explosive, blasters and sharped arrows.
Lelouch and Celtic grunted in pain as they still recovered from the attacks. Lance, Red Arsenal and Steel armed with their weapons for the fight.
"This again?!" Lelouch asked in annoyance, "This is so cliche to see fools came in the last minute to save your friends. And you'd think you all be enough to defeat us?! Do you know who we are?!"
"Yes, I do." Red Arsenal said firmly as he armed his Cybernetic Canon. He placed a Dragon and Pig Talismans on his weapon. It glowed brightly. He smirked, "Recognize this?"
Steel whistled, "Coz it's gonna hurt you more than it hurt us. How else we can hurt you?"
Lelouch grunted in anger, "Clever. But mark my word. Those relics won't save you because my brethren and I will grow stronger and powerful than you know it. We will return, fools..."
Lelouch and Celtic disappeared in black smokes. Lance and his team sighed in relief that they have survived the attack by Chaos Herald now. They turned and gave Kasai a drink of cure. The greenish lines slowly disappeared from her body. She sighed in relief as she opened her eyes. She then looked at her friends, who were looking at her.
"I guess I've got lot of answers to do," Kasai said in shame, "But I'm so sorry for what I've done. I'd never wanted this. I just want Demon Magic to remove."
"We know. We don't blame you," Red Arsenal said calmly, "And to be honest; Princess Twilight, Applejack and I knew you're not really Shiroi from the start."
"Seriously? When did you figure that out?" Steel asked in surprise.
Red Arsenal smirked, "Since the Labyrinth of Nightmares." Everyone was in shock and surprise. He continued, "Her nightmare matches exactly with the newspaper from 10 years ago - 'Fillydephia Orphanage got Blown Up'. Plus, your real name matches with your old profile before it got erased by Lelouch. And also, Twilight already figure that out from the moment she and Shiroi met after they get cured. Applejack can detect who's lying and telling the truth."
"Are you kidding me?!" Steel asked in annoyance before groaned, "You really pissed me off."
"Why didn't you tell anyone or even at least stop me?!" Kasai asked in anger yet confuse.
"Because I know what it feels like being different and mistreated," Red Arsenal said, "You're a nice girl, who loved and cared children like CMC. And Twilight told me to help you to know that Ponyville is your home and you have family and friends - Freedom Fighters. All of us and even ponies will understand that. And your sentence will go smooth."
"Wow. I guess you're right," Kasai said in amazement. He turned and looked at Lance, "I guess we're done now, isn't it?"
"Well, I'm ticked off of what you have done," Lance said a bit of angry. Kasai looked down in shame. He gave her a passionate hug, "But I still love you, Shiroi. And I meant it."
Kasai sighed as she hugged Lance, "Thank you, Lance. You're the best. And also, you can call me 'Kasai' since Shiroi is just my alias."
"I know that, Shiroi," Lance teased, annoying Kasai. He kissed her lips passionately and happily. She was confused. He smiled, "You're still Shiroi to us."
"He's right, Shiroi." Steel teased.
"Indeed, it is, Shiroi," Red Arsenal joked, "Shiroi will always be Shiroi, as they said. You can be Kasai when you're serious to fight."
Kasai couldn't help but giggle, "I guess you're right. Thanks guys..."
"So, what were you guys doing here?" Lance asked amusingly, scaring Red Arsenal and Steel. He asked, "Are you spying on me because you're worried about me or asking my date advice?"
Red Arsenal and Steel gave uneasy looks and worried. The latter spoke, "I told you this is bad idea."
"Shut up," Red Arsenal snapped in anger.
Lance smirked, "Kidding."
Everyone smirked as they all laughed happily and wildly about Lance's jokes. Kasai smiled happily as she was relieved that some ponies are still accepting her, despite the dark past she has and her former allegiance to Chaos Herald of Melancholy.
END...
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Main Casts:
Jesse McCartney: Lance Justicestrike
Hayden Panettiere: Shiroi Bai/Kasai Songbird
Kira Tozer: Nyx
Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom
Claire Corlett: Sweetie Belle
Madeleine Peter: Scootaloo
Cherami Leigh: Jade Adventure
Alyson Stoner: Alyson Joy
Peter New: Big McIntosh
Nicole Oliver: Cheerilee
Minor Casts:
Crispin Freeman: Red Arsenal
Quinton Flynn: Steel Blaze
Todd Haberkorn: Lelouch Skarr
Kate Higgins: Celtic
Charlie Schlatter: Gusty
Cree Summer: Song Wing
Cameo:
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon
Andrea Libman: Fluttershy
Ben Diskin: Boomer
Rob Paulsen: Rob
Vin Diesel: Grunt
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