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// Episode 10: A Royal Problem 
// Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 3 
// by Shadow Master 
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At the Castle of Friendship, Twilight was gasping in shock yet strained. She was looking at the Cutie Map, where both Sunset's and Starlight's Cutie Marks floating and rotating around the Canterlot Castle. For the first time, Cutie Map has chosen her students for friendship mission, and it usually chosen one of her friends to do so since Mane Six were Wielders of Elements of Harmony.

Shadow Dragon was there as he too was in shock and surprise. He closed his girlfriend's mouth. Starlight and Sunset arrived at the scene as both of them were excited and happy about it.

"I know! I can't believe it either!" Starlight exclaimed excitedly, "The map has never called me before!"

"Me neither..." Sunset said in shock and concern, "I'd never thought that the map would call for me when I'm not a pony."

"Maybe... Maybe there's something I'm missing about Cutie Map's purpose," Shadow Dragon said thoughtfully, "Clearly, it's not just about summoning the chosen ones to do with the mission. It could have chosen someone worthy or fit enough to complete their mission."

Shadow Dragon noticed Twilight's still shocked before opening her jaws. He sighed, "Twilight, close your mouth before you let Maul licked on yours again. You know I don't like bugs infesting you."

Twilight yelped before babbled and shook her head wildly. Shadow Dragon smirked while both of her students were annoyed and worried to see her fall for the trick again.

"Thank you for snapping me out, even though what you say is disgusting," Twilight said in annoyance. She sighed before looked at the Cutie Map, "Well, it's that and the fact that you're being called to the royal palace! I mean, what in Equestria could be going on there?!"

And just before Shadow Dragon could say anything, Twilight turned to her students as she asked fearfully and worriedly, "You want me to come with you?! No. I shouldn't. The map just called you for a reason, right? Heh. Though maybe it's a mistake. Not because of you! Because it's never called just one of us before." She chuckled nervously.

Sunset gulped, "Okay. Now I'm worried."

Starlight nodded, "Tell me about it."

"Don't worry. For all we know, it's something small." Twilight said calmly, "Like maybe the cooks are fighting over who has the best butternut squash soup. Or the royal hairdressers are fighting over a comb."

"Could be Royal Sisters and Azure are at throats again," Shadow Dragon said suspiciously, "Three of them always fight with each other a lot."

"No! That's just crazy! Lord Azure, Luna and Celestia would never fight." Twilight snapped in shock and worried. She gulped before looked at the Cutie Map, "Again."

Shadow Dragon sighed, "Well, we'll never know. Let's just leave that mission to Starlight and Sunset while we and our friends-" He turned and looked at six Cutie Marks and even his were rotating and floating on an island, which sets in-between Dragon Land and Black Skull Island. He continued, "-have to deal with ours especially when we're being invited by Canter Zoom himself."

"Canter Zoom? As in the movie director?" Sunset asked in surprise.

"Yeah, that's him. And also, he's the founder and CEO for Stardust Film," Twilight added in, "I wonder why he invited us for, especially you, Tailtech and Dragoking?"

"Well, we'd never know the problem, unless we're there," Starlight said firmly, "So, let's move it then."

Twilight and Shadow Dragon were still uncertain, though they have to agree with Starlight for one thing. They have the mission to accomplish. Mane Six and Shadow Dragon headed to an island that is close to Black Skull Island while Starlight and Sunset moved to Canterlot Castle.





Starlight and Sunset arrived and entered the Canterlot Castle, where they greeted to Royal Sisters and Azure Phoenix. They told three of them about why they came here.

"So the map sent you both to solve a friendship problem?" Princess Celestia asked curiously.

Starlight nodded and bowed humbly, "Yes, princess."

"So, do anypony have the problem?" Sunset asked curiously.

Princess Celestia smiled, "Well, there's nothing wrong here. Right, sister and dear husband?"

Princess Celestia gave a stern glare at both Azure Phoenix and Princess Luna, who were annoyed and silent. They looked away from her.

"No. Everything's perfect as usual, sister." Princess Luna remarked sourly.

Azure Phoenix grunted, "Indeed. No problem at all..."

Princess Celestia smiled, "You see? Nothing wrong here..."

"You noticed that?" Sunset asked.

Starlight nodded and whispered, "Yeah, I did. We need to talk in private now..."





Both Starlight and Sunset arrived and entered the guest room. They both put their bags down near to the closets, before settling down on the beds. They both sighed.

"Wow... That's something..." Starlight remarked, "Can you believe it?"

Sunset nodded, "I know, right? We've just arrived at the Canterlot Castle, and the next thing we know we've found the problem already. Guess Shadow Dragon was right about one thing - 'A Royal Problem'."

"So, what problem do you think they have?"

"No clue. But knowing Twilight, she'd be panicking and screaming about what she can do to help and solve the royal problem especially like-!"

Starlight mimicked Twilight's facial and tone, "This is big! Like, really big!"

Sunset giggled amusingly, "Yup. That'd be the one."

Both Starlight and Sunset laughed amusingly about the joke they make about Twilight being freaked out and panicking. After their moments of laughter, they slowly calmed themselves down before sighed.

"So, what's the plan?" Sunset asked curiously.

Starlight sighed, "Well, we can't simply said 'we know you three have the friendship problem, and here to solve it'. They will probably denied it or even waved it aside. They will think we're liars or make the argument even worse."

"Good point. So, we check them and get more infos about them?"

"Eeyup. That's the plan. We have to get all the facts from Princess Celestia, Princess Luna and Azure Phoenix. And then, we get the bottom of this."

"Sounds like the plan. So, who's the lucky pony we should visit?"

"The very obvious answer..."

Starlight and Sunset smiled amusingly, "Princess Celestia..."





On the next day, Starlight and Sunset were invited to Princess Celestia's breakfast at dinning hall. They both received four pancakes with red and blue berries for smiley faces, cream and cut-in-halves of strawberries-like ears. They both were impressed and surprised of it.

"Thank you so much for breakfast, princess. I can't believe you cook it yourself." Starlight said in surprise.

Sunset nodded in agreement, "Yeah. I thought you only handle with royal duties."

"True, but I have other hobbies to do. I really enjoy cooking it. I learned from my mother," Princess Celestia said happily, "It's a small way to say I care." She turned and looked at Sunset,
"Especially having you here. It makes me happy."

"Really?" Sunset and Starlight asked in surprise.

Suddenly, the door was opened as it revealed an exhausted and tired Princess Luna entered the room. She approached to the fruit stand on table. She levitated and ate the pineapple.

"Good morning, sister! Join us?" Princess Celestia asked happily.

"Too tired." Princess Luna answered dryly and sourly before finishing her pineapple up. She burped a bit, "Please excuse me."

Princess Luna turned and walked away at once, leaving her older sister to sigh in disappointment and upset. Sunset and Starlight noticed the Princess of Sun being upset.

"Wow. Last night must've been really hard on her." Starlight asked in concern.

Princess Celestia sighed before continued eating her breakfast, "Perhaps. But she is like this every morning."

"What about your husband?" Sunset asked curiously.

"He's not my husband, Sunset. He's my ex." Princess Celestia corrected firmly yet upset, "And no, he's not joining us for breakfast because he's always busy with his 'duty' to keep our world safe. Plus, he and my son never get their chance to try and eat my cook."

As Princess Celestia continued eating her breakfast, Starlight and Sunset couldn't help but feel sorry and worry about her. She was feeling hurt that Princess Luna and Azure Phoenix never joined her for breakfast...





On the walls of Canterlot Castle, Starlight and Sunset met up with Azure Phoenix. The Lord of Northern Ma was discussing and consulting with Strikespell, Master Ratio and Schemetrick about building strong and effective defenses on it while his officers like Anger, Bladestrike and Rhino Armor were inspecting and training Royal Guards to be more serious and alert for their duty and discipline.

Azure Phoenix has finished his discussion with his officials. Master Ratio and Schemetrick headed off for their duty. He and his son walked together with both Starlight and Sunset for chatting.

Starlight was in shock and stunned, "So, you've came here and helped training the Royal Guards, or at least, building the defenses for Equestria? Everyday?"

"Yes... But not everyday," Azure Phoenix said firmly and calmly, "I only come here when Princess Celestia or at least, His Majesty requested me to come."

"I see. I didn't know their uncle still worried about Princess Celestia and Princess Luna," Sunset said in surprise.

Azure Phoenix nodded, "Yes. Even though the Emperor ruled the Mystic Realm and did not have the time for visit to his nieces, he still loved them deeply and worried for their lives. All he wants is for them to live and be happy until the end, and also to honor his brother's wish. Therefore, he entrusted me this task. This is to ensure Equestria is to be safe and secured."

Strikespell nodded firmly, "Indeed. My father always make sure that Equestria is fully prepared with their defenses against the invasion, no matter what."

"I see..." Sunset nodded in understanding, "But did Princess Celestia and Princess Luna noticed the effort you have put?"

Starlight nodded, "Yeah. They must have known about this. I mean, you are the 'Azure Phoenix - The First Emperor of Imperial Phoenix Kingdom'."

"If only it is true..." Azure Phoenix answered dryly before looked at the Canterlot Castle, where his ex-wife was waving to her citizen. She groaned, "My wife never appreciates my effort nor does she take anything serious at all. And for Princess Luna, she's still young and doesn't have enough experience to handle the military power."

Strikespell nodded, "Indeed. We're the only ones have to clean and fix their messes, and never received 'thank you' for once..."

Azure Phoenix and Strikespell headed off to check on their officers' progress. Starlight and Sunset couldn't help but feel sorry for both of them. It looks like Princess Celestia wasn't the only, who felt unappreciated and hurt.





In nighttime, both Starlight and Sunset met up with Princess Luna at the castle's hallway. They witnessed and saw the Princess of Night was levitating, weeding and changing most of wilted lavender flowers to new one while carrying the tray of new ones.

"Wow, Princess Luna. You do this every night?" Starlight asked in surprise.

Sunset hummed, "So, what's so specialy about the lavender?"

Princess Luna smiled as she passed the lavender to Starlight and Sunset, "Lavender's calming scent is known to aid dreamers in achieving a restorative sleep." Both of them smelt them carefully before sighed happily. She nodded, "I try my best to make sure the ponies in this castle sleep peacefully."

Heard the door was opened, Princess Luna and two mares turned to their back. They found Princess Celestia was still talking to three delegates while walking from the throne chamber. They all now leaving the hall now. Three of them even noticed Azure Phoenix, Strikespell and Master Ratio were talking about agriculture problem.

Princess Luna sighed, "But as always, my sister is too busy having fun with dignitary ponies to acknowledge anything I do." She shown angry and annoyed looks, "And not to mention, Azure Phoenix always think of me a child than adult. He thinks I'm weak to handle military power. Hmph! The nerve!"

Princess Luna headed off at once while moving the tray of lavenders. Starlight and Sunset looked at each other as they have realized that the royalties are actually hurting each other, without realizing it.





Starlight and Sunset returned to their guest room. They both have discussion about what they can do to solve the royal problem now.

"So, both princesses and even the Emperor and Crown Prince of Northern Ma are hurting each other without realizing it." Starlight said firmly and calmly, "And instead of talking about it, they're just getting colder and more distant."

"That is true..." Sunset nodded in agreement, "So, it's not like we're gonna just confront them."

"Actually, that's exactly what I was gonna do." Starlight said firmly.

Sunset yelped, "If Twilight was here, she'd be panicking and thinking we're crazy to do this!"

"Well, we can't do nothing. The princesses and Azure Phoenix aren't the best at communicating with each other."

"Good point. Just hope we don't make things worst."

Starlight smirked confidently, "Don't worry, Sunset. I've got this."

Sunset hummed in concern, "Why does that makes me uneasy and nervous?"





On the next day, Starlight and Sunset were again invited to Princess Celestia's breakfast. As they were eating theirs; Azure Phoenix, Princess Luna and Strikespell have arrived as they came and get their breakfast before greeted other and moving out at once. Seeing the chance, Starlight climbed down and shouted.

"Uh, Princess Luna! Lord Azure! Wait!" Starlight called, attracting three royal to turn and glared at her. Even Princess Celestia looked at her as well. This make her nervous and worried. Luckily, Sunset came to her aid. She took a deep breath before speak, "As you all know, the map sent me here for a reason, and I... think I found out what it is."

"Really?" Princess Celestia asked happily as she joined the conversation, "Oh, that is wonderful, Starlight! What is it?"

Sunset gulped nervously, "You three."

"WHAT? Excuse me? I beg your pardon? Is this a joke?" Azure Phoenix, Princess Celestia, Princess Luna and Strikespell asked simultaneously.

"What Sunset meant to say that we think you're accidentally hurting each other's feelings without realizing it." Starlight explained before turned to Princess Celestia, "Princess Celestia, does it bother you that Luna and your husband or son never notice the wonderful breakfasts that you prepare for them?"

"Uh... Y-Yes. It does." Princess Celestia admitted.

Sunset turned and looked at Azure Phoenix and Strikespell, "Lord Azure and Prince Strikespell, you both did what's best for Equestria and even your family. Don't you think you should tell them about getting thank you for helping them now?"

Azure Phoenix and Strikespell were annoyed and stubborn to think about it before they sighed, "True. We do want 'appreciation' for helping them."

Starlight turned to Princess Luna, "Princess Luna, tell Celestia how you feel about the fact that she never acknowledges the work you put into lining the hallway with lavender every night. And tell Lord Azure that you're an adult, not a child."

"I... Well, I... I-It's not the best feeling." Princess Luna said uneasily yet embarrassingly. She turned to both Princess Celestia and Azure Phoenix, "I'm sorry I never noticed that you make fruit faces on pancakes, Celestia, or even the effort you have put up, my dear brother-in-law and nephew, but nights are long for me. You two might be a morning ponies, but I am half-asleep."

Princess Celestia snarled a bit, "You think I don't get tired? I'm exhausted! Oh, I apologize for not noticing flowers in a wall sconce. But by the time I get to retire for the night, I can barely see straight! Even so, I still make an effort to smile!"

"Seriously? A smile?" Azure Phoenix asked in amusement, annoying Princess Celestia. He continued, "That must be a joke, because handling your military training and defenses are the most exhausting tasks we ever did!"

Strikespell nodded, "And trust me. That is not a joke!"

Princess Luna nodded, "Azure was right. Like smiling is so hard."

"That did not go as we planned," Sunset said in concern.

Starlight gulped fearfully, "I-I-I'm sure that's not what they meant to say."

"Is that what exhausts you? Smiling and being adored by everypony?" Azure Phoenix asked in annoyance.

"Like handling military is so difficult?" Princess Luna asked in annoyance before scoffed, "That's hardly any problem than my duty has!"

Princess Celestia snorted in anger at Princess Luna, "And you have it so much worse, do you?! You've spent your evenings flitting around giving ponies lovely dreams! Oh, it sounds just awful!"

Starlight and Sunset hissed fearfully while Strikespell sighed and shook his head in annoyance about royalty arguing with each other. And just before they could interfere, the royalty's argument got tensed and out of control.

"Don't presume to know what it is like to govern the dream realm!" Princess Luna shouted angrily at Princess Celestia.

"You think you can handle the military better than me?!" Azure Phoenix asked in annoyance, "Pathetic! You're worse than your older sister!"

Princess Celestia snarled, "And yet you know exactly what it's like to be me?! Oh, please!"

Starlight screamed in anger and frustration. Sunset yelped as she was about to stop and calm her down, but the pink unicorn has already fired her magic on three royal ponies, causing their cutie marks switched - Princess Celestia has her younger sister's cutie mark, Azure Phoenix got his former wife's, and now Princess Luna has taken her older sister's.

Everyone gasped and yelped in shock and fear of what they just saw. They turned and looked at Starlight, who is now feared and nervous.

"There! Now you'll know exactly what it's like to... be each other." Starlight said nervously before gulped.

Three royal turned and looked at their flanks as they were in shock. Sunset and Strikespell turned and glared at Starlight for her foolishness stunt.

Princess Celestia gasped, "What have you done?!"

Starlight gulped nervously, "I... went with my gut?"

Sunset hissed in fear, "Twilight is so gonna kill us for this!"

"Of all the stunts you have pulled, Starlight Glimmer, this is the worse!" Azure Phoenix exclaimed in anger, "Switch our cutie marks back! NOW!"

Princess Luna nodded, "Indeed! We have our duties to perform!"

"My apologies, your majesties!" Starlight exclaimed in fear while bowed down, "But I can't, even if I wanted to. The spell lasts twenty-four hours. I-It may have been extreme, but, uh, I think it's still a good idea?"

Everyone gave their dry and dark glares at Starlight, who is still nervous and worried.

"Are you kidding me?!" Sunset asked in annoyance.

"As I quote what Cunning Fury said to anyone," Strikespell said dryly before shouted at Starlight's ears, "IMBECILE!"

"Indeed..." Princess Celestia, Princess Luna and Azure Phoenix remarked dryly.

"Wait! Let me explain!" Starlight exclaimed in fear, "Y-You said it yourselves! Neither of you
three believes each other knows how hard it is to be you. So this is your chance to prove it."

Sunset sighed, "I don't think this is a good idea."

While the royalties were having doubts and concerns of switching their cutie marks and duties, they have some thoughts about Starlight's talking. She could be right for one thing...

Azure Phoenix sighed, "I hate to admit it. I've always want to take a break from performing my military duty." He smirked at Princess Luna as he remarked sarcastically, "I'm pretty sure you would love to do my work."

Princess Luna scoffed, "We'll see about it, former brother-in-law. On bright side, I could use an easy day followed by a good night's sleep."

"You can try. I haven't had an easy day in, well, ever! But now, I get to sleep, and tonight will be a breeze." Princess Celestia turned and faced to Starlight, "All right, Starlight Glimmer. We will do this."

Strikespell sighed, "Like any of you have the choice..."

Starlight giggled, "That's a good! Good choice! Not that you had one."

Annoyed and irritated by Starlight's joke, the royalties gave the glare and snorted of anger at Starlight. The pink unicorn yelped in concern. And before she could say anything, Sunset covered her best friend's mouth.

"She's gonna stop talking now." Sunset exclaimed in fear before giggled uneasily, "We'd be going now!"

Sunset pushed and moved Starlight out as they both headed back to their guest room now for their serious talking...





In his secret laboratory, Guildenstern hummed amusingly as he was looking through various screens. He found one of them, which involved of Sunset and Starlight discussing. He hummed darkly.

"So, there they are. They're on the Friendship Mission now. This is a perfect chance for me to wipe the traitor out for good," Guildenstern said darkly and amusingly, "I'd never like that brat. Always be so curious and messing up my work. Plus, I enjoyed scaring her off."





Inside the guest's room...

"STARLIGHT GLIMMER!? WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING?!" Sunset shouted in anger. While glaring at annoyed Starlight, she panted heavily, "Twilight is gonna kill us for this!"

Starlight groaned, "I thought we moved past this. It was the right call! I hope."

"Oh yeah?! Well, we wouldn't even be in this mess in the first place if you hadn't gone with your gut!"

"I was trying to do the right thing for once!"

"Well, you weren't much help when you let Maul and Dragoclaw ponynap me and Flash 'cause you were jealous of me! Or the fact that you turn Twilight's friends and Dragon Strike Force into zombies when you had to tackle those Friendship Lessons Twilight gave you! You almost got arrested by Dynast Epsilon for that stunt you pulled! Do you have any idea what the Shadow Six and I went through to help out?!"

Starlight groaned, "Look, that was all in the past!"

"Oh, that's reassuring, coming from somepony who used to be a cutie mark-hating crybaby because her friend left and made her enslave a town! I mean, why do you always get away with bad behavior?!"

"Don't you dare bring that up! And what you just called me is even worse than that nickname Trixie called me."

"Oh, what? You mean mini..."

Starlight snapped in anger, "Don't say it!"

"Mini-Twilight!" Sunset taunted.

Starlight screamed in anger as she jumped and attacked Sunset wildly and crazily. Both of them punched and kicked at each other for a few times while screaming and shouting in anger and agony. After the big brawl, they all sighed and panted heavily and exhaustingly.

"Have enough?" Sunset asked in annoyance, "Because I'm done.

Starlight sighed, "Me too. Whether you like it or not. We have to deal and get through it. That's what we can do."

"Well, you'd better hope that we did the right thing because if we make one wrong move, we're in deep shit with Twilight!"

"Well, we don't tell her, now would we?"

"I've got a bad feeling about this." Sunset said in concern, "So, what do we do?"

Starlight smiled, "Since we've got two ponies on morning, I'll help Princess Luna while you assist Azure Phoenix. That should cover this up."

Sunset sighed, "Alright. Let's do this."





Starlight went and meet up with Princess Luna at her bedroom. They both headed off to Imperial Phoenix Camp, where it was located on southern part of Canterlot. They both have arrived at their destination. They have found the Imperial Phoenix Army quickly stood up and formed the line before bowed down humbly before both Princess Luna and Starlight's arrival.

Both Princess Luna and Starlight marched and headed straight to the main camp, where the rest of Strikespell and Imperial Phoenix Officers were waiting.

"Welcome, your majesty, we've been expecting you," Master Ratio said humbly before held both brush and paperclip of scroll, "Are you ready for your new role?"

Anger nodded firmly, "And trust us. This will be the most difficult task you have to face."

Navy Arrow nodded, "And trust me. This is no joke."

"Whatever. I can handle it," Princess Luna said confidently.

"Don't get overconfident, Princess Luna," Bladestrike said firmly, "If you need anything, we shall assist you."

"But first thing first, I must make the announcement to the army about Lord Azure's putting you on duty, Princess Luna," Master Ratio said firmly and calmly.

And just before Master Ratio could announce, Rhino Armor interrupted, "Hold it! I will not serve Princess Luna because my life belongs to Lord Azure alone!"

"Not this again," Strikespell remarked dryly, "Rhino Armor, my father has given you a specific instruction! You must serve my aunt, whether you like it or not!

Schemetrick nodded, "Indeed. You cannot disobey the order."

Rhino Armor groaned, "But I-!"

"It's alright, everypony," Princess Luna said firmly, "Rhino Armor, you wish to serve my brother-in-law so much?" Rhino Armor nodded. She smiled, "Then, you may go and protect him as his faithful loyal bodyguard."

"You mean it?" Rhino Armor asked hopefully. Princess Luna nodded calmly. He smiled before bowed down before her, "Thank you, milady! I am honored by your kindness! Now I must go!"

Rhino Armor headed off to find and begin his duty as Azure Phoenix's bodyguard. The rest of his colleagues were annoyed and irritated by his loyalty, but were pleased and impressed to have someone like him.

Master Ratio cleared his throat as he began read the scroll, "Without any interruption, I began the announcement. Lord Azure Phoenix has taken his leave from his duty. However, our Lord has already declared that Princess Luna will be now our acted-Empress of Northern Ma. And therefore, the Imperial Phoenix Army must take the order from her. Do you understand?!"

"Sir, yes, sir!" Imperial Phoenix Army shouted firmly and proudly.

Starlight whistled, "Wow... Leading the largest and strongest army of Mystic Realm. That's a lot of pressure."

Princess Luna took a deep breathe, "Nothing I can do. I can handle it. Just like how Han taught me about the army."

"I hope so. This might be challenging than you expecting," Strikespell said firmly.

"Bring it on," Princess Luna said firmly and calmly.





And so, Princess Luna began performing Azure Phoenix's duty, with the help of Starlight and Imperial Phoenix Officers. And the tasks were consulting with Schemetrick and Master Ratio about which arsenals that is suitable for Equestria's Defense, checking on military training progress done by Anger, Navy Arrow and Bladestrike, talking with Strikespell about Equestria's Economy involving agriculture, trading between her land and Land of Ma, and even financial crisis.

Although she struggled of handling Azure Phoenix's tasks and even dealing with the officers and army, Princess Luna managed to overcome the odds and solve the problem. However, it has exhausted and tired her. She has realized that her brother-in-law's duty has indeed proven to be difficult.





Princess Luna, Strikespell and Starlight have arrived at the outskirt of Canterlot City. They were meeting up with the group of archaeologists, who have found some ancient artifacts. Princess Luna looked exhausted and tired, which both of them noticed.

"Not so easy to be leader of the army, doesn't it?" Strikespell asked dryly.

Princess Luna sighed, "Yes. I have underestimate your father's duty. He was indeed right and was looking out for me. I regret of arguing with him. I should have taken my sister's duty."

"Well, I wouldn't to be sure of that," Starlight said in concern, "Hers could be worse than his."

"Please... How hard can it be?" Strikespell asked in annoyance.

"Well, it does not matter. We must perform our duty, no matter how hard it can be..." Princess Luna said firmly and calmly. She and her friends have arrived at the archaeologists' tent. They approached ti the ponies. She spoke, "I wish to speak with your leader. I was told that he has found interesting artifacts?"

"Yes. We did. I'm glad you came, but I was expecting Lord Azure." The young stallion said in surprise as he turned and faced to Princess Luna and her friends. The Princess of Night looked shock and surprise. He was confused to ask, "Is something wrong?"

"It can't be..." Princess Luna said in shock, "Han?! Is that you?"

"What?!" Strikespell and Starlight asked in confusion and concern.

Princess Luna and her friends were looking at a young crimson Pegasus with blackish spiky mane and short tail, and his cutie mark is picture, curved moon and firefly. The young stallion was confused and surprised by the Princess of Night's reaction and knowing his name.

"Huh? Who are you? How did you know my name? And also-?!" Han asked in confusion. He got interrupted as Princess Luna gave him a hug. He was awkward and embarrassed by it, "O... Kay? This is quite awkward..."

Princess Luna departed from hugging Han as she asked in concern and confusion, "Han, don't you remember me? It's me - Princess Luna - your best friend and lover!"

"Wait?! What?!" Han asked in shock and concern, "that can't be right! We only just met!"

"Don't be ridiculous! We've met before!"

"We did?!"

"Yes! It was a long time ago! The very day that my sister and I have moved to the Land of Ma, as hostages and concubines to the Emperor Qin Wangdi! That was where I met and fell in love with you! You are courageous and kind stallion I ever met. We both fell in love in secrets! The time I spend with you is very wonderful and meaningful! I've always cherish it and never forget about it so much! I would never forget about you!"

"Seriously?!"

"Yes. But when news reached the Imperial Tent, I was devastated and heartbroken to hear you died during your mission to get the elixir! I thought I'd never see you again until today! I'm so happy that we're together again!"

"Wow! Wow! Wow! Easy there, lady! You've got it all wrong! Whoever that guy you loved with, I'm not that guy!"

"No, it can't be! It's not true. You have to be him. You looked like him! You sounded like him! I know it too well. You have to be that 'Han' I used to know and love. You must remember something!"

"Lady, enough! Stop it. Please!" Han pleaded in concern and annoyance, shocked and upset Princess Luna. He sighed, "I'm telling you. You must have mistaken for someone else! I mean. I'm not a military material! I'm just an archaeologist and photographer!"

Princess Luna shook her head in shock and denial, "No... It can't be. I can't be wrong. You have to be him. You're Han the bravest Qin General!"

Han sighed, "Well, I'm not him! I'm sorry..."

"No..." Princess Luna said in shock and heartbroken.

Strikespell cleared his throat, "Mr. Han, can you show us the artifact you have found? We don't want to waste the time."

"At once," Han said firmly.

Han headed off to get the artifact, along with the help of his assistants. Princess Luna was upset and heartbroken to find out that Han is not the same pony she used to befriend and loved with. Strikespell and Starlight turned and looked at her.

"Aunt Luna. You know that is not him," Strikespell said firmly yet calmly.

Princess Luna sniffled with tears coming out, "But he... He looks like Han. It has to be him. If he's not Mystic Pony, then it has to be his reincarnation! He's gotta remember something! I know it!"

Starlight sighed, "Princess Luna, as much as I want to be supportive for you, but that is not him."

"But still..." Princess Luna was heartbroken.

Strikespell nodded, "Aunt Luna, I understand you missed someone you have loved so much. I have that feeling before for Iris. But you cannot let your past and feeling stop you because you have your duty to perform now."

Starlight sighed, "Prince Strikespell is right. There's nothing you can do to make this Han remember anything about his incarnation's past. He's not that general. You'd just have to treat him as new friend than the pony you fell in love."

Princess Luna was heartbroken and hesitant, "But..."

"Luna, please. Don't let the feelings to stop you." Strikespell insisted, "Even though my father loved his family and mother so much, he can't let his feeling get in his way to perform his duty. I'm sorry. I really am."

"He's right, Luna. I'm really sorry..." Starlight said in regret tone.

Princess Luna was hesitated and reluctant to do so before sighed, "I guess you both are right. I have to put my duty first now..." Han has returned, along with his assistants bringing the artifacts as well. She spoke, "Before we continued, I want to apologize how I behave and react. Forgive me..."

"It's okay. And also I'm sorry for being rude to you, that's uncool of me." Han apologized.

"It's understandable. But... if you don't mind this, would you be my friend? And don't worry, I won't force you to act like my Han. Just be yourself."

"Oh... That's nice of you. Thanks. Should we get back to work, my friend?"

"Yes. Yes, we should..."

Han sighed in relief as he shown and explained about the artifacts to Princess Luna and her friends. Even though Han doesn't act and behaved like Han Zero, she has to treat him as a friend now than the lover she has missed and loved for now...





Azure Phoenix and Sunset were outside of Canterlot Castle's Entrance. The Royal Guards have prepared the chariot for him to use. However, the Emperor of Northern Ma decided to climb over his own black Fury Dragon Steed - Storm Rush for riding. He even gave Sunset Shimmer a young white-silver colored Speed Dragon Steed. And just before they could head out, Rhino Armor arrived and came to his master's side.

"My lord! Wait! Wait for me!" Rhino Armor called, "Wait!"

"Huh? Rhino Armor? What are you doing here?" Azure Phoenix demanded in anger, "You were supposed to assist Princess Luna as her bodyguard!"

Rhino Armor panted, "Sorry, my lord. I couldn't just stay there and not thinking about your safety. So, Princess Luna was kind enough to let me go."

"Rhino Armor, you fool..."

"Please, my lord. Allow me to be your bodyguard. It is my sworn duty, my lord! I will not fail you!"

Though annoyed by his bodyguard's insubordinate, Azure Phoenix sighed, "Fine. There is no point to send you back now. Follow me and don't make a mess." Rhino Armor nodded happily. He turned and looked at Sunset, "So, what are the duties that I need to deal with?"

"It says you have a few public appearances." Sunset said while looking at the scroll, "Store openings, judging the royal rose contest... You know, that sort of thing."

Azure Phoenix groaned, "Unbelievable. Public Appearance. Stupidest duty I have to perform."

Sunset shrugged, "Like it or not. That is her to-do list scroll. And also, you must smile 'happily', not 'evilly' and 'sinisterly'! So, ponies don't have to worry and scared of you."

Azure Phoenix turned and glared at Sunset, "Are you saying 'I'm evil'?"

Sunset yelped, "Uh, no... I don't mean that! It's not like you're like Cao Cao from the Three Kingdoms."

Azure Phoenix smirked amusingly, "Ah yes... I know that story too well."

"Really? You've read the story from the Human Realm? The place that was once my home?"

"Nope. He and I share some similarity. Do what must be done to bring order and peace to the world, even it means we must commit evil ways."

"Ouch... I do not want to hear that part."

"Either way, you have nothing to worry about, Sunset. I won't do 'evil'," Azure Phoenix said firmly and calmly, "Either way, I have no choice but to fulfill my former wife's duty again."

Sunset hissed, "Wow. You sounded like you're angry and mad at her? Do you hate her so much?"

"No... It's complicating..."

"Iris Crystal..."

"That... And how we handle with our relationship, duties and family. She and I don't always see eye-to-eye. I'd never understand why her duty is difficult."

"Well, one way to find out. Try it."

Azure Phoenix smirked, "Alright, then. Let's do it."





Wrong. Azure Phoenix find out that his former wife's duty was more challenging and difficult than handling military matters and governing affairs. He was forced to smile uneasily while waved to any ponies he came across. However, the ponies were uneasy and nervous to smile and wave back to him since they're very use to Princess Celestia's smile.

And at the same time, the Emperor of Northern Ma also need to deal with some public appearance and matters such as using scissor to cut the opening ribbon store opening, smelling and choosing the winner for having a perfect flower with smell, and finally he has to smiled at the picture for the school fundraiser.

However, the camera pony was busy making sure to clear camera's lens as Azure Phoenix was unable to keep his smile any longer. The students were uneasy and nervous to be with him because they were used to princesses because their smiles were sincere and kind. The Emperor decided to smile for a rest and just right before the camera pony took the picture of him and the school. This does not bode well for...





"'Emperor Azure Phoenix Unhappy with Student Fundraiser'?!" Azure Phoenix demanded in anger.

Returning to the Canterlot Castle, Azure Phoenix received the newspaper early after performing his duty. After reading the newspaper, the Emperor became annoyance and anger as he summoned the newspaper company editor and photographer to come and visit him. They both were nervous and uneasy as they facing him.

"Not only you two did not consult with me about my picture, you went publish it without my knowledge?!" Azure Phoenix asked in anger, making the newspaper editor and publisher nervous and feared. He then looked at the newspaper, "And not only that, you even write something that is not true such as this -'the school didn't raise enough funds to go on their field trip because Lord Azure wasn't happy with it'."

Editor and photographer yelped and bowed down fearfully, "Please, forgive us! Please, forgive us! We meant no disrespectful!"

"Easy, Lord Azure!" Sunset calmed down Azure Phoenix, "They were on deadline, so they have to get it done."

"If they have informed me about it, I would have extended the deadline because I am the ruler."

"You maybe the Emperor for Imperial Phoenix Kingdom, but this is Princess Celestia's kingdom. Its government and economic are domestic, democracy and capitalism. And therefore, she has no authority to control and manage education, industrialization and trading."

"So, she just let it be bygone especially the mistake these ponies have made?"

"Not very sure. But this is the reason Princess Celestia said that smiling all day isn't easy. She did it not because she enjoyed it, but to be sincere and compassion to ponies that she's happy with the work the ponies have put up for her and the kingdom."

Azure Phoenix groaned, "The reason you've made is true... I don't always smile..."

"So, what are we gonna do the mess now?" Rhino Armor asked in concern.

"If I was Master Ratio, he would tell me to write an apology letter to the school while giving them the charity to solve misunderstanding," Azure Phoenix said dryly.

"That's the idea," Master Ratio said happily as he has entered the dinning chamber. He even brought the scroll and bowl of noodles. He passed the bowl to his Emperor, "And don't worry. I've prepared it for you, my lord. And of course, your favorite dish to cook - Goose Ping's Noodle Soup."

Azure Phoenix sighed as he took some bite of his noodle soup, "James Ratio, you're always good at solving and dispute misunderstanding matters. This is why you're known as 'Master of Politics'. And also, I still love your noodles."

Master Ratio smiled, "I'm happy at your service." He turned and glared at the editor and photographer. He passed the scroll to them. He spoke darkly, "Make sure it's delivered to that school. And above all, you apologize to them for the mistake! Now go!"

Editor and photographer yelped as they headed off at once to deal with the problem at once. Azure Phoenix sighed in annoyance.

"How can Equestria have couple of idiots? Could this day get any worse?" Azure Phoenix asked in annoyance.

Sunset gulped, "Actually, it does. More official problems to deal with - White Tail Woods is in a state of panic because of the rumors of timberwolves, and mayors from two towns got into a heated argument."

Azure Phoenix groaned, "This ought to be fun..."





Azure Phoenix immediately deal with the problems. He shown his brave and firm looks as he told the delegates from White Tail Woods that there were timberwolves because he has his soldiers see to it and ensure there is no danger to them. With the help of Master Ratio's politic skills, he swiftly solved and ended the argument between two town's mayors.

In the evening, Azure Phoenix emerged out from the throne chamber, along with Sunset, Master Ratio and Rhino Armor. Princess Luna have returned as well, along with Starlight and Strikespell. Both royalties were exhausted and tired as they both faced and looked at each other. They then sighed.

"Not so easy being the leader of military army?" Azure Phoenix asked in exhaustion.

Princess Luna sighed, "Yes. You were right. I'm too young to handle this kind of operation. And I supposed that my sister's duty is difficult than you expected."

"Regretfully for challenging her," Azure Phoenix said dryly, "I'd never want to force for smiling at ponies again."

"Glad I'm not doing my sister's work. I hate to imagine for some mistakes I may make like what I did today."

"Well, my military duty can't be that difficult than handling some idiots here."

"Worse. I saw him again. I saw Han..."

"Wait! What?!"

"Hello, you two!" Princess Celestia exclaimed happily as she jumped and have her wings to hug both Azure Phoenix and Princess Luna, who were shocked and surprised. She laughed, "Did you enjoy your each other's work?"

"Peachy..." Princess Luna and Azure Phoenix remarked dryly before sighed, "I'm going to bed now."

With the help of Imperial Phoenix Officers, they guided and led two royalties back to their bedroom. Princess Celestia giggled amusingly, irritated her older son.

"That wasn't funny," Strikespell answered dryly.

"Oh, lighten up, son! It's just for a fun only especially teaching your father about taking my duty so lightly," Princess Celestia commented. Strikespell was annoyed. She sighed, "Okay. I won't joke again. I shall begin my night duty now."

"Just make sure that you don't take it lightly."

"Who do you take me for, son? I've done this before. This will be easy."

"Hardly." Starlight and Sunset remarked in concern before looked at each other, "Exhausting day? Yeah, it is.





Starlight felt so tired and exhausted as she went to bed. Sunset accompanied Princess Celestia, who has raised the moon to the sky. She noticed the human counterpart of her former student was sleepy and yawned loudly.

"You don't have to stay awake for my sake, my son, Sunset." Princess Celestia said calmly.

"Someone needs to make sure you don't screw the mess." Strikespell said firmly.

Sunset smiled, "It's okay. I'm wide awake. No worries about me, princess."

Princess Celestia giggled a bit, "You know you remind me so much of your pony counterpart."

"What was she like before she left this realm?"

"Well... All I could say one thing. She was quite special and important to me. I raised and taught her like she was a daughter to me, kinda like how I did with Twilight. Both of them... They're very intelligent, but also special ponies like her."

"Her? You mean Iris Crystal."

"Yes. They do remind me of her for being smart, brave, kind and determined filly. Though Sunset can be spoiled and arrogant brat while Twilight was very focused and studious, they do share similarity - they never have friends before until now."

"That is true because you taught and guide Twilight, who then helped and shown my pony counterpart the meaning of 'Friendship is Magic'. Twilight became not only best princess and mentor, but also a great friend ponies can have and depend on. You made her what she is today."

"Yes. That is indeed true, Sunset. But truthfully, it was her friends and Shadow Dragon made her today. She was lucky to have them."

Sunset yawned, "Yeah. That is true."

"I'll take you to bed," Princess Celestia said calmly as she levitated and tucked Sunset. She even gave kiss on Sunset's forehead, "I miss doing that."

"Yeah. You did that to Iris and me before," Strikespell said calmly as he entered the room. He bowed humbly to his mother, who returned the gesture to him. He continued, "So, how's your first day on Aunt Luna's work?"

"It was quite simple," Princess Celestia said cheerfully before looked at scroll, "I've done raising the moon quite a lot since that day. And now, this one is even simple. Just watch over ponies during their dream."

"Don't get overconfident, mother. Otherwise, you might get yourself killed."

"Strikespell, I am capable of handling this situation by myself especially I have fought many countless battles and even dealing with your father."

"I guess. Just want to make sure. That's all."

"I know. Go to bed, son. I'll be fine."

"Very well," Strikespell said firmly. Before he left, he asked, "Do you Iris as father and I do?"

Princess Celestia looked surprise to ask, "Of course, I do. I missed her a lot. I really regret for not letting her to choose what she wanted. If I have, she would have stayed alive and even become a great sister to my students."

"I see. And truthfully, mother, I also regret for not saving her." Strikespell said regretfully, "I'm a terrible brother."

"As do I. We all regret for not being there for her or even let her choose the path she wanted."

"Yeah. And you know, I missed this chat with you, mother."

"So, do I, son. Goodnight, son. I'll see you in the dream?"

"Yes, I'll see you there. Goodnight."

Princess Celestia sighed happily as she was glad to talk with Strikespell and Human Sunset, even though the latter wasn't really pony. Strikespell sat and slept on his couch for sleeping. Exiting to the balcony, she used her magic to enter the dream realm.





Arriving at the dream realm, Princess Celestia found more than thousands of ponies were dreaming happily in their own dream orbs. She eventually summoned both Sunset and Strikespell from their dreams. Both unicorns were shocked and amazed of the realm.

"Wow... So, this is a dream realm?" Sunset asked in amazement and surprise while looking at the orbs, "This is amazing! I've always wander what kind of workshop do the Sandman or some gods have."

"Sandman?" Strikespell asked in surprise.

"Kinda like what Princess Luna does around here," Sunset explained calmly.

"Intriguing..." Strikespell said calmly, "Just glad my mother wasn't crazy to talk to herself."

"Very funny, son," Princess Celestia remarked dryly, "Now if I'm not mistaken, I was sent here to save some ponies from nightmares. That shouldn't be hard."

"Be careful of what you wish for. Things are not what they seemed to be," Strikespell said firmly.

As if Strikespell's warning came true, somepony was screaming. Three ponies turned and found the orb of Starlight, who was running away from something.





In her dream realm, Starlight panted heavily as she have arrived and landed on the Throne Chamber. She grunted in pain before the shadow came close to her. She yelped as she quickly moved away while looking at her greatest nightmare or feared monster she didn't want to see - Guildenstern.

"Finally caught you this time..." Guildenstern said darkly, "Amon may not want to finish you off. But I will since I'm your greatest nightmare!"

Starlight screamed, "Leave me alone now!"

"Never till you die..." Guildenstern said evilly.

BOOM!Guildenstern got blasted and pushed back. Princess Celestia, Strikespell and Sunset have appeared and arrived before him.

Guildenstern chuckled, "This is fun... The guests of honor have arrived."

"Leave Starlight alone, demon!" Princess Celestia demanded, "You are not welcome here! You are not allow to infect her with your nightmares!"

"Ooh. I'm afraid that I'm not her nightmare," Guildenstern said amusingly.

The ponies were confused, Starlight explained, "Going with my gut was the wrong call! I was supposed to bring you two closer together! But I've only driven you apart! If you two can't see why you need each other, then—!"

"The world and harmony will shatter!" Guildenstern exclaimed proudly as he summoned three shadowy figures, "Because of that foolish move, everything will be destroyed such as turning three royalties turned into their darkest and most evil version of themselves! Come forth! Nightmare Moon! Aura Tyrant! And Daybreaker! Arise!"

The shadows screeched loudly as they formed into three ponies - Nightmare Moon, A dark black Alicorn with spiky dark bluish aura-like mane and tail worn dark demonic purple armor and his wings are made of dark purple aura-like wings - Aura Tyrant, and also Daybreaker, who was a white Alicorn with demonic face, blazing fiery mane and tail worn orange demonic armor.

"I'm back!" Nightmare Moon exclaimed darkly.

"I will destroy you all," Aura Tyrant said ruthlessly, "The world will fall!"

"So, can you handle... me?!" Daybreaker asked and laughed evilly.

The ponies sans Guildenstern were in shock and feared of what they just saw. Guildenstern and his nightmares laughed evilly and darkly.

"This can't be!" Princess Celestia said in shock and concern.

"If Luna can turn into Nightmare Moon, you and Lord Azure can absolutely turn into Daybreaker and Aura Tyrant!" Guildenstern explained darkly, "The better and more powerful version of three!"

Princess Celestia snarled, "No! Three of us will never turn into you!"

"Is that so? We shall see!" Guildenstern said amusingly, "Go forth and show them, my creations!"

Daybreaker, Nightmare Moon and Aura Tyrant surrounded and readied to engage Princess Celestia, who is covering Starlight. She was helped and assisted by Sunset and Strikespell.

"You should quite while you can, pathetic ruler," Aura Tyrant said darkly and evilly.

Nightmare Moon smirked, "Yeah. You can never beat me. I'm powerful and better than you!"

"Don't listen to them, fool!" Daybreaker said firmly, "Deep inside, you know how powerful you are. You don't need Luna and Azure."

Princess Celestia shook her head in anger, "That's not true! Even when we were apart, I knew I needed them both!"

Daybreaker laughed, "Oh, please! You don't need anypony! You can do whatever you want. And all you have to do is get rid of anypony who stands in your way!" She smirked as she fired her Blazing Flare Burst at both Nightmare Moon and Aura Tyrant, "I should've destroyed you when I have the chance!"

Aura Tyrant snarled before fired his Phoenix Flame at Daybreaker to get wounded, "You shall pay for the insults. No one insults the Great Conqueror!"

"Indeed!" Nightmare Moon exclaimed in agreement before fired her Dark Night Beam at Aura Tyrant. She smirked, "But don't think I would side with you because I desire the kingdom for my own! I will share it with nopony!"

"Fool! Traitor!" Aura Tyrant and Daybreaker exclaimed in anger.

Three corrupted and dark rulers attacked each other wildly and fiercely by using their dark magic powers and even using and striking their blades. Everyone was in shock and concern of what they just saw. But why would these corrupted rulers attacking each other, instead of them especially Guildenstern was laughing evilly and darkly. Unless...

"No, you can't do that! Day, night, sun, moon — Equestria needs both of you!" Starlight exclaimed in concern and worry, "Without balance, there's no harmony!"

"Oh no!" Sunset said in realization, "Starlight's nightmare is realizing that going with her gut turned three royalties into monsters and leading the world to the end."

"Not only they will destroy each other," Strikespell said in concern, "This is what happens if she failed. We have to help her!"

Princess Celestia nodded, "Indeed. This ends now!"

As three royalties continued battling each other, Princess Celestia appeared and unleashed her Repel Magic to push her enemies back off.

"You honestly think you can defeat me?!" Daybreaker asked amusingly, "I told you I was more powerful than you!"

"Fool. I grow weary of your presence, Celestia!" Aura Tyrant exclaimed darkly as his Imperial Phoenix Sword glowed in dark purple colors, "You are powerless before me!"

Nightmare Moon smirked, "You can't get rid of me so easily, sister and brother! Unless you plan on smiling me to smithereens!"

"Are you ready?!" Three corrupted rulers exclaimed as they readied their full-powered dark magic, "DIE!"

And just before Princess Celestia could react to the attacks, three of them launched their Blazing Flare Burst, Phoenix Flame and Dark Night Beam at her. She was lucky to summoned and used her force-field to block the attacks and repel them back at her enemies. However, three of them teleported before punched, kicked and even used their powerful magic spell at her to the ground.

As Princess Celestia struggled to get up, three corrupted royalties charged and readied to finish her off. Strikespell appeared as he used his Flash Blind to blind his enemies. Sunset joined in as she fired her Stun Blast to stunned and shocked them for the moment.

Guildenstern laughed, "Keep trying all you want. You will fall in this nightmare realm!"

Starlight looked shock and guilty, "This is all my fault! I never should've gone on this mission! Now Equestria and Mystic are doomed!"

Strikespell hissed, "Guildernstern was right. We'll be trapped inside her nightmares soon if we don't end it now."

"How are we gonna do that?" Sunset said in concern, "We need help now!"

Princess Celestia gave some thoughts of what two unicorns have said. She knew two ponies could help them now. She summoned two dream orbs. On left dream orb was Princess Luna struggled to move on from the past due to modern Han treated rudely to her. On right dream orb is Azure Phoenix was being questioned and criticized by Equestria Ponies about him that he'd never be better as Princess Celestia.

Three corrupted rulers have recovered from their unconsciousness as they resumed their attacks on each other. Strikespell and Sunset kept Starlight safe distance while trying their best to stun and knock out their enemies.

Using her magic, Princess Celestia brought them both to Starlight's Dream Realm in time. While Princess Luna and Azure Phoenix were confuse and concerned, they saw three corrupted rulers were battling each other. Strikespell, Sunset and Starlight were taking shelters from the attacks.

"I've seen a lot, but I haven't seen this before." Princess Luna said in concern.

"What is the meaning of this?" Azure Phoenix asked in concern, "Why are they like us?"

Princess Celestia explained, "It's Starlight Glimmer's. She's afraid this is what will happen if we continue to fight!"

Three rulers then heard Starlight sobbed tearfully. Both Strikespell and Sunset were comforting and calming her down.

Starlight sobbed, "What was I thinking?! I'm never going with my gut again!"

Sunset shook her head, "Starlight..."

Princess Luna hissed, "If you don't fix this soon, it could have a grave consequence on Starlight's psyche."

Princess Celestia nodded in agreement, "But my magic isn't powerful enough! I thought if we three worked together...!"

"Celestia, I can't help you," Azure Phoenix interrupted, "You and I know that your magic doesn't work in the dream realm. I am no use to you now. But Luna can."

"Me?" Princess Luna asked in surprise.

Azure Phoenix nodded, "Yes. My cutie mark and magic represents 'authority', and therefore you can override the rules and take the matters into your own hooves!"

Princess Luna gulped, "You'd think I can handle it?"

"Yes, you can, Luna. You know your duty and this realm well. With my magic, you and your sister will be enough to defeat them." Azure Phoenix said firmly, "You can do this."

Princess Luna was uncertain since she's used to her own magic, not someone's. She sighed, "Alright. Sister, let's do it together."

Princess Celestia shook her head, "No! We need all three of us to work and overcome the odds. The odds are not in our favors. We..." She sighed in upset, "No. I can't do this alone. I need you two." She turned to Princess Luna, "Luna, tour job is so incredibly hard! You have to battle nightmares and work in the darkness and do it all alone! And Azure have fought dozen of battles and accomplish many achievements to bring order and peace! It takes such a brave, strong pony to do what you two do!"

"And that pony is you." Azure Phoenix said firmly, "I walked a day in your shoes. I thought all you had to do was smile and be adored all the time, but I was wrong. There is so much more to it than that. I finally understand that you're indeed a great ruler."

Princess Luna nodded, "Yes. My brother-in-law spoke the truth. And you're not alone now. I'm here for you, but only you must unleash your true power. In order to defeat Daybreaker, you need only to trust in your strength as I do."

"Luna... Azure..." Princess Celestia said in relief. She sighed, "Alright, let's do it together, Luna. One more adventure!"

Princess Luna smiled, "One more adventure!"

After unleashing their fierce attacks of magic and swinging swords at each other; Daybreaker, Nightmare Moon and even Aura Tyrant panted heavily and being exhausted. They all armed and readied their most powerful magic powers to finish the enemies off.

Strikespell and Sunset were badly injured after they have evaded the attacks while protecting Starlight. Three unicorns gasped of what they were looking at.

Starlight shouted, "Don't do this to each other!"

Three corrupted leaders unleashed their full magic powers at each other. Both Princess Celestia and Princess Luna teleported and summoned their magic barriers. Three of them laughed evilly and darkly to see two princess standing before them.

"You cannot win! I am more powerful than you are!" Three corrupted leaders exclaimed proudly, "It's over for you all now!"

"No... You will not win!" Princess Celestia said firmly, "You all are not real, and you will never exist again!"

Princess Luna nodded, "Indeed. Because this is where nightmare ends! Sister, together!"

Princess Celestia and Princess Luna screamed wildly as they have unleashed their magic powers. Combining both Dark Night Beam and Freezing Phoenix, they formed and combined together into Heavenly Phoenix Force. It screeched wildly as it flew and charged straight at three corrupted leaders.

They were in shock and worried. And just before they could do anything, the Heavenly Phoenix Force have unleashed the hails of pure lights, which have destroyed and blown them to pieces. Guildenstern yelped of what he saw.

Princess Celestia and Princess Luna panted heavily. Azure Phoenix appeared and healed them while smiling at them.

"You both did it!" Azure Phoenix exclaimed in relief.

Princess Celestia smiled, "Only because you were here. I don't know how you both do this alone."

"Reminding yourself of what you're fighting for," Princess Luna said happily, "And that is keeping my family safe."

Azure Phoenix and Princess Celestia smiled happily to hear what Princess Luna have said. As much as they liked to talk, they and three unicorns turned and faced at Guildenstern.

"Game over, ghoul!" Azure Phoenix exclaimed, "This is where it ends."

"As much as I loved playing with you and having revenge on Starlight," Guildenstern said amusingly before yawned, "I need my nap for my next research projects. Goodbye, maggots!"

Guildenstern laughed evilly as he disappeared from ponies' sights. The lights slowly flashed and blinded all of them as they returned to the reality.





Princess Celestia moaned as she slowly woke up. She found both Azure Phoenix and Princess Luna have prepared the breakfast with some terrible-looking pancakes and sandwiches.

"Good morning, Celestia. And welcome home," Azure Phoenix greeted happily.

Princes Luna nodded, "We know you had a long night, so we made you some pancakes!"

"Oh! Heh. H-How... eh, nice. Ahem." Princess Celestia said uneasily as she took the bit of pancakes. She gagged for feeling funny about it. She gulped to swallow it in. She laughed uneasily,
"They're... delicious. Heh. Thank you."

Azure Phoenix scoffed, "Celestia... You, of all ponies, should know that I can take the criticism especially the worse about my attitude."

Princess Luna nodded, "We know you have to be perfect for everypony else, and you do an amazing job. But you don't have to do it for me. They're terrible, right?"

Princess Celestia giggled a bit, "Eeyup." She and her royal family laughed amusingly and happily. She sighed, "But it means a lot that you tried. I love you, sister."

"I love you too." Princess Luna said happily.

Azure Phoenix nodded, "Yes. We all felt the same."

"Well, what do you know," Sunset said amusingly as she and two unicorns entered the balcony. She smiled, "looks like your gut really works."

"It did?" Starlight asked in surprise.

Strikespell nodded, "Sunset's right. It was the right call going with your gut. The map was wise to send you, Starlight. Nopony else would have been so bold as to do what you did."

"That's a nice way of saying I came dangerously close to messing everything up." Starlight said uneasily.

"Well, don't try it again," Strikespell said dryly and darkly. He turned to Princess Luna as he passed a letter to her, "This is for you, Aunt Luna."

Princess Luna opened and read the letter carefully before gasped, "He... He really wants to meet me again?"

"Yes. But he really sorry for being rude to you," Strikespell said calmly.

Princess Luna smiled, "I'll tell him that his snapping me out is something I need to wake up from missing General Han. And now, I'll befriend him as my friend. And who knows? Maybe one day, he and I will be dating."

"I look forward to it," Azure Phoenix said amusingly.

Princess Celestia sighed, "This is just what we needed. The experience has made us closer than ever. And more importantly, we finally reconciled."

HISS!Everyone was surprised and shocked to hear the sounds. Three rulers looked at their flanks, where they all changed and returned to their original and respective cutie marks. They all awed in surprise and shocked. Ponies turned and looked at Starlight, who shrugged in fear.

"I'm not doing this." Starlight exclaimed in concern.

"Then, how?" Sunset asked.

Strikespell smirked, "I think I know. Look at your cutie marks."

Everyone turned and looked at Sunset's and Starlight's cutie marks, which were glowing and blinking repeatedly. They all knew one thing.

Princess Celestia smiled, "I believe that one means your mission is complete."

"Indeed. Well done," Azure Phoenix congratulated proudly.

"We are glad to have you both here to solve the problem," Princess Luna said proudly.

Sunset squealed happily, "This is so awesome!"

Starlight nodded, "I know! We can't wait to tell Twilight!"

BOOM! SCREAM! ROAR! SCREECH!Everyone yelped in shock and concern as they turned to the balcony. They all gasped in shock and concern. They saw Mane Six, Shadow Dragon, Tailtech, four Cutie Mark Crusaders, Lance, Dragoking, Jason Stride, a sole Viletor, director, a mare and couple of workers were on the ground hard. All of them were unconscious and badly injured from both burnt marks, injuries and bite marks.

The royal family and two unicorns were in shock and concern. They couldn't believe of what they just saw.

"No..."

END...

Review and Suggest...

Main Casts:
Kelly Sheridan: Starlight Glimmer
Rebecca Shoichet: Sunset Shimmer
Nicole Oliver: Princess Celestia/Daybreaker
Douglas Rye: Azure Phoenix/Aura Tyrant
Tabitha St. Germain: Princess Luna/Nightmare Moon

Minor Casts:
Neil Ross: Guildenstern
Doug Erholtz: Strikespell
Kirk Thornton: One-Eyed Anger
Tony Oliver: Navy Arrow, Editor
Roger Craig Smith: Bladestrike
Beau Billingslea: Rhino Armor
James Hong: James Ratio
Quinton Flynn: Schemetrick, Photographer
Alessandro Juliani: Han

Cameo:
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon