My Little Pony Mystic Season 3

by Shadow Master


Episode 20: Origins (II)

Imperial City, Imperial Mystic Land, 1450 A.E. (Night),

Mystic Realm was invaded by the mysterious yet ancient military forces of demons called Serpent Army. They're now attacking and conquering the cities, villages and rural areas. The surprise attack has caught off Mystic Ponies' guard. Mystic Council has ordered their own army to retaliate while saving their home and ponies as much as they can. Jade Emperor remained inside the Golden Jade Palace, protected by Susano the Destroyer and his seven members of Ultimate Warriors.

At the Imperial City; nine brave heroes - Shadow Dragon, Blazefist, Aqua, Saber, Terrorcreep, Shorty, Laxtinct, Tailtech and Icy - witnessed the arrival of the leader of Serpent Army - Orochi and his strategist - Trickster Fox. Looking at his appearance has sent some chills to their spines. They couldn't help but feel worry, scared and uneasy to look at him.

"I know I want to see outside world," Icy said in fear and worried, "This is not what I have in mind."

"Wow... That is one nasty and scary guy," Laxtinct commented in fear while sweating out. He then gulped, "Come to think of it. I haven't felt this feeling since..." He shown his worried and uneasy looks before found other ponies looking at him. He cleared his throat, "You don't want to know about it."

"So, that's Orochi?" Blazefist asked in concern, "He's the cause of this?"

"That's definitely him," Shadow Dragon confirmed. He hummed amusingly while looking at Orochi carefully, "Not what I imagined. He doesn't look so tough. Don't know why Master Zhao Long is afraid of him."

"Careful of what you wish for. Looks can be deceiving," Terrorcreep said firmly and calmly.

"He's right," Shorty nodded as he held his scanning computerized gauntlet, which shown the some graphic bars are in high red colors. He hissed, "This guy is a serious threat. There is no way we can defeat him. We have no idea of what he's capable of. It's best we retreat now."

Tailtech nodded fearfully, "I so totally agree with you!"

"You're kidding me, Shorty?!" Aqua asked in anger and annoyance, "We can't run ow! We can't let that monster get away with it!"

Saber nodded in agreement, "She's right. He will destroy our home! We've gotta stop him now!"

"I'm with you too. I won't let my home destroyed by that monster!" Shadow Dragon exclaimed firmly and determinedly, "We'll have to fight him!"

"Agreed. This is the best course of action," Terrorcreep said firmly.

"We can't!" Shorty, Laxtinct, Tailtech and Icy exclaimed in fear.

"We must!" Shadow Dragon, Aqua, Saber and Terrorcreep exclaimed firmly.

Eight heroes gotten into a big argument of whether or not they should fight the Serpent King or escape the battlefield. Blazefist was embarrassed and uneasy by them. Orochi was annoyed, irritated and also not amused by the fight. Trickster Fox and his soldiers were in shock and confusion to see the heroes fighting among themselves.

"Guys, knock it off!" Blazefist exclaimed firmly. His 'new' allies stopped their argument at once. He readied his Falcon Spear, "We don't know who is this 'Orochi' and what he's capable of. But if we don't do something now, then he'll get what he wants including overthrowing and killing Jade Emperor. We cannot let that happen! We must fight!"

Shadow Dragon, Aqua, Saber and Terrorcreep smiled in relief. Shorty, Laxtinct, Tailtech and Icy were worried and scared. Blazefist and his newly allies readied themselves with their weapons for the battle against the threat. Shadow Dragon summoned his Darkness Blade. Blazefist armed with his Falcon Spear. Terrorcreep armed with his Dual Thunder Axes. Saber wielded his Twin Dragoon Sabers. Aqua armed with Tiger Claws. Shorty and Tailtech loaded up their Flame Volley Blaster and Typhoon Blaster. Laxtinct summoned and wielded Rock Hammer. Icy armed with freezing arm-scythes. They're all ready to fight the Serpent King.

The Serpent Army hissed in anger and fury. The Serpent Ponies armed with spears and pikes. Serpent Ninjas and Armored Wildcats readied their claws. Warthog Warriors armed with their giant clubs. Serpent Gargoyles armed with their swords. They were about to attack Blazefist and his team. Orochi held his Demonic Scythe up, halting them from moving out.

"My lord?" Trickster Fox asked in shock and confuse, "Are you sure?"

"I sense anonymous about them. They possessed something I have not felt for a long time ago. They must be the one..." Orochi said darkly and calmly. He raised his scythe before pointed it at Blazefist and his newly team. He hissed calmly, "Come, warriors. Come and face me. Let me see what you can do..."

"Okay, guys. Listen up. I think the best to beat him is that we need to work-" Blazefist got interrupted as he found his newly teammates charged at Orochi, "-Together..." He then groaned in anger and annoyance, Really?! Now?! Unbelievable..."

Unable to face the monster and his army, Icy panicked and hid behind the crates to watch the battlefield. Shorty and Tailtech climbed up to the top of building's rooftop. They loaded up and aimed their blasters at Orochi. Shadow Dragon, Aqua, Saber, Terrorcreep and Laxtnct are facing Orochi for their fierce battle.

Aqua was the first pony to charged and attack Orochi. She thrust and struck her Tiger Claws at him, but he only dodged and avoided from getting struck down for ten times. Using his Demon Scythe, he blocked the attack before swung and twisted the weapons in one turn. He then disarmed and thrown Tiger Claws aside. He then unleashed his Crimson Blood Beam in knocking Aqua off. She was thrown to the pyramid of crates.

Saber charged at Orochi. He swung his Twin Dragoon Sabers at the Serpent King, who blocked and deflected the attacks from every sides he tried to strike. He was getting exhausted and tired from swinging his sabers. After clashing against his Demon Scythe, Orochi thrust and grabbed Saber by throat. The Serpent King hissed wildly as his hoof/claw glowed in blackish red colors. He slammed Saber to the ground, causing a powerful shock wave in knocking him out.

Shorty and Tailtech grunted in concern as they fired their blasters at Orochi, who easily blocked and deflected the blasts by swinging his Demon Scythe for few times. He then went in invincible, shocking and surprising both of them. Worried and uneasy of where he went to, they activated the infrared glasses and goggles to locate him. They looked up and found him standing before them. And just before they could do anything, he swung his Demon Scythe in knocking them both off and slammed on the fruit crates.

Orochi disappeared and appeared before Shadow Dragon and Terrorcreep, who armed and readied with Darkness Blade and Dual Thunder Axes. He remained firm and calm while glaring at them. They then charged and swung their blades at him. He responded to their attacks by blocking and deflecting the attacks for few times. However, at the least minute, both of them tripped him down before kicked him off. Orochi recovered and landed on the ground hard. They both charged and readied to strike him down. However, he summoned and launched his eight serpentine heads out to attack. This gave them both struggled to dodge and block the attacks. Orochi fired his Dark Lightning in shocking and electrocuting them. They both fell to the ground hard.

Orochi turned and glared at Laxtinct and Icy. While still armed with their Rock Hammer and Frozen Scythes, they are now scared and worried to fight him. He hissed before his face changed into a demonic serpentine-like facial. He then hissed and screeched loudly, scaring them both to the ground.

"Pathetic..." Orochi remarked darkly, "Is this the best you have?"

"Not quite!" Blazefist said firmly.

Blazefist gave a loud battle cry. He charged and thrust his Falcon Spear at Orochi, who moved aside before punching on his guts. He got grabbed and held up high like the Serpent King was about to slam him to the ground. Luckily, Blazefist fired his Fire Shots at Orochi's face, making him to drop the Imperial Phoenix's Colonel down. He then continued firing his Fire Shots, Fire Fist Punches and even unleashing his full-powered Firestorm Phoenix at Orochi. Its firestorm has engulfed him in whole for the moment.

Blazefist sighed in relief as he has survived the attack. Suddenly, Orochi appeared before him. It scared him off. He got grabbed and choked by the Serpent King. The Colonel struggled as he tried to land some punches and Fire Shots at the monster, but only missed. Blazefist's face turned to blue as he struggled to breathe. He is about to die.

"To think that nine of you are the ones I'm looking for," Orochi said in disappointed tone. He scoffed a bit, "I am truly disappointed of this fight. I'm tired of this. Tell me... Where is Susano?!" He has his left hoof glowed in blackish red colors with electrical energies, "Tell me now, or they shall pay consequence..."

And just before Blazefist could answer or even the rest could do anything, a couple of rolling smoke bombs rolled towards all of them. They ignited and activated some smokes out. They engulfed the whole area, and even themselves. As everyone was shouting and crying in anger and concern during the confusion, Orochi remained calm and firm. He then unleashed his powerful Demon Shockwave, which dispersed the smokes. He found Blazefist and his allies have gone missing.

Trickster Fox and the Serpent Army approached and checked on their lord and master.

"My lord, are you alright?" Trickster Fox asked. Orochi remained silent and firm yet anger. She hummed thoughtfully before looked around of her surroundings, "Don't worry, my lord. I'll have the army to search and hunt them down."

"Leave it. They're not worthy to face me..." Orochi said darkly. He turned and glared at Golden Jade Palace, "I have my own adversary to deal with. Begin terraforming this realm into my makings."

Trickster Fox smirked and bowed humbly, "As you wish, my lord. It will be done..."


Mystic Crystal Shrine, Imperial Mystic Land, 1450 A.E. (Night),

Nine heroes groaned and moaned painfully as they slowly recovered and getting up from their unconsciousness. They muttered and commented in annoyance and frustration about them getting their flanks kicked by the enemies or about how strong and dangerous Orochi is.

They then looked up and found Master Zhao Long stood before them. Mystic Tao and Dragon Kick were there as well.

"Father! Dragon Kick!" Shadow Dragon exclaimed in surprise and relief. He hugged them happily and passionately. They hugged him back. They departed at once. He asked, "How did you get here?"

"Teleportation," Dragon Kick smirked, "Uncle Tao loved it a lot."

"Teleportation..." Shorty muttered in annoyance, "It has to be teleportation."

"I don't know. It might be useful..." Laxtinct said amusingly, "You teleport us here and there. Get there in time to stop the bad guys, you know."

"Who asked you?" Shorty asked in annoyance.

"Everyone's alright?" Tao asked calmly. Everyone chatted and nodded in agreement. He smiled, "Good..." He then whacked on their heads hard, making nine of them yelped in pain. He scolded them angrily, "Nine of you are very reckless and foolish! You all dare challenged and fought the Serpent King?! What were you all thinking?! Are you trying to give me a heart attack?!"

Master Zhao Long nodded, "The Serpent King is a very dangerous and powerful demon. You all shouldn't have fought that demon. No one can, not even me. Susano barely defeat him. He got badly wounded during his fight with that monster."

"We would have escaped if these guys listened to me," Shorty exclaimed in annoyance.

Laxtinct nodded fearfully, "Yeah. That guy is scary and freaky! He scared me out of my pants, even thought I literally didn't wear one! Worse than going to the camp. I hate camping!"

"Wait, seriously?! You're afraid of camping?!" Terrorcreep asked in shock yet amusing before chuckled a bit, "That is amusing..."

"Yeah. Camping can't be that bad," Icy agreed, "I've always wanted to go there."

"Oh yeah?! I would like to see you try it!" Laxtinct snapped in annoyance. He then yelped in realization, "Who are you again?"

Icy sighed, "Icy. I'm... I'm..." She hissed in concern, "I'm just trying to get away from the battlefield. It was so scary."

Laxtinct sighed, "Welcome to our world, kid."

"Laxtinct, not now!" Blazefist scolded Laxtinct before continued, "Even if we run away, Orochi and his Serpent Army could tear our home apart. And we would have got the job done if they have stopped and listened to my plans for one sec. As your team leader-!"

"Team leader?! Since when did we agree to become a team?!" Shadow Dragon asked in shock.

"Yeah. Who put you as the leader of 'who wants to be in your Mystic-damn team'?!" Saber demanded in annoyance, "No one, genius. Even I'm from royalty, I don't boss ponies around."

Aqua nodded, "Yeah. There's no time for plans. We just go in and kick their asses for good!"

"Yeah. Look where it got us to now?!" Tailtech asked in annoyance and frustration, "We got our flanks kicked by the Serpent King, thank you very much!"

Shadow Dragon grunted, "Well, sorry if I didn't try hard enough, because someone has gotten in my way!"

"Excuse me?! Are you talking about me?!" Terrorcreep demanded as he held Shadow Dragon against the walls. He armed with his axe at his throat, "I'm warning you, fool. I am one enemy you do not want to mess with."

Shadow Dragon grunted as he gave a headbutt on Terrorcreep's head, "I would like to see you try, asshole!"

Terrorcreep and Shadow Dragon were about to fight if not for Saber interrupted them, "Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Back off now! Both of you! Stop fighting!"

"I agreed. Our enemies are Orochi and his Serpent Army, not each other!" Shorty nodded in agreement.

"Say to the guy, who killed my uncle and burnt down Dragoon Republic Nation during our incarnation's lifetime!"

"Your father and ponies have lied to my for a long time about handing over Jing Province to Water Tiger Kingdom! And not to mention, you threatened to destroy my home! We have no choice but to defend ourselves and retaliate! Maybe you should have pick a better strategist than a manipulative asshole!"

"That manipulative asshole has saved you and your kingdom's ass on Battle of Red Cliff! And believe me, I would have a choice if you hadn't pull some stupid stunts on us!"

"Who helped you with investigation case?! I did! Who helped you work on your science project?! I did! Who saved your ass?! I did!"

"And who is the asshole, who nearly burnt my cousins and comrades to death?!"

"Hey, enough of it! Our argument isn't gonna help us to get the things done!" Aqua snapped in anger and annoyance, "You boys and your revenge nonsense! You all are worse as my husband!"

"Hey, don't you dare get me involve of this!" Blazefist snapped in anger, "And it's ex, Aqua!"

"Sorry if I keep forgetting especially the part you let him died and gone berserk to unleash a genocide on innocent Hippogriffs!"

"They destroyed our life! They killed my family and village! They killed my comrades and officers! And they murdered our son and ruined our marriage!"

"No! Your anger and revenge destroyed our life!"

"Wow, easy, you two! Don't do this again!" Laxtinct exclaimed in concern, "So, why don't we just chill and forget about our previous messy lives! And have a happy thoughts!"

"Shut up, Laxtinct!" Blazefist and Aqua snapped in anger and furious.

"Hey, I'm trying to be a good mediator and brother here," Laxtinct snapped in annoyance, "Thanks for the support!"

Seven heroes gotten into a heated argument while the rest just stood there and watched the event. They all were uneasy and awkward to watch it.

"Wow... I thought kids are the worst ponies to have argument," Tailtech commented in concern.

Icy looked confuse and worried, "You outsiders are weird..."

"ENOUGH!" Tao exclaimed in anger and annoyance as he gave nine of heroes a big whack on their heads. They yelped in pain. They turned and looked at him. He sighed, "This is not the time to argue, you fools! We have more important concerns to deal with."

Dragon Kick nodded in agreement, "Uncle is right. Orochi has already set his plans in motion for Mystic Realm. It's bad day. Really bad day."

Shadow Dragon and his newly allies looked worry and uneasy about Orochi's Plan. Master Zhao Long summoned and activated the holographic version of Mystic Realm Map. It revealed twelve red colored dots on twelve Mystic Countries. They then revealed twelve demonically yet traditional Japanese-themed castle-like factories and glowed in crimson lights and quaking on the ground, causing some lava to emerged and flowed down on the floor.

"Oh my god..." Icy said in concern and fear, "This is horrible."

"That doesn't look good," Laxtinct commented in concern.

"Yup. It looks like they're digging something on the ground or even mass producing," Tailtech said thoughtfully, "What is he doing with them?"

"We don't know. Based on our scout's reports, Orochi has his army set up some strange factories across the Mystic Realm." Master Zhao Long said firmly and calmly, "We can be certain for one thing - he could be destroying both Mystic Ponies and Mystic Realm for revenge over his defeat."

"So, you want us to stop and destroy his factories?" Terrorcreep asked firmly and calmly.

"That's a logical strategy," Shorty commented, "It'll slow down or prevent him from destroying the Mystic Ponies and Mystic Realm."

"What about Orochi?" Shadow Dragon asked, "I have the feeling that he's attacking Golden Jade Palace now."

"No telling how long its shield can hold," Saber said in concern and agreement, "Once it's down, Orochi can begin his slaughtering for revenge."

"We'd better go and help them now." Aqua exclaimed in concern.

"You will. But for now, we must stop and destroy the factories first," Tao said firmly, "We cannot let him succeed it."

"Yes, we need to work together," Dragon Kick said firmly.

Shadow Dragon and his newly allies were annoyed and irritated to hear it. The last time they worked and teamed up together to stop Orochi didn't go well.

"Like it or not. We have to stop Orochi from completing his revenge. We cannot let him succeed. We have to work together." Blazefist said firmly. His newly teammates were doubtful of working together. He sighed, "Look. I know we all 'teleported' to Imperial Mystic City for how and why we need to do this. But if we don't work together to stop Orochi, then everything will be destroyed for good. So, it may not be best speech, but we know what we have to do now. Got it?"

Shadow Dragon and his friends were still having doubts and concerns. Nevertheless, they knew Blazefist was right. They have to work together and stop Orochi from completing his revenge. They all nodded firmly.

Blazefist turned to Tao, Dragon Kick and Master Zhao Long as he asked, "Alright, what can we do?"

"The plan is simple. We need to detonate and destroy all twelve factories. We have nine heroes. We'll split into three teams." Master Zhao Long said firmly, "Once you destroy the factory, then you'll go to another one to destroy it. Once we destroy all of them, then we'll deal with Orochi. The rest of us will remain here and defend the shrine. I fear that Orochi may have come after the Mystic Crystal."

"Indeed. The shrine is very valuable to Mystic Realm. We cannot afford to let it happen. But remember, do not fight and defeat that Serpent King alone," Tao said firmly, "You cannot defeat him alone. He's still too powerful."

Dragon Kick nodded, "So, watch yourselves. Serpent Army will do whatever it takes to keep their factories intact and protected until their mission is complete. Understand?" Everyone nodded firmly. He sighed, "Alright. Let's do it. Time is wasting."

Tao chanted firmly and calmly as he summoned three portals that allowed nine heroes to enter. They split into three groups. They then entered the portals at once. They have to find and destroy the factories before Orochi's Master Plan could become fruition.


Frozen Lake, Frozen Iceland, 1450 A.E. (Night),

Aqua, Saber and Icy have exited the portal. They arrived at the large yet empty space of frozen forests, mountains, canyons and one giant lake. In the middle of lake lies a factory, which was guarded by Serpent Ponies, Wildcat Warriors, Serpent Ninjas and Warthog Warriors.

"Looks like we found one," Saber smiled, "Ready for this?"

"So on," Aqua said in excited tone.

"What?! You mean we just charge in and attack?!" Icy asked in concern and fear, "Don't we need to plan or something first?! I mean those guys are strong and dangerous!"

"They maybe dangerous, but they're not smart," Saber said confidently.

Aqua nodded in agreement while looking down on the floor, "Yeah, Saber's right. We crack the ice, both factory and serpent can get drown under the sea!"

Icy hummed thoughtfully while looking at the enemy's position. She noticed something off about it. She gasped in realization, "I get it now. They're standing on top of the frozen water!"

"Exactly!" Saber said firmly and agreement, "We need a distraction. So, the rest of us can crack it up."

"Yeah. That'd be you," Aqua said amusingly. Saber turned and glared at her. She continued, "Hey, wind don't crack the ice. I've got strength and water power to drown them down, with the help of Icy's ice powers."

"She does have the point," Icy nodded in agreement, "But still... I don't know if I can do it, guys. I've never done unfreezing the the frozen water before."

Aqua patted Icy's back happily, "Don't worry, kiddo. You can do it. I know it."

"You mean it?"

"Hey, everything will be fine. I've taken lots of tough guys than this. This is nothing. We just need to work together, okay?"

"Hmm... I guess so," Icy said in concern.

Aqua patted Icy's back, "Don't worry, I've got your back."

"If we're done talking, better start now," Saber said firmly, "I'll distract them as long as I can."

Aqua nodded, "Good luck, Saber."

As Saber charged to the front, he shouted wildly to get Serpent Army's attention. He unleashed his Wind Storm at the Serpent Army t the factory. They all hissed and screeched in anger by surprise attack. They all charged at him. They began attacking him at once. He fought them back. Using his Wind Dragoon Style to dodge and avoid the attacks from his enemies, he then swung his Twin Dragoon Sabers at them one-by-one. He even unleashed both Zen Slashes and Air Raid in knocking them as well. They all tried to take him down, but easily get defeated and killed by him.

Aqua and Icy went a circle around to the back of factory via the frozen forest. They have arrived at the destination. They have found that most of Serpent Army have left and deal with Saber. Both of them nodded firmly. They slammed their hooves on the freezing ice. With Aqua's Rainstorm and Icy's ice powers, they began melting and cracking the solid iced water. Aqua has managed to put some cracks on them. Icy struggled to unfreeze them as it has proven hard for her to do it. They have managed to create some cracks for one quarter of frozen lake.

They then heard some screams. They looked up and found Saber got knocked down by Warthog Warrior. Both Serpent Ninjas grabbed him by hooves, allowing their soldier to give some punches on him.

"He needs help! We've gotta do something!" Icy exclaimed in concern.

"And we will. But now, I need your help, Icy," Aqua said firmly. Icy looked worry and scared. She continued, "I need you to give the best attack to breakdown the ice."

"But Aqua! I don't know if I have the strength to do it!" Icy then breakdown in tear, "Mother was right. I'm naive child to help ponies!"

"No, you can do it. If you can't unfreeze it, then you'll have to break it. Give the best attack you've got because I'm doing it now! I know you can do it, kid! Don't give it up!"

Aqua gave a thunderous roar as she launched Water Torpedo Shards, causing a massive cracks on the freezing solid water. Knowing she was right, Icy has to give out the best attack. Channeling the ice powers within her, she unleashed powers of Frozen Shards to break it. But so far, they only managed to crack the half portion of it. Saber is getting badly injured. They're becoming exhausted and tired to complete their missions.

Both Aqua and Icy looked at each other while thinking of a way to help Saber. They both smiled firmly as they have found a way to help him now. They took a deep breathe while channeling their power to full strength. Aqua summoned and unleashed Hydro Canon to the sky. Icy fired her Ice Beam in freezing them into a giant shard. The giant frozen shard fell straight down to the middle of lake. Not only it brought down the factory, but also cracked the frozen water, thus drowning all of Serpent Army. Saber was among them.

Unleashed his Air Raid, Saber escaped their captives and landed straight on the ground hard. He panted in exhaustion. Both Aqua and Icy returned and regrouped with him at once. As they were checking on him, he then laughed in relief.

"That was something..." Saber remarked amusingly, "Nice work, girls."

"Not a big problem. Thanks to Icy for helping me to crack the ice," Aqua commented proudly.

Icy sighed, "It was nothing. I'm just glad that I help. All I ever did is sit and watch, and avoid troubles."

"Well, troubles always finds you. You just have to prepare for it," Saber said calmly.

Aqua nodded, "Saber's right. I'm just glad that you came and help us."

"Yeah. And thank you so much for giving me the confidence" Icy said calmly, "I owe you one."

"It's what ponies do best. Helping each other out," Aqua said proudly.

Icy smiled, "It's what I always want to do."

"We'd better keep moving. We've got lots of factories to deal with," Saber agreed. He and his two teammates stood up and headed off towards the portal. He then have a chat with Aqua, "Hey, you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. I should asking that to you, Sab."

"Yeah. I'd be fine. I'm kinda shock you and Blazefist haven't patch things up or even want to remarry."

"Saber, I wasn't in good mood to talk with him after the stunt he pulled from our previous lifetime. He has massacred the entire Hippogriffs of Ma! What the hell was he thinking?!"

"Easy, Aqua. You can't blame him after what has happen to his son. I know that because I have the same reaction about my uncles' and Rogue's death from previous lifetime, I've gone berserk with the rest of Dragoon Republic Nation for revenge."

"Unlike him, you didn't massacre the entire clan. You just want one guy to kill."

"Point taken, Aqua. But he and I aren't so different for taking revenge for our loved ones. You shouldn't blame him for unleashing his anger. Plus, he needs a good life and good wife. And that is you. From what I heard of, you two got hook off well and have a son."

"Ruby got killed during the assassination." Aqua said in upset yet shame, "And it's my fault for not keeping him safe from danger. If I had, Blazefist wouldn't have done it."

"Hey, it's in the past now," Saber said calmly, "All we can do is say sorry and move forward. Try talk with him, Aqua."

"I will, Saber. Thanks. You're really good friend."

"I'm always happy to help out."

Icy hummed in concern, "Something tells me that mother's right about stallions."

Saber, Aqua and Icy entered the portal as they returned to the Mystic Crystal Shrine now. They're preparing to move to another location.


Lightning Mines, Thunder Agency Domain, 1450 A.E. (Night),

As the portal appeared on the large mine areas; Terrrocreep, Shorty and Laxtinct emerged from it. They all worn radioactive suits. They then entered through one of the mine's entrance. They spent some minutes to travel through the maze of cavern. Seeing the light ahead of them, they exited the cavern entrance. They found a factory in the middle of caverns. It was heavily guarded by Spider Tanks and Warthog Warriors. Winged Serpent Gargoyles, Serpent Ninjas and Wildcat Warriors were on top of several towers and edges for armed with their bows and arrows.

Terrorcreep, Shorty and Laxtinct hid behind a large rock. They then looked at the area as they were studying and analyzing the surroundings.

"Okay! That doesn't look good," Laxtinct said in concern and worried.

"Frontal assault won't do us any good to destroy the factory," Terrorcreep said firmly, "We have to use the stealth to get inside."

"Not gonna happen," Shorty said in concern. He looked through his gauntlet's holographic map. He found the area was surrounded by crimson dots. He sighed, "Stealth is not an option either. Our only chance is distraction."

"By distraction means to lure them away from the factory? Sounds a good idea, Shorty."

"It is, Terrorcreep. Once they're removed, I can planted the explosive detonators on it. But to do so, we need someone, who is able to withstand the attack."

"And also, with a big mouth," Terrorcreep added in before looking at Laxtinct.

Shorty nodded in agreement with Terrorcreep's thinking, "Yes. He's perfect."

"WHAT?! ARE YOU CRAZY?!" Laxtinct asked in shock and worried while slammed his fist on the giant rock. It cracked and split into two. Serpent Army turned and looked at him and his friends. They all armed and aimed their weapons at them. Shorty and Terrorcreep glared at him. He gulped, "Oops?"

"LAXTINCT!" Shorty and Terrorcreep exclaimed in anger and annoyance, "YOU IDIOT!"

The Serpent Army armed and aimed fired their bows and arrows, rocks, spears, pikes and Spider Tank at Terrorcreep, Shorty and Laxtinct. The enemy fired theirs at them. They all yelped in concern. They were forced to jump and landed on the ground. They all quickly hid behind the giant rock at once.

"Looks like we need to make new plans now!" Shorty exclaimed in concern.

"Indeed," Terrorcreep said in agreement, "Shorty, snipe them down. Laxtinct, take out the heavies and tanks. I'll go and set the charges now!"

"Seriously?! Do I have to?!" Laxtinct asked in upset tone.

"Consider it making up for blowing our cover!" Shorty exclaimed in anger.

"Don't screw it up again, asshole," Terrorcreep snapped in anger, "Let's move it!"

Shorty armed and sniped his Flame Volley Blaster at the Serpent Archers, Serpent Ninjas and Wildcat Warriors. Laxtinct panicked and screamed in fear as he armed with his Rock Hammer. He charged into the battlefield, where he began hammering the Warthog Warriors and Serpent Pony Soldiers one-by-one. He even take down some tanks by using his Stone Gatling and Rockslide. And at the same time, Terrorcreep was heading straight to the factory, where he began setting up some detonators on it.

Shorty and Laxtinct did their best to cover Terrorcrep from getting shot and killed. The Mystic Vampire Pony has managed to set the detonators on the factory's sides. And just before he could escape, he got his back struck down by three arrows. He grunted in pain while struggling to move. Spotting his friend got hit, Laxtinct and Shorty charged in to save him.

Reaching him, Laxtinct grabbed and held Terrorcreep on his back wile summoned Fortress Walls for cover. Shorty continued sniping down enemy troops. They were heading straight to the cave's entrance. Seeing that they have escaped, Terrorcreep used and activated the detonators, which caused the factory explode and all of Serpent Army within to die. They all screamed and panicked in fear and pain. They got thrown out from the mines.

Terrorcreep and his team sighed in relief that they have escaped the explosion. They all panted and breathed heavily as they calmed themselves down.

"That was close," Laxtinct said in relief, "Never ever want to do that again."

"Agreed," Shorty said in agreement. He turned and found his left hoof's gauntlet device, grabbed and held by Laxtinct. He then checked on it, which looked badly damaged. He screamed in anger, "Laxtinct, I needed that!"

"Oops! Sorry!" Laxtinct apologized.

Terrorcreep sighed, "Honestly, I'd never understand how could you be considered the best officer among the Imperial Phoenix Kingdom. You screw up a lot, and not to mention, I was told that you kept on demoting and promoting from ranks. You're really an imbecile!"

Laxtinct grunted to protest, "Hey! Gimme a break. I was just having a bad luck, that's all!"

"Hopefully, not to involve my inventions," Shorty said dryly.

"And not to mention, spill out our plans and hideout a lot," Terrorcrep added in annoyance as he summoned the portal.

"Oh, come on!" Laxtinct exclaimed in anger.


Crimson Desert, Phoenix Fireland, 1450 A.E. (Night),

Blazefist, Shadow Dragon and Tailtech have arrived at the the crimson colored of desert, filled with fortress ruins. A few meters ahead of them is the giant factory, which was guarded by Serpent Ponies, Serpent Gargoyles, Wildcat Warriors and Spider Tanks. They all headed off and hid behind the ruined walls while looking at the battlefield. They were analyzing it carefully while planning a strategy to get inside and destroy it.

"Okay, how do we do this?" Shadow Dragon asked.

"Attacking head on is out. And we don't have much of detonators," Tailtech said in concern, "We have to destroy it from inside. I'm good with deactivating them."

"Looks like stealth is the answer," Blazefist said calmly and firmly, "We can't let them spot us. Think you two can handle it?"

Shadow Dragon smirked, "Yes, I can. Master Zhao Long taught me some ninja stealth and tricks."

"With my suit's cloaking device," Tailtech smirked as he pushed a button on his gauntlet. He turned into invisibility, surprising Shadow Dragon and Blazefist. He continued, "No one can spot me."

"Technology..." Blazefist commented in annoyance before sighed, "Alright, let's do it."

Shadow Dragon nodded, "Don't get caught."

Shadow Dragon, Blazefist and Tailtech headed off as they're now venturing into enemy's territory via using stealth skills. Shadow Dragon used his ninja skills to hid behind the shadows and bushes. Blazefist, using his flight and speed, swiftly and quickly to evade enemy's eyes via hiding and moving from one hidden places to another. Tailtech's suit helped and kept him hidden from their eyes and ears. They have managed to escape and arrived at the factory. They entered it via door.

Three ponies traveled through factory's interior complex while evading the securities as well, though they often get spotted and forced to kill them before alerting the enemies. Took them for few minutes, they have arrived and entered the core chamber. They spotted a large energy core-like tubes for containing electrical and fiery energy within in middle of the chamber, along with computers and writing table.

Tailtech whistled, "Amazing. I didn't think ancient demons able to build this kind of factory. I thought we only can do that..."

"Maybe... But something's not right about this," Blazefist said in concern yet uneasy, "How could Orochi and his Serpent Army able to build this factory? He and his minions have been imprisoned for thousand years. There is no way he could be advanced as we are."

"True. But we'll figure that out later," Shadow Dragon said firmly and calmly, "We need to shut down the factory now."

"On it!" Tailtech said firmly. As he was typing down on the computer's keyboard, he then heard the alarm went off. He and his friends turned back and found a Serpent Pony, who has trigger the alarm. He yelped, "That's not good!"

"Do your best to destroy it, Tailtech! Shadow and I will hold the enemy off!" Blazefist grunted.

Shadow Dragon nodded, "Yeah. I've been itching for a fight."

As Tailtech began typing down on keyboards and also hacking on computer, both Shadow Dragon and Blazefist engaged and defeated the Serpent Army. Shadow Dragon used his Darkness Blade to defeat them, and also using his Rabbit Speed Kicking and Black Serpent Strikes to knock them down. And at the same time, he used and fired both Darkness Spheres and Nightmare to wound them. Blazefist swung his Falcon Spear in defeating them, as well as using his Fire Fists and Fireball Shots with Mantis's Blade Strikes and Phoenix Meteor Kick skills to knock them off.

As soon as Blazefist and Shadow Dragon have defeated most of the securities, Tailtech has finished hacking and deactivating the computers. This has caused the core chamber to go meltdown. The factory began tearing itself down and exploding. The team quickly make their escape now. As soon as they escaped the factory, it exploded into pieces, along with the Serpent Army.

Blazefist, Shadow Dragon and Tailtech grunted in pain as they slowly get up from the ground. They turned and looked at the blazing and destruction sight of the factory. They sighed in relief.

"Nice work, everyone. Hopefully it's three down, and nine more to go," Blazefist said in relief, "Not bad for yourself, kids."

"Glad to be helpful," Tailtech said proudly.

Shadow Dragon sighed, "Kid?! I'm older than Tailtech, you know."

"From my point-of-view, you're still a kid," Blazefist teased Shadow Dragon amusingly. He sighed, "But you're pretty good fighter. We could use someone like you to be part of my team."

"W-What? Really?" Shadow Dragon said in shock and surprise before stuttered, "W-wow. That's great. Of course. This is the first time that someone actually praise me for the hard work. All I ever get is criticized and insults about me being a demon."

Blazefist scoffed before patted Shadow Dragon's back, "By my book, kid, you're still a Mystic Pony. Bravest, determined and kind hero I ever seen. And I don't care what they think or say about you. You're part of my team."

Shadow Dragon blushed a bit, "Thanks, Blazefist. Owe you one."

"We'd better get back now," Tailtech said firmly and seriously as he summoned the portal, "There's something I need to show you."


Golden Jade Palace, Imperial Mystic Land, 1450 A.E. (Night),

Orochi has his Serpent Army to lay the siege on the Golden Jade Palace's walls. Most of Serpent Ponies and Wildcat Warriors were climbing up the ladders or using the siege towers to get over to the walls. They engaged and attacked the Mystic Soldiers, who were pushing them back. Warthog Warriors used their battering rams against the walls and entrance door. Winged Serpent Gargoyles were flying and attacking them. Serpent Ninjas were climbing up the walls to attack them as well. Most of Serpent Army used the Spider Tanks and Catapults to launched the cannonballs and rocks on the Imperial Palace.

Mystic Soldiers struggled to repel the Serpent Army. Luckily, the Ultimate Warriors were there to help their soldiers. Soki, Silverclaw and some brave soldiers landed on the ground as they fought and engaged the ground soldiers, as well as damaging and destroying the siege weapons. ZeekCrimson and Ripper led the defense units to repel and push the enemies back from the walls. Death Tactic was standing within the castle's office as he was leading and commanding the army to fight the enemy back. And at the same time, he used the turret to take down most of Winged Serpent Gargoyles, Serpent Ninjas and Wildcat Warriors.

Susano and Nezha remained inside the palace as they were keeping the Jade Emperor safe and secured. The Mystic Emperor was sitting down on his throne chair as he remained calm and firm yet concern about the outcome. 100,000 Mystic Soldiers were outside of the palace as they were ready to fight and defend their emperor to the very last.

Orochi and Trickster Fox were sitting down on their throne chairs. They watched the battlefield while waiting for the results. The Serpent King desired nothing but revenge against both Susano and Jade Emperor. A Serpent Ninja appeared as he made the report to them.

"Ooh... Looks like they took the bait, my lord," Trickster Fox commented amusingly, "Just as we planned."

Orochi smiled darkly, "Good. They will lead me to victory..."


Mystic Crystal Shrine, Imperial Mystic Land, 1450 A.E. (Night),

Three teams have returned to the shrine. And just before they could go to the next locations to destroy the factory, Tailtech stopped them due to him has the information involving of Orochi's master plans. He has obtained it during hacking and deactivating the factory from Crimson Desert, Phoenix Fireland. He then activated his laptop and projector to show some plans. Everyone was watching and looking at it. Tailtech explained the details.

"With this information I've obtained, we now know what Orochi is really after. The factories are actually Terraforming Generators. They were designed to change the world's landscape, nature and atmosphere into something else." Tailtech explained firmly, shocking his teammates, "And that's not the worst. If he were to succeed it, he needed get two components to complete it - corrupting the Mystic Crystal and overthrowing the Mystic Emperor. With them out of side, our world will become hell."

"Oh my god..." Icy said in shock and concern.

Dragon Kick hissed, "This is bad, really bad." He headed off to the computer, "I have to alert the Mystic Ponies about it."

"Okay. Now that's terrifying!" Laxtinct yelped in fear.

"Damn it! We really need to stop him!" Blazefist exclaimed in concern and firm.

"But we won't have enough time to get all the towers," Saber said in concern.

Aqua nodded, "And not to mention, both the Mystic Emperor and Mystic Crystal will be his sooner or later. It'll be too late for us."

"No," Shadow Dragon disagreed, "It's never been too late. We can still stop him."

"Indeed," Terrorcreep agreed, "We just need to find a way to shut down those generators at once. And then, we'll go after Orochi."

"There is a way." Shorty said firmly and thoughtfully, "If we can find and destroy the main source to all towers, they will be shut down at once."

Tailtech nodded, "My thoughts exactly. I know where it is."

"Are you certain this is a good idea?" Master Zhao Long asked.

Tao nodded, "Indeed. It's too dangerous."

"We have to, master and father," Shadow Dragon said firmly, "Otherwise, there is no home for us. We have to stop him."

His newly team nodded firmly and determinedly as they agreed with Shadow Dragon's concerns. Both Master Zhao Long and Tao were still uncertain and worried about it, but nevertheless, they reluctantly agreed and allowed them to proceed and complete their mission.


Abandoned Warehouse, MechSteel State, 1450 A.E. (Night),

Mystic Portal appeared at the abandoned city's alley of MechSteel State. Shadow Dragon and his friends emerged from it. Spotting some flashlights flashing around the area and hearing a marching and clanking noise, they quickly take cover and hid from their enemy's sights via trash cans, boxes, oil tins and damaged crates.

As the Serpent Army were marching and passing by the alley, one of them flashed and checked on the alley. So far, he found nothing. Though suspicious and concern, he shrugged a bit as he returned to the group. They continued marching until the last unit have passed it by. Seeing all Serpent Army is gone, Shadow Dragon and his friends emerged from their hideout. And just before they could head out to proceed with their mission, Laxtinct pointed to the top. They looked up and found a dark greenish glowing laser beam shot straight to the clouds. They suspected one thing - they have found the main source for controlling the generators.

Shadow Dragon and his team headed off and follow the lighting source through the maze of abandoned city. After minutes have passed, they have come across to the large warehouse, where the source of glowing light came from. It is also heavily guarded by more of Serpent Army.

While the team was discussing and thinking of how they can get in, Shorty and Tailtech used their gauntlet scanners in revealing the map of abandoned city. As they were studying and searching for another route, they found a sewer beneath them. Both scientists alerted their friends about their discovery. They could use it to get inside the warehouse, without alerting the enemies or wasting time to fight the Serpent Army.

Opening the manhole, Shadow Dragon and his team quickly get into the sewer. Laxtinct was the last pony to close it. By using the route, they have managed to get inside the warehouse. They have found a large generator-like tower with core energy in middle mechanism and computer. Seeing no guards guarding it, they quickly come out from the sewer's manhole. And just before they could reach it, they got repelled by a powerful shockwave, causing them to fall down hard. They looked up and found Orochi stood before them.

"I've been waiting for you," Orochi said darkly and calmly, "Are you prepared to face me, heroes?"

"Get him!" Blazefist exclaimed firmly. He turned to Shorty and Tailtech, "Shut down the generator!"

Shadow Dragon and his team charged and attacked Orochi, who evading the attacks while swinging his Demon Scythes at them. Shorty and Tailtech headed towards the computer. They both began hacking and deactivating the system. Knowing they cannot win the fight, the team have to keep Orochi distracted as long as they can.

Shorty and Tailtech have succeeded deactivating and shutting down the computer, causing the main generator and its rest have shut down. They quickly used the detonators to destroy it, so their enemies won't use it again. Saw what the scientists have did to the generator, Orochi roared in anger as he unleashed his powerful Destructive Shockwave, which repel and knock out most of them. His powers did affected the detonators to explode and destroy the main generator.

Though angered and upset that his generator has been destroyed, Orochi remained calm and firm yet dark. He turned to his enemies. As his eyes glowed in white colors, he summoned several headed snakes from the shadows as they coiled up Shadow Dragon and his friends. They all tightened its grip on them, making sure they won't escape.

"You may have succeeded for destroying the generators. My revenge is yet to fulfill. Now tell me. How do I get inside the palace?" Orochi demanded darkly. None of his enemies answer. He scoffed, "So be it. Death you shall have!"

His eyes glowed darkly again. His nine headed snakes hissed darkly and wildly as they tightened up theirs grips on Shadow Dragon and his friends. They all screamed in fear and pain. And at the same time, they resisted from answering to Orochi. However, Icy wasn't able to hold hers a she watched her friends struggled and slowly weakened especially Tailtech is close to his death.

Icy screamed, "STOP! STOP IT! I know it! I know how you can get in!" Orochi calmed himself down, releasing his serpentine to loosen their grip on hostages. Shadow Dragon and his friends were in shock and worried. She continued, "Use the Royal Medallion Portal. It'll help you get inside the palace. I have it with me. It's around my neck. Let my friends go! Please!"

Shadow Dragon and his friends were in shock and concern of what they just heard. Orochi was amused as he approached Icy. He grabbed and took out the Royal Medallion Portal from her. He looked at it carefully. He turned and looked at Icy.

"How do you obtain this medallion? Are you a royalty?" Orochi asked amusingly. Icy looked away while showing shame and guilt. He smirked, "I see. Such noble sacrifice you have made. Yours will not be in vain..."

Everyone was in confuse and concern of what Orochi has said. Orochi has his eyes glowed darkly, causing one of his nine headed serpent took a bite on Icy's neck, making her to scream in pain.

"Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!" Shadow Dragon and his friends shouted.

Feeling the poison penetrating in her, Icy gave her last breathe and died. The snake loosened his grip and let Icy drop to the ground hard. Her friends screamed in pain and despair to have her died. Orochi smirked darkly and amusingly as he has his snake loosened their grip and let them go. The serpentine heads disappeared at once. He glared at them.

"Do not interfere my revenge. Or else, you will lose more..." Orochi said darkly.

Orochi teleported and left Shadow Dragon and his friends behind. They all cried and moaned in despair and pain to see Icy's lifeless body. They have lost their friend now.


Mystic Crystal Shrine, Imperial Mystic Land, 1450 A.E. (Night)

Tao, Dragon Kick and Master Zhao Long were waiting for the good news from Shadow Dragon and his team. Dragon Kick was watching at television as he has found out that the Terraforming Generators have ceased functioning. Tao was looking through some spell books, hoping that could help his son and his team to weaken and defeat Orochi for good. Master Zhao Long remained calm and firm as he was looking and praying to Twelve Mystic Guardians. Aftermath, he grunted a bit as he can feel a bit of pain on left side.

A Mystic Portal appeared. Shadow Dragon and his team have returned. Laxtinct and Aqua were holding Icy's lifeless corpse on their back. Shorty and Terrorcreep helped and put her down gently. Three masters spotted the team have returned. They even got shocked and concerned when they saw Icy's lifeless corpse. They approached and checked on them.

"Oh My Mystic! What happen?!" Dragon Kick asked.

"Orochi..." Aqua hissed in anger and agony, "H-He... He killed her!"

Three masters were in shock and concern. Terrorcreep groaned before slammed his hoof against the walls, "Stupid girl! What the hell was she thinking?! Why?!"

"She was trying to save us," Tailtech answered firmly, "She didn't want us to die."

Laxtinct sighed, "Yeah. She risked everything for us. And we did nothing for her."

"It is foolish and stupid. She should have kept quiet!" Terrorcreep snapped in anger, "She would have been alive!"

"How dare you talk like that to her?!" Shadow Dragon snapped in anger.

"Shadow Dragon's right! We all would have been dead if she didn't do it!" Saber snapped in anger.

Shorty nodded firmly, "Icy's a hero like us!"

"No, she's a fool!" Terrorcreep snapped in anger.

Shadow Dragon got angered and annoyed as he jumped and attacked Terrorcreep. Both of them gave each other a serious beating. Saber and Aqua quickly grabbed and pulled Shadow Dragon. Shorty and Tailtech dragged Terrorcreep from fighting him. Three masters shouted in frustration as they tried to dissuade them from fighting each other.

Blazefist was staring at Icy's dead body. He couldn't help but feel guilty and shame about letting her died. He could have mislead Orochi or misinformed him of how to get inside the palace. But he didn't answer and let her died. He admitted one thing in his mind. The shouts and fights between his own team and masters are getting in his nerve.

"STOP! Stop it!" Blazefist shouted in frustration. Everyone stopped as they looked at him. He sighed while looking at Icy's lifeless body, "This is all my fault. I should have taken that bite. I should have let him take and forced me to do his bidding. I should have done something to save her and you all. I'm so sorry. This is all my fault..."

Everyone was in shock and surprise by Blazefist's taking a blame for Icy's death, even though she chose to sacrifice herself to save them. Laxtinct approached and patted his older brother's back.

"Bro... It's not your fault." Laxtinct said in comfort.

Blazefist sighed, "It still is, Lax. Lord Azure and Bladestrike were wrong about me. I'm not a leader. I'm a soldier. I couldn't find and recruit my own teammates. I was about to give up and asked Lord Azure to demote me for failing the mission." He turned and looked at his team, "And then I met you guys. I thought we could become a team. But I was wrong. I couldn't even protect her."

"Come on, Blaze. Don't talk like that..." Laxtinct pleaded in shame and concern, "None of us knew that Icy is a princess and she has the royal medallion to get inside the palace."

"You did your best, Blaze," Aqua said calmly as she gave Blazefist a warm hug, "I know you tried."

"Don't blame yourself for this," Shadow Dragon said in guilt, "I wish I could be strong and fast to fight and beat the crap out of that monster."

"I should have hacked the computer for more information," Tailtech said in guilt and shame.

Shorty sighed, "I agreed. I should have done the same thing from my side."

"Damn right, you all are. Thinking and believing that we could stop and defeat Orochi is foolish and suicide mission. And because of that, Icy died." Terrorcreep criticized darkly. Everyone sans Shadow Dragon and Blazefist were annoyed and irritated. He sighed, "Truthfully, I think the same tactic as well. I wish I could have predict Orochi's arrival, otherwise she wouldn't have died."

"Wow... A vampire has the soul. Who knew?" Saber asked amusingly. Terrorcreep gave the glare at him. He smiled, "Hey, it's comment, not insult. And we're glad to have a good one." He cleared his throat, "Points is all of us are blamed for her death. And believe me, I wish we could have something better like getting her back to live."

"There is a way." Master Zhao Long said calmly and firmly. He squatted down before Icy's lifeless body. He took a deep breathe as he put both his hooves on her head and chest. He sighed, "I must perform the most dangerous spell to bring her back to life."

"WHAT?!" Everyone asked in shock and worry, "How?!"

"Aieyah! Don't be foolish!" Tao protested to Master Zhao Long, "Using that spell could end your life to resurrect her."

Dragon Kick nodded, "Uncle's right! This is not what Icy would have wanted."

Shadow Dragon bowed before Master Zhao Long, "Sifu Zhao Long! Please! Don't do this! You can't do it! I need you! There's so many thing I have yet to learn! Please! Don't die!"

Master Zhao Long sighed, "It doesn't matter. This is my decision and my choice. I have lived my life to the fullest." He turned and looked at Shadow Dragon, "You don't need me anymore. I have given my teachings to you enough. But I will give you one final lesson - you all must united as one to defeat a greater threat and save the world. And also, do not let anyone's sacrifice be in vain. Be the heroes..."

Shadow Dragon and his friends were in shock and concerned by Master Zhao Long's comments. They were reluctant and against the idea of letting him died to bringing Icy back to life. But they knew it was his choice. They decided to allow him.

Closing his eyes down, Master Zhao Long chanted firmly and calmly as he placed his hooves on Icy's body and head. Hers is slowly glowed brightly in white especially her heart beating sounded. And at the same time, Master Zhao Long's body slowly wittered and growing old and weak especially his glowing silver aura began to fade away. As soon as his aura faded away, he dropped to the ground hard while Icy gasped in surprise as she got up at once.

Shadow Dragon and his friends were surprise as they chatted happily to see her being alive. They even hugged her as well. She was surprise and confuse of what has been happening. She was lucky to be alive, nevertheless. After that, they turned and looked at old and weakened Master Zhao Long, who is close to death now.

"You sacrificed your life for me? Why?" Icy asked in shock and concern.

Master Zhao Long smiled weakly, "My time has come. I'm over 5,000 years old, young Icy. You're still young to die. Live and enjoy the life while you still can. Don't waste it."

Icy sobbed tearfully in guilt and shame, "I... I understand..."

"Good..." Master Zhao Long said in relief before looked at Shadow Dragon and his team, "Remember. You all must united as one to defeat a greater threat and save the world. Do not let anyone's sacrifice be in vain."

Master Zhao Long sighed as he closed his eyes and passed away peacefully. Shadow Dragon and his friends couldn't help but sobbed tearfully while paying their respect to the fallen master.

Hearing a beeping sound, Dragon Kick approached to the radio station. He checked and listened carefully to the news. He looked shock and worried. He turned and looked at others.

"Orochi infiltrated the palace. He's at the throne chamber now!" Dragon Kick exclaimed in concern.

Tao hissed, "Damn it. We don't have much time." He turned and looked at Shadow Dragon and his friends. He asked, "Are you certain that you want to fight Orochi?"

Shadow Dragon and his friends looked at each other for the moment. They all nodded firmly and determinedly. He spoke, "We have to, father. Otherwise, everyone will die."

"I don't like it," Tao said in concern, "Not because I'm doubting your courage and compassion, but your unity is the main problem. You all don't trust and hate each other, and got into fight, like few minutes ago, you just did. Are you certain that you want to do this? You're all not like Ultimate Warriors. You don't stand a chance."

Shadow Dragon and his friends knew what Tao was worry about. They weren't exactly good friends in the first place especially hating and don't trust each other much. But nevertheless, nothing is important than stopping and defeating Orochi, and also save their home.

"We know, father," Shadow Dragon said firmly, "But we have to do it. There is no one else to stop him."

"[Saber] We're not soldiers. [Terrorcreep] We're not strangers. [Aqua] And we're not enemies. [Tailtech and Icy] But this is our home. And we're not gonna let anything happen to it! [Terrorcreep] No matter the cost, we will defend and save it! [Blazefist] Yeah. Coz we're a team. [Shadow Dragon] We're going to do it together for winning or losing. We're friends. [Laxtinct whistled] Woohoo! Superhero Team is so on!"

Tao was amazed and surprised by Shadow Dragon and his newly friends have put their difference aside, and stand united to fight Orochi. He couldn't be more proud and happy that his son has finally have made some friends.

"I see..." Tao said in relief. He passed the Summoner Gem to Shadow Dragon, "You will need this and the armors for battles. This will be a great hell you ever face."

Shadow Dragon took his Summoner Gem before giving his adopted father a warm hug. As they departed, Tao chanted firmly and calmly as if he was summoning something out. Shadow Dragon and his friends were engulfed by the strange bright white lights. They all now worn their armors.

Shadow Dragon worn a black armor with red and golden saddle, four black gauntlets with red lines, golden horseshoes and black kabuto helmet-like with silver spikes and red sharped curved. Blazefist worn his shiny armored blue Imperial Phoenix armor with saddle and has the red scarf. Saber Dragoon worn greenish Dragoon Republic armor with dark greenish gauntlets and golden horseshoes and helmet. Aqua worn dark colored Chinese suit and loincloth and gauntlets. Terrorcreep still worn his black coat with silver armor chest plates and cyan colored shoulder plates. Shorty worn white and red royal knight's armor-like. Laxtinct worn armored blue Imperial Phoenix armor. Tailtech worn black jumpsuit with orange armor and gauntlets. Icy worn purple-whitish gown-like with silver armor and transparent scarf.

Using the Royal Medallion Portal, Dragon Kick summoned a Mystic Portal for Shadow Dragon and his friends to use and enter. They're ready to fight and defeat Orochi.


Golden Jade Palace, Imperial City Land, 1450 A.E. (Night),

While most of his Serpent Ponies, Warthog Warriors, Spider Tanks were holding off the Ultimate Warriors and their soldiers at bay, Orochi and Trickster Fox used the Royal Medallion Portal to access and infiltrate to the throne chamber, along with capable and effective soldiers including Serpent Ponies, Serpent Ninjas, Wildcat Warriors and Serpent Gargoyles. Most of his soldiers were dealing with Jade Emperor's remaining Mystic Soldiers.

Orochi, Trickster Fox and his remaining bodyguards are now inside the throne chamber now. Nezha was badly injured and wounded by his powerful strength and Crimson Blood Beam. Trickster Fox was holding him to the ground while playing and teasing playfully on him.

The Serpent King approached to Susano, who armed with his Seven Spirit Sword and engaged with him. They both clashed their weapons at each other for the moment. They then departed before swung and clashed their weapons at each other for few times. Susano tried to swing down his sword at Orochi, who disappeared and reappeared behind of him. The Serpent King unleashed a powerful Destructive Shockwave at the Ultimate Warrior, but not before the latter unleashed a powerful Heavenly Destructive Beam in damaging and wounding his chest. After knocking down Susano, his Serpent Ninjas and Wildcat Warriors held him down.

Orochi turned and aimed his Demon Scythe at the Jade Emperor. He smirked darkly, "Your head is mine, your majesty. The reign of Mystic Ponies ends today. And so begins the destruction."

"You will never achieve your victory, Orochi," Jade Emperor said firmly, "As long there is hope and good, evil will never triumph."

"Naive and pathetic as always. It will bring you to the end. Susano cannot protect you and your realm now. You have no heroes now."

"Perhaps, you are wrong."

Suddenly, a Mystic Portal behind of Orochi, making him turned back and found Shadow Dragon and his friends emerged out from it. They all armed and readied with their weapons to face him now. Everyone was in shock and surprise of what they just saw.

"Well, what do we have here?" Trickster Fox asked amusingly, "Nine brave little heroes have come to save the day. How cute..."

Spotting Icy was standing besides her friends, Orochi was amused yet shocked, "So, she lived? Impressive. I thought she died from my poison."

"I was." Icy said dryly and firmly before showing regret and sad looks, "If not for him, I wouldn't have been here alive. I promised him that I'm gonna survive and live."

"Orochi, this is where it ends," Blazefist said firmly and determinedly.

Shadow Dragon nodded firmly, "We're not gonna let you win. We're gonna beat and kill you for good! We're gonna save our home!"

"Yeah!" Shadow Dragon's Team shouted proudly and happily.

Orochi smirked amusingly, "Intriguing. Come and face me now, my worthy opponents..."

Shadow Dragon and his team began their fierce battle with Orochi, and at the same time, they also fought and defeated his soldiers as well.

Orochi roared in anger as he fired his Crimson Blood Beam at Shadow Dragon's Team. Laxtinct stomped on the ground, summoning Wall Fortress to hold the attacks. Both Shorty and Tailtech climbed up to the top of wall. They fired their Flame Volley Blaster and Typhoon Blaster at him. He held his hoof up to block the attacks. He jumped and swung his Demon Scythe in cutting down the Wall Fortress in two. Luckily, the team escaped the attacks. Blazefist jumped and unleashed the Phoenix Firestorm at Orochi, joined by both Aqua's Hydro Canon and Shadow Dragon's Chaos Hyper Blast at him as well. Their attacks have did affect and damaged him. Orochi teleported behind them as he was about to kill them. Luckily Saber and Terrorcreep blocked the attacks. Icy fired her Ice Beam at Orochi. Laxtinct launched his Stone Gatling in knocking him out.

Orochi recovered form the attacks. He slammed on the ground hard. He charged in as he swung his Demon Scythe at Shadow Dragon's team. Laxtinct activated his Rock Armor to hold the attacks. Shadow Dragon and Terrorcreep jumped and attacked him at once. As Shadow Dragon kicked him off, he grabbed and thrown Terrorcreep, who swung and struck his Dual Thunder Axes in wounding Orochi, who grabbed and was about to slam him to the ground. Luckily, the young Mystic Earth Pony rammed the Serpent King to the ground, and at the same time, Terrorcreep slammed his hooves on his face to the ground. They both slammed their punches on his face for few times. However, Orochi fired his Dark Lightning in shocking them both. He then grabbed and slammed them both to the ground hard.

And just before Orochi could finish them both off, Saber unleashed his Wind Storm in blowing him away. Aqua charged in as she gave some serious beating on him for a few times. He grabbed and thrown her to the walls hard. He then kicked her hard to get knock out. And just before he could finish her off, he got grabbed and held by Blazefist and Laxtinct, who are shown angry and determination.

"Get your filthy hoof off my wife!" Blazefist snapped in anger.

Laxtinct nodded firmly, "Yeah! No mess with our family especially Blaze-Aqua-Lax Teamwork, buddy!"

Both Blazefist and Laxtinct activated their Fire Fists and Earth Fist on his face, injuring and damaging him a lot. He roared in pain. Aqua quickly fired Water Torpedo Shards in knocking him out. Saber used his Wind Blade in knocking and holding him off, giving Shorty and Tailtech set some detonators on his body before activated them. Shadow Dragon and Terrorcreep used both Darkness Spheres and Thunder Balls in pushing him back. Saber joined in as he unleashed his powerful Air Raid in pushing him back. Icy fired her Ice Beam in freezing him up.

And just before Orochi could do anything, the detonators ignited and exploded at once. He got himself engulfed in flames. Everyone, and even Orochi's Serpent Army, was in shock and surprise of what they just saw. Shadow Dragon's team have defeated him. Nezha quickly get up and grabbed held Trickster Fox to the ground hard.

"That's impossible." Trickster Fox said in shock, "No one could have defeat him, not even Susano."

"Impressive..." Susano commented.

"Damn it." Nezha cursed in anger, "How could we let them beat him?"

"You think we've won?" Laxtinct asked in concern.

ROAR! Everyone yelped in concern. They saw Orochi jumped over and landed on the ground as he has unleashed his Demonic Shockwave to repel and knock out Shadow Dragon and his team off. He then transformed into a gigantic Japanese Serpentine-like monster with nine heads that have antlers and rhino horns-like. He grabbed and coiled them up in their tight grips. They all screamed in pain as their armors cracked and damaged badly. Everyone was in shock and concern while Trickster Fox and her Serpent Army were relieved and happy.

Shadow Dragon and his team struggled to free themselves while glaring at the nine heads. They all hissed at them. Orochi's heads spoke, "I must say. You've impress me. No Mystic Pony could have injure me hard as Susano. You're all indeed worthy opponents. Quite pitiful and foolish that you all must be destroyed to complete my revenge."

"Revenge? Is that it's about?! Because they sealed you away?!" Saber asked dryly before scoffed, "They did it because you're a threat to us."

"There were some better ways for you to do," Icy said firmly, "But instead, you chose revenge."

"If you think you can get away with it, think again, monster," Aqua said firmly.

"Yeah," Blazefist agreed, "We're gonna stop you, no matter the cost!"

"I already have, fools," Orochi said firmly and amusingly, "What else can you do? Nine of you were defeated and captured, while the rest of the world are preoccupied with my army. It's over."

Laxtinct gulped, "Tell me we have the backup plan?"

"Yeah, I have..." Shadow Dragon said firmly. Everyone looked at him in surprise. He smirked as he took and thrown the Summoner Gem, "Say hello to my friend!"

Summoner Gem hit the ground as it activated and popped out the form of Dragoking. He roared wildly as he rammed Orochi off before swung his tail in knocking him down, freeing Shadow Dragon and his friends. Two Serpentine Monsters began to have a fierce fight by knocking and ramming on each other wildly. Everyone sans Shadow Dragon was in shock and worry of what they just saw.

"No way." Terrorcreep said in shock and surprise, "You really have Hydragoon."

Shadow Dragon smirked, "Told ya..."

"Amazing! A real-life Hydragoon!" Tailtech remarked in amazement.

Shorty nodded, "This is... Impossible! Ancient Beasts are supposed to be extinct. And yet, here he is. This is incredible!"

Dragoking and Orochi continued battling each other. The Serpent King unleashed his Darkness Flames in burning and pushing the Hydragoon back. Luckily, it spawned out his nine more heads out. Ten heads unleashed his Ten Elemental Powers in pushing and injuring him more before slammed his tail in striking and slamming Orochi down for five times. Dragoking then launched Mystic Dragon Flame in pushing and wounding him a lot. However, Orochi's heads then unleashed his powerful Dark Lightning and Crimson Blood Beam in pushing the attack and knocking back at Dragoking, who retaliated and attacked him at once. Their heads fired their attacks and even tried to bit each other's heads off. However, Orochi unleashed his powerful Demonic Shockwave in pushing and knocking Dragoking down hard.

And just before Orochi could finish him off, Shadow Dragon and his team charged and attacked Orochi's Demon Form. He turned and fired his Demonic Shockwave, Crimson Blood Beam and Dark Lightning at them. They quickly dodged and evaded the attacks. And at the same time, Dragoking has his nine heads launched and took the big bite in holding and killing Orochi's heads down. This gives the team a chance to use their weapons and cut off all of his heads.

Shadow Dragon was the last pony to finish Orochi. The last head of Orochi shouted at once, "Stop!" Everyone stopped at once to look at him. He hissed in pain, "Do you really think that defeating me would bring peace back? Ha! Fools. You have no idea what is coming next especially two worlds..."

"T-Two worlds?" Shadow Dragon asked in confusion and uncertainty, "What are you talking about?!"

Orochi's Last Head laughed, "You will soon find out. And you will return to your true master, boy. Mark my word. Everything will be his!"

Everyone sans Jade Emperor, Susano, Nezha and even Trickster Fox was in concern and confuse of what's been going on. Shadow Dragon huffed firmly, "I don't know what's going on or who he is. But I know one thing we will stop him and defend our world."

Orochi's Last Head hissed and snapped in anger, "Then, you are a fool!"

Orochi's Last Head was about to take the bite on Shadow Dragon, who dodged down and cut down on his head. This killed Orochi for good. His friends approached and checked on him. He gave them a smile.

"Is he dead? For real?" Laxtinct asked.

Shadow Dragon nodded firmly, "He is now, Laxtinct. It's over."

Jade Emperor was amazed and surprised by them and their teamwork. Susano was impressed by their action. Nezha was annoyed and irritated that he was saved by them but also intrigued by Shadow Dragon and his powers. Trickster Fox and her remaining Serpent Army quickly teleported and escaped to the garden.

Using her mental link to contact her unknown ally, Trickster Fox reported firmly, "My lord, mission failed. Demon General Orochi has failed. But he did put the seed of doubts in him. He will soon discover the truth about two worlds, himself and his powers."

"Excellent. You have done well, my secret agent," The anonymous voice spoke calmly and darkly, "Lord Orochi's sacrifice and death will not be in vain. He will return to us soon, my dear. He has yet another form."

Trickster Fox smirked darkly, "Thank you, my lord. I shall return at once."

Trickster Fox and her remaining forces of Serpent Army summoned the Mystic Portal. They all quickly escaped and entered it at once. This is far from over.


Golden Jade Palace, Imperial City Land, 1450 A.E. (Morning),

After Orochi's death has been announced to the world, Mystic Realm have defeated, captured and killed most of Serpent Army. The Mystic Realm is saved and defended.

In the next morning; Mystic Ponies including Jade Emperor, Mystic Councilponies, Ministry, Military Officers have gathered at the Golden Jade Palace for special occasion. Dragoking is also among them as well. The leaders of Mystic Realm were giving awards to nine brave heroes, who have saved Jade Emperor and Mystic Realm, as well as defeating and killing Orochi for good.

Jade Emperor was standing before the speech stand as he was giving his speech. Nine heroes were standing behind him, waiting to be awarded. Mystic Councilponies were sitting down on their seats from left side. The rest of the ministry, military officers, soldiers and civilians were standing before them. Nine heroes have their own conversation about the team.

"Wow. We're getting award! Who knew?!" Laxtinct exclaimed happily and excitedly, "Who knew that we make the best team together?! This is amazing!"

"Unlikely..." Terrorcreep disagreed, "We barely stay alive together, and not to mention, we're not very good friends from the start either."

Shorty nodded in agreement, "That is true, Terrorcreep. Because of our argument and lack of trust, we almost got ourselves killed. I think this isn't the best that we should be a team."

"Maybe you're right. Maybe you're wrong. But you know what I think?" Saber asked firmly and calmly, "It doesn't matter. Even though we're different from each other, we managed to save many ponies and the world together."

"Saber's right. We're friends now. We're team now. We saved the world and killed that monster," Shadow Dragon said firmly and calmly, "As long we work together, we can save the world."

"Still, there will be argument and disagreement we may have, do you believe that we can manage it?" Terrorcreep asked in concern, "And not to mention, everyone has their own duty to perform. I fear we may not able to regroup and work together again like before."

Tailtech sighed, "Hate to admit it. He has the point."

"And not to mention, I may not stay with you much longer. My mother will no doubt asked me to follow her home and never set foot on outside again," Icy said in concern.

Laxtinct groaned, "Seriously, what's with the attitude?!"

"They can't help it, Lax. They're facing the truth and reality," Shorty explained.

"Boy, you need a life," Laxtinct said in annoyance. He turned and looked at Icy, "And you know what? I don't think she's gonna do that. In fact, she's happy and proud of you."

Icy was confuse and concern. Laxtinct pointed to the back, where Frozen Sage is sitting with the rest of Mystic Councilpony. Though she shown serious looks, she gave a small smile. It shocked and surprised her. She smiled back to her.

Tailtech smiled, "Guess you don't need to stay back home now?"

"Guess not," Icy agreed.

"Still think we can't handle it," Shadow Dragon asked Terrorcreep amusingly.

Terrorcreep sighed, "It will happen again. And no doubt, we will have the big fight again, and eventually, we will disband the team."

"I'm sure we can do it, right?" Saber asked confidently.

Blazefist smiled as he held his Aqua's hoof, "I'm sure we can, right, honey?"

"Yeah, we can. We've been through the worst," Aqua agreed, "After all, Master Zhao Long gave us the last advice - we must united as one to defeat a greater threat and save the world. And that's what we're gonna do."

Jade Emperor has almost finish his statement. He turned and looked at the team, "What is your team's name again?"

Shadow Dragon and his friends yelped in realization that they have no name. Laxtinct shouted, "I know! I know! How about Power Rangers?! Avengers?! Justice League?! Power Ponies? Super Nine Heroes? Super Hyperforce Heroes! They are sounds good!" Everyone was annoyed and irritated to groan and moan by his enthusiasm. He was confused, "What? Too corny? Too classic or something?"

"I think I'd prefer 'Strike Force' or something," Blazefist said firmly.

"Hey, that's a good name. But we're missing something. Something to remind us of why we became the team and heroes. Someone who has inspired us to become friends and team." Shadow Dragon added in before looked realization and relieved, "'龙'... '赵龙'... Dragon..."

"Dragon Strike Force?" Saber asked in surprise before smiled. "Awesome name."

"Not bad. Wish you could 'Bat'," Terrorcreep said in disappointed yet calmly, "But I'm okay with it."

"I like it. It's a good reminder of our master," Aqua agreed.

"And the one, who saved my life," Icy said happily and calmly.

Tailtech nodded happily, "And also, he's the one, who tell us that we fight together than against each other to save the world. He's a hero."

"If they're okay with it, so do I," Shorty supported, "As long no one damaged and destroy my inventions again."

Laxtinct shrugged, "I'm fine with the name. Wish we could go like 'Super Hyperforce Heroes'."

"Looks like to agreement," Blazefist smiled proudly, "WE ARE DRAGON STRIKE FORCE!"

Dragon Strike Force gave the loud cheer and battle cry. Mystic Ponies have a loud applause and cheers to their newly heroes.


Dragon Strike Force's Headquarter, Sacred Light Land, Present (Afternoon)

"And that's how we formed the team!" Laxtinct cheered happily and wildly.

Everyone cheered and gave the applause to Dragon Strike Force for giving the best story. They began asking them about their origins and adventures. Shadow Dragon, Twilight and Nyx have the talk.

"That's some story." Nyx commented and smiled, "That is different from mummy's story. Unlike yours, hers with Mane Five became friends without the fight."

Twilight smiled, "That maybe so. But we always have differences and disagreement, and in the end, we're still friends and a team. I'm sure you and your friends feel the same way."

"Definitely," Shadow Dragon agreed. He held his girlfriend close to him, "And you know what else I'm missing the most?"

Twilight scoffed a bit as she grabbed and gave a deep passionate kiss on Shadow Dragon's lips. He returned it to her as well. Nyx giggled happily to see them both together. She then gave some thoughts about something else.

"Still why would Mystic Tree of Harmony summoned and gathered Dragon Strike Force at the Golden Jade Palace in the first place?" Nyx asked curiously.

Unknown to anyone, Yuko the Black Witch was hiding behind the food cart. She was eating her vanilla ice-cream while looking at the ponies chatting about Dragon Strike Force and their adventures.

"My dear Nyx..." Yuko said calmly, "If only you and your friends know the truth of why Black Alpha, Susano and I did it in the first place. Dragon Strike Force and Mane Six, and even your mother and the lover are our only hope to end the greatest evil for good. We need you come back, Yami and Hikari."

END...

Review and Suggest...

Main Casts:
Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon
Josh Keaton: Blazefist, Mystic Ponies, Serpent Monsters
Sam Riegel: Shorty Thinking, Mystic Ponies, Serpent Monsters
Will Friedle: Saber Dragoon
Christy Carlson Romano: Aqaustroke, Mystic Ponies
Matthew Mercer: Terrorcreep, Serpent Monsters
P.J. Bryce: Laxtinct
Kate Higgins: Tailtech, Mystic Ponies
Cristina Vee: Icy, Mystic Ponies, Serpent Monsters
Gideon Emery: Yamata no Orochi, Mystic Ponies, Serpent Monsters
Andy Lau: Master Zhao Long

Minor Casts:
Sab Shimono: Mystic Tao
Jackie Chan: Dragon Kick
Stephanie Sheh: Trickster Fox, Mystic Ponies, Serpent Monsters
George Takei: Jade Emperor

Cameo:
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle
Kira Tozer: Nyx
Colleen Clinkenbeard: Yuko the Black Witch