“This whole journey was just a big, fat mistake.” Gallus complained as he was laying in the snow.
“All we wanted was someone to help us.” Ocellus added.
“I just can’t believe how ungrateful Violet is!” Smolder ranted. “We only wanted to protect her.”
“…Do you think maybe it’s time we try and talk to her?” Starlight asked.
“I doubt she’ll want to see any of us right now.” Celaeno commented. “She said she wanted to be alone, so let’s leave her alone.”
“Help! Someone, HELP!!” Tempest’s voice screamed.
Discord shot up and he turned his head to see Tempest running towards the group with a terrified look on her face. She slid to a stop, gasping and wheezing for air.
“Tempest, are you okay?” Sunset asked, coming to her friend’s aid. “Where’s Violet?”
“She… she’s… she’s been CAPTURED!” Tempest panted before she collapsed onto the snowy ground in fatigue.
“WHAT?!?!” Sandbar shrieked.
After taking a few breaths of air, Tempest explained everything. “Violet’s been taken by Spade and his crew. They ensnared her in some kind of magic proof net and took her onto their ship. They’re probably heading back to Ponyville right now!”
Everyone gasped.
“We need to get her back!” Capper exclaimed as he stood up.
“How?! We’ll never catch up with Spade’s ship!” Silverstream said.
“And Timberwolves and Cragadiles have us outnumbered.” Yona added.
“And don’t forget; we’re powerless against Andante.” Smolder pointed out.
“It’s official. We’re doomed.” Gallus sighed in defeat.
“Don’t say that, little griffon.” A familiar voice said.
The group turned their heads to see the source of the voice; they cringed.
“Well, look who decided to show up to the party.” Discord groaned, rolling his eyes.
“Good to see you too.” Babél said sarcastically before she let out a sigh; she approached them. “I know you all feel like you’ve already lost, but you shouldn’t give up so soon. You all still have a chance… especially with us on your side.”
“Us?” Celaeno repeated.
“That’s right.” Another female voice said.
In a bright flash of white light, Echidna and Typhon appeared right next to Babél. Discord took a few steps back in response.
“What’s wrong, kiddo?” Typhon asked. “I thought you’d be happy to see your ol’ mom and dad.”
“You tried to attack Violet and steal her magic.” Discord retorted.
“I know, I know. And I’m sorry.” Typhon said. “I never wanted your friend’s magic. I just don’t know what came over me; I felt like… like I was under someone else’s control. Like a puppet.”
“Why should we believe you?” Capper asked.
“Because it’s the truth.” Echidna replied. “This morning, I knew something was wrong with Typhon. I could see it in his eyes; they glowed black and I haven’t seen eyes like that in millennia. Something is very wrong and we are going to help you fix it, which includes saving your friend.”
“You need us. Who else is going to help you?” Babél asked, folding her arms.
“Could you give us a second?” Discord said before pulling his comrades into a huddle.
“I think we should trust them.” Skystar said.
“What? Why?” Sandbar asked.
“Because they obviously have a pretty good idea of what’s going on and we REALLY need all the help we can get.” The hippogriff princess replied.
“That makes sense.” Tempest nodded her head. “I say we recruit them. Any pony or any creature who agrees, say ‘aye’.”
There was a pause before the rest of the group looked at each other, nodded their heads, and said, “Aye.”
“Motion carried.” Tempest smiled.
They broke the huddle and faced the three Draconequui.
“It’s a deal.” Sunset said.
“Are you sure about that?” Typhon asked, raising an eyebrow.
“We’re sure.” Discord answered.
“…It looks like our course is clear.” Echidna said. “Who’s ready to save the world?!”
“Yeah!” Everyone cheered.
‘We’re coming for you, Violet.’ Snow Diamond thought. ‘Just hold on. I’ll save you… and Jack.’