Darkness has fall on Equestria since Lord Tirek and Discord have joined forces. Many ponies have fallen under this new dark alliance. However only a small group of ponies have managed to escape the chaos that is occurring all over Equestria. Many ponies have tried to form a resistance to fight off the upcoming chaos, but even the resistances had fallen.
Else where a small portal had opened up in the middle of Ponyville Park and a blue unicorn had emerged from the portal.
“Oh boy I hope I’m not late for my date with Fluttershy again.” Said a blue unicorn.
The blue unicorn then made his way to Ponyville to find Fluttershy. The young pony then started to realize that the town was awfully too quite. Not a single pony or filly insight not even Pinkie Pie was around.
“What’s going on Ponyville is never this quite at least from what I know.” Said the blue unicorn.
The young pony then heard a shriek of terror coming from the other side of Ponyville. The young pony then quickly ran to see where that shriek was coming from. The young pony then found out where the shriek was coming from. The shriek was coming from Fluttershy. What the young pony saw was Fluttershy and all her friends trapped in cage. He witnessed Lord Tirek draining the ponies of their spirits and stripping them of their cutie marks.
“FLUTTERSHY NO.” yelled the blue unicorn.
With her last ounce of strength Fluttershy turned her head to the pony blue and said her last words.
“Run Alex run.” Said Fluttershy as she passes out.
“NNNOOO.” yelled Alex as he began to transform.
“YOUR GOING TO PAY FOR WHAT YOU DID TO HER!” yelled Alex from the top of his lunge’s as his eyes were turning pitch black.
Lord Tirek observed Alex’s transformation carefully “Well this should be an interesting battle.” Said Tirek.
Without thinking Alex charged full force at Tirek. Tirek prepared himself for Alex’s attack and ready himself to drain his power as a bonus. Alex was just a few feet away from attacking Tirek, but at the last second a blue portal had opened up in front of him and Alex ran right into it. The portal then closed quickly as it appeared. Tirek had an unpleasing expression on his face.
“Just my luck another pony has escaped.” Said Tirek as he started to take off.
Not far from the cage where Twilight’s friends were locked up a light blue earth pony was watching from a distance.
“No I’m too late I better to get out of here while I still can.” Said the light blue pony as he started to run out of Ponyville as fast as he could.
As he was running the light blue pony started to hear Twilight’s voice in his head and how she talked about her friends whenever Twilight needed them the most and how all stuck together even in the worst of times. The light blue pony suddenly stopped running and looked back towards Ponyville.
“What am I doing I’m running away like a scared little filly Princess Celestia would be so ashamed of me and not to mention Twilight as well.” Said the light blue pony.
“I can’t just run away I have to help them even if it kills.” Said the light blue pony as he started head back to Ponyville.
As he was running the light blue pony was completely unaware that a brown pony wearing a black robe was secretly following him. The light blue pony was just a few feet away from the cage where Twilight’s friends were until Discord appeared in front of him.
“Going somewhere?” Asked Discord.
“Oh great I didn’t think I run into you here.” Said the light blue pony.
“Well what did you expect huh wait a second?” Said Discord as carefully observed the light blue pony and noticed a white mark around his left eye. “Wait a minute aren’t you that accident prone pony Clutterstep one of Celestsia’s closets friends?” Asked Discord.
“Yeah that’s me and how do you know about me?” Asked Clutter.
“Oh please I know a lot more then you think for insistences I know that you’re the only pony that Twilight has feelings for am I right?” Asked Discord.
“Okay so you do know a lot about me then.” Said Clutter as he started to get nervous.
“Alright then now that we’re acquainted with one another you know why I’m here don’t you?” Asked Discord with a wicked smile.
“Yeah I know why your here but I’m not going to let you take me to him Discord.” Said Clutter.
“Well too bad my friend you’re coming with me either the easy way or the hard yet fun way.” Said Discord.
“Well I guess we’ll do it the hard way.” Said Clutter as he started running.
“I like it when they run it’s more fun for me.” Said Discord as he pulled out a ball. “Hey Clutter think fast.” Said Discord as he threw the ball, which then turned into a net.
Clutter was running as fast he could to try and get away from Discord, but it was pointless because the net Discord threw was following him at a very fast pace. Out of nowhere a card flew straight at the net causing it to explode. While running Clutter looked back to see what just had happened but in the process he tripped over his own hooves again. As he was getting up Clutter saw a pony wrapped in a black robe standing in front of him. Before Clutter could say anything the mysterious pony used his magic to teleport them to the outskirts of Ponyville where they would be safe to talk for a while.
“You okay there?” Asked the mysterious pony as he took off his hood showing him to be a brown pony wearing a blindfold.
“Yeah I’m fine thanks for the save back there I thought I was a goner.” Said Clutter.
“It was nothing after all I couldn’t just leave you back there.” Said the brown pony.
“Hm hey what’s with the blindfold are you blind or something?” Asked Clutter.
“Oh this it’s important at the moment right now we’ve got bigger problems to deal with come on I’ll explain everything on the way.” Said the brown pony.
“Hey wait how do I know I can trust you?” Asked Clutter as he put on a defensive face.
“You can’t where I come from trust is something a pony has to earn but we don’t got time for that so let’s get moving.” Said the brown pony as he began to walk away.
“Okay fine but can I at least get your name?” Asked Clutter.
“You can call me Zero and I already know your name is Clutterstep.” Said Zero as he introduced himself.
“Well nice to meet you Zero so where are we going?” Asked Clutter
“First we’ve got some planning to do and we don’t have a lot of time so we better get moving.” Said Zero as he started to run.
“Hey wait up.” Said Clutter as he started to follow Zero.
One hour earlier a small family is witnessing the devastation that Lord Tirek and Discord are bringing to Ponyville. A brown Pegasus is getting very angry just standing around doing nothing to help the ponies that were suffering.
“I have to do something I can’t just stand here and watch this anymore I have to help.” Said the brown Pegasus as he started to get up from his hiding spot.
“Maxwell you can’t go you’ll just end up getting hurt or worse.” Said a white giraffe.
“Giobatic please I have to do something to help theses ponies I can’t just runaway and hide.” Said a confident Maxwell.
“But what about me and your son, Usiku need his father and I don’t want to loose you again Max don’t go please.” Said Giobatic with worry and fear in her voice.
Maxwell stopped all of a sudden and thought about what Giobatic just said to him. It’s true if Maxwell did decide to challenge both Discord and Tirek at the same time he wouldn’t last very long against their combined power. But at the same time Maxwell didn’t want to just sit by and watch other ponies suffer.
“Okay Gio you win I won’t fight them but if we do end up getting caught I’ll hold them off long enough for you and Usiku to get to safety okay.” Said Maxwell.
“Wait what about you dad?” Asked Usiku.
Maxwell kneel down to his sons eye level “I’ll be alright Usiku I promise, but I need you to be brave for me and your mother okay.” Said Maxwell.
“Okay dad I can do that for you and mom.” Said a confident Usiku.
The House family then decided to run out of Ponyville as fast as they could. Maxwell was leading his family so he can keep an eye out for any trouble. At first Giobatic was worried that they were going to enter the Everfear forest because she didn’t want to bring Usiku into a dangerous environment again. However Maxwell had already explained that it would be best for them to hideout at Zecora’s hut for a while sense him and Zecora were still good friends.
“Come on were almost to the Everfear forest then I’ll lead us to Zecora’s hut.” Said Maxwell.
Just when they were about to enter the Everfear forest Discord had appeared in front of them holding up another stop sign.
“Going somewhere Max?” Said Discord as he laughed.
“Discord you TRATIOR.” Yelled Maxwell as he fired lightening from his staff directly at Discord.
Discord then redirects Maxwell attack to the sky. Maxwell gets angry starts to fires more lightening at Discord. Discord just snaps his paw and Maxwell’s attacks just disappear. Maxwell then jumps in front of his family to keep them safe.
“Oh please Max still using the same old tricks.” Said Discord with disappointment in his voice.
“You betrayed Fluttershy’s trust and most importantly her friendship.” Said Maxwell with anger in his voice.
“Thought about it but then I realized I like being on the winning side hahaha.” Said Discord while laughing.
“Why YOU.” Yelled Maxwell has he charged at Discord.
While Maxwell was keeping Discord busy and occupied Giobatic saw an opportunity for her and Usiku to escape and get to safety. As they were both running Giobatic did her best not to look back at the battle that was taking place. Suddenly a blue portal had opened up in front of them and they both ran into and then the portal disappeared.
“Got you Max.” Said Discord, as he used his powers to hog tie Maxwell down.
“Just wait until I get my hooves on you.” Said Maxwell.
“Too bad you won’t get the chance little pony.” Said a dark and mysterious voice coming from behind.
“Maxwell I like you to meet my new friend and partner Lord Tirek.” Said Discord as he introduced the two to each other.
“You did well Discord capturing another victim for me.” Said Tirek with a devilish smile.
Looking up at Tirek Maxwell was very surprised to see him up close and see how much bigger he’s grown in size. Maxwell didn’t let that get to him he was just glad that he able to keep his family out of harms way. Tirek grabbed Maxwell by his neck and prepared himself to drain Maxwell.
“Any last words.” Asked Tirek has he’s holding Maxwell.
“Just seven you’re going to fall in the end.” Said Maxwell as give one final laugh.
“What’s that suppose to mean?” Asked Tirek.
“It’s simple you sorry excuse for a goat it’s your destiny to fail you’ll fall just like the others have.” Said Maxwell with his last act of courage.
“Brave words little one. Said Tirek.
Tirek was ready to drain Maxwell and to feed his growing hunger for power. Maxwell tried his very best to escape from Tirek’s grip, but no luck. Things were looking hopeless for Maxwell, but out of nowhere Maxwell suddenly vanishes from Tirek’s grip.
“NO HE’S GONE.” Yelled Tirek.
“Strange Maxwell couldn’t use any type of magic so how can he just disappear like that?” Asked Discord.
“Oh forget it I still have half a town to drain lets go.” Said Tirek as he headed to the other side of Ponyville.
One hour had passed and Tirek had just finished draining all the ponies in Ponyville. Discord started to celebrate their victory over the ponies and now all of Equestria will belong to both of them. However Tirek then decided to betray Discord and drain him of his power to increase his own. Meanwhile Zero and Clutter had just witnessed Discord being drained of his power as well.
“So he was just using Discord to round up everypony, so tell me Zero what’s the plan?” Asked Clutter.
“First we need get as many ponies as we can to safety and second we need to find Twilight after all we can’t win this fight without her.” Said Zero.
“Sounds like a plan but how are we going to avoid be spotted by that freak?” Asked Clutter.
“Don’t worry about that Clutter I’ve got us covered let’s just focus on helping theses ponies.” Responded Zero.
Both of them started rounding up as many ponies as could and getting them to a shelter where they’ll be safe from Tirek’s wrath. While Clutter was leading a group of fillies and colts he found the cage where Twilight’s friends were locked in. Clutter wanted to go and help them but first he had to get the group of fillies and colts to the shelter. Once Clutter got the group of fillies and colts to the shelter he told Zero what he found.
“I found Twilight’s friends they’re still locked inside the cage.” Said Clutter.
“I see what about Twilight was she there with them?” Asked Zero.
“No she wasn’t there if I were to guess I say she was in Canterlot with Princess Celestia and Luna.” Said Clutter.
“I see then I think it’s best if we both go to Canterlot and offer any help we can to the princess.” Said Zero.
“Right wait what about Twilight’s friends we can’t just leave them beyond we’ve got to save them?” Asked Clutter.
“Alright let’s go save them lead the way Clutter.” Said Zero.
“Right lets go.” Said Clutter as he was leading the way to where Twilight’s friends were locked up.
As the two ponies were running to the cage where Twilight’s friends were they also had to do there very best not to get caught by Tirek. The two ponies got to the cage where Twilight’s friends were locked in.
“Who are you two?” Asked Applejack.
“I’m Zero Wing and this is my friend Clutterstep.” Said Zero as he introduced himself and Clutter.
“Don’t worry we’re here to help you.” Said Clutter as he put his hooves around the lock and tried to get it open. “Damn is this one tough lock Zero can you use your magic to try and get this cage door open? Asked Clutter.
“Yeah stand back and let me work my magic.” Said Zero as he prepared himself.
Clutter stepped away from the cage let Zero have a turn. Zero powered up his magic and then shot a beam at the lock, but his magic just bounced off the lock.
“I knew something like that was going to happen Tirek must’ve made this cage to be magic proof so that no pony but him can open it. Said Zero.
“Drat we can’t help.” Said Clutter
“We’re really sorry girls, but I can’t open this cage cause it’s magic proof.” Said Zero as he apologized to Twilight’s friends.
“It’s alright sugar cube you both tried your best and now I think it be best if you two get on out of here before that no good Tirek finds you both.” Said Applejack.
“We can’t just leave you all in here we have to save you.” Said Clutter
“No AJ is right you guys better get out of here before it’s too late.” Said Rainbow Dash.
“Well Zero what should we do it’s your call?” Asked Clutter.
“They’re right Clutter we go while we still can but don’t worry girls we’ll come back for you all I promise” Said Zero.
Fluttershy suddenly looked up and saw a blue pony standing in front of her friends. Fluttershy’s eyes suddenly beamed with hope believing that Alex had come back for her. She immediately moved her friends aside to see if that mysterious blue colt was actually Alex.
“Alex is it really you?” Asked Fluttershy.
“I’m sorry but you got me confused with some pony else my name is Clutterstep.” Said Clutter.
“Oh I’m really sorry it’s just from a small distance you look like my coltfriend Alex.” Said Fluttershy.
“I do what makes you say miss?” Asked Clutter.
“You see my coltfriend Alex’s coat is also blue except he’s a unicorn and I’m Fluttershy by the way.” Explained Fluttershy as she introduced herself.
“I see and I’m sorry for the mix up Fluttershy.” Said Clutter as he apologized.
“I can tell you really like this Alex don’t you?” Asked Zero.
“Oh yes I do love Alex but he’s gone now, but now I may never see him again.” Said Fluttershy with sadness in her voice.
“What do you mean by that?” Asked Zero.
“Alex was planning on challenging Tirek by himself and then he suddenly disappeared without a trace.” Explained Fluttershy.
“And you think Tirek is behind it?” Asked Zero.
“Well anything is possible Zero after all Tirek is playing for keeps.” Said Clutter.
“Your right then its time we head to Canterlot.” Said Zero.
“Okay and don’t worry Fluttershy we’ll find Alex.” Said Clutter.
“Thank you.” Said Fluttershy.
As the two ready themselves to leave Ponyville Clutter took one last look at the cage and waved goodbye to Twilight’s friends. The two of them ran out of Ponyville to head to their next objective, which was heading to Canterlot and to find the Princesses. As the two were running Clutter started to notice a demon looking wing hidden under Zero’s robe. He also noticed that even though Zero is wearing a blindfold he seems to be able to get around just fine without running or bumping into anything. Clutter finally decided that it was time for Zero explain who he was and what is he hiding under his robe. Right when Clutter was about to ask him a blue portal had opened up in front of them and they both ran into it. Suddenly they both appeared to what it seems to be outer space but they can both some how breathe.
“What’s going Zero did you do this?” Asked Clutter
“Don’t look at me I didn’t’ do anything.” Said Zero
“Zero is that you?” Said a mysterious voice coming from behind.
Zero and Clutter both turned around and saw Maxwell and his family right next to him looking just as confused as they were.
“Maxwell, Giobatic and Usiku what are you guys doing here? Asked Zero.
“I don’t know the last thing I remembered was being chocked by Tirek and suddenly I as here back with my family. Said Maxwell and then he noticed Clutter next to Zero “who’s your friend?” Asked Maxwell.
“I’m Clutterstep nice to meet you.” Answered Clutter
“Same to you I’m Maxwell House and this is my wife Giobatic and my son Usiku.” Said Maxwell as he introduced his family.
“So how do you two know each other?” Asked Clutter.
“Zero and I are old friends he use to hang around my house from time to time to lend a hoof helping me support my family and we’ve been on some adventures together.” Said Maxwell.
“Zero has helped us out a lot by looking after our son and making sure he stays out of trouble but there were time where Maxwell had rejected his help.” Said Giobatic
“Giobatic please your embarrassing me and Maxwell.” Said Zero.
The five of them suddenly heard a pony screaming in rage and in pain. The five of them then decided to go and investigate where the screaming was coming from. As they were running Maxwell was staying close by his family to try and keep them safe. They had found where the screaming was coming from and what they found was a demoniac looking blue unicorn with tears in his eyes. Zero walked up to the blue unicorn to see what was wrong.
“Hey pal you okay?” Asked Zero
After hearing Zero’s voice the demonic looking blue unicorn turn to the three ponies, the giraffe, and pegasus-giraffe.
“No do I look okay?” Said the demonic blue unicorn with tears in his eyes.
“Whoa just relax t calm down we’re just trying to help and figure out what’s going here.” Said Zero.
“I’m sorry I’m just going through a tough time right now and I’m Alex by the way.” Said Alex as he introduced himself and wiping his tears away.
“It’s all good I’m Zero and theses are my friends Clutterstep, Maxwell House, his wife Giobatic and son Usiku.” Said Zero as he introduced himself and his friends.
“It’s nice to meet you.” Said Alex as he was wiping his tears away.
“What’s wrong and why are you crying?” Asked Giobatic.
“It’s just I feel like let down my mare friend Fluttershy.” Said Alex as he continued to cry more.
“Fluttershy is she a yellow pegasus?” Asked Clutter.
“Yeah, wait how do you know Fluttershy?” Asked Alex
“Yeah we just saw her a while ago she’s still locked in a cage, but at least she safe for now.” Said Zero.
“Did she ask about me?” Asked Alex.
“Yeah and we promised her that we would help bring you back to her.” Said Clutter.
“Thanks you ponies are okay.” Said Alex as he started to calm down and change back to his normal self.
“Okay that was pretty freaky are you a changeling or something?” Asked Maxwell.
“No I’m not a changeling and this is going to be hard for you all to believe but I’m not from around here.” Said Alex
“What do you mean you’re not from around here?” Asked Giobatic with curiosity in her voice.
“Well to make a long story short I’m from another dimension and I’m not really a pony I just look like one whenever I’m here in Equestria.” Said Alex.
“That is so COOL another pony who can travel to other dimension.” Said an excited Usiku.
“Wait you ponies aren’t surprised?” Asked Alex with confusion in his voice.
“Not really you see I’ve been to other dimensions when I was on a quest with a pony who called himself the doctor.” Answered Maxwell. “Now that I think about it where is he usually whenever there’s big trouble in Equestria he would just randomly appears to save the day, but this time he never showed up.” Said Maxwell.
“Yeah and I recently went on a quest with my friends to find my dad when he went missing for about two years.” Said Usiku.
“But wait how did you managed travel to other dimensions your just a kid?” Asked Alex who was even more confused?
“You see me and friends used the doctor’s magic blue box to travel to other dimensions in order to find my dad, however we did run into some trouble while we were traveling.” Explained Usiku.
“Wow I’m really impressed guess the old saying is true kids do learn and grow up fast.” Said Alex.
“Okay I have no idea what you ponies are talking about but can we all but our heads together and figure out where we are?” Asked Clutter who wanted to get back to what was really important.
“Clutters right we can exchange stories later right now we need to focus on getting back to Equestria.” Said Zero as he was agreeing with Clutter’s statement.
“Right sorry okay back to the subject at hoof here.” Said Alex.
“Okay everypony what’s the last thing you guys remembered before appearing into this place?” Asked Zero.
“Well the last thing I remember is that I was getting ready to challenge Tirek by myself and the next thing I know some strange blue portal just suddenly appeared and poof I ended up here.” Answered Alex.
“That’s exactly what happened to me and Usiku we were running to get to safety and the same portal had opened up in front of us and we ended here as well.” Said Giobatic.
“The samething happened to me and Zero we were heading to Canterlot to find the princesses and the same portal had opened up bringing us here as well.” Said Clutter.
“That’s weird cause the way I got here was not through a portal”. Said Maxwell.
“Then how did you get here Max?” Asked Zero.
“Well it almost felt like somepony teleported me here.” Answered Maxwell.
“Hey dad do you think it’s possible that somepony is trying to bring you all together.” Asked Usiku.
“Don’t be ridicules Usiku that’s just silly.” Said Giobatic.
“No wait maybe that the kid is on to something I mean it’s no accident that those portals appeared just to save the six of us I think somepony did bring us here.” Said Zero.
“That is correct I brought you all here.” Said a mysterious and elegant voice”
“Who’s there?” Asked Zero.
Everypony started to look around to see where that mysterious voice was coming from. Maxwell kept his family close just in case it was a new enemy. Suddenly there was a bright flash of light that appeared right in front of them. When the light cleared they all saw a light goldish gray alicorn with an amaranth colored mane and with arctic blue eyes had appeared right in front of them.
“Who are you and why have you brought us here?” Asked Clutter.
“I am Faust the creator and I brought you all here to give you all this one chance to save all of Equestria.” Said Faust.