Fluttershy felt happy. Her friends seemed to not worry about Rainbow Dash and her being together. Of course, they were more focused on what she had become. Fluttershy looked into her mirror. Plus, she and dash sure had a lot of fun. Fluttershy began smiling as she thought back.
“That was, um, very different.”
You know you didn’t mind it.
“Maybe, but when we were in bed together I thought I was going to hurt Dash.”
You control your flames. Think of your mane and tail as similar to what your Princesses have. You just have a more volatile substance then they do.
“Ok then, but when will my friends start showing their powers?”
My dear Animal, I feel that some will show in a day or two.
“Because they are so close to me? Why do you keep calling me that anyway?"
To your two questions: yes and what should I call you anyway, you seem to be a combination of animals.
“I know that, but please call by my name, I just feel more comfortable with it.”
You asked nicely so- See you soon, Fluttershy.
Rainbow Dash felt weird. On one hoof, she was happy for Fluttershy especially after what happened. She was amazing in bed after that transformation thing. But, Fluttershy didn’t look like a complete pony anymore. Dash thought she looked more like Discord then anything else. She was just jealous. She wanted special powers as well.
Do you want powers?
“Who said that?” Rainbow Dash looked around in fear.
I did. Or should I say you?
“What? This is so not awesome. Pinkie Pie is that you? This isn’t funny anymore.”
My dear Prism, just look into the mirror and all will be revealed.
Rainbow did as she was told. She stood there in shock. She was all there, but there was something different. Wings and her prismatic mane were all there. But her coat was different. She seemed to be made of rainbow crystals.
She promptly hit the floor.
Oh boy, Fluttershy won’t be happy when I tell her about this.
Twilight was surprised. She got the answer from Princess Celestia. But, it wasn’t the answer that she wanted.
My dear Twilight,
I had heard about Fluttershy, and while I wonder how others can take her new look I am not worried. Few things can change a pony like you described. Outside of a overall genetic plague or a magical bomb, of course. So do not fret.
Have you taken a break lately, because your letter seems to be fueled by guesswork. Usually, you back yourself up with multiple cases of facts and figures. So while I note your concern my fair student, I have had a few more millennia than you have. I have dealt with matters like this before, and they seemed to work out in the end.
Your Teacher,
Princess Celestia
“Ouch, Twilight. I know that you and the Princess have been distant recently, but that was just-” Spike said before he was interrupted by Twilight.
“What Spike? Mean? Dismissed? Short? She always believed me before. This seems too important to just dismiss.
I can help you.
“You must be the voice that Fluttershy was talking about."
Really, there’s more than just me?
“Wait, you aren’t?”
Nope, but I am something better.
“You’ll give me powers like Fluttershy?"
Something like that.
“Ok then. What do I have to do?”
Just sign a contract.
“What’s your name anyway?”
My name is Dark Star, O Miss Elemental.
“I guess I could say yes.”
Sleep, Twilight. You saying yes is contract enough.
“Goodnight, Dark-” and with that Twilight fell into her deepest sleep ever.”
Perfect, my plan is just beginning!
“Sheesh, these ponies are getting on my nerves. Twilight just stood there for a couple minutes and collapsed. I know I’m her assistant and all, but she really needs to take care of herself.” Spike grumbled slowly dragging Twilight to bed.
The Next Morning
Twilight woke up feeling rested. She felt better then she had in years. It wasn’t often that a voice spoke to her. Actually, besides last night that had never happened before. He did say that I would get powers like Fluttershy. She quickly rushed to the mirror and stared in fear. She was made of different materials mainly fire, water, earth, and air. Not to mention that she seemed to have eyes made of pure energy.
Do you like it?
“No. I Do NOT like this at all!” Twilight screamed.
Really? I thought you of all ponies would with all your experiments you do. I even made you able to control the weather and create matter out of nothing. But, there is one way to turn back.
“What is it Dark Star?”
Oh, just gather a band of others like you and help me gain what I want. I feel that the rulership of this stupid little rock is enough.
“What are you exactly?” Twilight asked not hiding the fear in her voice.
I am just a normal alicorn from space. Once you told me about your friend, I knew who she was dealing with. My stupid little brother Morning Star is helping your little Fluttershy.
“How will I know the others ‘cause I really want things back to normal.”
I will tell the others to gather here.
“Well then,” Twilight sighed, “I guess I have things to prepare for. Why is it whenever I cast a simple spell something weird has to happen?
Meanwhile
Rainbow Dash woke up with a horrible headache. She rubbed the back of her head and got ready to start the day. “Right, I was going to Fluttershy’s today to help her with her animals.” the cyan mare yawned. “Plus, I now seem to be made of crystal, so I’ll have to see Twilight as well.”
The day was a beautiful one. All the ponies of Ponyville seemed to be in front of Sugarcube Corner for the daily special of Cherry Chimichangas that Pinkie had made. Dash quietly made her way out of her cloud home. She wasn’t quiet enough, because she ran into the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
“Hey Rainbow, why do you look so different?” Scootaloo asked.
“Y'all look like you fell in to Rarity’s box o’ gems.” Applebloom added.
“Oh my gosh, I have to tell my sis about this I bet she’ll get new dress ideas from the thought of Dash like this.” Sweetie Belle said excitedly.
“Yeah about that, don’t be spreading this around, but I woke up like this and I think I have super powers.”
“Like Miss Mare-vel, Thunderpony, Iron Mare, and Spiderpony?” the three fillies asked with grins.
“Yes- I mean no, not like them at all. And don’t be getting ideas about super powers ‘cause they most definitely aren’t as awesome as the comic books make them seem.”
“Ok Dash” the Crusaders said sadly.
Once she was out of earshot though the three fillies had mischievous grins on their faces.
“Cutie Mark Crusaders Crime Fighters!
Dash shook her head knowing that whatever she said; the CMC were going to do the complete opposite then what she said.
“I hope they know what they are going to get themselves into.” the now crystal pegasus said nervously.
A Few Minutes Later
Dash trotted up the path to Fluttershy’s cottage. She wanted to see how Fluttershy was adjusting to being so very different. Also, she felt that she had to talk to Fluttershy about that disembodied voice that scared her out of her mind.
As she approached, Dash heard Fluttershy talking to someone else. And being the marefriend of such a kind pony; she felt it was a great idea to just barge right into Fluttershy’s cottage and see who was speaking. Dash practically lived with Fluttershy anyway, so a broken door wouldn’t mean much to the yellow mare.
“Ok Dash, just break down that door and save your friend.” Dash said nervously.
The crystalline pegasus ducked her head and charged.
BANG!
“Hello Dash, I know you were going to help me with the animals today, but something has come up. Say hello to Morning Star, the voice that has been talking to us. Oh and Dash,” Fluttershy did her best angry face- which wasn’t that good, “you are going to fix my door or no more fun time for you.”
Dash shook her head and picked herself off the floor. She stood there staring at the newcomer. Morning Star, she noticed, was an alicorn similar in size to Princess Celestia, but was red with a white mane and tail. His cutie mark was a comet.
“Hello Rainbow Dash how have you been since I last saw you? You seem to have dealt with your fear of your new form. I was very worried about you after you collapsed.”
“Yeah, I’m totally fine. Why are you speaking normally anyway?”
Morning Star found the question funny and quickly suppressed a laugh. “Dash, did you believe that I always spoke like that? I was using a spell so you could hear me inside your mind. And if you ask about how you got your powers, I just awakened your potential, nothing more.
“Ok, so why are you even here?” Rainbow Dash fumed.
“Dash, he has very important news about our friends.” Fluttershy said.
“That is correct my little Fluttershy. First, my brother Dark Star has turned your friend Twilight onto the path of wrongdoing. Second, my brother and I represent the ideas of Order and Chaos. Third, your friends will soon be forced to fight amongst one another to end our little feud between my brother and I. Finally, there will be others joining you soon from the surrounding area with similar powers. I hope you do the right choice and create a team of like minded individuals.
“What is this a comic book?” Rainbow Dash yelled.
“Funny you should say that because where do you think the idea of superheroes came from? My brother and I came here a very long time ago and created the first ones. So, if you want to be technical art would therefore imitate life in this instance.” Morning Star grinned.
“Fluttershy-”
“Yes, Dash?”
“Remind me to never buy another comic book ever again.”