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// Episode 30: Shadow Play (II) 
// Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 3 
// by Shadow Master 
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Flashback:


"Stygian! Get behind of me!" Tao's voice shouted.

BOOM! The Ponhenge was covered by black smoke. As soon as it dispersed, The Pillars were glaring at Tao and Stygian. The grayish unicorn looked scared and worried as he was quivering and shivering behind the young adult version of Tao. They armed with their own weapons for battle while Tao readied with his Five Elemental Cards.

"Tao! Move aside!" Star Swirl demanded in anger. Tao refused to comply. He groaned, "Don't be a fool and stubborn! Stygian must pay for the crime!"

"For what he has done?!" Tao demanded in anger, "All he wanted to ask about wanting to lent him your artifacts-!"

"Lent them?! He stole them from us!" Star Swirl exclaimed in anger.

Tao looked shock and confuse, "What?! No! It cannot be!"

"Star Swirl, please! Let me explain!" Stygian pleaded.

Star Swirl scoffed in anger, "I do not want to hear more of your excuse, thief! You must face your punishment for treachery against us and the world!"

Stygian gasped, "But Dark Curse-! He-!"

"I said 'I do not want to hear'!" Star Swirl interrupted angrily, "Dark Curse has spoken enough! And I decide what is the course of action for you!"

Dark Curse sighed sadly, "Forgive me..."

"I will not let you harm him!" Tao exclaimed in anger.

Star Swirl snarled in frustration, "Why do you insist of defending that traitor?! He doesn't belong with us!"

"Yes, he is!" Tao snapped in anger, "He is our friend! He is the one, who brought and unite all of us as one! If not for him, will we even be here?!"

"That maybe true. But in the end, his action has deceived us all for him to collect and used our powers for his own greed and ambition while leaving us powerless and defenseless to defend both realms from forces of Great Evil."

"Stubborn and idiotic as usual, I see..."

"You dare mock at me?!"

"Yes, I did! Where were you all been?!"

The Pillars and even Star Swirl were confused. The wizard asked, "What?!"

"Where were you all been?!" Tao demanded in anger as he held Stygian close to him. The Pillars were still confuse and uncertain. He continued, "Where were you all when Stygian needed the most?! All of you ever did is ignore and forgotten about him, and even abandoning him as well! All of you are selfish!"

Star Swirl snarled in anger, "How dare you?! How can you say that after helping us banish the Sirens?! I'm giving you the chance to help us out against the greater foe, and you won't even listen!"

Tao sighed, "I'm sorry, Star Swirl, but I cannot let you do this to him. He's my friend."

Star Swirl narrowed his eyes in anger, "So was I."

Star Swirl and Tao readied and charging up magical spells as they were about to fight. The rest of the Pillars shouted and pleaded them to stop the fight. Stygian looked worry and scared of his friends fighting among themselves. He can't take it.

"STOP!" Stygian shouted in upset. Everyone turned and looked at him. He sighed in defeat, "Please, stop it. I beg of you."

Star Swirl snarled a bit, "How dare you?!"

"Stygian! I won't let them harm you!" Tao said firmly, "Have faith in me!"

"I know. But I hated it when all of you fighting over me and decide my fate..." Stygian said in guilt. Everyone remained calm and firm while looking at him. He sighed, "But it ends now. I decide that the best course of action is that I go exile..."

"WHAT?!" Everyone exclaimed in shock.

"Stygian! Don't!" Tao pleaded.

"Stygian! You finally accept your punishment?!" Star Swirl demanded.

"Yes..." Stygian said while nodded, "But I will tell you this. I never meant to betray you. Honest..."

Star Swirl shook his head angrily while looked away, "I do not want to hear it..."

"So be it..." Stygian agreed.

"Stygian, please!" Tao pleaded.

Stygian sighed as he held Tao's hooves, "Enough, old friend. Don't take my punishment for my sake. It is my fault. I cause the commotion because of taking the powers."

"But-!"

"I'll be fine. Just do me a favor. Don't find me or cause the problem to each other. I will find a way to make up of this mess. Farewell..."

Tao was about to argue but got interrupted by Stygian's kiss on his lips for the moment. Mystic Pony of Light returned it to him as well. Everyone was in shock and confuse of what they just saw. Both stallions departed from kiss. Stygian turned and headed off at once, leaving his friends and even close and best friend. And at the same, he silently cried in tears.

Everyone remained silent while watching Stygian running away from the Ponhenge. Not one of them have spoke since he left.

"Tao?" Meadowbrook asked.

"We're done..." Tao said dryly. He turned and glared at his former friends while cried tearfully, "I want you all leave me alone forever. And I do not wish you to find and seek me out again. I am done with you especially you, Star Swirl..."

Star Swirl, angered yet sad, sighed, "So be it. Farewell, old friend..."

Tao summoned his Mystic Portal as he went and entered it at once, leaving his disheartened and sad friends behind. They haven't see each other for a long time until...


Flashback Ends






Now...

Ever since Mane Six and their friends have discovered Star Swirl the Bearded's Journal, they have learned the truth behind the Pillars' and Stygian's conflict and disappearance. Mystic Tao has decided to take a risk to save his former love interest and restore him to his true form. They have freed the Pillars from the limbo. The heroes now faced the appearance of Pony of Shadows.

Pony of Shadows laughed evilly, "Your pitiful attempt to imprison me has failed, Star Swirl!"

Star Swirl narrowed his eyes of determination as he was about to use his powerful Unicorn Burst at the Pony of Shadows. However, it only sparked for the moment. This has made him looked weak and exhausted.

"You must return us to limbo. It's the only way to stop him." Star Swirl insisted Twilight.

"Belay that stupid order! Remember your role!" Tao exclaimed firmly, "Get the Purification Spell ready!"

Star Swirl gasped, "Purification Spell?! No! You can't!"

"Stay out of this!" Tao said firmly. He turned and looked at his son and friends, "Everyone, now!"

And just before Pony of Shadows could react; Blazefist and Saber fused their attacks of Firestorm Phoenix and Tornado Beam Blast into a powerful blazing tornado-like beams in surrounding and weakening him hard. Aqua and Icy combined their powerful Hydro Cannon and Ice Beam in trapping the monster. The Pony of Shadows screeched in anger as he tried to break free. The monster unleashed his powerful shadowy spikes in attacking his enemies. Sunset and Flash used their Blazing Sunset War Fan and Windstorm Spear in cutting down the spikes. Sunburst and Starlight used and charged up their magic powers on Glimmering Ancient Staffs in firing off all of spikes and shadowy power attacks. Luckily, Dragon Strike Force fired their Elemental Elements' Powers in weakening and halting him from moving.

And at the same time, Mane Six set up the cauldron of magical potions on Ponhenge's seven stones while standing close to it. They placed their weapons on top of cauldron's. Tao and Mighty approached and stood before the Pony of Shadows. Dragon Kick, Lance, Shiroi, Nyx, Spike and Jade helped and moved the Pillars from the battlefield at once before they could get dragged into it.

"We've got him!" Twilight exclaimed in surprise.

"You sure you want to use purification spell?!" Starlight asked in concern.

"Do not question me! I know we can save him!" Tao said firmly. He took a deep breathe and chanted firmly and calmly, "Yu Mo Gwai Gwaai Fai Di Zao! Yu Mo Gwai Gwaai Fai Di Zao! Yu Mo Gwai Gwaai Fai Di Zao! Yu Mo Gwai Gwaai Fai Di Zao! Yu Mo Gwai Gwaai Fai Di Zao!"

As Tao continued chanting, the weapons within seven cauldrons glowed colorfully as they're ready to be unleashed the spell. Everyone including Star Swirl noticed it. The wizard tried to enter and stopped the heroes but halted by Dragon Kick and Lance.

"No! Stop! You can't restore him!" Star Swirl exclaimed and struggled in concern.

"Quiet! I'm almost there!" Tao snapped in anger, "Hang on, Stygian! I'm coming! This is it!"

Tao screamed firmly as he has his Elemental Cards spun around while absorbing the powers from the cauldron. With them fully charged and powered up, he fired his cards' in unleashing five powerful beams. They struck and hit at Pony of Shadow's chest, causing him yelped in pain. He dropped on the floor on the moment.

"That did it!" Rainbow and Pinkie cheered happily.

"Did we win?" Laxtinct asked hopefully.

"Something's not right." Mighty said in concern. He looked at unconsciously Pony of Shadows. Nothing happen as the latter's still looked the same. He gulped, "Stygian is still in Pony of Shadows' Forms!"

"What?! That's impossible!" Tao exclaimed in concern.

Sunburst nodded, "The Purification Spell is supposed to work on restoring pony's true self!"

"That's what I've been trying to tell you! I tried the Purification Spell on him before! It didn't work!" Star Swirl exclaimed in concern. Everyone was in shock. He continued, "And the worst is that I've discovered that Stygian possessed dangerous magic powers - Demon Magic!"

"What?!" Everyone sans Pillars asked in shock and concern.

"He has the Demon Magic?!" Shiroi asked in concern.

"Impossible!" Tao screamed in shock.

"Oh boy! That can't be good!" Pinkie said in concern.

Seeing Pony of Shadows grunted in anger, Rarity squeaked in fear, "Definitely not good!"

Pony of Shadows laughed evilly as he stood up, "Poor choice, old friend..."

Pony of Shadows unleashed his powerful shadowy beams in destroying Ponhenge's stones into pieces, and even Star Swirl's Journal as well. And at the same time, everyone was forced to dodge and evade the attacks. They then turned and faced at the monster.

"There! Without the power of Ponhenge, your banishing spell is useless!" Pony of Shadows said darkly and amusingly. He turned and glared at Tao, "Don't feel sad and disappointed that your purification spell failed. I like it this way better.

"No..." Tao said in concern and feared.

"This might not be the best decision we make" Sunset said in concern.

Flash nodded, "Yeah. No kidding!"

"You have studied my writings. Surely you have some other plan." Star Swirl exclaimed frantically and fury.

Twilight looked scared and worried that everything that her friends have prepared to reform Pony of Shadows to his true self has failed.

"Don't fret. When I extinguish the light and hope of this miserable world, you won't remember any of this." Pony of Shadows said amusingly and darkly. He suddenly sniffed as if he smelt something. He turned and looked at Twilight, who was guarded by Shadow Dragon, Lance, Nyx, Spike and Shiroi. He approached and sniffed on them, "I smell something especially that blond unicorn... Very... Very familiar..."

"Uh, what's he talking about?" Flash Magnus asked in concern.

Pony of Shadows smirked darkly, "I sense darkness in four of you..."

"Four of you?! What does he mean by that?!" Star Swirl demanded in confusion and shock.

"He's talking about me, Shiroi and Nyx. But I'm not sure about the fourth one," Shadow Dragon said suspiciously while held a grip tightly on his Darkness Blade, "But I'm not letting him to take us, without the fight!"

Lance summoned his Dual Blades as well, "Yeah! So, am I!"

"And by the way, Asshole, that was rude of you to smell on us!" Nyx snapped in annoyance.

"How feisty and amusing... I never realized there were others like me." Pony of Shadows said amusingly and darkly, "You might be of some use to me. And together, we shall usher a dawn of a new age of shadow! And no one-!"

BOOM! Pony of Shadows got his head exploded and blown up by Shadow Dragon's Chaos Hyper Blast. Everyone was in shock and surprised by his action. The shadowy demon slowly regain his head before screeched in anger.

"Didn't anyone tell you that you talk too much," Shadow Dragon said firmly and annoyingly, "And also, you're terrible being a villain."

"Dude. He's a Pony of Shadows! The monster!" Rainbow said fearfully.

Fluttershy nodded, "Yeah. Might not be good idea to insult him."

Pony of Shadows snarled, "You will pay for the insult and attack."

Pony of Shadows fired his Shadowy Unicorn Burst at Shadow Dragon. Luckily, Twilight jumped in front of him as she fired and deflected the attacks back at his face.

Pony of Shadows yelped in pain, "This one is almost as... strong as you, Star Swirl. Surprisingly, she possessed the Element of Magic and Light, Dark Magic and Dark Form as well. I'm amazed. But even in my weakened state, she cannot stop the might of shadows!"

Pony of Shadows and Twilight fired their Shadowy Unicorn Burst and Alicorn Burst at each other. And unfortunately for the princess, his power continued pushed and almost hitting at her.

Luckily, Shadow Dragon joined as he fired his Darkness Blade's Darkness Blade Oblivion in pushing it back. Twilight quickly changed her Alicorn Burst into Mystical Light Beam for fusing together with his attacks. They both pushed and injured the Pony of Shadows, causing him to yell in pain.

"Stygian, stop this! We can help you!" Tao pleaded.

"Don't be a fool! We will not rest until we find a way to return you to limbo!" Star Swirl snapped in anger as everyone gathered and faced at him. He continued, "Know this, fiend!"

Pony of Shadows growled, "Never! Your days of glory are through, Star Swirl. Now my dark power will reign, and you all will bow to me!"

Tao shook his head sadly, "Please, Stygian! Stop this madness!"

Pony of Shadows narrowed his angry eyes, "It is too late, my old friend..."

And just before anyone could do anything, Pony of Shadows formed himself into the goo. He shot himself in piercing through the sky. And he disappeared. Only the clear sky in day remained.

"Okay. What the heck just happen?" Laxtinct asked.

"Yeah... where'd he go?" Rainbow asked in concern.

"No idea... But I definitely not gonna wait and find out what plans he has for us," Aqua said firmly.

Somnambula nodded, "Indeed. That is a riddle we must unravel. And quickly."

Meadowbrook hummed as she noticed something different and interesting about the ponies especiall how old Tao and Dragon Kick have become. She asked, "How long have we been gone?"

"Over a thousand years." Fluttershy answered timidly.

"Then my spell worked –" Star Swirl said proudly before glared at Tao and Twilight, "-before it was meddled with – and the realm has been at peace for a millennia!"

Twilight looked guilty and shamed as she has her wing covered her head. Tao remained firm and calm as he glared back at Tao.

Tao scoffed, "Peace? Hardly..."

"Is that a sarcasm I hear from you, Tao?!"

"In fact, it is. Because your banishment makes no different from dealing with more monsters and villains, Mr. The Genius!"

"I don't see you have come up with any bright ideas especially when we're facing off the Pony of Shadows, and you choose to abandon us when we tried to call you!"

"You make a mess! You fixed it, not destroy it!"

"Oh, is that so?! It wasn't my fault that he betrayed us for the power!"

"Like using the spell to switch ponies' cutie marks and cause them to go crazy!"

"It was an accident, you stubborn old fool!"

"You're the old fool!"

Star Swirl and Tao continued their loud and angry argument with each other. Mane Six and their friends were in shock and surprised by the argument. The Pillars were annoyed and irritated by the old ponies' argument.

"Here they go again..." Flash Magnus said in annoyance.

Rockhoof rolled his eyes while nodded, "Tell me about it. I'd never gonna get rest from this ridiculous argument..."

"Wow... And I thought we have the worst argument and rivalry," Saber commented in surprise.

Blazefist nodded, "Yeah. I hate to imagine that when we grow up to an old ponies, we'll be having some worse argument and fight among ourselves."

"Do they always like this?" Rarity asked in concern.

Mistmane sighed, "Yes, they do. They never stopped argument until one of them stopped and admitted the defeat while honored to be the greatest and most intelligent wizard of all time."

"Which we find it annoying..." Meadowbrook said in annoyance.

"Enough!" Master Kung Fu spoke firmly as he jumped and whacked his pole on both Tao's and Star Swirl's head, making them yelped in pain. He continued, "Both of you should stop this childish fight. We have more important things to deal with! Finding and stopping Stygian!"

"Hey, let's just focus on the mission now," Flash Magnus said firmly, "Besides, we need all the help we can get to fight that Pony of Shadows. It's not gonna be an easy fight."

"We shall see," Terrorcreep said confidently.

Rockhoof looked surprise and amaze, "Oh! Sounds like you have fought the monsters and villains in your lifetime?"

"As matter of the fact, we did," Tailtech said happily.

Icy happily jumped and held Tailtech close to her, "Yeah! And we did together. Mane Six and Dragon Strike Force are united as one!"

Pinkie giggled as she held and hugged both Icy and Taitech close and tight, "You said it!"

"Hmm... Quite optimistic and hopeful. I like it," Somnambula said amusingly and happily.

"Better believe it! We saved the world dozen times," Rainbow said proudly.

Shorty sighed in annoyance, "I wouldn't really say 'dozen', Rainbow Dash."

"Be that as it may, the problem of locating the Pony of Shadows remains," Star Swirl said in concern, "and this land is vast."

"And we've got what you need," Nyx said calmly, "It's something that will help you out."





Inside his throne chamber, Dark Curse was sleeping peacefully and calmly while sitting down on his throne chair. He then looked up and found Maul and Guildenstern entered the chamber. They approached to their leader. They bowed before him, as well as greeted him humbly.

"What is it?" Dark Curse said calmly.

"We've brought some interesting news, my lord," Guildenstern said calmly.

Maul nodded, "This involved one of your old friends..."

"I see..." Dark Curse said calmly and amusingly. He chuckled a bit, "How amusing and interesting. This should be fun..."





Mane Six and their allies brought the Pillars back to the Castle of Friendship's Council Chamber. All of them looked at the Cutie Map. The Pillars looked surprise and amazement when looking at the table with holographic map.

"Something about this magic seems familiar..." Star Swirl said calmly and thoughtfully.

Charging up his magic powers, Star Swirl fired it at the Cutie Map, causing it transformed its holographic map into the form of Tree of Harmony. The action has shocked and surprised the group, except Tao and Master Kung Fu, who is very blind.

"There he goes again. Showing off..." Tao said annoyingly.

"Did you know he can do that?" Rarity asked in surprise.

Twilight smiled and nodded, "He's Star Swirl! He can do anything!"

"Well, except he's being a jerk to Tao and Stygian," Lance remarked in annoyance. Shiroi nudged his chest. He yelped in pain, "What? That is the truth!"

"This map, and indeed this very castle," Star Swirl commented, "came from the this Tree we have found and used its power over a thousand years ago."

"Then it did work!" Rockhoof said happily.

"What worked?" Sunburst and Flash asked in confusion.

"The Tree of Harmony. It was this powerful sacred relics that we have found since the beginning of our journey," Somnambula explained calmly, "And so, we infused its magical crystal seeds with our artifacts to fight our enemies."

"And also, We wanted to leave the knowledge behind its existence and its powers to protect the realm in our absence," Mistmane continued, "but we never dreamed the Tree would become so powerful, and even given some special gifts like the Castle and the Map."

"Wait! You're telling me that a powerful sacred relics is Tree of Harmony?" Flash asked in surprise.

Sunburst gasped, "Of course! The reason why Tree of Harmony is considered to be powerful sacred relic because it was created by Hikari! It does possessed tremendous power of light and goodness especially when it has six magical Elements of Harmony as the Mystic Guardian of Light's power and personalities. Even though there were no Chosen Ones to wield them; they were still made to protect the realms and defeat the forces of evil. And in turn, The Pillars used its seeds to fuse with their artifacts to help and defend their home because they have good hearts and purposes."

Shorty whistled, "That's a really good theory, Sunburst..."

"Wow. That's amazing." Applejack said in shock and surprise, "I know Tree of Harmony has six Elements of Harmony for us to use, but we'd never thought that seeds can work with artifacts."

Pinkie giggled, "And we even don't need the weapons because the Tree has found its Chosen Ones."

"What do you mean?" Meadowbrook asked in surprise.

Pinkie giggled happily as she explained, "We're the Chosen Ones! Me - Laughter! Applejack's Honesty! Rarity's Generosity! Fluttershy's Kindness! Rainbow Dash's Loyalty! And don't forget about Twilight, hers is Magic!"

"Intriguing... While the Tree of Harmony represents your Elements, they are the reflection of our own elements, despite we're not the Chosen Ones," Somnambula said calmly and humbly, "I believed that you all know mine is hope, Rockhoof's strength, Mistmane's beauty, Flash Magnus's bravery, Meadowbrook's healing, and also Star Swirl's sorcery."

"But of course, I would like to add in," Laxtinct said happily while pointed at him and his friends, "We're also the Chosen Ones to the Elemental Elements of Harmony. Me and big bro is Earth and Fire! Aqua's Water! Saber is the Wind! Tailtech's Metal! Shorty's Wood! Terrorcreep's got the Thunder in him! Icy's the Ice! And I give you the best of all - Shadow Dragon and Twilight got the Darkness and Light!"

The Pillars and even Star Swirl awed and chatted in amazement and surprise. Master Kung Fu smiled, "Incredible. After so many millennium years have passed, the Elemental Elements of Harmony have been found and returned to us! I've always knew that the Chosen Ones will one day appear and use them for the greater good. And here they are. Together and united as one to defend our Realms and fight the Forces of Evil."

Star Swirl nodded calmly, "Truly amazing. I've always wanted to see the Elemental Elements of Harmony. And now here I am..."

"Indeed." Meadowbrook said in relief, "I am glad our mantles and knowledge behind the Tree of Harmony have passed to such capable ponies. And we're also getting more Elements of Harmony."

Star Swirl cleared his throat, "More importantly, we no longer need Ponhenge to send our foe back to limbo. The Tree of Harmony will be enough to do so."

"But doesn't a banishing spell take a lot of power?" Starlight asked in concern, "We'd have to sacrifice the Elements for that."

Star Swirl nodded, "Indeed..."

"They'd be gone... forever?" Sunset asked in concern, making her friends gasped in shock and concern.

"You can't do that!" Nyx protested. Everyone looked at her, "the Tree was created by Hikari to protect us and defeat the enemies! There is no way it can survive without the Elements. If it dies, Equestria will suffer."

Jade nodded, "And not to mention, the girls need them and their Rainbow Powers to fight when they're fighting someone powerful and dangerous like Tirek, Sombra or Grogar!"

Shiroi hummed in concern, "She does have the point. By using that much power, we won't stand a chance against our enemies."

"Then, so be it..." Star Swirl said firmly, shocking and worrying the ponies, "Hikari's powers and purpose is to protect the Realms from evil! And it's what we're doing. If the Pony of Shadows has his way, your land will not exist. I'm sure whoever the enemies are, they're no greater threat than Pony of Shadows. Unless you have a better idea..."

Using his magical power again, Star Swirl has the Cutie Map transformed from the holographic Tree of Harmony into the map. It revealed more of swirling dark spins across the land such as Manehattan, Dragon Land, Zebra Land and more in Equestria.

Star Swirl hummed in concern, "Our foe will seek dark places from which to draw power. I will prepare my spell so that we may strike as soon as you find him."

The Pillars nodded firmly but Mane Six and their allies were reluctant and uncertain if they should strike him since Tao told them about Stygian's true purpose for using the artifacts.

"Arrogant as usual, I see..." Tao said in annoyance, "And not to mention, never think or care about his own friend."

"Uncle, please," Dragon Kick pleaded.

Star Swirl angrily glared at Tao, "Would you have our realms will be doomed because you wanted to save Stygian again?! I will not take that risk!"

"I will! I know Stygian can be saved!"

"Then, you're truly a fool! He cannot be saved! I'd never understand why Stygian chose you to be a member of our team when all you ever did is complain and argue with me about who's right and wrong! And I have proven again and again that I am right while you're wrong, pathetic and cowardly fool!"

Dragon Kick held Tao close to him while glared at Star Swirl, "Uncle can be stubborn, but he's not a pathetic and cowardly fool! He's the wisest pony I ever had!"

Mighty growled, "And sensei is the best Chi Wizard! He'll find a way to save Stygian! He always does. I am his apprentice!"

Shadow Dragon glared at Star Swirl, "You have no right to talk to my father that way!"

"Your father?!" Star Swirl asked in surprise. Everyone sans the Pillars nodded in confirmation. He continued, "I never knew Tao had a son."

"Adopted son, actually." Shadow Dragon corrected.

Star Swirl scoffed a bit, "Then, you're a fool as your father." This remark gained Shadow Dragon's anger. He cleared his throat, "And no matter what he told you about Stygian, he's still the enemy! He has betrayed us, and even turned on us for stealing our artifacts for himself! And now, he wanted revenge on us, and even destroy all that is good in this world."

"Dude. That's kinda rough, you know that?" Lance said in concern.

"But did you even know why he steal the artifacts from you?" Starlight questioned.

"Isn't it obvious?" Star Swirl asked angrily. The Pillars nodded in agreement with him. He continued, "Envy. He wanted more power than he had, and that desire led him down a path from which there is no return!"

Meadowbrook sighed, "No doubt it was an enchantment to take our powers for himself."

"His heart was bent on revenge. He dashed even my hope of saving him." Somnambula said sadly.

Sunset shook her head, "You're wrong!" The Pillars looked confuse. She continued, "Stygian never wanted to steal your powers for his agenda. He just wanted to copy and make them as his own weapons, so he can stand by your side."

The Pillars looked surprise and shocked by the revelation while Star Swirl remained stubborn and firm as he still doesn't believed it.

"Ridiculous!" Star Swirl protested in fury.

Starlight stomped her hoof on the ground, "No! That's the truth! I don't know why you turned on him when he told you about his purpose. But based on your reaction and tone, I'd say you're a terrible friend to him and anyone! No wonder Princess Celestia said that you understand nothing about friendship."

"Yeah. At least, Tao stood for him," Sunset said calmly.

"Excuse me?!" Star Swirl demanded in anger, "Stygian wants to destroy all that is good in this world. There's no way to befriend a pony like that. Compare to Scorpan, my gargoyle is a better friend than he is!"

"Hey! Take it easy!" Shiroi snapped firmly, "And besides, it wouldn't hurt to try and talk with him."

Star Swirl scoffed, "I doubt we can save our homeland with a conversation. The Pony of Shadows was not interested in reconciliation."

"What? Because he has Demon Magic like Shiroi?!" Spike demanded in fury. He yelped as he kept his mouth shut. The Pillars gasped in shock and concern. His friends turned and glared at him. He laughed uneasily, "Me and my big mouth!"

"She possessed Demon Magic?!" Star Swirl demanded. Shiroi looked scared and worried. He has his horn charged up as he aimed it at Shiroi, "She must be dealt with! We cannot let this creature go free! The wicked shall not go unpunished!"

As Star Swirl fired his magical Unicorn Burst at Shiroi, Lance jumped in as he swung and deflect his Dual Blade at the blasts to the wall. The wizard was in shock yet angered as he prepared for another attack. He was held back by Flash Magnus and Rockhoof. Lance and Nyx stood besides with her while armed with their weapons.

"Back off!" Lance snapped in anger,

Nyx nodded, "Yeah! You're not hurting her!"

"Are you a fool or naive?!" Star Swirl demanded in anger, "Anypony, who possessed Demon Magic, is the enemy of the Mystic Realm! You should finished her up before she turned on us!"

"Shiroi is not the enemy!" Lance snapped in anger, "She's my girlfriend!"

Nyx nodded, "She's our friend too!"

"If you want her, you have to get through all of us!" Rainbow said firmly as she and all of her friends came and stood besides her, "No one mess with our friend!"

Fluttershy nodded, "How could you think of Shiroi as a villain?!"

"Indeed! Shiroi is generous, kind and also brave friend we ever had!" Rarity defended her.

"Everyone remain calm!" Mistmane insisted.

Rockhoof nodded, "Maybe we should listen to them. Perhaps, they have known her quite a while."

"Yeah. We could use some help to fight off the Pony of Shadows," Flash Magnus added.

"Foolish children!" Star Swirl snapped in anger, "She's no different from Stygian! There's no way to befriend a pony like that. Once a villain, always a villain!"

Everyone gasped in shock and concern of what they just heard. Shiroi looked down as she cried tearfully. Pinkie, Rarity and surprisingly Somnambula approached and patted her in comfort. All of them turned and glared at him.

Master Kung Fu shook his head, "Not this again..."

Tao snarled angrily, "How dare you?! Have you no shame?!"

"Old friend, you really done it," Rockhoof said in concern.

Flash Magnus nodded, "Yeah. That was too far, Star Swirl."

Somnambula narrowed her angry eyes, "Indeed. She's just an innocent child."

"I don't believe that she wanted the Demon Magic from her birth," Mistmane said sadly.

Meadowbrook hummed in concern, "As far as I can tell, Shiroi doesn't seems to be a bad pony. She looks nice and gentle."

"Appearance can fool everyone," Star Swirl said firmly as he got out of Rockhoof's and Flash Magnus's grip. He continued, "And I can tell that this pony has used her Demon Magic to influence on you all to support her. But she will not deceive me easily. So, drop the act, girl."

Shocked by Star Swirl's behavior and seeing Shiroi's tears, Twilight became saddened yet angered and upset as she spoke, "I've always thought of you as a hero and idol. But Tao was right. You'd never give ponies chance."

"Do you?!"

"I do. Shiroi is one of us. If you banish her, then you have to go through me! I won't let anyone, even if it is you, hurt my friends!"

"Who do you think you are?!" Star Swirl demanded.

Twilight stomped her hoof on the ground and spoke, "I am the Princess of Friendship! I believed in ponies and even bad ones can change for better! Princess Celestia was right. You never understood friendship!"

"And you're a bully!" Nyx snapped in anger, "Do you have any idea what it's like to be born to be evil? Being excluded from everyone or that other ponies will fear you? Or to be the offspring of an evil demon lord? And for the wrong ponies to use you for an ideal goal?

"And what is your point?" Star Swirl demanded, "Celestia has always been spoiled and naive child."

Nyx groaned, "Because ponies like you just judge on our appearance and scary abilities, and not who they are from inside!" She then cried tearfully and angrily, "We'd never asked or wanted to be born and part of it! We hated it! We wanted to be part of the world and make friends, but instead, we get treated like outsiders! I hate it! And maybe that's how Stygian felt. Like us."

Applejack nodded, "And I don't like ponies get bullied especially when they did nothing wrong like Shiroi and Nyx! They're innocent!"

Everyone chatted and nodded in concern and agreement that ponies with demonic powers doesn't define them evil, and even Stygian.

"That is the stupidest reason I ever heard. When I say Stygian is a villain, then he is," Star Swirl snapped firmly, "Am I right?!"

Star Swirl waited for ponies to respond and agreed with his answer, but he found no one agreed. He was in shock and concern about it.

"Not this time, Star Swirl," Master Kung Fu said calmly.

"I agreed. I believe that this girl is a good pony," Meadowbrook said calmly.

Somnamnula nodded, "And she should be treated as a friend, not an enemy. Just like how Stygian did with us."

"Yes. We should give a chance to him, just like what we did with her," Rockhoof said calmly.

Tao scoffed, "Looks like they finally agreed with me. Not everything is black and white."

Twilight nodded, "I agreed. And I'm gonna help Tao and his friends to get Stygian back. Whether you like me or hate me, I'm gonna help and get their friend back."

"So do we!" Applejack said firmly.

"We won't abandon him again," Mistmane said calmly.

Flash Magnus nodded proudly, "This time, we're gonna stand by his side! He's one of us!"

Shocked by his friends' revelation, Star Swirl snapped in fury, "Fine! Do what you want! You will regret this moment! But for now, I will need some fresh air to clear this headache while you do what you must. Good luck for finding him."

Star Swirl turned and walked away at once, leaving the rest behind to work on their mission to find and reform Stygian to his true form. As the wizard was about to exit, Shadow Dragon gave the glare at him.

"So you banish without care. Throwing that away makes it sound like you have no soul for life if it steps out of line." Shadow Dragon said firmly and dryly, "Doing all of that makes you just as bad as Dark Curse!"

Star Swirl scoffed angrily, "I am nothing like Dark Curse. I am not deceptive pony as he is for doing what he wanted. All I want is to protect my home. Nothing more, nothing less!" He pushed Shadow Dragon aside. Out of a way! I need fresh air."

Shadow Dragon shook his head, "Well, good luck. And hopefully, you prove us that you have a soul because I hate to become him. That was my biggest mistake in my life. It nearly cost something important to me..."

Star Swirl looked confuse yet suspicious and curious by Shadow Dragon's words. He nevertheless ignored the young Mystic Pony while exited the chamber.

Twilight took a glance at the wizard before sighed in shame and defeat. She outspoken against Star Swirl for defending Shiroi, but she did it because it's the right thing to do and a young unicorn is her friend and her adopted son's girlfriend. Nevertheless, she continued working with her friends as they have to find a way to restore Stygian to his true self.





Frustrated and angered by his former friends turn on him and his newly allies refused to accept his reasons about Stygian, Star Swirl exited the Castle of Friendship. He muttered and grumbled angrily about their naivety and make-believe in friendship that can help and save the day especially turning Stygian back to good. He noticed some ponies looking at him oddly.

"What are you looking at?! Don't you have some work to do?!" Star Swirl demanded in frustration. Ponies yelped as they turned and moved out at once. He scoffed, "Friendship? How foolish they are? They saved the world for countless time? I have a hard time to believe it. This must be mockery to the heroes. It's unacceptable and insulting!"

Star Swirl sighed before looked at the clear sky, "Why do they believed that Stygian can be saved and reformed into good? He did terrible things since that day. That action I would never forgive him. Never..."

"Excuse me..." Star Swirl turned and glared at the some ponies. He found three Cutie Mark Crusaders. Apple Bloom spoke, "Are you Star Swirl the Bearded? The real wizard?"

Star Swirl cleared his throat and spoke calmly, "Yes, I am. I see you're the fan of my historical figure's history..."

"Uh no..." Sweetie Belle admitted. Star Swirl groaned in disappointment. She yelped, "I mean Princess Twilight is. She's the fan of you! She loved you history, stories, philosophy, science, studies and magic spells! She really liked you."

Star Swirl scoffed, "Well, she has funny way to show her respect to me when it comes to Friendship."

"Why is that?" Scootaloo asked curiously.

"She and her so-called 'friends' and mine believed that Stygian can be reformed and turned back to good. I find it hard and ridiculous," Star Swirl explained in annoyance.

"Well, if they can do with Princess Luna, Nyx, Discord, Starlight and Changelings to be good guys; then they can do with this pony guy," Apple Bloom said confidently.

Star Swirl looked surprise and shocked, "Princess Luna? Little Luna? She was an evil?!" Cutie Mark Crusaders nodded. He shook his head in disbelief, "No! That's impossible! She's sweet and innocent! She would never do such a thing!"

"Well, she was the bad guy," Sweetie Belle answered. Star Swirl looked shock and worried. She continued, "She was called Nightmare Moon because she wanted to make night forever, and the sun never come out again. But thanks to our sisters and friends, they stopped her and used the Elements of Harmony on her to turn back to good!"

"And did we ever tell you that they also talk with Discord and Starlight by showing and talking?" Scootaloo asked meekly. She gasped, "And we did the same thing with Nyx too, just because she was an evil Demon Princess."

Star Swirl looked shock and surprise, "Unbelievable. Luna was an evil yet your sisters able to turn her back to good. And not to mention, they managed to convert some villains and monsters to good as well. Little Nyx too..." Cutie Mark Crusaders nodded and smiled happily. He gasped, "Incredible yet impossible. Could the Magic of Friendship truly powerful to turn from bad to good? Did they truly save the realms countless time?"

"Believe it or not. It's the truth," Apple Bloom said calmly.

Sweetie Belle smiled, "Yeah. Sure they got problems and difference, but they're always friends and maybe sisters till the end."

"Same goes to us," Scootaloo said proudly, "We stand by our friends' side."

Reminded by his friends' decisions, Star Swirl sighed, "Stand by their sides... Could I be wrong?"

"What's wrong?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Nothing." Star Swirl said quickly while shaking his head. He cleared his throat, "Perhaps, you could tell me more about their adventures of turning villains into good guys?"

Cutie Mark Crusaders smiled happily as they told the stories of themselves and their friends especially involving of turning bad guys to good. Star Swirl was shocked yet amazed and surprised by the stories. He then slowly gave some thoughts about his judgment and decision of dealing with Stygian. He might change his mind...





Twilight, Nyx, Spike, Starlight, Sunburst, Tao, Dragon Kick, Jade and Mighty remained behind at the Castle of Friendship for doing some research on finding a way to save and restore Stygian to his true self. The Pillars teamed up with the rest of Mane Six and their allies traveled across the Equestria Realm in search of Pony of Shadows.

The teams gathered at the Manehattan. To the Pillars' surprise, they have witnessed something very different and unusual to them in the Modern Days - various sizes and shapes of many buildings in one area, new transports, new technologies, new careers, new economy, and many more. It's very different from their eras.

"I sense difference among this place," Master Kung Fu commented, "It's busy and uneasy..."

"Welcome to Modern Days, Grandmaster Kung Fu. I know it might be difficult for you to get settle. But I assure you one thing that Dojo would be glad to have you back," Shadow Dragon said calmly. He sighed, "Master Zhao Long would be happy for it."

"It seems you know Master Zhao Long, young Shadow Dragon. And yet, I sense sadness in you. Something must have happen to him."

"He was my master and mentor. And yes, Master Zhao Long sacrificed his life to save Icy's life when she was almost died during the invasion by Orochi and his Serpentine."

"Oh my..." Master Kung Fu said in shock yet sadly. He sighed, "He was my best apprentice I ever had. He has many mistakes in his life time when he was a warlord, but he redeemed it and became a worthy Mystic Pony and Master of Martial Arts. You've learned a lot from him. He would be proud of you, young Shadow Dragon."

Shadow Dragon sighed, "He is. He would be happy that you returned to become Master of Martial Arts." He bowed humbly, "I am honored to meet you in pony, Master Kung Fu. And also, I've always wanted to learn from the best, and hopefully, my kiddo. Master Zhao Long wanted me to learn as much as I can from the best."

Master Kung Fu smiled and bowed humbly, "I would be honored, young Shadow Dragon. Master Zhao Long would have wanted me to help any apprentice of his to be at his best."

"Let's focus on the mission, my friends," Rockhoof said firmly. He looked around of his surroundings. He hummed in concern, "It seems the dark places Star Swirl indicated on the map have changed."

Applejack shrugged, "I bet the Pony of Shadows would've loved the Ghastly Caverns before a thousand years of erosion turned it into the Ghastly Gorge."

"The Appeloosian Wastes sure sounded dark and desolate." Fluttershy suggested.

Rarity nodded, "Who knew they would become such a popular square dancing destination?"

"I wouldn't think that Pony of Shadows be interested in that kind of place," Blazefist said firmly.

Terrorcreep nodded, "No doubt about it. He must be looking for a place that possessed the negative energies. A place that we're not aware and couldn't bother of."

"Yeah... I think there is one place," Saber said in concern, "I'm not sure if that is the one."

"Wherever it is, we'll be ready to kick his ass!" Aqua said proudly and firmly.

Rainbow cheered, "Yeah! Saved his life!"

"Yup! We're gonna get him to our side," Flash said proudly.

"Nice one, uh..." Flash Magnus said uneasily while looking at him, "Flash?"

Everyone looked at Flash Magnus and Flash Sentry. They all looked confuse and worried as they have two ponies with same names.

"It's weird that we both have the same first name." Flash commented in concern.

Flash Magnus nodded, "I know. Really weird."

"So weird indeed." Pinkie remarked happily.

"Just like meeting counterpart of mine," Sunset remarked happily. She giggled a bit, "And you know it's easy. We can call him Flash while the Pillar - Magnus."

Flash and Flash Magnus gave some thoughts before smiled, "I like it."

"And who knows? Magnus might be Flash's ancestor," Shorty laughed.

Flash and Flash Magnus whistled, "Cool..."

Rockhoof laughed as he held and hugged Flash and Flash Magnus, "Amazing! That makes Flash Magnus his great, great, great, great, great, great and great grandfather! I wish I could have my own descendants! I would like to meet them!"

Meadowbrook nodded, "Me too.

Fluttershy giggled, "We did meet yours, Meadowbrook." Meadowbrook looked surprise. She nodded, "It's true. His name is Cattail. And he's looking after your home."

Meadowbrook sighed, "Thank goodness..."

Lance laughed, "That would be awesome. Right, Shiroi?" He turned and found Shiroi didn't answer back as she looked uneasy and upset. He sighed as he's worried that she's deeply offended by Star Swirl's comments about her. He spoke in concern, "Shiroi..."

Somnambula approached Shiroi and spoke softly, "I am deeply sorry for Star Swirl's remarks of offense. He didn't mean it to hurt you, young one."

Shiroi scoffed angrily, "That doesn't sounds like he's sorry for anything. In fact, he isn't the first pony for being a jerk and bully to me."

Mistmane sighed, "Poor child. You must have suffered tremendous trauma from your childhood. I am truly pitiful and sorry for you, Shiroi."

"As do I," Meadowbrook agreed.

"So, you were born with Demon Magic," Rockhoof asked curiously. Somnambula and Meadowbrook, annoyed, nudged on his guts. He yelped in pain, "Sorry. Didn't mean to be disrespectful., Little Shiroi."

Shiroi sighed, "It's okay. I was born with that demonic powers." She clenched her teeth in anger and frustration, "I never wanted it. I hated it. It did nothing but cause problems. Everyone treated me like a freak."

"To some ponies, they're blind by fear and anger and understood nothing." Somnambula said calmly as she patted Shiroi's back, "But to your true friends like Lance and Nyx, you are a pony. And I believe you truly are. I have a great hope and faith in you."

Flash Magnus nodded, "Yeah. Just because you got Demon Magic, doesn't mean you have to be bad guy. From what your buddies tell us and how they treated you, you're a friend by my book!"

"So do we," Meadowbrook agreed.

Shiroi sighed while smiled happily, "Thank you."

Laxtinct whistled, "Looks like we've got full support! That's a relief!"

"Yeah. Glad the Pillars aren't narrow minded as Star Swirl," Tailtech commented.

"Don't you mean better than he is?" Icy corrected.

"That makes me think about our action. Do you think Tao was right?" Flash Magnus asked.

Somnambula sighed, "If I have to be honest, I believed he was right. He and Stygian were once close, very close than any of us.

Mistmane hummed, "I agreed. But I feared that his relationship with Stygian may blinded his judgment."

Meadowbrook nodded, "Still. Stygian is one of us, and our friends. Maybe we should think about this."

Rockhoof sighed, "I wish I could. But he betrayed us first."

"Did he?" Flash Magnus asked.

Somnambula hummed in concern, "The right question is did we really betray him?"

"It's in the past," Applejack said calmly, "But right now, we're gonna make it right. So, we need to find and get Stygian back."

Flash nodded, "Yeah. It's what friends do!"

Rainbow nodded, "If he doesn't listen to reason, we kicked his butt!"

Flash Magnus whistled, "Awesome. I like these kids." He turned and whispered to Sunset, "My lucky descendant got a lucky girlfriend like you pony."

Sunset giggled happily, "I'm actually a Human."

"Wait?! What?!" Flash Magnus asked in surprise. He turned to the front view, "This is getting weird..."





Twilight, Nyx, Spike, Dragon Kick, Jade Sunburst, Starlight, Tao and Mighty gathered lots and lots of books for research and studying. And unfortunately, they found nothing that could help them save Stygian and reformed him to his true self. Since Purification Spell failed to work on ponies with Demon Magic, they know it too well when they tried on Shiroi.

But luckily for them, Twilight has found the answer, which involved of portal spells and Elements of Harmony. She wrote down on the scroll of making a new spell.

"Is everyone ready for new test?" Tao asked.

Twilight nodded firmly, "We are."

"Let's hope this one works," Sunburst said calmly. He quivered and shivered in fear upon looking at Mighty's holding the jar of shadowy goo. He hissed, "I don't like it."

"We must try!" Tao said firmly, "Do it!"

Twilight nodded firmly as she readied her magical powers. She fired it at the shadowy goo. It created a small portal to drag the creature into it. It's working well, making ponies gasped happily. Suddenly, the magical portal got shocked and interrupted as it deactivated and disappeared.

"So much for the portal." Starlight remarked.

Spike, Jade and Nyx sighed, "Another epic fail!"

Tao groaned as he slammed his head on table, "Damn it!"

Twilight hissed while looked at the scroll, "Ooh! We should try again. Hopefully, we'd be more successful to it..."

"Perhaps, I can be helpful." The calm voice spoke.

Everyone turned to the back, where they found Star Swirl entered the library. All of them was in shock and surprised by his return and his mood seems to be calm and gentle than his stoic and grumpy old pony.

"Star Swirl?" Twilight asked in surprise.

"What are you doing here?!" Tao demanded in anger.

"Come to tell us off about 'Once a villain, always a villain?!" Nyx asked in annoyance.

"Calm down, everyone. I'm not here to berate of the mess," Star Swirl said calmly with a sigh, "I'm here to help you to save Stygian."

Everyone was in shock and surprised, "Really?"

"Okay? But what change your mind?" Twilight asked in surprise.

Star Swirl smiled as he let the Cutie Mark Crusaders, "Let's just said that I have little ones to help me out and learn that not everything is black and white." He turned and looked at Twilight, "I read what you did for little Luna and any villains, then I believed that you and your friends can help Stygian."

"Really?"

"Yes, if you allow me to help?"

Twilight and her friends would be happy to get some help. They turned and looked at Tao, who is annoyed and angry. He sighed, "Fine. No funny business."

"I'm terrible at funny business," Star Swirl joked a bit. He approached to Twilight's notes, "Now, watch the master at his work." While he was studying on Twilight's notes, he continued, "I do not expect all of you to forgive me easily. But you will listen to my side of story about why I was angry and judge harshly on Stygian."

Tao was annoyed about it. Everyone remained calm and firm. Starlight spoke, "We're listening."

Star Swirl sighed, "As I recalled, Dark Curse has received the message from Stygian. And based on his tone and report, he looked scared and hurt while telling us that Stygian wanted our artifacts for his purpose. We questioned him of what is it. Unfortunately, he went unconscious before he could answer. It was then, I jumped into wrong conclusion."

Tao shook his head firmly, "No! He wouldn't! Stygian told me that he's gonna tell you all that he wanted to copy the artifacts' power to make his own to be a team."

"That's odd. Why would Stygian attacked his own member," Sunburst asked curiously.

Dragon Kick nodded, "That looks and sounds suspicious if you ask me. And I get the feeling that Dark Curse planned this."

"I don't know but this sounds like evil to me," Jade said firmly and angrily.

Spike nodded, "Well, this isn't the first time he lied. He did the same thing with Shadow Dragon."

"But Stygian's not like daddy," Nyx said in concern, "He doesn't have the Elemental Elements of Harmony or powers."

"I think I know why. He's after Stygian's Demon Magic." Twilight concluded firmly. Everyone looked at her. She continued, "Dark Curse has somehow taught him on how to use his power and unleashed it. Thus, he became the Pony of Shadows, wanting revenge on his former friends."

"Unbelievable..." Star Swirl said in shock. He groaned in anger, "Damn me and my foolish pride! He deceived us all to turn on Stygian! This is my fault! I turn our best friend into a monster! Curse my ignorance!"

"Gee. You think?" Tao remarked in annoyance. He sighed, "Still, I cannot believe that he planned this even before turned on us during his Coup!"

Mighty hummed in concern, "Still... Is turning Stygian into Pony of Shadows and helped him with petty revenge the only reason and master plan? Dark Curse isn't interesting with revenge but results and bringing new order by unleashing chaos and destruction. There must been more to this."

"I agreed..." Twilight nodded in concern, "And whatever that was, it can't be good."

Star Swirl nodded firmly, "Agreed. And I believe Stygian knows something about it. If we can stop and save him, we might able to learn something."

"For once, I agreed." Tao said firmly, "But we need to create the spell."

"Agreed. That portal spell will be effective to halt and trapped Pony of Shadows in his position. And at the same time, we can separate and freed him! We might have the chance." Star Swirl said in amazement, "Well done, Twilight. That was brilliant and impressive! I can see why Princess Celestia consider you to be her prize pupil. And not to mention, she made you into the Alicorn. She made a quite brilliant choice. Reminds me about me choosing Clover! He's quite brilliant as you are, Twilight."

Twilight gasped, "Oh! Thank you, Star Swirl!"

"Oh boy..." Spike remarked in annoyance.

Nyx giggled, "At least, Star Swirl finally stop being a jerk and do the right thing."

Tao sighed, "I couldn't believe it either."

Suddenly, the door was opened as the rest of their friends have returned from the journey. The Pillars were in shock and surprised by Star Swirl's return to the chamber.

"Star Swirl? You came back?" Mistmane asked in surprise.

Flash Magnus nodded, "Yeah. Why? I thought you need some fresh air."

"I have had enough of fresh air. Now, I have a clear mind, with the help of little ones," Star Swirl said firmly. Applejack, Rarity and Rainbow looked at their younger sisters, who smiled at them and made them to pat and hug the young ones. He smiled proudly, "We're gonna save Stygian! We have the plan to do so!"

Rockhoof laughed happily as he approached and hugged Star Swirl happily, "Well done, friend! I knew that you would change your way!"

"Indeed. We have hope now!" Somnambula said happily.

"If only that would be easy," Meadowbrook said in concern. Everyone looked at her. She sighed and explained, "We still haven't locate Stygian! He could be anywhere."

"Indeed. There must be a clue that can help us to find him..." Master Kung Fu said firmly, "But question is what and how..."

While everyone was thinking about where Pony of Shadows could be heading to; suddenly, Mane Six, Dragon Strike Force, Starlight, Sunset, Sunburst, Flash's, Lance and even Shiroi's cutie marks glowed while shimmering and blinking. Their cutie marks formed the holograms appeared and pinpointed at spiky shape of mountains with ruins of villages.

"Wow. That's something..." Shadow Dragon remarked.

"Maybe we should try there?" Spike suggested.

"The Hollow Shades." Applejack spoke in surprise, "I think a branch of the Apple family lives there."

"They'd have to be pretty distant." Sunburst said in concern, "The Hollow Shades was abandoned eons ago."

"This means it's a good place for Pony of Shadows to hide and regain his powers," Terrorcreep said suspiciously.

Saber nodded, "Exactly. Just as I suspected. And not only that, this was Stygian's old home."

"No way..." Laxtinct said in shock, "I wonder why didn't the original adaptation mention this?"

Rarity hummed thoughtfully, "That's odd. The only time the map's called all of us to one place was Starlight's village and Jurassic Land."

Rainbow gasped, "So it's like a super-villain tracker! No offense."

"None taken..." Starlight said dryly, "No wonder Other Sunset said she gets irritated about being treated as villain. That was annoying..."

"Still, I'm surprised that all of us are summoned for this mission," Sunset said in shock.

"Either way, we have found him," Star Swirl said firmly, "I wonder if The Tree of Harmony acting to protect the light of the realm."

"That is one possibly theory. But if I'm not mistaken, Cutie Map often summoned Twilight and her friends for Friendship Mission," Tao said thoughtfully, "This could be involved of Stygian. It means we have to save him."

Star Swirl nodded, "And we will. We must make preparation now! Ready yourselves for battle. Master Tao, Twilight, Mighty, Sunburst, Starlight, would you accompany me? We must refine this spell for our use."

"You heard him! Prepare for the battle!" Tao said firmly.

"Everypony, let's do this! Twilight ordered.

Everyone cheered wildly and firmly. Star Swirl and some wizardly ponies headed to library as they did some studies and research on refining and recreating new spell. The rest of their friends headed off and prepared for battles. The Pillars polished and sharpened their artifacts while Mane Six and their allies prepared their weapons.





After a long preparation, Mane Six and their allies gathered at the altar of Tree of Harmony. The Pillars looked amaze and awed at the appearance of the Tree.

"I am glad we have the chance to see the Tree of Harmony remained standing so long ago." Somnambula said happily.

Mistmane sighed, "It seems a shame to harm it."

"A necessary sacrifice." Star Swirl said firmly yet calmly, "With the Elements' power, we will free Stygian and send his Pony of Shadows form in limbo. As long we have more allies and stand together as one, Two Realms will be safe."

Tao nodded, "Agreed. I have faith that Twilight and her friends' Magic of Friendship will save our homes."

Star Swirl fired the magical blast on Tree of Harmony, making it to release six Elements of Harmony. He passed them to Mane Six, which now received both the crown and bracelets. They're all ready to fight.

"Um... how do we use them?" Rockhoof asked curiously.

"Well, you..." Rarity stopped as she realized that she has no idea of how to use it, "Oh. I'm not sure. They simply work for us."

Star Swirl hummed, "The Elements are attuned to you. We must use their magic in pairs, along with the Elemental Elements."

"No problem. We're used to banishing evil before breakfast." Rainbow said confidently

Flash nodded, "Yeah. We can handle it."

"That's the spirit, soldiers!" Aqua said proudly.

Applejack smiled, "And it'll be an honor to save Equestria with y'all."

Shadow Dragon sighed, "Let's hope our spell works."

Twilight nodded, "Me too, Shadow Dragon. Me too..." She turned to all of her friends, "Let's do this!"

"Cool!" Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered happily, "Let's do this!"

And just before Cutie Mark Crusaders could do anything, they got grabbed and held by Mighty. Everyone turned and looked at them.

"You all stay here!" Twilight said firmly.

Shadow Dragon nodded, "Leave the danger to us! No funny business!"

"We mean it. We will ground you all!" Dragon Kick added in.

Cutie Mark Crusaders awed in disappointment. Mane Six and their allies headed off and exited the altar.

"You do realized that they're still gonna do it," Tao said in annoyance.

Twilight, Shadow Dragon and Dragon Kick sighed in annoyance. Star Swirl asked, "Have this happen a lot?"

"Yes. Quite a lot."

"And I thought babysitting two daughters of Mystic Emperor and First Princess is a big headache..."





By using newly Armor Strike-II Gunship, Mane Six and their friends headed off to Hollow Shades. Upon arriving to their destination, they landed the gunship on the ground. They have arrived at the wasteland and ruins of Hollow Shade. All of them was in shock of what they have seen.

"Oh my... That's Hollow Shades?" Icy asked in shock.

Tailtech nodded in concern, "From the looks of it, it is. Hollow Shades was abandoned for a long time."

Sunburst hummed in concern, "I don't remember reading anything that said the Hollow Shades was like this."

"Whatever it is, this is it," Shadow Dragon said firmly, "Let's finish this."

Twilight nodded firmly, "Let's go now."

Mane Six and their allies marched down the hills while entering the ruins of Hollow Shades. They all can't help but feel scared and worried about the place.

"Ohhh. The Pony of Shadows must have twisted it to his purposes." Mistmane said in concern.

While Mane Six and their allies continued marching, one of the shadows from building has come to alive. It then formed into demonic shadowy pony. It amusingly as it followed the heroes. Suddenly, more shadows began to come to alive and follow their enemies as well.

As they continued their marching and searching for Stygian, Laxtinct turned and noticed shadowy creatures followed them from behind. He yelped in shock and fear.

"Is it just me, or did the shadows come to life?" Laxtinct asked in fear and worry.

Everyone stopped as they turned to their back and found more shadows have appeared and formed into demon shadowy ponies. They hissed and screeched wildly as they armed with their darkened blades and spears. They all surrounded the heroes.

"What?! How?!" Twilight asked in concern.

Shadow Dragon armed with his Darkness Blade, "No idea. Get ready!"

"My apology! I have forgotten to tell you about this!" Star Swirl said in concern, "The Pony of Shadows can animate shadows and make them his personal minions!"

"Now you tell us!" Rainbow, Flash, Saber and Aqua asked angrily and annoyingly.

Pony of Shadows's voice laughed, "How right you are! Keep them separate! They're dangerous when they are together!"

Shadowy Minions screeched and hissed wildly and angrily, causing Mane Six and their allies armed and readied with their weapons and powers. The monsters charged and engaged them. The Shadowy Minions have separated and moved them away from the group. They all began to attack the heroes now.

"Everyone, stay close!" Star Swirl said firmly, "Stygian is trying to divide us! He knows our strength and powers! And above all, do not exhaust your powers too much!"

Twilight nodded, "Everyone, don't go stray too far! Stay close!"

"You heard them! Work together! Let's kick their asses!" Shadow Dragon said firmly.

The heroes gave a loud battle cry as they retaliated and fought back against the army of Shadowy Minions.

Star Swirl and Tao fired their magical spells at them. Shadow Dragon, Twilight, Dragon Kick and Master Kung Fu used their Darkness Blade, Sparkle Star Blade and Ancient Pole in defeating them. Lance and Shiroi covered each other's backs while fighting the enemies off. Blazefist and Aqua unleashed their Phoenix Firestorm and Hydro Cannon at them while swinging their Falcon Spears and Tiger Claws at them. Rainbow swung her Mystic Magical Spear at them while Flash Magnus defended her with his shield. Using their weapons and brute strengths; Rockhoof, Applejack and Saber charged and rammed the enemies one-by-one. Shorty, Rarity, Mistmane, Tailtech and Icy fired their magic spells and blasters at them. Laxtinct punched and knocked the enemies off, with the help of Somnambula and Pinkie distracted them. Fluttershy used her Stare and Animal's Ruby to fight the enemies while Terrorcreep and Meadowbrook protected her from harm. Flash and Sunset fought them off by using their Windstorm Spear and Blazing Sunset War Fan. Sunburst and Starlight fired their magic spells and Glimmering Magical Staff at them.

As the heroes did their best to fight the enemies off, more Shadowy Minions continued multiplying and pouring to attack them. The fighting with Pony of Shadows's minions have made the heroes exhausted and tired.

"Hold the line!" Blazefist ordered firmly as he swung and struck his Falcon Spear at the Shadowy Minions, "We have to hold the line! Let's show these monsters what we've got!"

Terrorcreep groaned while blocked his axe against the Shadowy Minion's attack, "If we're lucky to get out of here!"

Saber hissed as he swung his Twin Dragon Sabers at the minions, "If we're gonna go down today, we're doing this together.

Aqua smirked, "Yeah. What friends for."

"Keep fighting!" Shadow Dragon said firmly, "We can do this! We can win!"

Star Swirl panted, "If I died, I just wanted to say to you - I really hate your guts and egotistical for trying to be the most intelligent wizard in the world!"

"The feeling is mutual!" Tao agreed. Star Swirl whacked at his head. He yelped, "Ow! Hey!"

Star Swirl smirked, "Consider this payback!"

The heroes panted heavily in exhaustion as they're unable to fight back. Pony of Shadows's Minions were ready to finish them off. Suddenly, everyone heard some bells ringing and jingling and even some chanting. They looked up and found Mighty worn white wizard robe and holding the glowing orange blob fish while five Cutie Mark Crusaders holding the five elemental orbs on top of alchemy star mark. They were chanted firmly and calmly, causing the alchemy mark glowed brightly while firing the white beam in hitting and destroying all of Pony of Shadows's Minions.

"Booyah! We've got them all!" Jade cheered wildly and happily.

Nyx nodded, "Yeah! We saved the day!"

Apple Bloom smirked slyly while looking at Mighty, "And you said that we shouldn't be here to help them out."

"It's a good thing that we don't listen," Scootaloo complimented, "Plus, you're the Chi Wizard!"

Mighty groaned, "I am in so much trouble now."

Sweetie Belle gulped upon looking at her sister and friends' glaring at her. She yelped, "Or worse, we get grounded."

"When they ever learn..." Dragon Kick asked in annoyance.

"On the bright side, they did save our ass," Shadow Dragon commented.

Twilight sighed, "True. We're lucky to have them on our side..."

"So, this is the meaning of 'still doing it'?" Star Swirl asked amusingly.

Tao sighed, "Yup. That would be everyday's usual..."

CHUCKLED! BOOM! Mane Six and their allies yelped in concern to hear that especially feeling the ground quaking wildly and cracking up. They all fell into a large hole. Mighty Heart and Cutie Mark Crusaders gasped in shock and worry while calling out loud.

"Nooooooooooo!"





Mane Six and their allies groaned and moaned painfully as they have landed on the ground very hard. They slowly got up from the ground while dusting off the dusts. They then looked around of their surroundings, which was filled with ancient altar of ruins. And in front of them was the statue on the wall has the resemblance to Pony of Shadows and its top platform shown to be the broken statue.

"Okay! Where the heck are we?" Flash asked, "And why the heck of the statue looked like Pony of Shadows? And what's on top of it?

"I definitely would've remembered reading about this." Sunburst said in concern.

"Guys, check this out!" Dragon Kick called as he held the broken familiar stoned mask, "Guess who is this?"

Mane Six, Dragon Strike Force, Starlight and Sunburst gasped in shock, "Lelouch Skarr?!"

"Chaos Herald of Melancholy?!" Star Swirl asked in shock and concern, "This is his altar?!"

"Yeah. Listen to this," Dragon Kick nodded as he turned and read the inscription on the walls, "This Pony of Shadows or his true name is Servus la Umbra! He is the servant of Lelouch Skarr, and commander of Melancholy Army! His purpose is to create and bring forth the despair and melancholy upon the world, and deliver the dark energy to his master and army. This gave them to rise from their fallen."

"That's exactly what he did to this world before!" Meadowbrook said in concern.

"But how is Stygian fit into this?!" Flash Magnus asked in concern.

"Getting to there! The inscription claimed that 'Only One possessed melancholy of his life shall be honored to accept its Greatest Gift - Demon Magic of Shadows. And the Pony of Shadows shall Rise from its ashes'!" Dragon Kick said in concern.

"Oh my..." Somnambula said in shock and worry.

"Stygian..." Rockhoof said in concern.

"It makes sense! Stygian has suffered great melancholy of his life and abilities," Mistmane said in concern, "Because he felt inferior and lonely."

Twilight gasped, "And that is what Dark Curse did! He used that as his advantage to make Stygian more miserable and pain, in order to bring forth Pony of Shadows. And the worst is he freed his master from prison!"

"Yeah. There's no telling what kind of plans Dark Curse has prepared for Lelouch to carry out," Shadow Dragon said in concern.

"Because of me, we truly created monster..." Star Swirl said in concern, "We shouldn't have turned on him..."

Pony of Shadows laughed evilly and maniacally. Star Swirl and Tao summoned Barrier on his allies. Mane Six and their allies readied with their weapons. They witnessed Pony of Shadows emerging out from the ground. He then stood and glared at his enemies.

"Servus la Umbra!" Tao exclaimed in anger.

"Very clever, old fool!" Pony of Shadows said amusingly, "Welcome to the Well of Shade! It was where my beloved master suffered great defeat during the Great War with Mystics! And, so was I! Thanks to Dark Curse for bringing him here! I possessed that poor soul as my host! But I couldn't have done it without you fools!"

Star Swirl looked guilty and shame before shook his head, "You have no right to insult my allies! And above all, you have no right to use my friend! Let Stygian go!"

"Agreed! Let him go or Uncle give you piece of his mind!" Tao exclaimed firmly.

Pony of Shadows laughed amusingly, "That's a laughable! It matters little now. I shall fulfill my purpose. Soon, all of the realm will be the same. Then all ponies will feel the despair I did when you cast me out! My master and his siblings will rise from their defeats. Demon God shall rise and take his rightful place of this realm!"

"I don't think so!" Star Swirl and Tao snapped in anger.

Pony of Shadows smirked as he unleashed his powerful Shadow Blast in hitting and cracking up the Barrier, weakening Star Swirl and Tao's magic spells.

"Twilight, get ready!" Star Swirl said firmly, "You have to reach him!"

Twilight nodded firmly, "Got it!"

"Ready! Open the portal!" Tao commanded.

As soon as Pony of Shadows fired another blast at the barrier, it cracked and broken into pieces.

"NOW!" Tao and Star Swirl ordered firmly.

Mane Six, Dragon Strike Force and the Pillars teamed up and charged up their artifacts and Elements of Harmony together. Star Swirl, Tao and Dragon Kick chanted firmly and calmly. Applejack, Saber and Rockhoof worked together. Rarity paired up with Mistmane and Shorty. Fluttershy and Terrorcreep joined forces with Meadowbrook. Pinkie and Laxtinct paired up with Somnambulla. Rainbow, Blazefist and Aqua worked with Flash Magnus. Master Kung Fu, Tailtech and Icy united as one.

The heroes fired powerful magic spell in creating a large portal, which began dragging and sucking Pony of Shadows into it. And at the same time, they fired another blast to push him back into it.

Pony of Shadows roared in anger, "No! You will not trap me again!"

"We're not just trapping you," Star Swirl said firmly, "We're waiting for opportunity!"

Tao turned and looked at Twilight, "Get ready! It's going to happen!"

Twilight remained vigilant and ready for rescuing Stygian. She looked carefully at Pony of Shadow's chest. She found a familiar pony struggled to get out of it.

Twilight gasped, "It's Stygian! I'm going in!"

Twilight flew straight into Pony of Shadows. The rest of her friends can only hope and pray that she can bring him back.





Twilight has entered within Pony of Shadows's body. She looked around of her surroundings to find Stygian. She then found him sitting down.

"Stygian?" Twilight asked, "Is that you?"

"I was, once. Until my friends betrayed me." Stygian said sadly.

"I know. Tao told us your plan for using the Pillars' artifacts and wanted to be part of the team. But it's not their fault. Dark Curse told them that you attacked him and steal their artifacts for your own agenda!"

"What?! No! I would never do that!"

"You told him of your plan?"

"Yes! He told me that he will tell them about this! But why?! Why he lied to them?!"

"He wanted to awaken Servus la Umbra, so he can help his master for fulfilling destiny! So, he deceived the world and your friends to turn against you until your life is full of melancholy! He succeeded! I'm sorry, Stygian. They didn't mean this."

"They did! Instead of sharing and letting me help, my friends threw me out." Stygian said darkly and angrily. As the shadowy formed on him, his voice deepening and growling, "So I became stronger than any of them! Servus la Umbra welcomed me when no pony would, and I will do what I must to protect it!"

"Stygian! Don't do this! Don't let Servus la Umbra take over you!" Twilight pleaded, "The shadow isn't who you really are. Let me help you be Stygian again."

Stygian scoffed in anger, "Even if my friends did still care, what makes you think you have the power to help me?" Twilight was about to answer. He continued while sniffing on her, "I can sense some darkness in you. It was created since the day your friends betray you, did they?"

Twilight remained silent while showing sad and upset. Stygian scoffed, "I knew it. Why join and forgive them after what they have done to you?! You should take revenge on them!"

"I can't!"

"Why not?!"

"They're my friends. I care for them as they me. I would never take revenge on them. I regret letting Sombra manipulated me to hurt them and even turned into a monster."

"Why should you be regret?"

"That's because it's now who she is!" Midnight snapped firmly as she appeared in hologram before Stygian. She continued, "I know it because I'm her half of darkness. I'm not evil, just being a bad girl! But there's one thing I hate the most than try to be nice and forgivable with those traitors is someone tried to manipulate me to do what they want! No one controls me!"

Twilight sighed calmly, "And also, she and I are friends."

"Only because we wanted to save the world and fight off some evil," Midnight said in annoyance, "And of course, she wouldn't disperse of me easily."

"I don't believe it. You befriend your dark half..." Stygian remarked in shock.

"Not just that!" Shadow Dragon said firmly as he and Shiroi arrived and entered the Pony of Shadows's body. He continued, "If there's one pony in Equestria that can save a friendship, it's her."

Shiroi nodded, "It's what she does. We weren't different, Stygian. She helped and changed a lot of ponies including Shadow Dragon, Starlight and me. She can help you."

Twilight sighed, "I don't know what I can do. But I'm willing to try. Will you?"

Stygian was surprised and shocked, "I... I... I want to believe you..."

Suddenly, Stygian's eyes glowed in white as he slowly formed into the form of Servus la Umbra. He roared in anger at them, "I will not be stopped, in the name of my master! The Great Evil shall rise!"

"Oh, shut up! Bitch!" Midnight snapped.

Midnight fired her powerful Dark Magic Blast in hitting Servus la Umbra's face. She returned to Twilight's body. The Princess of Friendship summoned the levitation spell to drag Stygian out. Shadow Dragon and Shiroi quickly escaped as well.





Pony of Shadows roared in anger and pain. Twilight and her friends escaped from him. The Princess of Friendship struggled of getting Stygian out from him.

"Fight Servus la Umbra, Stygian!" Twilight pleaded, "You don't need it anymore! Revenge isn't what you want! Friendship is!"

Twilight almost got Stygian out of Servus la Umbra's body. Unfortunately, his tentacles grabbed and dragged him back in, along the princess. She screamed in fear as she was about to get trapped. Luckily, Shadow Dragon grabbed and held her back hard. And at the same time, he fired his Darkness Blade's powers at the Pony of Shadows's body to weaken him.

"I need help now!" Shadow Dragon cried out.

Twilight grunted, "The Pony of Shadows won't let go of him. He wants to stop, but he can't do it alone."

"Let's do this together!" Star Swirl and Tao cried firmly.

Mane Six and their allies worked together and unleashed their powerful magic in getting Stygian out from Servus la Umbra. They have managed to get Stygian out. Pony of Shadows roared in anger as he was about to finish off the heroes.

Luckily, Midnight Sparkle appeared in holographic form. Twilight's Dark-Half and Shiroi unleashed a powerful Obliteration Blast in hitting Servus la Umbra's chest. He was sent straight into the portal, trapping him forever. It caused a powerful rainbow colored beam straight to the sky. The altar caved down at once, covering all of them...





After witnessing a powerful beam of Rainbow Beam, Mighty and Cutie Mark Crusaders looked worry and scared as they waited for their friends. They then spotted Mane Six and their allies got out from the rubble and debris. They all gasped happily and relieved as they helped and got their allies out. And at the same time, Cutie Mark Crusaders hugged their family members.

"Yeah! Oh, it felt sooooo good to do that again!" Rainbow cheered.

Pinkie squealed happily as she jumped and hugged Rainbow to the ground, "Friendship power rush! Whoo!"

Rarity gasped as she looked at her Element, "The Elements! They didn't disappear!"

"Maybe because we used them for healing magic instead of banishing?" Fluttershy suggested.

"Possibly..." Tao said calmly as he helped and held Stygian up. He smiled happily while looking at him, "Or maybe. Hikari's powers were used to protect and save the lost souls from the evil's grip. And I'm glad he has return to us..."

"Indeed." Star Swirl agreed. He looked at Stygian, "Long ago, you needed our help, Stygian. But instead of listening, we turned our backs on you. Pride clouded my judgment. I owe you an apology." He turned and looked at Twilight and her friends, "Thank you for helping us see the errors of our ways, Twilight. It seems I never accounted for the Magic of Friendship."

Twilight smiled, "Thank you, Swirlstar! Uh, Star Swirl!"

Suddenly, Mane Six and their allies turned and looked at their flanks, which shown blinking and flashing cutie marks.

"Mission accomplished!" Shadow Dragon commented.





Mane Six and their allies helped and led the Pillars to the Canterlot City, where they reunited with Royal Sisters and Mystic Council. They greeted the lost heroes warmly.

"I simply cannot believe how tall you've gotten!" Star Swirl commented happily.

Princess Celestia smiled, "Well, it has been over a thousand years." She asked hopefully, "Will you stay here and teach magic once again? My sister and I have such fond memories of your lessons."

Princess Luna nodded, "As long as you don't ask for those essays we owed you before you disappeared."

Star Swirl chuckled a bit, "I'm not certain Canterlot is where I belong. The realm has grown, and I believe I'll have a look around before I settle in any one place."

"And I long to see what has become of my home." Meadowbrook said happily.

Master Kung Fu nodded, "I believe we all do."

The Pillars nodded happily that they agreed to go home and checked on them and how much changes have made after thousand years have passed.

Princess Celestia smiled, "Then I hope you will return to Canterlot on occasion and share the wisdom of your great experience with the next generation of ponies."

"We would be honored. But if it is wisdom you seek, look no further than your own pupil." Star Swirl recommended while looking at surprised Twilight and her friends. He continued, "She showed me that the power of friendship is a magical force indeed. And that in turning away from others, you hurt yourself as well."

Tao scoffed, "One more thing! Uncle wins!"

Stygian sighed in annoyance, Give it a rest, buddy love!"

Tao and Stygian hugged each other warmly, followed by the Pillars, Dragon Strike Force and the rest of their allies.

"It's funny. I thought meeting my idol would give me all the answers I ever wanted." Twilight said happily and calmly. She turned and looked at Shadow Dragon, Lance, Shiroi, Nyx and Spike. She smiled, "But instead, I forgot what I already knew. Good thing I had friends, family and love of my own to remind me."

Twilight hugged her whole family and Shiroi. They hugged her back warmly and passionately.

Shadow Dragon smiled, "We're happy to be there for you."

"And also, thank you for defending me, my friend," Shiroi said tearfully and happily.

Twilight turned and looked at the hologram of Midnight Sparkle, "Thanks..."

Midnight sighed, "Your welcome. Don't screw it up again. Better hope your friends don't turn on us, or else, I blast them for betrayal!"

Twilight giggled, "Dully noted."





Dark Curse was in the war council chamber. He remained calm and firm while sitting down on his chair. Maul and Guildenstern appeared and reported to him about Servus la Umbra.

"So he failed?" Dark Curse asked calmly. Maul nodded. He scoffed, "His failure means nothing. He has served his purpose." He turned and looked at the technological table that shown the holographic map of both Equestria and Mystic Realm. He smirked, "All pieces have fallen to place. Remember your roles. We must fulfill our destiny. Demon God shall rise from his ashes!"

The table slowly revealed both Demon Generals, more of black hooded humanoid creatures and even white furred Satyr-like worn both black armor and crown, who were sitting down on their seats. They all nodded firmly and darkly. Maul smirked darkly and amusingly.

"Are you ready as well...Tempest?" Dark Curse asked calmly.

Out of the shadows emerged a familiar broken-horned unicorn in her armor and holding her breathing mask in her right hoof. She took her seat while looking at Dark Curse.

"As I'll ever be." Tempest commented and gave a wicked cackle while letting off sparkles in her broken horn, "I lived to serve the Storm King."

Storm King smirked evilly, "Ooh! I like it. Let's get this storm started!"

SEASON 3 END...

Review and Suggest...

Main Casts:
Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle, Midnight Sparkle
Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon
Sab Shimono: Mystic Tao
Kelly Sheridan: Starlight Glimmer
Rebecca Shoichet: Sunset Shimmer
Vincent Tong: Flash Sentry
Ian Hanlin: Sunburst
Ashleigh Ball: Applejack, Rainbow Dash
Andrea Libman: Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie
Tabitha St. Germain: Rarity, Princess Luna
Jesse McCartney: Lance Justicestrike
Hayden Panettiere: Shiroi Bai/Kasai Songbird
Cathy Weseluck: Spike
Kira Tozer: Nyx
Josh Keaton: Blazefist
Sam Riegel: Shorty Thinking
Will Friedle: Saber Dragoon
Christy Carlson Romano: Aqaustroke
Matthew Mercer: Terrorcreep
P.J. Bryce: Laxtinct
Kate Higgins: Tailtech
Cristina Vee: Icy

Minor Casts:
Steve Alden Nelson: Stygian/Pony of Shadows
Jackie Chan: Dragon Kick
Cherami Leigh: Jade Adventure
Noah Nelson: Mighty Heart
Michelle Creber: Apple Bloom
Claire Corlett: Sweetie Belle
Madeleine Peters: Scootaloo
Ian McKallen: Star Swirl the Bearded
Donnie Yen: Master Kung Fu
Murry Peeters: Somnambula
Giles Panton: Flash Magnus
Ellen-Ray Hennessy: Mistmane
Matt Cowlrick: Rockhoof
Mariee Devereux: Meadowbrook
Nicole Oliver: Princess Celestia

Cameo:
Latham Gaines: Dark Curse
Wil Wheaton: Maul
Neil Ross: Guildenstern
Emily Blunt: Tempest Shadow
Liev Schreiber: Storm King