//------------------------------// // Prologue: Council // Story: My Little Pony: The Lost Soul // by Shadow Master //------------------------------// LIONSGATE PRESENTS AN ALLSPARK & POWER MASTER PRODUCTION MY LITTLE PONY THE MOVIE: THE LOST SOUL "Summer 20XX... In the magical land of Equestria, there lived by various magical and wondrous creatures - dragons, griffons, changelings, yaks, buffaloes, pixies, Ancient Beasts, demons, humanoids and many more including two types of ponies- Equestria Ponies and Mystic Ponies. Both species consist of three types such as strong Earth Ponies, magical Unicorns and flying Pegasi; Equstria Ponies are normal mortals while Mystic Ponies are ancient yet immortal and elemental mystical ponies. Mystic Realm was ruled by powerful ancient leader - Mystic Emperor of Heaven while Equestria Realm is ruled by four powerful and magical Alicorn Princesses - Princess Celestia the Princess of Day, Princess Luna the Princess of Night, Princess Cadance the Princess of Love, and then, there's me, Princess Twilight Sparkle the Princess of Friendship. It is my royal duty to make sure everypony feels like they belong. It's a lot to live up to. I mean, 'Princess'? No pressure. Luckily, I have amazing friends, family and loved one, who are there for me no matter what, in the dark times. That's what I want for everypony. And I always believe that as long as I have my friends and family, and a well thought-out plan, I will be the Princess everypony needs me to be. And whenever both of our worlds are in danger, we'll be there to protect and save them. And each of us possessed very important and unique Elements of Harmony - Applejack's is Honesty, Fluttershy's Kindness, Rarity's Generosity, Rainbow's Loyalty, Pinkie's Laughter, Blazefist's Fire, Aquastroke's Water, Saber Dragoon's Wind, Laxtinct's Earth, Terrorcreep's Thunder, Shorty Thinking's Wood, Tailtech's Metal, Icy's Ice, my boyfriend Shadow Dragon's Darkness, and finally me - the Element of Magic and Light. We can overcome the odds and defeat our enemies. After all, we're the heroes..." BUZZ! The alarm clock rang very loudly with music tone of Leave Out the Rest, causing the pony snorted in surprise like he just woke up from his sleep. He grunted in annoyance and frustration. The Earth Pony got out from his bed. The Earth Pony approached to the bathroom's mirror, where his reflection is none other than Shadow Dragon with messy mane. He yawned out loud. He opened the sink's tap for him to wash up his face and his mane. He then dried them up. He then used and put up his gel on his face into his usual spiky sharp mane. He hummed happily while looking at the mirror. Shadow Dragon smiled happily like he's ready for today. Suddenly, he heard the alarm clock's buzzing and song got silenced. He turned and found his biological son - Lance Justicestrike, who has turned off his alarm clock. "Hey, dad. We'd better go now," Lance called. Nyx entered the bedroom as well. She spoke up, "Yeah! Final preparation for today! I'm so excited about it! Plus, you know my mummy can be cranky and nervous when it comes to her proposal for live-performance song stage!" Shadow Dragon laughed amusingly, "Yes, Nyx. I get the memo, kiddo. We're going now. Did you make sure Dragoking get fed before summoned him in the Summoner Gem?" Lance scoffed, "Of course, dad. I already did that." Nyx nodded, "Yeah. We wouldn't want him to get cranky." Shadow Dragon nodded and laughed playfully, "Good to hear, kiddos. Alright, let's go now." Lance and Nyx nodded happily. They and their father packed up their stuffs including Dragoking's Summoner Gem and exited the Castle of Friendship. They approached to the lake, where Shadow Dragon summoned the Mystic Portal for them to enter. Mystic Portal has once again appeared and opened at the Canterlot City's outskirt. Shadow Dragon, Lance and Nyx exited the portal. They have arrived at the location. They witnessed a large group of ponies and various creatures including griffons, dragons, yaks, buffaloes, breezies, Minotaurs and even Mystic Ponies have arrived from all different directions via walking, running, magic teleportation, flying, Mystic Portal and even driving or piloting the transports. Chorus: Equestria (Equestria, Equestria) Equestria (Equestria, Equestria) Lance and Nyx looked excited and happy as they can't wait for it. Shadow Dragon laughed amusingly as he gave them a pat on their manes. He then patted and gestured them to move out. And so they did. Chorus: Here in our land, our home Everypony knows how to celebrate the magic Of Equestria (Equestria, Equestria) Equestria (Equestria, Equestria) They marched and entered the city, where they witnessed Royal Guards and Mystic Military Forces have set up the defenses on Canterlot City. The soldiers were securing and patrolling the festival, along with walking lightweight armored tank-like Scout Walkers. They also checked on ponies' IDs and packages before letting them in. Armored Tanks, an armored giant walking tankers-like with long nosed cannon, small mini blasters and twin missile launchers HAM (Heavy Artillery Mobile) Walkers, armored Ballistas and Catapults were placed on the walls and cornered points of Canterlot City for defense. A group of large yet high classed giant armored space cruisers Mystic Prime Cruisers, some small armored spaceships - Light Cruisers and space fighters - Black Hawk Gunships, a speeding armored F22 Jets-like Falcon Jets, small lightweight speeding jets Wasp Strike Jets and armored bombarding jet-fighters Stingray Bombers were patrolling and guarding the area's sky. They also surrounded newly flying giant satellite space stations-like with some blasters and guns, which was above Canterlot City. Chorus: The Festival is coming (is coming) The Festival of Friendship (is coming) All around come running (is coming) To celebrate together And at the same time, Shadow Dragon and the children also witnessed ponies and all creatures were making final preparation for festival. They set up food stalls, entertainment shows, carnival, musical live performance shows and so on for the festival. They saw many familiar faces such as Zecora, Cakes Family, Starlight's friends from village, Mane Six's old friends and family and more from Equestria have volunteered and joined to set up the festival for the event. Chorus: The first ever one (is coming) The Festival of Friendship (is coming) So make some good weather The Festival is almost here! Shadow Dragon, Lance and Nyx have arrived at the food stall, where ponies were setting up some delicious main course and deserts for the event. They were amazed and surprised by the festival. Lance whistled, "Twilight's really got this." "Well, duh. What do you expect from mummy?" Nyx asked amusingly, "When she wants to get it done in time, she meant it!" Shadow Dragon laughed amusingly, "She really does. She's the best." Suddenly, Shadow Dragon and the children got knocked by a familiar purple dragon, who has and carried up couple of scrolls. All of them groaned and moaned painfully. "Spike?" Shadow Dragon, Lance and Nyx asked in surprise. "Oh! Hey guys! You've made it," Spike greeted happily as he quickly got up and picked some scroll up, "Wish I could stay and talk, but this dragon's on the move! Important princess documents comin' through!" "Need help?" Nyx asked happily as she levitated some scrolls. Lance nodded, "Yeah. Sounds like Twilight needs lots of help." "That would be great," Spike said in relief, "Let's get going! No telling what kind of paranoid she got herself into, this time." Shadow Dragon laughed amusingly, "That would be laughable." He then noticed Shining Armor chased after Flurry Heart, who was flying around while playing playfully on some workers and soldiers. He sighed, "You guys go ahead. Shining Armor needs some help with Flurry Heart again." Nyx gasped, "Maybe I can help, dad." "Don't worry, I can handle it." Shadow Dragon said confidently, "This isn't the first time I have troubles with babies especially Flurry Heart. I'll be fine." He patted Nyx's mane, "Go ahead. Your mom needs you now." Nyx nodded happily as she and her brothers headed off to Canterlot Castle for assisting Twilight in her works. They passed couple of ponies, who were commenting and chatting about Twilight's effort of creating the festival for today. "Whoa!" The cobalt unicorn with three stripes on his face and has white gentle mane and tail named Jerrick commented, "Everypony from Manehattan to Saddle Arabia is here! And even some other creatures and Mystic Ponies are here!" Applegirl nodded happily, "I know, filly! We almost couldn't book a stable!" "Princess Twilight must have her hooves full with this giant Festival!" Toonwriter commented in amusement. Sonic scoffed, "Are you kidding?! She's smart and organized and cool under pressure! There's nothing she can't handle!" "Wouldn't agree more," Iron Prime agreed, "I mean she's not just princess, she's one of those heroes! She saved our lands countless times. They're awesome!" "Ohhhhhhh mmmmy goodness, I can't handle this!" Twilight exclaimed frantically while walking around in the castle's hallway of glassed portraits, "Ooh! Nothing is working! I just have to get it together! Just go in there! And ask!" She turned and faced at the glassed portrait of Princess Iris Crystal - Princess of Sky. She hissed, "This is your Friendship Festival! Everypony's happiness rests in your hooves." She gave a facehoofs on her horn, "Ohhhh!" Opening the door; Lance, Nyx and Spike entered the hallway. They approached to Twilight, who is still nervous and worried. "Okay, Twilight. Got all your charts and graphs." Spike reported happily. Twilight turned and found three children have arrived, "Oh, thank goodness you're here, Spike, Lance, Nyx! I'm just so nervous about this meeting!" "You're kidding me?" Lance asked in surprise. Twilight sighed, "I'm about to ask the three most royal princesses of Equestria and also Mystic Council from Mystic Realm for a huge favor! What if they reject me?" "It'll be fine." Nyx said confidently, "I'm sure you can handle it. You've faced danger, monsters and villains. And not to mention, you saved the day! Nothing can scare you off!" Lance nodded as he patted Twilight's back, "Yeah, don't stress us too much. We'll be here for you. You've got nothing to worry about." Twilight turned and looked at him. He smiled, "Just try to relax and say what you really want. Just don't be dramatic." Twilight scoffed, "Yeah. Of course, Lance." "Yeah," Spike said happily, "Just remember the most important thing." Twilight gave a wide yet weird smile, "Smile?!" Lance and Nyx looked shock and embarrassed by the smile, Spike is also nervous by it, "Eh... no. You're a Princess, too." "You can smile. Not too widely." Lance reminded uneasily, "It freaks me out!" "Right..." Twilight said nervously before took a deep breathe from smiling. Twilight turned and approached to the throne chamber's door as she opened it up. She then witnessed a newly appearance of throne chamber. It has more majestic and beautiful royal theme designs with curtains and glassed portraits. It also has two throne chairs with moon and sun on top of pillars, which was surrounded by a large pond, six ponds and behind the walls has the glassed portraits of moon and sun, and also entrance to the balcony. In front of her view, Twilight found both three Princesses and Mystic Council stood before. She gulped nervously about facing them, even though she is a princess. Thanks to looking at the children's smile and supports, she took a deep breathe and faced at them. Twilight bowed humbly, "Good morning, Princesses and Mystic Council." The Princesses and Mystic Council and even Nezha greeted back to her. She continued, "Thank you all for seeing me. I have an idea that I think will make our Friendship Festival the most wonderful celebration Equestria has ever seen!" "Are we gonna waste another pointless resources for this nonsense again?" Nezha asked in annoyance. He sighed, "I rather have them focused on finishing off Dark Curse before he strike at us!" "Nezha! Manners," Jade Emperor scolded Nezha firmly. His grandson scoffed in annoyance. He cleared his throat, "Forgive him. He was merely concern with protecting our realms. Proceed with your proposal ideas." Princess Celestia nodded, "Yes, Twilight! We are very excited!" "Ponies and creatures have been arriving from all over all morning." Princess Cadance commented. Princess Luna giggled a bit, "I'd like to think it's to see us, but Songbird Serenade might be the bigger attraction." "What a pity..." Strikespell commented, "It would be better with Hyper Linking Park than her. It would have inspired Mystic Ponies to fight on." "Yes, I understand, Lord Strikespell. But the Festival of Friendship is all about friendship and getting along between ponies and creatures. That's the theme behind the festive. So, I believed that Songbird Serenade is the 'mane' event!" She then giggled a bit, "And to make it extra special, I could use your help. Guys?" Nyx and Spike moved the whiteboard behind of Twilight. It has some schematics and drawing picture of Songbird Serenade. Lance readied and held the files to her. She approached to the whiteboard as she levitated and readied her marker to write on the whiteboard. She then began to explain while writing down on it. "Songbird Serenade's performance is not scheduled to start until after you begin the sunset. And based on my precise calculation, to get the very best lighting for the stage, Princess Celestia, I was hoping you could make sure the sun stays about 28.1º to the south, and, Princess Luna, if you could raise the moon 62º to the north at the same time, it would reflect the sunlight on the other side and really frame the entire stage perfectly!" Both Princesses and Mystic Council were in shock and surprised by Twilight's plans. They were about to say but Twilight continued her plans. Twilight continued, "But wait! There's more! Cadance, if you could use your crystal magic to create an aurora above the stage, the sun and the moon will shine through it and create a truly amazing light show!" "Presenting Songbird Serenade!" On top of whiteboard, Spike threw some glimmer sprinkles on top. He climbed and stand on top of it while showing the 'Songbird Serenade' stand. He then danced happily until he tripped himself to fall down. Luckily, Lance and Nyx quickly grabbed and held him in time. They made some cool and fun poses before the group. Princesses and Mystic Council were still shocked and confused by Twilight's proposal idea. "I did not expect that," Tao commented in shock. Azure Phoenix cleared his throat a bit, "But you have to admit it. Twilight indeed possessed creativity and ideas for her presentation." "Still..." Princess Luna said in concern, "you're saying you want us to move the sun and the moon for the party." "Well, I'd do it myself, except I don't have your magic." Twilight snorted nervously. "Twilight, each of us uses our powers to serve Equestria and Mystic Realm in our own way." Princess Celestia explained calmly and gently, "You are the Princess of Friendship. You already have all the magic you need." "And above all else, my child," Jade Emperor spoke up while patted Twilight's mane, "You and your friends are Chosen Ones. You all have possessed what you need to accomplish your goal. We have faith that your Festival of Friendship will be successful." Twilight asked in disappointment with her ears dropped down, "So... that'd be a no?" Spike smiled uneasily while Lance and Nyx looked and laughed nervously about it, "Oh boy..." POP! SCREAM! BANG! Shadow Dragon and Shining Armor moaned and groaned painfully while holding tight on Flurry Heart. Twilight and her family, Princesses and Mystic Council were in shock and surprised by their unexpected arrival. Shining Armor groaned in pain, "I told you not to scare her!" "You're welcome," Shadow Dragon commented dryly and annoyingly. He and Shining Armor grunted while they slowly got up from the ground. They turned and found everyone looked at them. They looked shock and surprise as they realized that they're at the throne chamber. He then laughed uneasily before turned to Twilight, "So, how's the meeting?" Twilight sighed in disappointment, "Come on. Let's make some final checkup on the preparation now." "What happen?" Shadow Dragon asked. Lance sighed, "They didn't agree with her. They say that she can handle it without their help and magic powers." "Wouldn't hurt to ask a little with their magic," Nyx complained a bit, "I mean it's just for one night." Shadow Dragon sighed while patted Nyx's mane, "I'm pretty sure that they don't want to abuse their powers. And besides, we can handle it without their help and magic." "I suppose..." Nyx said in disappointment. Twilight and her family exited the throne chamber. Princess Cadance turned and looked at Princess Celestia, who nodded in agreement to allow her niece to follow and help her family. She, Shining Armor and Flurry Heart headed off and followed Twilight and her family. "Now, that we're done with nonsense idea." Nezha said firmly as he turned and looked at his grandfather, "We should focused on more about our invasion on Dark Mystic Realms." Jade Emperor sighed, "Nezha, we will discuss this on-!" "Grandfather, please. If we don't discuss and plan or even take the action right now, there is no telling what kind of dangerous plans our enemies has. They could be strike us anytime especially if it's today. Why else do you think I suggest of security and military defenses here especially begin our newly project - Ares's Shield Gate?" "True, Nezha. Your project was indeed effective and perfect for defense against our enemies, preventing them from launching invasion on our realms. I appreciate your concerns. However, the plans for counterattack against our enemies can be wait." "Grandfather!" "Enough, Nezha. We will have this discussion on another time. But now, we enjoy on this newly festivity. I am looking forward for it, with my own family." Jade Emperor said firmly and calmly. Nezha looked annoyed and angered. He approached and patted his grandson's shoulder, "I appreciate your concerns for our realms. But everything will be fine. I have confidence in you for putting up the defense for our realms." "Do you believe so?" Nezha asked dryly. Jade Emperor nodded, "I am, my dear grandson. And who knows? You might be a great leader for leading and protecting our realms, like me and forefathers before us." Nezha scoffed, "I hope you're right." "I am, grandson," Jade Emperor said firmly, "Everyone, return to your posts and fulfill your roles and missions. I don't want this new festivity to be ruined." "Yes, your majesty!" Mystic Council and Princesses reported firmly. Mystic Council turned and exited the throne chamber. Nezha was the last pony to leave. He turned and glared at his grandfather before exited out. "Uncle... Is it wise of you to dismiss Nezha's concerns?" Princess Celestia asked in concern, "I don't like making him feel alone and excluded like he doesn't belong to the family. He was angry that you kept the secret mission, involving of sealing Demon God in his own banishment domain. I don't want that happen again." Princess Luna nodded in concern, "I agreed with my older sister. Do you not recall what has happen to me when I feel angry and upset about ponies did not stay for the night to enjoy?" Jade Emperor sighed, "Do not worry about my grandson, Celestia and Luna. I will talk to him after today's festival." He turned and looked at his nieces, "But I have an important task for you two." "If that's important, wouldn't you involve Nezha into this?" Princess Luna asked in concern. Princess Celestia nodded, "I agreed. We shouldn't excluding him from this family matters." "I know, but he is not ready and too young for the task," Jade Emperor said, with the hint of concern and fear. He continued, "Should anything happens to me, my dear nieces, protect your realm and your ponies at all cost. That is your only mission." "Uncle?" Princess Celestia asked in confusion. "What manner are you trying to speak?" Princess Luna asked in concern, "You know we always protect our realm and ponies, and even Mystic Realm." Jade Emperor sighed, "I know. But that is why I asked you to protect your own realms, not Mystic Realm. It is not your burden and duty. The fate of Mystic Realm has been decided..." "What do you mean?" Princess Celestia asked in concern. "Uncle, explain." Princess Luna pleaded. "Just promise me to protect them, nothing else matters," Jade Emperor demanded firmly, making his nieces reluctantly to nod and accept his task. He sighed, "Good. Everything will be fine in the future. I'm counting on you two." Princess Celestia and Princess Luna nodded, "Yes, uncle..." After leaving the throne chamber in both disappointment and frustration, Nezha arrived at the Canterlot Garden, where Death Tactic, Ripper and Sushi Tsunami were waiting firmly. "I assume the meeting didn't goes well," Death Tactic asked calmly. Nezha scoffed, "As expected... He will end up like that foolish previous Mystic Emperor. I fear my grandfather's spending too much time with these weakling mortals. It will weakened him and destroy him as well. Sooner or later, our realm will be in ruins. We cannot afford to let it happen. I will not let Mystic Realm be destroyed." "Should we do something about it, my lord?" Sushi asked in concern. Ripper nodded as he armed with his knife, "Yeah. I'd be happy to do this job, my lord." "No. Proceed with the plans. Make sure everything is in order," Nezha said firmly. Both Sushi and Ripper nodded firmly. He turned and looked at Death Tactic, "Tell me, is she ready?" Death Tactic nodded, "Awaiting for your orders, my lord." "Well done, Grand Admiral," Nezha said firmly, "Let us begin. We make sure everything is in order." "Yes, my lord," Ultimate Mystic Warriors nodded and bowed humbly. Nezha narrowed his angry eyes, "I will do whatever it takes to protect my realm, even if it means making a great sacrifice..." At the outskirt of Canterlot City, the creatures from Equestria were marching towards the city while chatting and talking happily about Festival of Friendship. Two Royal Guards were checking on ponies' IDs while chatting about the event as well. One of them is strong-built muscular dark greenish Royal Guard Earth Pony with a scar on his left side and has headband cloth on his head. Another is gentle cobalt Royal Guard Unicorn with gentle beard and buzzsaw haircut. Suddenly, they heard some noise and even spotted some lighting from the mountain. Royal Guards looked at each other. They nodded firmly in agreement. They armed with their spears and shields while approaching to their destination cautiously and firmly. "What do you think it is, Fenix?" Dom asked in concern. Fenix grunted, "No clue, Dom. Just keep your eyes out. We don't want some funny business on our turfs." Dom nodded, "Yeah. No kidding." Fenix and Dom have arrived at their destination. They took a peek on the mountain's side where they found something shocking and unbelievable discovery. They couldn't believe of what they just look at. "No way..." Dom said in concern. "I don't believe it too," Fenix agreed. He and Dom were looking at the navy Alicorn with dark blue mane and tail with pinkish and whitish streaks in ponytails, and her cutie mark is pinkish heart with angelic wings. She was unconscious and lying down on the ground. The sergeant approached and checked on her. Feeling her pulse pounding, he spoke in surprise, "She's alive..." Dom gulped, "Okay. I am definitely freak out now!" The Alicorn groaned weakly as she slowly opened her eyes. She looked up and asked, "W-Where am I? Who are you?" "Sergeant Fenix from ARC Legion. And this is Corporal Dom," Fenix introduced calmly as he held his hoof before Iris Crystal, "Welcome back to the living, Princess Iris Crystal..." Princess Iris Crystal is alive?! How?! How is possible?! To be Continued... Review and Suggest...