Ponyville slumbered, unaware that it would be destroyed soon. Nopony, besides the key players, knew that the quiet town would be ravaged by superpowered ponies. Everypony had heard about Fluttershy’s new look and rumors abounded about her friends Rainbow Dash and Twilight, who had not been seen in almost three days. The citizens believed that Celestia would step in if things got worse. But, as the storm drew closer, nopony knew that there would be no respite from the destruction. The night moved ever onward towards the dawn.
In Fluttershy’s cottage
Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were sharing one heck of an intimate moment. Before Dash’s transformation, Fluttershy was afraid to go all out, but when your marefriend is made of crystal...some liberties can be taken when making love. Finally,she could show what her new body could do. But, before she could Rainbow Dash spoke up.
“Fluttershy, are you worried a little bit about the coming war between those two alicorns? And what if the princesses join in as well.? Rainbow Dash asked, her voice hoarse after what the yellow mare had done to her.
“Well, maybe a little bit, but I think the Princesses would only get in the fight if it was really necessary.” the pegasus said while playing with Dash's rainbow colored mane.
“Ok, if you say so. Want to continue our little fun session, Wild Thing?”
“I thought you, my crystalline princess, would never ask!” Fluttershy said with a widening grin plastered on her face.
Fluttershy attacked her like a madmare. Before Dash blacked out from the pleasure she had one thought. “Why didn’t Fluttershy gain these powers sooner?”
Princess Celestia stared at the countryside whisking by. She knew that her brothers would not mind destroying an entire town to finish their little game, but her worst fears had been realized. Guards from around Equestria had gathered intel on the main players of this chess match. The two sides seemed to be most of the Elements of Harmony and the Cutie Mark Crusaders on one side, and Twilight with a certifiable rogues gallery on the other.
“Blast my brothers and their confounded schemes! We agreed to never have a repeat of happened on Elysium. That was wholesale slaughter, and I still have nightmares about it. The old magics were strictly forbidden because of it and now look what has happened.” Princess Celestia, in all her years since banishing Nightmare Moon, felt worried.
“Princess, we shall be there with the dawn.” one of the guard ponies said gruffly.
The dawn had risen. The ponies of Ponyville greeted the day like any other. But, it would not be one of those days. It would be a day bathed in misery, heartbreak and regret. But, that’s what happens when peace is shattered in such a nice place. By the end of the day much of Ponyville would be in flames.
“Hello, Twilight. how have you been doing? Oh, not answering, to little old me,” Dark grinned, “I feel you should know that your beloved teacher shall be coming to Ponyville to see your progress. Doesn’t that make you happy?”
“Not really.” Twilight answered him with tears in her eyes.
“Too bad, because I am going to make you kill her.” Dark Star said gleefully.
Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo walked towards Carousel Boutique. They were not used to the stares the rest of the town was giving them.
“Y’all see this? It’s like the whole town got kicked in the head by a mule.”
“You know, I guess you're right, but look at us! We aged ten years in a day.” Sweetie Belle replied.
“I think I know why Dash goes for mares. ‘Cause both of you are the most beautiful things I have ever seen.” the orange pegasus thought to herself.
My mistress, I can help you with that.
“If I want to use my powers I’ll call on you, Samael.”
Aww, I really wanted to help.
“You are so not helping right now.”
Whatever you say, my mistress. I shall be waiting to help you.
“Yeah I know already, but I only want to change into that skeleton thing during battle.”
“Scoots, you ok? We’re already here.” the others gently prodded the young mare.
“Yep, just fine don’t worry about me!” Scootaloo quickly replied.
The door above the Boutique chimed as the three entered the shop. On two mannequins were what the the girls had come for.
“Oh girls, you just look absolutely stunning.” Rarity sid while levitating an assortment of supplies
“Thanks sis, I see you finished with the costumes that we wanted.” Sweetie Belle grinned and hugged her sister.
“Yes, Sweetie I had just finished when you three trotted on in. I made yours, Sweetie, have more protective armor to make sure that wouldn't hurt yourself and for Scootaloo’s I did what she asked and, using magic, made her clothes fireproof. I did wonder why Scootaloo and you needed such costumes.” Rarity said with a hint of concern in her voice.
“For...battle?” Sweetie Belle said weakly.
The ponies from Canterlot had just landed. Shining Armor was worried. His sister and her friends were on the wrong sides it seemed. Princess Celestia told him and the rest of the team that neither of her brothers were good for Equestria. But, he was conflicted. Shining had to choose between his sister or the Princess...and choosing one meant hurting the other.
“Why can’t I have easy decisions to make?"
Sweet Apple Acres
Applejack sighed to herself. Thinking back on the last week still boggled her mind. It was one thing when all of her friends gained weird powers. That seemed to be a normal occurrence by now But, what about the new versions of the CMC? That was definitely not normal. “I guess that means one o’ those talks are in order. I hoped I wouldn't have had to do it...but with her like this, I guess I have no choice.”
“Hey sis, what’s up.” Applebloom asked.
“Applebloom, do you know about the birds an’ the bees?” AJ asked nervously.
“Sis, ah course I do. I read all the books I could get my hands on once this happened. I inadvertently learned about it while researching how to build my suit.” the once small mare said with a laugh.
“Ya do? Wait, what suit?” the farm pony asked in shock.
“My Iron Mare suit! Once I figured out how smart ah became, I modified the blueprints Mornin’ gave me. First I outfitted the body armor to a jet propulsion system based on magic principles that allows me ta fly; then I jus’ outfitted it with lasers, some machine guns, and a whole lot o’ atomic-power missiles.” Applebloom grinned.
Applejack soon realized she would have to talk to that alicorn about the difference between a good idea and recklessness.
Morning Star stared out the cottage window. He knew his sister’s presence was right outside of Ponyville She and her little team of heroes were approaching. It wasn’t his fault Dark Star wanted to rule this place; it also wasn’t his fault that ending this battle meant either Order or Chaos would permanently end.
“Well, I guess I have to call the team. Celly isn’t prepared for what Ponyville shall become.”
Everypony head out to the entrance of Ponyville. We need to protect Princess Celestia from what my brother has planned.
Twilight walked down the street towards where Celestia was. Because Chrysalis had used her power, she finally looked normal for once in a week. Behind her the rest of the group followed silently. They were all ready to bring the battle to the Princess and get this madness over with.
The eight ponies coming from the cottage wanted the exact same thing.
Celestia could see the others converging on where she stood.
“Everypony get ready because here they come.
A few minutes later
Everypony stared at each other.
“Look, it's one of those blasted Apple family members.” Flim and Flam spoke under their breath.
”Oh, goody. I can destroy those little newlyweds that ruined my plans!” Chrysalis laughed.
“Great’ there’s Dash and Pinkie Pie.” Gilda growled.
“Pinkie, Fluttershy and I will take down Gilda. You take down Trixie.” Rainbow Dash said to the pink pony.
“Y’all think we can take down Twi’? Applebloom said nervously.
“Yo, if you three good looking mares need help, we can team up.” Vinyl Scratch said jokingly.
“That seems like a good idea” Sweetie said.
“It’s time to use my power I guess.” Scootaloo sighed.
You called?
“Yes you stupid horse, I did!”
Anger management issues seem to be your problem.
“Whatever, I call on the powers of the Eternal Herd.”
Why didn't you just say please?
Scootaloo didn’t know what was going to happen next. She felt the changes begin. Two large horns began to grow out of her head and her eyes became blood red. She felt her skin falling off and she became a skeletal pony. Her mane became one of cold fire.
“Oh boy, does it feel good to be back on the mortal plane. Hey, Celestia your mom says hello. How’s everyone doing, with the whole powers thing? Oops, everypony's gone quiet. Well,I feel just dandy!” the now possessed Scootaloo laughed wildly.
Celestia glared at her brothers. They both looked absolutely terrified.
“Morning Star why did you release Samael? You know that if he is even outside the realm of the Eternal Herd; he can infect the world with death. He isn’t called the Doombringer for nothing. This is why the magics were banned in the first place, so an innocent pony wouldn’t be possessed! Don’t you remember Elysium?”
"I didn't mean to!"
“Maybe we should join together?” Dark Star asked quietly. The three alicorns agreed unanimously.
In the distance storm clouds raged with the fury of the approaching army. The town was in store for one hell of a party.