//------------------------------// // Red Alert // Story: Stuck in my own Sequel // by AntiBronyBenSwolo //------------------------------// "Attention all Students. Please report to your nearest classroom. This is code red. Repeat, this is code red!" The intercom blared as students were rushing inside, as they panicked over the recent news of Sonata, and later Aria's kidnappings. Doors were locked tight as the students, both Wondercolt and Shadowbolt started panicking. At this rate, the Friendship Games might as well be postponed. However, I took a moment to myself to reflect at everything going on. Flash Sentry gone bad? Two rival schools being brought together? Sunset creating a fictional character to stop me? Was it really worth me literally inserting myself inside a pocket dimension of sorts just to compensate for real-life relationship problems? I sighed to myself as I walked slowly back to the Principal's office. And then, I heard the voices again. "Use your power...Free me..." The mysterious voice in my head echoed as I tried to think of who it could be. But as I thought, I fought against the idea, out of fear for an antagonist worst than Flash. The best I could do was ignore it. But I couldn't. The school is in danger, and I'm indirectly the cause. I could also solve the problem with a snap, but that wouldn't be any better. Just makes the situation too easy, and the story short. As I ignored the voices, I opened the door to the Principal's office and met up with Adagio, Sentry Bright, and Sunset, who was trying to figure out where Flash was. And where Flash was, Sonata and Aria had to be. The clock was ticking for them. "OK, here's a map to the school," Sunset said, pulling out a small image of the school plans. "We can eliminate our current location," Sentry commentated, as Sunset promptly placed a red X on the Principal's office on the map. Adagio's eyes lit up silently as I entered the room. "Is it even a mystery with BenSwolo over here?" Adagio asked Sunset and Sentry, as they looked on in a puzzled manner. "I mean, sure, he can control reality, but I'm not sure he can figure out where Flash and the others even are without a few clues or something," Sunset commented as Adagio tossed the map aside. "That's just it. He's a fanfic author. So not only should he know where they are, but it's totally up to him where they are," Adagio explained as Sentry Bright looked back at the map. "How will we know this devilry your friend has will work?" Sentry asked, glaring at Adagio. "I've seen him use this ability during a treasure hunt we had," Adagio explained. "Wait, you went on a treasure hunt?" Sunset asked. Adagio was upset by the slight change of topic. "Anyways, if AntiBronyBenSwolo hasn't established where they are yet, then he has the chance to do that now and we can rescue the girls," Adagio said excitedly as Sunset thought the plan over. "Are you sure your friend is up to the task? He doesn't seem invested in our meeting," Sentry explained, as I sat alone with my thought writing away in my notebook. "He's like that a lot. I wouldn't be surprised if he's narrating this scene right now," Adagio said, walking towards me. "Hey, you got that all down?" Adagio asked me as she patted me on the shoulders, briefly interrupting me. "Yeah, I got it," I said, readjusting myself to continue writing. Adagio looked on at me with concern. "Hey, you alright?" Adagio asked, placing her hand on my shoulder. "Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just...overwhelmed," I explained as I continued writing. "Overwhelmed by what?" Adagio asked. I sighed in disappointment. Not at her, but at myself. "It's just I have so many ideas and so little time to write them. If I'm not careful, I could have every idea occur and reality will just collapse in on itself and the story is ruined," I explained, as Adagio sighed at my problem. She couldn't possibly relate, because she was no writer (Sorry Adagio), but she did her best to comfort me. "Well, maybe we could use a few right now. It can't be that bad. Right?" Adagio said, hoping that would help. To be honest, I did have a plan for this specific moment, but it was super risky. For the Dazzlings at least. And I wouldn't risk that. My question is, would Adagio risk it? As I wrote this, Adagio read it over my shoulder. "So, what's the plan?" Adagio asked as I thought over if I should go over it or not. "I don't wish to tell you, as it'll ruin the surprise. But if you want to go with it, you're gonna have to trust me, alright?" I asked as I held my hand out to Adagio for her to shake. "I'll just do anything to get my friends back," Adagio sighed as she grabbed my hand and I got up from my seat. The two of us walked over to Sunset and Sentry. "I take it you two have a plan, BenSwolo?" Sunset asked, Sentry firmly standing behind her. "We do," I smiled as I headed out the door, despite the red alert. Adagio, Sentry, and Sunset looked on at me in shock "Are you crazy?" Sunset asked as I walked out the door. "If you wanna stop Flash Sentry, you're gonna have to bear with me," I explained as Adagio followed me closeby. Sunset and Sentry, not so much. But Sentry was following Adagio closeby as she was meant to protect her. "You never told us what the plan is," Sentry said, grasping her staff tightly. "He doesn't want to spoil any surprises at the moment," Adagio explained as we toured the halls. As we wandered, we were being watched closely. "OK, let's split up and cover more ground. BenSwolo, you're with me. Sentry Bright, you're with Adagio," Sunset proclaimed as a form of questioning my plan. "Wait, why are you in charge, Sunset?" Adagio asked all of a sudden as I walked over to Sunset. "Let's just go with it," I said, winking to Adagio as Sunset and I headed down another hall, leaving Sentry Bright and Adagio to search the other end. "Don't you get the feeling this is all so rushed?" Sentry asked Adagio as they wandered seemingly aimlessly. "I'm just trying to figure out why I feel like I'm being watched," Adagio explained, keeping her eyes out upfront. "Let's hope you don't find out," Wallflower Blush said, as she gagged a handkerchief in Adagio's face, causing her to faint. Sentry Bright gasped in shock. "Wha--Who are you?" Sentry Bright said, blasting a bright red beam in Wallflower's direction. But Wallflower dodged and grabbed a hold of Sentry's staff. After a few hard pulls from both girls, Wallflower swung the staff out of Sentry Bright's hand and knocked her upside the head with the red crystal. "Oh, I'm sorry. Wait, no I'm not," Wallflower said, confused about her apology, and carried Adagio away. She did attempt to carry Adagio's body with the magic staff in her hand, but couldn't find out how it worked. As she carried Adagio away, Sunset and I watched closely. Sunset was getting all fidgety at the sight. "Can we go now?" Sunset asked as we watched from our safe distance. Wallflower headed toward a large room at the end of the hall. That must be where Flash is keeping the Dazzlings. Wallflower carried the unconscious body into the room and closed the door. "OK, now we can," I said, as Sunset ran over to Sentry Bright's unconscious body. "Sentry, are you alright?" Sunset asked, cradling Sentry's body. Sentry coughed and held her head in pain. "My head. Someone got to Adagio. I'm afraid I failed to protect her," Sentry Bright moaned as I looked on to the door of the room everyone else was in. "Forget failing to protect Adagio, they have your staff," I explained, keeping an eye out. "What? We can't have that madman have my staff. He could corrupt it with Dark Magic!" Sunset explained as I turned around. "Why didn't you tell me that before I wrote all this down? Wait, nevermind. It was for exposition purposes," I said as the three of us walked up to the door. We looked in and saw...nothing. Except for a note. We got into the door and the room was filled with dark smoke, with a little blue light. Sunset peered down and picked up the note. Meet us in the Auditorium if you want to see your "friends" again. Come alone! This isn't between me and Sunset or Twilight. Just between me and you AntiBronyBenSwolo. Signed, Flash Sentry. P.S. You should get some sort of name-change. I don't think anyone could stand saying that mouthful Sunset sighed as she read the note, as she passed it off to me. I was afraid this would happen. And now it looks like I'm going with this idea. Let's make it count.