//------------------------------// // Chapter 7: Spirit Ponies // Story: Light and Darkness // by FandomPlays1234 //------------------------------// Starlight managed to land one final punch into Donkey Kong's stomach causing him to fall backwards as light burst out of his body. Starlight gasped as she caught her breath. The spirit slowly emerged as the puppet shattered and turned to dust. "There we go another spirit," said Starlight. "Nice going Star!" Villager called out to her. She walked back to join the party and watched as the spirit flew into the album. "Well done," said Mario. "Poyo!" Kirby exclaimed in agreement. "Thanks," said Starlight. "Well since that's done, let's keep moving," said Villager. The four continued on their way, slowly making their way to the shore. Starlight continued to laugh and talk with the group until they eventually reached a path leading down to the shore. "Looks like if we take that route we'll be able to head down," said Mario. "Let's check it out," said Starlight. She ran ahead with Kirby and Villager following behind. Mario chuckled as he ran after them. Starlight stopped at the edge of the hill and looked out. The blue water seemed to sparkle under the sun. "So beautiful," said Starlight. "Poyo," said Kirby walking up next to her. "I would like to try fishing here," said Villager. "Geez why do you guys run so fast?' asked Mario catching up to them. "Sorry, I couldn't help it," said Starlight. "Well next time, try not to run off on your own like that," said Mario. "Got it," said Starlight. She turned around and looked out to the horizon once more. She was enjoying the view when she noticed someone was down by the shore. Curious, Starlight began walking down to the shore. "Hmm, Starlight where are you going?" asked Villager.She didn't answer and continued to climb down the hill. Once she reached the shore she slowly began sneaking up on the figure. "Zelda huh?" asked Mario. Starlight looked over to him. "Who?" asked Starlight. "Zelda, possibly just a puppet though," suggested Mario. Starlight looked over and continued sneaking up on it when suddenly a voice spoke up. "I know you're there, it's no use sneaking up on me," said the voice. "What the hell, how did she notice you?" asked Mario. "I don't know," whispered Starlight. Zelda turned around and glared at them with glowing red eyes. Starlight swallowed hard. But when Zelda saw her, the glare melted off and looked at her as if she recognized Starlight. "Starlight?" asked Zelda. Mario looked at her in confusion. "I'm sorry have we met?" asked Starlight. The confused look was soon replaced with an angry glare. "So you don't remember me huh?" asked Zelda. Starlight was so confused as to what was going on, until she noticed the spirit that appeared behind Zelda. The moment she saw who it was, her heart sank. "No," said Starlight. "No it can't be," "So NOW you remember me," said the spirit. Confused Mario took a closer look at the spirit. It seemed to resemble a purple unicorn with a dark purple mane. Her eyes were glowing in a deep shade of red just like every other spirit, but the way she glared at Starlight was one that was filled with deep hatred. "Twilight is that you?" asked Starlight. "Yeah it's me," growled the spirit. "What happened to you?" Starlight whimpered. "I think YOU know the answer to that, TRAITOR!" she hissed. "Wha?" asked Mario. "You left me to die, why Starlight I trusted you," said Twilight. "Twilight I, I can explain," stuttered Starlight. "NO!" hissed Twilight. "There's nothing to explain, you abandoned me," said Twilight. "No I didn't it's just...." Starlight's voice was cut short when the puppet Zelda stomped her foot. "LIAR!" she hissed. You left Cadence, Spike, and Flurry Heart to die as well, I know," "No you don't understand," said Starlight with tears in her eyes. "SHUT UP!!!!!" The spirit roared. "I WON'T FORGIVE YOU STARLIGHT GLIMMER!!!!!" The spirit disappeared behind Zelda as she came rushing forward. Starlight rolled out of the way avoiding the attack. She prepared to attack until she realized her body wouldn't move. "Starlight what are you doing?" asked Mario. "I, I can't do this," whimpered Starlight. "What?" asked Mario. "What are you talking about, just fight her like every other spirit," "That's the thing, I can't!" said Starlight looking at him. Mario was about to oppose when he noticed the tears in her eyes. "She's not like the other spirits," "Starlight look out!" Mario yelled. Starlight turned around as an armored figure came up to her and slashed upwards with it's sword. Starlight grunted as she was sent flying. "Hey you're going to pay for that!" Mario ran towards Zelda, but then he was pulled back by something and noticed that Starlight was holding him back. "Starlight what are you doing!?" "Please don't hurt her," pleaded Starlight getting up. "Are you crazy?!" yelled Mario. Starlight walked over next to him,"Please Twilight let's talk this over," she pleaded. "I don't want to hear from a traitor," hissed Zelda. But before Starlight could say anything, Zelda came rushing and tackled her with one of her spells. Starlight crumbled to the ground causing her to let go of Mario. Zelda picked up Starlight and threw her into the water. "Starlight!" Mario cried out. Suddenly Zelda blasted Mario and knocked him backwards. "You stay out of this!" hissed Zelda. She turned towards Starlight and began approaching her as she was getting up. Zelda grabbed her hit her a couple of times before throwing her into the air and kicking her in the stomach midair. Starlight was knocked back and crashed into one of the rocks nearby. Starlight tried to get up, but fell back down. She began coughing up blood as she held her stomach in pain. She looked up as Zelda walked up to her. "Twilight please," she pleaded with tears in her eyes. Zelda glared at her with absolute hatred and slapped her across the face knocking her back down. Starlight tried to get up but was pushed back down. "Stay down," hissed Zelda. Starlight felt her strength leaving her body as the pain took over. "I never should've trusted you," said Zelda. "You're a disgrace, even now," "No," Starlight sobbed. "You're no better than yourself when you were still running your village," said Zelda. Starlight's eyes widened. "You deceived me like those ponies," "No," Starlight whimpered. Zelda looked down at her. "You were bad back then, but you're even worse now," growled Zelda. Starlight closed her eyes as tears continued to roll down her face. "Please stop," whimpered Starlight. "When will you learn, that you're not the only one in this world?" sneered Zelda. "Please stop," Starlight repeated. "You can't even protect you're friends during times of crisis because you're too scared," sneered Zelda. She was about to continue when Mario punched Zelda knocking her back. "Come on, we have to get out of here!" exclaimed Mario. He grabbed Starlight and quickly ran out of the area leaving behind the angry Zelda. She watched as Mario and the others run off carrying a badly injured Starlight. "You may have escaped my wrath today, but come back and I'll make sure you suffer," snickered Zelda.