//------------------------------// // Chapter 4: Restoration // Story: The Element of Perseverance (Venom Crossover) // by PlasmaBolt305 //------------------------------// Behind me stood six mares and for some reason, I recognized them from the Summer Sun Celebration that went wrong. I recognized the lavender unicorn, the pink hyper earth pony, the rainbow maned pegasus, the orange cowgirl earth pony, the yellow coat-pink maned pegasus and the beautiful marshmallow unicorn. “What are they doing here, they’re going to get killed!” Venom yelled in my head The girls were staring at me with wide eyes but I turned back around to look back Nightmare Moon who decided to attack me. She charged me with her hooves prepared to smash me to smithereens but I got into a defensive position and Venom created a black shield in front of me. Nightmare Moon pounded the shield with her magic but the shield held and I raised my leg which Venom enveloped into a giant black hand. I grabbed a massive rock and threw it had Nightmare Moon who was forced to cancel her spell. I retracted the shield and looked back at the girls who were still staring at me and it was starting to annoy me. “I suppose you came to do something important and I’m pretty sure it is not to stare at me.” I said in an irritated tone The lavender unicorn snapped out of her gaze and said, “We are here to use The Elements of Harmony to vanquish Nightmare Moon.” I looked around and spotted the five rocks, I shot out a black tentacle to grab them and set them at their hooves, “You mean these?” I asked “Yes, perfect! Now I just have to activate them!” The lavender unicorn exclaimed “Well then do it already, Twilight!” The rainbow maned pegasus yelled Lightning flashed and Nightmare Moon arose from the rubble with a murderous glare on her face. “YOU ARE ALL GOING TO DIE!!!” She shouted with rage and her horn glowed with energy I faced Nightmare Moon and yelled to the girls, “Do your thing, I’ll buy you time!” The marshmallow unicorn suddenly shouted, “NO, YOU’LL DIE!!!”  I let Venom transform me into our biped form and faced her with a smile, “Don’t worry, I fought her once already, time for round 2.”  She stared at me with shock as did the other mares, I turned to face Nightmare Moon who quivered a little at my sudden transformation but regained her confidence, created a dark tornado and spun it towards me but Venom’s fighting skills kicked in and we slammed our fists into the ground, making a shockwave in front of us which cancelled the tornado. Nightmare Moon flies into the air and charges us but when I tried to dodge, Venom ignored my movement and charged to meet her just to get slammed in the chest and into the wall. I shook off the damage and mentally growled at what had just happened but forgot it when I saw Nightmare Moon charged the girls, I jumped and tackled Nightmare Moon with both my hands in a choke-hold while the mare named Twilight was saying something that I couldn’t make out because I was busy restraining Nightmare Moon. Suddenly, all six mares rose into the air each glowing with a powerful white light, let out a huge rainbow blast and enveloped Nightmare Moon and blasted me back, returning me back to my normal state. The blast seemed to be working but Nightmare Moon was slowly rising from the rainbow bubble and glaring at the mares before charging her horn with magic, the mares began snapping out of their trances and fell back to the ground before looking at Nightmare Moon in fear. “I… I don’t understand, why didn’t the elements work?!” Twilight said in shock Nightmare Moon laughed at this and said, “I AM BEYOND THE POWER OF THE ELEMENTS!!!”  I slowly rose off the ground and got onto my hooves, I suddenly felt a strange power emit from my chest and a white glow radiated off of me. “There is a new power coursing through you, embrace it.” Venom ordered The mares and the alicorn looked at me with wide eyes and shock, Nightmare Moon asked in a fearful tone, “Who are you?” I looked directly into her eyes and said, “I am Manny and I am the Element of Perseverance.” before a blue light shot out through my eyes and hit Nightmare Moon and the last thing I heard was the midnight alicorn’s scream of defeat before passing out. ... “Wake up, Manny!” Venom yelled in my mind I opened my eyes to reveal that I was laying on the ground and I could hear the girls celebrating. I got up and looked at them but they didn’t notice me yet because they were admiring their new jewelry. “It looks lovely.” The pink-maned pegasus complimented the white unicorn as she wags her flank and it seems to be that she is showing off her tail. The rainbow-maned pegasus and the orange earth pony were talking and gossiping and other things. The pink maned earth pony was jumping up and down happily and talking a lot as well and Twilight was smiling at her new crown. I smiled at the outcome of this fight and I walked towards the door to take my leave and that was when a voice called out to me shouting, “WAIT!!!” I turned around to see Twilight trotting towards me and asked, “Who are you?” “The name’s Manny.” I responded “Well nice to meet you Manny, I am Twilight Sparkle and this is Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Fluttershy and Rarity.” Twilight introduced Rainbow Dash flew in front of me and started complimenting me, “THAT WAS SO COOL HOW YOU STOOD UP TO NIGHTMARE MOON AND STARTED BEATING HER UP LIKE CRAZY!!!” “Ok ok calm down, please.” I said with my ears flattened on my head Twilight was about to ask me something before the sun rose and the night disappeared and a bright light entered the room before revealing to be… Princess Celestia! Everypony including me bowed except for Twilight exclaimed, “Princess Celestia!” before running to her and embracing her. “Twilight, my faithful student, I knew you could do it.” Princess Celestia complimented Twilight “But I thought it was just an old pony tale.” Twilight said I looked where Nightmare Moon was and was surprised to see another alicorn in her place but smaller. I ran over to her and got a better look at her, she was a midnight blue alicorn with a light blue mane and the cutie mark of a crescent moon. “Princess Luna?” I asked hoping for my guess to be right She looked at me with wide eyes, “How do you know who I am?” she asked “I got Nightmare Moon to talk about herself but she gave me more reasons to put her down since she said she corrupted you.” I explained  I offered my hoof to her and Princess Luna took it, I helped her up just in time to see Princess Celestia approach us. I took a couple steps back as Princess Celestia approached Princess Luna. “It has been a thousand years since I have seen you like this… time to put our differences behind us… we’re meant to rule together, little sister.” Princess Celestia said “Sister?!” Everypony said except me “Will you accept my friendship?” Princess Celestia asked Princess Luna Everypony leaned forward except me but Pinkie leaned too much because she fell to the ground. “I’m so sorry!” Princess Luna exclaimed “I missed you so much big sister!” “I’ve missed you too!” Princess Celestia replied. Both Princesses were in tears as they embraced. “You better not cry on me, Manny.” Venom said to me in a serious tone “I won’t.” I whispered Now everypony was looking at me which I should have seen coming. Twilight came forward, “How do you have powers like that, what was the two legged form and how are you so strong?” she asked in a rapid fire I blinked and tried to figure out which question to answer but surprisingly Venom came to defense. “It’s time I make my presence known.” Venom said I took a deep breathe and looked at my audience, “My friend can explain that.” Princess Celestia looked at me with curiosity, “What friend?” she asked Out from my back this time, Venom appeared with his same scary face but still connected to my body. All the girls screamed at this and hid behind the princesses who were shocked at the sudden appearance of Venom. I looked at Venom’s face, “You should put on a happy face, you know.” I said Venom looked at me now, “This is always my face Manny, you should know that.” he said Princess Celestia looked at Venom and asked, “Who are you?” Venom faced her, “I am Venom.” he replied I looked at the girls who were still hiding behind the princess, “It’s ok, he’s friendly.” The girls shakily came out of their hiding spots and stared at Venom who gave them a toothy smile. “We will not hurt you.” Venom promised Twilight looked at Venom and me in wonder but before she could say anything, Rainbow Dash beat her to it. “So you got your powers from… Venom right?” Rainbow Dash asked “Yes and no.” I replied, now everypony looked at me curiosity “Care to elaborate, partner.” Applejack said “Of course.” I said and I told them about the cave I ran into, Quetzo experimenting on me, running into Venom, discovering RAGNAROK and testing out my own powers. Everypony was silent for about ten seconds until Princess Celestia spoke, “How did the bond between you and Venom work?” “One of the abilities Manny received was an Accelerated Healing Factor that is now in his blood which lets him heal 65 percent faster than a regular mortal so when I entered his body, it healed faster than I could damage it before the bond took hold.” Venom explained Everypony was now staring at me with wide eyes and open mouths until Pinkie Pie shouted, “THAT IS WHY RARITY DIDN’T DIE, YOU SAVED HER LIFE!!!”  I looked at Rarity who stared back into my eyes for awhile before blushing up a crimson storm on her face. “I don’t know about you but I am getting hungry and I haven’t eaten anything since I joined you Manny.” Venom said “I need something to eat or the first thing I’m going to eat is your liver because it looks… delicious.” before going back into my body I widened my eyes and stuttered out, “Ok.. oh dear… can we...hurry this up.... Please?!” Everypony laughed at this and Princess Celestia’s horn glowed until we appeared back in the center of Ponyville where all the citizens came and cheered us for our victory over Nightmare Moon. I faced the girls, “I’mgonnagofeedVenombeforehedevoursmealive.” I rapidly said in a fast tone before taking off and going to Sugarcube Corner. Little did I know that the girls were now teasing Rarity. Third POV “Ya like him don’t ya partner?” Applejack asked Rarity “N..No, I barely know him!” Rarity said unaware that her cheeks were turning red as she glanced at Sugarcube Corner “He did save your life.” Fluttershy said in a quiet voice “Are you sure about not having a crush on him, Rarity because the way you’re looking at him right now is a dreamy face you have there!!!” Pinkie Pie shouted while jumping up and down The girls look to see Rarity staring at Manny with tomato cheeks as he came back from Sugarcube Corner. Manny’s POV I quickly hustled into Sugarcube Corner and went straight to the counter where Mrs Cake was waiting for me who was smiling at me as I approached. “Hello Manny, what can I get you?” she asked in a polite tone “A vanilla and chocolate cupcake with sprinkles.” Venom said with hunger in his voice “I would like a vanilla and chocolate cupcake with sprinkles, please.” I ordered “Coming right up!” Mrs Cake said in a cheerful tone and she went to the kitchen to make my request I walked over to a table and sat down there patiently waiting as I looked out the window gazing at the crowd that surrounded Princess Celestia, Princess Luna and the girls but the crowd were a little wary of Princess Luna though because she was completely new to them. I decided to shift my gaze to the girls who were talking to Rarity whose cheeks were a beautiful blossoming red as she stared at me through the window with those beautiful twinkling eyes. “You like her, don’t you.” Venom commented “N-No I don’t.” I stammered out  “Forget the cupcake, your liver smells more delicious.” Venom said in a deep and creepy voice “OK ok, you win.” I said in defeat “There’s no use in denying it, I can sense your love for her and your feelings for her are over the moon.” Venom observed “I hate you, you know that?” I said “I practically know everything you know.” Venom said “Here you go, enjoy!” Mrs Cake said as she came to my table and placed the cupcake in front of me. “It looks delicious! Thank you Mrs Cake!” I exclaimed as Mrs Cake gives me a smile before returning back to the front counter.  I took a bite into the cupcake and marvelled at the taste of it because the ingredients were perfectly blended in. “Mmmm this is delicious.” Venom commented “I know right, this has got to be the best cupcake ever.” I said as I finished off my yummy treat.  I got up from my table and look towards Mrs Cake, “Thank you for the snack!” I exclaimed “Happy to help!” Mrs Cake shouted back as I exited the store and walked back to the girls who had smiles on their faces as I approached. “What?” I asked “Nothing nothing at all!” Pinkie Pie said in a cheerful tone I looked at each of them suspiciously but shook it off when I looked at Twilight who looked extra happy. “Why are you so happy? I asked “Princess Celestia told me that I can continue my studies here in Ponyville instead of Canterlot so that means I get to stay here with all of you!” Twilight exclaimed “YAY!!!” all the girls cheered as they embraced Twilight except me of course “Hey, Manny.” a voice called from behind me I turned around to see Princess Luna looking at me with a shy expression “I want to say Thank You for restoring me back to myself.” Princess Luna said “I really appreciate it.” I bowed to her, “It was my pleasure milady, I swear on my life that I will protect you from Nightmare Moon and make sure you and your sister are never separated again.” I vowed Princess Luna looked shocked at this before she embraced me in a tightening hug, for an alicorn she can squeeze the life out of me with those hooves, thank my healing factor! She released the embrace an she had tears in her eyes as she looked at me, “Thank you.” “No problem.” I replied and faced Princess Celestia who smiled at my friendship with Luna, “You are a very interesting pony Manny, I hope to see you will live up to your word.” “Trust me, when I make promises, I always keep them.” I assured her “Good, farewell for now Manny.” She said before she and Luna disappeared in a bright white light. “Well that was somethin, partner.” Applejack commented “I meant every word in a promise.” I said in a serious tone “Well, I’m glad ya mean it.” She said with a smile Twilight spoke up and said, “Come on everypony, I am in the mood for a party.” “YAY A PARTY!!!” Pinkie Pie shouted as she joined the others as the girls walked towards the center of town leaving me behind. “Guess its back to the old and lonely days.” I said to myself “Except you have me this time to keep you company.” Venom said “Ya, I do.” I said as I began to walk away but Rainbow Dash called out, “HEY MANNY, YOU COMING OR WHAT!?” I looked back to see the girls staring at me with smiles on their faces. “Are you sure?” I asked “You’re our friend Manny whether you like or not, now come on and join the fun!” Twilight said  “Ok then, let’s go!” I exclaimed as I ran up to join them as we entered the center of town and joined the party. “I guess those days are over.” Venom concluded “Yeah, they are.” I said and looked towards Canterlot, “I will find you Mom and Dad, I promise.”