//------------------------------// // The Everfree Cave // Story: Twilight.EXE: Spirits of Tartarus // by Tidal Wave2 //------------------------------// Spike had just arrived from the portal safely.  He looked around and noticed where he was. “The Everfree Cave?  Rainbow Dash should be here. I hope she saw my message...” Spike ran out of the cave to find the Treehouse of Harmony.  He quickly ran inside. “Okay, the Treehouse of Harmony is here, but where’s Rainbow?” Spike started to worry. “I hope Rainbow is okay, but I have a feeling Twilight hunted her as well...” ----------- Rainbow Dash just arrived.  “I need to get to the Treehouse of Harmony.”  She got out of the cave and spotted the treehouse.  She quickly flew in. Spike was glad to see her. “Rainbow!  You’re alive!”  Spike said with relief.  “How long were you here?” “I saw your message Spike.  What the Hell happened to Twilight?” “It’s a long story, but I’ll tell you.”  Spike began to explain what he knew. ----------- Cozy Glow appeared in the cave tired.  She looked around in confusion. “W-What is this place?”  Cozy didn’t recognise this cave, but up ahead she saw some strange crystal-like treehouse.  “Maybe I’ll be safe in there.” Cozy flew to the Treehouse of Harmony and entered. The moment she did, Cozy found two of her worst enemies.  Spike noticed Cozy Glow and took a step back. “What is it Spike?”  Rainbow asked. Spike responded by pointing.  Rainbow Dash turned and when she saw Cozy, her face instantly turned pissed.  “Cozy Glow!? What are you doing here?” A thought then appeared in Rainbow’s head.  “Did you turn Twilight into that creature!?” “What?  Do you have pebbles for brains!?”  Cozy replied angrily. “Your dumb friend tried to kill me.  I barely escaped Tartarus!” “No, Cozy couldn’t have done it.”  Spike said. “I saw her through the security cameras on my phone.” “There are cameras in Tartarus?”  Cozy asked then shook her head. “Nevermind, this is not the time to be thinking about this.  We need to think about what to do next.” “When I was near her, I felt like I was going crazy!”  Spike explained. “It felt like there were illusions or something.” “Illusions?  I remember that.  They gave me a massive headache!”  Rainbow said. “So this creature can create illusions?”  Cozy asked. “Now that I think about it, what exactly is this place?” “You’re in me.”  Spike, Rainbow and Cozy turned to see a glowing version of Twilight Sparkle. “TWILIGHT!?”  Rainbow shouted, getting in a defensive stance. ‘Wait!  She’s different.’  Spike said as he took a close look at the figure.  “You’re not Twilight are you?” The figure shook her head.  Spike thought for a moment. “Wait! Smolder told me about you!  You’re the spirit of the Tree of Harmony!” The figure nodded. “What!?  I thought the Tree was destroyed by Sombra!”  Cozy said. “As long as friendship exists, I exist.”  The Tree’s Spirit said. “So, can we just call you ‘Harmony’?”  Rainbow asked. The Spirit nodded. “Great!  But can you help us?” “Of course.  I did save you with those portals.” “That was you?”  Cozy asked. “You even saved me?  After everything I did?” “It wouldn't be right to just let you die.”  Harmony answered. “Besides, even you deserve a second chance.” “Do you know what happened to Twilight?”  Spike asked. “Yes, take a look.”  Harmony glew and the three survivors saw the meadow.  Twilight was looking at her watch then looked up. Suddenly, a black gas flew into Twilight’s mouth.  Twilight closed her eyes, shook her head and opened them back up to reveal black eyes with red dots. The vision ended. “So… a demon captured Twilight?”  Rainbow asked. “I’m afraid so.”  Harmony responded. “I knew something was wrong!  We need to get to the Castle of Friendship immediately!”  Cozy said. “I’m afraid you won’t be safe there.”  Harmony objected. “Harmony’s right!”  Spike said. “There is, however, a place known as ‘Crystal Sanctuary.’  It’s a sacred place in the sky that Twilight can’t enter.” “Spike, I think it’s-” “That’s a great idea!”  Cozy interrupted Rainbow. “So, we’ll be going to Crystal Sanctuary?”  Rainbow asked. “Yes!”  Spike and Cozy both answered. “Very well.”  Harmony said. “But one more thing.”  Harmony turned to Cozy Glow. “Cozy, you’re going to need a little boost just in case.”  Harmony aimed her horn at Cozy and fired a beam. After the smoke cleared, Cozy came out revealing bigger wings and a horn. “I-I’m an alicorn again!?”  Cozy said with shock. “W-Why!?  Last time I nearly-” “Trust me, you’ll need it Cozy.”  Harmony stepped between the survivors.  “Okay! I’m now sending you to Crystal Sanctuary.  Good luck!” Harmony glew and in a flash; Spike, Rainbow Dash and Cozy Glow were gone.