//------------------------------// // Sombra’s Robot Reactor and More Galaxies // Story: Super Pinkie Galaxy // by uniquecorn //------------------------------// Spike wasn’t a member when the adults floated into space, he didn’t board the satellite from journey’s beginning. Now he’s just appeared from the wiring of an extraterrestrial spacecraft, why the wyvern has set foot now was explained from his mouth. “I perceived some commotion in Canterlot and ran as fast as my legs could carry to the festival presuming you girls were in danger. Then I saw your bright magic activate on the way, it’s your breathing spell, isn’t it, Twilight?” ”That’s our POV.” "After the party that morning, I observed this UFO next to Dr. Whooves’s lab and my claws were helpless for investigating. Eventually, a trio of silhouettes approached and I discerned them as... aliens, so I hid in the electric panel.” Embarrassment, like something an audience would laugh in disbelief. The dragon’s scales have reddened and he continued. "Anyway, I felt vibrations of the UFO taking flight and panicked until I heard the voices of three fillies. I calmed down, but I was tangled in the wires. It took some time, so I only got out in this minute.” ”At least you’re here, unexpectedly.” "Here, I’ll give you the spell just to make sure. Spike, I need a letter to the Princess, pronto.” "I didn’t carry any equipment on me.” "Well, find a parchment and a pen, pluck a feather of mine if you have to. I need to know if she’s okay.” ”Okay? Why don’t you rest like what I heard from inside the spaceship?” After 10 minutes, Pinkie was pumped for an adventure and especially enlivened to explore more galaxies available, or what’s heard. "Who’s ready to escort me to my next travels.” "I’m willing, you mentioned new galaxies and I wanna hear them.” She’s accompanied by Rainbow Dash into the observatory’s Terrace and the black luma began a discussion. "Yesterday, I informed you about what you’ve unlocked with more stars.” “Progress, it grows without hurdles. We’ll fill that beacon in no time.” “We found Flipswitch Galaxy and Loopdeeloop Galaxy in orbit.” “Flipswitch?” “Loopdeeloop? That one sounded like my kind of galaxy.” “Pull!” Curious, Pinkie demanded a lift beneath the roof to detect the new nebulae. ”I think my next destination is… Loopdeeloop Galaxy. Cause it sounds fun.” "There should be with a planet that’s mostly river.” ”Mainly river? Go after that star anyway, Pinkie.” A launch star surfaced in front of the equine and it sent her to Loopdeeloop. Surfing 101 Zooming across the atmosphere, Pinkie set hoof on solid ground. Passive penguins were monitoring visitors and watchdogs of the area. "Oh my Celestia, they’re adorable. I wish I could hear Fluttershy’s noises.” "Hey, pink pony, this is a penguin paradise. Around here, our favourite sport is ray surfing.” ”Ray surfing? That sounds like fun.” "Do you wanna sign up? Talk to our chief. You can get a prize if you participate.” The mention of reward rewarded her interest, she approached the towering picador, he’s the coach. "Are you a surfer too?” ”Good question. Sometimes I surf in my spare time.” "Is this your first-time ray surfing?” ”Yepperooni. Are you gonna teach me how?” "Of course, I am basically the teacher. Let me show you the ropes.” The violet flatfish was Pinkie’s ride, she mounted it and instructions began to unfold. "Stand vertically to surf roughly straight.” ”I can stand.” "Good, that’s the basic position. Tilt your body to turn left or right.” ”I can do that.” ”Perfect. Lean forward to go faster.” ”I got it.” "Excellent! That’s all you need to know. Enter the real course and show me some ray surfing.” Pinkie on the ray fish inclined forward, left and right to follow a gold line and arrive at the genuine playground. Once in position, the penguin in the background is ready to start the clock. ”3…2…1…GO!” She advanced and angled ahead for acceleration, curving the bends while cautious of the boundaries and dropping into the empty depths below. Ascended sloped water and twisted through twisty turns and sharp U-turns while the mare amassed some coinage on the course. Pinkie Pie passed through hoops and coiled 360-turns and climbed more uphill streams. Heading towards an inclined water section that provided airtime and splashed upon landing. Eventually, she identified the checkered banner and intersected it. The chief penguin stopped the timer. "Alright, you have a decent record. Come up here so that I could give your reward.” A sling star appeared ahead of the finisher to throw her on the stage the chief penguin stood. There's a podium to label Pinkie’s position, even though she's the only one racing. ”What’s my record?” "You crossed the finish line in… 01:21.00? Congratulations! You deserve a gold medal.” ”A gold medal?” He withdrew a ’gold medal’ which is actually a Power Star stationed on the highest platform. "That was fun, I wished I could stay and do more, but I have to save a whole universe.” Pinkie Pie hopped on to collect the Power Star. After, the pony of laughter and the star of fuel soared all the way back to the Comet Observatory. Rainbow seemingly remained in the Terrace as Pinkie flew back in. She welcomed her back by asking about galaxy contents. "Tell me it’s awesome up there.” "Absolutely, I was cruising on rays like it’s summer!” "I’m jealous I couldn’t come with you.” "Sorry, I promise it’s not on purpose. Believe me, I was hoping for a partner. Can you wait a little longer?” "You know I’m not a patient pegasus. But you’re in charge of everything, so I can handle it.” ”Again, sorry. Pull.” Pinkie Pie floated to the dome’s dome for a glimpse of the other unlocked galaxy. ”How does Flipswitch look?” ”Minuscule.” ”Oh. A short trip, I guess.” "But I’m ready for any galaxy, huge or tiny.” Ejected from the star cannon, she planed into the ether to her next destination. Painting the Planet Yellow Diane zoomed passed a field of brick blocks and reached the nebula’s solitary planet. Her cleft limbs were situated on a lapis button and it switched to lemon. Like the preview, there were no other worlds nearby or within eyesight. “Wow, this really is a really small galaxy.” Contents completely consisted of cobalt buttons as flooring and exhibited voltaic fences meandering the edges, two platforms lined with sharp cones and deadly shockwaves formed from a new enemy. "If this is the only planet, then the only objective should be to press all the buttons.” The mare of joy trampled every square without rush but evading frying. Occasionally, re-stepping is necessary, yellow becomes ultramarine when hoof meets. Eventually, all hazardous obstacles were circumvented and periodically employed to reach button after button, all ocean were painted lemon and then lime to define completion. Everything turned static as the Power Star was placed high above the shockwaver. "Bet you’re not placed without reason.” Pinkie endeavoured to jump on it. It sprang her like a trampoline with enough elasticity to land hooves on the Power Star. Fuel in her ungulae, a prize won within three minutes, then she returned to the Comet Observatory. Not a comeback to the Terrace, Pinkie Pie descended to the foyer for Stella’s announcement to her. Even though it’s specifically for the pony in charge, the gang paid attention as a provision of importance. "Do you see that luma beside the Terrace dome?” There’s a luma in the color of equine’s coat bigger than the denizens of the observatory, holding star bits on a stick "Oh, I’ve encountered one before. That's a hungry luma.” "That luma can bring you to another galaxy.” ”Really? So if we feed it a lot of Star Bits, it’ll transform into a whole galaxy?” "Well, what are you waiting for?” Pinkie approached the luma, but before making a move away, the young wyvern expelled a parchment from his muzzle. "Looks like Celestia wrote a letter to us.” "Can you read it, Spike?” Spike’s claws opened the ribbon that wrapped the parchment and revealed the contents reading out loud. ”To my faithful student, Twilight and her friends, My sister and I are alright where we are. Knowing that Pinkie Pie is in charge of this mission, we would like to give you something that we think is helpful. Best wishes, Celestia and Luna.” "And there are fifty star bits attached to the letter.” "Wow, the princesses have thought through. Gimme those space rocks and those will be the pink luma’s snack.” Pinkie Pie hoarded the half a century sweets to add to her collection before she goes up to the hungry luma. “Hey, pink pony. Can you serve some star Bits?” “Of course. How many do you wanna swallow?” “Looking forward to 400 star bits. Do you have that many?” “That’s a lot. But yes, I have ‘em.” 400 space sugar sweets supplied to the starving star. It got overweight after its meal. “I’m full. Now, I can… TRANSFORM!” In happiness, the luma zooms into cosmos and exploded into a newborn assembly of worlds. A salmon star mortar arose close to Pinkie, assuming it’ll blast her there. Rarity snuck behind the pink pony attempting to discuss, didn’t account for her jump-startle. "Oh, I didn’t mean to rudely creep on your back, darling.” ”What’s up?” “I turned my back to the garage just to listen to Princess Stella’s lecture. When I looked back, well, the UFO’s gone.” The altruistic glanced behind generosity’s back, noticing the steel catwalk connecting the grass patch bare. ”Oh. The fillies must be looking for Power Stars for us.” “That’s what I figured. Honestly, Pinkie, I must complain, why is letting my Sweetie Belle voyage into the unknown a benefit?!” “Okay, Rarity, calm down. Let’s talk about Sweetie Belle. What are you worried about?” “Worried? About her precautions. She’s just so young that I don’t want anything to happen to her. As her babysitter, it’s only best if she avoids places like the Everfree forest.” “How old is she?” “Um...10? “She’s not an infant anymore. If what Stella said is true, do you trust your sister?” “Y...yes. Yes, I trust my sister.” “Then you should give her a chance, there might be a chance she’ll do something good for us for once.” “You’re right, I was being overprotective. But when you find them, make sure they’re safe.” ”Okey dokey lokey. I gotta go.” Glad she understood, Pinkie mounted the pink launch star and broke through the atmospheres. First the observatory’s, then Sweet Sweet Galaxy’s. Rocky Road Pinkie Pie accessed the grounds of the newborn Milky Way. First sights in this place resembled somewhere a confectioner regards to reside because the world was constructed with desserts. "No way, is this real? I must be dreaming.” The sweet-toothed equine flicked her tongue off the floor made from biscuits, she even slapped herself as provision that she was hallucinating. Despite her sore cheek, the floor tasted like wafers. "It’s my dreamland, but I have to fight the urge, otherwise this galaxy's a trap for my loyalty.” Fortunately, she had practice in Equestria, avoiding cravings is virtually a trivial control. The road ahead had holes moulded that led to abyss. "That’s a big drop to nowhere. I gotta be careful.” Pinkie Pie cautiously navigated the cookie surface while amassing coins and evading pits onto the next stationary terrain. Following a right corner that circumnavigated an extensive quadrant with more mobile biscotti. Obstacle conquered, next was a pausing area with Sweetie Belle ploughing the fortifications. ”Sweetie Belle? What are you doing here?” ”Mmph?” The greedy filly engulfed the cake into her gullet to speak with a free mouth. ”Hi, Pinkie Pie. Isn’t it obvious? We’re finding a Power Star for you.” "Where’s Apple Bloom and Scootaloo?” "Apple Bloom dropped me and Scootaloo on that previous platform. Scootaloo risked my life to reach the star, but I wasn't able to keep up, so I stayed here while she carried on.” "Why couldn’t you simply steer to the star?” "Because you’re in charge, you should collect the star.” ”I guess. Could’ve been easier though.” After the meet-up, Pinkie Pie stole a hoofful of soufflé and wolfed it before jumping the active holes ahead. She manoeuvred around the desserts carefully without errors, or her supportive balance fails and she’ll fall into nothing. Her strategic routing and observant hoofing got her on the next motionless cookie. "That wasn't too bad. Some may say it's a piece of ’cake’.” Then she confronted the last hurdle, separated grounds plus an electrical barrier in the center of the segment. Ponies may describe as difficult, especially the pink one, but she committed and succeeded eventually nonetheless along with two coins acquired. Apparently, Scootaloo reached the achievement as well. ”Wow, Pinkie Pie. You made it.” "Scootaloo, how did you reach the end already?” “Fun fact: my parents were hardworking adventurers and they often bring me to their excursions, so I had experience.” “Really? I’ve never really met your parents. Where are they?” “Now’s not the time to discuss this. The Power Star is the cherry on that cake.” Diane Pie was astonished by the multilayered fondant and she was drooling. She was able to stop herself but pulled a pen and paper conveniently in her mane. (Wasn’t there when she lifted to space.) “Gotta jot this down. Um, where’s Apple Bloom?” “Oh. She’s on the UFO in the background over there.” Apple Bloom stood on her spacecraft hovering as far as the surrounding sweets, yelled in the distance that the filly and the mare could hear clearly. “Hey, Pinkie Pie! Scootaloo! We should be returnin’ now!” “Alright! How ‘bout you, Pinkie Pie?” “This could be the last time I’ll ever see this galaxy, but I’m ready.” Scootaloo’s transportation aviated closer to fetch her. “We’ll be the first returning to the observatory.” With that settled, the brigade flew away unharmed. Pinkie Pie climbed the levels and obtained the sprinkled space candy, then the Power Star on top. That’s the last her eyes caught a world of confectionery, she returns to the Comet Observatory. Scene was swapped to the porch of the observatory as Pinkie soared through the airspace and arrived in front of Stella. “We’ve discovered an enemy base galaxy in our region.” “Oh, that’s Sombra’s galaxy. Princess, I’m gonna take care of this, don’t worry.” On the verdant sector of the space station, the threesome of young sisters made their appearance. Rarity and Applejack were chatting to each other while she eavesdropped. “Don’t get any ideas, darling. If you dare terminate their travels, we might get cornered somewhere.” “To be honest, ah can’t think of one instance where she’d be any use.” “Applejack, watch your mouth!” “Sorry, but can’t you see ah’m tryna keep Apple Bloom safe?” “I understood. But here’s a question: How old is she?” “10. The same age as your sister.” “You’re not her babysitter anymore, she’s old enough for this. The princess believed our sisters would be helpful to us and you don’t trust Apple Bloom?” “Ah...ah do...” “Like Pinkie told me, give her a chance. Stella was certain of the future, you might as well.” “Did Pinkie tell you? Well, if it’s what Pinkie wants, I’ll listen.” "I’m about to face King Sombra.” The magenta mare interrupted their dialogue. From hearing the news, wide-eyed Twilight eyed Pinkie Pie, surprised by her pride to fight that black knight tonight. ”What?! Now?!” ”Yep, I’m ready!” Both pegasi were notified as they participated in the conversation ensuring she was free from doubt. "Wait, this seemed immoderately straightforward. There’s no way he’s gonna be defeated like this.” "And Sombra’s main territory is in the center of the universe. What if it’s a trap?” "Don’t worry, I’ve learned a lot in the worlds I’ve been in. Whatever he’s got in his sleeve, I’m prepared for it.” "Well, good luck fighting… what you’re after.” Ready to follow the oppressive unicorn, Pinkie galloped into the room where it happens and shouted one word. ”Pull!” She was lifted to the top of the dome and saw the new location in the distance. ”Here I come, Sombrero. Let’s get this party started.” Blast off to the galaxy via launch star. What was awaiting her there? Megaleg’s Moon The space voyager arrived at the enemy hideout where she’ll expectantly encounter the prime villain. This planet existed with holes like swiss cheese, new foes and scattered cages, one near her held a launch star. ”That’s new. Let’s see if I can’t crack it open.” Pinkie examined the world while staying away from the calamitous black hole in the core. She confronted a shadowbolt with armor arming his torso and head. "So long as I have protective clothing, it’s gonna be tough to eliminate me.” "You think so? We’ll see about that.” Her special spin ability is too powerful though, the hostile party experienced knockback into the black void and vanished. The pony continued scrutinizing for an entrance through the pens. Eventually, she found a mortar the ammo's homing from coming towards her. Pinkie briskly dodged the bullet and it boomed the barrier of astral bonbons behind her. Acting this activity activated her act of action. ”Alright, come at me, bullet bullies.” The mare taunted the cannon as it released another shot. Chased her approaching the glass barricade with the launch star, she evaded the missile and it busted open. Taking the launcher brought her to the planet where one confronts King Sombra on his UFO. "Ha ha ha ha ha ha!” Sombra’s coming in with his evil laugh. ”King Sombra. This is the moment I’ve waited for.” "You? The pink pony? What happened to the other five? Are you doing this alone?” "I’m not here to discuss, I’m here to beat you up!” "How? By landing bucks on me? Good luck doing that. I guess my creation will take care of you now, you’ll regret coming by yourself.” ”Wait, what? Don’t leave when I’m ready, you coward!” Without another word, King Sombra performed his evil cackle before flying away on his spaceship. Blaring sirens provided Pinkie Pie’s notice to the colossal robot with enormous legs ahead. As her mouth was agape at the display, ready or not, the fight got underway. ”That’s a gigantic machine. How am I supposed to fight this thing? My only guess would be to climb it.” The robot’s limb gradually rose over the pony and immediately descended when she barely escaped by a hair. She observed indicators on its foot, decided to climb the machine. The knee had three barrels of bullets aiming straight at Pinkie Pie. ”Whoa. I’m definitely not safe here.” The equine leapt her highest ascend over the missiles and reached the boss’s thigh. A few cogs rotated at varying rates attempting to push her off, but manoeuvring brought her to the other side. She approached the dome of the mechanism where within two cages is bigger than a Power Star. ”A Grand Star. I have to get it out.” She looked behind as mini rockets shot away and aimed toward her. Mare ran away and it contacted one of the barriers, exploding it. The irritating sirens thundered as result, more barrels protruded from the head and elevated fences surround its power source. A score of star bits unleashed before a bullet fired to spotlight the pony. “Come to me, I dare you.” Pinkie Pie jeered and steered the projectile to dismantle a wall. For the last shot, she escorted a second shot through the opening and penetrated the central dome with the big star. The mega-limbed robot quaked, she shouldn’t be aboard for it. ”Oh no. It’s gonna blow!” Jumped off immediately to the ground and escaped before she detonated with the robotic components. The Grand Star and a decade of comets dropped beside the equine. ”That was absurd. I have a Grand Star, but curse you, Sombra!” Pinkie’s hooves rested on superior power, what she needed. Her tendency to perform an airborne celebration, then she could leave the galaxy and charge the beacon with the Grand Star. Zooming through the ether of glistening stars around the Comet Observatory was Pinkie Pie soaring with a Grand Star. Everypony on the satellite glanced at her aghast because of what she brought with her. ”Look, Pinkie earned a Grand Star.” ”A Grand Star?” "You’ll see what it does, Sugarcube.” She floated to the front of the foyer to fill the fuel supply. The core grew larger and it unlocked the dome left of the Terrace. "The beacon is where we store our power stars. Every time a Grand Star is restored, power is restored and the beacon will grow. That power is used to fly our observatory. Once all the power is restored, we will have the ability to fly to the center of the universe.” “So if we want to travel there and save Celestia and Luna, we have to collect four more Grand Stars.” ”Correct. Please go to the Fountain and find some more stars for us.”