//------------------------------// // Episode 3: Journey to the East // Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 4 // by Shadow Master //------------------------------// Twilight groaned in pain as she slowly opened her eyes, though her vision was a bit blur. With her vision became clear, she found herself at the strange area, which is filled with red bricked road, forest and colorful villages. This shocked yet confused her as she has no idea of where she is now. "W-Where am I? What is this place?" Twilight asked herself in concern. While looking around of her surroundings, Twilight found Spike and Nyx were lying down unconsciously on the ground. She approached and shook them immediately, waking them up. They both groaned and moaned a bit before slowly waking up. "Mummy?" Nyx asked in confusion. Twilight sighed in relief as she gave both of them warm hug, "Thank Celestia! You're both alright. I was so worried." "Yeah. We're alright," Spike said calmly. As Twilight departed from hugging the children, the little dragon looked around of his surroundings. He looked confuse and uncertain to ask, "What happened? Where the heck are we?" Twilight hummed in concern as she admitted, "I don't know, Spike. The last thing I remember is that I was sleeping with Shadow Dragon. And the next, we're all end up here. Whatever this place is, I don't recognize it." "Daddy, Lance and our friends are gonna be worried sick if they found out we're gone," Nyx said in concern, "We should try and find a way to get back home." Spike sighed in frustration, "So, how are we gonna do that?" "I'm not sure," Twilight admitted in defeat. Suddenly, she and the children heard some chattering and chittering noise. They turned and looked back at the village, where the noise comes from. She gulped, "Hopefully, we don't stay here for too long. We're about to have some welcoming committee!" Alerted, both Nyx and Spike hid behind Twilight's back. They both quivered in fear and concern. "Good guy or bad guy?!" Spike asked in concern. Nyx gulped, "Hopefully, the good guy side! We're in the middle of nowhere now!" Twilight and the children braced themselves to face the locals. They're all emerging out from the colorful village. They revealed themselves to be multiple colorful furry small creatures-like with hands. They all made some cute animal noise before them. "Wow. I did not expect that," Spike commented. "Aw… They're so cute and adorable! Kinda like baby Seaponies and Hippogriffs!" Nyx commented in high squeak tone, "What are they? I'd never seen them before." While looking and analyzing the small creatures carefully, Twilight hummed curiously and thoughtfully, "I don't believe it! I've read about them from 'Mystical Creatures of Equestria' Book. They're called 'Bushwoolies'. They're very rare for small and cute creatures in Equestria. I'd never thought that we could see them here." "Are they dangerous?" Nyx asked curiously. "As far as I know of, Bushwoolies are very harmless and herbivore creatures. Plus, they're too adorable and innocent to fight or even hunt down the big monster. Not sure if they're intelligent being." Twilight answered in uncertain tone. She hummed a bit, "Though they're very good at working together like family and friends." "Don't suppose they inspired Princess Celestia about 'friendship'?" Spike asked curiously yet amusingly. Twilight shrugged a bit, "I'm not very sure of that." "Stranger…" Bushwoolie #1 commented. Bushwoolie #2 purred, "From outside…" Bushwoolies awed and purred happily and cutely, making Twilight and her children awed back at them. "Okay. That is cute," Spike commented amusingly. "Hey, Bushwoolies. Hope you don't mind asking. Where is this place?" Twilight asked curiously. "Home! Home! Home!" Bushwoolies answered happily with purring noise, "Bushwoolies Home! Bushwoolies Home!" Spike groaned a bit, "Well, that's helpful. Ever heard of that?" "Not that I know of," Nyx admitted in uncertain and concern, "And I don't think it's in Equestria." "Truthfully, I have no idea. Bushwoolies are very hard to find in modern times. And we're lost too." Twilight said in concern. Suddenly, Twilight and the children noticed Bushwoolies making cutie awed noise while looking up at the clear sky. It revealed some sparkling pixie dust flowing across the clear sky. It was then descended to the ground. This surprised them too. "Somehow, I have the feeling that someone's coming here to help us out." Nyx commented in surprise. As soon as the pixie dusts landed on the ground, it quickly merged and formed together into the form of Xuan Oogway. "Mr. Oogway!" Twilight and Nyx asked in surprise. "Greetings, my little pony…" Xuan Oogway greeted warmly, though he was staring at the Bushwoolies, who cooed at him. He sighed in frustration, "I'm talking to Bushwoolies, aren't I?" "Yes. Yes, you are." Spike agreed, "For a blind turtle, you're not good at Magical Sense?" Xuan Oogway turned his back as he whacked his stick on Spike's head. He scoffed, "I'll have you know, little dragon that I personally trained and taught blinded little pony to be better at it. And I can hear it well." "So, what are you doing? How did you get here? Where's here?" Nyx asked in confusion. "For certain, you're not in Equestria. You're at another dimension," Xuan Oogway answered calmly. "Please, don't tell me that we ended up at Ben 10's world again?" Twilight asked in concern and uncertain, "I am still uncomfortable with Hex Guy for absorbing my powers for his stupid Charms of Bezel." Xuan Oogway chuckled amusingly, "Nope. This is called 'Middle' Realm." "Middle Realm? Really?" Spike commented dryly. "I'd never heard of it before." Twilight said in surprise and concern, "But how did we end up here in the first place?" "The ancient enemy is responsible of trapping you and the children in this realm," Xuan Oogway answered grimly, "I believed you know her very well for trying to seduce your husband. And she is assisted by Chaos Herald of Manipulation – Cursecon." Twilight gasped, "Kyuubi Lilith!" She groaned, "I should've known! She and her crazy obsession on Shadow Dragon!" Spike groaned, "Tell me about it. She's really need to move on and get a new boyfriend." "Spike, she's called 'Chaos Herald of Lust' because she doesn't let go of him easily," Nyx answered dryly. She groaned, "I hate her too for screwing up Lance's mum. No one does that to her!" Twilight sighed, "So, how do we get back home? I don't suppose you can just teleport us back home?" Xuan Oogway shook his head with a sigh, "Unfortunately, not, my friends. The Chaos Heralds' powers are stronger and powerful than mine to return you home safe, my dear. I am sorry." Twilight groaned, "Ooh! I really hate that witch!" "What do we do now?" Spike asked in concern, "Isn't there anything you can do?" Xuan Oogway hummed thoughtfully, "If you wish to return to home, then you must travel to the East. From there, you shall seek out the Ancient Sage of East. He shall help you whatever you require." "Ancient Sage of East…" Bushwoolies wooed happily and amazement. "Who is that?" Spike asked in surprise. "She is the most powerful, noblest and wisest sage in the Middle Realm. With the Power of her Wisdom and Ancient Magic, she shall help you to return to your home." Xuan Oogway explained humbly and calmly. Twilight and the children awed in amazement. He cleared his throat, "Be warned, Twilight. She has the fierce temper. I recommended you to listen to all of her questions before answering them. And tried to ask her too much. It only makes her angry." Spike scoffed, "For a Sage, she sure got the temper." "So, where can we find her?" Twilight asked firmly. Xuan Oogway smiled warmly as he pointed at the red bricked road, "Just follow the red bricked road, my little ponies. It will lead you to the ancient Shrine of Sutra. That's where you will meet her." Nyx nodded, "I heard about this from somewhere…" "Okay. Then, we're off to our journey," Twilight said firmly and calmly. "Before you go, Princess Twilight, there's one thing I can help you out for this journey," Xuan Oogway said calmly, "During your journey, you will meet and recruit my three apprentices. They will assist and protect you from the enemy." Twilight sighed, "That would be great, Mr. Oogway. Thank you." "So, anything else," Nyx asked happily. Mr. Oogway smiled warmly, "One more thing – Enjoy the 'Bushwoolie's Goodbye Song'." Mr. Oogway slowly transformed and dispersed into pixie dust. They're all flew to the clear sky. Bushwoolies cheered and waved 'goodbye' to him. Noticing the red brick road on the floor, Twilight and her family approached and followed the road. They then looked up as they found where the red bricked road was leading to. Twilight hummed, "I'm guessing this must be it." "What does he mean 'Bushwoolie's Goodbye Song'?" Nyx asked curiously. "No idea." Spike shrugged in uncertain. He then noticed Bushwoolies surrounded him and his family. He asked, "What are they doing?" Bushwoolie #1: Follow the red brick road! Bushwoolie #2: Follow the red brick road! Bushwoolie Girl: Follow the red brick road! Bushwoolie Elder: Follow the red brick road! As Bushwoolies were singing and cheering out wildly and happily and even playing their musical instruments, Twilight and her children can't help but giggled by their cheerful and cutie singing. Nevertheless, they're all moved out by following the red brick road. Bushwoolies: Follow the red brick road, follow the red brick road Follow, follow, follow, follow, follow the red-brick road Follow the red-brick, follow the red-brick Follow the red-brick road As Twilight and her children were walking on the red brick road, Bushwoolies followed them as they continued singing and cheering for them. Bushwoolies: You're off to see the Sage, the Ancient Sage of East She maybe the ancient, but she's still the magical and powerful being If you ever need help for your problems, the Ancient Sage of East is one because Because, because, because, because, because Because of the wonderful things she does Towards the end of Bushwoolie's large gate, two Bushwoolie Gatekeepers opened the door, allowing Twilight and her children exited out. They're all waved goodbye to the family happily and heartily. They waved goodbye to them as well. Twilight and her children moved out now, heading to the East. Bushwoolies: You're off to see the sage, the Ancient Sage of East! Unknown to Twilight and her children, they were being spied and watched. Inside the dark chamber, it revealed two evil figures watching at the crystal ball. One was fully recovered Kyuubi Lilith with her beauty looks while another was grayish demonically elder elf-like with three serpentine pupils within blackish eyeballs worn blackish armored hooded robe. "Curses! It appears Athena and Paladin Knight are helping their favorite little sister again." Kyuubi snarled angrily. She growled, "She's going to ruin my revenge again. I will have to confront and deal with her at once." "Calm down, Kyuubi. There is no reason for you to be furious," The elf said calmly and amusingly, "And also, they can't do anything about it." "True, Cursecon. True." Kyuubi agreed. She scoffed, "Since we have her now, my dear brother, it is time for my revenge. Now or never." "Patient, my dear sister. Patient." Cursecon said calmly and amusingly. He then gave a cackling laughter, "You will have your revenge soon. For now, we watch and learn more what she is capable of." Kyuubi growled, "I hate waiting, Cursecon especially that little bitch stole my beloved husband away from me!" Cursecon sighed, "Your obsession and lust are the reason for your failures and 'downfall' twice. If you had kept them in check, then perhaps he would have been ours. Above else, we would have succeeded our mission!" "Do. Not. Test. Me." Kyuubi snarled at Cursecon, who remained calm and did not faze by her fury. She continued, "I will have him back. She will die by my claw." "Keep this up. You will get nothing again," Cursecon said dryly. He turned and looked at the crystal ball, "Now, time to see what she is capable. We must study and learn more about Hikari. To see if her power has return to her." Kyuubi chuckled a bit, "I doubt she will regain her power. I doubt it." "Do not be certain, witch," Cursecon said firmly. "And stop calling me that, Dark Elf!" While following the red brick road, Twilight and her children have arrived at the forest with some hills. Spike even sang 'Follow the Red Brick Road' happily, making two girls giggled at him. He groaned of embarrassment. "Hey! There's nothing wrong about singing it," Spike complained, "I mean we sang a lot for most of our adventures." Twilight giggled, "True, I supposed so. That song was quite catchy…" "I'm sure I've heard that song before. It was very old movie," Nyx commented playfully. She then gave some concerned thoughts over Xuan Oogway's words. She asked, "Mummy, do you think the Ancient Sage of East can help us to get back home?" Twilight sighed, "I don't know, but there's no other ways." "Let's hope that we don't come across to some problems." Spike said hopefully. He groaned a bit, "I don't even want to come across to any of Chaos Heralds. We're on our own." Twilight hummed in concern, "If we do come across to some problems, we have to be prepare to face them. Or at least, tried to make a new friend and ask for his help." "Like Oogway's apprentices?" Spike asked curiously, "Think they can help us?" "I hope so," Twilight said in concern, "Come to think of it. I don't think me and my friends have ever met them since the Trials of Wisdom." "Hopefully, they're nice creatures," Nyx commented hopefully. Suddenly, something just bounced and knocked Twilight and her children off to the ground hard. They're all groaned and moaned in pain. "What the heck was that?" Spike asked in pain while rubbing his head. Twilight groaned in pain, "No idea. It hurts." As soon as she recovered, Nyx found a Chinese Golden Monkey growling in pain while rubbing his head. She yelped in shock and fear, going behind her mother's back. Even Spike go behind her back as well. "What is that?" Spike asked in concern. Nyx gulped, "I think it's a monkey. I think he's from China." "What on Equestria is he doing here?" Twilight asked in confusion. The Chinse Golden Monkey shook his head of recovery. She approached to him. She asked, "Hey there… Are you alright?" The Chinese Golden Monkey howled wildly and frantically, making Twilight and her children nervous and worried. They have no idea what he was talking about. "Do any of you understand him?" Twilight asked. "Nope." Spike admitted before groaned, "Wish Fluttershy was around to help us out. Sometimes, I wish I could learn how to speak to animals." "Maybe someday…" Nyx commented playfully. The Chinese Golden Monkey grew impatient and frustration. He then quickly pushed Twilight and her children to move. They then followed him as he guided them to climb up some hills. Eventually, they're all arrived at their destination. They've come across to the largest five pillars-like mountain. It was surrounded by a group of monkeys, who were howling and moaning out loud. Twilight and her children were confused and uncertain of what's really going on. The Chinese Golden Monkey nudged and pushed them to continue moving out. They're all approached to the mountain. And to their shock, they found another deceased Chinese Golden Monkey was trapped beneath the large mountain. "Wow. How did he end up here?" Spike asked in concern. Twilight hummed in concern while looking at the deceased monkey, "Poor monkey. He must have gotten himself killed when climbing up the mountain." "I can't imagine how much hurt and scared these monkeys have suffered to see him died," Nyx said in tears, "I feel very sorry about him." Twilight sighed as she grabbed and hugged her daughter, "Me too, Nyx. I cannot imagine if I was that position while my friends mourn for my death." Suddenly, the supposed-deceased Chinese Golden Monkey opened his eyes in shock and anger. He shouted in Cantonese Language, "I am not dead, dumb ponies!" Seeing 'deceased' Chinese Golden Monkey awakened, Twilight and her children screamed and panicked in fear. They even held on each other. As the monkey screamed in fear, they screamed back. Everyone screamed out loud. "Aieyah! Enough!" Chinese Golden Monkey shouted in frustration with the tone of Cantonese. He groaned, "Now are you trying to kill me with your screams?! Honestly! Bad enough that I'm stuck underneath this stupid big fat mountain!" "Does anypony understand him?" Spike asked in concern, "I'm not good at it." Nyx blushed in embarrassment, "I haven't started learning the language yet." "Good think I know a way to understand him," Twilight commented proudly as her horn lighted up with magic. She blasted it on herself and her children. The monkey was confused and uncertain. She smiled, "Translation Spell. Allow us to listen and understand any creatures with different kind of language." "Cool!" Spike and Nyx cheered. Twilight turned and looked at the monkey. She hissed in embarrassment, "Sorry about that especially saying you're dead. But who-? What are you? You're definitely not ordinary monkey." The Chinese Golden Monkey smiled proudly, "I'm glad you asked." He cleared his throat as he made some dramatic speech, "I am the bravest monkey you ever encounter! I am the most mischievous and cunning trickster that you can rely on! I am the unbeatable warrior that no one can beat me! I am the Legendary and Mighty Warrior of the Mystic Realm - Monkey Kong!" "Monkey Kong?" Nyx asked in surprise. She hummed, "Okay. I definitely heard something about this before." Spike groaned, "And I thought Trixie is bad enough to be mouthful." "Yo! It's called heroic dramatic pose and speech!" Monkey Kong cheered, "Everyone does that! I'm sure Master Oogway appreciate it!" "Master Oogway?!" Twilight and her children asked in surprise. "You're his apprentice?" Spike asked in surprise. Monkey Kong nodded happily, "Yup! That would be moi! Good to meet you all, whoever you are." Twilight and her children introduced themselves to him. He looked surprised and amazed. He whistled, "Wow! Really! About time you got here!" "So, how did you end up like this?" Nyx asked curiously and concerned. Monkey Kong groaned, "I got punished for messing up the Heaven and even picking a fight with some guys. Yeesh, someone needs some serious cool off. Really need get a life." He sighed, "Good thing that I have some monkeys accompany me…" "That's something…" Spike commented. He continued, "And how do we know you're not lying?" "Come on! I don't lie. I'm always truthful!" Monkey Kong exclaimed proudly. He scoffed, "And of course, you need some strong super fighter. And I'm the monkey you can count on. There's no one else can help you out." Twilight hummed thoughtfully, "I suppose that is true. So, what can we do to help you out?" "Get that stupid parchment out from the mountain!" Monkey Kong exclaimed, "And I'd be free!" Twilight looked up and found ancient parchment attached to the walls of mountain. She flew up towards it. Lighted up her Unicorn Magic, she has her magical aura surrounded the parchment as she struggled pulling it out. For the moment later, she took it out. Suddenly, the mountain was shaking wildly and crazily as it began crumbling down with smoke. Twilight, her children and the monkeys panicked and ran away for their lives. As soon as the smoke dispersed, the monkey revealed himself to be a brown colored humanoid Chinese Golden Monkey wearing a crimson pants, black jet boots and gauntlets. He even has a golden circlet. Monkey Kong took a deep breath and released it. He cheered and howled happily, "YEAH! Good to be freed! I hate getting trapped! Thanks, ponies." "You're welcome," Twilight said warmly. "So, what's next?" Monkey Kong asked, "Ready for Ancient Sage of East? Master Oogway told me about this." "Yup," Nyx nodded, "Just need to follow the red brick road." Monkey Kong smirked, "Sound simple enough! Let's move it." He turned and looked at the monkeys, "Thanks for the help, monkeys! Take care!" The monkeys cheered out wildly and happily while waving 'goodbye' to their friends. Twilight and her companions continued their journey. Twilight, the children and their newly companion – Monkey Kong continued travelling through the forest. For nearly two hours passed, they exited out and come across to a small village. They then found a village pony emerged out from the place. "Help! Somepony help!" The villager cried in fear and tears. He then found Twilight and her companions arrived at the scene. He approached to them. He pleaded, "Please help us! You must help us!" Just before Twilight can answer, Monkey Kong spoke arrogantly, "No can do, villager. We've got more important thing to deal with your mess. Seriously, no time to waste!" "What can we do, sir?" Twilight asked firmly, surprising both Monkey Kong and villager. "Are you serious?!" Monkey Kong asked, "We don't have time for this!" Twilight turned and glared at Monkey Kong, "Monkey Kong, I know you want to help me. But when there's trouble, I helped them out, no matter what." "Is this about making up from 'Stealing Orb of Lost Soul'?" "What?! I did not steal it! And for the record, it was a stupid big fight about helping the world! How did you know that?" "Newspaper. News feed. And even the history got the latest info. Every creature got them." Twilight sighed in annoyance, "Right. Anyway, we're going to help them! You're not gonna stop me." "Yeah. You can't change her," Spike said confidently. Nyx nodded, "Yup." Monkey Kong hummed thoughtfully, "You know what? I'll just have to hit you, so we can go and move to the East." Summoning the Golden Rod, Monkey Kong was about to wreck it at Twilight and her children. Twilight and her children yelped in concern. They quickly chanted out 'Yu Mo Gui Gwai Fai Di Zao', causing his circlet tightened on the monkey's head. He howled and screamed in pain and agony for the moment. She and her family stopped the chant, Twilight spoke, "Had enough?" "Yes! Sorry!" Monkey Kong moaned in pain. He sighed, "How on Heaven did you know about the chant?!" "Grandpa Tao," Nyx and Spike answered playfully. Monkey Kong growled angrily, "I hate that old pony. Fine. I'll work with you." "Good to hear." Twilight said in pleasant tone. She turned and looked at the villager, "Tell us what's happen." "Really?! Thank you!" The Villager exclaimed in relief, "We're in need of help now! There's a pig at our village! He's been terrorizing and destroying our home!" "A pig? Really?" Spike asked in disbelief. The villager hissed, "I think you should see this with your own eyes. This pig is not really a normal pig." With the villager's leading and guiding, Twilight and her companions marched straight into the village. They're all marched straight to the center of the village. And to their shock and disgust, they've found fattiest pinkish pig worn a blue sleeveless vest and pants, and even a small hat on his head sitting on the large stage. He was happily and wildly eating and chewing couple of fruits, vegetables and even meat. He drank couple of wines and jars. He even molested some female ponies, and trying to kiss and nuzzle them happily. "This is the best day ever!" The Humanoid Pig cheered. Nyx groaned in disgust, "That is so not good!" "What is that thing?!" Spike asked in concern. Monkey Kong scoffed, "Isn't it obvious? He's just biggest and fattest pig, who enjoyed stealing food and even molesting the girls. What a pig." The Humanoid Pig squeaked in shock and anger, hearing the comment. He squeaked out loud as he slowly turned his head to his back. He made a squeaky noise with angry glare at Twilight and her companions. "What did you say?!" Humanoid Pig demanded angrily and frustratingly. Monkey Kong blew raspberry at him, "You heard me! 'What a Pig'!" "Who are you calling 'pig', monkey?!" "I am monkey, stupid pig." "Stop calling me 'Pig'. I'm Pigsy Greed the greatest, humblest and noblest of this town." Pigsy declared proudly and happily. He then heard some laughter. He then glared at Twilight and her children, who shook their heads. He turned and glared at Monkey Kong, who was laughing amusingly. He shouted, "Hey! That wasn't funny!" "It is." Monkey Kong exclaimed happily, "Coz none of them fit your personality, stupid pig!" "Hey! Stop calling me 'stupid', stupid monkey! At least, I'm smarter and handsome than you are!" "Yeah. I still don't see how that fits you." "You filthy monkey! You're gonna be sorry for insulting me!" "Come on! Give your best insult you can make. Because you're just too chicken!" "Shut up!" Monkey Kong and Pigsy have gotten into a fierce argument and insults at each other. This shocked and confused Twilight and her children, and even the villagers. "Yeesh. This is awkward," Spike commented, "And I thought Applejack and Rainbow have the worst rival." Nyx nodded, "Good think that Monkey Kong stopped Pigsy from eating village's food and drinks, and even from bullying the girls too." "That does it! No more mister nice monkey!" Monkey Kong exclaimed in anger as he jumped up high and was about to hit Pigsy, "Time to get smackdown, piggy!" Pigsy squeaked out loud, "Don't hit me!" "Monkey Kong! Don't make me chant again!" Twilight exclaimed angrily, scaring Monkey Kong to get slammed on the ground hard. She sighed in annoyance, "Pigsy, don't you think that stealing and eating ponies' food and drink or even playing with the girls is a good idea?" Pigsy shrugged a bit, "Well, I deserve some rewards. I mean I did lots and lots of work and farming. I mean it is fair." Twilight sighed, "Pigsy, this isn't about 'reward' or 'fair'. In fact, it is about helping ponies with kindness and noble, no matter what. After all, you did claim that you're noble, humble and kindhearted pig." "Do you really mean it?!" Pigsy asked hopefully. Twilight nodded. He sighed as he turned and looked at the ponies. He bowed humbly, "I am so sorry. I didn't mean to ruin your lives. You're all deserve better. I won't bother you." Though still annoyed and angry with Pigsy's selfishness and ruining their home, the villagers sighed in annoyance as they decided to let him off the hook. Pigsy sighed in relief. He then yelped in pain, feeling a whack from Monkey Kong's golden rod. "You're lucky that Master Oogway doesn't find out about the mess you make." Monkey Kong remarked dryly. Twilight and her children looked shock and disbelief. He scoffed, "Of course, he is. He's the laziest and hopeless troublemaker pig. I always end up clean up his mess." Pigsy groaned in pain, "Jeez! You don't have to hit my head that hard!" Spike groaned, "Okay. This is definitely reminded me of Applejack and Rainbow." "So, I'm guessing that you're gonna help us?" Twilight asked seriously. Pigsy nodded happily. She sighed, "Good. But let's get this straight for one thing. You'd better not try to be funny, lazy and fooling around especially trying to be pervert. Asking Monkey Kong to beat you up is the least of you to be worried. Got it?" Pigsy gulped fearfully, "Yes, ma'am." Monkey Kong whistled in surprise, "I'd never thought that she got some backbone." "Trust me, monkey. You do not wanna test her fiery temper. That is the worst," Spike commented in concern. After leaving the village, Twilight and her team continued their journey. Taking for two hours, they have arrived at the ashore, which has the largest dirty lake. "That's one big lake," Spike commented. He even touched it a bit. Looking at his dirty watery hand, he groaned in disgust, "That is so not clean." Twilight looked up ahead as she spotted another shore ahead. She hummed, "I'm guessing it's up ahead?" "Gee. What do you think?" Monkey Kong asked sarcastically. "So, how do we get there?" Nyx asked in concern, "It doesn't look like we're gonna have the boat to cross." "And did I forget to mention that I can't swim?" Pigsy asked in concern and feared tone. While looking at the shore up ahead, Twilight then tried lighted up her magical horn. But instead, it dispersed. She looked concern and worried, "Something tells me that magic isn't gonna help us get there now." "Great. What's next?" Spike asked in concern. Monkey Kong smirked, "Leave it to me. All I need to do is call a friend of mine." "Really? Who?" Nyx asked curiously. And just before Monkey Kong could answer, he and his companions spotted something bubbling wildly on the large lake like something's trying to come out. Sensing danger, Monkey Kong and Pigsy armed themselves with Golden Rod and Nine-toothed Rake, preparing to fight suspicious enemy. As expected, something just jumped out from the lake. He landed on the ground, shaking it and unleashing the shockwave to blow Twilight and her companions off. He revealed himself to be large, fierce and terrifying Tibetan Mastiff Diamond Dog worn dark greenish robe-like with praying beads around him armed a large double-headed staff with a crescent-moon blade-like on front and its end was a spade. Diamond Dog growled, "Who dares to enter the territory of Sandy the Demon Dog?!" Spike gulped, "That's one big dog!" Nyx quivered in fear, "Yeah, no kidding." Pigsy turned and looked at Monkey Kong, "Think we can take him out?" "What do you think?" Monkey Kong asked in annoyance, "Of course, we can! Let's take him out now!" Monkey Kong and Pigsy armed and faced off at Sandy, who is armed with his own weapon. The humanoid monkey howled wildly as he jumped and slammed his rod on top while the pig slammed his on sides. The Diamond Dog quickly blocked the attacks for the moment. Deflecting it off, he then swung and slammed his Double Voulge at both of them. They both swiftly and determinedly blocked and deflected the attacks for two to five times. He swung and slammed it in knocking them off. As both of them slammed on the ground hard, Sandy roared out loud as he charged and rammed at both Monkey Kong and Pigsy. They both firmly to block and withstood the attacks for the moment. While the humanoid pig endured and held on, the humanoid monkey jumped and slammed his golden rod on the Diamond Dog's head to back off. Both of them charged and engaged him in another fierce duel for couple of rounds. As they rammed and pushed him straight to the edge of beach, Sandy firmly and determinedly slammed his paws against the ground before swung them away from him. He then gave the loudest and terrifying wild roar at them. Twilight and her companions were scared and alerted by his roar. Nevertheless, both Monkey Kong and Pigsy, armed and still in battle position, ready for the next fight. "No, wait!" Twilight called. Everyone turned and looked at her. She continued, "We should try another method." Monkey Kong scoffed, "What would that be?" Twilight smiled confidently, "Friendship." Monkey Kong sighed, "You've gotta be kidding me. That is stupid idea I ever heard!" "Monkey's right. I mean Sandy's not a friendly type of guy," Pigsy commented in concern. "If we ever seek out the Ancient Sage of the East, we need to work together as one to get there and meet him." Twilight said firmly and calmly. She sighed, "Or else, we won't able to make it out alive..." "She has the point," Spike agreed. Monkey Kong and Pigsy groaned a bit about the idea. They reluctantly stand down, allowing Twilight to move and approach Sandy, who remained vigilant and weary of her. "S-Stay back! You do not wish me to cut you down! Leave now!" Sandy demanded angrily and firmly. "It's okay, Sandy. We're not here to fight. We just wanna talk," Twilight said calmly. Sandy was suspicious yet uncertain. She continued, "Look! I've got no weapons. I've come in peace." Sandy hummed suspiciously, "Fine. What do you want?" "We just want a safe passage for us to travel and continue our journey to the East." "Hmm… Why would you want to go there? What are you after?" "We need to see the Ancient Sage of East. We need her help to send us home. Nothing more, nothing less." "Ancient Sage of East?" Sandy asked in surprise yet curious. He hummed thoughtfully, "Are you Twilight Sparkle, Nyx and Spike?" "Yes, I am," Twilight confirmed, "And I have to assume that you've been sent here by Master Oogway?" "How did you know?" Pigsy asked in disbelief. "Please. Ever since Monkey Kong revealed about you, I suspect that Sandy is one of his apprentices," Twilight said firmly with rolling her eyes. She turned and looked at Sandy, "Seriously, you don't have to be hostile at us." Sandy blushed a bit, "Sorry. Master Oogway warned me to keep an eye on trouble especially shapeshifting witch and Dark Elf. We have to make sure no one will get the chance to sail and reach her. Sorry for going wild." "No need to worry, Sandy. Your reason is understanding," Monkey Kong commented playfully. He scoffed with his crossed arms, "Better than piggy here." Pigsy squeaked angrily, "Hey! Watch it!" "So, you'd think you can help us out?" Twilight asked. Sandy nodded while bowed humbly, "It would be my pleasure. Allow me to summon the boat for you! We shall set sails to the East!" Sandy howled out loud while slamming his blade on the ground, causing the lake to cut in halves and formed a large and long road to the shore. Twilight and her children were surprised and amazed by it. He turned and bowed before them. "We're ready, my princess!" Sandy reported firmly. Twilight smiled in relief, "Let's get going." Monkey Kong groaned, "Could have summon the Nimbus Cloud to get us there." Twilight and her companions marched out at once. They're all headed straight to the northern shore. Upon arriving at their destination, the lake's halves slammed down and returned to its original position. They then continued their journey to the East. Almost two hours of travelling, Twilight and her companions have arrived at the large ancient temple, which is mixed of Chinese and Indian architecture designs. At the main entrance, it was heavily guarded by group of ten, wearing ancient brownish robe-like with blackish shoulder pads and eagle-like mask. "Who goes there?" Eastern Guard #1 demanded. Eastern Guard #2 hummed suspiciously, "What are you all doing here?" Twilight gulped nervously, "Sorry. We're here to see the Ancient Sage of East. We were told that she can help us out." Eastern Guards looked shock yet suspicious. Eastern Guard #1 asked, "What business do you have with her? The Ancient Sage of East does not wish to welcome and see anyone, unless you have the reason." Monkey Kong growled as he armed with his Golden Rod, "How about a big whack would be good reason enough?!" Sandy yelped as he held Monkey Kong back, "Wow, Monkey Kong! Don't do something stupid!" Pigsy nodded, "Yeah! Don't get us into trouble again!" "You dare threaten us?!" Eastern Guard #2 demanded. "No, sir! In fact, we were sent here by Master Oogway." Twilight explained humbly and firmly. The Eastern Guards were surprised and shocked by her claim. Eastern Guard #1 asked, "You know 'Master Oogway'?" "Yes. He told us to seek Ancient Sage of East for her help," Twilight confirmed humbly. Eastern Guard #1 nodded in understanding, "I see. Very well. A friend of Master Oogway is the friend to the Ancient Sage of East. We shall bring you all to her now." Everyone sighed in relief and happy to hear the news. Eastern Guards let and guide Twilight and her friends into their temple, leading straight to Ancient Sage of East. Eastern Guards led Twilight and her companions to the decorated Japanese-themed throne chamber, filled with piano, ancient artifacts, portraits of ancient artworks, jewelries, statues and so on. This surprised and shocked the group. Sitting on the throne chair was a mysterious bluish energy being-like female creature-like worn blackish-whitish colored Ancient Japanese Female Robe and has ancient hairstyle. "Who dares to enter my throne chamber?" The mysterious being demanded calmly yet loudly, shocking Twilight and her family. She narrowed her suspicious eyes, "I want answers now…" Twilight gulped, "Sorry. Not used to this. My name is Twilight Sparkle. My children – Nyx and Spike, and my friends – Monkey Kong, Pigsy and Sandy. We have come in peace." "Why do you come here? What is it do you wish to seek from me? You must have a reason." "Yes. Yes, I do, ma'am. We were told that you can help all of us send back to home. That is all." "Is that all? Or are there more you have to ask?" Ancient Sage of East demanded firmly. Everyone shook their heads. She hummed thoughtfully, "Very well. I will help you." "Really?!" Everyone asked hopefully. Ancient Sage of East interjected, "But you must perform your deed first. Prove it to me that you were succeeded. Failure will not be tolerated." "Are you kidding me?! You can't mean that!" Pigsy demanded angrily, "She wants to go home! So, let her go!" Ancient Sage of East snarled, "Silence!" Pigsy gulped in fear, "Sorry!" Had the feeling that there might be a 'catch', Twilight asked, "What must we do? We'd do anything to get back home." "Are you certain? Are you ready to face your challenge?" Ancient Sage of East asked firmly. Twilight and her companions nodded firmly. She spoke, "Go to the West. Seek out two Chaos Heralds. Defeat them! Bring me the Eye of Beholder for the proof. That is all." Twilight and her companions were in shock and disbelief to hear the request. Spike asked, "You've gotta be kidding me…" Nyx groaned, "Somehow, I've seen and heard this story before. It doesn't end good either." "If you refused, then you shall be in this domain for eternal…" Ancient Sage of East hissed in anger and fury. "Looks like we have no choice…" Twilight said in concern. She sighed before showing her brave and determined looks, "Ancient Sage of East, we accept your request. We will defeat the Chaos Heralds! And bring the artifact here!" Ancient Sage of East narrowed her fierce and determined eyes, "Then, go and defeat them. Do not fail!" And just before anyone could say anything, the Ancient Sage of East gave a snap on her fingers, causing Twilight and her companions. Where could she teleport them to now? Twilight and her companions have been teleported to the darkest and scariest forest of the West. Twilight and the rest of her companions felt uneasy and scared of the area, though Monkey Kong remained confident and calm yet cocky as well. Spike groaned, "Wish that stupid Sage would give us time to make preparation than just teleport here." "No kidding. Is she expecting us to take down Chaos Heralds?" Nyx asked in annoyance. She groaned, "We barely beat Kyuubi Lilith or even Lelouch Skarr, let alone we have to fight two of them now." "I know what you mean. Without our friends, I don't think we can beat them," Twilight said in concern and uneasy tone. She hissed, "I'm not sure how we can do this." "Run for your lives?" Pigsy asked stupidity. "Don't be stupid, piggy," Monkey Kong groaned as he whacked his rod at Pigsy's head. He continued, "Even if we want to run, where can we go? Or worse, how can we get out of here?!" Twilight sighed, "Monkey Kong's got the point. Defeating them is our only option." "Rest assure, Princess Twilight. We will protect you!" Sandy said firmly and determinedly, "We will not let them harm you." Pigsy squeaked nervously and concernedly, "What he said!" "Thanks, guys," Twilight said in relief. She hummed thoughtfully, "If we're gonna defeat them, then we need to know their weakness. And so far, we know Kyuubi's weakness – her beauty. Cursecon is the only Herald we don't know about his weakness. Do anyone know about it?" Everyone shrugged in uncertain and concern as none of them have the idea about Cursecon's weakness. Spike groaned, "That's helpful…" "We'll find it. I'm sure of it," Nyx said confidently. Though still worried and uncertain, Twilight couldn't help but smile at her daughter's optimism and confidence, "I guess you're right. Hopefully, we're lucky to find out of his weakness…" Monkey Kong scoffed, "Don't worry. We can do this." Twilight and her companions continued marching through the dark forest, searching for the hideout of Chaos Heralds. Witnessing Twilight and her friends travelling the dark forest within the crystal ball, both Kyuubi Lilith and Cursecon smiled amusingly and pleasingly. "Good. They're here. Athena was truly fool to send her here," Kyuubi Lilith said pleasingly, "I shall take care of them." "No. I will," Cursecon said dryly and firmly, "Cannot afford you to get distracted with pathetic obsession of yours again." Cursecon snapped his fingers, triggering his disappearing within the dark smoke. Kyuubi Lilith groaned and muttered angrily about him insulting her. As Twilight and her companions continued travelling through the dark forest, they suddenly felt a strong breeze blow on them, alerting them to arm for battle. They looked around, but found nothing. And even, the sound of dark forest has been silence. This has made them uneasy and worried. "I don't like where this is going," Pigsy said in concern and feared. Spike quivered in fear, "Think they know we're here?" Monkey Kong armed himself with his Golden Rod, "As long as Monkey Kong's here, no one can get pass us that easily! Count on it!" Suddenly, the dark forests and bushes were rustling wildly and crazily. The lake was puddling. The animals made various loud wild noises aggressively and scarily. Suddenly, the forest is slowly engulfed by very thick fog, blinding and covering Twilight and her companions. This has make them nervous and worried. And just before anyone could do anything, something or someone assaulted on Twilight and her companions. They're all screamed in pain and agony from the attack. As soon as the thick fog dispersed, it revealed most of them were defeated and laid on the ground. Cursecon was holding unconscious Twilight on his shoulder. Spike and Nyx groaned in pain while looking up and glaring at him. "Mummy!" Nyx said weakly. Spike groaned, "Let her go!" "I apologize, my little friends. I'm afraid I have to decline it," Cursecon said calmly and sincerely yet darkly. He gave crackling laughter a bit, "But your mother has some discussion with us. Kyuubi is looking forward for this discussion." And just before Spike and Nyx could do anything, Cursecon snapped his fingers, activating and summoning thick fog of engulfing and covering him and his captive. They then disappeared as the fog dispersed. "We've gotta rescue her now!" Spike exclaimed in concern. "I'm with you, Spike," Nyx agreed. She turned back to the rest of her companions, "Guys, we need your help now!" To their shock and disbelief, Nyx and Spike witnessed something odd happens to their companions, who were covered in dark auras. Monkey Kong screeched and howled angrily and wildly as he whacked and smashed everything around him. Pigsy greedily eating and drinking nonstop wildly and happily. Sandy was cowering himself in fear and worry like something spooked him. Nyx groaned in frustration, "Not this again!" "W-What just happen?" Spike asked in shock. "That Dark Elf did something to them. He must manipulate and turned them to their opposites. Monkey Kong's angry. Pigsy's greedy. And Sandy's scaredy cat!" "What are we gonna do?!" "To be honest, I don't know. But we have to snap them out of it. Or else, mummy will be in grave danger." Spike groaned, "Sure wish our friends were around…" Nyx sighed, "You and me both. They know what they can do." After capturing Twilight, she was imprisoned and chained up against the wall, inside the dark and demonic laboratory, which was filled with scarier version of scientific equipment. She grunted, struggling to break free from the chains. Both Cursecon and Kyuubi Lilith were looking at her amusingly and pleasingly. "Enjoy the comfort, nemesis?" Kyuubi Lilith asked amusingly. She giggled childishly, "Well, I do. I enjoyed watching you suffered after my defeat!" Twilight scoffed a bit, "Maybe for you. But for me, I enjoyed seeing your real ugly face when we beat you to the pulp!" Kyuubi Lilith snarled in anger as she grabbed by neck before slammed the Princess of Friendship against the wall. She grunted in pain, "What's wrong? I was joking, bitch." Kyuubi Lilith growled a bit, "Arrogant witch! That is unlike of you to say such a thing!" "What can I say? My friends have rub it in me a lot," Twilight joked, "Because of them, I would never have make this far." Kyuubi Lilith rebuffed as she armed with her claws, "Not for long…" "Enough!" Cursecon shouted angrily while slapping his sister's hand, letting go of Twilight's neck. He continued sternly, "I have warned you before, Kyuubi! Keep your obsession to minimum! Do not let it blind you of our objective." "Do not remind me, foolish elf!" Kyuubi Lilith scowled angrily. Twilight panted, "What is exactly your objective? What were you after now? Were you hoping to free your master from his imprisonment?" "For that, my child, it will have to wait." Cursecon said calmly as he turned and looked at Twilight. He gave her a sinister yet calm smile, "For now, we would have to research and experiment on you." "For what purpose?" Twilight questioned suspiciously. Cursecon smiled amusingly, "To see if you truly returned, Hikari…" "Why did you calling me that? I am not her," Twilight said painfully yet weakly. "I'm very aware of that, child," Cursecon said calmly, "However, what you do not know is that you're slowly inheriting powers ever since you acquire both the Element of Magic and Elemental Element of Light. Both of them belongs to Mystic Guardian of Light." "What's that gotta to do with me?" "I want to see how powerful and strong you've become. As far as I know, you have survived the death due to its power assisted you. You were not supposed to escape your fate and live." "Sorry to disappoint you, elf. I'm not ready to die until you and your masters are stopped!" "I wouldn't be too sure of it," Kyuubi Lilith rebuffed with a scoff, "Coz you will die again. I promise you that your suffering will be worse than before." "Turning into Iris to make me jealous again?" Twilight asked amusingly. She scoffed as she commented sarcastically, "Yeah… Like I'm gonna fall for that again. Besides, Shadow Dragon's not gonna fall for it twice. He and Lance hate you a lot for pretending to be her." Kyuubi Lilith snarled, "Why you little-?!" "I'm sure she has learned her lesson now. And rest assure, child, we will not repeat same tactic again," Cursecon said calmly. He took out a dark colored orb with large pupil within. He smiled amusingly, "Do you know what is this?" "I'm guessing the Eye of Beholder?" Twilight asked dryly. Cursecon gave soft cackling laughter, "Smart little girl. Do you even know why Athena wants it?" Twilight was confused, "Athena? Don't you mean the Ancient Sage of East?" "Yes, child. However, that title is nothing but disguise to hide her true identity. Athena is her true name, and also the Mystic Guardian of Wisdom," Cursecon said amusingly and calmly, shocking Twilight. He continued, "Tell me, why has she not send you home when you reach her palace?" "I don't know. But I have the feeling that it has something to do with your orb." "True. My Eye of Beholder is capable of creating and manipulating the dreams, nightmares, illusions and even the reality as well." "Henceforth, you were called as Chaos Herald of Manipulation. You manipulate and control reality and fantasy? And I'm guessing this is your doing?" "Yes and no." "Huh?! What's that supposed to be mean?" "Though I am responsible of this, it does not mean Athena is capable of destroying the illusion and send you home. She could have dealt with us at once than waiting. Both Mystic Guardians and Chaos Heralds are equals. So, why has she not done it now? Have you ever wonder of it?" Twilight was in shock and disbelieved by Cursecon's statement. If Ancient Sage of East is truly Athena and powerful as Chaos Heralds, why didn't she send her back and be done with it? There must be a reason behind it. "Obviously, the truth is that Athena believed that you are her. And wanted you to face us alone." Kyuubi Lilith commented amusingly yet evilly. She chuckled amusingly, "To think she has learned from her mistakes, she allows and send you here to die again." Cursecon chuckled, "Indeed. For Mystic Guardian of Wisdom, she has make a poor judgment and decision." Scared and worried of what they have said, Twilight became uncertain of what she can do now. Nevertheless, she remembered what is more important than the revelation of 'Ancient Sage of Wisdom' and her being 'Hikari, Mystic Guardian of Light." "It doesn't matter now," Twilight said dryly, shocking two Chaos Heralds. She continued with her determined looks, "Whatever the reason Ancient Sage or Athena asked me to do this, I don't care. One thing certain is that I want to go back home, with my children. To help my friends and my family. To protect Equestria. And to defeat Dark Curse and any evil beings like you two." "Such heroic nonsense…" Kyuubi Lilith snarled angrily, "Still tenacious and of belief in the Magic and Light of Friendship. You are her indeed." Cursecon smirked, "Regardless, we have you now. It is time to test your powers. How strong you truly become. Experience the power of Chaos Heralds!" "If you ever survive this," Kyuubi Lilith said cruelly, "If not, I'll take Yami back to us. I'll make sure he will forget about you." While holding the Eye of Beholder, Cursecon chanted darkly and sinisterly with forbidden dark language. It ignited and energized with lightning energy. It then fired at Twilight, who screamed in pain and agony to feel the electrical shocks on her. Cursecon remained calm and firm while Kyuubi Lilith smiled amusingly and pleasingly to see Twilight struggled enduring the attacks. Will Twilight make it out alive? Back to Nyx's and Spike's side, they're witnessing their companions, who are still trapped inside of Cursecon's dark manipulative influence. "We have to do something!" Spike exclaimed in concern, watching Monkey Kong and his friends gone crazy with the influence they have suffered. He hissed, "This is worse as Discord's magic!" "No kidding. There must be a way to snap them out," Nyx said in concern. "How? I don't think pep talk will work on them," Spike said in concern and uncertain, "To tell you the truth, I'd prefer to slap them to wake up and give them some serious talk about their attitude." Nyx hummed thoughtfully, "That's not a bad idea, Spike." Spike yelped, "I was kidding! If you do that, they're gonna kill you!" "I have to try or else we all get killed!" Nyx exclaimed determinedly. She approached to three humanoids. She cleared her throat, attracting their attention to her. She gave them a very hard slap, making them yelled in pain. She shouted, "Alright, three of you! Knock it off before I even hit you hard!" Monkey Kong growled, "You wanna do that again?! No one does that to Monkey Kong and gets away with this! I'll kill you all!" Pigsy groaned in pain while eating and drinking wildly, "Yeah. I was busy eating and drinking! And not to mention, you have to hit me so hard." "Please don't hurt me! Please don't hurt me!" Sandy pleaded fearfully. "I said 'Knock it off'!" Nyx whacked on three Humanoids' heads hard, making them yelled in pain. She continued, "You've gotta snap out of it! You can't let that Dark Elf's magic influence you to do something bad! You're better than this." "So what? We are better!" Monkey Kong howled angrily, "In fact, I'm the best fighter in the Heaven anyone has seen before!" "You won't be if you act like this!" Nyx exclaimed at Monkey Kong, who yelped in fear and worry. She continued, "You maybe one of some bravest and courageous fighters in the Mystic Realm, but you don't even have a brain in it because you don't want to think first before act. If you have wisdom and conscience, you would have become more than some fighter, but also a role model and great commander among the warriors." Monkey Kong was about to protest but gave the thoughts. He hummed as his body's dark aura dispersed, "I didn't think about it…" Nyx turned to greedy Pigsy, "Pigsy, you're better than this! You're more than being a pig. You're very nice and kind piggy. So what if people laugh at you? So what if they insult you? You would never let it get to your head. You won't get some food and girls in your head. Because you're always there for us and friends when they need. You may not be strongest and smartest, but you're very kind too." Touched by Nyx's words, Pigsy cried tearfully while his body's dark aura dispersed, "You mean it? Do you really mean it?" "I mean it," Nyx said firmly. She turned and looked at worried and scared Sandy, "Come on, Sandy, you can't be scaredy cat." "W-What can I do?! I'm too scared and worried to do anything!" Sandy exclaimed in fear, "I can't be brave as you all. I'm too hopeless!" Spike groaned in frustration, "Enough is enough! Snap out of it!" He gave a big slap at Sandy's face hard. He shouted, "For cry out loud! You're a Diamond Dog! And not to mention, you're the big mountain dog! You're supposed to be fierce, strong and determined warrior! You're not supposed to be afraid of anything! I know some guys are tough and scary but you won't let them get to you no matter what! In fact, no one could ever measure up to your courage! No one! You're the beast!" Sandy blinked in disbelief and shock while his body's dark aura dispersed, "I am?" "Yes! You are, dude! You are!" Spike exclaimed proudly. Sandy sighed in relief, "You're right. I can't let fear get to me!" As soon as the dark aura dispersed, Monkey Kong and his companions have returned to normal. They all smiled proudly while looking at Nyx and Spike. "Thanks, kids. We owe you one," Monkey Kong thanked happily, "So, what say we rescue the princess and kick some couple of Chaos Heralds?!" "YEAH!" Pigsy and Sandy cheered. "So, how and where can we find them?" Spike asked in concern. "Leave that to me!" Monkey Kong cheered. He whistled out loud, "Nimbus Cloud!" As ordered, the puffy golden Nimbus Cloud dived down before Nyx and her friends. Both Nyx and Spike gasped in surprise and shock to see it. "Wow! No way! A cloud that can fly and act like a wagon?!" Spike asked in surprise. "Now, this is definitely I read this before." Nyx exclaimed happily. Monkey Kong smirked, "Everyone, climbed on aboard! We're going on airbond!" Everyone climbed aboard on the Nimbus Cloud. Sandy and Pigsy held on Nyx and Spike tightly as Monkey Kong leaned forward while posing searching gesture and holding his golden rod on back. They all flew off, searching for Twilight now. Two Chaos Heralds continued torturing and testing on Twilight, who groaned and screamed in pain while struggling to endure and overcome it. She even experienced some horrid nightmares and illusions such as failing her tests, feared of becoming princess, struggled to keep her family together, breaking up with her friends and even Shadow Dragon. Surprisingly, the bright white-lavender mixed aura-like within Twilight glowed brightly. She was using magical barrier to block and deflect the attacks. She grunted in pain, resisting the pain and power from Eye of Beholder. "Quite strong you are…" Cursecon commented amusingly, "To think that you were able to resist the illusion and nightmares, despite it was from subconscious…" Kyuubi Lilith narrowed her suspicious eyes to glare at Twilight carefully. Through her magical eyes, she's seeing both spiritual forms of Iris Crystal and Midnight Sparkle were using their magical powers to protect Twilight from harms. Kyuubi Lilith growled, "These two again. They're the responsible for my downfall and failures." She groaned, "I truly hate shoulder angel and shoulder devil. Always interfere my plans while thinking of what is right and wrong to solve the problem." Twilight groaned in pain, "FYI, bitch, they're my best friends for saving my live!" Cursecon chuckled a bit, "Well, pitiful, how long can they hold against my Eye of Beholder? It is ancient artifact that will keep on using the illusion and nightmares. I know they can't hold against it much longer." Looking at Iris and Midnight continued using their magical powers, Twilight narrowed her determined eyes, "As long as we're together, we can hold it much longer!" Kyuub Lilith smirked, "We shall see. Shall I assist, Elf?" Cursecon smirked amusingly, "Proceed. The more the merrier." Cursecon continued chanted softly and darkly in his forbidden language, powering up his Eye of Beholder. Kyuubi Lilith smirked as she joined in to chant darkly and unleashed her Song of Death on it. This has powered up the orb, emerging and electrifying its power on Twilight's barrier. It is now damaging and weakening her powers, and even the spiritual forms of Iris Crystal and Midnight Sparkle. As the barrier slowly formed some cracks, both Cursecon and Kyuubi smirked amusingly and pleasingly of the results. They both unleashed Chaos Demon Power, blasting and breaking through the barrier and throwing Twilight against the wall. She groaned in pain, weakened to get up. Kyuubi Lilith laughed amusingly, "It appears your powers have been weakened! How pathetic!" "However, sister, to be aided by the spiritual of light and darkness? It has proven that Hikari's power is infesting within this girl. No doubt that she's returning…" Cursecon concluded calmly, "We might as well finish her off and take her blood to our Demon Father." "Indeed. We will free him!" Kyuubi Lilith agreed, "I shall finish this." Armed with her golden claws, Kyuubi Lilith approached to Twilight, preparing to finish her off once and for all. And just before she could do it, something rushed and rammed both Kyuubi and Cursecon against the wall. Twilight was surprised. Everyone looked up as they found Nyx, Spike and three companions were on top of Nimbus Cloud. They jumped and landed on the ground. "Yo! Monkey Kong and his friends have arrived! So, who will be the first dumb demon to face me?" Monkey Kong declared proudly, "I am the bravest monkey you ever encounter! I am the most mischievous and cunning trickster that you can rely on! I am the unbeatable warrior that no one can beat me! I am the Legendary and Mighty Warrior of the Mystic Realm - Monkey Kong!" "Nyx! Spike!" Twilight exclaimed happily as she approached and gave two children a hug. She sighed, "I'm glad you're alright and safe." Spike scoffed, "Can't get rid of us easily." Nyx nodded, "Yeah. We snapped those two out of their negative influence." "Good to hear. Thanks guys," Twilight thanked happily. Monkey Kong, Pigsy and Sandy smiled and gave thumbs up to her. She turned and glared at Cursecon and Kyuubi Lilith, "It's over now!" "Not quite!" Cursecon exclaimed in fury. Harpy Minions and grayish skinned and armored Dark Elf Warriors appeared. He held his Eye of Beholder, "Prepare to meet your doom!" Kyuubi Lilith snarled, "This time. You're mine!" "Hey! No one hurts our friend, ugly bitch!" Pigsy exclaimed proudly. "Ugly?! Bitch?!" Kyuubi Lilith demanded angrily. She groaned in anger, "No one insults me and gets away with it!" Kyuubi Lilith yowled out loud as she jumped and attacked Pigsy, who panicked and ran away for his life. Twilight jumped and unleashed her Unicorn Burst to blast her off. Her mask got damaged and broke into two, and revealed a large black mark on her whole face. Twilight giggled at the Kyuubi's face. Knowing what she's laughing at, Kyuubi Lilith snarled, "Laughing at me will be your mistake, Hikari!" Kyuubi Lilith blasted her Dark Magic at Twilight, who got thrown at the wall. She then fired and struck her Curse Spell on her. She barely dodged and evade the attacks for couple of times. She's unleashed and blasted her Chaos Demon Power at the Alicorn. Luckily, Monkey Kong jumped in front as he swung and deflect his Golden Rod against the blasts. He took out some of his hair before blowing them off, creating the clones. They all charged and attacked her. She blocked and deflected the attacks while firing her Dark Magic at him and his clones. She even blasted her Curse Spell on him, paralyzing and weakening him, and even danced crazily for the moment. Just before Kyuubi Lilith could finish him off, Twilight jumped in front of Monkey Kong as she summoned the barrier to block and deflect the attacks before unleashed her Sparkling Star Burst at her off. She quickly healed Monkey Kong. Angered and annoyed by their resistance, Kyuubi Lilith unleashed Song of Death at them, weakening them more. Still weak and tired, Monkey Kong struggled to pluck out some of his hairs before blowing them. This created powerful gust to blow her off. And at the same time, Twilight blasted the Magical Orb of Lights to blast and knock her off. The Chaos Herald of Lust blocked and deflected the attacks. She charged in as she engaged her Trickster Fox Style against Twilight's Blazing Dragoon Style and Monkey Kong's Monkey Charming Style for blocking and deflecting the attacks. Pigsy and Sandy surrounded Cursecon, who remained still calm and firm while glaring at them both. They both charged and attacked him. He swiftly and calmly dodged and evaded the attacks for eight to ten times. He then unleashed Reaper Ghouls to blow them off. They managed to recover and landed on the ground hard. Pigsy snorted out loud as he charged and rammed the Dark Elf, followed by Sandy's swinging his weapon at him off. Both of them charged and swung their weapons at him. He quickly summoned and launched his holographic clones to charge and engage them. Pigsy and Sandy struggled to fight the clones. While using his Hidden Shadow Mode to blend in shadows with disappearance and appearing; Cursecon and his clones blasted Dark Magic, Shadow Claws, Dark Fire, Dark Ice, Dark Lightning and Poison Shot at two of them. As one of them was about to use Shadow Claws on them, Nyx summoned the Barrier to defend Pigsy and Sandy from the attacks. Spike jumped and fired his Dragon Flame on the clones, burning them to disintegration. Only one Cursecon remained, allowing Pigsy and Sandy charged and attacked him. And at the same time, Twilight and her friends were fighting both Harpy Minions and Dark Elf Warriors. Despite their skills and teamwork, they're still overwhelmed by them. Eventually, they've got surrounded by the enemy force. "Looks like we've cornered you," Kyuubi Lilith said amusingly. Cursecon smirked, "What a pitiful. I still have many ways to experiment and test your powers, Hikari." Twilight groaned, "When will you guys ever realize that I'm not her?!" "Doesn't matter! Die now!" Kyuubi Lilith exclaimed proudly, "Feel the burn, bitch!" Just as Kyuubi Lilith fired her Curse Spell on Twilight, Monkey Kong pushed her aside before got his head shot and burnt with flames. Monkey Kong howled in pain, "Hot! Hot! Hot! Hot! Hot! Call fire department now!" Pigsy and Sandy panicked and screamed in agony, "Gotta do something! Gotta do something!" Twilight hissed in concern as she looked around to find water. She found a bucket of water. She levitated and threw it at Monkey Kong's head, putting out the fire. And at the same time, water also poured on both Chaos Heralds. They both screamed in pain and agony as if they're feeling some burning acid on their faces. "You accursed bitch! Look what have you done?!" Kyuubi screamed in pain, feeling her face melting down literally. She screamed, "I'm melting! Melting! Oh! What a world! What a world! My beautiful face is ruined! How could I be weakened by mere Sacred Water?! I warned you not to bring it here, idiot!" Feeling his face and body melting down, Cursecon groaned and screamed in pain, "I have to! I must research and experiment on it, so I can find a way to turn the Scared Water against them!" He glared at his enemies while armed with smoke bombs, "This is not over! Rest assure! Your world will fall and recreated! Mark my word! Demon God will return!" Cursecon throw down the smoke bomb on the ground, creating the smoke. This allowed him and Kyuubi Lilith to escape. And at the same time, all of Harpy Minions and Dark Elf Warriors disappeared from the sights. Everyone was in shock and surprised. "So, their weakness is water?" Spike asked in shock. He groaned, "Lame…" "Not any water, Spike. Sacred Water," Twilight corrected while looking at the bucket of water, "This Sacred Water is made by Mystic Ponies themselves for protection to defy and defeat the pure evil. The Chaos Heralds are evil. And now of these days, it's very hard to find them especially you can't differentiate it from normal water." Nyx nodded, "No kidding." She approached and picked up the Eye of Beholder, "Guess we've got the artifact." "Oh yeah!" Monkey Kong cheered. "Let's get back to Ancient Sage of East," Twilight commanded happily. Twilight and her companions returned to the Shrine of Sutra, meeting up with Ancient Sage of East. They're now at the throne chamber. They bowed before her. They even brought the Eye of Beholder. Spike passed it to the Ancient Sage of East. "Here you go! The Eye of Beholder!" Spike declared happily, "Hope you're happy with it." "Indeed, I am. Well done." Ancient Sage of East said calmly and pleasingly. She held it up high, "With it, I will send you back to your home now. As promised." "Before you do that, I have a question to ask," Twilight asked firmly. Ancient Sage of East narrowed her firm eyes, "Master Oogway has warned you that I do not answer my visitors' questions, only they answer mine. I am not in good mood to answer." "Oh, I'm pretty sure you'd like to hear this, Athena – Mystic Guardian of Wisdom!" Twilight exclaimed firmly, shocking everyone and even Ancient Sage of East herself in the room. She continued, "So, they were telling me the truth about you. You really are the Mystic Guardian." Ancient Sage of Wisdom hummed in concern, "I see. You're wondering why I didn't just send you home." Twilight narrowed her angry eyes, "Yeah, I do. Cursecon told me that you could have destroyed the illusion and send me. So, why waste the time to send us and deal with Chaos Heralds? You're strong and powerful as them." "That is true. However, even if I did defeat them or even send you back home, there is a big flaw in it." "What would that be?" "Eye of Beholder has another powerful yet dangerous special ability – Reset. Should they be defeated by me or even send you back home, the 'Reset' will reverse and replay everything from the start and even erased your memories to recall how to start and end. Therefore, I cannot do anything about it." "Man. That sucks," Pigsy remarked in shock and concern. "But what about me? Why every Chaos Heralds I've encountered call me 'Hikari'?" Twilight demanded, "I have no relation to her. I mean she's just a historical and legendary mystical being." Ancient Sage of East sighed, "More than that, child. You and her are almost similar. Like Iris Crystal, you are her latest reincarnation, who is capable of using both Element of Magic and Elemental Element of Light." Twilight, Nyx and Spike were in deep shock and disbelief. Spike gulped, "N-No way… Then that means-!" "Daddy is really reincarnation of Yami!" Nyx exclaimed in surprise, "Wow. Talk about 'Red Thread of Fate'." Ancient Sage of East gave a soft giggle, "Funny that you should mention. Yami and Hikari did set off with 'Red Thread of Fate', which cause the chain reaction till they reunited like today." Pigsy whistled, "That is deep." "Tell me about it," Sandy agreed. "T-This is unbelievable and unreality," Twilight commented in shock, "Still, I'm not sure if I can do this. In fact, I'm not sure if we're all ready for this. To fight Demon God and his Chaos Heralds. Bad enough we have to deal with Demon Lords and Dark Mystic Ponies." Ancient Sage of East smiled, "You've come this far. I am certain that you and your friends are ready. All you need to do is keep training and be prepared. You're all our last hope." Still uncertain and scared of the situation, Twilight sighed, "We'll do our best." "I know you can. Till we meet again, sister," Ancient Sage of East said calmly and warmly. She held the Eye of Beholder, "Return her home…" The Eye of Beholder glowed brightly and wildly. It then blasted on Twilight, Nyx and Spike. Three of them got blinded by the bright light. Twilight groaned in pain as she slowly opened her eyes. She found herself to be inside her bedroom. The rest of her family and friends were looking at her. Nyx and Spike were there. They're all looked happy and relief to see her. "Guys?' Twilight asked in surprise. Shadow Dragon quickly held and hugged her warmly. She yelped, "Did I miss something?" "You tell me. I'm just glad you finally got up from your long sleep," Shadow Dragon exclaimed in relieved. "What?" Twilight asked in shock. "It's true." Master Oogway confirmed as he and his apprentices arrived at the scene. He continued, "Chaos Heralds of Lust and Manipulation used the Eye of Beholder to trap you within the dream for their experiment." "So, it wasn't a dream?" Twilight asked in confusion and concern. "No. It is real," Master Oogway confirmed. "This must be crazy dream and adventure I ever been." Twilight remarked in shock. She groaned, "Still, I really want a piece of my mind on that bitch!" "Well, don't think about it too much," Shadow Dragon said calmly and warmly, "How about dinner since it's evening?" Twilight shrugged, "Sure, why not. I could use a big break from this adventure." "I got it! I remember now!" Nyx exclaimed happily, "The adventure we've been through is kinda like 'Wizard of Oz' and 'Journey to the West'! That's kind awesome for books." Spike groaned, "I think movies and shows are better." Twilight, her friends and family laughed out happily and amusingly. Master Oogway and his apprentices turned their attention away from them. They're all arrived at the lobby, meeting up with Yuko, Black Alpha and Susano. "Hikari is safe from harm," Master Oogway reported. "Thank you, Oogway," Yuko said calmly. She turned and looked at Black Alpha and Susano, "Mission Accomplished!" "Thank the Mystic Heaven," Black Alpha commented in relief. "What you two did is very reckless and foolish," Susano scolded firmly, "You should not have interfered and assisted Hikari and her friends' journey and growth of restoring their true powers!" "And let them died?!" Black Alpha asked angrily, "Never! Never again!" "I'm afraid he's right, Susano." Yuko said seriously and firmly, "With all of Chaos Heralds returned, the Demon God's freedom is imminent. His reign of chaos and destruction will rise again." Black Alpha narrowed his angry and serious eyes, "All because of him. Jade Emperor has deceived two worlds for too long. They all deserve the truth especially Yami. He has helped us save the worlds. They must know who is the real 'The Rising Mystic Demon'." "Old friend, you know we are not allowed to interfere both Mystic and Equestria affairs," Susano said firmly and seriously, "We no longer have the sovereignty of two worlds. It is theirs now." "And how long will that last?" Yuko asked dryly, "He will destroy everything we have stand for since the Beginning. Mystic and Equestrians will be ceased of its existence." Black Alpha nodded firmly, "Indeed. We must prepare. I do not care of the consequence I've faced. I will not let her died again." Yuko nodded, "I agreed." "Honestly, you two. All this for this reincarnation of our deceased sister. You have let emotion and guilt blinded you," Susano said seriously and dryly. He sighed, "However, I cannot ignore your concerns. We shall do this." "Thank you, brother," Yuko said in relieved. Black Alpha nodded, "You won't regret it, Fafnir." Susano hummed in concern while crossed his hooves, "I hope so, Paladin and Athena. The Era of Mystic is coming to the end." Dark Curse was sitting on his throne chair while looking at the defeated Cursecon and Kyuubi Lilith. Both of them have make report to him. Instead of disappointment and frustration, the Dark Lord smiled pleasingly and proudly. "Perfect…" Dark Curse commented in pleasant tone, "Just as I have expected. The powers of Elements and the Elementals of Harmony are manifesting with Hikari and her friends. Their powers will be the perfect step to my Grand Master Plan. For now, we watch and enjoy the show. Let us see how long their alliance can stand…" END… Review & Suggest… Main Casts: Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle Cathy Weseluck: Spike, Bushwoolie Elder Kira Tozer: Nyx, Bushwoolie Girl Dicky Cheung: Monkey Kong Jack Black: Pigsy Greed Seth Rogen: Sandy Loyalwise, Bushwoolie #1 Ian McDiarmind: Cursecon Eva Green: Kyuubi Lilith Minor Casts: Randall Duk Kim: Master Oogway Colleen Clinkenbeard: Ancient Sage of East/Yuko the Great Black Witch/Athena Cameo: Matt Lanter: Shadow Dragon, Eastern Guard #2 Kevin Conroy: Black Alpha/Paladin, Eastern Guard #1 Idris Elba: Susano/Fafnir Latham Gaines: Dark Curse