-TERRARIA-
Three Days ago:
Three days have passed ever since the defeat of Cthorator, a fused abomination of Brainiac and The Perforator’s Hivemind along with its worm-like entities. A few events have transpired during this time:
Before everyone left The Crimson Biome, Starlight, Celebes, and Rarity all returned to the large chamber that Brainiac held the other ponies prisoner in via the unicorn’s Ice Mirror. Celebes immediately declares that they should destroy the three large hearts that were placed on the walls to prevent the possible revival of Brainiac. If that were true or not didn’t matter to the trio, It was the possibility that mattered most. Starlight and Rarity both wielded their newly acquired weapons from Cthorator’s defeat while also alighting their horns for an attack. Celebes conjured her Fiery Greatsword as the trio then struck the three hearts and destroyed them. However, what they didn’t expect was that at the very moment of the trio of heart’s destruction… a meteorite has landed. Most notably, It was headed in the direction of Home Town.
After returning to Home Town via Rarity’s Ice Mirror, the ponies and Zecora were given Crimson Armor thanks to Sai Sahan. The Terrarian and Terralestia joined them temporarily to give them a proper send off. Zecora had already said her goodbyes to them all before returning back to The Jungle with Gex. The other members of Home Town, aside from Tanner The Guide who was currently missing, went into their homes to rejuvenate themselves from the recent battle. Celebes had agreed to move into Home Town with them all and was currently in her room within The Library
“We really appreciate this, Sai.”, Twilight says as she and the other ponies send their newly acquired armor into their inventory.
“You are very welcome, Twilight. You and your friends will always be welcomed to The Order Of The Guide.”
“You should consider joining up. I’m sure Tanner The Guide would love to have you all… I’m surprised he never told you about it before this adventure.”, Terralestia says.
“You know something… I might just ask him about that when we see him.”, Rainbow Dash says as she puts a hoof to her chin in thought.
“After what we all saw you ponies do in The Crimson, especially you Fluttershy, we would be ecstatic to have you all.”
Suddenly, Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie take on a saddened expression. Pinkie Pie’s mane deflates in the process. Starlight, Rarity, and Fluttershy look at them with sorrowful expressions.
“It’s about what that monster did to you all, isn’t It?”, Sai asks sadly.
“That no good varmint forced us to go to worlds filled with nothing but suffering and pain. Ah’... Ah’ need some time to recover from that.”, Applejack replies.
“I agree with Applejack… I think we all could use it.”, Twilight says with a saddened expression.
“I don’t think I want to bake another cupcake again for a long while.”
“Why Pinky? What happened in your world? If you don’t mind me asking.”, Rainbow questions.
As if fate was playing a cruel game with the party pony, the very same pony who was killed before Pinkie’s eyes was the same one who just had to inquire about… that.
“Oh… um… It’s nothing, Rainbow. Just a bad recipe is all.”, Pinkie Pie lies as her heart was currently being shattered from within.
“I’m so sorry for what that monster did… that was practically torture for you all. Please, take this time to relax.”, Terralestia says sadly.
Sai Sahan sighs sadly before saying:
“It’s time for Celestia and I to take our leave now, dear friends. May our paths cross again and we sincerely hope you join the guild.”, The terrarian and Terralestia nod once more before turning around and leaving Home Town as they start their journey back to The Order Of The Guide.
Little did everyone know, their recent victory in The Crimson was observed and dark forces were currently moving against them. Slowly, but surely.
-TERRARIA, UNKNOWN LABORATORY-
“Looks like your experiment in The Crimson Biome was destroyed, Draedon. Not to mention that nymph you created in The Snow Biome.”
“Ah, Master Yharim. Heh, The Perforators and Melony The Nymph were both merely my earlier experiments. Come to think of it, I wonder whatever became of Ocram? Bah, whether or not they succeeded is of little concern to me. Besides, we’ve got more important experiments currently being worked on.”
“Oh golly Mister Draedon, that’s so mean of you to say.”, Yharim then chuckles before he continues: “I actually came here to talk about your upcoming projects. Give me a full report.”
“Of course.”, Draedon replies as he starts to press a series of keys at the computer he currently sat before. “Two of The Mech Bosses are fully operational while Skeletron Prime is currently eighty seven percent completed. Project: Plague Bringer’ is also nearly completed although Skeletron Prime will likely reach completion before that. And, of course, let’s not forget the clones we’re making of Yharon.”
“Excellent… and, speaking of clones… what about our other project?”
Draedon simply chuckles to himself before saying:
“The ‘Witch Project’ is also coming along nicely. Calamitas will be quite surprised when that one takes the stage. While we’re talking about updates, how’s everything going with… The Devourer Of Gods?”
“He is an annoying one to please… The Empress Of Light really did a number on him and the seal of the dryads kept him out of Terraria. Fortunately, the armor we suited him with will aid him In the future… and will make it more obedient.”
“What are you planning to do with that thing anyway?”
“Well, there are five targets I must eliminate in the future but they all happen to be deities.”
“Who are they?”
“Harmony or otherwise known as The Empress Of light is of course, one. The next is Daybreaker, The Profaned Goddess. The goddess of malice and the kitsune tyrant, Cosmos... although she also likes to call herself the female counterpart to Disidian’s chaos and his ex lover. The other two are more… recent additions.”, Yharim then walks over to a nearby chair and takes a seat before he continues: “Both are among those ponies… Twilight Sparkle, The alicorn goddess of friendship and the newly arisen Core Of The Slime Gods: Fluttershy. The last one is: Disidian.”
“You miscounted, Yharim. That’s six targets, not five.”
“In the literal sense, yes. However, Fluttershy is a two for one special. Disidian holds her very dear to his heart and I intend to exploit that.”
“Sometimes your aspirations frightens me... but, It’s also what inspired me to become what I am now.”
Yharim chuckles in response before then standing up and saying:
“That’ll be all for now, Draedon. I’ll let you get back to it.”, Yharim then leaves the laboratory as he heads outside to board Yharon, his fateful dragon.
Draedon continues to work until he suddenly starts to ponder on something and says internally:
-I wonder how you’re doing nowadays… my little Mechanic-
“Doctor Draedon.”, A new voice says which instantly catches the doctor’s attention.
“Ah, Isabella. You just missed master Yharim. What is it my little Steampunker?”
“My latest creation is nearing its completion: The Cyborg J42-0N. It’s such a shame that Katherine had to betray us before our combined creation was complete thanks to me.”
-TERRARIA, HOME TOWN, TWILIGHT'S ROOM IN THE LIBRARY-
Present Time:
It was now nightfall and Twilight was sitting at her desk getting ready to write her next entry to Princess Celestia. The lavender alicorn had so much to write about ranging from meeting Celestia's Terrarian counterpart all the way to Fluttershy's climactic showdown with Cthorator. Twilight alighted her horn, lifts her pen in her lavender colored aura, and was just about to start writing until a sudden series of knocking kisses her door.
"Come in!", Twilight exclaims in response.
The door starts to open as it is revealed to be Tanner The Guide who was responsible for the knocks. The terrarian enters the room and closes the door behind him.
"Sorry about that, Twilight. I was just checking if we were still on for tomorrow?"
"It's ok, Tanner. Yes, we are definitely still good to go. I still can't believe it... we can actually harvest a Meteorite and turn it into equipment?"
"This is Terraria, Twi. You can practically work with almost anything."
Twilight giggles in response before saying:
"That's true. I often forget that I shouldn't question things here in Terraria. Especially after the whole falling stars discussion we had.", Twilight's left eye twitches while recalling that discussion.
Tanner laughs lightly before replying:
"We fellow seekers of knowledge need to remember that we can't always make sense of everything.", The Guide then lets out a yawn before saying: "Alrighty then, I look forward to tomorrow, Twilight. Sleep well."
"You too Tanner, sweet dreams."
The terrarian waves at Twilight one last time before he opens the door and exits her room, closing it behind him.
Twilight sighs contently before she turns back to the table and starts to work on her third entry of:
'Princess Twilight Sparkle’s Terrarian Letters For Celestia.'
Tanner starts to walk down the hallway of The Library as he then descends the flight of stairs and makes his way towards the exit of the building. His eyes starts to glow red as he says:
"I truly look forward to the day we all get to visit The Underworld, my little ponies. Now, I think it's time I go pay Steven a visit."