//------------------------------// // Episode 15: Rescue // Story: My Little Pony: Sparkling Harmony: Season Two // by Captain_Cosmos //------------------------------// Flappy flapped his wings with all his might in an effort to get to the Castle of Friendship. “Squawk! I hope Sparkler gets to Kicker in time. Squawk!” He recalled the look in her eyes when she said she was gonna save him. It was one of murder that Flappy had never seen from Sparkler before. Even back in school when her schoolmates constantly bullied her. He shivered. I actually feel bad for those monsters. They have no idea what’s coming. He noticed the Castle of Friendship rapidly approaching. He smiled and started squawking like mad. Twilight took a sip of her hot cocoa as she sat in her library reading a book in a little late-night reading session. She smiled. “Nothing like a little late night reading after a nice magic lesson with Sparkler.” She sighed as she looked up and nothing in particular and smiled. “We’re gonna have SO much fun tomorrow.” She basked in her happiness as her thoughts shifted to Sparkler. Sparkler... She blinked twice and snapped out of her Sparkler induced trance. “Where the heck did that come from?” She shook her head. “Probably just your excitement of teaching Sparkler magic.” At that moment, her pony ears picked up a faint sound that was getting louder. She raised an eyebrow as she recognized it as squawking. “Squawking? Wait, is that—“ Before she could finish that sentence, the doors to the library were kicked open and Twilight saw Flappy swoop in. “Squawk! Emergency! We have a code red emergency situation! Squawk!” Twilight shook herself out of her shock. “What?!” She hopped off the couch and raised an eyebrow. “What’s going on Flappy?” “Squawk! Sparky and Misty! That’s what happened! Squawk!” Twilight gasped. Sparky and Misty, the two monsters that Kicker escaped from. “They’re here?!” Flappy nodded. “Squawk! They got through everything we put up and grabbed Kicker! Sparkler’s going after them but she sent me to alert you, Nosey, and River! Squawk!” Twilight nodded. “When did this happen?” “Squawk! Moments ago. Come on! Sparkler’s gonna send up a flare to reveal their location! Squawk!” Flappy said frantically. Twilight nodded. “Then let’s go!” She and Flappy rushed out of the library. Sparkler soared through the sky above Ponyville. Using the tracking spell to pinpoint where Kicker was. It was farther than she thought. Sweet Celestia these monsters must know the teleportation spell. She continued to follow the signal when her ears picked up a faint screaming. “Sparkler! Help!” Sparkler gasped. It was Kicker. She inwardly smiled, he was still alive. She increased her speed and rocketed towards Kicker’s signal. “I’M COMING KICKER!” She shouted in her Royal Canterlot Voice, something she at last gained control over with the help of Luna, on the off chance that he heard her. Kicker slammed into a tree and fell to the ground. He grunted as he struggled to get up after Sparky threw him into the tree. He turned to the two monsters. “No. Please...I’m sorry.” Sparky growled as he and Misty charged up their horns. “Too late for that you little brat!” Misty smirked. “We’re gonna make this hurt.” They shot magical bolts at him and he cried out in pain. He fell back to the ground and curled up in a ball of fear. “Sparkler! Help!” He shouted, hoping for dear life that she heard him. In a motel in town, Nosey and River were getting ready for bed. They were brushing their teeth when all of a sudden, they heard scratching at the window. They turned to see Sparkler’s parrot frantically trying to get in. Nosey spat out his toothpaste and rushed to open the window. The window opened and he raised an eyebrow at Flappy. “Flappy? What’re you doing here at this hour?” “Squawk! Sparky and Misty struck! They got Kicker! Squawk!” Nosey’s eyes widened. “What?! They broke through two Alicorns worth of defenses?!” Flappy nodded. “Squawk! Sparkler’s hot on their trail thanks to tracking Kicker but she needs your help and Twilight’s! Squawk!” Nosey nodded and turned back to the bathroom. “River! Get the magic inhibitors! Sparky and Misty are here!” River spat out her toothpaste and rushed out of the bathroom. “Seriously?” Flappy nodded. “Squawk! Yes, there should be a flare sent by Sparkler in a minute, but we need to go! Squawk!” Kicker was hit again with magical bolts, and he cried out in pain again. By now he could barely move an inch without wincing in pain. “No....please...” He desperately pleaded. Sparky and Misty just laughed. “You had your chance. And you blew it when you ran. Now you pay.” With that, Sparky and Misty charged up their horns, preparing for the killing blow. Kicker squeezed his eyes shut and braced himself. This was it. He was gonna die. Sparky and Misty smirked and fired...But before the bolts hit Kicker, something dropped in, and a second later the bolts exploded. Kicker slowly opened his eyes when he realized he was still alive. He looked at the clearing smoke, and saw something that made him smile in relief. It was Sparkler! She came to rescue him! Sparky and Misty watched the smoke clear and saw something that made their blood boil. The smoke cleared to reveal that Alicorn with her wings slayed open, enraged, and erecting a shield that blocked the attack. “What?!” They shouted. The Alicorn said nothing as the wall she was projecting broke into dozens of tiny balls, and each of them shot magical lasers right at Misty and Sparky. Sparky and Misty panicked and erected their own force field to avoid the shots. The Alicorn just snarled and and the tiny balls all combined into a single ball, and shot a giant laser that smacked into their force field and the velocity pushed Sparky and Misty so hard that the trees they hit broke off their trunks. While Sparky and Misty tumbled along with the trees, Sparkler quickly turned to Kicker. “Kicker!” She rushed over to him and carefully cradled him in her wings, her anger temporarily subsided by worry. “Kicker are you ok?” Tears of joy rolled down Kicker’s face as his savior cradled him. “Sparkler...you’re here...” Sparkler nodded. “Of course I am. I told you I’d keep you safe.” Kicker tried to hug Sparkler, but he was reminded of his injuries as he winced. “It...it hurts.” Sparkler nodded. “Don’t worry Kick, we’ll get you to the hospital. It’s gonna be ok.” They both heard growling and Sparkler turned to see Misty and Sparky had gotten up and had their horns charged. Sparkler turned back to Kicker. “Just hold out a little longer Kick, it’s gonna be ok.” “The Tartarus it will!” Sparky shouted as Sparkler gently put Kicker down and assumed a defensive posture with her wings splayed open. Misty growled. “You’re getting into something you don’t understand Alicorn. Leave now and let us take our son home!” Sparkler shook her head and charged her own horn. “I know exactly who you two are. Sparky and Misty. And I know for a definite FACT that Kicker is NOT your son!” Sparky groaned. “He IS in our custody though. Leave now if you know what’s good for you!” Sparkler growled. “Princess Celestia herself placed Kicker in MY care and seeing as how you two nearly KILLED him tonight, I doubt she’ll back YOUR claim!” “We have no quarrel with you. I strongly urge you to walk away.” Sparkler shook her head. “You broke into my house, foalnapped a foal under my care, and nearly KILLED him! If you know what’s good for you you’ll surrender. Trust me, you do NOT want to get into a magical fight with me. It won’t end well for you!” Unbeknownst to all of them. A cloaked figure hid in the trees in the area surrounding the encounter, watching them. The figure grumbled. “Sparkling Medley and her foal are in danger.” They said quietly. The figure felt a tingle in their spine. They groaned. “My duty is to protect her with my life.” The figure felt another tingle. They shook their head. “We both know how important she is to the fate of the world. If she falls tonight all will be lost.” After another tingle, they grumbled. “I do not care what you told me to do. My first duty is to her safety and if I need to step in I will do it. Against your wishes if I must.” At that moment, the figure saw Sparkler and the two unicorns fire beams at each other. Their eyes widened and they immediately readied themselves to move in. They eyed the middle. Watching as it stayed where it was. Sparkler put every ounce of her magic into the beam she was firing. She’ll say this for Sparky and Misty, Nosey wasn’t kidding about their power. But it didn’t matter. No matter what, she was gonna protect her son. For a moment, the impact point didn’t move, and then, the point started moving, closer to Sparkler. Sparky and Misty smirked. “You may be an Alicorn you pest, but we are the most powerful Unicorns in Equestria! After you fall, the brat is next!” “Squawk! Not on my watch! Squawk!” At that moment, something came in and smacked Sparky and Misty right in the face, causing them to cancel their magic. Sparkler saw the thing zip in and followed it to see that it was Flappy. She smiled as Flappy came to a hover in front of her. “Squawk! The reinforcements will be here in a sec. Squawk!” Sparkler nodded. “Good work Flappy.” “Grah!” Sparky and Misty growled at them. “You’ll pay for that!” “Oh no he won’t!” Two objects came flying in and clamped onto the horns of Sparky and Misty. They gasped and tried to fire on Sparkler...only to discover their magic was blocked. They turned to see Nosey and River aiming their horns at them. Nosey smiled. “Well well well. Fancy meeting you two here.” Sparky and Misty glanced at each other, and tried to run, but that’s when they were suddenly ensnared in a magenta aura, and Twilight landed on the ground, wings flared open and horn glowing, keeping the snare active. “You aren’t getting away that easily. Sparky and Misty struggled under the snare while Nosey and River ran up to Sparkler. “Sparkler!” “You alright?” Sparkler nodded. “Yeah. I’m fine.” She quickly turned, rushed back to Kicker, and gently picked him up in her wings. “Kicker. Kicker are you still with us?” Kicker nodded slightly, wincing and whimpering in pain. River walked up and at the first glance at Kicker, turned to Sparkler. “He needs to get to the hospital stat.” Sparkler nodded and carefully encased Kicker in her magic. “Hang on Kick. We’re getting out of here.” With that, Sparkler launched into the air and raced towards the hospital. With Flappy taking off after her. Nosey watched her go and turned back to Sparky and Misty. Who has stopped struggling at this point. He frowned at them. “If he doesn’t make it that’ll be a fourth murder charge against you.” Sparky and Misty rolled their eyes as River smiled at Twilight. “Thank you for your help Twilight. We owe you.” Twilight chuckled. “Nah, I’m just happy that this is all over.” Nosey nodded. “After three years. This case is now closed.” At that moment, Twilight, Nosey, and River saw bat pony guards land around them, with a pair of prison transport carriages, and then they saw Luna land as well. Nosey and River smiled and respectfully bowed. “Princess Luna.” “You honor us with your presence.” Luna nodded. “I am here to collect our two foalnappers. If that is alright.” Nosey and River smiled as they got up. “Yes. That would be nice Princess. Thank you.” Luna nodded as she looked around. She frowned and turned to Twilight. “Twilight, Where are Sparkler and Thunder Kicker?” “Sparkler took Kicker to the hospital.” She turned to Sparky and Misty and gave them a nasty look. “Those two wounded him severely.” Luna nodded. “I see.” She turned to one of her bat pony guards. “Load them up and take them back to Canterlot.” The bat pony she spoke to saluted. “At once your majesty.” Twilight canceled the snare and let the bat ponies take Sparky and Misty from there. She nodded and spread her wings. “I’m sorry to cut this short Luna, but I should get to the hospital and see how Sparkler’s doing.” Luna nodded. “Of course Twilight. I shall take it from here.” Twilight nodded and took off while Luna went to chat with Nosey and River. In a different part of the apple orchard, the cloaked figure shook their head. “You knew help was coming.” They groaned after a tingle. “We’re having a little chat about communication later, I was ready to give you the double middle claw.” To be continued...