//------------------------------// // Chapter 4 // Story: Fight the Future // by BubblePuff //------------------------------// Twilight could not believe what she saw. From the point of view of a young Higgs-Boson, Twilight witnessed the destruction of Baltimare. The city was a sea of fire as an adult Flurry Heart hovered above it. Flurry Heart  laughed menacingly as she rained down magical blasts from her horn. Buildings exploded as the magic touched them, sending ponies fleeing for their lives.    Twilight’s view was then shifted to Higgs-Boson’s parents. She watched as they held a young Higgs-Boson by the hoof and ran from the burning city towards the harbor where rescue ships were waiting. Ponies scrambled up the ramps and onto the ships which were becoming overcrowded. Many ponies were shoved over the side of the ramps in the ensuing panic and into the dark waters below.  By the time Higgs-Boson and his parents made their way up the ramp towards one of the ships, they were stopped by a royal guard.  “I’m sorry, but there is only enough room for one more.” The guard said.  Higgs-Boson’s parents looked at each other. They knew the sacrifice that they had to make. Higgs-Boson’s mother held him up before the royal guard. “Please, take my colt!.”   Twilight watched through Higgs-Boson’s eyes as he was given over to the royal guard. She could hear Higgs-Boson as he cried out for his parents. The last image that Twilight saw was the ship moving away from the dock, Higgs-Boson’s parents embracing each other as Flurry Heart fired a beam of magic at the dock which caused it to burst into flames.  Twilight’s eyes returned to normal as the memory ended. She stepped away from Higgs-Boson as he lowered his head, tears flowing down his cheeks.  “That was the last time I ever saw my parents.” Higgs-Boson said. “I wanted to save them so badly, but I was just a young colt. Now do you understand? Flurry Heart must be stopped before it is too late.”  “I am sorry for your loss Higgs, but Flurry Heart is just a foal. Perhaps there is still time to teach her to use her powers for good.” Twilight said.  A look of anger grew on Higgs-Boson’s face. He stamped his hoof in frustration. “Ugh! I had no idea that you would be so difficult in the past! Can’t you see that Flurry Heart is a time bomb just waiting to go off? Haven’t you noticed the bad behavior she has exhibited?”  Twilight stood and thought about the past year. She remembered how Flurry Heart had deliberately ruined the pudding that she was making for Hearth’s Warming which almost destroyed her castle. Twilight also remembered all the trouble Flurry Heart had caused across Ponyville when she was asked to foal sit her.  “Listen, Flurry Heart has been a lot of trouble but she is just a foal. Maybe if you come with me and show Cadance and Shining Armor what you’ve shown me. Perhaps they’ll help to change Flurry Heart.”  Higgs-Boson shook his head. “They won’t believe me. Not after I tried to destroy their daughter and escaped from prison. Besides, they’re already blinded by their daughter’s cuteness. They see her as a sweet little angel instead of the monster that she is slowly becoming.”   Twilight didn’t know what to do. On the one hoof Flurry Heart was her niece, and she loved her with all of her heart. On the other hoof however Twilight had seen the future that Higgs-Boson hailed from, and the destruction that Flurry Heart was going to cause.   “Listen to me Higgs. Perhaps there is still time to set Flurry Heart on the right path. Just give me time to work with Flurry Heart before she gets too old and grows out of control with her powers.” Twilight pleaded.  Higgs-Boson had heard enough. “I’m sorry Twilight, but the future must be saved. In time you will forgive me.” Higgs-Boson then vanished in a flash of bright light.  Twilight hurried out of the cave and met up with the other search parties. “Listen up! Princess Flurry Heart is in danger. We must return to the Crystal Empire now!” Twilight used her power to teleport herself and royal guards back to the Crystal Empire.  As soon as Twilight and royal guards were back in the Crystal Empire she led them into the royal palace and straight towards Flurry Heart’s room. “I hope that I’m not too late.” Twilight thought to herself.  Twilight burst open the door to Flurry Heart’s room. She was relieved to see Flurry Heart playing with Cadance and Shining Armor.  “Twilight what’s wrong?” Cadance asked. “Were you able to find the assassin?”  Twilight let out a deep sigh. “I did. It’s just that.” Twilight paused and bit her lower lip.  “What is it Twily?” Asked Shining Armor.  Twilight told Shining Armor and Cadance everything that she knew. From Higgs-Boson being sent back in time by her from the future to Flurry Heart growing up to destroy Equestria.  Shining Armor shook his head in disbelief. “No. Flurry Heart would never do that.”  Twilight placed a hoof on Shining Armor’s shoulder. “Shining, Higgs showed me his memories. I saw an adult Flurry Heart destroying Baltimare as ponies fled for their lives.”  “Lies!” Shining Armor shouted as he smacked away Twilight’s hoof. “Those were fake memories that he showed you in order to turn you against us!”  Twilight was becoming frustrated. “Well, false or not, Higgs-Boson is still out there and he is determined to get Flurry Heart.”  Flurry Heart was playing with her toy snail whammy when suddenly she was trapped in a magic bubble. Flurry Heart pounded against the bubble as it floated her up into the air. Cadence tried to grab the bubble, but was knocked to the ground by an electric shock when she touched it.  There was a flash of light and Higgs-Boson appeared in the room. “You fiend! Give me back my daughter!” Cadance shouted.  “No! The future will be saved!” Higgs-Boson shouted.  Shining Armor charged at Higgs-Boson, but before Shining could reach him Higgs-Boson teleported away, taking Flurry Heart with him.  “Flurry Heart!” Cadance called out with tears in her eyes.