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// Episode 11: Rivals to the Core 
// Story: My Little Pony Mystic Season 4 
// by Shadow Master 
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Two weeks later after two Friendship Problems have been solved, everything has been normal and peaceful for Mystic-Equestria Alliance and their allies. There weren't any news or updates from war against the Dark Mystic Ponies, who have been unusually silenced for a while since the Battle of Canterlot.

At the School of Friendship, Rainbow was flying in high speed through the school hallway as if she's late for something important. She just arrived and entered the school lounge, where all of her friends were gathered and sat down on their seats. Lockdown stood before the podium as if he was making an announcement. She stood beside Applejack, who was sitting on the sofa.

"Did I miss the Teacher of the Month announcement?" Rainbow asked excitedly.

Applejack smiled, "You're just in time. But it's gonna be me."

Rainbow scoffed cockily, "Yeah, right. I got this one nailed."

"And the Friendship School Teacher of the Month is..." Lockdown said firmly and calmly on his podium's microphone. Both Applejack and Rainbow looked excited for it. He announced, "Fluttershy!"

Applejack groaned in disappointment while crossed her hooves, "Again?"

"Come on!" Rainbow complained.

"Oh, my! I don't know how I keep winning." Fluttershy said in surprise.

Just before she could do anything, Spike used the camera to take the picture of Fluttershy. The shy Pegasus shook her head of recovery.

"Yeah. Me, neither." Rainbow grumbled in annoyance while looking at the fireplace, where eight photo frames of her friends were placed on.

"The award is based on the students' vote. They must really like you." Twilight commented calmly as she passed the golden academic-like trophy to Fluttershy, "Congratulations, Fluttershy!"

Both Applejack and Rainbow groaned in frustration while crossed their hooves as they couldn't believe that Fluttershy won the Teacher of the Month trophies for eight months

"Okay! Listen up, ponies! Next item of business – Headmare Twilight and I have been looking into a new activity for our friendship classes." Lockdown said firmly and sternly. He picked the School of Friendship rulebook. He flipped the pages until he found where he was looking for. He read it out, "Section one-forty-seven, paragraph two states that teamwork is a key part of friendship. And section two-two-nine, paragraph nine says outdoor activity reinforces learning. Add that together, and what do you get?"

Pinkie gasped happily as she calculated, "Ooh, ooh! Okay, let me see. One-forty-seven, two-twenty-nine, carry the two... Three hundred and eighty-seven?"

"It's a school rulebook, not mathematic, Little Madeline!" Lockdown answered dryly.

Twilight giggled a bit as she answered, "A teamwork field trip. Leading it is a Teacher of the Month-type job, so I thought I'd ask-"

Applejack volunteered, "I'm your pony, Twilight! Sweet Apple Acres has taught me a thing or two about workin' together."

Rainbow pushed Applejack aside while exclaimed determinedly, "Yeah, but being a Wonderbolt's the definition of teamwork."

Applejack chuckled a bit, "I'm sure you're not sayin' fancy flyin' makes ya a better choice than me."

Rainbow laughed a bit, "I wouldn't say 'better'. Just a little more qualified. No offense."

"Maybe you can lead the field trip together." Fluttershy suggested.

Applejack and Rainbow were alerted by Fluttershy's suggestion, Twilight hummed thoughtfully, "That would be-!

"Absolutely worse idea!" Lockdown screamed out loud, scaring the whole lounge. He continued angrily, "Don't you remember what happen when you let these two worked together?!" He then held his notepad for everyone to look at, "I have the list of the big mess this duo had make!"

Just as Lockdown listed the activities and troubles that Applejack and Rainbow have done, everyone looked uneasy and worried while glancing at them. They were embarrassed and awkward about it.

Twilight sighed, "Any suggestion?"

Carefully looking at his notepad, Lockdown hummed curiously, "Interestingly. I know some ponies, who can do a better job with teamwork – Blazefist, Aquastroke and Saber Dragoon will be handling job. They're perfect example of how the teamwork works!"

"Huh?!" Everyone asked in surprise and disbelief.

"Wow. Did not expect that," Saber commented in surprise.

Aqua shrugged, "Yeah. Didn't realize we'd be a good model for teamwork."

"You've gotta kidding me?!" Applejack and Rainbow exclaimed in disbelief with groan.

"I am not," Lockdown disagreed firmly. He sighed firmly while pointed at Blazefist, "Unlike you two, these three ponies have better experience with fighting and teamwork, and also never putting civilians at risks, despite coming from different nations. Most importantly, keeping their rivalry at minimum, which you two failed to do so for couple of times. All in favor?"

Almost everyone including Blazefist, Aqua and Saber chattered and muttered in agreement with Lockdown's assessment. Both Applejack and Rainbow groaned in annoyance to heard the compliments.

"Think you can handle it, Commander?" Lockdown asked amusingly.

Blazefist saluted firmly, "Don't worry, sir. We can handle it."





Appointing Blazefist, Aqua and Saber as the field trip teachers; they including Twilight and Lockdown have organized and prepared the teamwork fieldtrip to China. Applejack and Rainbow got tagged along to learn more of teamwork from their friends, suggested by Lockdown. They requested Commander Tempest to provide them the starship cruiser for the trip, which she reluctantly yet firmly complied.

After gathering the classes including Student Seven and Rescue Warrior Club, the teachers led them boarded into Friendship Mystic Prime Cruiser as they're now setting off to China.

"Thanks for letting us board your warship, Tempest," Twilight thanked Tempest.

"It's the least I can do for saving my life and also allowing me to be commander of your forces," Tempest said calmly and warmly. She sighed, "Most of your friends and your husband don't trust me."

Twilight smiled while patted Tempest's shoulder, "Don't let it bother you. I'm sure they'll get over it and warm up to you. Besides, you deserve the second chance. You'll do it fine."

Tempest hummed in concern and uncertainty, "Perhaps…"

While setting course to destination, the students chattered happily and excitedly while talking and chatting with technicians, soldiers and pilots about their war story, space cruiser's weapons and system and so on. Grubber, Tempest's trusted second-in-command and lieutenant, baked and gave the snacks and treats for the students to eat and drink.

"Wee!" Melody cheered happily while running around the command bridge, "I'm so excited for 'field trip'! It must be something exciting and adventurous for us to enjoy. I hope I get to see some cute and cuddly animals! I can't wait for it!"

Ocellus nodded happily, "Me too! I've never been on a field trip before."

"Well, first time for everyone as they said," Bella said calmly while holding Ocellus close to her, "Hopefully, this trip wouldn't be bored as cooping up inside the castle for years."

Ocellus gasped, "T-That's terrible."

"You have no idea," Bella grumbled.

Blackwitch groaned, "I'd prefer to stay home and read my books, not bothering with this nonsense."

"Yeah, what's the point of this exactly?" Smolder asked dryly.

"Getting out of the classroom. Duh." Gallus said calmly.

"Yeah. It's good to be out of detention! I thought I'm gonna stuck in there," Heatwave exclaimed happily while stretching out his hooves, "I almost got cramps on my back."

"Indeed. I can't handle it either," Aero said firmly.

"Well, that's what you get for skipping the class for some crazy adventure," Rak reprimanded his twin brother.

Aero groaned as he gave a punch on his twin brother's chest, "Way to spoil my mood, bro!"

"I still can't believe we're going on an actual field trip." Mano said happily.

Gallus scoffed, "Well, it beats being chased by a giant elephant."

"Don't you mean 'Heavytusk'?" Sandbar corrected his friend, who shrugged off.

Bella turned and looked at Heatwave, "By the way, how's your wing, Heatwave?"

"Well, it's doing fine since Zecora fixed it with that healing potion." Heatwave said calmly while looking at his wing, which is completely healed. He continued, "Plus we ended up putting her jealous ex-friend into the nut house."

Ciel groaned while crossed her hooves, "Still, I can't believe you guys ran into an actual Heavytusk."

Yona stomped happily, "Yak best at field-tripping!"

Silverstream gasped happily as she joined in as well, "That's what we're doing?! So fun!"

"Silverstream, I told you weeks ago about what fieldtrip is. And also stop, bouncing on the ship. You're making me nausea," Arcee said sternly and strictly at Silverstream. Instead of listening, both her and Yona were still bouncing happily. She groaned, "Really?"

Sandbar chuckled a bit, "Calm down, Arcee. No need to get so serious. They're just having fun. Plus, it's their first time to board on the ship."

"Still, does anyone know what plans headmare has for this fieldtrip?" Kindy asked curiously.

Ciel shrugged a bit, "Whatever it is, I'm just happy to come back home and pay a visit to our family. I'm sure you feel the same, Kindy."

Kindy hummed in concern, "Maybe…"

As the students were chatting and playing around, Twilight and the rest of the staffs moved to the front, where they faced and looked at them. Lockdown blew his whistle out loud to get their attention.

"Quiet, every creature!" Lockdown ordered firmly, "Headmare Twilight got something to say!"

As the students quickly lined up and kept quiet, Twilight approached to the front and make announcement, "All right, class. Today you'll learn how important working together is for building a strong friendship."

"What she said!" Lockdown said firmly and sternly, "I expect you all pay attention to Blazefist, Aquastroke and Saber Dragoon. They have the experience of working together, despite they came from three kingdoms and how different their ideologies are. The best of the best!"

Applejack groaned while crossed her hooves, "We were the best."

Rainbow scoffed, "Yeah. No kidding. That's our spot."

"Be glad that I got you two here to learn of how teamwork works," Lockdown said sternly to Applejack and Rainbow, who groaned in annoyance. He continued, "We're leaving 'field trip lessons' to our experts now."

Blazefist cleared his throat, "Thank you, Mr. Lockdown. Hope you guys are ready for this teamwork. We're expecting no failures."

Aqua scoffed confidently, "No worries, guys. Just do your best and show us what you can do. I'm sure you can rock this world!"

"Yeah. And trust us, we've been through lots of tough situation, but in the end, we work as a team and overcome anything." Saber said calmly, "We're gonna show you all of what we can do."

The students awed in amazement while cheering and applauding for their teachers' inspirational speech.

Leopardos scoffed a bit, "The warriors from famous Three Kingdoms of China. This should be fun."

"I know! This is amazing!" Mano commented excitedly and amazingly, "I'm inspired and astounded by their teamwork! I'm willing to follow!"

Solflare giggled a bit, "Careful, Mano. You don't wanna get your hopes high. The last thing you want is get your heart crushed."

"And what teamwork activity do you two have planned for today?" Twilight asked curiously.

Blazefist, Aqua and Saber smiled proudly as they declared, "Shed Building! Strategy and Battle Formation! Navy Battles!"

Everyone and even the teachers themselves looked surprised and astounded by the teamwork activities choice they've made.

"Wow. Think we might end up like this?" Rainbow asked curiously.

Applejack teasingly shrugged, "Who knows?"

"No... way. We get to do three?!" Silverstream asked in surprise.

"A bit overkill, don't you think?" D. . asked in concern, "Doing too many activities would exhaust too much of everyone's energy and strength. And also, that could lead them to a long hibernation or worse."

"Don't go too much of detail, D.E.C.K." Jesuits said firmly and calmly, "Yeah. So, which activity we should do?"

Lockdown hummed in agreement, "Yeah. That's a good question."

"Well, whatever it is, I bet that's exactly what your teachers had in mind." Twilight said confidently and calmly, "Why don't you start with shed building first? After that, then we'll do with Blazefist's strategy and battle formation, and finally Aqua's Navy Battles."

Blazefist and Aqua were disappointed and annoyed. Saber smiled humbly, "I am honored, Twilight. And don't worry, I've got this."

"Well, despite how different their ideas for teamwork, I'm sure they can work it out." Twilight said, "I'll leave the assessment to Lockdown on you guys and the teamwork performance."

"You can count on me, Headmare!" Lockdown saluted proudly and firmly.

Suddenly, the control panel's alarm went off. Grubber approached to the technician, who reported to him about it. He nodded firmly. He turned and looked at Tempest, "Tempest! We're almost there now!"

Everyone turned and looked at the command bridge's windows. They all looking above the land of Republic Dragoon Nation. They all awed happily yet amazingly as they have never seen how large yet beautiful and agricultural the nation is.

While everyone is busy mesmerized by the landscape, they weren't aware of a stowaway – Song Wing, who was hiding and holding on one of the ship's turrets while looking at its direction. She was struggling to hold tight on the turret.

Song Wing groaned, "Well, that's peachy…"





Friendship Mystic Prime Cruiser descended and landed at the Dragoon Hangar Bay. Since Western China is his home, Saber acted as guide and fieldtrip teacher to lead both his friends and the rest of students straight to Dragoon Capital City. They have passed through the agricultural farmland, where most of the students awed and commented happily about how beautiful and bountiful the land is. The peasants and civilians greeted warmly to Saber, who greeted back to them. However, when they saw Kindy Dragoon, they rudely ignored or walked away from him. The greetings upset him a lot, which was noticed by Gallus, Ocellus, Bella, D.E.C.K. and Jesuit. They were disgusted of how the civilians treated Kindy.

Saber, the rest of his friends and students have arrived and entered the Dragoon Capital City, where the modern Chinese-themed city is a vast yet beautiful and cleaned place for ponies, dragons and apes to live and work together peacefully. The citizens warmly and calmly greeted Saber and his friends, though not Kindy. This frustrated and annoyed his friends.

"Some welcoming they have for you…" Gallus muttered angrily, "I thought Griffonstone is the worse, but this takes the cake."

Mano was confused to ask, "What are you talking about, Gallus? This place is beautiful and great! I mean this is the Republic Dragoon Nation – the Benevolent Land for ponies and creatures to work together."

"Then, why are they treating Kindy differently?" Gallus angrily asked Mano, who was shocked and confused. He continued, "And you're supposed to be a smart Griffon from Thunder Science Division."

"W-What did I say?" Mano asked in confusion.

"It's not you that Gallus was upset," Jesuit said firmly and sternly while glaring at civilians and soldiers coldly ignored Kindy. She continued, "It's how these ponies treated Kindy."

D.E.C.K. nodded in agreement, "Such disrespectful they are to their own prince. Why would they do that to him?"

Gallus scoffed angrily, "That's what I would like to know."

"I do," Ocellus said timidly yet worriedly. Gallus looked at her. She explained, "In ancient times, Kindy may have been the biological son of Virtue Dragon, however, he failed to live up to his father's name and legacy. They call him 'the incompetent ruler'. And the worst is that when he surrendered to spare his people's lives, they coldly insulted and blamed him for destroying the legacy of his father. It was very cruel of them to paint him the worst ruler of this kingdom."

Bella commented in annoyance, "F#$# my ass. Republic Dragoon Nation is a hypocrisy nation for believing themselves to be benevolent people, who fight for justice and peace when they housed the criminals in, and also make a big mess with Water Tiger Kingdom."

"Bella!" Ocellus scolded her.

Kindy hissed at Bella, "Don't annoy my brother."

Heard Bella's comments, Saber sternly turned and glared at her, "Young lady, I advise you not talk bad of my family. Otherwise, karma will strike you. After all, your brother is no better than my home." Bella remained firm and calm, though scared. He continued, "But you're right about one thing. What my father and Prime Minister did to Water Tiger Kingdom or civilians in the past is unforgivable and unacceptable. But this time around, we're doing the right way to create a true benevolent land. No more shady and dishonest way to achieve the goal now."

"Well, how do you explained about Kindy's being mistreated by people?" Gallus asked in annoyance while pointed at the civilians and soldiers.

Bella nodded, "Yeah. They're not treating him well like they did with you. And you call yourself 'the detective'."

Kindy hissed in concern, "Guys, please! Don't!"

"Really? They did that?" Saber asked in annoyance. Kindy shook his head but his friends nodded firmly. He sighed as he turned and glared at civilians and soldiers, "Listen up carefully! If I find out about my brother ever get mistreated or disrespected all because of his bad history life, then some of you will get a serious punishment. I prayed that it's taxes or prison, and not facing my uncle's temper. Got it?!"

Civilians and Dragoon Republic Soldiers yelped in concern as they frantically bowed and apologized to Saber for their shameful slander and insults to his brother. They then quickly went off and hid inside their own resident.

"Hypocrites… Damn it…" Saber grumbled in annoyance. He turned and looked at Kindy, "Kindy, why didn't you tell me about this?"

"I… I didn't want to trouble you. I'm sorry," Kindy said in guilt, "Plus, they're not wrong. I did destroy our father's legacy."

"No, you did not. You saved these people when you're at the limits. Only idiots, who cared about winning and destroying the enemies than realizing the weaknesses and problems to deal with."

"But still…"

"Not your fault!" Saber said firmly while holding Kindy's shoulder. He continued, "It's those selfish and corrupted politicians and military that destroy the legacy of our kingdom. But now, it's back the way it was. You've got nothing to worry about, okay?"

Though uneasy and scared, Kindy nodded, "Understood."

"Good," Saber said in relief, "Seriously, anyone tried to threaten you or disrespect you, you come to me or your friends. Then, we'll take care of this problem. Got it?"

Kindy nodded, "Yes."

Saber cleared his throat as he headed to the front while continued the tour. Though relieved and touched by his brother and friends defending him, Kindy still ashamed and upset over his past. His friends approached and checked on him.

Kindy said firmly, "You shouldn't have done that. You'll get yourselves into trouble."

Gallus scoffed, "Trouble always come after us anyway."

"Besides, we're your friends. We want to help you," Ocellus said gently, "You deserve better."

With his friends chatted in agreement, Kindy couldn't help but feel uneasy and worried yet relief to have friends like them. He felt someone patted on his shoulder. He turned and found Applejack patting him.

"They're right, Kindy. Friends always help each other, no matter what kind of problems they have," Applejack said calmly, "Plus, this is what I called teamwork."

Gallus, Ocellus, Bella, D.E.C.K. and Jesuits were surprised yet happy to hear Applejack commented them for defending Kindy. They all thanked her.

Saber, his friends and the students have arrived and entered Dragoon Benevolent Palace, where they were greeted warmly and welcomed to their palace. Upon arriving to the staircase, they found Virtue Dragon, Skysoar Intellect and Marvel McBuild – a young brighter brown Pegasus with long blond-brown mane and tail, her cutie mark is wood ox invention stood before them.

"Saber! Kindy! Welcome home! It's good to see you both around," Virtue Dragon said happily and warmly while hugging his sons. He departed while looking at the students, "Students from School of Friendship, welcome to the Dragoon Republic Nation! We are honored to have you all here for the fieldtrip lessons. We hope that you're all enjoy hospitality and fieldtrip here."

Skysoar nodded and bowed humbly, "Yes. We have prepared all the materials and tools as per Prince Saber's request. And if you need assistance, my wife will provide it. We wish you all luck with your lessons."

Marvel smiled warmly while bow down, "I will do my best to assist you with your lessons. If you have the questions, I shall provide it."

"Thank you. We'll be sure to use it," Saber said firmly and calmly. Just before he could say anything, he found Death Tactic and Sushi emerged out from the guest room. He asked firmly, "What are they doing here?"

"My apology, Prince Saber. They're here for politic discussion," Skysoar said firmly and calmly.

Virtue Dragon hissed, "It's something that I rather not discussed."

Skysoar whispered to Virtue Dragon. "My lord, it is best to deal with it. We don't want another incident again."

Virtue Dragon sighed, "Fine. I'll deal with it. Saber, continue with your fieldtrip. Don't let it bother you. Just focus on your lessons now."

"I will," Saber said firmly and calmly, "But father, don't trust them. They're up to no good."

"I know. Don't worry about it, son. Skysoar and I can handle this," Virtue Dragon said humbly.

Virtue Dragon and Skysoar turned and approached to Death Tactic, Thanatos and Sushi. Five of them headed off and went through the hallway, heading straight to the office for political discussion.

"I don't know politics but they're up to no good," Saber said in concern.

Twilight nodded in agreement, "This has Nezha's hoof-written everywhere. I'll go check this out." She turned to the students, "Continue with your fieldtrip. Remember to work together!"

With Marvel McBuild act as guide; Saber, his friends and the students followed her to another room for fieldtrip lesson. Twilight headed off to the hallway, trying to find out what Death Tactic and his allies' purpose.





Arriving to the eastern part of Dragon Benevolent Palace, Marvel guided and led Saber and the rest of students to a larger open field, which was filled with armory warehouses, tools and materials. They all awed in surprise and amazement over the area.

Applejack whistled, "Now this is my kind of activity. I would suggest this kind of teamwork actvitiy."

"Jealous much?" Lockdown asked amusingly.

"No." Applejack answered dryly.

"Just as you've instructed, Prince Saber," Marvel said firmly and calmly.

"Thanks, Mrs. Intellect," Saber said humbly. He took a deep breath before released it before turned and faced at the students. He continued, "And here it is. The promise of... teamwork!"

"So, what's exactly are we building?" Gallus asked in confusion.

Aero scoffed, "Hopefully, it's just simple to build. I hate building on some kind of large warships or complicated machinery."

"No worries, every creature. Nothing difficult. I promise you for that," Saber answered calmly. Nodded to Marvel, she nodded back to him as she set up the blueprints of different kind arsenal and buildings. He continued, "Here's the blueprints for you guys to work on."

Applejack awed in surprise while looking at the blueprint, "Here! This here is an apple shed! Now I'm liking it! Nothin' brings friends together like a little hard work and honest sweat."

"So, let me get this straight. We can choose and build any kind of buildings or arsenals?" Jesuits asked curiously.

"Yup. The team will have five members to work and build together on whatever blueprint you've choose. And above else, be nice and have some fun," Saber said confidently and calmly.

The students chattered and cheered happily while discussing on whose team they're in and what kind of building they want to build on.

Arcee, Heatwave, Silverstream, Solflare and Mano were on Team A to work on arbalest. Bella, Ocellus, Smolder, D.E.C.K. and Leopardos are on Team B to construct on the carriage. Sandbar, Gallus, Kindy, Ciel and Blackwitch worked on apple shed. Yona, Jesuit, Aero, Rak and Melody were building catapult. Some of them chose to work on small buildings-like while others were doing with ancient arsenals-like. Lockdown was assessing on their teamwork performance.

Saber sighed, "Oh yeah. My teamwork style will work well for 'Teacher of the Month'."

Blazefist groaned, "Somehow, I'm not surprise with this. I always have the feeling that this is what he was after."

Aqua nudged on her husband's stomach, "Oh, don't play coy with me, Blazefist. You also want that trophy too. I would have too."

Blazefist sighed, "You're gonna talk some sense into me from doing this, aren't ya?"

Aqua scoffed, "Nope. But I can promise you one thing. I'm not gonna lose this competition to you."

"Wow. And they said we both have the crazy rivalry," Rainbow whispered amusingly.

Applejack shrugged, "Well. Let's keep an eye on the students. I have the feeling that they might screw things up."

With her rival nodded in agreement, both Applejack and Rainbow headed off and checked on the students, preparing to assist and help them out with the problems.





Twilight followed Virtue Dragon, Skysoar Intellect, Death Tactic and Sushi Tsunami all the way to the councilpony's office. She's quite suspicious yet concern and uneasy with Nezha's loyalists as she believed they're here for a purpose. Stayed close to the office's wall, she eavesdropped on their conversation.

"Can I assume that you're willing to agree with the emperor's proposal?" Death Tactic questioned firmly yet calmly.

"I've already told you that I need more time," Virtue Dragon said sternly.

"Time? I believed you mean 'delaying' it." Sushi snapped angrily and annoyingly, "The Emperor will not tolerate with your incompetence and excuse! So, you will answer it now!"

"Lord Virtue Dragon will answer it when the time is right." Skysoar said firmly, "What you propose to us is something we're not confident of."

"Why? Is there a problem with our proposal?" Sushi asked impatiently.

"Well… I just don't understand why would you suggest this to us." Virtue Dragon commented in concern, "You must have realized that I do not support the emperor much especially he did not provide the humanitarian to the ponies."

"Councilpony of Wind, this is a greater good for Mystic-Equestria Alliance." Death Tactic said firmly and calmly, "This is the best way to defend both Mystic and Equestria. If you do so, then your army will be stronger, faster and invincible. They will help you to fight the enemies while defending the civilians. I'm sure you know this is the best way to ensure your benevolent legacy lived on."

"I… I…"

Twilight became uneasy and worried of Death Tactic's proposal to Virtue Dragon. She then heard some screeching noise and flapping noise. She quickly moved to the garden, where she spotted a shadowy figure was flying around the Dragon Benevolent Palace.

Looking closely at the mysterious figure, Twilight gasped in concern as she realized of who she is…

"Song Wing…" Twilight said in concern. She then spotted Song Wing was holding the Pan'ku Box. She hissed, "She must be looking for Hsi Wu's portal. That can't be good. I have to stop her first!"





Back to Saber's fieldtrip lessons, the students were working in progress with their own inventions, with the help of the teachers' assistance – Marvel McBuild's explanation of what the buildings and arsenals are, Applejack's construction advice, Aqua's strength, Rainbow's speed and Blazefist're fire welded the metals together with Saber's Wind to cool off the heat and concreted the metals. Lockdown was assessing and reviewing the students' teamwork performance.

After inspecting the students' teamwork progress, Saber smiled, "That's it. Keep it up. I'm pretty sure that most of you will able to succeed it!"

"I can't believe his lesson's working…" Aqua grumbled.

Blazefist sighed, "No kidding. Guess we won't have the chance to shine our own."

Heard his friends muttering and complaining, Saber teasingly mocked, "What's the matter? Jealous of me winning the 'Teacher of the Month'?"

"YOU WISH!" Aqua and Blazefist snapped angrily.

While Saber, Aqua and Blazefist were arguing with each other about him being 'Teacher of the Month', the students became determined and competitive to complete their projects. Some of them mocked on other's team to lower down their morality via throwing insults and garbage, resulting a nearly fighting between team or teammates. Sandbar, Gallus, Smolder, Heatwave, Aero, Leopardos, Bella and Solflare were among them. The fighting was averted, thanks to their own teammates stopping them from doing reckless.

Just as Song Wing was flying and passing by the armory, she was annoyed and frustrated with her mission.

"This mission is really pain to my ass. I need a break…" Song Wing complained. To her surprise and curious, she spotted students working on projects. She smirked thoughtfully, "Well, well, what do we have here? Projects, huh? I might have some diabolical idea to do with my break…"

The students were checking and finalizing their works, making sure that the projects function properly without problem and side effects. Applejack, Rainbow and Marvel helped checking on their works. Saber, Aqua and Blazefist were too busy arguing and complaining with each other, which Lockdown tried to calm them down. Unknown to any of them, Song Wing was hiding behind the armory's wall. She secretly summoned her Shadow Bats, sneakily creeping and passing everyone by as they all set something up with the projects.

Just as Team C have finished up with their project, Blackwitch noticed something amiss with the apple shed. It wasn't just hers. The rest of projects seemed to be reacting strangely, making everyone uneasy and worried.

To their shock and fear, most of their projects including Student Seven and Rescue Warrior Club have breakdown and collapsed, falling upon them. The students panicked and screamed in fear as they quickly ran away, alerting the teachers to respond to it. Applejack rammed and knocked the debris aside through brute strength. Saber summoned his Wind Storm to blow them off. Blazefist unleashed his Firestorm Phoenix to burn down the debris. Through the use of speed and Surf Ability, both Rainbow and Aqua rescued and saved the students as fast as they can. Lockdown panicked in fear as he rammed and knocked the debris while saving the students.

Everyone has barely escaped and moved to the safety zone. They're all panting and breathing exhaustingly and tiredly from running and panicking. They're all looking at the destruction of school projects. Song Wing laughed out loud teasingly of her prank. She took a flight to the sky in high speed before she gets caught.

Applejack asked, "Is every creature alright?" Everyone answered to her question. She sighed, "What a relief."

Rainbow looked at the damaged projects, "So much for shed building. I hate to see this sight and imagine for the worst."

"M-My shed building teamwork project! H-How?!" Saber stuttered in shock and disbelief, "What happened?!"

"We don't know, Professor Saber." Arcee admitted in concern while looking at the damaged arbalest and other projects, "It looks like they've been sabotaged."

"And I know who did it!" Heatwave said angrily while glaring at Sandbar and Gallus, "It was you two!"

"WHAT?!" Sandbar and Gallus asked in shock and disbelief.

Heatwave snapped angrily, "Admit it! You couldn't stand with my skills, so you have to sabotage my work!"

"You mean 'ours'," Mano asked in annoyance.

"Whatever!" Heatwave exclaimed in frustration.

"Why don't you watch that mouth, pal?!" Gallus snapped angrily, "How do we it wasn't you, who set this mess up?!"

Sandbar nodded angrily, "Gallus's right. You've always up to no good!"

"Well, you're the one to talk! Always playing pranks on us!" Bella exclaimed in annoyance.

"Don't you mean you?" Smolder asked in annoyance.

"Hey, I'm your teammate, dumbass!"

"Doesn't mean I have to like you, girly!"

"Come on, guys, no need to get so mad over this," Rak pleaded.

Yona roared angrily, "Yona's mad because Yona work so hard to build throwing rock machine!" She cried angrily, "Yona loved 'throwing rock machine'! Yona's favorite!"

"Me too!" Melody cried sensitively.

The students got into a heated argument with each other, and even have the fight. The teachers tried to calm down them before it gets worst. Lockdown took out his whistle to blow it out loud, silencing them.

"Quiet, every creature! I don't know what happen, but I can be certain that this project is not suitable for students' teamwork performance. Sorry, Saber, you're flunked." Lockdown said firmly while writing down on his notepad, shocking Saber while Blazefist and Aqua stiffed their small laughter. He sighed, "Looks like we'll do with Blazefist's teamwork lesson."

Blazefist smirked, "Oh yeah! I'll show you guys why Imperial Phoenix Kingdom is the best and strongest nation Mystic-Equestria Alliance ever have! And believe me, we're good at strategy and battle formation."

"Yeah right," Saber remarked sarcastically, "Skysoar's the best with that."

"That's just exaggerating, Saber." Aqua remarked sarcastically before scoffed, "But I doubt his work would be any better than any of our friends."

Blazefist laughed a bit, "Well, one way to find out, Aqua. I'm pretty sure Indigo would agree with my lesson than yours."

Aqua shook her head in disagreement, "Yeah, no…"

"Is everypony alright?" Twilight asked in concern as she arrived at the scene.

Lockdown groaned, "Just peachy. I'll explain of what happen when we moved to Xuchang Palace now since Saber's teamwork lesson is hazardous to the students."

Twilight was in shock and concern about Saber's teamwork lesson. And at the same time, she couldn't find Song Wing either, suspecting that she' could be behind sabotage and already escaped before anyone could find her.





After Twilight and Saber apologized for the mess to Marvel McBuild, who calmly said that it wasn't big deal as long as no one gets hurt and cost wasn't expensive; they, the rest of their friend and students returned and boarded the Friendship Mystic Prime Cruiser. They're now lifted off and headed to Imperial Phoenix Kingdom.

Upon arriving and landing at the docking bay; Blazefist led his friends and classmates straight to Xuchang Capital City. To their amazement and stoked, the students witnessed how serious and strict the Imperial Phoenix Soldiers are with patrolling and guarding the castle and town, and making sure no sign of troubles. The citizens were seemed to be organized and discipline with their business works.

Most of the soldiers and citizens greeted him, Heatwave waved and greeted back charmingly and calmly. He sighed, "It's good to be back home. I miss this the most. Lots of girls around here liked me." He took out the rose and gave it to Silverstream, "Like you, the most beautiful Hippogriff in this world."

Silverstream blushed a bit before getting flustered about it, "Well, I-! I don't think-! I was that-!"

"Heatwave!" Arcee scolded firmly as she pulled Heatwave's ear, "What did I say about you flattering the girls again?! You don't wanna get the wrong side of Rarity again."

"Ow! Ow! Ow! I wasn't trying to! Just be nice!" Heatwave grunted in pain, feeling his ear being pulled.

Sandbar and Gallus snickered playfully. The blue griffon spoke, "That will teach him a lesson for getting my girl."

"Excuse me?" Sandbar asked in surprise.

Gallus yelped and cleared his throat, "I mean 'teammate'! My teammate! That's what I meant!"

Sandbar scoffed, "Right. But better get to her before he gets her."

Gallus was annoyed to ask, "What's that supposed to be mean?!"

Kindy sighed, "Just ask her. It's simple, Gallus."

Gallus shushed Kindy, "Shut up, Kindy! Stop embarrassing me!"

"I was trying to help," Kindy said innocently yet playfully, "But seriously, Gallus, just ask her."

Gallus groaned, "Just keep quiet, okay? I'll think about it."

They all headed off to the Xuchang Palace's Entrance, where they met up with a purple-colored Pegasus with twisted mustache worn turban and Arabian advisor robe-like - Snaptrap, Navy Arrow and Clawdestroyer, stood before them.

"Hey, if it isn't Colonel Blazefist!" Navy Arrow greeted warmly and happily. He chuckled as he grabbed and gave his friend a noogie, "Good to see you again! Haven't seen you a while."

Blazefist grunted as he departed from Navy Arrow's grip. He sighed, "Me too, General Navy Arrow. Still optimistic and funny as always, I see."

Navy Arrow chuckled, "Well, somepony needs to brighten the mood. You know how strict and moody my cousin and brother can be. And I told you not to call me 'General'. It kinda makes me look like boring commander."

"True enough," Blazefist admitted playfully. He turned and bowed humbly to Clawdestroyer, "Master Clawdestroyer."

Clawdestroyer smiled humbly, "Master Blazefist. An honor to have you returned here."

"So, these are the students from School of Friendship?" Snaptrap asked curiously and amusingly. Blazefist nodded firmly. He hummed thoughtfully while carefully inspecting on the students, "They don't seem to have talents and potential for anything."

Clawdestroyer nudged Snaptrap, "Mind your manners, Master Clawdestroyer. These students came here for a visit. Show them some respect. They might surprise you."

Snaptrap scoffed, "Hardly. But since they're here, we might as well start with the 'fieldtrip lesson'. Assuming these students willing to learn 'strategy and battle formation'. I don't like wasting my breathe."

"Relax, Snaptrap. I've got this. Plus, Navy Arrow will be helping me out with demonstration," Blazefist commented playfully.

Navy Arrow chuckled amusingly, "Real funny, wise guy. Anyhow, we'd better get to the war council. It's where the fun begins."

Blazefist nodded firmly and understandingly. His colleagues helped leading and guiding him, his friends and students into Xuchang Capital's war council chamber.

Twilight asked, "By the way, where is Lord Azure? I arrange this event for him to meet and give advice to the students on how to be a brave and smart leader as he is."

Navy Arrow sighed in annoyance, "Well, he was until Thanatos came and visit him for political matter. Jeez, don't these guys take the hint?"

Snaptrap shrugged calmly, "Since he's the Mystic Councilpony of Fire, they would need his approval for the emperor's proposal before they could proceed it. Curiously though, why didn't they suggest this early when Emperor Takei was alive? And not to mention, this could have helped us end the war earlier."

"Sometimes, it would be best not to question it," Clawdestroyer said firmly.

Navy Arrow shook his head, "And sometimes, it's best to ask if it's to help and look after our home."

Clawdestroyer hummed curiously, "You've made a good point."

"I see…" Twilight said in concern. She cleared her throat, "You don't mind if I go and visit him. I would like to talk something important with him."

"Not sure what, but go on ahead. But stay out of trouble. You don't want to get the wrong attention," Snaptrap warned calmly.

Twilight nodded firmly as she departed from the group again and headed off to Azure Phoenix's office now. The rest of her friends and students headed off to the war council chamber, beginning with fieldtrip lesson.





Everyone arrived at the war council chamber, where couples of each battlefield map-like machine table with five seats, pencil cases, set of papers and textbooks were placed.

"You've gotta be kidding," Smolder grumbled.

Bella groaned, "We're going to study for strategy and battle formation? For real?!"

Gallus muttered, "And here I thought we really on mental break from crazy studies…"

As the students complained about fieldtrip became their studies and tests, Lockdown was irritated and annoyed by it. He shouted, "Quiet, every creature! Whatever this is, I am certain that Mr. Blazefist has explanation about his fieldtrip lesson. So, zip it and listen."

The students groaned as they quiet down now. Blazefist sighed while approaching to the battlefield map and chalkboard, "Thank you, Mr. Lockdown. I know some of you would be expecting some kind of excitement. Sorry to disappoint you all. We're not going to do any of that since Marshal One-Eyed Anger and General Bladestrike are not available for combat training."

The students groaned in disappointment and upset about it. Lockdown cleared his throat angrily, silencing them again.

Blazefist said firmly, "This is more than fight for your nation. It's also about using your talents, strategies, skills and also teamwork to outsmart your enemies and complete your mission. So therefore, I want you all to study our military book and come up with your own style of strategy and battle formation. You will be assisted by us." He then pointed at the battlefield map-like table, "Once you completed, then you will come to battlefield map. Snaptrap and I will deploy our own formation while you deploy yours. I will test and see if yours actually overcome and win it. You have one hour to do so. So, get to it."

The students chattered either happily or annoyingly about Blazefist's fieldtrip. Nevertheless, they rather not get into trouble again. They're now studying and reading the military history and textbook while discussing with their teammates on how to handle with strategy and battle formation. They were assisted and checked by teachers and their colleague.

Blazefist and Snaptrap remained standing while looking at the battlefield map-like tables for thinking of strategy and battle formation. Saber worked together with Team A on how to be quick witted. Rainbow assisted Team B with her speed strategy. Aqua assisted and taught Team C about battle formation and siege weapons. Applejack checked and helped teaching Team D with how to deploy the strength strategy. Navy Arrow and Clawdestroyer checked and helped other students with their military studies.





Just as she arrived at the Xuchang Palace's Throne Chamber, Twilight found Thanatos Gambit emerged out from it, along with Azure Phoenix and his two advisors – Master Ratio and Woren. He bowed humbly before them. They bowed a bit before him. Just before he could leave, the Mystic Hippogriff spotted her from distance. He gave a wink at her before turned and headed off for the exit.

His wink surprised yet confused her. Twilight became suspicious of Thanatos Gambit's motive especially he's representing to Nezha now.

Spotting Twilight on distance, Azure Phoenix greeted her warmly, "Ah, Twilight. I didn't see you there. I apologize for not greeting the students. I was caught up with meeting the Emperor Nezha's emissary."

"Yeah. I noticed," Twilight confirmed, "What was that about?"

Azure Phoenix sighed, "I'm sorry, Twilight. This is a classified information for Mystic Council only."

"I see…Guess whatever it is, you agreed to it?"

"No, Twilight. I didn't."

"What? Why?"

"I can't tell you much. But I'll say this once. Nezha has yet to earn my trust. Whatever he has in his mind, I will never approve it."

Twilight was stoked and surprised by Azure Phoenix's resolve. She muttered, "Lord Azure…"

"Twilight, whatever happens, you must look after your kingdom and never hesitate to fight and defeat whoever the enemies. That is the role of leadership," Azure Phoenix said sternly and strictly. He surprised and concerned her. He continued, "So, you have to prepare."

"Dark Mystic Ponies?" Twilight asked.

"Within…" Azure Phoenix answered bluntly, confusing yet worrying Twilight. He continued, "It be wise that you and your allies watch yourselves of whom to trust and deal with. You may never know…"

Though not understanding of what Azure Phoenix was implying, Twilight trusted him a lot to say, "Understood, sir…"

Azure Phoenix smiled, "Come. I wish to see your students' progress. I would love to see how they performed with Blazefist's teamwork lessons."





Azure Phoenix and Twilight arrived and entered the war council chamber, where they witnessed many students were working and studying hard with discussing and planning on how to use and deploy strategies and battle formation, with help of their teachers and colleagues. Blazefist was leaning against the pillar while Snaptrap yawned out while looking at the battlefield map.

As soon as one hour has passed, Snaptrap took the alarm clock out for ringing out very loud, scaring off the students.

"Time's up! Hope, you guys are ready for this test. Show me what you all can do," Blazefist said determinedly. He gave playful evil snicker at Aqua and Saber, "That trophy is good as mine."

"He did not just do that," Saber grumbled angrily and annoyingly.

Aqua groaned, "Yeah, he did. I maybe love my husband, but sometimes, I don't like his smug. That ticked me off a lot."

"Wow. For somepony good at teamwork, sure got some rivalry in them," Applejack commented.

Rainbow nodded, "Yeah. Let's just hope that there will be no accident like just now."

Using control panel, Blazefist and Snaptrap has set up their own crimson colored chess pieces on all of the teams' battlefield map-like machine table. The students challenged and deployed their strategies and formation of their own style against them such as Team A's quick-witted attack, Team B's speed strategy to outrun and hit the enemies in high speed, Team C's use of siege weapons and surroundings to fight, and Team D's strength and endurance to withstand the attacks. Lockdown was writing down on his notepad.

Azure Phoenix hummed, "It seems that your students have studied and worked together very hard for this lesson. Their battle formation and strategies are quite creative and intriguing as well. They're quite effective against Blazefist and Snaptrap."

Twilight smiled warmly, "Thank you, Lord Azure. My friends and I tried our best. And they did theirs too."

Azure Phoenix nodded calmly, "I see. I can see my nephew works well with his new teammates. He doesn't seem to be distracted from flattering the girls. I apologize if he caused some unnecessary troubles to you and your school."

Twilight giggled nervously, "Well, he's a bit rough for beginning especially flittering with the girls and get heated rivalry with some students. But he does know his fault and make up for it. They're getting along. Almost."

"I see." Azure Phoenix said curiously, "But either way, thank you for accepting and allowing Heatwave to enroll in your school."

"Your welcome, Lord Azure," Twilight said warmly.

Unknown to anyone, Song Wing was on top of war council chamber's rooftop. She gave some thoughts of how she can play pranks on them. After a minute and so, she has the sinister idea, which would knock them off. She flapped her wings hard to fly away from it. Concentrating her powers, she unleashed the power of Wind Storm and Wing Cutter on the war council chamber. Her powers have not only destroyed the rooftop, but also blowing, knocking and injuring both teachers and students, as well as destroying stationaries and battlefield map-like table. Everyone got knocked out.

Song Wing laughed out loud, "Okay! Now that's what I called 'Twist'!" She sighed happily, "Still no sign of portal. Gotta fly!"

Everyone groaned and moaned painfully as they slowly got up and recovered from the ground.

Snaptrap grumbled, "So much for test. It's a big mess now."

"Okay, who did this now?!" Blazefist asked angrily. He turned and glared at Aqua and Saber, "Did you two do this?! I know you guys want to win that 'Teacher of the Month'!"

"Hey!" Saber exclaimed, feeling offended.

Aqua groaned, "We didn't do anything! We were just watching!"

"Yeah, right," Blazefist said in disbelief. He turned and looked at Lockdown, "Please tell me that my teamwork lesson's doing well?!"

Lockdown showed his damaged notepad, "What do you think?!"

Blazefist groaned before slammed his head against the pillar, "Aw, come on! Gimme a break!"

"Guess it's my turn now," Aqua said cockily, annoying both Blazefist and Saber.

Twilight hummed in concern, giving suspicious thoughts that she believed Song Wing was here to ruin their teamwork lesson. Both Applejack and Rainbow noticed her seriousness look, meaning that something bugging her. They tend to find out what and why.





Friendship Mystic Prime Cruiser has taken off and flew to Water Tiger Kingdom now. Just as they landed at the docking bay, both teachers and students are now following Aqua, who is now leading and guiding them through the capital city and heading straight to Tiger Fury Castle. Students were chatting with each other happily and warmly. Both Blazefist and Saber grumbled angrily about their failed teamwork performance.

Yona gulped while looking at the river, "Yak hate water."

Rak patted Yona, "No worries, Yona. I'm pretty sure we won't be involved with water activity."

"Don't make promise, Rak." Jesuits warned Rak.

Leopardos nodded, "Yeah. Karma may bite you back for a little white lie."

Ciel sighed while breathing some air in, "I miss this the most. The fresh air. The land. The sea. They're still beautiful as I remembered."

Blackwitch rolled her eyes in annoyance, "I still don't see how great this place is."

"Must you always be so moody." D.E.C.K. asked in annoyance yet confusing, "I've seen this land from pictures for many times. But to look at this landscape personally, it's truly marvelous and beautiful I ever seen!"

Mano nodded, "Yeah! Nothing compares to Thunder Agency Domain. My land is nothing but wasteland with bad atmosphere. Always stuck inside the building for 'safety' and 'precaution'."

"True. My land is covered in snow." Solflare said calmly and warmly, "Good think that my mother and sister enroll me here."

Smolder scoffed while crossed her arms, "If you ask me, it's lame. Totally lame."

Ocellus nudged Smolder, "Smolder, be nice. We're visitors here."

"Yeah. You wouldn't want to get into trouble, do you?" Bella asked playfully.

Smolder groaned and glared at Bella, "I'm gonna wipe that smirk of yours! I promised you for that!"

Bella smirked, "I can't wait."

Ocellus groaned, "Rivalry…"

And at the same time, Applejack and Rainbow were talking with Twilight.

"Twilight, we need to talk," Applejack said seriously, surprised Twilight. She asked, "Did you find something bothering you?"

Twilight was surprised by Applejack's question. Rainbow added, "Don't try to make it up. We know you too well. So, spill it out. Did you know something up especially what happen to Saber and Blazefist's teamwork fieldtrip?"

Impressed by her friends' deduction, Twilight sighed, "While I was out to check on Nezha's loyalists, I spotted Song Wing."

"Song Wing?!" Applejack and Rainbow asked in surprised.

Twilight nodded in confirmation, "Yeah. I saw her when I was spying on Death Tactic and Sushi Tsunami. She's definitely came to this nation for finding and opening the portal for her daddy."

"That is not good…" Rainbow said in concern.

"Is she responsible for messing up with Saber and Blazefist's fieldtrip lessons?" Applejack asked suspiciously. Twilight nodded. She groaned, "Why that no good snake?! She's gonna be sorry for this!"

"But still… If she was looking for the portal, why started this mess?" Rainbow asked in concern.

Twilight sighed, "Not very sure. According to Cutie Mark Crusaders, Song Wing is notorious and tricky prankster for pranking everyone. She thinks watching us fighting each other is fun."

Rainbow groaned in anger, "The nerve of her. When I see her ugly face again, I'm gonna kick her ass!"

"Well, we have to keep our eyes out for her," Applejack said seriously.

Twilight nodded in agreement, "Yeah."

Just as Aqua and the rest of her crew have arrived at the Tiger Fury Castle's courtyard, they all then heard some shouts and fights from the palace. To their shock and concern, they found Scarblade got thrown out to the ground from the palace's entrance. Starkiller emerged out from it as well while holding tight on Hammerod by neck. He then thrown him off at his ally as well. He then armed with his Red Lightning Blade, preparing to finish them off.

Just before Starkiller could do so, he was held back by Soki, who was annoyed and angry with him. Just before the Ultimate Warrior of Dusk could do anything, the Ultimate Warrior of Juggernaut struck a punch on him to the ground. He turned and faced Courage Tiger, Tigress and Riverstrike, who were standing on the palace's entrance. Soki bowed humbly in apologetic gesture.

"Leave. Now." Courage Tiger said firmly and dryly, "I'm not in good mood."

Soki nodded firmly. He summoned the Mystic Portal. He then carried his unconscious friend on his back as he marched into it. It then dispersed. Just as Courage and his allies helped Hammerod and Scarblade up, they all found Aqua and the rest of her crew stood before them.

"Aqua!" Courage Tiger exclaimed in surprise. He and his allies approached greeted Aqua and her crew. He smiled, "It's good to see you, sister. Welcome back."

Aqua smiled, "Great to be back. What was that about?"

Courage Tiger sighed, "It's just a political discussion. Nothing more."

Tigress scoffed in annoyance, "That is until Starkiller insulted us to be weak and pathetic. What a jerk."

Courage Tiger hushed his sister, "That's enough, sister. We should focus on helping the students with fieldtrip now."

Aqua nodded, "Yeah. That would be great. Hopefully that you guys haven'tlost your touch."

Almost all Water Tiger Officials laughed at Aqua's insult. Courage Tiger scoffed, "We shall see, sister."

"You guys, go on ahead. I wish to speak with Mystic Councilpony of Water privately," Twilight requested, surprising Courage Tiger.

"Uh, sure. Why not?" Courage Tiger said calmly. He turned and looked at Tigress, "Can look after it?"

Tigress smiled, "Leave it to me, brother."

"Okay. Don't take it too long. After all, Water Tiger need its strong leader to be there for them," Aqua teased playfully.

Courage Tiger scoffed, "Sure…"

Aqua and Tigress led both their friends and students off to docking bay for the next fieldtrip lesson. Courage Tiger and Twilight remained behind, accompanied by Scarblade.

"So, what is it you want to talk with me?" Courage Tiger asked.

Twilight sighed, "I need to know what are the Ultimate Warriors doing here. What are they planning now?"





With her family and officials joining, Aqua and the rest of her crew headed off to the naval docking bay, where most of the naval main battleships, light versions and even boats were placed at. Just as they arrived at the location, Aqua turned and faced at the students. She turned and gleefully glared at Blazefist and Saber.

"Okay, boys. Watch and learn how masters works," Aqua mocked playfully, earning Blazefist and Saber's annoyed growl. She turned and looked at the students, "Alright, kids. Who's ready to become the marines?! We, Water Tiger, pride ourselves to be the best marines and naval expert! Am I right, boys?!"

Water Tiger Marines, and even her family and officials, gave out battle cries and cheers for Aqua. The students yelped in surprise by the outburst.

"Wee!" Melody cheered happily, "I do!"

Rak looked shock and disbelief by Aqua's instruction. Jesuit and Leopardos spoke, "Told you!"

Yona looked scared and worried, "Yona doesn't want to…"

"What? Scared?" Aero asked amusingly, earning Rak to nudge him by shouldewr. He grunted while rubbing on it a bit, "What?"

"Be nice," Rak sternly scolded Aero.

"So, what are we supposed to do?" Blackwitch asked bluntly.

Aqua smirked, "Glad someone asked. Unlike these two, we're not gonna do some crazy and dangerous stuffs. We're gonna do some serious training on how to sail the battleships and boats with old fashion style. After that, then we'll have the race."

Everyone yelped in surprise by Aqua's suggestion. Twilight whistled, "This should be interesting…"

Rainbow asked, "Wow?! Seriously?! Not using the modern kind of battleships?"

"You sure that using your military ships is a good idea?" Applejack asked in concern.

Aqua smirked, "No worries. They allow it. Plus, they're gonna help us out too. So, any questions?"

Everyone remained calm and firm as they seemed to be confident and willing to try out to be marines while sailing the ships.

"Uh, Yona has questions." Yona asked nervously. Everyone turned and looked at her. She gulped fearfully, "Yak not like water. Does Yona need to do it?"

"Really?" Mano asked in confusion.

D.E.C.K. hummed thoughtfully, "Technically, Yakyakistan is from the northern land. Its landscape is completely filled with snowfield and the atmosphere is cold as well. Therefore, they do not have experience with sailing the ships or swimming either. Yona has a good reason of why she's scared."

Yona nodded shamefully, "D.E.C.K. is right about Yona. Yona's scared of water."

"So, we just kicked her out?" Heatwave asked curiously, earning Arcee pulled his ear. This prompted him to scream in pain, "Uncle! Uncle! Uncle!"

Though annoyed to find out about Yona's fear of water, Aqua sighed calmly as she explained, "Even so, everyone has to face and overcome their own fears. And also, this is every creature's teamwork performance. So, whatever happens, we work and help each other to overcome the problem. Got it?"

The students including Yona chattered and nodded in agreement and understanding, complying and obeying Aqua's teachings.

Aqua smiled, "Well then, let's get started! Riverstrike will give you guys the tour about battleships and boats. And how they work too."

Leopardos scoffed, "This should be fun."

"Tell me about it," Smolder remarked sarcastically, with her eyes rolled over in annoyance.

Just as the Water Tiger Marines set up the stairway to the battleship, Riverstrike led and guide all the students into it. Their teachers followed them from behind. He began explained on how the ship function and what it does. They all awed in amazement and surprise about it.

Yona was still nervous and scared about getting involved with sailing boat on water. Ocellus approached and patted her back, "Sometimes, when I'm scared to try something new, I whistle."

"Really?" Yona asked curiously.

Melody cheered happily, "No need to worry, Yona! If you ever in trouble, you know who to call?!"

"She's right," Jesuit said calmly as she approached and comforted Yona, "We're a team. We won't let anything bad happen to you."

Yona smiled warmly, "Swan Knight is nice. Yona thank you."

Ocellus smiled happily to see her friend's comfortable and alright. She turned and found Bella and Smolder glared at her. She looked confused and uncertain why they glared at her.

Aqua and the rest of her friends are watching the event. And at the same time, they were having discussion as well.

"You really think that training and racing with sailing boats will get you that Teacher of the Month trophy?" Blazefist asked in annoyance.

"What's the matter? Jealous?" Aqua asked amusingly.

Saber scoffed while crossed his hooves, "Just because our fieldtrip lessons failed, doesn't mean you won't too."

Blazefist nodded in agreement, "Yeah, Aqua. Don't try to be funny with us."

"Yeah, right," Aqua said cockily, "I'm pretty sure everycreature's gonna like it a lot better than building and planning. Lame."

Both Blazefist and Saber got vexed, "It is not!"

Rainbow whispered, "Wow. And everyone said that we're the worst with rivalry."

Applejack rolled her eyes a bit, "Tell me something I don't know, Rainbow Dash. Still think Lockdown will change his mind?"

"Nope," Rainbow answered dryly.

After the explanation of battleships and history of how Water Tiger Kingdom won the 'Battle of Red Cliff' was completed, the students quickly boarded on the small boats, where they began practicing with sailing and stroke the paddle as hard as they can under supervision of their teachers. Aqua and Rainbow supervised Team A through speed. Blazefist and Hammerod assisted Team B with strong determination. Tigress and Riverstrike helped teaching Team C. Saber and Applejack worked with Team D through patient and slow. The rest of marines helped and assisted other students on handling with the sailing ships. Lockdown was making the assessment on the students' progress.

With everyone have completed the practice, they all prepared their sailing boats for the race. The teachers and marines were sticking together with the students, making sure that they don't get hurt or stray from the race. Just as the Water Tiger Soldier set and fired the firecracker up to the sky, the students set off for the race. They all paddled their boat as hard and fast as they can to reach to the entrance of gorge, where they make a big turn and returned to the docking bay as fast as they can. They're almost reaching to the finish line.

Unknown to them, they were being watched by Song Wing from the sky. She was thinking of how to prank them. She then was visited by a greenish colored demonic gargoyle-like with wingspan attached to his hands and legs flew towards her.

"About time you show up, Klar. Took your time to get here," Song Wing grumbled in annoyance.

Klar smirked and shrugged, "My bad, your lovely princess. The China is quite large and difficult for me to navigate and search for the portal, with this gizmo. Wasn't easy, ma'am."

"Yeah. That's why I follow these bitches. They might have the clue to my father's portal."

"I don't know, ma'am. They don't seem to know about it."

Song Wing smirked playfully, "Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, they're the key to get us there."

"Hope you're right, princess," Klar said in uncertain, "So, what's next?"

"I might have few of ideas," Song Wing answered calmly as she summoned her Shadow Bats, "Follow my lead, boys!"

As Song Wing dived down, her minions followed them from behind. They're flying straight towards the boats from behind. Close to their targets, their wings are armed as they all unleashed their Wing Cutters. The attacks launched and struck down upon the boats, damaging most of its parts and sailing sheets. Both teachers and students got thrown off from the boat and fell into the water.

Song Wing and her minions flew and ascended to the sky. They all then laughed out loud of their successful prank. They continued watching teachers and some students emerging out from the water. They all coughed and panted heavily and exhaustingly. A battleship sailed and approached towards them. The marines and soldiers helped and gotten some students aboard.

"What was that?!" Tigress asked in confusion.

Aqua shrugged in concern, "No clue."

"So much for better teamwork lesson," Saber grumbled.

"Yeah. No kidding," Blazefist agreed in annoyance.

Aqua groaned, "Just shut up…"

"Can we save the argument later?" Rainbow snapped angrily, "We've gotta save the students now!"

"She's right. Some students can't swim!" Applejack exclaimed in concern as she swam towards some students, whom she moved and guided to battleship.

Everyone was alerted when they heard someone was coughing and breathing very hard. They all turned and found Yona coughed out loud while struggling and panicking to swim.

"Help! Yak not swim!" Yona cried for help.

Just before anyone could do anything, Yona got drowned into the river. Everyone gasped in shock and concern for her. Rak quickly submerged and dived down into the sea, trying to rescue her. Melody, Silverstream and Ocellus looked at each other as they nodded firmly. Using their Pearl of Transformation, Melody and Silverstream transformed into Seaponies while Ocellus used her Changeling Ability to do so. They submerged and went after them as well.

While diving down, three Seaponies looked around of their surroundings while trying to find Rak and Yona. Three of them spotted the cyan colored nerdy dragon struggled swimming back to the surface while pulling the yak. Silverstream, Ocellus and Melody swam towards them at once. Silverstream and Melody held on Yona while Ocellus grabbed Rak.

"That's okay, Yona!" Melody said calmly while holding Yona, "Your friends can change into creatures that do!"

"We've got you. Hang on!" Silverstream said determinedly and firmly.

Felt ashamed and embarrassed for not getting Yona out, Rak sighed, "Sorry, guys."

"Don't worry. That was brave of you for trying to help Yona," Ocellus said calmly while holding Rak on her, "Not every dragon is brave enough to dive into the water like you."

Touched by Ocellus's kindness, Rak sighed in relief, "Thanks, Ocellus. No one has ever said nice things to me. I feel appreciated."

Five students emerged out from the river, where they met up with Applejack and Rainbow. They guided and led them to the battleship safely. Water Tiger Officials, teachers and students were covered by blankets from getting cold.

"You guys, okay?" Rainbow asked in concern.

Rak nodded a bit, "Yeah."

"We're alright," Ocellus answered calmly.

"That's a relief. Good thinking, you three," Applejack said in relief. Ocellus, Silverstream and Melody smiled happily. She turned and looked at Yona, "Are you alright, Yona?"

Yona groaned a bit, "Yak really hate water."

The Water Tiger battleship made its way back to the docking bay, where Twilight, Courage Tiger and Scarblade were waiting. Everyone climbed down from the battleship. They were in shocked and concerned of what they saw.

"What happened?!" Twilight asked in concern.

Lockdown groaned while looking at the soaked notepad, "This is not what I have in mind!"

"Long story short – Aqua's teamwork lessons got flunked," Rainbow answered in concern.

Applejack sighed, "If she, Blazefist and Saber hadn't gotten into argument like last two teamwork lessons."

Gallus nodded in agreement, "Yup. It's been like this all day."

"I wouldn't say all day. Just... ninety-nine percent of it." Sandbar corrected uneasily yet nervously.

Heatwave scoffed, "That's like what Gallus said, dumbass."

Sandbar groaned, "Shut up, dumbass."

Though suspecting that it was Song Wing's responsible for ruining the teamwork lessons, Twilight can't ignore what three teachers have done either for being competitive and blaming each other about the mess. She suddenly has the idea of using it to her advantage.

Pretending to furious with Blazefist, Aqua and Saber; Twilight scolded them, "I can't believe this! You're not teaching teamwork! You're competing with each other! I thought you were better than this!"

Applejack and Rainbow were shocked and confused by Twilight's sudden angry, despite knowing Song Wing's responsible of this mess.

"We are!" Aqua insisted in concern. She then found Courage Tiger and Tigress glared at her as if she's not telling them the truth. She hissed, "Mostly…"

Saber nodded in agreement, "Come on, Twilight. We really worked very hard to help students to learn on what teamwork is about."

"Yeah. We just got carried away with wanting to be the Teacher of the Month is all." Blazefist said in embarrassment while rubbing on the back of his head.

Lockdown groaned while facepalmed, "I don't believe this!"

"The Teacher of the Month wouldn't care about being the Teacher of the Month! I know Fluttershy would be thrilled to see another pony win." Twilight scolded three teachers, "That's it! I'm taking over this field trip!"

"Wait, Twilight! Don't do this!" Blazefist pleaded in concern.

Aqua begged fearfully, "Yeah! I promise you that we'll do better!"

Saber nodded in agreement, "Just give us the chance, and we can prove it!"

"I don't know..." Twilight said in uncertain tone.

Blazefist, Aqua and Saber pleaded, "Please! We'll do it as a team! No more competition!"

As Twilight gave some thoughts about their suggestion, Rainbow whispered to Applejack and asked, "Think it will end well?"

Applejack shrugged, "No clue."

After some thinking, Twilight sighed, "Fine. But I'm picking the next activity you three lead – a nature walk. Nopony could possibly argue over that. Right?"

"Right!" Blazefist, Aqua and Saber exclaimed in agreement.

"If anything goes wrong, Lockdown will take over and take all students back to School of Friendship!" Twilight said sternly, which Lockdown nodded to agree with her suggestion.

Twilight turned and looked at Applejack and Rainbow. She gestured her head to another direction. They nodded and followed her to other side for discussion. Blazefist, Aqua and Saber organized and checked on the students, making sure they're alright before they could proceed with the nature walk.

"Twilight, why would you be mad at them?" Applejack asked firmly.

Rainbow nodded, "Yeah. Song Wing did it. You should know that!"

"I know that. I pretended to get mad with them for screw up, so that she can take the bait," Twilight said firmly, surprising Rainbow and Applejack. She continued, "I'm pretty sure that she won't resist with giving one last prank on us. Once she gets closer to us, then we'll spring a trap on her. We'll get that Pan'ku Box back to us."

"Really? Wouldn't she know about this?" Rainbow asked in concern.

Applejack nodded, "Yeah. She could be spying on us."

"I'm counting on it," Twilight said firmly, "I'm counting on you two to watch over them and see anything suspicious like something to do with the portal. I'll be right behind you. Can you do it?"

Surprised and happy by their friend's trusting them, Applejack and Rainbow nodded determinedly, "Got it."

Just as Twilight expected, Song Wing and her minions have overheard what Twilight has instructed to three teachers. They all chuckled sinisterly and playfully.

"A nature walk. Me like it…" Song Wing commented amusingly.





As instructed by Twilight, both teachers and students travelled to the Jing Province's Forest for the nature walk. With Blazefist, Aqua and Saber acted as the in-charge over the fieldtrip again, the students are now following them from behind. Lockdown was writing and assessing their performance. Rainbow and Applejack were keeping their eyes out for Song Wing, suspecting that she's not far from behind.

They all come across to a forked road – left side led to deeper forest while the right led to clearer path.

"Well, look at that. The path splits up ahead. Left or right?" Blazefist asked curiously.

Leopardos groaned in annoyance, "Ugh. Here we go again."

"Tell me about it," Heatwave agreed in annoyance, "I wonder what's the worst thing they're gonna do now."

"Probably the worst," Smolder grumbled.

"Where to, Blazefist?" Saber asked.

"I was thinking right... unless you want to go left." Blazefist said calmly, "Because what makes you happy makes me happy."

"Actually, I was thinking the same thing," Aqua said firmly and calmly. She uneasily glared at Saber, unless you want to go left."

Saber shrugged, "I'm cool. Let's go to right."

Three teachers turned and moved out to the right. The students were surprised by their sudden agreement than the usual argument and competitiveness.

"That was unexpected…" Ciel commented.

Bella shrugged, "Well, it's better than having another argument."

Just as the students moved out, Applejack looked at the sky and asked, "Any sign of Song Wing?"

Rainbow hummed suspiciously as she spotted some shadowy figures from the trees, "Yeah. She's right behind us. Just like Twilight said, she couldn't resist the prank. Let's keep this up."

Applejack and Rainbow moved out and followed their friends and the students. Song Wing and her minions followed them from behind, waiting and planning the idea to launch the best prank on them.

As Blazefist, Aqua and Saber were leading the students for nature walk; they have unfortunately run into some troubles such as coming across to some roadblock, going into wrong direction, travelling through the corridors of forest and even going around in circle. This frustrated and annoyed the students and Lockdown. But thanks to Rainbow's sharped scouting and Applejack's sense of direction on forest, they were able to led and guide the students out of danger and forest.

And at the same time, Song Wing and her minions were following them from behind. They were getting bored and impatient with the teachers and students for getting lost. Song Wing was playing her flute calmly and harmoniously.

"Uh… You sure Boss Hsi Wu won't get mad with you?" Klar asked in concern.

"Nah. He won't be bother. It's not like he's calling me," Song Wing said calmly. To her shock and surprise, the communication portal appeared with screeching noise. She groaned, "Speak of the Demon…"

Hsi Wu groaned angrily and annoyingly as he shouted while covering his ears, "How long are you gonna find that portal?!"

"Soon, daddy. I assure you that I'll get there." Song Wing said calmly yet playfully. She smiled as she readied with her flute, "For the moment, let's listen to my flute. It will cure you."

Hsi Wu groaned angrily, "No thank you!"

The communication portal turned off. Song Wing giggled a bit of amusement. She then found Klar glared at her. She scoffed while looking away from him as she's now focusing on her targets.





Nearly an hour or two have passed, the teachers and students have arrived at the ruins of ancient city that is filled with trees and bushes covering them. The students awed curiously and amazingly of the location.

"Well, this is something…" Mano commented, "Kindy, ever been here?"

"No. I do not think so," Kindy admitted.

"So, what is this place?" Ocellus asked.

"One thing for certain, this was definitely another ancient city that none of our nation has ever find out," Saber answered calmly.

Aqua sighed, "Well, whatever the case, we'll take a break now."

"Yeah. That's a good idea," Blazefist said in agreement.

The students sighed in relief and chattered happily about taking the break. They were all resting and relaxing. Lockdown was writing down on his notepad about the latest situation. Blazefist, Aqua and Saber were discussing of what they can do to improve their teamwork lessons. Applejack and Rainbow looked around to find anything that is related to the portal. They came across to a large ancient tea house-like in ruins.

"Tea house, huh?" Rainbow asked curiously, "Think it's in there?"

"Unlikely. I don't think this place has to do anything with demons," Applejack said in disagreement. To her shock and concern, she found the tea house's signboard glowed in greenish. Suddenly, a Pan'ku Box slammed and attached to the board, creating and opening the portal. She gulped, "I could be wrong…"

Song Wing laughed as she and her minions arrived at the scene, "Yes, you are, ponies."

Just before Applejack and Rainbow could do anything, they heard loud screech. They turned and looked at the portal, where they've been attacked and thrown off by powerful screeching attack. They both got thrown and slammed back at the rest of their group. They all got up and checked on them.

"What happened?!" Blazefist asked in concern.

Rainbow groaned in pain, "Song Wing… Here! His Wu's coming!"

Applejack looked up and gasped in concern, "Here they come!"

Everyone turned and looked at the front. They found Hsi Wu, Song Wing, Klar and the rest of Shadow Bats stood before them.

Hsi Wu sighed happily, "Freedom! At last!"

Sandbar panicked, "Oh great! It's Quake and Mabaya all over again!"

"Can't we catch a break?!" Smolder asked angrily and annoyingly.

Spotting students in front of him, Hsi Wu gave a cackling laughter, "Well, well, well, what do we have here? More snacks for me to feast upon?"

"Indeed, it is, daddy," Song Wing said amusingly, "I've already had my fun for screwing up their 'teamwork' lessons."

"What?!" Blazefist, Aqua and Saber asked angrily, "That was you?!"

"Oops! Did I say that out loud?" Song Wing asked teasingly.

Aqua groaned, "You're gonna wish that you hadn't mess with us! I'm gonna kill you now!"

Aqua screamed angrily as she charged and slammed a punch on Song Wing straight at the wall. She jumped and angrily attacked the winged demon. Just before Hsi Wu and Klar could do anything, Blazefist and Saber charged and attacked them at once. And at the same time, they also fought and battled Shadow Bats as well.

While punching and kicking Hsi Wu's face, Blazefist turned and looked at Lockdown, "Lockdown, get the students to safety zone. Keep them safe!"

Lockdown saluted, "You've got it!" He turned and looked at the students, "You've heard them! Move it now! This is not the drill!"

"He's right. We can't risk them," Applejack said firmly.

Rainbow nodded, "Yeah. Come on, every creature, let's move it!"

Lockdown, Applejack and Rainbow guided and moved the students to safety zone while fending off the Shadow Bats, who were flying close to them.

Blazefist and his team continued battling Hsi Wu and his sky demonic warriors. Though defeating Shadow Bats was easy, three Dragon Strike Force struggled with fighting and defeating Hsi Wu, Song Wing and Klar, who have proven to be very fast and swift for them to handle.

Angered over her pranking on teamwork lesson, Aqua ferociously and angrily launched her punches at Song Wing, who swiftly and quickly dodged and evaded the attacks before swung and struck her punches and claws at her for few times. She then kicked her high before flew up and dash at her target. She used her Wing Cutters at her, giving her lots of cuts. She then slammed a punch against her to the top. She flew behind of her, where she unleashed Sonic Screech to blow her straight to the ground. She dived and slammed her Death Claw at her. Luckily, Aqua summoned her Hydro Cannon to blast her off. Armed with her Tiger Claws, she charged and engaged Song Wing in a fierce duel.

Blazefist fired his Fire Shots at Hsi Wu, who flew very fast to dodge and evade the attacks for couple of times. But at the same time, he was fighting off the Shadow Bats. While being distracted, the Sky Demon Lord took advantage of it by diving and ramming straight him. Both of them swung and slammed punched at each other for couple of times. While fighting on midair, Hsi Wu unleashed his powerful Sonic Screech to blow him off, followed by Laser Eye Beam. Blazefist barely dodge and evaded the attacks unleashing his Phoenix Firestorm upon the Sky Demon Lord, who got hit and fell to the ground. The commander dived and slammed his Fire Kicks to the ground. Using his tail, he coiled up the commander's leg before thrown him off. Armed with his Death Claw, Hsi Wu charged and attacked Blazefist, who used his Falcon Spear to fight back.

Armed with his Twin Dragoon Sabers, Saber is facing off Klar, who is armed with twin spears and readied to attack. Just before the detective could do anything, the greenish gargoyle dashed and thrust his twin spears at him. He barely dodged and evaded the attacks while deflecting and knocking them off. Through speed and agility, both of them swung and clashed their weapons at each other for couple of times. They both are equally matched. Using his Zen Air Slashes, Saber swung and struck at Klar, who barely dodged and evaded the attacks before unleashing his Air Cutter at him. He quickly summoned and fired his Wind Storm to deflect the attacks. He found Klar was trying to fly to the sky. Activating his Air Raid, he flew up to charge and raid at him. The gargoyle got injured but remained strong to endure and withstand the attack before fighting back.

Despite the effort Blazefist, Aqua and Saber have; they're outnumbered and outmatched against Sky Demon Lord and his minions. More of Shadow Bats kept on appearing and overwhelming them. Lockdown, Applejack and Rainbow were fighting off some of them.

"Aw man! There're so many of them…" Smolder commented in shock and concern.

Solflare nodded, "I wonder if they can actually overcome them…"

"If they can't?" Mano asked in fear.

"We die, obviously," Blackwitch remarked dryly.

The students panicked as they all muttered and commented in concern about it. Applejack and Rainbow noticed their scared and worried. They both looked at each other as they both have the same thoughts before nodded firmly.

"Hey, every creature!" Rainbow snapped firmly, alerting everyone. She continued, "This is not the time to sit down and whine like losers! We have to stand and work together as a team!"

Applejack continued, "Rainbow's right. We need everyone to stand and fight now!"

"W-What if we lose?!" Ocellus asked in concern, making both Bella and Smolder comforted her.

Rak quivered in fear, "What if we gonna die?!"

Melody cried in fear, "I don't want to die! I just started to have fun and make some friends!"

"Trust me. No creature's gonna die!" Rainbow said firmly and determinedly.

Applejack nodded, "You bet. As Twilight always said, United we stand. No matter what happen, we're not going down without the fight. So, stand and fight as a team!"

"Cooperation!"

"Togetherness!"

"We're a team!" Applejack and Rainbow exclaimed in unison while armed with Mind Whiplash and Mystical Magic Spear.

The students awed inspired by Applejack and Rainbow's speech. Lockdown was even touched by their words as well. They all chattered and commented firmly while nodded in agreement as they know what they have to do.

"We're with you, Professors!" Arcee said firmly.

Gallus nodded, "Yeah. You can count on us. We're gonna show these demons what teamwork is all about!"

The students cheered out proudly and excitedly. Applejack smirked, "That's the spirit. Remember the lessons you've learned today!"

Rainbow scoffed with a smirk, "Oh yeah! Time to put all three lessons into action!"

Applejack and Rainbow gathered all the students around for discussion of the plans against the enemies, with the help of three lessons they have learnt.

Blazefist, Aqua and Saber got repelled and defeated by the Sky Demon Lord and his minions. They're all got cornered and surrounded by them.

"We've got them, boss!" Klar exclaimed happily.

Song Wing smiled proudly, "Oh yeah! Hey, dad. Ready for our final tune?"

Hsi Wu gave a cackling laughter, "Oh, yes, I am. Time to end this. Together!"

As commanded, Hsi Wu and the rest of his minions unleashed Sonic Screech on Blazefist, Aqua and Saber. Three of them struggled to withstand the attack and unable to fight back as well. Just as they were about to win the fight, they all bot rammed and knocked out by unknown units. Three Dragon Strike Force members grunted in pain before dropped to the ground for recovery.

Just as he and his minions were recovering, Hsi Wu looked up and found Lockdown and Team D stood before them. They all made some funny and mockery faces at him. They then ran off to the valley at once. The Sky Demon Lord screeched out loud in anger as he and his minions chased after them at once.

While still running down the valley; Lockdown and Team D met up with Applejack, Team C and Unicorn Students, who are armed with newly-built arbalest, catapult and siege towers. They safely returned to their allies while armed with their weapons as well. They all found Hsi Wu and his minions charging down towards them. Giving out loud of 'Yeehaw', Applejack signaled the rest of students activated catapults and arbalests to launch the rocks and fire arrows on them. Though Hsi Wu, Song Wing and Klar have swiftly and quickly block and knock the attacks off; the Shadow Bats got hit and struck down by the attacks.

Refused to be defeated and lost to weak ponies, Hsi Wu signaled Song Wing and Klar to split their forces up to attack them on sides. They nodded and obeyed his command. Song Wing's units flew up to the sky while Klar's moved to the narrowed route, which led them to behind of enemy's lines.

While flying up to the sky, Song Wing's unit got ambushed and attacked by Rainbow, Team A and couple of Pegasi Students with throwing rocks and sticks. She even used her Sonic Rainboom to knock her. Song Wing grunted a bit as she managed to escape the attack before unleashing her Wind Storm to blow her off. She got her back struck by Heatwave and some students firing their arrows on her. She dodged and evaded the attacks while charged straight at them. Luckily, Arcee charged and engaged her in a fierce duel. Both of them swung and struck punches and kicks at each other for couple of rounds. Just as the pinkish Hippogriff kicked on the winged demon, the latter grabbed and swung the former around before throwing her at Heatwave and some Pegasi off. She charged and launched her Wing Cutters. Luckily, Mano levitated the rocks to block the attacks. With Solflare's fiery powers, both her and Mano fired the fire rocks on her. She barely dodged and evaded the attacks. Just before she could charge, she got rammed and pushed back by Silverstream and some of her classmates. Just as Song Wing struggled to fly and pushing forward, she came across to Rainbow, who slammed her Sonic Rainboom at her to the ground.

As Klar and his minions tried to navigate through the narrowed valley, they suddenly came across to the slope, where Team B and unicorn students unleashed the rock slide on them, killing most of them. Klar barely escaped the rockslide but got attacked by the unicorn's blasts. Bella and Leopardos jumped and attacked the greenish winged gargoyle, who swiftly and quickly dodged and evaded the attacks while fighting back against them for couple of rounds. Just as both of them swung and struck their blades at him, he grabbed and held their hoof/arm for the moment, twisting them. Smolder charged while slammed a punch on his face, freeing her friends. She continued punching on him for couple of times before unleashing flamethrower on his face. He then grabbed and slammed the orange dragon to the ground. He stomped on her for few times. He got shot and blasted by D.E.C.K.'s Blue and Ion Blaster. Just before he could react, Klar grabbed and thrown the spear on his throat, damaging him badly. He then unleashed his Wing Cutters on both Team B and the students, badly injured them. Just before he could finish them off, he got whacked and slammed to death by Ocellus' Insectoid Monster Form, who was furious and angry to see them get hurt. She transformed back to her Changeling, approaching and checking on them. Though most of them were bruised but alright, D.E.C.K. suffered the worst as his throat structure was badly damaged.

Hsi Wu was in shock and disbelief as he screeched angrily, refusing to be defeated. He unleashed his powerful Sonic Screech to knock most of the students off. He charged and rammed straight at his targets. He was blocked by Applejack. He continued pushing and ramming her off. To his shock and surprise; Yona charged and pushed him back. They both pushed him back as hard as they can. Blackwitch and Jesuit levitated and thrown couple of boulders at him. He barely dodged and evaded the attacks until one of them hit him to the ground. Just as he recovered, he was attacked by Aero and Rak, who both fiercely and determinedly fend him off. Hsi Wu was fast and swift to dodge and evade the attacks before knocking them off. Just as they tried to gang up on him, he unleashed his Lase Eye Beam on the ground. Kindy summoned and fired Lightning Strike on Hsi Wu, weakening him for the moment. Sandbar and Gallus jumped and attacked him. Using the Blazing Dragon Strikes, they both fiercely and bravely fought and attacked the Sky Demon Lord, who struggled to keep up with the attacks until he used his tail to knock them off. Just before he could do anything, he found Melody, who gave him a cutie pleading eyes. He growled at her. Instead of being scared, she screamed in anger as she struck a punch on his face, throwing him at Applejack, who kicked him up to another side, where Lockdown slammed his frying pan on his face, knocking him out.

Hsi Wu grunted in pain as he struggled to make a stand while regrouping with Song Wing, who just recovered from the attack. They both grunted painfully while trying to stand up. They found themselves surrounded by Applejack, Rainbow and the rest of students, who are armed and readied to fight. They turned back and found Blazefist, Aqua, Saber, Twilight, Tempest and the rest of Friendship Royal Guards, armed and aimed their weapons at them as well.

Holding the glowing flute, Twilight smirked, "Ready to go back home?!"

Hsi Wu and Song Wing screamed in fear while holding each other. His daughter quickly summoned the Dark Portal for them to escape before they get hit. Seeing the Sky Demon Lord and his daughter, they're all cheered wildly and happily as they have won the fight. And at the same time, Jesuit and Balckwitch were checking on D.E.C.K.'s wounded throat.

Twilight approached to her friends and students, "Is everyone alright?"

"We sure did," Rainbow commented.

Applejack nodded, "Yup. Thanks to Blazefist, Aqua and Saber's lessons; everyone worked together as team and use their lessons to fight them off. We make a pretty good team."

"Really?" Blazefist, Aqua and Saber asked in surprise. Everyone nodded happily. They sighed, "Wow? Who knew?"

"It's true," Lockdown confirmed. Nearly have tears on his right eye, he wiped it off. He continued, "I'm so proud of this."

Twilight smiled, "Good job, everyone. You all have done well with this fieldtrip. Why do we say we go back home?"

The students cheered and applauded happily and agreed with Headmare's suggestions.

"Best... field trip... ever!" Silverstream and Melody cheered happily.





One month later after the fieldtrip event, students have returned to School of Friendship safely to continued their studies and usual hangout with their friends. Everything seems to be normal. However, despite the effort Jesuit and Blackwitch have made, D.E.C.K.'s voice box was badly damaged, resulting him to lose voice and replaced with prosthetic voice box to beep and communicate. This prompted Metalgear determined to find a solution to fix his apprentice's voice box.

Twilight didn't get the chance to find out the 'proposal' that Ultimate Warriors have for Virtue Dragon, Azure Phoenix and Courage Tiger. However, due to Azure Phoenix's warning, she and her friends have to be ready to face whatever may come, whether it's Dark Mystic Ponies, regular villains or 'within'. They have to fight and defend their home, no matter the cost.

At the school lounge, both Mane Eight and Dragon Strike Force have been gathered for another 'Teacher of the Month' event. The students' votes have been accounted since last month.

"And the winner goes to…" Lockdown said humbly while looking at the paper at podium. He announced proudly, "Applejack and Rainbow Dash!"

Applejack and Rainbow gasped, "We've won?!"

Everyone cheered and applauded happily and warmly. Fluttershy smiled, "Congratulation, you two. I knew both of you have the spirit of teamwork."

Twilight nodded, "Yeah. The students really loved what you did during the fieldtrip especially fighting off Hsi Wu and his minions. You guys inspire and show them about what teamwork is really about. Well done!"

"Nice work, kiddo. I'm kinda proud of you." Aqua commented. She sighed, "Even though I wanted to win it so badly."

Saber nodded in agreement, "Yeah. Not to mention, you've used our lessons to fight off the bad guys. That's some skills."

"What do you say, Lockdown?" Blazefist asked playfully, "Still think they're not good with this kind of teamwork?

Lockdown sighed, "Fine. I've made my mistake. I'm sorry to doubt you for not showing the spirit of teamwork."

Applejack and Rainbow smiled and blushed a bit, "Geez. Thanks."

Twilight approached to them as she passed the trophy to them, "Here you go. You've won 'Teacher of the Month'."

Just as Applejack and Rainbow grabbed and held on the trophy, they tried to take it with them. They were in shocked yet annoyed to see their own friend's doing.

"Hey! What are you doing?! What am I doing?! What are you doing with my trophy?!" Applejack and Rainbow demanded angrily and annoyingly, "It's mine! Give it! Let go now!"

Applejack and Rainbow started the argument over the trophy while shouting and screaming at each other. Everyone groaned in annoyance and frustration by their usual competitiveness. They never changed.

Lockdown groaned before fell on podium, "This is so not my day…"





At the Golden Jade Palace's private office, Nezha was speaking with Death Tactic, Sushi Tsunami, Starkiller and Thanatos Gambit over the important matters. Death Tactic passed the reports to him. He read it carefully and calmly. The emperor smiled proudly and happily before putting it down.

"Well done, old friend. Dragoon Republic Nation have the inhibitor chips in their mind now," Nezha said calmly and warmly. He hissed in frustration, "Pity that Water Tiger Kingdom and Imperial Phoenix Kingdom refused to comply for power and control."

"Despite some minor setbacks, sire, I am confident that we will win their trust. They will see and agreed with our vision," Death Tactic said calmly, "It's only matter of time. We'll continue with the rest now."

"Yes…" Nezha agreed. He heard the door knocked. The Mystic Elite Guard entered and bowed before him. He asked, "What is it?"

"Sir, we just received that we have the intruders at both our and Equestria Realm!" Mystic Elite Guard reported.

Nezha scoffed, "Send the law enforcers to deal with them. I'm certain that they're Kludgetowner or some lost Storm Guards."

Mystic Elite Guard gulped in concern, "But sir, they're humans."

The Mystic Ponies got stoked by the reports. Death Tactic was surprised yet curious and intrigued. Sushi Tsunami hissed in anger. Starkiller growled a bit as he has no feeling about it. Thanatos Gambit was intrigued by the report.

Hearing the report, Nezha furiously stood up and asked, "WHAT?! Humans in my land?! HOW?!"

"We don't know, my lord! All we know is that some strange portals appeared out of nowhere and landed on three specific area!" Mystic Elite Guard exclaimed frantically and fearfully.

"Show me," Nezha demanded angrily. Mystic Elite Guard approached and shown the Mystic Realm and Equestria Realm Maps, pinpointing the locations of humans - two at Imperial City, three at Everfree Forest and two more with a dog at Ponyville Town's alley. He growled, "I will deal with them by myself."

"Your majesty, calm down." Death Tactic said firmly and calmly. Nezha turned and glared at him. He explained, "It would be wise that they should be captured and studied, instead of executing them for trespassing. They might have some interesting intel for us to use."

Though disliked the idea to let humans roam around his land, Nezha knew Death Tactic has the point about it. He sighed, "Fine. We shall capture them. Get Commander Tempest to find and capture the humans from Equestria."

Death Tactic nodded firmly, "As you wish."

Just as Nezha moved away from his table, his allies quickly lined up and stood proudly for their leader to pass by. They then followed him from behind as they're now heading off to deal with the intruders.





Both Ocellus and Bella were at the Ponyville's Outskirt. They both were watching and looking at the clear sky. They both were imagining and guessing what kind of shapes the clouds has. They even laughed and joked about it such as 'Tyranno Chaos', 'Grumpy Pharynx', 'Shadow Dragon vs. Tempest' and so on.

"Wow. I'd never knew that imagining and guessing what shapes the clouds can make would be so much fun," Bella commented happily. She sighed, "This is so awesome…"

Ocellus smiled, "I'm glad you like it. I'm surprise that you never have this kind of fun before."

"Well, that's because I've never actually had 'real fun' for my whole life," Bella admitted sadly yet calmly, shocking Ocellus. She continued, "All my life has always been about studying, training and working very hard to be strong, fast and smart as my brother and other Ultimate Warriors. Never had the time to have fun or let alone to go outside to make some friends and hangout."

"Oh my. I know he's secretive but protective? Doesn't he trust his own sister?"

"Of course, he does. He just doesn't want me to waste time like this, and focused more on training and studies. He has always been expecting me to be at the best and powerful as he is. He wants me to be Ultimate Warrior like he was. It's what he wants."

"But what about you want?"

"Hmm… To be honest, I have no idea. I never thought of other things than being a warrior."

Ocellus smiled as she patted Bella's shoulder, "Well, I'll help you find out of what you really want to be than following your brother's wants. Plus, me and my friends will teach you more about 'fun' and 'hangout'. It'll be fun."

"Really? You mean it?" Bella asked in surprise.

Ocellus nodded, "Yeah. We're friends, right?"

Bella was touched and happy to say, "Yeah, we are."

BOOM! Ocellus and Bella yelped in surprise by loud explosion. They turned and looked back, where they found a smoke flowing out from somewhere, deep in Everfree Forest.

"What was that?" Ocellus asked in concern.

"No idea." Bella admitted in confusion yet curious. She got up from the ground. She held her hoof out to Ocellus, "Wanna check it out, friend?"

After thinking, Ocellus smiled as she grabbed and held on Bella's, "Yeah."

Bella helped Ocellus to get up. They both headed inside the Everfree Forest, finding out of what's happening at there.

To Be Continue…

(In Ben 10 True Omniverse Season 3 Episode 5: Unsung Heroes…)

Review and Suggest…

Main Casts:

Ashleigh Ball: Applejack, Rainbow Dash

Josh Keaton: Blazefist

Will Friedle: Saber Dragoon

Christy Carlson Romano: Aqaustroke

Cree Summer: Song Wing

Secondary Casts:

Tara Strong: Twilight Sparkle, Melody Bubbles,

Patrick Warburton: Lockdown

Vincent Tong: Sandbar

Lauren Jackson: Silverstream

Gavin Langelo: Gallus

Devyn Dalton: Ocellus

Shannon Chan-Kent: Smolder

Katrina Salisbury: Yona

Jack DeSana: Heatwave

Ashley Eckstein: Arcee

Stephanie Sheh: Dr. Ciel

Steve Staley: Kindy Dragoon

Steve Burton: Aero

Robbie Daymond: Rak

Jeremy Shada: DECK

Erica Schroeder: Solflare

Pete Capella: Mano Telekinesis

Myrna Velasco: Bella Anime

Taissa Farmiga: Blackwitch

Scott Porter: Leopardos 'Leo' Chi

Kathreen Khavari: Jesuits Omnicron

Minor Casts:

Andrea Libman: Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie

Andre Sogliuzzo: Hsi Wu

Thom Adcox-Hernandez: Klar

Emily Blunt: Tempest Shadow

Michael Pena: Grubber

Dave B. Mitchell: Virtue Dragon

Lex Lang: Skysoar Intellect

Laura Bailey: Marvel McBuild

Douglas Rye: Azure Phoenix

Tony Oliver: Navy Arrow

Eric Bauza: Clawdestroyer

Vic Mignogna: Snaptrap

Gideon Emery: Courage Tiger, Mystic Elite Soldier

G.K. Bowes: Tigress

Cameo:

Sean Schemmel: Nezha Vengito

Lars Mikkelsen: Death Tactic

Grey Griffin: Sushi Tsunami