After a long taxi ride, Twilight's carriage finally got nearer and nearer to her destination. It went from green field and forest into a desert. Or more like desert-ish as there were some trees here and there. Regardless Twilight finally saw the town in the distance. And lots of bandit camps around the town.
As she started to get closer and closer, she could feel something... dark looming over the town. Like something had cursed the town. 'Or someone more likely.' Twilight thought as she remember the name called Celestia.
It was then that the taxi suddenly stopped, about fifty kilometers away. It was clear that the pig was too scared to go past this point. As it made some scared but also sad sounds. Twilight smiled.
"It's quite alright. I will take it from here. Take this." Twilight said as she both petted the pig as she gave it plenty of Jewels.
The pig made some happy sounds from the pets and even happier sounds from the Jewels. But it still seemed so sad.
"What is the matter?" Twilight asked the pig slightly confused.
The pig then pointed at a girl with angel wings on its back. Their wings were black instead of white. And they looked depressed. The pig then points at a picture on their backpack. It was a picture with the girl with white wings, smiling and hugging the pig. The pig had propellers on its back too, to allow it to fly. They looked like family together.
"Is that girl your owner?" Twilight asked surprised.
The pig made some sounds that seemed to suggest it as such. Though she sounded sad at the mere mention of the girl.
"Don't worry. Just like Canterlot. I am here to undo the corruption and save the citizens that are imprisoned by princess Celestia. Your girl was someone I was going to rescue anyways. But thanks for the heads up." Twilight said smiling proudly.
The pig then gave Twilight some kind of ID before departing.
'Name: Rainbow Dash
Race: Angel
Gender: Female
Birth date: Unknown
Place of residence: Unknown
Current occupation: Element of Harmony user and owner of element of Loyalty'
Was what the ID stated. As Twilight read it quietly. Twilight smiled at the fact that she atleast found her relatively quickly. But her smile also fell at the fact that she now did indeed fall into corruption. However Twilight now had real reason to rescue the town as fast as possible.
But first. Time to visit one of the bandit camps, if they are in fact bandits that is. Twilight calmly and quietly walked through the grass, as she overheard the conversation between a man and a women. They both didn't look like bandits, they looked like citizens.
"But my child is still in that town! We have to get her back!" The women pleaded.
"I know. But if you fall to the corruption as well, then I have nobody left to call family." The man pleaded in return.
"Calm down. It will be alright. We will find a way. For now, please rest." One of the other female bandits said.
Twilight chose that exact moment to calmly enter the bandit camp. Causing her to instantly get spotted.
"Halt! Who goes there?!" The female bandit shouted at Twilight.
"I am a traveler, and heard that the town had fallen into, some kind of curse?" Twilight offered. The bandit instantly calmed down. As she nodded.
"Sadly. Though I fear that the town is merely in a spell. If we can find the circle of corruption, we could undo the corruption on the town instantly. However we haven't had much luck." The bandit explained.
"Are you a bandit or a citizen from the town?" Twilight asked curious.
"A citizen. I used to be a baker. But when more and more of my family fell to the corruption I ran away." The bandit explained.
"I understand. To tell you the truth. I am also a bounty hunter. I was tasked to get rid of the corruption. Do you have a sample of the magic? I could trace it back to the source." Twilight explained.
"Certainly. Right here." The bandit gave Twilight a flask with the some of the magic.
"Okay. Hold on." Twilight said as her S-tier orb scanned the content of the bottle. And send that information to the Celestial orb, which turned on the scanner with that information preset inside it. And after about sixty seconds, Twilight got the hit.
"Hm. The scanner states that its inside a cavern to the west of town." Twilight stated.
"Oh no. That is the devil mine. A place they used to mine devil ore, which is used to make devil quality equipment. A few years back, some miners entered but never left. People believe they were used as a sacrifice to the now corrupted alter." The bandit said while shaking in fear.
"Thank you. I will go and take care of it. I will be back." Twilight said as she started to depart.
"Wait! Under whose orders?" The bandit asked slightly concerned.
"The magic council and Princess Luna." Twilight replied as she left.
"What?!" The bandit said even more surprised.
But Twilight was long gone. So was quickly and quietly making her way to the mine. As soon as she arrived, she saw lots of people working in the mine, seemingly in a daze. As Twilight got closer, none payed her any attention. That was until Twilight entered it. Almost as if a switch was flipped, the people ran towards Twilight in an attempt to stop her.
However Twilight's Fairy Tail orb quickly created a barrier on the entrance. Preventing anyone from entering and stopping Twilight. This caused Twilight to sigh in relieve. Although she didn't order the orb to do that, it knew what to do anyways. Twilight smiled at the orb before heading deeper inside.
The first thing Twilight noticed inside the mine was that something had fought inside the mine. Something powerful enough to create small sized ravines everywhere. It was then that she saw the cause. A warrior that was stuck in stone. Petrification to be precise. As Twilight could tell that he was still alive. And as she was about to look ahead a certain symbol on the man's arm made her do a double take.
The man had a Fairy Tail symbol. This man was a guild member. However it was someone Twilight had never seen before. Yet Twilight could tell that this person was very strong. Not as strong at Twilight, but for any other guild member. This man would be leagues ahead. The man looked a lot like Levy McGarden. Someone Twilight thought, as far as she remembers, to be a orphan.
"I will come back for you soon. I first need to get rid of the one that did this to you." Twilight said as she ventured ahead. She knew that he could hear her, despite the petrification.
As Twilight ventured ahead, she was now on high alert. Someone with the strength to petrify another, must be a powerful mage. Twilight wasn't going to take anymore chances, anyone that looked like an enemy was dead meat. So Twilight carefully walked forward, until she eventually found a rather large room. It didn't have the circle, but it did have the mage that most likely did the petrification. So Twilight took aim, and before it could respond. She shot.
Mage had a powerful shield around it, which shattered on impact. But it was strong enough to prevent the shot to continue,
the spell bounced from the shield and it blasted a massive hole into the side of the mine instead. However it was powerful enough to instantly stun the mage and push it into the back wall. Causing a crunch sound to rang through the mine as the mage's ribs instantly gets crushed by the knockback.
The mage wasn't dead however, so Twilight shot his head a second time. Killing him instantly. As soon as he died, the door behind him opened, revealing lots of enemies pouring through it. Not interested in dealing with them one by one, Twilight casted a powerful Ice spell, freezing the entire group of enemies in an instant. After which she also burned them by setting them on fire. Cremating all the enemies in a large chunk of ice. This display of power caused the remaining enemies to flee in fear. With very good reason, normally its strength in numbers. Unless you are up against Twilight that is. She is literally god, well maybe not literally. But to the average fighter she is.
Twilight entered through the doorway and made her way to the final room. Looking through the keyhole reveals a large black and red magic circle. The writing on the circle states: 'We are darkness, you are darkness. Cover us in an eternal darkness.'
"Meh." Twilight said as she casted a powerful banishing spell on the circle without entering the room. Breaking the spell while also confusing everyone in the room. Twilight then casted an gravity spell on the room, causing whoever was inside to get crushed under the weight of the mountain. After that she calmly walked back.
After some seconds of walking, Twilight noticed that the entire mine felt a lot lighter. The mine was also under the effects, which was now gone. Giving it a feeling of safety. And after a while, she came across the Fairy Tail member that was still petrified.
Twilight then used her Celestial orb to undo the spell. Removing the man's prison quickly. As soon as it was gone, the man fell to the ground. Kissing the ground while he could.
"So. I think some introductions are in order." Twilight stated.
"Ah yes. First of all, I must thank you. I have been stuck in that prison since the start of Celestia's corrupted control of the lands. Meaning a very long time. My name is David McGarden. I am Levy McGarden's dad. And I belong to the Fairy Tail Guild." David introduced.
"Ah. Nice to meet you David. My name is Twilight Scarlet. But on this continent my alias is Scarlet Death. I am also part of the Fairy Tail guild. However I am currently working as a bounty hunter undercover." Twilight explained.
"A fellow member? All the way out here? That is pretty incredible. So what is your rank?" David asked surprised.
"Bounty hunter rank is S. Guild rank is S. I am also a wizard Saint, from the magic council." Twilight explained.
"A SAINT?!" David shouted shocked.
"Yup. A saint." Twilight repeated. She smiled at his reaction. As he literally let his mouth drop to the floor.
"Holy shit. So you must be really strong then. Huh?" David said very surprised as he picks his mouth back up from the floor.
"Well Acnologia was no match, so I guess so." Twilight shrugged.
"Huh?" David said once more. The mere name of Acnologia made him do a double take as his face slowly morphed into shock as he realized that she wasn't joking.
"Anyways. As much as I like bragging. I think we should get out of here. Also please call me Scarlet Death around here. People don't need to know my name." Twilight requested.
David let his shoulder droop. "Fine. But when I eventually go back to the guild, you better explain to me who you are exactly." he said annoyed.
Twilight smiled, "I was going to do that anyways." She said.
"Good." David said before walking along side Twilight out of the mine.
The horde of people at the entrance was gone. And a large portion of the citizens inside the town was turned back to normal. Including Rainbow Dash. She was standing around in confusion.
Twilight pointed at the town and said "They were all corrupted. It seems the destruction of the circle did the job."
"I agree. I kept my promise. Now I will go back home." David said.
"About that. I want to ask you for a request." Twilight asked.
"Oh?" David said curious.
"Please temporarily assist the magic council in this continent. They need all the help they can get. As soon as my mission is complete, I want to return back with you, together." Twilight requested.
"Ah. So what is your current job?" David asked.
"Weaken Princess Celestia's position as much as possible is the long term goal. Find and rescue all the Elements of Harmony owners is my current goal. Find and save Twilight Sparkle is my most important goal. Save the towns from some of their troubles along the way is my secondary goal." Twilight explained.
"Ah. You are saving this kingdom. Correct?" David asked.
"Under Princess Luna and the magic council's orders, yes." Twilight confirmed.
"Very good. I will assist the magic council. Inside that tavern is a communications orb. I will go and quickly make my presence known. You go and deal with Rainbow Dash. Something tells me, that she might want to know, the hows and whats." David suggested.
"Understood. I will meet you inside the tavern bar." Twilight said.
"Thanks." David said before walking towards the tavern.
Twilight meanwhile walked towards Rainbow Dash. And as she got closer, more about Rainbow Dash's unique look was revealed. Her wings were in fact blue, that picture was looking into the sun making the wings look white. Also she remind her of someone else. Though her amnesia is preventing anything else from sparking.
As she got closer, Rainbow Dash noticed her. Rainbow looked confused. Twilight probably looked a lot like their Twilight. But something made it look different. Twilight could tell that Rainbow Dash was attempting to figure out what it was. It caused her to smile.
"Are you Rainbow Dash?" Twilight asked.
"Uh, yes, Are you Twilight Sparkle?" She asked in return.
"Nope. I am not from this world. So the answer is yes and no." Twilight said simply.
"So that is what is so different about you huh." Rainbow said as something clicked.
"Anyways. Do you still have the element of Loyalty?" Twilight asked.
"Whose asking?" Rainbow said suspicious.
"Someone that is trying to find and save the elements of harmony. I already saved Applejack from the hands of slavery." Twilight explained.
"Ah! Well yes." Rainbow said as she grabbed the gem out of her pocket and showed it to Twilight.
"Good. Then please go to Canterlot. Princess Luna is gathering the Elements of Harmony. In an attempt to both weaken Celestia and perhaps use the elements on her." Twilight said.
"I see. I will go and join them then. Thanks miss...?" Rainbow asked.
"Scarlet. Twilight Scarlet." Twilight quickly introduced.
"Miss Scarlet. Ah before I go. The element of Kindness is called Fluttershy. She is also an angel and is living inside of Manehattan. Due north-south of here. She recently joined... um the element of generosity with some fashion thing. What was her name again... Huh. I don't remember." Rainbow said slightly confused.
"No matter. I will go and find her. Something tells me that, there is going to be more to this then a simple corruption spell." Twilight said.
"I agree. I am sure we will meet again. Twilight!" Rainbow said before flying off towards Canterlot.
Twilight waved at Rainbow until she was out of eyesight. She then slowly made her way to the tavern, inside she found the baker from earlier having a beer with her husband. It looked like a reunion. However David was already waving at Twilight to come closer.
"And?" Twilight asked.
"The council wanted me to help you instead. Something about wanting you to not shoulder everything alone." David admitted.
"I don't know. I act better alone. But, sure. Perhaps at my next destination I will need some help." Twilight said slightly annoyed.
"So where are we going next?" David asked curious.
"Manehattan. We are going to try and find Fluttershy and the owner of the Element of Generosity." Twilight said.
"Ah. Her name is Rarity. I remember since she was the one that made my current outfit." David said grateful.
"I see. Does that mean you also know the name of the others?" Twilight asked.
"Uh yes. Besides one." David admitted.
"Who do you not know?" Twilight asked.
"The element of friendship. However the element of laughter is carried by Pinkie Pie. But her last known location was inside of Princess Celestia's castle." David explained.
"Hm. I suppose we could wait until Pinkie has left the castle before doing anything." Twilight suggested.
"Unlikely. If you did also liberate Canterlot, then Celestia already have you on her radar." David said serious.
"Dully noted. Well I am going to sleep one night in this tavern before going to next location." Twilight said.
"I understand. I will meet you at the taxi station tomorrow then, I will spend early in the morning gathering gear to take with me towards Manehattan." David said pleased.
"Good. Until tomorrow then, David." Twilight said also pleased.
David nodded, before walking outside.
"Bartender. I need a room for a single night." Twilight requested.
"Certainly. That will be two hundred Jewels." The bartender said.
"Sure." Twilight said as she handed it over, before taking the key from the Bartender. She then walked up the stairs and into the room, fainting onto the bed immediately.