Spike the Fairy

by PonyJoel


Crystal Empire War: Part 5

Midnight Sparkle is shielding herself from a wave of creatures going at her. Tempest commands the Storm Nation's Airforce to fire all cannons at Midnight Sparkle. Ember, Chrysalis, Thorax, Princess Celestia, Luna, and Cadance fly and shoot power streams of magic at Midnight Sparkle to destroy her shield. Changelings, Dragons, Griffons, Yaks, Buffalos, Ponies, Crystal Ponies, Crystal Guards; every creature except for Hippogriffs attack.

Twilight Sparkle (Sci-Twi) and Spike are on the balcony, watching the role-reversal on Midnight Sparkle.

"In a way, Twilight; this is hilarious," Spike said. He watches how Midnight Sparkle is getting annoying by the swarm of creatures attacking her on all ends.

"But frightening at the same time, Spike," Twilight (Sci-Twi) watches Midnight Sparkle grabs a Dragon and chucks the Dragon at a Storm Nation Carrier.

"I'm not sure if I can step in to help..," Spike sighs a bit. He watches Midnight Sparkle trying to stomp on the Yaks and Buffalos with her height.

"It's not in your place now that I think about it," Twilight (Sci-Twi) estimates how tall Midnight Sparkle is; Judging from the height she and Spike can see from the balcony. Midnight Sparkle is half the size of the Crystal Castle. "I fear if you were to partake in the conflict, Spike. You may cause a mental relapse within Midnight Sparkle. Throwing her conscious in disarray and possibly changing her plans."

"Into what, Twilight?" Spike turns to Twilight.

Twilight (Sci-Twi) takes a deep breath. "She may try to kill me to keep you for herself. Then, kill any that opposes her and start anew with any survivors left."

Spike's eyes widen in horror. "How can you think like that?"

"She's me; My counterpart. We are intelligent. However, Midnight Sparkle lost her humanity. If I were in her position, going on with the rampage and time magic is not an option, I would lean on doing what I just told you."

"I'm scared," Spike is trembling with the possibility.

"Let's check on the others, Spike," Twilight (Sci-Twi) said, hoping to ease Spike by doing something else.

"Okay," Spike follows Twilight (Sci-Twi).

Twilight (Sci-Twi) and Spike overhear the CMC and Fluttershy comforting the younglings in another room. A clone of Discord is keeping Flurry Heart safe and quiet, knowing she can cause some problems with the Crystal Guards and Shining Armor. Speaking of Shining Armor, he's with a clone of Discord tending to Cozy Glow in a different room.

"Shining?" Twilight (Sci-Twi) walks into the room with Spike.

"Twily, Spike," Shining Armor turns to them.

"I healed you, Cozy Glow," The clone said.

Cozy Glow has her head down, the guilt and sadness building on her from her transgressions when working with Lord Tirek and Midnight Sparkle.

"Hey, you're that pegasus that died in the hands of Midnight Sparkle," Spike said.

"You're Fairy Dragon's counterpart," Cozy Glow responds. She sighs heavily. "I know I'm more likely to spend my days in Tartarus for what I've done. I know that everyone will not forgive me for my sins. However, I want to atone for my sins by apologizing to each of you in the room right now. I'm sorry for nearly getting rid of magic and working with demons. I'm not right-minded at the time, and I was demented as well."

"I forgive you, Cozy," Spike is first to accept the apology.

"I've done nothing wrong to you but your..," Cozy sighs.

"I forgive you," Shining Armor said. "It took me time to trust Chrysalis for what she pulled as Queen, but she took time atoning for her sins. I believe the same applies to you if or when the chance comes."

"Thanks. However, not everyone would forgive me..," Cozy Glow doubts that any creature would accept her apology.

"Is there any way you can tell us about slowing Midnight Sparkle or yet defeat her?" Spike asks.

"While remaining in Rarity's body, speaking hard truths and facts affected her. Though, she won't listen to what any creature has to say when Midnight is determined to achieve her goals. If we had Grogar's Bell and reclaimed the magic and power she stole, every creature would defeat Midnight Sparkle. As for separating Midnight from Rarity's body, I'm not sure if Grogar's Bell is capable of separating the two."

"My chaos magic is not compatible with Demon Curses. With that said, I cannot separate the two from the body."

"We'll find another way," Twilight (Sci-Twi) said, confident with her statement.

"Good always triumphs over evil," Spike noted.

"That's something I should have learned but didn't accept," Cozy said. She hates herself for being stupid and arrogant.

Pinkie Pie and Trixie are helping the medical clones of Discord. They're tending to the other creatures that couldn't go back and fight Midnight Sparkle. Then they feel the ground quaking like an earthquake.

"That doesn't sound good," Pinkie said while helping Prince Rutherford.

"Pink pony is welcomed back to Yak Yakistan once we win the war," Prince Rutherford said.

Pinkie hugs Prince Rutherford. "Thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

The medical clone heals Prince Rutherford; Prince Rutherford hops off the bed and stands on his hooves. The quaking gets heavier.

"That wasn't yak," Prince Rutherford refers to himself.

"No. It's Midnight Sparkle. It appears she's getting closer," A medical clone points at Midnight Sparkle, stepping into the Crystal Empire's land.

Starlight Glimmer wonders why every creature around the Crystal Heart remains silent and keeps their eyes shut. She tries to get them to speak about their plans, but it's futile. She did cast a protection spell on the Crystal Heart and pearl just in case. Starlight Glimmer sees Midnight Sparkle pushing creatures back with her immense power and strength.

Midnight Sparkle hands glow orange-black. She swipes her hands, creating orange-black orbs around herself like a barrier.

"Don't let the orbs touch you!" Chrysalis shouts. She believes this is the attack that defeated Lord Tirek.

"Yes, please. Touch the orbs!" Midnight Sparkle unleashes thousands of orange-black orbs. She controls each other to hit every creature in sight.

Dragons and Changelings use their magic to repel the orbs but underestimate the power within. The orange-black orbs cause a fourth-degree burn on the Changelings. Dragons are immune to the extreme heat due to swimming in lava. However, the orbs have a second effect. If it can't cause severe burning, it can cause severe paralysis within the tissue matter and bone structure.

Ember is horrified to see the second effect on her kin. Many Dragons fall like raindrops. Thorax watches in the horror of his kin suffering the extreme heat, especially his brother Pharynx. The Princesses are appalled to see the Griffons, members of the Wonderbolts, and Dragons plummeting fast.

The ground forces suffer harshly due to Midnight Sparkle's attack. Yaks, Buffalos, Crystal Guards, Crystal Ponies, Ponies are riving in agony from the orbs exploding. Some get crushed by Dragons, Griffons, and Changelings landing on them. Some died on impact.

The Storm Nation Airforce gets dealt with crucial damages due to Midnight's attack. The carriers fall while being in smoke and flames. Tempest grabs Grubber and leaps out of the carrier before it crashes. Many Dragons land next to them while riving in agony. Storm Creatures leap out of their carriers and decide to pick up any wounded to the Crystal Castle.

"That's more like it," Midnight Sparkle licks her lips while watching the display befall.

"I'LL KILL YOU!!!!" Thorax flies at Midnight Sparkle. His emotions got the better of him.

"Buzz off," Midnight Sparkle swats Thorax by backhanding him. Thorax crash lands near his brother.

"Thorax..," Pharynx turns to his brother while his body twitches from the fourth-degree burns.

"Pharynx..," Thorax's antlers are broken due to the impact.

"Kill me.., make the pain go away," Pharynx pleads for mercy. He watches more of his kin falling from the skies with exact or near pain.

Midnight Sparkle decides to create another wave of orange-black orbs. "Let's do it again!" Midnight Sparkle maniacally laughs.

Ember, Chrysalis, Princess Celestia, Luna, and Cadance froze in fear. They don't know if any creature can survive another wave of Midnight's destructive power. Ember, Chrysalis, Princess Celestia, Luna, and Cadance decide to combine their magic to cast a barrier to allow those that didn't get hit by the orbs to flee.


Rarity's mind

Rarity had enough of Midnight Sparkle's tyranny. She focuses on her magic power to remove the sticky substance from her mouth. She succeeds and breaks free of the sphere. While confined within, Rarity has been harnessing her magic power. Midnight Sparkle is relishing the suffering of all the creatures she's laying waste. She doesn't notice the slightest change within Rarity and her motives.

Rarity gallops and barges into Midnight Sparkle, causing Midnight to lose control.


Crystal Empire Battle

"What's happening?" Chrysalis is trying to understand what's causing Midnight Sparkle to hold onto her head while her body sways in different directions.

"We need to utilize the opportunity to take the wounded out of the area before she regains control," Ember said.

The Princesses nod and go down to lend a hoof. Princess Celestia and Luna believe that Rarity is finally fighting to seize her body.


Rarity's mind

"You are taking the lives out of every creature!" Rarity punches Midnight Sparkle's face with her hooves repeatedly. "I'm going to make you pay!"

Midnight uses her feet to shove Rarity off of her. "Just for that, I'm going to kill your sister with your face!" Midnight Sparkle is irate with Rarity's attempt to ruin her plan. She flies at Rarity.

Rarity sidesteps and uses her magic to hit Midnight Sparkle. "I'm taking what's rightfully mine! You will not threaten me or anyone anymore!" Rarity gallops and has her head down, planning to ram her horn to impale Midnight Sparkle.

Midnight Sparkle grabs Rarity's horn and tries to yank it off. However, there's a miscalculation with her attempt. Due to being in the mind of Rarity, she cannot snap the horn. For her horn to break, Midnight Sparkle needs to release possession of Rarity and then repossess her. Rarity didn't waste time punching Midnight Sparkle's chin. She punches and bucks Midnight into releasing her.

Midnight Sparkle slams Rarity hard on the ground. "I will not have you interfere any longer!" Her hand glows crimson red-black. "I'm going to paralyze you now."

Rarity headbutts Midnight Sparkle's head. Her horn impales Midnight Sparkle's left eye.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Midnight Sparkle holds her left eye while it bleeds.


Crystal Empire Battle

Many creatures that survived are watching Midnight Sparkle's body language. It appears she's mentally fighting a battle. The Princesses and Chrysalis teleports many of the wounded to the Crystal Castle. Ember and Chrysalis help Thorax and Pharynx. Pharynx pleads to die in peace when Chrysalis whacks him on the back of his head, knocking him out.


Rarity's mind

"I'm taking control!" Rarity shouts. She gallops and uses her horn to penetrate Midnight's right side.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Midnight Sparkle wails and falls to the ground. She holds her right side while staring into the eyes of Rarity.

"Now stay there and die!" Rarity turns her back on Midnight Sparkle. She goes to the center and takes a deep breath.

Midnight Sparkle slowly crawls while her hand is still glowing crimson red-black. She refuses to allow Rarity to interfere. Despite losing blood within Rarity's mind, she's not dying from the assault. Rarity feels the sense of her body returning.


Crystal Empire Battle

Midnight Sparkle's appearance starts to revert. The eyes of Midnight Sparkle turn to blue while her skin colors turn to white.

"Everyone, it's me, Rarity. I've defeated Midnight Sparkle. She won't be causing anymore...AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"


Rarity's mind

Midnight Sparkle has her hand on Rarity's neck. She angrily breathes while paralyzing Rarity with her Demon Curse.

"Like how I can't rip your horn off your head; you can't kill me!" Midnight Sparkle throws Rarity across and takes full control of the body.

Rarity can't move her limbs. She can only watch the horror Midnight Sparkle will resume unleashing on the masses.


Crystal Empire Battle

Midnight Sparkle's appearance changes again. She's back to herself except for a noticeable outlook on her face. Midnight Sparkle's left eye is black. No color whatsoever. Her right side bears a scar where Rarity's horn penetrated.

"I'm through playing around," Midnight Sparkle turns to where the Crystal Heart and pearl are at. She's serious. "The power will be mine!" Midnight Sparkle flies directly at the Crystal Castle.