At Sweet Apple Acres, Blade and Leo were in sparing match with their swords. But as they clashed, Leo noticed that Blade seemed to be slacking a bit, which made him curious.
“Hey, Blade, you feeling okay?”
“Why do you ask?” Blade inquired
“Because you're a lot more focused whenever we spar. But right now, something's on your mind, isn't it?” Leo guessed.
Sunset and Fugitoid were also sparring near by when they overheard their conversation.
“You could say that...” The Equestrian Mutant Ninja answered.
“Is something bothering you, Blade?” Sunset asked, “If there is, you can tell us.”
Blade was silent for a minute before he spoke, "Today is the day of the roller derby that Bright Eyes and Lancer are competing in.”
Fugitod spoke up, “Why yes, we're aware of that. After all, Sunset is competing in it with Flash and I'm announcing the event. But why does that have you concerned?
“I saw how dismal Bright Eyes looked when Mikey mentioned the possibility of Equestrian Magic ruining the event. I'm worried that assumption may come to pass. Like when it ruined your camping trip and the Spring Break cruise, Sunset.”
Sunset rolled her eyes remembering that, “Well, that and Rainbow Dash's paranoia. But I see your point.”
“Exactly. We all know that Bright Eyes followed me here to get a break from the stress of Princess Twilight and her friends' suspicion. But between battling Equestrian Magic to facing villains such as H.A.T.E, Viper Kai, the Arboost Gang, and the Purple Nightmares, she isn't really getting a break.”
“Blade, I get it,” Sunset calmed him, “When we first found out magic was loose in this world, I spent most of my time stressing out over it, until Starlight told me that if I kept on worrying about what might happen, I'd miss all the good things that are happening.”
Leo nodded, “We weren’t any better. When we learned that the Kraang were gonna invade a second time, Donnie and I argued about how to deal with it. Donnie recommended his Turtle Mech while I thought we wouldn’t need it. It resulted in me getting injured, losing Sensei to Shredder, and forced us all to retreat to April’s family farm.
“And you’ve told me that is why your voice sounds different.” Blade noted.
“Yeah. I think I sounded a little more heroic than this.”
“I see. Well, after all the times she’s helped us, I feel as though she’s earned it. I just don't want it ruined.” Blade voiced his concern.
“It won't,” Sunset assured him, “Don't worry about it, Blade. Even if Equestrian Magic does show up, we'll handle it like the other times.”
“And speaking of the derby, I believe we should be going now, as it's almost time for it to start.” Fugitoid pointed out.
“Agreed, let's go tell the others,” Leo said, as they left, he turned to Blade, “I'm sure everything will work out.”
Blade frowned to himself. He was not convinced. One way or another, he was going to make sure no magic would ruin Bright Eyes' day.
“You guys go ahead. I got some personal katas to finish up and join you guys.”
“Okay, see you in a bit.” Sunset replied.
Blade walked back and then bumped into Keno, “Keno?”
“Oh, hey, Blade.” the pizza boy greeted.
“Where have you been all morning? This is the fourth time you and Michelangelo haven’t shown up at breakfast?”
“Sorry. Had stuff from work to take care of. Well, can’t miss the derby!” he took off.
“Uh… okay?” Blade replied feeling confused. What neither of them knew was that Caitlyn was watching from inside, frowning in suspicion. She too was wondering what Keno and Mikey were up too.
Soon, the Ninjas arrived at Canterlot park. The Turtles wearing their trench coats.
“Whoa! What a crowd!” Casey gasped as he looked around.
“There's just as many people here as there was at the martial arts contest.” April noticed.
"There sure are.” Leo agreed.
“I can't wait to see Bright Eyes and Lancer compete.” Buffy said excitedly.
“Me neither,” Zach agreed, “I once saw them practicing some cool tricks. They're gonna be awesome!”
“Course they're gonna have tough competition. Most of the Rainbooms are competing too.” Karai reminded them.
Donnie nodded, “Yep. Applejack and Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, and Sunset and Flash.”
Blade walked up to his friends, “Hey guys.”
“Hey, Blade.” April greeted.
“Yo!” Casey greeted.
“By the way, Blade, have you seen Keno?” Caitlyn asked, still suspicious.
“He's not far behind,” Blade answered, while motioning to Keno, who came running up, “Also, has anyone seen Michelangelo?”
“Said he had to work on something.” Donnie answered.
“And Pinkie?” Blade wondered.
“Probably at the concession stands.” Raph assumed.
Blade looked around, “Now if only we could find Bright Eyes and Lancer.”
“There they are, over there!” Keno pointed over to a bench where the two were putting on their skates.
The group walked over as Buffy waved, “Hey, guys!”
“You two all set for the derby?” Leo asked.
“Yeah.” Lancer nodded.
“Absolutely,” Bright Eyes confirmed, “Although I'm a little nervous. I didn't know Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Sunset were competing too?”
“What's there to be nervous about?” Shini asked rhetorically.
“Well, we all know Rainbow Dash and Applejack are fierce competitors and Sunset does NOT like to lose.
“Very true, but I wouldn't worry about Applejack and Rainbow. They'll be too busy trying to beat each other.” Raph noted.
“By the way, have either of you seen Mikey or Pinkie?” Twilight inquired.
“Not since they passed by and wished us luck. and that was a half hour ago.” Bright Eyes answered.
“Least we know they're here.” Karai told the others.
“Yeah. Somewhere.” Caitlyn added.
“I'm sure they'll show up when the race starts,” Blade said, as they all left to take their seats, “In the meantime, you two have fun and enjoy and good luck.”
Lancer smiled, “Thanks, Blade,” he turned to Bright Eyes, “Let's go take our place.”
“Hold on, Lancer. I've got an idea that'll make our routine even better.” She whispered it to Lancer.
Lancer's eyes lit up with intrigue, “I like it! But will we have time to memorize it?”
“We can practice it while we're waiting for our turn.” Bright Eyes said, as they rolled off.
Later, Fugitoid stood out and spoke into a microphone.
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Canterlot Roller Derby contest. Where skaters from all over the city compete for the title of Best Skater in Canterlot! For those of you who are new to this event, the rules are simple: Contestants and their partners will each preform a routine. Their routines will be scored by the judges. The pair with the best performance will be the winners. Now, without further adieu, please welcome our first contestants: Sunset Shimmer and Flash Sentry!"
Sunset and Flash skated out and waved as the crowd and their friends cheered.
“Ready, Flash?”
“I was born ready!”
Then they skated off, they moved around the ramps and grind bars, doing all kinds of tricks.
“Whoa!” Leo gasped.
Twilight whistled, “They're really good.”
“They definitely have been practicing.” Karai admitted.
As she watched, Caitlin saw some of the Shadowbolts, Sour Sweet, Sugarcoat, and Indigo Zap, sitting close by. And remembering Keno mentioning a supposed date they had on the day after the Golden Puck theft, she decided to get a confirmation from Indigo. She moved closer to her and greeted, “Hey, Indigo.”
“Oh, hey Caitlyn, what's up?” Indigo asked.
“I just wanted to know how your date with Keno went. You know, the one you guys had the day after the Golden Puck was stolen?
Indigo suddenly looked confused, “We didn't have a date that day.”
Caitlyn raised a brow curiously, “Really?”
“No. We didn't have a date until a week after. Why do you ask?” Indigo asked curiously.
“Oh, just curious...” Caitlyn replied casually.
So Keno had lied about having a date with Indigo that day. And Caitlyn was wondering if all those other explanations were lies as well. But the question was why? And what about Mikey? Where they both hiding something? And if so, what? And then there was the CMC, Caitlyn hadn't forgotten the ninja moves she'd seen them do at the farmer's market, or how secretive they too were being. Caitlyn was now determined to find out what they, Keno, and Mikey were all hiding.
Back on the course, Sunset and Flash skated over a slop then grab hands in midair then spin in midair, and land after jumping a couple more slopes.
“Whoa! Bet she taught him some ninja skills there!” April guessed/
“Metal!” Casey cheered.
The two skated up the ramp and did a mid-air back flip before they came back down. Unfortunately, when they did, they wobbled a little and began to lose control.
“Uh, how do we stop?!” Flash asked in worry.
“I don't known?!” Sunset answered in equal worry.
They sped past the crowd, out of the skate park, and crashed with a splash right into the park fountain.
“Ooo!” Leo groaned.
“Oh, no!” Buffy gasped.
“Talk about crash and splash.” Raph chuckled.
“Oh my! Quite the splashy exit! Let's see what our judges think?” Fugitoid asked.
Wildcard held up a 10. Bozzerkazooers held up an 8. And Rena held up a 5, “Well, it looks like the judges were mildly impressed by their routine. Next up, a four way routine, Applejack and Rarity. And Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy!”
“Uh oh!” Karai said fearing the worst.
“This'll be interesting.” Twilight said.
“Knowing Applejack and Rainbow Dash's rivalry.” Donnie added.
Then there was loud cheering. They all saw Bow and Windy cheering for Rainbow at the end of the bleachers.
“Typical they'd be here.” Raph sighed.
“Least Rainbow's learned to accept it.” Blade replied.
They look to see Rainbow posing to the cheer, before she turned to Applejack, “You're looking at the winners of this whole thing, Applejack!”
“I wouldn't go boasting about winning, Rainbow Dash,” Applejack warned, before she turned all smug, “Cause it's gonna be me and Rarity.”
“Oh, yeah! Show us what you got!” Rainbow beckoned her.
“We'll show ya! Come on, Rarity!” Applejack said, and skated off.
“How did I ever let you talk me into this?” Rarity asked with a sigh before reluctantly following.
The two skated over the slopes and ramps, before Applejack rode up a ramp and did a triple mid-air somersault.
“Oooo!” The crowd gasped.
Then Rarity followed with a mid-air pirouette, “Aaahh!” the crowd continued to be amazed.
“Whoo! Go, Rarity!” Buffy cheered.
The CMC were in the audience and held up a large sign.
“Go, Rainbow Dash!” Scootaloo cheered.
“You can do it, Applejack!” Applebloom cheered for her sister.
“Go, Rarity!” Sweetie Belle cheered her own sister.
“Let's show 'em what we're made of, Fluttershy!” Rainbow said skating off.
Fluttershy just sighed as she followed, “Why is everything always a competition with you two?”
Rainbow raced through the hurdles and slide across the grind rail, before she sped up a ramp, did a upside down twirl, and struck a pose before coming back down.
“Go Rainbow Dash!” Bow cheered for his daughter, blowing air horns.
“Whoo Whoo Whoo!” Windy cheered loudly.
“Can you two be any louder?!” Raph shouted in annoyance.
Fluttershy followed up with a mid-air back flip and landed on her finger, “Never try this at home.” she told the crowd before skillfully swinging herself back on her skates.
“Increíble!” Gabby gasped in awe.
“How did she do that?” Donnie asked incredulously.
“That girl is full of surprises.” Shini said.
“What’s the Matter, AJ? You and Rarity look exhausted.” Rainbow mocked.
“Um, Rainbow?” Fluttershy tapped her.
“Oh please, I can do this all day.” Applejack responded.
“Applejack! What are you doing?” Rarity demanded.
“Oh yeah? I’m just getting started!” Rainbow continued to boast.
“Oh, dear.” Fluttershy gasped.
“I’ll make you eat those words!” Applejack warned Rainbow.
“Please!” Rarity pleaded.
As the four circled each other, Rainbow turned to Fluttershy, “Alright, Fluttershy, time to blow the crowd away with our big finish!”
“Not if me an Rarity blow them away first!” Applejack warned her.
“Bring it!”
“Oh, we'll bring it alright!”
“Please!” Rarity pleaded.
“No!” Fluttershy cried, as they were both pulled along.
Applejack and Rainbow raced in opposite directions, dragging Rarity and Fluttershy along. They each raced up a ramp and came back down and sped towards the center of the park. But neither one realized they were heading straight for each other.
“Yee-haw!” Applejack cheered.
“Ah yeah!” Rainbow announced.
“LOOK OUT!” The CMC shouted.
“Huh?” the two asked, before they crashed into each other, the crowd winced from the impact. Applejack, Rainbow, Rarity, and Fluttershy all laid in a heap, the two competitive Rainbooms at the bottom.
Bow and Windy stood up, cheering, “Yeah, Rainbow!” Bow cheered.
“Best epic fail ever!” Windy cheered along.
Casey, Zach, Raph, and Gabby on the other hand, laughed, “Epic fail is right!” Raph began.
“Yeah!” Zach laughed.
“Crash 'n burn!” Casey laughed along.
“Big time!” Gabby chuckled.
Caitlyn shook her head, “Somehow I knew that was gonna happen.”
Fugitoid looked worried, “Oh, dear, not a good routine! And it would seem the judges agree!"
Wildcard, Bozzerkazooers, and Rena all held up a 0 card with a frown.
Fugitoid continued, “And now, ladies and gentlemen! Our next competitors are two of the most interesting folks I have ever known. Pinkie Pie and Michelangelo Hamato!”
Leo, Donnie, and Raph's eyes widened, “Mikey?!”
“Mikey/Michelangelo?!” everyone else gasped.
The two skated up to show that Pinkie was wearing her the skater outfit she wore at the Friendship Games. And Mikey was wearing a skater outfit as well. He also wore a fake mustache.
“I think we found out where they've been.” April realized.
“Guess so.” Donnie agreed.
“At least he’s wearing a disguise this time.” Leo said.
“I didn’t know they were competing?” Zach added.
“Must’ve been a last minute entry.” Karai guessed.
“Ready, Pinkie?” Mikey asked.
“Born ready! Let's do this thang!” Pinkie grinned, and the pair skated in opposite directions.
Mikey raced toward a ramp and zoomed up into the air, then he struck multiple poses before racing back down.
“Ooooo!” the crowd gasped.
Shinigami smiled, “Impressive.”
“Kinda overdoing it, aren't they?” Spike asked.
Caitlyn replied rhetorically, “And this surprises you?”
“No. not really.”
Pinkie sped over the slopes, jumped the grinding rail, before she too raced up a ramp. Then she pulled out her pink party canon and blasted fireworks of confetti before she zoomed back down.
“Aaaahhh!” the crowd smiled.
“Nice touch.” Twilight confessed.
“Magnifico!” Gabby clapped.
“Pinkie never ceases to amaze me.” Leo smiled.
Mikey and Pinkie raced toward each other and just as they were about pass one another, they locked hands and began spinning in a circle. They spun faster and faster until they were a pink and green blur, before finally they stopped.
“Ta-Dah!” they announced. Pinkie was now skating on one leg and holding Mikey up by one arm. Mikey stood on one hand upside down while stretching out his legs and waved with his other hand.
“Mikey! Pinkie! Watch out!” April called.
Mikey and Pinkie didn't listen as they waved to the audience. They then fell onto a bridge as everyone winced.
“Talk about a crumbling finale.” Raph chuckled.
Fugitoid spoke, “Oh, dear! That was interesting. Let's see what the judges say,” All three hold up an 8 card, “An 8! Everyone give a round of applause for those two.”
Everyone applauded for Pinkie and Mikey.
“You think Mikey deserves a lecture after this?” Raph asked Leo who answered.
“Nah. He at least wore a disguise this time.”
“Oh Blaaaade!” A singing voice called out making Blade's eyes widen in horror.
“Oh, no!” he groaned.
Everyone looks to see Trixie hurrying over, “You know you could almost set your watch on her.” Casey told Blade.
“I figured I'd find you here!” Trixie said happily.
Blade sighed, “Yeah. I figured you'd be here, Trixie.”
“Really?” she asked excitedly.
“Yeah. I need to tell you some very important steps. Step one, look over there.”
Right when Trixie turned around, Blade ran off the other way.
Karai chuckled, “Classic.”
Trixie spoke to the others, “Anyone want ask Blade when's step 2?”
Bright Eyes had seen everything and giggled, “That never stops being funny!”
“I'll say!” Lancer agreed with a chuckle.
Fugitod announced, “Next up, from Crystal Prep, Sunny Flare and Lemon Zest!”
The crowd cheered as the two Shadowbolts skated out.
“Whoo hoo!” Sour cheered for her classmates.
“Yeah!” Indigo pumped a fist.
“Oh, boy!” Lancer sighed getting nervous.
“What's wrong?” Bright Eyes asked.
“You heard how the Shadowbolts beat CHS in every Friendship Games, right?”
“Yeah. I'm actually kind of impressed.”
“Yeah, they're champion level! I don't think we stand a chance!” he started showing doubt.
Bright Eyes thought for a moment before she spotted Vinyl Scratch in the audience, “I think I might have an idea to make our routine even more better.”
Meanwhile, Trixie was looking all around for Blade near a tree. The only place she didn't think of looking was up, as Blade was hiding up in the tree. But from up there, Blade saw something that made him frown. A wisp of Equestrian Magic was floating around and headed toward the skate park.
“Not this time!” He leaped out, jumping from tree to tree, and landed in front of the wisp. But before he could do anything, a breeze blew the wisp in another direction. Blade chased it to a small construction site nearby, and arrived just in time to see the magic phase into a mound of dirt. The mound began glowing until it started to rise up.
The workers noticed it and one asked, “Hey, what's going on?”
The dirt mound had shaped into a hulking dirt golem, the size of Night Terror. A face appeared on it and it let out a roar. The workers screamed and ran for their lives.
Blade pulled out his sword and glared at the golem, “You're not gonna ruin this day for Bright Eyes!” and he charged at the golem.
Back at the skate park, Sunny and Lemon skated simultaneously before jumping like ice skaters, landing gracefully, then they sped up to the ramp and jumped over two slopes and Sunny landed perfectly before Lemon landed on top before jumping off her soon after. Both posed as the audience cheered
Fugitoid applauded, “A fantastic performance! Let's see what the judges have to say?” The judges each held up a 9, “Well, that act is certainly going to be tough to beat! Now our final contestants, Lancer and Bright Eyes.”
Lancer looked to his partner, “Ready?”
Bright Eyes nodded, “Yep. Here goes nothing.”
The two pointed and nodded at Logan, who began playing an acoustic guitar, and to Vinyl, who had her turn tables and gave a thumbs up. The they started skating around each other in a circle and began to sing...
(Wait up)
As they sang, Lancer skated up next to Bright Eyes and took her hand and the two danced like ballet dancers. Then they skated around the obstacles before spinning.
During the song, Blade dodged the golem's slamming fists and sliced off one of its hands. Growling the golem swung its other fist, but Blade dodged that as well and sliced off its arm. Then he chopped off its legs and knocked it down with a drop kick. But at that moment, its legs, arm, and hand grew back and it got up looking mad.
Back at the park, as the two ran up the ramp, Bright Eyes suddenly tripped over a slump and almost messed up at take off. Luckily, thanks to her ninja training, she was able to recover and still land on her feet before almost falling again. Lancer caught wind of this and grabbed her and held her up by the waist. When the song ended, the crowd cheered.
“Go, Bright Eyes!” Mikey cheered.
“Go, Lancer!” Pinkie cheered along.
“Why that was simply marvelous!” Rarity said feeling marveled.
“I'll say it was!” Sunny Flare agreed.
“Yay.” Fluttershy cheered quietly.
“Yeah!” Lemon Zest cheered.
As the others cheered, Gabby realized something, “Hey, guys, Blade hasn't come back yet.”
“What?” April asked realizing he was still absent.
“He's probably still hiding from Trixie.” Raph guessed.
“Yeah.” Casey agreed.
“For this long?” Gabby asked.
“Well, Trixie is persistent like that.” Twilight warned them.
“I'm with Gabby on this one, Blade's a ninja like you guys, he would have ditched her long before now.” Caitlyn agreed.
“Heh? They're right. He would've given her the slip earlier. But why?” Donnie wondered.
“Not sure? I just hope he didn't run into trouble...” Leo hoped.
As Leo said those worlds, Blade was still battling against the golem. He landed near the playground as the hulking dirt mound grabbed a dumpster and hurled it at him. Blade dodged it, charged up his sword, and fire a lightning bolt right through the golem's body, making a large round hole. But the hole quickly closed up.
“Of course,” He groaned before he was grabbed and thrown off. Blade quickly grabbed a lamp post and swung back, nailing the golem with a kick and sending it crashing into the sand play pit.
The golem sat up before it glanced down at the sand and gave a wicked grin. Then to Blade's amazement, the golem began absorbing the sand and grew bigger. Soon it was as big as the Green Woman.
“Well that was unexpected.” Blade said in surprise.
The golem hit Blade causing him to be sent flying until he uses his sword to stop himself.
“Gonna feel that one in the morning.” he rolled away from another attack by the golem.
Blade got up and looked at the golem, “Alright, time to put an end to this!” And pulled out Twilight's tracker. The golem stopped in its tracks and looked afraid, “See yah!” And opened the tracker... only for another wisp of magic to come out and phased into the golem, “Donnie and Twilight must not have returned magic from last time back to Equestria yet!”
But that was the least of his problems. The magic combined made the Golem grow even more, then Blade said as a massive shadow towered over him, “This wasn't a good idea!”
Back at the derby, the duos gather around as Rena hands an envelope to Fugitoid who then walks up to the mike.
“And now after much consideration, our judges have chosen today’s winners.”
April clenched her head and gasped, “Oh, no!”
“The winning twosome is-”
Fugitoid was interrupted by Blade getting thrown through a sign and crash landing on the field as everyone gasped at the sight.
“BLADE!” The Ninjas and Rainbooms cried.
They all run to him along with Bow and Windy
“Is he-?” Bright Eyes asked in concern.
“No! I’m alright.” Blade answered with a groan.
“Let me help you up.” Bow helped him to his feet.
“Do you need a stretcher?” Leo asked his friend.
“No! We gotta get these people out of here! NOW!”
“Blade! What’s going on?” Caitlyn asked.
Before Blade could answer, the ground shook. Then everyone looked just as some trees were pushed aside and the golem stomped into view. It was now as big as the Turtle Mech. It gave a loud roar and the crowd screamed and ran away.
“That's what's going on!” Blade answered her.
“Holy Chalupa!” Mikey cried.
“That's a big one!” Pinkie gasped.
“Scatter!” Leo shouted, as they all dodged the golem's fists, “Zach, Caitlyn, Buffy, Gabby, make sure everyone gets out of here! The rest of us will deal with this thing!”
“And how are we supposed to take down something THAT BIG?!” Donnie asked with a scream.
“We'll think of something!” Sunset replied.
The Shadowbolts came up with their weapons, “Count us in too!” Sunny Flare said.
“Let's take down that giant dirt clod!” Lemon Zest said eagerly.
The golem roared again and attacked the ninjas. As they dodged its pounding fists, Rainbow had to ask, “So where the heck did this thing come from!”
“Equestrian Magic!” Blade answered.
“There was Equestrian Magic here,” Applejack asked before glaring at Blade, “And you didn't tell us?!”
“Discuss later!” Karai ordered, before she ducked to avoid the golem's fist and sliced off its hand, which promptly grew back.
“Yeah, I tried that, it didn't work.” Blade told her.
April shot out a psychic blast that went right through it's chest, making a hole. That closed up.
“Tried that too, didn't work!” Blade repeated himself.
Casey launched his exploding hockey pucks that blew more holes in the golem that closed up, “It's like fighting Clayface!”
“Who's Clayface?” Indigo asked, before Keno tackled her out of the way before the golem's fist could pound her.
“Long story.” Keno told her.
Rainbow zipped around, cutting off big pieces of the golem's body. But they just closed up, “It just keeps growing back every time we make a dent in it!”
“Then we keep making dents in it!” Leo ordered.
“Get it!” Raph called.
Everyone fought the golem as it roared. Raph punched it only to get his arm stuck. Then Sour slashed at it, freeing his arm. Mikey and Pinkie tried wrapping it with their chains only for them to go right through it.
“Oh, come on!” Mikey cried.
As Donnie whacked it with his staff, the golem recoiled as its foot touched the derby ground, growing a little.
“Get it off the ground! It feeds off natural earth!” Blade ordered.
“And you were gonna tell us when?” Rainbow asked in annoyance.
“Enough!” Sunset shushed her, “Twilight! Do you have your tracker on you?”
“Yeah. About that.” Blade said sheepishly before pulling it out.
Twilight looked at him in disbelief, “You took my tracker?!”
“Yes. And by the way, it grew to this size because it absorbed the magic that you and Donnie neglected to return to Equestria!”
Donnie and Twilight looked sheepish, “Touche.”
Mikey, Pinkie, Sour Sweet, Sugarcoat, and Shinigami all stretched out their chain weapons and the golem tripped over them.
“Timber!” Pinkie announced, as the golem crashed to the ground.
“Ah yeah!” Mikey cheered.
Sugarcoat smirked, “The bigger they are, the harder they fall.”
”That's what I said when we first fought Juniper.” Shini recalled.
Sour looked and gasped, “Oh, no!”
The golem got up and roared in annoyance. But at that moment, the Turtle Taxi came racing in out of nowhere and stopped before the golem, blasting it with it's electro shock. The Turtles saw that Zach, Caitlyn, Buffy, and Gabby were inside, the girl behind the wheel. And Zach was operating the shocker.
“We got everyone out.” Gabby told the ninjas.
“Hey, dirt boy!” Caitlyn called to the monster.
“Taste this!” Buffy announced.
The girls pressed some buttons and missiles popped out from side and fired more holes into the golem.
"Yes!" Donnie cheered. "The missile launchers I just installed work!"
Leo spoke to everyone, “Everyone, keep pouring it on!” He, Blade, Karai, Donnie, Rainbow, and Indigo started chopping off his limbs faster then it could grow them back.
April and Twilight used their powers to lift up random objects and hurled them at the golem.
Rainbow used her super speed to rapidly hit the golem while Fugitoid blasted it. Meanwhile, Bright Eyes and Lancer watched from the side of the bleachers.
“There's gotta be someway we can help!” Bright Eyes said in concern.
“I don't know?” Lancer said, “A giant wolf and gameinator was one thing, but a giant golem? That's a whole new-” he noticed a fire hydrant nearby.
“Lancer?” Bright Eyes asjed.
“Come on! I got an idea!” he replied dragging her along.
As everyone poured on the attacks, the golem let out another roar, before it regrew its arm and smacked the Ninjas away, before grabbing the Turtle Taxi! Gabby and the others screamed as she stepped on the gas, but the golem had already lifted the taxi off the ground.
“Gabby!” Casey cried.
“No!” April cried out.
Donnie looked at his creation, “My baby!” Everyone gave him flat looks and Raph slapped him upside the head.
Twilight turned to Blade, “Blade, my tracker!” Blade took out the tracker and tossed it to her. But at the last minute the golem grabbed it and then swallowed it with a loud belch, “Nooo!”
“Didn't see that coming.” Lemon Zest said.
“Anyone else got any more bright ideas!” Casey asked around seeing they were without a plan.
“I'm open to suggestions.” Sunset answered.
“I'm terrified beyond the capacity for rational thoughts.” Sugarcoat confessed sounding legitimately scared.
The golem roared before-
“Hey! Big muddy and dumb!”
The golem turned to see Bright Eyes looking up at it with Lancer close by, “Your mother's a gravel pit!”
“Bright Eyes! Lancer! Get away!” Leo ordered.
The golem roared and began stomping toward the two as Bright Eyes and Lancer made a run from it.
“No!” Blade cried.
The golem tossed the Turtle Taxi, Zach, Caitlyn, Buffy, and Gabby screaming as they fell. Just before it hit the ground, Applejack caught it with her super strength and they quickly got out.
“Land!” Buffy said in relief.
“Come on!” Leo ordered, and they all ran after the golem.
Bright Eyes and Lancer skated as fast as they could, just managing to stay ahead of the golem. As the ninjas followed, they saw the two stop in front of a fire hydrant.
“What are you guys doing?! Keep running!” Rainbow called.
Karai noticed the smirks on they're faces and caught on, “Wait, I think they've got a plan.”
Bright Eyes called out to the golem, “Over here, you big mud wallow!”
“Mud wallow? How about Dung Heap!” Lancer mocked.
Angered, the golem raised it's giant foot, ready to stomp them, when...
“Now!” Lancer shouted, and they both dove out of the way and the golem stomped on the hydrant instead.
The hidrent broke open and a jet of water sprayed all over the golem's foot, turning it to mud. The golem roared in alarm and stumbled away from the water.
“Guess it's not big on water.” Mikey noted.
Donnie got a brain blaste, “Wait! That's it!”
“Of course! Why didn't I think of that?” Twilight caught on.
“Uh, am I missing something?” Rainbow asked in confusion.
“Yeah, care to share with the class?” Raph asked.
“When dirt gets wet, it becomes mud!” Donnie explained.
“Ahh! How clever.” Sugarcoat admitted.
“Gotta admit, you guys know how to pick your students!” Indigo nodded.
“Impressive!” Sour smiled.
“Everyone! Distract that thing! I got an idea!” Leo said holding up his amulet.
Everyone fought off the golem to keep it close to where the water spouted. Leo hurried over and tapped into his medallion's power and directed the water right at the golem. The golem roared as it began to breakdown and melt into a puddle of mud.
“Goongala.” Casey cheered.
“Nice work, you two!” Lemon Zest gave the kids a thumb's up.
As the golem melted, the magic oozed out as did the tracker.
“My tracker!” Twilight quickly snatched it up. She aimed it at the wisps and absorbed them into it. Then Donnie got out his portal ray and opened a small portal then Twilight released the magic into it as it closed up.
“Didn't neglect it this time.” Donnie said.
Sunset turned to Gabby and the others, “Are you guys okay?”
“Si, we're fine.” Gabby confirmed.
“It was actually kind of cool.” Zach admitted.
“I beg to differ.” Caitlyn disagreed with her brother.
“Thanks for catching us, Applejack.” Buffy said gratefully.
“Don't mention it.” she replied.
Buffy spoke to Bright Eyes and Lancer, “And nice work, you two!”
Fugitoid spoke up, “Indeed. And thankfully, not too much has been damaged,” Then, the sign Blade crashed landed from fell to the ground, “Hmm. Hope that wasn’t a big sponsor.”
“You did good.” Mikey told the two.
“We’re all very proud of you both.” Leo commended them.
“Bright Eyes!” The girl flinched and turned to see Blade with a disapproving frown.
Bright Eyes lowered her head and skated to him, “I'm sorry I put myself, and Lancer, in danger again, Blade. Even though you told me not to. It's just, I wanted to help, a-and I didn't think we'd have time to tell you all what we were planning, and-” Blade put a hand on her shoulder and she looked up and saw his face had soften.
“I'm just relieved you and Lancer are okay. And I have to admit, that was quick thinking. But next time, tell first before you pull another crazy stunt like that again, even if you think there's no time, okay?”
Bright Eyes smiled, “Okay.”
Blade turned to the others, “And speaking of which, I'm sorry I didn't tell you guys about the Equestrian Magic.”
Rainbow crossed her arms, “You can say that again!”
“What the heck were thinking not telling us?!” Raph asked.
“I didn't want anything to ruin the derby cause Bright Eyes was looking forward to it. I was afraid Equestrian Magic would ruin the event, like it did at the pet show.”
"Can't argue with that," Sunny said, remembering the incident.
“And, in his defense, he was still hiding from Trixie.” Susnet agreed.
Blade continued, “No, it was still no excuse. The truth is that I came here to help with Equestria Magic. Bright Eyes wasn’t. After every time she’s helped us with everything we have dealt with since we came to your world, I wanted to give her a perfect day off as a way of saying thank you. But I was foolish in not telling any of you and thought I could do it alone. And all I can say is that I’m sorry and understand if I betrayed your trust.”
Donnie spoke, “Well, if we had emptied the tracker earlier, you might’ve been more successful.”
Twilight nodded, “Donnie’s right. If anyone should be sorry, Blade, it should be us.”
“And I can relate in trying to deal with things on your own.” Leo added.
“No kidding.” Raph replied.
“What do you mean by that?” Blade asked, as the leader in blue explained.
“Well, I made a similar mistake like this one, back when we were in outer space. After Fugitoid told us that he built the Black Hole generator, I tried to take on the Triceratons on my own. My ship got blown up and I almost perished.”
“Oh, no!” Buffy gasped.
“Dios mío!” Gabby gasped.
Karai spoke up, “And then he secretly helped me and Shini take down Shredder's empire behind the others backs.”
“And that ended with Donatello becoming injured.” Shini put in.
“You can say that again.” Donnie said recalling.
“And the important thing is nobody got hurt from this,” April turned to Raph and Rainbow with a look, “Right?”
Raph sighed, “Okay.”
“I guess we can't stay mad at you.” Rainbow admitted.
“And you did mean well.” Caitlyn put in.
Applejack spoke, “So we can forgive ya, Blade.”
“We all can.” Keno smiled.
“Absolutely!” Pinkie beamed.
Blade smiled in relief, “Thank you, my friends.”
Fugitoid cleared his throat, “Well, now that that is settled, why don't we head back to the skate park? We still have to announce the winner.”
“Ah yeah, it's gonna be me!” Rainbow boasted.
“Actually, Rainbow, it's me who's gonna win!” Applejack counter argued.
“Those two are more competitive than we are.” Sugarcoat told her friends.
“Yeah.” They agreed.
As everyone headed back, Bright Eyes tapped Blade, getting his attention, “Blade, why did you really want to keep magic from ruining the derby for me?”
Blade glanced back to make sure the others weren't listening, “I know why you really followed me here,” Bright Eyes gasped and covered her mouth, “Leo and Sunset told me about... what happened between you, Princess Twilight, and her friends. Including you being accused by Rainbow's counterpart just for smiling.”
Bright Eyes remembering sighed, “Oh...”
“It's alright, Bright Eyes. Believe me, I know how you feel.”
Bright Eyes looked up, “You do?”
Blade nodded, “When I was mutated, my old training friends saw me as a monster and attacked me even though I did nothing.”
“Which resulted in you finding that grimoire that had the spirit of Dark Codex who manipulated you?”
“Yes.”
Bright Eyes spoke, “Well, that's the thing! I don't want to be a menace here or Equestria just because I have Cozy Glow's original title! Just for being me!” she started shedding tears.
“Hey hey!” Blade quickly hugged her, “It's okay. You're a good kid. Compared to what me, Sunset, and Starlight Glimmer did in our past. Listen, Bright Eyes, I’m sorry for the times I was rough on you during our time here.”
“I think you only raised your voice at me twice. The Shortcake incident and when the Party Wagon got possessed.”
Blade looked guilty, “Yeah. The shortcake one was definitely one of my most embarrassing fights ever. And The Party Wagon was just a concern. I'm sure one of these days I'll look back and laugh at the memories.”
“Well, They were understandable.”
“But like everything else, you have proven yourself resourceful and useful. While I was concerned for your safety, I was not blind to the fact that you have been a tremendous help to us. You are becoming a great ninja. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. While I may not look it from time to time, I am always very proud of you.”
Bright Eyes smiled as she embraced Blade, “Thank you, Blade. You really are a good teacher and friend,” she opened her eyes and noticed something, “But you may want to start running.”
“Another derby?” he asked.
Bright Eyes answered, “No. Your girlfriend's back.”
Blade:'s eyes widened in horror, “Oh, sweet Celestia.” He quickly turned to see Trixie running towards him.
“Blade! I finally found you!”
Blade sprung up, “Uh... Why don’t you return to the derby with Lancer. I’ll see you tomorrow at training!” he sprinted like crazy.
“Wait! Blade! You look hurt! You might need medical help!” Trixie called chasing after him.
Bright Eyes giggled, “I hope we can laugh about this some day.”
Fugitoid spoke up to everyone as they gathered back, “Once again, after much consideration, our judges have chosen today’s winners,” The skating duos waited in anticipation as Fugitoid opened the letter, “And the winning twosome is... Pinkie Pie and Michelangelo!”
Applejack and Rainbow Dash shouted, “WHAT?!”
Sunny double blinked, “Seriously?!”
“Well that was unexpected.” Lancer said.
“Booyahkasha!” Mikey and Pinkie announced, as Bozzerkazooers handed them the trophy.
Fugitoid continued, “Our second place win goes to Bright Eyes and Lancer!” Their friends cheered as Rena handed the two a trophy, “And third place goes to the Shadowbolts!”
Everyone cheered as Wildcard handed Lemon and Sunny a trophy.
“But. But. How come Flutters and me lost?” Rainbow demanded.
“What about me and Rarity?!” Applejack wondered as well.
Bozzerkazooers answered, “Well, maybe if you two hadn’t focused on competition, you might have had a better chance!”
Rena added, “And not only endangering your lives but your partners lives as well.”
“Maybe that’ll teach you both consideration! Hmm!” Rarity stuck her head up.
Fluttershy spoke nervously, “I’m sorry. I have to go with Rarity on this one.” And the two walk away.
Bright Eyes couldn't help but giggle at the sight and smiled up at Blade, once again hiding from Trixie in a tree as he gave her a thumbs up while Trixie was looking around for him, once again not thinking to look up.
Later that night, in Sweetie Belle's room, as the girl was sound asleep, Bright Eyes lay on her sleeping bag staring up at the ceiling. As tired as she was, she couldn't sleep. “Why can't Princess Twilight and the others see I'm not like Cozy Glow!” she covered her face with her hands.
“Why the long face, child?” came a voice.
Bright Eyes sat up and looked around before being face to face with Master Splinter, “Hello, Bright Eyes.” he greeted her.
“Sweet Celestia! Are you-?”
“Yes, Bright Eyes. I am Hamato Yoshi, But you know me as-”
“Master Splinter! I heard so much about you.”
Master Splinter smiled, “And I have been watching you. I think you are becoming a fine addition to the Hamato clan.”
Bright Eyes looked down, “I think Princess Twilight begs to differ.”
“Bright Eyes, Blade Swipe admitted that he was proud of you despite being worried about your safety. If Blade Swipe can be proud of you, so can Twilight.”
“It’s also the fact that Mikey once said that me being here was a good thing, but what if he’s wrong? What if I do something that hurts my senseis? And I- I don’t want to end up like Cozy Glow.”
Master Splinter calmed her, “Cozy Glow chose power over friendship, much like Oroku Saki did when he became the Shredder. And Michelangelo never ceased to amaze me with what comes in his mind. While he has said the craziest things, what he is not is a liar. He also taught you the ninja’s greatest lesson: Trust Your Instincts. All things good or bad, it’s all up to you. And remember, I am always watching you to guide you in the toughest of times. Just follow the wind.”
Bright Eyes looked away in thought before noticing Splinter was gone, “Master Splinter?” she asked, but knew he said what he needed to, and spoke to herself, “Trust my instincts. It’s all up to me? I wonder if he meant that literally?”
Meanwhile, Octavia was walking home when she tripped and dropped her binder with her sheet music. “Oh no!” she bent down to collect it, “It can’t get any worse, can it?” She picked up binder only for it to open and the sheet music fell out, “Obviously it can.”
She set her cello case down and began gathering up the sheet music, when a shadow fell over her. She looked up and froze, her eyes wide. Standing over her was a tall lanky frog man! He had light green skin with darker green spots. He wore a small light blue unicorn t-shirt, a pink fanny pack, and a clump of mud on his head like a hat. He also had a buck tooth.
Octavia screamed and backed away. The frog man saw her cello case and bent down, reaching for it.
“No!” Octavia kicked the frog man in the face and away from her cello.
The Frog man fell on his back and sat up, “Ow! What the heck was that for?!”
Octavia grabbed her case, “Don't you dare harm my instrument!”
“I wasn’t gonna hurt it! I just wanted to look! Gosh!” he grumbled.
“Well, you should have asked first instead of trying to touch it!” Octavia continued to justify her action.
“Whatever.” the frog man got up and dusted himself off.
“What on earth is a giant frog doing here Canterlot?” Octavia wondered.
“I'm looking for a friend of mine. His name's Michelangelo.” he answered.
“Michelangelo? As in one of the turtles?”
He nodded, “Yeah. He wasn't at home and these guys called the Mutanimals said I'd find him here.”
“Well, I just happen to know where he might be. I can escort you there myself.” Octavia offered.
“Sweet! Oh by the way, I believe these are yours.” he handed the sheets from earlier.
“Thanks. I don’t think we’ve been introduced. I’m Octavia Melody.”
“Octavia. That sounds pretty. My name's Napoleon Bonafrog.” He introduced himself.
“Napoleon, huh? Sounds charming.” Octavia smiled, as she lead Napoleon to where the ninjas were.
Elsewhere in the city, two figures lept onto a small building. One of them was none other than the Turtles' old enemy Fishface.
Fishface turned to the other figure and spoke, “Just like old times, aye, Victor?”
The figure was revealed to be a mutant monkey like Dr Rockwell. But he had black fur and a tail. He was dressed in a blue button shirt and black pants. The monkey grinned and spoke, “Yes, Xever. Just like old times!”
