//------------------------------// // Season 2: Episode 2 - New Clues, New Faces // Story: My Little Pony: When Friendship Shimmers - Reboot // by RobtheMorpherPony //------------------------------// For the past few months, Blitz had been working with Princess Celestia to control her royal powers. This was because unlike the others of Throsten's harem, Blitz was not born royal. But because of a technicality, she was made into the new Flareon Royal. These past few months, sometimes when Blitz had trouble sleeping like tonight, she would go and explore the castle a little bit before she would get found by one of Princess Luna's night guards who had been gifted Bat Pony Blood so they could look like Bat Ponies without actually being Bat Ponies. Blitz heard that Bat Ponies were called Therestrials due to their nocturnal nature, and they have not been seen since Princess Luna became Nightmare Moon and subsequently banished one thousand years ago. Still, Princess Luna was insistent that all ponies who signed up to become Night Guards were to be given Therestial Blood so that they could become nocturnal. Princess Celestia had agreed to this condition as did most of the candidates. There were a few of them that bowed out. But Princess Luna understood that this was a huge commitment to be making. Still, for now, Blitz was wondering the halls of the Castle again, soon coming across a strange room. "Whoa..." Blitz said, as she soon discovered some kind of horseshoe shaped archway. "That's pretty." She said. "Hey! What are you doing out of your--" One of Luna's Night guards suddenly spotted her. But then they noticed what was around the archway. "What in the world...what's all this glass on the floor?!" He exclaimed. "Wait there's glass?! Celestia and Luna must be informed about this!" Blitz said. The Elements, the two Princesses, Throsten, and Throsten's entire harem plus his daughter who was held by Gloria were standing in the room the very next morning, as the royal guard was gathering every last glass shard. "Sunset, I blame myself for not thinking of this." Princess Celestia said. "Why Princess? This wasn't your fault. I'm sure you'll punish whoever did do this accordingly." Sunset said. "That's just it Sunset: I believe this was caused by your brother." Celestia said. "Wow. Way to go Blitz. You actually discovered a clue as to Sunburst's whereabouts." Rainbow Dash said. "I'll take that as a compliment?" Blitz asked. "It's more than that actually. If this mirror was destroyed, then it's obvious Sunburst had used it." Celestia said. "Wow really? Guess he didn't want any pony following him." Sunset said. "Though question: Where does this mirror lead anyways?" She asked. "A different world. And that's as much as I can say on the matter. This mirror had been gifted to me and my sister by Starswirl the Bearded." Princess Celestia said. "Oh my gosh! This mirror belonged to THE Starswirl the Bearded?!" Twilight exclaimed. "You've always had a admiration for that unicorn. I can't say I blame it though considering how renowned the guy was." Sunset said. "Yes, but a thousand years ago he suddenly disappeared. No pony knows why either." Princess Luna said. "Me and my sister were just starting to take over the kingdom when he vanished." She added. "What's more, he was our mother's student, and he taught us a lot. But we had to figure the rest out when he mysteriously vanished." Celestia said. "So, Sunburst disappeared into this other world then huh?" Sunset asked. "Yes. But I know not if he is alright or not. So, I will do my best to fix this mirror." Celestia said. "Thank you Princess. At least I have a good idea where my brother is now." Sunset said. "We're that much closer to finding out if he's alright." Twilight said. "That's enough for now." Sunset smiled. "Your right." She added. "Now, I believe that since your here, I could use a little help planning the gala. If you don't mind." Princess Celestia said. "LEAVE IT TO ME!" Pinkie Pie said, getting right on that. "...Princess, by what in Queen Faust's name have you just unleashed?" Sunset asked. Meanwhile in Ponyville, the CMC were currently doing some ziplining when while it looked like the line snapped, it was dilibertly cut. "OKAY, WHOSE THE WISE GUY?!" Scootaloo exclaimed. "Oops. I thought that was a clothline." Fortus Vile said, but had a grin on his face that said otherwise. "Fortus Vile. Why am I not surprised?" Diamond Tiara asked. "Where's Silver Spoon?!" Apple Bloom exclaimed. "She's got a bit of a fever. She'll be back to full health tomorrow." Fortus Vile said. "Gives me just enough time to do some real mischief around here." He added. "You would really sink this low?" Sweetie Belle asked. "Why not? So long as I'm around, you four are NEVER getting your cutie marks. I'm going to personally make sure you remain blank flanks for the rest of your lives." Fortus Vile said. "Now that's just uncalled for." Scootaloo said. "All's fair in war. And this is war." Fortus Vile said. "My mother was right: You are the worst of the worst when it comes to nobility. I hope I never become like you." Diamond Tiara said. "You never will be accepted into nobility so long as your a Blank Flank." Fortus vile said. "And I aim to keep it that way." He said. Apple Bloom looked pissed when suddenly a bucket of red paint suddenly fell on Fortus vile. "What the...?" The earth pony was just as shocked as her friends. "Oh ha ha ha. Very funny. Which one of you did this?" Fortus Vile asked. "They didn't do it." A male voice said. "We did." Another male voice said before suddenly out popped a Cinccino and a Bellossom. Only, they had a black and white color scheme on them. "It's a good thing we were in the area..." The Bellossom said. "Because wow, it looks like you really needed to be taught a lesson." The Cinccino said. "I'm Bart." The Bellossom said. "And I'm Minx!" The Cinccino said. "And so long as we're around..." The duo said together. "Evil shall never triumph, regardless of how old it may be." "Bart...and Minx?! But then that means..." Fortus Vile looked panic. "Hello." A deep male voice said. Turning around, Fortus Vile was met with a Raichu and a Luxray. "Wow, I never thought a kid could be so evil." The Luxray said. "You should run." The Raichu said. "And do so before I change my mind." Fortus Vile then ran faster then any pony the CMC had ever seen before. "AND DON'T YOU DARE THINK ABOUT DOING THIS AGAIN, YOU HEAR ME?" The Luxray shouted. "Um...thank you." Diamond Tiara said. "Who are you anyways?" Scootaloo asked. "Name's Lightning." The Luxray said. "And my name is Raiden. But people tend to call me by my other name which is--" The Raichu said. "WAIT. NO BUCKING WAY! YOUR LIGHTNING STRIKE RAIDEN!" Scootaloo exclaimed. "You know this guy?" Diamond Tiara asked. "Duh! Of course I do! He's a home town hero from Lightning Town. It was his bravery that saved the mayor's house from a lightning strike. And he was still a pikachu when that happened." Scootaloo said. "What about Lightning?" Sweetie Belle asked. "Hometown hero from the same place. He's responsible for taking out the local mafia gangsters." Scootaloo said. "But...we have our..." Apple Bloom wanted to say that they had their own hometown heroes but realized quickly that there must be some other reason. "Is there some other reason that you like them so much?" Apple Bloom asked. "Are you kidding? They also run this orphanage chain, taking out corrupt orphanages as they grow bigger. It's called the Lightning Strike Orphanage." Scootaloo said. "Huh...you should really meet our own hometown heroes." Diamond Tiara said. "That's actually originally why we came. Imagine our surprise when we found a kid doing something evil." Lightning said. "Well if you'll stick with us, they should be here soon. We know them all personally after all." Scootaloo said. "Plus, one of them's my mother." Sweetie Belle said. "What do you think Raiden?" Bart asked. "Sounds like a sound plan, and we'd protect these kids from that mean kid." Minx said. "I am such a sucker for children. Alright, we're doing it. But we're doing it my way." Raiden said. "YEAH! LIGHTNING STRIKE RAIDEN IS THE BEST!" Scootaloo said. "Looks like you've got another fan, buddy." Lightning said. "Typical, but not unexpected." Raiden said with a shrug.