//------------------------------// // The Biggest Unity Quest Yet // Story: G5 Adventures in Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob // by ponydog127 //------------------------------// Ever since one year ago, the Mane 5... well, now the Mane 6, had gone on the most amazing and exciting adventures to different places-- Japan, the Halloween world, the Himalayas, Gotham City, and many others. But, did you ever hear of the time the ponies went BACK IN TIME to get through one of their biggest Unity Quests to date? Well, I am about to tell you the tale of how this remarkable mystery happened… not now, unfortunately. This story begins in Equestria... as many of these stories do. XXXXXXXX Misty Brightdawn stood on the balcony of the Crystal Brighthouse, staring up at the stars above, with only one question on her mind in that moment. Why had Opaline Arcana thrown her life into such turmoil? First, she brainwashes her mother, Paradise Moonray, into her teachings, and then, Paradise stole Misty from her father in order to make sure that Opaline didn't disown Paradise for running off and having a child. Then, Opaline manipulates Misty for years, almost letting her believe that she was going to give Misty a cutie mark if she did evil things. But Misty realized the truth, and together with her best friends... they stopped her. But unfortunately, they were still tasked about bringing Paradise back to the side of good. The question was... how? “Misty?” The blue unicorn jumped and turned to see had spoken to her, and finding it relieving that it was only Pipp. But then... she became confused. “Pipp? What are you doing up so late?” “Well, I woke up having inspiration for a new ClipTrot video when I saw that you weren't in bed,” Pipp said as she approached. “I wanted to come see if you were doing okay.” Misty sighed, not really sure what to tell Pipp in that moment. “It's a mix of emotions, honestly. I'm beyond angry at Opaline, I'm worrier about my mom, I'm so happy to have friends like you guys but I'm terrified that something is gonna happen to you on these Unity Quests if we're not careful!” “Hey hey hey! I know those thoughts can be really scary, but everything will work out okay in the end,” Pipp said gently, approaching the railing. “Besides... there are people in other realms and timelines that really need us when we go on those quests. It's not like we can just... ignore them.” “Don’t get me wrong, I love going to new places and making new friends, but... it scares me sometimes.” Pipp sighed, patting her shoulder. “It scares me too. But we'll get through these tough times... that's a hoof to heart promise.” Misty took a deep breath before smiling at the pegasus. “Thanks, Pipp. We better get some rest. We have to meet your mom and my dad at Sunny's smoothie cart first thing in the morning to discuss protecting our communities if the situation were to come up.” “You're totally right. Good night, Misty.” “Good night, Pipp. See you in the morning!” As soon as Pipp flew down to the bedroom again, Misty walked to the elevator, sparing one final glance at the stars before heading downstairs. XXXXXXXX By the next morning, everypony had gathered at the smoothie stand, and Zipp had set up an elaborate presentation about everything they had went through so far, much to Hitch's bewilderment. “How long did it take you to put that together?” “I've been doing a little bit after every Unity Quest, and before you ask, it's only 20 slides.” “20 slides?! Wow!” Izzy exclaimed. “But we've only been on 19 of these Unity Quests in the entire series!” This caused the others to glance at her strangely, causing Izzy to shrug. “I just wanna keep count so we can see how many friendship bracelets I need to make for all the new friends we've made.” “Heh... sure thing, Izzy,” Sunny chuckled before looking down the street. “Misty, I think I can see your dad coming this way!” “Dad!” Misty cried and immediately galloped into her father's hooves. “It's so good to see you! Thank you so much for coming!” “Of course, Tea. I would do anything for you,” said Alphabittle. “And anything to bring your mother back.” “And if Alphie is all in,” said Queen Haven as she landed with Zoom and Thunder, “then so am I!” “Good to see you, your majesty,” Misty smiled, just before she grew nervous. “Um... what's gonna happen to you two when Mom comes back? I mean... you both seem so perfect for onr another, and I--” “Haven and I already discussed that,” Alphabittle interrupted. “And while your mother and I were in love at one point, Haven and I... I think we're meant to be together. So would you be okay with your mother and I just being friends?” “Of course. I would just be happy to have both my parents in my life, just like it was when I was a tiny filly.” Alphabittle and Queen Haven smiled in relief before nuzzling one another and joining their friends at the picnic table. “All right... now that everypony is here,” said Zipp, “we can get started.” With the tap of her phone, the slideshow began. “Ever since last year, before we found out about Opaline Arcana, we've been sent on different missions to other worlds to help through different problems-- some friendship related, and some to help defeat a powerful enemy,” Zipp began the presentation. “And over the past few months, we've been finding crystals shaped like Twilight Sparkle's cutie mark--” “--so you can activate the Together Trees' protection spell,” Queen Haven finished. “Have you found them all yet?” “We still have one more to go,” Hitch stated. “But the thing is... this last crystal could be anywhere, and who knows what might be waiting for us on the other side of the Unity Crystals' portal.” “That's where you both come in,” Sunny said. “As we've said before, time pauses here while we're in the other worlds beyond Equestria, but if we can't reform Paradise and she gets back through the portal--” “We need you guys to help protect the Together Trees in Zephyr Heights and Bridlewood,” Misty said. “Just in case.” “Of course you can count on us to do that, darlings!” Queen Haven spoke up. “I can have all the guards protect the tree with a stomp of a hoof!” “And I'll assemble the unicorns to do the same thing,” Alphabittle added. “No evil foe, whether unicorn or alicorn, is going to hurt my daughter, her friends or our home. Not on our watch.” Misty sighed in relief at this. “Thanks, Dad.” “Then... there's Sparky we have to think about too,” Hitch frowned. “If he gets into danger, I would never be able to forgive myself. That's why I've had to leave him behind so much recently.” “So we've decided to alternate. We take him on one quest, but then we don't take him on the next one and leave him with Grandma Figgy,” Zipp said. “A Unity Quest can take a lot out of somepony, and we don't wanna stress the little guy out to much.” “That sounds like a grand idea!” Queen Haven said, tickling Sparky on the tummy. “Does this mean that you're taking him on the next Unity Quest?” “Yeah, but we're gonna keep an eye on him the entire time with no slip-ups and no death-defying battles with him in our reach,” Zipp said. “I promise you that.” “At least you ponies are making safety your top priority,” Alphabittle said. “Hey, Tea-- did I ever tell your friends about the time that I went barrel riding over Unicorn Falls when I was just a little older than you?” “And you barely made it out of that situation alive?” Misty recalled with a shudder. “I would rather not hear that story and risk throwing up my smoothie... no offense.” This caused everypony to burst into laughter... even Alphabittle himself. Maybe things would actually work alright in the end. Suddenly, Queen Haven gasped. “Darlings, your cutie marks are glowing again!” Hitch looked down and saw this, sighing. “I guess that's our cue.” “Please be careful,” Queen Haven kissed her daughters on the foreheads. “And if you were to return sooner than expected, good or bad, please let Alphie and I know.” “Of course, Mom,” Zipp said, hugging her mother for quite a long time before turning to Sunny, who was locking up the smoothie cart. “Are we all ready?” “I think so, but let's head back to the Brighthouse and gather some supplies first,” Sunny said. “Then... we head out.” XXXXXXXX “Ugh!! Mother, this hike is atrocious!” Paradise groaned as she and Opaline walked through the thick forests of... wherever they were. “Can't we stop for a small rest?” “Not until we figure out for sure when those pesky ponies are going to be coming back,” Opaline said before she suddenly stopped, closing her eyes for a moment and letting the wind blow through her mane. After a moment, her eyes snapped open with a murderous grin. “They're leaving Equestria as we speak. Come my daughter... my ultimate plan begins today.” “O-Of course, Mother!” Paradise said as she followed the alicorn through the woods, hoping and praying that Misty and her friends would make it through to this world without many problems... ...problems that weren't caused by her or Opaline for a change.