//------------------------------// // Chapter 21: What's More Important? // Story: Equestrian Omni-hero // by Blaze-saber //------------------------------// Out in the desert, some workers were drilling underneath the ground while one of them noticed something off. “Something’s wrong.” The stallion said in concern as the drill created steam. “Run!” He called out to his partners as they all ran as the ground started breaking and the whole area of the tower collapsed as they looked over the edge in shock. But then, a huge fire shot out from the ground, forming a monster face as it roared before it formed into a mask. Soon they saw the flames take the form of a mask before it landed right in front of them. Meanwhile, the group was having a nice little lunch with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. They were all eating a bowl of some sort of green stuff Dust had made. “So what do you all think?" She asked with a smile. "It's very delightful." Luna complimented with a smile. “This is very good.” Venus said with a smile. “I must say, Mrs. Dust. What’s the green stuff in your recipe?” Celestia asked. “Oh, just some dung beetles for a bit of crunch.” Dust answered, which made them all, san Venus, cringe up in disgust as they turned to one another before spitting them out. “What? Too spicy?” “Don’t worry. You all will get used to it.” Delta said in amusement. "Mmm, it needs a bit more salt." Venus mentioned. “Why did we agree to let Dust make lunch?" Applejack whispered to Twilight harshly. "I don't know myself!" Twilight replied as Spike felt his stomach grumbling harshly. "Oh man, I think those dung beetles are coming back up!" He called out before he let out a belch of planes and a scroll appeared. "Or not…" He said in surprise. “A scroll?” Helix asked in surprise.  “But who’s it from? Celestia and Luna are right here.” Manny pointed out as Celestia took the scroll and unraveled it. Her eyes widened with realization when she saw who it was from. "No…it can't be…" she whispered with a serious tone. “Celestia, what is it?” Twilight asked her former mentor in concern. “The Mask from Apuk.” Celestia said grimly as she showed them the picture of the mask on the scroll. “It’s the key to the most powerful and destructive weapon ever created. One of my informants alerted me that it had finally arrived.” She then stood up and looked toward the others. "We must retrieve it at once!" "Sister, why are you being so hesitant about a mask? And what sort of weapon can be so powerful yet devastating?" Luna questioned her. "I will explain everything once we're on the road, now!" Celestia replied demandingly as she walked into the mobile base. “Geeze, what’s got her feathers in a bunch?” Rainbow asked in surprise as the others shrugged. On the road, Delt drove the mobile as fast as he could while Celestia explained why it was important. “The Mask of Apuk is the guide to the Sword of Echtiua.” She started seriously. “The Sword of Echtiua?” Luna asked in surprise. “I thought it was a myth.” “Oh, it’s real alright, sister.” Celestia said seriously. “During my years while you were banished, I’ve been searching for it for many moons without any luck.” “Echtua?” Helix asked in wonder. “What kind of alien is that?” “It’s not an alien, Helix. It’s Mayan.” Celestia corrected. “Many, many moons before Equestria was ever founded, we believed there were beings that were more powerful than us Alicorns that we call gods. Echtua was the Mayan during the Celestial God War. His sword was rumored to have leveled cities with just one swipe.” “Ha! Sounds like just the kind of thing Equestria’s heroes should have.” Rainbow said with a smile. "It's not a toy, Rainbow Dash!" Celestia told her firmly. "Whoever controls the sword can control the destiny of the world and I will not let it fall into the wrong hooves. Now get us there quickly Delta!" “Yes, your highness." Delta replied as they all looked at Celestia with confused expressions as they had never seen her like this before, not even Luna herself. In a station in the middle of the desert, the mobile base is parked out while they all looked out through the windows. “Bet they’re keeping it in the basement.” Celestia theorizes as she turns to Helix and Ocellus. “Helix, you go alien and sneak in. Ocellus, transformed into something small and assisted him. And open the side door for us.” “Sneak in? Can’t we just break in?” Helix suggested. "Or at the very least, ask them for it considering your royalty and all?" “Helix, I haven’t time to explain how important it is for us to get the mask.” Celestia said while giving a firm look. “Now, can I count on you or not?” She questioned with a firm look. "Of course you can, your highness." Helix replied with a surprised tone before Celestia went to the back of the mobile base. "Yo, is it just me or is she more intense than usual?" Manny whispered to the others. “Let’s cut Celestia a break. She’s trying to save Equestria.” Twilight pointed out. “Isn’t that what we always do?” Attea questioned. "Let's just do what she says and hopefully she'll simmer down." Ocellus mentioned before Helix activated the Omnitrix and programmed Greymatter. Once the core popped up and he slammed it down, he transformed exactly into him before Ocellus transformed into a mouse and the two went outside and crawled up a pipe. Fluttershy then turned to Celestia. “Princess, don’t you think you were a bit--” “You’re just young ponies. I don’t expect you to understand.” Celestia cut off while the others are surprised by her attitude. The two of them soon came out of a drainage pipe in the bathroom before Ocellus noticed something on his head. "Uh Helix, you got something right there." She pointed out as he saw a piece of gum stuck to his head. "Oh gross, gah!" He complained as he pulled it off. "I should have gone Goop and seeped my way in." He said before two dogs started growling at them. “Well, looks like we got two guard dogs.” Ocellus said nervously as the two screamed and jumped away as they ran to the door and closed it. “Who’s the big dogs now?” Greymatter quipped with a smile, which made Ocellus giggle. "Nice one.” Ocellus quipped as the two rushed off. Outside, the others were waiting at the basement door before the handle turned as Ocellus, who turned back to her normal side, came out with Greymatter on her shoulder. “It’s about time.” Celestia said impatiently as he entered while the two slouch. “Not even a thank you?” Ocellus questioned as Smolder went up and smelled the two. “Why are you two smell like dog slobbers?” Smolder asked weirdly. “Long story.” Greymatter said as they all entered the basement while a chariot came up from behind. They followed Celestia through the Halls as she kept a serious look on her face. "Hey Twilight, have you ever seen Celestia this serious before?" Rainbow whispered to her. “Actually, I’ve seen how serious Celestia can get, but I’ve seen anypony this serious. Not even to Celestia herself.” Twilight whispered. "Neither have I." Luna whispered as they came into a room with a vault inside it. "It must be here." Celestia said as she looked at the vault. "I got this." Greymatter spoke up as he jumped onto the vault and pressed his head against it while he turned the knob. Once he found the correct combination, he gave a thumbs up as it was unlocked before Delta opened it and they saw the mask inside. "Beautiful isn't it?" Celestia asked the others. "Beautiful isn't the word I would use." Rarity muttered as Celestia picked up the mask in her magic. “Over many moons of searching, and now, finally you’re…” Celestia started before they all good metal footsteps and turned when they saw Enoch and his Forever Knights. "A very good afternoon to you, your highness." Enoch said before he looked over at Delta and Dust. “And I must say it's been many moons since I saw the two of you. I almost thought that you both retired from the plumbing business." "Enoch." Greymatter, Dust, and Delta growled. "Wait, you know him?" Helen asked Helix's parents. “We have a history.” Delta said with a glare before he looked at his son. "And I guess you got to know him as well." “Well, to tell you how we know him, these guys tried to slice and dice me when we first met!” Greymatter yelled. “How nice of you to remember.” Enoch said in amusement. “And of course, how can I forget the family who left the Forever Knights without a castle?” He questioned with a firm tone. "Your son is just as meddling as the two of you!" “Whatever happened, you brought it upon yourselves.” Dust said firmly. “And also, trying to cut open our son is crossing the line!” She yelled angrily. “Aren’t we the feisty sewer rats?” Enoch asked in amusement. “I’d love to chat about old times, but I’m late for holding the world at my mercy. So, I’ll be taking that mask now.” He said while raising his hoof. “Over my dead body. Celestia replied firmly as she glared at him. "That can be arranged, your highness." Enoch replied before he looked at the knights behind him. "Gentlecolt?" They both pulled out swords with energy blades as the approached the group while they stood ready to fight. “Hey, what’s going on here?” A security guard questioned from the door before Greymatter jumped onto Enoch’s face while Manny, Attea, and Helen took out the knights. “Run!” Luna called as they ran around the knights and Celestia punched the guard away while Enoch got Greymatter off him and tossed him across the table while a paper shredder turned on as the knights were about to follow them. “Wait.” Enoch said. “This way.” He pointed in another direction as they ran down while Greymantter was having trouble climbing up while some paper fell and got shredded in the shredder. “No way I’m winding up alien coleslaw!” He called as he jumped away from the shredder and landed on the floor as he used the pipe to escape as the security guard got up and took out his walkie talkie. "We have intruders, seal the exits!” He informed the others through his walkie-talkie. In the stairways, the others are rushing up the stairs as the alarm goes off before they see a guard blocking the exit. “Wrong way.” Celestia said as they kept going, but then a cable shot out and grabbed the mask out of her hoof as it went to Enoch. “You’re loss is my gain.” Enoch said as he and his knights rushed down the hall while the others turned to the exit. “I can get the mask back quickly and…” Helen was cut off when Celestia grabbed her.  “No time! Grab on!” Celestia called as they all ran to the exit and slid underneath before it was sealed off. Outside, Greymatter managed to exit the pip as he fell into the dumpster before the Omnitrix timed out. “Oh, I hate it when this happens.” Helix groaned as the mobile base rushed up to him and Celestia looked out the window. “We don’t have time to fool around, Helix! Get in!” Celestia ordered. Enoch looked at the mask in his grasp as the mobile base was catching up in its turbo mode and crashed into the chariot, which caused Enoch and his minions to go flying as he turned on a saw that came out of the back, which forced Delta to slow down a bit. “Helix, can’t you transform? We might need you out there.” Manny said as he, the girls, and Venus gear up while Helix fiddled with the Omnitrix. “I’m trying! Stupid watch is still timed out!” Helix said as he tried to put in the instant recharge combination, but couldn’t under the bumpy road they were having. "This looks like a job for a plumber or two." Dust mentioned as she nodded to her husband. He then put the base on autopilot mode before they went to the back of it. “Mom? Dad?” Helix asked as he saw his parents enter the back room. “I guess when they get serious, they get serious.” Flash commented in surprise as the Forever Knights went behind the mobile vehicle and started climbing to the top while Enoch activated the mask as it glowed to the bottom. “Excellent.” Enoch said with a pleasing tone as his knights started climbing the mobile base. “We got boogies on top of us!” Venus called out after seeing the two knights climbing their vehicle. Then coming out of the back were Helix’s parents, in their own plumber suits as they gave a serious look. “Oh my, those are great fashion designs.” Rarity commented. “What’s with the getup?” Gallus asked in confusion. “It’s our old plumber suits.” Delta said as he shut the door. “Been saving them for the right time if they are ever needed again.” Dust said as she looked out the window and saw Enoch’s vehicle. “Like now.” She said as Enoch drove to the side. "You all stay in the base and keep it safe while we get the mask.” Delta instructed as they opened the door and quickly jumped onto the side of the enemy's chariot. But once on, Enoch drew his energy sword just when they were about to grab the mask as they were thrown to the side. “Mom! Dad!” Helix cried out as his parents nearly scratched their hooves on the road as they managed to climb back up. But then the ceiling started clanging as one of the knights was smashing it’s mace down on the room while the other flipped inside through the opening door. "Oh no you don't!" Celestia shouted as he caught him in her magic and glared at the knight. “Out of the way!” The knight then got tossed out of the door and onto the road as he skidded on the road and watched the two vehicles take off. "Wow…just, wow…" Attea muttered before the other knight was still beating down on the roof. “Hey, no hitchhikers!” Venus called as he then shot some pollens at the knight, which caused him to cough as he fell off the mobile base and fell into the water with screams. On Enoch’s vehicle, Dust and Delta dodged more of Enoch’s sword before Delta glared. “Enough of the poke move!” He called as he used on of his magnets to trap the sword as Enoch was having trouble getting off while Dust used her own to get the mask before Enouch noticed as he looked over the roof window and saw Dust and Delta giving smirks as they entered their mobile hom. “We got it!” Dust called as Enoch slammed his hoof in anger just as a chariot truck was coming in the heroes’ direction as Delta sat in his driving seat. “Everypony, hold on!” Delta called as they all braced themselves as he activated the turbo and quickly did a turn as he drove straight and pressed a button that released some spikes that took out Enoch’s wheels as he skidded on the side of the road as the heroes drove off. Enoch then reached out for his walkie-talkie. “Send in the bird!” He ordered. Delta kept driving off before he got an alarm on his vehicle that was beeping. “Ah, great. We’re gonna have to pull over and make repairs!” He called as he pulled the mobile base to the side of the road and into the desert as he stopped. "How much longer?!" Celestia questioned impatiently as she paced around. "Sister, they only just started." Luna pointed out. "But we must get the sword before they do!" Celestia reminded them. "If they get the sword, Equestria will fall under their rule!" "Of course, Princess Grumpestia." Rainbow muttered. Twilight inspects the mask until she picks it up and puts it on as the eyes lit up when she did. "Um, Celestia…" she called out when she saw it glowing. “Not now, Twilight.” Celestia said as she kept pacing. “I think you’re gonna have to see this.” Twilight finished as Celestia turned as she and the others saw a temple projection coming out of the mask. “Whoa. What is that place?” Applejack asked in surprise. “It’s the map to the ancient Mayan Temple of Echtua.” Celestia said firmly. “We need to beat them to that temple.” “Well, we’re gonna have to find another way to get there.” Dust said as she and Delta came out from under the mobile home. “Because we haven’t finished the repairs and it will take at least an hour to get it ready again.” "Then we will just have to fly there ourselves!" Celestia declared before she took off without the others even preparing. "Don't worry about us, we'll catch up!" Attea called out sarcastically. “I’m starting to dislike her behavior.” Helen muttered. A bit later, they are flying through a jungle while Helix transforms into Jetray while the others carry the non-flyable members as they fly as fast as they can. “Can’t you all fly any faster?!” Celestia quesitoned. “You don’t think we’re trying?!” Rainbow questioned in irritation. “Most of us are not used to flying with passengers!” Silverstream pointed out as they saw the temple ahead of them. “Enoch must be close.” Jetray said before his Omnitrix started beeping. “Uh, oh! Hold on!” He cried out as timed out and started falling with his parents as they fell into the trees. The rest of them flew down to see if they were okay as they all groaned in pain. "Are you all okay?" Twilight asked them as they got up from the ground. “Barely.” Dust said as Helix rubbed his head. “Okay, I have got to work on those emergency landings before timing out.” Helix muttered. A bit later, they are all walking through the forest before they stop in front of the temple as they look through some bushes and see an airship next to it as Enoch’s men place a bomb at the entrance. “Fire in the hole!” He called before an explosion was made but only scorched the entrance. “Still not open.” Enoch said. “Used a bigger bomb this time, you idiots.” He ordered as Celestia gestured to go around the temple. Once they did, they climbed up as Celestia flared up her wings to cause the others to stop. “Now, there’s always a secret entrances to these temples.” Celestia said in thought while searching around. Helix then noticed the mask hanging off his dad's belt and grabbed it while Celestia was still searching. "Where is it?" She questioned as Helix put on the mask. “Helix, what are you doing?” “If this thing could show us how to get this far, maybe it could show us how to get in.” Helix explained as he saw a spot on the wall and pressed it as a secret passage opened up into the temple. "Great thinking, Helix." Helen praised him before they walked in. "The sword will most likely be kept at the center of the temple on the lowest floor.” Celestia informed the others as they walked deeper into the temple. "There should be some stairs nearby we can use." “Stairs?” Manny questioned. “Where’s the elevator when you need it?” Pinkie questioned as they entered a dark room, which Celestia lit up her horn while Delta and Dust brought out torches as Helix began to trip. “Whoa!” Helix called out as he lost his balance and began to fall. “Helix!” The others cried out as Helix began to fall from the edge. Celestia quickly caught him and pulled him back. “That was too close, we almost lost the mask." She said as she took the mask from him and continued on, while the others just looked at her with disbelief. "Did she seriously ignore the fact that my son nearly fell to his Doom?" Dust questioned the others. "Can anyone say obsessed?" Silverstream asked. "Maybe once she gets that sword, she'll be back to her old self again, right?" Fluttershy asked as Celestia found the stairs. “Stay sharp! The ancient Mayans were notorious for setting…” Celesta started before Sandbar broke a stick as it snapped apart. “Booby traps?” Sandbar asked nervously as the ceiling then started coming down. “Everyone run!” Twilight yelled as they all started rushing down the stairs as rocks began to fall and started jumping from platform to platform while Helix fiddled with the Omnitrix. “Come on, I need somebody! Anybody!” Helix called as his watch was still timed out as the group was now alone on the platform as they tried to keep balance. Dust and Delta fired grabbing hooks. “Those who can’t fly, jump on!” They called as the flyers took off while those who couldn’t be held on to Dust or Delta while some grabbed the others as they made it to the other side before the ceiling completely collapsed. “That was close.” Yona said in relief. “Are you all coming?” Celestia questioned as she was already ahead as she walked down the stairs. "Okay, she's definitely changed ever since she found out the mask was real.” Twilight admitted with a sad tone. “I miss the old Celestia.” “This whole time ever since we found that mask, it’s like she doesn’t even care about us anymore.” Ocellus said sadly. "Hay, I would even eat a whole bowl full of dung beetle stew if it meant bringing back the old Celestia." Applejack admitted as Celestia ran down the stairs. They are then met up at an ancient door where it matches the mask they have as there’s a place for it to be inserted. “This is it.” Celestia said as she was about to place the mask in, but then suddenly, the young ones were pulled into the Shadows by something as it caught the adults' attention. “Kids?!” Delta yelled out as they looked around before a torch lit up as Enoch appeared with a laugh. “Enoch!” He called with a glare. "Now, now, let's not be too hasty old friends." Enoch said as torches lit up to show his knights holding the young ones hostage. "I believe I should owe you a thank you for showing us the way in. And if your princess is as wise as they say she is, she'll do the right thing and you all will stand down." Celestia looked at the mask for a moment before she lowered her head and gave Enoch the mask as the adults did the same. “Now, I believe it’s time to toss the garbage.” He said seriously. We now see our heroes having those with wings tied down and having anti-magic rings on their horns as they all stood in front of a large hole behind them. "You know, legend has it that the Eternal pit of despair is bottomless but no one has ever found that out." Enoch told them before he walked up to Helix. "Why don't we test that theory?" He then pushed Helix right into the pit. “Aaaahhh!” Helix yelled as he fell. “Helix!” His family and friends called as they glared at Enoch. “Wouldn’t want the lad to get lonely.” Enoch said in amusement before the knights knocked them all down as they started screaming. As they all fell into the pit, Helix tried to activate his Omnitrix and try to save everyone. Once inactivated, it was no time to pick an alien as he quickly pressed the two buttons and slammed the core down. He then transformed into Spidermonkey and quickly spun a web with his tail to catch himself and the others from falling any deeper. “Everyone okay?” He asked them as Rarity groaned. "I really hate adventures." She muttered. "Quick thinking on the web there, Helix." Twilight commented with relief. “Gotta find some way to catch you all.” Spidermonkey said as they all started to remove the rings and the ropes tied to their wings. At the entrance, Enoch placed the mask down as it glowed and the entrance opened up while revealing the sword at the center of the room. “Magnificent.” Enoch said as the group entered the chamber. “Bring it to me.” He ordered his knights before they heard something snarling as they ready their weapons. Once but Heroes climbed back out of the pit, Manny carried Rarity over his shoulder as Celestia tossed Dust and Delta their gear. “Celestia, I think the others need a second to catch their breath.” Spidermonkey said. “No can do.” Celestia said firmly. “Enoch may already have the sword.” He said before Luna flew in front of her. “Luna, move!” "No, sister, we are tired and we all need rest!" Luna shouted at her. "Even if we catch up to Enoch and his men, he won't be able to fight them!" “There’s no time for rest! We have to--” Celestia tried to say before Dust yelled. “Celestia! Just for once and your life, think about others instead of the mission!” Dust yelled ragefully, which caused Celestia to turn to her and the other adult ponies. “This has gone on too far!” “You dare yell at me?!” Celestia yelled firmly. “Yes, we dare!” Delta yelled. “Ever since you got that scroll, that sword is all you think about!” He shouted. "You completely ignored the fact that you cared more about the mask instead of a young colt and nearly fell into a pit!" Twilight added. “You all have to keep the yes on the prize and remember what is important here!” Celestia yelled out. “We do remember!” Spidermonkey yelled. “But do you, sister?” Luna questioned with a look. “You may know that Equestria is in danger, but do you even care about those around you? Like how I was banished for over a 1000 years and you’ve been alone for all that time. I just hope that isn’t the Celestia back then, because if not, then you’ll be alone again, sister. I just hope after all this time, you haven’t forgotten about it.” She said firmly as Celestia’s face softened from her sister’s words. They then heard a loud screech coming from up ahead before they quickly ran to see what was happening. Once they were hiding at the side of the door, they saw the knights being whacked back by a giant creature as it gave a roar. “Why does that thing look familiar?” Spike questioned. "That must be the guardian of the sword, Apuk the Mayan God of death and the underworld." Celestia theorized. "He swore to protect the sword of Echtua, no matter if the one who comes for it is good or evil." “Why can’t these places ever be protected by something that isn’t trying to kill us?” Rainbow asked in annoyance. "Is that so much to ask or something?" “Well, it looks like he’s pounding the bad guys for us.” Manny noticed. “Helix, Helen, Venus, Manny, Area, and Ocellus, you six keep him occupied while the rest of us get the sword.” Delta instructed. "Sure, give the ones with powers the difficult job." Attea sarcastically as the rest of the group went into the main chamber. “Eh, I’m looking forward to some challenge.” Manny said as he cracked his knuckles as Apuk turned and saw the adult ponies before Manny yelled. “Yo, rock puke! Come and get some!" Apuk then charged at Manny and tackled him to a wall as tthe two broke the wall off while wrestling with each other before Manny was puncued through. “I think Manny needs our help.” Ocellus said as she put her armor back on. "We got your back!" Spidermonkey called out as he shot a web at Apuk's face before Helen quickly circled around him at top speed. Venus then used his powers to summon some vines around the temple to move a pillar and slammed it on Apuk before Attea swung by her tounge and gave it a kick to the face. On the top, the others  climbing their way towards the sword before one of Enoch quickly swung his sword at Celestia to keep her away from it. But Celestia kicked him away as he fell to the floor as he looked at them climbing closer to the sword. Thinking fast, he threw a boloa at them, which caught Luna was tied up and fell to the middle of the stairs as Enoch’s knight climbed up to her. “Sister!” Luna cried out as the others looked down. “Luna!” Twilight cried out before more knights surrounded them as they did their best to fight them off and avoid their weapons. Celestia looked back and saw her sister and her friends in danger before turning back to the sword before she made a hard choice and turned to the others and rushed down before she charged and fired her horn at them as she took out the knights single-hoofed as they were all knocked down as she landed to the others and used her magic to set Luna free as the two sisters shared a brief hug. The nights were about charge at them, but Delta and Dust pulled out some tiny balls and tossed them at them, which created explosions on impact. “Okay, we have got to get a suit like that.” Smolder said as they rushed up back to the sword. Meanwhile, the group was having a bit of a problem with Apuk as he was able to overpower Manny and throw him at Spidermonkey. He then lashed his tongue around Helen's leg before swinging her around and knocking her into Venus and Attea. Then a shield was tossed at Celestia as she was knocked down and hit the others as they fell to the middle of the stairs as the shield was brought back to Enoch. As he walked up closer to the stars as the others were still fighting Apuk and were struggling while the other half were fighting Enoch, but they could barely keep up with him before they were smacked to the ground and he raised his sword at them. "No!" Spidermonkey called out before he shot the full webs and slingshot himself right into Apuk and right into the steps, causing a bit of a quake and making Enoch lose his balance while the others fell right on top of Apuk. They rushed up to him before he gasped whe the Omnitrix started beeping. “I, uh, meant to do that.” He said as he timed out and transformed back. “Not good.” Helix muttered. “At least you saved our friends, Helix.” Helen assured him as Celestia stood up and rushed up to Enoch before Apuk stood up. “But I don’t think that thing is down!” She called out in fear. "Celestia!" Twilight called out as she had a choice to make, either get the sword and let the monster kill those she held dear, or stop the monster and let Enoch get the sword. Celestia made the hard choice as she charged at Apuk and held him by the throat. “How about you ground old beak-face!” She called as the others turned and went to Apuk’s legs before pushing him as he fell down to the ground, taking him out. "The sword!" Smolder called out as Enoch grabbed hold of the handle of the blade. "At last…" Enoch spoke before he pulled the sword out and held it up high. "The ultimate weapon! The world shall kneel before me!" Not too long after, the blade of the sword crumbled up into dust and fell to the ground as they all looked confused. "Uh… what just happened?" Rainbow asked before Celestia let out an amusing laugh. “I guess that’s what happens when the ultimate weapon is over 5,000 years old!” Celestia called in amusement as Enoch kneeled down to collect the remains before the temple started crumbling. “Think that sword was booby trapped?!” Fluttershy asked nervously. “We gotta get out of here! The whole place is coming down!” Venus called as they all rushed to the exit before Delta turned to Enoch. "Enoch, you have to get out of here too!" He called out but Enoch ignored him as he continued to collect the dust of the sword. “Honey! You know him! He’s stubborn to get what he wants!” Dust called while pulling Delta back. “It’s time to go!” She added as they rushed out of the temple without Enoch. Once outside, they saw the temple crumbled down as they all watched until it was completely gone. “You think that’s the last we’ll see of Enoch?” Rarity asked. “Doubtful.” Dust said with a serious look. “Enoch is known to be part cat then pony. He has nine lives.” Delta said seriously. "Well, this has been quite the experience.” Luna mentioned before Celestia walked up to them. "I feel I should be the one apologizing for the way I've been behaving all along." Celestia told them. "I lost sign of what's important, more important than some silly old sword and I almost lost what's most important to me." "Hey, we're just glad to have you back." Helix mentioned with a smile. “But maybe next time, how about keeping your focus and remember that even though the mission is important, the most precious thing is family and friends.” Twilight said with a smile, which Celestia smiled back as they all gave her a comforting hug before they broke apart. “Well, I sure could go for some dung beetle stew. It’s better reheated.” Dust said with a smile as they all laughed. “So, how are we gonna get back?” Spike questioned. “We’ve flown a long way and Helix’s watch is still timed out.” “And there’s no way neither of us are flying on Air-Jetray airlines again.” Smolder added. "How about that then?” Helen suggested as she pointed to the Forever Knights' helicopter they took. “Dust, Delta, you two wouldn’t happen to know how to fly a helicopter, right?” Flash asked his uncle and aunt as the two plumbers smirked and they got on the helicopter and they flew off back to their mobile base to continue their trip now that the sword is now gone while also dealing with the Forever Knights.