Super Pony Taisen
Chapter 7 Counterattack
Four little fillies were sitting in their temporary rooms inside the Kurogane. Sweetie Belle and Applebloom were still crying after Applejack backed up her earlier threat and Rarity decided that her sister deserved the same punishment. Since none of the present adults were related to them Scootaloo and Dinky remained unspanked but their own scolding still burned in their minds.
Scootaloo has looked pleadingly at her idol, Rainbow Dash, for any support but all she got was a disapproving look that she dared to say hurt more than any amount of spanking she could have received.
Dinky on the other hand only stared blankly at nothing in particular. Twilight Sparkles words were haunting her, “I am disappointed in you, not only do you sneak on board after I already promised you a ride but you bring yourselves into danger. I'm especially disappointed with you Dinky, because of that mean hag Hawkeye you would have almost been taken away from your mother and now this.”
The four crusaders knew that this time they really messed up. Scootaloo was the first to recover. “Oh what were we thinking, how could we ever expect this to work?”
Applebloom stopped sniffling, “That's what mah sister said, we're never thinkin, that is the problem.” Applebloom choked down another sob. “We just do somethin no matter how dangerous it mite be, and when we finally realize how dangerous it is, it’s already too late.” The other crusaders just nodded, also sharing the epiphany that came too late.
On the bridge of the Kurogane, Applejack and Rarity were watching their sisters and their friends on a screen. Just recently the crew had discovered the security cameras that allowed them to see all the rooms inside the Kurogane, except the bathroom stalls of course.
The two mares were nodding approvingly at Applebloom’s revelation; at least the fillies knew their mistake and learned from it. Rarity turned to Spark, “Say, when can we fly Sweetie Belle and her friends back to Ponyville?”
The unicorn in question looked nervous at that question, “Well Ms. Rarity, me and Digger have decided that the fillies would need to stay on board for the time being.”
“WHAT!”
Spark rubbed his ears after the combined vocal assault of Rarity and Applejack. “We already pulled that trick of distracting the golems while Twilight flies off. I highly doubt that Nightmare Moon is going to fall for the same trick twice. Right now staying here is the safest option for your sisters and their friends.”
Both mares could understand his point, but Applejack was still furious. “Does that mean that mah little sis has to stay right in the middle of a darn WARZONE?”
Rarity meanwhile looked about ready to faint, “Oh no, my dear sweet sister out here, this is THE. WORST. POSSIBLE. THING!” This time Applejack agreed with the overly dramatic unicorn; her sister in this situation was the worst thing she could imagine.
“So Spark, what do ya'll think we should do?” Both mares were now looking expectantly at the blue engineer.
“To be honest, the only thing we can do now is to keep them inside the ship and try to deal with Nightmare Moon and her golems as fast as possible.”
“Then so be it. These golems shall be destroyed before they can get one of their filthy hands on my dear sweet sister.” Rarity then struck her hoof towards the ceiling in an overly dramatic fashion. “As Celestia is my witness, no harm shall ever befall Sweetie Belle.”
An awkward silence befell the bridge since many of the crew members were not entirely used to Rarity’s over-dramatization yet. The silence continued until Spark cleared his throat. “Well, that is certainly the right spirit. Meanwhile me and the other engineers are going to keep repairing PT's for you to use, but we'll discuss that in the meeting later.”
Shortly before Twilight came back, Professor Digger proposed that he, Spark and Team M6 should plan out their further actions. They all knew that they have to show some initiative, or else they are going to be stuck in this cave for the rest of their lives. Topics they want to discuss were which PT they should repair next, the note Spike received before Twilight Sparkle’s return and when and how to counterattack.
Applejack trotted towards the elevator. “Alright then Spark, we'll be in the meeting room in an hour. Come Rarity, let's talk to our sisters.” Rarity just nodded and followed her friend into the elevator.
Their walk to the room where the Cutie Mark Crusaders stayed was a quiet one, as both thought about what to say to them. When they arrived at the door, they lingered there for a few more minutes discussing what they wanted to say before pushing the button on the console next to the door.
As the door opened the three fillies were looking at them with fear in their eyes, Applebloom and Sweetie Belle were backing away into the corner of the room and huddled together shivering.
“Don't worry Applebloom we have punished you and your friends enough for now, we just wanna give you some rules.” The fillies eased up a little, but they were still tense with the anger of the adult mares fresh in their minds, as Applejack continued. “Also, we could see an' hear ya'll from the bridge so we know that you understand why we punished you an' that's what counts.”
The two mares laid down in front of the crusaders and Rarity continued. “That still does not change the fact that you four are now in a very dangerous situation. You saw how that golem wanted to crush you; do you know what would have happened if Applejack hadn't been fast enough?” The little fillies started shivering again as they imagined the possible scenario. Rarity saw that they do have a pretty good idea. “That is why from now on you WILL do everything we tell you.”
At this point Applejack took over again. “Look fillies, we just punished ya'll cause we care about you and don't wanna see you get hurt and that's why we're gonna have to be stricter than usual.” The farmer pony now had a stern expression on her face. “That also means that ya'll gonna stay inside the Kurogane at all times. Ya'll keep away from the armory and PT hangar and we're gonna make sure that you will have an adult supervisin’ ya wherever ya'll go.”
Rarity also looked at the nervous fillies with the same stern face as Applejack. “And every time you break one of these rules you all will get three days in solitary confinement. That means you will be grounded and locked in your rooms, alone.” The four fillies nodded in understanding. “Very well, we will be going to a meeting now. You are still grounded in this room until we can get somepony to keep an eye on you. Until then you can think about what you've done some more.” Rarity and Applejack then stood up and left the room, making sure to lock the door.
Later in the meeting room, Spark, Digger, Twilight, and her friends just started their discussion about their future plans. Digger stood up and cleared his throat.
“Well then, Fillies and Gentlecolt, today’s topics will be the following: First, that mysterious powder Twilight got in Ponyville. Second, plans for any counterattacks and lastly, future supplies now. Twilight, if you would be so kind to begin please.”
As soon as Digger sat back down Twilight rose from her seat. “I've read princess Celestia’s letter that Spike received. This magic powder is indeed our source for future supplies.” Pinkie Pie then wildly flailed her hoof in the air like an overly eager schoolfilly and Twilight let out a tiny groan. “Yes, Pinkie?”
“Oh, how does it do that? Are we supposed to eat it? It doesn't look very tasty.”
The purple unicorn just shook her head, “No Pinkie, this powder is used to make a magic circle for long range teleportation spells. Normally unicorns have to be in a certain radius of their target to teleport themselves or something else. The magic circle created with this powder will act as one part of a focal point, the other circle will be in Canterlot, from which we will get future supplies this way.” All faces lighted up at her words, especially Applejack’s and Rarity’s. They both hoped that they could send their sisters back to Ponyville now.
“That's great news Twi, now we can jus' send Applebloom and her friends back home in lickety split.” Twilight winced slightly, she hated having to crush that hope.
“Sorry Applejack, it's already difficult to teleport somepony else without scorching them. On this distance it would be far too dangerous, even with the focal points.” Applejack and Rarity lost their enthusiasm at this point.
At this point Spark decided to bring the discussion to the next topic. “Now I think we should be glad that this is taken care of. I guess we can scratch 'future supplies' from today’s topics.” The mares who have reverted their attention back to Spark nodded their affirmation. “Well then, Digger and I have discussed the situation beforehand, and I think we can all agree that we can't just sit in here waiting for Nightmare Moon to make a move, or else she will eventually have so many golems that she could crush us with sheer quantities.” Before he could continued Digger piqued in.
“That reminds me, Cogwheel asked if he could pilot Twilight’s Gespenst, and personally I think it would be a great idea if we also train two other of my archaeologists to pilot PT's now that Applejack’s Schutzwald and Pinkie Pies Gespenst are free now. If you girls don't mind of course.” All three shook their heads. Personally, Twilight was glad that her Gespenst wouldn't rust away in the hangar, although it wasn't rusty after who knows how many centuries, if not thousands of years, so that shouldn't be an issue. Speaking of which she should probably take a look at the metal of the PT's some time. Digger then continued, “Good, with three new pilots, we can put our first step into action. Please continue Spark.”
The blue unicorn nodded towards his colleague. “Thank you. Anyway, the first step Digger talked about was to secure the perimeter around the cave entrance and rebuild our camp there. With three additional pilots, we should be able to hold the area.” Spark looked into the round and saw an anxious look on everyponies face. This would be their first counterattack, and they would have to make it count. “To do that we're gonna have to destroy all the golems that are waiting outside first. Now Digger, please explain the battle plan.” Said earth pony took over again while Spark procured a flow chart for him.
“Thank you, the plan for securing the outside area has three steps. First Rainbow Dash, Twilight, and Pinkie fly out to draw the golems attention.”
On cue Spark flipped to the first chart picturing the Guarlion, Weissritter and Wildraubtier flying over some golems. “This way we can also find out if we have to gradually thin out their numbers, or if we can take the area in one fell swoop.”
“Second step is for Applejack, Rarity, Cogwheel and whoever gets the other Gespenst to attack head on.” While Digger continued, Spark flipped to the next page showing the Alteisen and two Gespenst’s advancing towards the golems. In the top left and right corner were two Schutzwald’s. “Third, Fluttershy and the other Schutzwald will get some distance and then provide long distance support.” Then Spark flipped to the last chart, showing a golem next to a Schutzwald and the Wildraubtier shooting at the golem. “Twilight Sparkle meanwhile keeps an eye out for both Schutzwald’s to make sure they don't get ambushed. Now, are there any questions left?” Digger looked into the rounds but only one cyan arm was raised into the air. “Yes Rainbow Dash?”
With a cocky smirk the pegasus asked, “When do we start?”
After the meeting, the Elements of Harmony, minus Twilight, were sitting down in the mess hall. Spike was also there. Pinkie Pie bounced in her seat. “Oh, I can't wait until Twilight finishes that magic circle thingy. She also said she has a really neat surprise for all of us. I hope it's cake.” The other mares rolled their eyes, then Twilight came in with her saddlebags.
“Alright I'm back.” She heaved the bags on top of the table and Applejack started to prod it curiously.
“So sugarcube, what's in there?”
Twilight excitedly clapped her hooves together, “Oh you're gonna love this. I thought that you would all feel much better if I bring you all a little souvenir from home.” All faces lighted up at this ,except for Applejack’s and Rarity’s, since they did not exactly appreciate the other 'souvenir from home'. First Twilight got the picture of Fluttershy and Angel out of the bags and gave it to the shy mare. “Since I'm sure that you miss Angel I got you this.” Fluttershy was now beaming with joy, she took the picture and hugged it as if it really was her pet bunny.
The next item was the party hat for Pinkie Pie. “Her you go Pinkie, Mr. and Mrs. Cake helped me with that one.” The pink party pony gasped loudly before putting the hat on. “Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm gonna have to throw an extra special surprise party for the Cakes once we're back!” Then Pinkie started to wildly bounce around the room.
Next came Applejack’s lasso. “With this you can practice your lasso tricks out here.”
The farmer pony gratefully took it and started swinging it above her head. “Thank ya kindly Sugarcube.”
Then came Rarity’s jewel box and mirror. “I couldn't bring any of your dresses but I hope your accessories will do for now.” While Rarity opened the box and joyfully looked at her priced jewels, Twilight quickly gave Spike the blue Sapphire he got from Rarity while winking at him. “Oh darling that is so sweet of you.”
Lastly Twilight turned to Rainbow Dash but before she could say anything her cyan friend took the initiative. “Oh don't worry about getting anything for me, I know that you couldn't get to my cloud home, it's no big deal.”
The purple unicorn just smirked. “Well its not from your home but I met Spitfire. She was the one who gave me that magic powder.”
Rainbow Dash froze up at the mention of her idol, her expression was much like that of a fish. “Spitfire? But, how...” Smirking, Twilight took the goggles out of her saddlebags and levitated them in front of her stammering rainbow maned friend.
Rainbow Dash stared at the goggles as if she was seeing an ancient, priceless artifact for a few seconds before she suddenly tackled her unicorn friend. “Oh my gosh, thank you so much! I've tried so many times to get an original piece of Wonderbolt equipment but there was just no way to do so.” The cyan pegasus softened her deathgrip around Twilight a little, “Except stealing it, but that wouldn't only be wrong ,it could also backfire horribly.”
“You're... welcome.” Twilight had the air knocked out of her by the sudden tackle and bear hug, so she was still wheezing a bit when Rainbow Dash grabbed the goggles and sped off. At this point, Twilight decided that now would be a good time to set up the magic circle, and went to the storage room.
The purple unicorn was in deep concentration. All ponies except her have left the room, so she would be one hundred percent undisturbed. Normally, Twilight could cast even more complicated spells even with other ponies talking around her, but since their future supplies were at stake here she decided not to take the slightest risk. Line for line, the magic circle was drawn with the powder, and every single line was checked carefully by the caster.
After what seemed like hours the magic circle was finally complete, a large ring with runes inscribed around it and what almost looked like a camera lens right in the middle. Twilight checked the runes one last time before focusing her magic into them.
The magic powder ignited instantly, blue flames scorching the ground. Twilight smiled, the instructions said that this was the sign that it was working. After a few more minutes, the flames died out and the focus point was completed. The scorch marks were glowing softly in a blue light.
In Canterlot meanwhile the identical twin of the focal point started glowing, but this one did so in an orange light instead of blue. One of Princess Celestia’s court mages who was charged with watching the circle immediately rushed off to report the activation of the other point.
First said mage tried the throne room, but the guards informed him that Celestia went to see her sister. A look of understanding and pity passed between the mage and the guard; the Princess of the Night blamed herself for Nightmare Moon’s return, and no amount of convincing has managed to change her mind so far. Hasting towards princess Luna’s room, the exhausted mage caught Celestia just as she left. Quickly regaining his composure, he bowed down and informed the Solar Princess of the focal point’s activation. Celestia breathed a sigh of relief. “Oh good, that means Twilight has returned safely.”
With both focal points active, and with Spike in the Kurogane, they could now request anything from the princess, and she would make personally sure that Twilight and her friends would get whatever they needed. After thanking her court mage, she dismissed him for now, and turned to tell her sister the good news. Lately Luna has gotten worse than ever, missing out court sessions, and even when she attended she wouldn't say a single word. Princess Celestia softly knocked her hoof on the door before letting herself in. Inside her sister was still lying on her bed, looking up with the same depressed expression that did not leave her face ever since they learned of Nightmare Moons return.
“Luna my dear sister, I just got the message that Twilight Sparkle arrived safely at the Kurogane and activated the other focal point.”
“It is nice to know that the product of my jealousy has not caused any further damage yet.” Celestia winced; a very weak and sad smile was on her sisters muzzle. The larger alicorn went over to the bed and lied down next to Luna.
“Please Luna, just stop blaming yourself. You know exactly that it is only the fault of a dark spirit that possessed you a thousand years ago.” A large white wing blanketed the smaller alicorn, but it did not help to comfort her.
“Still, if I wasn't so jealous of you, I could have resisted.” Tears formed in her teal eyes. Why was everypony telling her that it wasn't her fault? She couldn't just go around saying 'it wasn't me', she was responsible, and the fact that no one seemed to be willing to punish her for her deed did not help at all.
“You can't control your emotions, not a single pony can do, that not even the two of us.”
Those words just angered the younger alicorn. “You just say that, I haven't heard about you losing control even a single time.” After that Luna broke down crying. Celestia was more used to this by now than she liked, and held her sister against her shoulder.
The Princess of the Day only shook her head; she tried everything she could think of to comfort her sister, but it was all for naught. The Princess of the Sun could only hope that she would one day see her sister smile again. That day, the last pony that still hasn't forgiven Luna would also see reason. As Luna finally fell asleep, the older sister gently got up without waking the smaller alicorn. Before she left the room Celestia whispered, “I let you down once, but I promise, I will never disappoint you again. I swear by the stars in the sky, I will not stop until you finally smile again.”
Outside of Luna’s room, a nervous looking guard was waiting for Princess Celestia with a scroll held in his mouth. He let the scroll fall on his front hoof while balancing on his back hooves. “Your majesty, we just received a letter from Twilight Sparkle.”
“Twilight? I hope everything is alright with her.” The Princess levitated the letter in front of her and began to read. After she finished the letter her heart sunk. How was she supposed to tell those fillies parents that their daughters were right in the middle of the desert, surrounded by golems that were sent by Nightmare Moon?
The day has finally come, their first counterattack on Nightmare Moon would begin today, and with a bit of luck, they would take the surface area around the Kurogane. Twilight and her friends were nervous about the operation that was about to take place, but Cogwheel and the other stallions that took over the now free Gespenst’s and the Schutzwald were even worse off. From all the stallions that were trained in the use of PT's, those two were the most promising, but still, this was way different from the simulations. Sparks voice came over the intercom as he gave some last instructions before the mission would start.
“Alright, does everypony remember the battle plan?”
On the bridge of the Kurogane, the screens showed six mares and three stallions nodding in affirmation. Just in the morning, Spark has requested helmets for all of them so they would be protected in case they crash or get hit. The stallion’s helmets were plain white; only Twilight and her friends got helmets painted in their colours. Twilight's and Rarity's helmets were also designed to protect their horns. Upon closer inspection, Spark could also see Spitfires goggles hanging around Rainbow Dash's neck as a good luck charm.
“Good, remember to wait for my signals. Guarlion, Weissritter, Wildraubtier GO!”
Pinkie and Rainbow Dash flew out first with Twilight following closely behind. The very instant the purple pilot didn't have a cave over her head, anymore she took off into the air and switched the Wildraubtier into flight mode. As soon as they came out the first golems started to rise from the ground and tried to hit them with sand and rocks. After the last one rose, their census showed slightly more than a dozen sand golems and about eight more rock golems. Their number made it difficult for the airborne mares to dodge all the rocks and sand that were thrown at them. Rainbow Dash contacted Spark over the intercom.
“Alright prof, fight or flight?” For a few seconds there was silence until the blue unicorn spoke up. “We're going for it, Alteisen, Gespenst’s GO!”
Applejack, Cogwheel, and the new pilot activated their boosters and formed a neat line as they charged the golems. The two Gespenst’s fired their megabeam rifles, aiming at the chests of the golems. Before they could react to the new arrivals the first two sand monsters were crumbling as the bright, red beams punctured their torsos. The golems were confused at having enemies in two positions, as some of them kept switching their focus between the airborne enemies and the new arrivals. Spark also noticed this and gave the command for the Schutzwald’s to move out.
Fluttershy and the other new pilot moved to the far sides of the battlefield and charged the twin beam cannons while aiming at the rock golems.
In the air, Pinkie Pie was keeping a close eye on the bulky artillery. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the pink party pony couldn't help but enjoy the feeling of flying. Even though she was still sitting in the cockpit, the pressure she felt whenever she moved was great fun to her. But before she could enjoy herself any further she noticed four sand golems that managed to get past Applejack and the Gespenst’s and moved towards Fluttershy and the other Schutzwald. On the intercom Fluttershy’s fearful face appeared.
“Pinkie, HELP!” A scowl appeared on Pinkie Pies face; those meanies dare to attack Fluttershy? Oh hay no.
“Don't worry Flutters, auntie Pinkie will take care of this.”
The Weissritter flew towards the spot between both Schutzwald’s and Pinkie changed the oxtongue rifle to E-Mode. As soon as she was directly between them she aimed at the left towards the sand golems that targeted Fluttershy. Both Schutzwald’s autocannons were firing at the golems, but they were still too far for them to get a clear shot at the cores.
Pinkie held her position while taking careful aim, just a few more seconds...
“What are you doing? Help us!”
The other Schutzwald pilot panicked, the already rattled nerves of the newly recruited pilot couldn't handle the stress, anymore and he started to flee back into the cave. Spark tried to calm him down. “No shovel, you'll lead them directly to the Kurogane.”
“I don't care, I don't want to die!”
In the air Rainbow Dash resisted the urge to facehoof. “Damnit, we can't let them into the cave as long as we're all out. Pinkie, focus on Fluttershy and let me take care of this.”
The pink pony frantically nodded before she saw what she was waiting for. The golems were now next to each other. She held down the fire button and the oxtongue rifles energy beam pierced the chests of both golems and they crumbled into the dunes.
As soon as Fluttershy's field of vision was free again, she released the beams of her twin beam cannon and melted the chest of a rock golem that was dangerously close to crushing Cogwheel. Said pony saw his chance; he drew the beam saber and stabbed the tumbling golem where he assumed the core to be. To his relieve the rocks lost their magical hold and started to crumble to the ground.
Back at the cave, the Schutzwald with the panicking pilot almost reached the entrance. All thoughts about responsibility were gone from his mind; he only wanted to be safe. But shortly before he reached the entrance ,Rainbow Dash's Guarlion blocked the way. The lean robot raised the thin arm that held the burst railgun and took aim. The Schutzwald pilot couldn't believe his eyes; were they going to shoot deserters now? He closed his eyes as he heard the shots fired, but to his surprise he didn't feel an impact. He heard explosions behind him though so he opened his eyes and turned around. The shots from Rainbow Dash have pierced the sand golems chests and the now normal sand fell to the ground. On the intercom Dash's face appeared on the screen.
“Get your act together! We're kinda counting on you here.” The cyan pegasus reprimanded the stallion who calmed down at least a little.
“But, those golems are going to kill me.” He stammered.
“So instead you run away even though the rest of your team is still in danger?” The stallion piloting the Schutzwald tried to answer but he couldn't think of anything to say. “Listen well, we're all in this together. so we need to be able to rely on each other blindly, you got that?”
Now the stallion felt ashamed of himself. He was ready to abandon his friends because of two sand golems. He even thought that Pinkie Pie would abandon him in favor of saving Fluttershy. There was only one thing he could do now. “I'm sorry, please cover me while I go back into position.”
Rainbow Dash grinned at her successful pep talk. “You got it.”
On the battlefield Cogwheel watched as the Schutzwald pilot was returning to his position. 'Good, now that this is taken care of I hope nothing else..' “Whaa!”
Cogwheels train of thought was interrupted as a hand rose from the ground and grabbed his left leg. The Gespenst fell to the ground as a sand golem rose behind him. Cogwheel tried to get his PT to stand up but the sand golem just pounded him into the ground again. He saw the remaining rock golems keeping Applejack and the other Gespenst pilot busy. “Somepony, I need help!”
In the air, Twilight sparkle heard the distressed cry and turned around to save her friend. The situation was bad, the golem stood right above him, and if she used any of the Wildraubtier’s weapons now, she would hurt Cogwheel.
On the ground Cogwheel felt how the golem was making its way through the armor, and he could swear some of the sand was already on its way into the cockpit. The almost rythmic poundings then stopped for a moment and the pilot decided to take a look. The sand golem now raised both of its fists high above its head, and prepared to deliver the finishing blow. Cogwheel wanted to close his eyes but he was paralyzed with fear.
The huge fists were now descending upon him but shortly before the hit could connect something rammed the golem. The sand from both the golem and the desert shot into the air at the impact, and Cogwheel could feel a small tremor in the ground. As the dust settled he saw what happened. Twilight Sparkle has rammed the Wildraubtier into the golem.
The earth pony worried for the pilot of the transforming PT and opened a connection between them. “Are you alright Twilight?”
Twilight’s face appeared on the intercom. She was rubbing her head that showed a small bump. “I got thrown around a bit ,but otherwise I'm fine.”
Before any of them had a chance to stand up again one of the stone golems lumbered towards them. Twilight frantically tried to transform the Wildraubtier but to no avail. “Come on, come on.” Luckily, four large, blue beams hit simultaneously hit the golem in the chest and while they could survive one shot of the twin beam cannon, the combined heat of two Schutzwald’s was enough to completely destroy it. This stone golem was the last and Twilight observed as the other finished off the last remaining sand golems.
The joy at their victory was a strange one. They were thrown into a battle they didn't want, but still, the joy at seeing the others were safe combined with the accomplishment today created a good feeling for all of the ponies. On the Kurogane, the bridge crew was cheering as the last sand golem crumbled. With a smile on his face Spark opened the communication channel and congratulated the victorious pilots. “Well done, now we can finally get out of this cave.” The PT pilots then joined in on the cheering.
“Oh, you know what this calls for? A PARTY!” With those words the hyperactive pony took off her helmet and replaced it with a party hat. At this point nopony wondered where that one came from.
In an unknown cavern, Nightmare Moon took her anger out on some defenseless furniture. How could this happen? Why did they have to find those mechanical monsters right before she could carry out her plans? A table was magically lifted off the ground and thrown against the wall.
After all the pieces of furniture were broken, the dark mare grabbed a pillow she ripped open earlier and laid down on it. She had to defeat those steel monsters somehow. There was no way she was going to survive if she didn't win. Now that she was no longer in the body of her former host, there was not reason for Celestia to hold back.
A new dreadful feeling welled up in Nightmare Moon’s chest. For a few minutes she was perfectly silent. Then an idea formed in her head and with a wicked smile she called for one of the diamond dogs outside.
Fido was scared out of his wits. The rampaging mare lied directly in front of him with a murderous smile on her face. His eyes darted towards the door, ready to run away from this madmare.
“There is no reason to be afraid mutt.” Nightmare Moons voice was disturbingly sweet, almost like a twisted stepmother from some ponytale, which was kinda fitting, since Nightmare Moon was considered a ponytale for a long time. “I merely remembered a promise I made to you dogs.”
Silly little omake #3:
The mission was over and the preparations for the victory party were already in full swing. Some of the decorations from the last party were left, and the request for some other party supplies was already sent to Princess Celestia along with the report about their victory.
Twilight and her friends stood in front of the counter that separated the mess hall from the kitchen. Fluttershy asked them to meet them there, promising a surprise. Finally the shy mare came out of the kitchen with a tray on her back. On the tray were six glasses filled with a light green liquid. The mares and Spike, who was sitting on his usual spot on Twilight's back stared at the drinks in confusion.
“These are some special health drinks. I made them with a recipe from my mother and I thought that they would be just what you needed after this hard day.” Fluttershy took the tray off of her back and beamed at her friends, offering them the drinks.
They were a little put off by the color but the other mares each took a glass anyway. Lastly Fluttershy held the table in front of Spike.
“Wasn't the last one for yourself?” The baby dragon asked.
“Oh no, I don't mind if you take it. And since you're still a baby you need the nutrients more than me anyway.” Spike thanked Fluttershy and eagerly took the last glass.
Not that everypony and Spike had a glass Fluttershy was looking at them expectantly and a little worried. “Is something wrong?”
Nopony wanted to make a comment about the interesting color or smell and instead they all took it as a signal to gulp the drink down. Almost in perfect synch all of the mares and Spike finished the strange drink in one large gulp.
“And, how was it?” Fluttershy asked as soon as they all finished their drink.
Twilight was the first to speak up. “It was very tasty Fluttershy thank you.”
From her back Spike was next. “I've never tasted anything like it.”
Then Fluttershy turned towards Pinkie and Rarity. “It was simply marvelous dear.”
“That was yummy.”
Lastly there were Rainbow Dash and Applejack.
“Ah feel stronger already.”
“I feel like I could do a sonic rainboom right now.”
The yellow pegasus was delighted at her friends kind words. “Oh I'm so glad you liked it. I was afraid the health drink would turn out to be too bitter.” Then she went back into the kitchen and came out with another tray with three more glasses on them. “Now if you excuse me, I'll give these to Cogwheel and the other stallions that helped us.”
With the tray on her back Fluttershy left the room, around the next corner she almost bumped into Digger who was on his way to the mess hall. “Careful there Fluttershy,” Then he noticed the tray on her back. “tell me, what are those?”
“Oh, these are some health drinks I made. I thought I could bring them to Cogwheel and the other two stallions that helped in the battle earlier.”
“That is very nice of you. Go on then, I'm just gonna grab a daisy sandwich see you later.”
Both ponies continued on their way, Digger now stood in front of the mess hall and opened the door. What he saw there was confusing and alarming at the same time.
Five mares and a dragon were on the ground, clutching their stomachs and rolling around in pain. Digger could also swear he saw tears in Rainbow Dash's face, but this was not important right now.
Authors note: Good news I'm not dead yet. This is by far the longest fighting scene I've written so please fire away with comments. Was it good, was it bad, what do I have to improve? Remember, any kind of criticism is more than welcome as long as it's constructive.