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// The Fiery Serpent-Train 
// Story: Celestia VS Luna 
// by Pinkamena666 
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   The front of the train reared back and the horn blew.
"You sure you got this?" Rainbow Dash asked Twilight.
"Oh, sure." answered Twilight nervously. "It's just a fiery train, right?"
"Yeah." said Rainbow Dash hesitantly.
The others backed as far away as they could.
"You go, Twilight!" yelled Derpy, hovering above the ground.
The front of the train immediately pointed at her. The windows glared bright red and the train horn blew again. Lyra reached up and pulled Derpy down to the ground.
"Now's not the time." said Lyra.
She and Derpy joined the group, leaving Twilight to face this monstrosity. The train aimed the front grill at Twilight and launched a fireball. Twilight jumped to the side as the fireball struck the ground.
"Whoa!" she yelled.
"Careful, Twilight!" yelled Cherilee.
Twilight fired a magic bolt at the train. It had no effect.
"Don't give up!" yelled Apple Bloom.
"This is, like, not going to end well." said Diamond Tiara.
"Got that right." Silver Spoon agreed.
Twilight launched a couple more bolts before the train spewed out another fireball. She dodged this one, too.
"What can I do?" asked Twilight. "Think."
The train raised the front engine up high, getting ready to slam the ground. Twilight saw this and jumped out of the way as the train smacked the ground. It caused a shock wave that made Twilight stumble and roll across the ground.
"Come on, Twilight!" yelled Spike. "Get up!"
"Spike?" asked Twilight.
"Spike?" Applejack also asked. "What are you doing here?"
"All the books at the Library came to life and chased me out. I came here to catch a train to Canterlot."
"Yeah." said Fluttershy. "You and everypony else."
Twilight rolled out of the way of another fireball. The serpent-train reared back and slammed the ground, sending Twilight crashing through a nearby building.
"Twilight!" yelled Spike.
The door to the building opened and Twilight stepped out, wobbling.
"Oh." Twilight groaned.  "That one hurt."
The serpent-train slithered forward. The other ponies all backed away as the flaming train slithered passed them.
"Watch out, Twilight!" yelled Spike. "It's coming for you!"
"Aw, that's just lovely." said Twilight sarcastically. "Think, girl. Think." She looked back at Ponyville and spotted the water tower. "That's it!" she yelled happily.
She looked back and saw that the train had spewed another fireball. She jumped out of the way as the fireball decimated the building. She then took off full speed towards the water tower. The train slithered after her, the horn blaring. Twilight kept on running as fast as she could. There was about a mile between her and the tower. The train launched another fireball. This one was larger than the others. Twilight spun around and used her magic to create a shield. The force from the impact shattered the shield and sent Twilight tumbling across the ground. She skidded to a stop, kicking up dust.
"Get up!" yelled Rainbow Dash.
"You can do it!" yelled Sweetie Belle.
Twilight slowly looked up, her whole body aching. Discord's laugh echoed throughout the sky.
"Looks like you've failed, Twilight Sparkle." his voice echoed.
"Not... yet." said Twilight, softly.
She used her magic to raise the water tower and began moving it closer. The train's horn blared as it shot fire into the sky.
"I guess the fun's over." said Discord. "I was hoping you'd last longer, Twilight Sparkle. I can't deny my new pet the satisfaction of finishing you, so..." The train blared its horn again. "Good bye."
The train arched backwards, ready to flatten Twilight. The water tower was close enough now. Using all her might, Twilight threw it at the train. Upon impact it broke, sending the water pouring out all over the train. The fire began to disappear as the water snuffed out the train's engine. It let out one more roar before collapsing to the ground.
"Yay, Twilight!" yelled Spike. "You did it!"
"Very good, Twilight Sparkle." said Discord. "You continue to impress me."
Twilight's horn disappeared again. The others rushed over to help her.
"That was super cool." said Derpy. "Do it again."
"Sorry Derpy." said Twilight, still lying on the ground. "I hope I'll never have to deal with something like that again."
Twilight slowly stood up. Rarity stood next to her to make sure she didn't fall over.
"You good?" asked Rarity.
"Yeah." said Twilight. "I'm great. Now... it looks like we have to walk to Canterlot."
"Then let's go." said Applejack.
"Ugh." groaned Diamond Tiara. "Walk? To Canterlot?"
"Oh, it's not that bad." Apple Bloom said smugly as she walked passed her.