Super Pony Taisen
Chapter 1 unearthing destiny
It was a pretty average day for Ponyville. Pinkie Pie was in Sugarcube Corner preparing another batch of muffins, Rainbow Dash was done with weather duty for today and was currently napping on a cloud, Applejack was bucking apples at the orchard, Rarity was making more dresses, Fluttershy was tending to the animals and Twilight Sparkle was studying. Suddenly Twilight was interrupted from her book as her dragon assistant Spike let out a displeased groan. “What's wrong Spike?” she asked. For a few days now Spike seemed less energetic and knowing Spike literally since his birth she wanted to know what was bothering him. “Oh it's nothing.” he responded in a bored tone. “It's just that nothing exciting seems to happen lately.
It was true, after the catastrophic Gala things seemed to have calmed down somewhat around Ponyville and while Spike was not so enthusiastic about these quiet and peaceful times Twilight was more than glad when she remembers all those risks she took during the last year. Nightmare Moon's return, the sleeping dragon, the parasprites, the Hydra, Rarity getting ponynapped by the Diamond Dogs. The list went on and on. With a sigh she looked up from her book and turned to face Spike. “I think it's nice that we get a break from all these dangerous situations. Seriously I felt like a disaster magnet.”
Spike jumped down from the pillow he was resting on. “I'm not saying that I want to be in danger but at least a little adventure would be nice.” Suddenly Spike felt a very familiar pressure building inside of him, a letter from Princess Celestia. With a burp and a green flame a scroll materialized in front of the baby dragon. Eagerly he opened the scroll and cleared his throat.
My most faithful student Twilight Sparkle,
you will be pleased to know that your thesis about the existence of cultures even before the birth of me and my sister has been met with great interest by the archeological society of Canterlot.
“They liked my thesis? Wow, that's great news. I hoped to catch up on other study fields than magic and friendship since I have neglected those quite a bit.” Twilight interrupted with a happy grin on her face but Spike just cleared his throat again and gave her an annoyed glance. “Oh, right sorry Spike.”
“Where was I? Oh yes...
archeological society of Canterlot, and in fact Professor Digger requested your presence for two weeks for his next excavation in the Coltave Desert.
Twilight couldn't believe what she just heard. She would get a chance to do some field research with the well known archeologist Professor Digger. She could only stare in disbelieve at her assistant while her mouth hung open.
If you are interested in partaking this expedition please send your response to me I also took the liberty of asking the Professor if you could bring your friends along and he said that he wouldn't mind.
A long distance chariot will arrive and bring you to the dig side at noon in two weeks if you accept
I hope that you can learn a lot about the unknown past of our world should you accept this invitation.
Signed, Princess Celestia
“So what do you say?” Spike asked while putting the scroll away. Twilight recovered from her mild shock and immediately levitated an empty scroll, a quill and a bottle of ink towards Spike. “Take a note please.” Spike who looked forward to the expedition eagerly took the writing utensils. “Dear Princess Celestia, I am really happy that Professor Digger liked my thesis and offers me this unique chance of getting some field experience in the field of archeology and of course I would like to bring my friends. Your most faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.” Spike wrote down Twilights name and immediately send the scroll to the Princess. Twilight meanwhile rushed to the door. “I'm telling the others about the expedition. I hope they have time to come along.” Spike rushed over to her and jumped on her back. “Yeah this is gonna be amazing. Just like in those Coltana Jones movies.” Spike had a giddy expression on his face as he imagined action packed adventures and dodging deadly traps in ancient ruins. Twilight on the other hand just rolled her eyes. “Oh come on. Archeology is nothing like that. I'm sure that we will just look for some old ruins, study them if we find any and report our findings.” But Spike would not have his illusion shattered. “But some of those ancient traps might still be active.” Twilight rolled her eyes yet again and made her way to her first destination Sucarcube Corner.
Pinkie Pie was preparing a fresh batch of Muffins as Twilight came through the door. She knew that she should get straight to the point if she wanted to finish this conversation before nightfall and Spike knew that Pinkie always safes one chocolate chip muffin for him and he immediately got off of Twilights back and grabbed it. “Hi Pinkie, I just got a letter from Princess Celestia, Professor Digger wanted to invite me for an archeological expedition and I was wondering if you wanted to come along.” Pinkie Pie let out the same gasp she gave Twilight when she first arrived in Ponyville. “An archeological expedition really? Oh this is gonna be so exciting. Just like in those Coltana Jones movies I hope we find some ancient honey because I heard that honey never goes bad and I always wanted to bake something with thousands of years old honey...” Pinkie continued he motormouthing while bouncing through the room. Twilight decided that it was best to move on and look for Rainbow Dash. “I'm sure we'll find something but now I gotta go and tell the others. Come to my house before noon in a week, bye.” With those words Twilight slipped out of the bakery with the now muffin munching Spike back on her back. Now for Rainbow Dash.
She managed to find Rainbow Dash on a cloud near the town center and called her. “DASH! CAN YOU COME DOWN HERE FOR A MINUTE?” The rainbow maned Pegasus stretched, yawned and flew down towards her. “What's the matter Twilight?” she asked a little annoyed about being woken up.
“I have been invited to an archeological expedition. A chariot will pick us up at noon in a week do you want to come along?” Rainbow Dash perked up at this. “Really? Like in those Coltana Jones movies?” Rainbow Dash had an excited grin on her face at the prospect of adventure. Twilight already gave up and just sighed. “Yes, just like in those movies.” Spike meanwhile was bouncing up and down on Twilights back. “This is gonna be great! I hope we find some cool treasure.” He said with the same excited grin on his face as Rainbow Dash. She meanwhile had other interests. “And if someone else wants to steal the treasure I am going to kick his flank.” To elaborate this she did some karate kicks in midair. Twilight on the other hand got more annoyed by the minute. “Yeah yeah that's great but I still have to tell the others see ya.” With that she trotted off leaving the blue Pegasus to her own fantasies.
Her next stop was Carousel Boutique. The sound of a bell announced her arrival to Rarity who was currently stitching together some fabric. She turned around to greet her customer. “Welcome to Carousel Boutique what can I do for... oh Twilight how lovely to see you today.” Spike was already in love-love land by the time the Boutique was in sight. “Hello Rarity, I came here to ask you if you want to come with me to an archeological expedition. I have just been invited by Professor Digger.” Rarity looked unsure if she really wanted to come along. “I don't know, this sounds like awfully dirty work.” Spike quickly shook himself awake from la-la land and started to stammer. “B-but you won't have to dig yourself. I can do that for you. Also Pinkie and Rainbow already agreed to come along.” Spike stared at his crush with a hopeful glimmer while Rarity was thinking. “Well.... I suppose I could use a little change in scenery and besides, I finished a pretty big order recently so I guess I can afford to ask somepony else to watch the shop for me.” Spike was ecstatic at this. “That's great! A chariot will pick us all up at noon in a week.”
“At noon next week. I will be there. Thank you for the invitation.” Rarity said with only a slight tinge of excitement. Twilight then proceeded to leave. “Okay then Rarity. I'll just have to ask Fluttershy and Applejack now. See ya.” And with that she was already on her way to sweet apple acres.
Twilight and Spike found Applejack having a small break with her Granny on the front porch of the farm. They told her about the expedition but Applejack didn't seem too enthusiastic. “I don't know Twi.” Applejack sounded unsure if she even wanted to go. “All this researching stuff really isn't my cup of apple cider.” But before she could say anything else Granny Smith interrupted her. “Of course she can go.” Applejack looked taken aback. “But Granny, Ah have to help Big Macintosh with the applebuckin.” As if on cue the big red stallion came around the corner. “Nonsense, there's not much else left I can do the rest myself and you deserve a little break.” Applejack almost wanted to say something but Spike peeked over Twilights head. “Come on. Pinkie, Dash and Rarity already agreed.” He had a dreamy look in his eyes at the mention of the white unicorn. At this point the orange earth pony finally admitted defeat. “Oh alright Ah'm goin.” Twilight smiled, glad that Applejack could come along. “Great, we'll meet at the library before noon next week. Now excuse me please I still have to invite Fluttershy.” They said their goodbyes for today as Twilight made her way towards Fluttershy's cottage.
Fluttershy already spotted the two of them as she fed some bunnies in her garden. Twilight trotted over to her and told her everything but the yellow Pegasus only looked scared. “I-I don't know Twilight. Archeology sounds really dangerous. Pinkie showed me a Coltana Jones movie...” Twilight resisted the urge to facehoof and instead put it on Fluttershys shoulder. “Oh please, these movies give you a very unrealistic image of archeology. I guarantee you that it's going to be completely safe.” Spike looked a bit disappointed but the meek Pegasus seemed relieved. “Also all the others have already agreed to come.” The reason why Twilight asked Fluttershy last was that it would be easier to convince her now that she already had everypony else with her. “But what about my animals? Who's gonna take care of them?” Twilight completely forgot about this. “Oh no you're right. Do you know anypony who could take care of the animals for you?” Fluttershy pondered for a moment. “Well, Bonbon is also good with animals even if she doesn't show maybe I can ask her. The purple unicorn had a hopeful smile on her face. “Okay you do that and if she says yes we'll meet at my house next week. A long-distance chariot will pick us up.”
“Okay then but I should probably get inside now it's starting to get dark.” Indeed the sun was already sinking down on the horizon and Spike let out a big yawn. “You're right and Spike here needs his good nights rest.” The dragon wanted to protest first but a big yawn betrayed him. With a final wave Twilight made her way back to the library with a big grin plastered on her face. She couldn't wait until tomorrow, an archeological expedition with all of her friends. This is gonna be so much fun.
As she arrived back at home Spike had already fallen asleep. She gently levitated Spike on his bed and went to sleep herself.
Deep in the Everfree Forest:
It was an unusually quiet night in the Everfree Forest as a malicious presence could be felt in the old ruins of a palace no longer in use. The shards of armor that were left behind after Princess Luna was purged from Nightmare Moon at the last Summer Sun Celebration were glowing with an eerie blue light. Slowly the shards moved ever closer to each other until they finally touched. In a sudden whirlwind of blue fire, a dark figure appeared. The midnight blue alicorn known as Nightmare Moon was back.
For a minute she just stood silently, breathing in the cool night air until she finally spoke. “Those foals really think that they could destroy me so easily- hehe,” Nightmare Moon gave out a chuckle so cold that anyone present could have almost felt the temperature in the room dropping. “I yet have to play out my trump card. Soon the false Sun Goddess and my old host will pay.” Nightmare Moon made her way outside and looked into the distance. “But first I have to make a few preparations.” She closed her eyes and let out another cold chuckle. “And this time I will make no mistakes. The elements of harmony will be the first to fall. I am going to crush them all under my hoof.” Her chuckle grew louder and louder until it became a cruel, mad laugh.
One week later Twilight and her friends met at the library after Pinkie threw a 'see you in a few weeks' party. Everypony was ready for the trip and Rarity and Fluttershy managed to get Lyra and Bonbon watch the boutique and the animals. Their other friends and family gathered to see them off as a larger than normal chariot pulled by a whole team of pegasi arrived. After saying their goodbyes they took off towards the desert where Professor Digger was already waiting for them.
Two weeks had passed since Twilight got the letter from Princess Celestia and she and her friends already made themselves at home at the camp the expedition team set up at the dig site. Professor Digger lead Twilight as well as her friends and an excavation team through a cavern they discovered under the dunes of the Coltave desert, and they all had miners helmets on their heads to give them light as they went through the tunnels. Professor Digger was a middle aged, sand colored earth pony with a dark brown mane that he kept cut rather short and a shovel for a cutie mark. Ever since they arrived the Professor and Twilight have been talking almost non stop about recent findings and ancient cultures. The others were not so enthusiastic about the entire expedition. Spike, Applejack, Pinkie and Rainbow Dash hoped the entire trip would be more exciting while Fluttershy and Rarity stayed in the camp above because the shy Pegasus was afraid of the dark caves and the fussy fashionista didn't want to get dirty.
“These caves have been formed by earthquake several thousand years ago. But geologic measurements predicted that there might be even more deeper underground. A perfect place to search for relics from ancient times.” Professor Digger showed more than just professional enthusiasm as he explained this to the inquisitive purple unicorn. Twilight trotted next to the Professor the entire time and bombarded him with more and more questions that he was more than eager to answer. “You know Ms. Sparkle, it doesn't happen very often that I find someone who is so eager to learn about archeology.” His expression became a bit annoyed. “Most Ponies just assume that archeology is like in the Coltana Jones movies and then get bored with the real thing.” Twilight just rolled her eyes as the ground suddenly collapsed under her hooves. She screamed while Professor Digger tried to grab her but he was too late and the purple unicorn fell into the darkness. Rainbow Dash reacted first and flew after her. Twilight kept screaming as she fell into the dark hollows below until she suddenly stopped. Slowly she opened her eyes to find herself safely in the arms of the rainbow maned Pegasus. With a sigh of relieve she wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and thanked her rescuer. “Whew thanks Dash, I almost would have ended as a pancake on...the....” Twilight stopped talking and looked with big eyes at something behind the Pegasus, illuminated by the miners helmet that managed to stay on her head. “What's the matter? Oh Celestia please don't tell me you're gonna be sick.” Rainbow Dash frantically looked for a good place to set the stock still unicorn down. As she looked behind her almost all movement except the flapping of her wings stopped.
“ARE YA'LL ALRIGHT?” Applejacks fearful shout shook the two ponies out of their stupor, Twilight was the first who managed to say something. “WE'RE ALRIGHT BUT YOU NEED TO COME DOWN HERE! WE FOUND SOMETHING BIG!” she called back to the other ponies above. “BIG?” the blue Pegasus yelled as if she couldn't believe what she heard. “THAT'S NOT BIG! THIS THING IS URSA GRADE HUMONGOUS!” This captured the interest of the ponies in the cavern above. Professor Digger mentioned for his team to let some ropes down and after a minute the Applejack, Spike, Professor Digger and Pinkie, who found the descent really funny slid down on the rope. All eyes were on Twilight and Rainbow Dash who managed to get on the ground but were still staring into the same direction. The other ponies turned their heads to see what got the two of them so entranced and almost lost their grip as they saw the object.
A gigantic, red drill was pointing in their direction. The drill was attached to a black ship-shaped object, in the middle was something that looked like a giant buzz saw, behind the saw there was some sort of tower attached to the object and to the side they could see fins sticking out of the giant metal ship. Everyponies mouths were hanging open as they reached the ground. Twilight turned to Spike. “We need to tell the Princess about this ASAP.”
Authors notes: Yep a crossover between My little Pony: FiM and Super Robot Taisen Original Generations. I often have ideas for crossovers in my head but now I'd like to actually write one for a change. This is my first fanfiction so I'd welcome any critique as long as it's constructive and please excuse minor grammar mistakes. English is not my first language.