Skylanders X MLP

by Skylander545


Hunt for Frightbeard

After the big victory at the Crystal Empire, the Skylanders rejoyced on how they managed to work as a team and cleared a way for Spike to make his final charge against Malefor and Sombra. The Equestrian Skylanders and the Variants rejoyced that it was a major victory and the first battle with the Variants at their side. The revelation of Spike being Celestia's son and his Coronation was sign of shock for the 'Elite' of Canterlot, but a sign of happiness for the rest of Canterlot and the Skylanders.

When the Skylanders went back to Ponyville, the water giant, Thumpback was near the swimming hole when he paused because he was having a vision. In his vision, he saw Captian Frightbeard pulling his own sword out of a treasure chest releasing as Thumpback could tell, is his entire Pirate Fleet. He saw himself facing Frightbeard in a final showdown aboard the Phantom Tide before their weapons clashed, he snapped out of his vision.

His vision also gave him a warning, that Frightbeard would be on the move soon. But where is he going, why was his sword stabbed in the chest, who built the chest? He had to tell Master Eon and the Princesses about it, but he had to inform the rest of the Skylanders about his vision. Luckliy, Spyro went up to Thumpback,

"Thumpback, We got a message from Princess Celestia. She wants us in Canterlot immediatily."

Thumpback replied, "Its Captain Frightbeard, he's on the move."

Spyro said, "It could be Frightbeard, but the other Skylanders are waiting for us at the train station. Flynn couldn't fly us there because he doesn't seem to be available."


The Skylanders soon arrived at Canterlot where they marched through the city to get to the castle. When they reached the Throne Room, they saw Master Eon, Princesses Celestia and Luna, and the Skylander Variants right by the Arch-Portal to the Variant World and the Portal of Power. Master Eon noticed,

"There you are, sorry to call you here, just a day after the celebration. But there is an increase in pirate activity in Skylands."

Princess Celestia continued, "And to put matters worse, Flynn was just captured by pirates. We want you to go to Skylands, rescue Flynn and find out why he was captured in the first place."

Princess Luna added, "We have to go through the whole procedure of capturing a Skylander into a crystal, so we are going with you." She turned to Eon, "If thats ok with you?"

Master Eon replied, "You have done this before and you should do it again. I'll stay here and notify any Skylander that has to goto the Portal. You should pick two Skylanders to go with you to meet with Hugo."

The Royal Sisters picked the two Skylanders they wanted and they chose Tree Rex and Spitfire. They stepped onto the Portal of Power and were sent to the exact spot where Hugo is supposed to meet them.


When they arrived in Skylands, the sisters met Hugo standing by a strange machine. Hugo said,

"Oh good, you're here. I've been putting together the Portal-Tron 3000 to capture Skylanders into two crystals. You saw this happen in the Radiant Isles."

Princess Celestia replied, "We did see how this technique was able to place two Skylanders into two crystals, but the only time we could change them is if we talk to Wendel."

Hugo replied, "This is the same as Wendel's spell, but the spell is merged with the machine. But who should be contained in a crystal?"

Spitfire stepped forward, "I will."

After she stepped forward, she broke down into a vapor and merged with Crystal as it began to glow red. After the merging was complete, Hugo tossed the crystal to Princess Luna, she turned to Tree Rex and asked,

"You remember the word to have Spitfire take your place?" Tree Rex nodded as Luna turned her attention back to Hugo,

"We heard that Flynn got captured by Pirates and is being held here."

Hugo pointed, "I saw Flynn in that cage right over there, but I couldn't get to him because of the pirates and...I'm not such a good fighter."

Tree Rex said, "The Dread-Yacht must be docked near the cage when the pirates captured Flynn, you should go wait on the ship and we'll meet you there once we free Flynn."

After Hugo and the Princesses left, Tree Rex journeyed into Pirate Territory to rescue Flynn, he even remembered that he can't go at it alone. After he battled through the pirates to get to Flynn's cage, he was wondering how the pirates are so well organized when they are usually scattered, fighting each other? Something evil was definitily at work and he's going to ask Thumpback about it later.


Back in Equestria, Master Eon was waiting until the Royal Sisters send a signal through the Mini-Portal that was added to Flynn's ship. Until a royal guard who was escorting a mysterious cloaked female said,

"Master Eon, I found this one at the gates, she requested an audience with you." The light-blue Alicorn looked at the cloaked female and recognized her by name,

"Star Strike, it has been a long time."

Star Strike replied, "You certainly look differant than when I last saw you, Master Eon."

Eon turned to the guard, "You did a good thing on escorting her here. You may return to your patrol." The guard nodded as he exited the Portal Chamber. Master Eon asked,

"But, you were with the other Swap Force, how did you break free of your statue form?"

Star Strike replied, "When I landed in the Crystal Empire, Malefor had it under siege, dark magic reflected off of me and the good magic seeped inside which freed me. After seeing the Grublins around, I began hiding from enemy patrols and attacked only if necessary. I helped the Giants liberate the Crystal Ponies from the Prison Camps in secret, before the battle."

She paused a moment, "But after the battle, I began sensing more Swap Force Skylanders that are still frozen, and I know that you asked three fillies to find them."

Master Eon spoke, "You better go to Ponyville and find Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle and Applebloom. If you wish to join them on their search for the Swap Force, the choice is up to you."

Star Strike answered, "I will help those three find the Swap Force. But I'll have to bring a message to them when I arrive." Master Eon wrote a message for the CMC and handed it to Star Strike. Star Strike casted a teleportation spell and disappeared. Master Eon was soon asked by Twilight,

"She helped us rescue the Crystal Ponies?" Master Eon spoke to the Unicorn, "She did, she's a bright Skylander because she cares about helping others and finding the Swap Force. The path she chose proves it, I suppose that path you chose and the separation of Alicorn Twilight from you gave your variant life, and now she and Pop Fizz's variant rule the Variant World, side-by-side."

Twilight replied, "Every good choice has a good outcome, I hope Star Strike would help the three fillies on their search for the Swap Force."


Back in Skylands, Tree Rex used all his might to break through anything. After seeing that he should let his pegasus partner fight, he yelled,

"Swap!"

Tree Rex disappeared and Spitfire took his place. The Pegasus mare used here fire abiliies and her Ring of Fire that occurs when she swings her tail. She blazed through the pirates like they were nothing and reached Flynn's cage. After defeating every pirate near the cage, she freed Flynn, he said,

"Well, if it isn't Spitfire, I guess you and the other Skylanders arrived when you heard of my imprisionment."

Spitfire face-hooved, "Lets talk abut why you were captured after we get to the ship."

Flynn realized, "Well, I'll meet you on the ship."

After Spitfire reached the Dread-Yacht, they took off and Hugo started to ask,

"Why were you captured in the first place?"

Flynn replied, "Those pirates couldn't stand losing, but I got this awsome cake recipe!" He held out a piece of paper with a map drawn from mustard and Hugo looked at it,

"This isn't a recipe, Flynn, its a map."

Princess Celestia noticed something on the other side, "Who is that?"

Flynn said as Hugo flipped it over, "Hey, thats the guy that stole my map!"

Hugo had a frightened expression on his face, "That is Captain Frightbeard, the most vicious pirate in all of Skylands. He terrorized the old world during Malefor's Conflict, along with his Pirate Fleet. But the Free Arkeyans sealed Frightbeard and his fleet away in the Chest of Exile."

Princess Luna said, "Then its a clue to the Chest of Exile."

Hugo turned to the group, "This is bad, if he is back, then that means he is trying to free his fleet."

Princess Celestia asked, "But, the Arkeyans left clues to the Chest of Exile's exact location, the first clue on that mustard map is on the Tiki Islands."

Hugo replied, "You are right, your Highness. Flynn, set a course for the Tiki Islands!!"