A/N
Hello everypony I stayed past midnight writing this chapter for Gh0st's buddy, sorry that this late, but happy birthday man from cyber5555 and Crippled Ponys.
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"This is it, this is the day, the day has finally come, "Arcana said in my face waking me up from my pleasant dreams.
"Huh, wha, what's today? What has finally come? "I asked as I groggily got up from my bed.
"Did you forget? Today is the Grand Galloping Gala, "Arcana said excitedly.
"Wait what? It's today? Crap, "I said I made my way to the bathroom, but Arcana beats me to it first, she closes it with her sticking her tongue at me and locking it.
"Ah come on Arcana, let me use it first, "I pleaded as I knocked on the door.
"No, I want to get ready for tonight, and I want to be my best, "she answered from behind the door.
"Can you do that with Twilight and the others and the boutique?"
"I am, that's why I am going to shower first."
"Ugh, fine, just don't use all the hot water in Ponyville like last time, "I said I made my way towards the kitchen.
"Hay that was one time only and it was a cause of a spell misshape, "I heard Arcana calling back and then I heard the shower starting up.
"Sigh, even in this world, females takes a lot of time just to get ready, "I said as I entered the kitchen for some breakfast.
"Tell me about, "Spike said as he saw me walking in the kitchen.
"Hay good morning Spike, where's Twilight? "I asked as I sniffed the air smelling something delicious, "and what smells delicious?"
"Twilight's at the boutique and I am making cinnamon pancakes, "Spike answered flipping a pancake off the pan and onto a plate filled with more pancakes.
"Smooth, "I said a bit impressed as I took a plate of pancakes, I heard the shower shut off and hurried hoofsteps upstairs and then my pancakes glowed white and flew off my plate, following Arcana as she ran past the kitchen and out the door saying, "thanks Spike, see ya later you two."
I frowned at my now empty plate and looked at Spike and asked, "you didn't have to happen to make more didn't you?"
Spike sighed and said, "I'll get the mixing bowl."
Meanwhile
Arcana's POV
I was eating my breakfast while I was running towards the Carousal Boutique, dang Rarity said to be at the boutique at ten and its ten thirty.
I saw the boutique coming up the street I swallowed the left of the breakfast and put more speed into my galloping, and rushed into the boutique, startling everypony there and of course the timid Fluttershy made a 'eep' and flew behind a changing screen.
"Hello everypony, sorry that I am late, "I said out of breath and quickly added, "oh, sorry that I scared you Fluttershy."
The shock that I gave to everypony worn off and Fluttershy came out from behind the screen with an 'it's ok', "it's no problem Arcana, oh and Arcana I fixed your dress, "Rarity said with a smile and pointed towards a mannequin.
"Wow Rarity, I don't how it is possible, but it is much better than before, "I said amazed at what I saw. Rarity had repaired the shredded back and made it into a back less dress in case I have another magic accident.
"Thank you Arcana, I wish I can say the same for the others dress, because since I made them to everyponies personalities', I can only make a few changes to them, and I blame myself."
"Aw Rarity, "Pinkie said reassuring Rarity, "If anypony is to blame, blame it on the author for not being into fashion." Everypony was just staring at Pinkie with confused looks, "what? It's true, "she said looking back to and fore.
(What the… how did Pinkie know, you know what? Screw it she's Pinkie pie)
"Pinkie, what, in Celestia's name, are you talking about? "Twilight asked confused at what Pinkie said.
"Ah Twilight, "RD said to Twilight, "Pinkie is just to random to understand."
"But…"Twilight started to say, but was interrupted by Applejack, "Twi, just drop it, you'll hurt yerself like last time."
"Ok, "I said trying to stop this conversation from progressing, "now before this gets any more confusing, let us all just get ready for tonight, ok?"
Everypony agrees and went to into the back room of Rarity's home. When we got there I was surprised to see a lot of beauty and hair products and other beauty related items. "Wow Rarity, you sure have a lot of beauty products here that can supply a lot of salons for a while here, "I said looking around at all of the beauty products.
"Of course dear, this is a boutique, so I also need to have my costumers looking fabulous while they are trying on clothes, "Rarity explained.
"Well enough talking, let's just get ready already, "Dash said getting fidgety.
We all started getting ready with each of us at different stations, as Fluttershy, Dash and I getting out manes done (with one of those machines that does your hair).
"So everypony, "I said getting everypony's attention, "is this year gonna be like last year?"
This caused some to look embarrassed and Fluttershy said, "p-p-please, don't remind me, I w-w-wasn't myself that n-night, and I would like to f-f-forget about it."
"I'm sure we y'all like to forget about last year, "Applejack said.
"Oh right sorry, "I said sheepishly.
And then there was a knock on the door, breaking the awkward silence that was in the air, "who is it? "Rarity asked towards the door.
"It's me, Star, "and then we all heard a thump and he continues, "and Spike of course, can we come in?"
"Good heavens no, Star we are not in proper attire, "Rarity said shocked.
"Oh come on Rarity, this again? You do know that we ponies don't normally wear clothes. "
"Ugh, fine come in, "Rarity said giving up the subject.
Star came in with Spike on his back and he said, "hay Arcana, I have something to say to you."
"What is it?"
"Thanks for taking all the breakfast this morning."
"Sorry, I was in a hurry."
"Well anyway, "Star said to all of us, "I have some good news and some bad news."
"What's the good news, "I asked.
"Well the good news is that I asked Spike here to send a letter to the princess if we all can have a ride to Cantorlot, "Star explained, "and she replied saying yes."
This caused some cheers to be made, "and the bad news, "Twilight asked getting a bit nervous.
"The princesses are not going to able to join the gala tonight, something about an out of control rogue spell in Fillyadelphia."
We all saw Twilight looking down probable thinking that she can spend some time with the princess this year.
"But…"Star said getting everypony's attention, "there is a silver lining to that though, she might be able to join us when the gala is about to finish."
This cheered Twilight up and said, "Well at least I get to see her."
Then Spike said, "so, is this year going to be like last year?"
This caused some groans to float around the room, "What? "Spike asked.
Hours later
Star's POV
"So, when is the carriage coming anyway? "Arcana asked me as all of us were standing outside of Twilight's home in our dresses and suits, waiting for the carriage to arrive, "the princess said that it will come at around five."
"And what time is it?"
"Last I checked, it was four fifty-five."
"I just hope that last year won't be like last year, "Pinkie said.
"Of course not, "I said getting looks from everypony.
"And how do you know that? "Rarity asked.
"Because last time you all had a personal goal to do, and since there isn't any, it will be great or until somepony says that opening phrase."
"What phrase? "Spike asked, "nothing could possible go wrong?"
I whirled around to stare at him said, "dude, why in the world did you have to say that?"
"Ah Star you're kind of scaring me, "Spike said a bit frightened, "sorry Spike, "I said breaking my stare on him.
"That's ok, but why did you freak out there for a second there?"
"Well you see Spike, "Arcana explain to Spike, "Star here think phrases like that one is an opening for the universe to go and troll with us by doing something to us."
"Don't you think that you're being a bit paranoid about this whole phrase thing? "Spike asked to me.
"Maybe, but every time that phrase is spoken something bad usually happens to the ponies or in this case dragons in the area."
"Ah you are just being overreacting Star, "Dash said to me, "you need to learn how to go with the flow and relax."
"I agree with Dash there partner, "Applejack honestly said.
And then we heard Fluttershy saying while pointing up the road, "look everypony the carriage is here, "and sure enough we saw it coming towards us.
When it came up to us the one of ponies that was pulling the carriage looked at us and asked, "I presume this is Star and party for the evening?"
"THERE'S A PARTY HERE?WHERE'S THE PARTY, WHERE'STHE PARTY? I WANT TO JOIN IN, I WANT TO-,"Pinkie started to speak in rapid speed or until Dash but her hoof into Pinkie's mouth.
"Yes my good sir, "I said politely.
"Then please, get on and let's be on our way, "he said.
I got to the door of the carriage and opened it for the others and said while taking a bow, "Ladies first."
"My, why you are truly a gentelcolt, "Rarity said as she got inside.
I got more thanks and praises as the other mares got in, I followed inside and said, "alright driver, we are ready to go."
We then all felt the carriage jerk as they started to pull it.
"How long is it to Cantorlot? "Arcana asked as we left Ponyville.
"It takes about an hour, why? "Twilight said
"That's going to take a while, "Arcana stated.
"Ooh I know what to pass the time, let's play 'I spy', "Pinkie said and was now already making guesses.
This is going to be a long trip, I thought never noticing the dark clouds in the sky moving towards Cantorlot.
A little while later
I must have fallen asleep along the way, because I was shaken awake and heard, "hay Star wake up, wake up sleepy head."
"Eh wa, "I said trying to get my bearings and saw Arcana standing there with a smile, "we're here, "I looked outside and saw that we already arrived at the castle and everypony was getting out of the carriage and was making their way towards the castle.
I got out of the carriage and asked her with my hoof out waiting to take hers, "ready to see why everypony is so excited to be here?"
She took my hoof and said while I helped her down from the carriage, "yes, yes I am, let us go and see, "and we made our way towards the castle with music playing.
"I hope they don't go in song this time, "Arcana said, I gave her a look and she quickly added, "it was catchy and all, but since this time they don't have any goals, it will be pointless to sing."
I agreed with her and we made our way into the entrance hall and there we saw surprised us both, because standing there by the grand stairs was Prince Blueblood himself,ooo, this is going to be fun, I thought as we made our way towards the stairs.
As we neared him I said in cheerful voice, "hi there Bluey, "this got his attention immediately and he didn't look happy at being called that, so I guess he doesn't like being called Bluey. When he saw me he got mad and said, "what are you ruffians doing here?"
"Ah ah ah, be careful what you say Bluey, "I said warning him, "Because instead of dropping you at three feet, I might drop you off the mountain, oh why we are here is because Celestia invited us."
"You wouldn't, you're bluffing, "he said a bit shocked at what I said about dropping him off the mountain.
"Maybe I am, maybe I'm not, so let's all just be stallions here and enjoy the evening, "I said guiding Arcana up the stairs following everypony else.
As we were about to enter the ball room Arcana said, "you really don't like him don't you."
"Nope, I don't."
"So what do you want do tonight? "Arcana asked me.
"I don't really know, they didn't show much on the show, so what do you want to do?"
"Well I guess we can see the Wonderbolts air show, "Arcana suggested.
"Ok, but there is one thing though, do you know where they are hosting the show?"
"Ya, outside in the castle courtyard, "Arcana said leading me towards outside, "wait, "I said trying to get her to slow down, "how do you know it's in the courtyard?"
She slowed down and said, "well while you were… warning Prince Blueblood about his behavior, I saw a poster for the air show in the entrance hall and I remember Dash said that the Wonderbolts perform at the gala every year."
"Well that's convenient isn't it, "I said as we both got outside and saw that we weren't the only ones with the idea, for we saw that the bleachers that castle workers had set up for tonight was filling up.
"Quickly, "Arcana said as she pulled me along, "before the good seats are gone."
As we made our way to the benches, Arcana didn't see a blue pegasus mare coming from another direction causing me and the other pony to collide to each other making the other pony call out, "oi, watch where you are going."
"I'm so sorry I didn't mean-"I started to say, but I was interpreted by the mare, "wait a minute, you have happen to be Star Streak, right? "The mare asked looking me over.
"Ya I am, "I said confused at her question, she looks kind of familiar."The same Star Streak that won the Best Flier Competition in Cloudsdale and did the Spectrum Warp?"
"Um ya…"I said getting a bit nervous, and then she let out a squeal and said, "awesome, I wanted to meet you every since I heard from Spitfire talk about you."
Arcana leaned in and whispered, "looks like you have a fan, Star.
"Oh boy, "and you are… "I said trailing off.
"Oh that's right I didn't introduce myself didn't I, well I'm Fleetfoot of the Wonderbolts."
"Wait the same Fleetfoot that won the Wonderbolt derby, no wonder you look familiar, "I stated.
"Cool Star Streak knows me, "she said happily.
"We need to get some good seats before they are all gone, "Arcana said a bit anxious.
"Jeez Arcana, and I thought Rainbow Dash is this excited to see the Wonderbolts."
"Oh you are going to see our show, "Fleetfoot said excited, she looked at the stands and said, "It looks like there is no more room."
We looked and saw that she is right, and Arcana said, "awe pony feathers, I wanted to see this show."
Fleetfoot looked back at us and said, "Even though there aren't more seats in the stands, I think I can provide seats in the Wonderbolts pits."
"Really, "I said surprised.
"Ya, come with me, "Fleetfoot said as she waved us towards lower parts of the fields where the Wonderbolts seems to warming up wearing the uniforms with their hoods down, as we got within hearing distance we heard one of them a gray winged with white mane and tail yell out to Fleetfoot, "ah come on Fleetfoot not again with bringing your fans down here."
"But Rapidfire, these two wanted to see our show, but then there wasn't any more seats cause of me, "Fleetfoot said making her argument.
"I don't care if one of them happens to be the winner of the Best Young Flier Competition this year, unless they happen to know the captain, they're not staying so get them out of here, "Rapidfire said getting attention of other Wonderbolts within hearing distance.
One of them a yellow winged pegasus with red mane and tail walked up to us and asked, "what seems to be the problem here Rapidfire?"
"I'll tell you what Blaze; Fleetfoot brought spectators into a private area."
"Calm down Rapidfire, ever since you lost the Wonderbolt Derby against Fleetfoot here, you've been more irritable, "Blaze said to him and then she spoke to Fleetfoot, "ok Fleetfoot, care to explain why you brought visitors down here?"
She explained that it was her fault that we weren't able to get seats, but before she can tell them who we were I said, "hay Blaze, "she looks towards me, "why don't you get Spitfire, oh and mention spectrum, she'll get it."
Blaze just shrugged and called out to the pits, "HAY FIRE STREAK GET HERE RIGHT NOW!"
Immediately there was a red blur coming from the pits and then a beige winged pegasus with mane like fire stopped in front of us and said, "what do you want Blaze?"
"I want you to get the captain and also add that somepony here said something about spectrum, "Blaze instructed.
Fire nodded and said, "yes ma'am, "and flew away back towards the pits, "don't bother, I bet the captain doesn't want to see you, "Rapidfire said me.
"I'll take that bet, "said a voice in the air, causing all of us to look up to see Spitfire there wearing her Wonderblots uniform with her hood down also and in the distance we saw Fire going back to the pit, probably to rest. Spitfire landed next to us and said to me, "hi Star, it's been a while since I last saw you, what have you been up to lately?"
"Ya, it's been a while and nothing much lately, just took my friend here out to dinner on Heart and Hooves and ended up having Prince Blueblood nervous around me now, what about you? "I answered causing her to chuckle.
"Oh nothing as serious as what you did, just practicing with the team, "she answers me, "here, I'll introduce you to the team, "and then she turned her attention to the team and said, "team, this here is Star Streak, "this caused some gasps to be made (except for Fleetfoot), "he is the current holder of the title Best Young Flier and also the only one to do the Spectrum Warp."
She then turned to me and introduced them to me as she pointed them out, "this here is Rapidfire, Blaze, over there in the pits is Fire Streak, is there any relations between you two? "I shook my head, "oh well and I see that you already meet Fleetfoot, whom by the way should be getting ready for the show."
"Ah horse apples that right sorry, I'll be back soon, "Fleetfoot said quickly and made her way to the pits.
"And then there is of course Soarin, whom is probable eating a pie somewhere, then there is High Winds, Misty, Lighting Streak, Surprise and Wave Chill, but those five got the equine flu, so they are not going to joining us tonight."
"So wait you're telling me that he's Star Streak, ah crap I'm sorry for yelling at you, "Rapidfire said to me after a while silence and then he nervously added, "sir."
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, please, no need for the sir thing ok, I just came here to enjoy the evening with my friend here, "I said mention her to everypony there.
"Hi I'm Arcana glad to meet you all, "Arcana said waving to them.
"So Star, "Spitfire said gaining my attention, "do you still have that pair of goggles that I gave you?"
"Yup, never leave home without them, "I said as pulled them out of my jacket, showing everypony there.
And then we heard an opening music starting to play in the background and Spitfire said, "it looks like the show is about to start, so you two head towards the pit and if Fire isn't out here tell him to get his flank moving."
As Arcana and I made our way to the pits, Fleetfoot and Fire Streak flew from the pits and as they passed us Arcana said, "good luck out there. "
They said thanks and we made our way to the pits. In the pits we saw that there was a couple of seats for us and any other ponies to sit down on, we took our seats and waited for the show to start, after a minutes of them getting ready they all flew into the sky as once and started performing aerial stunts that amazed us. After an hour of watching them I couldn't explain how to describe the show, because it was simple to amazing to put it in words.
After the Wonderbolts landed and asked us how the show was.
"The show was amazing, "Arcana said excited, this caused a lot of the Wonderbolts to smile at the praise the received from her.
"Ya I didn't know that some of you can move like that, "I said as I remembered one of the stunts, which looked like that one of them was about to hit another.
"That there, "Spitfire said to us, "is what years of practicing and getting to know each other will get."
"Well that was the best air show that I had ever seen, "I said to the team, "well, the night is still young, so I guess that Arcana and I will be leaving and to see wants there to do here, so see ya later, "I said as we left the pits and headed back to the castle.
"Hay Star, "Spitfire said, making me stop and look back at her and said, "ya, Spitfire, "she continues and says, "try to stay of trouble, you here?"
I chuckled and answered her, "I'll try, bye, "and with that we both headed back to the castle.
As we were wondering around the castle exploring the gardens and also to see the golden apple tree that was said to be there, and then we visited the museum where the crown jewels were stored.
After we left the museum Arcana said, "wow, that's a lot of jewels just for a crown, "she looked at me and said, "ah Star, you ok?"
I was rubbing me aching jaw, "no my jaw still hurts."
"Well then you shouldn't have tried and eat one, "Arcana stated, "I mean come on, the word golden should've gave you a hint, "you see when Arcana and I were in the garden to see the golden apple tree I tried to eat one to see what it tasted and in the end I now have a sore jaw.
"Well I see where they make the bits in Equestria now, "I said rubbing my mouth, "and I think I have a loose tooth too."
Arcana started to laugh at my discomfort, after she ceased laughing and calmed down to take in deep breaths, "Well, now what can we do next?"
I thought it over and said, "I don't know, "and then I heard ballroom dance music coming down the hall, "how about we both go dancing together?"
She nodded in agreement and we headed towards the ballroom walking up to the open grand doors letting everypony to come and go as they please. When went inside we saw some ponies were already dancing about the dance floor, with Octavia, Symphony, Strings McGee, Frederic Horseshoepin and Beauty Brass on a raised stage playing classical music.
"So… do we just go out and dance or do we wait for more ponies to join in, "Arcana said unsure of what to do.
Neither do I, I thought unsure what to do too, then I got idea, I turned my attention to Arcana and said, "hold I'll be right back, "and started my way towards to the stage, "Where are you going? "Arcana asked to me, but I didn't answer her.
As I got the stage Octavia and her orchestral group finished with their current song, I walked up to them and asked, "Do you take requests? ", "Sure, "Octavia answers me, "but it must be something we all know."
"Do you know the song 'Colors of My Life' by the Mantovani Orchestra? "they gave me a blank look, "do you mean Potovany Orchestra? "Symphony asked.
"Oh sorry that's what I mean, well, do you know the song? "They all nodded and Beauty Brass said, "yes we do know it and we can also play it."
"Oh thank you, "I said to them and walking off the stage and back to Arcana where she said, "Ok, what did you do?"
Then the song I requested started to play and I said to Arcana, "would the madam like to dance?"
She giggled and said, "I would like that good sir."
I guide her out to the floor and I asked her, "I don't know much about dancing as a pony, so, do you think we can do this bipedal? "Her answer was stand up on her hind legs and smile at me, I stood up on my hind legs and offered my forelegs, she took them and we started to dance, we dance to the song going along with the rhythm and motion of the song, I noticed in my peripheral vision that everypony else had stopped dancing to watch us, and also the mane six standing there smiling at us.
I don't know if this because we are ponies or something, but Arcana and I were dancing gracefully together anticipating each other's moves coming in closer and closer, as the song was drawing to a close and mine and Arcana's lips where just inches away from each other.
Arcana and I just stood there when the music came to a close with the final not echoing in the hall, as I stared into her emerald colored eyes and her staring back at me she said coming in closer, "Star…"
"Yes Arcana, "I said as I came in closer towards her.
"Thank you, "she said as she came in more closer to me.
"For what? "I asked as I can now smell the perfume she's wearing.
"For making this night great, "she answered as I now can see her eyes twinkling in the moonlight that was leaking through the windows from the raising moon outside.
"I can make this night into a wonderful one, if you want to, "I said getting a little nervous for the next part, Arcana smile and said, "I would like that, "she then closed her eyes and came in closer her lips preparing for what will happen next.
Nothing could possible ruin this moment, I thought as I followed suit, as Arcana and I were about to kiss to confirm this night into a wonderful night, all of a sudden there was a flash of blue and a big explosion followed, causing all the windows in the ballroom to shatter, causing everypony in the room to scream and run for the doors leading outside covering themselves from the raining shards of glass, I threw myself on top of Arcana to protect her.
When the smoke and dust cleared I opened my eyes and saw that Arcana and I were in a sphere of white light. I looked down and saw that Arcana's horn was glowing white, confirming that this is her magic at work, "wow, nice reaction time, "I said amazed to her, "thanks, "Arcana said accepting the praise, "I practiced with Twilight whenever I get, now, what the hay happened here? "Arcana questioned as she lowered the magical shield and looked around at the destruction around us.
And then we heard a booming voice calling out filling out every space in the room, "BEHOLD THE MOST POWERFUL UNICORN IN THE CANTORLOT KINGDOM, "and then a dark mist crept in through the broken windows, the black mist gathered on the raised platform, where the orchestral group had already run for cover from, and formed a pony shape figure. The mist became solid and there stood a tall unicorn, but we can't tell who it is for the pony covered in a black cloak, the only thing we can see was a long and grey horn.
"Who are you? "Twilight said to the unicorn, "and why are you here?"
"OH YOU SURLY MUST HAVE RECOGNIZED ME TWILIGHT SPARKLE, "the unicorn boomed out looking at her, "just answer the question for goddess sake! "Arcana yelled out to the unicorn.
The unicorn looked at and said laced with poison, "YOU, I WILL NEVER FORGET OR FORGIVE WHAT YOU DID TO ME."
Arcana became confused at what the unicorn said to her, "what did I do to you? "Arcana questioned.
"YOU REALLY DON'T REMEMBER ME, HOW CAN YOU FORGET? YOU HUMILIATED ME IN FRONT OF EVERYPONY IN PONYVILLE."
Arcana must have realized who it is for she now looked shocked, "what happened to you?"
"Who is it Arcana? "I asked to her really confused.
"Star…, "Arcana looked over to me, "its Trixie."
"What?"
"Ah finally somepony recognized me, "Trixie said as the black cloak faded away in black mist revealing Trixie's features, but her coat is gray and her mane, black and wearing some kind of light armor. For some reason the all reminds me of something, "Trixie, what happened to you? "Arcana asked Trixie.
"I'll tell you what happened to me Arcana; I got more power from my mentor, "Trixie answered.
"And who is this, mentor, that you mentioned before, "Twilight asked again.
"Why you should know her Twilight, after all you and your friends defeated her with the Elements of Harmony, Nightmare Moon, "Trixie said giving a smirk, immediately Twilight and her friends gasp at this and Dash exclaimed, "That's not possible, we all destroyed her."
"I agree, how can she be back, and what happened to your coat? And what is with that old thing you are wearing?"Rarity said.
"Ah you mean that meany pants black snooty is back, "Pinkie said unhappily.
"I would say you're lying, but you aren't, "Applejack said nervously.
"Well yes and no you see you did destroyed her, but she survived as a wisp, I happened to come across it from my visit in Ponyville, it knows about me and that I would like to be stronger then you, Twilight, "Trixie sort of answered.
"And for my coat it's a little side effect from the power I received, and this armor belonged to her o she instructed me to repair it and to wear and so I did, " she said giving the armor a look over.
And then she got mad at Pinkie and said, "and don't you dare disgrace her with names like those, she gave me more power then you can think."
"Why are you here Trixie? "I asked preparing for trouble.
"Why I came here to destroy the Element, because without them you can't harness the Element powers."
"Princess Celestia and Luna will be here soon to stop you, before you can do that, "Arcana said trying to bluff, but Trixie saw through the bluff, "I don't think so, want to know why? Because the princesses are dealing with a spell of mine in Fillyadelphia, "Trixie said smugly, "who knew just by covering the city in shadow will attract the princesses attention.
"We will stop you ourselves then, "Twilight announces to Trixie.
"I know that Nightmare Moon wants me just to destroy the Elements, but never said about destroying the holders themselves, "and with that a tentacle made out of shadows came from Trixie's horn and was swung right at Twilight and her friends, before they can react, but then a sphere of white magic appeared around them stopping the shadow from harming them, we all look over to Arcana and saw that her horn was glowing,now that is some serious reaction time.
"Twilight, "Arcana said apparently straining against some press, "you and the others get the Elements of Harmony."
"Ya, Arcana and I and deal with Nightmare Trixie here, "I said reassuring them, "But… "Twilight starting, but was quickly interrupted by me, "No time, just go we will deal with Nightmare Trixie here and I don't think Arcana can't hold this forever."
Twilight nodded in understanding and teleported with her friends away in a red tinted flash to where the Element was stored, Arcana released the spell she was holding turned her attention back to Trixie whom yelled at her, "how dare you interrupt my fun!"
"You call this fun, "I yelled at her, "to scare everypony here, to threaten our friends and to nearly hurt them, you are going to get, "and with that I took off flying at her.
Arcana's POV
As I saw Star took off flying at Trixie, I closed my eyes and concentrated and felt the familiar creeping feeling of the gems sliding on my body, forming my gem wings, I opened my eyes and saw Trixie swinging the tentacle at him, but he easily dodged it and took a swing at her, but she anticipated it and formed a barrier out of shadow and he smacked into it, that got to hurt, Trixie start laughing and reformed the barrier into another tentacle and fling him.
As I saw him soar through the air and then broke through the door leaving a roughly Star-size pony shape hole in the door, ok that has to hurt, I thought wincing at the imaginary pain and then I heard him yell out to me from behind the double doors, "holy crap, that hurts like hell and she knocked out the loose tooth."
"Now I will finally get my revenge on you for humiliating me in Ponyville, "Trixie said gaining my attention, I looked back at her and quickly shielded myself with my wings to her barrage and saw that they were easily deflected off of my wings.
The look of surprise went across her face and she said, "what the hay happened, how were you able to deflect my attacks? "I smiled at her and stated, "you weren't the only one to get stronger."
She got angry and scream in frustration and more tentacles appears on her body and started to swing them at me, I quickly concentrated on my wings and felt them getting sharper and started blocking and swinging at the tentacles cutting and slicing them off. This caused her to scream more and then the tentacles retracted and then I saw her body radiate waves of dark blue magic and into the ground causing it to crack and shift making me to lose my balance and fall to the floor.
Trixie took my open guard immediately and released a beam of dark blue magic at me. I quickly put up my magic barrier and saw myself being surrounded, in the distance I heard Star cry out, "Arcana!" and blacked out.
Star's POV
As I was flung through the doors and lost some of my senses as I landed in the hallway, after regaining my lost senses and felt the empty space where my tooth used to be, dang I hope Zecora can fix this, I flew up to the hole I came through and I saw Trixie just release her magic at Arcana incasing Arcana in her magic.
"Arcana! "I cried out as I saw her being encase in Trixie's magic, a few moments later Trixie released her magic and I saw what made my heart skip a few beats, for I saw Arcana emerge for Trixie's magical barrage unconscious.
"How dare you! "I yelled at Trixie gaining her attention. When she saw me and smirked at me and said, "ah it's the lowly pegasus, what can you do? "when she said that I freaked out, "I'll show you what I did to the last pony that said to me, "and with that I put on my goggles and took off leaving a white streak as I flew towards her. She panics and throws up tentacles and swung them at me, but I quickly dodged them, remembering all the flying techniques that Dash drilled into my head, whenever I trained with her.
As I was within a few feet away I saw that I was beginning to be surrounded in white light, I saw her eyes widen and she cries out, "what are you doing? "I didn't answer for I just grabbed her and warped with her, filling the area with light.
Memories that were not mine filled my head, seeing a shadowy wisp… feeling fear… fragments of metal on a pedestal… a dome of shadow over a city… feeling anger, and despair… and then I heard a whisper of a voice in my head, "help me."
And then we warped into a clearing in a forest that looked like the Everfree Forest Trixie looks to me and asked, "what was that? "I realized that I was still holding Trixie, I let her go, making her drop to the ground, momentarily stunning her.
"That was, my dear Trixie, the Spectrum Warp, "I said answering her and then I turned around and warped back into the ballroom near Arcana. I saw that she was still unconscious I knelt down next to her and gently put a hoof on her neck, I immediately felt her heart still beating strong I let out a breath that I was holding and thought, she's ok, now what was that with Trixie, it was like…and then I knew what was going on.
I heard a moan and I was brought back to reality and saw that Arcana was gaining consciousness, after she stood up all shaken she said, "ow, my head, *gasp* where's Trixie?"
I warped her into the Everfree Forest, but I think she will be back soon though, "I said, "listen Arcana, I can't believe I am going to say this, but we need to save Trixie."
"Wait what? "Arcana said giving me a confused look, "I think Trixie is under the influence of Nightmare Moon, "I answered her, "because when I warped with her I got a bunch of memories that weren't mine and a lot of scared feelings from her too."
At that moment we heard laughter behind us, "well you are right about that, "we turned around and saw Trixie there, but she looks more like Nightmare Moon whom she continues to talk, "that little pony was so terrified and angered when I stumbled upon her, it was easy to get into her mind and influence and alter her mind and take control of her."
"Ok lady you are seriously one creepy and sick pony to do that to somepony, even if it is Trixie, "I stated, as I moved away from Arcana so Nightmare's attention is on me and not on her while she is recovering, "you have some guts to say those things I will make you suffer, "and with that her horn started to glow, I prepared to go Spectrum, but she must have been egging me on for she swung her head back at Arcana and released her spell at her, "NNOOO! "I cried out as I rushed over to Arcana and made myself into a shield for her, as the spell was coming at me, I closed my eyes and prepared myself for the hit, but it never came and I heard a set of gasps being made.
I opened my eyes and saw in front of me was swirling hole made of light sucking in Nightmare's spell, "Star, "I heard Arcana behind me said in surprise, "how are you doing that?"
"I honestly don't know, "I said equally surprised, the phenomenon in front of Arcana and I disappeared revealing a shocked Nightmare Moon, "How is this possible, how can you two have abilities that no pony should have? "she looked at us and demanded, "who are you? What are you?"
Arcana's POV
When Nightmare asked those questions I heard the fear in her voice and an idea came to me. I slowly started walking towards her, "what are you doing? "Star whispered to me apparently worried for my safety. I look back at him and whispered back, "I have an idea, "and with that I resumed my walk towards Nightmare Moon, "you see Nightmare, my name is Arcana and this here is Star Streak, but we aren't normal ponies, "I started as I got closer, this caused Nightmare to bring out wisps of black mist and swung them at me, but I activated my magic and the gem wings on my back grew and I used them to deflect them away, "and we are not from around here, "she swung more wisps at me and I easily batted them away, and I can now see the fear in her eyes as I got close to her, "in fact, we are not even from this world, we were humans, "when she heard this information, her eyes widen and her irises shrunken to pinpoint and she started to get away, but I quickly grabbed her and said, "Trixie I know you are somewhere in there, "I said in Nightmare's face, "come on fight it, you can do it, "I said trying to get though Trixie, "she is less powerful than you, I am not going to give up come on fight it."
And then I heard her said in a quiet voice, "help me, "and then a shockwave came from her, knocking me away from her and hitting my head on the floor. I felt myself blacking out, I look up and saw that Trixie was gone and that Star was unconscious a few feet away, I lowered myself to the floor and thought as I blacked out, I promise we are going to save you Trixie.
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Hello everypony I hoped you enjoyed this story GhOst's buddy, well until next time, good-bye.
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