//------------------------------// // Chapter 76: Return to Sean's Mind // Story: The Last Human // by Blackdragn18 //------------------------------// “I’ll kill you!” Luna opened her eyes to Twilight’s voice. Standing up she looked around, just like last time she was in here the area was some kind of desert. Several destroyed buildings still rested in the sand, the one difference was the fact that the sky was blood red. Looking towards the sound of the voice the princess of the night saw two figures on a stone island. Flying to a closer building she saw they were two Sean’s granted with some differences. One of them was in the armor Sean had been wearing recently, his eyes were red. One very strange thing was his hair, it was purple. The other Sean was dressed in his normal attire, his eyes were green. Like the other one his hair was different, this one’s was blowing in an unseen breeze like her mane. “Come at me, see what happens.” The green eyed one said in Celestia’s voice. That meant he was Bob. “I’d love to see your blood everywhere.” The armored one being Nick smiled. Then he swung his arm and several black blades flew forward. Bob easily dodged every single blade and smiled. “Sure, cause that attack has worked so well before against me.” He then retaliated with a shot of ice, Nick responded with a shot of fire. After the collision there was a smoke cloud. Luna prepared to fly towards it before Bob came flying back and slammed into the building she was on. “Bob, are you ok?” Luna asked as she looked to him. “So you finally came.” Bob climbed the building to stand next to her. “Of course.” She looked around. “So what do we do now?” “Duck!” Bob then tackled her to the ground as a fireball flew over them. “That’s some intimidating back up you’ve got there Boblestia.” Nick shouted from the island. “Why don’t you two come back down here so I can finish this?” “Ok, listen closely.” Bob, leaned. “You need to get Sean, release him, and let him kill Nick. That’s the first step.” “Alright.” Luna nodded. “Now where is he?” “Over there.” Bob, pointed towards a large building in the distance. It resembled some kind of castle, details were scarce from this far but two massive curved horns were seen on the top. “In between the horns there is a gem, that’s where he is.” “You’re taking forever.” Nick shouted. “Fine, I’ll come to you.” “Go!” Bob lifted Luna up. Luna spread her wings and took off towards the castle. “Where’s she going?” She heard Nick ask. “Hey! Get back here!” He shouted as he realized where she was headed. Luna simply increased her speed. “Come back, I don’t bite!” Nick’s voice was surprisingly close. Then suddenly he appeared in front of her. “Hello. So listen, I can’t have you ruining this plan of mine. So yeah, nothing personal.” “Get away from her!” Bob shouted before tackling him. Luna watched as the two fell towards a building, punching each other as they went. Shaking her head she continued her rush to the castle. As it got closer she was able to get a better view of it. It was considerably larger than anything she had seen before, perhaps to fit his ego. It was made of some kind of black stone, there were four large towers around the main building. Each having a different dragon, there were three serpentine ones that wrapped around their columns and one large one that was placed on top of its. Near the base there was a large bridge, every few feet along it were curved horns. At the top of the castle two massive curved horns stood, resting between them was her target, a large gold gem. Increasing her speed she quickly reached it, the gem seemed to be some kind of room, there were apparent windows and a door. Flying through the door she entered. She looked around the room, it seemed to be completely empty. There wasn’t any trace of Sean. Then her eyes fell on some kind of door in a dark corner. Nearing it she realized it was likely the door to a closet. Opening it with her magic she was surprised to see someone inside. Chained near the back of the closet there was a small figure. As she neared it she became confused at the sight, it wasn’t Sean. It was definitely human but seemed to be smaller. Perhaps it was a child, it was dressed in a simple black shirt with black pants that only went to its knees, and its hair was black. The child was chained to the wall by its throat, waist, and legs. As she looked it over she heard something smash through one of the walls. “I know you’re in here.” She turned in fear as Nick came to stand in the door way. “Step away from the child and nobody gets hurt. Much.” Taking a step back Luna looked around the room, there seemed to be no clear way out. Looking to the young human she teleported him from his binds and placed him on her back. “Big mistake.” Nick growled before charging at her. Taking the chance Luna teleported past him and slammed the closet door shut. She used a spell to lock it. Spreading her wings she flew out of the room. “Oh, you found him.” Her sister’s voice said. Looking to the right she saw Bob flying next to her. “Wait, this is Sean?” Luna looked back to the small body on her. “Yep.” “What happened to him?” “I’ll explain in a minute.” Bob looked around. “Follow me.” Luna followed as he flew to a nearby sinking building and entered, quickly closing the door. “This should hide us for a bit.” “Good. Now tell me what’s going on.” Luna set the young Sean on the ground next to her. “Alright, let me start from the beginning.” Bob looked out a nearby window before sitting down. “Ok, so after he found Celestia’s body things started to get weird around here, it started out with small things. You know, something around here would break, no big deal that happens whenever he gets mad. It got weird after I took over when he passed out at the bar. After our talk I began to investigate, I found out that all bottling of emotions after Canterlot blew up, along with the ones from finding the bodies has started to cause mental decay.” “So what do we do?” “First we need to kill Nick.” As if on cue Twilight’s voice was heard. “That whole closet thing was pretty rude. So, Luna I’ll cut you a deal, you hand over Bob and the kid, and I’ll let you go worry free.” “Don’t listen to him.” Bob whispered. “Right because I was going to.” Luna rolled her eyes. “Ok, you’re getting on my nerves.” Nick sounded annoyed. “We need to run.” Luna’s horn began to glow as she prepared to levitate Sean. “No!” Bob whispered before grabbing her horn. “What are you doing? He can sense magic.” “There you are.” The door suddenly was torn off its hinges. The purple haired Sean then walked in. “Thanks for the beacon Luna.” “How did you catch that?” Luna asked. “It was only for a second.” “Silly pony. As he gets weaker.” A clawed finger pointed at Sean. “I get stronger, so even a millisecond of magic can alert me.” “Bob, what do we do?” Luna asked as she backed up. “I may have an idea.” Bob took a step back with her. “Grab Sean.” Luna used her magic and placed the boy on her back. “Now what?” “I’m done being pleasant.” Nick said grimly. “Now give me the. Oof!” Nick fell to the ground as Bob tackled him. “Quick, run!” Bob said as he punched Nick in the face. Luna ran to the door and took off. Luna flew over the sand looking for somewhere to land. Eventually she spotted a stone island, quickly landing she carefully took Sean off her back and placed him in front of her. “Sean, wake up.” Luna shook him. There was no response, she knew he was alive due to the slow breathing. “Maybe if I.” Luna levitated and prepared to throw him into the ground. Don’t do that! Celestia’s voice shouted. “What?” Luna looked around but saw nobody. It’s me Bob, I’m using a bit of magic. Anyway, don’t damage that body, he doesn’t have his regeneration right now thanks to Nick. Argh! “Ok, so what am I supposed to do then?” Luna place a hoof to her chin, then it hit her. “Wow, these cupcakes sure are delicious! It’s a shame I may not be able to eat all of them, I guess I will just have to throw most away.” To her dismay nothing happened. “Oh, good try.” Luna looked behind her to see the armored form of Nick land behind her, Bob was currently in his grip. “Now hand him over before I completely tear you apart.” Luna never thought Twilight Sparkle’s voice could be so intimidating. “Luna.” Bob gasped. “Run.” “To where?” Nick asked tightening his grip on Bob. “With you finished she has no way to slow me.” He took a step forward. “It’s over, soon Sean will die, and I will be set free.” “Ugh.” A voice said behind Luna. She along with Nick and Bob looked back to see the young Sean sitting up. “Where’s the cupcakes?” “Sean!” Luna jumped back to stand next to him. “You’re awake.” She smirked at Nick. “I guess you lose.” “Meh.” Nick shrugged. “This is more of a setback than a road block. It only means I have to exert effort to kill him.” “Ok, I am very confused.” Sean said as he stood up. “Where are we? Why are there two weird looking me’s and why is Luna so tall?” “Don’t worry about any of that.” Nick dropped an unconscious Bob. “It won’t matter soon.” “What are you doing?” Sean looked in surprise as he was wrapped in a blue aura and place on Luna’s back once again. “I’ll explain in a minute.” Luna said as she flew away. “Ugh.” Nick groaned. “I hate chase scenes.” “Seriously what’s going on?” I asked as I gripped Luna’s mane. “Your little friend Nick has gone crazy. He’s trying to take over your body so he can do who knows what.” Luna answered. “Alright.” I nodded not entirely convinced. “That doesn’t explain why I’m a kid and my powers aren’t working.” “From what I can tell your lack of emotion towards the recent deaths is allowing Nick to get stronger and he likely took your powers and gave you this weaker form to help his plan.” “Look out!” I shouted as a column of fire flew towards us. Luna did a quick barrel roll to dodge, forcing me to grip her mane more. “Ok, how about we don’t do that again.” I said as she leveled. “Sorry.” “You realize there’s no escape right?” I heard Twilight’s voice say as Nick appeared in front of us. “I’m going to win. After all, I’m up against a pony and a child.” “What happened to your hair Nick?” I noticed his new purple look. “Are you trying to look ridiculous?” “Be silent.” Nick glared at me. “Flee!” I ordered Luna. She listened as she shot up. “Alright, I may have a plan.” “The may is comforting.” Luna said as she continued to fly up. “Whatever.” I looked back to see Nick following directly behind catching up quickly. “Here goes nothing.” I released Luna’s mane and jumped off her. “Sean!” Luna shouted as I flew towards Nick. “Accepting your fate?” Nick stopped his advance and simply hovered as I neared him. “Smart.” He then looked in surprise as I wrapped around his neck once I began to pass him. “You may want to hold the compliments.” I said before I began to drain his magic, power beginning to surge through me. “Agh!” Nick growled. “Get off me you brat.” His hand gripped my head and he threw me towards the ground. “That’s just rude.” I said smiling as I began to change. After a few seconds I was back to my adult form. Then I looked down to see the ground quickly approaching. “I didn’t think this all the way through.” “I’ve got you.” I heard Luna say before a blue blur flew by and I was gripped by the ankle. “Good catch.” I said as she flipped me to land on her back. “Don’t celebrate yet.” Nick’s voice said above us. Looking up my eyes widened as I saw he was approaching quickly. “We may want to move.” I said to Luna. She nodded before shooting forward. “Why do you run?” Nick chuckled. “We both know it is futile.” Then something grabbed my throat. I was aggressively yanked off Luna to look into his red eyes. “Game over.” I was then thrown towards the ground. To my dismay no blue figure appeared to save me before I slammed into the stone. “Ow.” I moaned. “Sean!” Luna cried as she landed next to me. “That was not fun.” I said weakly, several things seemed to be broken and unfortunately my healing was not one of the things I stole from Nick. “It’s ok, get up.” Luna enveloped me in magic and tried to lift. “Ok!” I clenched my jaw in pain. “You can stop that now.” I groaned as my head smacked into the ground from her dropping me. “That hurt.” “Sorry.” Luna apologized. “It’s ok, I can use a healing spell.” Her horn began to glow before suddenly being gripped by a hand. “How about no.” Nick said as he lifted her by her horn to look at him. “Can’t have you, what the?” Nick looked down as I grabbed his ankle. “You’re not very smart are you?” I smirked before draining more magic. Nick shouted in pain before swinging his leg and sending me flying. “You little.” Nick growled. I smiled as my wounds began to heal. Hopping up I looked at Nick smugly. “There we go.” I looked myself over. “Well played.” Nick smiled at me. “Thank you.” I looked at the alicorn he was still holding. “Could you give that back? The insurance ran out, I can’t afford to break it.” “Wow you’re annoying.” Nick rolled his eyes. “But fine.” The blue alicorn was then thrown at me. “What did I just say?” Groaning as I caught her. “Do you even listen to me?” “I try not to.” “Well then.” Putting Luna down, I turned to Nick and smiled. “Shall we?” “Of course.” Nick raised on of his clawed hands. “I’ve been dying to chop you up.” “Aw, I thought we were friends.” I looked at him disappointed as I turned my arm into a blade. “Trust me, after the time we spent together that’s the last thing I want to be.” “That cuts me deep.” I charged at him, swinging my arm at his torso as I neared. “Just like this.” To my disappointment the blade just clinked off his armor. “Oh yeah.” Then a fist met my face and sent me flying. “What was the plan there?” Luna asked as I jumped up. “There wasn’t one.” “As I would expect.” I heard Twilight’s voice behind me, looking back a growl escaped me as Nick grabbed my throat. “When I was with you it was apparent you just go in hoping your strength will sort it out.” “It’s served me well this far.” I told him before my arm shot forward and stabbed into his face. He cried out in pain, dropping me and stepping back. “You’ll pay for that.” He growled as the wound vanished. “Sorry, I left my wallet in the palace.” I ducked as a foot swung at my head. “Is your plan to annoy me to death?” He growled as I dodged a swing of his claws. “No.” Cartwheeling away from several swipes I smiled. “Just an added bonus.” I then threw my own punch. Nick was able to block with a wing before quickly swinging it to knock me over. I managed to roll out of the way as a fist came down where my head used to be. “You can’t win.” Nick growled as I stood up a few feet away. “You’ve seen what I’m capable of.” “True.” I began to charge at him. “But I also know what you aren’t capable of.” As I neared him a clawed hand swiped at me, jumping over it I was able to flip so that I was balancing with one hand on his head. “Like dodge this.” Turning my hand into a dragon head I blasted him with a fireball, it had the side effect of sending me flying into the air and crashing, but it was worth it. “You realize all you’re doing is wasting all of our time right?” Celestia’s voice said, looking behind me I saw what looked like me if I took away Celestia’s hair and taped it to my head. “Who are you? I need to know who I’m laughing at.” “It’s me Bob!” He glared at me. “Oh.” I nodded. “I’m still gonna laugh at your stupid hair.” “If Nick weren’t already trying to, I’d kill you.” “So harsh.” “Good to know that I’m not the only one sick of you.” I turned to see Nick finally standing up, the last burn marks on his face vanishing. “That’s nothing new from him, he’s always hated me.” I shrugged. “So, you’re a bit late to the party.” “Shut up.” Nick didn’t look happy with me. “I’m going to kill you, then I’ll take this body and be free.” Before I could react he shot towards me and punched me in the stomach, as I recoiled from the hit he brought an elbow down to break my neck, face planting I groaned before I was grabbed by the head and lifted to look into Nick’s red eyes. “Bob has a point, we aren’t going to get anywhere like this.” He threw me across the stone island. “So I’ll just get a bit of leverage.” “Luna run!” I heard Bob shout as I healed. Raising my head I watched as Luna began to fly off the island. “You can’t escape me!” Nick then flew after her. “Get up idiot.” Bob came up and threw me to my feet. “Alright, geez.” I cracked my neck. “So, how do we stop him?” Looking to Bob expectantly I waited. “I have no idea.” He shook his head. “He’s easily faster than either of us in the air. Plus in a fist fight you two are pretty balanced.” After a second his eyes lit up. “What have you got?” “Shut up moron.” “What?” “I don’t expect you to understand, after all you were dumb enough to be outwitted by griffins.” “Hey!” Then Bob’s fist shot forward and hit me in the face knocking me to the ground. “What is your problem?” “My problem is that I’m stuck with a sad excuse for a life form who can’t even save one pony.” Before I could get up he kicked me in the face. Then he grabbed my ankles and began to swing me around before throwing me into a nearby wall. “You better stop.” I growled, standing up. “Or what?” Bob shot a fireball at me, hitting the center of my chest. “You’ll fail in a fight? The greatest danger for people around you is your own incompetence.” “Shut up!” As I began to heal I was grabbed and thrown into the air. Before I could move Bob shot me with another fireball. Flying back I slammed into a column. I glared at Bob as my vision began to cloud. Then a shadow fell over me as the column I had hit broke and began to tip before falling on me.