The 13th Cycle
The stability of this world is ensured by the Goddess of Harmony. Her divine power flows outwards in and endless stream-a soothing current to suppress the violent and destructive energy of the God of Discord.
But in this battle, the long standing rules were shattered. In defiance of fate, the Goddess of Harmony chose to divert her power from its eternal task. She sought to protect the lives of her chosen heroes, and invited her own demise.
The Warrior of Light figured out the secret that he’s been trying so hard to get. It turns out he must join the circle of friends and he can share their powers. However his will to stay focused on winning the war, and protecting Equestria blinded him from seeing that task.
As a result of this act, the energies of chaos were set free to rage, unrestrained. The very fabric of the world was irrevocably unspun.
Barley a fragment of this reality emerged from the destruction. But still the dragon performed its purifying ritual, setting the stage for the conflict to begin anew.
With even the memories of their fallen companions scoured away, the warriors are restored to life alongside the Goddess of Harmony. Warrior of Light’s memories of Equestria has been purged and has to start again. As Cosmos’s still had memories of Equestria, however memories currently gained during the battles had been erased.
Once again the heroes of Cosmos step forth, and fight to seize victory.
The Mane Six now understand the cruel nature of the cycle of battles. They know what the secret is themselves. Since they still want to be friends with Warrior they must now rebuild the friendship they once had.
Unfortunately Chaos’s army grows, for unbeknownst to the Equestrians. Two more additions have been made to his army alongside the mare, Trixie. With the help of Golbez, Equestria will not be without it’s divine protection.
For now, it seems that the conflict that has continued for eons was about to end in Chaos’s favor.
The world has been torn asunder, sinking into a vortex of disorder.
As for the few surviving warriors, it’s time for them to face, true darkness. As is the Equestrian’s friendship will be put to the test.
The Mares left the Sanctuary leaving Golbez alone, then all of a sudden Cosmos came back down from the heavens clutching her arm. She hasn’t fully recovered from her being revived.
She was sad at what was happening to her. “Has my power waned so greatly?” She said to herself. “No, I can still sense it somehow. What could this mean?”
Golbez approached her. “Goddess of Harmony, I see you have awoken.”
Cosmos could sense Chaos in him and tensed up. “And you are?” The new war had just begun and already she was on the verge of getting killed again.
“I am an ally of Chaos.” Golbez said. “However I have come bearing you a message, and nothing more.”
Cosmos started to relax. “A message?......Very well. Let us hear your words.”
Golbez was confused at her willing to listen so easily. “You do not doubt my intentions?”
“My Warriors have risen from their slumber but they’re not ready to fight yet. They need to regroup and understand their allies. The first blow in this new war has not yet been struck. You have been deliberate in the timing of your arrival. I assume that before the fighting starts, there is something you feel that I should know.”
Golbez paused before he started explaining. “You see, in the previous battle you fell before your minions were defeated. By the rules of the conflict, the heroes of harmony should have been destroyed along with you. However, they remained upon this world, and received purification.”
“They did?” Cosmos asked, still not remembering what just happened.
“Yes, with the divine energy that maintains this realm. You unleashed your power-set it free for the sake of your chosen.”
Cosmos sighed. “Ah…This explains much-why I feel so weakened.”
Golbez knew more behind Cosmos’s condition and explained further. “You are weakened, and the reason why, is that your minions yet bear the power you surrendered.”
Cosmos concentrated and focused on her soldiers. “Yes. I sense it. I feel my energy burning brightly within them, as well as its purpose. Yet I can also sense it in those six mares that were just here earlier.”
“That is also why I’m here. You must know their purpose. You see, you remember the world which those ponies had came from, do you?”
“Equestria.” Cosmos said slowly. “I must have blessed them with the powers of harmony.”
“In the previous battle, I informed you that Chaos had stumbled upon secret reports that tells a story of Equestria that links it to this eternal conflict. Ever since then, Chaos had tried time and time again to destroy it. You only had one Warrior to spare, and since every challenge Chaos sent to Equestria was getting much too difficult for one man to overcome, you blessed them with your powers to help them stand a better chance again us.”
“But how is it that the world still exists?” Cosmos said. “Even with my powers they are still at a distinct disadvantage.”
“You and I agreed that the world must be spared. So you had me attack your protector so you could send him into Equestria.”
“Of course.” Cosmos said. “I would have to send him in secret, after all he wouldn’t believe me if I told him a world of ponies needed to be protected.”
“Not only that but those six mares are close friends, who share strong bond. A bond that grants them to use harmony in its raw form.”
Cosmos’s eyes widened. “Then they bare the Elements of Harmony.”
“Yes, not only that you want your protector to join their circle of friends so that their power can be shared with your soldiers. Not only that you know what he truly is.”
Cosmos blinked, some of her memories have started to return, but just one about Warrior and Equestria. “I wanted him to feel better about himself. If he stays in Equestria, then he will find family and love, they will treat him well.”
“You also remember the two Princesses?” Golbez asked.
“Celestia and Luna.” Cosmos said.
They have been fighting alongside you as well. Also since the power of Chaos at this point is too great for them to handle, they had to unearth their hidden knowledge if Magicks.”
“Without the Warrior, then I feel Equestria wouldn’t stand much chance against him now.” Cosmos said. So, my chosen heroes must band together in order to keep Equestria safe.”
They both knew that this stunt she pulled was one of great consequence, one that couldn’t be performed again. “However, have you considered the consequences should you again decide to share your divine strength in this diminished state….”
Cosmos knew her fate and chose not to excuse herself from it. “I choose my path, knowing what may come. Knowing what the future may hold, and what’s at stake.”
“If you have indeed embarked willingly upon this course, then I shall depart-there is nothing left for me to say.” Golbez smiled. “The depth of your resolve is…admirable.”
Cosmos sighed at the irony of it all. “My resolve…if only I had discovered it so much sooner.”
Next thing Golbez knew he started hearing Garland communicate to him the same way he communicated with Kefka at the Gala.
“Golbez, the warriors of Cosmos are converging and maybe looking to strike us. We need you to help us launch a counter attack.”
Golbez paused and finally admitted that the new war had started. “It appears the two forces must do combat once again.”
“The war has begun.” Cosmos said. “The Equestrians must not have any part of it. But I fear it is unavoidable now.”
Golbez had to leave, since he was still a Warrior of Chaos he would still have to fight the heroes. “I must suggest you speak with Princess Celestia again, I’m sure she has knowledge to give you that I cannot.” Golbez turned around and left the Sanctuary. Cosmos frowned and flashed up into the heavens.
Meanwhile in Equestria, the Mane Six with Spike returned to Ponyville with deep sadness weighing on their hearts.
The other residents they passed by were curious as to what may have happened to them. The seven hung their heads, it really shocked them to see Pinkie Pie acting this way to. They all walked into the Library and sat around a table and sighed heavily.
Rainbow Dash spoke first. “So, Lightning, Kain, Laguna, Vaan, Tifa, and Yuna, are all gone. Warrior’s memories are gone so he doesn’t remember us or any of the adventures we’ve had.”
“Could this get any worse?” Fluttershy cried.
Twilight already knew the answer to that. “I’m afraid so, Cosmos blessed us with her powers, so we’re in her service now.”
“But she also told us that we won’t have to seek crystals like the other warriors.” Rarity pointed out. Twilight nodded in agreement.
“So that makes it a little easier on us.” Twilight admitted. “Remember what Golbez said. There may be a chance that Warrior may remember us.”
Applejack stood up and looked determined. “I’ll go! I don’t care what it takes! I’ll help him remember us!”
Rainbow Dash also looked determined. “Same here! Those memories can’t be all gone, I’m gonna go wake them up!”
“But how?” Fluttershy asked.
“Don’t you remember what Golbez said?” Spike said. “That all depends on how strong he holds us in his heart.”
They looked at Twilight and she still looked saddened. “I can’t believe Trixie. She joined Chaos! What could he have done to her? Why would she do this? Not only that Chaos probably got to some other ponies too!” She frowned and hung her head on the table. The others felt really bad for her so they bunched up around her and gave her a hug. Twilight smiled and hugged back.
“I understand how you feel Twilight.” Applejack said. “Lightning and the others are gone, someponies maybe have been tricked into joining Chaos, and Warrior’s memories are all gone. I guess this is exactly why our world and this war were to stay separated.”
Rainbow Dash broke the hug. “Alright, now Let’s go back! Let’s get Warrior back to Ponyville and try and get his memories back. Sitting here feeling sad isn’t gonna solve anything!” The seven put on determined looks and Spike climbed on Twilight’s back, they all ran out of the library and back to World B to find Warrior.
Back in World B at a rocky terrain on the border of the Sanctuary, Warrior looked around and all the other warriors of Cosmos began to converge on his location. Warrior saw them all and even though he didn’t know it he met several faces who just joined Cosmos from the previous fight. Tidus, Cloud Strife, and Terra Branford.
Warrior as well as his allies, could feel all the powers of light in each of them, so knew who his allies were. It was time for introductions.
“We all must fight for Cosmos and save the world from the God of Discord.” Warrior said. “I’m Cosmos’s hand. The Warrior of Light.” The other warriors took time to introduce themselves.
“I’m Firion!”
“The Onion Knight! I maybe just a boy but my skills are matched by no other!”
“I’m Cecil.”
Next was the mime who’s true power comes from his allies. “I’m Bartz!”
“Terra.” She said meekly.
“Cloud.”
Next was the SeeD who has a lone wolf attitude. He also has the pride and power of a Lion. “Squall.”
“I’m Zidane, good to meet you!”
“I’m Tidus, can’t wait to show you what I can do!”
The group could feel a putrid sting of darkness miles away in the eastern direction. They all turned to it and Warrior put on a focused look.
“Be ready!” Warrior called. “Our enemy approaches!” They all drew their weapons and got ready to fight. At the same time the cloudy sky above them began to darken and several lightning bolts filled the air.
At the same time the Equestrians had just arrived, they appeared behind a large rock formation on top of a big hill, which gave them a great view of the whole area. They decided to hide behind it. Spike watched while continuing to ride on Twilight’s back.
“Why are we hiding?” Rainbow Dash asked, she just wanted to go in and get Warrior.
“Because something’s about to happen.” Twilight explained, she pointed her hoof at them. “Look at them, whatever’s about to happen, is gonna be huge! We don’t need to get involved in this event!”
“Don’t you think you guys should get in there?” Spike wondered. “I mean, you guys are warriors of Cosmos now to!”
Pinkie Pie’s entire body was trembling, her pinkie sense was acting up. “Woahhhhhhhhhhhh. Wwwwwwwhaaaat eeeeverrrrrr issssss aaaaaabbbbbbbout toooooo haaaapppen is maaaaaaakinnnnnnng my Pppppppinkieeeeeee Seeeeeense go crrrrrrrazzzzzzzyyyyy.”
Twilight was great annoyed by the Pinkie sense but decided it would be a great example in this situation. That there is proof that we don’t need to get involved in situations that will only lead to us getting killed! So we’ll stay here and watch.
The ground began to shake and the eastern location where the darkness was coming from split the groud open and a huge gush of magma erupted out of it. From the bright lights of the magma emerged each of the Warrior’s of Chaos. This time, with Jecht, Trixie, and a returning Ultimecia and Exdeath. Along with the One Winged Angel, Sephiroth. The Genome, built to be the angel of death, Kuja, and a new Equestrian that resembled an insect shaped Alicorn rather than an actual Horse. She had clear thin wings, like a bug, and several holes in her legs around the hooves. Her horn was crooked and also had holes in it. This was the Changeling Queen, Chrysalis.
“Who’s that?” Rarity asked pointing to the Queen.
“I don’t know but I have a feeling we’ll be dealing with her soon enough.” Twilight said.
The warrior’s on both sides stared each other down. Then the magma itself took the form of the God of Discord himself. While the clouds about the Cosmos warriors glowed brightly and took the form of the Goddess of Harmony.
Both sides continued to stare, until the Warrior’s of Chaos readied their weapons and spells and then charged right into battle, with Cosmos’s warriors doing the same. Onion Knight stumbled about and tried to keep his balance as Warrior and Garland charged right at each other. They swung their weapons at each other and clashed leaving many sparks. Garland’s brute strength pushed Warrior back as Cloud charged and swung his Buster Sword at him making more sparks fly as they clashed. Their weapons locked and Garland used his free hand and backhanded Cloud in the face knocking him away.
Cloud of Darkness appeared from behind Cloud and charged up a Particle beam. Cloud jumped away and avoided it. However Cecil was standing right behind him. The beam fired and hit Cecil, but he but up his guard to avoid getting hit. He dispelled the beam by changing from the Dark Knight to the Paladin. Garland jumped at Cecil from behind and attempted to smash him with his weapon. Luckily Cecil saw him and blocked the attack.
Terra was locked in a battle of spells with Trixie. Trixie continually shot beams of magic from her horn at Terra, she blocked them with the shell spell. Then Ultimecia shot several blades at Terra, she deflected them with the Reflect spell. Unfortunately the blades bounced towards her allies, Cloud and Onion Knight were running for their lives. Chrysalis used her unicorn powers and lifted up the Earth underneath Cloud and caused him to trip. Cecil and Garland continued to clash weapons and once they were locked together, Onion Knight leaped onto Garland’s helmet and hammered on it with his sword several times. Several small ‘clangs’ were heard but the hammering itself was to no avail.
Cecil turned and ran when Ultimecia’s blades came right at them. Onion knight leaped off Garland and ran forward as Garland shielded his body with his oversized weapon to block the blades.
The ponies were watching the battle in awe. Rainbow Dash and Spike were excited by the action but Rainbow Dash felt sad that she wasn’t part of it. Fluttershy coward on the ground and covered her eyes. Rarity was disgusted by the barbaric behavior they were displaying.
Onion Knight continued to run forward but this time with Bartz at his side. But they split up as several dark spheres appeared all around them and blew up. They had to keep running to avid them. Unfortunately the explosions sent Onion Knight flying up into the air. Bartz made Zidane’s dule sided dagger appear in his hand as he charged at The Emperor, for he was using the spell. Bartz leaped up at him and The Emperor smirked. Bartz was a mere few feet away from him when Trixie blasted him with a Fire spell from the left side.
Squall was grinding his gunblade against the ground as he ran alongside Sephiroth who was grinding his Masamune against the ground, when they got close enough they raised their swords and clashed against each other. Squall’s gunblade began to glow as they ran up into the air and fought. Sephiroth managed to knock Squall away and he swung his sword and sent several air slashes at him. Luckily Squall fell behind a rock and the slashes hit that instead of him.
Golbez floated in midair and used his powers to manipulate the land the warriors were standing on to mess up their footing and stances. He made several chunks of the earth float in midair. Jecht was standing on one of those chunks while Firion was falling off of one of them. Jecht was charging at him to finish him off. Firion acted quickly and attached a knife to a rope and threw it at a floating piece of land, and the knife stuck in it. He used the roap to swing at Chrysalis as she charged up her horn and flew right at Firion.
Kefka was flying around in the air laughing and threw several fireballs at Zidane as he jumped around and avoided trying to get hit. Zidane looked upwards and noticed Bartz hanging upside down hanging only by the handle of his sword embedded in the ground. Zidane leaped away from Kefka to go help him.
It appeared Exdeath was manipulating the ground that Bartz was trying to hang onto. Tidus also noticed this and decided to deal with him. Unfortunately Kuja appeared right up above him and sent several magical spheres flying at Tidus. Tidus used his athleticism and his acrobatic skills to dodge the spheres and leap and flip above and away from Kuja. Since he was still in the air Zidane charged at Tidus as he spun in the air and wrapped his tail around Tidus’s leg. Tidus spun his leg around and launched Zidane at Exdeath. Zidane pointed one of his daggers forward and flew at Exdeath, but Exdeath noticed Zidane and raised his blade and blocked Zidane, but it did cause him to stop using his magic.
Terra was being pursued by both Ultimecia and Trixie. Ultimecia kept throwing blades at her while Trixie kept firing beams. Terra kept swating them away with her arms. Since she was part Esper her own body could withstand certain types of magic. She jumped up and flew away and landed at a safe area but the Emperor glared at her as he stood high on a mountain. He made an arcane figure appear underneath Terra when her feet touched the ground.
Terra began to shake in fear and look around as several dark spheres appeared around Terra and exploded, luckily she casted Shell before the spell could do any damage. When the explosion cleared, Warrior and Zidane appeared right next to her. the rest of the her allies dropped down from above and then they all charged at the Warriors of Chaos together, the Warriors of Chaos charged right back at them.
Each warrior stared at their counterpart as they began to glow rainbow of colors. They flew up into the air, while the two gods flew at each other as both sides clashed and enveloped the whole area in a a bright light. The ponies covered their eyes due to how bright it was. The flash ended as fast as it began. The Equestrian’s uncovered their eyes as the two Gods were nowhere to be seen. None of the Warriors were around either.
“Wow did you see that!?” Pinkie Pie cheered. “All those pretty lights!” She started bouncing up and down.
Rainbow Dash sighed. “This is gonna be much harder than I thought.”
“Where’d they all go?” Fluttershy wondered.
“I don’t know, let’s go wait by Cosmos’s throne.” Twilight suggested. They all went down the hill and marched back to the Sanctuary.
Warrior was separated from the other Warriors, he was laying face down on the border of the Sanctuary. All the other Warriors were sent flying to different directions across the continent. Warrior picked his head up from the water covered floor and stood back up, he looked around. Then he heard Cosmos’s voice inside his head.
“I have been defeated…..”
Warrior jumped and whirled around. “Cosmos!”
“I could not….protect the world.”
Warrior looked around and understood where he was, and where he needed to go. Warrior was greatly confused. “I seemed to have fallen senseless. But how did I- Those horses….even on Chaos’s side….” He knew what he had to do. “That matters not now. I must haste to where Cosmos is. He walked a few steps as Warrior noticed himself staggering slightly. “I guess I’m still recovering. My body isn’t moving as it should. But I must hurry to Cosmos!”
Warrior was halted as a Manakin appeared before him. A Delusory Knight.
“Abomination! Warrior drew his sword and pointed it at the manikin. Intervene and be slain!” The manikin charged at Warrior and swung its weapon at him. Warrior jumped back and used his radiant shield attack. “Shine!” The light shot off his shield and shattered the manikin. He stared at the dusty remains on the ground, his memory of what these enemies were had returned to him. “Manikins…shadow entities employed by Chaos’s forces as troops. Such shallow imitations have no chance against me!” Warrior continued onward as he heard Cosmos speak to him in the air again.
“Remember Warrior of Light…Even in the darkest of times. There is always a light. Believe in your own radiance… Never give up… There is always a way.”
Warrior looked around. “Cosmos? Cosmos! I must find her. I have no more time for these interruptions!”
Warrior returned to the Sanctuary and spotted Cosmos sitting on her throne clutching her arm. Warrior gasped seeing how she’s all right. Cosmos! Warrior ran towards her and knelt before the Goddess.
“Warrior! Cosmos!” Twilight called. They both turned and saw the group rushing towards the throne.
“You again?” Warrior asked raising an eyebrow to them. He also grew irritated that they chose to ignore him when he told them to leave.
Cosmos smiled at them. When the they all got up to the throne, Spike got off of Twilght’s back and they all bowed to the goddess. “I have been defeated by Chaos. The God of Discord, Chaos. His brutal powers destroyed the balance of all things, threatening the fabric of reality itself.” She stared at the ponies and could feel her radiance within them, except Spike that is.
“Warrior, you may not want to admit it but these ponies have the light of Harmony within them.” Warrior looked at them and was skeptical, they in fact have been blessed by Cosmos’s power.
“Indeed they have.” Warrior grumbled.
“Oh Warrior.” Fluttershy sighed.
“It’s like he’s changed completely.” Rainbow Dash thought.
“These ponies possess a power.” Cosmos said. “A power that can be of great benefit to you.”
Warrior glanced at them in shock. “They do?”
“We do! We saved Equestria several times!” Applejack said staring at Warrior hoping to awaken some memories. But it didn’t work.
“Hmmmm.” Warrior thought. “I guess I may have misjudged you. However that would explain how there are some of your kind on the side of Chaos to.”
“However they still have much more to experience and must get stronger! Warrior I have a mission for you!”
“What is it Cosmos?” Warrior asked.
“Their world has been connected to this one.” Cosmos explained. “Their world is innocent and Chaos wants to destroy it.”
“Why?” Warrior asked.
“Because there is a secret you must discover in order to give more power, to help you and the others defeat Chaos.”
“Really?” Warrior asked.
Cosmos nodded. “You must do all you can to protect this world.”
“What’s the secret?”
Cosmos frowned and looked away. “I’m afraid you must figure that out on your own. If you really want to figure it out, then help these ponies through their hardships of everyday life. Stick with these seven friends. If you get lost or confused, seek Princess Celestia.” Warrior gave the Equestrian’s a weird look. He didn’t want to, but since he was loyal to his Goddess he had to comply.
Warrior rose and stared at the ponies. “I guess if it’s Cosmos’s will, l then I will see that your world remains safe.”
“Great!” Twilight said. “Fallow us! They all lead the way to Equestria and Warrior fallowed.
“Thanks a lot Golbez.” Applejack thought, since he was the one who helped get Warrior back to their world by reinforming Cosmos of everything.
Warrior only had one thing on his mind. “So who were those two ponies that were on Chaos’s side?”
“One of them we’ve never seen before.” Rarity said. “The other…… They didn’t want to explain Trixie to him from the previous battle. Twilight paused and eventually the others did to.
Warrior was irritated by her pause. “Why did you stop?” The seven turned to Warrior and now that they had his attention, it was time to explain.
Twilight stepped forward. “Warrior there’s something you NEED to know.”
“You see you may not remember it.” Rainbow Dash said. “But all of us were really good friends.
“We had all sorts of adventures together, throughout our home, in Ponyville in the world of Equestria.” Applejack added.
“What in Cosmos’s name are you talking about?” Warrior said. “These ponies were starting to give him a headache.”
“Come to Ponyville with us, maybe you’ll understand.” Fluttershy suggested.
Meanwhile at the Old Chaos Shrine. Garland, The Emperor, and Ultimecia were talking to Trixie and Chrysalis.
“That battle against Cosmos was fierce.” Ultimecia said. “It was nothing we couldn’t handle.”
“You two need to work on your performance better!” Garland scolded.
“Why? We survived!” Trixie said. “In fact I’d say we took great care of ourselves out there.”
“And I held up my end of the deal!” Chrysalis said. “Since the Manikins took a major hit in the previous war. My Changelings are yours to command.”
The Emperor threw his staff in Chrysalis’s face. “Silence! You maybe a queen but your still just a bug. We can easily crush you like one!”
Garland stared her down. “Don’t forget, your subjects are suffering from a major food shortage. Without us, you and your kind are doomed.”
Chrysalis growled and closed her eyes. “Don’t worry I will help you take down Cosmos, and no I haven’t forgotten, I owe the God of Discord our lives.”
In another area of the shrine Golbez was talking with Sephiroth and Kefka.
Sephiroth was smiling big. “So, Cloud’s returned. This time on the side of Cosmos. The fool managed to find a way to escape Chaos’s grasp. He should have known he didn’t stand a chance against the God of Discord.”
“Tell me, what do you intend to do about him?” Golbez asked.
Sephiroth smiled even bigger. “Seeing how he’s no longer a puppet for Chaos, let’s just see how he enjoys being a puppet for Cosmos.
Golbez turned his attention to Kefka. “What about you? The girl has also changed her mind to serve Cosmos.”
Kefka was smiling to. “Simple, she’s just a lost girl little girl. Since I’m like a fun uncle of hers, she’ll have no choice but to return to me. After all, she has so much untapped power and only I know how to draw it to its full potential!”
To their greatest surprise Chaos appeared before his warriors, they all knelt before him as the god stared at them.
“There’s one missing.” Chaos said. “There is one of my warriors who still sleeps, it is time for him to awaken.”
“Who is that master?” Ultimecia asked.
“Is it time for us to awaken him?” Garland asked.
Chaos laughed. “Huhuhuhuhuh. Yes, awaken the creature Discord.”
Back at the Sanctuary, the ponies turned and continued to march to Ponyville as Warrior shook his head and fallowed them. They crossed the gateway and everything went black. The found the Grind Beam and slid on and when the light came up, Ponyville took the atmosphere.
Warrior stared at the place in awe. He saw all the ponies going about their business. They all seemed to be somewhat of an advanced civilization. This was exactly how Warrior felt when he arrived the first time.
Pinkie Pie leaned towards his face. Warrior was too distracted by the sight to see her.
“REMEMEBER ANYTHING YET?” Pinkie Pie yelled, her yell made Warrior jump. He was greatly irritated.
“Just what is it I’m supposed to Remember!?” Warrior shouted.
“Calm down!” Twilight said loudly. “We were friends, close friends!” Just then the Cutie Mark Crusaders arrived to speak to the ponies that stopped the meteor.
“Hey Applejack!” Applebloom said. “Did you guys just stop the meteor that was gonna destroy us?”
“Sure did little filly.” Applejack smiled as she patted Applebloom’s head.
“You saved us all Rainbow Dash!” Scootaloo cheered. “You really are the coolest!”
“You know it squirt!” Rainbow Dash said as she playfully wrapped her leg around the filly.
Rarity and Sweetie Belle hugged. Rarity pulled her sister away and gave her a serious stare. “You gotta promise me that you will NEVER do anything that involves Warrior’s war, or go on dangerous missions such to save Equestria. PROMISE ME!”
“It’s ok Rarity.” Sweetie Belle laughed. “We’re the Cutie Mark Crusaders! We don’t go looking for fights! They all fillies broke away from the mares and gathered around Warrior.”
“I’m so happy to see you again Warrior!” Applebloom said.
“We waited so long for you to come back here!” Scootaloo said. “We got a lot more crusading to do!”
“It wouldn’t be the same if we didn’t have you with us!” Sweetie Belle said.
Warrior stared at the fillies blankly. They all just had big smiles on their faces. He noticed that they didn’t have Cutie Marks and figured out what the marks on the pony’s behinds were. However the biggest thing that shocked Warrior most was the fact that they knew who he was.
Warrior cleared his throat. He almost lashed out at the fillies. “So…..just who are you three?” The three looked at each other greatly confused.
“Uh… Warrior?” Scootaloo said. “Don’t you remember? You’re a crusader like us!”
“I don’t recall ever doing any spiritual task with you three.” Warrior said in an irritated manner. Warrior held back much anger for the sake of the fillies.
“Are you breaking your word to us?” Applebloom said. “You said that you would crusade and help us get our cutie marks, even though humans don’t get cutie marks.”
Warrior got a much bigger headache, he clutched his head and he roared in anger. “What’s going on here!? Why is this happening to me!” The ponies looked at each other with sad looks. Warrior really had no idea what’s happening. So many ponies keep bombarding him with old memories that he didn’t remember and the fact that he remembers nothing about himself, only made him feel worse about the whole situation.
But then Twilight got an idea, she remembered what Kain told her about Warrior and the Empyreal Paradox. ”Warrior, come with us. I know it may seem strange, but I really need you to trust us.” Warrior sighed and he turned around.
“Are you sure?” Warrior asked.
“I promise.” Twilight smiled.
The Crusaders looked at each other with great confusion. They had no idea what happened to Warrior or what Cosmos did for them. In fact it was probably best for Applebloom and Sweetie Belle to not know what their sisters were up to. A bell started ringing, it was Cheerilee’s school.
“It’s time for school!” Scootaloo said. Applebloom and Sweetie Belle gave Warrior a sad look. They wanted to help the others recover Warrior’s memory, but this was a school day they wouldn’t want to miss.
“I don’t wanna miss the field trip to Canterlot.” Sweetie Belle sighed.
“Yeah, we’re going to see the statues in Canterlot Castle’s Garden.” Scootaloo added.
“Go to school little ones.” Rarity smiled. “We’ll take very good care of Warrior.”
“You sure?” Sweetie Belle asked.
“Of course!” Pinkie Pie said bouncing up and down.
“Ok, see you around!” Scootaloo said. The fillies turned around and galloped off to school.
“Fallow me!” Twilight said. Spike climbed back onto Twilight’s back and the team all walked out of Ponyville and back to World B.
Moments later they were brought to the Ruined Keep area. Twilight led the team to the Gateway.
“Here!” Twilight smiled, she pointed her hoof at the Gateway.
Spike knew exactly what Twilight was thinking. “Great thinking Twilight!” Spike cheered.
“What’s the significance of this Gateway?” Warrior asked.
“Let’s find out!” Twilight said. She and Spike walked into it and not soon after the rest of the group fallowed.
The group all looked around at the surrounding area. Spike looked hungry at the surrounding blue crystals. Rarity also did the same, she could create fabulous dresses with these large blue gems, but once she caught sight of the giant red crystal in the center. She couldn’t take her eyes off it. Fluttershy was astounded by the starry sky, while Pinkie Pie couldn’t stop staring at the crystals spinning in the air. Pretty soon she started circling it as it spun. Applejack stayed next to Warrior.
“Hehehehe! Spinning is fun!” Pinkie Pie cheered. “I just wished it moved faster!”
Rainbow Dash eyeballed the giant red crystal. “I wonder if I could I do a Sonic Rainboom and shatter this?”
“So Warrior!” Twilight said. “Does this place seem interesting?” No response. “Warrior?” She turned to the knight and noticed that he seemed completely fixated on the sky. He had a sad look on his face as he stared at it.
A memory awakened inside of Warrior, the memory that Kain described as, ‘the only thing he has.’
“Just…..who am I?” He thought. He began reflecting on his most treasured memory. The face of a young woman with an excited look on her face, at this same location, she said to him.
“I got it! I know exactly what we’ll call you!”
“Warrior?” Twilight asked for a third time. “Hey guys!” They all turned and saw Warrior in his trance.
Pinkie Pie pulled a megaphone out from under her mane and yelled into it. “HEY WARRIOR!” That made all the other jump and cringe. However that did accomplish snapping Warrior out of his thoughts.
“What!?” Warrior shouted.
“Sorry, about her.” Twilight sighed.
“Is this place special to you?” Rainbow Dash asked.
Warrior hesitated, he barely knew these ponies, should he trust them? “I….I…..Let’s be going, we mustn’t be here.”
The ponies knew he was bothered by something. Fluttershy smiled and nudged Warrior’s arm with her head. “Come on, tell us what’s on your mind.” Warrior found it hard to resist the cuteness she was giving off.
Warrior sighed. “Just what is on my mind indeed.”
Rainbow Dash smiled at Warrior. “Soooooooo, you don’t remember anything about yourself don’t you?”
Warrior paused for a moment. Maybe it was time for him to accept that maybe they were close friends in the past. "No, I don’t.”
Twilight stepped forward and mentioned something that Kain told her. “Are you sure? Nothing at all?” Warrior stayed silent.
Applejack placed her hoof on his shoulder. “Come on, tell us sugarcube. There’s definitely something on your mind. Tell us.”
Warrior sighed. “If what you say is true that we all met once before. Then you already know that….my past is nothing more than a blank page.”
“Don’t worry.” Pinkie Pie said. Pinkie Pie wants to see you smile. Hearing the name of the pony, reminded Warrior of a fact.
Warrior looked over the ponies. “You know, I never did catch all your names." They all sighed exasperatedly, looks like they need to reintroduce themselves.
“I’m Twilight Sparkle.”
“The number one assistant Spike!”
“Pinkie Pie!”
“I’m Rarity.”
“Can’t believe you forgot about the awesome Rainbow Dash!”
“I’m Applejack.”
“I’m Fluttershy.”
Warrior stared at the seven and stayed silent. He felt warm inside being around them. His trust in them had been reawakened. His anger had calmed down, even though he still remembered nothing.
Since his trust in then had awakened. It was time for him to believe what he has to do. “So, we were friends in the past?”
“Yes!” Pinkie Pie cheered.
Rainbow Dash explained further. “We went on big adventures together, while Twilight’s learning about the magic of Friendship.”
“Come back to Ponyville with us.” Applejack said. “We’ll tell you everything!” Warrior nodded and they took him back to their home.
Back at the Sanctuary Cosmos decided to pay Celestia a visit. She flashed up into the heavens and went to Canterlot.
Celestia sat on her throne and sighed. She was greatly worried about her friend. Then to her greatest surprise Cosmos appeared in a bright flash.
“My friend!” Celestia said happily she ordered her guards to leave them alone.
“I’m sorry.” Cosmos said. “I’m met an unfortunate fate. I was informed that you can reeducate me on things I have forgotten.” Celestia sighed. She went back to explain everything that happened in the previous battle, and what Warrior’s doing in Equestria and what’s she’s doing with Twilight and her friends.
After an hour, Celestia finished explaining. “Very well.” Cosmos said. “Twilight Sparkle and her friends are studying Friendship and it’s a power that Warrior can share to.”
“Yes.” Celestia said. Warrior needs to understand this.
“I cannot allow as much time in Equestria as he did in the previous battle.” Cosmos said. “The warriors must seek their powers and awaken the crystals. Warrior is no exception to this.”
“Our world is still very vulnerable.” Celestia said. “We need protection, it pains me to admit this. Chaos can still easily decimate us.”
Cosmos smiled at her. “Don’t worry, my other warriors will help out when it’s time for Warrior to seek his Crystal.”
Cosmos sensed a maniacal evil forming in Equestria. “Celestia, my friend, I must go and see to my warriors and inform them of their mission. An ancient evil is awakening in this world. You must get the others and confront it. I will send any aid I can to you.” Cosmos vanished from the throne room leaving Celestia alone. She could also sense the evil to, this one was an evil that we and her sister confronted in the past, she was greatly displeased to see it return.
She gasped, and gritted her teeth. “No! Discord!”