//------------------------------// // Musical Showdown // Story: Power Ponies 2: The Eternal Bond // by Epicdiscord214 //------------------------------// The battle was ferocious. The Power Ponies made it to cover where Carol was hiding. "So you're on our side now?" Radiance asked. "Ye.," Carol said. "We've got to stop my sisters before they sing their song!" "But how?" Mistress Marevelous asked. "One of them was able to kick our tails since they started controlling the New Heroes!" "WAIT!" Carol shouted. "That's it! Their singing is enchanted, but they can be stopped. If the New Heroes hear a song more magical than my sisters', they'll break out of their control." "But how do we enchant our singing?" Filli-Second asked. "It's not like I have a magic cannon. A party cannon, of course; but not a magic cannon." "The Harmony Gems!" the Masked Matterhorn realized. "Of course! All we have to do is use them to help us in a counter-performance. We just need a little more time so we can get into the castle and get them." "Leave that to me." Carol said. She changed into her siren form and flew towards the Power Tower balcony. "Look at that." Serena said. "It looks like Carol wants a shot at us. Anar D, is her counterpart ready yet?" "I'm working on it." Anar D said molding a glob of primordial ooze. "Are you working as fast as you can?" Serena asked. "You didn't tell me to." Anar D said. "THEN WORK FAST!" Serena shouted. "In the meantime, Melody, take care of our traitorous sister." "I thought you'd never ask." Melody said cracking her knuckles. She changed into her siren form and charged at Carol. The two sirens struggled against each other around the castle. They fought between and around castle towers. "Why are you making this so difficult, Carol?" Melody growled trying to grab the blue siren with her teeth. "We're only trying to change the world." "You're trying to tear me apart!" Carol said dodging her sister's bites. "Arcanus can put you back together again." Melody said. She pushed her on top of a tower. "He'll make you smarter, and not so fond of tacos." "I LOVE TACOS!" Suddenly, the roof of the tower broke and the sirens fell onto the floor below. Incidently, they changed into their human forms. Melody looked around and knew that Carol was underneath a pile somewhere. She turned over a few debris looking for her. "You could do with a make-over. You could've had mom's good looks like I did, but let's face it; something went wrong." Suddenly, Carol, in her human form, broke out of a pile and tackled Melody and they both fell out of a nearby window. They changed into their siren forms and landed in the city. They were still in siren form, so Carol picked up a blue bug car. "BLUE PUNCH BUGGY!" She swung the car and smacked Melody into a wall. "No punch back!" She then pushed the car into Melody's siren stomach. Melody changed into her human form and crawled over the car. She looked up and saw Carol charging in. Suddenly, Melody slammed the trunk of the car open and dodged her sister's ram. Carol fell right inside of the trunk and her sister slammed it shut. Carol tried to break out of there. "I've been wanting to do that since the day you were born." Melody then changed into her siren form and flew back to Canterlot Castle. She changed into her human form and landed next to Serena. "Is it done?" Serena asked. "Carol won't be able to bother us again until it is too late." Melody said. "Good." Serena grinned. "Because Anar D just finished." There was a figure next to her that looked exactly like Carol. "Can she sing?" Serena asked. "As you requested." Anar D sighed regretfully. "Perfect." Serena said. "Now, let's finish this little concert." The sirens put on their amulets and started to vocalize. During the time, the New Heroes stopped fighting and stiffened. In the sky, the nighttime clouds spiraled and started to glow green. Anar D, the princesses, the original heroes, and the supervillains were horrified that they were too late. "It's the winds of chaaaaaaaange Where everything, we'll rearraaaaaaaaange You've lost your gaaaaaaaame The world won't be the saaaaaaame From now on, you'll live From the orders we'll give Your losses won't be vain It's for the perfect gain WE'LL ADJUST THE WORLD LIKE NOTHING YOU'VE SEEN BEFORE YOU CAN'T TRUST THE WORLD WHEN IT CAN EVOLVE INTO MORE PLAY YOUR ROLES GIVE YOUR SOULS BRING BACK LORD ARCANUUUUUUUUUUUUUS" Suddenly, many New Heroes started falling. Green apparitions emerged from their bodies and flew into the clouds. The vapor's glow of green got brighter. Only Hum Drum was left standing. "That one has strong resistance." Melody said. "Indeed," Serena said, "But it doesn't matter. He won't escape us anyway. I... Wait! Do you hear that?" There was a sound of bright music in the air. The Power Ponies appeared singing next to Power Tower with their Harmony Gems glowing with each tune. "That's our friends." the Shadow Blot said with a smile. "I used to wonder what friendship could be Until you all shared its magic with me" "There are always pals to trust in," Zapp sang, "Loyal 'til the end" "And, if given the chance," the Masked Matterhorn sang, "I'd meet them all again" "And we can give each other faith," Mistress Marevelous sang, "That is not pretend" "There are tons of fun," Filli-Second sang, "Even more to send" "You always must have," Radiance sang, "A generous hoof to lend" "So bet your kindness," Saddle Rager sang. "TO SAVE YOUR FRIEND," everyone sang. "What's their problem?!" Melody asked. "They're superheroes, not superstars!" "They really think they can save their friend." Serena asked. "Well, let's give Hum Drum a little push." The sirens continued singing. "IT'S IN WITH THE NEW AND OUT WITH THE YOU GIVE IN TO THE VILLAIN'S REQUEST IT'S WHAT YOU DO BEST" Suddenly, Hum Drum collapsed onto the ground. Everyone gasped when his soul flew out of his body. The Siren Sisters were delighted to se it heading for the green vortex. "NO!" Radiance shouted in despair. She pointed her bracelet and created a hard-light platform underneath her. She hovered up and created a block above Hum Drum's soul. He couldn't get through it. Radiance confronted him in the air. "Hum Drum, don't leave. I know you've liked me for a while, but I didn't notice. I just want you to know that I will do whatever I can to make up for all that. Just... don't leave!" Radiance leaned in her neck and planted her lips on Hum Drum's soul's. Suddenly, Hum Drum's eyes stopped glowing green and he gasped. He felt nervous when he saw what Radiance was doing. "Oh, Radiance! I, uh..." "It doesn't matter now!" Radiance said. "Just get back into your body." "NOOOOOO!" Serena shouted with rage. "What?" Hum Drum asked the siren. "You got something against kisses?!" "We will claim control again!" Serena shouted angrily. "You still have your powers, so you can still give us what we want!" The Siren Sisters kept vocalizing trying to gain control over Hum Drum. "Not... this... time!" Hum Drum shouted. He then sang trying to resist the Siren Sisters' control. "You cannot bring me down I'm still around I won't let you take my soul 'Cause I'm in control" "That is where you're wrong," Melody sang, "Soon, you'll be long gooooooone" "Never mess with a super lizard," Hum Drum sang, "I'm just as tough as any fighter or wizard I won't let evil win I'm going back into my skin" Watching the show, Anar D was impressed. He looked at the Siren Sisters and got an idea of how to help. "This ends," Hum Drum continued, "My friends Will never let me go alone Those girls are my home" "DON'T YOU DARE MAKE ME LAUGH," Serena sang, "IT IS ALL FOR NAUGHT IS THAT ALL YOU'VE GOT" "IT'S TIME TO FINISH YOOOUUU," all three sirens sang. "I know exactly what I have to do," Hum Drum sang. Hum Drum then grew strong enough to drop on down. The Siren Sisters tried to take control back, but suddenly, Anar D jumped up and covered Serena's eyes. "Guess who?" "LET GO OF ME, YOU BRAINLESS WORM!" "That's not even close." Suddenly, Hum Drum's soul slammed right back into its body and the dragon jumped back to his feet. "HUM DRUM, YOU'RE BACK!" Radiance shouted with complete joy. She picked up Hum Drum and kissed him on the lips. Hum Drum was surprised for a moment, but was then happy. "NOOOOOOOOO!" Serena roared with rage. "THIS CAN'T BE OVER!" "Too bad it is." Anar D said. "And so, once again, the day is saved thanks to the Power Ponies!" "The portal is still open." Serena said. "We just need one last soul. There's still some time to..." "Stop being so desperate, Serena!" Anar D said. "Remember, you need the soul of a super-being and that same guy needs to give it up. Hum Drum was the last one and you can't control him anymore." Suddenly, Serena widened her eyes. She grew a devilish grin and chuckled. "On the contrary, D, we have one last super soul at our disposal." "Oh, really?" Anar D asked. "Who?" Serena grinned and turned her head to the draconequus. She clutched Pandora's Box in her hand. "You. Anar D, I'd like to make my final request from you. I wish for you... TO GIVE UP YOUR SOUL INTO THE VORTEX!" The Power Ponies and Anar D were frightened at the sound of that. "Oh, horse apples!" Anar D whimpered. He sighed. "All right. Your wish is my command. Here I go." "NO!" the Power Ponies gasped. They ran and flew towards the tower. But it was too late. Anar D blasted himself with his magic. He collapsed onto the floor and his soul hovered into the air. The Power Ponies watched him hover toward the portal. "ANAR D, DON'T GO!" Saddle Rager shouted. "Sorry, friends." Anar D said. "I have no choice. I just want you all to know that I'm completely sorry for everything that I've done!" Anar D completely vanished into the portal and the vortex flashed brightly. A large blast appeared from the vortex and landed right in the middle of Canterlot Gardens. Everyone adverted their eyes from the bright blast on impact. As soon as the light dimmed, everyone slowly looked at where the blast was and saw a large figure. It was a centaur: half-horse, half-man. He had blood-red skin and black horns. His beard and hair had the same silver color as the collar around his neck. He had a muscular build and the height of a skyscraper. "Is that..." Zapp asked in fear. "From our parents' description, I'm afraid so." Princess Celestia said fearing for her life. She breathed in the fear filling up her soul. "Is he friend or is he foe, the ponies wonder." the large creature narrated with his brutish tone. "I assure you, I am no 'friend'. I am.. LORD ARCANUS! AND NOW, I WILL TAKE BACK WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY MINE! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!"