//------------------------------// // A Massive Clean Up and Goodbyes. // Story: Mares in Black // by MrAquino //------------------------------// Out in the Distance, the three Scarabs controlled by Bon-Bon, Chief, the M.I.B., and the U.N.S.C. made their way to the Master's hideout. Both Luke & Lyra below prepared their lightsabers, until they heard their allies' voices. "Stand down!" Bon Bon yelled "We have these three under our control." Chief added. "Oh good," Lyra commented "that's a relief." "Hold on there!" Luna's voice on their communicators yelled "I'm coming! All agents, Autobots, U.N.S.C., and Rebels: head to Bon Bon and Lyra's area!!! Look for the scarabs if you're lost!!! Luna out!" At that moment, Lyra and Luke turned to see a red 18 wheeler truck coming their way & stopped with a loud hiss. The door opened and Luna came out with a few scars on her, a few burnt marks, and a few bruises, but was still fine with Tiberius holding onto her horn. The truck transformed, revealing that it was Optimus Prime in vehicle form. In a couple of minutes, all of their collective army gathered around the Master's building, everyone chatting with each other, most likely getting to know about their obscure allies. The agents & their allies gathered to have a chat with each other. "I take it you both did your job with some ease?" Luna asked "It wasn't all easy," Lyra replied "try swinging your lightsaber around while defending yourself from millions of troopers shooting at you while finding Darth Vader at the same time." "Hm... that does sound tough. Where is he?" "My father escaped." Luke commented. "Figures. How about you, Bon Bon?" "It was easier than we thought," Chief replied "glad they haven't changed tactics, even with new allies." "What he said." Bon Bon added "But I take it you enjoyed your quality time with Prime?" "Of course I did!" Luna replied "I remembered like it was yesterday, back when the M.I.B. was just starting... oh those were the days... back when things were much more simpler." "Your highness!!!" One of the agents spoke "Someone's exiting the building!!!" "Oh! Right! Agents: Arm yourselves!!! Everyone else... you may leave." "But Princess-" Optimus pleaded "Look, Optimus, I appreciate all you've done, and I'm glad we could work together once again, but you have Megatron as your prisoner, Master Chief & the U.N.S.C. have destroyed all of the covenant, and the rebels... well, the leader has escaped, but this world is free! Go home: Earth and the humans need you!" "Humans know these giant robots!?!?!?" Lyra asked "Alternate dimensions." Bon Bon whispered. "...As you wish, your majesty." Optimus Spoke "Autobots: Transform and Roll out!!!" "You heard her boys!" Cortana's voice spoke to the marines "Let's get back to the real war!" "May the Force be with you," Luke bowed respectfully to Lyra "always." Luna activated her magic and three large portals opened, and each of the three armies exited through, heading back to their respectful universe. As soon as the armies left, the portals were shut, leaving only the agents in a destroyed Manehatten, filled with destroyed vehicles and fallen allies & enemies soldiers, weapons, & vehicles. The Building's door opened and the Master came running out, only to stop, skidding on the floor and stopping right near Luna's front hooves! "AUGH!!! LUNA!!!" The Master yelled, falling to his back and crawling right right back. "Hello, 'Master'." Luna replied, walking towards the evil Time-Lord. "No! The plan!!! The Interns! T-Th-They were suppose to kill you all! How did-" "You honestly think we'd ALL die in that stunt of yours!?!?!? True, you killed some of our agents with that, but the rest of us? No! We're prepared for something like that! We're prepared for all the things you threw at us!" "But the army-" "Is destroyed!!! Look around you: Nothing but your fallen soldiers lay here and we still stand!!!" The door opened and Derpy, The Doctor, their daughter, and a bunch of other ponies came out, a bit surprised at seeing all the M.I.B. Agents around, but found it a warm welcome. "Ah! Agent Derpy! I'm so glad you can be with us!" "Agent!?!?!?" Derpy asked in complete surprise. "Oh yes! We lost a lot of good agents this day, and we have A LOT of open positions! Since we don't want you to tell everypony this, and we can't erase your memory, well... you're now an official member of the Mares in Black!" "I-I don't know what to say!" "You have nothing to say," Time Turner replied, nuzzling his wife "you've done a good job!" "Where's Valeyard???" Luna asked, using her magic to hold the Master in the air "He will pay for what he did to our base!!!" The couple looked at each other, not really sure what to say. "Do you want to say it?" Time Turner asked his wife. "I don't know," Derpy replied "I think you should, since he is- Wait! Where's Dinky!?!?!?" The two looked ahead and saw their daughter walking to Princess Luna. "Your Majesty," Dinky spoke, taking a bow to the princess "Valeyard... well... he... sacrificed himself to save me." "...Come again?" Luna asked, a bit surprised. "He's a traitor!!!" Master yelled "SHUT UP!!!" Derpy replied, growling at the Master. He flinched a bit with a whimper. "You see," Dinky spoke "I learned Valeyard is, in fact, my father's last form, and he's gone nuts, waiting to attack my daddy to steal his lives just so he can live. He kidnapped me to steal my lives away, but was working with the Master, believing that the Master would sacrifice his own lives to add more to his numbers. He took me to the Master, and yes, he betrayed Valeyard, sending his guards to kill him away from us. The Master revealed to me that, with me being a female Time-Lord, he can use me to create a new generation of Time-Lords, using the mixed army to kill everypony here and use the survivors as slaves and as a means for us to reproduce!!! He strapped me to a chair and, as you can guess, all of these ponies standing here are, you could say, my children!" "Really?" Luna replied, looking up to the diverse group of ponies "Not a whole lot, if you ask me." "Oh sweet Celestia!" Derpy spoke to herself "I feel much older now!!!" "Try being 903 years old." Time Turner responded, chuckling to himself. Derpy turned around and gave her husband an agreed look. "Oh! ...Sorry." "Anyways," Dinky continued "It was painful, but mommy and Valeyard showed up to save me! My mom had Valeyard take me back to daddy, and, since the master was really evil, my dad suggested we go back and help her out! When we got back, mommy was... she was... um-" "Don't worry child," Luna spoke in a motherly tone. "You can tell me what happened. I won't punish her." Dinky looked up to Luna and teared up a bit. "She was killing the Master! I had to save him!!!" "You... tried to save... him?" "Yes! He may be evil, but he didn't deserve to die! Mommy went insane: I ran to get her attention, but she tossed me aside as if I were a rag doll! I hit the wall and-and... I..." "I killed my daughter." Derpy finished, walking next to Dinky. She sat on her haunches and placed her right wing across her daughter, giving her comfort. "I threw her in a fit of rage, breaking her bones and giving her internal brain damage. She tried to save me from killing another pony, but instead, I killed her." "But... how is she alive?" Luna asked "I saved her." Time-Turner spoke. He walked over to the other side of Dinky, and placed his left hoof over his daughter's shoulder. "Well, Valeyard did. I think, thanks to knowing I had a family, something he didn't do in any of his past live, he must've developed feelings for my daughter, realizing that, though he's different, he is still me, in a weird way. He sacrificed himself to make sure Dinky didn't change on us, wanting her to live a full life before drying and, well, getting a new form. Yes, I won't deny, he made this happen, but in the end, he sacrificed himself to a pony that he could've taken away lives and lived more, but decided to end it, for better or for worse." "Well... that is quite the tale. I take it that these... young Time-Lords pose no threat?" "Oh no!" Dinky pleaded "They're my kids! I... kinda want to raise them, but I'm not sure how. I doubt you want any more kids, right Daddy?" "Oh no!" Time Turner responded with a blush "One child is enough with me! I have seen what one child could do! I don't want to know what more will do!" "Don't worry about that," Luna spoke. "I'm pretty sure they can be great M.I.B. agents as well! Perhaps... they can be their own squad... TIME FORCE!!! Yes! Can you lend the T.A.R.D.I.S. to us!?!?!?" "Um... I'm not... sure." "I'll let you think about it. For now, though, Agents!" "Yes Ma'am!!!" All the agents, including Derpy, Bon Bon, and Lyra, hollered with a salute. "Let's get this place cleaned up!!! Citizens will return within... three hours!!! LET'S GO!!!" 2 and 1/2 hours, later. "I say that looks nice." Lyra spoke, standing next to Luna, Bon Bon, Derpy, and the Hooves family with the Time-Lords. After a whole cleaning session, the city was now clean of the fallen debris, and the whole city was now clean... a little bit too clean. "How did that work in such little time!?!?!?" Derpy asked "Just the things we can do." Luna responded. "What di you do with the Master, by the way?" Time Turner asked "We sen him to the Phantom Zone." Bon Bon replied "No way is he escaping that mirror, unless he has a nuclear grade missile AND can breath in space." "So... we're safe then?" Dinky asked. "Of course we are," Luna asked "and here, for you, your mom & dad, and your... kids." Luna levitated to all of the Hooves their own M.I.B. suits! "Sweet!!! Thank you so much, Luna!!!" "And, as an added bonus, your mom will be head of security around YOUR home!!!" "Really!?!?!?" "Oh yes!" "But," Depry spoke "Isn't there any training program I have to do?" "Oh yes, but luckily, my number two will help you!" "Who is your number two?" Lyra asked "Easy: it's you!" "...Me!?!?!?" "Oh yes! Right after-" "There they are!" a voice spoke. They all turned and saw a bunch of news reporter ponies running to them with their own cameramen & microphone holders. "Princess Luna!" One of the news reports spoke "There are speculations about what had happened today! Care to tell us what you and all of these ponies are really doing!?!?!? Celestia would really love to know about this!!! Are you planning a take over, but with more strategy?" "...Hold on to that question. Rarity?" "Yes Luna?" Rarity's voice spoke in her ear piece "Care to mix the message a bit?" "Already on it!" "Good. So, you want to know what happened here?" All the reporters spoke together, not even allowing one to speak. "Alright!!! Jeez, look, just look at the statue, and you'll get your answer! Agents, glasses please." "Yes Ma'am!" All the agents spoke, putting on their sunglasses. The hooves got into their suits quickly, each finding it a cool feeling to wear an M.I.B. suit. The cameras turned to the Statue of Liberty, which, the torch slowly opened up, revealing a giant neuralizer coming out of it. "Is that-!?!?!?" Lyra spoke "Yep." Bon Bon replied "We're always a step ahead on this kind of stuff." Luna spoke. "Wait!" one of the other news ponies spoke. "Princess! What are you doing!?!?!?" The statue of Liberty's Neuralizer went off, showing a large flash, and all of the ponies stood there, dumbfounded about what just happened, looking around on what just happened. "And with that," Luna spoke, sounding as if she were in the middle of an interview "I'm just glad the city of Manehatten agreed to do an annual 'Clean up day', and we're hoping all other cities in Equestria will follow them. Why, it's so shiny now, you may need sunglasses just to enjoy the cleanses of the city! Any questions?" All the ponies shook their heads, realizing a collection of various 'Nopes', turning back to their cameramen, and talking into their Mics about the annual 'Clean up day', and how every city should follow. "Come," Luna spoke "it's time to head back. Our work here is done. Bon Bon, care to say a few words before retiring?" "I would, Princess," Bon Bon replied with a bow "that would be lovely." "Take all the time you need." The news ponies, Luna, and the hooves left, leaving only Bon Bon and Lyra alone. Bon Bon took off her sunglasses, tearing up a bit. "Well Lyra... look like this is the end for me." "The end!?!?!?" Lyra replied "Bon Bon! I-I can't live without you! You're my best friend AND my teacher!!! I can't erase your memory!!!" "I'm sorry, but I've done this way longer than you and, let's face it, I screwed up real bad with your student, Derpy." "That was an accident! I'm pretty sure we can-" "No Lyra, we can't. All those lives lost were, not just because of Derpy being tricked by the Master and those other Interns, but because I placed her in a cube." "I was responsible as well!" "I made a bad call there! ...Lyra... do you know how the M.I.B. stayed in power when Luna was banished to the moon?" "I... never thought of that. How?" "My family held it together. Before, my family were mostly sweet makers, providing candy to the ponies around our town. My great-great grandfather found Luna & the agents taking down an Intern late at night. This was the first Intern invasion in M.I.B. History, and, I don't know all of the details, but I believe those interns were called 'Reapers'. Anyways, he saved Luna from a blast that would kill her, and she was forever grateful! She allowed him to join and, in a few years, he rose up the ranks, eventually becoming second rank. When Luna was banished, the M.I.B fell into chaos, not sure what to do now, leading him to stand up and become the new leader! Since then, my family has been in charge of the Mares in Black, using our talent as sweet makers to hide in with society very well. After Luna came back, I gladly stepped down and, well, I actually... fell... in... love." "...With who?" "He's a unicorn in Canterlot, and he owns his own Donut shop." "Donut Joe?" "Oh yes! I... fell in love with him a few years ago and, well, I used some of our security to watch him work. I don't know why, but he... it makes me feel giddy inside, and, thought this sounds weird, I think he too is in love with me." "How can you tell?" "Well, you may not notice, but I can read lip, and he said this sentence just a week before you cam in: I hope that cream colored mare comes back here. Her mane just looks like that of cotton candy, her colors just make me feel happy, and her voice... that lucious voice! Oh... how I would love to meet her again!" "...Uh... that's... just creepy." "It may be, but, please, I want to marry him! I don't want the memories of my old life get in the way of my new life! Please Lyra, I'm begging you as a friend, to help me get out of this and, hopefully, I can be happy once again!" Lyra looked at her friend, then turned to her Neuralzer. "Are... you sure?" "Yes! Even if you don't, Luna will make me forget anyways. Please?" Lyra took a deep breath and put on her sunglasses. Her horn glowed. "Goodbye... old friend." "Goodbye... Lyra." There was a flash of green light. 1 Week Later: ANNUAL CLEAN UP CITY DAY IS NOW OFFICAIL!!! Thanks to Princess Luna and all of her companions, every year, citizens in their local city will have to clean up the various trash and dirt around!!! Most have speculated that city value will increase drastically and cooperation as well!!! Turn to Page 3 for more info!!! MISSING PONIES STILL NOT FOUND!!! Reports of missing ponies are still at large, and very few have been located! Many speculate that why could be simply lost in the Everfree forest, are homeless, kidnapped, or, even worse, murdered! Turn to Page 7 for more info!!! CANDY MARE BON-BON WAKES UP FROM A WEEK LONG COMA AND HAS AMNESIA!!! Bon Bon, a local from Ponyville, has woken up from a week long coma and has has no idea who she is nor anything of her past, but still has her education and her love interest, local Canterlot Donut Shop owner, Donut Joe! Donut Joe remarks that she was her best customer for many years, and that the two have developed a crush for each other. He and Bon Bon both have plans with each other, and, they both hope they can be married soon! Turn to Page 21 for more Details!!! Lyra held up the newspaper, reading the articles. She sniffed a bit, looking at the calm picture of Bon Bon, waking up from her 'coma' with Donut Joe next to her, holding some flowers and a box of his well known donuts. "You go girl." Lyra commented to herself, wiping a tear from her face. A carrot dog was held to her face. Lyra looked and noticed Derpy standing next to her, and they both smiled to each other. "Figured you may need something to eat." Derpy spoke. "...Thanks." "You still miss her?" "Yeah... I kinda do. Think Dinky will join the M.I.B?" "Nah! She and my husband left to go on adventures of their own!" "Aren't you a bit disappointed?" "Kinda. They do comeback for dinner, luckily, and their K-9s have helped made the house more lively with them gone." "How are those two dogs like?" "I'm just glad they don't leave any things for me to clean up." "Very true, very true!" "Feel glad about being #2?" "Oh yes! So much thing with it! and you are my right hand mare!" "Oh stop! You're making me blush!" "Lyra? Derpy?" Tiberius' voice spoke in their ear pieces. "Yellow?" They both spoke in unison. "We got a couple of Bronies around Appleoosa. Think you can handle it?" "No problem!" Lyra replied, walking to their car "What are Bronies?" Derpy asked, entering their vehicle. "They's humans, but really annoying, since they know us." "...Weird." Derpy buckled herself in "Yeah, they know my name &, might I say, personality." "Think they know me?" "...probably. Let's go!" Lyra drove fast, and the two headed to the rising sun! "WAIT!!! APPLOOSA'S THE OTHER WAY!!!" THE END!!!