//------------------------------// // Chapter 7 // Story: Sonic and Shadow in Equestria 3 The Search For The Crystal Heart // by Will Atkinson //------------------------------// Sonic and Shadow in Equestria 3 the search for the Crystal Heart. By: Will Atkinson Chapter 7 When Trixie and her band were finished with their song, the Dazzling's prepared for their performance as they stood behind the curtain. "Alright remember, girls. We want to save the good stuff for when our full power has been restored." Adagio instructed as their red amulet's glowed brighter. The curtain opened up and the Dazzling's stepped forward. Their hypnotic singing capturing the attention of everyone around the stage. (Under Our Spell from Equestria Girls Rainbow Rocks, starts to play) [The Dazzling's] Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh You didn't know that you fell Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh [Adagio] Now that you're under our spell Blindsided by the beat Clapping your hands, stomping your feet You didn't know that you fell [Sonata and Aria] Oh-whoa-oh-oh [Adagio] Now you've fallen under our spell [Sonata and Aria] Oh-whoa-oh-oh-oh As they sang, the rest of the bands competed against one another. Not holding anything back. They were determined to best the other by any means necessary. As Shadow watched the events unfold, he felt even more anger towards the sirens. If he could he would chaos blast them into next week. But he needed to keep his head in the game. [The Dazzling's] We've got the music, makes you move it Got the song that makes you lose it We say "jump", you say "how high?" Put your hands up to the sky Bulk Biceps played his violin and bested Snips and Snails. The two were eliminated We've got the music, makes you move it Got the song that makes you lose it We say "jump", you say "how high?" Put your hands up to the sky Flash Sentry and his band competed against the eco teens, and managed to best them. Sonic, Shadow and the others just shook their heads in discus by their friend. Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh You didn't know that you fell Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh Now that you're under our spell [Adagio Dazzle] Listen to the sound of my voice [Sonata and Aria] Oh-whoa, oh-oh-oh [Adagio] Soon you'll find you don't have a choice [Sonata and Aria] Oh-whoa, oh-oh-oh [Adagio] Captured in the web of my song [Sonata and Aria] Oh-whoa, oh-oh-oh [Adagio] Soon you'll all be singing along [Sonata and Aria] Oh, whoa, oh The Rainbooms then competed against Octavia and her cello, but the Rainbooms managed to best her. Once Octavia was eliminated, the Sonic Heroes tried to console her and even say she played beautifully. But the grey skinned girl scoffed and walked away, completely ungrateful to the Sonic Heroes kindness. The sirens' spell was getting powerful now. [The Dazzling's] We've got the music, makes you move it Got the song that makes you lose it We say "jump", you say "how high?" Put your hands up to the sky Next the Sonic Heroes went up agent Trixie and her band and bested them. After that Lyra Heartstrings and Sweetie Drops performed a piano duet but was bested by Sunset Shimmer's singing. But as time went on the other bandmates were arguing with one another while Sunset stood ideally by with worry and despair. Even Shadow was getting tired of all of this. If he didn't know any better, he would say all of the bickering and whining was making him literally ill. Like all of these negative emotions was some kind of poison for his body and sole, and he was right. More and more students began to hate each other. Bickering over who should have been the winner and heading to the finals. All of this hate. All of this anger and resentment. It was like a buffet for the sirens. [The Dazzling's] Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh You didn't know that you fell Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh Now that you're under our spell Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh You didn't know that you fell Oh-whoa-oh, oh-whoa-oh Now that you're under our [Adagio] Spell Muah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!…. (Song ends) Vice Principal Luna had just crossed off another one of the bands on the white board as she arranged the four final bands left. The Rainbooms, the Sonic Heroes, Sunset Shimmer, and the Dazzling's. Flash Sentry wanted to pull his hair out. He and his band lost. Sunset gathered the others together and said. "This is it you guys! All we have to do is to beat the Rainbooms and the Dazzling's and when we do the Crystal Heart will be safe no matter what happens." "She's right you guys! We are just one win away to be in the finales!" Said Sonic. "Yeah, but we don't know who we will be facing," said Tails. Just then Principal Celestia stepped in. "Alright everyone, it is time to know the final four of the battle of the bands. First it will be the Rainbooms and the Sonic Heroes, and then it will be the Dazzling's and Sunset Shimmer." When the Rainbooms, heard that they were going up agent the Sonic Heroes, they came up to their former friends with their eyes glowing green. "You guys think that you can beat us in the final four? Well think again, because we are going to win and go on to the finals," said Rainbow Dash. "That's right you Sonic losers, and that crystal shaped heart will be ours," said Applejack. "Yeah, you big mean meanie pantses," said Pinkie pie. "You guys are not taking our fame from us, we are the best band here and we are going to prove it by beating you four," said Rarity. As for Fluttershy, she didn't say anything but looked at the Sonic Heroes and Sunset, with angry eyes and then left with the others. After the Rainbooms left Shadow, was clinching his fists. "Man, that spell that they are on is really getting on my nerves." Just then Sonic came up to him and tried to calm him down. "Look Shadow, I know it's hard but we need to stay focused." "Sonic's right Shadow, if we give in the Dazzling's win and then their will be no way that we can save Equestria or this world," said Tails. After what Sunset said Shadow started to calm down. "Oh, your right you guys I'm sorry." Just the Nyx thought of something. "Hey you guys?" "Yes, what is it Nyx? Asked Sonic. "Well remember before the Dazzling's put their spell on our friends and the students?" Asked Nyx. "Yeah, we were with them seeing them play so," said Tails. Nyx took a deep breath and said. "Well, when they were singing they transformed into pony versions of them selves. But after the spell when they sing they never transform." After she said that the gangs eyes went wide. "Nyx is right, when we came in for our turn the Rainbooms, never transformed," said Shadow. "But why?" Asked Tails. "It must be that spell," said Sunset. "Yeah, it's got to be," said Sonic. After that the Sonic Heroes and Sunset sat down as their former friends started to play their semifinal song, fearing that if the spell that the Dazzling's put on them can interfere with Equestrian magic who knows what else it could do. (Awesome As I Wanna Be from Equestria Girls Rainbow Rocks starts to play) The Rainbooms; Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Rainbow Dash; Awesome as I wanna be As the Rainbooms played the Sonic Heroes and Sunset just looked on in discus, as they started to show off. [The Rainbooms] Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! [Rainbow Dash] Awesome as I wanna be As the Sonic Heroes and Sunset watched, they saw their friends eyes glow brighter and brighter with the Dazzling's spell. [Rainbow Dash] First you see me riding on a sonic boom Got my guitar shreddin' up my latest tune There is nothin' you can do to beat me I'm so good that you can't defeat me Rainbow began playing beside her friends, showing off as usual. Sonic, who was watching her couldn't help but narrow his eyes in disapproval, while the others watching the Rainbooms just shook their heads. [Rainbow and the Rainbooms] Yeah, I'm awesome, take caution Watch out for me, I'm awesome as I wanna be (Yeah!) I'm awesome, take caution Watch out for me, I'm awesome as I wanna be Finally The Sonic Heroes and Sunset couldn't take it any more so they covered their ears. [The Rainbooms] Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! [Rainbow Dash] Step aside now, you're just gettin' in my way I got sick chops you could never hope to play When it comes to makin' music, I'm the ruler You wish you could be twenty percent cooler [Rainbow and the Rainbooms] Yeah, I'm awesome, take caution Watch out for me, I'm awesome as I wanna be (Yeah!) I'm awesome, take caution Watch out for me, I'm awesome as I wanna be! (Song ends) After the song was over The Rainbooms cheered but no one else including The Sonic Heroes and Sunset cheered. Then Celestia said. "Alright, Sonic Heroes? Your up." With that Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx got up and started towards the stage. As they were passing the Rainbooms, Fluttershy said in a sly tone. "Good luck Sonic Heroes, we will be routing for you." But before Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx could say anything Rainbow cut in and said in a harsh voice. "Not." With that the Rainbooms laughed and went to sit down leaving the Sonic Heroes with angry looks in their eyes. As they were getting set up Shadow, looked at Sonic, and said. "Sonic? I don't know how long I can keep this up." "Don't worry Shadow, after tonight everything will be ok," said Sonic. As they got done setting their instruments up Celestia asked. "Ok Sonic Heroes what is the name of your song that you are going to do for us?" Sonic smiled and said to her. "Our next song is called Sonic Heroes." When he said that everyone started to laugh making the Sonic Heroes cross at them. "Sonic Heroes? That's a laugh," said a student. "Yeah, which one of you losers thought of that song huh?" Asked another. On and on it went until Celestia calmed everyone down and said. "Ok Sonic Heroes, when ever your ready." With that Tails banged his sticks and they started to play. (Sonic Heroes from Sonic Heroes starts to play) As Tails, Nyx, Sonic, and Shadow began playing their instruments, the Rainbooms slowly went behind the stage to try to sabotage the Sonic Heroes' song as Sonic began sining. [Sonic] What goes up must come down Yet my feet don't touch the ground See the world spin upside down A mighty crash without a sound I can feel your every rage Step aside I'll turn the page Breakin' thru your crazy maze Like a laser beam my eyes on you [Sonic and Shadow] Watch me rule the night away Watch me save the day Feel my storm its getting close Headed your way Sonic Heroes (Sonic Heroes) Bind you, confine you, defying your reign Sonic Heroes (Sonic Heroes) Setting the stage for a heroes parade As they were playing the Rainbooms got into position to sabotage the Sonic Heroes but out of the corner of his eye Shadow saw what they were trying to do. So he quietly shot a power beam out of his finger and it connected to Rainbow Dash's stomach which pushed the Rainbooms off the stage and it knocked them out cold. [Sonic] I won't even hesitate A second left to alter fate And you try to strike but a bit too late I got you hooked by my own bait [Sonic and Shadow] Watch me rule the night away Watch me save the day Feel my storm its getting close Headed your way Sonic Heroes (Sonic Heroes) Bind you, confine you, defying your reign Sonic Heroes (Sonic Heroes) Setting the stage for a heroes parade With the Rainbooms out of the way the Sonic Heroes saw that the spell was starting to break again but the Dazzling's knew this as well. [Sonic] You can get there ain't no doubt, As the words spill from the mouth... Of a hero... I can chase another day. Fight you all the way, Like a hero... [Sonic and Shadow] And together we stand strong no matter how, [Sonic] No one can bring us down! Then everybody stated to dance and cheer to the music just like before. [Sonic] HEEEEEYYYYY!! Then everybody stated to sing with them. [Sonic and Shadow] Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes! Bind you, confine you, defying your reign! Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes! Setting the stage for a heroes parade! [Sonic] Sonic...Heroes! [Shadow] Heroes! Heroes! [Sonic] Sonic...Heroes! [Shadow] Heroes! Heroes! [Sonic and Shadow] Give us a reason and we're on our waaaaaay!!! (Song ends) After the song everybody cheered but before the Sonic Heroes could celebrate the Dazzling's once again sang a little tune to put all of the students back under their spell. "Aw man, not again," said Tails. Just then Sunset came up and said. "Don't worry Tails, after that performance you guys are sure to be in the finales and that means all I have to do is to sing better then the sirens, and then it will just be a friendly compaction." "Sunset is right Tails, if she beats the sirens then it will just be a friendly compaction and we don't have to worry about the sirens anymore," said Sonic. Just then Celestia came on stage and said. "That was good, all right now next up is the Dazzling's." As the Sonic Heroes started to leave the stage Shadow, came up to the Rainbooms, who were starting to get up from that beam of energy and said in a quiet but a very stern voice. "That is what you get for trying to cheat." After that he walked off leaving the Rainbooms in shock. As soon as Shadow, left the stage the Dazzling's came up. "Alright girls it's almost time to put our plain into action," said Adagio. Aria and Sonata laughed quietly as they began their song. (I'm gonna put a spell on you from Scooby Doo and the witch's ghost starts to play) As the Dazzling's sang their amulets started to glow. [Adagio] I'm gonna cast a spell on you Your gonna do what I want you to Mix it up here in my little bowl Say a few words and you'll lose control [The Dazzling's] I'm a hex girl And I'm gonna put a spell on you [Aria and Sonata] (I'm gonna put a spell on you) [The Dazzling's] I'm a hex girl And I'm gonna put a spell on you [Aria and Sonata] (put a spell on you) As the Dazzling's sang, the Sonic Heroes and Sunset could see that the students were cheering meaning that the sirens were getting stronger and stronger. [Adagio] You'll feel the fog as I cloud your mind You'll get dizzy when I make this sign You'll wake up in the dead of night Missing me when I'm out of sight [The Dazzling's] I'm a hex girl And I'm gonna put a spell on you [Aria and Sonata] (I'm gonna put a spell on you) [The Dazzling's] I'm a hex girl And I'm gonna put a spell on you [Aria and Sonata] (oh yeah) Just then Sunset and the Sonic Heroes saw the sirens eyes turn red. [Adagio] With this little cobweb potion You'll fall into dark devotion If you ever lose affection I can change your whole direction [The Dazzling's] I'm a hex girl And I'm gonna put spell on you [Aria and Sonata] (I'm gonna put a spell on you) [The Dazzling's] I'm a hex girl And I'm gonna put a spell on you We're gonna put a spell on all of you (Song ends) When the song ended everyone except for the Sonic Heroes and Sunset cheered and then to their horror they saw that every student had red glowing eyes, even Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna had red glowing eyes meaning that the spell that they were on was getting even worse. "Aw man their spell is getting worse," said Tails. "I know tails, this is bad," said Sonic. Seeing this made Sunset nervous. "I....I'm not sure if I can win agents them now." "Don't worry Sunset, we know that you can do it," said Shadow, as he put a hand on Sunset's shoulder. "Yeah Sunset, I'm sure you'll do fine and will be cheering for you," said Nyx. Sunset, looked at Nyx and smiled then they heard Celestia say. "Next up is Sunset Shimmer." After her name was called Sunset, got up and started to walk to the stage with everybody excepted for the Sonic Heroes booing her. When she was on stage she started her song. (Game Over from Spy Kids 3 Game Over starts to play) As the song played the Dazzling's carried out their plain of framing Sunset of cheating. [Sunset] The time has come Once and for all You met your match You will fall This little game we play is gonna break us down Only one of us can wear the crown It's not as easy as you thought it'd be When it's down to you versus me I play rough I don't need to try You'd like to play me But the score never lies Game over Game over Game over For now As the Sonic Heroes looked on they had smiles their faces thinking that Sunset could do it. [Sunset] Winning the game's The only rule around No more good luck Or cheers from the crowd When the game began you never thought you'd lose But your time is up I play to bruise You look around and find you've lost your team You tried your best but you ran out of steam I play rough I don't need to try You'd like to play me But the score never lies You're all out of wishes Kiss your dreams goodbye The end's the same It's not whether you win or lose, it's How you play the game Game over Game over Game over For now "Oh wow you guys Sunset, mite just win," said Nyx. "Of course she's going to win Nyx, I knew that when she started singing that she was going to win," said Shadow. Is that all you got? Come on! Uh, uh! Bring it on! Game over Game over Game over For now Game over (Song ends) After the song ended The Sonic Heroes came up on the stage and congratulated Sunset, for her preformats as for the other students they just rolled their eyes. Just then Celestia came up on stage and said. "That was good Sunset, now it's time for me to announce the winners that will be going to the finales." With that the Dazzling's and the Rainbooms joined the Sonic Heroes and Sunset, on stage as Celestia announced the winners. "Now then, the winners and going to the battle of the bands finales are the Sonic Heroes and Sunset Shimmer." When the Sonic heroes and Sunset, heard that they were in the finales they cheered and hugged one another much to the dismay of the Rainbooms but not the Dazzling's. For as the Sonic Heroes and Sunset, were celebrating that they were going to the finales the Dazzling came up to Celestia. "Excuse us Celestia, but we found this while we were coming up on stage," said Adagio, as she handed her a tape recorder. When Celestia, took the tape recorder out of Adagio's hands she pushed play, when she did it was a recording of Sunset singing. When she got finished listening to the recording Celestia looked at Sunset and asked. "Sunset Shimmer? What is the meaning of this?" Sunset looked at the recorder and asked in a shocked voice. "What? you think that I cheated?" "Yes we do Miss. Shimmer," said Luna, as she came up to the stage. When Sonic, Shadow, Nyx, and Tails hear this they where shocked. "But Sunset, would never cheat," said Sonic. "That's right, Sunset has played fair thought out this compaction," said Shadow. But Celestia and Luna's eyes glowed green and then Celestia said. "That maybe but this recorder tells me other wise," said Celestia. "Yes, so we're sorry Sunset, but your disqualified and the Dazzling's are going to the finales with the Sonic Heroes," said Luna. After that the students started pointing fingers at Sunset and they said to her. (Applebloom, Sweetie Bell, and Scootaloo) "Sunset is a cheater." (Flash Sentry) "We shouldn't have given her a chance to change." (Octavia) "We should have known that you would pull a stunt like this Sunset." And on it went until the Rainbooms said something that really hurt Sunset. "You are no friend of ours." After that Sunset, ran out of the of the gym. "Sunset, please wait," said Shadow, as he ran after her. When Shadow, left the rest of the Sonic Heroes looked at the Dazzling's, who were smiling evilly. "Well, it looks like they struck again you guys," said Sonic. "I know what a rotten trick they just did to Sunset," said Nyx. "I can't believe they could do such a thing," said Tails. (Sad Piano (Live Before War) by Kenji Kawai starts to play) Meanwhile Shadow, found Sunset, curled up near the statue where the portal to Equestria was at crying her heart out. "Sunset? Are you alright?" He asked. When Sunset heard Shadow's voice she looked up at him and said. "No Shadow, I'm not alright. Just look at me, what they said is true I will never change. I'm just the girl that they will always be known as the girl who almost took over the school." As Sunset continued to cry Shadow, sat down with her and hold her in his arms. "Shhhh, it's alright Sunset, just let it all out," he said to her, as she cried in his chest. "Why Shadow? Why are you showing me forgiveness?" Sunset asked. Shadow looked at Sunset and smiled. "Because Sunset, everybody deserves forgiveness if they want it, and you have done so much to forget your past mistakes so that makes you deserve forgiveness form me." Sunset looked into Shadow's eyes and smiled. "Oh and their is one more thing," said Shadow. "And what would that be Shadow?" Asked Sunset. Shadow took Sunset's hand and then he started to sing. (Music ends and Even then from Legends Of Oz: Dorothy Returns starts to play) [Shadow] Never told you But I meant to Before I could begin Even then I loved you even then When Sunset, heard that she smiled at Shadow with tears in her eyes. [Shadow] See my heart is Scared of places That its never been But even then I loved you even then If my voice should Start to tremble If I am shaking I love you now Like I loved you Even then And then Sunset, started to sing. [Sunset] Even if its uphill now [Shadow] See my heart is Scared of places [Sunset] Even when I Can't say how [Shadow] That its never been [Sunset] Even when [Shadow and Sunset] My heart wont stop pounding Even then Even then [Sunset] I'll keep on Even then [Shadow] I loved you Even then Unknown to them Sonic, Tails, and Nyx were watching them with smiles on their faces. [Shadow and Sunset] Even if its uphill now Even when there no Wards how When my heart pounds This loud even then [Sunset] If I left you I never meant to And I wont pretend Even then I loved you even then [Shadow and Sunset] If I trust you How to show you Let me try again I love you even now Like I loved you Even then Even then Even then (Song ends) After the song ended Sunset, lend next to Shadow, and then kissed him on the lips. As she kissed him Shadow's eyes went wide but soon he closed his eyes and returned the kiss. As they were kissing Sonic, Tails, and Nyx looked on in surprise as they saw Shadow and Sunset kissing. "Oh wow Sonic, they're kissing," said Nyx. "Yeah Nyx, it looks like Shadow, has finally found his special someone," said Sonic. Just then Shadow and Sunset, broke their kiss and saw Sonic, Tails, and Nyx starting to clap at them. "That was awesome you guys," said Tails. "Yeah, even that kiss at the end," said Sonic. After Sonic, said that Shadow and Sunset blushed deep red just then Nyx came up to Sunset. "So Sunset, are you ok?" She asked. Sunset smiled at Nyx, and said wiping the tears from his eyes. "Yes Nyx, I'm fine now." "I still can't believe that the Dazzling's would go and pull a stunt like that," said Sonic. "Its alright Sonic, but I know that you, Shadow, Tails, and Nyx can beat them," said Sunset. Just then they heard laughing behind them and when they looked they saw the Dazzling's. "Aw man, not you three again," said Shadow. "Why what wrong? I thought you guys would be pleased to see your opponents for the battle of the bands finales," said Adagio. "Your not our opponents you cheaters," said Sonic. Just then the Dazzling's pretended to cry and then Aria said. "Oh girls he's right, we did cheat oh maybe we should forfeit." "Your right Aria, but if we do that then we would tell Celestia that we were threaten by the Sonic Heroes, and then they would be disqualified and then we would win anyway," said Adagio. When Sonic, Shadow, and the others heard that they looked at the Dazzling's with anger in their eyes and as for the Dazzling's they started to laugh and then Sonata asked. "You wouldn't want that now would you?" Sonic, Shadow, Tails, Nyx, and Sunset didn't say anything but just looked at the Dazzling's with anger in their eyes. "Come on girls we need some sleep if we're going to beat those losers tomorrow," said Adagio. With that the Dazzling's left but not before Sonata said one more thing to the Sonic Heroes and to Sunset. "So long losers." "Man I can't wait until tomorrow to beat those girls," said Tails. "I agree one hundred percent Tails," said Sonic. With that they left to go home to get ready for the finales tomorrow. But inside of Nyx's mine Chaos Phantom heard the whole thing. "This is going to be fun, if the Dazzling's lose I have a back up plain in this Nyx girl, and if they win then well I win anyway and soon that Crystal Heart will be mine all mine and then me and my queen will rule all. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!"