//------------------------------// // Chapter 5: Trademark Lethality // Story: Halo: Harmony's Mantle // by That Forerunner //------------------------------// The Elements stared in awe and disbelief at the Didact’s form and armor. The Didact awaited an answer for about four seconds before one of them spoke up. “Y-Yes we are,” Twilight nervously responded. “Then allow me to introduce myself,” The Didact said while morphing off his helmet piece by piece. “I am the Ur-Didact, Protector of the Ecumene and Supreme Commander of the Forerunner Military. I am also a Warrior-Servant.” The Didact said in a normal tone. “Now who are y-” “HIAMPINIKEPIEANDYOURREALLYTALLIMEANYOURTALLERTHENPRINCESSCELESTIAANDYOURVOICEISFUNNYIT’SALLROBOTLIKEAREYOUAROBOTBECAUSEYOUDON’TLOOKLIKEONEORAREYOUAROBOTINAPONYFORMANDYOURPLANINGTOTAKEOVERTHEWORLDAND” “Get out of m-” The Didact was attempting to shut this little pink pony up, but he couldn't even speak without her interrupting him in mid speech. “This is your final warning, get away fro-” “OHOHOHAREYOUAFUTUREPONYFROMTHEFUTURETOWATCHOVERUSFROMAILENSSOTHEYDON’T-” Pinkie Pie was interruped when she was pushed away from the Didact with a invisable force. Pinkie hit a wall a few meters away. “PINKIE PIE” Twilight yelled after her friend. “Your friend would not listen, so I did what I ha-” The Didact was interrupted by a pink blur coming back to his face. “WOWHOWDOYOUDOTHATDOITAGAINTHATWASFUNANDEXCIT-” “ENOUGH!!” The Didact’s robotic-like voice echoed throughout the halls, almost matching the Canterlot Royal Voice. This was enough to make Pinkie become silent. “Enough with your babbling, young one!” a now angry Didact shouted at the pink pony. “Now introduce yourself the right way.” Pinkie was shocked, nopony had ever yelled at her like that for just introducing herself. But Pinkie Pie decided to take it easy. “I-I-I’m Pinkie Pie.” Pinkie said, slightly shaking. The Didact looked at everyone in the area, they looked mostly scared and shocked. The Didact sighed and spoke. “I apologize for my outburst, just don’t do it a again and learn that not everyone you greet is going to be as kind hearted,” the Didact said, frustrated with the experience. “Now let’s try again; who are you?” It took a few seconds for everyone to calm down, but Twilight was the first to speak up, again. She took a deep breath and spoke. “I am Princess Twilight Sparkle, and the Element of Magic,” Twilight said as kindly as she could. “I’m Applejack, Element of Honesty.” “Rainbow Dash, fastest flyer in Equestria, and the Element of Loyalty.”   The Didact listened to the names and titles of these six ponies, so far nothing that interested him. “I am Rarity, Element of Generosity. And I must say, your armor is amazing.” “Many species has complimented on the Forerunners’ Combat Skin and design,” The Didact said without much emotion. “I’m Pinkie Pie, but you already knew that,” Pinkie said while offering her biggest smile. The Didact then took notice of a yellow pony with pink hair who was hiding behind her mane. “And you?” The Didact asked with a raised eyebrow. “EEP” The pony just hid behind her mane more. “Is she alright?” The Didact asked, turning back over to the five ponies. “Oh, she’s just...shy” responded Rainbow Dash in midair. “Will I be able to get her name, because she seems..frightened,” The Didact pointed out while turning back to Rainbow. “Yeah, but it may take awhile.” The Didact turned back to the shy pony. “May I get your name?” The Didact asked calmly  Fluttershy slightly poked out her head from her long mane. “.....I-I-I-I’m Fluttershy” Fluttershy whispered at the end. “I didn’t hear that, young one. Could you repeat that?” “...I’m...I’m Fluttershy,” Fluttershy whispered again. The Didact sighed. “I do not wish to afflict dread upon her.” The Didact said, turning to Twilight. “Twilight, what is her name?” Didact asked, catching Twilight’s attention. Twilight sighed. “She’s Fluttershy, Element of Kindness.” This name caught the Didact’s attention, her name was Fluttershy and she was really shy. Strange. The Didact dismissed the thought for a later time. “Good, now that everyone is known, I recommend we plan to introduce myself to the public.” The Didact said, turning to Cadence. “Princess Cadance?” “Huh, what?” Cadence had been daydreaming the whole time after the Didact shouted. “I recommend we introduce myself before I make my journey to Canterlot.” “Oh right, yeah. I plan to gather everypony outside the Crystal Tower and then make a speech about you. Of course, I can’t reveal everything about you, or the city will go crazy.” Cadence went over her plan. “Agreed, we should start that plan now. The longer I stay on this planet, the more time I lose.” The Didact declared “Whats the rush, Mr. Didact?” Twilight asked curiously. The Didact turned back over to Twilight slowly. “That is none of your concern, and do not add meaningless titles to my name, especially Mr.” The Didact said with hidden hatred for Humanity. “Now lets begin this plan” The Didact announced to everyone. Twilight had asked the Didact about what was the rush, but he said it was none of her concern. But Twilight saw something in him that made her uncomfortable when he said those words. She saw hatred a lot of hatred, but for what? She would have to push this further some another time. The Didact waited for the Elements return with the city ready for the announcement. While this was happening, the Didact was looking at the nearest planets close to Equis, so far the closest Interstellar planet was a desert world reaching temperatures up to two hundred degrees Fahrenheit and was twelve light years away. The closest planet in this Solar system was a world much like the fourth planet in the Sol system, Humanity called it Mars. The planet’s name in this Solar system was Aurora; it can support life and the Didact has found a sentient race on the planet, but the planet is a snowball. The Didact researched the planet’s evolution and found that it used to be a water planet until it froze over, not the best place to find a way back to familiar space. "You ok, Didact?" Said a familiar voice. The Didact looked up from the ground while sitting in a seat. He saw Cadence standing in the doorway with a slightly worried look on her face. "I'm fine." The Didact responded to the Alicorn’s question. "Really? You seem rather quiet." The Didact raised an eyebrow under his helmet. "Must I speak?" the Promethean questioned. "No, no, it’s just...is there something wrong?" Cadence questioned. The Didact sat up from his seat with some effort with his new form. "The only problem I have is being here. I need to get back to Requiem and regroup with my Prometheans and the Covenant." The Didact answered her question, offering some small amount of background knowledge about himself. "Your Prometheans, the Covenant. Who are these groups?" A curious Cadence questioned the Didact once again. "They have nothing to do with you or your species." The Didact answered her with a hint of anger. Right as he finished his sentence, the Elements walked in with good news. "Everypony is ready, Cadance, for the announcement." Twilight announced to Cadence. The Didact found it a least a little bit ridiculous how this species uses the term 'Everypony' in the place of everybody. But who was he to question a species’ terminology? "Alright, when this is done, you girls and the Didact can be on their way." Cadence pointed out to them. "Fantastic. Begin, and I'll get out there when told to." the Didact said to Cadence. Cadence made her way to the balcony of the Crystal Tower. The Didact watched her make her way to the balcony, until he was interrupted. "Hey, Didact?" Twilight asked nervously. "What is it you need?" questioned the Didact, looking down at Twilight. "Um, do you mind if you could answer some of my questions?" Twilight answered the Didact's question, hoping that he would give her knowledge about the Forerunners. "Not now, your questions will be answered on our way to Canterlot." The Didact answered, looking back over to the balcony and awaiting his cue. Twilight was slightly disappointed, but at least she would get her questions answered on the way to Canterlot. Cadence stood on the balcony looking over her subjects, who were awaiting her words. Cadence cleared her throat and began. "You’re probably wondering why I brought you here." Cadence asked, receiving nods from the crowd. "Two days ago, we got a visitor from a part of Equestria." Cadence said, lieing a little due to her not wanting her subjects to panic. "And he is not just any ordinary visitor, but a very special visitor that has come very long way to get here, and he's here right now. Here he is.” The Didact morphed his helmet off piece by piece and walked towards the balcony. Twilight still couldn't believe how he could just separate his helmet like that. The Didact walked up to the balcony and then was faced with a shocked crowd. The Didact took a while observing them until he spoke. "Greetings citizens, I am the Ur-Didact. I come from a race known as the Forerunners, and as long as I'm here, your species shall be safe from any massive threats posed to Equestria, along with the other natives of Equis. I am on my way to Canterlot to meet with your Princess Celestia to discuss matters involving me. I have many more things to discuss with you, but I must be on my way to Canterlot. I will take my leave.” The Didact announced to the citizens of the Crystal Empire. He then made his way back inside. "That is all, my subjects, you may go and enjoy the wonderful day.” Cadence announced to her subjects. The Crystal citizens of the Crystal Empire scattered throughout the city, chatting profusely. "Now, shall we make our way to your train?” The Didact spoke to the girls. "Well, since you’re in a rush to get back to, wherever your trying to get to, then yeah we should get going, we don't want to miss the train after all.” Twilight announced to her friends and the Didact, but mostly the Didact. "Splendid." The Didact responded. "Bye, Cadence." Twilight said to Cadance. "Bye, Twilight, see you next time." Cadence responded back to Twilight. All of them started walking for the front entrance. It wasn't until they exited the building that the Didact was approached. "Sooooo, Didact." said a nervous Rainbow Dash. "What is it?" The Didact said, slightly irritated about being approach on their way to the train. "Oh well...what do you do for a living?" Rainbow asked, embarrassed. The Didact turned to her while still moving forward, having a greatly confused look on his face. "Is such information needed? But if you are curious, then I'm a Warrior-Servant, I work for the Forerunner military, and my current rank is Supreme Commander. But I am positive I told you this when I met you and your friends." The Didact answered her question, "Oh...right. So that means you’re a soldier." Dash said, curious "Yes I am, but I am not an ordinary 'soldier.' I am a Promethean. I have mutations that will help me in battle, they increase my strength, speed, and many other functions of the body." "Oh really, how tough are you?" Rainbow said brashly. The Didact glared at her for a few seconds before answering. "I have enough strength to crush your skull with very little effort." The Didact said violently. " Whoa calm down, no need to hurt each other." Rainbow said, holding her hooves up while in midflight. "You wanted a example of my strength, I granted that, and don't ask me to prove it. You'll be dead within three seconds." The Didact pointed out as fact. Rainbow just looked ahead with small pinprick eyes, shocked on how he had so much strength, and he just more or less threatened her. To her, that just made him even more dangerous.     After about four more minutes of walking, they arrive at the train station at the edge of the city. While they where boarding the train, the Didact was approached by Rarity. "So where did you get such beautiful armor?” Rarity asked, flattered by the armor. "I received this armor from the Ecumene, and I can tell you’re a fashion designer Rarity. You cannot build this armor." The Didact told Rarity flatly. "Please darling, don't have doubt in me. I have created many dresses and-" "Do you have Hard Light energy stored in your home, does your species have access to Antigravity technology, and do you have the materials to make the armor? There are materials that require special machines to make." The Didact said everything calmly. Rarity’s mouth was agape with everything he said, what was Hard Light, what was Antigravity technology, and what was these 'special' machines? The questions only multiplied. "We should get aboard and make our journey to Canterlot." The Didact told her, as if nothing happened between them. All of them boarded the train and made the way to Canterlot. When the Didact got aboard, he was stared at with mixed emotions from many different types of pony, but most where the Crystal Ponies. The Didact found a table in a passenger part of the train, what was unusual, the Didact took a seat at the table, scooting to the back where there was a window showing the outside getting faster every second. Before the Didact could even get comfortable, the conductor made an announcement. "Hello everypony, may I have your attention." The conductor said in a deep Canterlot accent. "If you have probably noticed, we have a squad of Royal Guards on the train today." the conductor said pointing his hoof towards a few Royal Guards. The Didact loomed over to where he was pointing. The Didact saw these 'Royal guards', but he thought it was just a couple of civilians dressed in armor. "Those are soldiers? The Didact thought, surprised. "They don't seem worthy enough to even match a Human soldier, is that gold? What an indefensive way to protect your body." The Didact thought, disgusted at their view of a soldier. "The reason why there with us today is because the railroad we’re taking has recent reports of Gryphon raids on trains like these. But no fear, as I highly doubt we're going to encounter some, rumors has it that they left the area a week ago. That is all I wish to tell you, now enjoy the ride." The conductor finished his speech. "Gryphons?" The Didact thought. "Princess Cadence told me about them, even if they were to invade, they would all be dead within seconds." the Didact thought to himself, offering a slight chuckle. "Hey, Didact." The Didact was pushed out of his thoughts and looked to his side, seeing Twilight. "Speak, Unicorn." "Oooook, but, remember that promise you made me back in the Crystal Tower." Twilight pointed out the promise he made. The Didact  immediately remembered what she was talking about. "Ahh yes, you wish to seek answers to your questions you have for me. You may take a seat, if you wish." The Didact offered Twilight. Twilight went over to the seat in front of him, sharing the same table. "Ok, before we begin, I have one question." Twilight told the Didact. "You may ask." "Why are you sitting so strangely" Twilight asked curious. The Didact looked at how she was sitting, apparently she was like in a laying down position, while the Didact was sitting like he usually sits. "It is because of my past form, I was a biped and sat like how I am now. I have grown adaptive to a bipedal nature considering that I have been one for about 110,225 years." The Didact said the last part with his voice down. "Right" Twilight then laughed nervously. "About that, that is one of my questions for you, how do you live so long?" Twilight asked very curiously. "Yes, the Forerunners lifespan has been questioned by many species of the galaxy. The answer is simple, it's our Combat skin that allows us to live however we want. But there is another way, a Cryptum, this is what I was in for 100,000 years, I was put into exile for delaying the construction of the Halo Rings by building Shield Worlds, but the other reason why I built the Shield Worlds, it was a alternative from the Halo Array." The Didact responded to Twilight's question in great detail. "But what are these 'Halo Arrays'?" Twilight questioned the Didact "A abomination, to everything the Forerunners have stood for! The Rings were designed to destroy all life in the galaxy, but a single Halo can destroy all life within a 25,000 light year radius. There are seven rings, until a Human destroyed one, Installation 04 monitored by 343 Guilty Spark. But what do I care if one of those rings are destroyed, they destroy the meaning for the Forerunners to hold the Mantle of Responsibly!" The Didact said with great anger. "I can tell you very much hate the Halos. But did you ever use the rings?" Twilight said uncertain with her question. The Didact sighed and spoke. "Yes, yes they were fired. I failed my species, and now, because of the Council’s stupidity, there are only a few Forerunners left." The Didact told Twilight, disappointed with his failure. "B-b-but, then how are we still here?" Twilight asked very skeptical "The Librarian and her Lifeworkers indexed the species of the galaxy to continue life in the galaxy as we know it, but all the species had to start over, all sapient species starting at Tier 7.” Twilight was shocked, but not trying to show it in front of the Didact. However, she had another question. "What do you mean by Tier 7?" Twilight asked. "Tier 7, Pre-Industrial age, the lowest technological achievement available on the Forerunners’ way of identifying species’ technological achievement. Stone, crude metals, and fire." The Didact explained to Twilight. "Can you tell me more about this." Twilight said, wondering what Tier they where. "Of course. The Technological Advancement Tiers, there are seven tiers, you already know Tier 7; Tier 6 is the Industrial Age. This technological achievement Is more advanced than Pre-Industrial, Tier 6 civilizations have the ability to have transportation vehicles, slightly better medical technology, many have rudimentary aircraft, weaponry grows more advanced - it is simply a more advanced version of a peak Tier 7 society. Tier 5 is the Atomic Age, many have developed nuclear weapons in their effort to harness the atom, have crude nuclear power plants, and many things powered by nuclear fission. This age is simply a time where a species starts to look over to nuclear fusion to power their industries. Not all survive this stage.” “At Tier 4 lies the Space Age, a time where the civilization studies space and has built satellites in orbit above their home planet, and after a few years they may even travel to the other planets in their star system. Tier 3 is Space-Faring, when a civilization has Slipspace navigation and can travel to interstellar space along with traveling to other star systems, they also possess many things that would take hours to mention fully. However, a good example of a Tier 3 Civilization is today's Humanity, they have at least-" "Humanity? They’re a myth." Twilight interrupted the Didact, somewhat confused. "That is the second time I have heard one of your kind say that. They are not a myth, I have come face to face with many in battle, here, this is a Human on the Sol date 2557.” The Didact pulled out a hologram of a Human UNSC Marine. ".....How...this is  a Human, he looks likes he's in armor." Twilight pointed out. "Yes he is, this is a Human that is in service with what the Humans call the UNSC for short. United Nations Space Command is what UNSC stands for, the warrior arm of the Humans’ government on the world Erde-Tyrene. Now, should we continue?" The Didact asked Twilight. "...yeah go ahead." Twilight was rather shocked that she found out that Humans are apparently real, but she was still rather skeptical. "Tier 2 is Interstellar. This advancement is a much more advanced version of Space-Faring. Tier 1, World Builders. This is where my species stands, we are able to create worlds, alter gravity, make Shield Worlds, destroy all life in the galaxy, and many more feats, but this is the last Tier achievable by all known organics. The last tier, Tier 0 Transsentients...you will have to breach or transcend the Organic and Digital realm to achieve something this great, the only race to achieve this tier in all of the Universe is...the Precursors. But Transsentient is to believe that you can do whatever you want, your imagination can become reality; you have essentially completed your species’ long quest of advancement, you may do whatever you wish, and stand upon the brink of divinity itself." The Didact explained the last three tiers. "Wooow, what a way to end a journey...what else can you tell me about your species, Didact?" The two continued to chat for awhile. The Didact felt like he was back to his past career again, teaching another soul knowledge. Perhaps she may be the Didact's way off the planet. The Didact sat in silence at the same table he was at before. The Elements had gone off to eat the dinner available, but the Didact was not that hungry. He sat there looking out the window, thinking. "Why do you choose that Human filth....over me, your husband?” The Didact thought to himself, remembering the Librarian. "Humanity killed millions of our people, and after all they have done to the Forerunners, you forgive them....and betrayed me. Halo lead the Forerunners to the verge of extinction, the guardians of this galaxy, completely forgotten and almost gone. What will I do after Humanity is finished, how will I bring back the Forerunners?" The Didact sighed with stress, he needed to get off this planet before Humanity attains the Mantle. The Didact was interrupted by a loud sound coming from the roof, like someone was walking on it. The Didact activated his Promethean Vision and looked up on the roof. "Gryphons." The Didact hissed. “Feathered beasts.” The train then started stopping, the engine room was to the Didact's left, he looked over there with his Promethean Vision still active, and saw a figure of a Gryphon in the engine room going towards the exit. The Didact saw his chance and moved over the side of the engine room door silently. The door then open and revealed a Gryphon, the Didact grabbed his throat with lightning fast speeds and slammed him against the wall. "Explain your presence here essence!" The Didact shouted at the Gryphon. "R-r-r-release me if y* cough* you know what's g-" The Didact released a Hard Light energy sword from his wrist and placed it near his eyes. "I will repeat myself again, why are you here! If you do not answer my question, I will kill you." The Didact growled his sentence. "Like you pony peace lovers have th-" The Gryphon was interrupted by a burning sensation, cutting right through his flesh and into his chest. He felt his insides melting. "Foolish Gryphons, you are too blinded by pride to recognize a threat when given.. And that has cost you your life, fool." The Didact then took the Hard Light Sword out of the Gryphon’s chest and watched him fall to the ground, dead. The Didact walked to the doorway leading to the other sections of the train. Halfway to the door, he put away the Hard Light Sword and opened the door leading to the passenger area. The Didact heard some shouting and fighting behind the door he was heading to, and that door lead to the dinner room. The Didact's combat instincts kicked in and he looked at every corner and seat, making sure nothing was in the vicinity. Halfway there, a Gryphon jumped out from behind a seat and did a battle cry, and not even making the Didact flinch. Before the Gryphon could finish his battle cry, he was grabbed by his head and lifted into the air. The Didact knew he couldn't get anything out of any Gryphons until he proved himself. "Foolish" The Didact then curled his hoof around the Gryphon’s head, breaking it into pieces, the Didact shook his hoof, then proceeded to the door. The Didact opened the door to a scene where there were injured ponies on the floor, including Rainbow and Applejack. The Didact looked ahead to at least nine Gryphon raiders holding most of the passengers hostage. "Hold it right there you...you, stranger. I got hostages, and if you try anything, they die!” The Gryphon Captain exclaimed. "Release them, and you and your men will live to see tomorrow, unless you’re as foolish as those last two Gryphons back there. They died, under the influence of stupidity and pride, now release them or face the might of a Warrior-Servant.” The Didact said, hoping for a battle. "Ha, quite the speech there pony, but I’m not standing down that easy, and what could you do, one against nine? You’re outnumbered." the Captain said with a smug look. The Didact started to chuckle evilly, and formed a slight evil smile. "If only you knew what I have done, to those who stand in my way. You species is so filled with pride that it makes you stupid and blinded, I have killed countless more before and they where much more deadlier then you and your 'excuses' for soldiers. But since you did not listen to my warning, I have every right... to end your life." The Didact then morphed his helmet on piece by piece and then slowly flashed with Hard Light Energy. This action surprised the Gryphons, and got ready for battle. " This train...will become your tomb." The Didact said evilly. The Didact grabbed the Gryphon Captain in his Constraint Field and lifted him into the air, then the Didact rapped his hoof into a ball like shape. The Captain felt his insides crushed at a rapid paste, his lungs, his heart, and everything was beginning to collapse. Soon, he felt his heart explode along with his lungs and everything else under the invisible force. The Didact killed him in under three seconds, and then dropped his body (if it could even still be described as a body) on the floor, and the Didact vanished in a swarm of blue particles. "Where did he go!" Demanded the Commander of the group. "What kind of magi-" He never got to finish as he heard a sound come from directly behind him, he tried turn around, but he couldn't before he felt something burning cut right through his body and then slicing his head off. The Didact had teleported right behind that Gryphon and killed him with a Hard Light Sword. The Didact spun around and faced the remaining seven Gryphons. He used his Constraint Field to push them away and they landed on many parts of their bodies. The Didact approached them slowly. "See what your actions lead you into. I have seen Human warriors fight better then you." The Didact insulted them for such stupidity. A Gryphon in the ground reached for a handgun in his holster, he pulled it out and fired the bullet at the Didact. The bullet just reflected off the Didact's armor inconsequentially. "NO EFFECT!!" The Gryphon screamed The Didact picked him up from a meter away and tossed him against the wall, hurting him badly. The last remaining rookie Gryphons made the stupidest act ever. They charged at the Didact. The Didact just sat there waiting for the idiots to be within range. About four seconds later, they were within range, the Didact disappeared into thin air. "WHERE DID HE GO, FUCK, HELP HEEEE-" he was then killed by the Didact punching him in the face, destroying his skull. The Didact then turned to the five Gryphons and charged, killing them all. The Didact sat there looking down at his hard light blade for awhile before he made his way to the injured Gryphon. He approach him menacingly "P-p-please....have *cough* mercy." said the injured Gryphon. The Didact pick him by his throat and spoke. "You will take me to your raider leader, then you will take my message to your king. My message to your species is... never again cause anything like this again, or else your species will be punished, for crimes against the Mantle of Responsibly. Is that understood?." The Didact growled. "Y-y-y-yes I understand." The shaking Gryphon said. "But first, I must get these ponies medical attention. You’re not going anywhere." The Didact then lifted him in the air with his Constraint Field, which then froze him in midair without the assistance from the Didact. The Didact then walked over to Applejack and Rainbow Dash's injured forms, that were being surrounded by the four friends. The Didact walked up to them in a quickened pace. "....You killed them." Twilight said to the Didact, horrified on what he did. "I had no other choice, I gave them a chance, but they didn't listen. I think you should understand why I did it." The Didact responded to Twilight. "Two of your friends are injured, I can heal them quickly." The Didact announced to them. "How?" questioned Rarity. "If you would allow me to get through, I can show you.” The Didact told them. They let the Didact through and the Didact saw the condition they where in. The Didact reached out his hoof and a green beam of energy came from his hoof. The wounds on Applejack and Rainbow Dash literally started building back together. After a few seconds, they looked as if nothing ever happened. "H-h-h-how did you do that!" Twilight said, amazed that the Didact simply reached out his hoof and healed them without breaking a sweat. Healing magic was one of the most hardest arts to master. "Technology. That is what you will get for now." The Didact told Twilight. "Now I must heal everyone else, and restart the engine. Now excuse me.” After a whole long hour of healing innocents and restarting the engine, the Didact had to discuss something with Twilight. The Didact came from inside the engine and found Twilight sitting down with her friends. The Didact approached them. "Your primitive engine is ready." The Didact slightly insulted. "But Twilight Sparkle, about the Gryphon out there." the Didact gestured to the Gryphon. "Yes, I was going to ask about him...why is he there?" Twilight said, irritated about the Gryphon. "I apologize, but he will be taking me to his leader and I will have to leave the train." The Didact explained to the Elements. “B-but you can't just leave!" Twilight pointed out " Princess Celestia said that she needs you in Canterlot." Twilight explained the mission to the Didact. "Trust me when I say that, I have a much faster way of transportation, I could get to Canterlot right now in only a few seconds." The Didact pointed out "You can’t get to Canterlot in only a few seconds!" Twilight shouted in disbelief. "........but, alright I'll let you go, But don't-" "I won't" The Didact responded before she could finish. "...Alright then, you better get moving." Twilight said to the Didact. The Didact made his way to the door to the dining room. He open the door, and in there was the last Gryphon survivor. The Didact used his Constraint field to grab him, then dropped him. "Get up, we’re moving." he told the Gryphon. "Yeah, yeah whatever you say!" the Private Gryphon said, clearly terrified of the Didact. The Didact and the Gryphon made there way to the end of the train, and soon they reached it and got out. Snowy lands greeted them, and the Didact took a few steps forward before he heard the train start. The Didact watched the train move and get farther away from them every second, and finally it was gone. "Now, where is your leader?" The Didact questioned the Gryphon. "Our base is up there, on that mountain." The Gryphon pointed his talon to a mountain. "Good, now I'm preparing to teleport and your going to have to hold still, understand?" "Understood." With that, the Didact and the Gryphon disappeared into thin air in a swarm of blue particles.