//------------------------------// // Ride 49: Spike's Fight // Story: Cardfight Vanguard Equestria Saga // by VanguardLuard //------------------------------// “Here I want you to have this. Try to imagine yourself becoming big and powerful like the warrior on that card. If you can you be came the stronger pony you want to be." said past Spike. “You think I’ll get stronger.” said Past Apple Bloom In the present in the Everfree Forest. “It’s an odd request, to use my table. But I’m not going to say no to a friend. Use it as you please.” said Discord then he started to float away. “Thanks I owe you one.” said Spike Discord heard that and was surprised. “I now have obtain the strength required to defeat that power.” In Apple Bloom’s room. She was looking throw her Shadow Paladin deck. “Blaster Dark! I know I can trust you in getting throw my fights. My dependable avatar.” said Apple Bloom as her eyes glowed blue and purple. “Hello! Who’s calling out?” as she looked around her room Blaster Darks eyes glowed. At PSY. “Come on quick Apple Bloom.” whispered Flip SIde “What are you doing here? I don’t remember inviting you here.” said Cadence “Please don’t bother me I’m meeting somepony here.” “Meeting somepony. This is our personal place not some place where you can hang out with friends.” “Oh, whats the harm? No need to be so picky.” Cadence left him and meet Celestia. “Do you mind if we kick him out of here. He says he is meeting somepony but I don’t think I would want them here.” said Cadence “Actually I don’t think you would mind if she came.” said Celestia “You know who it is?” “I have a good idea. But I don’t know if she’ll come.” “What do you mean?” “It seems like Luna’s meddling.” “Come to think about it I haven’t seen her since this morning.” Apple Bloom was walking around Ponyville. Then she say Luna. “Luna!” said Apple Bloom “You are coming with me, Apple Bloom!” said Luna In the everfree forest. Rainbow Dash entered the castle. “There you are! I figured you would be here.” said Rainbow Dash as Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle entered. “What do you want?” asked Spike “This isn’t an easy question to ask. You got to do something about Apple Bloom.” said Scootaloo “Spike, we need your help. You know how Apple Bloom is acting very strangely lately. I’m not saying it’s your fault, but it has gotten a lot worse scene you left. It’s been like a nightmare, she’s like a totally different pony.” said Sweetie Belle “I’m sure if you beat her she will go back to the way she was before.” “You don’t think I don’t know that. I’m going to take care of this problem of ours once and for all.” said Spike “I looks like the pony of the hour is here.” said Rainbow Dash Then Luna and Apple Bloom entered. “Spike!” said Apple Bloom “Go on!” said Luna Apple Bloom walked up to Spike. “Get your deck out, Apple Bloom. I challenge you to a fight.” said Spike “Why? Last time you said you weren’t going to fight me?” asked Apple Bloom “Yeah, but things changed.” “Then you finally realize how strong I am.” “No, you’ve gotten weaker. And I’m going to prove that to you here.” “I see, you still think I’m the player I use to be. Well in that case. I’ll just have to show you how powerful I really am.” ‘It’s all up to you Spike.’ thought Spike “I’ll show you how strong I am Spike.” said Apple Bloom Rainbow Dash brought Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle back. “Why do we have to watch from back here?” asked Scootaloo “This is their battle. I think we should give them some space. And trust me the battlefield can get intense.” said Rainbow Dash “Having us out there will just be distracting.” said Sweetie Belle “Yeah, your right!” said Scootaloo Apple Bloom and Spike put down their decks and drew their cards. “Stand up!” “The!” only Spike “Vanguard!” As they flip their cards over a light came from the table. “Wow!” said Scootaloo “I didn’t know that was a motion figure system.” said Sweetie Belle “I know you can do this Spike.” whispered Rainbow Dash “Fullbau!” “Barcgal!” Apple Bloom was shocked when she say Spike’s starting vanguard. “That deck!” said Sweetie Belle “Yes, that’s the Royal Paladin deck that Apple Bloom used to use.” said Luna “I see, so this is what it is about.” said Apple Bloom “I’m going to show you the true power of the deck you threw away.” said Spike “Try it, if you think you can. Draw, I ride Blaster Javelin! I activate Fullbau’s skill. To search for my avatar, Blaster Dark.” ‘So, you given up on Blaster Blade. Then I have no choice but to hit you with everything I got. I won’t make the same mistake twice. After the events of the Crystal Empire, Twilight decided to stay and help out. I decided to go off on my own. I could have went back to ponyville but I decided not to. Then one day when I was in Canterlot. I meet him.’ “Hey dragon who are you?” asked Lightning Dust “He is a dragon.” said Flip Side “I know that I meant by that what's your name?” “It’s Flip Side.” “Not your name his name.” “Then why don’t you ask him?” “I did ask him his name!” “Oh!” “So, whats your name?” “Who cares about my name.” said Spike “What?” “You woke me from my nap. So are you going to fight me or not.” he said as he brought out his vanguard cards. “You catch on quick.” The three of them went somewhere. “Stand up!” “The.” only Spike “Vanguard!” “Cool, the Vanguard!” said Flip Side ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Is that it Lightning Dust?” asked Flip Side “Now it’s my turn. I ride Dragonic Overlord burn this world to ashes, Eternal Flame!” The fifth card went into Lightning dust damage zone. “I lost.” said Lightning Dust “No big deal!” “I was no big deal right?” asked Flip Side “Who asked you.” said Lightning Dust “So what do you think of him? I think he might be able to fill the final spot?” “I have no complaints. So it works for me.” “So how about it? Do you want to join Asteroid?” “Asteroid?” question Spike “It’s our team. But right now, it’s just me and Flip Side. Have you heard of the Vanguard championships. It’s a team battle. You need at least three fighter to compete.” said Lightning Dust “We have been looking for a third member for a long time and with we can finally compete.” said Flip Side “You want me to join your team.” said Spike “Yeah, I’m Lightning Dust and he is….” “Flip Side!” “Well, will you join us?” “Are you sure you want me?” asked Spike “I have no gripe about your fighting skills. Also Flip Side likes you as a fighter.” “What do you mean?” “He kind of weird and annoying but anyone he takes a shine to turns out to be a good guy, for some reason.” “Do you mind if I take a look at your deck.” “Sure.” said Spike let Flip Side look at the deck “The vanguard championship, sound like fun. I’m in, my name is Spike.” “Good to meet you Spike.” said Lightning Dust as she stuff out her hoof then spike shook it. “Hey, don’t leave me out.” said Flip Side as he put his hoof on top. ‘We set our sites on the championship, but back then team Asteroid was still in the learning stage. Lightning Dust fighting was unpolished and she made a lot of mistakes. Flip Side would keep our spirits up with some of the craziest things he said. Which made us laugh. They were some of the best friends I had. Those were some good times. But sadly they couldn’t last.’ “I told you guarding won't help. I told you at the beginning I would beat you with this unit.” said Flip Side as his eyes glowed purple and blue. Lightning Dust fell back. “Lightning Dust.” said Spike as he came over. “Spike.” “That’s the game. It’s a shame I thought you would do a little better. ” said Flip Side as his eyes continued to glow. “Stop it, don’t be like that because you win once in a while.” said Spike “Once in a while. I don’t think you understand.” “What?” “Well why don’t you tell him, Lightning Dust.” “He’s strong, scary strong.” said Lightning Dust “Scary?” said Spike “Yes, you see I’ve been reborn.” said Flip Side “What are you talking about?” “I can hear the voices of the cards.” “The voices of the cards.” “I have obtained incredible power, Spike. Now no one will ever be able to beat me. I’ve become the strongest cardfighter ever.” ‘What was this power Flip Side have discovered. At the time I had no idea. But what was clear Flip Side was not the same pony as before.’ At a construction site. “What is it?” asked Spike “It’s our new headquarters. I’m going to gather the best fighter from all across the counter here.” said Flip Side “What the point on doing that?” “Flip Side has some new plans.” said Lightning Dust “The top fighters will fight each other with the top player moving on to better fights. Only the chosen few will be invited to join team Asteroid.” said Flip Side “I thought we were Asteroid.” said Spike “If you want to be on a team with me, you are going to have to fight for it. But I know you can do it.” “I see…” “I have high expectations for you. Together we can conquer the whole country. Together we can soar to even greater heights.” “I refuse. Get your deck out, Flip Side. I challenge you to a fight.” On the top of the building they prepared for a fight. “Stand up the Vanguard!” ‘I wanted to win to show Flip Side that vanguard was not about being the best. It was about having fun and the friendship we created, but...’ “Final Turn! Can you see it, you're on the plant Cray utterly defeated.” said Flip Side as his eyes glowed “What!” said Spike as he found himself transported. “This is…” “What do you think of my image?” “This is an image?” “That’s right. It’s different than the ones you talk about. This is my power. And you are going to lose here. To my avatar Blaster Dark.” Then Flip Side was wearing Blaster Darks armor and he had his sword. “You're not the same pony I use to know.” “Rising from the shadows to cut down my enemies, my avatar Blaster Dark.” His eyes glowed purple and blue. Then they returned back to the real world. Flip Side started to faint. Spike stopped him before he did. “What’s wrong? Are you ok, Flip Side?” “Spike…. I got stronger, didn’t I” said Flip Side before he went out. Spike left Flip Side where he could not get hurt. Then left. “You’re leaving!” said Lightning Dust “And you’re staying.” said Spike “I won’t desert, Flip Side.” “I see…” ‘I was not able to stop Flip Side. So I got as far away as I can. Soon I came back to Ponyville.’ “Spike is that you. It is you Spike. You remember me don’t you it’s Rainbow Dash.” “Leave me alone.” “Wait, hold on what happened?” ‘I couldn’t forgive myself. I lost, some of my best friends. Because I was not able to stop, Flip Side. And it kept eating at me. I thought about it all the time. How different things could have been if I wasn’t so weak. If only I'd had the power to overwhelm Psyqualia. It was then I decided to become stronger. Always looking for a stronger opponent. Then one day.’ "Give me my card back!" said Apple Bloom "Sorry Apple Bloom but when you lose a card in battle you have to fight to get back." said Spike "Well then, why don't you fight me for it." "Ok Apple Bloom, it a deal." “Stand up.” “The” Spike only “Vanguard!” ‘She didn’t stand a chance against me. But I took it slow and taught her the rules. Normally I wouldn’t waste my time playing someone so weak. But I relive I was having fun and enjoying the game. Just like back then. I have forgotten, vanguard fight a supposed to be fun. You made me remember that, and now. I lost a friend once to Psyqualia, but this time will be different. I’m going to stop you, I won’t let this happened again.’ “I ride Young Pegasus Knight, I move Barcgal back and use to call Flogal. Gancelot's skill I add him to the top of my deck and then searched it for Blaster Blade.” “Blaster Blade” said Apple Bloom “Don’t you remember it?” “Of course, it use to be my former avatar, but I threw it away to become stronger.” “Wrong, it doesn't matter if you threw it away your avatar is always going to be Blaster Blade.” ‘Apple Bloom it’s time for me to teach you what true strength is.’ “I’m going to stop you.”