Ok let's start with some cranial scans on your four. Ray you start analyzing the slime... be careful we nether thought to test what music has what effects on witch slime type." said Egon.
Wind Whistler looked at Egon "What would like me to do Doctor Spengler?" she asked.
Ray in the mean time went about starting the analysis of the slime samples. When Ray opened the first sample it exploded and he started singing a country song and square dancing....
"Catch Ray and exorcise him... again... Then assist him in the analyzing the slime." Said Egon as he hooked the hair net helmet things with lights on Sonatas head.
"Right away Doctor Spengler." Wind Whistler replied as she grabbed Ray "Bryan I could use you expertise here."
Bryan facepalmed "Just how often does this happen to him?" He said to Winston while shouldering his Proton Pack before heading upstairs.
"Once a month it seems like. At least!" shouted Winston.
"Doctor Shimmer, you said, you and the Dazzlings are from another world?" On the screen a 3d image of Sonata's siren head formed.
"Yes to. Be exact a parallel world of magic where the sentient races are all most all creatures of human myths, Dragons, unicorn ponies, Pegasus pony, and several others. In human my the Dazzlings or Sirens as they are called in our history are Hipocompi. And are a variation of the sea-ponies. I was a Unicorn, myself." said Sunset.
"And this new extremely larger mandala is from your world?" Asked Egon.
"It is but it's not a true mandala as you know them. There is central cast point set up in its center at the crossing of two or more lay lines. Then control nodes from at the next crossover of lay lines. The this repeats one more time creating a double ring. Then the chosen energy flows through the lines charging and collecting before reaching a required strength before moving to the smaller ring and then the center. From the looks of the map this one has at least twelve nodes. A seal that large would require subservient constructs or assisting mages to monitor and maintain it. Probably other spirits that are helping out in return for some of the power. I never herd of one being used on souls before." said Sunset.
Wind Whistler was struggling to hold Ray back. "I would appreciate some fairly expeditious help in this matter Bryan. Doctor Stanz is stronger than he looks." She said as Ray continued to act silly due to his slimed state.
Bryan rushed up the stairs and leveled his Slime Blower at the two and when he had a clear shot he let loose with the slime neutralizing it and returning Ray "normal". He just shook his head and looked at Ray "Really doctor? I mean seriously, again?" He said shaking his head.
Sonata stared at this in wide eyed wonder. "Wow!" she burst out suddenly "That was so cool!" She then turned to Egon and asked "What did he just do?" causing Sunset, Twilight and the others to facepalm.
"We use a culture of positively charged ecto-plasmic slime to neutralize other slime and force out possessor ghosts. Speaking of which, Ray be more careful if you keep getting possessed like this I will have to rig up a self slimming pack or something for you to wear." Said Egon. That caused both of the Paradise City Ghosbusters to laugh.
Sonata was looking thoughtful, not a familiar state to those who knew her. "No Sonata you can't try it." said Adagio.
"Awwww." said Sonata pouting.
"Ok Miss Dusk you take the hat off now we have the data we need from you." said Egon.
"Okay." Sonata said cheerfully. She walked over to Bryan and started to ask him some questions about what he does on his team.
He listened patiently and answered her questions about his job on his team. Wind Whistler simply went about helping Ray with the remaining samples and making sure he took proper precautions this time.
"So you four are from a alternate reality, as well as who or what ever is causing the nation wide ghost spikes?" Asked Egon as he fitted the hat to Aria.
"Yes. I well I came here seeking to take over my home nation... let's just say being on the business end of a ancient magic artifacts is not fun." The remaining Dazzlings nodded in agreement. "The Dazzlings where banished here by a powerful unicorn wizard. So who or what ever might have been here for years maybe even before them. But till we find out it's a big mystery." Said Sunset.
"I see... interesting... would the node guardians be also from your world?" asked Egon.
"Don't know given the use of ghosts and not natural mana maybe, ether that or stronger spirits or other entities that have agreed or where pressed in to service. Mind control spells are not that hard to cast." said Sunset.
Twilight just looked at Sunset "Just how much craziness goes on where your from Sunset?"
"Based on what the you from my world last wrote? Let's just say a slow day is a pack of natural occurring flash eating wooden wolf golem attacking the town she rules." Said Sunset with a shrug.
"Timber Wolf pack is a slow day?" Asked Adagio in some shock.
"She lives next to the Everfree Frost." replied Sunset.
"No wonder she didn't blink when she saw our soul projection back at the battle of the bands. We are cute and cuddly compared to what lives in that place." snarled Aria.
"Wow!" Sonata said.
"That really amazing stuff!" Ray chirped enthusiastically "It would be so amazing if we get to see and study this other world. Just imagine it, an entirely new world in an alternate universe. It's a dream come true.!"
Bryan backed away slowly and said "Yeah I'm going back downstairs to do an equipment check."
"You can probably. I just send Princes Twilight over there a message and im sure she would welcome you with open hooves. Only when you come out the other side of the portal you will not be human. Like I said before I was a Unicorn." said Sunset. "But being a pony is great provided you able to live with not having hands or a population not wearing any clothes." She smiled as she added the drawbacks.
"What do you think Egon? It's the chance of lifetime. To see another world and get a chance to study it would be so amazing!" Ray exclaimed.
Twilight was thought "Hmm it would be very interesting thing to do, although..." she said "It probably isn't a good idea for me to go is it Sunset?"
Adagio was looking around frantically "Where is Sonata?! Has anyone seen her?"
"No just like how it's bad for the Rainbooms to go there. We know for a fact that they would or could meet their Equestria counterparts. And we'll who knows what will happen. I just lucked out the human me was dead... That sounded so more evil and wrong out load then it did in my head." Said Sunset facepalming.
Twilight pouted "Yeah I thought so, its kinda disappointing. Also yes, that did sound really bad Sunset."
"Look what I found guys!" Said Sonata as she came through a door way with a Slimebower pack on...
"Hey careful with that the Slimeblower 1.5 is not a toy!" shouted Egon.
As everyone turned to see Sonata expecting some kind of disaster to happen there was the remarkably well timed appearance of a pink suited Ghostbuster. Sonata suddenly noticed a hand on her left shoulder as a hand on her right forearm. Megan spoke with soft, warm, and firm voice. "Now Sonata if you want us to show you any of the equipment you just need to ask, but we can't have you getting into everything on your own. Someone could get hurt."
This caused Sonata to gasp "I don't wanna hurt someone!" She said with a whimper.
Megan replied with a giggle "It's okay no one is gonna get hurt. Now let's put this away and you can come downstairs with me. We're all gonna order some takeout, "Megan looked at Sonata soothingly "would you like something Sonata?"
Sonata brightened up "Can we get some Tacos?"
"Sure Sonata we can. The rest of you think about what you want to get too, we have all had a long day and getting something to eat will be good for all of us." Megan said calmly.
Twilight then turned to Sunset "Okay we need her to help us handle Pinkie Pie." She said while Aria and Adagio sat slack jawed at how quickly the "Sonata bomb" had just been defused. Sonata followed Megan downstairs and they out the Slimeblower back.
"I think she went to Canterlot high with me... She seems familiar." Sunset said.
"Ok now that is settled, Miss Dazzle it is your turn in the cranial scan. I must say your brain structures are quite fascinating." said Egon
"Uh thanks?" Aria responded.
"Really?" Twilight said to Sunset "I don't remember seeing her there at all."
Adagio just sat down still not sure what to make of what she had just seen.
"You went to a different school Twilight, I think she was a upper classmen." Said Sunset crossing her arms.
"Just relax Miss Dazzle. I as get this set in place." Said Egon having trouble cause of Adagio's hair. "You hair seems to be uncooperative." Added Egon struggling with the curly hair monster that Adagio calls hair.
"You should see it when wet." Said Adagio.
"Careful doc it ate her last boyfriend." teased Aria. Adagio fixed a withering glare on Aria.
Twilight just shrugged "I don't even remember anyone mentioning her Sunset. And was that guy there with her? They act like they've known each other for a really long time."Wind Whistler just laughed.
"Well she did graduate eleven years ago if she is who I remember. And do you know every one you went to school with?" said Sunset.
"It's true her hair actually ate him. Never saw the guy again and found a sneaker in her hair when she combed it the next day." said Aria.
"Well," Twilight began "I can actually remember just about everyone on some level. Well those that were around me a lot anyway, but a girl like that isn't exactly someone that most people would have trouble remembering Sunset. I mean look at what she just did with Sonata. That was extraordinary!"
Wind Whistler broke into a fit of laughter for a few moments. "That is far from the first time Megan has been described as such." She then went back to her analysis of the slime samples.
Adagio's expression turned flat "You're not funny Aria."
"Ok Sunset your turn." Said Egon
"Ok." She looked at Twilight. "Mind you, it was also around the time I was the school's queen bitch and turned in to a raging she demon." Said Sunset as the hat was fitted and her pony self appeared on the screen...
Twilight laughed nervously and said "Oh yeah that." she said blushing. She was then looking at the screen somewhat perplexed. "So that's what a unicorn pony is?"
"My head any way... I miss my horn tho being able to cast magic at will was so nice." said Sunset.
"Interesting you brain waves are similar to the Dazzlings but also slightly different it's almost as if you four use more of your brain then a human dose." said Egon.
Twilight looked at the results "I think I see what you mean Doctor Spengler." She was thoughtful "What does this mean exactly?"
Sunset started humming to her self. The readings spiked so did the P.K.E. on the table. As her hair grew out and her ears changed.
"Oh my the readings are spiking!" said Egon
Sunset smiled she had spilled the beans any way might as well show them everything. Twilight yelped and jumped back. "You'd think I would remember that."
Egon looked at Twilight "You've witnessed this before?" he queried
"Yeah it happens every time The Rainbooms play music, and it also happens when the Dazzlings sing too." she replied.
"Actually taping in to our magic causes it. It also can spread some how given that five humans gained it." Explained Sunset as Egon looked at the readings.
"It also rises your P.K.E. readings from a class four to a six. That could be a problem if the node guardians around the nation happen to be from your world like the one that we assume is behind this then they might be able to trigger a transformation and power jump.
"Is that really dangerous?" Twilight asked sounding alarmed.
"Remeber the giant Stay Puft marshmallow man, Aka, Gozer the Destroyer? Well he is a class seven." said Egon.
"So when I'm transformed I am the rank below him? Buck me that means the Alicorn princesses would be as strong on stronger... I mean two move the sun and moon..." said Sunset.
"There are living deities in your would?" Asked Egon.
"Four, two I know personally. My world's Princes Twilight Sparkle is a Alicorn, and Both her and me where students of Princes Celestia, who raised the day and night for a thousand years. I'm pretty sure I am way out classed by them on pure power." said Sunset.
Adagio nodded, "I remember Discord in his prime, same for Luna. If she is as good a unicorn mage as she claims then I can safely say that they are two maybe three times our power." She added as she was fixing her hair.
Twilight's jaw hit the floor. "How is that ever possible?!"
Wind Whistler broke in ta that moment. "Well I believe it would have something to with the different dynamics in their universe versus our own. Unless I am mistaken it seems the magic that is used in their world is much stronger that what we have seen here." she then turns to Egon "I would also suggest you look at the results Doctor Stanz and I have, they are quite interesting."
"Oh what have you found? Did the country music have more effect then just what happened when Ray was possessed by the slime?" Said Egon as he walked over.
Sunset and Twilight followed.
"We are going to look at the packs and see about maybe finding a hotel." said Aria.
"I heard the Sedgwick is nice." Said Adagio walking the stairs.
"I'm still keeping track Egon." Ray quipped "Anyway what Doctor Whistler and I have found is that these slime samples are different versions of mood slime with different effects. The Red Slime here is actually really nasty stuff and feeds primarily on anger and rage. While the Blue Slime feeds mainly on sadness, and the Green Slime, well it's just ordinary harmless ectoplasm." Ray said.
Sunset was about to say something when a scream came from down stairs. "That's it! This ghost is getting a dose of siren magic!" Screamed Aria. Then there was singing followed by a green blob zipping up stairs and hiding behind Ray.
Egon was looking at his P.K.E Meter and analyzing the situation. "Fascinating." Egon stated.
"Just what is going here?" Ray said
"Judging by the P.K.E. I think Slimer slimed the wrong person..." said Egon
As if on cue Aria floated up the fire pole whole. Eyes glowing, translucent fin like wings on her back and covered in slime. "I will rend the green glob from existence~" she said in a musical but scary tone.
Peter also covered in slime came up the stairs with his pack on. "I'll hold the onion head still for you!" He shouted.
Wind Whistler raised her P.K.E. meter and put on her paragoggles and began scanning Aria.
Class Seven, corporeal, interdimensional, amphibious, enchanter. "Interesting."she said
"Ray move please. So I can help the nice demon singer woman turn the spud in to a unpleasant memory." Said Peter as he and Aria closed on Slimer.
Slimer took off slipping through the floor to escape and headed into the sub basement. "Blast he went downstairs!" Peter shouted as he jumped on the pole and slid down Aria flying after him.
"Does this happen often?" Wind Whistler asked Egon "Also I have some very interesting readings here."
"Hey somebody stop those two before they make a mess!" Ray shouted as he followed them.
"Normally it's just Peter wanting to Zap Slimmer. The date the mandala was shut off he started to haunt us in a way and Ray and I have been trying to train him. But he for some reason just loves to spend time with Peter. Though the feeling is not mutual." said Egon.
Wind Whistler cocked her head "Interesting, should we do something? I mean we now have a potentially dangerous level seven with a rather nasty attitude roaming around the firehouse. And I suppose Doctor Venkman could cause some serious damage in his current frame of mind as well."
Then there was a series of loud crashes from downstairs. Slimer came zipping up through the floor "HIDE ME!" He shouted his gibberish clear for a split second. He looked around and dove through Twilight's mid section and vanished.
Twilight stood there shivering "Ewwww, this is disgusting." she said.
The two hunting him came upstairs. They looked eyes on Twilght and Peter smiled. "Doc. Sparkle, you don't know where the green slime ball is do you?"Asked Peter as he and Aria closed on her and he switched over to the slime blower.
Inside of her she felt the ghost in question moving around. Twilight then panicked "Get it out, get it out, get it out! Ahhhhh!" Then came the slime blower. Twilight screamed as Slimer was driven out of her body and stood there covered in slime and shaking.
"It went that way~" sang said Aria as she chased after him.
"Sorry Doctor." Said Peter as he followed.
Ace came up the stairs a moment latter cracking up. "Oh man. Hay Bridget! They got one of the civis like they did Megan!" He shouted down stairs.
"That's not funny Ace!" Megan retorted.
Twilight was giving the Hokkaido Ghosbuster a death glare that kill a demon king in as instant. Ray spoke up "Oh boy we've gotta do something Spengler, this is getting out of hand."
Slimmer shot up though the floor and started looking to hide again. Then he saw it a trap on the table. Surprising everyone in the room including his pursuers that just came up the steps. The green blob hits the trap opener blows a raspberry at his hunters and dives in the open trap. Which then closes behind him. Aria growls and then hits a high note aimed at the trap causing it to shake.
"Save your pipes beautiful." Said Peter as he picked up the trap as Aria took a breath."We can't get him but he can't slime anyone in there." He walks over to Ray and shoves the trap in to his hands. "Keep you since project on a leash or it gets shipped to Japan. Where Aces pet Oni can have him as a meal." Said Peter before walking downstairs.
"Hey! She is not my pet! She is a coworker and my girlfriend Peter! Also having a soul eater makes the job easier." Said A slightly offended Ace.
Aria reverted back and then asked. "You want anything to eat? They so far are getting Pizza, tacos and Habatchi."
Egon looked at her and said.. "Tell them I'll have a Anchovies and mushrooms pizza."
Bryan's voice floated up from downstairs "And you said Megan and I had a weird relationship just because she had to carry me away from that one job when it was done Ace." he said "You and your demons."
"Oni are ogers actually not true demons as they are native to our world." Ace Called back. "So any one else want any food? Peter is paying."
That caused an overdrive of orders, and suggestions from around the office. Peter just looked at Ace with a hurt look. "Why do you do wanna do me like that Ace? I mean I thought we were real good chums." Peter replied.
"Simple it's a tax write off as business lunch." Said Ace with a smile. "Also I remembered that bet from last year you owe me and I always collect." Ace sounded almost evil at the end of what he said.
"I see how it is." Peter replied "Let it never be said that old Pete Venkman never pays his debts. Just don't think you're going to get so lucky next time scooter."
"Hehehehehe. Yeah I know we even know. At least till the next time I have to save you ass. Or we play poker." Said Ace as he put in the orders.
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Over the food the girls explained the details of there ghost encounters.
Ace was the first buster to speak. "Even if I call in my crew to come help that's only another twelve busters counting myself. And I would have to leave four back in Japan to watch the castle. We don't have the busters to do this timely manner and by the call map, I'd say we missed the early warning signs. *slurp* I mean look at the strength of what you American busters have been getting."
"As shocking as it is Ace is right. We will have to do another mass hire." said Egon.
"Not more recruits! They smell funny, eat all the food in the fridge and mess with the radio presets!" whined Bridget.
"I remember Peter said the same thing when we hired you." Said Egon.
Ace looked at Sunset as she ate her salad. Then whispered to Peter, who then got the creepiest smile. "Ghostbusters huddle up!" Shouted Peter as he got out of his seat. The Ghostbusters and there secratry form a group huddle.
"What's on your mind Ace, Peter?" Megan asked.
"Yeah you've got that look you wear when you got an idea Ace." said Bryan.
"I too am curious to know what you're thinking Ace." said Wind Whistler.
"Peter would care to do the honors." said Ace.
"Of course as CEO of Ghostbusters international, I propose we help these girls and solve our manpower shortage in one action. After all two of them are over qualified for the job." said Peter.
Janine blinked and spoke up. "Egon is Doctor Venkmen suggesting what I think he is?"
"I believe so." Said Egon.
"You want to make them Ghosbusters? Interesting, I do believe that Doctors Shimmer and Sparkle have the needed basic qualifications," Bryan said "they will need a team though. And just who do they have for that?"
"That's what I was afraid of." Egon said
Ray was thoughtful though "Actually I think that's a great idea!" Ray said "We would have needed to have a Canterlot branch at this rate anyway, so this is perfect!"
"I do believe this will alleviate many of our current problems." Wind Whistler said.
"They have at least three suitable members. Three class four/seven according to Egon and we know two are already more then ready to go after ghosts..." Said Peter as he gave his trademark conman smile. "I never seen the spud more scared in his after life."
"I love this plan I'm excited to be a apart of it." Said Ace knowing this would make tomorrow exciting.
"A fair point." Bryan admitted.
"I think it's a great idea. Especially since Doctor Shimmer already seems to know a little about what's going on." Megan said.
The others nodded in agreement. Peter smiled "Ok, brake." The group broke the huddle. "Doctor Sparkle, Doctor Shimmer, As CEO of the Ghostbusters International, I like to officially make a offer, that will both help you deal with your ghost problem and help lighten the load of all our American franchises in this time of crisis. How would you and maybe some of your friends like to be Ghostbusters?"
Sunset sequels and fainted, Twilight tried to catch the fainting Sunset and they both wound up on the floor "Um I think that's a yes." Twilight replied.
Vinyl scratched her head. "Not me and Tavi we need to get back. You can keep the bus though. You probably will need it. Me and Tavi will catch a cab and a plane back home."
"Well then ms. Vinyl, ms. Octavia it was nice to meet and have a safe trip home. I hope thing get better for both of you and everyone that was effected." Megan said.
"I'll stay it can't be any worse then Wal-Mart." said Adagio.
"I can actually blast the ghost that licked me? I'm so in." said Aria
"Oh oh oh. Can I use the big slime sprayer tank thing?" asked Sonata.
Megan looked at Bryan who sighed "I can start teaching her tomorrow." he said.
Sonata actually jumped for joy at this news "Yay!" she exclaimed happily.
"Please make sure she knows not to spray us." said Aria.
"Only when you get possessed." Bryan replied.
"Please anything tries to possess her they will get bounced out. She so stubborn she won't lesson to any one. I know I had to live with her for a thousand year's...." Said Adagio.
"Oh.... Twilight I had the best dream Peter Venkmen offered us a Ghostbusters franchise." Mumbled Sunset as she came around.
"It's no dream Sunset, it happened. And you squealed like a little girl and fainted. I never would have guessed you'd do that actually." Twilight replied with a giggle. She found this side of Sunset a little, cute.
"I... Oh buck I haven't done that since I was a foal." said Sunset.