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// Chapter 12: Love is in the Air 
// Story: His Light, Her Darkness 
// by Shadow Master 
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Six months later, Jade Emperor, Arthur and Princess Leaf were invading and attacking their enemies at demonic, darken and scary Northern Fortress: Demon Empire. 

Arthur led his army of Earth Intelligence in battling and attacking on their enemies. Arthur swung and attacked his enemies with his scimitar. Drillmap used his Driller Blade in swinging on their enemies while struck on the ground in creating earthquake. Armorspear swung, thrust and struck his spear at his enemies. Jenny threw her knives at her enemies in quick and hard. Princess Leaf blasted her greenish orb blasts at her enemies. Garudostrike launched fiery crimson eagle at her enemies. Florabloom summoned her plants and attacked her enemies to the ground. Healnature healed and treated the wounded Equestria-Mystic soldiers from battlefields.

Three of Mane Six and Dragon Strike Team had arrived and assisted their allies in fighting and battling with their enemies. Terrorcreep threw his axes at the charging Dark Mystic Demon Soldiers' heads and chests. Fluttershy; used her Animal Ruby, unleashed Bear and Elephant's strength in beating and slamming on most of her enemies to the ground. 

Rainbow Dash and Soarin; using their speeds and powers, charged and pushed their enemies to the ground hard. Aquastroke blocked the attacks from the dark demonic Earth Pony Warstrike's punches for few times before he jumped and slammed his leg on her to the ground. He charged in and she rolled over to the right before he slammed his sword on the ground. She quickly punched for few times on him for few times. He turned and struck on her chest hard before he kicked her to the walls hard. He punched right on her face for few times while she dodged the attacks quickly. Blazefist jumped on Warstrike's back as he gave the burning punches on him for few times. Warstrike grabbed Blazefist and slammed him down. He raised his sword up in preparing to strike him down. STRUCK! Warstrike yelped painfully as he turned to his back and found Rainbow Dash and Soarin had their spears thrust on his. He was about to attack. Aqustroke and Blazefist launched and fired their Phoenix Firestorm on him for long moment. Aquastroke then slammed on the ground and threw the rocks on Warstrike on chests before launching her Tiger Powered Water on him hard. As long moment passed, Warstrike screamed painfully as he felt steaming on his body. He fell to the ground after the attacks.

Pinkie Pie, Cheese Sandwich and Laxtinct fired their canons and rocks on their enemeis as hard and quick as they can. A black armored Unicorn Metric came out and fired his Crystal Blasters at them back for few times. They continued firing and blasting at each other while dodging the attacks and hidden from them for few times. Three ponies looked at each other as they gave a nod. Laxtinct threw his rock out at Metric's chest hard, followed by hitting on his head. Metric shook his head and fired his gun blasts at Laxtinct hard. He turned to both Pinkie and Cheese. Cheese fired his canon on Metric. But his enemy quickly dodged down. Pinkie fired hers on him to the walls hard. Three of them continued firing their attacks on him for few times. For the moment passed, his armor had been through, Metric fell to the ground hard.





On the Western Fortress: Machine City, Azure Phoenix, Tao, Susano and Royal Sister led the attacks on them. Their officers and army battled and fought against their enemies hard and quick. 

Shining Armor faced against Sevenstrike, who fired his Crystal Blasters at him for few times. Shining Armor continued running around of Sevenstrike while firing his horn at him. After few rounds had passed, Sevenstrike turned to his right and slammed Shining Armor to the walls hard. He aimed his gun at his enemies, prepared to shoot him down. Shining Armor quickly kicked Sevenstrike out before blasted his Unicorn Bursts at Sevenstrike for few times. Shining quickly punched on his face for few times before blasted him off. After being pushed away, Shining Armor charged in and struck his horn on Sevenstrike's chest to the walls. Departed from striking his enemy, Sevenstrike fell to the ground hard; defeated but not killed.

Princess Cadance flew around while dodging the blasts from the mechanical dragon-like called MechaInfinite, who blasted his Unicorn Bursts from his wrists and launched full-powered Dragon Flame on her. She circled around and around for few times before she moved to his back and slammed him to the walls hard. She blasted her Unicorn Bursts at him for few times. He blocked the attacks before moving in. He punched and stroke his punches at her for few times. She was about to fly out, but her tail got caught. She turned and blasted her Unicorn Burst at his face hard. He roared in anger before fired his Dragon Flame at her, who quickly fired her Loving Strike Blasts. They both clashed for the moment. Giving the loud roar, Princess Cadance's powerful attacks pushed and hit right on MechaInfinite's chest. It blown him into pieces.

Tao fired his Magic Spells on the mechanical dragon Machine Dragoon for few times before dodged from his powerful claws. Azure Phoenix charged in and slammed his sword on his enemy's head for five times. Machine Dragoon swiped him to the walls hard. Machine Dragoon struck his claws on two Royal Sisters on the ground for few times. They quickly dodged the attacks before firing their blasts on his head hard. He quickly swiped them to the walls hard. Machine Dragoon turned and fired his Giga Canon Blaster from his back at his enemies. Royal Sisters fired and launched their Solar-Lunar Hyper Blasts on Machine Dragoon's attacks for the long moment. As his Giga Canon blasted and stroke their combined powers to them, Azure Phoenix and Tao joined the battle as they launched their Great Phoenix Flame and Heaven Light in increasing Solar-Lunar Hyper Blast. They powered and struck his Giga Canon Blasts back to his blasters and blown him to pieces. Machine Dragoon struck his claws on the ground. Azure Phoenix dodged and swiped his sword on his enemy's claws hard. Tao quickly blasted his Orb of Light on his enemy's legs to the ground. Celestia and Luna charged in and struck their swords at his eyes hard. Machine Dragoon fell to the ground hard.

Tailtech, Icy and their archers and rifle-ponies fired their guns and arrows at their enemies to the ground before their enemies fired back while dodged the attacks from them. Dragon Kick attacked in punching and kicking at his enemies. Mighty Heart used his hooves in punching, slamming, attacking and kicking them to the ground.

Rarity and Shorty Thinking fired their Diamond Gatling Blaster and twin Flame Swords at the muscular and bulky masked grey Earth Pony Maskdevil for few times. He jumped up and slammed his hooves on the ground, in front of them. They jumped back and fired their blasters at them hard and quick for few times. Maskdevil slammed Shorty on his right before slamming his hooves while charging at Rarity, who quickly ran off before she got herself struck down while fired back at him for few times. Seeing Rarity in danger, Trenderhoof swung his axe on Maskdevil's head hard but it broke into pieces. Maskdevil turned and grabbed his sweater tightly as he prepared to kill him. Rarity turned and blasted her Diamond Gatling Blaster on Maskedevil's face hard while his back been attacked from Shorty's powerful flaming blasts in destroying the machine. BOOM! It blown into pieces. Maskdevill fell to the ground hard. He was defeated...

Applejack swung her Mind Whiplash on her enemies to the ground while grabbing some of rocks and boxes in slamming on some of his enemies, including Blackpsychic, who blocked the the attacks through the use of his force-field. She charged in and slammed her hoof on his head to the ground. He summoned a club and hit on her head for few times while she continued punched on his head for few times. She slammed her hooves on Blackpsychic's head hard. Saber Dragoon blocked and struck the ice beam blasts from the mechanical Unicorn Freeze. He continued firing his ice shard blasts at him for few times. Saber Dragoon continued swung the attacks off for few times while charging straight at Freeze. Saber jumped and slammed his sword on the ground while his left stroke but Freeze dodged two attacks. Freeze grabbed Saber's head and slammed his on the ground hard for three times. Using his elbow in jerked at Freeze's head, Saber got up, turned and punched on his face for few times before slamming him right on the walls hard. Both were defeated.

Twilight Sparkle swung her sword at the illusion Demons hard and quick as she can while blasted her Unicorn Bursts at dodging Butterfly Dancer. She charged in and threw her whip right at Twilight, who quickly dodged down and then moved back when Butterfly swung her whip on her enemies for few times. Twilight quickly charged and slammed Butterfly Dancer to the ground. Butterfly's eyes glowed in white as she blasted Twilight off the ground. She started to dance around and around for few times in kicking and punching on her face for few times before kicking her to the ground hard. Twilight breathed heavily. Butterfly was about to finish her enemy off. Butterfly whipped her whip at Twilight's head. Twilight growled in anger. She looked and blasted her Time Freeze at Butterfly's body, causing her to stop for the moment. Twilight then blasted her Alicorn Magic at Butterfly to the walls hard before knocked out.

Shadow Dragon blocked the attacks from Devil Destroyer while dodging it as well for five times. He quickly rolled to the front, and then jumped on his enemy's back and punched his head to the ground. Devil growled in anger as he slowly got up and punched on Shadow Dragon's face hard. Punched away from his enemy, Shadow Dragon hovered and landed on the walls before kicked it hard and slammed Devil Destroyer to the walls hard. Devil Destroyer grabbed and thrown him to the ground. Shadow Dragon got and charged at Devil Destroyer as both of them swung and stroke their Darkness Blade and Demon Halberd against each other hard while dodging the attacks quick for three times. Shadow Dragon jumped up and stroke his sword right on Devil Destroyer's head but blocked by his halberd. On his back, Shadow Dragon charged in and struck his sword right at Devil Destroyer's back.

Devil Destroyer blocked it and thrown him back hard. Devil Destroyer charged in while roaring loudly. Readied for the attacks, Shadow Dragon held his Darkness Blade tightly. Almost getting neared to him, Shadow Dragon swung his blade against Devil Destroyer's face hard and slammed him to the ground hard. Devil Destroyer groaned and moaned painfully as he slowly got up. And by the time, he turned to the front. Shadow Dragon charged in and punched on Devil Destroyer's face hard and slammed him to the ground hard. Devil Destroyer moaned painfully. Shadow Dragon jumped and slammed his back knee in knocking Devil Destroyer out.

Shadow Dragon breathed heavily while looking tired and exhausted. He grunted and groaned painfully as he was about to fell down. But he was grabbed. He looked and found both Applejack and Twilight Sparkle in carrying him up. They both smiled at him. They gave the deep breathe in relief.





Later during the evening, most of both Equestria-Mystic Alliance ponies, officers and troops had been gathered at the Northern Main Camp as Jade Emperor made important announcement to his alliance. Jade Emperor, Prince Shining Armor, Three Princess, Nyx and Spike were sitting on the their throne cushions while Shadow Dragon, Mane Five, Cutie Mark Crusaders and the remaining of Equestria-Mystic Officers and Troopers sat on their benches neared to the tables.

Jade Emperor stood up from his seat and before his allies. He spoke calmly and firmly, "My fellow warriors and ponies of Equestria and Mystic, I wish to congratulate all of you for putting great effort in helping and saving lives of thousands from our own home and family. For nearly a year, we had been defeating and pushing most of our enemies back to their own places. And thus, our conclusion to this Third Mystic War will finally come. His officers and troops had meet their ending. But some are willing to surrender or captured alive. Dark Curse will fall. His empire will meets its end. Peace of Harmony will come. 

For the first time in my life, we are united as one. At the beginning of Equestria's existence, we were one enemies. Equestria sought for their own independence and freedom while Mystic Ponies wished for teachings and guidance to them. But ends up in the result of first Hundred Year War or Mystic War. The second result was that both worlds agreed not to collaborate or visited from each other since the 5-years of second Mystic War. But this. This year is our first time unity... We had manage to overcome and survive fears, deaths and destruction from beginning till the end.

Tonight, we celebrate our victory and effort for a year, despite so many deaths and defeats. But their sacrifice and heroic action will not be forgotten, and neither the redemption of former hero: Shadow Dragon. To our Harmony!"

"To our Harmony!" Everyone cheered wildly and happily.

"Let's get party!" Pinkie and Cheese Sandwich exclaimed happily and wildly.

Everyone cheered wildly and happily. Discord appeared and played ten instruments in front of everyone. Some ate and drank. Others talked, joked and chatted. Most played the games and challenge with each other such a duel, hoof-wrestling, board game, chess, air battleship and more. The couples danced and played together happily. 

Azure Phoenix approached to Princess Celestia. He gave her a gentle smile while giving her his hoof.

"Would you like to have a dance with me," Azure Phoenix asked politely. Princess Celestia gasped in shock. He smiled, "For our old time sake."

Having some thoughts, Princess Celestia smiled, "I do, old friend."

Princess Celestia and Azure Phoenix had the dance while smiling and glancing at each other. They performed their tango style.

Princess Luna smiled gently and happily in seeing Princess Celestia moving on from her painful and darkest past of losing Sombra. She turned and found Courage Tiger approached and asked her for the dance. And thus, they did. Cutie Mark Crusaders and Spike were discussing for spying on Mane Six and their love-interests. They wanted to make a bet to see how right and correct they really were about it.

Mane Six had enjoyed their moments well and especially the ones they had some feelings for.





On the tree, Terrorcreep was alone. He was not very social in meeting with anyone he met and especially he hated the party... a lot. They reminded him too much of his painful pasts. He had not forgotten of he was invited to the party, but ended up being pranked and fooled by them. When he invited his friends to his, none had come. He and his mother celebrated the birthday party forever until her death. He stopped his birthday party and never cared about it.

FLAP! Terrorcreep turned to his back and found Fluttershy was flying straight to him.

"I hope you don't mind in letting me in," Fluttershy asked meekly, "or maybe I just forget it since you wanted to be alone."

He looked surprise and shock in looking at her. She actually wanted to be with him?! No one had since he was nothing but a monster pony and a Vampire Pony. But she was willing to be with him? Was it because of his words inspired and touched hers? Was it the pity she gave to him?

"Wait..." Terrorcreep spoke calmly. What was he doing? Was he really do it? For what? For debt? Or for his... He shook his head gently, "You can stay..."

Fluttershy smiled as she sat closed to him. Both of them looked up and stared at the beautiful white moon. They both smiled gently and happily.

"The moon... It was my favorite moment to watch," Fluttershy spoke softly.

Terrorcreep smiled and nodded, "Yes... I do like it too... It was my favorite too..."

Fluttershy smiled before she had her face blushed. She looked at him with her passionate and loving eyes. He looked at her. She yelped in shock. She looked away from him at once; feared of him deny her feelings.

Knew what Fluttershy had in mind, Terrorcrep took a deep breath as he spoke, "Fluttershy... will you tell me the truth?" Confused by his words, she looked at him. He continued, "Why did you visit me? Not every pony likes me. I'm a monster."

Understood what he had said, she wondered why she wanted to be with him. Fluttershy looked at his appearance. He was nothing but a monster yet... deep in his heart... He was something else...

"To be very honest, Terrorcreep," Fluttershy said, "when I first met you... GULP... Like you said, you're the monster..."

"I knew it."

"Please, wait. You were... creepy and dark pony I ever met. When you show me about the Vampire Fruit Bats, you taught and trained me to understand and help them. And it did. You help and protect me. You give me courage to face the danger. I was so happy. But... I notice something about you. You never had friends like me. You were shy and been mistreated by everypony in making fun of us."

"What makes you said that?"

"I used to be like that. I had no friends when I was a foal and even a filly until I met... Rainbow Dash. She was first best friend I ever met. Because of her, I grew more... confident and befriend with my friends. I may not be strong and brave as her, but I'd always be kind to everyone I love and care and even for the animals. I'm still weak."

"You're not, Fluttershy. You're just afraid of hurting. But you were right. I too had the fate. No one treats me fair but mistreated. Shadow Dragon, Arthur, Jenny, and some from Earth Intelligence Force. Then, we formed our own group to save and protect both realm when others were occupied. I'm proud of that. I'm glad to have you by my side. And always know, kindness is always your strength."

"Thank you. You are a good friend I ever had, other than my girlfriends. I want to tell you something, Terrorcreep," Fluttershy said calmly. Terrorcreep turned to her. Her burned with crimson colors while her eyes showed passionate and happiness in looking at him. She continued, "I... I... I... I love you."

Terrorcreep's eyes widened in shock and surprise. She... really meant it?! He looked down in shock as well as his face burnt with reddish. Noticed him not looking at her, Fluttershy moaned in upset. She really should not have said it. She was about to leave, but her hoof was grabbed. She looked back. She saw him held her hoof. He looked up and gave her a sincere and gentle look.

He smiled, "I, too love you, Fluttershy..."

Fluttershy gasped in shock and surprise. She burst into tears while smiling. Terrorcreep gasped in concern. He was about to say, but grabbed by both shoulders. She pulled him closed to her. She kissed on his lips. He was surprise and shock, yet... he smiled. He kissed her back passionately and gently. For the first time, they found... their happiness...





On the sky, Rainbow Dash and Soarin were flying around. They both were on the race as they flew and charged straight from the stars to their main camps. Both of them looked competitive and determined in winning. They took a glance at each other for a while. They smiled happily. They shook their heads hard as they were concentrating on their racing as they were almost reaching to the main camp.

Both of them were very closed in reaching and touching the flag. First, it was Soarin. But Rainbow took over. He took it back, but she got to the front. Both of them continued in taking over while trying to reach and touch the flagpole. Their hooves had lifted out and almost reaching it. BANG! Both of them passed it by.

Soarin and Rainbow breathed and panted heavily from flying and racing. They turned and looked at both Spitfire and Fleetfoot for the results. Two girls looked up and glanced at the anxious and concern Soarin and Rainbow Dash.

Spitfire smiled as she pointed at Rainbow Dash, "The winner is Rainbow Dash!"

The Equestria Ponies cheered wildly and happily for Rainbow Dash, and even Soarin did it.

She could not believe it... She actually did it?! She actually won the race?! She actually beat Soarin?! She actually bested the best Wonderbolt?!

Spitfire flapped her wings up and smiled at Rainbow Dash, "Well done, rookie. You've made me proud. I just can't wait to see to become the full-fledged Wonderbolt."

"Thank you, ma'am!" Rainbow Dash saluted. She smiled as she frantically and happily exclaimed, "Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I can't believe I did it! I actually did it! Rainbow Dash won it!"

Soarin slammed from Rainbow's back and hugged her tightly, "You say it, Babe! I like your style! Man, you sure got guts and heroic styles, alright!"

Rainbow smiled and snickered, "Ya think?"

"I believe I owe ya one."

"Really? What?"

Soarin gave a wink and kissed on Rainbow's lips gently and passionately. Rainbow smiled as she kissed him back. Most of Equestria Ponies smiled and awed in pleasant and happiness. Spitfire smiled in amusement while shaking her head.

"Get a room, guys," Spitfire joked.

Ignoring her, both Soarin and Rainbow continued kissing on each other's lips passionately and gently...





BOOM! Pinkie and Cheese blown their party canons up to the sky; creating and unleashing the fireworks to the sky. Equestria-Mystic Ponies cheered wildly and happily in seeing the fireworks. They chatted happily and had some fun with each other.

Pinkie screamed happily as she bounced happily for few times. Cheese smiled in proud and happy to see her happy and smile. She was the reason why he worked very hard as the party planner and wished to impress her. And it did. She bounced around and around of the main camp for about three minutes. She came before the happy and loving Cheese Sandwich.

"Hey Cheese," Pinkie asked happily, "What's with the happy smile of yours? Did I make you extremely happy?! Huh?! Did I?! Did I?! Like when we were foals that you've got inspiration in becoming the party planner?!"

Cheese took a deep breath and said, "You had no idea, Pinkie. Be honest with me, Pinkie, did I make you smile?"

"Am I? Of course, I am! Cheese Sandwich! I don't know who inspired me. You or me?!"

"To be honest, your smile and heart are my inspiration. And I'm sorry too."

"Huh? For what?"

"For trying to ruin your occupation as Party Planner when I came to Ponyville. I was trying to impress you. And I hope you find yourself in your heart to forgive and accept me."

Pinkie was surprise and shock of what Cheese had said. She smiled calmly as she spoke, "Oh... Cheese. I already forgave you. That was just misunderstanding. But if it wasn't you, I wouldn't have gain the Key of Laughter and my Rainbow Power. You're the best boyfriend I could ever ask!"

Cheese gasped at first before smiled, "And you're the girlfriend I got inspired from!"

Cheese and Pinkie screamed happily, "Best couple we ever become! YEAH! Best Party Planners EVER! Oh yeah!"

Cheese and Pinkie quickly had their lips kissed on each other's for the moment. That was very random...





In the middle of the main camp, most of the ponies were dancing happily and especially Rarity and Trenderhoof. They were both dancing happily and passionately through the style of tango for few times. For an hour had passed, they smiled happily in looking at each other while showing passionate lovely eyes.

"Rarity, I just want to say..." Trenderhoof said calmly. Rarity looked at him. He continued, "I'm sorry for hurting you."

"Why would you say that?" Rarity asked.

"I realized that you had eye on me. But I ignore it and I took interest on Applejack. So tonight, I want to make up the mistake and especially the dance."

"There is one more you need to make up."

"What's that?"

Rarity leaned and kissed on Trenderhoof's lips gently and passionately. He then kissed her back. They both continued kissing and dancing around.

Looking at both Rarity and Trenderhoof dancing and kissing, Spike looked upset and despair about it. Icy approached to Spike. She gave a smile to him.

"Hey Icy," Spike greeted, "what's up?"

"Are you alright? You look upset and disappointed." Icy said in concern.

"I'm fine. It's just- just that I was hoping Rarity liked me... But I think it's best that we both should be best friends. I really like her. I don't know who else to like or date with."

"You can start with me. Spike, I... I kinda had a crush on you since the day you saved the Crystal Empire."

"Well... I wasn't really that great and brave. I did what I had to. But thanks for liking me, Icy."

"So you don't mind if we had this dance? I'm sure you'll find the love of your life."

Spike smiled, "I'd love to. And thanks for being there for me, Icy."

Spike and Icy had their tango dance across the event of dancing happily and joyful. They looked at each other with their passionate and happy eyes. Blushed by Spike's eyes, she looked away. He helped her looked up as they both continued dancing across the main camp.





On the game competition, Applejack and Caramel were having hoof-wrestling while glaring in determination. They continued pushing their hooves on each other hard and quick as they had. Most of Equestria and Mystic Ponies cried and cheered wildly for them both in winning.

Caramel gave everything he had in pushing and winning the fight as hard as he can, yet struggled and groaned painfully in doing it. Applejack gave him a smirk. With all of her strength, she pushed his hoof straight down on the table hard. He fell to the ground hard. The crowd went wild for her. Caramel slowly got up and looked at her proud and happy face. He smiled in happiness.

Since he made a bet that if he won the hoof-wrestling, Applejack had to do what he wants. If she win, he will do what she wants. Since she won, Caramel had to do it... for her...

Caramel made and gave the Apple Cider to Applejack. She smiled before she tasted it. He took her to some game stores and won her some prizes she wanted. He and her had some apple dinner. They watched and looked at the show which was retold the 'Tale of Twilight's First Adventure'. They both smiled happily while looking at each other.

After the show had passed, Caramel and Applejack took a walk on the outside from the main camp. They sat on the soft and comfy grass.

"That was amazing thing I ever had in my life," Applejack said. She looked at Caramel and said, "Thanks, Caramel. You are one hardworking and gentlepony I ever met, even though I was upset by your rude comments and patient about apple cider."

Guilty and despaired by Applejack's comments, Caramel was upset yet she was right about him. He took a deep breath and said, "Sorry about that. Honestly, I was so excited to get the taste of apple cider. I didn't mean it."

"Caramel... Can you be honest with me something? Do you actually like me or someone else?"

"Why would you say that? I used have two to three girls to like but it didn't went well as I had hope because of... my accent and interest on farming. Well... they hated it very much."

"But I like it. It shows the respect for the agriculture and its nature too, and especially to my family. You did well when you came to my farm for work."

"I did my best. But as for the answer, I actually really like-like-like you."

"Do you mean it?"

"That's my honesty. You're really honest and kind pony, even if you did lied a lot about Flim-Flam's lousy cure drinks. But the point is... You're a great and caring pony to like."

Applejack smiled, "Thanks... You really are an honest pony. So, in return, I've got special just for you..."

Caramel blushed while showing worry and embarrassed expression, "What would that be?"

Applejack brought Caramel closed and kissed on his lips. He smiled and kissed on her mouth gently and passionately. Most of Mane Six had their love-interests on, and now, it was Twilight Sparkle's turn.





Nyx and her Cutie Mark Crusaders were following Tao, Shining Armor, Princess Cadance, Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle across the deep forest while they chatted happily about each other's history and foal-hood of how happy and great they were to each other. It was long evening for them. They all had arrived on the beautiful Cherry Blossoming Trees Park. They were beautiful and great...

Noticed his son's interests and looking at Twilight Sparkle, Tao gave a sly smirk as he knew what to do. He cleared his throat, "Shining Armor and Princess Cadance, I wish to discuss with you about the matters from Crystal Empire."

Understood Tao's doing, Princess Cadance smiled and nodded her head.

"We do?" Shining Armor asked in shock. Princess Cadance groaned before she stomped her hoof on his left hoof hard. He yelped painfully, "What the hay was that?!"

Princess Cadance smiled, "Of course, Mr. Tao. My husband and I would like to talk about the situation. So, we should leave both Twilight and Shadow Dragon alone."

"Indeed," Tao nodded, "I'm sure those two wanted to have a good privacy."

"PRIVACY?!" Twilight Sparkle, Shadow Dragon and Shining Armor exclaimed in shock.

Shining Armor was about to argue. Princess Cadance and Tao quickly pushed and moved Shining Armor from both of them. The last thing Twilight and Shadow Dragon wanted to have a ruined happiness and romance. They pushed Shining Armor behind of bushes. They were not alone. Five Cutie Mark Crusaders were behind the bushes. They decided to ignore it as they watched and witnessed the romance sights of both Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle.

Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle were alone. They looked at each other for the moment. They looked away. They blushed as they were feeling embarrassed and worried of how they reacted to each other. In their minds, they considered each other as friends yet their hearts felt something more than friends...

Unable to think, both Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle took a large sigh. They turned and looked at each other. ZING! The rainbow colors passed their eye pupils. It happened again. They were shock and surprise of it. Could this mean that they were actually...

The wind blew gently and calmly on their manes and faces. They braced the wind together. As the wind stop, they looked at each other for the moment.

"It was beautiful evening, don't you think?" Shadow Dragon asked calmly.

Twilight smiled, "It is, Shadow Dragon and especially the beautiful Cherry Blossoming Trees. So, it's that how your tree looked like from your home and Land of Ma?"

"Actually, it belonged to Kouma. The Land of Ma was Peach Blossoming Trees. But then again, they were beautiful and great as well. Nothing can match the beauty of Cherry and Peach Blossoming Trees."

"Yeah... You're right about that. Somehow, I was wondering and thinking that having a Blossoming Tree would be good idea at Ponyville or Friendship Rainbow Kingdom."

"Actually, that was a great idea. To be honest, I thought of the tree as something. It symbolized of friendship, sworn family and... love... I've always love and admire of it so much, thousand years ago."

"I see. Maybe I will do it. Not for me, for everyone and you."

"Thank you." Shadow Dragon thought of something else. He wondered if he should show his feelings for her. He spoke calmly, "Twilight, have you... ever experience the love before?"

Twilight looked surprise by his question. She took a deep breath of it. She spoke, "Well... No. All I know of it was reading most of the books and saw it. But to experience with it, I never had that before in my life. All I know of experience was friendship."

"I see... I'm sorry for asking that..."

"It's okay. But to be honest... I think I had one." Shadow Dragon looked surprised by her words as she turned and explained to him, "It's you... Somehow, I felt like... you and I were connected, despite being so different from each other."

"Are you certain? I mean... We were just friends."

"I don't think so. I heard the 'The Tale of Love'. It was said that two lovers met and had their eyes glanced at each other, with the beauty lights of rainbow and sound. It represent the connection of love. Be it darkness or light. It proves me right that we had some connection."

"Maybe... But maybe, it's best we should be friends."

"Why?"

"I don't want to involve you or anyone else in my fight because if anything bad happen, fault will be mine alone."

"It will never be, Shadow Dragon."

Shadow Dragon asked in concern, "How can you say that, Twilight?"

"Because... having you here was my happiness as having my friends with me," Twilight answered calmly, "no matter how dangerous and tough the battle was, we'll always overcome them till the end. We are not afraid of danger. If we're afraid of losing the pony we love and fight alone, then how will you prevent that? The only way to do it was to be together and overcome it. That is the power of love and friendship. That was the reason why both Equestria and Mystic Realm had been powerful from the Beginning."

Stunned and shocked, Shadow Dragon spoke, "Twilight..."

"I want to be with you. You have to come back home safely, with my friends and my family. Please... It's not because of my friendship..." Twilight said, with her tears coming out and flowing down on her cheeks, "It's because... I love you..."

Shadow Dragon was in stunned, shocked and surprise of her words and feelings. She really meant it... 

He looked at her. He slowly wiped her tears off and spoke calmly, "When I first came to Ponyville, I was hoping to settle alone because of my stupid and selfish betrayal. But now... I'm not because you helped me. You guided me to have friends. You helped me from going back to my darkness. And you... you and everyone had always been there for me. And to be honest, Twilight, I was truly happy. Your action and words had touched my heart."

"Does that mean..." Twilight asked hopefully.

Shadow Dragon smiled, "I too love you since the beginning of coming to your home. You were truly beautiful and great Alicorn I ever met. You remind me of someone I had lost. But knowing her, she would have me to move on. And I did. I promised, Twilight."

Both Twilight Sparkle and Shadow Dragon had their eyes closed as they slowly leaned and closed together. They gave the passionate, gentle, happy and beautiful kiss on each other's lips. He slowly pushed down on the ground. They both continued kissed on each other while touched on each other's bodies and backs. Their tongues interacted and touched each other.

Shadow Dragon nuzzled on her face gently while she smiled and nuzzled on his head back. He pointed on the river. She smiled and nodded her head. Both of them went into the lake. They smiled happily as they approached to each other. They hugged. They had their eyes shut. They both nuzzled on each other's heads while having their lips touched and kissed on each other. The moon shined brightly upon on them.

Cutie Mark Crusaders had their views blocked by Tao's five magical cards. They groaned and grunted in upset and disappointed. Tao and Princess Cadance took a deep breath in happiness and relief. They smiled in looking at the romantic scene. Someone wasn't. They turned and gave the annoyed look at Shining Armor, who had his mouth gagged. He groaned angrily.

"Did mommy kiss Shadow Dragon?" Nyx asked happily.

Shining Armor groaned angrily. Princess Cadance giggled as she spoke, "Yes, they did."

Tao nodded, "He finally move on... Twilight was indeed the one who can bring him to peace from his inner darkness."

Nyx smiled, "I wonder if I call him daddy."

"Seriously?" Everyone asked in surprise of what Nyx's thinking.

"Come on. I was just thinking. After all, he acted like a father to me. I hope don't mind if I call him that." Nyx said sheepishly.

Tao sighed, "We'll see how it goes. But as long your Uncle Shining Armor don't blow his temper off first, otherwise Twilight would have difficult to find her new boyfriend."

Princess Cadance nodded her head in agreement. She turned and removed the gag. She looked at him and said firmly, "Shining Armor, when your sister had a boyfriend, be more polite and gentle to him and especially it was Shadow Dragon. He's good enough already to her."

Shining Armor groaned in upset and angry, "Fine... But he'd better be careful of what he's doing with my little sister, or I'll come after him. Mystic or Equestria Pony. They don't matter."

Everyone gave the annoying sigh of what Shining Armor had said. He was too overprotective for his sister. He seriously need to stop that. They turned and looked at the romantic scene between Shadow Dragon and Twilight Sparkle, who continued kissing and nuzzling on each other.

Far distance from Twilight, Shadow Dragon and their family, Lance and Flare Tiger watched the romantic scene. They both surprise and happy in seeing Twilight and Shadow Dragon kissing on each other.

Lance glanced at Twilight's face. He took a deep breath, "She looks so much like my mother. Are you sure that... she and I can get along?"

"Come on, it'll be fine. Trust me. If Shadow Dragon loves her, so should you. Remember what your mom told you," Flare Tiger.

Lance took a deep sigh, "Be happy of what you had. And no matter where I go, she'll be with my heart and anyone she knows. I know, Flare. I'm just worried."

Flare Tiger smiled and giggled, "You'll get used to it. Trust me, it'll be fine. Come on, let's get back home."

Lance smiled in agreement. Both Lance Justicestrike and Flare Tiger turned and flew off back to Dark Mystic Realm, in avoiding the suspicious from them.





Took nearly an hour to reach back to Dark Mystic Castle, both Lance Justicestrike and Flare Tiger managed to sneak in. The area was filled with silence and empty. No sign of anyone to deal with. And their allies was nowhere to be found.

As they continued marching and moving on, a shadow passed in quick and haste from every direction. Lance Justicestricke held his sword tightly as he prepared for the enemy while Flare Tiger armed herself as well. Before they could do anything, Dark Mystic Ninja jumped and slammed him to the ground. Flare Tiger pushed the ninja out. But he was not alone, more of Dark Mystic Soldiers surrounded and aimed their weapons and Crystal Blaster at him.

Both Lance Justicestrike and Flare Tiger disappeared from their sights. The Dark Mystic Ponies looked around of their surroundings in search of intruders. Before they could do anything, they got attacked from their heads, necks, limbs, backs and fronts one-by-one. For the short moment, all of Dark Mystic Soldiers fell to the ground hard. Both of them panted in tired. Lance groaned painfully as he had his shoulder wounded.

"Lance! Are you alright?" Flare Tiger asked.

Lance moaned painfully, "Yeah... It's just a scratch! You'd better run!"

"But -!"

"RUN!"

Flare Tiger looked worry and scared of her friend's injury. She hissed in anger as she turned and ran off quickly. Lance Justicestrike turned and wielded his sword tightly. Before he could do anything, something punched on his guts hard. He fell to the ground hard. He turned and glared at his newly enemy; dark pale Earth Pony with messy short mane and tail, wore the demonic and scary armor and black demon mask and his Cutie Mark was Demonic Eye and Sword.

"Well... I finally found you, you little runt," The mysterious enemy said darkly and cruelly.

Lance groaned painfully, "Swipestrike..."

Swipestrike smirked darkly beneath the mask. He stomped his hoof on Lance's back hard and said darkly, "Let's reunite with your daddy, son of Shadow Dragon..."

Lance gasped in shock and concern. Swipestrike chuckled darkly and evilly. Dark Mystic Ponies came to their general's aid in holding and capturing Lance Justicestrike tightly.

Shadow Dragon had a son? Who was Lance Justicestrike? Who was this mysterious Swipestrike and how did he knew about Lance's connection?

To be continued...

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