In the distance Twinblade and the mysterious pony saw the giant vortex and the behemoth had been completely obliterated! Twinblade glided down to the mysterious pony, “Come on we need your help!” he said. The pony glanced in the other direction, “I’m not one for daring rescues let alone other ponies… The forest is where I belong…” he said.
Twinblade glared, “Listen that pain in the plot humanoid shadow called Walker will utterly eradicate your forest if you don’t help! Your music can not only distract him but weaken his power as well! Please just help us!” he said. The pony looked around at his majestic forest then back to Twinblade, “Fine… I’ll help you only for the forests sake. My name is Musical Noel Note,” he said following after Twinblade.
Twinblade rolled his eyes, “To long for me. Mind if I just call you Noel?” he asked. Noel shrugged, “Sure,” he said. Twinblade smiled, “Name’s Twinblade Firestar. Pleased to meet you. Now let’s go defeat a villain!” he yelled with glee. Noel smirked, *Real smooth Casanova,* he chuckled to himself.
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Hours earlier within the sentient palace Melody lay in her bed tossing and turning remembering another of her dreams! A wolf like creature stepped towards Flaming and Melody with dark tendrils wiggling all around its sides, “Melody whatever you do don’t scream ok?” Flaming whispered.
Melody whimpered and nodded. The wolf snarled at the two ponies with blood red eyes its mouth dripping with drool. Flaming sighed and glared back at the wolf as he pulled out a dagger and lunged forward slashing at the wolf.
The wolf cried out as it staggered back a step and the two ponies started off towards the way they had come! Melody ran with all her life then felt something drop on top of her! The wolf had caught her easily and was about to have its meal when Flaming came forward and stabbed at the wolf again as it bit down on him instead of Melody!
“Flaming!” Melody cried as he brother cried out in agony. The wolf began to pull on Flaming back towards its den but Flaming turned and stabbed once more but in between the wolf’s eyes causing it to let go and cry in agony!
Flaming got to his feet and began to run and looked at his little sister, “Melody… remember always stay strong. And…” Melody awoke with a start as Kisashi pulled her from her vision, “Another vision?” he asked. Melody had tears in her eyes and nodded. Kisashi sighed, “Your friends are in grave danger. You must hurry back to Equestria and help them! There is a Pegasus by the name of Thunder Wing. You must seek him out or there will be no saving your realm. Hurry!” he said.
Melody nodded about to get up then noticed she was wearing under garments only and she blushed looking up at Kisashi, “Could you umm… Send Star Bright in so she can change me back?” she asked sweetly. Kisashi smacked himself in the face and sighed, “Women,” he muttered walking out the door.
Star Bright arrived moments later with a cheesy smile, “Hold still. I know you’re not used to the other appendages so I have to be careful turning you back,” she said. Melody nodded closing her eyes as Star Bright focused her magic transforming Melody back into a little pony.
Melody opened her eyes and gazed up at the sorceress, “Why is it harder for you to perform the spell than Nightshade?” she asked. Star smiled, “Nightshade holds the powers of each realm within his own body. He is The Sentient King, and Defender of the Realms. Only a true Zodiac can hold all the essence of the realms within his body. I am a Zodiac myself however I can only harness magic in its purest manifestation while Nightshade can tap into a variety of abilities,” she said.
Melody nodded following Star out to the throne room where a portal opened back to Equestria with a most vivid scene. Melody gasped as she recognized the beach. Star Bright looked to her little friend, “Hold faith. Nothing is ever as it seems. You only had a glimpse of the future. Believe in a better future and hold to what you hold dear!” she said. Melody nodded as she stepped through the portal.
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Nightshade rose to his feet grabbing hold of his blades once more but falling back a step as the vortex sank into the middle and out stepped Nightwalker with a new body. Slicked back Silver hair, dark pink eyes, a muscular body and a scythe equipped to his back with a dark violet gem melded into the handled of it.
Scarlet’s eyes widened, *Roark’s gem!* she thought. Nightshade stepped forward only to be stopped by Glade who came in throwing punches and blasting away with his magic at Nightwalker who merely dodged each strike easily. With a flick of his wrist Nightwalker pulled his scythe free and used the butt of the handle to bat Glade away.
Scarlet pulled forth her bow and shot several arrows at Walker. Walker smiled slyly and deflected each of the arrows and sent a dark wave of magic towards her. Nightshade stepped in front of the wave blocking it with his swords only to be sent flying far back by the blast.
Glade got to his feet and sent another blast of magic at Walker who merely grabbed hold of the attack and sent it right back at him. Glade ran forward and dodged the magic and attempted a kick which Walker just laughed and sent forth a volley of black lightning.
Glade screamed in pain as he was sent far back towards Nightshade. Melody stepped out of thin air and Reaper appeared in a new set of armor from the forest with deadly eyes. Nightshade flew up and met Reaper’s gaze, “You have no business here! Be gone!” Nightshade yelled. Reaper merely smiled as his form began to shift and flow into Nightwalker!
Nightwalker’s hair grew longer and now had red streaks. Nightshade’s eyes went wide, “Not good,” he muttered. Melody glared at Walker and began to send out waves of music from within her soul. Magic began to drift from the forest and surround Melody, “Take this!” she yelled as her eyes snapped open as nature made magic missiles were sent flying at Walker.
Walker grimaced and put up a barrier but the missiles tore right through his defenses slamming into his body full force! Melody smirked as she walked up to Glade and healed him. Nightshade floated above the field gaining back his strength, *This isn’t going well… I have to do something and fast!* he thought.
Walker got to his feet and glared at Melody and noticed the brunette pony with the headphones firing more arrows at him. Melody shot fast as each arrow she shot faded after being deflected by Walker’s defenses and reappearing in her quiver. Walker summoned his equestrian magic and charged at Melody at full speed.
Glade sat up and saw Walker, focusing his magic he appeared in front of Melody and threw up a barrier! Melodies eyes widened in horror, “No!” she yelled. Walker pulled out his scythe and slashed through the barrier. Glade threw up his armored wings, “RUN!!” he yelled at Scarlet who stared in horror. Walker smiled darkly and swung his scythe hard cutting off Glade’s wings and sending both him and Scarlet flying far back.
Melody shivered in fear as Walker advanced on her. Twirling his scythe Walker smiled slyly, “I finally have the one that got away. Prepare to meet the same as your dear brother!” he yelled swinging his scythe hard! Nightshade appeared in between arms out wide as the scythe stabbed into his stomach!
Melody screamed in horror, “NIGHTSHADE!!” she yelled. Nightshade spat out blood and smiled at Walker, “You haven’t won. You will fall, it’s only a matter of time,” he said. Walker pulled on his scythe but Nightshade held onto it. Noel and Twinblade arrived and ran to Nightshade. Twinblade pulled forth his sword and slashed towards Walker but Nightshade used his energy and teleported him back to the house!
Noel slid next to Nightshade and grabbed Melody and began to run quickly as energy began to flow into Nightshade. Taking one glance towards the heroes he had united all Nightshade could do was smile, “So it begins… The Realms shall unite… Starting with the Heroes of Equestria…”he said turning his gaze towards Walker, “Always and forever… The story will never end until Justice prevails… *cough, hack,* and evil is wiped out… Every good story deserves a happy ending. Just remember… *coughs hard,* the main hero of the story always arrives in the nick of time… *coughs* Farewell my friends… My spirit will always be with you…” he said as his body began to radiate blue and an explosion that could be seen from the stars erupted across the beach…